The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 94, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 26, 1897 Page: 10 of 10
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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1897.
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Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe fly,
Sunday, June 27, 1897.
Trains leave 7 a. m. and 1.40 m. ra. Returning-
leave Houston Central Dopot at 7.35 p. m.; Con.
grots Street Depot at 7.50 p. m.
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Railroad (International Route).
The "Fast Mail'Train
LEAVES DAILY AT 2.20 P. M.
Through Sleeper to St. Louis and reservation
for all points North and East.
Shortest Line Quickest Time.
Phone 181. JOE B. MORROW,
801 Tremont st. City Pass, and Tkt. Agent.
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and Return
Sunday, June 27, 1897,
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Trains Leave Calveston
7.05 a. in., 9.00 a. m. and 2.20 p. m.
Returning, leave Houston 1.45 p. in. and M5 p. in.
Sunday excursion rates to intermediate points
New Time.
Fer
L««»c Galveston 7.0.1 A. M. and 6 10 P, M.
Arrive Galveston 10.15 A. M, andltUiP, M.
Through Chair Cars and Sleepers
WACO, DALLAS. FORT WORTH. DEN I-
SON, ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY
I and CHICAGO.
Solid Vestibule Trains, Wagner
Sleepers and Free Chair Cars.
NO DELAY.
First Class Meal* at Our Own Dining Stations
50 Cents.
H. A. JOHNSON, City Pass. & Ticket Agent,
007 Tromont St.
(illll' ,iom:s vi,i,ou 101) to name
ins )ii:\ \g\i\st protest or
commissioner vcil ilo.
A LURK MAN JONES STAID A WAV BE
I U SE HE WANTED TO EXAM-
INE TIIE SLATE.
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TEN I'AGES.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20. lfc'JT.
Out of Oflloom, 24 of the Old Men
Arc Dropped From f lie List.
The Fire Slate.
INTEREST TO TRAVELING TEX AIMS.
For the information of New? patrons trav-
eling in the north, east und west we wish to
say that the paper i.s on sale at the follow-
ing .stands:
NEW YORK—Uptown: Brentano'9, Union
Square. Downtown: Astor House News
stand.
ST. LOUIS—John S. Overton, Southern
Hotel News Stand.
NEW ORLEANS .J, H. Connlff. Pickwick
Hotel; George Ellis. 11. J. Holle, 32 Com-
mercial phut-; George F.Wharton: J. ii.
Goodman. 322 Carondelet street; J. li. Con-
nlff, St. Charles hotel.
HOT SPRINGS. ARK.—F. C. Roving, 222
Central avenue; E. F. Gibbons; W. it.
Smith & Co.
LAKE CHARLES, la. Mrs. R. J. Gunn;
G. A. Cramer.
J-.OS ANGELES. CAL.-Whedon & Little
Co.. 114 W. First street.
PENVER, COL.- Hamilton & Kendrick, 906
17th street; McClaln, Pitt & Co..
•WASHINGTON. D. C.-Beeker & Orndorff,
JViUard bo tel.
Dr. J. W. Simpson, Dentist,
Lev* JBuUdiws* Mwiist uud Iremal atfe
Chief of Police Jones handed his slate for
the police department, on which he had
made some changes just a few minutes
previous, to the police and lire commis-
sion at its meeting yesterday afternoon,
and it was adopted as a whole over the
protest of Commissioner Aguilo. During
the afternoon a special meeting of the
council had been called to meet at ii o'clock
for the purpose of passing upon the police
and lire slates, but, for want of a quorum,
no meeting was held.
The meeting of the commission was set
for 4 o'clock, but it was 4.25 before Mayor
Fly arrived. Commissioner Goggan failed
to respond to the roll, and the clerk ex-
plained that Mr. Goggan's fcwife was 111.
Commissioner Aguilo sake: "In consid-
eration of the fact that Commissioner Gog-
gan is detained through sickness in his
family, I think that, in proper respect to
him. we should postpone action on the
police slate this evening. I think he ought
to have a voice in this matter. I see no
need for haste. Mr. Goggan's wife is very
sick: there is no doubt about it. Two doc-
tors have been waiting on her all day. L
th' relore move that we postpone action."
There was no second to the motion, and
the mayor called for the reading of the
slate prepared by Chief of Police Jones.
Mayor Fly asked Mr. Jones if all the nidi
on the. iist were satisfactory, and Mr. Joins
replied in the affirmative.
Commissioner Aguilo said the list just
read did not tally with the one furnished
him by the chief during the day. Chief
Jones replied that he had only completed
his slate just a few minutes before the
meeting oi tlie commission. It was in-
complete when he furnished it to the com-
missioners. and that was the reason why
he had objected to giving out a list in ad-
vance.
"For myself and the people 1 represent. I
wish to enter a protest." said Commission-
er Aguilo. "This thing can not proceed
any further until each and every one of tho
men on that list come before us and let
us see whether they can read and write
the English language, and whether they
are physically abb. to be on the police
force. This v.e are entitled to know, both
according to the old charter and the new
one as well. 1 was elected a member of
the police and lire commission, but 1 have
never been consulted one way or the other
in regard to this slate. 1 know that two
of the commissioners lia\>- been furnished
the opportunity of knowing who were on
that slate two or three days ago. I might
as well have been elected an alderman of
Arcadia for all that 1 have been told about
it. I say that these are high-handed meth
ods that the people of Galveston don't want
and I desire to enter my protest and to say
that I will not vote for the slate."
"No objection has ever been made to our
lire department." said Commissioner Rot-
den. "No one lias ever said that it is in-
efficient. Everybody praises it. The chief
of the lire department was given the priv-
ilege ot naming his own men. He. came
here with his entire slate, and every mem
ber of the commission voted for it"-—
Mayor Fly (interrupting): "Including the
gentleman from the Seventh."
Continuing. Commissioner Borden said
that if one department had been made » f-
licient by permitting the chief to select
his men. he thought the privilege should
also be extended to the police department.
Chief Jones, he said, was trying to make
the> police department efllcient. and ho
thought lie should be given a showing. Tin-
head of the department should be pertnit-
t'.l to select ills assistants just as a busi-
ness man selects his elyrks and bookkeep-
ers.
Commissioner Aguilo replied that then
was a precedent for the courtesy extended
the chief of the fire department, but not so
with the chief of, the police department.
He gave notict that he would object to the
proceeding, not only in the commission
but in the council as well. He repeated
his statement that the commission should,
be advised as to tile qualifications of the
applicants* b< fore recommending them.
Mayor Fly n plied that the civil sirvit
regulations would not become ;i 1 aw until
August 1. Commissioner Aguilo answered
that he was awart of that fact, but he
said the old charter required that mem-
bers of the police force must able
read and write. Chief Jones -i l . men
he had recommended had all li>d writtc n
applications. The mayor sugg - : that
any members of the force who could not
read or write could be suspended by the
commission.
"1 think the chief of police and tl - mayor
should be sustained, and 1 nee. thar
slate be adopted a.-* a whole," said Commis-
sioner Hughes.
The motion prevailed, Commissioner
Aguilo voting no.
Mayor Fly said if the slate should be eon-
firmed, it would be the duty of Chief Jon»
to see, as the men qualilied, if they can read
and write.
Comniisslowrr Aguilo: "Without the com
missioners being present?"
The mayor: "You may be present if you
so desire, but it will be the duty of the chief
to report to the. commission if there are
men who can.not read and write."
Commissioner lluehes moved that the
Chief of police be granted the authority to
suspend officers for thirty days, in eases
d< manding suspension. (The limit has been
fifteen days.)
In response to questions by Commissioner
Aguilo. it was explained that any officer
who thinks lie has been unjustly suspend*
can appeal to the commission and have an
investigation.
The motion was adopted without dissent
and the meeting adjourned.
Aid rman Aguilo left the hall, but Alder-
men Borden and Hughes remained. There
was a manifest feeling that there would l><
no meeting of the council for want of
quorum, and the continuation of the poll<
and tire slates would have to be postponed
Shortly before •*» o'clock Alderman Van
Sickle' sauntered in, but when the clock
struck '> the attendance had not increased.
In a few minute,-, however, Aldermen Stew-
art, Skinner, Davison and Raudenon ar-
rived. That made seven aldermen present,
but the chatter requires nine to make a
quorum, and the other two needed did not
ecme.
At 5.30 o'clock Mayor Fly called the coun-
cil to order and said: "We have no quorum.
Tho professional pat riots, who have no de-
sire to promote the best interests of the city,
have stayed away to prevent legislation.
We can place no other construction upon it.
There will be no further meeting of the
council, so far as I am concerned, until the
next regular meeting. The fire slate and
the police slate, as adopted by the police and
lire commission, will be the ones that 1 will
stand by, ami applicants need not call at my
ol lice."
The meeting stood adjourned. •
♦ ♦ ♦
Following is the police slate as submitted
to the commission by Chief Jones und which
was adopted:
Deputy chief. Gus Amundsen: day clerk,
George Q. McCraeken, day clerk: Tipton
Walker: day sergeant. Paul Delaya: night
sergeant. John Pitlier: detectives. William
Murphy and 1). C. Jordan: warrant officer,
Daniel J. Curt in: assigned to collector's of-
fice, George Donovan.
Mounted officers: George Plitt, jr., Ed J.
Davis, William Cowan. W. T. Snipe, Walter
J. Jones and Robert Aiken.
In charge oi city prisoners: J. „W. Stans-
field: pound keeper, Mrs. Mary Walker:
patrol drivers. W. II. Plummet- and Nathan
Jones.
Patrolmen: W. II. Perrett, James C. Hall,
Charles Williamson. II. P. Whittlesey (col-
ored), George T. Waters. James L. Crews,
K. R. Williams, A. Dullard. D. J. Parker,
William Harris, II. Boddekcr, FerrisThomp-
s< n. William Shii.n. James Jloban, A. J.
Johnson (colored), llcut\\ lice (colored), W.
II. Ford, William II. Johnson, II. R. Hury,
W. II. Driver, Robert McGuire, V. W. Plutn-
nier. R. Y. Howard, Shlloh Morgan, William
II. Smith. J. W. Sheldon, William Melville,
J. C. Ryrd, Charles Wolfe, Peter Darsen,
Marshall Rhodes (colored), Adolph Howe,
William Zuber, Henry Smith, James Hop-
kins. E. M. Johnson.
Supernumeraries: C. C. Williams, S. J.
Surcovich. Theo Reug, Sam Warren (col-
ored), John Smith (colored), John Smith, E.
M. Russel (colored). K. P. Wallace, Robert
Green (colored), Fred Daly, A. N. Wilson,
Frank Robson, Walter Burns, J. T. Rob-
erts.
Janitor city hall: William Dean.
There were several changes made from
the original list in pencil.
Following is the slate as furnished Com-
missioner Aguilo in advance:
Names proposed for positions on police
force: Gus Amundsen, deputy chief: George
lj. McCraeken. day clerk; Tipton Walker,
night clerk: Paul Delaya, day sergeant;
John Pitlier, night sergeant: William Mur-
>hy, special; D. C. Jordan, special; George
)onovan, collector's oftlcc; George Plitt, jr.,
L. De Barbierls, Hell llutz, mounted of-
llcets;' 1). J. Curtln, warrant officer; Wal-
ter C. Jones, mounted oflicer: Robert Aiken,
mounted oflicer; J. W. Staiislield, in charge
of city prisoners: Mrs. Mary Walker, pound
keeper: W. H. Plummet*, patrol driver; O.
Mercer, patrol driver.
Patrolmen: James Hopkins. W. 11. Per-
rett. James C. Hall. Charles Williamson.
11. P. Whittlesey (colored). George Waters,
William Moore, E. R. Williams, A. Duffard,
I-. J. Parker. A. W. Wilson (colored), II.
Roddeker, Ferris Thompson, William Shean,
James L. Crews, A. J. Johnson (colored),
Henry Ree (colored), W. 11. Ford. Charles
Kellogg. 11. R. Hury, W. II. Driver, Robert
McGuirp (colored), V. W. Plummtr. Shiloh
Morgan, J. W. Sheldon. J. C. Ryrd, Peter
Darsen, Adolph Howe, Henry Smith. R. Y.
Howard. William E. Smith, William Mel-
ville, Charles Wolfe, Marshall Rhodes (col-
ored). William Zuber, W. T. Snipe (mount-
ed) and E.M. Johnson.
Supernumeraries: C. C. Williams, Theo
Reug, Sain Warren (colored). E. P. Wallace,
William Harris, S. J. Surcovich, E. M. Rus-
sell (colored), John Smith, Fred Daley, Rob-
i Green (colored) and Frank Robson.
Janitor city hall: William Dean.
♦ ♦ ♦
The following names appeared on the list
furnished Commissioner Aguilo which did
not appear on the slate as presented to tho
commission: L. De Rarbieres and Dell llutz,
mounted officers: O. Mercer, patrol driver;
A. W. Wilson, William Moore and Charles
Kellogg, patrolmen; William Harris, super-
numerary.
These names oti the chief's list were not
on the list handed Commissioner Aguilo:
Mounted officers, E. J. Davis and William
Cowan: patrol driver, Nathan Jones: patrol-
men. William Harris and William li. John-
son: supernumeraries, Walter Burna and J.
T. Roberts.
William Harris, who was on the original
list as a supernumerary, was placed on the
final list as a patrolman. Burns and Roberts
were additions to the supernumerary list.
♦
The slate adopted by the commission re-
tains t.he present deputy chief, the day and
night sergeants, Detectives Murphy and
Jordan, the warrant officer, policeman in
collector's office, oflicer in charge of city
prisoners, city hall Janitor and the day po-
lice clerk. Night Clerk Wheeler was not a
candidate for reappointment, and Tipton
Walker has been recommended for the po-
sition. Members of t'he present force who
are left off the slate are: Special Officers
T. 1'. Duffy and Pat Walsh, Mounted Offi-
cers Frank Somers, E. R. Nichols, (-has.
Doherty and Louis De Rarbieris. Patrol
Driver Maurice Bautsch. Patrolmen G. H.
Meyer. James Ravey, John Mallia, John
Mandeville. Henry Wilson. Jatnes ii. Dolan,
John T. Rowan. Robert Sloan. Chris Ja-
cobs. Ren Marcovich, Archie Devine ami
Alex Balfour.
The new men who are on the slate are:
For night clerk. Tipton Walker: for mount-
ed officers. George Plitt. jr., E. J. Davis,
Win. Cowan ami Win. Snipe; patrol driver,
Nathan Jones; patrolmen. E. R. Williams,
A. Duffard. W in. Harris. D. J. Parker, 11.
Rodeker. W. II. Ford, li. Y. Howard, Win.
E. Smith ami Wm. Melville.
Of the present supernumeraries only two
are retained as such, namely C. C. Wil-
liams and John Smith. Charles Wolfe and
Peter Darsen are raised to patrolmen: Rog-
er Duffy, John Whitburn and Jim Smith
are dropped.
All ot the colored officers are retained
and no additions made from the race save
on the supernumerary list, to which four
colored men have been added.
ALDERMAN JONES' POSITION.
Wants Time to Examine the Slate—In
Favor of Civil Service.
A representative of The News called on
Alderman Frank Jones and inquired his
reasons for absenting himself from the
special meeting of the city council last
evening, in reply to which inquiry Mr
Jones said:
"The meeting of the police commission
was held at 1 o'clock and the slate, which
was to have been presented at a special
meeting of the council called for 5 o'clock,
was made up. The t ntire police commis-
sion lias not yet passed on the slate, Mr.
Goggan, one of the members, having been
prevented from attending the meeting of
the board by reason of serious illness in
his family. I understand that Mr. Gog-
gan had requested that the meeting be
postponed until he could be present. The
commission having refused to extend this
courtesy to Mr. Goggan, i thought it right
and proper to absent myself from the
council meeting in order to at least give
Mr. Goggan an opportunity of examining
and reporting on the slate. It may be,
that if given time, the commission may re-
turn a minority report, which right I be-
lieve they have.
"My experience as a member of the po-
lice commission during the past two years,
and from expressions made to me by many
of our citizens, has thoroughly convinced
me that much dissatisfaction lias resulted
from the workings of the police depart
n.ent. The city of Galveston needs and
its citizens have demanded a competent
police departnu nt. With the view of in
creasing the efficiency of the force, our
city charter was amended at the last, ses-
sion of the legislature so as to prevent
many of the evils complained of and to re
quire the appointment of officials selected
solely on account of their fitness for the
duties expected of them. The charter as
amended provides that all officers shall l>e
of a certain size and of sufficient education
to read and write the English language,
and shall not be deficient in strength ami
courage. The charier further provides that
members of the police force shall be elect-
ed by the council, on recommendation of
the police commission.
"It must be remembered," continued Al-
derman Jones, "that all police officers se-
lected at this time will be enabled to hold
their positions during good behavior for
two full years, in spite of the civil service
provisions of the charter, as they will be
in office when civil service goes into ef-
fect in August.
"I have neither time nor opportunity to
examine the list of proposed officers, and
I did not care to be forced to east my vote
until 1 had a chance to inquire whether
the men recommended were possessed of
the charter requirements. I am strongly
in favor of the civil service provisions of
our charter, as amended, and 1 am op-
posed to railroading men into office who
possibly could not stand the examination
required by the civil service rules. 1 think
that the proposed slate should be made
public in order to give the members of tho
council an opportunity to examine into the
character and qualifications of the various
appointees. Had 1 attended the meeting
under existing circumstances, with abso-
lutely no time for consideration, I could
not have intelligently cast my vote."
No 1'olltlCM 111 It.
Since the adoption of Chief Wegner's fire
slate by the police and tire commission, it
has been whispered around that the four
men. Roach. Itigley, Greenough and Helfen-
stein. whom lie failed to list for reappoint-
ment had been dropped for political rea-
sons. It also developed that Fred Schmidt
of companv No. 1 and Louis Martine of
company No. 2 had been dropped without
any persons being named in their stead.
A reporter for The News yesterday in-
terrogated Chief Wegner concerning the re-
ports mentioned. He said they were whol-
lv without foundation. He did not know
liow the four men first mentioned had vot-
ed and didn't care to know. He had not
asked for their reappointment because he
did not want them on the force, and politi-
cal matteis had nothing whatever to do
with it. As to Schmidt and Martine. he
said two places had been left open as usual
In order that the supernumeraries might
have something to do.
JUDGMENT FOR THE FI LL AMOt'NT.
Suit of Camion A- Co. vn. Ilartforil Fire
liiNurancc Coiii|»uii> for $IS,000.
The jury in the case of F. Cannon & Co.
(gainst the Hartford lire insurance com-
pany returned a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff for $18,cm. tlu full amount
claimed. This is the second of the suits
filed by Cannon <Vr Co. against a number
of insurance companies for losses sus-
tained during the bagging fire which oc-
curred in July of last year.
Yesterday the parties entered upon the
trial of another cuse against the Virginia
lire and marine insurance company, from
which Cannon & Co. claim $10,000.
FOR SELLING POLICY.
A Fine Imposed In One Cane, Another
In Nolle Pro.mncd.
The policy cases which are on the docket
in Justice Barry's court were taken up
yesterday.
Tobe Black, charged with selling policy
tickets, was found guilty and fined $10. He
ave notice of appeal.
Leon Levy, charged with the same of-
fense. was discharged, tiie case being nol
prossed on account of insuftieney of evi-
dence.
The balance of the cases were continued
until Monday next.
Probate Court.
Morgan M. Mann, Judge.
Estate of John T. McClanahan; annual
account examined and approved, save as to
item of $30S.1G expended for Mrs. R. A. Mc-
Clanahan, said item charged against ad-
ministrator and will be deducted from his
commission. Administrator is authorized
to turn over to the administrator of the
estate of Mrs. M. A. McClanahan. deceased,
two Galveston wharf company bonds at a
valuation of $2013.32 and $219.f>3 cash In set-
tlement for a debt due said estate for
moneys advanced.
Estate of Martha A. McClanahan; an-
nual account examined, etc.
Estate of Darragh minors; annual ac-
county examined, etc.
Civil District Court.
W. H. Stewart, Judge.
F. Cannon & Co., vs. the Hartford fire in-
surance company, debt. "We, the jury, find
for the plaintiff in the sum of $1S,000, with
interest from October 4. 1896, to date at tl
percent. D. S. Woodville, foreman." Judg-
ment on verdict.
Civil district court filings:
Otto C. Bayer vs. Susan Bayer, divorce.
Gussie Taliaferro vs. Sterling B. Talia-
ferro, divorce.
Justice Harry's Court.
Tobe Black, selling policy tickets; fined
$10; notice of appeal given.
Leon Levy, selling policy tickets; nol
pros.
Aaron Jackson, unlawfully carrying a
pistol; bound over to the grand jury in
bonds of $50.
Recorder's Court.
Marc C. McLemore, Recorder.
Dave llartnett, assaulting and striking;
continued to June 28.
Carrie Broussard, cursing and abusing;
not guilty.
Leon Dazotte, cursing and abusing; not
guilty.
Sheppard Harris, unlawfully jumping on
a railroad train while in motion; repri-
manded and discharged.
J. F. Orton, violating fire ordinance, ar-
ticle 229; plea of guilty; lined $5.
THE GALVESTON RECORDER SHIP.
Decision of Supreme Court in Houston
Heeordcrsliip Does Not Affect It.
As reported In the Austin dispatches to
The News this morning, the supreme court
of Texas yesterday delivered an opinion in
the case of Harris county vs. John S. Stew-
art, holding that the recorder of Houston,
as an ex-offlclo justice of the peace, has
jurisdiction in state cases, the same as any
other justice of the peace, which decision is
contrary to the decisions of the court of
criminal appeals in the Leach case from
Tarrant county and the Knox case from
Galveston, upon which latter jurisdiction
in state cases was taken away from the re-
corder.
City Attorney Smith, when told of the de-
cision last night and asked if it would af-
fect the Galvestop recordership, replied that
ho did not think it would. The Houston
case was appealed upon a question of fees,
while the Leach and Knox cases went to
the court of criminal appeals upon criminal
matters. That court of last, resort In such
matters had, upon constitutional grounds,
held that the legislature had no power to
create justices of the peace, the constitu-
tion providing that they shall bo elected by
the people. The decision holds good with
reference to the Galveston recordership.
and it is hardly probable that any case will
arise which can be carried to the supreme
court to get a new decision. Mr. Smith
further said that the decision of the su-
preme court in the case mentioned was in
line with its finding in the case of ex-Re-
corder Johnson of this city.
THE EMMET'S FOIRTII.
Houston Council Invited to .loin in
Celebrating Independence Day.
The Galveston division of the Emmet's
benevolent association has invited the
Houston division to come down next Sun-
day to confer upon the proposition of hav-
ing a grand celebration on the Fourth of
July at Woollam's lake, to be participated
in by the Galveston and Houston members
of the association. The Emmet rifles of
Houston have also been requested to as-
sist in flying the eagle and in doing honor
to Old Glory upon the occasion of the 121st
anniversary ot American independence. The
Galveston Emmets already have the ar-
rangements well in hand and have provid-
ed for a number of games and amusements
and will have several prominent speakers.
The committee on arrangements is com-
posed of Messrs. Patrick Barry, Patrick
Reagan and John Niland.
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If you buy Underwear that
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Wo have them fit you, no inat"
tor how tall, how stout and
how littlo you be.
N
S Price $I.OO to $2.50 l>er Suit for tho
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3 Be sure and soe those now NEGLIGEE
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0 MEN'S OUTFITTER,
0 2123 MARKET STREET.
This is about an upright showcase I have
for sale. It's a good thing for outside dis-
play. If you want it, come a-running to
Jos. V. Love. 2205 Mechanic st. Stencils,
rubber stamps, seals, etc.
For the Choicest Lamb and Fed Meata,
go to the
MODEL MARKET.
Cor. 20th and Market sts. 'Phone 383.
Dr. G. H. Hopper I, Dentist,
Preston's corner. Market and 22d streets.
When you get photos get the best;
Morris' photos lead the rest.
Studio corner Twenty-first and Market.
Dr. A. Sundt, Dentist,
2121 Market street, over J. Wenk & Son'a
EXPRESS RATES.
Comparison of the New and the Old
Schedules.
Commission men are beginning to delve
into the maze of the state railroad com-
mission's express rates and work out some
of the difficult problems. None of them,
however, has delved deep enough ^o be
able to show in detail the benefits of the
reduction to Galveston merchants and their
interior customers. The rates are effective
July 12. As an example of what the com-
mission's rates will do on merchandise the
following comparisons are made of the
rates between Galveston and points men-
tioned:
Old Com'n
Points— rate. rate.
Dallas $2 00 $1 80
Dickinson 50 40
Harrisburg 50 50
Houston 50 50
McGregor 1 50 1 40
Temple 1 50 1 20
Waco 1 50 1 50
Fort Worth 2 00 1 70
The rates will evidently be of particular
benefit in coast country fruit business. Un-
der the present schedule a rate of 25 cents
Is charged on merchandise for packages of
four pounds and under, while the commis-
sion rate Is 25 cents up to thirty-five pounds
for distances under twenty-live miles. Tho
special rates are proportionately lower, the
commission rate being 25 cents for pack-
ages up to fifty pounds. The rate on fruit,
vegetables and produce from McGregor Is
$1.25 and the commission's rate would make
it 70 cents. The commission men hope to
make it profitable for their customers by
the adoption of the rates, for at present
prices many articles are shut out of the
market because shippers realize only a loss
after paying existing express rates and
other expenses. Commission men also hope
to be able to do a little shipping to coast
country and interior points after the rates
are in force, something they can not do
now on many articles.
THE NEW ELECTRIC ROAD.
Arrangements for the Galveston-
Houston Line Complete.
General Manager A. B. Blevins of the Gal-
veston and Houston electric railroad com-
pany arrived in tho city yesterday. When
asked by a reporter for The News as to
the prospects for the construction of the
line, he said:
"Everything has been arranged. 1 am
hero looking over the ground for tho pur-
pose of determining which street would be
•best suited for tho purposes of the company
and the city as well. I have already looked
at west avenue 1. and am of the opinion
that it will suit us. and as it is below grade,
the construction of our line will greatly im-
prove it. You know we have gotten our
franchise in Houston already, and 1 am
anxious to get through here as soon as pos-
sible, because our tinancial arrangements
have all been made In the east and the par-
ties are waiting on us."
TARIFF COMMISSION INDORSED.
Meeting of Cotton Growers Discussed
by Clin in lie r of Commerce.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
directors of the chamber of commerce was
held last night, with President Courts,
Messrs. Minor, Homer, Ullmann, Montgom-
ery, Levy and Mott and Secretary McMas-
ter present.
The meeting indorsed the congressional
bill providing for the creation of a tariff
commission of seven members, as printed
in The News in full a couple of days ago.
The convention of representatives from
the cotton states, called by Governor Cul-
berson under instructions from the legis-
lature for August 2, was thoroughly dis-
cussed in tho meeting and the secretary in-
structed to communicate with the gov-
ernor. learn his ideas and wishes in the
matter and co-operate with him thoroughly.
Tour Wants Filled.
T)o you want to buy a horse?
Do you want to buy a house?
Do you want to buy a second-hand stove
at a bargain?
Do you want to buy a second-hand refrig-
erator at about half price.
Do you want to buy an ice chest for about
half of what it cost at the factory?
Do you want to borrow money on good
security, without letting everybody know
all about It? w t ,
Do you want to buy a set of furniture,
second-hand, at an unheard-of low price?
There are lots of people who have these
things to sell, who are going away or quit-
ting housekeeping and would be glad to get
back one-half or a third of what the article
originally cost them. A little 50c ad. in tho
"Miscellaneous Want" column of The News
will find these people for you and gave you
dollars at the cost of cents.
1 Fellman's Saturday Sale.
The
Trade
Should
Take
Advantage
of this
Remarkable
Shirtwaist
Sale
To-Day...
L
We will display a line of up-to-date Summer
Shirtwaists, perfect in make, style and finish; all
this season's New Popular Goods, New Designs,
New Colors; all have Detachable Collars; worth
up to $1.25 each;
To-Day, Your Choice, each
39c
Parasols Extra.
COST.
To-day our entire lino of
Fancy Silk Parasols at
$2.90
$1.30
Checked Taffeta Parasols
at, each
Fancy Figured Silk Para-
sols at, each
$1.25
85c
A Musical Treat.
At the regular Friday evening service,
held at the Jewish temple last night, the
choir was assisted by Mrs. Tekla Weslow
Kempner of St. Louis, and Mr. Geo. W.
Grim of Galveston. Mrs. Kempner has a
truly exquisite voice. It is a mezzo so-
prano, but of remarkable range. The lower
register is of a full contralto quality and
the upper register a liquid soprano. Her
rendition of "I Will Extol Thee," by Cos-
ta, showed indubitable evidence of finish
and culture. She is a pupil of Signor Er-
rant of New York, who taught Minnie
Hauk, Emma Thursby and several other
well known can.tatrlces how to sing. Later
on she studied with Mrs. Rroaddus of St.
Louis. Before her marriage she was Miss
Tekla Weslow of Waco. Her home Is now
In St. Louis, where she is well known in
musical circles.
Mr. Grim sang "Sion," by Rodney. He
has a baritone voice of good range and
fine quality.
Lost Part of Ills Ear.
As the result of a tight between Jack
Reilly and P. J. Collins, which took place
on Mechanic and Twenty-fourth streets yes-
terday afternoon about 2 o'clock, Collins
lost part of his right ear. He was taken lo
the Sealy hospital in the patrol wagon,
where his wounds were dressed. Reilly was
taken to the police station and a charge of
maiming placed against him. He was after-
ward released on bond.
Temple of Honor llall.
The new hall of the Temple of Honor at
2225 Postofllce street will be dedicated on
next Thursday evening, July 1, by the grand
temple of Texas, under the auspices of Lone
Star Temple of Honor and Temperance No.
31. An appropriate programme Is being ar-
ranged by the trustees, Messrs. George W.
Seibert, F. G. Laeverenz, John Nelson,
Benjamin Dolson, sr. and Charles W.
Cross.
Residence Property Sold.
A deal was effected yesterday whereby
Mr. Thomas J. Groce will become the
owner of the beautiful residence property
at Thirty-first, and O, for some time past
occupied by the Bachelors' club and owned
by Colonel W. B. Denson. Mr. Groce's res-
idence property at Thirty-third and N goes
to Colonel Denson in part payment.
Attack of Hemorrhage.
W. A. Futtkamer, 40 years of age, was
attacked with a severe hemorrhage and fell
on Market street, between Twentieth and
Twenty-first streets, in an unconscious con-
dition. He was taken to the Sealy hospital
in the patrol wagon.
Assessor Preston in Charge.
Major W. C. Preston, the newly elected
city assessor, took charge of the affairs of
that office yesterday and was present at a
meeting of the board of appraisers.
Real Estate Transfers.
John C. Walker to Columbus Terrell, east
half of lot 2 arid west half of lot 3, north
West quarter of out lot 158; $125.
LITTLE LOCALS.
The Lake social club will give its first an
nual picnic to-morrow at Woollam's lake.
Ladies will be admitted free, A splendid
programme of amusements has been ar-
ranged.
The Washington social club band will give
a complimentary hop to its friends at Ar-
rowwanna hall to-night.
The "tired feeling" days have come,
They come but once a year,
Yet you can beat the doctor out
By drinking home brewed beer.
Special
Straw Hat
Sale.
An opportunity ofFored to
got a lot of Men's Straw Hats,*"* FJJ*
at half price. We bought a / i
large lot and offer $1.50 ■ ^ ^
quality at
iThe Demand!
Boys'
Overalls.
We have just received
another lot of Boys' Overalls,
sizes 4 to 18 years,
price only
Saves its cost overy week,
50c
It is rare that a sale meots with such
a continuous success as our presont
Suit Sale is enjoying. For nearly a
month we have been offering any
Suit in our houso for
$13-75
and the demand is still stiff. The
values are hero, so is the largo stock
to select from.
: Star
iClothing House
i 2105 and 2107 Market Street.
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We also offer tho pick of any $17.50
Suit or under for
$8.88.
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Mr. Albert Wray, a young magazine wri-
ter of some note, was at the Beach hotel
yesterday, and will leave this morning by
steamer for New York. Mr, Wray has
just returned from a tour of Mexico, gath-
ering information and sketches of lile in the
sister republic for a special article. He
snent three months in the land of Monte-
zuma, and returns home well stocked with
historical facts, thrilling romance and a
valuable experience well worthy ol the
trio. This is his first visit to Galveston,
and he said he could not resist the tempta-
tion to spend at least a short while here,
though he'was pressed for time. He had
been trying to get to Galveston for some
time and expected to reach here two weeks
ago, but he was delayed. He expressed
himself as delighted with Galveston and her
people, whom he was pleased to find so
hospitable and generous. Speaking of the
beach, he said it rivaled the eastern resorts
in beauty and natural advantages, and he
could not understand why the Galveston
beach was not more popular as a summer
resort. .Mr. Wray is a very pleasing con-
versationist and a most interesting char-
acter. He promises to contribute a few-
sketches on his views of the island, which
will appear in some of the monthly periodi-
cals.
♦ ♦ •
Mr. George Atlaris of Quincy, 111,, is a
guest at the Tremont while spending a
week in Galveston on business in connec-
tion with an eastern mill furnishing com-
pany which he represents.
Mr. Addis W'tivermore of Springfield,
Mass., is among the guests at the Grand.
He arrived here several days ago and awaits
tho arrival of his wife and daughter, who
are coming to spend a couple of weeks on
the island.
Mr. and Mrs. T. U Thompson have apart-
ments at the lleaeh during their sojourn in
the city. Their home Is In Longview, and
they expect to remain two or three weeks
visiting friends and enjoying the delights
of seashore life.
Mr. Pen Warren of Chicago is a popular
commercial traveler "doing" the city for an
eastern firm. He is registered at the Tre-
mont.
Mr. Francis Morrison of St. Louis, a prom-
inent young attorney of that city, Is stop-
ping at the Washington.
Mr. D. O. Bayard of Nacogdoches, a mer-
chant of that place, is registered at the
Washington.
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Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Knox of Hartford,
Conn., have apartments at the Grand.
Mrs. T. R. Jo«eph of Rlesel, Tex., Is visit-
ing relatives in tho city.
Colonel A. W. Spaight left last evening
for Blue Ridge Springs, Virginia, where he
will spend the summer.
Dr. C. W. Trueheart returned last night
from Wootan Wells.
A few of those Boys' Washable Suits
are on hand, sizes 3 to 8. Regular
price 40c to 50c, now going at
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19 cts.
Men's Wool Trousers, the very latest ^ ]
patterns, are being sacrificed at £) J
$2.20.
Men's White Duck Trousers, never
wear out, only a few pairs left, at
$i.QOj
317 and 319 Tremont St., Galveston. 4
209 Main St., Rouston. C
Dr. Lyon's
PERFECT
Tooth Powder
AN ELEGANT TOILET LUXURY.
Used by people of refinement
for over a quarter of a century.
SUMMHK RESORTS.
ASHEVILLE,
At the Beach: George Dalshelmpr, St.
Louis: W. R. Martin and wife. Misses Fanny
and Kate Martin, M. Riley and wife, Ter-
rell, Tex.; Mitsses Jerome and Estell Cart-
wright, Terrell, Tex.; W. D. Ricks. Taylor-
ville, 111.; H. C. Wilson, Chicago; Viola Til-
let ts, Texas: John F. Say, Richmond, Vs.;
Charles H. Pescay, Houston: Theo L. Sll-
vinsteal, Houston; John W. Haffley, Cam-
eron; F. A. Hewey. jr., Houston; W. A.
Allen, New York; Miss Sillie Pendergrast,
Texas; Miss Jennie Pendergrast, Texas;
Miss Jennie Law*lor. Houston; Ed Baker,
Kansas City; D. V. Martin. Chicago: 1). E.
Laidls, Texas: C. 11. Langdean, Dallas;
Harry Balfe, New York.
At the Tremont: T. A. Ivearns, Palestine;
J. N. Winters', Fort Worth; R. G. Eyrieh,
New Orleans; E. E. Vineyard, Palestine;
John S. Wilson, jr., Hermansville, Miss.;
Paris baseball club, Paris.
HOTEL GRAND - - - GALVESTON.
N. li. SLIGH. Proprietor.
Rates: American plan $2 50 upward
European plan I 00 upward
Arrivals: CIcel L. Gates, Kansas City;
P. B. Caldwell, Cuero; M. Grumbach, Texas;
James Dallas, New Orleans: A. T. Shulz,
Mexia; J. S. Smith, Mexla; John 11. Hager,
San Antonio; R. A. Canterbury, Chicago;
E. G. Dolph, Fort Worth; S. M, Mingius,
Fort Worth.
Dr. Scott's Service.
Rev. Dr. W. N. Scott, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, will preach as usual
to-morrow morning and evening before
leaving for his summer vacation, which he
will spend in the mountains of Virginia.
His daughters will accompany him. Rev.
Dr. French of Fort Worth will supply Dr.
Scott's place during his absence;
Justus Ztilin,
The Photographer, 418 Tremont street. Only
tlrst-class work.
•
Dr. Albert A. Aiken, Dentist,
Room 101, Levy building, 23d and Market.
F. Geo. Lelnbach. Druggist,
Corner 22U and Market streets.
Dr. Lipscomb, Dentist,
Room 204, Levy Building, 23d and Market.
Off for the Summer?
Have The News sent you while away.
Subscription price for daily, $1 per month
in advance to any part of the United States.
Canada or Mexico; 43 cents additional per
month for postage to Europe and other for-
eign countries. The address changed as
often as desired.
North
Carolina, I
f Is the Most Delightful and Coolest |
Summer Resort in America.
It is 2800 foet above tho level of the sea, situated I
in tho heart of the Alleghany Mountains. Tho I
average temperature is sixty degrees during tbo|
summer months. Tho
BATTERY PARK HOTEL,
Famous as tho best equipped hotel south of Now I
York, is most attractive in every Way. Quick I
schedules and splendid, accommodations afford!
the peoplo of Texas an excellent opportunity to I
visit Ashoville this season. For full particulars!
add>"8B E. P. M'KISSICK, Proprietor.]
HICHLANDS INN AND COTTAGES
MERAMEC HIGHLANDS, St. Louis Co., Mo.
Open from May (Tho Inn is the i'eer of tho Bestl
to September. ) Summer Hotels in America. I
Accommodations for 250 guests. Rates aral
moderate and are same in Inn and Cottages. I
THE COTTAGES offer advantages to f am-1
ilies who would prefer retirement and yet. with!
the surroundings and appointments be able to|
enjov the general opportunities.
MEKAMEC HIGHLANDS is a high-!
class health and pleasure resort 011 the Moramocl
river, 15 miles from St. Louis, connected into the!
city by two steam and two electric roads. Boat-1
ing, bathing, fishing, music, billiards, to n pinal
and other special amusement attractions. I
Alkaline-Saline Baths and Sutpbo-Lithia WaterI
are specialties, and in connection with tho abso-J
lute freedom frpxb malaria that the place enjoys, I
tho perfect drainage, modern plumbing in incf
and cottagos, and soworage of entiro place offei'
raro opportunities for health-seekers.
For further particulars addross MEKAMK-
HIGHLANDS CO., Marcus Bernueimek, Prei
dent, St. Louis, Mo. •
your vhchtion
SPEND IT AT
Waukesha
1000 ftabove sea level. No inosquttos. Famous Springs
Hotels, Parks, Social Entertainments. Boating, Bath
inland Fishing. TakeO. <S N-W , C. M. & St. P. or WB.
Ceil. R. U. Write for souvenir with hotel and boarding
house price list to llox lOM, WuiikcMhu, WUeoniln.
THE FOUNTAIN SPRINC HOUSE
for health and ploasure seekers. The leading!
hotel of Waukesha. Construction — stone ancl|
brick. Capacity, 800. Write for rates.
JAS. C, WALKER, Mgr., Waukesha. Wis,
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