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ton; his assailsnts were two negroes: the
hold up was made on public road be-
tween Weston and Mckinney. while
quietly making his way home, officer
Swofford was suddenly confronted by a
couple OF burly darkies who demanded
HIM TO throw up his hands. While one
covered him with a pistol the other re-
licvcd the officer OF his pistol watch
and chain all his money and other valu-
ablee and then put him in the middle of
the road and commanded him 70 march"
The procession came down the Mckinney
road through the rain and mud never
hating, Swofford seeking chances 10 es-
cape, but his captors allowing no opnor-
tunity. The trio came through a portion
OF Mckinney and when two miles south
ef that place and about ten miles from
the scene OF the hold up. the negroes
coolly told Swofford he could 20 his own
way. but not to attempt 10 organize a
pursuit OF them. or he would be killed
They hastily left him az . o'clock this
morning. making their way southwark.
Swofford lost no time In communicating
the facts OF his adventure to the Mckinney
police and sheriff's department ut Dallas
No arrests have been made.
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foreman thereof, Mr.. y. l.. Storey. district
attorney was also In attendance
A civil suit OF unusual importance viii
probably be tried at this term Of the court
The First National hank Of this place "a
the plaintiff and the. mercantile Arm Of
kaechele a Navratll OF Kenney. Austin
county. the defendants. Plaintiffs original
petition alleges that on December I. 1889
the cashier OF the bank prepared for cx-
press package which he intended should
contain and supposed at the time was the
amount OF s6Ss.4O. but that by inadvert-
ence he placed therein the sum OF sllss. 40,
or $500 more than the desired amount;
that this package vas forwarded by express
to defendants. but that defendants DENY
having received more than the $685.. 30
Plaintiffs pray Judgment for $50 and for
several hundred dollars additional as dam
ages, costs and attorneys fees. Able legal
talent has been retained on both sides and
IL will In all events be one of the most
stubbornly contested cases in tho history
of the county.
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TEMPLE ToPIcs.
An Operation Has Improved Mr.
Choduette's Condition.


Temple, Texas. January e.--Mr. Cho-
qustte who recently received serious in
jury by falling on his head from box car.
yesterday underwent an operation at st,
Mary's sanitarum to release coagulated
blood. The operation had the effect of re-
storing his speech. which had been lost,
and il is hoped his general condition will
soon be greatly improved.
Colonel B. L, Bailey OF Houston. general
secretary OF the Fraternsl Life association
OF Texas. Is in the city to confer with the
general treasurer OF the association, MIR.
=. l.. Downs, with regard to 1900 move
ments and operations.
Engineer Arthur Haines Of the Santa Re,
who has had a run out OF Temple for a
number OF years, has been transferred 10
the Nayasota branch.
Mr.. H. l.. Series OF Corsieana, a promi
nent member Of the Continental Cotton Oil
company, was In the city yesterday look
lug at their plant here, the Central Texas
Cotton OIL company, and visiting his
brother. Mr.. e. G. serIer He lettNsn the
afternoon Santa Fe for Fort Worth
General Secretary George A. Overdorf OF
the local Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion has arranged au interesting evening
for the members on next Thursday night
In a practical talk and experiments with
the X-ray by Or. o. G. Scott one OF the
Santa FEES chief surgeons.
a bowling contest was organized last
night and regular teams arranged TO make
up an interesting contest
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Mathis Matters.

Mathis. Texas. January e.-Mr. W. II
Field, treasurer OF the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass Railroad company. accom-
panied by Messrs. Pslfrey. Janin and
Chabot OF San Antonio, spent the day here
yesterday in his private car. The party
spen the day shooting in the vicinity and
bagged a very nice lot Of birds.
Sheriff d. odeu and Judge s. s. Cox
OF Sinton are In Mathis collecting taxes,
Another fine rain fell here Sunday night
and the outlook for early spring crops Is
FIRST class.
Miss Matte Kyle returned Saturday
night from Nursery. where she visited
during the holidays.
The public school is again moving on
nicely under the skillful guidance OF Miss
Cora Mitchell.
Mr.. II. T. Staples shipped a car OF fat
cows to the San Antonio market Monday.
James Goodwin, ex-sheriff Of Live Oak
county was in town Monday.
Henry Mathis OF Rockport is spending
a few days with Mr.. William Coffin.
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aunrtoriY Cnnrerencr.

Anglcton. Texas January s.--1he irsr
quarterly conference for the present year
was held at the Methodist church jan
uary at 1880 D. M. Rev. o. t. Hotohieiss
OF Houston presiding, The following were
present; Rev J, r. Murray p. O.; Rev.
j, l.. Murray, T. r.; I. r. Reynolds, J. y.
Stratton, D. d. Jamison, r. u, Murreil,
Rev. Il. w. ruford OF Angleton, Or. w. II.
James of Yelasco. ]. w. Ross OF Phair
The board OF stewards made the asaess-
ments for the support OF tho ministry at
$500. The Ladies' Aid society reported SOC
expended In repairs on the parsonage.
Rev. HotchlSiss preached two able sermons
TO appreciatiye congregations yesterday,
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southwe.t Tcsns Fair ofnciai..

Victoria, Texas, January 10, The an
nual meeting of the Stockholders OF the
Southwest Texas Fair association was
held Monday night, and the following
board OF directors elected for the ensuing
year i. y, Heaton. Theodore Huhler.
w. c. Barnes, l.. N. Hofer. w J. Craig.
T. b Lander and G. G. Levi All except
tho last four were members OF the old
board 1t was decided 10 have fair this
year, but Il is thought that there will BIO
a radical change In the programme. Less
money ami attention VIII be given to horse
racing than heretofore.
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WEATHER AND onor NOTES.

There has been no loss Of
stock and is likely to be none.
CALVERT. Some farmers are holding
a part OF their cotton crop.
LoVELADY.-No cotton is coming in
and there is very little left to come
RoCKDALE. Heavy rains have made
roads very bad. but the farmers Will be
benefited
WARRENToN,--oat rye and barley
are looking we'll. The fields are too wet
for plowing
CALVERT. Cotton is all gathered and
a great deal OF land IS already prepared
for new crop.
WALLER. The cotton crop has been
sold; farmers have we'll illed corn
cribs and are we'll up with their work.
REFuGIo. Tho great amount of rain
will be beneficial to farms; indications are
there Will be a considerable increase in
the cotton acreage this year
MOUNT CALM-The constant rains have
put the farmers far behind with their
work the roads render travel almost
impossible and trade is at a standstill.
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WEBSTER ITEMS.
Outlook Very Promising for Mig
strawberry Crop.

Webster, Texas, January loThc straw
berry outlook Is very promising, as plants
are IN fine condition. Estimates based on
present acreage and condition OF plants
indicate crop of 200 30 400 crates per day
when the season is well begun.
a number OF prospeetors from the North
are here and are seeing the country at its
worst It 10 hoped their Impressions of
South Texas Will not be as distasteful MS
the weather has been since their arrival.
An EFFORT Is being made to bring buyers
here for the coming berry crop. which II
successful, VIII compel the local dealers
10 buy to supply their wants. There is a
strong probability that the entire crop of
the coast country Will be sold on the plat
form this year condition that will be
greeted with satisfaction by all growers
A joint meeting Of the League city and
Webster Horticultural associations has
been called for Saturday, the 18Th instant.
at Webster 70 discuss plans FOR the coming
cantaloupe season
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a CONSTABLE HELD UP.
Two Negroes Relieved Him of Money
and yaIuables.

Dallas. Texas, January f0.-rhe police
department was today notified Of bold
hold UP that occurred last night near
Weston, Collin county Many kinds of
men have been held up In Texas. but
this is probably the first instance on
record where. an officer Of the law was 80
dehsntly ordered 70 place himself At the
disposition OF pair Of rufhsps. The in
iurei party Is Constable swofford OF wcs-
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Lexington. Texas, January e.--The firm
styled r. NJ. Dickson Of this place has
bought the brick building adjoining the
store and Is going to expand the business
as soon as the house Is vacated
DR.. H. Z. Baine Is building a handsome
two-story frame residence on South Main
street.
Mr.. Seaborne McClanshan has bought
eleven lots. including square facing on
Rockdsie street. where he will erect nice
two-ttory residence at once Mr. Mo-
Clsnahan ID eae Of the wealthiest farmers
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WALLER NEWS NOTES,
Town VIII Try 10 secure the FRO.
jcctcd New Rond.

tcefru Now Nonu.
Waller, Texas January 1o.'--Thc people
OF tho town are awakening u the realaa-
tion that long, strong pull may give them
another link 70 Houston through the build
ing of the Houston and Rrszos Valley rail-
way and considerable agitation is extant;
Il IL expected a survey OF the above road
will run through or near here.
Constable D. A. cabeen last night
placed tho bracelets and necklace upon
an escaped convict and safely landed MIN
behind the bars in Hampstead,
The new South Texas Baptist college Is
rapidly gaining in matrieulates and bids
fair 10 rival colleges OF much creator pre-
tentlons.
Waller is fortunate in the way OF lrst-
class schools ae another good school for
smaller children Is here and weil attended,
Indeed school facilities are something that
the people are proud OF.
with the exception OF a few cases of
scarlet fever the health record OF this com.
nunlty remains unbToken.
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ceorsetorn New. Note,.

Georgetown. Texas, January 9-.Mrs.
Martha c. Alley, mother OF Judge W. X.
Makemson. died here Saturday night OF
extreme old age. She was SO years Of age
and had lived in this county for over fifty
years.
Hons. Jonathan Lane and Brown OF the
law firm of Brown, Lane Goodwood OF
La Grange. are in the city this week rep
resenting the Katy railroad in some dam
age suits In the district court.
The grand jury Is still In session, though
It is said that there will be fewer indict
ments this term than for any in a number
of years
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FORT BEND oousrYs PLAN.
An Association 10 Promote n Liv,
stock Market.

stock Market.
Richmond. Texas. January AT large
and enthusiastic meeting OF the Richmnd
mously decided that an organization which
will hereafter be known as Fort Bend
County Trades Day association be organ
lied. The club perfected the organization
and elected the following officers; George
Dunlap. president; a. Kaulfers. secretary I;
board OF directors. J. II. p. Jones, Jno.
NJ. Moore. ID. X. Pearson, C. A. Beasely.
j. n Dyer, r. H. Darst, George Dunlap
and T. -. wessendorf. On the arrange
ment and finance committee, e. A. Beasly,
A. Kaulfers, T. Il. Wessendorf, r. II
Darst, X. +. Ransom. J. X. Farmer and W.
T. Goodman were appointed.
May | and 2 will be the days on which
II will be held. The object OF the associa-
tion Is to establish trades day for the
farmers of the county TO bring their stock
to the county seat. where they can market
and exchange them.
On the days mentioned numerous prem
iums will be offered for the best quality
OF stock exhibited There will also be
exhibits OF vegetables and produce OF all
kinds, and among the many amusements
"Mayfest' will be celebrated ana this
event viii rival in beauty and granduer
the Mayfest Washington irving tells about
In his Pride of the Village"
The success Of this enterprise is assured.
as the leading and most prominent citi-
zcns OF the county are hack OF II, and the
event will be made one never before
equalled In the history OF Fort Bend coun-
ty. Every effort VIII be made to have
every farmer aid his family TO be in at
tendance and from that day on the frst
Monday OF every month viii he consd-
cred the traders day at the county seat.
Enough money was subscribed at the meet
Ing last night TO perfect all arrangements.
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HALLETsvILLE ITEMS.
Commissioners Have Made Provision
for the Aged NcPress.

Commissioners Have Made Provision
for the Aged Negress.
Halletsyilie Texas, January 10.--Com-
missioners court. after two days session.
adjourned 10 meet at regular February
term.
Parties who have cared for the negress
brought here from Sinner December IL
presented accounts amounting To $3.50
medical attention not included tho ac>
counts were scaled to $50 and paid. A
contract was made with party TO care
for her at 81 per day. She Is idiotic was
burned while washing in Sinner and not
receiving proper attention at the time got
into horrible condtion--full OF worms
She Is getting we'll
lightning yesterday struck the residence
NJ County Clerk John Buchanan, doing
considerable damage.
Al meeting OF the stockholders OF
Layaca County National bank the old
directors and officers were reelected. This
Is the bank OF Hon. French Simpson.
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ofacer. Of Alvin Business League.

Alvin Texas, January 1o.-At meet
ing OF the Business League, held at the
office of the secretary. this afternoon, the
following officers and directors were
elected for the ensuing year; l.. B. Carl
ton. president; A. W. Wilkinson, vice
president: w B. Bair. secretary; j. r
Kimmins, treasurer. Directors. r. Fl.
Bushway. T. w Carlton, r. II. King. S
w. Anderson. B. l.. Osgood and A. c.
Abraham The meeting was very enthus.
iastic and every member present pledged
himself to make 1900 the banner year for
the league.
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officer. of McrIsel Lodge Ip.,nIea

MerkeI, TeXas, JANUARY S---At tho last
meeting OF thely respective orders the
following officers were installed:
Merkel Independent Order OF Odd Eel
lows; T. II, Compton, N. c.; D. NJ. Sem
ter, V. G.; John Elliott, secretary: j. II
Wranish. treasurer. W. NJ Munly. repre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge.
Mcrkel Camp, Woodmon OF the World
n. 70 Tracy s. c., Conner Clay. A.;
II. w fIudgins s. E.; r, NJ. Rust. S. F.
John Elliott, 8. w; J, J, stallings. s. s,
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cuero Woodmen.

Cuero, Texas January 9.--The woodm -
OF the World held their regular meeting
last night and Installed the following Of
icers; G. a. Summers, honorable com
mander; Jno. Hammond. adv. lieutenant
T. ]. Kennedy. clerk; II. b. Edgar, bank
er; Chas. Stoebel. escort; f. Martin,
Waterman; II. Wallace. sentry; Or. Jno.
Burns, physician; r. X. Mcconnell. trustee.
Visiting souvereigns from Clear creel
camp were present. After the installa-
ton a sumptuous oyster supper was in
dulged In.
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EFFECT OF THE RAINS.
Rivers and Creeks Have Begun to Get Out
Of Their Banks
THE GUADALUPE CONTINUES TO RISE
Brnxcs IL Feeling the Great ausrtit,
of wnter--Coioradc IL Approach
tina the Flood stage.

Comfort, Texas, January to,--rt has beer
raining almost continuously for three day,
and the entire country ia practically under
water; in almost every field the water Il
standing In large pools Absolutely all tn,
water holes between Kerrville and sau
Antonio are full to the brim.
The Guadalupe river is on a rise; it<is
now UP several feet and continues TO rise
Clbolo creek is higher than II has beer
for ten years. All the creeks are running
over; IL is still raining, There was a very
heavy hail storm at Wsring this morning
lasting about twenty minutes. the ground
was white
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LIVE STOCK CONVENTION
VIII lie Attended by Governors or
Three states and - Territory.

Fort Worth. Texas January i0.--sec-
Rotary Charles Martin OF the National
Live Stock association today received word
that four governors would attend tho cat
tie convention next week; c. NJ. Barnes
81 Oklahoma. A. e, Lee OF South Dakota
G. s. Thomas OF Colorado and Joseph D.
sayers OF Texas. Governor Barnes will
be accompanied by Attorney General Gun
nlngham and Eve other prominent ofhcer,
OF the Territory. citizens' reception
viii be rendered these State officials Tues.
day night next.
Governor Plngree or Michigan today
notified the secretary that Detroit would
be in the race for the 1901 National con-
yention. Other towns after It are Chicago
salt Lake City, Kansas City and Cleve-
land
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san Angelo news Notes.

San Angelo. Texas, January THE re-
mains Of Rev. j. b. Williams of Miles
who died from the effects OF injuries re-
ceived on the railroad, we're inferred at
Ben Franklin. Deceased was native oi
Mississippi. es years Of age, and had been
minister OF the Gospel for thirty yesrs
lie bad lived In San Augustine and Mills
counties before coming 70 Tom Green.
= The Bar s" ranch. one OF the most Ia
nous and largest 40 this section, stocked
with hne Hereford cattle has been placed
on the Loving syndicate list.
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in Lee county. He owns black land
farm OF 900 acres ten miles sast from Lex
ington, besides several hundred acres on
the Yogua. seven miles out His invest
ment here bespeaks confidence In the flu
ture OF Lexington.
Private A. T. McGili. battery X. First
artillery, United States army, Is visiting
his uncle. ]. NJ Roberts, Of this place He
is out on furlough from San Antonio
barracks Mr. MoGil was in action sew
eral times ut Santiago. Cuba. during the
Spanish war.
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,o,,,n county ONION cro,yer,.

Mckinney, Texas. January o.--A meeting
of onion growers has been called to con-
vene in Mckinney Saturday, January 10,
TO consider the matter OF ordering seed
with which to plant this years crop. The
industry has grown to considerable inn
in Collin county, Whore farmers
have found 1t profitable and each season
more OF them are engaging In f.
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crcrn sncinI Notes.

cuero Tetas, January o.-Saturday
night Mi, and Mrs. T S Coffin celebrated
the tweptioth anniversary Of their mar
riage Besides relatives few intimate
friepds were present. Delicious refresh
ments were served and most enjoyable
occasion 1t was,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il, Crouch have arrived
and will make Cuero their permanent
home. Mr.. Crouch will be associated with
Mr. Il, Fish In the operation OF the Cuero
Hosery mill.
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Colorado on N Boo,,

Wharton, Texas, January TO- The con-
tinual rains have swollen the small creeks
that are tributary to the Colorado. result
ing In big boom for the river which In
steadily rising. There was quite an cleo
irical display this morning and the pres
ent flood bears close resemblance TO the
June freshet OF last year.
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nec counts cnu1iaewer.

Beevilie. Texas. January Elm conver-
satlon with ]. X. Robertson. manager OF
the McHenFy gardens and one OF the larg-
est vegetable raisers and shippers IN this
section, yesterday The Post correspondent
was informed that Bee county caulinower
now being shipped TO Kansas City is much
finer and is bringing nearly double the
price Of the California product.
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GInnder. in FannIn COUNTY.

Bonham. Texas, January fo.-Todsy
Sheriff Kidding went out three miles north
Of town to kill some glsudered horses.
He receives word almost daily 10 come
o different parts OF the county 20 u
horses that are glardered Horses are
1sing all over the county OF that disease
md tine. farmers are considerably dis
uTbed over the matter.
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co,r, nj peIIviIis.

Bellyille, Texas. January s-Ine Jan
uary term OF the district court OF me
Twenty-seeond judicial district eonFened
at the court house here YESTERDAY WIN
Judge II. Teichmuelier on the bench Tue
grand jury was empansled and charged 900
Nr. b. n. Harris Of Wallis appointed
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neglected Graves OF Our Heroes.

Huntsville, Texas, January 1o-The
State Historical association closed IT'S
meeting today with an address by DR..
Rufus c. Burleson OF Waco on the Meg
Iected Graves of Our Heroes" He made
a special appeal with reference 10 suit
able monument for the grave of General
pleased with the meeting and Huntsville
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CENTRAL Te.n. Medica1 Association

Waco. Texas. January l0.-The Central
Texas Medical association is in session
here. Typhoid fever was the subject of
animated discussion. Modern treatment
has lessened the mortality in this disease
and strict observance OF sanitary rules.
aided by caution In the use OF drinking
water and milk IS lessening the fear OF
Its revages. Other important general
topics were discussed. The association
adjourned toright.
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C..e OF smn,,pox NJ sm,thv,ne.

smithyille. Texas, January 1o.-stats
Health officer Or. Blunt was here Tues
day to look after the case OF smallpox that
County Health Officer DR.. Cunningham has
In charge The patient Is doing very we'll
and no other cases broke out yet Officers
have twenty negroes In the guard house
In the Burte addition.
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Greeks ovrrfio,yIug.

BRENNAN, Texas. January 10. The
heavy rains have produced overnows sec
ond only in extent to the floods OF last
July, Woodlands crock. three miles east
OF tho city, is within foot OF the high
water mark reached Mt that time.
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The nrnznr on a ni.r.

Calvert Texas. January 10--AiI small
streams are up and the continued down
pour has caused the Brazos TO rise.