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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

On Tuesday new nation Cuba,
threw its flag to the breezes, and we
welcome this new sister republic. to
the family of states. close to our
sAures. We have double interest in
hti welfare, and it will ever be our
desire, to promote her peace and wei
fare. Long 1--we. the Cuban repub-
lilo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

The:people will knock out the boss
Monday next. by electing the men
who epresent the peopleS interests.
Let all who believe in fair play and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

A convention of Republicans
of the Second Congressional
District of West Virginia, is
hereby called to meet at Mart
insburg on Thursday, June 9Th,
for the purpose of nominating a
candidate for Congress and for
the transaction of such other
business as may properly come
before the Convention. The
basis of representation shall be
one vote for each one hundred
votes, or fraction thereof over
fifty, cast for William Mckinley
for President of the United
States, in the several counties
in 1900
By order of the committee,
N. G.. KEN,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

The fellows who are eating politl-
cal plums. from trees planted by men
wears ago, and who are now thought
WORTHY to be voted for. as the partys
representatives, will need little
soothing syrup. before the frost time
shall come again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

The political boss, who while claim
ing that he will vote the ticket, and
at the same time Is stabbIng Its can
uidates III the back, will have AN ac-
counting, little later ON. His
measure is being taken and his words
and acts, are being mentally receiy-
ed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

Mr.. f. d. Arnold Arnold, a.,
writes: He was troubled with kid
ney disease about three years. Had
to get up several times during the
night but three bottles of Foley s
kinney Cure effected complete cure.
he feels better than he ever did and
recommended it to his friends. e.
q. Williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

The Worlds scribblers. are informed
that their communications will be
ans wered, by the voters Of Martins
burg at the poles on Monday next.
in such manner as will demonstrate
that our people understand the mo
tives of those, who are writing to the
detrlment OF our city S interests.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
DEER PARK HOTEL,
Deer Park, Md.--Most Delightful sum-
mer Resort OF the AIIeghenfes

Deer Park, Md.--Most Delightful sum-
mer Resort OF the AlIeghenies
Swept by mountain breezes. x,sol
feet above sea level. absolutely free
from malaria, hay fever and mosaui-
toes Reached without change of
cars from all PRINCIPAL cities via Bal
tlmore 81 Ohio Raiload. Every mod
ern convenience. Rooms en- suite
with private baths. Electric Lights.
Long Distance Telephone. Elevators.
Turkish Baths. SHINING Pools, Coli
Links. Tennis Courts. Rolling alleys,
Billiard Room. Magnificent Drives,
Complete Livery Service, Annapolis
Naval Academy Bard Hotel remod
eled with additional couvenienCes and
enovated throughout. All cottages
have been taken for the season. Open
from June 21st to September 30th.
For rates an information address
w. E. Burwell, Manager.
b. q o Central Building. Baltimore,
Md. until June LIST. After that time,
Deer Park. Garrett County. Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

truth stand together. and down will
20 this sham reform, which is on pa
rade in this community.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

Let every man stand to his guns
on Monday, and victory is ours be-
yoni question.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

FIRST ward stand by Porter and Oul
Ter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

Kline in the fourth ward is all
right.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

Parlett deserves the support of the
third ward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

Fifth ward roll up Hoogies ma
jor'ty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
Peculiar
To Itself

In what it is and what it does-con-
timing the best blood-purifying,
alternative and tonic substances and
effecting the most radical and per-
manent cures of all humors and all
eruptions, relieving weak, tired,
languid feelings, and building up
the whole SYSTEMS true only of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24

Staublv in the second is sure win
ner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
Hoods J0rS0pdriUd

No other medicine acts like it;
no other medicine has done so
much real, substantial good, no
other medicine has restored health
and strength at so little cost.
II was troubled with scrofula and came
near losing my syssight. For four months
could not see to do anything. After taking
Two bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla could see
70 walk. and wis. had taken eight bottles
could see as well as ever" Susx A. HAIRS
xox. withers. N. @.
Moods earsapariiia promises 90
spure and keeps the promise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-05-24
important Notice.
Mexican Mustang Liniment

readily Rheumatism and Leg Weakness in Poultry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
THE BUSINESS LEAGUE
OF Galveston Has Become a Flourish.
ing Institution.
UNITED STATES COURT HAS ADJOURNED
For the erm-Subscriptions to the
Sea Wall Bond lssue--Street Car
Service to Be Extended.

Galveston, Texas. March w. A. Gard
nor has been elected secretary Of the Gal
weston Business league This selection was
made At meeting Of the directors held
short time ago. The salary of tho secre-
tary has been fixed At $1,000 per year. This
organization was founded in Galveston
only few weeks ago for the purpose
chiefly n promoting the business Of the
city. The organizers were principally
business men who desired 10 make an Of
fort In induce trade to come In Galveston
which would otherwise 60 elsewhere In
cmded however, in the fundamental prn-
cples upon which tho organization was
based Is the assisting in everything which
viii tend TO unhuild the city, After only
a TOW weeks NJ existence tho league has
secured membership of over 500 and has
planned Tor n building which viii cost
about 5000 on Bath avenue and and
has secured subscriptions for over hair
enough 10 erect the building II Is also
arranging for big celebration 10 BE- held
in this city on May ~, which Is proposed
to no one Of the largest ever held here
For young organization It's progress has
been very remarkable,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
DIR. TABOR TO D. W. MDCHAUx.
Distinction OF Railway Cars viii Be
Taken UP Shortly

Distinction of Railway Cars viii Be
Taken Up Shortly
Austin, Texas, March : state Health
Officer Tabor today addressed the follow
ing lctter to Mr. y. w MichauX, in reply
TO an open letter regarding tho santa
tlon Of day passenger coaches and the dis
infection Of sleeping cars;
Mr.. n. W. Mlchau1, National Railroad
Committeeman. Travellers Protective As
Sociation Of America.
Dear Sir My attention hns boeu called
10 an open letter in the press Of this state
Of recent date addressed 10 me, hy YOU,
Replying thereto, ! wish to say TINT the
matter was fully discussed by rs In this
city soon after ! took charge Of ihis Office
vt which time ! stated To you thar I cN.
pected to take mp the matter Of sanitation
of day coaches and dlsInfcction ~ Sleeping
cars In this state. and I stated 10 y"u mat
| expected TO adopt the plans which YOU
mention in your communication. My views
on this subject were made known TO sou
~ that time. with which you are very
familiar.
have the honor to remain very respect
fully yours, George II. Tabor,
State Health OfHorr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
The Federal Court.

Galveston, Texas, March I,roday's pro
cccdings In the United States court
decree was rendered In the United
States court today In The ease Of the New
York and Texas steamship company
against the tug Charles Clarke Of Calves
ton The case Is one wherein the ibclant
sough, TO recover damages in the sum Of
S,iaSl on account Of the strandIng Of the
steamship Lampasus The Judgment was
for tbr ibelant 10 receive onc-half ot the
proven damages. the charter value Of tn"
Shin hpiug placed ~ $500 The court was
of the opinion that both parties 10 the
,uIt wore partially at fault The sum
aIlowod amounted 10 S2SNc,D5 Each party
Is also to pay half az the costs Of the SUIT
Both the lhclhnt md the respondent gave
notice Of appeal and each was allowed slNly
DAYS 10 Me appeal papers
i'm Fee Albert WclS, bankrupt Of galveston
n motion for rchparug In opposition 10 ms,
rhnrgc was ovcrrulcd and notice OF appear
was given
EdTurd Gruis vs. r. y. Bacr, receiver
of thc Galveston city Street Railway Com
pnuy ct ri; motion for new trlal over
ruled
'Thc Federal court adiourned this after.
noon Cor Tho term, ana Judge Bryant lelt
tonight for his home in sherman. Before
lenyIn. Judge Bryant remarked to a Post
rpprrscutatiyc Tint II tho hill Tor HE new
/ court was signed by the president. the
term lust closed would he his last term OF
I court I'm galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Having a Run on Chamberain's Cough
Remedy.

Between the hours OF eleven o'clock n. m.
and closing time at night on Jan. 25ih,
1901, A. +. CLARK, druggist Glade Springs,
Va, sold twelve bottles of Chamberiaiu's
Coush Remedy. lie says, II never handled
medicine that sold better or gave better
satisfaction 10 my customers" This Rom
edy has been in general use In Virginia
for many years. and The people there are
well acquainted with It's excellent quap.
ties. Many Of them have testified 20 thc 70.
nlnrkahc cures which Il has effected. when
ycu need good. reliable medicine for q
conEh Of cold, or attack 81 tho grip use
chamberlains Cough Remedy and you are
certain 10 be more than pleased with the
quick cure which It affords. Fer sale by
all druggists
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
ANALYSIS OF COTTON SITUATION.
What Secretary Hester Has 10 Say of
Six Months OF the Season.

What Secretary Hester Has 10 Say of
Six Months OF the Season.
New Orleans March Z Secretary Res
tcr's analysis OF the cotton movement Of
tho six months Of tho season from Septem.
bcr to the close Of February inclusive.
shows that compared with the crop move
mcnt Of the last year. Iexas. including
Indian Territory, has brought into sight this,
season In round figures 100000 bales less,
while other Gulf states. which include
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennis
see, Missouri aud oklahoma. have market
ed $4,000 more and the group Of Atlantic
States, which includes North Carolina.
sonth Carolina Georgia, Florida Alabama
and virginia, $4,000 more making tho not
Increase In the total Of crop marketed
Nr Hester shows the amount brought
into sight Ivy groups ~ states for the six
months NJ tho season as follows:
Texas and indian Territory 2.6iT3lO
bales 4 decrease under the same time last
year of 436.Oio an increase over year DO.
fore Inst Of li.5sS. and decrease under
Other Gulf States 2.7b8. sas. an increaM,
over last year NJ 42i583, an increase over
year before last Of 2D5 .1Oj, an Increase
over 1891 Of 46 26s bales
Atlantic states 32G0, 800 an increase over
last year Of ii4S6n. an increase over yeAr
before last Of 3o4Ii9 and decrease under
$500 Of 800. is2.
Total crop insight Mt the close of Feb
ruarv SBGl 3Ot an Increase over last wear
of 4e'. 3S5 over year before last of 9@2.
,B0I and decrease under 1870 Of TSI giS.
The groups Of States above furnished IL
round figures Of the crop of last wear anr
wear before from Texas aud Indian Terri
tory last year g. son 900 hulcs and year he
fore last 2.50i p0. other CHIT States ., ISL.
600 last year and year before last 2,oO.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
THREE MORE WELLS IN.
BaiIiag Is Going on al Several Others
aud They Are Expected Shortly.
WELL AT SOUR LAKE MADE A GusH
Stream Of Pure Oil Was Shot Up Twenty
Fert--New Casing 70 Sc Put in
and the Well 5aieI.

-. -, -
Feaumout Iexas, March I.--March prom
Uses to he record hrcaker for the bring.
ing IN Of gushrrs Eotlo,vtng no adai,n,
-, -. -.
~ ~ ~" "ueo 'cs''rn"3' lhree moro
were Drought In today ana several others
arc no" pe'hg palled.
.n'eu 9t"'es fuel oh company
o''us"' III i's No = io'ateh IN block 10
7'Neiei S'oeAn"iuers oil tne company were
p'Pse"t ""'H W" wen spouleu ana were
"s"'S p'ohs'u WIN i's performance
ne NJ uunel fetroienm company
drilled In It's McFaddin No. n this morn.
ing. II is first class six inch spouter and
a. toc,toa on ,ho N,t,,,td,,, WI. -.
y" ~ w. "'"'" 'VSs 'i''''
~ IL Cox n Co. brought in splendid
slx-inch well for tho Flora Texas OH com.
pany on block 81 OF the Keith Ward tract.
Tho well win compare favorabiy with the
best in the field aud Thoroughly proves a
portion of the Keith Ward tract that was
regarded by some oil mon as doubtful ter.
ritorv
40
coor,o f, pu,t ,rhn IL oroc,t,o hi, 20.
hnery just south OF the city, VIII arrange
sufficient TO hold 10000 barrels Of oil as
soon as the material can he had for hniSn.
ing up the interior Of the reservoirs. Earth
en- tanks are necomlns qulte popular WIN
Of "onstTmctinn IN aIditIon 10 those tnat
hava been completed
~
Mr.. L. NJ. Lea. who. with MIR. Rod Oliver
NJ This city has been prospcctine for oil
-,
In Matagorda county Tor me past lou'
months was In Beaumont today to secure
a tool 70 ont a nine vhirh was stuck nv
f'F r,,
gas hIow out ~ aepth oi 500 rect Inns
Is the second hole he has lost through gas
blow outs Mr. Lea is very sangulne OF
ultimately striking a rich flow of oil and
viii in few DAYS begin sinking n third
hole. lie is Prospecting about mile from
Ne+aeorda hay whore he saws the forma
tIon is Identical with that Of Splpdle Ton.
Mr.. Charles Fisher the fuel man OF the
STANDARD oil co,npany. spent three DAYS in
S'anuA'u W ''l'p""', go go =,
beaumont TINS Week nnt MS presence was
known only To those who knew him per
sonslly The object Of his visit Is not
rpon,T f,rther IMAM mat thc standard Is
self with lust what is being done In this
held,
~ y. cameron mas so'u 10 'lathe rp,'
deld piece Of ground In block rs Of the
yenth survey for $1,000 Tho land measures
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

Beaumont: capital stock $1,000 Purposa
10 prospect Tor oil aud other minerals. erect
oil tanks pipe lines. etc. Directors: r.
r. Kaiser 4. Il, Darlington. g. r Holmes.
W. u, Becker OF - Louis. Benjamin Kim.
The North American uil company Of
beaumont: capital stock S2Do.00O. Pnrpose
40 prospect FOR oil and other minerals. con.
striIct httlldihgs. dcriicks. oil tanks etc.
Directors: j w. Thompson. Dr. W. II.
Thompson, H. T. Granau Of Beevlle, J.
NJ. aud c. T. Harrison OF Flatoha.
The sterling oil company Of Beaumont ;
capital stock StOO.OOO Purpose Ia pros.
pect for oil, own derricks. pipe lines, tank
cars etc. Directors: r. r., Craunll. J. n.
Harrington, j. 4. Harrison. J. r. Cooper
OF Waco aud ]. w Pmson Of Beaumont.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
NORTH TgXAs SENSATION.
White Man and Negress Bound Over
for Murder.

White Man and Negress Bound Over
for Murder.
Paris, Texas. March :. Justice Dewccse
held an examining trial today aud young
white man and an old negress, charged
with the murder IN this city, February ~
of young white girl o. Cooper we're re
fused bail. Tho girl was In delicate con
dtion and was brought to the house for
the purpose OF having a criminal operation
performed. She died from the effects. She
was Of n prominent family aud the people
of Cooper have been In Tho throes Of great
excitement ever since she WAS brought
home dead and they learned the cause.
vowng they would lynch the main con.
spiIator II they caught him. The man re.
sponslble for the girls condition is Young
man who stood high IN this city aud who's
people are among the best. He Skipped
ont after the girl died and tho officers are
securing tho country for MIN having OF.
fered reward Of $500 for his arrest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
HARDIN COUNTY OIL FIELDS.

Good Flow Has Been Struck in the
Hooks No. 2.
Saratoga. Texas, March THE Hooks
we'll No struck fine showing Of oil
yesterday at depth Of about $50 feet
The oil underlsy n bed OF ssphaltum. The
flow was sufficient TO cover the water
pools nenr the derrick and at this time
Is still running as the drill goes inchlne
on down From all indications and the
rapid progress Of the drill the well will
reach the required depth for good well
in about two weeks or ten days
The Iibhic people have started a nov
hole close 10y the first one. which they had
to practically abandon on account OF
trouble with lost pipe
4 new company Is preparing to begin
drilling on the Blake survey near the hole
Of the Lihhie people.
Mr.. Henry Malmgren Of Houston. ono
Of the moving spirits in the l.ihhic com
pany, has just returned from trip Fast
aud takes up the work OF development
with zpSt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
sALEs.


Norwood. ] share nj $500
Higgins, | share at $500.
Manhattan. 800 shares AT sc; % shares
at 8lc.
Isabella. 4tO0 shares az Si.0o
Bunn'R BIuff. 100 shares al pc.
Anglo-American, 100 shares at iJsc; 49,
so shares at &c,
Becky sharp, $40 shares ~ &c.
Buffalo, 400 shares at BSc.
Domestic 300 shares ~ lr.
Gold Eagle, 12.}OO shares AZ Zoe.
Futerprisc iOp shares az &c.
Independence. II $50 shares at 2kc.
GLADYS OF Galveston, 800 shares at size;
100 shares az &c.
National oil aud Pipe Line, 100 shares
" Queen ;S city. 100 shares at 1sc; 20 shares
at 11c.
Rex. ROO shares M lOc.
petroit- beaumont. $40 shares NJ 500
Lucky Dime. ioo shares at Bc; 10000
shares az 1Ar
Ric -Four ion shares ~ &C.
Palestinc oil and Development. $1,000
shares al 2isc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
BOY HuRT BY A TRAIN.
Stepped Out of the Way OF an Engir
and Was Bun Down.

stepped Out Of the Way Of an Engine
and Was Run Down
Lufkln. Texas, March T. Roger Smith.
the 15-ycar-old sou of J. D smith OF th 2
place was run down by a freight engine
in the yards Of the Houston East and West
Texas railroad this morning and was seri
ously Injured. one arm and leg being broken
and serious wound inflicted on the mead
His physician states that while the wounds
are serious they are not necessarily fatal
Young Smith was on the track Of the com
pHny walking up the same on his way home
and in getting out Of the way Of a switch
engine walked in front Of n moving freight
train and received the injuries hs stated.
The accident occurred near whore Prof.
j. V, Curtin lost bis life few days ago.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Waller County Company Organized.

Hampstead. Texas, March 6 The llous.
ton Hampstead oil, Gas and Development
company was duly organized here yestcr-
day. Tho capital stock Of the company
is Sioo0oN
The following directors were selected FOR
tho frSt year: \. q. LipScomh william
Thatcher of Bolton, u, y. Spears ~ Hous.
ton. Max Schwarz Dixon s. Cuny. Or
Edmund Montgomery and George Schwarz.
Tho following officers wcrc elected by
the board Of directors; A. G.. LipScomh.
presidents William Thatcher, Vice prcsj
dent; h. =. Spears, secretary and treasurer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

~ Is true the most ANNOYING symptoms,
IN Ntoppage OF the nose and throat ff0u-
gre purely local hut they are simply
removed.
s,arrh Is constitutional dsease. Il
~. disorder complicated usually with
ASNr OF Inc liver and to suppose that
u applications of sprays, powders in
IN could ever reach the real cause OF
IN trouble Is ridiculous.
4 ine sensible and successful treatment Is
4 inpNe the catarrhal poison from the
II ~ pS regulating the liver and purify
II NV Mood and this can ouly he done
il, m internal remedy, which should con
so,sI ahtISeptics aud remedies 10 act Wig
tThhsE on the blood aud liver.
n pest preparation Of this kind which
~ me requirements of a safe consti-
mai treatment Is Stuari's Catarrh Tab
III imposed ~ Blood Root Red cum
N ,ulhr wholesome antiseptics, when
~ hsplul'ly safe 10 take into the stomach
Inco,,s 'vA aGt upon the liver stomach and
3,'garl,s Catarrh Tablets are large. pleas
,bS'lng lozenges TO he slowly dissolved
a.n,t mOhlh, thus reaching the mucous
br tb ~ and wlnd-pipe and finally reach
'he stomach
Ytsfr, ssr1lim@sndson, In speaking OF thc new
tm,Iithl Tor ratarrh, says: Il have ac-
n pushed the most satisfactory results in
eonolis OF calnrrh of the Lead, throat,
tcnaan tnges MS we'll as catarrh of the
in e. ana liver by using nothing else
{r., S'uall Catarrh Tablets | long since
4 ON, aside sprays aud inhalers AZ being
j ~ r,ai and az the best mere tempo
hon ~ Naiarrh Tablets act Immediately
~ NC lAgE and blood and clear the
~ Es.f Nof catarrhal poison They
IA n.leasHnt aud very convenient 10 use.
In. ny are not only the latest, hut I he
mr. ASP tn.lr~ n
fest treatment for any form IN ratarrh' 4
A. pruRgisis sell Siuaris Catarrn lab
a 49,, ~ cents for fpll sized package.
T. n.lie book on cause and cure Of Ca.
e. mailed free by addressing the y. A.
f'sH Co, harshall, Mich
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
WACO WANTS A KNITTING MILL.

Young Mems Business cague viii
Undertake H.
Waco. Texas, March AT a meeting
Of the Young Mems business league hPld
last night the organization decided TO un.
dertake the work Of building a knitting
mill in the city 1t was thought that $50.
o0o would be ample funds with which to
bnild the mill and have small working
capital besides. The work of selling stock
will begin at once. and the business organ.
ization anticipates no trouble In disposng
of 1t.
The Young Mems league Is composed
mainly of Young mon, as It's name lndi-
Gates. but they have tho enterprise and the
business men Of the city believe that the,
cfU carry the enterprise Through
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
Sales at Galveston.

Galveston. Texas. March !, me sales at
the Galveston oil exchange today we're rs
follows:
Anglo-American. 10000 shares az 1'sc.
Anglo-Amercan. 4o0O shares at 20.
Beatty 20OO shares al ilec.
Galveston Land, oil and Gas, 400 shares
al Sc,
Manhattan. 400 shares az 63c
First National Bank. 1 share at $780,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08

Galveston. texas. March 7 Dr. George
Tabor the state health officer was In The
city This morning for the purpose OF con
smiling win Dr. MrClcudon regarding The
funiggting barge which Is 20 be construct
ed nj Philadelphia for use ~ Galveston. Dr.
Tahor reports that there is q great deal Of
smallpox throughout the state, b-t hat
there are very fcw deaths occurring from
this cause lie left this afternoon for
Longview.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-08
TWO NEGROES MURDERED.
Were Taken from Ther Home by
Mob and Killed.

,Luing. ToXns. March 7--Unknown par
ties went TO the home OF Nathan Bird last
night and carried him and one Of his sons
away and killed them. THIS body of Birl
was found near his home, but that Of his
son has not yet been found. Tho older
Bird was a quiet. peaccablr. law abldluG
dsrkey and no motive Is known WY he
was so foully dealt with. HIS home was
about five miles northwest Of Iuling. So
far no arrests have been made of any one
charged with the crime