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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
GATTIS AND KILGO,
The Grand Lodge Of Odd-Fel-
lows Elect Officers.

Especial to The Tlmes-Dispatch,)
B RAI.EIGH. N. G.. May 1.-THE dattls
bKgo damags sui VII BE- tried
being made this morning that It be cons
tInued until such time shall be agreed
for Governor Glenn to call a special term 1
Gayt b tra The
lily College, that w. r ,O'Dell. of Con-
cord, and Dr. bred Peacock Of High
Point, important witnesses for tho de-.
afnt ths ea Tine a s olon NV The The detensa
to continue some days on account Of the
death of Washington Duke, at Durham.
GoyernoS GLENN calls the special term
81 rhe a North Carolina Grand Lodge 3, odd
Fellows to-day elected and Installed off,
GERS and adjourned 70 meet next year IN
he o frana qees d aFanS
grand master. Thomas NJ, Stephens, Of
Durham; grand warden, Perrin Busbee,
Raleigh; grand secretary, b. II. Wqqdeli,
RH!sS sSs ssS sss$$
Moore, Lexingtoni grand guardian. T.. Is.
johnson, Italcigh;. herald, H. II. Mccoy.
Ktnston;, grand chaplain, a, y Barbee,
the Grand Lodge Levied per capita Y, tax Ss
the Orphans HOME h b1 fq Gran a. LaoagGg
I ia se The Salary 81 Tie Tie grand
retarW Was Increased to 1890, 5000 was
appropriated for an assistant grand sec
Rotary $500 was approprlated for travel"
siit ii allnounced that while Gene'hl
Governor Glenn, has sufficiently recoY-
s aHsis Iss shs
* "a Ms home III Green boro and spend
i III least q week In absolute Qulet. III s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
BERRIES FROM SOUTH
Perish I'm CRATES
Especial to The Times Dlspatch.)

Especial to The Times-D ispatch.)
f NEW YORK, May 11.-Because Of the
difficulty of securing refrigerator cars
and the delays In running such cars as
can be secured. there Is a great scarcity
OF strawberries In this city and other
Northern cities. Plenty OF berries have
arrived here from the South. but in
such condition that the board Of Health
INSPECTORS would not allow them to be
landed IN this city. and hundreds Of
crates have been thrown Into tho bay.
The Armour Car Company, fWhlcl u con-.
trolls ninety per cent OF tho refriserator
cars In the country, Is blamed for thls
state of affairs by the fruit growers
and the Northern commission, men. :
Is asserted that tho evils which resulted
IN the investigation Of Michigan irult
transportation by tho Interstate COM
mission are by no means as severe US
those under which Southern growers SUI s
fer. while Northern consumers pay h'gll-
er prices. simply because the car trust
refuses to supply as many cars as me
growers need, In many Instances, more
over, berries haze been five days en-
route from South Carolina, whereas the
regular running time for refrleeratol'
trains Is forty eight hours. d a 5l iss 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
May. 18th.

s24-Paschal l.. Pope OF Rome, died; dis K
tinguished for his beneyolence and
liberation. rs
F1264-Battle OF Lewcs and defeat OF Hen
ry.1l1. by Leicester.
G12e4-I Edward T.. OF England, metz at Nor
as ham the statesmen OF Scotland when
they acknowledged his sovereignty
and engaged to deliver UP to him their
castles. q
14ao-The famous Joan Of Arc or Maid of
Orleans made her public ppearance,
claiming to have been sent from God
to, save the Kingdom OF France
ed the Castle OF Prague, cast the lead
Ing members OF the council from
the windows and took possession OF
the capital, u
$17ee-The French under Bonaparte de-
featcd the Austrinns with great
slaughter, who were compelled to
abandon their guns and baggage and
take refuge under the cannon Of
S8 Mantau.
1897 Bonaparte took possession OF yen--.
ice boasting an Independence OF FOUR
teen centuries. 3S KS
1soa-Viennn capitulatcd to the French
and Napoleon established his head
quarters in the Imperial palace OF
Schoenbronn. NJ
1s09-I,ord Wellington took oportSl by
assault and the French under sonlt
were compelled to retreat to Annar- I
AZ ante. sal
1sos-Alcantarn. Spain. taken by n diyi-a
sion OF the French under Victor. to-
gether with the British garrison.
1929 The Emperor OF Brazil ordered that
after 1929 no slaves should be brought
into that country.
1s5o-Hcnry Cabot Lodge. United States
Senator OF Massachusetts, born.
51s54-The British ship Tiger, is guns,
was captured near Odessa by the
Russians with 22s prisoners.
1se4-The eighth days battle OF spotsyl-
ynnia was fought between the ar
mics OF Grant and Lee. with a loss
OF 10000 on each side killed. wounded
and prisoners
s1s7e-Income tax bill defeated in lower
House of Congress-. 104 to % to sus- I
pend rules two-third required.
1s7s-President Hayes vetoed bill In re-
& gard to the use OF the army, failed
to pass by 1o1 to 10.
1ss1-Treaty with the Bey establishing
French protectoratc over Tunis
1eos-A portion OF the fleet under Adj
mral Sampson bombarded tho bat
tories defending san Juan, Porto
Rico. infIcting great damage and
losing two men. Tho Spanish squad
ron was sighted Mt Martinique, Wind
ward Islands. ~
Il es-Roswell p. Flower died.
1eO2-Anthracite coal strike begins; It
ended October Fl, 1902.
1eo3-A bin muzzlins the press was sign
81. ed by Governor Pennypacker. OF
Pennsylvania.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
9 & O..
SUNDAY
Seaside sid J Outings 0. /
EVERY SUNDAY.
ROUND 5
$1' 100
TRIP
TO
NEWPORT NEWS.
BUckROE, OLD
POINT, OCEAN VIEW,
AN
NO r /; T, ( ok.

VI Two fast 3vestibuled trains, with Parlor3
Cars. leave Richmond MAIN Street Sta
.tion) every Sunday $3.50 a. NJ, and . A.
N. $3.50 A. M, train makes no stop be-
tween Richmond and Old Point.
"A. M, train stops at Newport News,
Passengers for Norfolk and Portsmouth
using steamer Virginia from Newportt
News or via Ocean View route from Old
Point. Ten hours at the seaside
Returning, leave Norfolk via Ocean
View Railway
.Ly Ocean View every hour until, 7;so 2, N.
Leave Old Point ...,.,,,,,,,.,,.,8;16P q ~
Arrive Richmond .lOi 10 Z, M.
Tickets also good returning via Ches-
apeake and Ohio steamer leaving Nor
folk 4:3O p. NJ Fast train leaving Old
PoInts4;65 r, M, Newport News 6'25 Z,
NJ, arriving Richmond7 p. M,
Nuwpbrt News pi4ssengars returning
must take train leaving Newport News
5:s5 p. NJ, or take later train at Old
Point, leaving SIS r. NJ, This train
makes no stop between Old Point and
;Richnond, G IS o. Outing II rains return-,
Ing, arrive Richmond q r - and 1o;l6
p. Nj =: 5jszs5 m
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
The High School Building.

The plans OF the High School building
on exhibition at the Mechanics Institute
make an interesting study, and citizens
of Richmond should take this occasion
to scrutnize the several designs which
have been submitted. It is true that one
Of the designs has been selected by the
committee and Will be recommended 10
the Council. But the Council is not
compelled TO adopt tho committees re-
port, and it Is TO be hoped that the
members of both branches will give the
subject their most careful attention be-
fore they vote on any plan, The plan
which the committee selected may be the
best plan; we do not say that y is not.
although there is. in our opinion. at least
one serious defect in Is. But the COM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
The President and the Strikers.

BY far the most interesting Incident
an Tie Presidents trip to the Weat was
his Interview last "Wednesday with a
ccmmiitee Of labor men who waited upon
MIN and lodged with him a protest against
the employment Of Federal troops during
the present teamsters strike The Lam
guage OF the protest, in part, was suchl
as TO call a polite, hut stinsine, rcbuke
from tho laaeslde1t. The petition set
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
The Curve Of the Earth.

Editor Of THE Times Dispatch:
Sir,-1n order to settle an argument VIII you
please inform me- on the following question:
"A A states that Il Is possible to sec the head
light on q locomotive thirty miles distant on
q straight track; without being elevated. 3
states It is his opinion that this is an tm-
posslbility unless standing upon a high tower.
or elevation. Your attention to this will greatly
obllge Is. -,
On level track, the headlight would
vanish from view at the distance OF six miles
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
EXAMPLES in Proportion.

Editor OF The Times. Dispatch: 5iA
Slr,-Will YOU please give mo In your valu-
able paper O solution Of the following example
and oblise.!9 9t%5 @ !, a
In the year, 1887 tho total ordinary expendi-
lures Of the United States government were
sac. 577, $780, which was $500 to each person
What was tho population in that year to the
nearest l,o007 Il
jE5 5S'f I'M f:5 "a t A READER.
$685. 1850 90 divided by $500 gives 7S,sio,ooo
Tor tho population Of that year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

The Earl of Dunraven, who used to
rave over yacht races. isn't done raving
yet. He has now become the champion
of Irish home rule and threatens to out,
Parnell the late Mr. Parnell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
I The Dog Tax.

Editor OF The Times Dispatch: i
l. Please let mo know through tho columns
OF your paper II tho tax on dogs can be
lnado out Of a mans personal property?
2 May the officer kill the dog II It's owner
falls to pay theS tax 2
Respectfully !. !. I,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
The Hero Fund.

Editor OF Tho Times. Dispatch: -
& Stills there iahy fund provided by Mr.
Carnegie or any other person to reward acts
OF extreme bravery or herosln !. !, u &
Mr. Andrew Carnegie has created such a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
QUERIES AND
......ANSWE.RS
Veterans ard the Poll Tax.

Editor OF Tho Times Dispatch:
sir,-1 am an old Confederate soldier ana
contend that Z do not have the capitatlon
tax to pay. Please give me Nour views on 1t
through your next weeks paper and obllge
ia; 4 WILLIAM CAUTHORNE. a
You do not have to pay the capitaton tax
in order to vote, but otherwise YOU are as
much under obligation as any other citizen
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
.iThe Rights .of Carriers.

n N..ET INT" gHtSNUI lNdIIIe =.
Editor OF The Timex! Dispatch:
aa Please answer in your query column tho fol-
lowing questions: s8$t{ III fs4 fft 31s
Has a rural letter carrier the right to stop
at stores on his routeBand loaf and leave his
g. What is the penalty II reported?
3. Who is .thei proper one to report II to?
BY answerlg this YOU Will greatly oblge.
z A rural free delivery carrier Is not allowed
TO loitef on his route while on duty or leave
his wagon.
Report and derelction OF duty to fourth as
ssistant postmaster general, H Washington, D, G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

Some OF the critics are disposed to lay
q wager that the man who discovered
that woman can dress on sG5 q year
has never announced his discovery to his
better half in person. '
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

IA 1t has not yet been stated which ticket
Mr.. Cleveland will be put on in the con-.
test for the presidency Of the Equitable.
It is fair to presume that there will bo
a Hyde ticket and an Alexander ticket.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
Sweating Feet.

Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
s. Sir,-Will you pledse sobllge mo by answer
ing the following questions IN your query
columns? What will cure feet from sweating
and oblige a js -,
/. Remove any cause which tends to con-
gcston Of the feet; tight carriers. shoes, etc.
n 2. Thin cotton or Lisle thread hose,
p 3. Wash the feet twice daily in q basin OF
4 cold water. to which q teaspoonful OF car
boic acid is added, and dust thoroughly with
the following: IS MA
Acidi salicylice half dram.
Cretae maep, one ounce.
4 Alumniuls OK. sic, one ounce. y y
y Apply well with a puff box.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

EditSr of Tho Times Dispatch: S /,
s SirADld Governor Montague approve and
sign what Is commonly called tho Mann bill
Please answer through your. query column OF
The Times Dispatch, and oblige. II
Yours Very truly, j.. 81
Governor Montague signed what is commonly
called the Mann lbill but tho provisions OF
that bill Herc .embodied I'M and constituted
a small part, sof an appropriation bill, which
was passed by the Legislature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

Boil weevils and crab gSass are already
coming to the assistance Of Southern
farmers In their worthy efforts to re-.
duce the size of this years cotton crop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

w. Hohenzollern will confer q great
favor on John Bull and other anxious
inqurers If he will kindly hint Just what
his little game Is.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

Mr.. Cleveland is proud OF the South
He ought to be. BY the way, there are
many people in the South who are mighty
proud OF your Uncle Grover.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
The Presidential Vote.

Editor of Thc;Times- Dispatch:
+E SIr.-Please let me know in your query
column the number of popular votes that was
cast for Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Fairbanks:
the two winning candidates for President and
Vice President 1.-THE United States, and also
whether the horse that was led behind General
Lees remains was his own or was he loaned
for for, the he, purpose r s., a e. Il 4
/. The vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks was
I I, 624 4S9 ); for Parkersa and Davis, sos, 764.
Carter, ofG Manchegter, 81 = issjs X
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

However Mr.. Rockefeller may feel about
1T, DR.. Washington GLADDEN. remalns
ready to demonstrate that the church
militant is still there and still militant.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
". M. /. Visitors. ].

Editor OF The Times- Dispatch:
Sir.-Wlll you please give n list OF the
board Of visitors Of the Virginia Military In
stitute in your query column =,
Tho members Of the board OF visitors OF tho
Virginia Military Institute are as follows:
Two years from July 1904-Francis l..
Ridge Springs Va Thomas W. Shelton. Nor
folk, Va; John N, Upshur Richmond, Va
White Abingdon, Va; Alfred r. Ravenel.
Roanoke Va; W. T. Shields, Lexington Va;
John N. Tabb, Roanoke, w.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

Togo and Rojestvensky 50 pcrsistently
avoid each other that tho suspicion is
arising that GOODNESS must have sprung
up between them,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
sir.-Will you kindly tell mo through the
Off horses? Also give Il good receipt for
making white wash for fences?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

A London paper says: Russia is on
the eve Of great reformation" Arc the
Japs or the Nihlllsts the reformers In
the case?
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

So 1t appears that all this time betting
has been going on at the race tracks
At the race tracks,! Well, well
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12

If there is Virginia parson who is not
living in hopes OF a marriage fee or two
to come in next month we have not heard
of him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-12
Governor; and the Mann Bill.

I. Yes. 5
2. Yes. g5$
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-03

We have recently enlarged oul
market building near the court
house and refitted IL with new ma.
refinery throughout You are invit.
ed 10 call and see the way we handle
our meats and manufacture our
market products. 300
DIR. Bev. Harrison came over from
Bedias yesterday 10 attend the
funeral OF DR.. n. NJ. McDougald
He was accompanied by Miss Willie
McDougald, who has been visiting
at Bedias.
Our total permanent disability
clause Is a salient feature in our life
policies. Remember we make our
own insurance rates. T. X. Bate
a Co. 207
The Bryan Cotton aud Grain Co.,
Mr.. w. 5. Wilson Jr., manager, has
opened handsome Office In the
Smith building. Mr.. U. @. Stroud
Of Rogers Is the operator.
h. =. Wilson invites your patron
age for all kinds Of first class fresh
meats aud market products. Konec-
cny stand, city market building.
Telephone ISL. diO5-tf
J. +. Robertson OF Houston is Ia
the city guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Zimmerman, Mrs. Zimmerman be-
ing niece Of Mr.. Robertson.
Mrs. A. Blondean aud daughters,
Misses Mabel and Bessie Blondean.
arrived from Houston yesterday 10
visit at Edge.
Bread and meat are mighty near a
living. Buy both at CLANCY Bros
market and you will.get the best. o.
Mrs. &. p. Salter and and Miss
Ella Lovett OF Calvert are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Norwood.
For Rent-Nice rooms for light
Apply 10 Mrs. w.
f. Harris. lO7
Mrs. w. +. Gibbs and children
have returned from a visit 10 Madi-
sonville.
Jesse Royder aud Arch Eaves
were visitors from wellborn yes
terday.
The best meats are found at Frank
in's markets, first, last and all the
line. 800
Mrs. j. &. Maggie Of College re-
urned from a visit to Marlin yester-
lay.
Mrs. II. II. Harrison and children
eturned from Benchley yesterday. |
Miss Allie Conway is visiting Mr.. |
md Mrs. r.. II. Astin az Mumford.
Mrs. @. +. Hill aud children Of |
edge left yesterday TO visit at Llano.
Mrs. a. w Royder OF Wellborn |
Tas visitor 10 the city yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-03
| BROAD TIME TABLE.
r,.sh h,..a. =, cb.,.v p,os mar.

Fresh bread at CLANCY Bros. mar
ket. 0S
i'll. Edge visited Hearne yester
day.
New catch mackerel. Howell
Bros. 200
Mrs. Ada Bass Is visiting in
Hearne.
w. J. Tidwell visited Mexia
yesterday.
Lock McNeely went TO Miiano
yesterday.
y VIII Rogers is here from Palestine
on visit.
Whit Doremus went TO Houston
yesterday.
NV. p. billiard Of Marlin was In the
city yesterday.
NJ. S. Breach of Tabor Was in the
city yesterday.
Miss Ruby Reed returned from
Dallas yesterday.
Mrs. J. W. Robinson arrived from
Marlin yesterday.
Capt. &. Nicolini returned to Gal
weston yesterday.
Eugene Bonneville Of Weather
ford IL In the city.
Ring 227 for first class shoe repair
ing. Frank Todaro. II
J.H. McGregor Of wellborn was
in the city yesterday.
Nice Irish potatoes % cents per
bucket. ID. Nike, Jr. 207
Fresh bread received daily at
CLANCY Bros. market. 20s
Mr.. and Mrs. J. h. Wooten went
10 Hearne yesterday.
f. J. Fountain returned yesterday
morning from Palacios.
' Miss Ada Berry returned yester-
cay from visit at MillicAn.
Miss Nora Lawless Of Kurten left
yesterday to visit at Benchley.
Mrs. II. f. Evans and children Of
Benchley were in the city yesterday,
Read Fountain q Co.'s black
board on second page. Changes
daily. d-tf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-03
LEASING ORDERED.
No Person Permitted TO Secure More
Than Two Sections.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The secretar,
Of the interior has ordered the leasing
Of over 100000 acres OF Kiowa ana Co
manche lands In Oklahoma for asricui-
tural purposes. the leases 20 run 1--WE
years from Jan. NEXT. Al the expi-
ration Of the term the iessees will be
granted the preference right 90 renew
at an appraised value TO be placed upon
the lands by the secretary Of the In
terror.
The lands win be leased IN quarter
section tracts and no person or firm
will be permitted 90 lease more than
two sections. The bids are TO be open
ed BY Colonel James r. Randlett at the
Kiova agency. Dec. 4 next.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-03

The district grand lodge OF colored
Odd Fellows, District Grand Mas
ter c. II. Bell Of Denton presiding,
devoted yesterday TO routine work
at the colored school building. Com
mittees were appointed and the re-
ports OF grand officers heard.
Among those In attendance on the
meeting are &. NJ. Ferguson, NJ. NJ.
Rogers, +. l.. BlAckshear OF Prairie
View Normal, II A. Wells Of San
Antonio, q. w. Guest. ]. p. Starks.
The Grand Household OF Ruth is
also IN session, with DavidAbner Jr.,
OF Seguin presiding.
The funeral Of DR.. y. NJ. McDou.
gald was held at the family resi-
denee yesterday afternoon at 5
O'Clock, DR.. J. d. West conducting
the service. A large gathering Of
friends was present and many and
aud beautiful were the floral
tributes. The sudden and unex-
pected death OF DR.. McDougald cast
a gloom over the entire community,
and the family has the deep sympa-
thy of many friends.
Secretary G. NJ. Spell has COM
pleted the tax rolls Of the city OF
Bryan for the current year, which
shows total property valuation Of
sl,i36, 46s, an increase OF s62, Os5.O0
over last year. This makes very
creditable showing for the growth Of
the town and the enhancement OF
values
Nice fresh meats from the largest
and coolest market refrigerator in
town at $. II. Franklin's. 200
Rev. +. +. Lyon OF Ennis return
ed home yesterday after visiting |
DR.. Geo. b. Butler.
We receive fresh bread daily-al-
ways baked the night before. Cha
ney Bros. Market. POS |
j. Il. Mcmahon, an attorney OF
Bolton. was in the city yesterday on
legal business.
Lee lowers of SartArtia has been
spending several days with relatives
in this city.
Mrs. Rainey and daughter, Mrs.
Benson, were visitors from College
yesterday.
Mrs. l.. M. Johnson and little son,
Master Willie, are visiting in
Hearne.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-03
Lafsy,tt. Fltrhuah Dead.

81. Louis. Aug. 2.-colonel l. II. Fitr-
hugh. seventy-six years Of age. OF Dali
las, Tex. died suddenly Tuesday night
on an inbound Iron Mountain train. Mr.
F1tzhugh was accompanied by his son
L ii. Ftzhugh Jr.. and was on his way
10 Dayton. o. He was at one time SER
geant at arms Of the national house OF
representatives.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-08-03

The funeral OF Mrs. Kate Majors
was held yesterday az $3.50 O'Clock
~ the home Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Burt
Norwood, DR.. Geo. b. Butler con.
Quoting the service. DR.. Butler
spoke feellngly OF the beautiful life
and character Of Mrs. Majors, who
was a blessing TO all with whom she
was associated, and who died In
the full knowledge OF the christian =
faith, which is able 20 reach beyond
the grave and lay. hold upon the
glories OF eternal life. A large as
semblage OF sympathizing friends
were present TO pay tribute 10 the
memory OF the we'll beloved lady
and many and beautiful were the
floral offerings. A long procession
followed the remains 10 their rest
ing place in the city cemetery.
The first bale OF new cotton was
brought in yesterday afternoon by
Dennis Ballard. IL was weighed at
the Bryan brick warehouse, tipped
the beam at $50 pounds, was received
by w. f. Saunders, and classed
strict middling. IL was ginned by
Garth, Howell & Webb, was bought
by II. f. Burger, for ~ cents per
pound.
The II. 4 7. c. will sell round trip
tickets to Corsieana account Central
Texas Negro Fair as follows: A
special train (for colored people
only passes Bryan 300 p. m. Au-
gust 9th. Tickets round trip $3.50;
limit for return August 18th.
FOR SALE-A fine black walnut
wardrobe. VIII not refuse any
offer. This is a beautiful
piece Of furniture aud an ornament
10 any home. Apply TO FIJI. Selden,
old Platner place, Bryan, Texas.
n. T. Lewis has the contract 70
build handsome new cottage tor
Sim Cooper on his east side proper
ty recently purchased from Lamar
Bethea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Edison Of Well |
born were in the city yesterday and !
Mrs. Edison and children left last |
night 10 visit relatives 10 Taylor
county.
Mrs. o. II. Astin, Mrs. f. n. As
lin and baby, Miss Ray Conway and |
Roger Astin have returned from |
Corpus Christi.
News Of the death Of Lon Holiday 4
" Millican was received here by |
late yesterday afternoon.
Miss Bessie Lee Williamson Of
Brenham is the guest Of Miss Mag
,ie MeDougald.
Misses Allie aud Pet Montgomery
eturned from a visit at Marlin yes
erdAy.
+. Candy and Estes Candy were
Iere from Rock Prairie yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Scale were
isitors from Benchley yesterday.
Capt. w. II. Bell was in from the
'raEos bottom yesterday.