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The age-herald., 1901-07-06
ONCE WEALTHY.
Reverses Came and Capt. George Ma
 son Is Now Homeless.

Athens. July 5.-(Special.) )-Capt. George Mason, formerly one of the most success ful merchants in this place, and twenty years ago the most popular man in the county of Limestone. having large inter- ests and controlling practically the poli- tics as well as business of the county, lies now in almost if not dying condi- tion in a sparely furnished room in this place, with no enc to smooth his pillow or to furnish him with the comforts that once he so willingly furnished to all who claimed the attention He was a brave and popular Confederate captain. and his hand when filled was always extended to the poor, but reverses came and his for tune was swept away. His good wife was taken and his children scattered. Disease prayed upon his system and for years he has been a wreck, but the in- stinct for business remained with him even when all else was gone. For years he sat about the streets with a few cheap wares spread on the window sills or on a board and played merchant.
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FRIENDLY RELATIONS.
In Discussing RetaIiatory Tariff Russia
 Makes Known Their Design.

Washington, July 5.-Mr DeWollant, the charge of the Russian embassy here. today called at the State Department and in behalf of his government formally ac- knowledged the receipt of Secretary Hays note respecting the imposition by Russia of retaliatory tariff duties. st
 The Russian note is understood to be indefinite in terms, the principal purpose being to keep the issue between the two governments in its present condition un- til Count Cassini, the Russian ambassa- dor arrives at St. Petersburg and has had an opportunity to confer with the foreign office officials
 There is, however, an earnest express sion of desire on the part of Russia to cultivate the warmest relations with the United States, not only politically, but commercially and industrially,
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THE FoURTH's FATALITIES.
A Large Number of Persons Accident
 ally Killed and Many Injured.

Chicago, July 5-The Tribune today presents reports from all over the coun- try showing the number of persons killed and injured as a result of celebrating the Fourth of July
 The number actually killed Is less than last year, being nineteen against thirty then, but the number of injured Is con- siderabIy larger, the figures being 1,611, against 1895.
 The real list of fatalities will, however, not be known until the number of deaths resulting from the lockjaw caused by toy pistol wounds come in.
 Last year in Chicago there were no deaths reported on July from toy pistols but when the month was out twenty-five had died from resulting 1ockjaw and the remainder of the country sent in equally fatal records.
 Chicago last year had one death and forty-two injured This time no death is reported, but there is a list of 10S injured. The number of wounds from toy pistols, however, is limited to five which will in- dicate that the prohibition put on that dangerous toy was at least partially effective
 Of other cities, Philadelphia makes the largest showing. It reports 175 casualties of every kind and description and Gin cinnati comes next with 150. New York was singularly lucky being behind Chi cago in the list of injured, but 1t had three deaths resulting from an explosion of fireworks and New London had a premature explosion of a cannon by which two were killed.
 In Quincy, H., there was also a fa- tality from a runaway caused by horses becoming frightened at fireworks, and there were a number of injuries in various cities growing out of the same cause. In the list of fatalities. explosions of fireworks and the careless handling of firearms caused the majority of deaths, but over one-third of the injuries were caused by the careless use of fireworks, most especially skyrockets.
 Next to the fireworks comes the toy pistol to the casualty list Two hundred and forty nine children were injured by these toys" in various cities of the coun- try and the question is now what will the fatality list from this source finally amount to.
 The other causes or injuries uVlded the honors fairly well between them except that the most serious harm was done by the premature explosion of cannon in the hands of people who were not accustomed to their use In several cases unfortu- mates lost hands and arms by this means. A lamentable case occurred in small town in South Dakota. where boy was instantly killed by the explosion of an anvil which was being used in lieu of a cannon.
 The loss by fire resulting from the careless use of fireworks or their prema- ture explosion was less than in previous years the fires as rule being small ones and the damage light. In the entire country from reports received last night if amounted to but little over $60, 900.
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half mile from the wharf, the party went In swimming. MT. Irwin. the father as- tempted to swim the river. When some distance from the shore MT. Irwin be- came exhausted or else cramps seizeo him and he was seen to be going under. MT. Weaver called to young Irwin to bring the boat very quickly, as his father was about to be drowned. Before the young man had reached him, however the elder Irwin was seen to raise his hands and disappear from view.
 MT Irwin came to this city about three years ago from Albany, Ga, and has since been in the employ of E. E. Forbes as piano salesman He Is survived by a wife, who was formerly Miss Viola Morgan of Leesburg, Ga, and two sons and one daughter.
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SECOND REGIMENT.
Annual Encampment Begins at Eu.
 fauIa Today-Great Preparations.

Montgomery, July 5.-(Special) l)-The Second regiment of infantry, Alabama National Guard, will go into annual camp at Eufaula tomorrow. The local compa- nies are prepared for their journey to the camp, and will leave on special train at Il a. m. The Prattville. Wetumpka, Opelika, Tuscaloosa and Greenville com panies will go on the same special with the local companies It Is understood that Eufaula has made great preparations for the entertainment of the soldier boys, and the attendance is expected to be very large.
The age-herald., 1901-07-06
CUBA.
Good Rains Have Helped Crops-Veg
 etabIe Yield Was Profitable.

Cuba, July 5.-(Special.)-A few scat tering showers have to some extent i'm proved the growing crops, but they are in need of a good general rain.
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FORT PAYNE.
Big Barbecue Attended by Over Five
 Thousand Persons.

Fort Payne, July 5.-The Fourth of July celebration and barbecue here was great success. Fully 5000 people, representing all sections of the county, were in attend ance. Speeches by Judge Bilbro and w. w. Haralson and M. W. Howard were listened to with much interest.
 Misses Ovie and Tennie White two of Fort Payne's most beautiful daughters have returned from a visit to Gadsden.
 Chas. M. T. Sawyer left today for New England and other points to close the sale of the hardware plant to the new furnace company proposing to locate here.
 MT. J. J. Dwyer left on Tuesday last for his old home in Albany, N. Y. He will be away for several weeks.
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pr. R. w. Shaw of Epes is spending a few days with his mother and sister.
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The members of the Athletic Club held an important business meeting this even ing in the office of c. D. Comstock.
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TWO WOMEN, ARRESTED.
They Are Charged With Aiding Pris.
 oners to Escape.

Athens July 5.-(Special. )-Sheriff Pur- year arrested and jailed two women, Sis- sy Richardson and Rebecca Gilbert, last night, charged with being the persons who furnished the tools to the three men who escaped from Jail on the night of the 2d instant. One of them was the wife of Bill Gilbert. one of the men who escaped. and the other is his friend. The wife of Gilbert made a strong resistance and roundly abused the officers. but the other woman remains sullen and refuses to talk. They were seen by the white man who refused to make his escape handing the iron bars into the prisoners. The escapes have not been located.
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Mrs. R.. H. Mamrick and children ar- rived yesterday from Jacksonville, Ala, where they have been visiting relatives.
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Quite a number of the enthusiastic fans witnessed the Gettinger benefit game | between Birmingham and Memphis yes- | terday afternoon. The attendance would have been much greater but for the rain during the morning and early afternoon. The receipts from the sale of tickets at the box office exceeded s1O0. and this amount Is supplemented by a good sum realized from tickets sold in town during | the week.
 The game was slow and uninteresting, I as is to be expected of exhibition games. The fans, however, added some spice by their running comments, which were kept | up during the hour and thirty-five min utes of play.
 | Charley Frank. manager of the Mem phis team, umpired, and Manager Mills of the locals pitched for his team. Robb and Kern performed on the slab for the visitors. Each side made nine hits, but Memphis succeeded in getting runs while Birmingham only made f. The third game of the present series will be played this afternoon. Of tho nine games played by Memphis and Bir- mingham Memphis has won five and Bir- mingham four. The locals will try hard this afternoon to make it an even break. Culver was hit on the arm by a pitched ball yesterday, but the injury will hardly put him out of the game.
 Tom Gettinger will go to Mobile today to visit his family. He expects to return in about week or ten days and then will go in the game again.
 Leidy's broken arm is healing rapidly and 1t is probable that he will get in the game again by the latter part of next week.
The age-herald., 1901-07-06
DAWSON ol- COMPANY.
T. T. HilIman of Birmingham One of
 the lncorporators.

Hopkinsville, Ky, July 5.-(Special)- Articles of incorporation were filed by the Dawson Oil Company in the county clerks office here today. The incorpora- tors are T. T. Tillman of Birmingham, T. M. Steger of Nashville, J. E. Hayes and William Lynch of Dawson Springs, and A. P Crockett of Hopkinsville The capi- tai stock of the corporation Is $15,OOo. and it's principal office will be in Hopkinsville. T. M .Steger was elected president, J. E. Hayes vice president, and A. P. Crockett secretary and treasurer. This concern has about 15,0O0 acres of oil lands leased in Christian and Caldwell counties. Steps will be taken at once towards prospecting for oil and developing the mineral out put.
The age-herald., 1901-07-06
DROWNED IN THE ALABAMA. ]. H. Irwin While Swimming Is Seized
 With Cramps and Sinks.

Montgomery. July 6-(Special.)-The body of J. w. Irwin, who was drowned in the Alabama river late yesterday evening, has not yet been recovered.
 Divers have been constantly at work looking for the remains, but as yet their efforts have been of no avail.
 He was in company with his son, B. M. Irwin. E. c. Crawford, E. W. Rozier and Jacob Weaver, and all were on fishing excursion. Two of the party rowed to the Autauga side of the river while the father and son remained on the Mont gomery. sides Near CampbelPs bar, a
The age-herald., 1901-07-06

The vegetable season just closed has proved more satisfactory to the farmers than any previous csOp. The yield was good and high prices were realized
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Pittsburo, 7; New York, 2.

James and Farrell.
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Boy Pardoned.

Montgomery, July 5.-(special) )-Gover- nor Jelks today issued pardon to George McKethen of Autauga county. Me Kethen was sent up for term on the charge of robbery.
 The following is the Governors en- dorsement on the applications:
 Because it Is doubtful if the boy was guilty. He has been sufficiently pun ished. Let pardon issue"
The age-herald., 1901-07-06
Boring for oil.

Huntsville, July 5.-(Special. .)-Yesterday in the Maysville precinct a party of Huntsville capitalists began boring for oil on the Flint river. Quite a number of options on lands have been taken, and those in charge say they will push the Investigations to a satisfactory finish. The prospects are said to be very fiatter- ing for investors.
The age-herald., 1901-07-06
Broke an Arm and Collar Bone.

Athens. July 5.-(Special)-A very dis tressing and painful accident befell MT. Victor Clements, son of Colonel M. K. Clements of this place. while playing ball He was invited to come to Prospect and participate in the ball game there on the Fourth, and while sliding to a base he fell and broke his arm and collar bone. He suffered some internal injuries, but they are not thought to be serious.
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Little Rock, 8; Shreveport, Z.

Little Rock, Ark, July 5.-A heavy shower preceded the game this afternoon and kept down the attendance Little Rock won from Shreveport in the ninth inning. Three-baggers by Wright and Lowney netted the necessary runs. Both pitchers were batted hard. Score:
 R.HE. Shreveport .... .. .1011 1 03 or 13 0 Batteries-Allemang and Lynch; Me Ginnis and Mcclure.
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Struck by Lightning.

Tuskegee, July 5.-(Special.) )--Lightning struck the dwelling house of Dr. Craw- ford Howard this afternoon. demolishing the chimney and bed in a room in which most of the family were sitting.
 Miss Maytie Hardin was struck and painfully though not seriously injured. Erin Dr. Towards little daughter, was also struck and slightly injured.
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Killed in California.

Huntsville. July -5.-(Special )-Fred Shepherd, formerly a member of Company M, Sixteenth infantry, was killed yester- day in San Bernadino, Cal Shepherd was well known in this city. Before enlisting he was a commercial traveller, with head quarters in St. Louis.
The age-herald., 1901-07-06

Do not fail to spend Sun day at St. Clair Springs. Train leaves Saturday 4:4O p. m. or Sunday 5:45 g. m. return Sunday night IO:l0 or Monday morning 0:50.
The age-herald., 1901-07-06
He Celebrated the Fourth,

Huntsville July 5.-(special) )-George Stegall, son of c. w. Stegall, was badly burned about the face last night while firing off toy cannon. His eyes were filled with powder.
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Nashville, il; Selma, 3.

Nashville, Tenn, July 5.-NashviNe played an errorless game today and found Selma easy going, winning by final score of Il to 3. Parrott's heavy batting and all around playing was the feature of the game. Score: R.H.E Selma .... .... 70 0 % 100 2-3 10 5
 Batteries-Corbett and Fisher; Baker and Harlow.
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National League Standing.
St. Louis, 3; Philadelphia, 2.

St. Louis July 5.-Murphy pitched a sensational eleven inning victory for St. Louis today. Heidrick almost lost the game for him with three errors. Nc Gann's single, Padden's exposure of his short ribs, a single by Kruger and Dele- hanty's wild throw netted the two runs which beat Philadelphia in the eleventh inning. Attendance 3500. Score:
 R.H.E St. Louis.. .. ..o000001oo0 8 Philadelphia . .O001O00 0001-2 6 8 Batteries-Murphy and Ryan; Donahue and Jacklitch
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Chicago, 8; Detroit. 4.

Detroit, Mich, July For seven in- nings Siever kept the hits well scattered but in the eighth and ninth Chicago found him for six singles, three doubles and a triple. Score R.H.E. Detroit..... -. ....01900oO0O-412 12 8 Chicago..... .... 70 01000S 4S 1T 3
 Batteries-Siever and Buelow; Griffith and Sullivan
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SUMMER RESORTS.
Their Summer Outing.

Ashevle the health pleasure and the Battery Park Hotel is the pleasure comfort Consider the Battery Park Asheve when making your plans $15 per week and upwards. Through Pullman service
 For any information apply to
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Boston, 4; Cincinnati, 3.

Cincinnati, July 5.-Cincinnati lost by ragged fielding. Charlie Case was given a
 trial by Cincinnati today and made a good start Score: R.H.E.
 Boston. .. .... .....01201 100004 g 9 Cincinnati. .. .. II 01000 0-3 8 4
 Batteries-Dineen and Kittredge; Case and Bergen.
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Brooklyn, 12; Chicago, 5.

Chicago, July 1.-The first three Brook lynites to face Hughes lined out singles, then the entire team went after him and kept up a regular fusiiade of hits throughout the game. McJames pitched in great form except in the fourth inning, when the locals punched four hits. At tendance 6O0.. Score:
 R.H D Chicago. :. .. ....00O201 o-5n 4 Brooklyn. .. .. ...2 0-12 20 8 Batteries-Hughes and Kahoe; Mo James and Farrell.
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Cleveland, O., July 5..-Cieveland could do nothing with Hastings today, making only four scattering hits in as many in- nings Score: R.H.E. Cleveland. ... .... O1.100000O-2 8 Milwaukee. ... ...2 0o0O1120-6 Il 2
 Batteries-Moore and Wood; Husting and Maloney.
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Pittsburg, July 5.-Phillipi pitched a good game and received excellent sup port. Phyle was easy. Attendance 3sOO. Score: R.H E. Pittsburg.. .. .......31O co 2O1s-7 10 8 New York. .. .....0 % % 1010-2 2
 Batteres-Phillipi and Zimmer; Phyle and Warner.
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MT. D. 8. Ward, accompanied by his son Syd, has gone to Atlanta to have his eyes treated.
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Baltimore, 5: Philadelphia, 8.

Philadelphia, July 5.-McG1nnity's pitch ing and Williams hitting won the game for Baltimore today. The fielding of both teams was clean cut and the game interesting. Attendance 2,469 Score
 R-H.B. Baltimore. . ...20O 0O001o20-5 10 2 Philadelphia. .. 70 1OO 02oo0-3 4 1 Batteries-McGinnity and Bresnahan; Frazer and Powers.
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He eats heartily in the hottest weather who uses Prickly Ash Bitters It keeps his stomach, liver and bowels in perfect order.
The age-herald., 1901-07-06
Murderer Hanqed.

Santa Fe, N. M. July 5.-Jose Sanchez was hanged today at Silver City. He faced death calmly. Sanchez killed Cath erine A. Lumndarz in fit of anger last December.
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MT. Miller, editor of the Daily Times, has returned from his outing at Blue Springs.
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PRATT CITY.
The Story Club Bids One of Its Mem
 bers Goodbye.

Pratt City, July 5.- Especially The Thread of the Story Club of Ensley was at home yesterday with Mrs. c. Shannon. complimentary to Mrs. Frank Holt, who leaves tomorrow for Tuscaloosa, where MT. Holt has accepted a lucrative position in the building of furnace. The after noon was pleasantly spent in a guessing contest of American history, Mrs. Holt getting the prize and Mrs. Sherman the booby. Dainty refreshments were served , and an evening of rare enjoyment was spent by all present: With much reluc- tance Mrs. Holt's friends bade her good bye, with many wishes for happiness in her new home.
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Little Rock Won From Shreveport, and Nashville From Seima-New Or leans and Chattanooga Did
 Not Play.
Southern League standIna.
yesterday,s Games.

At Nashville-Nashville. Il; Selma, B. At Little Rock-Little Rock, 8; Shreve' port, T.
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Wyatt Brown left this morning for &c., vance, Tenn, where he will enter the University of the South.
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Boston. 2; Washinoton, i

Bostcn, July 5,-Boston won sleepy game from Washington today, the only features being the work of the pitchers and running catch by Stahl. Attend ance 4179. Score R.H.E Boston..... ..... ...0O1OOO10.2 g 2 Washington. .. ...0 00001 0-1 3
 Batteries-Winters and Criger; Lee and Patten and Clarke.
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Mrs. Rutherford leaves tomorrow for California. where she will remain some time.
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Miss Mae Frye is in Bessemer visiting friends.
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Dr. Anderson of Quito, South America, arrived this morning. Ills marriage with Miss Martha Goode of Atlanta took place at the home of Mrs. J. T. Kendall on Col lege Hill at o'clock this afternoon.
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Games Today.

Memphis at Birmingham. Selma at Nashville.
 New Orleans at Chattanooga. Shreveport at Little Rock.
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GAS EXPLOSION.
Workmen Strike Main While Making
 Excavation.

Cincinnati, July 5.-Four men were fa- tally and three other seriously injured by a gas explosion in pit No. 1 of the series of shafts of the new water works at Terrence Road late this afternoon. Those fatally injured are:
 Martin Mclaughlin.
 James OBrien.
 Robert Barnett.
 James Bryant.
 Seriously injured: John Smith, Robert Thomas, William Thomas.
 The explosion is supposed to have been due to a small vein of gas that was struck in the excavation. All of the in- jured are badly burned and several were frightfully crushed.
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MT. Isaac Wood of Bessemer is spend ing a few. days here with his ether and family
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Milwaukee. 6; Cleveland. Z

Milwaukee ...-.... ........a S4 1882 Cleveland .... ........ .... ....23 g ST
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On Wednesday night Miss Mamie Pier son was married to MT. Howard E.. Lewis. MT. Lewis has recently returned from Manila, P. I.
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Miss Annie May Ward of East Lake, Ala, is visiting relatives here.
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Eufauid,

Eufaula, July 5.-(Special )-Hon. H. D. Clayton is at home after having spent two weeks in Washington the guest of his uncle, Senator Pugh.
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Mrs. William D. Jelks returned this morning from Montgomery.
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will hold their meetings only once a month during the summer.
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Birmingham's wee te st singers in sacred concert at East Lake Sunday night.
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spent by all present. With much reluc- tance Mrs. Holt's friends bade her good bye, with many wishes for happiness In her new home.
 Miss Herring of Texas is a guest of her cousin, Miss Rosa Strickland.
 The ladies of the Baptist Aid Society will hold their meetings only once month during the summer.
 Unusual quiet prevailed in the city yes terday. but the electric cars handled im- mense crowds going to the various at- fractions offered in the vicinity. At slope No. the railroad men gave barbecue which proved to be typical Fourth cele- bration. At Tuxedo there was also bar becue and dancing, and hundreds of peo- pie were present. Mrs. R. H. Mamrick and children ar- rived yesterday from Jacksonville, Ala, where they have been visiting relatives
 Miss Mae Frye is in Bessemer visiting friends.
 The members of the Athletic Club held an important business meeting this even ing in the office of c. D. Comstock.
 Mrs. Rutherford leaves tomorrow for California, where she will remain some time.
 Mrs. J. B. Aud and children left today for Gadsden to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Henry zuber has gone to Collins vile.
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Miss Herring of Texas is a guest of her cousin, Miss Rosa Strickland.