The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 100, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 18, 1878 Page: 1 of 4
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Texas Digital Newspaper Program and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Abilene Library Consortium.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
®hr (Salteston iaito
ESTABLISHED-
Lib of Coiwi-ess ;»
-18*z.
GALVESTON, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1878.—PRICE—5 CENTS.
VOL. XXXVn-NO. 100.
(Salkstou Itetm
A. H. BELO & CO.. Proprietors.
i
Pros and Cons of Vlxe Convoullon
System*
A strong disgust has, no doubt, taken
hold of a large portion of the people
with respect to the working of the con.
vention system. On the other hand,
the system is ably defended by a numer-
ous body, and while it may be difficult
to determine on which aide the prepon-
derance inclineo, the persistent agita-
tion of the subject is itself significant
and momentous. Prudence suggests
that a method having the prestige of
every usage should not be lightly re-
placed by untried expedients. While
weighty objections are urged against
the usage it is not seen that a substitute
has been submitted which would infal-
libly secure a true reflection of the col-
lective sense of the party in a
candid and final appeal to the pro-
miscuous body of the people. Thus
the subject is one about which it is not
surprising that many cautious and by
no means shallow .thinkers, anxious
for a right solution, are still in suspense.
Custom, however ancient, should not
sanctify a vice, and as between two
plans, the question should always be>
not which is perfect, but which is least
imperfect. It is urged by the advo-
cates of the convention system that
parties are necessary to preserve liberty,
as, if unchecked, those in power will de.
prive the people of the means of re
sistance. They argue that the organ-
ization of a party can not be main"
tained unless spirit is infused into it,
and they contend that nothing is
so effectual to inspire this spirit as
those congregations of party where
the magnetism of association
is brought into play. This condition,
they say, is not practicable with the
diffused mass of the entire party, and
the best expedient for the purpose is to
assemble a numerous body of its dele-
gates. It is further held to be indis
pensable to success that, in voting, the
strength of the party shall be concen-
trated on one candidate. The end pro
posed is to elect representatives of the
party in sufficient number to overba
lance or effectually check its antago
nist. It is apprehended that, if the
party does not agree upon a selected
candidate, its strength will be frittered
away in an independent race which will
give victory to the opposition. The
opposers of the convention system ad-
mit the necessity of parties, but as far
as party spirit is promoted by con
ventions they claim that this is an
objection rather than an argument.
They assert that party spirit is always
i unning into excess, and that the excess
makes partisans rather than patriots.
They agree thst pride of opinion may
be relied on for a reasonable degree of
party cohesion without artificial aids.
They point to the experience of other
countries where, without such assem
blages, party spirit runs high, aid
there is no lack of earnest and coucen-
tiated support of the distinctive ideas
and defined policy of one or another
great party. They maintain that, in all
elections where party success is neces-
sary, the pariy will not fritter away its
vote3 upon many candidates for one
office, but will reason, consult and, by
unhatnpering methods of its own, com
bine upon the most suitable person.
They instance that this may be
done, as it has been done in this
country, and as it still is done in others,
through clubs, and by a common un-
derstanding as potent as the compul-
sory indication of a convention. As
to keeping up organization they con-
tend that it may be done effectively
through the agency of clubs, and they
point to the usage in England as well
as the former practice in this country,
as supporting this theory. They claim
that in many elections party tests are
not called for, and that it is sufficient
if honest and capable men are chosen
But the great and comprehensive obS
jec!ion to the system is couched in the
assertion that it is rotten—that the
result of it does not reflect the will of
the party, much less the collective in
telligence and virtue of the people;
that the delegates are chosen by rings;
that these make up slates in the interest
of ft few; and that, in brief, the work-
ing of the plan is a despotism,
whereby a handful of irrespon-
sible men wield the party for
selfish ends, under the flag of
patriotic necessity. On the other hand,
a notable defect in the constitutions of
Texas and other states affords a very
forcible, if not absolutely conclusive,
argument in favor of the convention
system. We mean the absence of any
provisions against minority elections.
Under the rule that a plurality may
elect it is possible that a candidate for
the most important state or local office
may be chosen by an insignificant por-
tion of the whole vote. Where parties
are nearly equally divided the conven-
tion system promises at least an ap
proximation to the republican idea that
the majority shall govern. Under a
system of independent candidacy it is
quite conceivable, for instance, that
100 votes out of 500 may elect, which
is repugnant to the theory of a truly
representative government. If, there-
fore, the convention system is to be
abandoned,the idea which has been Bug
gested of correcting this fault through
repeated elections, to be provided for
by constitutional changes, may be
worthy of serious cocsideration. Thus
at an election whore there are more
than two candidates voted for, if one
shall not receive a majority of the
whole vote, the election shall be forth
with repeated, only the two candidates
having the greatest number of votes in
the first election being eligible in the
second, all other votes not being
counted. In popular elections this
plan seems open to the objection only
of expense and the repetition of the
conflicts of party. But the cost and
the agitation could hardly be greater
than are experienced under present
processes. The substitution of the ma-
jority for the plurality rule offers the
shortest and most effective method for
dispensing with cumbrous and costly,
and frequently treacherous, prelimina-
ries, and for impressing upon govern
meat the real, deliberate and unmistak-
able will of the people. No party and
no candidate could have any just rea-
son for shrinking from a direct appeal
to the people under such a rule.
Another Spanish Claim.
And now comes the Spanish minister
and demands from the United States
$5,000,000 on account of unsettled
claims growing out of the acquisition
of east Florida. In 1811, when war
was expected with the British, to pre-
vent that country from acquiring east
Florida—which included what are
known as the Florida parishes of Louis-
iana—the country was taken possession
of by the United States commissioners,
Gen. Matthews and Col. McKee, under
instructions from President Madison.
Ia 1819, by treaty stipulation, the
United States agreed to indemnify
Spain for damages al'eged to have been
committed by the American forces in
Florida, most of whom were volun-
teers from Alabama, Georgia and
South Carolina. The original claim
was some $2,000,000, which was au-
thorized to be paid by act of congress
passed in 1823. In 1836 payment of the
principal was made, but the interest
was disallowed, and the claim now set
up by Spain is for accrued interest.
Mr. Evarts was, it appears, consulted
as an attorney, some years ago, and
gave it as his opinion that "payment
was demanded by justice and good
faith, according to treaty obligations."
When Mr. Evarts came into the cabinet
demand was made by the Spanish min-
ister. Just before the adjournment of
congrcss Mr. Evarts is said to have had
aa interview with Mr. Hamlin, chair-
man of the senate committee ou For-
eign Relations, and urged some action
looking to a settlement of this claim.
Some three hundred of the original
claimants are still alive and reside in
Louisiana and Florida.
Referring to N. A. T.'s discovery
that three-fourths of the people of Col-
orado county are for Hancock, while
their delegates to the Brenham conven-
tion are instructed for Shepard, a cor
respondent at Burnet writes that Bur-
net county is pretty much in the same
pickle, the convention having instructed
for Shepard, notwithstanding the m&ni
fest state of affairs that a majority of
the voters are against him. The
communication says the people are
sick and tired of such doings
this, and will not longer tol-
erate the . unconscionable abuse,"
asking if " the great wrongs perpe-
trated at the last convention are to be
repeated in the next," and declares
that, "if so, the nominee of the party,
and the party itself, may prepare for
disaster." Assuming that the facts
alleged are true, miirmurings of this
description are not without provoca-
tion, and portend evil for wire-pullers.
They rest upon the reasoning that if the
county conventions are not representa-
tive, how can the district convention
be ?
THE STATE CONTENTION.
Proceeding* of the Assembled De
mocracy at the Capital
Yesterday.
Temporary Organization with Col.
Charles Stewart, of Hous-
ton, as Chairman.
Prospect of a Throckmorton-Hub-
bard Compromise on Perma-
nent Organization.
A Protracted Meeting of the Com-
mittee on Credentials—Be-
. port Mot Beady.
Speeches of Gov. Hubbard, Ex-Gov.
Throckmorton and Capt.
Lang Before the Body.
Gossip on the Streets, Talk in the
Caucusses and the Way the
Wind Blows.
of
Tiie San Antonio congressional con-
vention having adjourned sine die, it
remains for the candidates and the peo-
ple of the district to consider what is
to be done about it. Kenomination of
Col. Schleicher would have been
equivalent to his re-election, and as it
is his loss it is apparently his opponent's
gain, that the result of the November
election has not been thus formally pre-
determined. The question of holding
another convention will doubtless be
considered, but as the result would in
all probability be a repetition of the
late abortion, the propriety of leaving
open the field for the candidates to ap-
peal on their merits directly to the peo-
ple suggests itself perspicuously.
Invitations have been issued for the
second annual grand reunion of the
Blue and Gray at Marietta, O., to be
held September 3, 4, 5. and 6, 1878. A
hearty welcome is extended to all war
veterans, without regard to section or
party, to gather around friendly camp
fires, and in the echoes of reveille and
tattoo, relate the experiences of other
days, and pass the calumet of peace.
And to all citizens interested in the
great work of reconciliation is extended
a cordial invitation. It is claimed that
at the last annual reunion there was an
attendance of 20,000 persons, and it is
hoped that the attendance this year
will reach 40,000.
A statement has lately been com-
piled from the War department which
shows that the total number of men in
the land and naval service of the United
States in the late war was 2,792,401,
which is more than one-third of the
whole population of the Confederacy.
Of these there were 104 943 in the
navy, 178,895 were colored, and 370,000
were re-enlistments, leaving 2,110,000
white soldiers for land service. Three-
fourths were native born; the Germans
furnished many more soldiers than the
Irish, which is attributed to their po
litical faith, and the English residents
of the country are set down as display (
ine the greatest amount of military ar
CO.* of all the foreien elements.
The fact that a coloied clerk in the
third auditor's office has been acting as
barber for the president without other
compensation than the salary paid by
the government, is creating a great deal
more comment about Washington than
the circumstance appears to warrant.
Many an official about the capital has
lathered the president with soft soap
oftener than this dart y has, and shaved
him much closer without so much as
asking his consent, and nothing said
about it.
The Spanish government, after years
of war, proposes to allow Cuba a re
presentative government on the basis
of one deputy for every 40,000 free
Cubans, the voters to be freemen and
tax payers. The Spanish authorities
have been so little given to liberality
toward Cuba that the scheme is regard
ed with a good deal of suspicion.
The Jews, in their recent convention
at Milwaukes, set an example that other
denominatious would do well to profit
by, when they decided to purchase
lands in eligible portions of the coun
try on which to settle those who grow
up in their asylums, and such others de
serving of their people as are without
means to establish themselves in busi-
Beporti of Caucus Committees—
Oitf 500 Vote. Floured Up for
Tliraekmortoii-How tbe Galves-
ton Delegation stands.
[Special Telegram to the News.l
Austin, July 17,11.20 a. m.—Throck-
morton's committee reported at 10 a. x.
to-day at the caucus that they have in-
terviewed as many delegates as possible
and count up about 500 votes as sure on
the first ballot. They have about
agreed to support Gen. Ham. P. Bee for
permanent chairman.
The Hubbard delegations seem to
favor Charles Stewart, of Houston, for
temporary chairman, and Col. Bonner
for permanent chairman. If M. D. K.
Taylor arrives, both sides will proba-
bly support him.
Lang's supporters, admitting their
inability to control the organization,
will not throw a solid vote for either
side, but their vote will be divided,
with a probability of the majority for
Throckmorton's chairman; but if Tay-
lor gets in, they will generally support
him.
Galveston's delegation will vote on
the first ballot 21 for Hubbard, 10 for
Throckmorton and 3 for Lang.
It is hotter than the hottest here to-
day. The thermometer, it is said,
reached 100 degrees yesterday, and it is
equally as hot to-day. Many suggest it
would be a sensible move on the part
the convention to immediately ed-
ourn to Galveston
There is no disputing the fact that
the number of persons now here is
lurger than can be properly accommo-
dated.
Throckmorton men are not quite as
ubilant as on yesterday. The cause of
it is Hubbard showing more strength
than was expected. The probability of
dark horse entering the contest is
lessening hourly.
The supporters of Hubbard and
Throckmorton say the people of the
state have shown that they want one of
these two men, and their wishes should
not be thwarted.
Lang's name will probably be
withdrawn after the second, or on
the third ballot certain. Into
whose lap his supporters will drop
there is room for doubt, but
a pretty general canvass of the ques-
tion places the larger portion to the
credit of Hubbard. Many Throckmor-
ton men concede this.
Yesterday evening and this morning
there was some caucussing in Throck-
morton and Hubbard clubs about the
choice of a permanent chairman. Dr.
Taylor, of Jefferson, and Tom Bonner,
of Tyler, are the persons spoken of,
Taylor having slightly the advantage.
The Galveston delegates held a meet-
ing this morning for the purpose of
tab ing the voice of the delegation. The
result was: Hubbard 21, Throckmorton
10, Lang 3— Davis, Sealy, Mott,
Gresham, Mason, McLemore, Cotter,
Richards, Richardson and Hawkins
voting for Throckmorton; andMarlow,
Mitchell and Jordan for Lang; balance
for Hubbard. When the show of hands
was taken at Galveston eight or ten days
since the result was different—26 then
declaring for Hubbard—and it is proba-
ble other changes will take place when
the vote is being cast in the conven-
tion.
Mr. E. S. Jemison has been here for
some days, working like a beaver for
Throckmorton. To-day his partner,
Col. Moody, put in an appearance. They
are opposed to Hubbard, and will do
all in their power to defeat him. It is
said the honor of proposing Hubbard has
been tendered the Galveston delega
tion, if Frank M. Spencer does the
honors. Frank is only an " alternate,"
but one of the regulars signifies his in-
tention to withdraw, so that Spencer
may qualify. Eleven o'clock was the
time named for calling the convention
to order, but it was twelve ere it was
done.
Proceedings oi tbe Convention
Charles Stewart Temporary Chair-
man — Committee on Credentials
and Permanent Organization.
At 12 o'clock the convention was
called to order by Major Bayers. After
some delay, occasioned by the crowd
being too great for the capacity of the
room, Lieut. Hall, Mr. Geo. B. Zimple-
man and Joe A. Owens were appointed
acting scrgeants-at-arms.
Major Bayers then opened the con
vention. His address was frequently
applauded. On his closing, Col. Herp-
don, ol Tyler, proposed Charles Stewart,
ot Harris, ior temporary chairman, eu
logizing him as a Democrat for 25
years, identifying himself with the
material interests of the state—his
Democracy, like the man, energetic and
successful. CoL Tom Brown, of Gray-
son, seconded the nomination, and it
was carried by acclamation.
Col. Charles Stewart, of Harris, tem-
porary chairman, said:
"Gentlemen of the Convention: ]
sincerely thank you for this unexpect-
ed honor. I had not expected being
called upon to preside over you as tern
porary chairman. It would be difficult
for any one, however great his experi-
ence may have been, to control as large
a body as I see before me. No man can
do it without the assistance of every
individual member of this convention,
and at the outset I beg that you
will render to me all the assistance that
you can. <As has been stated by the
chairman of our Executive committee,
no more important convention of the
Democratic party of Texas has
ever assembled than this. We come
here, it is true, with our indi
vidual preference, but we all come,
I trust in God, with* the determination
to aid in everything that may be for
the success of the Democratic party. It
is not my purpose to detain you with
speech. I did not, as I stated, expect
this honor and I have no speech to
make you, except to humbly endeavor
to discharge the duty you have assigned
me. The- nomination of a temporary
secretary is now in order."
Carleton, of Travis, proposed Pad
dock, of Tarrant, for temporary secre
tary.
J. T. Johnson, of Navarro, also nomi-
nated Paddock, who was elected.
Capt. Lee Hall was nominated ser
geant-at-arms. (Applause.)
Grain, of Layacca, said Lee Sail
ought to be on the frontier, and put in
nomination Joe Owens, of Galveston.
(Cries of Hall, Hall.)
George B. Zimpelman, of Travis,
nominated Hall. Elected. (Great ap-
plause.)
On motion the temporary secretary
and sergeant-at-arms were authorized
to appoint their assistants.
Motions to seat delegates by senatorial
districts and by counties were ruled out
of order until it is known who are dele-
gates.
Coleman, of Harrison, moved to ap-
point a committee, one member from
each senatorial district, on credentials,
to be appointed by the chair.
Brown, of Grayson, moved to amend
so that delegates from each senatoral
district select one member. Amend-
ment accepted.
Various motions were declared out of
order, and a motion carried for twenty
minutes recess to make selections for
credential committee.
There had been considerable con-
fusion, and the chair appealed effective-
ly for silence and order.
The committee is as follows:
Jeff. Chaison, John P. Smith, W. W.
Spivey, M. R Geer, F. M. Henry, W.
A. Bhaw, T. P. Bonner, C. C. Frances,
R. W. Campbell, C. L Btanfield, C. C.
Potter, R. D. Armand, W. C. Holland,
E. R. Frost, W. M. Johnston, W. B.
Robertson, W. P. Cole, E. P. Hill, B. B.
Richardson, A. S. Broaddus, R. Lysles,
M. Douglass, J. N. Roach, B. Gan
dy, T. P. Hughes, George T. Pendle-
ton, Thomas Ball, C. K. Strickling, D.
Speeks, B. D. Orgain, O. Ellis, L. H.
Lawhon, M. R. Wallace, H. M. Holmes,
S. D. Jackson.
A difference arising among the mem-
bers of the delegation from the
Twenty-second district, the selection
between the two members named from
that delegation was left to the commit-
tee on credentials.
After a motion was carried that each
member present his credentials to the
committee it adjourned till 4 p. m.
Upon motion of Brown, of Grayson,
the committee on permanent organiza-
tion was raised in the same manner,
one from each senatorial district, as
follows:
Tom Moore, J. C. Wooters, Tom
Bowers, W. M. Aubrey, J. C. Smith, F.
J. White, B. W. Brown, W. H. Martin,
H. W. Lightfoot, F. D. Hollonquist, J.
M. Martin, T. H. Murray, John H. Coch-
ran, L. D. Broadly, Wm. E. Collard, J.
K. Holland, M. L. Davidson, C. B.
Stewart, Robt. J. Hughes, A. Chessiey,
F. Crow, T. M. Harwood, E. D. Lee,
Solon Stewart, W. H. Young, W. T-
Meter.
The Committee on Credentials Not
Prepared to Report Before 2A. HI.
—Veterans and Gubernatorial As-
pirants Invited to Meats—The Pro-
bable Permanent Officers.
At 4 p. m. the convention was called
to order. Considerable time was lost
in seating delegations.
Upon motion, Stephen W. Blount and
Edwin Waller, C. B. Stuart and John
W. Buntin, signers of the declaration of
Texas independence, were invited to
seats on the rostrum.
Mr. Miller, a survivor of the Dawson
massacre, was also invited to the ros-
trum
The chairman asked for the report of
the committee on credentials, and
Brown, of Grayson, announced that the
committee could not complete the re-
port before 2 o'clock in the morning,
and there could be no business trans-
acted before morning, and moved an
adjournment till then.
Major Bassett, of Washington, moved
that the governor, Mr. Throckmorton
and Captain Lang, be invited to seats
in the convention, and that a commit-
tee of three be appointed to bring them
in. Adopted.
A motion that they also be invited to
speak was adopted.
Bassett, Brown of Grayson and Wat-
kins of Falls, were appointed to notify
the gentlemen invited. There were
three loud calls for Herndon of Smith
and Wellborn of Dallas.
Herndon responded, abstaining from
>artisan remarks, and made a regular
Democratic speech.
It is understood the committee on
Permanent Organization have agreed
to report M. D. K. Taylor as permanent
chairman; John Bookout, of Dallas,
secretary; and George B. Zimoleman,
of Travis, sergeant-at-arms. This looks
like a compromise report.
Speeches by Herndon, Throckmor-
ton and Hubbard-Delegates from
Unorganized Counties to be Ex-
cluded.
mb. herndon's remarks.
When I say that I am a friend of a
candidate you know that I am a friend
to a great number of persons. There
are gentlemen here for whom I had a
very strong friendship. There are gen-
tlemen in the convention here for whom
I hold the highest regard, to see them
placed before this convention, and I de-
sire to see the judgment of this conven-
tion passed upon them. We occupy
a peculiar position. The whole
country have their eyes turned upon
this convention, seeking news from
every source to know the platform you
would adopt, to know the candidate
you passed upon, to know the result
of this convention; wherefore it be-
hooves us to act cautiously, wisely and
justly to ourselves and the country.
We are responsible for the interests of
this country. If you make a misstep
we are responsible for it; therefore let
us so act, let us so conduct ourselves
upon this occasion, that the
country will see it, and the country
will know it. It has been said in this
country of late that the Democracy was
not capable of governing this country;
that they always do something before
they get the power in the national gov-
ernment to lose it; that they always do
something to turn the people against
them before they take hold of the
power. This has been said, and truth-
fully, in some respects; but we learn
wisdom by experience, and as we ad-
vance let us take advantage of the past;
let us say and act so the country can
say nothing against the wisdom and
propriety of our actions. I feel
sure, fellow-citizens, that if we
shall let the country regard our action
as wise and proper upon this occasion
it will be one of the strongest links in
the chain of Democratic strength in this
nation; that it will give us the presi-
dent at the coming term. (Applause.)
If we act here as we ought we shall
show to the country a platform of
principles that are wise, that are
prudent, that are wholesome, that are
conservative in every respect—a plat-
form that every man in this country
can advocate; a platform to protect
life, liberty and property upon the Iron
tier, in the interior, or in the back parts
of your state; a platform of principles
that will protect capital, that will pro-
tect labor, that will not advocate com-
munism, that will not advocate nation-
alism, that will not advocate anything
under the sun but the glorious princi-
ples of the Democratic party. (Ap-
plause.)
The three candidates for governor
took seats upon the stand. There was
only a dirt floor, and there could be no
stamping, but the yells by the adherents
of these gentlemen were deafening for
several minutes.
governor throckmorton.
Finally Throckmorton rose to his
feet and spoke. He opened declaring
his position of frontier defense; though
adverse reports have appeared in the
papers, his position should be well
known; he would always, if governor,
do all that was necessary to protect the
frontier, and he felt that the small
amount of taxes that was necessary to
keep oar troop* in the field was not a
burden to the people, and would never
be denied by them as long as the fron-
tier needed their presence. He also de-
clared with reference to Hall's force
that so long as there are counties in
which the civil authorities are power-
less to contend with the lawless
element, he favored keeping that force
in the field. He then reviewed the
financial history of Texas in similar
terms to those reported in his recent
speech at Austin. He alluded to pay-
ing the frontier force rewards for ar-
resting criminals, when that force is
paid for that very duty. I was opposed
to secession, but when Texas went out
I went out and remained to the
end of the bloody chapter. I after-
wards became your governor; was
removed; then came a dark time. In all
that time of bitter distress I was with
you. I have the satisfaction that in all
that trying time I retained the confi-
dence of the people. Everywhere I
vindicated our rights and honor. If
elected, I expect to be as devoted as in
the past to your interests and, the pros-
perity of the country. I havje had no
officials traveling over the state election-
eering for me, and if elected I feel it
will be because £ am remembered in the
hearts of the people.
gov. hubbard.
The governor followed, and covered
the acts ot his administration at much
less length than in his recent speeches,
but the strong points weie exhibited
with very great power and effect. Op-
posing the call for an extra session of
the legislature, he resisted the tempta-
tion to have it meet to send in his
message to hand it down to pos-
terity that he had " my policy."
Penitentiary resumption was succinct-
ly stated; the income from the prison
contrasted with its former cost and its
condition now with that under Ward,
Dewey & Co. Its management now,
he said, makes no blot apon your civ-
ilization, and therefore there are no
blood-curdling horrors there now. De-
claring for kteping convicts in the
walls was vociferously applauded.
Frontier defense was defended as a
necessary measure, as in his other
speeches about repressing lawlessness
and crime; he said potse comiialus is a
finer thing in poetry than it is in a
fight.
The speech was full of humor and
eloquence.
The committee on Credentials re-
fused to admit delegates from unorgan-
ized counties by a vote of 15 to 13.
After the governor closed it was too
late for Mr. Lang to begin, and the con-
vention adjourned till 8 30 to-night to
hear him. The impression made by the
last speech has been great. It was the
best of the canvass in oratory, humor
and tloquence.
mr lakg's speech
Capt. Ltng addressed the convention
at 8 30 p. m as follows: Gentlemen of
the convention, representatives of the
great state of Texas: I have come here
tD meet two political giants who have
born your confidence. If they, fellow-
citizeiis, fall at my hand, I assure you
t'aat, while I will not strew their path
with flowers, I will chaunt no requiem
over their graves. These are dis-
tinguished gentlemen that have
held the helm of your government,
they have presided over the destinies of
this state. I am bound to say to night
that 1 have made of them what but a
few years ago they scorned to be. I
nave made good political economists
out of them. I have taught them the
grange doctrine, and to-day both of the
gentlemen stood here before you as the
advocates of economy, and both
told you that the government
should be administered upon
that philosophical doctrine, which
Mr. Randolph said turned every-
thing into gold. These gentlemen are
its advocates to-night. What have been
their political careers? They won your
c mfidence. I love my distinguished
friends if they are patriotic, and I say
here to-night that I believe there
is not a saint more patriotic
tian my distinguished opponent,
Governor Throckmorton. He told you
that the country was in distress, that it
Wis for want of the circulating medi-
um in the land. Fellow-citizens, the
country is in a distress never seen in
the history of this broad land.
You have more abundant sup-
plies than ever. Never before
dil you have such immense agricultural
production, such a diversity of inter-
ests as we have to day. With the most
fertile land, the most genial cli-
mate, with all the improved arts
of a generation, with scarcity un-
known heretofore in the history
of this state, with an industry unequal-
ed by any people beneath the sun; with
all these appliances the people of Texas
are so poor they are unable to pay their
taxes, and, as Gov. Throckmorton told
you to-day, go to your courthouse and
see the long list of delinquents there;
seethe long lists of advertisements that
their homes are to be sold for the
small pittance that the government de-
mands. Why is this, I ask you? With
an industrious people, and with such
advantages as no other people ever pos-
sessed, surrounded with all the ele
ments of wealth, the farmer in the
country, the mechanic in his shop, the
artisan at his bench, and every class of
our population are poor, miserably
poor. •"
Committee Reports Prepared.
The committee on permanent organi-
zation have prepared their report, which
recommenns M. D. K. Taylor, of Ma-
rion, for president, with vice presidents
from each senatorial district, John
Bookout, of Dallas, secretary, with sev-
eral assistants, and Geo. B. Zimpelman,
cf Travis, sergeant-at-arms, with four
or five assistants, and adopted the fol
lowing :
Betolved, That each to be allowed one vote
for each hundred or fraction oyer fifty votes
cast in the gubernatorial election of 18<6.
The following substitute was lost
Besolved, That the unorganized counties of
this state shall be entitled to one vote each,
and the delegations from the counties to
which said unorganized counties are attached
be authorized to cast one vote for each county
attached to said county for judicial or other
purposes.
O. Ellis, of Lvvaca, introduced the
following:
Resolved, That all counties organized since
the election of 1876 shall be entitled to one
vote for every hundred Democratic votes or
fraction over fifty votes cast in any election
held since, or at the time of the organization
of said county.
Adopted, but the following amend-
ment was rejected :
Besolved, That all counties organized sinqe
the election of Oov. Coke, and that all unor-
f anized counties attached to other counties
or judicial and other purposes, that have In-
structed delegates in writing to this conven-
tion, be allowed to vote on the basis adopted
by the committee; provided that the? have
at least one vote in tbe convention anyhow.
The committee on credentials have
found all the counties represented by
delegates and proxies authorized to be
appointed by the county convention,
all of which must be included in the
certificates. The delegations reported
in the News have teen generally clip
ped and inserted ia the report of the
committee after a comparison with the
certified copy.
PARIS.
ISpeclal Telegram to the News.1
Paris, July 17, via Sherman—You
place the Lamar delegation as unin-
structed except aa to Dorn and Bram-
lette. The delegation went instructed
for Lang for first choice and Hubbard
second, for governor.
'Miss. Hannah Kneggs, living on her
brother's farm, four miles northwest
Brookston, made use of coal oil
building a fire to-day with the usual
suits, living barely long enough to de
tail the particulars.
- HOUSTON.
Hydrophobia Reported Among
Cattle—General Local News—The
Morttcnltural and Pomologlcal
Association's Exhibition—Officers
Elected Par the Ensuing Year.
[BpesM Telegram to the News.l
Houstob, July 17.—The weather is
intensely hot. Hydrophobia is among
the cattle. Three cows in the second
ward have It.
James Btegham was before Justice
Henry Brwhear to-day charged with
the theft of two carving knives from
the Hutching House. In default of a
bond of $100 Bingham went to jail.
Judge James Barker left to-day with
his family for Little Rock, Ark.
In justice to Henry S. Fox, the
banker, it may be stated that the bur-
glary reported in the News of yester-
day was from the establishment of
Henry 8. Fox, the grocer.
A grand picnic by the San Jacinto
Rifles to Morgan's Point will take place
on Thursday, July 25.
The district conference of the M. E.
church south convenes at 9 o'clock
to-morrow morning, at the Shearin
church.
The fourth annual exhibition of the
State Horticultural and Pomoiogical
Association opened to-day under favor-
able auspices. The attendance from
the interior was small, consisting prin-
cipally of exhibitors. The exhibit will
compare favorably with that of last
year, though all the articles for display
have not yet arrived. The Armory hall
is beautifully decorated, and during the
evening crowds of ladies were ia at-
tendance.
For county competition for the $100
fruit stand—a general display of vege-
tables and fruit by J. W. Eckman, of
Fort Bend.
General and extensive display of
fruit by B. F. Teaokom, of the Valley
Home nursery, Cherokee county.
Class D—Flowers and ornamental
plants competition, the premium of-
fered for the best display of cut flo wers
by Vick, of New York. Entries: Miss
Jennie Brewster, Mrs. Carrington, Miss
Lou Bagby and Mrs. E. R. Terrill, all
of Houston.
Mrs. Binz, Houston, fine floral dis-
play; Mrs. A. 8. Fox, Houston, display
of pot plants, one year old.
The following articles for display
and competition were assorted to-day
in their respective departments:
Class B, small vegetables, E. W.
Krowse, of Waco; peaches, three va-
rieties. Apples; three varieties. Grapes,
ten varieties, and a superior variety of
plums.
W. C. Lipscomb, of Crockett;
peaches—variety and display.
C. E. Douglass, Crockett; an as-
sortment of apples, pears and grapes.
J. Yatemon, Crockett, display of
peaches and flgs.
M. C. Taleffero, Huntsville, an as-
sortment of peaches and pears.
Dr. Michell, Harris county, peaches,
grapes and pears in variety.
D. Danforth, Jefferson,"five varieties
of apples, three of pears and a display
of grapes.
Mrs. Grainger, Houston, blue figs.
G. E. Herrs, Harris county—pome-
granates, grapes and peaches.
G. Marti, Harris county—five varie-
ties of grapes.
R. Smallwood, Houston, pome-
granates.
Mrs. Maham, Harris county—pears
and peaches.
J. W. Eckman, Fort Bend county—
peaches, figs, pears, apples and plums.
Dr. N. Fielding, Houston, pears in
variety.
Mrs. Vance, Houston, pomegranates.
T. W. House, Areola, watermelons.
class c. vegetables.
T. W. House, Areola, sugar cane,
cotton, millet and corn.
Schneler Sons, Harris, display of
vegetables and fruits.
L L. Goodman, Harris, display of
vegetables.
G. Schudel, Houston, wines—native
champagne and burgundy.
W. Fenn, Harris, display of vegeta-
bles, assorted.
Mrs. Brittain, Houston, display of pot
plants.
Mrs. F. F. Chew and Mrs. Fuller,
handsome display of vines and plants.
Mrs. J. C. Hutchinson, two large day
lilies in tubs.
Mrs. Ella Stewart, display of grapes
grown in Houston.
Mrs. M. 8. Young, Houston, bunch
of black Spanish grapes, 125 clusters,
grown in Houston.
Mrs. DePelchin, night blooming
cereus and handsome display of pot
plants.
It is remarked that the fruit displayed
shows a decided advancment in culture
over last exhibition.
One of the principal features of the
display to-day was a beautiful aviary in
the center of the hall, canopied with
moss and evergreens, and containing
many handsome chirpers of the feathery
tribe.
At 6 p. m the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
A. Whitaker, Houston; vice president,
Dr. B. F. Yoakam, Cherokee county; se-
cretary, Dr.N. Fielding, Houston; treas-
urer, Jas. Bute, Houston; directors: E.
W. Keuse, Waco; J. W. Eckman, Rich-
mond; D. Danforth, Jefferson; C. E.
Douglass, Crockett, and Dr. D. 8. H.
Smith, Harris county.
The annual address of the retiring
j resident, Co1. A. B. Small, was read
this evening by a deputy, the colonel
being too ill to attend to the exhibition.
The fair continues to-morrow and Fri
day, when will take place the grand
auction sale and award of prizes.
of
in
[re
intent to caress. He was arrested and
jailed. At 1 this morning a party of
masked men went to the lockup and,
presenting pistols at the head of the
jailer, demanded the keys. The jailer
drew his pistol and a scuffle ensued,
during which the jailer's wife rushed
out and rang the fire alarm bell, thus
defeating the purpose of the would be
lynchers.
The first ease of sunstroke of the
season occurred yesterday. The party's
name is T. V. Blackman, an employe
on the Herald. Cold water was ap-
plied before signs of consciousness re-
turned ; he is improving. Hard drink-
ing had much to do with it. The ther-
mometer was 94 degrees in the shade.
The mysterious shackled man is still
at large. Sheriff Moon is confident of
his capture, and would have gotten him
by decoy this evening but for the ne-
groes of the neighborhood who chastd
and exchanged shots with him.
AS " OLD SINE DIE" FORETOLD.
Fifth and Last Day of the San
Antonio Congressional
Convention.
It Breaks Up Without a Nomina-
tion After Cpwards of
Fifty Ballots.
A Resolution Adopted Fastening
the Blame Upon Ihe
Ireland Men.
Friendly Personal Feelings Main-
tained till the Close.
jyl8 lOt lp
DALLAS.
A Typographical Tramp Taken In
—Spottswood and Jones Snpposed
to be the Parties shooting carter
In Denton—an Attempted Lynch-
ing at Fort Worth—A San Stroke.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
Dallas, July 17.—Howard Peak, of
Fort Worth, a delegate to the Dallas
military convention, was thrown from
a horse on his return home, breaking
his left leg. His condition is precarious.
W. W. alias Bill Phillips, formerly
of Austin^ charged with forging land
titles, was arrested at Cleburne by three
of Peak's rangers and lodged in jail here
for safe keeping. Phillips is a well-
known sporting character.
George Basset, a typographical artist,
is in the cooler charged with obtaining
beard, valuables and money under false
pretenses. He came here as the adver-
tising agent of a troupe. He boldly
claimed relationship with the proprietor
of the Vestal house, borrowed money
and "stood off" six weeks board.
The failure of the board of trustees
of the public free schools to reappoint
Mrs. C. E. W. Martin as one of the
teachers in the second ward creates
much talk in educational circles. She
has been principal of this school for a
number of years, and is spoken of
as one of the most efficient
and scholarly teachers in the prepara-
tory department in the state.
It is believed that John Spottswood
and Ira Jones, who were released on
straw bonds for comdicity in the
Allen Station train robbery, wounded
Carter and killed Yates's horse in Den-
ton last week. Circumstances point to
them as the parties. Carter is the main
witness against them, and Spottswood
and Jones have openly threatened to
kill him on sight Parties in Denton
say it is known they were in the neigh-
borhood at the time. Two ladies,
one the sister-in-law of the editor
in-chief of the Democrat, while walking
along Weatherford street, Fort Worth,
were confronted by a ruffian, who at-
tempted to seize one ot them with the
The FIfty-fonrth Ballot and no
Headway — Jterr Still Solid for
Schleicher.
[Special telegram to the News.l
San Antonio, July 17.—There is no
change in the status yet. Fifty-four
ballots have been cast, Ireland never
going above 87 votes. The report last
night of Kerr county changing to Ire-
land does that county injustice, as it
stands solid for Gustave Schleicher. It
was Karnes county that changed its
vote.
The convention meets again this af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock. Balloting will
probably keep up until it is known
what action will be taken at Austin on
the two-thirds rule. '
The Dead-lock Ended at Latt by
Adjonri.m»ni Sine Die Without a
Nomination—The Schleicher RIen
Rave the Last Lick.
After balloting with the usual result,
Houston, of Bexar, introduced the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Whereas this convention has now been in
session five days and nights; and whereas the
Hon. Qustav Schleicher has steadily main-
tained a majority of from <15 to 45 of the 205
votes represented; and whereas there have
been only ten and two-thirds vot?s wanting to
give htm a two-thirds majority; and whereas
the minority of this convention steadily and
persistently refused to make or permit te be
made a nomination under the two-thirds ru'.e,
declaring a determination that the minority
oandidate or none should be the nominee of
this convention; therefore, be it
Besolved, that it is the sense of this conven-
tion that it is impossible to make a nomina-
tion under the two-thirds rule.
Judge Martin moved to strike out
that portion which declares that the
minority had showed a determination
to vote for no one except their candi
date. Defeated by 119| nays to 85*
ayes.
The original resolution was again
read and came before the convention to
be acted on.
Capt. Rust was opposed to inserting
the clause in the preamble; that was
his only objection to it.
Houston stated that the sentence was
inserted because of the positive declara-
tions that Mr. Ireland's friends had
made in his behalf.
Judge Martin objected to inserting
the words, that the minority had ob-
jected to putting forth a third man.
^Mr. Green—I wish to ask the gentle-
man from Gonzales (Fly) if he did not
say yesterday that he would not sup-
port any man whom the majority plat-
form, Schleicher, or anybody else, pre-
sented.
Mr. Fly said he never would vote for
Mr. Schleicher upon that platform, and
Mr. Ireland would not be put upon it.
Mr. Ireland, however, could be taken
on that platform, and he felt sure he
would do nothing wrong; for he had
every confidence in his man.
Mr. Green replied that the gentleman
from Gonzales had answered him as he
expected. The sentiment had been
echoed throughout the whole minority
that nomination could be made on the
majority platform. It had been adopt-
ed as the platform of the convention,
and if he (Green) thought as gentlemen
of the minority had said, that Roscoe
Conkling or E. J. Davis could place
themselves upon that platform, he
would not favor it, but he was a De-
mocrat and knew they could not.
The question being moved, the reso-
lution was adopted by a vote of 119J to
85i.
The opposing counts are at Atascosa,
Blanco, Bee, Caldwell, Eacinal, Guada-
lupe, Gonzales, Hayes, Hidalgo, Llano,
McMullen, Webb and Wilson.
The following were divided: Came-
ron Frio and Karnes.
After complimentary resolutions to
the officers were passed, Major Waelder
returned thanks for the respect and at-
tention shown him. While no nomi-
nation had been made, nothing had oc-
curred to impair personal friendship,
and all parted with the assurance that
they were at least personal friends. He
extended his best wishes to the visiting
delegates (statesmen) for their safe re-
turn to their homes, etc. The conven-
tion was then declared adjourned sine
die. ^
COLUMBUS.
Harry Scofleld Loses a Finger.
i [Special Telegram to the News.1
Columbus, July 17.—Harry Scofleld
formerly conductor on the <?., H. and
S. A. Railway, had his hand caught be-
tween two draw-heads, mashing the
middle finger of his left hand so badly
that it had to be amputated.
Turkish Toplea.
London, July 17.—Reuter's Constan-
tinople dispatch says Prince Labanoff,
the Russian ambassador, has informed
the porte that the Russian authorities
hive been instructed to follow the re
commendations of the Rhodope com-
. mission. Layard, British ambassador,
has invited the various ambassadors to
to a second conference to discuss pro-
posal for an increase of import duties
at Constantinople for the relief of re-
fugees. [Note—The United States
minister dissented when the proposition
was made before. The dispatch also
says the commissioners to determine
the frontier of Bulgaria in accordance
with the decisions of the Berlin con-
cress, leave Constantinople this week.
The order of United Workmen In
•Morgta.
Macon, Ga , July 17.—The Grand
Lodge of the State of Georgia Jfticient
Order of United Workmen was organ-
ized to day. Eleven lodges sent dele-
gates. Robt. H. Flanders, of Macon,
was elected P. G. M. W.; F. J. Moses,
of Augusta, G. M. W.; J. W. M.
Blackshear, of Macon, Grand Recorder.
Tbe Head of tbe *' Herald" Hoi
Asaln.
New York, July 16.—James Gordon
Bennett, and Miss J. Bennett, his sis-
ter, arrived to day on the steamship
Laurent, from Havre,
PERMANENT PHOTOGRAPHS,
BY THE »« CARBON PATENT" PROCESS.
Something Entirely New! A Perfect Picture! Absolutely Impervious
to Air, Heat ®r Humidity!
I CLAIM WITH SOME PRIDE THE CREDIT OF BEING THE
PIK'X LICENSEE to Introduce the, Carbon Process"in Galveston, and I
am now prepared to produce these Remarkable PICTURES at once—having at a heavy e*-
pense made all the neoessary additions to my Gallery I Invite an examination of my SSpeci-
L>e2S! H. HOSE, 159 market Street.
Notice.
■f
Optics or
TEXAS BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.
Galveston, July 17,1878.
rphe friends and patrons
of the TEX^S BANKING AND INSURANCE
COMPANY are respectfully notified that at a
special meeting of the stockholders of the
company, held on the 13th of July, 1678, the
stockholders resolved, by a vote of over tuxy
thirds ot the stick, to discontinue the Insur.
ance department and to do exclusively a Bank-
ing business.
R. S. WILLIS, President.
S. H. KIMBALL, Cashier.
Notice.
Office GALVESTON CITY R. R. CO., I
Galveston, July 16, 1878. f
j^otice is hereby given
to the holders of the bonds of the Galveston
City Railroad Company, issued February 1,
1872, that these bonds, bearing 10 per cent, in-
terest per annum, have been called In by
resolution of the Stockholders of this Com-
pany, and will either bs exchanged for the
new bonds, bearing 8 per cent, interest per an"
num. payable quarterly, or be paid for in cash
at the office of the company, on the 1st day of
August, 1878. Parties holding these bonds
will please take notice that the interest there-
on will cease on the same day, August 1, 1873.
II. MARWITZ,
jyl2 td lp Prest. Galveston City R R. Co.
In addition to our un-
usualiy heavy stock of
Staple and Fancy Groceries, li-
quors, Etc.,
We are receiving, and have in transit,
4000 sacks COFFEE,
2500 barrels REFINED SUGARS,
9T59 packages TOBACCO.
jyl7 IBAKX tc KBMPNEH.
Picture frames made to
order promptly and in every style.
Wall Paper and Window Shades
In profusion at
x. o.
VARIETY STORE,
jyig
w
22d.
NEW YORK.
Indorsement of ike Santa Fe Loan
by a Prominent Financier— Latent
Commercial and Financial Items.
[Special Telegram to the News.1
New York, July 17.—President Coe,
of the American Exchange bank, who
is considered excellent authority on
financial matters, speaks favorably of
the Santa Fe loan, and says it is more
worthy of being sought after than
pushed upon the attention of invest-
ors.
Silver is firmer at 1.15 per ounce.
Bagging is steady, with sales of 100
rolls, 2 pounds, at 11c., and 500 rolls,
standard weight, at ll^c.
Wool is firm; 5000 pounds western
Texas sold at 17c.; 2000 pounds me-
dium at 23c. There is a better assort-
ment here than for the past two years.
The high prices paid in Texas prevents
consignees from selling here except at
a loss to consignors.
Sterling, 483 bid. Cotton declined
at the close on hammering, and Liver-
pool left off quieter. Oold is firm.
[By Associated Press.1
Banquet to Secretary Thompson—
a Collector or Customs to be Be-
move*.
New York, July 17.—Hon. J. B. Chit-
tenden gave a banquet at Manhattan
beach yesterday in honor of Secretary
Thompson, but that gentleman being in
consultation in New York with some
bankers, could not attend.
A dispatch from Buffalo says Tyler,
the collector of customs at that port,
will be removed for grossly immoral
conduct. He is a retired officer of the
army, and has been exceedingly popu-
lar.
THE HORRID HEAT.
Tbree Fatal Snn Strokes in nil-
wankee-Tbe Heat Slightly 11-
minisbed at St. Louis—Twenty
Four Unknown Corpses Burled
In tlio Cotter's Field.
Chicago, July 17 —Four fatal sun-
strokes. It is reported from the north.
Wast that the heat is unabated.
Milwaukee, July 16—The ther-
mometer registered 96 this afternoon.
There was about 20 sunstrokes, three of
which were fataL
St. Louis, July 16.—There has been
a slight dimunition in the heat this
evening, caused by a fine breeze, with
some invigorating qualities in it, yet
the mercury has ranged high, reaching
100 in many places. Cases of sunstroke
have also decreased, there having been
but 22 at the city dispensary up to 6
o'clock this evening and but 4 deaths.
The scenes there, however, have been
of the same general character as here-
tofore, and 4 physicians have been kept
very busy administering to patients and
tbose taken there for treatment Twen-
ty-four bodies, which had lain at the
morgue yesterday without being claim-
ed, were buried in tbe Potters field late
last night. They were terribly swollen,
discolored and presented a horrible ap-
pearance.
Italy Hot Altogether satisfied.
Roke, July 16—The ministerial jour-
nal, the Diretto, in the course of an of-
ficial justification of Italy's policy at
the Berlin congress, says: The Anglo-
Turkish convention causes us much
anxiety, and an opportunity will not
be wanting to set forth quietly and at
length the ground of our distrust and
repugnance.
London, July 17.—Radical agitation
in Italy against Austria's gains at Ber-
lin and in favor of the acquisition of
the Trentino, etc., is becoming so prom-
inent that the government is apprehen-
sive of its effect on Austrian suscepti-
bilities. A manifesto published in the
Diretto, the ministerial journal, declar-
ing that the Anglo-Turkish convention
causes much anxiety, and opportunity
will not be wanted to set forth quietly,
and at length, grounds of our distrust
and repugnance, aa an attempt to turn
the public attention from the dangerous
subject of Austria's success to that of
the English acquisition of Cyprus, the
discussion of which is not likely to
cause trouble, especially as the mani-
festo declares that Italy could not at
Berlin, and can not elsewhere, attempt
to hinder British action, which all the
other powers accepted.
Cheap Advertiaement Column
SITUATIONS WUTEft
[Advertisements inserted under this head
by Laborers, Gardeners, Coachmen, Servants
(male and female) who are seeking employ-
ment, for 5 cents a line. No advertisement
taken for less than 15 cents ]
WANTED—A WHITE GIRL, to do house
work. Apply southeast corner O and
lioth street. iylB it*
REAL ESTATE.
CASH will be paid for lot bet. Avenues K
and I and 11th and 13th streets. Address
P^_JBo*^Io;^95;^QIveJocationjind_grice^
FOK SALE. ^
I7V3R8Ar.E—
r COMPLETE ABSTRACT OP TITLES
for Galveston county, prepared by the under-
signed, far superior to sn? ever prepared for
FRANKLIN.
said eounty. Apply to
THE NOTED "8TA8" SHIRT for SI 25.
Drawers, Cravats, Collars and other Fnr-
nithing Goods proportionately with Shirts.
G. A. GIBBONS,
The Houston Merchant Tailor.
A perfect fit guaranteed. Jyl6 lw
A POUND OF GOOD ROASTED COFFEE
FOR SO CENTS,
jyl3 lw* At 8MITHS.
For sale—
My carriage horses.
jylotf W. L. MOODY.
FOB SALE—The Uuilbeau Building, No. 28*
East Strand, Gal vest on; lot 10, block 680.
Apply to ED. T. AUSTIN, 71 Tremont street.
po:
R SALE-
CHEAP WRAPPING PAPER
At News Office.
FOB BBMT.
F)R RENT—The effices formerly occupied
by Grinnsn <£ Duval have been renovated
and are now ready fcr tenants; cotton room
on same flxjr; also have a good lire proof
vault, gas fixtures and private office. Apply
to S. H. Kimball, cash'r Tex. Bank'g A Ins. Co.
FOR KENT—Two-story Dwelling, corner
26th and Postofflce Btreets; also. Cottages,
8th and Market, 10th and Church, Mechanic,
between 14th and 15th, and elsewhere.
H. M. TRUEHEART & CO.,
jy!6 3t Real Estate Agents.
For rent—from august ist, the
store known as the Opera-house drug store.
Apply to W. G. IRWIN, News buUdiog.
I?OR RENT—COTTAGE—Five rooms, ball,
kitchen; corner 8th and Broadway. In-
quire^^DENAlTEj^^atJWUlis^Bro/Sj^^eSOtf
HKLP WANTED.
WANTED—A first-class white servant for a
small family. Highest wages paid. Ref-
erences required. Address box 84u Postofflce.
pj>IYE STONE MAbONd and
FOUR BRICKLAYERS
can get employment by APPLYING AT ONCE
at East Texas Penitentiary, Rusk,Tex.
jyl3tf KANMACHER £ DENIG.
N
laiSCELLAHEOPS.
EW YORK PRICES for Steam Litho-
graphing, Printing, Binding, Blanks and
Office Stationery. M. Strickland, 109 Strand.
PiKTIf-S DESIRING lO SkLL THEIK
Furniture will find a buyer by addrssaing,
with tull particulars and residence.P.O.Box 77.
17IOR ARTISTIC POSE, WtLL-LIGHTED
. and finely finished
PHOTOGRAPHS,
Go to BLESSING ft BRO.,
je? 12m 174 Tremont atreet,
DON'T FORGET
That an ice cream social
WILL BE GIVEN BY THE
Ladies of the Second Baptist Church
AT THEIR HALL,
Avenue I, between 19th and 20th sts , FRIDAY
EVENING, July 19, at 8 o'clock. ±
Admission Free. jy!8 ltlp*
^rhived and landing—
lOCObags RIO COFFEE, all grades;
50^-bbl*. NEW MACKEREL;
250 Kits NEW MACKEKEL.
We bave also in store a
COHPLETG Stock of GROCERIES
of every description, to which we invite atten-
tion..
raooRE, sTuirios * to.,
jylS lp 176 Strand.
Our Standard Brands
OF
TOBACCO,
MARIPOSA—% and 7 Ounce Twist.
JaKE DAVIS S OWN—7 Ounce Twist.
LAZY BEN—Kand 7 Ounce Twist.
jones variety -Twist.
LASKER'S 12 INCH 10'a—Twist.
ANNOT LYLE-11 Inch.
RECI'OR—11 Inch.
GULF STATE—11 Inch.
JACKSON'S BEST N aVT—16,10 and 4 ozs.
H. GROSS'S BRIGHT NAVY- lfi Ounces.
ORIENTAL BRIGHT NAVY—3, 4 and 5 oz.
CAL' FORNIA PE AR—Fig Shape.
FAVORITE—9 Inch, Flat.
ROANOKE 6's—Twist.
NETTIE 12's—Twig .
CENTENNIAL ^-11 Inch.
LeGIERSE & CO.
je27 lm lp
THE TEXAS I!
Cotton Worm Destroyer
W What Is Claimed for It. M
It is soluble in water. its
cost is TWELVE AND A HALF CENTS
to poison a barrel of water 1
Unlike Paris Green or Arsenic,
It Does Not Stop tbe Growth o<
Cotton Nor Cause tbe Forma
to Sbed.
TRY IT—TEST IT (if only in small quanti-
ties alongside of other poisons).
PREKTON & KOB1KA,
General Agents. Galveston.
Send for " The Cotton Worm and its
Destroyer." an interesting pamphlet of forty
pages, replete with valuable information ou
the subject. jell 2m d&W lp
CHEAPER
THAN HERETOFORE.
Printed Linen Lawn, only 8c.
Wbite and Figured Corced Pique, only 9c. to
10 c.
Ladies' Corsets, a? low as 50o.
Ladies' Linen Hankerchiefs, 12.
Kid Gloves, light colors, per pair, 60c.
All kinds of Grenadines at your Own Pi ice.
Bargains n Tabid Linen and Unen Towels.
A Large Assor.ment of Ladies' Straw Eata.
Very Cheap. _
NILVAIN 1EVY.
B. N. BOREN.
R. H. STEWART.
B. N. Boren & Co.,
(Successors to Boren, MoKell&r & Co., Galves-
ton.)
COTTON FACTORS
AND
General Commission Merch'ts
No. 46 Union at.. New Orleans.
Montreal, July 17.—An attachment
haa been issued against Hugh J. Mc-
Cready, leather merchant. Liabilities
$50,0<W.
MOODY & JEMISON,
COTTON FACTORS, Etc.,
GALVESTON, TEXAS.
E. S. JEMISON S CO..
Bankers & Commission Merchants,
123 Pearl Street. New York.
Clayton & Lynch.
Architects & Ciril Engineers.
Plans, superintendence and estimates fur-
nished for every description of building.
Also, surreys and engineering work of every
description. Best of reference in each de-
partment. No. 129 Strand. P. O. Box 113
Genuine Bndweiier
LAG EH BEER!
Having bean appointed sole agents for Gal-
veston of this CELEBRATED BEER, will ha
constantly in receipt of fresh supplies by
every steamer, which we offer to the trad* la
lots to suit.
Would caution consumers to beware cf Imi-
tations. None genuine without the trade
mark B. B. B. on label and corks.
J«4 3m lp GEO aKELlOSON & CO.
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 100, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 18, 1878, newspaper, July 18, 1878; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth463790/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.