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The colored American., 1900-04-28

from all its departments this year. MI.
3 E. Thomas, the travelling agent
for Nornsl's Industrial Department,
will set out on his route next week.
GARRETT.
The colored American., 1900-04-28
has IT EYER OCCURRED TO YOU

That Ohio seems to be good state to
be born In.
That The Ce!oled American is the
zeal thing.
That In the long run 1t pays better to
tell the truth.
That Director OF the Census Merriam
Can be trusted.
That people who starts rows seldom
profit by them.
That sxtravsgance is crime against
good judgment.
That 1t is foelhardy to believe you
can please everybody.
That Senator Allan has 3 multitude
OF "get there" powers.
That the Negro race is finding 1T ne
cesssry to get together.
That w. L. Pollard is one of our
brightest young lawyers.
That Henry Johnson always says
something when he taks.
That all Ct this diner produced
harmony is too good to last.
That Prot. John I. Layton May yet
be director of music In the schools.
That the real friend is he who comes
to your rescue when you are In distress.
That Senator Fairbanks would make
a polished sDd effective vice president.
That the Office which seeks the man
has little or no trouble Ia running him
down.
That Col. Robert Harlan is a copper
plate penman and a splendid dramatic
reader.
That II we do not try to help our
selves, We do not desire the heIp of
others.
That Superintendent Powell's friends
dc lot care to take anything for in
somnIa.
That Gov. P. B. 8. Pinchback means
business Ia every movement he un-
deTtakes.
That Bethel Literary cannot afford to
lose the valuable services OF President
w. Il. Richards.
That office seeking has been placed
on the list of iHcuTable diseases by
medical experts.
That ]. Milton Turner has a lot of
well developed gray matter concealed
In his headpieoe.
That an education thai brings few
dollars and no satisfaction 10 dead sea
fruit" to Its posseesor.
That Superintendent George F. Cook
does not eeme OF a family that gives
up without a struggle.
Thst Senator William E. Mason ia
the Charles Sumner of this generation
OF American statesmen.
That the Second Baptist I yceum a.
mouldsr of healthful sentiment. ranks
among the ''head liners"
That preachers are safest when thew
stick to their pulpits and save sinners
On non partisan platforms.
That the bill providing fer the rs.
organization of Washington's schools
is bound to become a law.
That the guest at &onights ten coursa
dinner frequently lunches at a psrk
ana beans counter tomorrow.
That sheer good luck doesn't make
The colored American., 1900-04-28


That 1t is easier to collect $500 for q
swell banquet than it is to raise fifty
cents canvassing for race journal.
That r. w. Thompkins, useful as he
has been in the past, is doing the WORK
Of his life as chorister at st. Luke's.
That nevertheless and notwithstand'
ing; Messrs. Chase and Jones will be
seated in the Philadelphia convention.
That Prof. Robert II. Terrell would
make most acceptable superintendent
for the coloTed schools of the District.
That ID. B. McCaIy would be just the
man for clerk of the school board il be
could be prevailed upon to accept it.
That Dr.. 4. M. Curtis is unostentst'
iously making Inatchless record as
surgeon In chief at Freedmen's Hospital.
That how to get 10 Philadelphia at
somebody elses expense is q question
that must soon be faced and settled.
That despite the dTyness of the
weather, the rubber shoe" is much
worn by school candidates these days.
That WashiDgtOnians should mBke
square'toed stand for suffrage and &C
quire some authority over their own
affairs.
That the clouds have rolled by and
Messrs. Lyons, Cheatham and Green
are severly doing business at the sold
stand"
That the professional "knockern is
rarely fastidious about the individual
who comes within the reach of his
hammer.
That the complimentary banquet in
dustry can now go over until fall with-
out detrlment to the public purse or
digestion.
That Roscoe Conkling Bruce has
fortune before him and that he will
prove equal to his exceptional OPP
poTtunities.
That the exodus of the eminent
ladies and gentlemen who visit the
seaside annually "for their health" is
about to set in.
That healthy competition for the
cOloTed river trade will insure parties
the very best of service by each and
every rival boat.
That President Mckinley had better
get ahead on his sleep before the time
arrives to appoint the Board of Edu.
cation that t'is'to'be.
That the way to open up places of
employment for equipped boys ana
girls is to develop and suitain : egro
business enterprises.
That the scoundreI Who is f,!eyer
scsndalizing women and moekirg st
virtue, never makes hit with a maLly
fellow who has q sister.
That Henry Y. Arnett's impressive
style of oratOry has caught the favor (
those who prefer solidity and Use, to
flowers, gusk and fiub'dub.
That Joseph H. Douglass is one dis.
tinguished descendant of distinguish
ed line who doesn't have to depend
upon Ills ancestry for a reputation.
That the Negro would make a
stronger showing by investing in
live business large proportion Of the
money now tied up in real estate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
DRAINAGE ASSOCIATION.
A Called Meeting Was Held at Alvin
and Discussion Had.

Alvin. Texas. July PA called moet-
ing of the Alvin Country Drainage ASSOC
cl.ttJn was held at the o. D. G. nall at 8
O'Clock this afternoon. President H. Grass
called the seetlng 20 order and stated the
objeo. OF Lhe mesing. Short addresses
weGe made by thu president Judge P. J.
willis. Major G. W. Durant and Mr.. j.
Cook. In which all the speakers pointed
out the great necessity of drainage tor
the coast country, and the STRENGTHENING
and deepening of Mustang bayou
Judge willis gave assurance In his
speech that the Santa Fe railroad would
render assistance in the matter OF run
ming levels, and also stated that Engineer
Felt of the santa Fe would arrive hero on
the 6:l0 train from Galveston and sug
gested that a committee be appointed 20
confer with Mi. Felt. on mott n OF Ma
jor Durant d committee OF twelve was
appointed by the chair, consisting OF Ma
Tor Duraut, j ?. Willie, L. b. Carlton,
r. II. King, A. J Birchheld, w A Den
mis-, A d. Griffith b. Lee SlaAper, A. II.
H. Tolar, A. D. s0elzer W. W. jennings
and c. 5. MndermAn. to confer with Mr.
Felt and map out plan for better
method of drainage. The people here are
thoroughly aroused to the necessity OF
Drainage auo VIII get TO work at II as soon
as IL IA dry enough
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
WEATHER AND CROPS.
THE COTTON CROP.

Glidden, Colorado County, Texas, July
21.--The cotton crop shows material i'm
provement and there is hope for a good
yield.
Navasota, Grimes County, Texas, July 81
Reports from Wallace Prairie are that the
dreaded boil worm has made its appear
ance there and is doing damage
Mckinney, Collin County, Texas, July
20.-Recent rains and continued cloudy,
damp weather are causing eobton to shed
much of its fruit. The damlage from this
cause is serious in some sections OF the
county.
Austin. Travis County, Texas. July 2l.-
According to reports received here today
Iuhe crop prospects In this county were
never brighter, r. L. Wheelas was In this
morning from Pecan Springs and says that
cotton and corn are hourishing. Post
master Thaxton of Bluff Springs in the
southern part of the county makes sim
liar report
Grcesbeeck, Texas. July 20.--Your CORE
spondent has been for past few days out in
the country inspecting the crops and finds
the COTTON has improved materially in the
last two weeks since the showers began.
This section has had no good se1son for
past sevtn weeks, hence corn will be very
snort There is quite deal Of small cot
ton-very small-just worked out. while
the major portion, or about 60 per cent.
is looMng we'll and putting on" very
nicely bad stands is the general COM
plant
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
The Brenhnm contingent.

Brennan, Texas, July 21.--Four freight
cars were loaded and left the Santa Fe
YARDS this afternoon for Houston, trans
porting the horses and equipment that the
Rrenham Field artillery will use at its
mounted drills at the La Porte encamp-
ment. The Shipment embraced two 5-inch
rifles. two caissons. battery wagon and
twenty eight horses. The trip from
Houston will be made overland.
Twelve members Of the Burton detach-
ment of the company under command OF
Lieutenant Thomas A. Watson, arrived
this afternoon, bringing their field piece
Forty-six members Of the company VIII
leave via the Santa Fe tomorrow -1orning
for Houston
Captain Theodore Schumacher viii be
in charge of the signal corps, which will
90 down on the same train. The cection
of the company now at Waco will join
forces with the detachment at this place
At Waco the company received a grade
OF 100 at inspection,
Prof f w Eilers, leader 6f the Sec
ond Regiment band now at Waco. has
been ordered to proceed to La Porte and
take charge OF the First Regiment band
there
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
THE TEXAS VOLUNTEER GUARD
GOVERNOR SAVERS CAN NOT At
TEND LA FORTE ENCAMPAIENT.
General Scurry Thinks that Regf-
mental Encampments Are to BE
Preferred.

Austin. Texas, July 21.-The Governors
Cadets, under The command of Captain
John Breckenridge, will leave for La Porte
on the noon train tomorrow.
The scurry Hussars, Captain bud
smythe commanding, will depart tonight.
Both companies are in good condition
and expect to have big time in camp.
Governor Sayers says Ill will be impos-
sible for him to attend the encampment at
La Porte, on account of pressing bus lness
matters.
The governor had fully intended to re-
view the First regiment boys hut can not
possibly do it. General Sourry will be in
attendance.
Adjutant General Scurry has Teturns =
from the camp at Waco and reports ""
successful camp Of the Second regime.
He is of the opinion that the regimentll
camp is much more beneficial to the boys
than a big general encampment- He Gays
the boys had a big time, and were treated
royalty by the citizens of the Geyser City.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
LoCKHART LOCALS.

Anxiety In Regard to Fishing Far
ties Has Been Relieved.
Lockhart, Texas. July 20.--Anxiety IN
regard to the Guadalupe river fishing par
ties was relieved yesterday by their safe
arrival home after an exciting experiences
OF danger and narrow escapes.
The Luling baseball Juveniles came up
yesterday and mot the Lockhart Kids on
the diamond. and were defeltsd by the
latter by a score of "a 10 10.
The Clark library Is to be open at night
to tho young men OF the city, many o.
whom have announced their intention TO
avail themselves of the opportunity for
Improvement and instruction.
The Methodists have been holding sue
cessful protraoted meetings at Elm Grove
and Tilmon.
A railroad postal examiner. Mr. II.
MONTGOMERY. was in Lockhart last week
and examined Postal Clerk A. w. Jordan,
who made rating of 1920 per cent out
OF possible 100. This is q record break
er. Of which MIR. Jordan Is Justly proud
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
Miss Emily simpson Dead.

Columbus. Texas, July 21.--A telegram
was received by members of the family
today conveying the sad intelligence that
Miss Emily Simpson had died at 10 O'Clock
this morning at the residence of Banker
OppenheImer at Ell Paso. Miss Simpson
has been a sufferer from tuberculosis
number Of years and has had the benefit
of extended travel and the best sani-
tar!ums Of the country in her efforts 10
overcome the disease, She was vice presi-
dent of the Simpson bAnk of Columbus and
a sister OF ex-senator French Simpson o.
Halletsville She was a lady OF many
graces of mind and person. highly intel
lectual and universally loved. The inter
ment will be made beside other members
of the family at the cemetery in Weimar
next Monday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22

Waco, Texas, July H.-The eleetion OF
Miss Lee Shields of Marlin as queen spon-
sor wse a happy ending Of spirited ,oA-
test and while there was seine disappointed
contestants and friends yet the popularity
OF Miss shields attested by the vote she
received. is made more manifest by tho
general acquiescsuce in the result and
the universal loyalty TO her majesty.
The regular daily programme was car
ried cut at Camp scurry today save mat
the guard mount, which has been at a,
M, was postponed until p. m The night
attack WIS a brilliant success tonight.
The charge on the breastworks was one oi
the most thrilling scenes Witnessed dur
ing the encampment
The Sunday programme tomorrow wiii
be interesting "a illustrating the usages OF
camp life on the Sabbath day. The usual
xuard mount will take place Al a. m,
followed by sacred concert music by the
regtmentL band At II - n tho CHAP
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
nxrEarA1NMpNT AT CALVERT.

Reception Giyen by MIR. and Mrs.
tcredith TO Guests from Abroad.
Avert, Texas, July 21.-The little city
Advert has gained an enviable reputa-
thropghout the length and breadth of
GRAND Texas commonwealth for the
erssl hospitality of its people.
here Exists no stronger testimonial OF
tnstiee of this opinion than the hos
lity Which seems to permeate the very
osphere surrounding the elegant homo
Aoyor and Mrs c. s. Meredith. Cal-
3 ehief executive and his estimabls
have charged to their credit In the
1s social ledger many brilliant recep-
, Win their accompanying sugges-
y OF happy reunions, but the reeep ion
last evening rs a farewell TO their
IT.. Misses Mollie and Gusta Shrop-
8 Of San Antonio, surpasses in ele-
% Of design and perfect execution all
n social triumphs OF the past
Mental romance and Anerioln inge-
were presented on the lawn by the
tifu1 blending Of the light OF orna-
IA Japanese lanterns and the soft,
~ ynys OF the incandescent electric
~ The poetic environment OF thu
9o2 was appreciably augmented by
erte1 music Of string band Among
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
MARLIN MATTERs.
A Little Boy Fatally Hurt by n Fall
frnm WAGON.

Marlin, Texas, July 2o.-This morning
while MIR. Charley Frazier and his family,
who live in the nsighborhood OF Center.
were en- route to picnic at Hope church.
near ogden. 10 This county, his little son.
about years old fell out of the wagon
and was fatally injured. Mr. Julian Fra
zier, brother Of Charley. came to Marlin
after the doctor and stated that ne enter
tanned but slight hope that the little fol-
low would be alive when no returned. The
accident occurred nine or ten miles north
east OF Marlin
Mr. Jim Someryell. who has been for
some time In Chicago studying machinery.
is spending a few days in Marlin on a
visit to his parents lie is With the
American Cotton company of Chicago. and
will be in Texas aud other Southern
States putting in American round bale
plants.
The Marlin Cotton Seed OIL Mil COM
pany has received a lot OF new machinery
for the plant here, which will be put into
position as rapidly as possible in order TO
crush this seasons crop OF seed.
Mr.. George D. streeter. deputy grand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
xAvAsoTA NEWS NOTES.
Town Is Proud of the Military Boys
Record.

Record.
Nayasota, Texas, July 2l.-'Commencing
Monday. Mail Clerk Yell on the Santa
Fe branch Will run through from Conroe
to Somerville.
The people OF this town are highly
pleased over the news OF tho success of
the Navasots military boys at Waco. The
J, NJ. Shaw Rifles have won first place
IN the competitive drills and target shoot
and, and appear very popular in the faej-
ment.
Mrs. Rebecca Hyman returned last
evening from an extended trip TO New
York and other Northern cities. She
saw many interesting sights and hor-
rtble one in the recent Hoboken steam
ship fre. where so much life and property
was destroyed.
At the business meeting OF tho Ep-
worth League last night Mrs. C. e. Match
EFT and Ben Burrows were elected as dele.
gates TO represent Navasota in the Texas
conference Epworth League at Galveston,
which convenes next month
Mr. c. S. Tallafsrro met with pain
full accident last evening while on his
way home from the First National bank.
When crossing the railroad. north OF
Cedar creek. hts horse slipped and threw
him violently to the ground with such
force that he needed help to get up. The
Injuries. fortunately, amount only to a
severe shaking and bruising up. He will
be out in a few days
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the many novel and unequal features pre-
pared for the entertainment OF che guests
Was negro minstrel company. composed
of number OF clever amateur artists
who sang. clog danced cake walked aud
corvused their hearers with genuine
negro wit and humor
sumptuous repast was spread picnic
fashion on the lawn, and was dispatched
with that freedom from ceremony and
coDventionslity which usually character
lie picnic occasions.
One of the most laughatle features OF
this evening OF "loye. laughter and song
was cake walk gracefully executed BY
two prom nent young men, one OF whom
very cleverly impersonated a lady.
Misses Mile and Gusta Shropshire are
both very attractive ard accomplished
young ladies', who during their brief So
journ in Calyart have made many friends.
who regret their departure. They left on
the afternoon thain today for Fort Worth.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
ENTERTAINMENT AT WHARTON.
"Meeting of Celebrities" mt tn,
Home of DIR. and Mrs Andrews

A "Meeting of Celebrities" mt the
Home of DR.. and Mrs. Andrews,
Wharton, Texas, July 2O.-<Dne of the
most recherche affairs of the season was
the Meeting of Celebrities" given by
DR.. and Mrs. j. NJ, Andrews last night,
complimentary to Mrs. Nellie Matthews
Of Wharton and Miss Alice Andrews of
Mount Vernon. About sixty guests were
present aud merry time was enjoyed,
each guest having the name of some celeb
rity pinned on his back, the name of
which must be guessed, the one making
the greatest number Of correct guesses
winning the prize, an elegantly bound
copy Of Representative Men" which
was awarded to Miss Maude Robinson The
lawn and verandas were lighted with
Japanese lanterns, and delicious refresh
ments were served. Mrs Andrews, as
sisted by her two charming guests, Mrs.
Matthews and Miss Andrews, understood
the true art of entertaining viz: making
every enc feel perfectly welcome and at
home The evening will long be remem-
bered as one of the most delightful fetes
in Wharton society annals.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22

master of the Independent Order OF Odd
Fellows Of Texas. is in the city and will in
stall the new officers OF Marlin lodge. No
1917. l. o. o. f., tonight. Besides the local
members there are quite number of Vis-
iting brethren here, and there will be a
monies.
The contract to build the New Arlington
hotel has been let to the Stevenson Con-
tract company OF Dallas. The hotel. which
Is to be completed by the LIST OF February
next. VIII have 100 bed rooms and VIII
cost. exclusive OF furnishing. the neat
little sum OF $4,000. II IL keeps on at the
rate 1t has been going for the last year
or so, Marlin viii be the best hotel city
in the South,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22

lingering illnesa OF several months. In
1886 he came from Missouri to Travis
county, Texas. where he has since lived.
The deceased was one of our most promi~
mont and influential citizens, having always
cheerfully responded to any call OF enter
prise or charity. He and his wife, who
survives him. we're the only remaining
charter members OF the Manor Bsptis.
church. Mr. Eppright had reached The
venerable age of So and was surrounded
by a large family connection and host OF
friends. His wife. son (Mr. G. j. Epp-
right and daughters (Mssdames. Annie
Rlggle. BarldOm Lane and Mathew Tur-
ner) survive HIM Funeral services con-
Quoted at the Baptist church by Rev. Ar
hncklc.
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Greenvllle, Texas. July 1.-Having re-
ceived much encoura cement from the husi-
ness men of the city, the old members Of
the Greenville Rifles aud many new ones
met in their armory last evening for the
brpose of reorganzing tho Rifles and CIV
our city fine military organization.
-. e. much discussion as to what was
needed to make first-class organization
and what the citizens would wish to lend
their support to, the organizton was de-
cided upon with the name of Greenville
Rifles.
The election of officers was then entered
into, which resulted as follows: Captain,
William Bacon. first lieutenant. A. d.
Hodge; second lieutenant, Virgil Johnsey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22

Gonzales. Texas. July 81 The Gonzales
military band. under the leadership Of
Prof Charles Berlnger, will leave here
tomorrow for La Porte to xttend the en-
campment. Several Of the regular MEM
bers can not go on account of business
affairs. but their places have been hlled
by capable musicians. w. L. Garden
one of the finest looking drum majors in
the Slate, viii twill the baton aud lead
the band. The boys are very enthusiastic
over the trip and have been preparing for
Il for some time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
ABrnkemnn wounded.

Sherman, Texas. July 81. - Sheriff
Shrewsbury returned this morning from
trip through Southwest Texas. At $50
last night while at Hlllsboro he saw thu
shooting ARRAY in which Brakeman Hack
ney was shot twice He gives tho toll
lowing account of It, Hackney was dis
charging his duty as brakeman, whose
business it was 10 examine tickets of pas
eengers entering coaches. young couu.
tryman refused to show his ticket and
was refused admission. whereupon he
drew pistol and shot Hackney twice
through the leg"
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Gunn Admitted to BaiI.

Granger, Texas, July 21.--jim Gum
waived examination in the justice court
here today for the killing OF his broth
er-in-law, J. p. Boleman. The bond was
fixed. al $4,000.
1t seems that the two men have been
"st outs" since last fall; they met at
a thresher on the Durant farm, two
miles west OF Bartlett, on Wednesday
afternoon and some words passed. Bole-
man made at Gum with a pitchfork.
whereupon Gum pulled his pistol and
killed Boleman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
IgtsoTEs AND PERSONALS.

{. and Mrs. NJ. A. Healy will return
u Waco Sunday afternoon.
lie Sadie Stone of Georgetown is a
VI of8the family of Dr. ]. S. Holland.
aessrs. D. c. williams and W. R. Ewing
on on another trip to Mineral Wells,
essrs. Bob Bassett and Bob Williamson
"a Bicycle trip to Hampstead yester-
7 Aftein Don.
Iessrs. W. f. Wyatt and D, B. Scar
',ugh Returned Saturday morning from
ip to- North Texas points.
'rs. J., Is. Neal, who has been guest OF
family of DR.. J. S. Holland for several
tbs. left today for Montgomery, Ala
lillian Morriss and DR.. S. Bowers won
and second places in the Domino tour
TENT held with Mr.. C. Il. Carlisle
Friday evening.
Y 7. Shelby, delivery clerk at the Bren-
custom house, will leave Sunday for
rg to spend a fortnights vacation ac-
ed by tho government to its employees.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-22
A Eirhinr PARTY

Lexington, Texas, July 2O.--A party left
here yesterday for a fishing trip on San
Gabriel creek above Rockdale. The party
was composed of the following persons:
Prof schlosschun and wife, Mr.. Sam
Riggs and wife, Misses Ellen Baine, Clara
Hester OF this place. Miss Foster of Pales.
tine, Misses Halle Leeper and Matsie
Renick OF Smithville. Messrs. G. z. Bel
sher, z. & Hess. @. p. Dickson. @. l.
Hardcastle