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CONFERENCE WAS HELD.
Some Of The Appointments Probably
Decided On by Lanham aud Wells
NONE HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED YET.
friends Of the Two Candidates fol
Speaker Have Been caueusine and
Both Of Them Are Elected.

Austin Texas, November IA The polti.
cal high-jinks around Austin last night aud
today took new turn. II was not as
tussy as the scramble for public plums,
put Just as earnest. Having made a
most brilliant success Of failing to get from
Governor Lanham what they wanted, the
time aud tactics Of the politicians were
turned TO the speakershlp Of the Twenty
eighth legislature. This seufae was per.
maps precipltated by the appearance OF
Pat Mem on the scene last night MIR
schluter was not here. but he had some
kihtolks and friends around. and when Mr..
Men showed up the Schluter men fred up,
put on thei ightL- clothes and com.
menced grinding their knives. The line or
battle was quickly formed. Nen aud
schluter cuucuses and conferences were
held. Both were well attended. ana the
whole range of the speakershlp situation
canvassed. At these confercEces the par
tisans Of the two candidates showed by
letters, promises and figures that their
man was already as good as landed. The
result Of the meetings therefore was that
Candidate Nef and Candidate Schlutcr
were both elected by good maioritics: out
Of lS2 votes, Neff got r and schluter rs
Both conferences claimed tbel! couclu.
sions were absolutely correct, II y aud rs
added together make 1872,
The crowd TINT has been here for three
days is very pcrccpttby tbinned out. No
new people are coming IN and every train
takes some out Of town Governor Ian
ham has been cosetcd with Attorney Gen
eral Bel and Judge Wells a good part NJ
The day; what occurred. no one knows
Tho general opinion here Is that tho gov
ernor has decided ON some Of his appoint
ments. hut not all None, however have
been given ont. Eyerybodt IS guessing
who the fortunate persons are ana every
body has a slate These gucsses may be
right But guessing Is like little boy
working sums in book that has no
answers in the appendix he does not
knew when he is right.
People In Austin are complaining al
Governor Lanham good deal tonight be-
cause he does not relieve the strenuousnoas
Of the situation 10y making public such
appointments as he has decided on, hut he
has not doue SO and there the muttcr ends.
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OPINION ON The POLL TAX.
ATTORNEY GENERAL BELL SAYS
CITIES NAY COLLECT
As Well as the State and County, and
All Must Be Paid Before Vote
Can Be Cast.

San Antonio, Texas, November l4-Au in
formal opinion has come from Attorney
General Bell on the effect OF the poll tax
amendment IN municipal elections In cities
authorized lay charter to impose poll tax.
IN an interview today Mayor Marshall
Hicks gave out that in a conference with
Attorney General Bell IN Austin on Thurs
day the latter stated that he was Of the
opinion that the city poll tax would have
to he pah "a addition 10 the State and
county before the voter would be qualified
TO vote at any election. The attorney gen-
eral remarked that the constitutional
amendment provided that every person sub
ject to a poll tax under the laws Of the
state of Texas must pay the Same before
titled TO vote, and that a poll tax levied
by a city authorized to do so by charter
was a poll tax levied under the lnws Of
the State Of Texas. He also remarked that
If a case should arise where the real or
personal property of a taxpayer Inns been
assessed In the same receipt az the poll
tax and the person Is unable TO pay the
ad yalorem tax upon his real or personal
property before the LIST of February ana de-
sires TO pay the poll tax only. It would he
proper for the collector to make a seEara-
zion of the poll tax from the other taxes.
the poN tax receipt being given upon pay
ment OF the same.
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SCHOOL TEACHERS LEARN
Just Like Other People.


BAD food aud overwork wreck many a
life. but the right food makes sure and
complete happiness, for one must be happy
II perfectly well.
Grape Nuts saved my NE and changed
me from "A nervous, sick. Respondent wn-
man 10 a healthy. strong and cheerful one, -
writes Mrs Alice Riegei u Pontiac H.
II had not been wen for seYerai years and
I Thought ns Mid my frienhs. that my
DAYS were numbered Ny III health was
caused from drinking coffee, eating i'm
proner food aud overwnrk In the school
room: j had become very weak. tired and
nervous and nothing ] ate agreed with me,
Medicine nude mo more neryous and Inn
hatred my digcstivp organs.
ii was with slif1culty that a neighbor
induced me 10 try Grape Nuts aud I liked
IL from the hrst with Thick cream aud
sugar ! lived on II exclusively with
Postum Food COFFEE until my digestion was
30 much improved ] could cat other foods.
My friends soon notified tn improvement
in my lonks. and am NOW healthy. strong
and happy I attribute the change IA my
health solely 10 the change Of DIET
Husbartl and 7 both Ike Grape Nuts
aud Postum. think they are the most
hsaithfpi and ftrcnE,henins y an foods
ard drinks ard anitabie fof the weak as
well Is Tor the strcnE."
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THE FAIR AT AN END.
WcTcElA's ANNUAL EVENT a 81
NANclAL SUCCESS.
VIII Reeves Of Victoria Won the Biz
End Of the Purse in the Ropins
Contest.

Victoria, Texas, November 1.-THE sixth
annual fair of the Southwest Texas Fair
association closed today under most aus.
pleious circumstances. 1t was Children's
Day, the schools were closed and the little
soucs we're very much in evidence. special
traius brought IN large crowds from Goliad.
Port Layaca, Cuere. Edna and other neigh.
boring towns, swelling the attendance TO
nearly 1900, one-third Of whom were chill
dren.
The roping contest occurred this morn.
ing. McGonnigle, who won the first Prize
at San Antonio. was the favorte IN the
pools the odds being 10 TO /, but he missed
both throws. VIII Reeves of Victoria won
first money In liza 10, Jim Hopkins a close
second In lilo 40, and Felix Dee third in
1;17 10. The purse was S1oO first, 500
second and $40 third.
Premiums were awarded in all depart.
ments today The exhibits in every line
were very credtabe, In fnct, surpassed
In quality II not In quantity those ut any
previous fair. Great credit Is due for the
fine displays IL the Indies nall and for H.
number Of splendid exhibits by local mer-
chants to Mrs l.. /. Demouche, who took
charge of this branch about ten days ago
The directors Of the association are also
due great praise for their successful work
In securing fine horses and attractions,
Despite many disadvantages, threatening
weather here and heavy rains all over the
territory tributary to the fair " was a
financial success, or at least the dedclt, II
any. will be slight
The races resulted as follows:
Three-eighths of a mile-Billy Boy, Buda,
Felix Jcns. Time 3715.
Six and a half furlongs-Burgoyne, Cen
sor. Smile Time ] 80.
Five cIghths of mile-Sallie Green,
Weird. Jim Along. Time loTh.
Half mile Bell Boy, Governor Culherson,
Position Time ~ 10
Four and a half furlongs-polly Heyman,
Kate Cromwell Flora Tine 1;01
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ORANGE NEWS NOTES.
A Gun Club Has Been Organized by the
Shooters.

A Gun Club Has Been Organized by the
Shooters.
Orange. Texas, November 14.-At a
meeting held last night at the office Of the
Sabine supply company the Orange Gun
club was organized with the following Of
feers Charles NJ Rein president; A. l.,
Mitchell, vice president; James T. Roach,
treasurer; Dr. H. Z Seastrunk seefo-
tary; w A. Morse, captain. 1t was de-
cided 10 have THANKSGIVING shoot on the
AFTERNOON OF the 2Tth for ten fine turkeys
and the following committees were appoint
ed On target and traps A. 7 Chenault
w A Morse; on grounds, George W
Bancroft II 3 Jackson; on turkeys, II.
= Seastruuk. NJ. " Anderson
The new hre company recently organized
here has placed an order for supply Of
nose ANA other hre hghting apparatus. ana
win soon be fully equipped The cItizeus
have provided liberal fund for this pur-
pose.
G c FELTON, Of Dallas, superintendent
Of the Western Union Telegraph company,
was IN Orange today examining the COM
pauy's property here, with q view 10 max
Ing some extensive additions and Improve
ments TO It's local service.
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Hearne Items.

Hearne, Texas, November 1.-THE Retail
Merchants association held another inter
esting meeting at the city hall last night,
and notwithstanding the Indictment weather
nearly every member was present to par
tlcipate in the proceedings.
Among other business brought before the
body was the election of three directors
and the adoption of the constitution and
bylaws. The first term officers are: j. 9.
Lumpkin, presidents; {. H. Dlliard, wee
iNvresldent; Morris Cohen, secretaryi r. NJ.
ltesfye treasurer.
a Nhvices from both BRACES rivers this
II, Ang are to the effect that they have
{ xas several feet since the recent hard
IGELn -,..s n..,,..
,st psseccived official notice from Grand
Srlncellor John 7. homer that he VIII on
the 18th inst. visit the lodge.
On account of the swollen streams ana
bad roads the mali carriers on the Branch,
vile and Wheelock lines have been delayed
considerably in getting the mail IN mere
from these points.
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TEXAs PoLI1IcAL NoTEs.

Laredo. Texas November 14-There
may be contest over the county offices.
it being claimed that there are about 1000
votes Affected by irregularities.
Goldthwaite, Texas, November IA The
vote for Mills county Lanham ga Bur
kit 81, Carroll -, Mallctt pa For the
amendment $50; against the amendment
463
Fort Worth, Texas, November 81 State
Senator Hunger says there are fully $50
applications for the dozen lobs 10 he given
Out about the senate during the coming
session. Several of them live IN this city.
Lometa, Texas, November a. 1t is
claimed that this is the banner prohibi-
tion town in the State. Carroll having re
ceivcd 1U2 of the POI votes cast the re
mnindcr being divided among the other
candidates. with Lanham second.
Cameron, Texas, November -. sheriG
hart office DEPUTY; w. n. Massengale,
jailer. These are tried men who occupied
the same positions under ey Sheriff Todd.
Joe Luce was appointed field deputy,
Bonham, Texas November IA The Off
cal election returns ms given out by the
commissioners court for FHunin county to-
day is as follows; LauhHm 402S, Burkitt
1888, for poll tax amendment 3S54. only
leo socialist votes were cast In the ccun-
Corscana, Texas, November H. j j.
Hall. tho newly elected sheriff ~ Navarro
county, has moved with his family from
Birdston. this county, to Corslcona lie
has appointed tho following DEPUTIES. w
] Blackman, Warren Bradley and VIII
Knight.
Greenvllle, Texas, November "a Major
j. #. Nichols has returned from Austin
where he went on business before the
hoard Of pnrdnns. He found the Capital
City full of politicians lying In wait for
tho coming Of Governor-elect Lauham and
left ms soon as he could to keep away from
the push,
r Coldntt Of Terrell arrived In Austin
last night Mr. Coldutt called and paid his
respects 10 the commissioners this morning.
greeted his numerous friends In the CAPT
tai and spent a part Of the dav looking
over the CITY with the view Of locating
himself and family for the next six years.
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DALLAS ALnERMAN,s SCHEME.
Would Have His City Operate as II It
Were A Private Corporation

Would Have His City Operate as II II
Were a Private Corporation.
Dallas Texas. November 14-It is now
proposed by Alderman Morgan TO so amend
the city charter as TO do away with the
city council leaving municipal matters
entirely In the hands of the mayor and
four commissioners. two Of whom are to
be elected by the people and the other
two to be appointed by the governor II
ploy such help as may he ncdlcd in con
Quoting the affairs Of the city. doing away
with the appointment Of officials for a
tenure and giving them employment as a
private corporation would Alderman Nor
gan says that this system would inurc To
the benefit of tho city I'm moro WAYS than
one. and especially would II provide an
economical system that would bring better
results than the present costly method.
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WRECK ON THE T. AND p.
Fireman Was Fatally and Others Serious
l,,it

FIREMAN was F1taiy ana OtferS oefous-
~ Injured.
Abilene, Texas, November 1.-THE
Texas and Pacific cannon bali was wrecked
near here at o'clock Tllis morning. eyeeT
car in the train except the sleepers leav-
ing the track, The cause OF the wreck
is not known. For distance Of 300 feet
the track was torn up and showed on the
grade, the ties and rails being converted
into splinters ami twisted scrap iron. The
rolling stock Is a bad wreck.
Fireman George Weldon OF Big Springs
was fatally Injured.
r. G. Moore Of Abilene has a wrenched
back.
Baegageman j. NJ. Nash is badly hurt,
but not fatally.
Mail Clerk Roberts has severe bruises.
Several passengers were shaken up and
have bruises. hut none of them arc IN
iured sufficiently 10 require the attend
ance Of a physician.
Dallas, Texas. November "A AT the
general Offices OF the Texas and Pacific to-
night II was stated that the injured IN the
Abilene wreck are doing well aud that
the track has been restored suffcientK to
permit OF the resumption Of traffic.
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the presiding elders were elected By the
conference.
The report OF the book agents showed n
total business OF S5O1,O0O az the Nashville
ana Dallas houses, or an increase OF SIU,VU1
over last years business.
Various reports were received from pas
tors az their stations and among them was
the report Of Rev n. ID. knickerbockcr OF
the First church, Temple which promises
% be the banner report or the conference.
he reports collected x2.uO on back dent
and the church free or debt for the first
time In twenty years; $500 In hnnk for
new pipe organ Just III place; 100 con.
versions and about STuOO raised for cnurcD
work
Dr. Tieert. hook editor; DIR. Whisner.
general church extension, and Or. Watkins,
secretary Of the Surerannuated Preachers
Endowment fund.- are visiting the confer.
ence to represent their work.
Dr.. Iigert held religious instruction serv.
Ices for the preachers this morning.
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|TIY ROLLS OF TEXAS.
came Interesting Statistics Prepared
= by the Comptroller.
IN HAS INCREASED IN VALUE
o...,. Horses and Mules, but They
@o'e Mot Worth as Much as They
T' We're the Year Before

ro,ss. November 13.-The comp
Aus''I' received the tax rolls OF all the
troNe, n the State and has made the
.O ua,Iur Interesting taoulated statement
O~s.,nr the value of every Nihu oi plsr
sly" assessed, and the increased OF ue'
cry value Of 1902 over 1901 ana inc
us ~, ,..roased values of this year over the
nreyious year; a,,,.a a. sAa7 =.
LII ~ nm increase Of Sl4pl, WI, a.,
sl g5,n and city lots-S2lo' 49, el' an iu-
.rease Of 81, 2IS,Z2i. s.z s7o vaI,ed Mt
y. % oes s4e an increase OF 2l,6oo heau anu
so,os,--eased value $1,000, 994 100 eco
deelessaIs 575. 800 value SI4,22S, 4S8, an IN
easn of 6s0, 403 head and decreased Vaiue
sS3agsa s and tennets-46o, e31. an increase
Saasse bsad and decreased value SiOg9.
oil ~ ! bo1 S34 head, value S2Oil 2Df,
sI lscrease Of 16,407 head and decreased
value So4ig Ss 10. value s524o19, an increase
:, o ls55 head and S6l37 value. o, 80.
oI ,i l5oo / Oh ais head, value S1,60o, ODD
,aarsase Of Sq4. 16l head aud $3.50, 304 value,
1nHings-2s, SOS. value SlS3,34S, decrease
,,sil head and increased value Sl0, 20.
I Of ,, ~ carriages and vehicles - I3J6
,olue SiO.qO7 eos. an increase OF l6'2lS III
nambcr and S2s3, 500 IN value.
nT.ads AMI merchandise-S4 SAG, 1OO,BZI, an
%voe of "a 93T, 726
nsssseetteriaI and manufactured articles
4 10 5 % nos an Increase of S212.2 4S.
| s-Warnfacturcrs tools and implements
1 -, ~ aI1 o0G nm Increase of 81 42l, ISL.
Engines and boilers 81, s51, SOB, an In.
,.ras5 ~ SIs3 29g
Money of banks and bankers, etc.-Sl2,
-so Ssn' an Incroase OF 81. 23g. 4S7.
Nancy Of other than banks and bankers,
40 St1, $50. SAT. q decrease Of $3,525,014.
80 and stocks other than United
states ptsigs bonds $2857,811, an Increase Of
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Nem ON Comnanv AZ Weleh.

Welsh La, November ~ The Mer-
chants oil company IS the name Of new
concern Just organized here by number
of chicago capitalists and a few local busl
ness men aud is capitalized at 100000.
Tho company has acquired $40 acres Of
land some distance from the Welsh wells
for OIL Development purposes. The general
objects of ht pmpany are prospecting,
working Hud niHtIg ~ any and all miner
OH oi uotrolrt,n, aud also sluelt and refne
the sHmc
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Greenville, Texas, November 1.-The
time Of district court was consumed yes
terday In a further hearing on the motion
for a change Of venue in the Jim Petty
murder case. The defense offered wit
nesses w support OF their motion nntll
noon, and when court reconvened District
called TO the stand, most OF whom gave
IL as their opinion that the accused could
get far and impartial trial In Hunt
county, AZ the conclusion Of the arRNf
ment Judge Connor stated he would take
tile case under advisement.
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AZ. Iesss panieI pead.

Dallas, Texas. November H.--Jessle
Daniel. one Of the oldest settlers IN Dallas
county, and the oldest Methodist minister
in Texas, died at his home. i've miles north
OF the city, last night Rev. Daniel was
SO years old and had lived IN Dallas con-
tlnuously since 1850. He was born IN Ten
nesspe. hnt came 10 Texas from Alabama.
He was a veteran of the civil war. having
served N Texas regiment Of the Con
federate army.
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Temple. Texas. November i3.-At the ses
sion OF the Methodist conferences yesterday
REV John n. Barcns WAS elected secretary
with John H. Morris and j. II. stewart as
81 M rururr and W. J. Bareps were
cgecisd statistical eecretarlee.
TIC various committees - neminkteo ~
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HEARsT AS a PoLITIcIAN.
Is Not Yet Figuring on Being a Presi-
dental Nominee

FL Paso. Texas, November IA w. r..
Hearst. the well known newspaper owner
aud congressman-eiect frqgn the Eleventh
New York district IS visiting III Paso
He states tonight he would establish a
daily paper in Washington. He blames
d. b Hill for the recent defeat Of his par
ty Ia New York SAYING the country demo
Gratis would not forget Hllrs treachery
to Bryan.
When asked II he would be q candidate
FOR the democratic presidential nomination
hi zoos Mr.. Hearst said Being only
and having entered politics I naturally
have my aspirations. But | know Of 40
rrecedent for a beginner IN newspap per
work To apply the first day for the posi-.
zion of mananing editor Therefore.
aon't think az this stage of mr plane I aus
tn he regarded a. an 6spigsnt Tor the presl.
dsney Of the united States Ny election
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Fort Worth, Texas, November IA The
Hotel Worth was today sold to ] II.
Madigan Of Houston and Il S. Coon Of
Austin for $4,000 The purchase was
made as an Investment The hotel will
continue to- be conducted by Mrs. W. T.
IIArdwlck. IL was owned by ] l.. Martin
ago.
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News Notes

stoSs y, ~ Texas, November 13s-The corne,
sonic ts1 very me three-sto5y brick Mass
icrday." 'bfY w. vas laid 10 sqnithyille YET
th ee's sr O TINS city attended tie ceremonie-
vItatIa,ss named hay .ng acJepted an ID.
eas iio3n to deliver the addreIss on the az
NJ. cu !
TO-DAY M NJ Adams of Bryan was in Auetin
chasing ager department of. the State pur-
srowinSS ea9ty,slxth legislature. and is n
portsnsso department III bSth extent and I'M.
he fatbcr AT Adams inlay be said 10 be
Its FIRST rb'a, thlS departmNnt, since he was
, ana called to See the employees
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ss congressman az the last election marks
my debut IN politics, 50 that | am not
regard to politics will be. n sbeujd
aspire 70 attain 70 higher places I shall
expect 60 build my way up, as those on.
ioying hcnors at the hands Of the people
have done before.
Mir. Hearts stuffed posltivply no had no
IDEA OF establishing paper IN Texas.
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COTTON FAoToRY FOR M.kINNEY.

Proposition Made by Parker Of Houston
Accepted.
Mckinney, Texas November 13,-At 3
mass meeting held last night at which a.
Parker, practical cotton mill man Of
Houston, was present and submitted esti-
mates. It was decided to erect a cotton fac
tory here at a minimum cost Of Sl5nuUO.
Nearly $4,000 was subscribed within an
hour and a committee was appointed TO
and citizens generally until the entire
amount is subscribed, J. g. Fitzhueh Of
this place has offered to donate nye acres
of ground as a site for the factory.
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protraoted MeetInn a I.oekhart.

Lockhart, Texas. November i4.--.rhe pro
tracted meeting al the BAPTIST church, un-
der the conduct OF Rev. DR.. JaFreli OF
Dallas. 4 progressing favorably and muca
Interest "A heing manifested Ia the seFv-
ices Tho preaching OF the able ana ear
nest diyine Is certainly very eloquent ana
attractive.
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
NEGRO GIVEN LIFE TERM FOR AT
TEMPTED ASSAULT.
Druggists May Get the Benefit Of the
At.9rney Generals Opinion on Ger
tain Medicines.

Galveston, Texas, November 14.--Jnmes
Young, colored. was convicted on the
charge OF ATTEMPTED criminal assault ana
was sentenced to ninety.nine years IN the
pententiary. me deiandant was charged
with attempting to assault young woman
IN the western suburbs OF this city on Oc.
tobcr > lie was arreeted and fully iden-
tilted by the lady whom he attempted 70
assault. Two witnesses. john fise ana
Martin Quartcrnlk were introduced by the
prosecution aud the defense Introduced only
one witness, BY whom he endeayored to
establish an alibi.
Quite little excitement was caused
during the trinl by the victim OF the as
sault tHnting when she was brought face
to face with her 0Ssulaut IN tue court
room. she was overcome with nervous
prostrntion FOR some time after the as.
sault aud 10 some time yesterday before
sht could regain hci chmposure. Wheu snc
aha recover she Insisted tngi she could not
look at the negro again nud this ordeal was
spared her. ne being Kept ont ni her sight
during the remainder OF tue triaL