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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
MISS PHILLIPS ILL
The Acquittal Of Fodrea Leaves Seay's
Murder Profound Mystery.
{Snecial Dispatch to The

Especial Dispatch to The Tlmes.J
LAPORTE. IND, June 16.-M!ss Carrie
Phillips, whose love was believed the
motive prompting William Fodrea to muir
der John e. Seay. of Richmond, as
Charged by the State, was Frustrated by
the acquittal Of the accused and lies at
her home in Noblesville. Ind. in a serious
condition Although the jurymen were
sworn to secrecy as regards the. manner
in which the verdict Of not guilty was
rea ched. it became known to-day through
the family of one of the jurors that four
ballots We're taken.
The first was eight not guilty and four
guilty; the second nine to three; the thlrd.
acquittal.
sassination of Seay a profound mystery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
The Senate.

wy Associated press.l
WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 16.-After
+, discussion extending over parts Of sew
cral DAYS the Senate to-day passed what
is regularly known as the London dock
charges bill. The opposition to the meas
Ire practically collapsed, and 1t was
passed without division.
C,crsideration was then continued OF
the Isthmian Canal project. Mr. Culiom,
of Illinois and Mr.. kittrldge, OF South
aDa,:ata delivering speeches in advocacy
CT tie Panama route. The former pased
his argument principally upon the report
Of the Istnmian Commission, recommend
ing that route. asserting that he was sat
isfieti that a good title to the property
could be obtained Mr.. KittridGe not
only strongly favored the Panama route,
u.hjch in his Judgment, was much the
better, but also attacked the N.cacaustal'
nl.n as lacking in defniteness. He point
a4 ont mat Costa, RIGA was constitutions
aiIz- unable to grant the necessary con-
ceesions to the United States. and II the
Nicara qua route was selected it would
nr,Iably be a long time before work
.oi,,d be begun even if it ever could be-
The. speeches of both Senators were &C
corded close attention by the Senate.
| list before adjournment a spirited dis
cE.sion was precipitated over motion
nv MIR. Proctor, of Vermont, to- agree TO
= conference with the House on the army
arnrcp ria ton bill. Several weeks ago
The Senate was affronted by q message
from the House refusing to submit to
cent erence certain Senate amendments to
the Till. The opposition to Mr.. Proctor's
motion was so vigorous that finally he
was forced to Withdraw it for the present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
REVEALS a GREAT SECRET.

II is often asked how such startling
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are effected by DR.. Kings New Discov-
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It cuts out the phlegm and serm-infected
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the infamed, cough-worrt throat and
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soon Weld to DR. Kings New Discovery,
rhe most infai!ibIe remedy for all Throat
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN
a Won1an's Head Mashed into Jelly
and Body Mutilatsd.
anu DOUY WutI1dtSu-


Especial Dispatch to The Tirles.)
BLUEFIELD, W. VA, June l6.-This
morning near Ecllman, Harriet White
head Lee was run over by passenger train
No II and instantly killed. She was
walking on the track and saw east-bound
train approaching, stepped aside to let it
pass. and got in front of No. II. Death
was instantaneous.
Her head was mashed into a jelly and
her right leg and right arm cut off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17

Cures sharp shooting ptins In The sras; eg, sde,:
back or breast Of any part OF the boay y
from one 10 three hours. Cures lamenets. sun ana
swollen jonts she back and all pains In the hp. ~
sleep but drives from the system. sse.. all druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
Deaths ofthe Day.
By Associated Press.

NEW BRITAIN, CONN, Juna 16.-Rob.
ert J: Vance, congressman and edi-
tor of the New Britain Herald died last
in poor health for many months. =
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17

DO YOU NEED A CLERK? CUT OUT
THE FREE COUPON AND aDyER.
TISE IN THE SUNDAY TIMES WANTS.
EVERYBODY READS THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
Ouesada Sees President.
tBy Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, June l6.-At the I'M
usually early hour of 10 clock this morn
ing Senior Gonzales Quesada. the new
Cuban minister, was escorted to the
White House by Secretary Hay and pre-
sented his credentials to President Roose-
Welt.
The new minister was unaccompanied
by any attache. 1t had been expected
that the speeches exchanged between the
President and the Cuban minister would
be important and interesting but it was
quite otherwise. and the exchanges were
exceedingly formal and conventional.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
Booker Washington Sees President

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, June 6.--Booller Wash
ington, Of Tuskegee, Ala. to-day held a
leng thy conference with President sRoose-
welt upon the subject Of Southern appoint
meHtS. 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
HONE GUARD OFFICERS.
r. c. Williams. Captain and G.

Especial Dispatch to The Ttmes.)
I,YNCHBURG, VA, June 16.-At an
election Of the Lynchburg Home Guard
neld tonight. r. C. Williams was elected
first lieutenant and G.. T. Peasants second
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17
CHAT FROM CREWE
Raiiroaders Rejoice that the Strike is
Not More Serious.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
CREwE, VA. June 16.-Children's day
services were held in the Presbyterian
Church Sunday morning. a pleasing and
attractive programme was we'll rendered
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17

Marriage licenses have been issued to
T. Walter Lanford and Susie p. Foxes.
Samuel Mandle and Fannie Sonnenberg.
Horace G. Brown and a. Adelaide Gates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 16.-The
House Committee on Reforms In the
Civil Service to-day voted, to 2, on
party, to table the resolution, calling
on the Secretary OF War for informa-
tor as 10 the dismissal of Rehecca j.
Taylor, clerk Of the War Depart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-17

The suit Of NJ NJ. Dibrell against the
City of Richmond for $1,000 is on trial in
the Circuit Court. 1t will conclude to-
day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25

seed corn have made good crop. those
who planted the native seed were lust q
little too late. and their corn Is fixture.
There IS on exhibition at the Dixie saloon
two or three stalks OF corn samples from
the crop OF Mr.. William Krause OF Gay
HUI. which have three large ears to the
stalk. Thefear are full and well devel.
oped.
Road Commissioner Burney Parker is en-.
gagged at present IN harvesting the hay crop
at the county farm. He says the crop
Is very poor this year.
There was special meeting OF the board
OF county commissioners Tuesday TO act
as board OF equalization.
There was an installation OF officers at
the Masonic lodge tonight. after which q
banquet will be served.
The full board OF county commissioners
were In session Tuesday. and passed upon
aud approved the tax assessors rolls.
The Nelghborhood lsuchre club was en-.
tertained this evening by Misses Katie and
Maggie Mildred EldrldGe.
Load after load of watermelons are be.
ing marketed here. and considering the
long dry SPELL some OF them are very
fine.
The boys OF sIlkville are talking OF or
ganizing military company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
MRS. IDA il. RosER.

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
STATE REFORM SCHOOL.
S TO Be Discussed by the Texas Chiefs
81 D1l;1o

Is to Be Discussed by the Texas Chiefs
Of Police.
Fort Worth. Texas June 24.--lhe chiefs
OF police win bring up the matter Of State
reform school in their meeting, which
opens here tomorrow, and agree upon some
one TO Urge the matter during the next
legislative session. Several years ago the
reform school movement was started by
the chiefs who saw the growing needs ~
such IN institution. and year ago tho
Idea was embodied into n bill ana present.
ed To the Legislature II Is proposed 10
open reform school independent OF tho
present reformatory AT Gatesville anu
maintain IL by legislative appropriation.
To this school would be sent youths picked
M on tho street by the police and TO whom
no educational advantages would he given
by their parents The next bill viii prob
ably be presented In the legislature by
George Il. Griggs of Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
<[SIIGATION HAS BEGUN
| IN. Of Confederates Organized
and Got TO Work.
Lst,y HENDERSON WAS ON HAND
a Wright Gave Testimony but
"A Not Disclose Much--Mr.
soyd Made a Statement.

rsxss. June 24.-The committee
p,hv General Van Zandt Of the
c.,,ederate Veterans association 10
the Affairs of the Confederate
.,cd in town today with the exccp-
,NF. Mott of Galveston, who Is
N his home on account of re-
..,-stIon performed on his eyes. The
~. |, composed of Colonel G.. II.
= palestine, Colonel X. e. Beckham
:, Worth. DR.. W. j. w. Kurr of Cor.
md Colonel ]. b. Simpson of Dal.
n, Kurr is president of the army and
| Surgeons of the Confederate Veterans
INA Is why he was put on the com.
IA. The committee held meeting this
M, and on motion Of Colonel Beckham.
E.",,I Gould of Palestine was elected
4. committee held its first session In the
I'm hotel. Chairman Henderson and
,,ryutstlye Boyd of the legislative com.
IN were present and at the request of
\. henderson their report, recently made
\ y Wsber case at the Confederate home.
"a The report charged that Maher
y, y, fr,rn want of attention, as his body
Y tllsd with worms and pieces of rotten
~ vere left in the bed when he was
I..d Regarding the testimony attached
. NJ report, Judge Beckham moved that
!. !. uot considered. as It was second hand
!. 4, nature and was not taken by this
,-nttee. DR.. Kurr and Colonel Simpson
IA ,bat the testimony be read.
n. henderson suggested to the commit
!. Az he be allowed to administer odths,
Y, h,d that power, and desired to swear
4. stenographer so he could properly
IDs,e Beckbam again spoke for his mo-
y hat il was not proper for the test-
.5r taken by other parties TO be sub.
Stti 10 this committee. He stated that il
!, fashionable whether or not the chair
y X the legislative committee could sd
rtpr an oath when the investigation did
i. rsier 10 the legislative committee. The
s,rion was then put and Judge Beckham's
Tim was lost by one vote, SO the tcsu-
NJ in the Maher case was read.
A, question Of administering oaths was
IA brought up. ana Colonel Simpson and
IA Beckham again stated thai the leg
M, committee was without authority
administer oaths on account Of the i'll
tlration being out of their line. Mr..
sdtrsou again addressed the committee
b,h,H Of his contention that he should be
wed 10 take charge of the investigation,
Minister oaths, etc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
gArsoN,s SECOND TRIAL

viii Be Held as Soon as There is d
Place to Hold It.
Lake Charles, La, June 24,-pistrict AZ
torney Moore today said that he would pro,
coed with the second trial OF Batson' u
whom the supreme court has granted
new trial. Just as soon as the repairs to the
court house are far enough advanced. Al
present there Is no building avallapie ~,
holding regular court. Il is not lkeiy th"'
the trial Will take place before oGt ,oI,ty
The reversal OF the case upon teehnlcallt!
was a .rent disappointment here, but there
is no feeling against Batson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
BRENNAN BUDGET.
Fourth OF July Celebrations win Be
Numerous This Year.

Brennan, Texas. June A,-fourth Of July
celebrations promise TO be quite numerous
Lis venr Burton is making elaborate
preparations for their celebration, and mr.
rantsemenfs haye been made here for the
Knights OF Pythias and their families 70
celebrate with a big barbecue at wat
sons natatorlum.
The commissioners in session Tuesday
granted j. r. Harris certificate OF good
character. with which he VIII amply Tor
license 10 practice law. This VIII make
two colored lawyers In Brennan.
DR.. McGreggor OF Austin county was ~
the city Tuesday and says that the boil
weevils are not doing mucn dan ~
that section now, but the farmers are com
planning about the dronth
The BRENNAN baseball team, headed 10y
Mr.. George Wright, late Of the state uni
yersity team, went up 10 Ihldwel touny
To piay a match game with the Caldwell
team. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Nauasota News Notes.

Navasota. Texas, June 24.-At a meeting
of the Navasora Progressive league last
night w. w Kennard declined the place
of vice president because he would rather
see some other worker In his stead w. $.
craig was then elected. The league took
in a number Of members, attended to
routine business and adjourned
There were four extensive truck farmers
from between here and Conroe In town
yesterday looking toward improving their
location FOR next season. NnvaSota now
has ten daily express trains, with a surity
of two more this fall.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
vo.k,,ro summer Norn,aI

Yoskum, Texas, June 23.-The Yoakum
summer normal opened this morning with
forty.hve teachers in attendance and In
charge Of the following instructors: ]. j.
Fitzpatrick, conductor; Mr.. l., G. Convey Of
Cuero and Mr.. ]. II. Swami. assistants
The normal will last six weeks and bids
fair 10 be one Of the most successful ever
held in this portion Of the State
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
HIRAM PAYNE DEAD.
F1TNNWT IN 7 INI OLFND'
He Was More Than One Hundred Year

He Was More Than One Hundred Years
OF Age.
Denton, Texas, June 24--HIiram Payne,
born In Arkansas in 1880, died at his
home five miles northeast of the city last
night aged 1903 years. He was the oldest
man in this county aud one OF the oldest
in the State In his younger days he was
noted Indian fighter. His early man
hood being devoted to Indian warfare on
the Arkansas and Texas frontiers. Up to
the time of his death he retained his
strength and activity to II wonderful de-
gree putting in and cultivating a big
crop Of corn this year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Local optIon in LInestone Count,

Groesbeeck Texas, June %. "A petition
for a county prohibition election Is in cir
collation. and is being readily signed By the
people. The petition viii be presented Ia
the commissioners court and an election
election for Limestone county will he held
some time IN August Both Sides are max
ing preparation for a hard struggle and
heated campaign will soon be on.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
A Compromise Judgment.

Austin, Texas, June PA Judgment for
the plaintiff was rendered today in the case
Of the Texas Trust company against c. H..
Booth ct al in accordance with the prayer
in the petition Of j. w. Cleveland ct al.
The judgment was more in the nature OF Il
compromise In the adjustment Of the claims
OF the parties mentioned in the petition.
According to the decision reached every.
body seemed 10 be satisfied. This case has
been in litigation for the past fyo years
and involved part OF Spindle Top Heights
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25

Austin. Texas, June PA motion for a
rehearing was died today in the supreme
court in tho case of j. +. Ketner ct al vs..
Land Commlssioner Charles Rogan ct oil
for Il writ of mandamus which was recent
ly decided against the state. he motion
was Gled by Respondent Slaughter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Charter Filed.

Austin. Texas, June 24.-The following
charter was fled today In the secretary Of
states department:
Orange Paper company Of Orange: cnpi
tai stock 100000 The purpose Of this cor
poratlon Is the manufacture and sale Of
paper The lncorporators arc: j. w. Link,
w. II. Stark and u. Is. smith.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Iudoe REAGAN Want Homo.

Austin. Texas. June @4.-Judge John II.
Reagan left this afternoon for his home
at Palestine The judge was taken slight
ly III last night and did not pass COM
Portable night and he thought 1t best to
GO to his home. In the event that he IS
needed, Judge Storey stated that he would
come to Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Collin County Summer Normal.

Mckinney, Texas, June 24,-The Collin
county summer normal opened here yester-
day with an attendance of forty-hve. The
opening session was held at the opera
house. where there were special exercises
Addresses were delivered by Mayor Pearson
Representative Grisham and others. The
school building
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Furniture Stolen.

Austin. Texas June ~. Burglars effect
ed an entrance last night Into the ware
house Of the furniture store of Frank Me
InnIs and carried away two or three
wagonlonds Of furniture. inc police de-
partment was notified, but so far NO ar
rests have been male. The goods stolen
well amount to about $500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Streets 70 Be sprInkled.

Austin, Texas, June 24.--At spccill
meeting Of the city council held last night
It was decided to sprinkle the business
streets of the city of Austin The
spriukling Is to be dGnr under the super
vision of the sanitary department.. Dur
Ing the past several uays Ike dust has re
suited In much damage TO the merchants
on Congress avenue ana sixth street.
The council also granted permission to
certain Of the merchants Of the city to eN
pertinent With sprlnkling the streets with
beaumont oil An oil company has dounted
TO the city ten barrels Of oil to make the
experiment. and If II proves satisfactory II
is very likely that steps Will bc taken to
sprinkle the streets with oil. II has been
a success In other Texas cities
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
children Like n

any little boy took the Group one night"
cows +. ID. Reynolds Of Mansfield. o.. ''ond
sas t,, IN mad you could hear him breathe ali
CIV me house | thought he would die.
S S,t Few doses Of One Minute Cough Cure
pro JiI and sent him 10 sleep. That's The
last we heard Of the sTSup one Minute
ancr For coughs, colds, Group. gup,
asthma and bronchitis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Lay Statements Filed.

Austin. Texas. juno 24.-rhe annual tax
statements Of the counties Of Val Verde,
Jefferson and Carson were received today
by the conptrollcrs department from Inc
tar collectors OF those counties The
statements show the amount OF taxes coli
lected during the year 1901.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
sHsRIEEs, DEPARTMENT..

Ezzell Texas. June 2i.-who wants one
bay mare about 12a or 10 hands high.
branded j connected on left shoulder aud
old. gentle 10 ride. natural pucer2 Owner
can get same by calling on j. j. Up
church, constable. Ezzell Lavaca county,
Texas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
karnes County Bonds Registered

Austin. Texas. Juhe 24,-The comptroll
er's department today registered an Issue
OF 5000 Karnes county bridge refu9ding
bonds These bonds were approved BY
the attorney generals department.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
MRS. IDA |. ROSER
Grand-Niece of Ex-President
James X. Polk, Writes to
Mrs. Pinkham Saying:

DEAR Mrs. PIyKHAM II have been
married for nearly two years, and SO
far have not been blessed with a child.
have, however, suffered with COM
plication of female troubles and pain
full menstruation, until very recently.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Fred McLaurin Dead.

Austin. Texas, June 24.-F'red hcLaurin,
aged 28 years, cousin OF County clerk
John w. Eornsby. died Yesterday ut the
family residence at Hornsbys BEND seY.
eral miles from the gty -, gpnupn FEVER
helh this mnrning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
A Sudden Death.

Bonham, Texas, June 24.-This afternoon
about l O'Clock Ed Holt OF this city. who
has been working In Honey Grove for
Is supposed to be the cause OF death.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
eERHARpT CASE ON TRIAL.

EIGHT Jurors Secured When the Court
Adjourned.
Cuero. Texas. June 2i.-The Elizabeth
Gerhardt case. charged With the murue,
OF her husband, Charles Gerhardt In doi'ou
county a year or two since and transferreu
10 this county on change OF venue, went TO
trial this evening Eight jurors nave oee"
elected out of 100. r.,
The trial OF this case Will put inc nal'
laher matricide case Off for tine anu pos'
sibly cause a continuance
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
ORDER FOR ENCAMPMENT,
Is to Be Issued 10 a Few Days by
the Adiutant General.
JUDGE REAGAN HAS RETURNED HOME
Motion for Rehearins in the ketner Land
Case Has Been Filed--oranue Paper
Company Has Filed a Charter.

Austin, Texas, June 24,--The ofncal or
der assembling the troops OF the Texas
Volunteer Guard to the annual encampment
to be held here during the latter part Of
July will be issued By the adjutant gen
erals department In few days. Prepare.
lions are already being made TO provide
good, pure water and IN sufficient ananti-
ties and the city has promised TO Furnish
an adequate supnly of water for the sol.
diers during their stay here IL is expect.
cd that the attendance this year win he
greater than usual
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Prohibition in Icon County.

Jewett, Texas. June 24.The commission
ers court on recount Of the vote IN the pro-
hibition election gave twenty-one majority
for prohibition In Leon county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-25
Water Meter Order Resoinded.

Austin. Texas. June 2i.--Ihe water and
light commission at meeting held yes
terday afternoon decided to discontinue
the installation Of water meters to water
takers except In cases where 1t is known
there is u willtul waste OF water. Some
time ago the commission adopted a rcsou.
tlon providing that all water consumers
should proyide themselves With meters
which were 20 be furnished by the city
This resolution created a great dcai OF
dissatisfaction among the citizens and n
mass meeting was held in which the action
of tho commission was condemned, as it
was contendod that the people on account
OF the hard times would be unable TO nay
for the meters, A committee waited on
the board last evening and It acceded to
the wishes OF the people and decided to
abandon the idea Of installing meters II
may. however. result In increasing the
water rates.