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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
AN HISTORIC BATTLEFLAe
Made by the Women Of the Meckenburn
District


District.
GreeuWllc. Texas, April 26.--There was
on exhibition Yesterday an old aud faded
Confederate nag that was carried through
cut the war between the States by the
Forty eighth North Carolina volunteers. 1t
was made by the ladies Of Charlotte, y.
c., ard presented to the regiment on May
20, 1861, which Is q memorable date IN the
history Of Mecklenburg district, where the
people met Oh May 20, ii7j, and declared
their independence Of Great Britain There
ere blood status on the hag and number
Of holes where 1t WAS pierced by mimic
balls and large rent made by a Bomb
she'll This priceless relic Of dark and
bloody days WAS carried by the regiment
through the battles of Hlrpcrs Ferry,
Fiascl's Farm, Sharpsuurg. RicbmOnd.
ilristoe Station aud Fredericksburg. Al
the latter place two color bearers wer"
shot down with the flag, and 1t was then
picked no by Captain J. II. Winchester
who also received woupd He mdnager
10 roll over the hreastworks and saved the
deg to the regiment
ne hag was on exhibition ~ the Dallas
reunion and WIS then turned over 10 cap
tain Winchester, the ONLY surviving hal1
officer of the Forty eighth regiment, Cap
tain Winchester, with mis- wife, is here on
a visit to their son, Mr.. II. Winchester.
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a Chapter ON SCOTS Emul.
sson often holds a prominent
position IN the histories of
weak children.
The gist Of that chapter
usually reads like this:
@Child weak and thin
began with small doses of
SCOTS Emulsion three times a
day--after a week appetite inn
proycd-soon a little stronger
--ssbild more liyely-weighs
more.
And SO it goes till the child
Is reported well and strong.
se.l asr yses s@ppss
scc1T BOVINE. cAsnis<& 80 Pearl S.. Nh.
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~ L. Reyes,
Francis Dpla1
TIE NEW COMMANDER.
r. p. Stone Long Identified With the
MnEL Of Nh. - G % Q "

r. p. Stone Long Identified With the
Work OF the IT, S. OF c. w.
Waco. Texas April 20 Thomas = Stone
who Nas elected communicative chief NJ the
Sons Of Veterans az the pallss reunion IT,
turned home today and was given almost
an ovation by his friends.
Mr., Stone has been oommanderinc chief
OF the State division Of the Sons Of Vet.
Grams and has been prominently connected
with the work for some time
He Is a nephew Of Major General NJ G
Butler ~ Confederate fame aud his father
fought under General W L. Caber
MI Stone Is forty years OF age and n
native Texan. He has lived In Waco
for many years and is an attorney.
This Is the hrst time that the Southern
part Of the Confederacy has been honored
with the position OF commBnderin chief Of
the Sons Of Veterans
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Last Of the Boon Meetinns.

Beaumont, Texas. April ~ Tonight Rev.
j. H. boen Is holding very large meeting
IN the Langham building. Reed hall. and
this Will likely wind up his evangelical
work in this city. He has been the means
OF drawing much interest IN the Christian
church here and the list OF additions that
have been made 10 the church will swell
the rolls perceptably. Tonight there are
nearly 200O present M the meeting ana the
music and services generally are pronounced
the best since the meetings begnn The
large choir that MIR, Boon has had trained
specially for the occasion Is doing some
excellent work and may be made perman.
emf One
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SUMMARY OF THE NEWS.
Today's Weather
Cloudy.
DOMESTIC.

y sterling Morton. former secretary OF
agriculture. died Sunday afternoon at Lake
Forest. ~.
Forecast OF congress: House VIII pass
appropriation bills and the senate VIII con
slider minor matters when no one Is pre-
pared 10 speak on the Philippines measure.
The transport Grant arrived at Frisco
from Manila With 1903 passengers, including
the Twelfth infantry.
me CLIMAX in the inoor controversy oe'
tween Presidents snarrer ana uompers Is
expected to occur at the convention gov
In session at Wheeling w. "a.
The brewery lockout at Ciueinnau caused
trouble between union men.
Secretary of War Root arrived from
uuDa. wnere ne arranged Tor the transfer
&c che island to the Cuban government on
s.ssy 80
Ferdinand Sulzhergcr, one or the BIG SlA,
predicted tnat an rnnuN ~ thousands ot
erassfed cattle would occur 10 lower 'he
abnormal prices of meats.
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rug sTEAMER MAyrEO

Galveston. Texas, April ~ The steam
ship Manteo, which is 10 be placed Ia The
Galveston Brownsyiilc service. sailed from
New York for Galveston direct. She brings
cargo for Brownsville aud will take ON
additional cargo here for that port. II. d.
teo, has arrangements with The roads en-
terlng Galveston whereby freight can he
handled from interior paints 20 Brownsville
hy this ship. The Mantco Will sail rom
Galveston for Brownsville every Saturday
night after The arrival of the tate rains
and will make the irip IN about twenty,
four hours. The ship has accommodations
for passengers as well as freight aud Is
equipped also with deck for shipping cat.
tie.
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Rennlon Of the Robey FamIly,

Hlllsboro, Texas, April 2o.--Ihels "s s.,,,
reunion of the members OF the Robey i"is.
here this week. There were hino n h he
INST time they have ali been tossSs,I mo,on
A wears. They were born 70 !, o'iT Te.as
county, KY, and some emigrateu sS Is s.
and some TO Missouri, The younh'os them
and the oldest is "A years OLD. anneislly So
are prosperous, some or them esp.N l-.------
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HOUSTON.

- - - 1FW'7uVN
q. " Steyena National organizer Of The
RetaiI Croesrs Association OF the United
States. win speak tonight at the Business
League rooms.
Ths RraternaS Order of Eagles Is con.
ssmplatins the erection Of lodge building
An entire block win be required as n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
Rust il Denton county Wheat.

Denton, Texas, April 81 Lack Of rain IL
causing much uneasness among the wheat
farmers, as not only is the drouth inJur,
Ing the crops but the clnch bugs, follow.
ers OF dry weather are also getting ia
their work. They are also attacking the
young corn la some places. while rust is
attacking the wheat IN other sections
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
TuLLEY A. FULLER DEAD.

He Had Been ~ for Two Weeks With
Malarial Fever.
San Antonio Texas. April 2T.-Hon. Tul.
ley A. Fuller. aged 40 years. at one time
member OF the Texas legislature and
assistant attorney general from 1877 70
1893. died at his home In this city tonight
fever
He leaves no family, The remains will
be shipped TO Paris. Texas. his old home,
for burial - 'N'''' D
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28

site for an adequate public building Tor
Houston.
A 25oobarrei rice mill will he erected at
Haywood
Baptist churches viii be bnilt at Drummer
and Houston Heights.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
SPORT.

National league scores; ST. Louis 9. Gin,
nnnati 8; Pittsburg ?. Chicago o.
American league scores; Detroit O. st.
Louis 1: Chicago o. Cleveland o.
scnthern league scores; Shreveport 7. Lit
Gle Rock 4; New Orleans II, Memphis :.
Heaston 2. Lake Charles @; Crowley l.,
Beaumont O
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
WASHINGTON.

Frederick Emory. chief NJ the bureau or
foreign commerce. made pnbhH another c1-
tract from Commercial Rotations ~ the
United states During 1901 which Is now
in press. showing me mcS " AmericaH
shlps and Of an lsthman canal "a be So
rious handieap to South American trade.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
THE FIRE RECORD.
Nearo Church Near Marlin.

Marlin Texas, April 26-The Methodist
church Of the colored people at Moorevile
was destroyed by IRE few nights ago
Sheriff Carlton has returned from that com
muuIty, where he went TO investigate the
burning. but he reports being unable TO
ind any clew 20 the guilty parties. This
is the second church for the colored people
destroyed by IRE in the same locality of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
Residence al Waelder.

waelder. Texas, April 27.-This morning
at $40 o'clock the residence OF T. II. Trippe
was destroyed by FIRE Nothing was saved
from the building except few articles of
little value The building and contents
were a total loss. Insurance $3o00.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
NEW AMERICAN CARDINAL.

Il Is Believed that Archbishop Corriean
VIII Be Advanced.
Rome. April = 1t is believed in vatican
circles that Archbishop Corrlgan is 10 he
created n cardinal at the May cousistory
together with Archbishop Begun Of Que.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
Resldenoe at suInhur sprinas.

Sulphur Springs. Texas April 25.The
house occupied by Il. A. Pickett was de-
stroyed by FIRE last night about 9;1J
Origin unknown, Nothing saved; no in
surance on household goods; 500 on house
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
RAILROAD.

Latest Developments In the Virgins Fer.
" company deal Indicate that the Atehison,
Eepeks ana Santa Fe has purchased the
TEapds-Seuihn Colorado line.
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Car of Cotton at Corsicana.

Corsicana, Texas. April ga car con
tanning hfty bales of cotton was entirely
destroyed In the Cotton Belt yards today,
a spark from passing engine supposed to
be the cause.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
N the Paby Is Cuttlnq teeth

remedy, Airs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
for children teethlng II soothes the child
softens the gums, alhys all pain, cures
wind collie and Is the best reDady for
diarrhoea.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
COMMERCIAL.

Ths fresr advance In price and the cot
Cos edtustisn at Liverpool were the flea.
tuEes Of the cloth market last week, buI
the Large sales can not be understood.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
Groves Black Root liver puD

Made from an active principle oiIned
from Black Root They act on thliyer
eauai 10 calomel and leave no baafter
ehects; No gripping, no sick stomach WIN
cure chronic constipation Price 1tents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
CASTLE LOO BULLETIN

The Condition OF Queen Wilheina Is
Satisfactory.
me ii"Suc, Aprll -t.--BulletinSsued at
nas.'e LOO declare the condition. Queen
WIlhelmina continues satisfacto,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28

Waco, Texas. April 26-Mrs, j. A. Jack
son, the insane woman who was placed in
Jail at Meridian, charged With the murder
OF her husband ut Walnut Springs, last
Tuesday committed suicide In jail She
tore up her garments and hanged herself
dying from strangulatlon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
ARCHBiSHoP's CONDITION sATIs-
FACTORY

New York, April y rhe physicians in
attendance upon Archbishop Corrigan to.
day gave out the following bulletin:
The archhsh0ps condition is in all re-
epects satisfactory.
~ L. Reyes,
"trancls Delaheld.'
Referring to csblegram from Rome
letters TO the American bishops with n
view II making Archbishop Corrigan q car
dinal. Father Curley, the archbishop's sec.
rotary, said the report was net true.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

FOKI OF NAIN ENION, ApUI q.
Arrived.
IS Nueces TAM, New York.
SDh Clifford \. Carver. New York.
Sch Merom, Baltimore
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28

Cat Spring, Texas, April 25.-Christian
Thell, one OF the Oldest settlers OF Austin
county, aud an old Confederate soldier
committed suicide this morning by taking
strychnine at his home, Deceased resided
Ia Austin county for fifty years and leaves
a wife and several grown children. The
cause Of the rash act was had health. In
terment ut Cat Spring.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-28
sUlclDED.

San Angelo, Texas, April 27.-John stone
mau. an old resident. nearly so, committed
suicide last night at hotel by taking
poison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

usual Halloween charms and games were
played, and the refreshments were appro-
pyiate, consisting Of doughnuts, apples, etc
The social committee was attired in sheets
and pillow cases and the only lights con-
sisted o JACKIE Lanterns and candles stuck
in apples.
The regular monthly business meeting and
the annual meeting Of the Y P. S. c. E. of
Calvary Baptist Church were held We'd
nesday night of this week. Annual reports
were read by the retiring officers and chair
men on the work accomplished during the
year, after which the installation of the
new officers took place. The remainder Of
the evening was spent socially, with re-
freshments. The regular social took place
last night, and assumed the form Of a
Halloween frolic. The decorations were
attra ctive and unique, and the usual
charms and games were greatly enjoyed by
all. The following program was rendered.:
Vocal solo, Miss Emma Goddard; recitation,
Mr.. James Price; music, by mandolin and
guitar orchestra, composed of Prof Walter
T. Holt, director; Misses Shirley, Thiil,
Walker, Feast, Ludsett, Beamer, Forbes,
Zimmerman and Mesdames BerriBger and
Blaine; recitation, Miss Douglass; cornet
solo, +. A. Swartwout; music, by Ladies
Quartet. Refreshments were served in the
banquet room of the Sunday school house.
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sometimes happens that when a large
house Is taken only for the season the rate
which is then charged figures an annual
rental OF $1,000 or 81 800 per month. 1t
high water mark In the prices paid for fur
nfshed houses stands at about $1,000 per
Month.
1t Is believed that the settlement of the
coal strike has had great dead to do with
the activity noted When there was un-
certainty about the fuel supply a good
many people hesitated about assuming the
responsibility of a large establishment That
difficulty is removed. however. and people
are carrying out their plans for winter in
washington and are securing handsome
homes where they can entertain and enjoy
the social season.
Building Up a Square.
A sale of considerable Importance and
magnitude has been concluded by B. F.
Saul. real estate broker He has sold for
George Glorius to Harry Wardman the
whole of the square bounded by Florida
avenue, R. Sd and 4th streets northwest,
with the exception of four lots. This prop
erty has been known for some time as the
Chorus square. and contains over 10000
square feet. The price paid was $50, 800.
The new owner has begun the improvement
of the property by the erection Of twenty
seven two-Story flats.
Mr.. Saul is also negotiating the purchase
OF another square of ground In the north
eastern section of the city. 1t is the pur-
pose of the purchaser to improve the prop
erty by the addition of either two-story
flats or two-story houses.
The loan department of Mr.. Saul's busi-
ness is now in charge of Mr.. Walter J..
Hilton, who was formerly secretary of the
Real Estate Title Insurance Company and
OF the Columbia Title Insurance Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoRERs

The regular monthly meeting of the Dis
trict Christian Endeavor Union villa be held
next Monday evening at the First Congre-
gational Church. The program includes
addresses by Rev. 8. H. Greene. D. D.
of Calvary Baptist Church and Rev. ]. H
Straughn, pastor of Mount Tabor M. p.
Church. DR.. Greene's topic will be 'rThe
Need OF a Church for Christian Endeavor
Society; How the Endeavorers Can Help
Mr.. Straughn will speak on 1.-The Need for
Active Work by Young Christians; How
Work Strengthens the Workers" The mu-
sic Will be In charge of Page L. thinner
man. All young people, whether they are
Christian Endeavorers or not are invited
to attend these union meetings on the first
Monday in each month.
Calvary Baptist Christian Endeavorers
will hold their annual business meeting
next Wednesday evening. Besides the an
nual reports by the officers and chairmen
of committees there will be an installation
Of the new officers of the society who are
as follows: Miss Gertrude R. MlIard, pres
ident; Horace NJ. Gilman, vice president
Miss Florence M. HALEY, secretary, and
F. d. Loomis. treasurer. Miss Irene Burr
will continue as corresponding secretary
as will Miss Eta L. Hoskins as adviser of
the intermediate society.
Washington Endeavorers will have & visit
on Wednesday, December 3, from Presi-
dent Clark Field Secretary Eberman,
Treasurer Shaw and Mr.. George B. Croft
of the United Society of Christian Endeav-
or, The program as outlined is for a con-
ference with the pastors, conducted by Dr.
Clark; supper at o'clock for pastors
society presidents, corresponding secreta-
ries and other officers and workers, and con-
ferenees on various lines of Christian En-
deaYor work. At O'Clock a mass meet
ing will take place. with addresses by DR.
Clark and Mr.. Ebermaf. tE
A Halloween social was held Friday
night, October 24-ore week ahead of tirrfeG
by the Christian Endeavor Society of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
The Professor,

From the Chicago Tribune.
'T think the biggest contract I ever
took" remarked the doctor, was to treat
fat man in dime museum for snake
bite. He weighed 500 pounds, but liter
ally snatched him from the jaws of
DEATH
Maybe you didn't do 1t ALL" suggested
the professor. Maybe death found 1t had
bitten off more than 1t could chew"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
About the size q It It.

From PUCK. ~ @..-..5
What is It." demanded the crossroads
discussionist, getting ready to clinch his
argument what is it that the democratic
party needs?'
reckon replied the honest agrieulturist
who had as good right to know as any
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
Rank.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the PhiladelphIa Press
Towne-"Generous and charitable? I
don't see why you say that of Stinjay''
Browne-.Well, for instance, I've noticed
that he's always generous with his cigars,
and
them you'd know he wasn't charitable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

In the Drug Store Caller-'By the way,
have you any reason to suppose Mr.. Mixer
will be In soon?''
Salesman (by force of habit)-'sWe have
no reason, sir; but we've got something
Just as good. Boston Transcript.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01
A Good Work.

A Good Work.
From Life.
Il am going up in the Adirondacks shoot
ing with party Of automobiles"
We'll, shoot all you can"
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Demand for Furnished Houses.

The renting Of furnished houses is now go
ing on with considerable activity, and the
season promises to be good one. Already
a number of the larger residences of this
class have been taken. and the inquiries
among the agents indicate that the outlook
is excellent There is quite a variety of
furnished houses offered for rent In this,
city as shown by the prices, which va r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

The regular monthly meeting of the board
of control of the league will be held at Wes.
ley Church. 9th and streets northwest
Wednesday evening, November 5, at 7:3O
O'Clock. Previous to this meeting the dis
trict cabinet will hold session at o'clock
at the same place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

A Halloween social was held Friday
night October phone week ahead of tir1aeG
by the Christian Endeavor Society of the
West Street Presbyterian Church. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

The district officials have accepted invi-
tations to install the officers of Brookland
League Tuesday evening, November II. and
those Of Gafthersburg Md, Chapter. Tues
day evening November %
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suppers.
The opening of Plymouth Congregational
Church, at the corner of 18th and streets
northwest, has been somewhat delayed this
fan on account of repairs. Tomorrow the
members will have full charge of the re-
Gently renovated building, and special serv-
ices will be conducted. The pastor will
preach IN the morning, Rev. DR.. 8. NJ.
Newman In the afternoon at o'clock, and
a song service will be held In the evening.
under the direction of Hamilcar Turley.
Other services are announced for the week.
Last Tuesday evening the Y p s. C. E.
was led by Mrs. Alice ]. Ford and ad-
dressed by Capt. Haslam of the Homeward
Bound Mission. The meeting was regarded
as spirited.
Among those who will speak at the spe-
clal meetings are Reys. W. J. Howard, T.
NJ Nixon Rev. Drs. NJ. r. Fishburn, H.
p Higley w. H. Brooks and others.
The annual report of the Ninth Street
Christian Church. Rev. E. B. Bagby, pas
tor as recently submitted, is as follows:
Additions to the church during the year,
BOA net gain of 23S. Number on the roll
October 1, 1907; receipts for the current
over $1,000. The Sunday school has an en-
rollment of S45, including the home depart
nent and cradle rool The average atten-
dance is 40s There We're ninety CONVEX
| by the school, $694. The eventy-t three mem
bers of the Ladies' Aid Society. raised Se4S.
The forty-fve members of the c. w. B. M.
| raised S74 The pastor officiated at thirty
two weddings and twenty-five funerals.
During next week and the week following
q number OF Baptist ministers from Balti.
more will speak at the evening services al
the Second Baptist Auditorium in South
east Washington. Rev. c. L.. Laws vii
speak on the THE Mystery of Unanswered
Prayer" Rev T. P. Holloway. DOCS 1
Make Any Difference What One Belieyes?'
REV. Weston Bruner, VIII Gods Peopl,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-01

Mr.. H. Allen Ison and Mr.. Ernest H. Pull
man, fourth vice president and correspond
Ing secretary. respectively, of the district
league. will visit Trinity League next Sun
day evening at its devotional meeting.
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1902-04-16
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls
Great Discovery cures all kidney
and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal
emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities
of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women, regulates
bladder troubles in children. If
not sold by your druggists, will
be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle is two months
treatment, and will cure any case
above mentioned. Dr., Il. w.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o,
Box 500, st. Louis, Mo. Send for
testimonials. Sold by all drug.
gists.