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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-07

VISIT TO East rexas. stepptng at cnrsirasI
WaNahIeaie, Waco and Athens -
Prot. $. W StaHheid and fsuisAy g
last week for Weathsrford, whera y
stgufeld win assume lis dulles as 70
dent OF NedtherlorH college.
Colonel Asa G. Hil Of Bee eounIs.
veteran 0f the Mexican war and - ~
Der OF the lll-tAted hLler eXpedtttan % Ats
Leo, II visiting his u&pheW, Ny =; !.
IhCulas, eashier Of the Glover Sttls5,n
bank Colonel Hlil participated "A - Y.
cinatl0u % the prisoners &c the AusK Y y
peGtrtau bF the NeVtcdnz, The rate ~ 80 -,
pris0Ger being determined bF the egSst-e7
ot bean from a sack cor salrinz ~, *
seFenreen OF them being black -
msHnt DEATH.
Miss Olga H0fheinz very pleasantly q
tsrCulned the Friday Afternoon Whtst s-'
Last week After q round of gau1es, 49,
titui center pieces and datEtY refresh --sl "
tCOE che place u CARTS. ard perhaps y "
last course q fuller justice was done N
70 the cId and scientif, guIue OK 49,
Those who enjoyed the afternatn
Afesd8meg Dautei, william Gresay II
lfanlove, A. 8l Ramsey Is HureAisal n
Glssen Misses Northcrcfs. DuEg'f.,
heinz. Reynolds, Atkinson. Lizzie AIAlls
AMI Chftnn-
Misses Cara Mckay ard I4Hcilla hes (.
leave Monday Tor Iynchourg. "a.
tend the Randoipe-M Womah 9''''
the coming session. - 4,
Miss Nettie Bead left "Wednesday 4
Shreveport. la, where she viii unA' =
extended visit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-07

The Young Ladies' Card ciue was res,.
entertained BY Miss Lula Melaszy a
palasiRl horne On CHURCH street %
Tuesday evening The large veranat
the south and east ssfs q tn hsuse
ertlsttMBT Decorated Ent eriiiiansil 2
insted ~ great numbers Of iHeanae, y,
Lights whore seren tables were 'piaee1
the crub's game az eurbre. Az ne
slon ~ 3 stinuiated number u g'iuie7 -
s1n1e prizrs Ress awarded b rne
winners Refreshz1cnts ~ q ms e-
ard tempting nature were served
Hattie Dickson. an accomplished
ans graduate % Holiins instiFp'
ightqd abe guests with several
on the Ritno. Mr. Geocge PinkaA Z.
Louis created q great Deal q ai9
tF hns funny speeches and farq'49
reef1ations Miss lrrmsky proved
charming hostesa sud The h11r rs1 n.
oniY arrived tec 5000 Rresenl "-rnr.a
an3 Mrs. ~ NeilSkv Mrs = 49,, 4
Mrs. q Lewis, Misses Bessie az
LeauGer Mary Par6er, Lull MeiasAs 80,
tsR Disgson. Elizabeth ksiiahes, al
spang, Eva Garry, Merriam Lisa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-07

bere visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sam Wilson.
Mrs. ~ Peveta has RETURNED To her home
rom vi5tt to friends Ia Iahns0ns Bayou
Miss Carrie Mcleod WHO has heen spend
ing a few weeks II New OUleans has re-
turned 70 her home.
Mrs. r. j. LQ0ueT has returned 90 her
Bayou
Mrs A. r Chenanlt. who has hcan spsud-
Ing che summer n Missouri returned 90
hfr hCnle ca Wednesday
Miss EmilF LanEham % Oakwoods Is
visiting relltivas "a the city
Mrs. ] w. Farter has returned from q
several weeks "trip to triends IN Houston.
Mrs. v r. STARK has returned from a
visit 90 Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-07

fruIu Galveston Saturday for New Tork.
where they viii remaiu for 4 month
Mrs. G. C. ClenIuIG has returned from
pleasant VISIT to Orange
Rev Father Lee ehaperoned a crowd Of
boys e the Catholic college at Sprtng Hlll
Ala, last Wednesday
Ab0ut twenty couples enjoyed a dance at
she Neches club Friday night
Ars, e. ". Durham Is visiting IL Hous-
Miss Eula BuriY left Monday to enter
school M PHILADELPHIA
Miss Jcsephtne Weaver has returned frou
Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-07
MINERAL WELLS.


Mrs g c. Ezigism1th has returned from
Fort Worth.
Miss Maud wItaers has returued TO Dag
lIs.
Miss HClurn Eavanaugh II Magnolia
Ark. has returned home after 4 month s
stay here.
Miss 4nnahel and Rag Harndau have
returned rrum McEinnag
/ 0fra. c. W. P0at af Fsrt Worth has re-
tirnsd home.
Mrs. SeAIister. whn has neeu Wishing
with Mrs. Eamniou, haa returned to-
\ her hcme at C1Yr
Mrs. p. L. 1tecrsishs naa returned to
1Ira o. Glover las returued from
MRS II W srawa at Brechanritsa Is
here.
Mrs . 8 Priee ee weatherford was
7 here the cast week.
4 tJrs Howard aRa ghildren 4re IN
i Mrs vi q BsrueY q OAK Gre has ra.
rurned home atter o months srIy here
Mrs Annie 0rieF Len MnndaF Gov ler
l2me az san Bgruariinu. GnL nfter visit
ing her father North 0f town
Aifa ~ ~ trusr has returned from
Il tfrnnbuUV
III VI PollarG md family have gone Ia
M9odF where ther win make rheir home
Mrs. y Qunrlea has returned from
Miss Maggie zlcLeraa. riest % Der
enpsin, Miss Maggie Cagdail. has gone to-
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-09-07

MIS- Ward Nalane visited relatives b
LecEllrt INST satur,gag.
Mss Nssse Reaa lsfr eir sarevsport. la.
time
Nrt Tnamas A. Hlgsea has returned from
visit &C Roswei ~ VI
Alsa Lul2 Adams tas returned sron a
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
GREENVILLE
Schools Close After Prosperous Year.
 larqe Crowd Present.

Greenville, May 7.-(SpeciaD-The Twentieth Century School, under the management of Misses Ella and Ruby Me Combs. closed it first session Wednesday afternoon. pleasing programme was rendered by the pupils in the presence of A number of patrons and friends of the school.
 The ppblic school closed last night by an entertainment at the city hall The audience taxed the utmost capacity Of the building and the entertainment was said to be the best school affair given in wears. The previous evening was devoted to the smaller pupils and the presenta- ton of diplomas at the close. The grad uating class was composed of Rhett Smith, Werle Peagler. Misses Georgia Rivals, Mabel Scale and Ethel Stanley.
 MT. Hall cashier of the First National Bank, met with severe accident a few days ago. The door of the vault had just heen placed by the workmen in the new bank building MT. Hall stepped in front to examine the lock. The door opened and the heavy iron frame and door, which weighed seven hundred bounds fell. The door opened In falling and MT. Hall fell through the door, the only thing that saved him from instant death His arm was broken and both knees severely hurt, and he was painfully bruised all over his body. He is improv- ing now.
 Mrs. Lizzie Posey Foster will leave Monday for Birmingham where she will visit her sons, Messrs. Clarence and Addi- son Foster, and other relatives.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
PRATTVILLE.
Good Rains Have Fallen and the
 Farmers Are Rejoicing.

Prattville. May IT, - (Special) = Good rains have fallen all over this county and farmers are rejoicing in the most excel lent seasons of the past two days. It is said by farmers that they cannot do any other farm work before Monday or Tues day of next week If there are no more showers. It Is thought by the farmers that the seasons of the last day or two will cause great increase in the value of the oat crop of this section.
 It is said by those who claim to have felt the public pulse in Autauga county that the Democrats are largely in favor of nominating the candidates for the Dcmo- cratic party in the fall election by pri- mary It is thought there will be a great deal of dissention here unless this plan Is adopted for securing the nominees. Some Democrats are in favor of ordering pri- mary whether the state executive com mittee orders one from the state or not.
 There are at present more than HOO electors registered. ard there is estimated to be at least 250 more to be registered, which will place the voting strength of thls county about where it has been for the past several years.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18

was adorned In many ribbons of purple and white.
 A beautiful wedding was that of Miss Annie Coohs and MT. Charles Stollen- werct, which took place at Content ment," the, home of the bride parents. The ceremony was performed by pr. Cobbs. The. bride was given away by her brother. Richard Cobbs, of Anniston. Mrs. Inge Selden was matron of honor. The bride wore a dainty gown of white crepe de chine Ind carried an armful of bride roses
 Mir James J. Peterson has returned from an extended tour of Asia and Egypt and expects to make his home in Okla homa. MT. Peterson resided in Greens boro for a number of years, and Is the author Of a book of verse. Greensboro is delighted over the pros poet of 9 through train to Birmingham.
 Mc Robert Otis has returned from Co., lumbia, S. C., where he has been pre- pairing himself for the ministry. MT Otis Is Mayor of Greensboro, but during his absence Mir. Yerby acted in his stead. Hon. Thomas Knight was elected grand master at arms of the Knights of Pythias at Montgomery last week.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
NEW DECATUR.
Edwards & Harris Have Purchased
 Horseshoe Nail Works.

New Decatur, May 17.-(special.)-James H. Edwards and William W. Harris, two well known young business men of De- catur, have purchased the horse shoe nail works, located in East Decatur, and will convert the plant into a large furniture factory. The consideration is not given out.
 Arrangements are being made to take down the machinery and buildings of the American Bridge Works and move the same to Anniston, where it will be con- verted into an Iron manufacturing plant of some kind. What disposition the bridge company has made of their land here (some fifty acres) could not be ascer- tained This plant did well here until the American Bridge Works went into the trust when the plant here was closed down and has not been operated since. The New Decatur Baseball Association has completed their park and the first game is billed with Huntsville for May 20. New Decatur has the strongest team this year that they have had for many seasons past.
 The America, the new steamer of the American Oak Tanning Company made her trldi trip Iouay ana Workeu ike a charm. She will be christened next week by Mrs. John D. Wyker, president of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs in the presence of more than a hundred club women from various parts of the state.
 The Federation of Women's Clubs meets here on May 20, 21. 22 and 23.
 The Louisville and Nashville shops here have just complicated fifty new coke cars and have commenced work on an order for GOO new box cars
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
STRUCK EDITOR
 IN COURT ROOM
CHARLES E. MEEKs HIT ON THE HEAD BY JOHN HARDIN, A PRINTER, AND Is SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Gadsden, May -(Special)-Charles F. Mccl1s. junior editor of the Times-News. was struck by John Hardin during court ia the city hall about o'clock this af- ternoon. The facts in the case are as follows Two of the printers employed on the Times-News quit work Monday, and it is said did not give ten days notice of the.r intention. Hardin made demand for his back pay, which was refused him. Hardin then sued W. M. Meeks and Son before Justice Clark. The trial came up Thursday afternoon and a verdict was rendered in favor of Hardin. MT. Meeks stated to the court that he would appeal to the Circuit Court. and as he said this he arose from his char and started out the gate to the railing, passing between JuEt!ce Clark and Hardin. Hardin struck Meel1s blow on the head, 1t is said, from the rear with a heavy chair, knocking him down to his knees, stunning him for a moment, laying the scalp open fully four inches long and nearly a quarter oS an inch deep, besides bruising his shoulder very severely. Hardin then jumped over the railing and ran down to the Printup Hotel and up Locust street to the Louisville and Nashville bridge, where he was captured and brought back to the city He appeared before Mayor Blackwood and plead guilty to the charge of an assault and was fined $27. A state warrant was also sworn out for him.
 Meeks is growing worse, and the blow may be fatal.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
DEMOPOLIS

Demopolis, May H.-(SpeciaD-The Leder oil Co. of this place has just com pleted an artesian well thNt flows a stream of water 50 gallons per minute
 The Demopolis Cooperage Co., has let a contract for the boring of an artesian well. They expect to have large supply of water soon as there seems to be no trouble in getting water anywhere here.
 MT. Louis Folda expects 10 leave short ly for Havana, Cuba, to be present at the inauguration of Cuba's first president, Senor Palma.
 Hon. Thomas N. Owen of Montgomery. director of state department of archives history, spent several days here as the guest of Major John E. Robertson. Cap tain Owen came down to receive the DOT trait of Emma Samson from the U. D. c.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
NEGRO SHOT AND
 INSTANTLY KILLED
BESSEMER POLICE AFTER THE SLAYER-sTEADY DEMAND FOR REAL ESTATE - PROSPERITY BRINGS GOOD PRICES.

Bessemer, May 17.-(SpeciaD-Will Tolli- yer shot and instantly killed Ellis Jackson this morning at an early hour. The shoot ing occurred at Eleventh avenue and Nineteenth street and was the termina- ton of quarrel caused by jealousy. The police are after Tolliver, who so far has escaped arrest. Both men were negroes.
 There is a steady demand here for real estate Scarcely day passes without a sale of some i'm portance being made. Res idence and business property bring good prices. Much outside capital Is being in- vested here.
 Two hines. composed of the Fats and Leans of Bessemer. among them being the most prominent and dignlfiod citizens, are arrangeing for game of ball to be play ed some afternoon this week at the base ball park. Admission will be charged and the proceeds will go to the Young Mems Christian Association. Mr. E. F. Winning Is in charge. while MT. E. H. Lopez and Dr. J. II. Downing have bravely con sented to umpire the game.
 The Board of Education have reelected Prof. J. M. Dill superintendent of the pub lie schools for the ensuing year. The progress of the schools has been very satisfactory under Professor Dill's admin istration. The other teachers will not be elected until after the annual examination in June
 Dr. w. w. McTyeire of Ensley was in the city today visiting relatives and friends.
 Mrs. E. E. Vining who has been criti- cally i'll for several days. is considered much better today.
 MT. Lee Moody is in Laurel, Miss, on a flying trip to his mother, Mrs. w. G. Edwards.
 The ladies of the Presbyterian church Will give an ice cream and strawberry supper Tuesday night on the lawn at Mrs. w. H. Lewis.
 Messrs E. A. Little, T. l. Cornwcll, w. T. Kennedy and W. F. Nolan are among those who expect to be at the Charleston Exposition on Alabama day.
 The Rev. J. L. Thompson has returned rom the Southern Baptist convention and will fill his pulpit at the Baptist church as usual tomorrow morning and night.
 MT Bert Gillen is in the city on a visit to his mother and other relatives.
 Mrs. Robert Herman and Miss Fannie Jaffe of Greenwood, Miss, are the guests of their brother. MT. J. Jaffe.
 Miss Beulah Sherman of Mobile is the lovely guest of her aunt, Mrs. D. P. Lacey.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18

Peruna cures catarrh permanently It cures old chronic cases as well as slight attack, the only difference being in the length of time that 1t should be taken to effect a cure
 Miss Nellie Weaver. 2031 South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa writes
 Having heard and read of Peruna. when my system became so run down that I thought I would never regain my health, I decided to give Peruna trial. I gained In health and strength. and con- slider Peruna the best remedy on the market. NELLIE WEAVER.
 Mary F. Bartholomew. St. Francisville, H., says:
 About twelve years ago l was af- flicted with female trouble (pelvic ca- tarrh.) l doctored with several skill full physicians, but kept getting worse until became bedfast. was in this condition about two years, under the attendance of four physicians. l got no better during this time. Finally, looking over pr. Hartman's female book 1 concluded l would write for advice. l am not sorry did so. ] owe my life to pr. Hartman and Pe- runa. My friends and neighbors never
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
HOWARD COLLEGE.
Sixtleth Annual Commencement Ex eroises Begin Thursday, May 22.

Eas. Lake, May 17.-(Special.)- .)-Howard Colicso's sixtieth annual commencement will begin May p ard conclude May 2S The programme is as follows:
 Thursday. May 22, 8:@ D. m.-Final meeting Franklin Literary Society.
 Friday, May 2S. 8:3o D. m.-Final meet !ns Phi;omathic Literary Society.
 Sunday, May 2s. Il :oo a. m.-Commence- mert sermon by Dr. Keer Doycc Tunuer pastor First Baptist church, Philadelphia Pa.
 Reclamation contest for gold medal: S:3n auditorium.
 Tuesday, May ?. tO:oO a. m.-Junior or atorical contest for geld medal; BOO D. m, battalion and prize dr.!l, cadet corps, col lege campus; S:3O p. m, address before Society of Alumni college chapel. by J . T. Collins, Jr., Birmingham, followed by a general reception.
 Wednesday, May 8, 10:00 a. m.-CoEn- msnocmcnt day. CD Baccalaureatc ad- dress, by Dr. John R. Sample professor of Hebrew and old testament interpreta- ton. Southern Baptist Thcolobical Somi- nary Louisville. Ky. @ awarding of di- piomas by President F. M. Roof (3) An nounoements for the board of trustees, by Dr. A. c. Davidson, president of the board.
 The board of trustees will meet in an- nual session in Franklin Hall, Tuesday, May N, 1o:00 a. m. The Society of Alumni will hold it's annual business meetings in tho college auditorium. Tuesday, May p, 5:00 o'clock, p. m.
The age-herald., 1902-05-18


 sofe boiled; three Eocrs to digest boiled apple dumplirg; thres holrs tc digest ffnsu rorst beef. Iu fact, three hours is about Ghc ti;re reI:iired to diges. the average twelve minute lunch. The oo- feet T tue hasty lunch Is to let :Le busy flar ess back 10 hi5 office work. But wher the brain Is active. ;bs stomach is iuactiv> for lack of necessary blood. The natural consequence is indigestion, and indigestion opeus the door to many dis eases.
 Indigestion Q cared by tho use of Dr. Picrcc,s Golden Medical Discovery, which c1ires diseases of ths stomach ard other oagans of digestion and nutrition, and ouaSics ,te perfect digestion and assi:,:iistion o3 food
 ~rt is with heartfelt grstitnde that send tt.s :exainenIsi which w!ob you to publish with my name and address" writes Mi. Willis Sea- S.S aa ss sssSs o SGdass and ZIP z VI: H sssq lsss ss -s syspcD 'i ss f. iress. Could oris ca. . !gw certain things and yes n9< due to work hsiftAe time, 8vary thing I ..isd esiy sgvs me te1nporasy rsiieE " wiie s msS sses,y ne ana ,easant t' reiless 0eq tosk six Sotssos of the cos<en Medical Discov- .ay and two vi9is o. Dr. lterce's Pleasant Pei lets. then fctt 90 well shnt Hoppec taEiug medicdns. Several mouths have passed and can co tte hardest kind of work. san eat any- thlag that is .et before me and enjoy it. am s7 yvAss old and this Is the first time have ever been wcii.p
 F,ee. Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser In paper covers is sent ktee on receipt of al one-cent stamps to pay expense of mailing on!y; or 3I stamps for cloth-bound volume. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y. ,
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
SCOTTSBORO
Omnibus Bill Will Be of Great Benefit
 to Jackson Citizens.

Scottsboro, May 17.-(SpeciaD-The bill known as the Omnibus Claim Bill which was reported by Senator Warren and which report has been adopted by the Senate for the allowance of certain claims by the Court of Claims at Wash ington, D. C., will be of great benefit to several Jackson county parties. The lar gest allowance Is for Col George B. CalG- well, administrator of the estate of his father. Hamlin Caldwell, deceased, the claim being $10,764.
 The above claim will in all probability be paid inside of the next sixty days and the following are the heirs, all of whom live in Scottsboro: Col George B. Caldwell, D. K. Caldwell, D. H. Caldwell and Miss Almena Caldwell.
 Mrs. Mary Brown of this place celebrat- cd her eighty-frst birthday this week al tine beautiful home of her granddaughter Mrs. Mary Conway. at Charlotte, N. C. Many and beautiful were the presents presented this lovely old lady on this oc- casion.
 Commencement exercises of the Scotts- boro Baptist Institute will begin Friday May 30. The commencement sermon will be delivered by pr. Campbell of Troy Ala
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
FEMALE WEAKNESS IS PELVIC CATARRH.
Always Half Sick are Wo. men Who Have Pelvic
 Catarrh.

Catarrh of any organ, if allowed to pro- gress. will affect the whole body Ca tarrh without nervousness is very rare, but pelvic catarrh and nervousness go hand in hand.
 What Is so distressing sight as poor half-sick, nervous woman sunerlng rom the many almost unbearaoie symptoms of pelvic catarrh? She does not consider herself i'll enough to go to bed, but she Is far from being able to do her work with out the greatest exhaustion This is a very common sight, and is almost always due to pelvic catarrh
 It Is worse than foolish for so many women to suffer year after year with a disease that can be permanently cured
The age-herald., 1902-05-18
GADSDEN.
EtoWah Is at Last Assured of Railroad
 Through Mineral Fields.

Gadsden. May fL-(special )-At last Gadsden is assured of a railroad to the coal fields and iron ore beds in the west ern portion of Etowah and Blount coun- ties. which will split the coal fields and also take in the big iron ore beds in Greasy Cove. Colonel Boykin, of the firm or Boykin & Lee, spent Friday in Mont gomery, where he went to file the decla- ration of incorporation of the Alabama and Tennessee Railroad Company The lncorporators of the new railroad are: Captain J. M. Elliott, Opal Christopher, J. w. Boykin and L. H. Lee of Gadsden; E. R. Chapman, W. c. Van Antwerp, C. M. Bramley and s. w. Cushman of New York city. Commencing at a point at or near Gadsden, the road will run in a westerly direction through the Blount county coal fields, on through Cullman, Morgan and Lawrence counties to a point at or near Florence on the Tennes- see river. Books of subscriptions will be opened by Captain J. M. Elliott Opal Christopher and w. J. Boykin, who will be the commissioners. The four New York incorporators are milionares and are largely interested In the Elliott Chapman Coal and Coke Company. the Greasy Cove iron lands, the Alabama Steel and Iron Company and the Southern Car and Foundry Company.
 The Elliott-Chapman Coal and Iron Company, organized with a capital of slOO,OOo, have purchased a large tract of coal lands in Blount county, the price being S0000. Deeds have been filed In the probate office in Oneonta, Blount county. The largest stockholders in the Elliott-Chapman Coal and Iron Company are also large stockholders in the Ala bama Steel and Iron Company, owner of the Greasy Cove iron ore lands. The same parties already control 23,00O acres of fine coal lands. Captain Elliott also owns in Greasy Cove an iron ore vein fourteen miles long from four to fifteen feet thick, which will be penetrated by the new railroad