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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22

Lockhart, Texas, August H.-Since the
opening of the cotton season few days
ago. the several gins in Lockhart have
nut up about $50 square bales, and the
quantity coming in continues TO increase
daily. , r..
TON comnany-round bale-is now ready
for work and the manager commenced
buvjne cotton in the seed yesterday,
Yesterday cotton was selling on me
streets at S cents and cotton seed sofa
freely at Slg per ton.
In TO the close of business yesterday
the Lockhart compress has squeezed
$50 bales, ... ....,,,,
The yard of the public cotton we.gheI
-. besn renewed and is located for this
season at the compress. This VIII pt
a great convenience to the buyers as II
will save one transfer of the product
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Chapnell Hin Iten,s

uappell Hill, Texas, August 2i.-There
Just now a greater demand FOR resi-
sHss than has been known here for
'aH past and unfortunately but few
Y none to be obtained. This Is the re-
~ @ our having fine schools and the
saalc Is sure to be increased by peo-
I sAo have children to educate.
wv T. R. Murray, pastor of the Meth
y - cnurch here, who has been out in
'Aasnt sections of the State soliciting
sialase for Chappell Hin Female coll
" " returned home yesterday and brings
n. encouraging reports as to the flu
| H.. auohage OF the college He visited
= seventy families while gone and OBJ
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
AaIIetsvilIe News Notes.

Halletsvile. Texas, August a'-Jaek
Hairgrove has filed suit in the district
court for $1,000 damages against the
southwestern Telegraph and Telephone
company for falling TO get certain par
lies 10 the phone in Port Arthur where
Mr.. Hairgrove was at work last june
when his baby died here. ,,.,,,.o, Who
has been in Jail here on a charge OF
assa,iItine a negro girl In Moulton, has
been released on bond Of $50 A., Il.
The county convicta graded aurlIlis w ns
wear ending June 81 twenty-five mlies OF
road. besides doing other road work
I,avaca county paupers are KEPT on :, ti y
moor farm at an average expense OF 500
each per month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Brvan Merohants Ate P!eased.

Bryan, Texas, August 2l-1he mer-
chants of Bryan were rejoiced when they
saw the ruling of the railroad commits
sion in todays Post relative to the
switching of cars by the international
and Great Northern and Houston ana
Texas Central railroads In this city.
Each road, by the ruling, VIII be CONF
PEELED to handle the others cars and
place them at convenient places on the
switches and sidipgs This VIII be a.
they can have freight in car lots placed
right at their back doors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Ninton local Notes.

Ninton, La. August IA Young Peo-
pies Christian Endeavor society was or
ganized here Tuesday night with an OPEN
ing membership OF twenty-five. Its pros
poets are very bright for the society has
many very able and willing workers.
Miss Matte Shoush was elected prcsl-
dent with Rev. j. n. Steele vice ptoai-
dent.
The rice harvest has beun on the Drew
canal. but the crop Is only moderate,
Rain is badly needed again, everything
is dried w.
Another canal proposition is on foot
which, If f. is carried through. win he
a great thing in the way of opening up
Arst-Class rice land.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
News Notes.

hiunont, Texas, August 81. A mad dog
~ billed In the yard Of County Superin-
FE,nt NJ L, Moody after II had been
PISA several blocks this morning.
q nee mills here are about ready to re
~ Tie large crop of rice they are ex-
|ktas for the season They will run
nv and day as soon as the receipts be
r running well up.
lie Neches club will have a dance tomor.
IN tigat at the club rooms for the mem
N d the club.
Nerel ! D. Polk and associates have
|,isa deal for %, 240 acres of land on the
Ik0.ed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
p,nhlhItlon FIaht in Denton.

Denton. Texas. August lS.-The prohibit
tiop campaign Is getting hotter and hot
ter G. p. Davis, county treasurer, is
,hatrrran of the anti forces, while DR.,
p Blount Is chairman of the prohi-
Si,innlsts A somewhat peculiar sltua-
lion develops, every Justice precinct In
,nt, CIV Pilot Point and Roanoke be-
@ ne only towns in the county now
n ,,fS the sale of liquor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Crowley 3. and |. AssooiatIon.

Crowley, La August H.-The stock
holders of the Crowley Building and Loan
association met last night and voted to
increase the capital stock from $,NJ,0OJ
to s. 10000 j. Frankel was elected prcsi-
dent II. j. Chhppus, vice president; W..
T. Ellis, treasurer. and j. q. Medlenka
secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Sewer suit Filed at Sherman.

Sherman, Texas, August 2l.-R c..
odneal vs.. the CITY Of Sherman Is the
style of damage suit filed in the coun-
ty court today. Plaintiff asks for &oo
damages, alleging that he has sus-
tanned damages in that sum because Of
the sewer crossing land he had rented
in such a way that the water stood on
the land and he could not get the use
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22

A conspicuous feature OF dress ia tne
Increasing use Of lace. whether the mnt'r.m
be an expensive lawn or a handsome SILK CT
cloth. And the aIiluce gown has become
an almost mdIsncnsable addition to the
fashionable wnrdrobc Different aces are
effectively combined IN ono gown, aud those
seeking extreme novelty Will add hnnd
painted modalI0us u taffcin or chjGuH,
SAYS the DcNueAtor Lace skirts ntmnod
with Houncps NJ Chautily, Alencon and
BrussclE point are seen, the last montioned
being particularly adopted TO Wedding
gowns OF mstr.us satin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22

sarnunt, Texas, August 81. Last Sun
BIS @1cert in Kelth's park has been a
ts-e ever since with those who attended,
bahsas beeu placed before the park com
kxtng In such a strong way that he
Z, sneed to have another concert toLnor-
n tsening from G,30 to S:15, and the
t,s' band, under Prof. Parker, has con
bstd 10 furnish the music. There is 10
Nit that II will be the means of attract
h sone 1000 people Last Sunday night
kEs were 5000, and the walks were packed
J Eth a shape that II was with the ut.
I'd difficulty that one could walk through
tn The arc lights will soon be placed,
Is to make 1t more attractive still in
y sTell1gs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Funera! Of Thomas c. Holt.

San Antonio. Texas, August II .rhomas
c. Holt, the victim Of the Monday night
tragedy. was buried IN the Pythan GENE
tery this afternoon. military honors being
accorded the dead on account Of his scry-
ice Ina the Philippines In the Thirty third
United states Infantry A troop from the
Twelfth cavalry was the escort aud fred
the salute over the grave.
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Took the Veil.

Texarkana, Texas, August 21.--Miss
Elizabeth Bates, member Of ono Of tho
first families Of this section. took tho
vows of sisterhood In the order of ST
Rose Of Lima at the Roman Catholic
church in this city today, Miss Bates
is O daughter Of Judge M w. Bates
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Erun penina the Report

Lewiston Me- August 81 senator VII.
liam r. Frye who Is at Poland Springs,
today asked the Associated Press 80 send
out an emphatic denial II dis irported Gu.
gagement 10 Lewiston lady, lie states
that there IS moi ne slightest foundation
for such report.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
nsvor Fined Himself.

,u,nout Texas, August 21.-Maycr
|'.,s.m caused something Of sensation
4. div court this morning by hning
[.,,t 20 in the court. City Scavenger
3, Berg made a complaint against him
|, t.lIlug TO supply himself with the
Is,arr attachments at his house and the
IT, admitted that he was guilty and IN
~ ths usual penalty. The city officials
N, been laughing at him some about il,
No result has been that the scavenger
4, received more orders to enforce the
Il Il he letter without respecting per
Il. There will no doubt be another long
Il h The court Saturday morning The
En- paId his fine promptly.
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-, Park Is to Be Repeated
~ W Friends Gratified at
" W. Honor Done Him.

Tho Posts Beaumont of
IA Office; I'D In Exall building,
N Gov ,o,b nhones No. S33, with l..
\ "a scoF po tn representative aud
|Tss as correspondent. Subscrlp.
Z Greer 20 .issmeuts or news items
N lrd adv sgtat,s will receive prompt
4 Z, tbs auuunrihers having amy cause
Ir.pr. sups1 ~ delivery of papers are
.srnplilpt ,S ~ OF otherwise notify the
Cjff'e---,nfiy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
Rock Island Locals.

Rock Island, Texas, August al. W.
Larson left this week for Galveston
III. A. Small has accepted p0s'HoN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22

of the land in time to plant It. This
Is the FIRST suit filed against sherman s.
sewerage system.
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n.luert Naws Notes.

ca,vert. Texas, August A.-Hon. Scott
Field went TO Marlin yesterday as eouh'
sci for the State In the case OK INA sss@
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-22
n FROM BEAUMONT

.,euAM FINED HIMSELF
non pLeA OF GUILTY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
NEGRO FIEND
IS LYNCHED
Endeay0rs to Escape the Crowd
But Is Shot and Hanged
to a Bridge.

MARsHFIELD, Ore Sept B.--Alon-
10 Tucker, the negro who crlminaIiy
assaulted Mrs. Dennis. on Wednesday,
was lynched today by frenzied crowd
Of citizens. On the evening Of the day
the crime was committed body Of
armed miners marched into the town
to mete out death TO the fend. City
Marshal Carter attempted to take his
prisoner from the jail, but was inter-
cepted by the miners and scrimmage
ensued, during which Tucker escaped.
He was at once pursued. but eluded
officers and men until today when ne
was discovered under a store by two
boys. The negro fed for his life. but
after short chase was shot down.
His executioners started with him
for the scene OF the crime. but he died
on the way. 70 the men hung him to a
beam on bridge and left him there,
where he still bangles.
Benjamin Dennis, husband OF the
victim. was among the lynchers. The
men were unmasked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
ST. LOUIS
BOODLERS
Must Appear Today, Otherwise
They Are Fugitiyes From
Law-F0ur Delegates Will
BE Held for Perjury,

ST. LOUIS. Sept. 1s.-cIrcult At
torney Folk today fled lnformations
charging former delegates Hannigan,
Denny, Albright and Bersch with per-
Jury This action was taken as re-
suit Of the testimony before the grand
jury Of the accused. who denied any
knowledge Of the reported payment Of
$4,000 to the members Of the house
combine by the Suburban Street rail-
way to secure certain franchises The
information I'm effect Is the same as the
indictment and can be issued at the
discretion Of the district attorney One
member and five former members 81
the House Of Delegates. who rest un-
der several charges Of bribery and per.
jury, and who have not yet surrender
ed to the authorities, have until tonor-
row to give themselves up. After that
they will be fugitives under the law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
NAVAL BOARD WILL MEET.

WASHINGTON, Sept. IS rne naval
general hoard viii resume its sessions
in Washington next Tuesday. During
the summer the board met at Newport
and elsewhere, and it has pursued
without interruption the preparations
for plains of the great maneuvers to
take place in the West Indies during
the winter 1t is The intention to start
the entire Atlantic squadron southwark
bound for Culahta Island, November
10 next. Rear-Admiral Crowinshielf )
European squadron will sail from Gil
braltar about the same tire while
Rear-Admiral Sumner, commanding
the South Atlantic squadron being fur
ther removed from Culebra Island,
will sail northward with his small fleet
about the first week of November.
The dates of the departure Of the va
rious fleets will be timed so that the
naval columns will converge en- Guile
bra Island about the same date.
Another important task 10 lie taken
mp by the general board is the pre- para
ton Of scheme of naval construction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
AND WYOMING FIRES.
Much Fine Timber Goes to Ashes
Fires Rapidly Spreading.

DENVER, Sept 1S.-Forest fires are
sweeping bare the timber sections of
the Rocky mountains from the wyo-
ming line to Central Colorado. The
fires are spreading with terrible rapidl-
ty, and conditions are more serious now
than at any time since the first fire
was reported about a month ago.
Government inspectors and for estry
agents are doing all in their power to
check the progress OF the flames, and
are receiving all possible ASST. tance
from ranchers and mining men. In
some places the fires have been check
| ed, but not subdued. The greater por-
ton Of them, however have gained
such headway that with the limited
force of fire fighters and other means,
the government officials can see but
little hope Of successfully extinguishing
the flames, and must necessarily allow
them to burn themselves out. New
fires are reported daily and much fine
timber has been wiped out or else is
now burning without hope of being
saved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
MUST BECOME CITIZENS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-United States
Circuit Court Judge Lacombe has
heard arguments relative to the legal
status Of citizens OF Porto Rico who
emigrate to this country and will
shortly decide whether they are aiisns
under the existing emigration laws or
legally have right to enter the Unit
ed States without interference of the
immigration authorities.
Counsel for the defendant called the
courts attention to the recent insular
decision and said merchandise of all
kinds is admitted free from our new
possessions except human b ings.
Opposing counsel insited that the de
fendant is an alien and that an abb
solute act Of congress declaring Porte
Ricans citizens Of the United States
is necessary before they can be landed
without the supervision of the immi-
grafton authorities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
JAPS HOLD
MARCUS
Body Of Marines Get In Ahead
Of the observation-disclosures
nifty viii BE De-
manded.

HONOLULU. Sept. IL, via San Fran
cisco, Sept is.-The schooner Julia e.
Whalen has returned from Marcus
island without having accomplished d
the purpose for which she sailed. When
she arrived at Marcus island there
was force OF japanese marines on
rhore, and they were prepared 10 re-
sist the landing Of the Americans.
Under these circumstances Captain
Rose decided not to attempt to
land, his force being much less than
the force Of Japanese. and the Marcus
Island Guiana Company will now make
claim against the japanese govern.
ment for indemnity. baslng its claims
on the alleged title to the island.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
QUEEN LII WANTS seOOO.ocO.

HONOLULU, Sept IL, via San Fran
cisco, Sept. lS,-The claim of ex-oueen
Liluokalani for crown lands taken fro :,
her at the time OF the overthrow of
the Hawaiian monarchy has been pre-
sented to the senate committee on Ha-
waian affairs,
The petition reopens the old question
OF whether Hawaiian monarchy was
overthrown with the assistance of the
American troops, charging that the re-
volt against the queen was aided and
abetted and assisted by minister pleni-
potentiary OF the United States. Tie
queen asks that she be paid $50, ,OOo, ,OO0
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
VALoR REWARDED.

CHICAGO Sept, 1S.-Samuel Hirsch,
of Evanston, has received a personal
letter from Secretary of the Navy
Moody, commencing his brav ry in
saving the life of a fellow sailor With
the letter came medal and the offer
of another position in the navy,
A year ago young Hirsch plunged
from the deck of the United States
hattleship Indiana while in mid-ocean
and saved a comrade who had fallen
overheard. He is Is vars Of age and
was given an honorable discharge
10 months ago.
The medal is rarely conferred and
only for some act of unusual bravery
performed in time of peace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
AMERICANS To suppLANT FRIARs

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 1s.--An Inn
rortant step towards the solution Of
the troubles in the Philippines caused
by the presence Of the Spnish friars
there was taken tcday at villa Nova
College. when Most Rev. Thomas Rod
riguez, prior general Of the AugustIan
order throughout the world. announ-
ced that Aev Daniel Mahoney, Of AM
dover Mass, and Rev. J. f. Mo-
Keerlaihe. of villa Nova. had been
ordered to the Philiopines as pioneers
in the movement of American prI SITS
to those islands to succeed the Span
fards.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
HELP FOR FIRE VICTIMS.

OREGON CITY Sept, 1S.-Mrs, r. D,
Wilson returned tonight from SPRING
water, where she has been relieving
the fire sufferers, She says that aid
is coming SO freely that the people will
have enough food, clothing and other
neeessaries to last them through the
winter, All danger of fire Is now
passed, The rain is falling for the
first time in many weeks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
LORD SALISBURY I'LL,

LONDON. Sept, IL. The Times says:
We much rcpre, TO leara that Lord
Salisbury, who Is in Switzerland, is
III and confined to his bed. English and
Swiss doctors have been attending him
and 1t is understood that His Lord
ships own attendant has been sent for.
For some time past His Lordship's
health has been gradually failing and
the announcement of the Times, al
though carefully worded, causes alarm.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
wELL-KNowN SCHOONER LOST.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 1s.--The
schooner Southern Cross. belonging to
the London Missionary Society was
wrecked September / on the eastern
side OF the Island Of Tahiti. near the
harbor Of Parpeete. There was q num-
ber of passengers on board. but all
were rescued. The vessel was broken
to pieces on the coral-bound shore.
News OF the disaster reached here by
the steamer Mariposa.
(The Southern Cross is well own
among all the islands Of the Western
Pacific. Her preservation for 50 many
years among the dangerous reefs of
the islands she visits has been mar
veIous. Ed Astorfan.)
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
LIEUTENANT PEARY RETURNS
Claims That Pole Can Be Reached
From Franz Josef Land

FORT SIDNEY. c. B., Sept. IS
Lieutenant Peary arrived here today
on the ste inner windward from the
frozen north He did not discover the
Mort Pole during his trip of four
years. He feels certain that the pole
can be reached. The most northerly
ponit reached was latitude of 81 degrees
II minutes, northwest OF Cape Hecla.
Lieutenant Peary says the pole can be
reached from Franz Josef land and
from Grant land In latitude of So de-
gress, II winter quarters are establish
ed as far northSas possible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
SON KILLS FATHER.

GLENwooD SPRINGS, COL, scpt.
1S.-Thomas McNulty, a rancher, llv-
ing in the four-mile country, district
some distance from this place, is dead,
as the result Of bullet wound in the
head inflicted by one Of two sons,
Thomas and William, aged 12 and 0
years respectively, The boys and the
mother have been placed under arrest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
INCREASED RAILROAD EARNINGS

CHICAGO, Sept 1S.--The annual re-
port Of the Chicago. indianapolis &
Louisville railway tMonon) for the fis-
cal year ending June 80. 1902. has en-
submitted to the stockholders meeting
at indianapolis.
The gross earnings for the year
amounted to s4,5S1. 1853. as against 81
150.47o for the preceding year The op-
Grating expenses increased from s2,-
S53,542 to s2.S5s,1S2 The net earnings
show an increase over the preceding
year of s2S2, 2,O92.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
CHURCH WILL DINE PRINCE.

NEW YORK, Sept, ia dinner will
be given at the Metropolitan Club in
honor of the Crown Prince OF Siam,
who is TO sail from England on oc o.
Der to visit this country on his way
TO his home in Bankok. The prIg ce
will be entertained by a member Of
the Presbyterian Board of Fore ign
Missions, as the representative Of the
board The dinner, although given In
behalf of the Presbyterian board, viii
in no way be confined to a missionary.
or have religious aspect. Prominent
men OF the city viii be present and
will speak on various subjects, OF the
III Americans now resident In Siam,
all but about a dozen are connected
with the missions,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
MINISTER MADE CHAIRMAN.

ST. LOUIS, Sept, 1S-Rev. William
H. Blake. the local Methodist minister,
was tonight chosen chairman of the
Republican central committee. Rev.
Blake is actively engaged in church
work but says that the political field
is good for a minister, and he expects
10 harmonize the pulpit and politics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
HENDERSON Is FIRM.
But VIII Not Tender Resignation This
Session.

DUBUQUE. Ia. Sept. is.--rhe Re-
publican congressional committee Of
the Third district met today and de-
cided to call a convention at Newhamp-
ton, Ia. September 25, to consist Of
delegates to the convention which
nominated Speaker Henderson, to nom
mate candidate to succeed him. Tais
afternoon committee OF members
waited upon General Henderson and
requested him TO reconsider his with
drawal He declined to do so, saying
his decision was final.
1t was announced tonight that Speak
er Henderson does not intend to re-
sign the speakership at the coming
session.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
FLOCK TO CANADA

NEW YORK, Sept. lS.--A revision Of
the figures on immigration into Canada
for the fiscal year ended June 80, shows
says a Times dispatch from Montreal,
that the total is about 10000. of whom
$4,000 came from the United States.
The immigration from the American
to the Canadian Northwest has assum-
ed much greater proportions this year
than ever before.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
POSTOFFICE BUILD
ING COLLAPSES
Fifteen People Buried In the
Ruins and Several Are
Injured.

MINoT. s. D., Sept. fs.--The posi-
Office building collapsed this evening
and is a total wreck. County Treas-
urer Lynch and A. Davis. prorai-
nent attorney, were seriously injured.
and about Is people are believed TO
be buried In the ruins. The loss on
the building Is estimated at $7o0O.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
EXAMINING NAVY AFFAIRS.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-Secretary
Moody has begun thorough investl
cation OF the naval establishment, his
purpose being to collect the views Of
the officers of all the branches and to
draw from them his recommendations
to be submitted to congress. Today
he issued instructions to the Naval
Board of Construction. headed by Rear
Admiral o'Neill. to look into the sub
ject Of construction and personnel and
to make reports on both subjects.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-19
INcENDIARrsM IN MONTANA.

BUTTE, Sept. 1a-It has developed
today that the forest fires in the north
western part Of the state are probably
Of incendIary origin The government
agents are said to be in possession ef
evidence te,ding to show that the
fires were kindIed malicious'y.