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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
/. CENTRAL TEXAS FAIR.
Indications Are that It VIII Be Made
Bio Success.

Indications Are that It VIII Be Made a
Big Success.
Bryant Texas, July President ], II.
Cornell OF the Central Texas Fair asso-
citation has gone actively TO work to make
the first fair to be held this fan she
cess. lie has appointed his committees
and the preparatory work is well under
way Secretary Howell IS busy looking
after the affairs of the association. An
excellent half mile. track has already been
completed on the fair grounds aud con
tracts let for all necessary buildings. The
capital stock of the association Is $500
divided into shares of S2a etch. An Ell rt
will he made 10 make the fair Of equal in
tercst to Brnzos and all surrounding toun-
tics. and exhibits will he secured from all
adjoining counties. The premiums will be
worth striving for
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Dredae Boat a TotaI Loss.

Galveston Texas. July 1.-The fire Oh
the dredge boat of the Galveston Wharf
company, which started at o'clock last
night, an account of which appeared in
The Post Of today, continued until O'Clock
this morning, when the vessel careencd
over aud sank In thirty feet of water 1t
MIlI cost more TO raise the machinery than
it Is worth, so the ,lredge is regarded us
b total loss. II was valued at about 500
'J00 ana was insured for $1,000 The lire
was caused by the explosion OF u lantern
in the hold of the boat, and as the timhers
OF the vessel were very dry the fire spread
with such rapiddy that the entire hull of
the boat was uhlaze before the arrival or
assistance. There were seven men on
board when the fire occurred and these
took refuge on a mud Scow which was
alongside The drcdge. From the shore the
fire was a grand spectacle ana IL WAS Wit
messed by large crowd which gathered
al the wharf.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
BEAUMONT BUDGET.
Rice Crop Benefited by Rain--News OF
the Courts.

the Courts
Beaumont. Texas. fulv The anxiety
Of the rice farmers along rayler's bayou
has to some extent been relieved by the
rain that has fallen there wiiRn the last
two days. Mr., s r. Bighain, prominent
rice farmer SAYS 81 the prospect Of the
crop In his community while the rain
was not o heavy one, It was sufficient to
give new lease on life Ia the growing
rice crop ana may save portion ~ a.
The rain was not heavy enough % mate
rally freshen the salt water in the bayou
ana the pumping plants are stu Idle
While II would not be correct 20 say that
all the rice In jefferson county is suiier
ing for the lack Of water, many fields
are being parched and some are already
beyond the help Of even aood Of rain
The body of an unknown man was found
in The Neches river this morning, about
100 Yards above the Soui hern Pasiuc bridge
aud on the orange county slide Of t0e
river. Justice Blown was appraised ~ tle
ind and proceeded 20 the place to con
duct an Investigation.
The district court this morning TOOK M
the new criminal docket, trnustcted consld
cradle routine business ana tried ono caSe.
Following Is the record;
Adolph Harrison, fraudnlently dispnsing
Of mortgaeed property; dismissed by the
ron Riley. robbery; set for the sixth
week.
iIcNel Merit theft: continued by con.
srnt
John Blanehett, assault 20 murder; tried
and verdict mt guilty.
The Following civil eases were disposed
Of since last report;
Adams VS.. ADKINS, divorce graht'd
Finnette VS., ftnpeUe, dNotce. gtaNied
perdue vs.. PerdQe, divorce: grhpted
Marx VS. L. virginia Snouter' nismiSSeu
by plaintiff
craig d al VS.. t. Virginia Snouner; dis,
missed by plainuu.
BY plaintiif.
The July term OF the county court con
yened this morning. Tue various duc6rts
were set 90 be 'alled as follows. Appear-
8nce docket ut y. M, July =; propute
docket. July 3, AT 8 a. IN; criminal docket
july ., ut 10 a. m; Jury. ciril docket july
5, Mt 4. m; noniury, July 49, az q. N
The following criminal cases were dis
posed Of
Lawson Gray, permitting house owned
by him to he used as honse ot prosltu-
ton; mol pros. by State
Il. Il Mike, aggravated assault; MOI
pros. lay state
Richard Fleming, aggravated assault;
mol pros. by state.
James Patterson, ohstructiRE public
roads: mol pros
j. L. Wilcox; bond forfeited
J. Perry. keeping gaming table, mol pros.
Earl Bendy, theft; plea guilty and fined
81 nnd twelve hours In iat
Foster shepherd aggravated assault
plCH OF guilty and fined 81.
WIN Davis theft; plea ~ guilty, bned SO.
George l.schal theft plea of guilty,
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Wharton Locals.

Wharton. Texas, July AIRS. Val Merl.
wether will entertain few friends this
evening with farewell tea, complimentary
to her mother, Mrs. e Hooker, who leaves
for her home in Fort Worth tomorrow af-
ter pleasant visit Of several weeks in
this city.
Master Robert and Miss May leave today
on an extended pleasure trip. They viii
spend the summer alternately at El Paso
Cloudcratt Fort Davis and Marta
pr J. r. irwin leaves this week for a
months holiday at the coast.
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TON wharf company. returned this morning

ton wharf company. returned this morning
from Chicago.
j. r.. Christian. comfherciai agent ~ the
southern Pacific. spent today In Houston.
Judge r. white. Judge Grace. Mr.. Pres
partv from Pine Bluff. Ark, who have been
I'M the city for about two weeks, left this
Afternoon for their home.
Miss Isabelle Weinbcrg, operator 81 the
Postal Telegraph company At the fremont
hotel, has resigned her position and Will
leave next Saturday for Fort Smith, Ark,
where she win reside in the future.
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for term Of one month. II Il being con.
Quoted at the city high school
A number Of local trap shooters Will 70
20 Burnett on the Fourth to attend the
shooting tournament.
state Purchasing Agent Dodge is expected
home tomorrow from a business visit to
Houston.
State Treasurer Robbins has returned
Lake.
Miss Mary Watson Of Natchltoches. La.
Is here. visiting friends.
Attorney General Bell is in Fort Worth
on business.
Attorney Lem1ey Of Temple is in town
on business :
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saotists at Lexington.

Lexington. Texas, July 1.-The Baptists
IN this nssoclatonal district held their htth
sunday meeting tn this city, beginning Fri
day night and closing last night. The fol
lowing weip in attendance:
ana wlfe. Gano. iey u J. Morley. Lis
son and brother Paige; Or " w Vrr,
million, Miss Nermillion McDede; Rey.
s,tlr W bg " GycS 81 a rasss ,ts s9
Morgan Greenviue; Rev. l.. i Bgrom,
Rev. J A. Wilson, Gardner; Rev J Il.
LackeN and daughter. Caldwell; Rev NJ
NJ Fleming Elgin; besides q number OF
others from fht surrounding country, The
collection for associationai missions
amounted to Sal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
TO FoRT SAM HOUSTON.

Two Alleged Oeserters Taken There by
Sheriff Shrewsbury.
Sherman, Texas. July 1,sherin Shrews
berry left today for San Antonio with two
young men, whom he will deliver TO the
military authorities at Fort Sam Houston,
whore there are charges pending against
them for alleged desertion from Fort Bliss,
Ell paso. They were arrested in this city
several days since by officers from the
sherlf's department
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
MOVEMENT o. OCEAN vgssgLs.
lspeclal 10 nm Post }

lSpeclaI 70 The Post1
Port Eads, Arrived: utstein (Norl from
Blueheds; Anselm l8r.), from Puerto Cor.
ter via Port Barrios aud BELIZE; Burgpndla
Frl, from Marseiles; ~Eidorado (Aml.
from New York; Alabama DAM from
Stettin via shields Sailed; Schooner
Benta Louise (Am,l for Lugana, Mexico
Hayre. Arrived Mineohi tBr), from Gal
weston for Rotterdam.
Hun. Arrived: Schooner Linda (Rus.l,
from Sabine Pass
Dover Passed, Borkum lGer.l from Gal.
weston for Bremen,
E;sjberg Arrived; Bark T'ku Rusl. from
Sabine Pass
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exnorts OF Wheat.
Repairlna the JaiI.

Galveston Texas. July 1--Frank Kocn
has secured the contract for repairing the
county iail for 500 The jail committee
awarded the contract to him In accord
ance with authority granted by the county
commissioners at their last meeting The
contract was drawn up this morning and
Mr. Koch began the work this afternoon.
He expects To complete II In about ten
DAYS The work consists IN repairing the
roof. the windows. the skylighis and the
Are proof apartment There Is also consid-
about the building.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
NOT YET CAUGHT.
Slayer OF win Harwell Vet at Large.
Monroe Champion Dead

Denison, Texas, July 1.-The negro Gull
Champion for whom warrant has been
issued charging him with the murder of
WIN Harwell. white, at Lewisviie yes,
terday has, not been captnred. although
TAYLOR followed his trail through the
brakes of Elm Fork all last night
Monroe Champion, the negro boy whom
Harwel accidentally shot, which shooting
was the cause OF the murder, died today
the wound proving more serious than at
FIRST thought
In the melee young Fitzpatrick was also
accidentally wounded by Champion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Tran shootlnn Aueranen

The averages made at the Limited club
picnic al Ia Porte on the occasion Of
Houston and Texas Central plclnc last
Saturday were very good and were as
Aiazar 81, Llghtfoot so. Hyndman 81,
W. Mazar SO, Jodran II. Webb ~. Cnlpep.
per 20, cumors 20. Raiiev 40. Everett az.
kleakney 60; Matthews CO. lei Irwin col
Lemuel 10, Lane 90
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
t1empstead E1anpeninns.

Hampstead, Texas, July County court
met in regular session today, Judge John
NJ Piekney presiding. The criminal d5eket
was disposed Of today. There were six
cases in which arrests had been made On
the docket Three Of the defendants pleaded
guilty, two were continued until the uext
term OF the court and one dismissed
Rev. II. {. Willis of Houston was IN ~
city today.
was in attendance on court here today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Notes and Personals

ustin, Texas, July deputy Internal
sepne Collector Nose Harris Of San An
le Is here for a few days on business.
Isl H. Hornaday, local correspondent Of
'sfiand for a ten-days' outing
81. j. II. Alsworth aud son, Richmond.
t returned from visit TO Brennan,
fpendence and Chappell ELL.
e4nty court opened this morning for Il
'#eeks term. The docket Is rather
~ Tor this time of the year.
~ Austin summer normal opened today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
" M. c. A. Changes.

Galveston, Texas, July 1.-E, j. sipe, as
sIstant secretary Of the Young Mems Chris
.lan Association has resigned his position
and will leave tonight for Richmond, Va,
his former home. HIS resignation was
caused by the fact that business matters
at home demanded his presence there. W.
+ Hearon assistant secretp1y ot the y II
q. A. at New Orleans VIII succeed Nr.
Sine as assistant secretary here.
Rev. ]. b. Palmer. secretary Of the \.
NJ c. A.. VIII return Thursday from an ex-
tended visit North.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Ranilst Assoclntion.

copperas Cove. Texas June S0-rne
Leon RIVER Beptist association held 1t
dfth Sunday services with the Crossvil
church saturday aud sunday. Many prom
!rent preachers We're IN lttendauce ana an
interesting program was enjoyed by large
attendance
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Order to Be Issued Today.

'pbtin Texas, July 1.-Adjutant General
my will issue the official order tomor
= calling the State militia to assemble
Camp Mabry, near this city. July 10,
1aremain In camp until the 2Sth.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
No Other Brewery

in The world has ever pad SO great de.
the Anneuser. Busch Brewing AssoeIaftou
81. Louis, D. s. A., has had for Budweiser
showing that quality Is appreciated ~ 4
discriminating public. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Notes and PersonaIs.

Galveston. Texas. July III c. Bally re-
turned this morning from vacation spent
In Chicago aud Oklahoma
c. G. ogilYey left this afternoon for Buff
falos n. y
r. II. IAndA. grsin clerk OF the Calves
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
aranted Leave of Absence.

Mount Calm, Texas, June 90. Rev. ], r.
Morris, pastor of the Baptist church, has
been granted months absence for recrc-
alton, md Rev y n Carroll, d. u, Of
Waco. will supply the vacancy in his ah
srncp
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Governor to sneak al Cnero.

kustin. Texas, July 1.-Goyernor Sayers
Il go TO Cuero on the Fourth, where he
nAmake a speech during the laying of
! corner stone ceremonies for the big cot
aSfactory. All of the state departments
NRbe closed on the National holiday and
4 many clerks VIII have much needed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
protraoted MEETING.

Cicburnc, Texas, June 80 protracted
meeting IS being conductcl at the second
baptist church by Revs. Little and Mellow
ell
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Captaln Brook Talks.

iuaustin, Texas, July 1.-Captain Brooks
rrthe Ranger company. which is stationed
a sAlce, Is here for day or two on bust
;swith the adjutant generals Office. He
iorts good rain in the Brownsville To-,
ity during the past week. He says the
apie down there generally are greatly
fed over turning out the first bale of
eftton for the season
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02

Thomaston, Texas, july The prob.
abilities are that this community will turn
ont eu nassc to attend the celebration at
Cuero on the Fourth
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02

Iwtin, Texas, July la case Of small
was discovered today in the county
4. The patient is Louis Mackey, negro
seher.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Police Arrests.

Galveston, Texas. July l,--During the
month of June the Galveston police de
partmeut made the following arrests, as
tnbulated by Night CLERK Gloog:
State cases Aggravated assault II; as.
sault. / ASSEMBLING and striking 10; assault
TO murder, ): assault to rape, I rape. 4;
lighting, -; vagrancy. 20; drunk In public
place, 20; cursng and abusing, l.; theft
unisnemeanor II; disturbing the pubAs
peace, Ii; carrying pistol, /; burglary, 3;
threats 10 take HE, I; total, l4i.
liz, cases Dsorderly conduct, 1Gi drunk
and d,sordtriy, = loafng 4; lntrudlBE up
and down, ., smoking on the wharf l.,
and down, . somkrg on abe wharf, 1;
ohstructing ihn Sidewalk i; dischargin4
firearms in clty Limits, 4; soliciting for I'M,
moral purposes. l. total, A. Total State
and ctt cases, 1S2.
Memorandum Permits issued for public
balls, 80; permits issued f1l picnics =:
doors found open and seciNed by Officers,
Is. IKE alarms responded 10 hy officers /;
sick and disabled animals Killed by OIL
GERS, 10; ambulance calls made by patrol
wagon b.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
TO REMOVE THE ROMA.
Stranded Steamer 70 Be Sold TO San
Francisco Firm, II Is Said.
MAY BEPU1 UNDER THE AaERlcANFLaG
Such is the impression Of William Parr
d Co, Present Owners OF
the Vessel

Galveston, Texas. July f,-Messrs. VII
liam Parr 4 Co, who purchased the
stranded steamer Roma about three months
ago are on a trade to dispose Of the YES
sci TO san Francisco firm, which Is to
undertake the removal of the ship from
her present position. Whlle the details OF
the trade can not vet be given TO the
public. at the same time negotiations have
reached that stage whereby the deal Is
almost sure To be contaminated The Roma,
II will lie remembered, was blown 10 her
present position in the west bay. just south
of the railroad bridge and of the water
WORKS malu from Alta Iona, IN tile STORM
OF September
when Messrs. Parr & Co purchased the
Roma they made application 80 the poarh
Of water commissioners Tor permission 10
move the boat over the water main AZ the
same time agreeing to comply With any
reasonable condition the board might
name. At that time the general impression
was that Messrs. Charles Clarke n Go.
hnd Obtained 4 contract from parr X CO. %
Dc Tug Work Of again putting the stranded
sup into deep water
Captain CEirke explained to the board
that the ship could Ia moved without In
the least cudangerIng the ,main,, Action
upon the application has been ueterted
from time TO time by the hoard and y
now looks that Purr ~ Go. will dispose Of
the boat without having her moved at all
Al the time OF the storm the Roma was
lying at elevator a and was partly loaded
vita wheat which was destined to
southampton.
she Roma Is Of 1922 net tons register
is 3iG feet l0ug ana 10 feet beam She was
/ b0lt IN 1881 BY j. l.. Thompson Sons, Sun
deylnnd, and has triple expansion engines
OF POI nominal horse power At the time
@. Inc storm she was owned by the Row
[ land AZ Marwoad steamship company OF
! Nnitby. England.
! Pair IL Co, are under the Impression that
In the eVent the deal they are figuring on
goes through the Roma viii be put under
ire American flag
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
Charters FiIed.

ustin, Texas, July 1.-The following
esers were iiIed today with the secre.
4 pf state:
ae Inland Manufacturing company OF
XAntonio; capital stock $4,000. Pur.
\ TO manufacture and sell groceries,
sissale and retail. Ineorporators G,
stumberg, j. Locke and 4. E. Boiling.
be- Fair Grounds Land and Inves uneut
Iphny of Houston capital stock $1,000
pose to loan money, buy and sell real
.tf. Incorporators: Sterling Myer, y
NILS and ". S. Hunt
yay Brothers Dry Goods company OF
'tors: Il. f., f, j. and W. ~ Bray.
BID New Auditorium company OF Waco
itAl stock $4,000 lncorporators: W.
~hmeron, W. W. Seley and H. Behrens
orkhart and Luling Brick and Jle
ipany of Lockhart; capital stock $1i,
III Incorporators. A. r. Storey, HOY
ast on and Gus Birkner
be Osborne Eubank Hardware and Ium.
company of Mabank Kaufman couh
capital stock S20,ooo. lncorporators
NJ. Osborne, II. IL. Eubank and Dodge
son.
Mario County Farmers Milling asso
MIN amended Its charter by increasing
tapltal stock from 5000 to SlO0VD.
be Daughters of Zion of Galveston; M
i1al stock
entral Texas Fair association OF Bryan;
it'll stock $4,000 Incorporators: Paul
Idley, j. w. Dyer ana j. E. Butler OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
STRIKE is ON.

Fort Worth Painters, Paper Hangers and
Decorators Walk Out.
Fort Worth. Texas, July LAS announcei
in these dispatches Sunday, the union
painters, decorators and paper hangers in
phls city went on n strike today They
refused to go to work without raise In
are out
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
PAVING Confederate Pensions.

sustln, Texas, July 1.-The pension de.
''ftshent of the compuoler's office be.
7the work of paying OF Confederate
Ihfsipners this morning for the last quar-
1ls The appropriation the department IS
Rims under az present will he entirely
Sahsted by September /. There are
70 pensioners on the rolls and they re.
We $6.15 each foc the quarter,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-02
DELAY IS ASKED FOR.
kmen Want the Opening Of Ter.
\ ritOry Lands Postponed.
TIME TO GET THEIR CATTLE OUT
snor Communicated with Secretary
f1itehcoek-Slayden to Go to
Washington.

hin, Texas. July Congressman Stay.
u accompanied by r. A. Coleman aud
q Kokernot. prominent s;ockmen Of
&nionio, called on the governor this
BIZ and requested him to use his in
" with Secretary Hitchcock OF the
b., al Washington. with regard to
pg n postponement Of the opening OF
kiowa reservation lands OF course IL
>Fesidcn& issues the proclamation aud
As put ~ force at once 1t viii cause
bat loss TO the cattlemen in getting
&stock out of there at this season OF
Har The stockmen are anxious that
spening Of the lands he DELAYED until
Her /, so as to give them plenty OF
10 move their cattle.
Agressman Slayden will leave tomorrow
Il for Washington to lay the matter
II tine president and explain 10 him in
4 the object of the request fol the de-
ID reference to the matter the gov
this afternoon sent the following
Fam 10 the secretary of the interior
Fashington:
Il compliance with the request made by
Mn Antonio stOckmcn this morning
Ito respectfully and earnestly request
a he proclamation for the opening Of
~ pNcUe. NOVA anu NONlIAcNN anu
ID Indian reservations be delayed untii
Sentative Slayden can see YOU in per
NJ lie viii reach Washington ON the
instant, and Will tills explain certa n
Hons now existing IN those reSrrva-
NJ which should be considered before
2action be had Regarding these con-
lls. ais very serious and important
II the request herein made aud trust
III may be fayornblv considered. II
n fences be destroyed aud cattle 70
N before October /, next enormous
u will be entailed not only upon the
rs themselves, but also upon the en-
rattle industry through the dcmorallza-
NJ he market. All the owners ask is
asonable time within which to move
herds. The drouth now prevailing
q Il impossible to move the cattle
Out great loss. Added 10 this, the
antine regulations prevent their re-
n al This time TO the North or West.
Joseph ID. Savers. Governor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-13
SPORTING NEWS.
Proposed Fight Between Nc
Govern and Sullivan OF.
Disagreed Over Who Should
Act as the Referee.
FUSED OVER WHITE.
Oscar Gardner Is Substituted
For Sullivan.
Fight viii Take Place in Frisco
April 80.
FUSED OVER WHITE.

New York. March 13.-The proposed
fight between Terry McGovern and
Dave Sullivan, which was scheduled to
take place before the Twentieth Cen
tury Athletic club. at San Francisco, on
April 30. win not come of. Negotiations
pending signing of articles Of agreement
took place by telegraph late last night
between Manager James Kennedy, who
is in San Francisco and A1cGove rn's rep
resentative, sam Harris. and Dave Sui
Ivan. who are in this city Sullivan in
sisted that Charlie White should not act
as referee, and named Tim Hurst as be-
ing acceptable. Kennedy, or behalf OF
the club, insisted that White IS the OIL
cial referee of the Twentieth Century
Athletic club, and as Sullivan would not
accept him, Kennedy declared the match
or. and Oscar Gardner was substituted
for Sullivan.
Each viii put up a forfeit Of $4,000.
which viii be placed in the hands Of
Mr.. Egbert, of the San Francisco Ex-
aminer before April l. The fight is to
take place on April &c. before the
Twentieth Century club. and the weights
will be 124 or 126 pounds Charley
White will referee.
Charlie Harvey, on behalf of Marty Nc
Cue. Of this city, challenged the winner
of the bout, and tomorrow win place
a forfeit Of $1,000 to bind a match with
the winner.