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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-03

The railroad lines OF the coant-y
are accumulating all the available
coal, in order 10 be prepared in case
general strike is ordered in the
soft coal regions.
Gov Heard. Of Louisiana. has
been notified by the British consul
that Louisiana cattle will be shut
out Of South Africa. This action
is believed to be in retaliation for
lIcard's protest to the state depart
ment about mule shipments and OPP
erations Of the British military
camp at Chalmette.
The supreme court Of Alabama
affirmed the decision Of the crimi-
nal court of Jefferson county in the
case Of Will Dorsey (colored), con-
yicted Of highway robbery and sen
fenced TO death, and fixed the date
FOR his execution at August <. Dor
sey was indicted for holding up
white man and robblng him Of
$3.50.
The war department has received
report from headquarters Of the
division Of the Philippines,
giving a list Of deaths that have oc-
CURED IN that command since April
2s, or that have not been previously
reported The report shows TWEEN
ty-two deaths from Asiatc cholera,
ten from dysentey and forty-one
from a variety Of other causes.
E1- President Cleveland and
Hon. d. h. Hill both spoke at the
opening Of new quarters in New
York city Of the Tildcn club. Their
speeches were plea for harmony
among democrats Of all sections
Secretary Root has made answer
10 the senate resolution calling for
information as 10 the cost OF the
war IN the Philippines The cost
Of the Philippine war, including
outstanding obligations, up to date,
is sl;0,326,5s6.
The bodies Of sergeant, two cor
porals and four privatcs. captured
by Filipino insurgents Nav 30. we're
recovered last week in Rial prov
incc, r. ]. Most Of the bodies had
been hewn limb from limb. and Il
was found impossible 10 recognize
four Of the dead men. A number
Of arrests IN the matter have been
made. and nine men have been alb
solutely identified as belonging to
the band Of ladrones which captured
the Americans.
The customs receipts at all the
Cuban island ports during the
month Of May were SI.l9g.25O.
against 1887 $50 for the CORE
spending month last year The av-
erage receipts during Nav for tn
last four years were sl.26l.G3S.
The total imports during the Amer
lean occupation were $237.64l. g44,
and the exports Sl9O.327.474. leav-
ing a balance against the island Of
$47.3l4,470. Of which $2.93O. los
was in coin and the rest in mcrchan-
disc.
According TO the census bulletin
just issued. the total Of the cotton
seed crop in 1899 was S54.3i5.677.
or 1873 per cent Of the total value
OF the cotton crop. including the
value Of the seed, while the value
Of the products from manufacture Of
all the seed grown would have been
Ss0,37l,375, or 2O4 per cent Of the
total value Of the cotton crop. OF
the total production Of seed So per
cent was crushed for oil. and for
this the crushcrs paid the growers
S2S,632,Gl6
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-03
A SOLDIERS DREAM.
BY NELLIE CRAvEY GILMORE.

Lieut. Deering lay back on his pill
low quite pale and still. his emaciated
face peeping wistfully out from be-
meath the rough coverlet. For more
than an hour he had watched with
eager eyes the door through which
the nurse usually came about that
time
The wound he had got from ill
pino's rife came very near to costing
him his life, and the siege of fierce
fever, which followed, proved the
hardest foe soldiers like him have to
combat. More than once they had
given up the great robust fellow for
dead, when she almost held the
breath in his body by sheer force Of
vigilance and unwayering care.
Aline Winston knew nothing of the
lieutenant except that he had been
crippled in a sharp skirmish with the
natives, brought to the hospital more
dead than alive, and placed under her
charge. But that was enough, GER
tainly, she thought to enlist her un-
firing sympathy and attention.
Could there be a more potent cause
than that of humanity? She asked
herself the question many times, but
without once looking into her heart,
where something pleaded for this one,
as 1t had never done for anyone else
She only knew that it was in the ma
ture of any true-hearted woman to
pray and work TO save the lives of
the brave men who had risked them
for their country.
To 60 from the shelter Of her home
into strange land was no sacrifice
to the young woman, who would have
given her very life, if need be, to
serve the heroes of the nation she
loved.
"You must get awfully tired, - said
Deering, when she came in at last,
about the middle of the day, with
his beef tea. He tried to raise HIM
self on one elbow but fell back weakly
on his cot.
Don't try that again." she eau
toned, holding up one slender finger
in a tyrannical little way. Il am
the general now and you must obey
me absolutely" There was some
thing in her face which was, all at
once, more beautiful to him than
anything he had even seen. For
long time he said nothing, but lay
with his eyes fixed upon her in a
strangely intent look.
Wondering at the lieutenant's un-
usual silence and conscious of his
keen glance, Aline turned TO him
with look of inquiry, and their eyes
met. Deering felt the blood mount
to his face in a crimson tide, as he
noted the little hecks of color glow
ing in the girls cheeks. 1t was very
awkward and he felt as though he
must say something. "Have | been
sick much?" he asked, "and was |
very unruly PATIENT" The words
were half playful, but his expression
was quite changed and he was staring
past her, a little absently.
The young woman gave him a curl
Gus glance, and when she spoke again
1t was rather lightly, as she busted
herself about the ward, Strengthening
things. you were quite unman-
agcable," she said, "and dreadfully
spoiled"
The lieutenant smiled at this, and
then grew suddenly grave He was
thinking that but for her the end of
It all might have been different.
81 shall never know how to thank
you" he began after awhile, "for
keeping me out Of the grave" His
eyes rested on her face in grateful
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-03
The Important Thing.

After all, a man, business is the
important thing, and people will not
forgive him if he ncglects it, -Atchi-
son Globe.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-03

Il am so glad you have come at
last, said Deering that afternoon,
with a sigh of relief, Il thought YOU
never would"
Aline smiled down into his half
petulant face, as she smoothed the
pillows on his cot and sat down at
the head of it with book.
This Is my third visit since morn
ing" with a playful little nod of re-
proach, but you were so taken up
with pleasant dreams that l really
hated to disturb YOU"
Did l really sleep SO very long,
them"
"0nly about four or five hours"
How do you know that my dreams
were pleasant"
"0h, can tell. For one thing
you were smiling and"
"And?-Did | say things?"
"Marvelousw
Deering glanced up at her quickly.
a sudden curious expression showing
on his face. What was it?"
IT. Aline smiled in a tantaliz-
ing little way. "That is the disadvan-
tage of being an invalid, /" she replied.
You Just gave yourself dead ayay.'
as they say"
Wont you tell me?" he queried,
wistfully, lifting to her a pair of en-
treating eyes.
Pm afraid"
"You must tell me-" he broke in
excitedly, "else | shall have to either
get sick again or threaten you with
a narrative of the dream myself"
THE latter would in all probabili-
ty be the more discreet calamity"
Would you be very-bored?"
81 think not. | like dreams"
People don't generally"
I'm not people"
Deering glanced up suddenly and
surprised a faint little smile CLINT
ing about the corners of her lips and
came near forgetting himself in the
admiring contemplation of it. Aline
felt his glance on her and looked
straight ahead. She also felt the
warm bushes sweep her face from
neck TO brow and turned away that
he might not see"
"You are very kind to me'-he
went on after a pause at was an
awfully peculiar dream. But | en-
Joyed ESPECIALLY the ending.
Usually dreams are such unsatisfac-
tory things, but this one-well. |.
wouldn't mind if part Of 1.-THE last
were TO come true" He was look
ing at her as he spoke, half-wistful
light shining in his eyes. Aline met
his glance for moment only and
changed color. Then she pulled her
self together and tried to remember
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1902-07-03

way as he went on. "The doctor has
told me all about it, and | am-you
don't know how pleased am"
Il am afraid" she replied, blush
ing a little, that have been very
much overrated.' She was looking
away from him, through the narrow
window, at the cleaning paddock be-
You'd
you were with me day and might
he continued with a bright smile, and
not taking any notice of her last
words; the head surgeon said YOU
never left me except to take the three
or four hours rest that he required
Again the color rushed to Aline
Winston's face, and she turned away
her head to avoid his glance
1T was my simple duty'-she be-
gan, "and-and"-she broke off
weakly in the middle Of her protest.
and went across the room to lower
the shade
There Is not another woman in
the hospital, I'll venture, who can
do her duty so WE'LL he said.
While he was speaking he forced
the appeal Of his honest eyes upon
her. and, resistless, she turned TO
meet them, half parting her lips to
speak. 1T is very kind in you to
say so" she said with a smile. Her
lashes dropped until they swept her
flushed cheeks, and the soldier. see
ing it, felt strange thrill go through
him.
"Aline'-he commenced eagerly,
half-raising himself on one weak
arm. "I-I'-he broke off, little
uncertainty, and a tide of crimson
for a moment swept over his face.
Then he sank weakly back upon his |
pillow, his eyes still fixed upon the |
face Of his companion, as she stood F.
arranging the bottles and /
papers on d table near by
You mustn't talk any more now" |
she was saying. That's the doctors .
order, you know"
Deering opened his lips TO speak, |
but she held up a warning finger.
Some other time-perhaps to-mor-
row. But YOU must 90 TO sleep now
III be back later to see how well you
AN obey"
The lieutenant settled himself
back with a rueful little sigh and
closed his eyes. However, he gave
himself up to a delicious sense of
est and fell asleep, conscious only
hat she was near him and with
.ort Of vague longing that he might
keep her there always.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
THE HOLIDAY TRAFFIC
Is Larger in Houston Than for
Years Past.
LOW RATES PROVE ATTRACTIVE
The Travellers Include Those from, An
the Walks OF Life--Those in
the Throna.

The holiday passenger traffic on the ran.
ways eentering in Houston is enormous ana
anyone paying a visit to the Grand Central
station would be astonshed at the great
crowds rushing in aud out in frantic haste
to catch trains or to get away from them
Holiday rates are lower this year than
they have been for five years and the orer
oil one fare plus 10 per cent for the round
trip gives an opportunity for many a
Christmas trip which ordinarily could not
be afforded.
Thousands Of people in Texas, and IN
fact throughout the Southern states. are
now en- route to old homes for the Christ
mas holidays, and the railways have been
compelled to finish up all the extra passen.
ger coaches aud press them into service 10
meet the enormous demands In many n.
stances these heavy demands have uecessi
tated putting on extra trains and they are
run IN TWO sections nearly always crowded
10 the guards.
standing in the passenger station one sees
a various assortment of holiday travellers
each on mission bent and each one I'M
splred with merry good cheer and an opti.
mIstle Christmas spirit pelyades the At.
mosphere and makes the whole world glad
Tor a short period of time The most dis
unctive passenger at the holiday season is
perhaps the school boy who freed from,
his studies, takes a short trlu home or
visits some friends He is much lp evil
aehce with ready Joke and good uatured
banter, always in the way vet never fiiliu.,
in courtesy and sure to md welcome M
some mothers door. His prototvpe. the
school girl, is also a Christmas traveller.
and she is seen laden with bundles.
precious gifts for the home folks. merr,
Vrsn Inn -, f.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

yesterday.
c. c. Pruitt OF Itasca. Texas. IS regis
tered at the Latham.
Mr.. j. S. Duffy loft yesterday for bust
ness trip TO ST. Louis.
Mrs. h. g. Sartt left Yesterday for a
visit with relatives at Shreveport.
Miss Verlette Nicholson Of Austin is Wis.
tlns Miss Kate flaXman Oh Main street.
Mr. G. /. Muncie went to Chicago, H.,
yesterday via the International and Great
Northern.
4, Mr. Bryan Daugherty, student Of law az
the University Of Texas, is spending the
holidays with his family.
MI. w. W. Byram and wife left yester.
Gay for Memphis, Tenn, their former
nome. 10 spend the holidays.
J. w. Harper and wife Of Hot Springs
AEAr were recent arrivals III the city.
lhey have apartments at the Latham.
Nh w. II. Il. SEWERS left yesterday en-
tAe International and Great Northern fast
mai! for Webster City, Iowa, to speud
the holidays.
NJ. John Watson, secretary OF the Ma.
some Grand Lodge, left yesterday for
CHrksyiNe, Texas, TO spend the HOLIDAYS
with his son.
Mr. William Woody went to Little Rock
ARK Yesterday by the International uud
Great Northern 10 eat Christmas dinner
with the old folks
NIs' Latrlck Lugdn left last night for
RAPID City. $, D. where she was callo
3V the announcement OF the dangerous
Illness of her mother.
Mr.. Z. McAullne aud family departed on
the international and Great Northern fast
mHl Yesterday for Memphis, Tenn, 10 visit
relatives during the holidays.
Sergeant Harry 81 Johnston arrived last
Isht from Bingham school Ashevile, y
G., and will spend the holidays with Dali.
ston.
Mr. S P. Stone OF the city police force
accomuanied by his son. left yesterday by
lae iutrr4atlonal and Great Northern for
Natchea. Miss, to spend the holidays with
H. v Raymond who has been connected
with Hoskins s. Sells, the accountants in
t4ls city, for some time left yesterday foi
NfW York, where he was called by b,,
nim, Mr. RAYMOND wiz spend scvera
weeks IN the East before returning to hi.
Vice President c. II. Markham Of tn,
lNSet-CentIal lines was accompanied by
yrs. Markh4m and their daughter. Mis-.
Naocl and Fred, on his return to Houst IN
Yesterday from New York CITY. Miss Ma
PEI has been az Brvn Mawr college neal
philadelphia, 20 which she Will return
after The holidays
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
AN INCREAsE DEMANDED

Firennen and Eu7ineers Of TIE Louisville
and Nashville Desire Niaher Waqes
Louisville, Ky, December 2i-The
Courior-Journal tomorrow will say: The
executive committee Of the fremen and en-
ginccrs Of the Louisville and Nashville,
which held a conference Saturday with
General Manager Evans Of the company,
made a demand for an increase in wages,
and gave the management until January
10 to reply The executive committee,
which presented the request viii meet in
this city on that date and receive the an
swer. 1t is not believed ii strike will re-
suit as the men say they do not desire
to tie up" the system In tie event the de-
mands arc refused.
The committee, it is said gave no intima-
ton of the course to be pursued in the
event of a refusal and possibly has not
considered a probable plan of action.
The railroad officials and the men alike
refuse 10 discuss the question and nothing
authoritative will be said until after the
meeting Of the committee on January 10.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
Test WeII Near cosmosnoII.

colmosnei Texas December 2o.--Mr J.
+. stephens, general manager OF the Rus.
sell oil and Development company, re-
turned last week from Chicago, whore he
has been FOR the past mouth in the inter.
est of his company, and brings news Of
such nature as gives positive assurance
Of the early completion OF the experimental
well that is being drilled on the ShilmEs
farm, three miles west Of hcre In refer.
once to The future operations OF hts com.
that be had succeeded IN cneeung con
solldation at his company with the Choc.
tuw OH ana Gas company OF CHICAGO n
company composed OF Chicago capitalists
with ample funds 90 thoI 0usny test The
mineral value Of thcr HOLDINGS 10 this
county. Mr. stephens further stated that
work would begin ut once on the ShlNugs
well, aud that h's company was looking
for options on other lands I'm TYLER couu.
", where owners tnluk inc Indications Tor
strikns OH are good
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22

For Holiday Excursionists. Ia the usual
territory In ;he southeast; 'Th. old
States." 20 ,Kuumber of points I'm Old McN-
iro t1 Colorado tKooi IN summer ana o..
iig6tfW an the year. also, 20 all points m
trEsusls, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois,
NsbrasEa North Oak Ia. South OAK Ia,
uNADn has on sale FIRST 81 SIS. limited,
rNDnj trIp tickets at rate OF one fare plus
80 dollars Dates Of sale December 18th,
I'm oad sd aud Goth, allowing thilty days
70 aU points IN Texas. special rates II
mont a fare and a tenth f0r the round
t,:n orrIv 20 tickets sod December ?3d,
S4b e5th, 28th, 3lst. also January list, lin.
ite5 10 return January Sd.
Va number Of people are interested 70
.,oes rates who want 10 Investigate the
.nsendid conditions In Northwest Texas,
sghere The prospects are magnificent, now,
~ he crops Those who wish "a make a
49, .tar huv the HomesegkeTE' tiekafs
lls.fFHE DENVER ROAD sells.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
CHRISTMAS MAI BURNED.

A Carload Of Westbound Pouches Was
Destroyed.
Syracuse, n Y, December 21.-oficlal
report of the burning Of a carload OF
Christmas mail en- route for the West was
made here at $40 O'Clock today by the
crew of mail clerks arriving here from New
York on the fast mail No. 81 ON the New
York Central, which left New York at $40
a. IN. only twenty or thirty ont Of 100 or
500 pouches were saved, the burned man
being tor Chicago aud points further NesT
some OF the mani was destined tor tne IAi-
ippine and FIJI Islands. Inc mail sSehS
clerks The crew was on the car ncllhI
and discovered the dre between PeehsAlI'
and Highland. ,....,.
station.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
An ALLEGED Santa IL Proposton.

Denton, Texas, December l9.-IheFe l'
considerable Interest being taken here over
a current report of a proposed extension
Of the Santa Te from Krum, eight miles
west Of here, TO this city, and the ei.t
zens' committee on railroads is strongly
in the belief that the extension, for NAiao
tbis city has been wOrking Tor year y,
viii be built this time. The pfoposs,eu
ronte would cut OF about seveuly-nye
miles between Northern points and Dalss
Via the Santa Re, doing away WIZ tug
long haul via Cleburne. and would oass
through one Of the very richest poruous,
OF the county, grain belt may Gun ir,,
year raises a large proportion OF the lu,
mense wheat crop Of the banner Whea.
county OF the state. The Santa re nas
several times had a party 10 pas 'hhvl
the route, but so far nothing dehn'te n''
over come OF IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
NEW WELL AT SOUR LAKE
IT WloENs The FIELD one rHous-
AND FEET TO THE SOUTH.
Houston Parties Are Interested In Sour
Lake Development Company, Which
Owns the New 6usher.

Sour Lake, Texas, December q The
Sour Lake Development company, 10 which
number OF Houston people are inter
ested, today brought 70 a well at depth
OF 32o feet The casing had not been set
but the well will gush as soon as II Is
turned loose, This new well wldens the
Geld about 1000 feet TO tho south and is
located ON lot ~ Of the Jackson strip.
The Guney pine line will he coppletcd
within two or three days and will be In con.
dillon for the oil 20 be turned In within
the next few days.
The Higgins company Is putting m a big
tank, which will hold 81 500 barrels.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
10 OPERATE ORIENT.

StlWell Sets the Date at the Middle OF
February.
Kansas City, Mo-, December 2L-A. r.
Sti.wcl, president Of the Kansas City,
Mexico and Orient railroad, who returned
today from New York announces thar, be
ginning about February Is, the orient viii
operate south of Wichita to Swectwater
Texas. For distance Of thirty miles
from Wichita the tracks Of the Missouri
Pacific viii be used until the Orient tracks
are completed.
This announcement is made following a
conference with George Gould, president
aud Russell Harding, third vice president
and general manager of the Missouri Pa
cite, both of whom are directors IN the
Orient,
II believe that by the last Of next year
600 miles of the Orient line Will be III
operation" said Mr.. StilweN,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
Houston Oil Mannntes.

The owners Of the Sour Lake Develop.
meut company were at Sour Lake yes
torlay and returned last evening" The
party consisted Of c. n Fisher, president
and treasurer; Herman Il, Gicseke, secre-
tary aud auditor; Directors L. Mason, f. A..
GiesCEe and Prof S. Joachim. They
brought samples OF the oil with them, their
in yesterday at a depth Of $40 feet, widen,
ing the held considerably.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
Madison-Ouooan.

At the brides home in Houston Heights
yesterday afternoon at o'clock occurred
the marriage Of Mr.. Henry NJ. Madison and
Miss Clara S. Duggan. Rev. E. Ammons OF
the Tabernacle Baptist church pronouncing
an impressive ceremony.
The groom Is manager Of the Gogan
music house Of Beaumont The bride As
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W b. Dug
gan The bridal party left for Orange at
700 last evening and viii be at home In
BEAUMONT after January l.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22

Mount Belview Texas, December 20
Higgins No. is grinding along slowly In
lime rock and still bringing out fragments
OF Iron IL Is strongly suspected that some
miscreant has put iron 10 the well, as an
iron wrench and six iron pipe collars he.
longing TO the well out6t are missing. They
are still running the rotary rig, as some
parts for the cable rig are not vet here.
Derrick lumber for well no. is being
hauled 20 No site
on prospects ut well No arc e1cep.
tionally good.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-22
The JAIN ASSIGNMENT.
'"0usht Il VIII Have Any Effect or
His interests Here

4 'nousht Il VIII Have Any Effect on
MS interests Here.
assignment Of G. A. jain & Co. in
UTE as chronicled in Yesterdays
~uSed considerable comment in uous.
'''Vrusy' since Mr.. jain is well known
ABOUT year ago Mr.. jain sought
a rice mill in Houston, but, on
les,rS' a hitch with the city council
7a t6e NO 70 switching facilities, aban.
ute owned nv NJ. 1ahn An +ho
,ens On railroad street is still hiS
hs Sn9 " Is stated that he intended
sess M, NIL here in the near future and
kBlIc lacy be In connection with tine
arsai,e. mills OF Beaumont, In which
sasts Interested. Mr.. jam also had
IN Ana lumber of rice properties In
Win 49, ouislana, aud has been idepti.
Matus,rS mlIlng OF the product since
htS nds reached a stage OF impor-
r. E9s ~. Two southern States.
Don wy, thought by those IN position
II lshni'ss sserday that the assignment of
Essr ms nrm will have any important
NplSS MS Interests In Texas.
WLhilya W d question from Post rep
Hfsty 90 Mr W. c. Gilmore, who was
I'm msaueeted with Mr. Jain, but who
ni5 .aser Of the Bayou City rice
30 Ebr,. 40 not think the assignment
III 80 mouse has any Significance
aocer connections were chiefly as q
NJ ana a several rice and canal prop
ssFpors,, WIN nave no bearing upon
,anont ,,n His mill, the Atlantic,
ny was Incorporated"
ceuns Softes of the Moore Cortes
> IL goesf ~ said: ''Mr jam owned
eom,.n ~ the Trinity Rice and Irri,
Mo- ,bs the Moore Cortes Canal
asntc san Bernard property and
~i nern,u@lils at Beaumont, as stated
ssnnsH1ls Post. / do not see that
ksis, AZ. can affect any of his inter.
lku erst understanding was that II
would h q mill upon his property
! Ne mill ne ~ conjunction with the
ils6 a. Beaumont, which Is in.
Is Mould ING, 10 not think that the assign.
u1eFtere with this project