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assets on which II Is to be secured He doUs
some figuring and hnds the completed plant
ig 10 be taxed at It's full value Say {l5o. 900
Its 100000 debt OF which he learns
through the county clerk, is also 10
10 be taxed at'.''.''.'''''''''.'.'''' loo'oVo
Or total value for taxation Of an. $3.50, 900
Tie taxes GU which will be (at reduced
rate OF 25cl county and municipal,
Sl,f5, total Observation-Disclosures. G,3l5
Equal to nearly 8 per cent on the Sl5o,OlU
actual value OF the property But that Is not
all The tax gatherer Is not yet appeascd
The concern Is a Joint stock company, and t5
capital stock Is also to be taxed. IL this Is
not enough to dilute the enthusiasm Of the
Massachusetts, man. chapter II provides tax
on the enterprise for the privilege CD Of do
ing business IN Texns-cAlled franchise tax.
tho amount OF which II seems 70 Que not an
expert accountant can be determined only hy
revenue agent functionnry vested by tho
proposed law with almost tho powers
Of the erand jury. Before our man
has concluded to keep his money at home,
aud the Texas cotton continues TO go 70 the
Massachusetts mill, as II has always done in
the past, and wlll do in the future so long Us
such unfriendly laws disgrace our statute
looks. There are other vital features Of the
proposed tax bill Of which ADLER pens than
nne must write hope appeals e the sound ,
legislators Will 50 from the convention and
from all over Texas, md that we shall have
enacted a Just and efficient law under the
bonefcent provisions OF which cheap capital
will Cow into Texas by force Of gravity created
by such laws, when. Instead OF such items as
this clipped from the daily paper rive
thousand balss Of cotton left the seattle port
in a vessel few days ago for Japan and
China" we shall read something Ike this:
"A ship has cleared from Galveston Tor Japan
aud China with a cargo Of 100000 worth Of
Texas manufactured cotton goods.
close with this suggestive clipping from
the Manufacturera' Record, which is most
watehtul Of affairs 10 the South:
THE South has an unequaled opportunity
to align with the strong upbuildng forces Of
the country rather than with those who
would pull down tho structure Of business
and during the year 1t ought 10
make Itself great record for a sound. con
seryatiye policy in giving the amplest pro-
lection to capital and all business interests"
Lucian Minor.
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UNITED sTArRs corpr

Levy 6 Cohen Mule Company VS.. Kauff-
man e. Meyers, garnlshees; garnishee,
discharged on answer, and allowed $40. in
Guiding Ming answer aud attorneys fees.
James H. Hill ct al VS.. Henry H. Kuhl-
man plaintiffs take non-suit, case with
drawn from Jury and jury discharged.
In re r. Warrendorf. bankrupt; bank
rupt having died after adjudication and
there being no assets to betadministered
ordered that the estate be closed.
William Freedman Of Harris county. ad-
judged bankrupt and case referred to Ref
cree Burnett,
Robert Vincent of Grimes county; same
order.
The grand Jury presented two bills this
morning and were discharged.
James Aikens VS.. James Mcdonald ct
al; continued
Premium Discount Check Company VS..
lsreal lkelhemer; judy waived, Judgment
for defendant.
st. Louis Brewing Company VS., George
Hayes ct al; plaintiff ready for trial; jury
composed as follows: Oscar L. Knapp, A.
Q. Bush, Hugh Gallagher, ]. F. Irvine, ].
B. Thornton, f. J. Frank, Maurice eros.
shelton Wells. Robert Dempson, R. u. l..
stringtellow, John Mones and VIM. Hun
ter.
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Waterproof goods. rubber ilned. heavv
steel Franc supports t. making n a strcng
ana SUBSTANTIAL bathroom within itself. Il
ns 'Op 1ur'a'ns' in fact. all tho latest Inn
The makers furnish an excellent stove win
each Cabinet $50 valuable recpes ana for
m ns,, tor medicated baths and ailments. as
wen us plain directions. Il folds nat In oile
men space, when not IN use; easlly carried:
WGiShs but tan pounds.
feople dont need bathrooms, as this Cabi.
net may be used IN any room. and bath tubs
have been discarded since this Invention rs
v Sivos far better bath for an cleansing
purpoSes than soap and water. For tho sick
I rShom ils ADVANTAGES are at once apparent
so-calicd Cabinets
on the market but they we're unsatisfactory.
announcements simply cheap fimsy affairs
After INVESTIGATION we can say the Quaker
Cehlnet made by the Cincinnati arm is tho
only practical article OF its kind and will
last for years. II SEEMS to satisfy and de-
light every uscr, and the
Makers Guarantee Results.
They assert positively. and their statements
ere backed by vast amount OF testimony
rom persunh OF inhnenee. that this Cabinet
will cure Nervous Trcahlss. Debility Purify
tho blood, Beautifv the Skin and Cure Rheu-
mhtiaW. tlhcy offer S50g0 reward for A case
not relieyedl Cures the most ooaiinate cases
Of W0mcn's Troubles la Grippe, sleopltss.
ness. Neuraleia. Malarla, Headaches, Obesl-
". Gout SCiatlcA Eczema, Scrofuln Piles
Dropsy Blood and Skin Diseases, Liver and
Kidney Troubles II will
Cure the Worst Cold
with ono bath. breaks M an svmntoms OF
La Grippe FeyarS Pneumonia. Consumption
Asthma. aud Ia really household necessity.
Gives the most
Cleansing aud Refreshing Bath
known, and al those enjoying health should
use u AZ least once or twice a week. fer It's
great value Is lte marvellous mower tn draw
out OF the system all Impurities that cause
disease. and ior this reason is truly a god-
send TO all humauity
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x,nih district RepubIicnn..

,usiu Texas. February 2o,-The fol-
|.tr. call has been issued by Chairman
|x,nu white, republican chairman oil
|as congressional district;
+, the Republicans of the Ninth con-
|...riuual District OF Texas: hereby call
|, delegate convention of the republican
|.sr for said district, composed OF the
smiles OF Bastrop, Burleson. Burnet,
|iavell, Hays, Lee, Travis. Washington
Ia Williamson, to meet at IL o'clock
4 On Thursday, March Is, 1900, at the
|siy N Austin, Texas, for the purpose OF
t,lIne two delegates and two alternates
n rsSresent said district in the republican
stIonal convention to be held at the city
n Philadelphia on June 10. 1900, and one
RESIDENTIAL elector for said district, and
Inssct such other business as may prob
~ come before said convention.
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J. B; Cochran. has chosen Chappeli Hill
as his place OF residence and is now win
his family moving into the new and
handsome building recently erected by
Dell Perkins.
The ladies OF the Nineteenth Century
club are hard at work getting IN their
entertainment to come of March 2: n
Is 70 be a grand and glorious affair
The cornerstone OF the Mercer build
ing was laid yesterday and when II IA
completed will be an ornament 10 our
town, Upward and onward goes chan,
pell HILL
The little daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Jessie Crockett, while standing near
not stove, had her dress catch Are which
came near resulting very seriously. Her
uress was burned off. but she was NOT
hurt Mr. and Mrs, Crockett. however,
IN putting the Ere out were both uuits
badly burned on their hands.
The Ladies' Missionary society is 10
give an oyster supper tomorrow night
"wednesday at the residence Of Judce
Campbell, TO which all are invited. The
object Is to raise funds for their beneyo-
lent enterprises.
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.


| COMANCHE.--only eight bales of cotton
are left in the yards here.
! SAN AUGUSTINE court Is in
session, with tolerably heavy docket.
| C0MANCHE.--Th cold weather injured
the volunteer oats; wheat looks well.
TYLER. S. MCGEE has been ap.
pointed county superintendent of public
instruction.
CENTER county commissioners
court disposed OF all the business before
1t and adjourned.
MARQUEE. was not injured by the
freeze and a largo crop is expected; II is
feared oats were killed.
WARRENTON.--Farm are behind
with their work; the late freeze did not
do any material damage.
HILLsBoRo.-The first Christian church,
has called Rev. Albert Bexton Of Waco
to the passionate OF the church.
QUANAH.-Damage to stock because OF
the cold weather has been slight stock
men are well supplied with feed
KIRBYVILLE-rhe new schedule on the
Gulf. Beaumont and Kansas City road is very
inconvenlent to the ptople OF this place.
GRAHAM-District court adjourned al.
ter sitting ten days: the grand Jury re-
turned only three felony indictments.
ANDERSON, Texas--Mlss Emma Frea-
lick of Navasota is here visiting her uncle.
w. r. Steinhagan, and other relatives
PARIS--A local ledge OF the Brother
hood Of Railway Trainmen has been or
ganized here. with about forty members.
LoyELADY. The. cold snap materially
damaged truck gardens; ground is in readi-
ness for corn: acreage In cotton will be re-
cuctd.
BERCLAIR.-Th acreage in melons
will be largely increased this year. The
farmers will begin planting corn next
week.
GUANAH The foundation and frame
work on tile iagatine factory has been COM
pleted and the building will soon be com
pleted.
sunny Side by thrifty Bohemian farmers was
dedicated Sunday. The occasion was greatly
enioved nv all In attendance.
CLEvELAND.--R s. Booker Of Bren-
ham has PURCHASED a tract OF 1900 acres
OF timber land near here and will at once
erect q sAwWill
HEARNE.--The Ladies' Aid society OF
the Baptist church are preparing novel
entertainment 10 be given at the opera
house Friday night.
HILLSBORo--The most authentic report
from over the county says the oat crop
was damaged but little By the late cold
weather. No damage is reported 10 wheat
or fruit
PARIS.-The series OF debates between
Colonel r. Peterson. agnostic. and E. l..
Dohony. author OF "pohcny en- Man" at
The theater sainady afternoons is attracting
attention.
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HOW TO GET ONE.

All our readers who want 20 enjoy perfect
health prevent disease or are afflicted
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Tho cabinet La n wonderful seller
for agents. aud the arm offers special in-
ducements TO both men and women upun re-
quest and 70 our KNOWLEDGE many are maxi
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-21

A genius OF the Queen CITY has placed on
the market Vapor Bath Cabinet that has
proven blessing to every man. woman or
child who has used H.
Our recent Investigation OF this remarkable
invention was SO very satisfactory Wa have
no hesitancy IN indorslng the same as lust
wat all Our readers need.
y is on alright enclosure. IN which one
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the head outside enjoys at home. for s cents
each. all the marvellous cleansing curative
ana inwgoratinE effects Of the famous Turk
ish Bath, Hot Vapor, OF Alcaicated Bath.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
~ Dig Attendance Is Expected al
Temple In April.

n Dig Attendance Is Expected M
Temple In April.
Hiiisooro. Texas, February 1e.-Mr. J.
l.. Thompson, chairman of tho executive
committee of the Texas International
Sunday School association attended the
committee meeting at Temple SATURDAY..
he was greatly pleased with the result Of
the meeting and looks forward TO the
state convention april 24-26) as one OF
the greatest In the history OF the state.
Ihey perfected arrangements to have
II. II. Hamill, secretary of the interna-
tional field work, and his wife, the famous
primary teacher, present. Delegates are
desired from every Sunday school in
Texas. One delegate will be allowed for
every twenty-five members. The al
tendance of superintendent is especially
desired One OF the pleasing features Of
the convention viii be its music. Singers
Viii DC present from different sections OF
the state. The programme will be pre-
pared and published when the programme
committee meets In Waco in about Ten
Gays He says Temple Is making espe-
cal efforts to entertain the delegates
ana VIII make their visit as pleasant as
possible.
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% contend with two severe freezes In
me past three days. and the blizzard Gull
minated with heavy frost YESTERDAY:
as a consequence. tender vegetation such
as peas, beans, tomatoes. potatoes, etc,
have been virtually cut on. which viii
result In heavy loss. The more durable
plants, however. were not affected in the
least and present thriving appearance;
much OF the truck is being gathered and
snlppea 70 Northern markets by the car
load daily. Cabbage was not hurt q,
the least by the frost or freeze: TWO
cars went to Northern markets this
morning Shipments on a large scale will
commerce as soon as a sufficient supply
OF crates can be procured
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THE WACO WRECK

Late Sunday evening the government
Inspectors returned from the wreck of the
steamer City of Waco in she steam launch
Diana and the schooner Dolsen. The con-
tractor for the removal OF the wreck was
also on the scene in the sloop Hilda.
soundngs were made over the wreck and
1t was ascertained that a sufficient depth
of water had been secured over the debris
to comply with the contract so the work
was approved and the remains OF the i'll
fated craft will no longer be a menace
TO deep draft vessels entering this pert.
The New York divers who did the work
packed their belongings aud left for home
last night.
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rIetorIn NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Tisnrla, Texas. February 1s,-The re-
lsbiran county convention met at tine
nsrt house yesterday. The attendance
NJ large J. X. Hexter was chosen per-
n,rsnt chairman and NJ. L. Bennett sec
ntiry. Six. delegates, headed by j. X.
Hnlsr, and six alternates were elected to
" State convention; ten delegates to
D. congresEfclal convention, headed by
p Demouche, and ten alternates were
snen r.. H. Clark was Endorsed for
Ssmaster OF Victoria.
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oandIdotes for Justice.hip.

Graham Texas, February Colon. R.
3 Arnold Of this place has announced
4 Bis friends that he will be a candidate
= The place of Judge I. w. Stephens on
y court Of civil appeals OF the Second
vreme judicial district. 1t is under
saM here that Judge Stephens will be
p,tidate for reelection. Judge Arnold
Il Graham, Carswell of Decatur and
slrs Brown of Vernon and Wallace of
inirillo are all understood to be in the
ny for the place and 1t promises to be an
cTesting campaign.
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STATE ErwoRTH LEAGUE.
president Works Says Meeting NJ
Waco VIII BE Well Attended,

~" W III ne Wet AttthUeU.
Hilisboro, Texas. February 10. Hon.
f. P. Works, president Texas State Ep-
worth League. spent Saturday in Waco
with the programme committee for the
approaching conference and said to The
Post reporter: I'VE will meet on Nav
10 to II in the new auditorium and are
IN correspondence with some of the
strongest speakers Of the United States
Tor the occasion. Waco is enthusiastic
In preparations for the meeting and feel
sure that we will fill the auditorium 10
It's capacity, which is about 1000. This
gives us delightful place of meeting
and Waco's known lberality as an enter
tainer, coupled with her former experi
ence in handling the league, insures the
best OF entertainment. One feature of the
meeting will be the dedication of our new
orphange by Bishop Key"
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his life crushed out this afternoon almost
in front OF his home. While playing with
some companions, the boy aceldently ran
In front Of a street car. He was dragged
distance OF thirty feet by the car. The
crown Of his skull was split open, his loft
arm and hand badly mangled and left les
broken.
The motorman and conductor, II. L.
Edwards and S, $. Redford. were arrested
and released under bond.
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old FidaIers contest n success. .

waco, Texas, February 2O,--The Fid-
dlers contest for the benefit OF First
Street cemetery took place at the audi
torium tonight. The entertainment was
interesting and spicy, there being a
number Of novel features The fact that
some of the best known citizens of the
city Were on the programme served 10
draw a large audience and the enter
prise was a great success.
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! Rice. Texas. February ia negro by
the name of Lewis Crawford slept satur-
day night in gin house at Alma. AS he
was thought to have the smallpox. Deputy
Sheriff Thompson OF this place detained
him hero and notified health officers at
Corsicana. County Physician pannil came
up from oorsicana this morning aid pro-
nounced il genuine case OF smallpox
ana took the negro to the detention camp
at corsieens.
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oNLY rHREn HELn

OF the passengers arriving from Bremen
On the German steamer Halle yesterday
morning, ten were held by United States
immigration Inspector W. r. Levy be-
cause they were unprovlded with funds
as required by law and might become
charge upon the county Seven OF these
were released last evening and went for
ward to other destinations in the interior
this morning. Three remain, but 1t is ex-
pected that they also viii be released
within day or so, as they are going to
friends or relatives in the State.
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Preeantlon. lad pnIestine.

Palestine Texas, February 2O.--rhe city
has employed a special health officer to
take charge Of the smallpox PATIENTS This
dew pest houses will be opened wednes-
day, and all patients removed 10 them at
once. Twenty -eight cases IN all are now
reported. All negroes. The whole towG
Is bong vacoliated, and the authorities
say they will have everything under con-
troll in two or three days.
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
A Cotton Oil Refining Company Has Been
incorporated.
WRECK OF THE WACO HAS BEEN REMOVED
Proceedings in the Federal cour,
Dig cargo for Antwcrp-Three
Emigrants Were Held.

Galveston. Texas, February 2o-Ths
ss rves'on Cotton Oil Refining company has
zee incorporated with capital stock q,
S0V'VVo by b. H. Young. who has been a
very extensive exporter from Galveston
u yo.ton seed products, Clarence French
and Aaco Stewart. The object Of tho ron,
pany Is to handle and refine cotton seed
on N Galveston. The company proposes
~ sst INTO working order for the opening
" " tne new season. OIL will be brought
az az sne interior mills to Galveston, re-
nned here, and clipped abroad The rs-
fnery will have a capacity of 10 ooo har-
rels month. De4
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small nov Atre.ted for Nurdcr,

Mckinney. Texas. February 2o.-Ed
Elliott, aged 80 died To-Day from a wound
INFLICTED by toy pistol loaded with e.
calibre cartridge. The shooting occurred
Sunday during a quarrel among some
boys. and as a result a lad aged only II
years, has been charged by warrant with
the murder OF Elliott A $500 bond was
given by the latter for his appearance
Saturday stor the examining trial.
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DENTS CASE.
1t VIII ne Called for Trial Mt Dallas
TounN.

Dallas. Texas. February 20.--The case
OF the State OF Texas vs. W. j. Dent. who
is charged with forgery. win be called in
tho criminal district court tomorrow
morning. Dent was acquitted OF sImi-
lar charge in Austin short time ago
During the trial he took the stand and
made sensational charges. Dent is al
legged TO be tho party who effected tho
release OF George Isaacs, life term con
Wet. from tho State ponitentiary by
means OF forged pardon. He is not un-
der arrest on that charge but is held in
custody charged with having used Isancs'
name TO obtain money after the pardon
had been forged.
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A LARGE CARGO.

The British steamer Richmond Castle
for Antwerp passed out OF the ietties yes
terday afternoon With one Of the largest
cargoes Of the season. consisting OF $4,000
bushels of wheat. 1870 bales istle, 10 ash
logs, hickory log. % walnut logs. 1860
square bales and 800 round bales OF cot
ton and 6270 sacks of Gotten seed meal.
The total vale of the cargo is s401, l56.
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case Carried 10 Byolspire.

Brookshire Texas. February 2o.--An-
other case. Of smallpox developed about
four miles south OF Brookshlre Very
much to the astonishment OF the citizens,
the patient was removed here though
there were any numbers OF vacant houses
70 have placed the case and completely
isolate it without endangering the lives
OF the citizens and causing disease IN the
town
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IMMnNsn WOOL snIpmENrs.
Thirty Cars Are Required 10 Trans
port the Three Years CLIP.

Ihirty Cars Are REQUIRED 10 Trnns-
port the Three Years CTp.
Fort Worth, Texas February 2o.--ons
Of the largest single wool shipments ever
made from the West is expected to reach
here tonight over the Fort Worth and
Denver from Trinidad, Col. The consign-,
ment comprises the total OF three years
clip, and is being shipped TO Boston by
Ed Wight of Trinidad The value of the
wool is sl25.ooO, and comes from the sheep
on Alr. wlght's ranch In New Mexico. lie
is accompanying the shipment, which will
go TO Now Orleans, thence by steamer
TO Boston. II requires thirty cars 10
Transport this big shipment.
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cHArrELL NM ITEMS.
rbe New Railroad Is Anxiousiy
Looked F0r-PersonaIs.


charrel Hill, Texas, February 20
There is much talk here over the coming
railroad, 90 run from William Penn and
10 intercept the Houston and Texas Cen
trail at this point II is considered as re-
sulting in great benefit to this town and
community,
Miss Sadie Elliott Milton, who has been
visiting relatives in the Bayou City for
the past two weeks. has returned.
Or. and Mrs. W. II. Campbell are TO
leave here next Tuesday for Louisville
KY, in which city they expect a good
and happy time for month or more.
Mr.. William Reinstein. who has been
East. got back last night; he is quite
eiek with pleurisy.
The presiding elder OF the Methodist
Episcopal church BRENNAN district, Rev,
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A NEGRO SHOT.

lack Jones, Jr., a young negro for whom
the police have been hunting for month
OF more, was shot In the left leg just
above the knee this morning by Police
man Toyrea and is now in the John Sealy
hospital. No bones were broken and the
injury is not serious.
There are two charges OF assault to
murder booked against him and one for
carrying a pistol.