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RESULT OF THE AUTOPSY.

Though no signed statement was made by
the physicians, giving the result of their
autopsy, they will tile one today with jus
tiee Matthews, giving as their opinion that
death was due TO septicemia or blood pois.
oning, following these injuries, which might
have been caused, they assert. by fall.
The forehead and scalp were inaftrated
with pus, and blood poisoning naturally fol-
lowed the Inflammation, which was not
unusual In a man OF Major Crank's years
The autopsy had the consent and approval
OF the family
Definite arrangements have been made
for the funeral. which Us TO occur tomorrow
AFTERNOON at o'clock from Christ Episcopal
church, conducted by the rector, the Rev
Henry d. AYES This service will be
preceded by that OF the Sra, lodge Of Ma
sons, which Worshlpful Master Clarke will
read.
Several messages were received yesfsr.
day by Sir. lngham s. Roberts, in answer
70 those of Notification sent out to relatives
Lieutenant Kyle Crank, n son, stationed at
the brooklyn navy yard. wired that he
would reach Houston Thursday morning In
ample time for the funeral.
Word was also received from another sou
of the deceased, james A. Crank, who IL
secretary for William c. whitney I'm New
York city but VINO can not come for the
funeral. Messages are also expected from
Mrs. c. A. Lancaster and Miss Elizabeth
Douglas Crank at UharlOttesvllle Va both
OF whom are sisters OF tho deceased A
brother In Dcnison, Texas has also been
notified
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LARGE CROWDS COMING.
Tho Engineers Assured OF d Successful
Meeting In March,

The Engineers Assured OF a SuccesstIi
Meeting in March,
Secretary W, ]. BiSsonnet Of the commit.
tee having In preparation the entertain.
ment for the members of the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers. who will hold
their second union meeting In Texas on
Msrda 5, and I, hiss almost completed
the program for the open meeting that will
be held In the Auditorium on the hrst day.
There will be speeches by OK Governor Say.
ers. that gentleman having accepted the in
yltation 70 address the meeting; Mayor
Q. 7. Holt, II. NJ. Garwood and Judge
kittrel and Grand Chief P. NJ. Arthur OF
Inere VIII be an interesting musical pro
gram In connection with tue addresses
In TIE evening there will be a ball and A
Grand hanquet, AZ which there will be COW
ems laid for $50 guests, constituting the
largest banquet ever given In this city
On the afternoon OF the 9th instant the
Ladies Auxiliary VIII tender a reception
TO the visiting members Of their order and
q. splendid program Is being prepared for
this portion OF the meeting
lrttcrs nave been received from Ohio
Iowa announcing ledge delegations from
these Northern States. while Missouri
Kansas and Indian Territory say they will
send to Houston special trains carrying the
iargest brotherhood OF Locomotive Engl
neers delegations that ever attended a
union meeting
Houston viii don her hest clothes and
prepare 10 give the knights of tho throttle
q warm and enthusiastic welcome
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CAR COLLISION
A Switch Engine Brushes a Trolley
Car from Track.
fHt PASSING RS NOT slR.OuSLY HURT
Flying Glass aaA sss.sy Joltln1 Were
Responsible for Many lniuries--Med-
zeal Aid Prom pity at Hand.

Car No. 10 Of the Houston Electric Street
Railway eompanys lines, containing more
than score OF passengers. mostly women
and children, was hit by switch engine No.
lj2 OF the Houston and Texas Central rail
way few minutes past noon yesterday at
what Is known MS the Bonners Point cross
ing Of the Southern Pacific tracks on vii
low street.
In the panic and fright which followed
nearly, IL not all. OF the passengers were
severely shaken up, while at least half u
dozen are known to have been more or less
painfully cut and bruised.
Most Of the injured passengers were hit
by flying glass. while others received their
hurts in the wild stampede that followed
the collision. None OF the injuries, how.
ever, are considered serious. Among the
passengers most severely shaken UP were
these:
Mrs. George rubevlIe, 17os Gentry
street.
Mrs. b. r. Lewis, 2ol5 Common street
Mrs. $. p. Blocksom, Maxey place and
Fulton street.
Mrs. G. H. Locker and three children,
Mrs. Michael n wooley. 1a0 Fulton
street.
Mrs. James w Robinson, 7o1 Hogan
street.
Mrs. A. Pyler, Houston.
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THE LATE MAJOR w. II. CRANK.


ity Of this thc pioneer, literary club of tho
State. In an opening prelude, Misc Laura
Hocum's exquisite touch upon the plano
guests T''"f'tf
An elaborate and finished address OF wei
come by Mrs. Msnning Hicks and the Nd.
propripte response Of Mrs c. A. McKih
ney of the Houston Heights club gave the
keynote To the thought 81 tho hour.
A graceful compliment TO the nfilch.I oVed
president Of the city federation MrS n,
II, Ring, was shown by the rising OF the
ladies In testimony TO their regret at her
absence.
Mrs, William Christian next,gave an ex.
haustive resume OF the work Of the Read.
Ing club In Its chosen field the travelling H.
hrary, showing with much cIearness the
faithful work OF the club In this line
Miss De La Plain, who is with Mrs. Hicks
for visit, gave by special Invitation an
extremely interesting paper on the SIN.
duetrinl Girls School in Colnrado,n abe
having been on its hoard Of directors FOR
many years, was listened 10 with much
MIS- q. F.. Beutei closed the program
with a huLlorous recitation THE Club
Nomans Prayer which she rendered in
hen own lnimitable way
Streaming hot tea with wafers ana stuffed
dates were served, Mrs NJ n John presdd.
Ing at the beautiful tea urn, while the
guests and hostesses throwing OF all con.
ventlOnai restraint, mingled In delightful
social Intercourse. Much regret was Yett
that owing 10 the indisposition Of Mrs O.
c. Higgins the beautiful musical number
promised by her was lost,
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1.-THE WARDE COMPANY"
Romeo and juliet" and Macbeth
Were Presented Yesterday.

Romeo and juliet" and Macbeth"
Were Presented Yesterday.
The Warde company" closed Its en-.
saSement in the city last night with the
presentation Of the Shakespearean tragedy.
Macbeth" at Sweeney & Coombs onera
mouse, and although the audience was NOT
as large as was deserved by SO nerItorious
performance, II was appreciatiye and an.
Pssuue1 me me Dramatic effects literally.
piT CharIes d. Herman added new laurels
TO ms fame as actor In the part of Macbeth
ana displayed hlstrionlc ability of the hign.
est type, In his admirable conception OF
LIE LIZ huraerouS and remorse-stricken Scot.
rae Threw tremendous force into the inter.
pretatlon and withal he did not rant mt
PIayed une part with such realism az IN
ny tn{ p M uae very soul OF the weak and sin.
stronger will OF a woman. 'Aie
=, As the woman, Lady Macbeth, Miss Anna
Roberts made deep impression and har
Pe s. ., ma IN the previous plays were
IN this character. Miss Roberts is yonne
woman, Texas born, and has been ON tbe
stese put one season and her pelYorma noes
sb er t sisd dhe more more remarkable as she
TeaSh high plane as n tragic actress. AZ
Lady Macbeth she showed a keen concen'
s shdrt OF the ne character and in no way fell
S S5aT OF MS realization, her efforts winning
Mr.. Francis McGinn again did snIs,dtd
work as Macdun, though he was at his
best as lsgo, the night before. '~'
Mr. John Tyrrel is another excelIa-,
actor With this company, VINO deserves o..
pecial mention for his good character SSoSs
Particularly as Marco In '6Tbc T re,
Mouth; and as Tybolt in Romeo, -'S and
IG!let AIS part IN Macbeth did not per.
init displar of his ability, but ba 20 sn.
quilted himself we'll '1 10 dc'
Romeo and Juliet was presented by the
company at the matinee performance v .sts
terday' but the play lacked force and can
not be commended In Its entirety as we're
the other plays in the rerertoire NJ
Herman as Romeo was excellent liiss
koberts made very pleasing inlet and
me rest OF the company gave fair suppoTt'
yet there was lacking thorouehness n SG a.
whole play that wns Distinguishing fea.
ture Of the other performances, Az"
The company carries complete and alon-
Grate scenery for all their plays and moth.
exception noted above, the nlays sre cue ax
ceilent and highly pleasing
Ill ~; wilson In "A Prince Of Tatterso
tonight at the opera house. 'Nu
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COSTS NOTHING UNLESS CURED.
A Fair Offer to All Catarrh Suf-
fererS.

The leading druggists Of this city are
selling Hyomei on plan that has caused
considerable talk amongst their CUSTOM
ers.
The plan is different from that fol-
lowed by other remedies, but the rem
edy itself is different also. This treat-
ment for the cure OF eatarrh has such
an unusual record Of cures to its credit
that all druggists are authorized TO re-
fund the money II it does not give tho
desired benefit. This is certainly one Of
the tairest offers that can be made, and
any one who has oatarrh and does not
take advantage Of it is doing himself or
herself an injustice.
The Hyome treatment consists OF an
inhaler that can be carried in the vest
pocket, a medicine dropper and a bottle
OF Hyomei. The complete treatment
costs but S1.oo, and as the inhaler viii
last a lifetime and there is sufficient
Hyemei for more than months use,
the medicine is very inexpensive, Many
people who have used it write that for
the good Hyomei has done them they
would willingly pay thousands Of dollars.
Extra bottles Of Hyomei can be procured
for use with the inhaler at so cents.
DO not suffer any longer with tiog.
"ns' sn1sTIns' irritating, burning, eye
watering troubles that stflct those who
have eatarrh. Hyomei will cure you, but
u you should not find it adapted to your
case your druggist will return your
money
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AN AUTOPSY WAS HEEL!
Full Inquiry Made IniO Cause Of
Major Crank'S Death.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS cONPLtItI
Services Tomorrow Atteruoen at Christ
chureh--lnvessisatio Fails to Con
firm Report Of toul Play

Little Information could be CLEANED yes.
terdny by the authorities tending 10 solve
the mystery OF the death OF Major William
Henry Crank, and unless II can be proved
to the contrary, the tragedy now seems to
have been due to the accidental fan Of
the dead iurlst over some obstruction or
else down a flight Of stairs
50 far the police officials have been utter.
ly unable 10 hnd any evidence OF foul play.
Owing to the pecullar manner of DEATH
however, a careful autopsy was mndc late
yesterday afternoon by County Physician
Hamilton and DR. Lilard, acting under IN
structlons from Justice Matthews
The body OF Major Crank presented sad
spectacle as II lay yesterday at the under
taking establishment Of llOss 4 Wright
The face was hardly more than recognlzl.
bic, even to the most intimate associates Of
the dead man. Both eyes were frightfully
bleckened and bruised, and there were two
ugly bruises on the right forehead The
face was besides much marred and badly
swollen.
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TIE ACCIDENT,

Car No. 20 was In charge OF MotornlAn
knight and Conductor Pace, and was out.
ward bound. At the approach to the croes-
Ing the car came to a full stop, as the rules
prescribe.
As TO the exact manner Of the collision
itself, the statements Of eye-witnesses and
of all the passengers are practically identl-
cal. The switch engine No. 1872, was push
Ing a car laden with grain onto the tracks
Of the South Texas Gratn company When
Within eight feet Of the crossing the on
CINE came to a full stop and the colored
switchman, according to all the statements
slgnaled the motorman 10 come ahead
Hardly had the electric car gaioed the
track when the engine came on and strck
It almost broadside The force Of the col
lision was so great that nearly all of the
windows were broken on that side Of the
car and the ca; itself was knocked two
feet OF the tracks.
Instantly there was 4 wild scramble on
the part of the passengers to free thenl-
selves from their position. Mrs Turbe-
willie was perhaps the most painfully in
jured, She had n bad cut over the eye.
which bled profuscly. aud was besides much
frightened. Mrs WOoley. who had a babe
In her arms, was bruised and badly shaken
up. Mrs. b. r. Lewis was painfully bruised
and suffered from fright Mrs, Blocksom's
head was painfully cut, and on account OF
being In delicate health suffered severely
from the shaking up.
Mrs. Locker. with her children, had just
reached Houston on an incoming train from
Beaumont. and was IN her way to make
n visit to the homo OF Mrs. VIII Francis
ut Fulton and james streets. One Of her
csildren a boy NJ years, had several
severe cuts on his face and hands, due to
flying pieces of glass Mrs Pyler and Mrs
Robinson were badly shaken up.
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Takes a erlde 70 Temnln

very pretty wedding ceremony was per.
formed last night At $50 o'c.ock al the
home Of Mrs. Rose Olive, 2lil Cont street
when her daughter, Miss Ora ophelia. he.
came the bride of Mr.. Hugh Dunlavy Br,ce
fhe bride. who is winsonI- and q dcotdoa
blonde was beconingly CARRIED in A cbnreb
gown OF navy blue silk ana looked nos9
chgmF1ng, Mr.. Brice Is a member 81 the
aud Is possessed OF many sterling o5si,tIoni'
ley, Father Hackney of st, Patrictss
church performed the ceremony. witch Sas
ssttenaed only by the relatives and near
wedding supper, Mr. and Mrs Rrice AZ
tue $40 o'clock train north to TemnIn
where they will make their home 'P'''
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A BARBECUE FOR VETERANS

rrent gathering OF the Veterans, the sous
Of Veterans and their auxiliary orgsnisa.
yIon n he travelling with them. lie Ne.
licvcd II would be a time for many rcln'
tlyes and friends to meet here. aud ~,
change greetings, ana that tnS city w9uiq
there was some crprt made 70 celebrate the
occasion OF the gathering Of the cid sol
diers,
The meeting at once proceeded 70 the
and Captain William Christian was called
TO take ny, the garei EditSr or fc
cals were seatcd the chair called for OK.
prcssions from those present rsgarnihg we
nature OF the entertainment, II any, to be
accorded the vetcrnnH
II was moved and carried that the city
give n grand barbecue and supplement ~
with program q such eharncter a. m nn,5
Cantnin Christian and Mr.. Gray were con
tlnued rs thr permanent officers OF the or
ganization ON motion committee ou pro,
gram and arrangements. 10 he c9nlnoscl
frnn each NJ tho organizations and business
interests Of the city was selected, as foi'
lows:
MT 81 V. Il. watson. the Cotton FIX.
Mr.. il. w. cor,es, the Houston Business
Colonel p. II. Fail, Camp Dick Downing.
Cpp;oin J. {. Hutchinson the Houston
LIGHT Guards
general Richard Cooke. the Sons OF Vet
city Secretary D. n. Bryap, city OF Hons.
Mr.. G A. Newains. the Lumbermen's
Nr. W, L. Foley the Merchants assocla-
Wr. Max Andrew, the labor organise
Wr. T W. House, the Banker associa-
Captain W. w cockren tho Houston
Major sholcs the Grand Army Of the Re,
NJ h, NJ Johnston. The Houston Daily
Wr. VI. F Foster tho Houston Chronicle.
Nr r. G Jones. the attorneys ~ Houston.
Mrs william Christian. for r. p. Lee
chaptcr. United Daughters Of the Confed.
Mif2s n W. Harris. the oran VI. Roberts
chapter United Daughters OF the Conted-
Mrs J. ] McKceve-, the Daughters Of
tho Republic.
Mrs ri l. Mctchrt. the woman's Relief
Nfrs p F Stuart the Daughters OF the
Mossrs T. Y. Anderson. W. n. Rlrchart.
Horace booth. J. n Crecnhill, J. H. Dnugh-
ertv. the railway liues.
Manager II. K. Payne, the street railway
company
The permanent chairman and secretary
wore also made members Of the committee.
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Committees NAMEn-

The meeting was called TO order by
Colonel +. II Fall, who stated that the
n'jrot Of the assembly was to ascertain
the wishes Of Houston In extending n pub.
l,' rntcrthlnment to the hundreds Of Cou.
rcdrfstc veterans VINO would pass through
tm' city on route 70 the New Orleans
em ampmcnt He snld there would be a
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securing the list Of passengers IN the i'll.
lated car, and the names Of the injured
here. given Is only list Of those most ne
verely hurt Many VINO sustained slight
cuts oft the scene Immediately after the
accident. number Of officials of Ia,
street railway company who were seen yes
terdRy say that 1t was singularly fortunate
that the car was not overturned, else the
catastrophe must have been accompanied
by loss OF life.
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rrrrRE MEEr1NGs.

II was agreed that the above named com
m!ttce should constitute the general ar
rangcmcut committee. From It's members
will be selected various subcommittees and
the work VII he 50 divided that nothing
will he omitted 20 make the AFFAIR n success
In every particular. The chairman was also
authorized n appoint upon thc committee
such other persons MS he might feel would
add 10 the success 81 the barbecue,
The Budness League rendered the com
mlttee the use OF IT'S room and the hrst
meeting Of the general committee VIII he
held nc1t TUESDAY, March 3. AZ I O'Clock
From the many expressions Of enthusiasm
heard ~ tho dose Of the meeting YESTERDAY
afternoon. II is evident that the old vet
Grams viii ind a loyal welcome a hearty
hand clasp and a sumptuous feast awaiting
them when they step from their trains In
Houston on May IS. 1908.
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Houston Will Eatertain Travellers 10
The Annual Reunion.
MANY clTlz rs TAKE UP THE WORK
The Mass Meeting Yesterday Afternoon
Largely Observation-Disclosures Selected
and General Committed Appointed.

Houston will entertain the Confederate
'ctrrans.
rhc decision was reached ut a largely
Intended and enthusiastic mcilns held yes
lrrday afternoon at tho rooms OF the Hous-
son Business League.
There will be Il grand barbecue aud
royal good time not only foe the old vet
Grams but for the Sous of Veterans and all
OF their friends sho are juurueyng with
ten to the grand annual cucampmcnt to
he he'd In New orleans. The Houston
81 ding TO the Oh heroes who facr heath
iot :, p.lncipic aud suffered and toled for II
cNist that lltiea th,ln IT, the highest plane
Va patriotic dGty, will occur OF May ~
,hr south loves her heroes aud as 1t is
s0sruN fuii. callrd that every roll call
mas the sllcnc. that falls after the calling
0. nninr AFTER name growing greater and
hit".ri every year, the sentiment " today
10 to shuw The appreciation that anmates
et-ty heuH and TO scatter tine Sunshine
l.u oo.'tN along the pathway Of the sur
,iilEs Few, nui deserving tue praise md
tL-Osi,s until the men who constituted
i.-nt great army that battlcd through the
t.pLu.cd years OF L1 aud IS are sleeping
ln InsI IL green ieuis awaiting the resurrec.
%.V4 r,y,!i!e.
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PROMPT ASSISTANCE.

Valiant work was rendered by tho crew
of the car, and by cyewltnesees OF the &C
cIdent I'm extrtcating the women and chill
drcn from their peril and In quieting their
fright. DIT. w NJ. Brumby, who happened
tn be in the near nciEhborhood Of the ac-
cident and who was on his way home at
the timc II occurred was called In to treat
the injured. Those more painfully hurt
we're sent tu their homes In carriages but
the majority were able to look after them
selves
The damage TO the railroad car was but
little less than that of the electric car,
and the money damage sustained by the
street railway company will be practically
small.
Considerable difficulty wac experienced IN
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ny, nl1s, 70 me Firth ward two weeks ago. are
now weil along toward recovery. SieClanT
ner aS oit, 70 De out on the street and Hen.
day or two. p'si'ion Ia
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uIINk AC1luN rAkEN-


v hen II VAS ANNOUNCED That Tie trains
tIat WO.id carry thc Old veterans to the
New orleans euvHmpurut upud rcndcG-
va. 10 i4oustuii. iit mcmbvrs Of taup
li.ca lowing we're quicE 10 reaii1e that
Z rare opportunity was presented Is city
10 DO ho..o- 10 tic men who wore tue gray
1Lrfe was some inquiry. among the bus!-
Il s. men ANA prominent citizuhs and when
IL was seen thai Houston WIS eager and
suy "a act ell her part iE the grand am
i,.At reunion when opens zoe New Orleans
81 May 49, Tho members ul the local ton
. derHte caH4r i.sutd ii call for meeting
o all Of tEr COMMERCIAL aud civiG orgauizd-
t.ur> ~ the city al the rooms ci tine Bust
Ia - League az i;tJ O'Clock yesterday after
nuuH I he large attendance upon that
nrrtlpg iestlnee u the earncstness Of this
&. 3! whcn II starts upon q public under
t"A.nK. That the hundreds S-ho will visit
l,hdston next May VII be royalty enter
ta4ntu goes without the saying
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Arrangements for the hspeath western
ders OF customers OF the large gasa
company, the e1plosion ~ haying chnsss,
b tSs " d,sarrs cement Of the 5,len rssnp
tenn adnpted by this pnogresss.,sse ycIun'
for the handling of It's imnlsn
business.
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woMANs. CLUES ENTERrAINEo.

The Ladies' Reading Club Received the
City Federation.
The large number Of ladies at the recep-
tlon rendered the city Federation 81
wemanis Clubs by the Ladies' Reading club
yrstcrday afternoon testified to the popular
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Mr robert ". Weir Is home from, Shor+
Trip TO beaumont, wnsre - went to perfect
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Recovered from Monna.

D, D Meciung ana Wits Heansr tha
victims Of the unf'Ttunate accidental shoot.
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