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l1eavY Loss at OulnIan.

Grecnvine, Texas. August 5.--The east
side at QunIan was visited on Sunday by
quite a disastrous FIRE, which broke out In
the general store Of F. " Threadgill. From
this It caught the Office OF Or. c. r Mcr.
chant, and then spread TO the drug store
of T. Il. Carter. All these were frame
buildings and were quickly destroyed, and
the brick building OF Mcbride, next In line,
was damaged 10 the extent Of $500. The
citizens quickly organized bucket brgadcs
and were able To stop the fire AZ Carter g
store, though for time IL looked as II all
the buildings on the street would be de.
stroyed
Thrcadglls stock and fixtures we're q
total loss. valued nj about 5000 insured
FOR 5000 The building belonged TO ]. y.
Sullivan, worth $1,000, not insured
Or Merchant office and hxtures loss
about $500
7. r. Carter drug stock. fixtures and
building; loss about $500, insured for
Gibson & Tcague and T. w. Addlnston
sustained more or less damage 10 their
stocks by removal.
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completion, except In the more eastcrly
sections
The central and eastern portions at tho
cotton belt have experienced more faycr-
able weather and n WHY general improve.
ment IN the condition Of cotton IL indi Gated.
the rainfall OF the week having largely re-
lieved the drouth. The CAroiinas portions
OF Georgia, Louisiana and Missouri. how
ever, continue tn suffer from drouth and
shedding and rust Is more or less extcn-
siYcly reported In the central and eastern
districts In Alabama. Mississippi, Ten
ncSsee and Arkansas the rainfall has ben
generally ample, but excessive In the last
NAMED state. whore cotton has been beaten
60 some extent Central ind Northeast
Texas, In common With Arkansas and the
northern portions of Louisiana and Missis.
slppl and Western Tennessee. received dur
ing the fore part OF the week from, two
10 ten inches cf rain. In Texas cotton Is
making heavy bush and rs rule con-
times 10 fruit satisfactorily, but ihcrc Is
considerable complaint Of shedding holl
worms and weeVlls, especially In the lower
portions Of the BRACES and Colorado val.
lcys The latter part OF the week was more
favorable and picking which Is In proEr 81
as far north as tho Rcd river valley with
"A continuation Of the weather Of the latter
part Of the week will be general within ten
days,
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PopuIist campaian Plans.

Georgetown, Texas. August At is gen
orally understood that after the State con
yention which meets IN Fort Worth August
Il, the populists Of this county will hold
another convention for the purpose OF max
ing few nominations for county offices.
full ticket, they claim, would not be ad-
vissble. hut a few candidates where, as
they allege, the democratic county ticket
is weakest may h9Sc fair chance OF
election.
In addition 10 the above contemplated
candidates, the leading populists Of his
county, Travis Burnett and Lampasas coua-
ties. are looking over the ground with a
view TO ending the proper material for a
senatorial candidate, With Rountree and
Fa,lbion both in the race and each claim
ing Ia be the democratic nominee, condi
lions are undoubtedly IN a muddle, and q
third man, who Is available" is being
diligently searched for.
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
New LOngshoremen's Union Already
Has a Large Membership.
BIG MAN.EATING SHARK WAS CAUGHT
Was Caught In the Bay in Grabbing
ket--Eleotrical Display Is TO
Be Unique.

Galveston. Texas, August b,--Notwitn-
standing the opposition of the local branch
of the International Longshoremens union
10 the organization OF a new union OF long
shoremen in the city, reference to which
was made in The Post this morning, 1t
is reported that 3To members have already
been secured to the new organization Inc
organizers claim that this membersnip
will be increased to 500 by tomorrow
night, The new union VIII take the work
at the southern Pacific pier which the old
order refused. Considerable Ill feeling was
engendered, but there is nothing when
would indicate that any trouble will be
had to secure all the labor needed at the
pier on the arrival of the nrst ship from
New York.
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Popullst state Convention.

Dallas, Texas, August 5.--J. A. Parker
chairman of the allied peoples party Ma.
tional committee, returned tonight from
Fort Worth, where he today made nnal
arrangements for the populst Suite con
yention, which is to meet at Fort Worth
next Tuesday, August l.. The convention
Will be called TO order at noon at the city
hall. Mayor Powell viii deliver an al
dress OF welcome. Headquarters OF the
State committee will be at the Hotter
Hchelieu, Sixteenth and Main streets. An
Informal caucus IS to be held at the Richie
lieu on the night Of the 18th. The dis
trict delegations will caucus at . O'Clock
a. M of the l2th.
All railroads have granted uniform
convention rate of a fare and one-third
for round trip from points within one
hundred miles, aud fare ana one-tentn
from more distant points.
Chairman Parker says much enthusiasm
Is being shown by the party throughout
the State and n good convention is ex-
pected. Among the visitors from other
States. Hon. j. II. Cook, Ron. :, A.
Wright and Or. Joseph Z. Chambers, lead
ers OF the party In Missouri and principal
promoters Of the allied movement are ex-
pected 10 be present.
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Galveston County Committee

Galveston, Texas. August 5.-1here
will be a meeting OF the outgoing
and the incoming county democratic ex-
ecutive committee at the office of Chairman
II. NJ knight next Thursday morning.
There are not many Of the old members
Of the executive committee reelected, very
few Of them being candidates. The com.
pletc list OF the committee elected appeared
In The Post last Sunday. AT the coming
meeting the result Of the recent election
will he canvassed and the result officially
announced The old committee will then
turn over the affairs Of the party in this
county to their successors. The new com
campaign The party IS now considered
stronger in Galveston county than ever be-
fore when the election comes off in No
vember the true strength win he shown.
The democrats believe that the great ma
jority Of tin candidates nominated win be
elected In November.
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A Man-Eatinu Shark.

Galveston, Texas August "a large
maueating shark was caught in the bay
this morning at pier -. 1t was caught by
Edward Barr and he stated to me Post
correspondent that he first caught the
shark In crab net and aftcrward mnu.
aged TO get rope around him aud pull
hlm ashore The shark measured a little
over eight feet IN length and weighed over
800 pounds. He was placed on a iloat ana
brought TO the city, his tail being secure
ly dashed with large ropes.
He remained on exhibition here Tor a
while this morning aud was then shipped
To Houston.
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Electric Display.

Galveston, Texas. August ga number
OF the business houses OF the city were
decorated last night with electric lights.
This will be one of the attractive features
of the southern Pacinc celebration ana
the appearance OF the buildings last night
was convincing proof of the magnificent
cfcct which can be produced with electric
lights properly distributed. In addition 10
the business houses which VIII decorate
on their own account In this manner there
viii he festoon OF electric lights extend
ing diagonally across the street at the cor.
ner OF fremont and Market streets.
Superintendent Cox OF the Brush Flee.
tric Light company informed rhe Post
correspondent that he had secured orders
for several thousand OF these lights 10 be
used during the celebration.
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Especial 10 The Post)
New York August 5.--The following Tex.
ans are registered in New York
Houstop-Mrs. H. r. Lusinc, Yendone.
Galveston-P G. Pauls Holland.
Orange-H c. fdger, Ynd nc
Beaumont-M Hcchta Vendome,
Ladonia-N W Atlskr. Broadway Cen
trail
Austlu-H Inaman, Bro dwsy Central
Hillsboro-P. H. Pennington, Aarlbor
ough.
II. II. Alteli, Albert
Terreli-W. p. Allen. Fifth Avenue.
sulphur Springs--B II. Dauby, Albert.
ShCrman-Ikc Epstein. Alb I.
tral.
Mckinney. Purcell, Westminster.
Texas-A. +. Gryer. 81. Denis.
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HUNT NOW IN THE FIGHT
FRIENDS OF THE COLLECTOR OF IN
TERNAL REVENUE
Are Pushing Him for the Guardianship
OF the Republican State Com
n1ittee.

Dallas Texas, August 5.-Colonel Z. *.
Hunt of Dallas United States revenue col
lectoF for the Northern district of Texas.
Is being pushed to the front for the chair
manship of the republican state execu.
tive committee by his friends against botn
Chairman Lyon, who wants to succeed
himself, aud MIR. Teri of san Antonio,
who is known as the candidate OF the Ma
i"nal committeeman r. Is. Hawley. Colo
mel Hunt is a lifelong republican. is a
harmonizer and has never been idennncd
with any faction OF the party
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Residence Near Grand Prairie.

Grsnd Prairie, Texas. August 1T r
Rcas Of the Bear Greek nelghborhood, tire,
miles north Of this place, lost by ere about
$3.50 p m. Yesterday his slx.room residence
other buildings used for barns etc. Al
furniture. farming tools and feed stun
Vetc DESTROYED. No one was at home nj
the time OF he FIRE. Loss $4,000, no insur
anCg,
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MEXICAN MINING DEAL.

II Is to Be Closed Up During the
Month.
Fort Worth. Texas, August 5,-.one Of
the largest mining deals made in Mexico
for a long while is to he closed mp during
the present month The property is known
as the Rosario mine and Is located at Quad.
aloupe Calvo. state OF chihuahua, and IS
one Of the wealthest gold properties In the
republic. The purchasers are a syndicate
I'm which senator Clark Of MONTANA Is In
terested aud the price Is said TO be over
million dollars.
The owners Of the mine live IN this city,
two OF whom are now TO Mexico 10 mako
the transfer The Clark people have held
an option on the property some time and
have already spent $4,000 In development
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ERE Al WASHINGTON, Ia.
Business Property to the Value OF $780,
900 Was Destroyed.
Especial to The post.)

Especial TO The post.)
Washington, La. August 5--This town was
visited by a conhagration this afternoon
which resulted In the destruction Of about
tAirty ave buildings in the heart OF the
town. The fire originated in the livery
stable OF A. Meyer and spread in south
eaSterly direction, destroying the opera
house, the Carl Wolf two.story building,
the Baltic saloon, the Jacob Plonsky store
aud residence, the drug store, the Claude
grocery, the Screen saloon, Ricbt IL Olangos
grocery and number of residences, includ.
ing the handsome new cottage of =. VI.
Plonsky. Loss about 100000 with insur-
ance nbout one third Assistance came
from the Opelonsas and Lafayette hre com
panies which did efficient service.
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Graham Murder case on rriaI.

Marlin, Texas August 5-The grand irry
met in special session yesterday and Is
still In session.
The Eugene Graham murder case was
called in the district court this morning
and the jury was obtained from the special
venire by the time court adjourned for din
ner. The testimony in the case Is being
taken this evening. large number OF
people from Robertson county are attend,
ing the trial. The court room is crowded
with spectators,
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TRYING TO DRIVE OUT NEGROES.
Citizens OF Grant Parish, la, Object to
Colored Laborers

Winfield, La, August 5.--Thls morning
Sheriff Bailey received n request from the
manager Of the Dodson saw mill for aid,
to drive away tho negro laborers Several
deputies nnd a posse OF citizens OF Win
field quickly gathered and went on n special
train, They have just returned and report
that n mob Of seventy-hye approached bod
son and told the negroes not to appear for
work at the regular hour tomorrow. The
members Of the mob were put under ar
rest. There was some show OF opposition
Va this proceeding by some of the mem.
hers, The leaders claim that they have
the backing of about 500 men In Grant par.
ish ana they intend by all means 10 drive
the negroes from the mills. 1t Is said that
some 81 the men we're classed ms good citl-
zens Further trouble Is feared.
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SUIT FOR PARTITION.
Kirby interests Want Sour Lake Land
Divided,

Austin, Texas. August GAN important
land suit for partition was lled In the dis.
trict court by t. J. Oliver, John II. Kirby.
John w. Parker, r. II. Kirby and James
". Robertson against X. NJ, Thomson, I. II.
Bordages John n. Gilbert Writ Davis and
j, NJ. Guffey Petroleum company, the Int
ter 10 be made n party 10 the suit because
a. holds leases on some OF the property
sought to be divided. The suit Involves
two tracts Of land In Hardin county OF
365i5 and 62M acres and Is alleged to he
valued at 100000. The petitioners al.
lege that they own Jointly the land except
the Guffcy company, which has only a
lpagp
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News Notes.

Galveston, Texas, August Oh. Nj.
Knight clerk OF the court OF civil appeals,
viii leave Thursday night for salt Lake
CITY, where he goes TO attend a meeting
OF the grand lodge of the Elks.
j. W. Lauderdale Of Somervillc is In the
city figuring with the prospective bidders
on the sea wall. lie owns quarry at
Somervile
j. Il. Trimble and j. l.. Fry travelling
freight agents OF the Iron Mountain,
with headquarters at Dallas, are In the
city.
L. Z. Featherstone OF beaumont is In
The city.
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Ennis, Texas, August Ain the habess
corpus trial Of Sullivan VS.. Sullivan, for the
custody of a child. brought here from Ma
yarro county and held In the court room
in Ennis Yesterday, with Judge J, r. DlIl.
ard presiding. the mother was given me
child temporarily pending divorce sul'
now In the county court
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coNn1r1oNs IN corroN RrLr.

ouisiAua.--C0tton has improved except
In the northwest portion. where It has
been DAMAGED by rains ana Is shedding
badly; rust IS lniuring the crop In several
localities; picking has begun in south por.
ton
Mssissppl.-.C much improved I:
damage by overflow and shedding Is slight
early planted small but well frnited aud
opening In south portion: late planted Is
growing, blooming ana frultlng satisfactO-
rily.
Georgia Cotton Is opening In middle and
southern counties and picking has begun
In extreme south; crop generally promising
although rustlng, shedding and small weed
IN numerous sections,
South Carolina Cotton Mt standsiill,
owing to much rust. shedding and bloom
Ing to top; plants generally well frulted.
hollis opening freely. and first bale ginned
on first.
North Carollna-Cotton doing well ex.
cept that It Is shedding and ustlng In dry
Florida. Cotton was benefited by tho
lions ~ northern district are causing she'd
ding and rust; the plant rs below average
size but fairly well frui'ed; much open
on uplands.
Alahama Late cotton improved; cotton
beginning new growth. well frulted; some
picking started, several 'hrst hales' mar
keted; top crop doubtful; drouth generally
Arkansas. - Cotton greatly benefited.
though some old cotton beaten down by
heavy rains; some complaints Of rust and
otia6oma Cotton trui,ins well and in
tennessee, Rains greatly benefited cot
ton.
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Peiition In RankruntcY.

Galveston, Texas August 5.-A petition
in bankruptcy was nled in the Uultec
States court today by George /. Tinsley
OF Columbia Brazoria county. rexas. HIS
liabilities as set forth 10 his petition
amounted to S552 10 lie had no assets
except exempt property.
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peeomposed Body Eound.

Tyler, Texas, August 5,-This afternoon
some ladies and children, white hunting
grapes one and half miles northwest OF
the city. made a grewsome ind. the decom-
posed body OF man that had been dead
about twenty DAYS. The flesh bad been
eaten away by buzzards Justice Gaines
inquested the remains. II Is impossible 10
tell whether II was a white man or not
The body lay IN a small pool OF water. The
authorities had the remains buried where
they were fond.
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MOVEMENT or OCEAN VESSELS.
lspecial 10 The post )

Port Eads. Ia.-Arrived: Chalmette
(Am). from Havana; III Paso (Am.), from
New York Dulcie (Br9. from villa Reira.
via ST. Michacls. Sailed; Monibassa (BrJ,
for Hawe; schooner John l.. Davis tAm).
for Ship Island,
New York Sailed: ri Monte. for Calves.
ton.
Delaware Breakwater, Del. - Passed.
Olive tBr), from Philadelphia for Calves
ton.
Liverpool Steamer Ramon do
Larrnaga SPAN, from Port Arthur and
Sabine Pass
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sHERlFFs, DEPARTMENT.

Eagle Lake Texas. August 5.-Fifteen
dollars reward All officers look out for
one brown pony horse branded - on eft
shoulder about 15h hands high. white spot
In forehead right fore foot badly cut on
wire, causes horse 10 limp, collar marked
and small scar on back caused by buggy
harness, gentle 10 work or ride; will pay
S. for recovery Of horse and $40 for thief
upon conviction. Notify W. r. Klnard,
city marshal, Eagle Lake.
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CORNER STONE LAID.
Masons Offioiated, Senator Neal Acting
as Grand Master.

as Grand Master
Bryan Texas, August 5.-The corner
stone OF the new Methodist church was laid
this Afternoon at $50 o'clock with Masonic
ceremonies. Judge George d, Neal Of Nava-
sofa, deputy grand master. officiated at the
ceremonies. The children Of the Methodist
church formed at the court house and
marched in procession to the church, as did
also the members OF Brazos Union lodge
No 100, a. f. and 4. NJ, and visiting Ma
sons from Wlllborn, Miilcan and Nava-
sofa. The services were solemn and 'eau.
tiful and deeply impressed those present.
A large number Of articles were deposited
I'm the stone. The building Is a handsome
structure and Is being erected by Con
tractor G. Il, Jenkins.
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cn..o n Have a New clty HaII.

Cuero, Texas, August 5.-After the most
exciting and closely contested election held
here for many years the proposition TO Is,
sue $4,000 in bonds 10 build CITY nan
carried by hfty-three. majority totai nots
cast 425. Prominent business men on eaeh
side worked at the polls all day.
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corarohe Democratic Club.

comanche, Texas, August i.-rhe Demo
cratic club elected L. Z. Adams. president
r.. B. Lee. Vice president; S. J. Thomas
secretary; Everett Little, assistant seeFe
tnry The CLUB Is sending out speakers u
different parts Of the county.
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Scott 10 Omen His Campaign.

seguin, Texas, August 4'-Hon. John T.
49,, yressinnaf district next Friday night.
August 3 His opening speech viii be made
IN Segnin and extensive preparations VIII
he made for his entertainment. he VIII
siso snsak nj dinners, In Guadalupe county,
a. a barbecue saturday, August o.
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News Not..

3 .ct SsIss, August Sat a meeting
Z hlnIrs eoald yesterday the nubiie
pssss ss were given names rs fol.
b fSr s TOT West Austin school Wo nj.
Psfs scbs Sa ward school Baker for
| . TIE s sor Tenth ward school In re- re-.
|acts" Wa sontn Austin school tbe nome
asned iI n 1Tsadtaained. that school haying
lsSs as the Fillmore school
| II. ~. chandler of Eagle Pass ,s
= jolr n, GAYS on his way TO Colo,
Rsssr, ~ s.. family.
pa Il Bsslgrisckert a we'll known cot.
! L. so. o'enham, Is here on business s
hi III srp1tI5t IN s was called out twice
kss n. .ae nrst time in two weeks
M "a st, fsees at the Driving marx
~ hjursss moon Charlie psge p wn q
/ 'ed by being thrown is raf from was q
s'ase IbSer' manager OF Hancocl,s
4 Z has hsss, returned from the East
fssa, Hon, M for the coming tSeot frs
" austin this wear " o.
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rinsley Given Change Of Venue.

Gonzales, Texas, August 5.-After hear
ing Testimony on the application Of j. r.
Tinsley for change of venue. Judge kennon
granted the application and sent the case
10 Lavaca county, A great many witnesses
were summoned In the case ana at,er ne r.
inc the testimony II was conceded ny Inc
State That the defendant was entitled to
change Of venue.
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Grecnvllle. Texas August 5-The FIRST
bale OF new cotton was marketed today.
II weighed 473 POUNDS aud brought cents,
with a premium of S25. Jen Ohcld, n gro,
was the raiser.
sherman. Texas, August 5.-The 0rst bale
Of new cotton sold here this season was
bought in today by the Brge Forbes COM
puny at 10 cents per pound. The cotton was
raised and marketed by Griffin Bel on tie
Jam, son farm, two miles north of Nhitcl-
horo. The premium made up amounted to
$50. This, together WITH the price paid
for the cotton, made $72. The bale weighed
40 pounds.
Fort Worth, Texas, August 5.-The 6rst
bale Of cotton marketed from this county
was sold here today by j. b. Broome Of near
Mansfield at SM cents per pound. The
staple was strictly mlddhng and weiF led
400 pounds. The premium amounted to
$500,
Gainesville, Texas. August 4-rhe nrst
bale of cotton for this year reached the
by IIilyard Fitzpatrick and was raised on
his farm near Bloomfield, this county. 70
was classed by cotton buyers as strict
middllng. This is the earliest bale Of cot
ton ever brought to Gainesville by seven
days.
Workman, Texas, August 6.--wortnnm
received her first bale Of cotton yesterday.
II was raised by Mr. Bright PICKET,
weighed 45l pounds and brought frac-
ton less than II cents per pound.
Dublin. Texas, August 5.-The first bale
was received today: weight iO2 pounds;
sold for cents with a premium of $50.
Mount Calm, Texas, August 4.-Mount
Calm received her first bale Of cotton t0-
Au.v ut cod
miles east OF town, and glnned by II. T..
Nckes II was sold for ga cents and q
premium of SIS.
Kosse, Texas, August 5.--Kosse received
her first bale Of this seasons cotton this
morning. 1t was raised by Sir. Brady, VINO
lives nine miles northwest OF kosse. II
was sold to Robertson n Gibbs. bringing
1l% cents, including the premium. An
other bale was received later and sold for
Tal cents
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Convention Failed to Materiallze.

Victoria, Texas, August lowing to
some MISUNDERSTANDING there were no dele
gates from any Of the counties comprising
The Firbtv-fnurth representative district,
consequently the convention to nominate a
denocratic candidate did not materialize
49, ,adav II IL presumed that Chairman
Staples OF Edna win call convention Mt
later date.
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ein Neat ItaIv.

wsxahucbie, Texas, August 5.-sunday
night between II and II O'Clock the WI.
Hams & Mauidln GIN located about four
miles west Of Italy, was destroyed by fire.
The property was vR'ued ~ about 5000
posed 70 have been of lncendlery origin.