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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-06-12
EVENTS OF INTEREST
THAT OCCURRED DUNNO THE
PAST WEEK.
fsrsely Told Telegraph Talss In
Brief FaraEraphs-Aany Casual
tiee-A Few Crimes-Soms Fires
Political and Religious News.
Lixhtuiux Kills Two Men.

A heavy wind and thunder storm which
passed over Columbus, Ohio, caused the
death of two people, perhaps fatally in
jpred . third and did considerable dam
age to property. The dead are J. j. Will
lis, carpenter, Louis McLain; the injured.
n. c. Cochran. Willis was killed by
lightning while standing near large OAK
tree on Upper First avenue. He was con-
versing with Cochran, who.was also struck
Ut the same time.
Louis McLain was standing in his back
yard in Phoenix City, just across the river
from where Willis was killed. The light
ming struck clothes wire he was holding.
Cochran's condition is reported serious.
Several dwellings in the residence portion
Of the city were struck by lightning and
unroofed by the storm.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-06-12

The Santa Fe Railroad Company
through President Ripley. has complet-
ed the purchase of petroleum plant and
oil lands in the Kern river district in
California. The price paid IL about ST.
25OO00.
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Big Saw Mill. Destroyed.

The saw mills and planning mills of J. S.
Bailey q Co., located at Mcdonald, Ga,
were destroyed by fire. Two million feet
pf lumber and seven freight cars were also
burned, Loss $50. 900.
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THE CUT WORM AT WORK.

from Palmyra that countless numbers of
them have appeared in that section and
have left some orchards as barren as in
midwinter. The trees are also suffering.
rsrrict;iarlv the elmS
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Stock Train Wrecked.

A train containing race horses, consist
ing a seven stock cars and one coach, en-
route from st. Louis to Buffalo on the Big
Four, was wrecked at Mix siding, near
Bellefontaine, Ohio. The engine and four
ears were derailed. Brakeman John
Borders Of Ansonia, was killed. Fireman
@. r. Boyer Of Bellefontaine, and two
othezs were seriously hurt and seventeen
homes were badly injured.
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Echo Of Glasgow Disaster.

London special: There was sensa-
tonal development in the inquiry into the
Bronx Park, Glasgow, football match
disaster of April 5 last. A lumberman
named Alexander McDougal was indicted
on the charge OF culpable homicide in the
erection Of the stand, which collapsed and
resulted IN twenty-one persons being
killed and 25O injured,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-06-12

John A. Drake of Chicago has bought
the Ben dOr-Penue colt. Won Rouse
from Frank BRAHMS. for $4,000.
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Kruger No Longer Feared.

London special: The Birmingham Post,
the organ OF Colonial Secretary Chamber
lain, says that owing to his age and in
6rmities the British government has
waived its claim for the acknowledgment
by Mr.. Kruger Of British sovereignty over
the Transvaal and has guaranteed to all
the Boer delegates in Europe a safe
conduct to their homes in South Africa.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1902-06-12

The naval branch building of the L. N.
C. A. in Brooklyn, \. y, the gift OF
Miss Helen Gould. has been dedicated
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A Detroit & Mackinaw excursion train
Jumped the track at Black River, near AL
pena, Mich. One man was killed, forty
six we're injured, several fatally. Thirty
sustained slight injuries.
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Herbert to be Knixhted. =.

Hon. Michael Henry Herbert, the re-
Gently appointed British ambassador to
the United States, in succession to Lord
Pauncefote, will be made a knight COM
mander Of the Bath before starting for
Washington.
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Another Invasion of the Dreaded
Scourge Expected.
In the forests and orchard lands of
New York. New Jersey. Pennsylvania
and several other States, the periodical
cicada. or 17-year locusts, are now matur-
ing ard will soon leave their beds for
fight. according 10 the statement recent
ly made by Prof B. Smith, State ento-
molo.ist for New Jersey. This insect, of
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lGutilated Body Found.

London special: The remains of young
woman sawed and chopped up into dozen
pieces, have been found in an alley in
Lambeth district. The body had appar-
entity been baked or boiled. The scalp
had been torn of and the hands, feet and
intestines were missing. 1t has been i'm
possible to identify the remains as the
Woman's face was practically destroyed.
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Debate Lead. to Challenge.

Rome special: As sequel to heated
discussion in the lobby of the chamber of
deputies on the subject of the Eritrean
italian East Africa) budget, SignoI
Franchetti, q member of the chamber, has
challenged the foreign minister, SignOr
Prinetti, to fight duel.
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Short NeMa Notes.

Sergeant Hon, the famous >harPSHoo1-
er of the siege of Paris. is dead
Arrangements are being made for the
removal of the military forces from sew
eral places in the department of the north
Philippines.
Senator Platt of New York. in reply
Sunday night TO a direct question. said
if his health continued as good rs it is
now he would be candidate for re-elec-
tion to the United States Senate.
Benjamin Slaughter, 4 colored man,
63 years old. died while fishing in the
Soldier creek. near Topeka. lie had just
pulled a fish out and was so surprised
that he fell dead of heart disease.
King Christian. after Il long conference
with the premier. DIR. Deuntzer. has ac-
cepted the proposal of the United States
TO extend for q year the time limit for
the ratification of the Danish West In
dian treaty.
The final election returns show that the
new Belgian Chamber of Representatives
will be composed of SO Catholics. "a
Liberals. 81 Socialists and TWO Christian
Democrats. The government thus has 4
majority Of 26, as compared to a major
ity of 2O before the elections. The new
Belgian Senate will contain 81 Catholics
Al Liberals and 6 Socialists. thus inereas
ing the governments majority in this
body to one.
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the outlay. and tax IN .ireadstuffs was
adopted as the tily tvalable means Of
attaining the defired en... In order to
meet the emergency aAiitionfi taxes
were levied as fs lowS
Import duty Of q cents hun
dredweight on all ga in, 10
cents on -four md neJ and
10 cents on mea- ......s l3.25O, 600
Increase of 9 Gems on I'll, S5 In
the iucome tx, raakpg 1t
about 81 cents N tbs s.; also
stamp duty on tdeckn ~ d 9th
er commercial Taper :. ..... 10000
Suspending the s.akinS fSnd. 90 500. 600
Government Will 5orrc@, ...... tt0,OOO. eco
Drafts on exche,iIer .-....... 2S.STJ. coo
rot,l $50. coo
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to close, leaving 4 district of 20u.O0O
without their principal market. Seven
ty-fve cars loaded with ice We're in rail-
road yards waiting TO be unloaded. The
packers refused to employ union labor 10
unload them and were unable TO get non
union men.
Advertisements in many papers out of
Chicago offer So day TO men TO take the
strikers places. The wage demanded by
the strikers is from $3.50 to $3.50. Ship
pers were notified that no cattle would
be bought and the dearth of a supply sent
prices up . per cent.
The teamsters were informed that all
members of the alleged trust were will
ing TO sign the schedule except Swift n
Co., Nelson Morris X Co. and Armour X
Co. Notice was sent from the teamsters
national headquarters in Chicago to Oma-
ha, Kansas City, ST. Joseph, ST. Louis
and other cities where the packing houses
have branches, instructins the union EN-
ployes to hold themselves in readiness for
a sympathetic strike.
Two hundred butchers at Swift's and
1000 women and girls at Libby, McNeil
& Libby's Joined the teamsters. One hun
dred butchers at Nelson Morris plant
went out.
Louis Swift and Nelson Morris. acting
for the packers. admit that half of the
union scale is paid in most departments
and say great loss would be inflicted
upon them if they recognize organized la
bor. II the strikers persist in theil
course. the packers assert. the publ,
will be without meat. the packing houses
also holding two-thirds of the eggs ant
poultry on the market.
Drivers of delivery wagons in all oi
the ten big State street department s.yre.
went on strike Tuesday morning. Tn,
refusal of the proprietors and managers
of the stores TO sign the agreement sub
mitted by the National Teamsters' unioI
and the Parcel Delivery Drivers UnioI
rrecipitated the strike
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Old papers for sale at this office.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
GRADS lhDIANlAE.B III
THROAT
TEXAS SENATOR ALLEGES THAT
HE WAS INsULTED DURING
DEBATE.
LIKE 4 THREAT ABOUT KllilNG
RE1ARK OF IRATE TEXAN WHEN
DRAGGED AWAY NJ sDNA.
TORS.

Warrington. fully Ex-senator Bailey
Of Texas assaulted Senator Beveridge
'ofAndaauI last night Just after the SEN
ate had adjourned from executive ses-
sion. The Texas senator was dragged
away and separated from his opponent
by some Of those about the senate. He
was very angry and threatened severe
harm to tho 1ndiana senator.
The episode was the result tof q heat.
ed controversy which the two senators
had duriugsthe afternoon when Senator
Beveridge had said that Senator Bailey
had made 'an unwarranted attack"
on Solicitor Penfield Of the state de-
partment. In executive session Senator
Beveridge. like other senator's who
smoke. lighted a cigar and took q seat
on the Repubican"si He was still
sitting there when the senate ad-
journed. Senator Bailey crossed tho
aisle and walked through the seats un.
I'll he was facing Senator Beveridge.
'Bevsridge," he said. II don't want
- have any tn0uhle With you. but !
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
sLAYBa GOES o,.Asv.

Nneerruption Of Sermon Costs one
'1Ian HIS Life and . Fellow RlsyoR
His Reason.
Burlington. Iowa, July ;. - Becauso
William Trent. negro doctor, In JAIL
Sor illegal practioing. fogged John Hen
dershott. white fellow prisoner. for
staying cards while minister was
1eading divine services, the latter cut
~ throat three times. The negro
rolled over dead and his slayer IL now
u raving maniac. Sunday Hendsrshote
-Was irrsverent-and disrespectfut'to the
preacher. and as punishment -was SEN
0sncad By the Kangaroo court TO ave
lashes, which Trent administered.
While the prisoners were playing cards
yesterday Hendershott approached
trent from the rear and. drawing his
Head back. pulled the razor across has
neck, He died instantly. The murder
er is securely manacled and fighting
oad and no one can approach him with
1Alety.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
70 PREVENT CRIMINAL AcrA
Citaxena' Alliance Of waIkosO0SN
Offers Large Rew0P0a.

Citaxena' Alliance Of waIkesbare0
Offers Large Rewaraa.
wilkesbarre, Pa. July 1.-11hs g.
zens' Alliance OF wilkesbarrs o6era -
wards aggregatinE 5000 ferst aSfs !.
and conviction OF IN persons sngeeeo
In boycotting. hanging sniksas aae g
er criminal acts Of intinie.-e. pfs9o.
dicial to the rights of Amsrioaa nos.
dom. A reward Of 1900 II o6sred -
the arrest and conviction Of any 90
who enters into q conspiracy - boyees
any Individual. firm or corperos0 llL =
For hanging anybody In smSy ~ -
ward Eill be paid. tsss
National Board Member John 1Allo0s
who Is in charge Of Mr.. Mitohsll'e AeaA-
quarters during his absence. stated 80
night that he had informatioo fFoef
the Lehish region to the erect thafA
several small coal companies In tAs ~
cinity Of Aazleton had posted nosSoo0
requesting their former employees . -
ply for their ola positions @ onee -
they should be given 20 new 49,
The District officers Of the United A1Doi
workers In Haxleton assure AH. youaA;
that none Of the employees Of PAI1se Il
Co.. or any other coal company -
heed the notices.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03

hil toward the Democratic sloe. osn-
ator Bacon engaged Senator Bailey In
conversation for some time, advising
him to cool down. Senator 6pooner
also went across the aisle and discussed
the matter with the Texas senator.
urging him to apologize. and II possible
mend matters at once. but Senator
Bailey refused all such profsers. do
olaring that Senator Beveridga had In.
suited him In the senate and that he
had taken the only course as the In.
diana senator had refused to withdraw
his remarks.
Senator Beveridge remained In tho
chamber for some little time and con-
tinued to smoke his cigar. Ne re-
marked to those who spoke to him on
the subject, that It did not amount to
anything. He made no effort to resist
or resent the attack made on him. In
fact the whole thing was over In q
very brief interval and before much re-
sistance could have been offered.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03

want you to withdraw those words
which charge me with making an ;un-
warranted attack upon Penfleld."
II did not intend to insult you." .""rs-
piled Senator Beveridge, "and there 10
nothing In my language that you could
consider offensive"
II don't allow any one 70 say that'1
libel man. and that Is what you DO
In making the charge. Now II you
won't withdraw the words when"I ask
you. I'm going to
Make You withdraw Then."
Senator Bailey had been getting more
and more angry and excited az he
talked. He had been sitting down part
OF the time. leaning against the desk
Immediately In front Of Senator Bev.
eridge. The latter In reply to Senator
Batiey's last remark. still remaining In
his chair. said: II repeat that did
not intend to insult you. and that ]
have nothing 70 retract."
A the words were uttered Senator
Bailey threw himself upon Senator
'tBevehdge. VINO ID a man hardly up 70
the average In physique. and ssixsd
hSm by the throat with both banda.
The rush was 20 sudden and fierce that
the chair In which Mr.. Beveridge was
sitting was pushed back against tho
desk and the desk r>was"toppled over.
Before the assault could 60 any further
senator's who had been sitting near
had moved up between the desks.
Senator Hansbrough OF North Dakota
eeised Senator Bailey by one arm anu
6snator Spoonsr seized the other. The
Texas senator IL q powerful man and
Il was with great difficulty that tho
two senator's were able to drag him
away from Senator Beveridge. and
when they succeeded part Of the In.
diana senator's neckwear was ripped
and torn awayln the vigorous grasp Of
Senator Bailey. Senator Bacon O1
Georgia and Barney Layton. assistant
6ocrkeeper. came quickly forward ana
assisted in
Pulling the Texas Senator
further away. Senator Bailey mean.
Willie struggled to get free and again
lunged toward Senator BeveridRe. As
he was second time dragged away he
was heard to utter something that
sounded like threat about killing.
Without further Interference, how
ever, he walked away when Senator
Bacon urged him 10 be quiet and led
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
s<sno ~oorrlsune 10 IMPROVE.
0SAtisA Celebrate By TouhAng on
1A11r Thousand BondAres.

0SAtlsA Celebrate BY TouhiA1 on
TAolr thousand BoadAres.
London, July 1-The general feeling
q relief as q result OF the favorable re-
ports Of the condition Of the king vent
Cd itself last night by the touching on
Of the 5000 bonfires Throughout the
United Kingdom which were originally
prepared to celebrate coronation night.
The signal to light the fires was given
at sos o'clock. A rocket was sent up
from the top of the gigantic wheel IN
Earl's court and burst In cloud OF
stars 1000 feet overhead. In response
to this signal bonfires rose from every
elevation Of any consequence from the
Lizard to the Orkneys. The celebra-
tions were unfortunately somewhat
dampened by a downfall Of rain.
London was not officially illuminated.
It had been hoped that the Mansion
house, the Bank OF England and Marl-
borough house would Join In the csle-
'bratiou, all their illuminating stands
being intact. but none Of the on'ciaI
decorations were 1T up. The display In
London In this line was confined 20
the theatsrs. the hotels and the busi-
ness houses on the Strand. Fleet street
and other thorouGhfares.
There was quIte-A celebration at Spit
head when the nearest approach to
review Of the crest Hsst there was seen
In the trip OF several transports loaded
with volunteers and colonial troops ana
a number Of distinguished persons. who
inspected the empires "arst lsns'o de-
lenses"
The arrangement for King Edwards
dinner to the poor Of London. to be held
July S. ars being rapidly completed.
The prince and princess Of Wales have
arranged to visit number Of the To-
calities whore the poor are to bs en-
tsrtained. and II King Edwards con-
dition continues 60 improve. Queen AL
exandra will probably make the rounds
with them.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
CROP SCARE IS on
n -
ocnss1vn RAINS CAUSE assnAr
Ax.ARls IN THE oaAxH
BELT.
MltlDHS uf ACRES DrlUctD
0AnAY RARvBsTs THRBATDMED
~ 1ALF 4 DOZEN wINTHR
WHEAT STATES.
mAGktTs THROWN INTO PANIC
WHDAr, OATS AND CORN FORCED
UP ~ NEWS FROM. GRAIN
BELT,
:asltlpEs =! " ACRES DrluGtD
RAkktTs THROWN INTO PANIC

Cn4oaso yuiy 1.-0reas alarm exists
III over the wheat. corn and oats re-
gion on account Of the never-endtng
staina. For forty-eight hours rains have
Tbaen heavy and have put millions Of
eores under water.
Early harvests are threatened In q
half dozen big winter wheat states.
Over the big corn states all low lands
are under water and the crop threat
ened. Already overrank oat fields are
7nsafiy ruined by the rain storms.
Letters and messages from the whole
grain region express great fear Of the
results. II the country does not get
clear. warm days at once. These are
not In sight. The forecast is for more
rain. Intense excitement marked the
opening on change. rejecting the ter
-i1bie condition Of the country. Trans
actions IN grain pits for the day were
q almost sensational character.
Talk Of Dollar Corn.
Traders, already In q nervous strata
0vsT the rumors of manipulation IN
corn, talked OF possible 60-cent oats.
and in fear of wet harvests were easi-
~ thrown Into a buying tumult at the
opening. Wheat had an up-turn OF
4 "a cents for leading months. Corn
went climbing at fast pace. the July
touching u cents on first trades. There
was equal force in oats. where prices
were carried up 1-s to 2 cents over the
eoose last week.
Armour was again big buyer lot
september corn, and this gives color 70
the claim that he will have great
s'dsal' IN that month. after the July
0anipulat1on 10 over. Il is conceded
Mat the July corn may easily be put to
- dollar, 10 great 10 the nne held ana
- little chance Is there to bring for
NaSd contract corn.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
RArDED ny THIEVES

A~~~v. Horses and Duggy Taken II
. Rouna-Up NJ wabasha.
wabasha, Minn, July 2. The city
has been visited by robbers. The saloon
az jefs McClarney was robbed Of about
14o. nearly all OF which was nieksis.
-The saloon Of John sholtes was broken
into In the same way and one nickel
and some soft bottled goods taken. A
valuable bay horse belonging to the
-wabasha Lumber company, and bug
~ from George Budde, and valuabfe
horse from Mr.. Passe, four miles from,
Che city, was also taken. The work was
probe bly, done by professionals. The
sheriff and marshal are securing the
country for the Nght-fingered gentle
(Men.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
ENGLISH BOXERS WIN.

Yale and Harvard LOso An0toO0
BoXin6 ConteRts.
London. July IA large number as
sembled at the National Sporting club
last night to witness the boxing con-
tests held in connection with the cor.
onation sporting tournament bstwssr
Harvard and Yale students and Eng
lish amateurs. All the professional
fighters who took part IN the contests
held last week were present last night
and In some cases they acted AZ attend
ants for the American students. All tho
amateur bouts resulted In victoriss for
the Englishmen, but the Americans
9ave remarkable displays OF gameness.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
FIGHT WITH HORSE rnIDvEs.

9hsriR anA Mis- Deputy Are Killed.
Coronation Ceremony Soon.
Guthrie, OKLA, July 1.-shsrin A. J..
Bullard and Under Sheriff Coburn of
Roger Mills county. Okla. were killed
yesterday in a battle with horse thieves
while tho ofacsrs were attempting 20
arrest members Of the band Of outlaws.
The fight lasted for thirty minutes, the
outlaws finally surrounding the two o..
noers and riddliAg them With bvllee0.
The entire band made ~ escape
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
.wN'IsI,s sD0aD1A11.

Tsr~sr Aa~nalaa oAesal lklaeSn =
q Aa1lHO0A WROGh. -
Colorado Springs, coso. Jnl, -.
N. EnglisA, klllod n Ne Colorado NJ.
'laad wreck q Cascade 0s311y. sWo1
private ssrssoey 70 Queen Nleuoll11n61
Of Rawoli. ana was the autAse - o.
famous pvoclaaation % ~ AUe1oosS
psopie Issued just beesrs ~ WNo -
th1oaed. AS. 8n0e1GA W00 Q Dgo0u1G
n Dna1and 90 c6ooso0A
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
TIED Many ELoPERs.

forming 8,OOO Marrfa9es.
Jefferscnville, Ind. July z.-Makis.
stYate John FL Hause. who for many
years was ore Of the most unique char
.acters II Southern Indiana. II dead. He
was sfstv-fve years old, and during the
-ten yca4a in which he held the Office OF
marie.-ate in Jeffersonvflle he is said
TO s.ssse married e.eoO couples. the ma
Nerity Of whom mseerecelopex1
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-07-03
Noe Ready 10 Ratify.

New York, July /. = stockholders q
the United Steel corporation were to
have held q special meeting. yesterday
to formally ratify the bond-conversion
plaa. but In view Of pending litigation
the meeting was postponed for two
v,e4IeQ ... tm
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-28
and connecting by rail- with the pztnszs
bal railway systepa.
CRITICISED FUNSTON
Patterson Said Capture Of Aguinsido
Not Civilized Warfare

WARRINGTON, March 27.--fn- the
senate today Harris and Quarles spoke
at length on the oleomargarins bill.
Harris supported the measure. but
urged that the amendment placing the
tax Of 10 cents pound on adulterat-
ed butter and regulating the mannfac-
ture and sale OF renovated butter
ought to be adopted.
Quarles vigorously denounced the
oleomaragrine industry as at present
conducted as fraud and insisted that
in the interest Of the whole American
people, the pending bill ought to BE
enacted into law
Taking advantage Of the latitude of
debate afforded by the senate rules,
Patterson sharply criticised the meth
ods by which General Funston captur-
ed AguinaIdo. and sought to show that
F1Inston's statement published today
that he had not violated the articles.
Of civilized warfare was not accurate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-03-28
DEATH OF RAILROAD MAN.


SAN ANTONIO. Tex, March 27.--H.
S. Spangler. well known railroad
man of this state and president Of the
spangler oil Company. Of Beaumont.
died at Laredo yesterday, Deceased
was native of Clear Springs. Mary
land, and began his railroad career at
the age of 16 on the Western Mary
land railway. He came to Texas in
1882. He had occupied the positions Of
auditor secretary and general man
ager of the Gulf & International rail-
way of Texas.