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HON.. L. L. FOSTER.
Resolutions Of Coincidence Adopted at
Bryan on His Death

Resolutions Of Coincidence Adopted at
Bryan on His Death
Bryan, Texas, December 29.-The secre.
tary Of the Bryan Business League handed
The Post correspondent the following reso.
lutlon, drafted by the committee appoint
ed by the league, On the death Of Colonel
H. l.. Foster, with the request that they
be forwarded The Post for publication:
To the Bryan Business League.
We, your committee, beg leave to submit
the following report:
Whereas, In the wisdom OF God, Hon.
y. l.. Foster. the late president of the
Agr cultural and Mechanical college, our
tilenu co-wofker aud much esteemed fel.
low citizen. has been removed from among
us; aud,
Whereas, We recognise In him the spirit
or undeUeted Integrity, fidelity, industry
and great ability, We feel the great loss
la his death 70 this community, the col.
iege and the state at largei therefore,
be Ii
Resolved, That, In the death of Mr. Eos
ter, this community. the Agricultural and
Mechanical college, and the State of Texas,
have all suffered a loss which words can
not express. His death touches a sym.
who knew him. In common with all, we
subscribe our sincere testimony to his great
worth as private citizen, an official, a
devoted husband, father and q true friend.
We all morun his loHs.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes OF the Bryan Bust.
ness League, and that a copy OF same be
sent 10 the bereaved family of our deceased
friend and published in the local and State
newspapers.
j., l.. Fontalne,
w. Il. Cavltt.
: n. u. Law, Jr.
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SOCIAL EVENTS At HUNTSVILLE.
Description of Enjoyable Entertainment
by the Younu Men,

by the Young Men.
Huntsville, Texas, December 2s. The
Young men of the city gave dance at
Eastham's hall last night, complimentary
TO Misses Smith of Culpepper. Va. and
their guest, Miss Clara Carter of rTouston
Many beautiful gowns worn by many bean
uful maidens made n pretty scene. and nh
pronounce the dance a success. Those pres
emit were Misses Smith Lucy Smith. ylr
gina; Miss Clara Carter, Houston; Miss
fearI Caldwell of Gainesville, Miss Sexton
or III Puso, Misses Hewitt Of Palestine
ms GrI,ntn OF Gonroe. Miss Maybel Hnrt.
Georgia Mitchell of Beaumont, Miss NIlt
tenthal Of GroeSbeeck Misses Mamie
Hnthler' Bruce Kennedy. Claire Barrett.
Saffe Markham, Fisher. Lizzie Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. LIP. Tanner Mr. and Mrs
a. Z King. Mr.. and Mrs W. I. Plttmnn
MeSdames q; \. oteT Gibson. j. o. Wi,
E I AM 1 Reraa Eastman: Messrs. VIII
ittaslIahl, Arthur b. Foster, Ed Bowers
jim Rohnett, Wardlow Noteworthy, viii
L r,n WIN Smlther, Joe Vann, Joe Bar
ward Of Wayerly. Austin &. WoodalI. sam
vwH andaii paA. Presley Wilson, W t.
Of Henderson, W W Manning Of IIous
ton and Fowler Manning of New Orleans
Mrs, MS Delha Eastman gave an elegant
-" a. ~ tue uhIlce 10 the young Indies
VINO are her guests and their escorts. They
were Miss Smith, Miss Lucy Smith of Viz
GINA and Miss Cl1ra Carter OF Houston.
and Messrs, VIII Eastman, Harry Atwood
ma A. b. Foster. Mr.. Harry Atwood of
ITO s. came up for the dance ana was
Mr. and Mrs. W. +. Pittmop had ouIte
family reunion for Christmas Mrs Pitt
man had invited her mother, Mrs Man.
nlng or lufkin; her brothers, Messrs w
W. Manning of Houston and Fowler Man.
ming Of New Orleans, and her cousins,
Misses Hattie and Lena Hewitt OF Pales.
The B and T. club held a pleasant meet.
ing with Mrs. A c. Hunter on Friday
afternoon. The guests Of the club were
Mrs. W. w. Adicks. Mrs. W T. Pittman.
Mrs. W B. Blaiock, Miss Lizzie Robin,
son and Miss Mamie Sexton OF El Paso.
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HOUSTON, MONDAY, DEC. 80, 1901
rEXAs olL IN eREAT eRIrAIN.

The report that British syndicate has
recently made large Investments In the
Beaumont oil fields has been denied re-
cent issue Of the London Statist however,
shows that something Of Importance In this
line has been accomplished in another way.
The particulars are given In review Of
the Shell Transport and Trading COMPANY.
,onceruing this company. the statist has
the following 70 say:
For the hrst six months an interim
dividend has been paid st tho rate Of 12'A
pfr cent per auuum as ngalns J" per
cont. for last ySar; and in addition 10 this
the discovery of oil in Texas viii mean
increased business. as the company has
secured large contract for distribution
Of Texas oil. The Chairman Sir Marcus
Samuel. referred TO this contract ~ tho
last annual meeting Of tho company,
held In June last He stated that the
directors had succeedeu in negotiating one
Guided In the mercantile world. J refer
10 contract entered into with the ! NJ.
'uNey Petroleum company. NJ Pittshurg.
" no have developed the Teyns oil fields.
and who have made enormous prepare
lions for n very large export trade. He
also stated that. from tho strikes Of oil
which had already been made therc would
appear 20 he doubt that supplies wonld
he Forthcoming TO meet the requirements Of
the world The Shell company was TO be.
come the distributors outside of America
for the production Of tho Guffcy COMPANY
upon terms quite satisfactory to the com.
punF FOR transport and storage. particlpet.
ing also In profts upon an agreed basis OF
prices which promised most satisfactory re
suits to both. The contract was one for
which, upon all grounds, the shareholder,
were tn he congratulated. meaning. as II
would, great expansion In the company,
business Therefore. they looked with greaI
confidence 10 an immense market through
uut the world for oil MS fuel. because II
most places they would he able 10 compel,
with coal. while for many purposes. and cs
neeialiy for naval warfare. the combustion
being entirely free from smoke. the oil wa,
certain 70 command an immense sale"
The Ststist concludes that the FIRST cargo
1900 tons Of Texas oil, was 70 arrive tn,
next week Weekly shipments from Port
Arthur to London are 10 be made The
Shell Transport and Trading company e
said 70 have storage for 10000 ton.
Throughout the world. The White Stai
line. the Cupard line and the German
steamship lines are already using oil Sever
81 British railways are considering the
Availability of substituting 1t for coal
There is no doubt that the discovery OF
oil in Texas was an event the fun slgnia
cameo Of which even the most enthusiastic
have failed 10 fully understand When the
ill IL put IN the uses % which II can proar
ably he put, with thu lnexhaustble supply
from the Texas oil fields there win be an
enormous demand for II and the prosperity
" Texas. on account Of It's being CHIEF
oil supply state, will advance by leans and
bounds.
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0 esesS8s0soge9 oosassos
TEXAS MARI GES.

SIMPSON CALLAHAN. Jacksboro,
Texas, December 26-Alr Oscar simpson
OF Beaumont and Miss Haity Callahan OF
TINS place were married last night at the
fully decorated and overfunuinG WITH In
vitcd guests, The bride Is a very popular
young lady and She received many ac.lit-
tul and costly presents They win make
Beaumont ,heir future home
AN.-Nudisonville. Texas,
December 2S--Prof. J. ! Jopling and Miss
Anna Dean OF this town were quietly mar.
ried at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. 7. Dean. at Z O'Clock yes
the brides father no one was present OK
cept the members Of the immediate families
of the contracting parties.
SMYTH-JOHNSON.-M exia, Texas, De-
cember 2I.-Dr, Thomas i. Smyth of Phila-
delphIa and Miss Mary vs. Johnson OF Cor
sicano both formerly OF MeNia, were mar.
RED Yesterday afternoon az the residence
OF NJ. T. II. Parker IN this city, Rey. J.
few days for Philadelphia their future
homo.
SMITH BURKE -Becviue Texas, De
ccmber - MI sam II smith If Rockport
and Miss Alice Burke OF tails city were
married at the Catboli church here yes
ding was q great surprise TO che many
friends OF the yonug couple. hut the con
gratnlatlous which they received were none
n00sri WrpiCIIr
r,,,,,C,' w III '2ah Anselo' JeEas'
Gcoraa TGrl. MSS Ai1.9 DonSe ana ut
49, ~ H'LEut % nhlHnEer were mar
,hn a. HlEn noon loahH ~ the nome OF
cero,n,. ~ o, ~, ~ smith nc
nhelns Lee presIdlng eId@r ~ this ditt IrIrt
OF the Meth6dIst EMS ona1 church
,rAyrop p,pnrp VI,
Dace,, he % 90 a I, IL 1aTton' Texas.
~ raspdo,-"c Il'u SuIHtaF morning nc
S"e H EeS,len'S or me PRICES brother Ny.
T 10 Miss Susie Rardc2 ~ t,iy ptt@1]; -
w Gaskins ofaciati~ MIR. Tayl6r is a
prominent young business man If r,rro,t
pt-propn pT7,rorI- 49,, ~ -
Decsnter 5H VI IA 'i"' s"d5i' r, e }f.
~ ,,nIga p',II; ana prs ;, T. Blalock
Of thelr daughter, Miss Llbbv 70 NJ .fi,65
Hall Burford of Nacnrdocbes January
1902 The ceremony will take Mace a. IN. n,
First Methodist church M NacagdocbnIs tNe
FvAvs.rA ,t., $500
December 27'-MsrrIed ar tba r psfi} 1eaas,
Mr.. and Mrs. d w, Csrringtop a. e.ao w
m. yesterday, Mr.. Fred EVANS of Po i'sV =,
and Miss Mabel Earrineton Rev NJ I CO.
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YoAKuM LOCALS.
Body OF P. n. spaudine Laid Beside tina,
Of His Wife.

Of His Wife.
Ioakum, Texas December 2e.-The body
Of Mr.. +. II. Spaudlng, who was accident
ally killed In Houston Friday. an account
Of which appeared tn Yesterdays Post,
was brought to Yoakum yesterday and in
tered in the Catholic cemetery MIR.
Spaulding was formerly an employe of
the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Rail.
road company in the shops at this place.
Ills wife died and was buried here about
ono year ago.
During January the firm name Of ]. A.
Graves, doing a dry goods business on
Grand avenue, will he changed to the j.
A. Graves company and Mr. G. r. Nash,
tne pre- cent manager viii lie admitted to
partnership In the business.
Much 70 the regret Of the Prcsby teran
congregation In this city, Rev. Johnston
Robertson has resigned from the passionate
Of this church, and will soon move to
cisco Mr., Robertson has proved himself
an earnest worker in church affairs, and
ne and his estlmahle family are ncquSi
tious to any community.
station Agent II. W. Mott, who has
been in charge Of the Yoakum station for
several years. has resigned his position lie
VIII be succeeded by Mr. L. T.. Johnson,
who ls at present agent at Alice.
The Ethel Tucker Stock company closed
iu weeks engagement nj Gilmer's opera
house last night. They We're greeted with
ful houses at each performance, and made
many friends who Will always be pleased
70 have them play return engagement
here
William F. Koch. ESQ. Of Victoria. is In
the city on visit to his brother. Fl. C.
Koch.
Sam Schwartz Esq. Of Hanetsvllle, was
In the city yesterday.
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Alvin Locals.

Alvin, Texas, December 2s~-iue M
given by the young men of this Guy -. "A
day night at the Tozer hotel was
success in every respect ~. ,ou,s
Mr.. c. II. Alien and wife Of Al.a i'
,,tsitoa tr,apds IN this city last week. d
Miss Ruiz sims is visiting relatives Z
Waxaha chic. ,S.x ts visiting
Mr. Frank Fields Of ,Fulsher Is ISL
relatives in t'nis city h,,v,ness islp
Mr. G. y. Iilnmins made ous'"'
to Houston Tuesday. "a n T. o.
good returned from q business Wy
Beaumont this morning -,..a frIends "a
Colonel Alvin Morgan yislteh
Houston last week. lilo ~ Breps
Mr.. JACK Richardson ana VIZ ToIo,al sod
hmm are visiting their paren's'
Mrs. S. II. Richardson
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SOCIETY AT CALDWELL.
How the People There Enjoyed Them
calves Durinu the HOLIDAYS.

How the People mere CnyoySN '"S''-
selves During the Holidays.
Caldwell, Texas, December 2s.--rhe resi-
dence Of Judge and Mrs. A. W. Mclver
was Cd Tuesday evening, December "a,
the scene OF an entertainment given In
honor of the eighteenth birthday Of Miss
Jula. the accomplished daughter Of the
host and hostess great many were in
attendance, some fiom distance, and all
had an enjoyable time.
Miss Alma Reeves on Friday night, De-
cember ~ at the residence OF her parents,
Mr., and Mrs William Reeves. gave an Gle.
CANT entertainment TO her friends. Every.
thug was IN drst-class style aud all were
much pleased.
There we're several other entertainments
during the Christmas holidays aud the
young people had . royal good time.
Miss Ruby Compton OF Beaumont Is visit
ing her friend. Miss Alma Sanders.
MIR James Brown of Giddngs Is visit.
Ing relatives In the city,
Mr. john o. Banks of Nictorin left for
home today after spending the Christmas
holidays with his parents,
j. NJ. Hartgraves and lady have returned
from o protracted trip 10 Eastern Texas.
Or. T. q. German aud lady are visiting
relatives 10 Austin county.
Mrs. Hntchins Of Marlin Is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Lamkin, at this place,
|. n. Jackson. formerly a prominent citi.
zen of this place and now collector and
treasurer at Almaeorda, y. NJ. Is shaking
hands with his old friends this week.
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Victoria Locals.

Victoria, Texas, December 2o.--rhe D. NJ.
oCounor Guards gave a dance at the
Casino Friday night, which was largely at
tended and much enjoyed.
Protection Hose company gave 3 Christ
mas tree Friday night at the city hall,
which was followed by a dance
There were two tackey parties Friday
night, one at the opera house compliment
airy to Miss Linda Goldman, and one at
tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Q. g, Levi, given
by their daughter, Miss Esther. Both fur
nished lots of amusement
Charles Butler Is here to visit his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Butler, from
New Orleans, where he holds a position In
the office OF the auditor Of the Southern
Pacific railway.
John Gallagher Of the auditors office
returned Friday from Mckinney, his home,
whore he spent the holidays.
Mr.. H. J.. Rookie has resigned his posi-
tion at the freight depot and will leave
about the LIST OF January, accompanied by
his family, for Houston, where they win
make their future home. Mr.. G. Mcintosh
has accepted the position he vacates.
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Marlin Matters

Marlin, Texas, December IS. The +esr
OF the water supply for the watcr works
was made yesterday and found to he in.
exhaus,ibe Work will now begin al once
on OIL, tne pumping station and laying of the
% Wnslt lHu rushed 10 completion
s Shris mas weddings despite the cry Of
The Wednesday Matinee Musical club
Friday night at the elegant resjGonnSs ~
MI era Mrs b, J, Idnthlerm. As is nsugl
al TINS hospltahle hone most enjoyabls
evening was spent and all were nud in
ess Gayetics Of thn season were Induced
un. late hour ana after having been
served with delicious refreshments inc
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cama,on CuIlinna.

Cameron, Texas, December 2s.-The
members of the First Baptist church are
repairing and painting their handsome
church building. when finished 1t will be
cutie an improve pent, and a credit to the
congregation
The new headquarters OF this branch OF
the Rotan Grocery company Is completed.
The building is large and substantial. fully
equipped with offices, desks, and good
cellar. A spur from the Santa Fe track
leads 70 IT,
The merchants are busy taking stock and
preparing for the work of the New Year.
Mrs, Forest Lay Is seriously Ill, much
apprehension being felt for her recovery,
Captain Randolph, who has been quite
III, Is much better,
Some Of the farmers say the recent frost
has seriously injured oats.
A strong norther Is blowing this morn
ing and the mercury Is failing.
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Cameron Notes

cameron Texas. December 27.-Dr. r
Mckinney, prominent physician Of
cunningham Ala. has moved his family
TO eur city ana located for the practice Of
me bank showing for the past year ix
much better than many anticipated 10
1iles c; Averltt, present cons able Of
r Usn, 10 No. i mas made formal announce.
n ~ ihat ne wiz b. in the race for sheriff
Of Milan county this year 'u'''i
,rIto9I. kShardson Of the Territory Is here
visiting his numerous friends.
held are in Mississippi visiting the Sid
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Louisville Courier.Journal.
The ticket scalpers who arc out on bail
m Chicago after conviction and pending
decision on an application for new
trial. concluded not to wait for the result
of the hearing, but dumped" their bail,
leaving their bondsmen In the lurch. The
charge SO often made by the scalpers that
the movement Of the railroads against them
amounted simply TO the persecution ot
honest men, does not seem to be borne out
BY the results In this case. If the dis
honest acts OF the fraternity in connection
with the Buffalo exposition could ne col
lated. H. would make chapter. or rnther
q hook that would stnrtle the community.
Hundreds OF tickets purchased nom as
honest brokers have been taken NJ by the
railroads on the trains out of Buffalo, and
get of the train This in all cases mas
been a serious annoyance and IN very many
cases an absolute hardship. In view or
the universal condemnation Of the business
BIS those who have investigated IT, II would
seem as II the papers throughout the coun'
me public than to warn them against the
purchase Of tickets from the brokers. Par
tiCularly is this necessary IN the rural as
tirts and in local papers. People living
in large cities have no excuse for ignorance
on This subject The great dailes have
frauds perpetrated, and the danger Of deal.
ing with Eralpers is generally understood
a such points. II is rare however, that
the country papers give place TO items OF
this character. and 1t would be an act Of
positive value to their readers II the rural
atWuds any transactions with the ticket
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A Mexican Section Hand kiIl.a

Luling' Texas, December 29.-Early las,
night at Plum creek bridge. Acorio Garcia
was run over and cut in twain Inv tba
nortbbound passenger train on the san
antonio and Arkansas Pass railway. De.
ceased was a section hand on the road,
ahu ne with the crew, were coming Ia
Luiing. Hearing an opproochlny ,rain .nd
not knowing the distance il was from tbano
an attempt to flag the train was made
inc road being heavy down grade the
eheipeer was unable TO stop and ran into
tne hand car with the above result. Tho
10y jumping. 'HStNs''Nos
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p,ooLshI,. Briefs.

Brookshre, Txas, December 2S--,u ,syoIn.
ton was visited early YESTERDAY ia 81.
with cold. wet norther when ''''
several hours IA SEED
Several carloads OF hay, wood AM IA
we've shipred yesterday, which sa's
town t6c dppesrance Of prosperity ouisflf
THE week has passed on w our ciil.
and mitch 10 the gratltcaI,,ol,ss oo ., rns,
zcns there wns neither
dyism, tragedy or aeciet nLit.s ahoye Psi
tisou, on ~ &. clemens place, 10 allied
ro,ored. was accidentally snot AnIrht.
by wash Williams last Tueeaay, . n,ilf allI
Or. IL. c. CUNNINGHAM a 1,ston. where
leave IN few DAYS fof n,ssnertly
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Tyler County MedInaI A.sooia.i..

noeAland Texas. December a7-Tbs
yer county Medical association convened
AZ this place today. Those IN ATTENDANCE
were DR., ]. l. Ellison. colmesneil. mr. p
stewart, Mobile; DR. MeMickln, woodyille.
D Dh =, e. Mlpyord, Smiths Ferry; Dr. !
Roekland ~ ~ ~ Polk,
alter after attending to all business thev "a
EriAdnassu 70 me"t at colmesneil the Last
iirlady IN February, 1902, their next ra ,asl
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Edna Nems Nnt.n

Sdnn' Texas, December %. THE Jackson
county Institute met Friday, December 81,
ana unanimously Endorsed Hon. Arthur
avievre Tor reelection to the Office NJ state
superintendent Of public instruction. S'"'P
benefSS yop ram fell today. which win be
ooes not 90 to freezing point e''ner
80 pleasant dance was given lsst
n nna oy tne young people at Kurtz's hail
MI Louis Thlbeaux OF Nev 1b.r,.
! mere buying cattle and produce. Us Vii
points, to'aS 20 Louisiana
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1T IS EFFECTIVE TODAY
THE RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE
STATE DEPARTMENTS NOW LAW.
Very Little Cotton Compressed at Austin.
Mr.. Simmons Got Lost While
Deer Hunting.

Austin, Texas, December 2e.--The Joint
resolution passed at the last special ses-
SION OF the legislature providing for the
appointment of committee OF five law.
atdrs-wrfose duty 1t shall be 10 lnvestigato
the state departments and institutions,
will become effective tomorrow.
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Austin. Texas. December 29.-The Capital
compress Of this city has compressed up
to date only 5000 bales of cotton against
10000 bales up to this time last yenr
The managers Of the compress attribute
tnr heavy decrease TO the short crop, and
also TO the fact that many of the farmers
are holding their cotton for higher prices
a great deal of cotton may be compressed
after the first of the new year, but it Is
believed that not half Of last years com.
pressing will be done this season.
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held IN this city was 70 consider MS eh,
80 nti,iir rxnression has been made as 70
WAT the result Of the conference was i
comes from reliable source that M
Eaton will he supported BY the par as ,nSae.
shin is held by Judge Davidson of George
town. Mr.. Eaton was advised that inc
local bar would soon hold meetlns 70
consider his endorsement.
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TRINITY TOPICS.
Visitors Numerous and Many entera'n-
ments Given.

Visitors Numerous and Many en'er'a"'-
ments Given.
Trinity, Texas. December pa gfea.
number Of visitors have been here dullus
the holidays, and every one seems to na's
enjoyed themselves in most pleasant MAJ
ner. There has been no disturbances o. a ~
kind. but instead peace and gooa w
seems to have been the motto t q
which has heen carried ont to tne .ssseinsd
me Young people have. been en.s .a,e.a.
nents given IN honor Of the IisJors, 'g RlcS.
the number being Or. 5; }; Lis{er G 81 \.
inond. Misses Jessie and Hetne .ssf M.
Waco. WHO are at home here LOT .as ~ XXI
DAYS; Mr.. o. f. Puryear Of Beaumont . s iItts
II. Johnson. accompanied by his I'VE r, nss'
daughters. Minnie and Anna. Of rp, III
Vile; Mr.. Frank Lister from bas'o' n
Hon. and Mrs. John B; P etopot spsn' :
few days with relatives 10 Sr oSiIsreu. sc
Mrs. q Fl. Lansberrg and eniiufsa; rs
connenied by her sister. MISS wits Me-"
Rhodes, are visiting relatives 10 n .saSt
Mrs. s. II. Park and ehildr 5sn ., sasD'
few DAYS visiting relatives ID Cness'-' sss
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An AIIened shortane

Austin, Texas. December 2e.--An investi.
cation OF the books OF the State health
department is beipg made In order to as.
certain the amount OF an alleged shortage
supposed to be somewhere In the neigh.
borhood OF $1,000. This shortage occurred
during the incumbency OF DR.. ". +. Blunt,
who. resigned some time ago, hut Is in
nowise chargeable to him. A clerk. VINO
Blunt has left the United states. lie was
last heard from In Mexico, whence nc
wrote that he was going TO South America.
Or Blunt Is here prepared to make good
MhateYer shortage IL any davelops
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Barring. Chss, Lott and Burt Hull are the su-
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