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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23

a ringing speech Captain Castmir Of Cal
vert was elected to the majority made
vacant by the promotion Of Major Newton.
Lieutenant Colonel Delemeter Of the First
was field officer Of the day In the voluu-
teer cavalry regiment Captain Wilson was
officer of the day
The Houston cavalry troop Is IN fine
shape, and Captain Cockrcl says that his
boys nre the best In cnmp.
Captain Logan was I'm command of the
artillery today and Lieutenant Campbell
Ind charge OF the First battery.
Captain Sorrels was officer Of the day
In the artillery camp.
The artillery will have target practice
this year for the Grst time In the history
of Camp Mnbry. Lieutenant Westeryclt
succeeded In getting 100 pounds Of shrap.
mel. and the battery IS now looking for a
suitable range
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23

ports are expected from them during ana
after the encampment. which lasts Tor ten
days o NJ. Mathews Is first lieutenant.
w Il. Boiling, second Lieutenant and full
list OF all the other men follows; Bcn
Sorry, Glen Thompson. Roy johnson, Ables,
Sorry. Clan Thompson. Roy Johnson. Gil,
Coleman. kerhy. Norris Grihith, Young,
kelton, rrueman. Stesi. Norton. Coleman,
rippitt. Red Morris Ward. Howard. Cam
eron. Bowes. Younghlood. Darnel, Strawn,
Harris 4. plttman. Mitchell. Crauuocg
Adams. Darnell Thornton. Gladwcy. Great
house. Roth Hale, pittman. Cox, Edmonds.
Lane, Johnsey orr. Anderson Larsln, Ca.
hfu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
A MATRIMONIAL COMEDY.
Marriage and Divorce Got the CoIored
Coupe Mixed


Marlin, Texas, July GA colored couple
were married twice Saturday at the court
house IN this city and each time with the
same license. Martha Mailer was suing for
divorce from former husband. Her
lawyer told her she could make her ar.
rangcmcnts TO marry again Saturday, that
there would be no trouble ia getting n di
vorce. The woman thought this meant that
as the divorce was foregone conclusion
lt would not he wrong II she married a
little while before the decree was granted.
So she lost little time upon reaching the
city and In going TO the county clerk 3
office with Jack Palmer, her choice, and
procuring q license The couple were mar
lied by Judge Scott.
In the evcAing the petition for the divorce
was presented TO the court This reminded
the Judge that he had performed the cere-
mony by which the plaintiff had already
married. The couple explained 10 the
courts satisfaction that they Intended no
violation Of the law The return Ind not
been made on the license. aud after grant
ing the divorce the judge performed the
second ceremony and cautioned the couple.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23

best companies in camp, and to colonel
Is proud Of them
Colonel Hutchings Of the First Is looked
upon as being one OF the best tacticians
IN camp, and some of the officers OF his
regiment say that he is the best command
er the old First" ever had
General Opcnheimer. retired, was a Wis
itor at the camp today His old friends
were glad 10 sec Him.
Major JoUrdon Of the Second regiment
arrived In camp early from Waco, and
captain T. + Burlington OF Navasota vas
also an carly arrival
The commissary department was a busy
place during the day, and Captain SEEKER
had his hands full
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Austin Notsa.

Austin Texas, July 22.-Judge T. s. NIL
Ter. general attorney OF the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas Railway Company Of Texas.
IS in the city on business.
Attorney General c. K Bell has returned
from Fort Worth, where he has been on
business,
r. j. sledge of Kyle Is IN the city on
business with some OF the state depart
ments.
II. b. Phillips OF Brunswick Ca, Is here
with View OF settling In Texas
n. A. Thompson. the engineer Of the rail-.
road commission, Is at Bryan on ofhcial
business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Granville Rifles.

VILE Rifles, under command Of Captain r..
4. Conger. left yesterday afternoon for
Austin 10 attend the state military en-
campment. They were under orders 10 re-
port ct Camp Mabry this morning at y
O'Clock, at which time the company vii
show up with mere than forty-nve vigor.
Gus and healthy young men, and good re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Franchise ProposItior Defeated.

Austin. Texas July %. AT meeting Of
the city council, held last night, the ordi-
nance granting n franchise TO the Austin
Dam and Suburban Railway company to
operate Its cars by steam or electricity
was defeated by n vote 81 10 10 3. u was
stated that IL was the intention of the
profotert - the roAd 90 dispose OF
The property to the international and
Great Northern Railway company and thus
retard or cffectually block tie entrance Of
the Katy 10 Austin
Mayor White announced his appointments
as members NJ the CITY board ~ cnuaiza.
ton as follows; II NJ Castleman. II, NJ
Metz aud LoulA Marnnse.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
SIGNAL CORPS AT WORK.

The signal corps got into action just as
soon as they reached camp. and immediate
IN went to work putting up telephone
wires. All Of the various headquarters are
connected with phones, which is quite
convenience TO the officers. General Stacy
can assemble his officers without calling
for orderlIes II ne so desires. The signal
corps made many friends by this move.
1'he Houston Light Guard came in yes
terdav evening In command of Captain
Hutchison. aud are comfortably located
near the grand stand. Major Hoover IS
acting sponsor for them. and II Is said
tbqt he discharges HIS duty to perfection;
The boys are anxlously awaiting the ARR lal
~ H. 6. Lidstone, who is colouel OF the
'.Iady killing squad The squad In cues
tion has an enviable reputation. and is
yery popular already. Many visitors from
Honston are expected up during the week
and The boys say they will entertain them
The Fourth regiment headquarters are
in hne shape Colonel Lyon mas a good
stnh OF officers around hi
The La Grange boys have one Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Cfavens to Speak.

Austin, Texas. July % Judge y. A.
Craveus, the governors private secretary
hns been invited 10 deliver an address. the
subject TO be Texas" nj la Porte on
July o. Judge Crnyens will attend pro
vlded he can absent himself from his Off
clal duties The occasion Will be the celo-
brntiOn Of the sixty ninth anniversary Of
granting a charter by the Grand Lodge Of
odd Fellows of the United States to the
Lone Star lodge No. l of Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Rurkitt Guarda Golnn.

Palestine, Texas July 2i.-Until today
the BuThtt Guards OF this city did not
expect to go to the annual encnmpment Of
the State volunteers TO be held at Camp
Mabry, but through the kindness Of Mr..
G. H. Noble assistant general manager Of
the international and Great Northern,
where q large number Of the Guards are
employed they were permitted 10 attend
without loss Of time or salary They VIII
Join the Guards from Marshall aud Tyler
Captain Il. y. Greenhouse Is I'm command.
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Mexioora md M,dea Kill.d

San Marcos, Texas, July q Three miles
south Of San Marcos on Hon. George I.
McGebee's plantation this evening Mexi-
can and valuable pair Of mules were In
stantly killed by lightning while plowlng.
Mr. Snmmerow. who owns the teams and
runs the farm, was blowing within ten
feet Of the Mexican when the bolt fell aud
escaped unhurt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Hunt County count.

Greenvilie, Texas, July 22.-The July term
Of county court was opened by Judge
Thompson yesterday morning at the usual
hour. The criminal docket which Is lighter
than for a long time. Is under considera'
ton and a good start was made for the
opening day. Five pleas OF guilty were en-
tered.
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Maior and Asslstant Adiutant General


An election was held in the Second regi.
mont this afternoon on account Of VA
cancy ia the lieutenant colonelcy. Major
James q. Newton Of Milano was elected
after Captain Kelley Of Jasper refused the
Office. 81 having been rendered him by the
Officers Of the regiment. He Is the senior
captain. In declining the honor he made
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
KILLED eY LIGHTNING.
Rice Farmer Struck Down in His Field
Near Victoria.

Near Victoria.
Victoria. Texas, July %, Mathew Young,
who came here about six months ago from
oklahoma and embarked In rice farming,
renting 1C0 acres from the Victoria Rice
and Irrigation company, was struck by
lightning yesterday afternoon and instantly
killed while nj work IN the field. Two Of
the four mules he was working were also
killed The bolt struck his head splitting
II open. md passed down the right side
Of the body, leaving scorched pathway,
and split his right foot open. Several
not ingited by the lIghtnlug. He has no
relatives. so far as known, IN this country,
hut has two sisters in Scotland. de was
ahout 80 years old. The remains were IN.
TERED here this afternoon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Heauv Rainfall.

Austin. Texas, July % A heavy rain
prevailed here this morning about II
O'Clock. While the rain lasted compare
lively short time II was exceedingly
heavy while It fell II is learned that the
rain was general around the county and
did much good 10 the crops.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
CAMP NOTES.

A good shower fell on the camp grounds
this morning.
General Scurry has his headquarters near
the camp entrance.
Major o. c. Drew is the busiest man IN
camp. He attends 10 everything
Lieutenant Reagan was officer OF the day
in the cavalry squadron today
The FIVE bands are much better this year
than last and their concerts are greatly
enjoyed.
Captain Wheeler. who is adjutnnt OF the
Third was busy today greeting his many
friends.
Chaplain Sexton arrived in camp this
morning from Gainesville. and was busy
all day greeting his old friends
General Gordon Boone OF the First
brigade arrived yesterday evening and Is
now one Of the popular officers tn camp.
The artillery hoys are in command ~
Major Plateau They are expected to pat
mp first class inspection when the time
Gomez.
Colonel Towles Of the volunteer cavalry
and the boys Of his regiment are fond OF
Colonel Hearn Of the Second regiment
Is the Youngest colonel in the service, Init
his experience ably qunlihes him for the
place
Tho Cuero and victoria boys arrived In
camp right side mp with care and their
many friends In the other companies were
glad to see them.
State Health officer Tabor went into
camp this morning as chief surgeon Of the
hospital corps The hospital this year Is
near headquarters, so II can be properly
looked after.
Major Hare NJ the Twelfth cavalry.
United States army. had the misfortune 10
get his handsome face badly sun-scorched
He looks well however, having gained
thirty pounds since his last visit TO Camp
Msbry.
The battallons Of the First regiment are
assigned as follows: First. Major Baushell,
commanding; company b. san Autonlo;
company r, San Antonio company d.
Luiing: company T. san Antonio. Second,
Major Hoover. commanding; company G.,
La Grange eonpany A. Houston; com
pany VI. Victoria and company G, Cuero.
Third, Major Bloor. commanding; company
L. Austin company X. Caldwell; company
II, San Marcos; company /. Elgin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Lirseon,b Rifles.

Lullng. Texas. July 2i-rhe GApseotnb
Rifles left today over the san Antonic
and Arkansas Pass Tor the encampment NJ
Austin There are In tho company about
forty men. They are well drilled and pre-.
sent tne appearance on the tcld
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Rohhins FanIIy Improvinn.

Austin, Texas July Estate Treasurer
Robbins and family who were poisoned
sunday by eating canned tomatoes. are get
ting along very we'll Mr. Robbins was
abie 10 be at his office today for a while.
but be IS still very weak
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Quarterly Taxes Paid.

Austin. Texas July 22.--The Postal Tele-
graph. Gable company OF Texas today paid
ia quarterly taxes, amounting 10 S325.35,
being ! per cent on the gross number OF
messages sent during the quarter ending
June 80, 1902.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
rxu1RtrfnN DRILLS

Two troops of the Twelfth cavalry,
United States Of America. will give an ex-
hibitlon Thursday afternoon. Troop A, IN
command Of Lieutenant II. n. Cootes, will
go through series Of drills, including Cos
sack riding, fancy mounting and the hur'
dies. Captain Caldwell will give an eN-
hibitlon monkey drill' with troop D on
Friday afternoon the entire squadron. under
command of Major Hare, will give an ex.
hlbitlon drill
Some Of the officers are bothered over
knotty question which came up this after
noop The regulations say that retired
officer can be detailed on special duty. and
under this section General 0penhelmcr
was put on the general court martial. The
question has been raised rs 20 whether
or not court martial comes under tho hcnd
OF special duty" Many officers hold that
1t does not and that the findings Of the
court would not be in due form should
General Openhcimer act.
Governor Savers. commander IN chief q
the Texas Volunteer Guard, has designated
Saturday evening July 26, at which time
he in company with Colonel Forbush OF
Fort Sam Houston, commander Of the de-
pnrtment Of Texas, will review the troops.
Colonel Forbush. accompanied by his entire
personal staiI viii he present on thar oe-
casion and take pnrt In the ceremonies
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Ennis Sand.

Ennis. Texas July p. The First Texas
cavalry band OF Enuis left yesterday Tor
Austin to attend the encampment and assist
IN furnishing music Tor tue occasion.
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Taylor County Rolls.

Austin, Texas, July 22.-Taylor county's
tax rolls for the year 1902 were received
today by the comptroller's department,
S5.O47, ds9 as compared with 81, SS7, $50 for
1901. which Is an increase Of S159,s66 for
1902.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Clark linht Guard.

Marlin, Texas JuN 2l.rhc Clark Lignt
Guards OF Martin left last night Tor Alstin
10 attend the state tncampmcnt, under
command OF captain George carter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
Ruak Guards.

Rusk Texas, July 2LThe Rusk Iron
Guards left this morning for the eneamp-
ment at Austin There were thirty-hve IN
tue company. some members could not so.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
THE ENCAMPMENT UNDER WAY
Headeaarters COlors Raised at 9 O'clock
Yesterday Morning.
Major General Stacy in Comnand-OnIy Three Com
NAMES Absent-Major Hare's Troops-Orders
from Headquarters-GeneraI Notes

nnlf hour, viii first notify the next In com
manu- or such intended absence problb o
dufation of same and their destinations
Enlsted men Will not he ptrnit3cl to
leave the camp except upon masses sireei
ny thelr company commander ami rouutcr.
SSi,shtn oy their Icgtmentai cnmmanut r.
fuses VIII not cover tho hour OF any pre-.
scllDed duty nor extend to Il latt r. no r
than II o'clock y. IN. Enlisted men vim nor
ne permitted to wear their accontramcnts
Wien on duty. especlally the bayonet or
hayonet scabbard
Commissioned officers may lcava c,,,, Il,
inc interval between the hours OF prescribcd
duty, by permission OF their respertivc reSi
mental commanders. Lieutcnsnts viii b,
Iedulred 70 OBTAIN leave from their company
commanders before applying to he regi.
mental commander. Under no .ircun,
stances Will any company. tloop or battery
he lcft without commissioned officer In
All officers. before leaving camn. will rec.
lister the hour of their departure nj reei
mental headquarters, and will in like man
ler register the hour of their return when
they again report for duty.
CONDUCT OUTSIDE OF CAMP LIMITS.
All officers and enlisted men are required
TO deport themselves properly when outside
me units OF the camp, and especially In the
city of Austin. A provost guard will b.
maintained In the city with guard quarters
at the union depot and patrols on the
streets Soldiers guilty of boisterous or
'tn'I Improper conduct VIII be- promptly
arrested. and If unruly will he delivered to
the city authorities for confinement in the
city prison.
Al II O'Clock each night a cavalry detach.
ment viii patrol the city and arrest all
soldiers found without passes approved nv
the division commander All prisoners. in.
Guiding those previously confined iu tn clty
prison, Will then be marched to camp by
the cavalry patrol and delivered to the pro-
fost guard. IL any of the prisoners prove
obstreperous, they viii be left In conhne
ment at the city prison.
The dark blue flannel shirt. blue trousers,
campaign hat and leggings will constitute
the fatigue uniform for all field and camp
duty, unless otherwise prescribed The uni
form for occasions Of ceremony will be pre-
scribed later
Slouchiness in dress or person will not
be permitted When the blouse is worn It
will b. hutioncl. When the flannel shirt
IS worn slSpeuurrs VIII be concealed or dis
pcns4d with. The wearing Of any pare Of
an officers Uniform by others than cor
lDisSioned officers Is strictly prohibited.
The morning report of each company will
be completed and filed with the regimental
adjutant not later than 730 4. m. each
day. Consolidated regimentol reports will
he fled with brigade adiutnnt generals not
later than $40 a. m each day; they viii in
turn consolidate said reports and transmit
thrm to the ldjutant general Of the d.
vision not later than Q o'clock a. m. each
day.
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Charters Filed.


Austin, Texas, July % The charters OF
the following corporations were filed today
in the secretary OF states department:
Southern Pine Lumber company Of Texar-
kama, Bowie county; capital stock 100000,
The incOrporators are T. l.. l.. Temple, j..
+, sullivan and c. NJ, McWilliams.
LonsCsw CoiG OH G9mPsn ISck Of $40 6Sa S
The incorporators are j. j Flewellcn, C..
w Lawrence and @. A. Rogers.
The TuEGle Electric Supply and Construc-
ton company Of Beaumont capital stock
$50 600 The iucorporators are 9. w. Tug
gle, Il. l., Bacon and j. f. Keith.
Houston Lumber and Manufacturing com
pany Of Houston Heights; capital stock
$1,000 The incorporators arc r. +. Hud-
son. j. II Rauudurant and H. II. Williams.
The Ammonia Cotton OIL company of An
mona, Texas. Med an amendment 10 It's
charter today IN the secretary Of state 9
department Increasing It's capital stock
from 100000 TO si00.oOO
Jasper Brick company OF Jasper, Jasper
county; capital stock 20OOo. lDcorpora-
tors A. ~ stone, e a. Poirley, L. 4.
scarborough.
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AN OPEN LETTER
Address TO Women BY the Treas
urer Of the w. G. r. y. "a
Kansas City, Hrs. Il. G.
Smith.

"Mr DsAK SIsrEss; II believe n
advocating and upholding everything
that Will lift up and help women, and
but little use appears all knowledge
and learning II yea have not the health
TO enjoy IT.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-23
POLL TAX AMENDMENT.
Copy Of Constitutional Change TO Be
Voted On in November.
STREET CAR FRANCHISE WAS DEFEATED
Council Refuses Proposition OF Austin
Dam and Suburban company---Rob-
bins Family Improving.

Austin, Texas, July 22,--Following is
copy Of tue constitutional amendment 20
be voted on at the next State elections
Amending article d section ., OF the con.
stitutlon of the State OF Texas requiring
all persons subject to q poll tax TO have
paid poll tax and 20 hold receipt for
same before they offer to vote at amy cleo.
tion In this State, and fixing the time of
payment of said tax,
BE Ii resolved by the legislature Of the
State Of Texas: Section / THAT article 6,
section .. OF the constitution OF the State
OF Texas be amended SO as TO hereafter
read as follows:
See. 9 Every male person subject 20
none Of the foregoing dlsquanhcatlons, who
shall have attalnod the age Of II years and
who shall he n citizen Of the United States.
and who shall have resided In this state
one year next preceding an election aud
the last six months within the district or
county IN which he offers 10 vote, shall be
deemed a qualined elector ana every male
person Of foreign birth subject Ia none
OF the foregoing disqualification who not
less than six months before any election
at which he offers 10 vote, shall have de-
elared his intention to become citizen OF
the United states In accordance with the
Federal naturalization laws, and shall have
resided IN this state one year next proceed
lug such election and the last sN months In
the county IN which he offers 10 vote, snail
also be deemed qualified elector, and all
electors shall vote IN the election precinct
Of their residence, provided, that electors
living In any unorgnuized county may vote
at any election precinct In the county To-
which such county is attached fol Judicial
purposes: and provided further. that any
voter who Is subject 20 pay a poll tax un-
der the laws or the state OF Texas shall
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LEAVES OF ABSENCE An pAssrs

o,Seayes Of absence will not be granted To
n sa or enlisted men covering the period
a. any any prescribed or special duty. except
mr 1assed officer OF each COMPANY viii re
rornr, IN IA camp at all times Regimental
strictIalh aers will see that this provision Is
Al commanding offcers bafora LEAVING
.uelF quarters for a longer stay than one,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-12-20
For Work AMONG Students.

There was recently held at Harvard
university a meeting Of representa-
tives of Protestant Episcopal societies
in principal eastern colleges to consid-
er the question OF church work among
students. These societies exist for
the work of bringing together Episco-
palians among the young men attend
ing colleges. and as far as possible to
induce them to undertake some speci-
fc task, sluch as Bible class teaching,
lay reading. personal visiting of the
sick. relief work in hospitals and pris-
ons and the like. In some of the col
leges monthly meetings or the socie-
ties are held, when lectures are given
along these lines. Societies in Yale,
Trinity, Princeton. Pennsylvania, Cor
Iell, Williams. Hobart, Columbia and
Harvard were represented at the re-
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-12-20
KodoI DYSPEPSIA Cure,

Digests all classes of food, tones and
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures dyspepsia, indigestion
stomach troubles and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodol re
builds WORKOUT tissues, purifies, siren
CITIZENS and sweetens the stomach. Gov
G. W. Atkinson, of w. Va, says: ]
have used a number of bottles of Kodol
and have found it to be a very effective
and, indeed, a powerful remedy for
stomach ailments. I recommend it to
my friends. ]. H. O'Rielly & COB,
H. Briggs & Co.