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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
nrannn Nnma Notes.

Orange, Texas, August i2Last night a
carriage belonging TO livery stable here
and which had Just been taken off the cars
yesterday after undergoing thorough re-
pairs In the shops at Houston. was stand.
ing IN front of a house In the suburbs,
Two young men passing by for frnlic
climbed up on the drivers seat and started
10 drive away The horses became M
manageable and ran away. oVerturning the
carriage at The passenger depot nu
throwing the young men TO the Ernnhd,
though without injury. The carrlnge was
badly wrecked.
A horse belonging 70 the Sabine supply
company. while grazing In the northern
pnlt Of the city last night. walked into an
uncovered well and was drowned
A heavy rain fen here this afternoon.
which will be very beneficial, ms The hot,
dr., and dusty weather was becoming eA-
ceediugly oppressive,
The sgblne river VASE mass O hyaeiniilss
Single compnDy's mill nearly to tile
mouth making navigation FOR small boats
impossible and for larger ones very dith-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13

Austin Texas. August ~ The governor
VIII Issue his Labor day proclamation to.
moIfcw, setting aside September . to be
ollerNed as a legal holiday.
list Of the vacant school lands in the
counties OF Brewster and Hutchlns has
be,A Forwarded to the county clerks IN
tn two counties by the land commissioner.
Thefe Is great deal Of vacant land IN
the List named county.
Hon Gustgve Wilkc the contractor VINO
bulit the state capitol. Is In the clty from
Chicago and VIII leave tomorrow Tor Quln
tI3tn. at the mouth OF the Brnzos river
wl;ric he has some property Interests
While IN the clty he called ON Edwin wal
lrs oi the c0mptrollcrs Office and made
considerable inquiries o. 70 the cnniiii ns
OF tile improvements at the mouth OF tho
Bfazos and was particularly uiNiou5 70
know how the Jetties wenthered the great
Scptember hurricane OF last year.
b. Charles S Morse left last night for
Calveston to attend the meeting OF the
Sco.liSh Rite Masons.
Ron w C. Ware ~ Hilsboro Is here
on business for few days.
A;torrey Proctor OF Victoria arrived In
town this morning
Genera Attorney Stedman Of the Inter
na'ipnal and Great Northern railway Is
here o. business.
A th'ef at the bath house yesterday az
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coImesneiI News Notes.

Colcsmncil, Texas August II. Misses
Fannie and Kate Lamb or Beaumon mr.
the guests Of Mrs II W. GicHc4
Miss Emma Fugham has returue home
after spending several months at Palestine
IN school
Mrs ". -. Hayes left SATURDAY, Tor $ n
Antonio. where she goes 10 iegain htr
lInrry wood, auditor OF the Missouri,
x nsas ana Tcxas nllroad, was IN 60
incsneIl the past week Rni Oh cke Mrs.
II j. White IN as agent Tor the VI ssouri,
Kansas and Texas at tltis p0lnt
Misses Temple ald liunie Collleig nj e"
spfudinQ several No KS visiting IN " SIC n
Toxns. Jacksonriic 'rvlI ana Of ier y ln 3.
ire here to spend the rcmlluGer t'
vacation with thtie father, Mr. J. \. Col.
Her.
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by each Of said commercial bodies aud the
visiting committees we're during fhc month
Of APRIL. shown the different sections an '
imstuu.ions of this great state 80 iar as
he "
Resolved by the house Of representatives
oi M state OF TeNss, In siccih sess on
assembled, That we express a hope AMI ns-
lief that the commercial Interests ~ the
two great states may become more closcN
united as u result OF their visit under the
Their
Resolved, That while we manifest our
appreciation OF the committee selected by
the house of representatives and appointed
by the speaker thereof Tor The faithful
performances Of the artluous duties In cul-
Quoting the visitors throughout the state.
yet we can not concur WITH any OF them
In the belief that our laws adversely criti,
c'sed BY them out to be changed
,,l Resolved, That q copy q these resolp
fhat copy be sent 10 the Chamber ~
tummerc Of the State or New rk AMI
the Merchants Association OF the city
OF New York. through the chairman Of their
: spectivc comm tecs, AMI that copy he
sent to the chairman OF the committees
from thu State o. rcxes.
Mugg withdrew his bill proviilus Tor the
dis riots.
.sattcrwhIte chilled up his resolut OF pro.
,lding for the division OF the State iuto
laN representative districts
Bills were introduced as follows;
Nv Greer 70 create a separate juilcisl
d'T g. p Of q IeefferS;ga county 49,. u,
holding curt In the Twenty -sccoud judi
by Thmpe TO rccrganlze the Twenty
Biidgers introduccG a rcsolu, on fixing
tue. number OF representative districts at
not exceeding 1SQ
n respect to the memory { Representa-.
tive lilard the house adjournei to $3.50
a. M Tuesday.
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Rey. eurke,s Meeting cIosed.

Warren. Texas, August 12.-Rey. Steve
Burk closed his meeting here last night.
He hGS Leen here thirteen days The
United States marshal was called on TO
assist The citizens In keeping the peace.
Rev. Burk received anonymous letters ask
ing him 20 leave, and the hotel was fred
into, but to no avail. lie stayed and
there We're seyenty-hvo members taken inta
the different churches, as follows: Metho-
dist, forfy-one; Missionary Baptist, twenty
six: Frecwill Baptist, seven; Christian.
one. lie leaves today for Lone Stnr, Lhero-.
kee county, 10 begin meeting there.
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Two BROTHERS REuNITEp.
One Is a Texas Oil Operator and the
Other a Boston Business Man.

New York. August H. "A special to the
World from Atlantic City n j., says that
Robert Wilson, wealthy Texss oil oper
ator, discovered at that resort his brother
Henry, from whom he had separated If
teea years before In Nashua. s. H., and
of whom he had heard nothing during thai
time Mr. Wilson and his bride of two
strains Of the music reached their ears
Mr. Wilson Induced his bride and friend
to go IN and there found his bro, her and
Fifteen years ago the brothers were "a
the marble business IN Nashua, y. H. A.
the result Of a misunderstanding Robert
Wilson left his home. lie went 10 Rend
Ing. Pa. and from there 90 Galveston
where he became Interested In ranches and
oil properties In company with Joe
Davis. Henry Wilson Is now a bushes,
man In Boston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
FoR CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS.
An Effort viii Be Made to Have Home
Enlarged.

To All Camps in the Brigade.
headquarters United Confederate Neter-
ans, q, G. ", First Brigade, Texas ID.
vision. Southeast subdivision, C. c. Bea.
,ens. BIgadler General Commanding: l.,
l.. Cohen. Adjutant General and chief Of
stan Houston. Texas, August u. Hav-
Ing learned that there are now seventy
-four old comrades whose applications are
approved and accepted and that some al
them have been 50 approved for one year.
aud those poor old comrades arc stiil
standing and knocking at the door OF the
Confederate Home for Ambulance, there.
fore, request the camps 10 at once petition
the legislature. now In session, 70 make an
appropriation for the enlargement OF the
Confederate Home, and for the malnte-
nance of those who are awaiting alnlis-
sion Act quickly and with Your might.
We owe this TO our comrades let's up and
do the right. G.. G. Bearens,
Brigadier General Commanding, First Bril-
gade, Texas Division, U. g, V.
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Central Texas Fair.

Bryan. Texas. August t2.-1he premium
and catalogue committee Of the GENITAL
Texas fair has about fnlshed ms wosk
and win recommend fp the board OF direct
ors a list OF cash premiums in the various
departments amounting u S1215.i5. 10 al.
dition to this q large list OF premiums nae
ness men for exhibitors in all the depart
ments
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
House Representative Districts.

The house committee on representative
districts met this afternoon for the pur
pose Of receiving the report Of the sub
me report, however was not presented,
II having been decided to take no further
action until the Bridgcrs resolution lin.
ting the number of representative dis.
trlcts to la0 Is disposed OF by the house.
The pumber as fixed by the subcommittee
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Lake Charles Locals.

Lake Charles, La, August II. The sun
day law was observed TO letter yester-
day and the main thoroughfaye cooked like
a deserted village No one hardly cou a
be found on Ryan street until lnte IN The
evening The grand jury Is In session, aud
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
hIennatead News Notes.

Hampstead. Texas. August tt.-Rev. Or.
Rogers Of Houston filled his regular ap.
polntment at the Episcopal church today.
Leu Groce. who has been In Central
America for the past three years, is Wis.
iting his mother here.
Melvin Perry Of WaXahachie Is In the
city.
Morris Fischer Of Houston Is visiting
his family here today.
keet McDade attended court at Brook.
Shenr Yesterday
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House Congressional Districts.

Congressman Randell appeared before tho
house subcommittee ON congressional dis
trlcts at Its last open session this after
noon He asked that the present Firth
district be disturbed MS little as possible.
ana that the east OF wcsi sides he taken
on II any changes We're to be, made IIln
lDenton) opposed this View. The commit
tee went into executive session and Ii viii
be ready to report bill made up from the
Ellis bin and It's own range draft TO the
fun commlttee tomorrow Afternonn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13

IL is said that long list Of names are cut
doubt that this viii close the bnck 200 ,
for some time to come.
The excursion to Port Arthur was
Lake Charles baseball term defeated the
Port Arthur team by a score OF 10 To !.
Lake Charles team will cross hats with
"Wednesday, The PcJestipe Is consider ed
tie strongest team IN Texas, and IKE
Charles will have something t. run against
salt OF tickets so tar IS very large.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.

Mrs. Scott of San Antonio Died OF In
juries Received in a Runaway
San Antonio. Texas, August L. Mrs f..
Scott was thrown from her buggy last
week and died from her Injuries today.
Both of the lady's limbs were hroken in
the accident aud IN order 10 save her
life one OF them was amputated She
ntver recovered from the shock
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
Nearo Not Caught.

Austin. Texas, August t2-Travis county
officers are stli in search Of the negro
rape-nend In the Dutch Water Hole neigh
borhood lie Is hiding In the mesquite
brush, which Is thick In tbJt locality. The
woman whom he assaulted Is badly brulse
on the head ana shoulders from the effects
of blows she received by the negroes fists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
Montaaue County Reunion.

Nocona Texas August Preparations
arc being made to entertain the Exon
federate veterans who attend the reunion
here August H. 10 and u.s. A good pro-
gram OF music, speaking and other appro.
PIRATE features has been prepared Among
the speakers are Congressman stephens
and Congressman Renden, and Hon. Cecil
smith Sherman, and w Z. MldkiH,
GBincsvile The 10th will also be old
rettlars' dnv
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tgrpoon got away with several suits Of

clothes.
\ telegram 10 morning paper from New
York CITY says that John A. LomuX OF
thls city was robbed there last night. Mr..
Lanmx Is registrar az the State university.
chief Clerk keehlc Of the secretary OF
states office Is back from an outing In
Mil's county,
captain Selkert of the adjuQnt generals
once has returned from his vacation.
Eolcrt IsherWood. lAypBr old hoy of
chi, city. was drowned yesterday at Thorn
dnic. The remains reached the city TO
cay ard the funeral took place this after
noon from the family residence, S0f East
SeVtrteenth street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
District Court for Trinity County.

Groyeton, Texas, August li-Dlstrict
court is now in session, having convened
last Monday. the 9TH instant. Judge j. N.
Smith presto b as Judge, ana A. NJ. Camp
lcll Of Grimes county. district attorney.
The case 81 Mrs. G. G. cowles vs.. The
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Com
pany was tried yesterday and resulted Ia
verdict for the plaintiff for $1,000
The criminal docket will be taken up
tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
Austin Man Drowned.

Rockdale. Texas, August l2.--Whle in
bathing in the San Gabriel river, twelve
miles west of here, yesterday evcnllg,
Robert sherwood, brick mason Of .eis
tin, was drowned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
IN COMMITTEE.
Senate Einnnoc.

Tho senate finance committee held a
session during tho day The members
simply went over 1nincy's I'LL and con
Sidered Its various items with Il view 10
rcpogtinc a substitute hill on Wednesday
or Thursday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
HOUSE senatorial Districts.

The house committee on senatorial dis
tricts today Reconstructed it's action Of Sat
urday with reference to the sixteenth dis
trict by adding Liberty county, which was
taken from the Fourteenth This puts
Harris, Waller, Fort Bend ana Libe ~
In the Sixteenth.
The Eleventh district was male ~ III
Bel ana McLennan counties instead OF
McLennau ana Fails, as provided fuT hy
the Moran bill Terrell AIcLcnnum made u
vigorous protest against the change. Falls
aud Milan counties are now up In the
air" and are yet to be provided for
Brazos was taken from the Nineteenth
and put In the Fifteenth district of the
Moran bin. Other districts were agreed
on as follows:
Twentieth Williamson. Travis ana Bur.
net, aS at present.
Twenty first Caldwell Guadalupe, Co
NAL Hays, Blanco, Gonzales
Twenty second Calhoun, Victoria, lie
Witt, Gollad, harnes. Atascosn Wilson.
Aransas McMullen. Bee, fetuslo, Live
OAK.
Twenty-th!rd Dlmmitt. Webh San Pa.
tricio, Nucces Cameron, Ilidalgo, Starr.
Zapata Duval
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Killed by a Spider Bite.

CorsIcana. Texas, August II. The little
daughter of A. o. Wilson, visiting IN
Blooming Grove was bitten by a spider
aud died at 1 o'ciock today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
Drank Poisoned Milk.

San Antonio Texas. August ~ Three
children of Il. n, McCrea we're poisoned by
drinking milk this morning aud narrowly
escaped with their lives. II has not been
determined what kind of poison was In
the milk.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
NEGRO nEronrnp KILLED.

Hearne, Texas, August II. Word was re-
ceived here this morning that II prominent
planter Of the Brazos bottom had shot a
negro on the Aldredge plantation last night
The particulars can not be obtained at
present as the officers have not arrived
from the scene OF the shooting
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13

The house committee of investigation ON
the bank matter was in executive session
all during the day. Among the witnesses
examined were all of the banks attaches
except Cashier pfaeffin. Representative
Henderson UamaTl was also before the
committee. The session will be resumed
tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13
RnY SrAnnEn M nEArn

Austin, Texas August - The l4-yesr
old son Of George Carter was stabbed to
death yesterday by the son OF W. IL
owens. The cutting took place at Pleasant
Grove church, about four miles from Elgin
Both boys are sons of prominent farmers.
and the tragedy Is greatly deplorcd by
the pc ople of that community.
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PROCEEDINGS.

First district '"e PiesNu'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-13

times he smoke glpwingly of the service
III Captain McCofnllek az Trinity
The committee adjourned without taking
ans action.
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ConaresslonaI pis.rlcts.

Senate Congressional Districts.
The senate suhcommlttec or congressional
districts held two executive sessions II
h understood that a report will be ready
for the full committee tomorrow or next
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-27
NOTED TELEPATHIST IS
SECURED BY SENIOR CLASS

The senior class at high school is
putting on Miss Maud Lancaster, of
London, England, telepathist of
considerable note, who is touring
America. She will appear at the Y.
NJ. c. \. auditorium on the evening of
Jan. 10.
The seniors feel that they have
been especially fortunate in securing
date with Miss Lancaster. She
ert II. Ellinwood, of Chicago, who is
known to many Rock Island people
and whose name connected with hers
gives assurance that the powers that
will be exhibited are just as they are
represented. Miss Lancaster brings
with her the highest Endorsements
from the royalty and nobility of Eng
land and from the highest authorities
in our land who have witnessed her
exhibitions.
The class under whose auspices she
is to appear here has guarantee
from her manager that will relieve
them of any expense connected with
her exhibition if there is found any
evidence of fraud or if she fails to
respond to the difficult tests to which
she will be subjected. \ committee
of prominent citizens will be present
on the stage during the demonstra-
ton of her wonderful psychological
powers to furnish assurance that de-
ception is not being practiced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-27

at often made my heart ACHE IS
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Tenn, to hear my wife cough until
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and persistent use of this excellent
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bronchitis, asthma and all throat and
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& Ullemeyer's. Trial bottles free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-27
Pub Ication n otice- Chancery.

State OF Illinois,
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit Court January term, A.
Home Building ana Loan Association OF Eock
bland. q corporation, VS.. wary Jane Murray
and William II Murray In chancery. Gen
eral number 1851. Bill to for, close mort
gage
Afidavft of non-residence OF the said Mary
Jane Murray and William n Murray defend
ants. having been fled In the once of the
Clerk OF the Circuit Court of said County.
notice IS therefore hereby gwen 10 tie said
non resident defendants that the complainant
fled It's bill of complaint 10 sad court on the
chanceTy SIDE tn reof. on the 2Sth day of De-
issued out of said Court wherein said suit Is
nos pending, returnsbIe the first Mon
" In the month of January thereafter.
and Afterwards on the LIST day of = pril. A. u,
wherein said suit is now pendiug &, returna able on
the first NJ ncay In The month II May theresf-
ter. and that there after tO-wit: on the 18th dav
of August, A. D. IsOi, an alias sum mons issued
ing. returnable on the third N 7nday in the
NOR III OF September thereafter. and after
wards on the 25Ih day of Novembs 7, a ID 1907,
an alias sJmnons issued out of sai1 court
wherein said suit Is now pene ing. returBable on
the first Monday II January. A. D.. 1909 ne1 Z. as
Is By law reQuirfd Now, unless you, the said
nonresident d. PENDANTS above naDed, Mary
Jane Murray and William H Murray. hhsli
court On the lrst day of the next term there
OF. to be holden a. Rock Island. In and for
The said county, on the first Monday OF Jsnu-
airy, A D., 1902, next and plead. answer or
complaint, the same and the matters and
things therei n charged and ed Will be
taken as confessed and decree entered
against you. according to the prayer OF said
lii GEObGE ". GAMBLE Clerk
Rock Island. IL. November q. A ID. 1901.
jackson HURST, ComplsinAnt's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-27
Chronic Rheumatism Cured.

DR.. H. B. Hettinger, Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months af-
ter spraining my ankle L was severely
afflicted with rheumatism. 1 finally
tried Detchon's Mystic Cure for rheu-
matism, and in 4 days could walk
without my cane; two bottles cured
me sound and well. L take great
pleasure in recommending the Mystic
Cure to all who are afflicted with
rheumatism" Sold by Otto Grotjanr
1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 20 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-27
KIn-NE-oIDs HAVE MERIT.

For years have had shooting pains
through my back and sides. My nerves
were affected. Had spells of dizziness.
and could not sleep. Doctors SAID
there was no help for me. l finally
was induced by a friend to try KID
Ne-Oids, and they at once gave me re-
lief. | continued to use them for three
months and am now well and cured.
THANKS to the discovery of Kid-Ne-
Odds. Mrs. John Hicks, sWilliamsport,
Pa. Price SOC. Tablets. Always cure.
T. II. THOMAS, Leading Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-27
Erecutor's Notice.
Estate OF Mary Coyne. deceased.

The undersigned having peen appointed
executor of the last VIII and testament of
Mary Coyue, late of the county of Rock
Island. state of Illinois. deceased. hereby
gives notice that he VIII appear before
the county court of Rock Island county, az
the COUNTY court room, In the city of Rock Isl
and, az the January term on the first Mon
day In January next, at which time al pei
sons haYin claims against said estate are no
tiled and requested 20 attend, fer the purpose
of having the same adjusted
All persons Indebted to said estate are 70
quested to make immediate payment 70 the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of November, A. d. 1901.
GEORGE W..MCCAsKRIH, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-12-27
Notice of Publlcatlon-On.nosry.


State of Illinois, L.
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit Court, January term, 1902. In
Cnancery.
Maud Newberry vs. LOUIS Newberry.
fidavit of non-residence of the above
pamed Lows Newberry having been fled in
the CLERKS once of The circuit court OF said
county. notice Is therefore hereby gwen TO
the said nonresident defend snt that the COM
ri AInant has fled her bin of complaint In said
court on the chancery side thereof. on the
9Th day of December. 1901. ard that thereupou
u summons issued out OF said court. wherein
said suit Is nov pending, re turnable on the
a sc Monday Ia the m0nth of January Next as
Is by law required. Now, unless you. the said
nonresident defendant above named, Louis
Newberry. sh al personally be and appear be-
fore sal I ctrsuit court. o the first dav NJ the
next tern thereof, 70 be holden a. Rock Island
Ia and for the said c Junty, on the frat Monday
In the mon b of January next, and plead. an
swer or demur to the said complafnantis bill OF
complaint, the same and the matters and
things therein charged and stated win be
taHen a. confessed and q decree entered
AGAINST you according tn the PRAYER OF said
bill GEORGE GAMBLE Clerk.
Rock Stand. Illinois, Dec. 8. 1901.
HARRY ScHRIvER, Complainant's Solicitor