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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-03
TEXAS POLITICAL NOTES.

Hampstead. Texas April 2--Hon A. g.
Lipscomb. chairman OF the county execu-
tive democratic committee, has called that
body to convene Monday. April Q, at the
court house to transact regular business
The political horizon is still undimmed,
though week or two later the fomeutlng
will bring the candidates TO the surface.
Wharton, Texas, April "A meeting was
held today at the court house. for the pur-
pose OF organizing Bailey club The
followers Of Bailey are full OF enthusiasm.
The Chiffon men are more quiet, but are
firm In their allegiance to Mr.. Chilton.
Both gentlemen will be urgently requested
TO speak in Wharton during their tour
OF the State.
Denton, Texas. April Hon. Z. w. II.
Shelburne, Hon. s. NJ. Bradley and ]. u.
Doyle. the three democratic candidates for
the legislature from the Thirteenth legs-
lative district. comprising Denton, Wise
and Cooke counties, spoke at Pilot Point
yesterday to large crowd. Other candi-
dates took advantage OF the crowd and
the nolitical pot was kept boiling through
out the day.
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ARE YOU GOING?

The Posts personally condaeted excur-
sion to Mexico offers an opportunity to
visit that interesting republic in the most
enjoyable manner at very moderate cost.
II you have decided to become one OF the
party. don't put off reserying accommeda-
lions. as arrangements for equipment
must be made In advance and special
equipment is necessary for an excursion
such as The Post proposes TO run. The
rate. including sleeper. for ten days. Is
$50, or ss5 for two persons occupying one
berth. Only $25 required to be paid when
accommodations are reserved. Any de-
sired information will be cheerfully given
to callers at The Post business Depart
ment.
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for the last week damaged corn, as II
will neccssitate planting over most OF tho

for the last week damaged corn, as II
will neccssitate planting over most OF tho
crop.
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County.
Texas April 1.--Frost In low plains was
plainly visible this morning. The tender
vegetables ard early corn show the effect
OF the cold nights are entirely too cool
for anything TO thrive.
Texarkana, Bowie County. Texas. April
2.-Most of the truck farms In this
section were rldded OF early vegetables
by the savere cold that prevailed dur
ing the past week. The weather was
accompanied by three successive days OF
jack FROST which also laid the corn. and
In the river bottom great many PLAN
ters arc Nsewing their grain.
warnsnton, Fayette County. Texas,
April 2.--For the past few days the
weather has been fair and clear, but the
nights are cold. Land is drying fast and
in sandy soil blowing and planting has
been resumed. II will become general as
son as the soil is in condition for work.
Owing to the late heavy and continuous
rains a portion OF the corn will DO re-
planted
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warrnnton neIigiou. Ners.

Warrenton, Texas. April l,--There was
service at the Catholic church at this
place and Rev. F. G. sebIk commenced his
pastorate today. Father Sebik has been
sent by the bishop to take the place OF
Rev. James Cromcik who on account OF
Ill health has bsen unable to attend 10
tho spiritual wants OF this community.
AID effort will be made 10 build a resi-
dence for the priest and 10 have him re-
side in our midst.
Confirmation services will be held at the
Lutheran church at this place next Sun
day. Fifteen candidates win receive the
rite OF confirmation. Rev. S. Gonser, the
regular incumbent, will ofhclate.
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bLICE TO BE AT POLLS.
Has Commissioner issued Long Order
TO the Members Of the Force.
SORTS oflLLEGAL METHODS ALLEGED
he in Contemplation for the cry
Election Today--Thc Order Has
Caused Much Criticism.

alias. Texas, April 2.--An innovation
Elections will be established tomorrow.
her the law, as construed by the city
kials. the election officers are allowed
nommence counting one hour after the
IL men. They mean to follow this plan
will not give out information as to the
hi till after o'clock. II this plan Is
lera,ly followed, as Is expected, the re-
will be known much sooner than Is
! al.
he municipal campaign which closed
Z rht has been the most spirited that
has has ever known. The registration
HE heaviest and the vote is likely to
H. new record. There has been much
Ierness in the campaign, and fears are
Hessed in official quarters tonight Of
Bble at the polls. Commissioner
Iwn of the metropolitan police depart-
m late this afternoon surprised the
hle by issuing an order the like of
rh has never before been known in
city. The order Is very long and is
A ed as an official document The
8mission also called the police officers
&he city before them at Z o'clock this
hing in the police headquarters at the
hall and Mr.. Brown read the order
Them. Practically, 1t amounted to a
Marathon that the commission has
&ned that rioting, intimidation, Illegal
Ing, false counting, bribery and other
8wful practices are contemplated at
Il polls all over the city tomorrow. To
vent this, the polls are put under
3ed police surveillance. After a long,
IA and positive preface. the order en-
es seven separate clauses on election
kalitles and warns the police concern
n prevention of them. The order con-
Xes Now, gentlemen, urge each
4 every one OF you to go to your post
8uty in the morning with the full de-
&inatin to do your whole duty to the
n that every legal voter In the city may
Is the greatest freedom of his rights
y to see that the election Is conducted
d clean, orderly manner. AS peace
&ers to us the result is immaterial, but
!xnre duty bound to see that the law is
5ed to the letter"
his action has been severely criticised
xertain circles tonight and fears are
Messed that the order Is more likely
3ntensify the present heated feeling
"a to allay IL.
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Bailey Club mt McGreeor.

EIregor, Texas. April 2.-In a citizens
Png at the city hall last Saturday
ing a Bailey club, fifty strong. Yves
pied with Frank Lyon president. C.
[hlllips vice president. Ed L. White
{tary' President Frank Lyon appoint
committee OF fifteen with G. R.
kps chairman to meet the distin-
ted Texan, Hon, Joe W. Bailey, at
fralh Thursday morning, April s.,
ne VIII speak in McGregor. The
ana the people generally are much
Esed over this coming event, which
ses 70 be a political gathering u
\ anything had here for long tlne.
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wACo's CITY ELECTION.
mpnign Closed and the voting
VIII BE Done Today.

1npnign Closed and the voting
VIII BE Done Today.
TACO. Texas, April 2.-The municipal
lpaign, one of the warmest ever known
3his city, closed tonight and the two
festants for the office of mayor with
y friends are prepared for the final
3 at the polls tomorrow. The two big
4ings tonight were well attended and
4 speakers were given boisterous re-
Ions.
Pc heat OF the mayoralty contest has
rbed all interest and the contests in
8various wards for aldermen has been
=. A recorder is to be elected, too,
livery little is heard about that race,
McCulloch or Higgins with every
4 and the followers Of both are beside
pselyes with excitement. There was
2aps as much interest taken in the
aign for mayor two years ago as now,
b the contest was waged on different
4 Then there were no personal at
~, no vituperation or abuse heaped
= either of the candidates.
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LLANo's ASSOCIATION.
Organized to supply the Demand for
Dwellings.

Organized to supply the Demand for
Dwellings,.
Llano Texas, April lat present there
is not q vacant business nor dwelling
house in Llano. For the last few months
there has been quite demand for dwell
ing houses here, and the demand is in
creasing each month and week In view
OF this demand about fifty of the business
men and leading citizens OF the town met
last night to organize building and loan
association, the. object Of such being to
build houses in Jlano.
Temporary organization was effected by
electing Prof. A. L. Stubs chairman, and
e. II. Boynton secretary. committee
composed of II. Murry C. II. Boynton.
Dr.. p. II, Callahan. r. A. McInnis and NJ.
Conley. was appointed 10 frame a consti-
tuition aud bylaws, said committee to re-
port at the association on the night Of
the 9Th instant.
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TENS FROM STATE CAPITAL
SUITS PENDING AGAINST SAN AN
TONIC ICE COMPANIES.
Additional Pension Claims Approved
Has Caused the Apportionment
10 lie Cut.

Austin. Texas. April 2.--Hon. Carlos
Bee Of San Antonio. district attorney. was
here today in conference with the attor-
ney general with regard to the proceed
ings against the San Antonio ice COM
panies for violation OF the antitrust
law. The cases are pending in the high
or courts,
Mr. Bee also called on Ex-Governor Lub-
book with reference TO his attending the
Texas Veterans association reunion at
San Antonio on April 90.
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LLANo COUNTY COMMITTEE.
pnarfes for All officers Set for
June q

June 8.
pno. Texas, April 1.-The democratic
ntive committee OF Llano county met
Pc court house yesterday at / o'clock.
county chairman being absent, Prof.
\ Stubs was elected temporary chair
and S. e. Hargon secretary. The
nities decided to hold a primary cleo
June 8 to vote for the following off,
United States senator. congressman,
senator and representative; also tho
|ion whether or not there shall be
Ry nominations is to be submitted to
foters at said election.
ID significant to state that every
per OF the committee present ex.
lea himself in favor OF j. W. Bailey
hlted States senator. This may be
as an evidence of how the western
OF the State stands on the Bailey
5Chilton contest.
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Wharton Locals.

Wharton Texas, April Mrs. T. ELL
son of Cleveland, accompanied by her son
Mr.. V. Ellison, are the guests of their
relatives, Mr.. f. Ellison and Mrs, T
CaTruth.
Mrs. George Vineyard of Victoria is in
Wharton.
Mr. H. G. Forgasson is visiting friends
in Yoakum.
Many commentators were bestowed on
The Post for It's enterprise and constant
endeavor to provide the best advan ages
to its patrons, viz: the offered excursion
TO Mexico Hurrah for The Post! Ii IL
always first to propose happiness, and lead
the Texas press in the first rank of iour-
nalism.
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Attorney Blakeslee. tho district attorney
not being present The grand jury is
composed Of eight farmers. three mer-
chants and one banker r. G. Hill was
appointed foreman.
Tho criminal docket will be called next
week. There are no cases of any kind OF
any special importance on the docket.
The mandate of the higher court In the
case OF State VS., Charles McMurrty has
been returned and he will have to go TO
the penitentiary for two years for tho
killing Of Prof c. NJ. Ledbetter, who lad
killed his father.
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rev. rhompson las nc,urnca.

Calvert, Texas, April i.--Rev. J. X
Thompson and Mrs. Thompson returned
Friday from their trip to Europe. While
there they visited England, Scotland snd
France. For several months Mr.. Thomp-
son took special course In the University
of Edinburgh. Upon his return he re-
sumed his pastoral duties in connection
with the Presbyterian church. and
preached this morning. Mr.. Barron, who
was pastor Of the church during Mr.,
Thompson's absence. left Friday for En-
mis-. Texas. having previously accepted a
call to the church there.
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WILLIAM HALLS WILL.
Remembered His Employees ms Wei
as His Children.

San Antonio, Texas. April 1.-The will
of the late William Hall was filed In the
county clerks office this morning for pro-
bate There Is no value of the estate
given in the instrument Frederick S.
Hail. Manuel Morales and Bud Able are
named as the executors of the estate, AL
though Colonel Hail gave literally to tbe
Catholic church during his life time, no
leaves only $1,000 to the church for chart
ties. All the cowboys. sixty in number,
working on tho Hall ranch In kimble
county. receive their wages over again for
the time they were employed. All OF the
deceased's children--four daughters and
three sons-are handsomely remembered.
Several OF his employees, especially those
who were with him longest receive grants
OF land. Colonel Hall owned vast estates
in England besides many fine paintings
and great deal Of silver plate. He was
at one time a member of parliament rep
resenting West. Kent.
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York: H. N. Hamilton, Boston; e. Barrett.
New York; Mrs. Johanna Hoves. New
York: Mrs. I'd Heves, New York: Albert
A. Heves. New York: Ed Heves. Jr.. New
York; Walter. Earnest and Bert Heves,
New York: George r. Jacob, Boston; A.
M. Slendem, Boston Charles Zuinz, Brus-
Harry Arnold. New York; C. L. Majors,
Waco. A. P. De Lono. city; G. +. Eldrdge
Eagle Lake; Il. X, Richardson. Quincy b.
f. White, Newark; Prescott Jordan, Chi
cage; j. B. Jones, St. Louis; j. u. Sheets,
st. Louis; r. l.. Corocross, Geyser City;
George G. Pendleton. Temple. T. silverer
Dallas; James Macguire st. Louis; NJ.
Flcshie. Now York; August Nelen. Port
Arthur.
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BIG FIRE AT NEWPORT.
Nearly 100000 Damage I'm the North
Arkansas City.

Little Rock, Ark, April "A half-million
dollar fire occurred at Newport last night,
the heaviest that town has experienced iu
many years. At 10:S0 the fire broke out
in @. b. Bests livery and feed store, the
origin being unknown. and spread rapidly
to the platform OF the Union Compress
lcompany's plant, located on adjoining
property. The stable. with all contents,
was totally destroyed, the loss being about
$780, The Union Compress company s
plant was also destroyed. This represents
a loss of about 100000. 7here were 5000
bales OF cotton on the platform, the prop
erty of the Lesser Cotton company and the
Wolf Golden Mercantile company, which
lis practically a total loss, estimated at
about $S50,000 Five box cars belonging
TO the Iron Mountain and the White and
Black River railroads were $50 burned,
The losses were only partially covered by
insurance The total loss Is estimated
at 100000
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Texans in New York.

New York. April 1.-THE following Tex.
ans are registered at New York hotels:
Greenyille.--c, P. Mccable, at the St
George.
Houston.--J. H. Kirby. at the MARI
borough; J. Levy, at the Sinclair
Lancaster--D, Manheimer. at the
Broadway.
Memphis.-H. ]. Neff, at the Park Ave.
nue.; W. e. Fraser, al the 81, Denis.
Paducah.-s. N, Hecht and S, sommers
al TIE Belvidero.
San Antonio.--T. A. Mcvlcar. at the
Aston: j. H. Hager. at the Union Square
Tezae.--L. Smith. at the Ashland; II. o
Lyford at the Continental.
Tloga g. C. saxton, at the Bay State
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BniI Granted.

Winsboro, Texas, March 31.-The exam
ming trial OF DR.. Will Brown and Leon
Brown, charged with killing Joe Henson
and seriously wounding A. W. Henson on
the 9th instant was concluded here today
before Justice w. S. McAfee. Bail was
granted to Leon Brown in the sum OF
$4,000 and to DR.. Brown in the sum OF
$4,000. This bond will be given at once.
The town has been full OF Witnesses ana
friends of both factions for the past TWO
DAVIS
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Flour Mill for McGrer,r.

McGregor, Texas. April 2.--Dr. A. j,
sewell and II. W. Herring of this place
have let contracts and the work is begun
for a new Touring mill. which will be
mill No in McGregor. The capacity Is
TO be 1875 barrels and is known as the
Sewell- Herring Milling company, They
expect to do business In their line during
this coming grain season.
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BeII.kenf.

Fort Worth, Texas April 2.-w. r. Bell
OF Dallss and Miss Horace Kent OF Fort
worth eloped last right and were married
OF Sherman this morning. The couple
left sherman and will spend their honey
moon In Kansas City. Mr.. Bell Is prom
inent commercial man OF Dallas and Mics
Kent Is we'll known in society hare.
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situation Improved Mt caldwell.

Caldwell Texas. April 2,--The smallpox
situation at this place is much improved
and almost all OF the patients placed in
the pesthouse have gotten well and been
discharged. Reports are satisfactory from
other parts OF the county and the health
officer hopes soon TO be able 10 discharge
all who are now under detention.
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Have you decided 10 go with The Posts
personally conducted excursion to Mexico,
leaving Saturday. April 81? A grand trip
is promised for the benefit of The Posts
patrons. No profit is desired. all that is
asked being that space be reserved at
once.
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RICHMOND NEWS NOTES.
York Allen Is on Trial on n Cha RI
al MnrHnr

YOrk Alien Is on Trial ON a CharR'
OF Murder.
Richmond. Texas. April 2.--The case oil
the State of Texas VS.. York Allen is on
trial In tho district court today, The
defendant is charged with murder.
Mr. +, l. Booth, prominent planter OF
Booth. Texas. Is In Richmond today at
tending court.
Mr.. Glen Bassett, a planter OF simon
ton. was In Richmond today on business.
c. C. Everett, Esq, OF Columbus and q
former resident OF this place in here to-
day engaged In the defense OF York Al
len. who is on trial for murder.
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INDUSTRIAL TEXAS.
One Citizen of Calvert Has offered 60
Put Up Half the Capital

Calvert, Texas, April Alt was rumored
recently that prominent citizen of Cal
vert, who hgures extensively In a number
of business interests, would furnish nearly
half the funds necessary to put In large
cotton mill here, and also that the addi-
tional capital could be had Immediately
upon the maturity of the plans. As has
been said before. a better location than
Calvert for an enterprise Of this kind
can not be found In the State and It would
be we'll worth the while to work the mat
ter to a finish.
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HEARyr ITEMS.
Protrncted Meeting Has Closed with
Good Results.

Hearne, Texas. April 1.-The protraot-
ed meeting which has been successfully
conducted at the Baptist church for tho
past fifteen days by Rev. r, r. Hanks OF
Abilene and Rev. ], e Mcclurkln the
pastor, came toa close last night Rev,
Hanks left today for his home.
County Judge Tom NJ. Taylor was IN
the city from Franklin yesterday.
The Waco Street Fair and Carnival, 10
be held in Waco April to II inclusive,
is being advertised extensively hero and
will draw large crowd OF Hearnltes TO
witness Il,
Messrs. George Newton, Carl Pool and
T, S, Smith, Jr,, OF Milano, visited Hearne
yesterday
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A Negro killed.

Jefferson. Texas. April Jeff Long,
colored, was shot and killed instantly yes
terday evening about 7 O'Clock by Con-
stable Charlie Proctor. He called the
officer in an alley, cursed and abused him
and grabbed his gun and in the scramble
Long was shot and killed.
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Eric Chief BndIy Hurt.

Denison. Texas. April 2.-Thls morning
while en- route to a fire, Chief OF the Fire
Department Euper was knocked down by
a hose cart and seriously injured. His
left leg was broken and internal injuries
sustained which may prove fatal.
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
underlakers Of Texas Are to Hold a Meet
Ing April Is, 10 and 20.
LANpAsAS WAS PULLED OUT OF THE MUD
Mallory Line Appointments An
nounced--opie Reads visit-Pav-
Ing Twentieth street.

Galveston, Texas. April 1.-The annual
meeting Of the undertakers OF the State
will be held in san Antonio on April Is,
10 and 20. At the meeting last year u
was decided that the meeting this year
should be in Houston and committee
composed OF Ed C. Smith OF Dallas, Tom
Hilliar OF Franklin and w. J.. Norwood OF
Galveston we're appointed to arrange for
rates The reason that 1t was changed
to San Antonio was because a maximum
rate OF IS was obtained for that place.
Mr.. Norwood states that he had letter
from Secretary Richardson OF the Hous-
ton Business League, saying that this rate
could be gotten to Houston. but that on
calling at the general passenger depart
ment OF the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
he was informed that that company knew
nothing OF it. This, he states, was the
cause OF the change.
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WEATHER AND CROPS.

Mckinney, Collin County, Texas, April
1.-The past two nights were cool enough
for little ice, but fruit and truck grow
ers say no damage has resulted.
WORKMAN. Freestone County, Texas,
April 2.--The cold rains that have fallen
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rovrt M HaIIet.,IIir.

HallcisYllle. Texas April 2.--Dislrict
court Tor spring term convened here at Q
o'clock this morning with District Judge
Kennon on the bench. He gave the grand
fury the customary charge and that body
at once went to work. assisted by County
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Post CTS snecinI Oar.

Post C. II, p. A.. is going to the state
convention In style behtting It's Nom
bership A special car has been char
tered and will be decorated. This car 10
TO be especially for travelling men and
their wives and daughters. The dele
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TWENTIETH STREET PAVING.

Work on the Twentieth street paving IS
being pushed with all possible rapidity
during this spell of pretty weather. The
drains have all been laid and today the
rock and concrete foundation ia being put
In On the top OF this foundation there
will be placed one and one-quarter inches
OF sand for cushion. The brick will be
put on top of this. Captain Peek thinks
that when the work Is finished Galveston
will have one block OF as fine paving as
any Southern city He also thinks that
the work will be done within his estimates
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Court of Criminal Annen1s.

Austin, Texas, April 3.--The court OF
criminal appeals opened It's spring term
here today with Judges Davidson aud Hem
dersonr Attorney Johns and Clcrk Smith
in attendance.
No business was transacted and adjourn
ment was had until Wednesday,
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Harold happenings.

Harold. Texas, April 1.--w. II. Board
IS moving his dwelling and business house
and Board & Plemmon's drugs to WACO
ner Texas.
Mrs. Ella L. Barrick assumes the duties
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scarIet Fever at Nacoxdoches.

Nacogdoches, Texas April l.t-several
new cases Of scarlet fever are In town
and some quite sick. Heretofore the fever
has attacked none but children, but 1t
now has no respect for age and Is diyid-
ing up with all classes, La grippe Is
prevalent and quite a number are aswn
with the complaint
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SMALLPOX.
Three View Cnse. at Aul

Three New Gases at Austin.
Austin. Texas. April 2.-Three new cases
OF smallpox have developed in the city in
the part two days and one at Waters Sta
ton. The victims have been sent TO the
pest house and Isolated