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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
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county May 10, and it is generally pre-
dicted that Gossett will carry 1t by a
large majority, which VIII give him the
nomination. The writer of this article
Graves the indulgence of the good people
Of that congressional District while he
further commends to them this sterling
and faithful friend of the plain people.
In the memorable Twsnty-third legis-
lature. when the many reforms were be-
ing enacted into laws and which have
since become established in the minds and
hearts of the people, Ham Gossett stood
there in that splendid body of earnest re-
formers. the peer of the best and bravest,
and by his ability, zeal and courage made
for himself reputation surpassed by
none of his able colleagues, and wrote
his name permanently in the records of
our great State
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
Madison county conventions.

jacksonville. Texas. May 1.-THE Madi-
son county democratic and popullst county
conventions have been called by the re,
spective chairmen of the executive com
mittees to be held on the fourth Saturday
of this month to determine whether a
joint primary be held for the purpose OF
nominating white mans county ticket
ana TO transact such other business IA
may be necessary.
The democratic precinct conventions win
be called for the third Saturday of this
month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
wATERs-PIERCE CASES
Are sim Unsettled, No Agrecmeut
Having Been Reachcd.

Waco, Texas. May 4.-Henry Clay Pierce
OF St. Louis. president of the Waters
Pierce oil company, and John d. Johnson,
his general attorney, left this city this
morning for their homes. They had
been in Texas several days. most of the
time being spent at Austin endeavoring
to adjust matters and secure permit 10
continue to do business in his state. The
mandate OF the supreme court forfeiting
their permit is in the hands OF tho State
authorities and is being held up in order
TO give the company time to wind up Its
business.
Their business In Waco was 10 confer
with the attorneys on the several penalty
cases pending in the district court here
These cases were discussed in conference
with the attorneys for both sides, but
nothing was accomplished In the way Of
a settlement While little was ac-
compllshed this trip, Mr.. Pierce is not
discouraged.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
Specifications for Buffalo Bayou Work Have
Been Completed.
MORE STEAMSHIPS ARE TO BE PUT ON
by the North German Lloyd Com
pany--No Development In the
building Trades strike.

Galveston. Texas, May 4.--Colonel G. s.
Richie of the United States engineer corps
has completed his specifications for the
imprps ement of section l of the Buffalo
bayou. and will forward same to the di-
vision headquarters Monday.
The work is TO be done out of the APP
preparation that congsss made for tho
Improvement OF the channel March 3,
1899.
While no time can be definitely stated
as to when the war department will rem
DER ruling on Colonel Riches project
still, under ordinary conditions, tao
project ought to be passed upon within
the next fifteen DAYS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
FREMONT ARRIVALS.

II. L. Noodle, city; @. f, Hicks, Column
bia; n. A. Hoffman. San Diego II, T.
Rhodus, Chicago; T. Toby Jacobs Gin
clnnati; Mrs. L. r. Adams. San Antonio;
a. w. Newman. New York; Estelie Ros-
sleur, ST. Louis; John II. Gedeton, Cleve-
land; w. s. selgel Chlcago NJ. Dreyfus,
Dallas; Mr. and Mira Harry Brown, New
York; John L. Jopson. New York; b. +.
Baker, Kansas City; A. Wheatheld New
York; G. A. Carpenter, Chicago; J. M.
Barr, Chicago: T. Levy, New York; Il,
stevenson, Chicago; &c. l., Anderson, Gin
cinnati; J. TIoffstadt. ST. Louis.
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A Killing Near HiIr.oboro.

Hillsboro. Texas. May 4.--sheriff Bell
received a telegram this morning from ].
I. Carroll at Taylor, stating that he had
killed N. A. Cara there last night. No
particulars of the killing can be learned
here. Mr.. Bell and WIN Carroll. brother
OF j. I. Carroll left for Taylor in re-
Spouse TO the telegram. John Carroll was
q member OF Roosevet's rough Tiders in
the war with Spain, and received an hon
orable mention for gallant conduct In the
charge Of San Juan hill.
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s. NJ. Nixon was reelected chairman OF
the county executive committee, and was
complimenled by resolution for his very
efficient management of the party affairs
for the past two years. Never was
compliment more worthily bestowed
kaufman. Texas, May S,-Jef Pyle
prominent negro of Kaufman has issued
call to the negroes of Kaufman county TO
meet in Kaufman on the second Saturday
in May. lie holds in his call that the
Southern negro ought TO vote the demo-
cratic ticket, as the Southern man is his
best friend jeff has always voted the
democratic ticket.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
oonsrcANA OIL STATISTICS.
Production for April Greater Than
in Any Previous Month.

corsicana. Texas, May 4.-IThe monthly
report OF operations In the oil field for the
month of April shows the following con-
ditlons: Wells completed during the
month twenty-eight, OF which eighteen
were good producers aud ten were dry
holes. During tho month nine wells were
abandoned as Improbable and the pipe
pulled from them. At the close OF tho
month there were fifteen wells drilling
and four rigs ready to begin drilling.
The above in connection with all former
development work, gives the following:
Total number OF producing wells now In
the field 4Gi. total number OF gas wells 10,
total number of dry holes i46, total num-
Der Of wells abandoned 1873,
Production for April was In excess OF
that OF any former month since the field
was opened.
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Hon. VI. III. Gossett.

nenaerson Times.
n0n Ham Gossett swept Ellis and john
= COUNTIES last Saturday for congress
'sa'nss Burke, the present incumbent,
'1 as an expansionist, and is one OF
nnows who lost their heads at the
y -, \. convention two years ago. Cos
Ss ~ an able. fearless, true democrat.
,sa oy the traditions of the Republic,
CONNIE aas Always been staunch and I'M
I'D m .og advocate of equal rights
,,s,s .gaal and Just laws; and the Times
III ss's.uiates the democracy of his dis
sen, " account OF their splendid judg-
4 an ~ voting for man in every way
hIessa, peIent to represent them in the
p,imss, councils OF the Nation. The
s election takes place in Navarro
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
BRACES FLOOD.

RIVER is FALLING AT HEMPsTEAD.
Hampstead, Texas, May 4. The river
has begun to fall at last. The fall has
been about four inches since last night,
The Houston and Texas Central branch
track is still under water an dpassenger
service suspended Both trains viii run
again Sunday II the track has not washed
too badly. The food this year Ia between
eight and nine feet lower than that OF last
Juno. but 1t has been sufficient to cause
considerable damage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
Morri. County Nominee..

Dangerfeld Texas, May 1.-The DEM
ocratic executive committee met yest5r-
day and declared the result of Saturdays
primary as follows Sheppard for con-
gress Tolbot for district Judge, Hart for
district attorney Wilson for representa-
tive, r. #. Comfy for sheriff. G. d, Hart
for county fudge, J. NJ. Ponis for county
attorney, Henry Rice for assessor, ]. ".
Zachry for treasurer, J. w. Pomis for
county surveyor and J. II. French for pub
lie weigher this precinct.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
rHE HUMANE SOCIETY,".

The Humane society held a meeting
last night IN the rooms Of the Chamber
OF Commerce. Besides the regular routine
business that Is always transacted, eieh-
teen applications for membership were
received
The affairs OF the society were never In
more prosperous condition than they
are at this time. There are $50 active
members OF the society and last night
committees were appointed to solicit al
ditional members.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
SCHOOL BOARD.

At the meeting OF the school board yes
terday evening, Superintendent Hopkins
announcc@ the gift from Mrs, Julius
Runge of bust OF sam Houston exc
cuted by Miss Elizabeth Ney Of Austin. 1t
was accepted with appropriate resolu-
lions.
The BOARD granted the request OF the
Rosenberg statue committee for collec-
tioL to be taken In the schools for the
statue. fund, and one day a week was net
apart for receiving contributions.
superintendent Hopkins reported a
white enrolment OF 1885, ooorcd. 1920;
total, 600J.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
MnAn srEAMsuIps.

At the last annual meeting Of the North
German Lloyd steamship company IL was
decided to increage the number OF steamA
ers which they were operating between
Galveston and Bremen as the present
number was inadequate to handle the
business. 1t was then the intention to
add the additional steamers this fall. but
II has now been decided to make 1t eff
fective this month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
CHAIRMAN GREEN Is busy.
Working the Wires Between Texas
and Washington.

San Antonio. Texas, May 4.--IIon. e,
tary, Dan Quill. is in the city in consul
tation with DR.. Fred Terrell, DR.. G. G.
Clifford and other local republican lead
ers regarding GREEN'S candidacy for Ma
tional committeeman.
Green and his friends kept up tele-
graphic correspondence with frieds III
Washington all day long
Collector of Customs Drake OF Eagle
Pass, the republican nominee for con-
gress from this district, is also in the
city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
INTEREST IN THE TENTH.
Forth Texans Think George Burgess
Is Good Man.

ipfth icAuhs lhthtA NtOTEc bhTEtFS
Is n Good Man.
Dallas, Texas, May 4.-North Texas
lsnscrats feel an active interest in the
|iausgle for control Of the Tenth congress
|faial district this year, They are
|iafca to see the district represented by
aenOcrat and are willing to lend every
|sfrt in their power to accomplish the de-
|sit Of the republican nominee.
AL the candidates for the democratic
sanitation for congress have friends in
allas, but Hon. George F. Burgess of
g'siales seems to be the favorite. All the
asih Texans who were at the Galveston
elsentlon distinctly remember his pluck
'a nerve In the fights made on the floor
" ile convention and have a wholesome
'ssara for his intellectual equipment He
! regarded In this end of the State IS a
sauhs democrat of the Bryan Bailey
asna and as a man who. were he nom
a'Na' would inject more ginger and
~ INTO the Tenth district fight than
= been known there for years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
NO STRIKE oEvELopMENTs.

There has neen no further developments
In the strike situation here today, The
members OF me builders exchange have
not held meeting today. but one OF their
members states that the contractors who
have agreed TO the increase do not en-
ploy over twenty men. a member OF tho
carpenters union, however, says that nf-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
nnn Mnmnn kiIIed Annthe1.

clarksyllle. Texas. May 2.+News has
reached here that saille Williams. coll
ored girl. was shot and killed by the wife
OF Bedford Ewing, colored The killing
took place on Colonel w. A. shaws farm,
on Red river just across Abe Bowie line,
and occurred yesterday The party charged
with the killing crossed the river into the
Indian Territory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
THE FIRE RECORD.
Residence at Terrell.

Terrell, Texas, May A. S. Purvine's
dwelling, its contents and barn, were de-
troyed this morning at o'clock Loss
estimated as follows: Dwelling $500; con-
tents $3.50; barn $500. Insurance as fol-
lows: Dwelling $500; contents $1,000; barn
sqnn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05

Austin, Texas May 4.-rhe Colorado
river rose seven feet here today, the water
from the raius which fell west OF here two
days ago having Just reached this point,
II has not raned In this vicinity Tor forty
eight hours.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05

straws to break their backbone. Many
have no seed for replantlng and no money
TO buy any Most OF the upland farmers
arc blowing up what corn the hailstorm
left and replantins In cotton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
pnrn burned at nonham.

Bonham. Texas, May t-This morning
fire destroyed large barn together with
fine horse and about 800 bushels OF corn
belonging TO r. c. Bragg. Damage about
5000, with 5000 insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
Heavy Hail I'm borden County.

Gail, Texas. May 2.--Thls evening about
o'clock the hardest rain and hail Of this
season fell-bailstones measuring three
aud four inches In diameter. weighing four
ounces. No special damage done at this
place.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
river FaiIing az GonraIes.

Gonzales, Texas, May i.-The river is
falling here, though rather slowly. The
weather Is clear and farmers are hoping
that the worst has passed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
DELEGATES TO SIOUX FALLS.

Harry Tracy, state Chairman Bradley
and twenty-five others who left the con-
ventlon hall today met tonight and Sc
lected two delegates at large from Texas
to the Sioux Falls National convention,
as follows; j. S. Bradley of Hill county
and o. II. Pile OF Wood county. Some
thlrty-fye delegates will leave here in
the morning for Sioux Falls.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
Residence Mt Texarkann.

Texarkana, Texas, May 4.--The resi-
dence of W. n. Rand in this city was de-
stroyed by fire today and the contents
also. Total loss $500; insurance $780,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
ycrd,ct far pInintln.

Morris vs.. Galveston. Harrisburg and San
Antonio railway Company, after three
days elaboration, the jury returned
verdict for $4,000 in favor OF plaintiff,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05

Van Alstyne, Texas, May 3--The resi-
dence OF John Studbaker was destroyed
by IRE early this morning. Loss $3.50,
insuranca $1,000
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RISING AT RIcHMoNp.

river is still rising here and getting near
TO overlooking at the lowest banks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
Guadaiupc i, Again Rising.

Victoria, Texas, May 1.-THE Guadalupe
has been rising steadily since Wednesday
night and again threatens to leave its
banks at the bridge, as 1t hicks only two
feet OF reaching the high water mark OF
April. Although It is reported this morn
ing as falling at Cuero, there is still a
hve-foot rise from there TO reach here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05

BLEEDING PILES. NO CURE, NO PAY.
Your druggist will refund your money
II Pazo Ointment fails to cure you. Fifty
cents.
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Cuero, Texas, May s--The Guadalupe
river is on another boom. 1t is now within
four feet OF being as high as It was two
or three weeks ago. II It gets over the
crops again the valley farms will BIO un-
cultivated practically this year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05
Piles cuaEp wITHorT VIE kN,r.

Your druggist will refund your mon
Iif Pazo Ointment fails TO cure you. Fifty
cents.
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pn0rRuDING PILES, NO CURE. NO
PAY.
Your druggist viii refund your money
II pazo Continent falls to cure you. SOC.
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NEWS.
~. Are to Hold Their Primary
Elections Today.
! r,ns MADE BY THE CANDIDATES
...,,er and Railroad Com
!. TO Instructed Vote.
...t In Tenth District.

!. re set for Saturday in the
i'i'. ,.unsles; the figures indicate
~ ~, 4 votes in the state conven-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05

Granger. Texas. May Al. N Keller
was born in Marshall county, West Viz
ginia. April 23, 1862 In 1867 his family
located in the valley of Virginia, Warren
county, where he attended the public free
school, He came to Texas IN the fall of
1888. and landed in Williamson county,
where he has since made his home. He
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-05

coNprRo1LER's RACE.
.i,Ims made from the headquarters
|. candidates for comptroller are as
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-08-01
sULLIVAN WHIPS DIXON.
Latter's Arm Said to Have Been Broken
In Two Places.

Coney Island July 31.-The one time
| invincibls George Dixon succun1bed to
Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn here to-
night in their battle at 122 pounds. The
end came as the men shaped for the
Eseventh round, when Tom" O'Rourke,
fDixon's chief second, admitted defeat
for his man ana claiming that his left
arm was disabled, refused to permit
him to continue, which left no other all
ternative for the referee than to declare
Sullivan the victor. An examination
of Dixon's arm after the fight Is said to
have revealed the fact that 1t was brok-
en- in two places.
body punching, each was administer
ing, and just before the close of the
sixth round, was looking appealingly to-
ward his corner II looked Simply a
case Of youth being served. AS q mat
ter of fact Dixon looked particularly big
about the body. Sullivan was willing
to mix it up on the slightest provoca-
ton, and II was the concensus of opfn-
ion that Dixon was licked and well lick
ed. 1t was q popular victory and was
greeted with wild cheers A great vol
ley of cheers greeted "Old Chocolate"
when ne entered the ring. Sullivan's
adherents made themselves heard by
blast of tin horns, which they sounded
upon the slightest occasion The bet
ting was to 1 on Dixon and consider
able money changed hands.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-08-01
RUSSIAN OPERATIONS.
Chinese Villages Burned and SeveraI
Krupp Guns Captured.

ST. Petersburg, July 31,--OfficiaI re-
ports have been received here that the
|Chinese again bomba,ded Blagovest-
chensk, capital of the Amur govern
ment, on July &c and July 2S. The
Russian guns replied and reinforce
ments were than approaching. On July
20 a steamer arrived at LII cha Su tow
ing three boats from Hardin with $500
refugees including one hundred and
twenty sick and wounded. A Russian
force crossed the frontier at Abagaltu
on July 26. Work on the railway has
bdeen resumed there.
The Russians haye burned some Chi
nese villages and expelled Chinese
garrison of two thousand from the
fortress at Bajantun, capturing FIVE
Krupp guns which had not yet been
mounted the carriages of four naval
guns and quantity of ammunition.
The Russian consul at Kuddta sends
the following under date of July 27:
"The governor of Kudd1a received or
ders from the empress to exterminate
the Russians, and the Chinese were
preparing to execute the command; but
since the arrival of Russian troops for
the protection of the consulate matters
have been quiet"
ports an alarming state of affairs there
owing to the excitement among the CHI
nese troops.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-08-01

Secretary Root says that nothing has
been received from China either otil-
cially or unofficially necessitating any
change in the instructions given Major
General Chaffee. If there is an advance
on Pekin it is presumed that such Of
the United States forces as are now
ready will participate in the movement
from Minister Conger or others in the
legations at Pekin, which change the
existing conditions, Major General
Chaffee will act in accordance with such
informa ton. The secretary says Cen
eral Chaffee has full power and has
been entrusted with the command Of
the United States forces because Of the
confidence the government has in his
ability to meet any situation that may
arise.
1t Is evident from the dispatches re-
ceived from General Chaffee that only
portion of his force can be utilized if
any immediate advance is made. 1t Is
not believed that all Of the equipments
of the last expedition sent from Ma
Mia have been landed and is Of
course apparent that the horses and
most of the equipment Of the Sixth cav
airy are still at sea. The Ninth infan-
try and the two battalions of the Four
teenth infantry together with the ma
rines are the only troops Of the United
States actually available on Chinese
soil at this time.