Concurrent resolution introduced by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate relating to recognize March 19, 2003, as Paris-Lamar County Day at the State Capitol.

Patent for "washing-machines which combine in one structure means for heating the suds-water and maintaining the same at the required temperature, a suds-box having chambered or hollow bottom and sides to secure a circulation of the suds-water independently of the agitation resulting from turning the drum or clothes-receptacle upon its axis, and a drum removably journaled in the suds-box and comprising longitudinal slats or bars having bent edge portions for scooping up the suds-water and directing the same into the drum and upon the clothes contained therein, whereby the washing process is greatly facilitated." (Lines 7-21) Includes instructions and illustrations.

Patent for a new spring hinge design which will "either open or close the door or gate after it has passed an angle of forty-five degrees" (lines 20-22) including illustrations.

Patent for "new and improved horse-power, which will operate four or less hay-presses by the movement of one operating-lever, and which can be used for a great variety of other purposes" (lines 8-12).

Patent for a new and improved stirrup. This design is "to provide a stirrup of simple and inexpensive construction, to form the buckle for attaching the side straps integral with the hanger in such position that the stirrup will hang at right angles to the saddle-skirts, and, further, to hinge or pivot the foot-rest at one end to the hanger and supported at its opposite end by means of a spring-controlled catch that automatically releases the foot-rest by means of a lever and prevents the rider's foot from hanging in the stirrup and the rider being dragged should he [or she] be thrown from [the] horse" (lines 17-29).

Patent for a new and improved running gear for wagons. This design "consists, primarily, in an axle provided with a spring attachment or cushion-brace or strain-distributer of sufficient strength connected to the axle, either directly or through the skein, to counteract the strain caused by the super-incumbent weight or by any violence to which the axle may be subjected" (lines 24-31).

Patent for a new and improved curtain fixture. This design calls for a rubber roller in which a curtain can withdraw and from which a curtain can emerge. The roller has holes for screwing and mounting.

Patent for a carrier frame for moving baskets up and down in a store, which does not get tangled with the basket ropes.

Patent for a compressor for fountain pens. Illustrations included.

Patent for vehicle-wheels that "automatically" expand and contract (lines 8-10); including illustration and instructions

Patent for a specification to improve the design and function non-refillable bottles.

Patent for means for loading and unloaded railroad cars. Illustrations included.

Patent for a new and useful cycle brake and motor, including instructions and illustrations.