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Evening star., 1902-08-07
OLDEST INHABITANTS.
Resolutions Adopte1dn Tribute to the
Late ComIaissipner Ross.

The Oldest Inhahitanfs' Association met
last evening at room 2, Corcoran build
ing 5. Thomas Brown, president and
James Croggon serving as secretary pro
tenn. Mr.. A. H. Ragan, from the proper
committee, reported an inventory of the
property of the observation-disclosures, papers,
relics, pictures, &o-and a vote of thanks
was rendered. The. treasurer reported the
receipts and expenditures
Messrs. II. P. Gilbert and Nicolai Jensen
were elected members and James A. Con-
ner was reinstated. Mr.. w. H. Dennis was
elected an honorary member.
The proposed amendment of the constitu-
ton' offered by Mr.. Cotton. creating the
once OF custodian, was, after discussion,
laid on the table.
Mr.. j. Madison Cults referred in a feeling
manner to the death of Commissioner Ross,
ana oHered appropriate resolutions. which
were adopted reciting that I'VE unite with
the entire body of our fellow citizens in
their expressions of grief at their recent
loss by the death of Commissioner John
w. Ross. He was man above suspicion
or reproach, and so pure, noble, unselfish
and self-sa acrficing in all the relations of
private, public and domestic life, and in
the performance of every official duty, that
ne Will be forever held in constant and
'SHNSi ieiiicLpTdnce as lne very eInDOul-
ment OF all the best qualities of American
cltlzenshlp, and his companionship and as
soclatlon have added dignity and fame to
those, Doth living and dead, who have most
Wortnlly and with great distinction filled
the nigh office of Commissioner OF the Dis
trict government
While mourning his death, which is
great national loss, and realizing the great
dlmculty In selecting his successor, we feel
a just pride in the belief that our city is
apie 10 present the names of many good
citizens, whose lives are records of ability,
integrity and fidelity and duty faithfully
fulhlled, emitting them in eminent de-
gree to the favorable consideration of the
President of the United States, in whose
wise, deliberate and final judgment We
place implicit reliance.
AS an association we are glad to know
that our membership includes the honored
names OF some who have been publicly no
tlced, and of others who are unobtrusively
and privately held by us in the highest
esteem and regard and we ferbear to urge
Athe claims or any particular candidate"
MI l. V. Noonan presented a piece of
charred timber from the Presidents house.
a memento of the vandalism of the British,
under Admiral Cockburn, in August, 1914.
copies of pamphlet Some Of the
Homes of Washington by Joseph /.
keefer. were received and distributed.
MI. N. Floyd Featherstone entertained
&c.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Death of Mrs. Dovilliers

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Philippa Dovilliers will be held at
her late residence, 1921 18th street north
west tomorrow afternoon a 4 O'Clock The
deceased who passed away yesterday after
an illness of several months, was the
widow of Dr. Leopold V. Dovilliers Her
father was the late Nathaniel Carusi. a
well-known resident of this city. She is
survived by two daughters Mrs Norris
wife of Commander John a. Norris of tho
navy. who is now in the Philippines, and
Miss Nina Doviliers.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Believed to Be Insane.

Alice Thompson. coIored was committed
20 the Washington Asylum by Judge Mills
o. the Police Court today with directions
that the physicians make an examination
rs to her mental condition. Alice was ar
IaigEsd on Il charge Of having assaulted
Policeman BoJeier while near the corner
ot "a and y streets northeast last night
The womau's actions while in court led
Judge Mills 20 b,lievc that her mind was
affected. and he directed that she be ex-
amiasd. Aftcr the officer had testffisd d
a6oTt The assault, the woman. who was
standing in the dock. picked up d chair and
hurled 1t at him. She was quieted and re-
moved 10 the cell room
Evening star., 1902-08-07
SEABOARD AIRLINE nv.

CAPITAL. CITY ROUTE
LEAVE WASHINGTON, T. 4. r.. STATION:
1o:4O An. DAILY, SEABoARD FAST MAIL
Through Pullman Sleeper to Jacksonvllle, con.
meeting at Hamlet with Pullman Sleeper to AT.
lantR.
PM, FLA. AND METROPOLITAN LIMITED
DAILy-Sclid Train to jacksonville. with Pull
Drawing Room Sleeper Also Pullman
Sleeper to Atlantis and Cafe Dining Car service
Pullman SIeeLe' Tuesdays Thursdays aud Satur-
days 20 Southern Pines Uinehurst). These trains
offer ercellen1 schedules TO Petersburg. Raleigh,
Southern Fines H'inehursH. Camden. Columbia
Savannah Jacksonville and all Florida points:
Charlotte. Athens. Atlanta. New Orleans. Chatta.
nooga, Nashville, all points west and southwest
$50 Az. DAILY L0CAL-To Petersburg Rs
leigh. southern Pines pinehurst), Hamlet and
Intermediate points.
ofbce: it2I Penn. ave.
c. RYAN. W. II. DOLL,
Ger. Pass. Sgt. 9ea Art
Evening star., 1902-08-07

I1s'al Iclcgraph Ufiice-fOOt llth 81.
GEORGETOWN.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule corrected 10 May Is, 1902
Trains lHaYe from pcnnsYlNanin SInrinn


Trains leave from Pennsylvania station.
SOL am Da v. Local for HarVisouhurs, War
io:5i am. Daily Washington. Richmond and
Florida Limited. Lirst-class coaches and drauiur-
loom sleeper to Jacksonville, Fla Dining car scry.
ills am. Daily. United States Fast Msn.
st-ciass colches and drawing-room sleeper 10
1857 Daily. Local for warrenton and Char
3:SO pm Saturdays only. The warrenton Sne.
cial" Alexandria, hanassas. Calverton and War
4:Oi M Week Days Local for HarrisoDburs
and way stations on Manassas branch.
4:3O pm. Daily. Local for WarrentOn and Char.
s:45 pm. Daily. New Yorz and Atlanta Er-
prcss First-class coach and sleeper 10 Atlanta.
MeRdays Wednesdays and Fridays Sunset Route
Tourist sleeper Washington to San Francisco Pull
$50 pm Daily New York and Florida Express.
First class coach and sleeper TO Savannah. jack
Charleston, Augusta and connection tor Aiken.
Dining car service.
Limited (via Lynchburgl. First-class coach and
sleeping car TO Roanoke. Knoxville. Chattanooga
and Memphis; sleeper to New Orleans. Dining
Io:45 pm. Daily Washington and Southwestern
cars to Atlanta and Macon; sleepers to Nashville,
Atlanta, Macon Memphis. New Orleans. DiuiDs
car Se' TRAINS ON BLUENoNT BRANCH.
Leave Washington week days. s:lo an, 100
pm 4S pm 6n 4Sg sgDBaRs 8R anT oRIy 0 pm Later
a N. and 6:25 p N: for 8luemont
ton 642 am. 6:52 am, 7;4O an. 9:45 am,
300 pm, 9:15 pm. and $50 pm. daily. Local
am and $40 pm. taily.
information can be had at ticket Offices, 705 18th
ST. 5Il Pennsylvania avcnue and Pcnnsyivauia
Station Baggage checked through from hotels and
Phone Main l44I: T; R. n; Cab Service.
c. II. ACKERT, General Manager.
s. H. HARDwICE, General Pass'r Agent
l. S. BROWN. General Agent
Evening star., 1902-08-07
The Battle of Gettvsburo

Gettysburg is the leading feature of
the August number, Book of the Royal
Blue, the entertaining monthly magazine
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. the
great battle is the subject of an interesting
sketch by General H. S. Huidekoper of
Philadelphia, accompanied by his topo-
graphical map and many recent views of
Devils Den The Angle" High Water
Mark" "Clump of Trees" Peach or
chard," etc. The story of the great three
days fight is followed up by description
OF the odd monuments on the field and why
they were erected.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Mckinley Monument Fund.

United States Minister Powell has turned
over to Mr.. Daniel Murray, secretary OF
tne auxiliary OF the Cleveland Mckinley
monument Association, a draft for SS15,
iess exchange, as the contribution of the
friends OF the late martyred President in
haiti, this in addition to Minister Powelrs
own contribution OF So. This Indicates
progress and prosperity for Haiti. notwith-
standing the previous disposition of the
people to secure their rulers as the result
of revolution
Evening star., 1902-08-07
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Justice Hagner Takes Vacation

The recess tour of duty of Justice Hagner
terminated yesterday. He Will not return
to duty until the first Tuesday of next
October. Justice CIabaugh will report to-
morrow to preside over all the branches
of the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia until the 18th instant, when he
Will be relieved by Justice Anderson The
latter Will be on the bench until Septem-
Der -, he TO be followed by Justice Bar
uard
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Bricklayer Hurt.

John Shanahan, bricklayer, was struck
on the head by a piece of falling lumber
while working on the new addition to the
White House yesterday afternoon He was
conveyed to the Emergency Hospital,
where he received medical attention. The
injured man is twenty-nine years of age
and resides at 1852 Sth street northwest
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Arm and Leg Broken.

Thomas Lowry, colored who was beating
his way here on freight train over the
Pennsylvania railroad, had his left arm
and right leg broken by jumping from the
train while near Deanwood yesterday
afternoon. He was conveyed to the Cas-
ualty Hospital in the patrol wagon from
the ninth precinct police station, where the
homes Mern
Evening star., 1902-08-07
AUCTION SALES.
Today.

James W. Radcliffe. auct., 92O Pa. ave.
nw--ChanceTy sale of lots in square 592,
Nos 2O7, 2O9 l. st s.w.; Nos PA, 216, 21s,
I'D. DID and 224 X st. s.w-; Nos. 45S. 400,
462 and 464 l. st s.w., and lots In square
594. on Thursday, August {. a pm sgd
ney 7. Thomas and Irving Williamson,
trustees.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Chesapeake Beach Railway

Effective July IS, 1902.
Trains leave District Line Station Preached By
Columbia electric c1rsl follows:
THROUGH EXCURSION TRAINS
Week days, 10:30 IN. /. 2:3O b:I6 and pm.
Sundays and Holidays. 9:lb. 1890, 1880 N.
1870. 2:30 $3.50. $40. aud $50 pm.
RETURNING. LtANE THE BEACH:
Week days, l2;+0. 2;}0, 6, and 10 p.m-
Sundays ard Holidays. l2:a0, 80 500 s:sa
ESQ, 6, e:1O and 1890 pm
TRAINS FOR LOCAL POINTS LEAVE;
Week days, e:lo am, 6:l5 pm. Sundays, e:is
an, $3.50 Pm.
A Ii. LEWIS. c. P. A. i42O ~ Y ave. NV.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Capitol Hill Branch.

A Capitol Hill branch for receiving Star
advertisements has been established at
DObyn's pharmacy, corner I'd street and
Pennsylvania avenue southeast. Classified
advertisements will be received there at
regular rates.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Funeral of John DARLINGTON.

The funeral of John Darlington, who died
at Sibley Hospital Tuesday, took place this
afternoon from the family residence in
Hyattsvi1le. The interment was at Wood
lawn cemetery. A delegation of Mr.. Dar-
lingtons associates from the Post COM
posing room attended the services.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

George Washington, colored, twelve years
old, was removed from his home, No 2
Clicks alley, to Freedman's Hospital YES
terday afternoon for treatment The boy
informed the police that he had been in
jured by a street car earlier in the day
while near 9th street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Bay Ridge, the Queen Resort of the

chestra and dancing, boating fishing and
grabbing Eminently adapted for church
and organization excursions. Good hotel
accommodations, speciIly attractive for
Washington folks for over Sunday outings.
Trains leave B. and o. r. r. station 9:10
am. and 4:30 pm. week days; 9:10 a. m.
and Las pm Sundays.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
For Health and Comfort

Drink Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'S Beers NJ
summer beverages so wholesome and re
freshing as "Muenchener'' and Diamond
For case drop postal or phone 222. . doz 81 %
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Always Buy "Havenner's Waferettes,

When You Want Crackers
to serve with soups, salads and fruit. They
improve every dish with which crackers car
be properly served. Crisp and appetizing
Your grocer sells them. &c. package 1t
Evening star., 1902-08-07
QUEEN OF SUMMER TRIPS, e
DAcEnN- IL V

Complimentary excursions Old Point
Comfort to holders frst-c class tickets, Balti-
more to Boston. For particulars ard Tour
Book address Pass. Dept, Merchants and
Miners Trans. Co, Baltimore. Md.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
B. and o. R. R. Weekend Seashore

Excursions. Tickets good going on al
trains Friday and Saturday, returning until
round trip to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea
Isle City and Ocean City, N. J.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Chesapeake 6 Ohio Ry.
Schedule E6cctivr July q. 1902.

Schedule Effective July 81 1902.
Trains Leave Pennsylvania Station.
200 P. NJ. Daiiy-CINCINAATI AND LOUISVILLE
EXPRESS. Solid FestiDule train for Cincinnati.
Reaches Mountain Resort Stations same tven-
ing, Cincinnati and Louisville next morning,
St Louis and Chicago that evening pultnlsn
Sleepers to Cincinnati and Louisville Daily.
Dining Car.
6:55 /. NJ. M.Daiiy-WASHINGToS AND 81. LOUIS
SPECIAL. A solid vestibuled el-strlr-Iisht-
ed train arriving Cincinnati IL 40 "a. Imdlan-
spolis 3:25 pm, 81. Louis 9:45 pm. caily, CHI
cago $40 o. week days. Pullmsa Sleepe-s %
Cincinnati, indianapolis and st. Louis Without
change. Psrlcr Car Cincinnati % CeIeaso.
Dining car.
IL 10 p. NJ. Daily-F. II. V. LIMITED. sciid traiu
for Cincinnati. Pullman Sleepers - CprishatI
Iexine ton and Louisville without change. Cen.
partment Sleeper 10 firginis Hot Spr.nss Dues.
days, thursdays and Saturdays; connectior ia .ly
Seepers Cincinnati TO Chicago ana ST. ioCih
Dining
Reservation and tickets ST Chesapeake ana ohta
Office 5i3 Pennsylvania arenae; cc9 18th S., near
r, and st tue station Telephone call jzil fOf
rennEylvfpis r. Il. Cab Service.
II. W. FULLER
Telephone Main 1oss. General Passenger Agent
Evening star., 1902-08-07
We Are Closing Out Tents. 1x7, a

So. 80; 9x9, at $500. Also large heavy
sheets at reduced prices; also government
blankets, slightly damaged, at 25 cts; gen.
uine McCleliand saddles. $3.50; chicken
wire, 40 cts. 100 feet. S. Bensinger G. Co.
IL & b. IT
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Electric wires caused a Slight fire the
AQueduCt bridge about o'clock this morn
ing The members of No. engine company
eXttnguished the blaze, which had caused
but slight damage.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Kloster Beer Delivered to Families.

For case of the famous Kloster beer drop
postal or phone T.. T42. Kloster beer and
leading brands OF imported beers on draught
Ladies and gent.emen's dining rooms up-
stairs. Hotel Engel, opp. b & O. depot. 1t
Evening star., 1902-08-07
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Coliseum-Motor- paced cycle meet.
Chevy Chase Lake-COncert by the Ma
rine Band. followed by dancing.
Herman Wine, Woman and Song"
Evening star., 1902-08-07
CITY ITEMS.
Hotel johnson Cafes.

A la Carte Service, Midday Lunch and
Table dHote Dinner; all the choice Sea
Food, Branch Vegetables, Nearby Fruits
prices, If
Evening star., 1902-08-07

The will of Emma Morrisey. dated Decem-
ber 21. 1900. was filed yesterday afternoon
for probate. The sisters and the brother of
the testatrix are named beneficiaries.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

To reduce stock, $50 Gas Ranges at
$500: 500 size at $3.50: 500 size at 500;
$500 size at $3.50; $3.50 size at s15 90. A.
Eberly's Sons rs Tth St NV
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Burnett's Vanilla Extract is the fled
standard of excellence. 1t has outIived crit
ism II is the finest and pUrest vanilla
extract that can be bOught-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
$1.25 to Baltimore and Return via J

& o. r. r.
Every Saturday and Sunday, valid to return
until following Monday. Good on all trains
except Royal Limited.-Advt
Evening star., 1902-08-07
All Stuffed UD

That's the condition of many suf-
ferers from catarrh, especially in the
morning. Great difficulty is expert
enced in clearing the head and
throat.
No wonder catarrh causes head
ache, impairs the taste, smell and
hearing, pollutes the breath, de-
ranges the stomach and affects the
appetite.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures catarrt-it soothes and
strengthens the mucous membrane
and builds up the whole system.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Millions of PeOD1e.

Use CUTICURA SOAP, assisted by CUTICURA
OINTMENT, for preserving. purifying and beautify-
Ing the skin for cleansing the scalp of crusts,
scales and dandruf and the stopping of falling
hair, for softcning, whitening and soothing red
rough and sore hands for baby rashes itchfngs and
shafnss and for all the purposes of the toilet,
CURA SOAP in the form of baths for annoying
irritations, Inflammation and excoriatlons or too
free or offensive perspiration, in the form of
washes for lucrative Weaknesses and for MANY
sanatiTe, antiseptic purposes which readily suC-
gest themselves TO women. especially mothers.
CUTiCURA SOAP combines In one soap at ONE
PRICE, the BEST skin and complexion soap and
the BEST toilet and baby soap in the world
CUTICURA RESOLVENT PILLS Chocolate
Coated are new, taSteless. odorless economical
substitute for the celebrated liquid CJTiCCRA
RESOLYENT we'll for all other blood nuri
fcrs and humour cures Each pill is equivalent to
teaspoonfuI of liquid RESOIVFNT pnt mn in
screw-capped pocket Vials, containing go doses,
price, 25c.
Cuticura Remedies are sold throughout the world
British Depot: 27-2S Charterhouse So ! on,lnn
French Depot: Rue de Ia Paix. Paris. P1FFER
U. s. A.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Ericsson Line ExcursiOn0s'

ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE from BALTIMORE
Through the canal to Philadelphia" Stopping at
great fishing grounds at Betterton, also Chester Pa
Fare from Washington by B; and Q; to Baltimore
thence Ericsson line to Philadelphia, single SO:
round trip. $4.50 Returning all rail from Phiiadel.
pphia tB, and o. Sc as Steamers ear sail daily. except
Sundays at 1880 AM Tickets to Philadelphia on
sale In Washington at B. and o. Ticket Offices
Also ]. Spiedt. 50I Pa. ave-, for Atlantic City
Cape May. Asbury Park, Ocean Grove. Long Bra nch
New York. Albany, Troy and points north. Write
for guide to CLARENCE SHRIVER. G. P. A..
2O4 Light ST.. Baltimore Md. je5-fIs
Evening star., 1902-08-07
MAIL SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One cent a word for Rooms For Rent
Rooms and Board-Boarding-W
cd Help and Situations
Evening star., 1902-08-07
EXCURSIONS, ETC.

EXCURSION
BY WAY OF THE c. &o.R.R
The First Baptist Church. Corner 9th st and
Dumbarton ave. NV, will give an excursion to
RICHMOND VA
SATURDAY, AUGUST o. 1902
The train will leave Maryland ave. and 9th ST.
sw. at IL O'Clock pm. Returning Will leave Rich
mond Monday at o'clock pun
FARE ROUND TRIP. So so
CHILDREN UNDER l2.....................S1 r.. 81 25
au6-2t-R ]. II. HILL. Pastor
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Floral Work of Exceptional Merit.

Gdde's floral designs are different from
mest-with difference of superiority. 1924 F
advertisement.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Apply Satin-Skin Cream lightly, then use
Satin-Skin Powder. Result, lovely satin
complex xion. 25c of Palais Royal. jy25-2m
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Arlington, Myer, Falls Church,
FROM AQUEDUCT BRIDGE HALE HOURLY.
Queen of Trips
Came MAw===PehnEDOfh In

SMPC I7NeHy - =-ETNEEUUVVEEs
Nearest Ocean Resorts to Washington
Reached by rail to BALTIMORE, there connect
ing with the QUEEN ANNE'S RAILROAD Co s
steamer, leaving Pier 10, Light ST.. daily ex. Sat
and Sua) and 3:15 pm, Saturday am
and pm, Sunday S:15 am.
SPECIAL BOAT leaves Cape May Mondays at
6:30 A. NJ. connecting at Lewes with express train
from Rehoboth for Baltimore.
Rates from Washington via B. o. r. R.:
Round Tip. Cape May. Rehoboth
Season ticket. et......-......... $3.50 $500
Ten-day ticket. ............ 4.1o $50
sunday only - ............ ... as
New Steamer Queen Caroline y
For further Information apply B. & O. Ticket Of
fees. or Hotel Oxford 1sshlL .,oa d. tyil-u
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Money to lend at 4. 5 and per cent on
real estate Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1902-08-07

Fifty Cents per month or - Cents
fJr two weeks. Invariably I'm advance.
The address may be changed as fire.
Quenuy as desired by giving the old
address as well as the new one.
Evening star., 1902-08-07

New $40 Drop-Head Machines, $3.50,
At Auerbach's, & RI Domestic office.
jy14- tn, tn s-tf
Evening star., 1902-08-07

FOR ICED TEA USE KENNY'S CHEON
TEA. the best Soc mixed tea in America.
c. d. KENNY CO, 80 STORES.
Evening star., 1902-08-07
Sewing Machine Renting. 1oc. a Ia,

At Auerbach's. & H, Domestic office.
jy14-m, th-tf
Evening star., 1902-08-07
US. Marine Band at Chevy Chase Lake

in grand concert every evening. without
regard to the weather followed by dancing
Advertisement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
La PORTE LOCALS.
GsIvestonians Are Now in Camp on the
Bay Shore,

GaIvestonians Are Now in Camp on the
Bay Shore.
La Porte, Texas June i6.-Camp Hughes
composed of over larty representative bust
ness mon Of Galveston, have pitched their
tents on the bay shore for their annual out
ing and are enjoying their second encamp-
nent at La Porte Their visit here last
year was so full Of pleasure that they dc,
clined several other pressing invitations ana
decided to make La Porte return Visit.
AS soon as they had settled themselves i
delegation Of local citizens, headed ny
MAYOR t. NJ. Figley, called upon the camp
members and extended TO them tho freedom
Of tho place and presented mem WIN lhe
kew 10 the CITY. There Will he q court lnhl
tinl in tho camp tomorrow afternoon when
a local resident will he tried for trying l'
ObrIdeo the privileges extended 70 the cam;
Tomorrow evening the Camp Hughes bnnI
viii give n concert at the Currollton hotel,
10 which the society folks OF the town VIII
he invited. -. TO- ,..,,,
here for more than two weeks on business
in connection with the Ia Porte Improve
n,eut ronpgry. loft this morning lor nc
Nrrth He will 20 by wnf Of Kansas cry
whore he has business before returning u
Thn advance guard Of the Baptist en-
cnIupp,ent will he IN Ia iorte tomnlr"W,
Wien the work Of putting the sylvan Grove
iu shnpe for their gathering VIII ne com
mnncri she cncHnpmant starts Ncdnos
dav morning and Will continue Tor week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17

Llano, Texas, June 14.--rhe members Of
the Masonic lodge gave a banquet to their
families last night Mt the Algona hotel A
large crowd was present and all seemed IN
enjoy themselves,
Hon. Dayton Moses. J. c. Greer. J ].
Sawells and Dayton Moses of Burnett were
IN attendance at the banquet given by the
NIasons.
Prof. A. L. Stubs is in Burnett this week
ON business.
Mrs ]. w. Murray left this week for Cen.
trail Texas on an extended visit
The summer normal that is to he held IN
Ilano will begin June 26. large attend
ancc Is expected.
Mr.. Ollie Spencer Of Liberty Hill was
here a few days this week
DR. Baze of Mason attended the Masonic
lodge banquet.
Quite large crowd will leave here next
week for KcrIville to attend the Epvorth
League conference.
A mass meeting Of the farmers Of Llano
county was held at the court house this
evening to devise means to get threshins
machine 10 thresh the countys wheat crop,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
An Offer to E1eileman.

Beaumont, Texas, June IL. jack Heile-
man, the crack shortstop of The Beaumont
team this morning received an urgent tele
gram from Abner Powell at New Orleans
asking HIM to name his terms for coming
so Ncw Orleans to play on that team Hele.
man Is regarded as the fastest shortstop In
the league, and the Beaumont fans would
play Galveston here Friday, saturday aud
SUNDAY 81 this week, while Lake Charles
and Crowley will be lighting It out ut the
lower end Of the league. Tue Beaumonters
have been badly crippled until now, but
they say they will be in the game hence
forth.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
Grand Lodge S. 9. 0.

Fayetteville. Texas, June 16.-The grand
lodge Of the Slavic Benevolent Order OF
Texas is holding its meeting here. The
session Will last three days. About tfty
delegates from fortytwo lodges In the
state are present The delegates were wei
coined BY Mayor II. Tauch at o'clock this
morning the response heing made by Mr.
Tho nresident. MI j. j HoIrtg Of Cald
well. being absent, Vice President Tom
The of6cers Tor this session. then were
elected; Mr.. J. J. GBllia of llnglo presl-
Navra and Horny Fist secretaries John
poEornym, Frank Piwe& and John Pecn-
elk finance committee.