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KAOIvE PASS GUIDE.
VOL. 6.
EAGLE PASS, MAVERICK COUNTY, TEXAS,. SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1894.
NO. 39
The Musicale.
The •musieale on Wednesday night last
at the courthouse was greeted by an
overflowing audience, whose confident
expectation was evinced by their pres-
ence on so warm an evening. To say
that they were fully rewarded for at-
tending is saying but little. Every num-
ber on the program was thoroughly en-
tertaining and enjoyable, and some sur-
passed all expectation. The class is quite
large, and presented a very pretty pic-
ture in its neat arrangement in front and
to the left of the audience. Their popu-
lar teacher, Mrs. Ed. Hover, found even
her deft hands well nigh full in reassuring
the younger members of her class and an-
swering their separate questions. Judge
Kelso announced the numbers, which
were as follows:
First, a duet, “Les Grelots,” performed
by Miss Azuela with Mrs. Hoyer. The
air, played on the lower piano, was in-
tricate, but was performed by Miss
Azuela with smoothness and expression.
The instrumental solo, “Love’s Dream-
land,” played by Mrs. Kelso, was a se-
lection with a difficult introduction, nice-
ly played; and the old and popular air
which followed set many a foot to keep-
ing time.
The next, a duet by the Misses D. and
L. Johnson, was light and airy, and the
little misses managed their hands in a
bewildering but very systematic manner
which was pleasing to see.
And Baby Bessie Hollis! How like a
fairy she looked before the big piano!
Who shall sing her praises and hope to
do her justice? Hers was a “Nocturne,”
and with what childish dignity did the
dimpled hands wander over the ivory
keys, to touch them in such magic places!
And then two very little men perform-
ed a waltz, “Basket of Roses”—Lee Phil-
lips and Andrew Bonnet. Did ever any
one see two small boys do anything so
dainty and graceful before?
The solo by Miss Jennie Phillips was a
classical selection and was very difficult,
but the little performer displayed a sensi-
tive and truly artistic touch. One not
seeing the player would have mistaken
the execution for that of an adult and
expert performer, so firm and masterful
it was. Miss Jennie is one of the oldest
of Mrs. Hoyer’s pupils, and in conse-
quence her selection was one of the most
difficult on the program.
The duet by Misses Jennie Holmes and
Julia Lombard was an old-fashioned
quadrille, and was as merrily played as
any old dance tune was ever played be-
fore.
Miss Dorothea Johnson, in her difficult
selection, “Enon,” was so brave and per-
severing that she won the admiration of
all present, and she was applauded with
much enthusiasm.
The duet by Miss H elen and Stewart
Johnson was full of soft and beautiful ex-
pression, and its rendition was faultless.
It is to be understood that this and oth-
er selections were continuously applaud-
ed, but “encores” were not in order.
The “Spring Song” by Miss Daisy
Sproull breathed a spirit truly vernal,
and the nice shading which it required
was thoroughly mastered by Miss Daisy.
Her selection was one of Mendelssohn’s
“Songs Without Words,” and the com-
poser’s name is a sufficient guarantee of
its excellence. The accompaniment and
air were independent of each other, and
the intricate and separate passages were
mastered in a beautiful manner. Miss
Daisy is one of the older and more ad-
vanced pupils.
The duet by Misses Susie Fox and Mat-
tie Van Houten was very pleasing and
was rendered with good touch and in
good time.
The old air, “Juanita,” by Miss Severa
Garza, went straight to the hearts of
many of the audience, and was a most
interesting performance.
At about this time popular enthusiasm
was running so high that Major Sim-
mons, the mouthpiece of our city, was
prevailed upon to thank and congratu-
late Mrs. Hoyer and her pupils for their
eminently successful entertainment—the
interpolation of which remarks was tru-
ly very much in order.
A selection from “Faust” was then per-
formed by Miss Daisy Sproull in com-
pany with her teacher. The favorite se-
lection was beautifully rendered, and in
the management of the independent bass,
Miss Daisy again exhibited a complete
mastery of her task.
A solo by Stewart Johnson was then
executed, and the “pp” notes were a
marvel, coming from so youthful a hand.
It was a clever performance.
And then two of our best loved and
most admired ladies, Mesdames Evans
and Hoyer, sang for us Barnby’s “Sweet
and Lowt." A sweeter song more hap-
pily rendered by two more harmonious
voices, has never been listened to on the
border—if indeed, anywhere. Mrs.
Evans has a voice of phenomenal rich-
ness and sweetness, and it is to be hoped
that we shall hear her again and often.
Mendelssohn’s “Consolation,” rendered
by Miss Dorothea Johnson, was a delight
to all who listened. The little lady dis-
plays much native talent, as well as
careful practice and training.
“Transcription” by Miss Antonia
Azuela, was faultless. The piece is a
difficult one, but not too much so for
Miss Azuela, who is an earnest and
tasteful performer.
A duet, “II Corricolo,” by Mesdames
Kelso and Hoyer, was particularly well
executed. The work of Mrs. Kelso was
full of spirit and enthusiasm. This num-
ber concluded one of the most thorough-
enjoyable entertainments we have ever
! attended. It will be remembered that
Mrs. Hoyer received no outside help, al*
the participants being present pupils.
These recitals will hereafter be given
twice a year, the next one being in Nov-
ember.
It would be hard to apply to Mrs.
Hoyer words of praise that would be
sufficiently strong. We are accustomed
to speak of her as gracious, popular, and
accomplished, but never before have we
so thoroughly appreciated the gentle,
kindly lady who is doing so much to
develop the finer tastes of our younger
generation. In the best sense of the
words she is an educator and an evangel.
And who shall say that the soft, white
hands, displayed in their grace on Wed-
nesday night, will not play a better and
gentler part in life because of the work of
their conscientious teacher? Hands
that may fall upon keys of ivory with
such delicate touch, shall they not fall
upon human hearts and lives with more
beneficent effect ? And shall they not
play their part in life with an added
grace and refinement? We think so.
Succes's then, to the lady of whom we
are all so proud, and success to all her
pupils.
Commissioners’ Court.
Commissioners’ court began on May
WHEN BESSIE PLAYS.
[Dedicated to Miss Bessie Hollis.]
When Bessie plays—
Her hand like leaf of flower falls,
Or dew of night, or winter’s snow,
And tuneful sounds we hear: the calls
Of woodland bird, or brooklet’s flow.
And to her fairyland we stray
While dainty music fills the room,
And while the dimpled hands do play
We seem in clover fields a-bloom—
When Bessie plays.
When Bessie plays—
We dream upon the future years,
Of coming scenes, of coming daj-s;
We think upon the hopes and fears
That she shall know, when Bessie plays;
And this we trust, that ’neath her touch
The world a harmony as sweet
May give; and that of pleasure much
The years may shower at her feet—
When Bessie plays.
Eagle Pass Wheelmen!
All members of the above-named club
are requested to meet at the band room
on to-morrow evening at 2 p. m. pre-
pared to make a run to the San Anto-
nio river. Non-members are invited to
participate. Joe DeBona, Pres.
Dentistry.
Dr. 0. F. Welsh, well and favorably
known by his work in Eagle Pass, on
former occasions, will be in the city for a
week or ten daj’-s after next Monday, for
the practice of his profession.
—A thief who got into the yard of Mr.
Warden’s house in C. Porfirio Diaz on
Wednesday night last fared ill. Mr.
Warden’s back fence isco-terminous with
that of the consulate, and both Consul
Sparks and the Wardens have frequently
missed chickens and household articles
from their back jmrds lately. Conse-
quently, when the consul heard his little
dog barking late at night, he arose, got
his gun, and went out to investigate.
He found no one in his yard but observed
the Wardens’big dog on the war path
after some intruder. Presently Mrs.
Warden appeared with a pistol and a
club. She located a fellow concealed in
one corner of theyard,and whacked him
with her stick while the dog removed his
surplus garments. Just then a police-
man came past, and the intruder was
given in charge. He turned out to be a
fellow who cooks at a Chinese restau-
rant.
14, last, with County Judge J. M. Gog-
gin and the following commissioners pres-
ent: J. A. Bonnet, 1st pi-ecinct; Joseph
Wipff, 3rd precinct; Robert Thomson,
4th precinct. Also Shad White, sheriff,
and Wtn. N. Cooke, county clerk. The
proceedings after the opening of court
were as follows:
Joseph Backus, county treasurer, pre-
sented his ledger with the following script
for cancellation:
General fund.............................$2,209.00
Road and bridge fund.............. 226.80
Jury fund................................. 50.00
Cemetery fund......................... 9.00
Courthouse and jail bond fund
N°. 15................................... 1,000.00
Courthouse and jail bond fund
No-16.................................... 1,000.00
The sum of $800 was transferred from
the “Road and Bridge” fund to the Jury
fund. An adjournment till Monday, May
the 21, 1894, was then ordered.
Monday, May 21st:
Shad White presented his record of
prisoners’ subsisfence, which was exam-
ined, found correct, and the amount en-
tered was allowed out of the general
fudd.
A petition presented by Luke Dowe,
that he be appointed night-watchman,
signed by several citizens, was refused.
Joseph Backus, county treasurer, pre-
sented his report for quarter ending
March 31, 1894, was appi-oved.
Tuesday, May 22:
H. P. Yarrington, justice of the peace,
presented his court and docket, the same
being approved; and the following cred-
its were allowed him:
No. 316, A. Monclova,worked out $25.00
No. 332, F. Gozales, worked out.. 5.00
No. 333, J. Gonzales, worked out 5.00
No. 335, A. Esquibel.................... 1.00
No. 319, R. W. Saddle, held out
by the county judge.................. 25.00
No. 321, AndreaSerna................. 5.00
No. 329, Laura Young................. 5.00
No. 331, Louis Reeio................... 25.00
No. 340, R. Marleng.................... 25.00
No. 346, J. A. Lopez.................... 1.00
Shad White, tax collector, presented
his report of taxes collected, which was
examined and approved.
A motion was made and carried that
the water franchise heretofore allowed
S. P. Simpson, M. L. Oppenheimer and
Al. A. Switzer be withdrawn.
Wednesday', May 23:
The court ordered that the 4th of June
be set for the meeting ofthe Equalization
Board.
A motion was made and carried that
Schools Closing.
School closed Tuesday the 22nd.
the Eagle Pass Water Supply company!^! ge°metry‘ /he exam‘
be allowed 81 BO ----------------U . nation m arithmetic covered the most
animations of all grades in all studies
have J>een in progress for more than a
week past. No teacher selected ques-
tions, conducted examinations or graded
the papers of her own pupils.
Carefully tabulated reports of all ex-
aminations together with the examina-
tion papers and questions are on file in
the superintendent's office for public in-
spection and as records of the work of
the schools.
The results of examinations are highly
satisfactory, showing that conscientious
and thorough work had been done by
teachers and pupils. Each teacher filed
with the superintendent different kinds
of reports,showing progress of each grade
during the entire session, the standing of
each member of each grade, the leaders
of each grade and class, the attendance,
deportment, etc., of each pupil, and all
other facts necessary for a complete and
detailed history of the school life of every
pupil during the year just closed.
These reports are filed and in condensed
form copied into the record books of the
school. The same course was pursued
last year and should be continued here-
after so that the whole school life of a
child may become an open book to him
and to others interested for years after
he has left school.
There were no graduates from high
school this year, as it is against the pol-
icy of the present management to send
out graduates before they have complet-
ed as extended and thorough a course as
that of any other high school in the coun-
try- The high school course here includes
mathematics up to spherical trigonome-
try, inclusive; Latin up to Virgil, inclus-
ive; science up to chemistry, inclusive;
history up to ancient and mediaeval, in-
clusive, and literature, American and
English.
A pleasing incident of the closing of
school was the presentation of the Kelso
gold medal for excellence in mathematics.
The medal was offered last fall by Judge
Kelso, and will probable become a per-
manent feature of the school. This year
it was won by Miss Nannie Fox of the
high school department. It is a beauti-
ful heavy six-pointed gold star suspend-
ed from an equally beautiful gold pin in-
scribed “Mathematics, Eagle Pass High
School. 1894. Miss Fox’s name is also
to be inscribed on the medal. She ex-
celled all others in higher arithmetic, col-
lege algebra and geometry.
—The Eagle Pass Hardware company,
who, as successors to A. J. Ladner &
Bro., have conducted a business in Eagle
Pass for some months, have sold out
their entire stock to Mr. Emilio Paul, suc-
cessor to Messrs. C. Sieber & Co., in C.
Porfirio Diaz. Mr. Brockman, manager
for the Eagle Pass Hardware company,
continues in charge for Mr. Paul.
be allowed $150 per annum for one year
for the water furnished by said company
to the courthouse and jail, the sum to be
paid semi-annually in advance, the first
payment to be made June 1, 1894.
A petition ofthe Eagle Pass Brass Band
asking permission to move their stand
to the courthouse yard, and a position
for the same was designated.
Shad White, sheriff, presented his re-
port of convicts hired out by the county
judge, for whom he asks credit; which is
allowed, towit:
No. 846, Jesus Menchaca; county court
fine, $25; tax fee, $5.
An appropriation of $100 was made
out of the road and bridge fund for J. A.
Eonnet, to be used in repairing roads in
precincts Nos. 1 and 2. An appropria-
tion of the same amount was made for
Robt. Thomson to be used on the roads
in his precinct. Also an appropriation
of $75 was made for J. Wipff, to be ex-
pended in repairing roads in his precinct.
Friday, May 25:
J. A. Bonnet, road superintendent, pre-
sented his report of money expended on
roads, amounting to the sum of $22.95,
for which amount he was allowed credit.
4n existing order to the effect that the
sheriff should be allowed, for rations, 45
cents for the first four prisoners; 30cents
for the next six, and 15 cents for any
number over ten, was changed to read,
“45 cents for the fij-st four prisoners, 30
cents for the next eight, and 3 5 cents for
anv number thereafter.
The sentence of Calixtro Hernandez of
three months in the county jail was re-
duced one-half.
J. M. Goggin, county judge, made the
following report of convicts hired out by
him for fine and costs, for which he is to
be charged:
No. 319,S. P. Saddler, justice court $37.85
No. 329, L. Young____ ” ” 17.75
No. 331, L. Recio...... ” ” 44.75
No. 340, R. Nearling.. ” ” 37.35
No. 346, A Lopez...... ” ” 13.75
No. 321, A. Serna..... ” ” 22.45
No. 846, J. Menchaca, county court 52.90
The following number of days is hereby
allowed each member ofthe court out of
the general fund: J. M. Goggin, county
judge, nine days; J. A. Bonnet, commis-
sioner of 1st precinct, nine days; T. Wipff,
commissioner of 3rd precinct, six days;
Robert Thomson, 4th precinct, five days.’
Court adjourned until next regular ses-
sion.
difficult work of the entire book—twenty
five test problems in as many different
subjects. In college algebra the ques-
tions given were the same as those re.
cently used for final examinations by the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology—
the algebra work of which is considered
as advanced and difficult as that of any
institution in the country'. In this ex-
amination Miss Fox made a per cent, of
one hundred. The questions used in the
geometry examination were the same as
those recently used by the high school of
Springfield, Massachusetts, considered
one of the best of high schools.
The medal was presented in the pres-
ence of the entire school, the presenta-
tion by Judge Kelso was preceded by a
short address by the superintendent.
In presenting the medal Judge Kelso
made a most appropriate and eloquent
though short address. Miss Fox ac-
cepted the medal with a few well timed
and happily chosen remarks. As it was
the universal sentiment of the school
that Miss Fox should have the medal,
her acceptance of it was received with
much enthusiasm by the pupils. Being
a most amiable young lady, she is
greatly loyed by all of her school-mates.
While the work in all branches has
been satisfactory it is a matter of special
interest to the management that draw-
ing has become a reality in the course
of study and has been made an approved
success. In several grades Spanish has
also been successful—in those grades the
teachers of which took the proper inter-
est in it. Next year Spanish will be
especially emphasized in all the grades
below the high school. Some good
work has been done in vocal music, but
the results have not been as satisfactory
as they should have been, and next year
must be. Some progress was made in
the Swedish system of gymnastics—
perhaps all that could fairly be expected
for the first year. The special primary
department will be looked after with
I PERSONAE.
Mrs. S. M. Robertson is spending the
week at the Alamo city.
Miss Emma Lott, the piquant and tal-
ented daughter of Dr. M. K. Lott has
gone to Belton to spend the summer
with relatives.
Mrs. S. P. Howland took Thursday’s
ti ain for her old home in Galveston,
where she will spend a part of the sum-
mer, the guest of relatives.
Mrs. Winchester Kelso is in San An-
tonio and will spend the coming two
months in visiting relatives at San
Marcos, and other points.
Miss Esther Jones, who has had charge
of the beginners in the city schools dur-
ing the past year, left on Wednesday’s
train for her home at Uvalde.
Mr. Manuel Azuela, a wealthy hacen-
dado from Torreon, is in the city visit-
ing his children who have been attend-
ing the city schools here for the past
three years.
Miss Katie Jones, who did excellent
work in the schools during the past year
as teacher and disciplinarian, has re-
turned to her home at Brackett for the
summer vacation.
Collector Fitch left oh yesterday’s
train for San Antonio and Port Lavaca
to appoint “Democratic” deputies at
those points in the room of the present
“ Republican ” incumbents.
The many friends of charming Miss Vi-
ola Johnson will be pained to learn that
she is quite ill at her parents’ home at
Devils River. They will anxiously await
the announcement of her recovery.—Del
Rio Record.
Mrs. Ed. VanVleck left on Thursday’s
train for Galveston, where she will spend
a few days enjoying the exhilerating
gulf breezes and surf bathing of that de-
lightful Texas metropolis, before setting
out for the cool lake region of Michigan,
where she will spend the summer.
Capt. C. W. Hartup, deputy collector
of the port, returned on Thursday from
San Antonio, where he had been testify-
ing in the case of the government against
Jack Davis, who was accused of at-
tempting to bribe Inspector R. W. Dowe
to surreptitiously admit Chinamen, con-
trary to the Geary law. Davis was con-
victed.
Mr. D. E. Lindsey was among the pas-
sengers on this morning’s east-bound
train; he was accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. Fulton, and Miss Josie
Barnes, who, after enjoying the luxury
of a visit to the Rio Grande valley, are
en route home to Tupelo, Miss. Mrs.
Fulton will visit her daughter at Honey
Grove, before leaving Texas.
Miss Eleanor Schleicher, one of the
grade teachers on the hard-worked staff
of the city schools, left on Thursday’s
train for her home in Victoria, whence
she will shortly proceed to Masachusetts
to attend the commencement exercises of
her alma mater, Wellesley, and spend the
greater part of the summer in taking a
course at some professional school.
Mr. James F. Mathews passed through
the city yesterday going north from
Monterey and Velardena. He is much
disgusted with the senate tariff ore sched-
ules, which he says seem designed to ruin
the smelting and refining business north of
the Rio Grande. He is somewhat inter-
ested in the mines recently discovered in
the big bend of the Rio Grande, just
across the river from Texas, and expects
that the ore will be smelted by his Omaha
works.
Miss Mollie Brown, who taught the
first grade in the city schools last year
and won many warm friends on the bor-
der, returned home to Houston on Wed-
nesday. She was accompanied by Miss
Elise Dolch, one of the most graceful and
amiable of Eagle Pass’s most favored
daughters. Miss Elise will spend a few
weeks in the growing commercial center
of Texas, and attend the commencement
exercises of the Sam Houston normal, at
Huntsville, where herfriend, Miss Mamie
Fox, is a most successful student, before
returning to the delighful but brisk zeph-
yrs of the Rio Grande valley for the sum-
mer. ____
CHURCH NOTICES.
Catholic.—From November 1st, until
Easter services will be heir] in the Church ol
at 5 p. m.
Rev. L. Maurel, O. M. I., Pastor.
Presbyterian Church.—Pleaching every
Sabbath at 11 a. m. Preaching also on
every 2nd and 4th Sabbath night at 8 p.m.
Sabbath-school at 10 a. m. Preaching ser?
vice at C. Porfirio Dial, on the 1st and 3rd
Sabbath of every month.
Rev. Barnabas Lyman, Pastor.
United Christian Endeavor Society._
Eagle Pass branch. Oscar Owens, president;
Wm. A. Bonnet, vice president; Miss Desse
Warnock, recording secretary; Theodore
Wuerpel, corresponding secretary; C . T. M
Orr, treasurer; B. Lyman, pastor. Meets at
the Presbyterian church every Monday eve-
ning at 8:30. All cordially invited to attend.
Preaching at the Methodist church every
Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8:30 p. m. Prayer-
meeting Tuesday at 8:30 p. m. The Epworth
league has the following officers: President,
W. Kelso; 1st vice president, T. H. Haile; 2nd
vice president, Miss Olive Fitch; 3rd vice
president, T. E. Livingstone; secretary, Miss
Annie Townsend; treasurer, Eddie' Fitch.
Meets every Thursday at 8:30 p. m. The
public is cordially invited to attend all of
these services. R. S. Adair, Pastor.
Regular services will be held in the Church
of the Redeemer ©n north Jefferson street,
—Tfie Maverick Hotel, being thor-
oughly renovated, will be opened on the
1st of Tune. The patronage of the public
is respectfully solicited.
Mrs. E. P. Johnson, Proprietress.
—--------------------------------morning-
service. The Sunday school meets regularly
at 9:45 a. m. The seats are all free and he
public are cordially invited.
—Mexican dollars are worth 51 cents;
in Eagle Pass to-day.
-Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pope desire to»
express their appreciation of the kind-
ness and attention shown them in their
recent affliction.
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