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Court of Criminal Anpeals.

Austin, Texas June 27.-The court of
criminal appeals adjourned for the term
late this evening after dlsposing of the
following cases:
Affirmed: j. A. Green. from Corycl
Appeal dismissed: John c. Jones, from
Jones.
Motion for rehesring overruled: Elmer
Barber, from Lano.
The following cases ordered transferred to
Tyler for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Bob Hines
death, from Marion; Nancy Martin and II.
L. Hudson, from Fannin.
Mlsdemeanors: V. l.. Potts, from Milan;
c. l.. Harkns. from Limestone; w. f.
Gordon, from Parker; J. NJ: stevens, from
Wise; Harvey Fullerton Ton rehearngl,
from Hunt; Harry Bolton ION rehearing,,
from Guadalupe; John Crawford, from Har-
ris; Mary Bush, from Galveston.
During the term 1913 cases were disposed
Feionles: Affirmed, "a; reversed, As; dis
missed, 3. Total, 100
Misdemeanors: Affirmed, 81; reversed, "a;
dismissed. 10 Total, So
Scre faclas: Affirmed, 2; reversed, l.
Death sentences: Affirmed, 4; reversed, 4.
Life sentences: Affirmed, 3; reversed. /.
The court will convene in Tyler the FIRST
Monday In October.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
Warehouse AZ Wae.


waco, Texas, June 27.--The large storage
building known as the Caruthers building,
located on the corner OF Sixth and Jackson.
burned this morning at IL o'clock. Il Is
not known how the FIRE originated, but the
building Is practically a total loss. The
building was shaped and one of the
sheds was 100 yards long ana the other
half the same length. II was formerly used
as lumber shed by the Carnthers Lumber
company, but has been used for storage
building lately. The loss on the building Is
about $1,000 and It is hard to estimate the
loss on the furniture that was In tile build.
ing. IL is known that X. \. Dennis & Co.
mad fifty sewing machines and other fur
niturc In the building and n number of peo.
Ing.
The Katy railroad had baggage car
switched by the building and II was saved
only by the switch engine going through
the blaze and taking 1t out Passenger
train No. on the Katy was delayed for
about twenty minutes on account of the
FIRE, as one Of the sheds was on its track
and the water company hose passed over
its tracks.
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TEXAS POLITICAL NEWS
NOMINATION OF [. j. RoUNTREE
FOR THE SENATE
Was Secured Despite Heavy Odds, and
Is Regarded as a Considerable
Victory for Him.

Austin. Texas. June 27.--Ths nomination
OF Lee j. Rountree for senator of this
district at the Burnet convention yesterday
Is quite a victory for the Williamson coun.
ty statesman, gained after one OF the most
stubborn contests ever seen in the dis.
trict. The convention system of voting
gave Mr.. Rountree the nomination nv one
vote. as he had the instructions of VIII.
hanson and Burnet against those OF Travis
and Lampasas Many politicians were Of
the opinion that the delegates from the
last named counties would bolt. as their
man, Mr.. Faubion received twice the
number OF popular votes given to Rountree
1t was also intimated several times that
dark horse" would get Into the con.
ventlon and a Williamson county man was
mentioned as having a bee 10 his bonnet
The nominee. however. managed TO keen
him out of the way and his friends are
now giving him hearty grasp Of the hand
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DEPARTMENT NOTES.
Confederate Pension Checks viii [
Mailed ,Iulv 4

Confederate Pension Checks viii Be
Mailed July 1.
Austin. Texas, June GA telephone mos.
sage from the governor today stated that
he was getting along nicely.
The state purchasing agent is preparing
his schedule for one years supply con.
tracts which are Ia he opened next month.
The adiutaut general is busy getting
ready for tho encampmcnt.
Secretary, Of State rod is out OF town
for few days.
Colonel J. Il. Farnsworth OF Dallas is
here on business with the adiutnnt general
He will be ouartcrmaster Of the encamp
ment this year.
The comptroller today approved tho ac.
counts Of sheriff Long of Johnson county
Mayor Royal Of Wolfe city called at the
attorney generals office this morning re-
garding bond issue for his town.
j. b. Oldham OF Dallas was visitor
at the comptroler's office today LOOKING
over some bond matters
The Confederate pension department Of
the comntroller's office will mall out pen.
sion checks TO the old soldiers on July l.
g. W. Allcn Of Austin was today ap-
pointed special Judge OF the criminal court
of appeals to set IN case In when Judge
Davidson is disqualified.
The many friends OF sam Harlan, super
intcudent Of public buildings and grounds
are glad to see him back and Ia know
that he Is improving IN health
The state officials were cratlded today
on learning that n good rain had fallen al
the state firm In Bra2oria county,
commission WAS Issued to-day TO ..
Moore. county Judge NJ Armstrong county.
granted today to the Richardson company
of Illinois; capital stock S25Ou00
The State printer Is rending proof on the
report of the legislative Investigating con-
r. Il. Foster Of Angcton and Norman r.
Robertson of Houston were today appoint
ed summer clerks In the educational de-
Dartment They Will oCCupY their desks
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Al Last the End Lad come.

JuuEes
The young woman sat by the window
looking out into the air dreamlly. when her
reverie was disturbed by an elderly woman
coming in,
co." said the visitor, "excuse me.
didn't know you were absorbed"
Come In" responded the dreamer, ex-
tending her hand. ~ am glad to sec you"
"But why are you so penslve? You look
as II your best friend had died. What is
the matterT'
The young woman drew her handkerchief
hastily across her eyes "Ah," she sighed,
Tom and /"
The elder woman dropped her hands IN
her lap In a helpless, desparing fashion.
Don't tell me" she interrupted, that you
and Tom have quarreedF
The CIR! sighed again. 1.-THE end has
come" she said "to all orr moonlight
drives, to the tender whlsperings beneath
the magnolia trees. 10 the boxes OF cara
mels and the baskets Of flowers, to the
sweet nothlngs in the conservatory as the
dancers whlrl IN the ball room, TO the
verses he wrote me, TO the riyalries and
jcalousies OF sweetheart days 70 the"
"Say no morer exclaimed the older wo-
man determined To set matters right.
What have you two done? Tell me every.
thing"
The young woman came over and latd her
head on the older females shoulder.
eve were married this morning at 10
o'clock she whispered. And the older wo-
mans hands fell helpless once more
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Sam Houston Summer Normal.

Huntsville Texas, June 26,-The summer
normal is increasing daily in attendance
and interest. There are now seventy teach
ers enrolled A number of teachers who
have been attending the early series Of
normais CLOSING this week. expect to enter
the Huntsville normal next week and COM
plete their work. The State supcrlntend-
ent has ruled that an attendance of three
weeks will he sufficient TO enter the eX-
animation for certificates. This Will en-
able teachers 10 enroll here as late as July
10 and SIN apply for certificates. Th- ar
ranrement by which free text books are
furnished is highly appreciated A the stu
dents. The special primary work given
here is proving a very popular feature A
number will apply for the permanent prl-
mary certificate.
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senatoriaI Convention a. eaINsston.

Galveston, Texas, June 27.-The demo.
cratic senatorial convention for the Sew.
enth district will be held tomorrow after.
noon at o'clock instead of Il O'Clock. as
has previously been announced. The
change was made for the convenience of
the delegates of the interior. The conn.
ties embraced in this district are Wharton.
Matagorda, Chambers, Galveston and Bra.
zoria. AT the county convention held re.
Gently In this city Senator L. V. Da-
wilson of Galveston was Endorsed and there
Is little doubt that he will be nominated
for reelection at the convention tomorrow
afternoon.
The convention viii be held at the court
Of civil appeals building at Twentieth and
Winnie streets
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AMERICAN REPORTED KILLED.
Another American Is Alleged to Hav'
n... +La X;ti;.o

Another American Is Alleged to Have
Done the Killing.
FL Paso. Texas, June 27.-Prlvate tele-
gram received here today from Jimulco,
Mexico, states that last night John Nous
sier, an American, shot aud fatally wound
ed another American whose name is not
given. at Jimulco last night Moussier is
young American printer and his family for
merly lived IN san Antonio. His sister Is
the wife Of Thomas O'keefc, mine owner
Of this CITY. and his brother, A. H. Mons.
sler. left here today for Monterey, Mexico
to locate permanently The Jimulco dis
patch does not give any details of the
shooting
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Convention VIII Be lively.

Weatherford, Texas. June 26.--The con-
gressional convention. which will nominate
successor to Congressman Lanham, and
which has been called to meet here on
July Z. promises to be very lively affair.
Neither aspirant has enough votes to elect
and upon the surface the chances for either
one winning over any votes from another
seem extremely remote. The candidates
themselves have assumed an unusual quiet
ness. which helps to keep the public the
more In doubt
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CUT HIS THROAT

And Beer Came Out Through Hole When
He Attempted to Drink.
FL Paso, Texas, June 81 Charles Weber,
stone mason who has resided here for
many years, attempted suicide this morning
by cutting his throat. At about . o'c'ock
this morning he staggered into a saloon
and ordered Il glass of beer, which he at
tempted to drink, and the beer, with blood,
gushed out from an ugly wound in the
that Weber was covered with blood and a
doctor was summoned. Weber had cut his
throat to the hollow, but did not sever the
main artery. The doctors say that the man
may live.
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Crowley News.

Crowley, La. June 27.-The Corkran OIL
company case closed In the district court
this morning and Judge Deballon took "
under advisement, adjournlng court for the
summer vacation.
A heavy wind has been blowing all day
from the south aud the sun has been shat
ont nv hunks ~ clouds Rain is much
needed and hoped for and may come to-
morrow.
Tho commencement exercises Of ST.
Michaes Catholic school were held Mt the
Grand opera house last night. Arrange
ments for the celebration of July 4 by the
citizens band have been completed and
splendid time is expected.
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CHIEFS OF POLICE.
Eighth Annual Session Has Come to a
Close.

Eighth Annual Session Has Come TO a
Close.
Fort Worth, Texas, June 27.-The eighth
annual session Of the Texas Pollce Chiefs
and City Marshals' association ended at
noon and will meet at Waco June Q, 3, and
Of next year. Officers elected were: Pres
ident, w. NJ. Rea, Fort Worth: first vice
president, j. G. Blackburn, Houston. see
ond vice president Chief Nialand, Corpus
Christi; secretary and treasurer, NJ. T. For
lest, Houston; sergeant mt arms, s. II.
Criswell, Yoakum; executive board, w u.
Casey, Texarkana w. L. 'Winfrey, Dallas;
j. #. Hardy, Calvert.
The association decided TO memoriaize
the legislature to pass the industrial school
bill III the interest of boys The associa
ton members took an cxcu sion to DaFG,
over the Interurban road this afternoon.
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Residence at Clinton.

Greenylle, Texas, Tune 27.-Fire destroy
ed the residence of II. NJ Pile at Clinton
on Wednesday afternoon about o'clock
having originated, as 1t Is supposed, from
n defective 1ue The family were ironing
and had a lire IN the stove, the blaze break
ing out on the roof, The high wind and
the dry condition Of the building caused
the blaze TO spread rapidly and the family
only succeeded in saving n portion of their
household goods. Estimated loss on build
ing and contents Sl40o; insured FOR 5000
T6e barn Of Mir. II. D. Pondcrs caught, but
his son succeeded in saving the building
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Charters Filed.

Austin, Texas. June 2I.~The following
charters were filed today;
The Guarantee Shoe company OF san An.
tonic; capital stock $4,000, mcorporators;
II. c. King. j. McCord Watson and Henry
Ruff
Farmers Gin and Milling company OF
Amhia Lamar county; capital stock 5000
Incorporators: j. w. Warren, g. r. Park
and w X. Dudley.
National Fraternal association Of Dallas;
no capital stock incorporntors. II. "
Couch, j. W. Gatlis and a. J. Rogers.
The Lone OAK Cotton OH and Gin com
pnny amended It's charter by increasing
It's capital stock from $4,000 70 $4,000
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Involuntary Bsnkruptcy.

Galveston. Texas, June y7--An lnyolun-
tary petition in bankruptcy has been filed
In the United states court against Chris
tlan Krupp. who conducts saloon at
washington and Stanley streets, Houston.
A denuty United States marshal has taken
charge u the stock Of the defendant, await
ing the action Of Referee In bankruptcy
Judge James X, burnett The amount OF
Tho liabilities Is estimated at approximate
lv $1,000. and the value Of the stock seized
* estimated at 5000. the hearing Of the
case is set for July IL.
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MICHIGAN STATE CONVENTION.
Republicans Put Out Full State Ticket
at Detroit.


at Detroit.
Detroit. Mich. June 26.-In today's State
republican convention. as was expected,
Governor Aaron II. Bliss of Saginaw was
renominated for second term on the nrst
ballot. Following Is the ticket nominated:
Governor I. Bliss. Saginaw.
Lieutenant governor-Alexander Maitland.
Marquette.
Secretary Of state-Fred NJ. Warner
Pennington.
State treasurer Daniel Mccoy, Grand
Rapids.
Auditor Perry f. Powers Of
Cadillac
Attorney general-Charles A. Blair OF
Jackson.
Commissioner Of state and land Office
Edwin A. Wildey Of Pawpaw.
Superintendent OF public Instruction
Dslos A. Fall of Albion.
Members of state board Of education
Pntrlck II. Kelly Of Detroit aud l.. \.
Wright of Ironwood.
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Texans in New York,


NpPNNEFFF 7" WV
New York, June 27,--The following Tex
ans are registered In New York.
Houston.-J. Mendelovltz, Broadway Cen
trial; G.. A. Freeman, Gilsey.
San Antonio.-Mr. and Mrs, j 5. Sweet
st. Denis.
Waeo.-Aiiss l.. Cartwright, Morton.
Montgomery. Miss II. Wood. Morton.
Austin.-Mrs. L.. S. Hancock. Manhattan.
Fort Worth. walter Prewett. Everett.
III Paso.-Mrs Buchlcs, Fifth Avenue,
Calves on.--L. Featherst1ne, Astor
Gainesyllle.-M. S. Homer, ST. George.
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FROM THE STATE CAPITAL
Attorney General TO File Important
Suits in a Few Days.
COMPANIES DOING ILLEGAL BUSINESS.
The Governor Is Recovering His Health.
Confederate Pension Checks Are to
Be Issued in Few Days.

Austin. Texas. June 27.-'The attorney
general will Gle several suits before many
days against corporations which are en-.
gagged In loaning money and doing gen
eral banking business in violation OF the
law and which is not stimulated In the pur.
pose for which the corporation is formed.
Many of the corporations which we're on.
gagged In that character OF business uuit II
as soon ms they learned that il WAS a
violation Of the rights, hut a few contnue
In IL and those are the ones which the nj
torney Eeneral Is going after.
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Land Case Continued.

Austin. Texas. June 2T-1he san Eie-
zaria land case IN which the State seeks
to recover 10000 acres Of land In III Paso
county from an old grant and which was
called the other day IN the district court
here was postponed yesterday until the
October term of the court on account Of
the great amount Of evidence to be sub
mitted and the court could not hear it all
before adjouInnc time
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MOVEMENT OF OCEAN VESSELS.
Especial to The Post.l

NNptVIHT 70 IUt IUsItT
Port Eads, La.--Arrlved: Alabama CNor),
from Bocas del Toro; Nicaragua (Nor.l, from
Buefeld; Isis (Br), from New York. Sailed:
Edorado tAm). for New York. Athesia
for Dublin via Belfast; Chancellor (BrD,
for Liverpool; olympia CBr9, for Port
Limon.
New York. Arrived; Sabine (Am) from
Philadelphia Cleared; City of Everett
for Port Arthur.
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An Accidental Death.

Bastrop, Texas, June 27-Mr. VIII
Thompson. timber man from Lockhart,
met his death while driving team about
three miles west Of town late this evening.
ge was found with his head fastened in
the spokes OF the wheel. Deceased Is a
man Of family.
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Cnttane at Greenville.

Greeuvine, Texas, June PA cottage
at Commerce, the property of Curtis Anders
and occupied by Lon Posey, was destroyed
by fire early yesterday morning Posey had
$3.50 insurance on his household goods aud
the building was worth about 500. lnsur-
ance IL any, not known.
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
Iullus Lobenstein Dead.

Galveston, Texas, June 27.-Julius Loben.
stein died Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock
at the John Sealy hospital. She deceased
mas lived at Galveston and in Houston for
several years and is well known In this
city. He was connected for a time with
Ringers restaurant, but has been more
recently engaged at the beach. The de
ceased was ~ years of age and had a
number o. friends among his associates.
lie left no relatives in this city, but he
mas a brother and other connections re.
sidlno In philadelphia.
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Ais Mission succeasfuI.

Rome, June 27--Mgr. SAM De Sampler,
the member Of the pope's household who
was sent to Mexico three months ago with
instructions 20 endeavor 10 re-establish
Diplomatic relations between that republic
ana The vatican. reports that he has been
successful IN his mission.
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Military Commissions.

Austin, Texas. June 27.-The following
military commissions were Issued today:
Joseph C. Bridges captain NJ. H. Mclar-
land. first lieutenant. and e. K. York. sec
ond lieutenant OF the Allen Rifles, Fourth
Infantry.
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Personal Mention.

Galveston Texas, June 27.-J. A. Russ,
superintendent OF the Pacific Express com.
pany, with headquarters at Dallas; II. G.
chace. agent of the company at Dallas,
and f. b. Knight, also Of that city, ar
rived In the city this morning to enjoy
a few days fishing.
Rev. Charles Ferguson of Arizona. who
has been flllng the pulpit Of Trinity Epls.
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Residennn at Bastron.

Bastrop. Texas, June 27-rhe residence
Of Mr.. August Elmer was totally destroyed
by fire last night. The loss Is estimated at
$500 insurance $1,000, Origin OF IRE I'M
known.
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One Bottle of Burnetts Vanilla Extract
Is better than three OF the doubtIui Aina'
its purity and great strength make II the
most economical brand
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Store at Corsiosna.

Corsicana, Texas, June 2I.-Flre last
night destroyed the grcyery store OF Mr..
Presley on South Eleventh. The stock
was entirely destroyed; insured.
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GranQma'S DiaTrhDa Cure
Quickly and permanently
cures bowel complaints.
CSC AH Druggists.
SCHOOLS AND Ss
St. Mary's College
And College Preparatory School.
School of Music
REOPENS SEPTEMBER ~

college for the chrii9h education preparatory seu.
IN
Of
Of
Of ica
unaory Memoirs
dairy Home made bread and wcemeats Night
MISS TORRENT Mnrys College Dallas rena
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Galveston, Texas, June 21.--Fred van
Deren Taylor aud Miss Helen waternouse
were married last evening 10 this civ.
botn young people are quite popular In
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Port of Sabine.

Sabine, Texas, June 27.--Ariyed schoon-
er Olga, at quarantine, from Coatzacoalcos'
for Port Arthur.
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CHICAGOB BEACH HOTEL

20 minutes from heart OF city; no dust, no
dirt. situated on boulevard and lake at
51st street Boulevard, Chicago. Send for
illustrated booklet.
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Troupe, Smith. County. Texas. lyme 81.
Fine rain. which will benefit cotton crop,
but too late for corn.
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Magnolia Grove Hotel

MAGNOLIA, MISS. Open all the year; 500
feet elevation; mineral spring water; bene-
hclal 70 the dcbilitated: 3h hours from
New Orleans, on the ], O. X, r.; eighteenth
season; round trip to Magnolia on Sundays,
81; cool rooms en- suite, with bath, etc.
81 L. LANGDON. proprletor.
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This signature IS on every box Of the genuine
: Laxative Brom0.Q uinine Tablets
tbs rsnsay thss cures cells ~ sas eas
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HOTELS, SUMMER RESORTS
Wootan Wells, Texas.

Health and pleasure resort. Midway FROM
Houston to Dallas. Texas. on the Houston
grounds; ten acres OF Park; all kinds OF
water mere besides the famous No. 4. Board
Mt various prices; a large pavilion, with
Mexican Music; amusements OF various
kinds; round trip tickets over most roads
10 .'Wootan." Write telegraph or phone US
for information. Wootan Wells Co.
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San Antonio, Texas. June 27.-Tbe so,,h
ern Pacific land and immigration apcrt,
and the excursionists accompanying them
pulled out from San Antonio ut II AK tbis
morning on the Southern Pacific for tba
East. The meeting which was to have been
held this morning to complete the orron,zs
non was postponed until all the agents
could be gotten together on the train
This morning at an enrly hour the vis,.
tors We're taken In hand by President l. /
hart OF the Business Mems club and n
special committee from that organIzatlon
ana were escorted to the trolley cars IN
waiting and the first point visited was tho
famous San Pedro springs. and park. From
there the party went to the hot wells. n
ride or nearly eight miles. and after IN
speeding everything there they returned TO
the city, hating to examine irrigated truck
patches along the route. Arrivin. IN the
city from the trolley jaunt, the party storm
ca the Alamo mission, by which time the
limit of their stay in the city had expired
and they returned to their train.
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KETNER CASE SETTLED.
supreme Court Has Refused to Grant
a Rehearing.
DECISION IN LOGAN VS.. CURRY CASE.
Ffoot OF Occupancy OF Land and Sale
Is Bar to Others Desiring to
Occupy the Same Land.

austin, Texas. June 2T.-The supreme
court today overruled the motion for
'euearlng In the case of the City OF Austin
". 'ohn D. Mccall. This was the case in
M"ien the city wanted to buy the plant
VI the old water company and the court
neiu mat the contract entered into for the
purcnase was void, as It did not provide
ior sinking fund. The court he'd. how
ever that a new contract could be made
ana the motion for rehearlng was for
tne purpose Of going further into the ques
uon In order to prevent any kind OF a
contract looking to the purchase OF the
old water companys plant.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

copal church Of this city for several weeks.
VIII leave next Tuesday for his home.