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Evening journal., 1901-12-27
SHAM BATFLR
REALISTIC PICTURE
Celebrated Anniversary Of
WaShingtOn'S Victory
National Guard Of New jersey Par
ticipatc in Fight and Parade.
Indoor Exercises

Trenton, N. j., Dec 27-The 125th
anniversary Of the battle Of Trenton
was celebrated here yesterday with
great elaborateness. The sham battle
was delayed owing to the tardlness OF
the arrival OF the National Guard
from out-oftown points. The three
forces of General Washington, Gen
eral Sullivan and the Hesslans for
more than an hour occupied the streets
and covered the ground that was gone
over in the original battle. and a
realistic picture of that battle was
presented, except the suffering which
the American forces underwent be-
cause Of the cold weather and the in
suficiency Of clothing The sham bat
tie began near the battle monument.
and continued down Warren and Broad
streets. The Hessian forces, under
Colonel Gilmore. OF the Second Regi-
ment, retreating and halting at short
distances and firing on the advancing
American army. This continued un-
III the surrender at two points. one in
front OF the postofIioe on East state
street and the other on South Broad
street. During the sham battle there
was continuous firing of guns and
cannOns.
The parade proved somewhat Of a
failure by reason of a misunderstand-
ing, which resulted in the military
OF the first division passing the re-
viewing stand fully half an hour ahead
Of the second or civic division. II was
claimed that the military division
started before the civic division was
ready.
Taylor Opera House. where the In
door celebration took place, was
packed from pit to dome. Governor
Voorhees,. as the presiding officer,
made but a brief address. Professor
Wilson, Of Princeton University in his
address. besides touching on the his
tory OF the battle OF Trenton, spoke
of the ideals of America.
The fireworks display. which was tc
have taken place last night, had to be
postponed on account OF the weather
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
peer L1untIna In AdIrondaeks.

Albany. ~ Y, Dec 27.-The state
forest, nsh and game commission re.
ports that express companies which
operate in the Adirondack region car
ried 1886 deer during the past season.
This means that about $3.50 deer
were killed during the past season. for
many deer killed are eaten In the
camps or are taken out OF the woods
by means other than the express
comnanies.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Malled 4 Rahv RoY.

indianapolis. Dec 27.-The postof-
fice employees at the Union station
sub.station found strange package
among the Christmas packages when
they came to assort them for the
waiting trains in the station. They
found a basket, on which there was
no address and no stamp, and none
OF the men could remember taking II
in. Examination showed that IL was
covered over with linen. When turned
10 one side a small bottle Of milk fell
out. This led to the opening Of the
basket. and a boy baby, probably a
week old. was found, neatly wrapped
up in flannels and sleeping soundly
Another bottle OF milk was found In
the basket. The police were called
and took charge of the infant.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
wilmington Divislon.)

Time table I'm effect May 20, 1901
Trains leave Wilmington French Street
chanin, Winterthur, Guyencourt, Gran
ogue, CoSsart, Chadds Ford Junction,
Pocopson, West Chester, EmbreeYille.
Mortonville, Coatesville and intermediate
stations, daily except Sunday, at 7.S5 a.
m, daily 2.l5 and $50 p. m. Sundays only.
sos a. m.
For Wavnesburg Junction, Elverson
ana and intermediate stations. daily except
m. Sunday only at sos p. m.
For Joanna. Birdsboro, Reading and In
termediate stations, daily, except Sunday.
at IX a. m. and 2.l5 p. m. Sunday only
at sos a. m. and 2.15 D. m.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia. Chestnut Street
Wharf and South street Wharf for At
lantic City.
Week days-Express. 9 a. m, g. T. g. 715 d.
m. Accommodation' a. m, 5.l5 p. m.
Sundays-ENpress, 9, 10 a. m, 7.15 y. m.
Accommodation. a. m. D. m.
Leave ATLANTIC CITY DEPOT-Week
days--Express, 7.35. 9, 10.15 a. m. $50.
Sso p. m. Accommodation. s% a. M
4So, 7.so p. m. Accommodation us a. m.
ParIor cars on all express trains.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
For CAPE MAY and OCEAN CITY
days-Chestnut street,si5 south Street,
$50 a. m.
Jew YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY
EXPRESS.
Leaves NEW YORK Q-iberty street), 80
a. m. and $40 .. m.
Leaves ATLANTIC C1TY--Week days
sso ss0i,sd E. M; ;;,2 2ls Pm. p M ,,.V., o,o..
W. G: BEsLER, EDsoN J. WEEKS.
oenl supt oen2 Psas'r Az
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Gnter In Norrny.

A curious feature to travellers In the
highroads of Norway is the great num-
Der OF gates-upward OF 10000 In the
whole country-whichh have TO be open
ed These gates. which either mark
the boundaries of the farms or sep
arate the home fields from the waste
lands, constitute considerable IN
convenience and delay TO the traveller.
who has to stop his vehicle and get
down TO open them.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
TOURS TO WASHINGTON
VIA BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. r.

The first tour to Washington of the
series will be inaugurated Thursday,
December 26. on which date tickets
will be good on Royal Blue Line train
leaving Wilmington at 1856 D. m. and
will be good to return within ten days,
including date of sale. with stop-Over
privilege at Baltimore. Rate includes
two days board at either the National
Metropolitan or Regent Hotels in
Washington. For Book of Tours and
detailed information write or apply t.
II. A. Miller, Passenger Agent viii
mington. Del.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Grand Opera In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Dec. 27.-The third
season OF grand opera under the man
agement of Maurice Grau was inaugu-
rated at the Academy of Music last
night. Tristan and Isolde" was the
opera selected for the opening night
and a brilliant audience greeted the
singers. Nine. Ternina was the Isolde
and Ernest Van Dyck sang the role
of Tristan. The other principals were
David Bispham, as Kurnewa4 and
Robert Blass, as King Mark. Walter
Damrosch led the orchestra.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
sf,ooo.ooo Mortqaqe.

New York. Dec q. The El Paso
Electric company filed a deed Of trust
for 81 .OO0. 900 to the State Trust com
pany. Of Boston. Mass, at Newark
n. j., yesterday The deed is secured
for a mortgage Of like amount to cover
underlying securities OF certain cor
porations subsidiary to the FL Paso
company at FL Paso. Tex.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Manls RodY Found In chureh helf

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 27.-The de-
composed body of a man was found in
the steeple of Mount Zion Church,
three miles from this city. by two
hunters yesterday afternoon. The
body was found in a space about two
feet square. Owing 20 its decomposi-
tion the coroner. who is investigating,
IS unable TO determine whether II is
that of a white man or a negro. The
only entrance to the steeple is through
an 1S-inch mole In the belfry.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Dolls.

The ivory doll Of the Roman child
was too costly for the ages that follow
ed the fall OF the empire. For many
centuries dolls must have been chiefly
Of home manufacture. The first shop
made dolls after the middle ages were
the jointed wooden dolls Of the Neither
lands. These were known in England
and In this country. too, In colonial
times as "Flanders babies"
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
General AIqer's Recovery Certain.

Detroit. Mich, Dec. 27.--Dr. Long
year. who is one Of the attending sur
geons on General r. A. Alger said
that the critical period in the generals
illness had passed. and that his re.
coyery was practically certain So far
as be could determine at present
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Masons win Elect Oalcers

In Masonic Temple this afternoon
the thirty-thrd annual meeting Of the
directors Of the Masonic Hall Com
pany will be held and officers win be
chosen.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Bullet in His Ler

Special to the Evening Journal.
Demar, Dec. 27.--Cradie Matthews
a young man about % years OF age
was carelessly handling a revolver
yesterday when 1t exploded. The bull
let lodged in his leg below the knee
He was taken to Dr. Ellegood's Office
for treatment The wound, though
painful. Is not eerions.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Eour Slater prowned.

Bridgewater, n. s.. Dec. 27.-Four
boys who went skating on Lahave
river broke through the ice and we're
drowned together They we're Ferry
and Meryille Rhodenhauser. brothers.
IA and ~ years old; Curry Hubley, ~
years old, and George Bachman. 10
years old.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
May Form Association

Dover. Dec 27-Henry p. Cannon.
of Bridgeyille, who Is vice-president OF
the Packers Association. has been
heading a committee Of Gamers in n
tour OF the lower part Of Delaware and
the Eastern Shore OF Maryland, with a
view to forming an association.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
nnrrr,. necInrntIon.

she-oh. Harry, It is awful! Papa
has forbidden you the house.
He-That's all right. II isn't the
house l am after; it's you. darling
Boston Transcript.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
cruel and Unusual PunI.hment.

Cruel and Unusual funiHhment'
Mrs. Boerum Observation-Disclosures,
I cannot make Willie mind.
Mr.. Boerum (sternly)-Willlam. do as
your mother wishes. or will make
you 90 and sit in the cozy corner.--'
Brooklyn Engle.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

There is a good deal OF quiet salts
faction in seeing somebody else run
against fresh paint Jour
nal.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
HOTEL EMPIRE,
Broadway and 69d Street,
New York City.
ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF.

Large well furnished room with hot
and cold running water and use Of de-
tached bath. SlOO per day upwards.
Large rooms with private bath, 500 per
day upwards.
Suites with private bath. $500 per day
upwards.
The Hotel Empire restaurant is noted
for its excellent cooking, efficient SER
vice and moderate prices.
On crossing any OF the ferries, take the
9th Avenue Elevated Railway to 59th St,
from which It IS one minutes walk TO
hotel.
shopping centres. All cars pass the EN-
pire.
Send to Empire for descriptive booklets.
w JOHNSON QUINN.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
DELAwARp DIVISION

UIIIh w ATtFl UINIoIUNs
For New Castle, s.13 a. m; sos, 400 ana
65S p. m, weekdays.
For Lewes. 8.lS a. m. 400 D. M, week.
days.
For Rehoboth. S13 a. M, TuesdayA
Thursdays and Saturdays only.
For Dover, Harrington and Delmar, SIS,
JOBS a. m; 402. 65s and 1211 p. m Sum
days, 1911 D. m.
For Wyoming and way stations. l03 ..
m. week days.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk. 1888 a. m. week
days, and 12.11 night, daily.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

There is one admirable thing about
a dog-he always acts hatural.-Atchi-
son Globe.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
. RIFIFNIYW
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TION, PHILADELPHIA
FOR THE WEST


$40 a. m, daily Pttsburg, Chicago, Gin
einnati. Louisville and st. Louis, Dining
1925 a. m. daily, for Pittsburg and chS
cago. (No coaches to Pittsburg). Linn
tied to two Buffet Parlor Cars.
l1:4O a. m, daily, Plttsburg and Cleve
land
1870 D. m, daily. Limited" Pittsburg,
Chicago Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati
Louisville and st. Louis. Dining Carr.
4.sO p m, daily. Pittsburg, Chicago
Nashville (via Cincinnati and Louis
villel, indianapolis and st. Louis. CDin.
ing Carr.
s25 p. m, daily Pittsburg, Columbus, In.
dianapOlis Louisville and St. Louis.
$50 p. m, daily, Pittsburg and ChicaEOi
for Toledo except Saturday.
ll.O5 p. m., daily, Plttsburg, Cincinnati
and Cleveland
i12O p. m. daily. Pittsburg and Chicago;
daily for Knoxville, via Shenandoah
Valley Route; for Cleveland except Sat
FOR BUFFALO.
Via Emporium Junction, So H. m ana
S.25 p. m, daily.
Via Canandaigua, $50 a. m. week days.
$50 p. m, except Saturday, and 1l.20 p
m.s daily.
% Congressional Limited Express. All
Vestlbule ParlOr Cars and Dining Cars.
No extra fare other than the usual Pull
man charge.
(s') Limited Express. vestibuIe ParIor
Cars, Vestibule Passenger Coaches, and
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company will
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
For further information. passengers are
referred to the ticket agent at the sta
J. b. HUTCHINSON, ]. r. WOOD.
| General Manager. General Pass. Agent.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE TO
CHICAGO AND THE NORTH
WEST. BALTIMORE AND OHIO
RAILROAD.
nue. station. daily. S.O4 n. m. and $40
p. m. arriving Chicago $3.50 a. m. and
73O p. m, connecting with the Colo
rado and California limited express
trains.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Alfred wright's Perfumes at Cart
mell's. Sixth and Madison.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Site Purchased tor old folks HON,

Dover. Dec 27.--The site for the pro-
posed home for old folks. TO be built
and maintained by the Kings Daugh-
ters Of Dover. was purchased by thar
organization yesterday for $500.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
-lt -A-l.I'Rr' M IM
FOR THE SOUTH.

Southern Railway. Express, $40 D. m,
daily, sleepers to Port Tampa, Augusta,
Memphis and New Orleans: 736 10 m.
daily, sleepers to New Orleans, Macon.
Memphis, Nashville via Asheville ana Hot
Springs.
m, daily, sleepers to Charleston, Macon
and Port Tampa; LOS a. m. daily, sleepera
to Richmond and Jacksonville.
Chesapeake and Ohio Rahlway.-811 d
m. daily. dining car and sleepers to Gin.
cinnau.
seaboard Air Line Railway.-ExpresS
4S5 a. m, daily, sleepers to New Orleans
and Jacksonville. FLORIDA and Metro
politan Limited" 400 p m, daily, sleepers
to Jacksonville and Atlanta
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Hoyt p. Jones has returned from q
visit TO his parents in Georgetown.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Trains leave Wilmington as follows.
For Philadelphia (express), 1877 s1q
5S9. y @ go ~: 7SO,- $50, s55 ss5. lOi,
l.S7, 300. 81, 45s. 5.O7. Goa. $50. 70i, 7i5.
906 and SIG D. IN. -''
Accommodation. 6.l0. no $40. n.OO a.
M: 1880. 232, 400. 525. Gas and i043 D. IN
For Chester lexpress). 1.57, 42O. $50. 7.42,
7.5O. $40. $50, $50, 1O11, l125. n.s2, l1.45 a.
Accommodation, 6.10, 71O 11O0 a. m:
l2.5O, 232, 400, SIS, 6.S5 and 10.43 D. m.
For New York (through express). 1.57,
Sls, 9.$ Dining Carr 1882. 1145 a.
m; ''l2 le Dining Carr. 1856. i.s7 Dining
Car, S.l1, 607. $50 Dining Carr, an
and s.l6 p. m, connecting via Broad Street
station, Philadelphia. 42O. ESQ. 40. $50.
80, lO:ll, 1882, 11.45 a. M: 1886. 137.
So9s sll. ASS, 5.O7, 6O7. $40. III. 9i6 and
and III D. m.
For Newark Center and intermediate
stations, fS3 a. m. and 635 u. m
baltimore and Washington, 435. 500 g1O
luis and II OF a. m; 12.05, 12.43. sells l50
and los night. s'-- - a.
Baltimore and intermediate stations
sVo' a. 6l3 D. m. and 12.1S night.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

% be a
publish
with
s
besides
PENNSYLVANIA DELAWARE. which added
d. D. SATURDAYS ISSUE; BUILDING
WEEKLY LET
LONDON ARNOLD WHITE
affairs LETTERS CAPITALS OF
EUROPE
THE SATURDAY ISSUE household magano great compendium
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
SUNDAY TRAINS.

oORNASAI IhAlNS.
For Philadelphia (express). LEI s1e
~ g;S5, 1922, ILl5 a. m; 1856, l.37.
800, 45S, 60l $50, III, 906 and GIG D. m.
Accommodation, 71O $40, s55 a. m.
H14. 200; 400. 5.25. rs and iO.4S D. m
I, Ier se Gnes1er y Seo15prresss) o5 15l 420; ss5,
Accommodation, 7.1O, $40, SOS a. M; 1914,
zoo, 400. 5.25, 7.2S and 10.43 p. m.
For New York (through express). 1s7.
Sly. 9.95, 1922 Dining Car), 1145 a. m:
l256 1.T Dining Carr, 800, COZ, $500
Dining Carp, III, s16 D. M; connecting
via Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
40. 710, $40, 935, 1145 a. m; 1855
l.Sl. 800. 4.5s, e.O7, e.2O, III, s.16 and 104i
D. m.
For Boston without change. III p. IN.
baltimore and Washington, A35, 500,
lois a.; m. l2.05, 124S 1.5O, 3.51, 400. SIS,
'6OS, 646, I,36, II ,. m; and LOS night.
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
6.13 p. m. 121S night
Leave Philadelphia. Broad Street, for
wilmington (express), $50. 7.20, 1923 a m
1908, 1.1S S.1S, 32s. 446 5.07, SIS, COS 6.55,
LSl. S.S5. ll.26, l1.2S D. m, and 1920 night.
Accommodation, S.S5, 912 1926 a. m;
1923, 232, 6l3, S.3S and 1882 D. m.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
RAILROADS
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Phila.. Wilmington and Baltimore R.R.
Trains leave Wilmington as follows;

Schedule in effect November "a. 1901.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Leave Philadelphia. Broad Street for
lod6 l02O. ll.2S a. m. ;l2O3. .'i2S6, iiS. ZIG.
slS, $50. 3.2s, 401. 446 5.07, 525. b34, 6.5g'
w. go. 655. 7Sl. 11.26. 1l.2S D. m. ana y. aj
ACCOMMODATION. 625, 7sO, s12. 1885 a.
m m; L2s. S.25, 4.04, AS. 6.27, sSs, 1922 and
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Editor and Publisher.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
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Evening journal., 1901-12-27
RAILROADS
,,-+, 6M BALTIMORE & Ono
3liIiI
~ RAILROAD.

Schedule in effect November II, 1901.
All trains Illuminated with Plnts,
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

40 n. m, daily, Pittsburg, Chicago, Gin
cinnatl, Louisville and st. Louis, Dining
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-30
ARouT LIEuTeNANT Downs.

His Death Causes Sorrow at His Old
Home IN Crockett,
Crockett, Texas, june 20. The news OF
The death of Lieutenant Edward h. DoWnes
In The Philippines, Which reached this city
yesterday, was shock to She people here.
or a brave and chlyarous disposition,
every Inch OF him "a gentleman he had
many friends. lie was - years OF age,
and was the youngest sou Of Hon J. G
Dowues OF uhls city. He was appointed
second leutenaut by President Mekuiey
IN lSss; served in company IL, First tHted
states infantry In cuba. nearly Two years,
ANA in the Philippine Islands iast year;
was promoted 10 ursJ lieutenant vhlie 40
cuba, was commanding company IL 9l ne
pull OF IOcloban, samoa island, ~ The
lime OF dis death. Ae mad been In several
engagements recently ana hau many narrow
nt received recently the following Of
aCial Endorsement from ais COMMANDING OF
Ger, Colonel Dempsey
".rhc successful capture OF the lhsuFBehl
caulp and the Destruction OF same Wllt, 80
duubt. De a great blow to them, and TOO
great credit can not be given Lieutenant
Edward H. DuWues and the men OF nus ne
tachmeul for lDcir hard JDd faithful WORN
on this day. Their Sooluess anu courage
when Ina the narrow pain leadlhs TO tue
stronghold OF the enemy is blBAly sYH
Ms mother and father are completely
Frustrated His body VIII be Drought nome
lOf lutCrmeul.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-30
rif.h Court. Civil AnneaIs.

Dallas. Texas. June 90. The following
are the proceedings in the civil conrt Of
appeals for the Fifth supreme judicial dis
trict at Dallas today;
Affirmed: j p Leslie, administrator
vs. S. r. Elliott from Grayson; Barbara
Smith VS. City Of Dallas ct al from Dat
las, Zeno Perkins VS.. G Frank et al, from
Cass; L. j. Cummins VS.. Tempe A. Moore
ct al, from Dallas.
Reversed and remanded: p. Stuart vs.
W. A. Polk. from Navarro; Kansas Mutual
life Insurance Company Va. v, p. r. Pin
son. administrator. from Kaufman; W, o.
Mcfarland ct al VS. Tom Owens, rom
Fannln. Houston and Texas Central Rail
vov Company VS.. Lucy A. Harms ct al
from Limestone; James A. Rhodes ana
Nc vs IA Jones from Dallas; o. q
Kershner VS.. Mark Latimer ct al from
Ellis. yUt,. -
Efde Nix ct ai rpheariug overruled; Charles
nsn,onf vs. " NJ stokes. affirm on Ger
ti6cate granted Southern Pine Lumber
Combnuv vs. Rogau Ward ct al. rehnhflng
oyerruled: same care, additional nn1lLs o.
facts Granted. Delaware Insurance Com
nanv =, p u. Harris, Tehearlng over
ruled. Sarah stone et al VS. N, kahle
rehearing by both parties overruled; honer
Arthur guardian reheaFlns 9Yelfulen, icy
srkana and Fort smith railway COMPANY
- / W Cray. rehearlng granted Judg
| ment OF court below reversed andi. cause r., re
ma1rded. ] Is. Jones ct al vs. n On
| derwood ri al hearing oYerruled; TeNa'
| Nidiand Railway vs. Frank johnson, ainrn
| on certificate oveuuled; same case NJ
trSSG aHrt Ssdiourned for the term, hoylni
| disposed on 30 cases, leaving on the docke
| hfty-four cases.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-30
AAD i-l a -NI,ylAl.RRoM EsoAPE.

Steamer Carrying 1900 Passengers
Struck a Rock and Sank.
South Norwalk Conn, June 2o-seven
hundred employees of the John w Green
hat factory, returning this afternoon from
an exclusion TO Gi94 Island OF the steam-
ct M0haw k, were srirtled by a. tremendous
crash. the SHIP having struck a rock ten
minutes after the return trip began, A
manic followed, during which every one OF
the 200 passengers scrambled for the life
preservers,
In the crush women and children were
knocked down and trampled upon. During
this excitement the steamer had been
steadily sinking and ten minutes after the
crash The first deck was submtrEed Ihree
launches which were nearby When the ac-
rldcnt occurred had by this time nearly
reached the disabled steamer Ihey lhine'
diately went to the rescue OF lae pas
seurers who jumped overheard. Ine pas
sengers on the second deck We're by tnls
limo in nearly as bad a predeawon. DIS
their fellow eNoursionists on the hIst ltch
had hepn a short time before. Ihy wafer
was lust beginning to wash over tue uttN
when the excursion steamer Aiindeit sAeIN
arrived and took on board the remaining
passengers, A., t, ,
the steamer going on the wrong SIDE Oh
the buoy which marked the course.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-30
RACE A CLOSE one.
Official Count May Be Needed to
eide BetvYeen Shaw and Wooten

Official Count May Be Needed to De-
eide Between Shaw and Wooten,
Dallas Texas, June ga democratic
primary election was held throughout Dal-
las county today to determine whether the
countys thirty votes at the sixth district
congressional convention 20 be held at
Meridian, July 1. would be east Tor w. IA.
Clark, Dudley L. Wooteu or Farmer Shaw.
AT midnight twenty eight OF the sixty
one voting precincts in the county had been
heard FROM. shaw leads Wooten about
40O votes. Clark is a bad third. rne pre-
cincts counted include all those in the eily.
the suburbs, Garland, Lancaster, Btchard-
son. etc.
The vote was very light and probably
less chan 1900 votes out OF tOtdl voting
strength OF LOCO were cast. Shaw CARRIED
the city OF Dallas by b.1 plurality lie
carried his home precinct, Oa6 Chu, by a
lhe precincts yet to be heard from viii
greatly gcuuce shaw plurality, bus IL Is
uaruy believed it Will be entirely Nqped
onl kotu SHAW and MOOteu claim TIC
county ~ is close, so close that the OF
uCui vote may be required TO declde w.
rms can uOl be had before next Monday
When Tue county committee VIII meet u
tauulatc the returns.
The election WAS "A disappointment 70 al
ON account OF the smuuutss ut tue vote
cast. Reports from Terrell. F0rueN and
other places indicate au uuinsuucted dele
EauOn nom KAUFMAN county Ellis euuu
). ", johnson I'm mad already instruct
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