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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
CHANGERS COUNTY FIELD.
Ohio and Pennsylvania Oil Men Favor
ably Impressed Herewith.

Anahuac. Texas, February al. II.
scbaas and ]. +. Grandin Of Tttusvl'le.
% are here looking after the oil leases
they hold in Chambers and adjoining couh-
lies Both OF these gentlemen own num-
her Of oil wells in ohio and PennsylFa ma
..neatsd TO commence developing their
iPn,s hare they said at IL only mat
,eT ~ time, say from three 10 nye years
~, tbs demand and the transportation
III 49, exceed the supply OF the Beau
went is,ds, then we wifi be here With an
n,nsrisnce that has grown up with rs from
ehilAhood. and we viii come prepared !.
81. dau-r hundreds Of wells, and II we get
IN ree1 wells ana nInsts drE Astss ~
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/ henderson Objects TO TAX.
y ,.,,,in Testimony in Public.
,,r$s..O ARGUE THE QUESTION
49,. to Resign and Go Home
b. Has His Own Way in
the Matter

r,,as, February 5.-rhe lesisla.
Is'A, ..l.,rop committee convened at 8
q. morning and Immediately went
y - ~ session and the press rep
49, NJ. we're excused.
i''n " committee opened Its doors at
y Y Ms evening Chairman hender'
- M following assignments Tor ad'
y "A rlerk Henderson to take up the
~ ~ home; Stafford and Clerk
Sla = ,,se up the deaf and dumb ms lnsti-
- y sh1nnon aud Savage aud CierH
~ .,re up the blind institute
r p. ,a Of the institutions Is to
'' - from the beginning Of the
w 1n,pIs;ratlon and will be divided as
49,, condition and present system
H. .rt including treatment of stu
!. inmates; recommendations as to a
= = .,s a Including classification Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

Women arc naturally more susceptible 70
lnclomrucics 90 the weather than men,
With them cold IS oftcu the starting
point of some severe pelvic arrangement.
causing much pain and suffering
Every woman needs q remedy upcn which
against the trying weather ~ winter and
early spying IL Perun6 is iaken az the
FIRST symptom Of a cold 81 will cure II be.
fore IL develops Into soruC annoying ga.
tnrrhHl arrangement
II you do not derive prompt aud salts
factory results FROM the use OF Perunu,
write al once to Dr. Hartman. giving a full
statement Of your case and he win hs
pleased to give sou his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR. Hartman, President or The
Hartman SanItsrium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
IINEXHAUSTIBLE OIL SUPPLY.

yin b. EsttsneA.- These gentlemen 81
cured ierecs Cor their own operation. which
viii commence coon. Ms their Eastern wells
get weaker all the time and thclt deinand
for oil Is increasing with each DAY They
were greatly impressed by the beauty and
grandeur Of the bay shore. especially from
Anahuac to Round Point, and talked favor.
ably Of securing a site for future home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
coNWcTEp oF oouNTERrrLrINo.

Three Men Were Found Guilty in a
Dallas Court
Dallas, Texas February 5.-Thc United
States court for the Northern district oi
Texas announced large number uf erin.
inal convictions today. Among the pun
Der were Thomas Reagan. james Woods
and Hugh TAYLOR for cUuuteli citing I'uited
States money Patrick and Frank Nc
Mutrongh and Thomas Legion for rosiof.
hce robberies, Sentences VIII be- pro
n0unoed by Judge MccHs inter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
Fourth Court Of Appeals.

San Antonio. Texas, February 5.-Tho
following proceedings were had r. Ihe
Fourth court Of civil appeals today.
Affirmed: International and Great Moth
ern Railway Company vs. Brenda G. Won
son, from Bexur Board of School Trustees
of the City of san Antonio q al VS.. the
Ga.vestgF, Harrisburg and san Antonio
Railway. from Bexar.
Reycls Sod ana rendered: San Antonio IN
Arkansas Pass Railway Company vs. Edg q
Thompson, from Bee
Motions granted; John r Garrett ct al
VS. Sam Robertson from Rusk motion TO
withdraw original deed.
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Ms. Mntuc Donsla... las Thomn. a,e

Miss Matte Douglass, l3s Thomas ave
nue., Memphis, Tenn. writes
From nay early womunhood have been
troubled with occas Oual headaches. ] took
different powders and drugs. at times get
ting Temporary relief One Of my friends
advised We 10 Try Peruu8, which ! aid I
socn found thar my general health i'm
proved. aud my entire system WINS toned up.
81 felt huoyaucy OF body and lightnesS
of mind ] had not known before and my
headaches has completely disappeared, and
] have enjoyed perfect health for over
year. | gladly nlursc Pcruua,"
MATTE DOUGLASS,
Women from all parts Of the United
States and Canada are testifyinE dolly to
the virtue OF Pcruna. only a few Of these
letters can ever be published. Write for q
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First Court Of Civil Appeals.

psi'eslon' Texas, February 5.-The fol-
Jug notions were submitted today;
n, Ieaearng' Western Union Telegraph
- 80 Vs. A. d. McConico, from Brazos 4:
ahd Brewing Company, from Harris /:
~ Dupree. receiver, VS.. Joseph Tam.
|9sla, from Harris " PH
t,s,a suike out superseded pleadlngs from
III afansaS Pass Harbor Company VS..
\ as.lonal Bank, from Aransas.
amt sal.rge certified questions: NJ. L.
f.,ta tr s. a. vs. Texas Savings and Real
investment Association, from Harris.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

The following sales were recorded at the
oil exchange today:
Columbia, ] share OF SD
Anglo-American 1880 shares o. lAc
Recky sharp 1000 shares at 2ac
IN Sbnrn lC0o shares at l-S"
International, 200 shares at 2lSc.
indcpendence 1000 shares at CSC.
rational OH and Pipe Line, 800 shares
d National OIL and Pipe Line, 800 shares
al BIC. oo,so .,.... =. =,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
TIRED OF LEE.
John Remmei OF Palestine Haroed Him
self as q Consequence.

Palestine, Texas. February 5,-ThIs morn
ing the ilfeless body Of Mir John Ecmmcl
was found hanging to gallery pos, 81, bis
boarding house in West Palestine, bc having
committed suicide sometime Uug tae
night by hanging himself lie left lstter
stating thai he was tired Of iy.ue. The J.-
ceased was well known n tnis tt. Na. u-
worked here as a coatmakor for the past
four years Mr.. Kcumcl has .s,a.t -..o
is barber by trade and who HIVES Ia Hoas
ton.
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The Lake Charles Field.

Lake Charles, La, February 81 7,
Jackson, driller for the Spring utu Oil
company states that no guShcr has been
brought In set They are preparing to
bail the well. The directors Of the Pc lean
oil aud Pipe Line met here today and rr.
ccived reports from their two wells The
well at sulphur Is down GJi feet and NJ
Jennings. 1870 feet. Both vciis- snow good
iudicatiouS
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A Nenro Assassinated

sandy Point. Texas, February 5.-Franf
Cooper. a negro barber here. was shot three
times by unknown parties while passing
through what is known as tho psds set
tIement. ia died this morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
ANNOUNCING IS.
Fo9 MAYOR.

At the solicitation OF "a large number OF
the citizens Of Houston, / hereby announce
o. T. Holt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
CRY ATTORNEY.

At the solicitation Of my many fricnda
who have contributed to my announcement
fund 1 announce mlsc'f as o candidate f.f
reelection TO the office OF city attorney,
subject 10 the action ~ the democratic
primaries. Joe NJ sam
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
ADOBE ITCH.
Disease Brought to Texas from
the Philippines.

Fort Worth, Texas, February g.
The medical department Of the Fort
Worth university has before it a gen
uino case Of "adobc Itch Phil
ippine disease. The subject Is a
soldier who lately arrived from
Manila, where he was discharged.
The case is being treated Icy one Of
the professors of dermatology. 1t is
said to be of contagious nature In
the Philippines.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
sTReET COMMISSIONED.

! hereby announce as candidate for the
office OF Street Commit sl0ner subject TO
the action Of the democratic prlm rles.
Jack Kennedy
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hereby Announce myself as candidate
for the office or Chiel of police. subject To-
the action OF the democratic primWlef
L VI. INV.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

AZ the solicitation OF my many friends
announce myself as a candidate for re.
e'ecfion for the Office of street commits
Hioner OF the city of Houston snhipct To the
action OF the democratic prlmarles
Matt Drcnnan.
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CITY TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as a candidate
~ or reelection TO The office of clty treas
urcr, subject To the action Of thr o'mo-
cratic primaries a, a, s]duo'
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HEALTH OFFICER.

The Post is authorized to announce Dr.
W. NJ Brumby a. candidate for CITY
Health OfGCcr subject to the action Of
the democratic primaries
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CITY ASSESSOR

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for reelection 90 tho Office ~ city assessor
ana collector. subject 20 the action OF the
democratic primaries
James + Welsh.
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| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for The office of chief n police sub
Ject to action OF tine democratic prlmarics,
John W. Howard.
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hereby announce myself as a candidate
Tor health officer, subject to the action VI
j. G. Boyd, NJ. d.
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hereby announce myself as a candidate
Tor The Office OF city attorney subject 10
the action of the Democrat primaries.
+. If STONE.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

Ennis, Texas February alt Is ma.
nounced here that Governor say.rs has arp.
pointed the Ennis Mechanics laud as Fbst
cavalry band Of Texas to I,ad the uarade
at tho eX.Confederate reunion a Dallas IN
APRIL, 1902. The band ha, twenty .h,e
pieces and horses and uniform are 10 he
furnished for the occasion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
CHIEF OF POLICE

] hereby announce AS a candidate for
Chief OF Police, subject to action of the
democratic primaries Geo. Ellis
hereby Announce as u candidate for
chief OF police, subject to the action OF the
democratic primaries.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

WAELDEB- Ben owen was thrown down
fight OF steps by one Of bonn giving
away and was badly hurt Iie IS iuproy-
ing somewhat. ti1a
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24
MODEL TOWN IN UTAH
VERNAL THE BEST GOVERNED PLACE
IN THE COUNTRY.

No Towa TaK Collected sinee It Was
Incorporated, and OmeiaIs serve
without Pay-Its Perfect system OF
Licenses.
Who would ever think OF going 10
Utah to dnd a model OF city govern.
hentl Yet Il can be said without fear
OF contradiction that the town exists
under the shadow OF the wasatch
range Down I'm Uintah county, near
the Ulntah Indian reservation, is the
town OF VernaL containing between
5000 and 1900 persons. This little
burg is governed In ssch manner as
TO make It the envy OF all the other
towns In the state. says the St Louis
Globe Democrat.
There are no bOodlers IN Vernal. ana
there never has been suspicion OF a
scandal Its public buildings are finer
It's streets are better kept and il Is
cleaner than any other town Of lis
Size la the country. All this speaks
OF the public spirit OF its citizens. but
Il Is far from all The one thing which
makes Nerual unique among the towns
OF the United States. II not OF the
whole world, is that there has never
been a dollar OF money raised by clty
tax since Il was Incorporated. The tax.
gatherer may make his visits for cp,n.
~ aud state purposes but the item In
the hiN which m an other nlaces
sweiis the total 20 the sQulrmlng point
Is always absent n GernaL
This year there has been over a mile
~ asphalt paving put down. aud the
mayor gives his opinion that Ia three
years there would not be an unpayed
street in the town. They have iust
completed one of the hnest school
buildings In the west. which makes ev.
ny public edince IN the town right up
10 date and adequate for the wants on
! town three tunes its DFesent slge.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24
FACIAL
PARALYSIS
Mr.. croswalte's Experience, and How
He Was Cured.

DIR. Darrin, Willamette Hotel, Salem,
Dear Sir: In an answer TO your com.
munication asking me to make a state.
ment Of my case, most willingly do
so, II by 80 doing any one afflicted as |
was might have their attention called
TO the success with which you treated
me. As you know, consulted you re-
garding a very serious case Of facial
paralysis. the entire side of the face
being completely paralyzed could
not shut the eye. having no control
over the lid; the lower lid was dropped
down. and the lower side OF the face
badly dropped. the corner Of the mouth
badly drawn down. Any one can i'm.
agine the condition of a persons mind
under such circumstances. | had al.
most given up all hope of ever being
myself again. until l consulted you,
and you assured me that you could
cure me. l commenced treatment at
once, and commenced to improve
from the start, and in three or four
weeks treatment found myself entire
ly cured. | make this statement will.
lingly, that any one suffering as have
may avail themselves OF your great
skill w. T. CRoSTHwAITE.
246 Washington St, Portland.
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'"nuw nave they attained 10 mis-
Itopian degree of perfectlonY is a
question which win be largely asked.
In the iirst place the town has pro
ylded for a perfect system OF licenses
having In view the placing OF the bur.
dens OF the town on the shoulders OF
those who receive the most benefit
saloons are considered a luxury pure
ana simple, and as such have TO pay
heavy price for each concession.
crimes and mlsdemeanors get the full
extent OF the law IN the way Of fines
Whlch 90 10 swell the town treasury.
ANY concession gained from the town
Is paid Tor az the top value, not given
away as they are In most places. All
TINS taken together has been sufficient
10 raise the funds needed for town
purposes, and In the opinion OF the
leading citizens will meet an needed
expenses for years 10 come. Added 70
this, the people take deep pride In
thelr town and a full days work il
uohe Tor days pay, so that the money
goes farther IN Nernal than In anv
Town In the country.
Politics cuts no figure In the elections
ana the best men in the place are
chosen 70 nh the offices. To be a mem-
Der OF the town government is con-
sidered a high compliment TO the busI-
aess ability OF the man. so the offices
are sought by the leading business men
oi 'he place, and when once elected
'ne| gladly serve out their terms with.
Out pay. Il has long been the habit
OF an oiieials 10 turn back their sal.
ailes INTO the treasury One exception
however Is made 10 this rule-the town
uiafshai who devotes his entire time
- Tue public takes generous salary
for his work
"@' - possible to carry on
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24
Attractive Country Roads.

Nlne-tenths OF the world Judge from
appearances. A country road can be
made wonderfully attractive by proper
attention TO its appearance. A space
OF about three feet In width should be
ieft between the edge OF the road
ana the surface ditch on each side.
Ihls strip should be cleared OF weeds
ana sodded, or sowed with grass seed.
Nhiie NOT strictly necessary, this i'm
provement gives look OF prosperity
10 the country. makes II attractive
ana inviting and adds to the value OF
surrounding property. In short. II is
good return for the little labor in
vested In bringing il about.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24
Adverti.inr Pnint.r.

only poor advertising is an expense.
1Ood advertising is always a paying
Investment.
'uulcious advertising Is a desirable
investment. What's the use OF having
snything for sale IL the fact that you
nave II is not made knowng
AuNeFusing Is a faithful advocate.
suu TO the merchant whose trade is
' uuli ana who desires TO Increase his
business advertising is like a fame IN
dark night.
II a merchant We're to close his store
ana suspend business every time trade
lass' he would rightly be branded as a
s'inpleson. And yet in what essential
would he diner from the advertiser
wno stops everything Tor the same rea-
'on'-frontable Advertising.
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Deafness Cured In Ten Minutes.

Deafness Cured In Ten Minutes.
To the Editor; For about is years
had been afflicted with a dischargine
ear and deafness. was Induced 20 try
DIR, Darrin from the fact that he cured
my uncle. William Parrott, OF deafness
10 years ago. The doctor cured my
deafness March 9. 1899. in less than 10
minutes with electricity and a slight
operation. | will gladly answer any
questions. at Middleton. Or, where
have resided for years.
RICHARD PARRETT.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24

there is no good in trusts? AS the fell
low says, 1T is a good wind that blows
nobodys hat on"
YOUNG REPUBLICAN.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24

the business OF a larger ciry uWns
Nernal lines, yet there is not town.
big or small, that could not learn use
ful lessons by studying the methods
which obtain in the little burg.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24
Losing Weight?

Then your food is not being proper.
ly digested and perfect digestion aud
assimilation are essential TO the put.
ting on OF solid iesh To bring about
this change you should take Hostel
ters stomach Bitters, Il viii put the
stomach In goOd condition and make
digestion perfect. Il also cures Head
ache, Insomnia, Dyspepsia and Liver
and Kidney complaints. We urge you
20 try L. Il never falls
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1902-09-24


they
many prevent
the right scientific
adjusting helpers We
world
necessary No mshS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-31
RODGERS CABLES LONG
Concerning March of the Marines
Across the Island of Samar.

Concerning March of the Marines
Across the Island of Samar.
Washington, Jan. 30.-Secretary
Long today received the following ca
Diagrams from Rear Admiral Rodgers
at Cavite concerning the march of the
marines across Samar:
"Details Walters expedition across
Samar not yet received. Much credit
due Shoemaker for services rendered
in connection with rescue. Detachment
at Ianand. Marines in Samar will be
relieved in about 10 days"
The second dispatch reads:
Following casualties: Captain
POrter's command, attempting march
Lanang to Basey, Samar: Lieuten-
ant A. S. Williams, slightly wounded
in chest and weeping eczema; Corpo,
raj w. Slattery, Privates j. McDay, E.
Witzell, J. w. Hacker, w. D. Smith,
R. Desmond, ]. f. Egan, T. j. Carey,
condition serious from weeping ecze-
ma. Privates P. j. Connell, T. San,
julie, G. N. Foster, T. Bredtt, J. Woods,
F. F. Brown, T. Murray, M. Bassett,
L. A. Bailey and j. Baronie missing;
hope abandoned"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-31
COLLISION OF BOATS
IN BIG SNOWSTORM
Railroad Tug P1ows Into a
Nor h Fiver Ferryboat.
A GREAT PANIC RESULTED

Twelve Women tainted During the
Excitement, but No Fatalities En-.
sued-Four inches of Snow Reported
In New York City.
New York, Jan. 30-The Jersey
Central railroad ferry boat was run
into by a railroad tug in the North
river during a snOwstOrm today. There
were 500 passengers on the ferry boat,
of which about 100 were women.
The Central found it very heavy go
ing in the storm and was feeling her
way slowly out in midstream. When
about quarter of mile out of her
slip at COmmunipay the ferry crash.
ed into one of the heavy tugs of the
Baltimore and Ohio, having in tow
float carrying a dozen loaded freight
cars. Before the Central could re-
verse her power the tug had forged it's
way through the light woodwork that
covers the ladies' cabin and the WON.
en- inside were panic stricken.
Their shrieks, combined with the
cracking sound of the breaking tim.
bers, quickly brought number of the
men passengers over to their side of
the boat. The men rushed over so
quickly that the Central careened, and
it was feared for a second that she
would turn turtle.
The CentraTs running gear was not
damaged, however, and she soon right
ed herself and proceeded to her New
York slip. Twelve of the women pas
sengers tainted during the excitement,
but they were soon revived. No one
was badly hurt.
The snow, which began falling here
yesterday morning, continued through
the night and today. At o'clock this
morning the total fall was inches.
Usually heavy snow ties UP or badly
delays traffic in this city, but as the
storm began in daylight the elevated
and surface roads were able to keep
their tracks clear and practically all
lines were running on scheduled time
1t was very thick on the bay, how.
ever, and the ships in the harbor NOV.
ed very slowly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-31
sLEETsToRM PLAYS HAVOC.
Prostration of Telegraph Wires Most
Complete Known in Years,

Prostration of Telegraph Wires Most
Complete Known in Years.
Nashville, Jan. 30.-All kinds of
wire communication, which was al
most entirely suspended yesterday
morning in some parts of Kentucky,
Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas on ac-
count of a heavy sleetstorm, has not
yet been resumed. The telegraph and
telephone companies have started
gangs of men in various directions to
rebuild their wires. The prostration
is the most complete known in years,
Arkansas being isolated as far as tele-
graph communication is concerned.
The damage from sleet in the city of
Little Rock is serious.
The weather bureau predicts gen
orally unsettled weather, embracing
rain and fog, for different sections of
the south. Temperatures have risen
about 10 degrees in the past u hours
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-01-31
SPANISH WAR REVENUE TAXES
Chairman Payne Authorized to Report
Bill Repeating Same.


Washington, Jan 30.-The house
committee on ways and means has
unanimously authorized Chairman
Payne to report d bill repeating all
the Spanish war revenue taxes ex.
cept tax or mixed -four.
The repeal is to take effect July l,
1902, except the duty on tea, which
is to take effect Jan. l, 1903. Chair.
man Payne made a statement showing
that the total reduction would be SIT.
100000 annually. The delay in the
repeal of the tax on tea is for the pur.
pose of enabling those who have
stocks on hand to dispose of them be.
fore the repeal takes effect. Mr..
Payne says the country will start up.
on the next fiscal year with $174,OO0,.
600 available cash.
An amendment was offered by Mr..
Newlands to except from the repeal
the tax on petroleum and sugar re.
t1ners, and by Mr.. Richardson to re.
peal the customs duties on trust made
goods. Both were defeated by party
votes. Mr.. Newlands amendment also
provided for tax Of one-tenth Of l per
cent on the gross receipts of all cor.
porations whose annual receipts ex,
ceed $10,000,000.