The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 242, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 22, 1885 Page: 7 of 10
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fHK GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, TUESDAY. T>ECEMTtEB 22, 1885.
Classified Advertisements.
HELP WANTED-MALE..
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NOW 18 THE TIME TO MAKE YOUlt BE-
lections of Holiday Presents. We liavo
Borne choice novelties that should not be over-
looked, at prices that will meet the views or
the moat economical. C. W. l'RESTON & CO.,
Druggists, 17fi Market street.
WANTED—Two good tinners can tind steady
employment and good wages, at
GOODWYEll & CUMMINGS% Waco, Tex.
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ANTKD—For January 1,1H8«. an experi-
enced salesman antl stock-keeper for dry
goods.
Address, with references and state salary cx-
pected, to -1'OHTOFFICB BOX 14,
1 ' nellvlile, Tex.
FIRST-CLASH NJBWSl'Al'Mt MAN WANT-
ed to take charge of a Newspaper and Job
Olllce In a llvojtown of over 8500.-Address
Care of Daily News, tialvcHton, Tex.
W" ANTKD—A couple of white waiters can, If
experienced, And employment at
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Address
OFFICIO BOY.
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.ANTED—A Shirt Cutter. Apply to I Ion*
ton Shirt company, l'ostotnce Building,
Houston, Tex.
IrililSTCIASS CANVASSKItS
' at I75>i Postoftlce street.
Good commission paid.
HELP WANTED—FEMALE.
TtirANTKI)—A respectable woman to cook
VV and do general housework. Apply to
wits. 11. HtENKEI,, ave. L, bet Mth and 2»th.
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AN TED—Lady Agents who wish to canvaas
. . for u lino of Liullos'uml Children's furnish-
ing goods that sell in every house at 100 per
cent, profit, should address, with stamp, E. H.
Campbell & CO.,484 W.Randolph st.,Chicago,111
TIT AN TED—A servant girl for general house-
it work, especially washing and ironing.
R. BEAR, corner 10th and Church.
WANTED—A girl to do the housework and
cooking for a family of live. Apply at 607
Church, between 12th and 13th streets.
WANTED—A woman to cook an<yielp about
the house. Inquire at northwest corner
Li and 27th.
ANTKD—A girl or woman to do general
housework—German preferred. Apply to
Mrs. 11. Speoht, corner Church and 20th.
WANTED—A sober, honest, neat girl for
housework. Must bring good reference.
104 West Broadway and 27th.
WANTED—A neat girl, to cook, wash and
iron. Inquire Postoftice street, third house
■west of 12th street, south side.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
M Y ENGAGEMENT WITH HAMILTON, LON-
G1NI & CO., as book-keeper and cashier,
"will end December 81,1885/ and 1 am soliciting
suitable employment from that date on.
I. HOLSTEIN.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
WANTED—To buy or rent, a second-hand
piano; upright preferred. Address,PIANO,
News office, stating price
LOST.
I OST—Sunday evening, about half-past 0
j olcloek, in the Tremont hotel wushinr-
rocm, Gold lling, with Amethyst setting; took
off to wash hands and forgot it. Finder will
please leave same at Hawley & Trube's, for
W. R. READING.
DRESSMAKING.
MRS. H. V. TRAHAN, Fashionable Dress-
maker, 420 Center street, has secured the
services of a first-class dressmaker of New York.
Guarantees first-class work at low rates.
I7VASB10NABLE DRESSMA KIN( i.
' MISS M. ZUCKERMANN,
corner Postortice and 22d streets.
NOTICES, ETC.
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MARK YOUR CLOTHING—Stencils and Rub-
ber Stamps only 50, 00 and 75 cents com-
plete! FRED. A. SMITH, 114 Tremont st.
EE the WONDERFUL ROCHESTER LAMPS,
liflht of 65 candles, for ytc per hour. J. P.
LALOR & CO., Market, between 24th and 25th.
1 FURNITURE TAKEN ON STORAGE BY
1 GEO. M. STEIRER A CO.,
Avenue A and 22d street.
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PROFESSIONAL.
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G. CH1SOLM—
• ARCHITECT AND CIVIL ENGINEER.,
109 Market Street.
PERSONAL.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN arc here-
by informed that I sell cheaper than any
store in the city. Shades, Picture Frames made
to order; Looking Glasses refitted; Willow ware
Baby Carriages; Bicycles and Tricycles, and
the largest and most select stock of Toys ever
brought here; Doll Carriages; School Outfits
Brackets; Clock Shelves; Bisque Ware of the
liuest selection ; Fancy Articles, very suitable
for the holidays; Skates of all kinds; Dolls by
the million at I. C. LEVY'S,
Market, between 2ist and 22(1.
NOTICE—Having received notification from
the manufacturer that In the future I will
receive an extra discount on my large and ex-
tensive purchases of Stoves, etc., I have re-
duced the prices of the Charter Oaks, Buck's
Brilliants, Buck's Pat. and Bride of Texas Cook
Stoves and other goods in proportion from this
date, Nov. 22. I will keep my store open until
8 p. m., until further notice, for the benefit of
mechanics and others who can not purchase
during the day. M. P. IIEN\K,SSY,
52, 54 and 56 Market street.
CANCER CURED" WiraWTPAIN OR DAN
ger. No cure, no pay. Consult DR. J. B.
GONZALES, Resident Physician, Galveston.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
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NO BETTER PRESENT FOR A LADY, MISS
or Child than a nice new Hat or Bonnet. Go
to M RS. GAL1 TIER'S and select what you want.
CHRISTMAS TREES — CHEAP, CHEAPER
than the cheapest, at L. HARRIS & CO.'S,
the Cheap Grocers.
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>1NEST Assortment of Trunks and Satchels
in the State. ft. II. JOHN,
70 Tremont street.
CHRISTMAS and New Year Cards Just re-
ceived, and the latest novelties in photo
graph frames and albums, ladies' and gents'
dressing cases, fancy baskets, parlor easels,
cabinets and brackets, engravings, chromos,
and all the new styles of picture-mouldings and
picture-frames made to order by N. S. 8 A BELL.
npOYS—'The Finest, Best and Cheapest Assort
A ment in the city, at prices to suit the times.
J. P. LALOR & CO., Market, bet. 24tli and 25th.
SEEDS'
New seeds.
We call the attention of dealers in the in-
terior to the extraordinary low prices of choice
new Garden Seed of 1885 growth, viz.:
In boxes of 100 assorted papers, 12<c. per
paper; in boxes of 200 assorted papers, IKc.
per paper. Loose packages are sold in pro-
portion. These seeds arc fresh and genuine,
and ate cultivated by one of the most cele
br&ted seed-growers in America.
We also have S6ed Barley, Rye, Oats, Corn,
and the Grasses, Johnson Grass, etc. Genuine
tshaker Seed Potatoes. Full line of Flower,
Farm and Garden Seeds.
Send your orders to
c. d, holmes & co.,
10 and 12 Market street.
Galveston, Texas.
T?L PASO AND CREOLE ONION SEED—
X!i New Crop Just Received.
Also, a new line of
D. Landrotli & Son's Reliable Garden Seod
For sale by
A. FLAKK & CO.
FINANCIAL.
"VJOTICE—Parties desiring money for the pur-
1* pose of rebuilding can be accommodated
by applying to the Citizens' Loan company.
W. F. BEERS, Secretary.
IOANS, OF *3000 AND UPWARD, NEGO
J tiated upon the security of tirst mortgage
lipon fenced pastures or plowed lands, by
FRANCIS SMITH & CO.,
Negotiators of Loans, San Antonio, Tex.
BUSINESS CARDS.
C JOHNSON—
• MASON, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER,
Plans and specifications furnished on appli-
cation. Address Tremont Hotel, Galveston.
Piper & dietz—
contractors and builders,
Plans and specifications furnished on appli-
cation. Headquarters: Hallettsville,Lavaca Co,
CITY BUSINESS CARDS.
I*R. BECK & CO.'S Non-poisonous Wall Paper
and' Lincrusta Walton. Estimates for Deco-
rative Paper hanging and Painting.
D. W. l)UCIE, 113 P. O. St., Galveston, Tex.
COAL.
k LL LUMP SOFT COAL,
$6 50 per ton delivered,
at
galveston coal co.,
corner 19th street and Strand.
QOAL AND 1 RON—Wo are agents for the
Champion Iron Fence company, and solicit
orders for Fences, Stair Cases and Crcstings.
Handsome Designs at our Office.
Without classifying Grades and Plices of
COAL, we have only to say we can till all
orders, City or Interior, and will moot any
competition.
PARK & McRAE,
Wholesale and Retail Coal Dealers,
Strand and Twenty-Second streets.
REAL ESTATE.
F'OR SALE- a „
7500 ACRES OF LAND, SOLID BODY,
in Fort Bend county, near Rosenberg, between
G., II. and S. A. and N. Y., Tex. and Mex. rail-
roads. Address Y. C. DUNCAN,
Administrator estate of F. Wyruck, deceased,
Spanish Camp,
Wharton county, Tex.
/>Rol'Nhs ( I.OSI-; TO RAIL, or commodious
VU residence not far froin rail, to lease or for
sale. SAM MAAS.
]70R SALE—A good, high lot, some shade and
1 fruit trees, nice lawn, with two-story resi-
dence, fronting south, 8 rooms, elegant par-
lors ; house less than two years old; will be
sold at a bargain this week; possession given
at once. This is a special notice to parties go-
ing to build, because cheaper and to better ad-
vantage than building. G. A. MEYKR.
IJiOR SALE—Several beautiful building lots
' on Postofheo street, between 10th and 17th,
on very easy terms; also a corner lot on 37th
and 'for $400; part cash, balance on
time.
H. M. TRUEIIEART & CO.
}7H)R SALE—A lot and six room cottage on
1 Postoftice, between 12tli and 13tli streets.
Lot well filled; house fronts south; good out-
houses. Will be sold for part cash, balance on
time. G. A. MEYER,
Real Estate Agent.
REAL ESTATE AGENTSL
17 AltNEST & SHEPHERD—
JTJ . LAND AGENTS AND SURVEYORS,
Refer to local banks. Colorado, Texas.
ERCH A LANDRUM-
J GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
San Angela, Tom Green County, Tex.
FOR SALE.
T?OR SALE—An 44 official" 8x12 printing press
Jl ai\d splendid outfit of type, furniture, etc.,
all nearly new. Will be sold at a great sacrifice.
A fine chance for amateurs. C. W. CAMPBELL,
1 Capitol street, Houston, Tex.
J,M)R SALE—First-class building lumbar, any
'quantity, at$12 50per thousand, delivered
at building. RATTO, LUCKETT & CO.
7 UST RECEIVED—One Carload Fine Family
t) Horses from St.Louis,to be sold very reason-
able. J.LEVY & BRO.,Church,bet.Tremont&22d
"VTOHK FIRE--PROOF SAFKS for sale,and safes,
I machinery and all kinds of merchandise
hauled by Geo.M.Steirer&Co.,ave. A and 22d st.
JUST RECEIVED—A carload of Heating
Stoves, carload of Cook Stoves, and carload
of Stove-pipe Iron. Send in your orders.
M. P. HENNESSY, 52,54,56 Market st.
11M >lt SALE—Choice A.J.C.C.H.R, Cows,Heifers
1 and young Bulls; also, an extra lot of un-
registered Jersey Cows and Heifers.
A. M. SHANNON, Galveston
HI AAA BBLS. C.&S. Rosendale; 7500 bbls.
llMfUU Alsen & J. B. White Portland Ce-
ment; 10C0 bbls. Ex. Iv. Plaster Paris. Full stook
of Building Material. Having the largest stook
of any house in the SOutn, can offer better
li nns. GEO. H. HENCHMAN, Direct Importer.
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FOR RENT.
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HOU8K FOR RENT—Next door to 17tli
street, avenue M. Apply
MR. A. C. CRAWFORD,
I poll RENT—A nuut Cottage, with 4 rooms
'and kitchen, outhouses, shrubbejy, &c.;
Just repaired; on K, between 38th and 89th; a
chance for a good tenant. Apply n.o. cor. 311th.
IT-OR RENT—Cottages: L, bet. IStli and 14th;
1 22d, bet. 0!2' and 1'; UOtli and M)^.
.J. A. LABARTHE.
IpOR RENT—Nice cottage at $18, on O, be-
1 tween 23d and 24th streets; possession
January 1,188ti. W. R. JOHNSON.
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LARGE and spacious two-storv building on
Postoffice St., bet. 22d and 23a. Inquire of
SAM MAAS, Corner Center and N.
ROOMS AND BOARD.
I70R RENT — Furnished Room, containing
1 grate, and board suitable for two gentlemen
or couple. Ap. Mrs. Burchard, Market and 26th.
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XPOSITION—PARTIES desiring handsome
rooms, with or without board, in private
family, can have them secured by addressing
Mrs. C. Wolff, 171 Annunciation St., New Orleans.
17M)R RENT—To gentlemen only—furnished
1 or-unfurnished, cottage at terminus of East
Avenue L and Beach, known as the Saints'
Rest. Apply No. 60, II and 24tli street.
ONE OR TWO NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS
for rent, centrally locate. Address BoxK.
News office.
F
URNISHED ROOM FOR RENT—
Gas, Etc., at
No. 60 Avenue II and 24tli.
G100D BOARD and Lodging, $4 50 per week;
I night lodging, 25c, at Mas. GOMBERT'S,
20tli street, between Market and Mechanic.
Furnished rooms to rent—with or
without board, 51 Winnie street, corner of
24th street. Day boarders will be taken.
GROCERIES, ETC.
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IrUtESH ARRIVALS—Tongues, Sounds,
1 Pickles and Smoked Salmon; Magnolia
Hams, etc.; Fresh Pork Sausage, Deshea
Buneli Raisins, Vastizza Currants, Grecian
Figs, all the delicacies of the season, and
lagnappe for the children, at J. P. BOONS,
20tli, between Market and Postoffice streets.
LBS. A SUGAR FOR $1 00.
O Tidal Wave Flour, $1 (55 per sack.
Sea Fairy Flour, $1 40 per sack.
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15
12 lbs. Fail-bank's Lard for $100.
At SIMPSON'S,
25(J & 261 E. Market st., south side, bet. 19 & 20.
CROSS & CO. are again doing business at the
old stand, corner Strand and 16tli streets.
Send us your orders.
Telephone No. 24.
FISH, OYSTERS,* ETC.
EUGENE ARTUSY, Houston, Tex., Whole-
sale Oyster Dealer. Interior orders soli-
cited. Send for price-list.
TUST OPENED, BY M. JELUSICH, OYSTER
f J Saloon, on Market,bet. 25th and26th streets,
south side. Bayou oysters, 40 cents per 100.
Houston fish and oyster company—
Orders solicited and promptly tilled. Se-
lected Berwick Bay Oysters. J. O'BRIEN, Pro.
H BAUER it CO., Victoria, Tex., wholesale
• dealers in Fish and Oysters. Country or-
ders solicited, and prompt attention given.
Galveston fish and oyster "company.
P. O. Box 13. A. j. MUSGROVE,
Galveston, Tex.
JH. LANG, Houston, Wholesale Oyster and
• Fish Dealer. Hotels and families supplied.
Country orders solicited £ promptly executed.
J L. BELBAZE, Dealer in Fish and Oysters.
• Red Snappers always on hand during the
season. Country orders solicited.
I BIAGINL Wholesale Fish A Oyster Dealer,
fl o Hotels■& families fully supplied. Countrv
orders solicited & promptly executed. Box 130.
C, B. MARSAN & CO., Wholesale Dealers in
TI • Fish and Oysters.
Orders solicited from the country.
INSTRUCTION.
[7010E,|CULTURE AND SINGING AT SIGHT
V taught in classes or private lessons by
MKP. TOSCA TEMLER, corner 25th and P.
SEWING MACHINES.
SEWING MACHINES—Domestic, New Home
and Improved White, on easy terms, old
machines taken in exchange. E.Dnlltz,156 P.O.St
PIANOS.
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IJlANOs—one of the favorite, popular and
durable Emerson Pianos make-* the best
holiday gift. Thos. Goggan & Bro., State Ag'ts.
BAKING POWDER.
YARNALL'S
BAKING POWDER.
The spoon in can (Registered). Now on sale
at leading grocers. This old and reliable pow-
der, so well known for Its high grade of excel-
lence, has been reduced in price in accordance
with the times. Careful housewives, who want
the best and who do not care to pay an exhor-
bltant price for same, use this powder.
N. B.—Save the empty cans, they are worth
money.
Ask grocer for explanation circular.
MACHINERY, ETC.
1*011 SALE—Portable and Vertical Engines
' and Boilers,best farmers'englnes in the mar-
ket ; also,Steam Pumps,Iron Pipe,Fittings,Brass
Goods, Hydrant Hose, Steam Packing, Bridge
and Roof Rods, Bolts, Cast Washers and Cotton
Yard Trucks. 67 West Strand. JESSE ASTALL.
JOEL A: B. F. WOLFE are general agents, Gal-
veston, for B. F. Avery <fc Son's Plows and
Implements. Arriving and In stock complete
assortment.
Also, General Machinery, Engines, Boilers,
Mill Machinery, Belting, Hose, etc.
STRAND,
Between 20th. and 21st streets.
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
W. J. HUGHES SEATED AS ALDERMAN.
THE CITY.
Personal.
Clifls. S. Morse, Austin, is booked at the
Tremont.
Joe T. Jones, of Houston, is domiciled at
the Tremont.
J^B. Ludlow, of St. Louis, is registered at
the Tremont.
C. E. Evans, of New York, is a guest of
the Tremont.
Horace Wright, of Alabama, has regis-
tered at the Beach.
Ed. Meyer, of J efferson, is among the late
arrivals at the Tremont.
A. J. Morrison, from Atlanta, Ga., is
pleasantly located at the Beach.
Mr. James Cogdell, of Mobile, came down
yesterday and put up at the Beach.
Mr. Otis Eaton is back from his trip to
northwestern Texas in time for the holidays.
Judge Cleveland has returned from a pro-
tracted visit to the interior on legal busi-
J. N. Porter, a merchant from Whitney,
is among the arrivals at the Washington
hotel.
F. K. Allison, railroad agent at Brenhain,
is in the city, stopping at the Washington
hotel.
M.C.Lennox and wife, from Waverley,
arrived yesterday, and are guests at tne
Washington.
Jacol) Bettinger arrived in the city yester-
day l'rom New Orleans, and has taken
rooms at the Beach.
H. Rankin and wife, from Palestine, came
down last night, and are comfortably loca-
ted at the Washington hotel.
8. D. Whitley, from Mayfield, and John
H. Fanbion, from Gause, are among the ar-
rivals at the Washington hotel.
P. B. Hurst and W. M. Cole, two noted
commercial travelers, are in the city, and
stopping at the Wasliingtoa hotel.
Troupe is represented among the arrivals
at the Washington by Messrs. J. H. Rey-
nolds, J. G. Jones and W. T. Wall.
THE COURTS.
United States Court.
HON. C. B. sab1n, Judge, Presiding.
C. L. 1343. Robert Victor vs. the Houston
and Texas Central Rnilway company; ver-
dict and judgment for plaintiff for |1500
damages. The judgment further recites:
It appearing to the court that the property
of ihe defendant, the Houston and Texas
Central Railway company, is in the _ pos-
session of receivers of this court, appointed
bv this court in cause No. 185, equity, en-
titled Southern Development company vs,
(lie Houston and Texas Central Railway
company, it i3 therefore ordered that ex-
ecution shall not issue against defendant
until the further order of this court.
C. L. 1315. H. Dudley Coleman vs. J. S
and J. B. Wygall; 011 trial before the court,
juiy being waived.
District Court.
Judge Stewart, Presiding.
Miller & English vs. Hardeman & Watere,
attachment. Jurv verdict in favor of plain-
tiff for the sum or $1300 58, and further find
against the defendant on his claim for
damages.
Kaufman & Runge vs. W. R. Edwards,
notes and foreclosure; judgment for plain-
tiffs for $6570 44, to bear 10 per cent, interest
per annum, with foreclosures of lien 011 pro-
perty divided in petition, and mortgages
ar.d order of sale thereof.
Kaufman & Runge vs. W. R. Edwards &
Son, damages; the defendant Wat Edwards
is discharged on his plea of minority;
judgment for plantiff for $625, with 8 per
cent, interest per annum, and for costs.
County Court.
Judge Austin, Presiding.
Estate of Goggan, minors. Application
for order to sell personal property is grant-
ed, and the guardian will sell same for cash
and make due report to the court-
Estate of Goggan, minor. Same order as
above.
Recorder's Court-
Judge Fontaine, Presiding.
Adam Thomas, disorderly conduct; $7 50
or ten days.
John Williams, drunk and disorderly;
$7 50 or ten days.
Otto Miller, disorderly conduct; dis-
missed.
Lizzie Gieen, drunk and disorderly; $5 or
five days.
Louis Miller, drunk and down; dismissed.
Maggie Stevens, drunk and disorderly; $5
or ten days.
Jas. Johnson, disorderly conduct; $5 or
ten days.
Mike Herron, assaulting and striking; $20
or forty days.
Eden Smith, assaulting and striking; .$5
or ten days.
Ben Smith, assaulting and striking; $10
or twenty days.
Clias. Portlea, assaulting and striking;
dismissed.
Marion Childs, disorderly conduct; con-
tinued to December 22.
Ed. Rains, assaulting and striking; con-
tinued to December 22.
Waco, Texas, December 17, 1885.—R. B.
Pakrott, manager T. B. A., Waco, Texas,
Dear Sir: As beneficiary under certificate
No. 2858, of the T. B. A., allow me to return
my heartfelt thanks for courtesies extended
aiid prompt payment. Recognizing the
great benefit derived from your trulv noble
association, I take pleasure in recommend-
ing your plan of protection to the people of
Texas, who should give the T. B. A. prefer-
ence over every foreign order. As the
members pay all claims, it is natural that
home people, associated together, should
appreciate their mutual obligations, and in
case of heavy mortality respond with more
alacrity and cheorfulness than a general
membership, wanting in affinity and State
pride. Your record stands out 111 bold char-
acters, and should draw into your organiza-
tion every father and brother in the broad
domain of the Lone Star State, for, by the
beautiful system of co-operation every man
having a dependant family can instantan-
eously create provision for his loved ones.
Nothing can be plainer, more equitable,
provided the members are men ot honor,
appreciating their obligations to their dead
brethren. No mutual company can fail to
discharge their contracts if the member-
ship do their duty, and I believe Texans
will do so, and the T. B. A. will stand a
grand monument to her membership and
an honor to her founder.
Yours very respectfully,
Helene Pederson.
In regard to the above, as the agent of
Miss Helene Pederson, I can cheerfully rec-
ommend the T. B. A. as a most worthy in-
stitution. C. J. Westerdahl.
Attorney in fact.
Up to date the T. B. A. has paid death
claims (.mounting to $322,604 88, and at a
cost of $4,207 05 to the beneficiaries. This
shows a condition of affairs by the T. B. A.
which 110 existing institution can equal, and
Waco and the whole State of Texas should
feel a just pride in this institution, which
offers to the poor man such protection for
his loved ones.
Coughs- Brown's Bronchial troches are
used with advantage to alleviate Coughs, Sore
Throat, and Itronehial affections. Hold uuty in
boxes.
An extraordinary experience of over SO years
guarantees Payson's Is the best indelible ink
made.
The Usual Number of Petitions and Reports-
The City's Interest in Other Corpo-
rations to be Looked After.
The city council met yesterday afternoon
in regular session, with a full board pre-
sent except Alderman Weis, of the Third
ward. The new alderman of the Seventh
ward, W. J. Hughes, was present, and on
motion of Alderman Sherwood, was con-
ducted to his seat by a committee consist-
ing of Aldermen Lee and Fowler, and pro-
ceeded to the discharge of his new duty
without further ceremony.
a message from the mayor.
The following message was read from the
mayor;
Galveston, December 21, 1885.—To the
Honorable Board of Aldermen, City of Gal-
veston—Gentlemen: 1 desire to call the at-
tention of your honorable body to the ex-
isting condition of the interest of the city of
Galveston in other corporate bodies in the
city of Galveston and suggest that such ac-
tion be taken by you as shall tend to defi-
nitely deteimine the value of such interest,
and that your action and the result thereof
be spread upon the minutes, as a basis of
settlement hereafter with such corpora-
tions. Yours, very truly,
R. L. Fulton, Mayor.
Received and filed, and Alderman Menard
offered the following resolution in connec-
tion with the same matter:
Resolved, that a special committee, con-
sisting of three aldermen, be appointed by
the mayor to act in conjunction with the
city auditor, to examine into the interest of
the city in various corporations of the city
of Galveston, and report at the next regular
meeting the result of their investigation as
to the condition of the city's interest in the
same.
The resolution was adopted and the mayor
announced the following committee in obe-
dience to it: Menard, Goldthwaite and Mc-
Donald.
The mayor also announced a number
of changes 011 the standing committees,
made in consequence of the withdrawal ot
Alderman Goldthwaite from some of the
committees and the resignation of Alder-
man Smith. The changes were almost a
complete remodeling of the committees, but
the mayor prefaced the presentation of
them by stating that he did not claim the
authority to change the committees, except
in the matter of filling vacancies.
Alderman Cimoy questioned the advisa-
bility of changing the standing committees
at this period of the administration. He of
course could not charge that the remodel-
ing of the committees was prompted by any
personal interest, but it was fixing a prece-
dent that might work harm in the future.
He did not charge that the mayor was
usurping any function that did not belong
to him, but it was well to go cautiously in
establishing such a precedent, for the pre-
cedent once established might be used in
the future and pointed to as the right for
changing the committees at will whenever
it might suit the personal ends of a mayor
to do so. He did not think the withdrawal
of Aldeiman Goldthwaite from committee
work, and the election of Alderman Hughes
Warranted the remodeling of the entire list.
Alderman Menard thought a good way to
settle the matter would be to move up the
second name of each committee from which
Alderman Goldthwaite had resigned as
chairman to the chairmanship, and then fill
the vacancies on the committee, and let
Aldeiman Hughes fill the places on the
committee vacated by the resignation of
Aldeiman Smith.
Alderman Sherwood held that the mayor
had the right to change standing commit-
tees under the provision of the charter, not
specifically stated, but inferred as among
his general duties in the interest of the city.
The motion of Alderman Menai'd that
names be moved forward 011 each commit-
tees where vacancies occurred, and that the
vacancies on the final vacancy be filled by
the mayor, was then put aiid cdrried.
petitions.
From James Lynch, for remission of in-
terest and costs 011 taxes 011 lot 10, block 265.
Referred to committee on licenses and as-
sessments.
From E. A. Allen, for remission of taxes
for the year 1875, on personal property, $70,
and on improvement on lot 1, block 500, $15.
Referred to committee 011 licenses and as-
sessments.
From D. Wenar, for permission to pay
taxes without interest. Referred to com-
mittee 011 licenses and assessments.
From Thomas McDonald, for cancella-
tion of tax for the year 1874, 011 his home-
stead, claiming that same has been paid.
Referred to committee on licenses and as-
sessments.
From G. Opperman, for correction of his
tax receipt, for 1876. Referred to committee
on licenses and assessments.
From Mrs. D. A. Farciola, for remission
of taxes on stock of goods, petitioner hav-
ing been burned out. Referred to committee
on licenses and assessments.
From C. Emme, to be refunded amount
paid to redeem lot 14, in block 672, impro-
perly sold for taxes. Referred to committee
011 licenses and assessments.
From citizens, asking that the sidewalk
around Sherman square be put in a pass-
able condition. Granted, and $200 appro-
priated to do the work.
From A. Hardcastle and J. F. Kraus, for
an investigation by the council of the cause
of the gulf encroachments, and praying for
relief. Referred to committee on Beach.
In connection with this petition, Alder-
man Schneider offered a resolution that
$850 be appropriated for ceitain improve-
ments, as recommended in the report of the
city engineer, to prevent the wash at the
foot of Eighteenth and Thirty-first streets
by means of small jetties.
"Aldeiman Cuney did not think $850 equal
to the work and that it would be merely
throwing so much money away.
Aldeiman Fowler thought the appropria-
tion should be asked from Washington, as
it was the faulty construction of the govern-
ment jetty at the East end that was causing
(lie beach encroachment, and until the jetty
was built above the water, the encroach-
ments would never cease.
Aldeiman Schneider suggested that this
appropriation was not to apply to the entire
beach, but merely to afford temporary re-
lief from the washes at Thirty-first and
Eighteenth streets. ,
On moMon, the resolution and petition
•were referred to the committee on beach
and the city engineer.
From Max Maas, asking that the dram
(ut by the city between Qand R and
Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh streets
be filled, and inclosing bill for partial fill-
ing of same, $50. Referred to city engineer
to make estimate of probable cost of doing
the filling and report.
Fn m Mrs. C. Esperson, for a compromise
with the city in suit entitled city of Galves-
ton vs. Mrs. C. Esperson, offeriug $100 in
payment for all taxes due by her. Referred
to committee on finance.
From Alex. Easton, clerk of District
Court, for payment of amount due him for
cost in various snits in the District Court,
$80. Referred to city attorney for approval.
From P. Shean, constable, for payment of
execution against the city as garnishee of
T. M. Skinner. Referred to city attorney.
From C. L. Bieliler & Bro., for permis-
sion to open a meat market corner avenue
P and Twenty-seventh street. Granted. _
From Albert C. Roemer, for permission
to open a meat market on Tenth street, be-
tween avenues K and L. Granted.
For John Beerdell, for remission of fine
and costs in the Recorder's Court, $8. Re-
fei red to the police committee.
From Henry Burrell, for remission of fine
and costs in the Recorder's Court, $'7 95.
Referred to police committee.
Frt m citizens, for an electric light corner
of Eleventh and W innie. Referred to com-
mittee on public lights, with instructions to
j-upply the light, taking it from some other
part of the city supplied with gas light and
where the liglit is least needed.
officers' reports.
' Of the chief of fire department, showing the
expense of the fire department for Novem-
ber to be: Payroll, $1105; horse feed, $2->fi 8J;
ecntirgi nt expenses, $140 12; repair.-* on en-
gines, $20; horse-shoeing, $19 50. Referred
to finance committee.
Of chief of fire department, submitting
the resignations of L. Neuguist and C.
Wallekjar from the department and nomi-
nating George Henderson and Mat Falvel
to fill vacancies. Received and resignations
aecepted.and, on motion, Geo. Henderson
and Mat Falvel elected to fill the vacancies.
Of the chief of fire department, notifying
the council of the suspension of William
Fallon and nominating Frank Boyle in his
place. Received, and action of chief in
suspending Fallon approved, and by ballot
Frank Boyle elected to fill the vacancy.
Of H. T.Wilson, city engineer, calling the
attention of the council to the encroach-
ments on the gulf shore in time of high
tide, and that the last high tide took away
ten inches of the beach. He thought the
cause of the erosion and filling were the
east and west currents, and that the remedy
might be applied in the "way of building
diagonal jetties in a southeasterly direction,
which, howfever, would involve a consider-
able expenditure. The sand-hills, he re-
ported, were of no protection against liigli
tides and are gradually being swept away
and swallowed up by the gulf. He recom-
mended that they be utilized where of
no service for filling purposes. Some dam-
age has occurred by washouts between Six-
teenth and Nineteenth streets and at the
foot of Thirty-first street, where it would be
advisable to construct a pile revetment, at
the foot of Eighteenth and Thirty-first
streets, the two probably costing $850; but
this work, if done, will only prevent en-
croachments at these points. The drains
emptying into the gulf, for a long time hid-
den under the accumulation of sand, are
now projecting above the surface of
the beach, and with the now in-
creased fall could again be made
of some service, but will require
constant attention. He is of the opinion
that these drains should not ex-
tend beyond the sand hills, and should be
left open to facilitate cleansing. The con-
dition of the streets and alleys is receiving
attention, by filling and ditching at places
most needed. The question of paving
Twenty-second street where the new storm-
water drain is being laid is one that should
be decided, so as to prevent any unneces-
sary work being done, and for the proper
protection of the drain. The intersections
of Market, Mechanic and Strand, being al-
ready paved—though some repairs are
necessary—will lessen the city's share of
the cost of paving considerably. The con-
tractor of the Twenty-second street storm-
water drain has laid about 400 feet
of piping, but delay is caused
owing to the greenness of the pipes and
other defects, causing frequent breakage,
which has to be renewed with new pipe, all
of which the contractor is responsible for,
he being under bond to turn over and keep
intact for one year after completion.
The report was received, and that portion
referring to beach encroachments was re-
feired to the committee on beach.
committee reports.
The committee on streets and alleys re-
turned the estimates of the engineer for fill-
ing Twenty-sixth street, between K and M,
recommending that same be referred to the
budget committee. Adopted.
The same committee returned the peti-
tion of J. W. Byrnes to complete the paving
cn Twenty-second street, recommending
that the proposition be accepted.
City Attorney Finlay held that the pro-
per proceeding would be to readvertise for
bids, as to increase Mr. Byrne's contract
without giving other biddersa chance
would be a technicality that might be taken
advantage of by those who had to pay for
the paving.
Alderman Sherwood then offered a reso-
lution that the engineer be authorized to
make an estimate of the probable cost of
doing the work, which was adopteiL
The same committee recommended that
the petition of Wm. Flynn for payment
for two weeks loss of time while engaged in
street work be referred to the city engineer
for a report. Adopted.
The committee on harbor and wharves
asked further time to report on the Peeler
proposition. Granted.
The fire committee reported adversely
upon the petition of Mr. Schott for reim-
bursement lor his fence, destroyed by the
fire department. Adopted.
upon
J. A. ... .
aihounts of fine and costs in the Recorder's
Court they desired remitted, and unfavor-
ably upon like petitions from AV. H. Fink,
H. ' Muer and John Janney. Adopted.
The same committee recommended the re-
ference of the charge against Officer War-
ren of ill treatment of a prisoner to the
mayor.
The committee on claims and accounts
asked for an appropriation of $4462 23 for
payment of October bills; $12 950 84 for
payment of November rolls, and $192 for
payment of managers of late special elec-
tion. Report received and approariations
made.
Alderman Fowler, for the budget commit-
tee, asked for an adjourned meeting of the
council 011 Monday to report upon officers'
salaries, as the charter requires such re-
port to be made prior to the 1st of January
each year.
unfinished business.
Under this head the amended fire-proof
roof ordinance came up fixing the limit in
which nothing but fire-proof roofs shall be
built between Eighth and Thirty-sixth
streets east and west and the bay and ave-
nue N north and south; also providing that
no roof shall be repaired in this limit un-
less it be to an extent less than 25 per cent,
of the entire cost of a new shingle roof.
Aldermen Menard and McDonald were in
favor of striking out the limit and leaving
the ordinance universal in its application
as originally framed.
Alderman Sherwood was in favor of ex-
tending the limit to avenue P, on the south,
but thought that poor people in the extreme
suburbs should not lie placed upon the
same level with rich property-owners in the
heart of the. city.
The motion of Alderman Menard to strike
out the limit clause prevailed, and the or-
dinance was recommitted.
The ordinance making license dues run
from January to January of each year was
adopted.
new business.
Alderman Sherwood offered the following:
Resolved, that Twenty-second street, front
the south side of avenue A to the north side
of avenue D, be improved by filling, grad-
ing and paving with cypress blocks, and in
pursuance of this resolution that the city
engineer be instructed to survey and make
an estimate of the cost of the same in ac-
cordance with section 2 of article 2 of chap-
ter 2 of the Revised Ordinances.
Adopted.
A resolution was also adopted confirming
and approving the action of the ex-city at-
torney in bringing the suit in the District
Court against S. A. Williams for the open-
ing of Thirtieth street between QandQ'j.
The council then adjourned till Monday,
at 4 p. 111.
Wei.ls, Fargo & Co.'s Express having
commenced service on the Houston and
Texas Central railroad and its branches,
are receiving and forwarding by swiftest
trains in charge of special messengers,
money, valuables and freight, and solicit
the generous support of the public, promis-
ing satisfaction as to time, rates aud the
adjustment of claims. Office corner Tre-
mont and avenue A.
A fairy lost a precious charm
To keep the rosy frums from harm,
To Keep from teeth decay ami deatti,
To sweeten and purify the breath
This fchauu the fairy lost a mortal fou.e!.
And SOZODONT 'tis called <>n earthly ground.
The delicious fragrance, refreshing cool-
ness and soft beauty imparted to the skin
by Pozzoni's powder, commends it to all
ladies.
Seized by Germany.
San Francisco, December 21.—Advices
by the steamer Oceanica, which arrived
Saturday from China, state that the German
num-cf-war Nautilus raised the German
fiag (.11 the Marshall and Gilbert group of
islands in the South Pacific, numbering
about fifty in all,.md claimed a protectorate
over them. The natives are said to have
been civilized for many years under the in-
fluence of American missionaries.
Nervcvs headache—can not work—lie in
bet.. St. Jacobs Oil cures headache.
SHERMAN SIFTINGS.
Negro Boys Punished-A Fine Batch for the
Penitentiary—Freight Shippers Stirred Up.
Special to The News.
Sherman, December 21. — Several com-
plaints were filed in the Justice Court
against small negro boys for feloniously
entering a colored church in direct opposi
tion to the wishes of the managers thereof.
There were fourteen penitents before His
Honor Police Judge Buckner, to-day. Of
this number all were fined, with the excep-
tion of two whose cases were continued.
The aggregate fines and costs amounted to
over $100. .
In the District Court most of the morning
was consumed in hearing motions and as-
sessing sentences. The following motions
were heard and acted upon, and sentences
passed: Dick Reed (colored) was sentenced
to the penitentiary in two cases—one for
burglary, in which lie gets five years, and
another for theft, for which he gets two
years. Andre Knepp, convicted of theft
from Ihe person and given two years, was
given a new trial. Allen McPherson, con-
victed of stealing hogs and given two years,
accepted sentence and made 110 appeal.
Mart Jacobs, convicted and given four
years for theft and six years for robbery,
accepted sentence aud gave no notice of ap-
peal.
The State vs. George McDowell, charged
with perjury, will be called to-morrow
(Tuesday) morning. This is a case whera
Ihe defendant is charged with swearing to
a falsehood in regard to a young lady's age
in grder to procure a marriage license for a
friend. All of the parties connected aro
residents of McKiuney. A large number of
witnesses are 111 the city both for the State
and defense.
J. Rathon Calvert has been on trial all
day before Judge Ricketts 011 a charge of
assault with intent to kill. The case has
been hanging fire for several days and it is
probable that it will be concluded to-day.
The firemen are making grand prepara-
tions for their New Year ball.
The receivers of the Texas and Pacific
have notified the shippers of Sherman,
through their local agent. Major Burnett,
that 110 more freight will be loaded 011 the
same day, unless delivered at the Walnut
street freight depot before 4 o'clock p. 111.
In consequence of this notice the dray lines
were kept pretty busy during the early part
of the day.
ENNIS.
Found His Long Lost Watch—" No Property
Found."
Special to The \cws.
Ennis, December 21 .—Dan Rice is in town.
He treated a fair audience to an hour of
amusing talk 011 Saturday night. During
his stay his attention was called to a watcli
that had been left at a jeweler's in the city
for repairs, about a year ago. The time-
piece was of rather antique model, English
make, and heavy gold casings "throughout.
O11 the inner case it bore the following
inscription: "A friend in need," presented
to Dan Rice by the members of
Philadelphia Engine Company No. 14, New
Orleans, Janurry 1, 1852." Dan told in a
princely way of how the boys a long time
ago presented it to him for some trifling
favor, and that a short time afterward his
pocket had been picked at the door of his
great show-tent. He had advertised it far
and near, but never heard of it until he
reached Ennis. He has entered into peace-
ful negotiations for its recovery from the
present holders, preferring that to legal
methods.
An execution issuing from a justice's
court at this place for $99 50, iu favor of Mrs.
J. V. Kennedy against the Mutual Fire I11
surance Protectors of Texas, whose princi-
pal office is at Henderson, Rusk county, has
been returned, indorsed, " 110 property
found," by the sheriff of that county.
Purely vegetable, prompt, pleasant and
efficacious—Red Star Cough Cure.
CHI
TO
Being desirous of expressing my most
hearty thanks to those of my many
friends who have extended me their
patronage for the past year and whom
I may not have the pleasure of greet-
ir.g personally, I adopt this medium.
The Galveston News is the happy
medium through which I have been
enabled to reach every household
throughout the State, and through it I
have been enabled to familiarize my
name and wares, both at home and
abroad, for the past thirty years.
It gives me great pleasure to state
that during my business career in Gal-
veston, covering a period of thirty
years, I have made many friends
throughout the State, who from their
first purchase from me have continued
to bestow upon me their favors, for
which I feel exceedingly grateful and
most profoundly thankful.
That I have merited so liberal a pa-
tronage my prosperity and my busi-
ness to-day—the largest of its kind in
the Southwest—is the best evidence and
proof.
From a very small beginning here in
1855,1 have, by industry and honor-
able dealings, prospered, and I trust
those of my friends both at home and
abroad, whether in business for their
own account or for others, have shared
equally as well.
Again, thanking my friends and
wishing them all a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year, I subscribe my-
self, yours truly,
M. W. SHAW
Till:
Leading Jeweler.
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