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HALFF. J. 8. NEWnOtTEB
ALFF & NEWBOUER
(Successor* to Mollhenny Oo.)
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
RY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS,
SHOES, HATS, ETC.,
aiOTJSTOIsr. TJE3X.
flro folly prepared to handle COT-
»N to BEST ADVANTAGE, Con-
'jumeuti solicited.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This powder never varies. A marvel of purity,
Length and wholesonieness. More economi-
1 tbnn the ordinary kinds, "old only In cans.
J1AI. MAKING POWDEI1 CO. 106 Wall st.,N. V.
SANTA CLAUS
HEADQUARTERS
IN
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AND
Christmas Novelties.
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avin„ r »*».«-Stook ol
JL.IUS SOCHA, consisting of follpw
g named Goods, I will sell same at
st for sixty days, and propose to offer
IB_A.!R.C3\A.HT S
oh as were never before offered in Gal-
ston. Those who are contemplating
rchases in my line will do well to oall
d examine my stook of
'INE DIAMONDS,
LADIES' AND GENTS'
i, Silver and Nickel Watches,
[SILVER and SILVER-PLATED WARE
all the latost designs. Also FANCY
LOCKS of elaborate patterns, Bronze
f ATCETTES, ALBUMS. DOLLS, eto.
lie extensive stook will not permit
|e enumeration of all it embraoes. The
IOND STOCK embraoes the finest
>UTAIRE and CLUSTER EAR-
OS, RINGS, PINS, etc., and Iposi-
fcely have instrnoted the ENTIRE
POCK to be sold at FIRST COST.
DIAMONDS will be olosed ont at UN-
EARD-OF PRICES.
COUNTRY ORDERS will reoeive
eciol attention, and be promptly exa-
lted. Parties desiring to purohaso in
j line will do well to correspond with
I before buying elsewhere.
I. HEIDENilHI.
OUSTON
STILL
HE PLACE.
Zouston is still 50 miles and several
timers nearer the trade than any other
prominent market in the State.
louston a the railroad center of this
section, and indeed of the chief traffifi
center of Texas, and it still offers the
best facilities for selling goods and for
handling Cotton satisfactorily and
economically,of any place in the South.
|tn addition to the above advantages
those who will kindly patronize me this
season will get the benefit of business
methods, facilities and consideration
which are the results of long years of
erpmcnce and of a sincere de-sire to
please,
\t. D. CLEVELAND k CO.,
UrELOTT STOHuT.
TOYS!
ar Stock of Toys is complete
i every detail. Orders filled
5th greatest of care.
Catalogues Sent on Applicatian.
KOSENPIELD & CO.
0C5DY BUILDING.
two comfortable oftlce rooms for rent on
■id floor. Commodious vault attached.
W. L. MOODY & CO.
TK1AL given me will convince the most
W wj?optical that lor quality and price I will
It he undersold. Cigars, 51150 M an 1 up-
Ird; Imported, $87 60; cigarettes, $» 60;to-
If co, C5e pound ; cigarette papers,$1 package,
■dor sample box. A. W. Sainue.s, Strand & 2id.
|LD NEWSPAPKB8 at 25c per 100, or S2 pa
' 1000. as News cilice.
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VOL. XLY.-NO. 222. GALYESTON TEXAS SATURDAY. DECEMBER 4, 188(5. ESTABLISHED 1842.
OUR NAVY'S URGENT NEEDS
ANNUAL REPORT OF SECR'Y WHITNEY
The Cruisers Already Completed Fall Far
Behind the Requirements—Unfavor-
able Comparisons.
Washington, December 3.—The report of
Secretary of the Navy Whitney was given
out to-night. It opens with a renewal of
his former recommendation ot the consoli-
dation of bureaus so as to insure responsi-
bility in the purchase and care of supplies,
and states that so far as his power extend-
ed he had consolidated in one bureau the
general purchases of the department, the
care of stores and the creating of a system
of bookkeeping by which the responsi-
bility tor care and disposition
be had. " There is at present no real
responsibility for the care and disposition
of propertty. In one bureau a property
account is kept, and in others none. Pro
perty lost, tti«uspd or stolen can not be
traced or accounted for, and no person can
be held responsible. The fourth auditor
in his report, jUBt issued, calls attention to
this remarkable circumstance, which
also referred to in my last
was
an
nual report. An inventory shows
very large and unnecessary accumu-
lation of stores and supplies bj
the different bureaus, aggregating over
twenty millions of dollars in appraised
values. The board ieports between three
and four millions in value to be obsolete
and useless at the present time, only en-
tailing expense for keepers and constant
care to preserve in condition."
Regai ding the new cruisers, the report
saj s: " The experience of the department
in its first attempt at the creation of mo-
dern vessels of war has been Buch as to ex-
cite the greatest concern and disappoint
ment, When the Dolphin, Atlanta and
Chicago were projected, and contracts for
their construction entered into, it was well
known what speed ought to be
attained, and what weight and character
of machinery per ton of displacement was
necessary to obtain it. Commercial vessels,
had at that time attained speeds ranging
between sixteen and nineteen knots, and
cruisers were being built in other countries,
or had already been built, attaining the
same speed." The secretary compares
trial trips of the Dolphin and Atlanta with
English and French boats only recently
con3pletcd, to the disadvadtage of
the former. The Dolphin was de
signed for 2300 indicated horsepower
aid developed less than 2200, while the
Alacrity and Surprise, English boats of
3000, developed 3173 and 3079 respectively.
The Atlanta was designed to attain 8500-
horse power, but her engines developed
less than that. These facts are stated
without any intention of locating re
sponsibility or blame upon any person,
It is impossible to ascertain where it
should be placed. In considering the
matter of constructing additional vessels
authorized by Congress in March, 18S5, it
was decided by the department to exhaust
every effort to avail itself of the most ad-
vanced knowledge attained by our own and
other countries upon the subject. The de-
partment has acccmulated a large amount
of information which will be utilized in the
construction of vessels in the future.
The report then gives a resume of bids
and awards for the new cruisers, treats of
armor and guns for the monitors and iron-
clads, at great length, and deprecates that
this country should be content|to be depend-
ent upon the manufacture of any other na-
tion for fabrication of armor and high pow-
er guns. The report says: It would be a
great benefit at the present time if
the appointment of a commission
should be authorized to lay before the
next Congress a comprehensive scheme of
construction, such commission to be com-
posed of both civil and naval experts tit to
deal with the subject. If Congress should
at its next session make provision for the
manufacture in this country of armor and
ot Ligh power guns and should take steps
for seeming broader and more intelligent
consideration proper to be undertaken, no
time would in the end be lost and mis-
takes would be avoided. Meanwhile it is
my duty to call attention to the urgent ne-
cessity for immediate action.
Concerning expenditures, the report says:
In the adjustment of accounts for the fiscal
vear, ending June 30,18SG, and after paying
all liabilities for the year, it is believed
that there will be an unexpended
balance of from $600,000 to $6j0,-
C00, about one half of which is pay
of navy and pay of marine corp3, showing
an expenditure of about $1,000,500, or up-
ward of $500,000 less than the appropria-
tions. These amounts do not include ex-
penditures for steel cruisers, and the com-
pletion of double-turreted monitors. It is
said this is the first time in many years that
the expenditures have been kept within the
appropriation.
The secretary recommends that the Naval
academy course be shortened to four years,
as recommended by the commandant of the
academy. He also urges that apprentices
be admitted to the academy, and says: " It
is the desire of the department that the
naval service should not be open to any
charge of exclusiveness—the sole exception
to this sound and wholesome principle of
our national policy.
'To this end]I would recommend that mea-
sures be taken by which under proper safe-
guards admission to tho Naval academy
might be given to a limited number of ap-
prentices, who should then be subjected to
the same course of training and examina-
tion as other cadets, and who, under the ap-
plication of uniform test, should stand or
fall according to the strength or weakness
of their own merits."
Tbe remainder of the report is devoted to
detailed reports from the hands of various
bureaus.
THE TEHUANTEPKC SHIP RAILWAY-
The Old Officers Re-elected-The Requeat for a
Subsidy to Be Withdrawn.
Washington, December 3.—The annual
election of officers for the T'ehuantopeaShip
Railway company has resulted in the re-
election of the old officers and board of di-
rectors. Colonel Cochran, the attorney of
the company, arrived here to-day. He said
in conversation with The News correspond-
ent that the request for a subsidy from
Congress would probably be withdrawn
and a charter asked. In that event the
proposition on the part of the company to
allow a rebate for transporting the com-
merce of this country will also be with-
drawn.
IN FAVOR OF FREE SUG4R.
John Sherman Advocates the Repeal of the
Duty on that Article.
Washington, December 3.—Senator Sher-
man, in an interview published to day, ad-
vocates free sugar. He was asked:
"Would not free sugar destroy the in-
dustry which we now have, and would that
be fair and just?"
" There is a great objection, I know, to
the payment of bounties, but I am not cer-
tain that it would not be wise to do so in
this instance. It would not be a subsidy
to any one person, but general in its ap-
plication to ell sugar producers."
" And you think the repeal of the sugar
duty could be defended by tho protection-
ists?"
" I believe it could be defended on the
ground that, unlike nearly all other pro-
tected industries, the sugar production has
not increased undor a high protective tariff
to such an extent that we are warranted in
claiming that the home production has re-
duced the cott to the consumer."
GENERAL WASHINGTON NEWS.
a new mexican land claim.
Washington, December 3.—Land Com-
missioner Sparks has referred to the secre-
tary of the interior for transmittal to Con-
gress the report of Surveyor-general Julian,
ot New Mexico, of his investigation of the
private land claim known as Ojo del Anil,
involving some 70,000 acres.
The commissioner concurs with the sur-
veyor-general in recommending the rejec-
tion by Congress of this claim, as unfound-
ed and unmeritorious.
postmasters appointed.
The president has appointed the follow-
ing-named postmasters: Henry Pennlman,
at Winthrop, Me., vice E. Wood, suspend-
ed; E. Moore, at Trenton, N. J., vice C.
Skinn, suspended; F. F. Cole, at Albion.
Mich., vice Martin Havon, suspended; Ed-
ward Smith, at Carrolton, 111., vice James
Layne, suspended.
Chas. W. Grant, at Irwin, Pa.; Lillian C.
Kayes, at Yonkers, N. Y.; J. E. Lohmann,
at Hamilton, O.
oreely's new position.
The secretary of war, by direction of the
piesident, has ordered Lieutenant A. W.
Greely to take charge of the signal office
during tbe temporary absence of General
Hazen, chief signal officer.
requested to resign.
It is understood that Jarvis Patten, com-
missioner of navigation, has been request-
ed to resign.
a naval order.
The secretary of the navy to day i*3ued
an ore'er directing that on January 1, of
next year, all stores and supplies, and re-
coidsof all property and plants at navv-
yaids and stations belonging to the navy
department, with the exception of vessels,
and stores and supplies coming un-
der cognizance of the bureau of medi-
cine and surgery, and of the marine corps,
be transferred to the bureau of provisions
and clothing. An officer of the pay corps
is to be designated as general storekeeper
st each yard and station to take charge of
tbe stores. Civil employes and laborers
connected with accounts and care of stores
and supplies will be transferred to the of-
fice of the general storekeeper. On board
vessels all equipments, outfits and supplies
are to be transferred to the piy officers.
The order is intended to carry out Secre-
tary Whitney's idea concerning concentra-
tion in one bureau of the responsibility for
stores and supplies, as far as possible un-
der tho existing laws.
the sundry civil bill.
Representative Randall said this after-
noon that he thought the sundry civil ap-
propriation bill would be ready for submis-
sion to the full committee on Monday, and
when it was it could be reported to the
House in two or three days thereafter.
more appointments.
Charles B. Morton, of Maine, commis
sioner of navigation; J. B. Caldwell, of In-
diana, deputy second auditor of the trea-
sury; A. F. Lewis, of Pennsylvania,
deputy fffth auditor of the treasury
Hugh A. Haralson, of Georgia, tie
puty auditor of the treasury for the
postoffice department; Hugh McCafferty,
collector of customs for the district of Alas-
ka; John Cousins, collector of customs for
tbe district of Kennebec, Me.; Ernst A.
Umland, of Minnesota, receiver of public
moneys at Taylor's Fall, Minn.; James Mc
Nnmara, of Illinois, Indian agent for the
Colorado river, Ari.
officially denied.
In reference to a Washington special
published in New York this afternoon, to
tbe effect that President Cleveland was
confined to bis bed with rheumatism, and
that his condition was such that his friend3
weie becoming concerned, Colonel La-
mont says it is not true.
11ank authorized.
The comptroller of currency to-day au-
thorized the First National bank of Shreve-
port, L»„, to begin business with a capital
of $200,000. _______
The Coming Centennial Celebration.
Philadelphia, Pa., December 3.—The
delegates sent by the States aud Terri-
tories to devise plans for the appropriate
celebration of the centennial anniversary
of the promulgation of the federal consti-
tution, which will occur in September next,
met her6 yesterday. Georgia was the only
one of the original thirteen States not re-
presented. Hon. John A. ICasson, of Iowa,
was chosen chairman. Mr. Henry, of Vir-
ginia, informed the meeting that Governor
Lee had communicated with President
Cleveland in reference to the proposed
celebration, and that the president would
incorporate the suggestion to Congress in
bis annual message. The following plan
lor the celebration was agreed on: An
oration and poem, commemorative of the
siening of the constitution; military dis-
play, in which all branches of the United
States service will be represented; and an
industrial procession display, as well as
tbe citation of a perpetual memorial in
commemoration of tbe constitution.
A Big Cattle Ranch.
St. Louis, Mo., December 3.—There was
consummated to-day at the Planters house
the sale of a tract of land in Mexico 160
miles long and 6 miles wide. John P.
Miles, of Lawrence, Kan., formerly Indian
ogent for the Cheyenne and Arapahoes,
was the purchaser for a syndicate, the com-
position of which he would not divulge.
The Rio Iiravo Land and Cattle company
aie the sellers. The purchasers are five
residents of this city and three of El
Paso, Tex. Tbey acquired a ninety-nine-
year lease to the tract which extends from
a point fiitv miles from Paso del Norte, on
Mexican si'de of the Rio Grande and extend-
ing down the river parallel with its course
for 160 miles. Tbe price paid was some-
thing over $500,000. It is proposed to estab-
lish a monster cattle ranch on the tract.
Protest of the Chicago Turners.
Chicago, 111., December 3.—The matter
of the protest against the anarchist verdict
by the Turners of this city, as announced
by the district committee, was further con-
sidered at a meeting on the west side last
night. A heated discussion over the ques-
tion took place, the union being about half
business men and half laborers. The so-
cialistic element proved strongest, and
finally succeeded in carrying a motion to
protest against the judgmentny 700 to only
4 negatives. Henry Wenter, a member of
the board of education, opposed the pro-
test, saying 'f it passed it would ruin the
Turner society. After its passage he re-
signed as president. His resignation was
accepted.
ABOUT THE GERMAN ARMY.
IT IS DISCUSSED IN THE REICHSTAG.
Prussia Must Prepare for War in Peace—
Crisis in the French Ministry-
Other Foreign Items.
Berlin, December 3.—In the Reichstag,
to-day, dnritg the debate on the first read-
ing of the military bill, the progressists
signified their willingness to vote in sup-
port of the requirements of the bill if the
government would reduce the period of
service from three years to two. This the
government refused to consent to.
General Bronsart von Schellendorff, Prus-
sian minister-of-wav, advocated for the gov-
ernment the passage of the bill. He said:
"Despite her pacific policy Germany may,
within a measureable time, be involved
in war. For the moment such danger
does not threaten, but the present
epoch is the most difficult. It is most na-
tural that we should compare our war
strength with that of France. With less in-
habitants than Germany, France has a
higher peace effective force. Shall we allow
ourselves to be outstripped by a neighbor-
ing State, in which we can not perceive that
degree of retrenchment from preparations
for war and that peaceful disposi-
tion necessary to euablo us to live
in peace? The bill is of the most
urgent character. The Reichstag must pass
this measure before Christmas, if the pur-
pose of tbe government is to be attained.
[Sensation.] Let any one who regards the
additional burdens upon the people as un-
bearable acquaint himself with the state of
affairs on the other side of the Vosges. The
government is in earnest. It does not ask
for more than it intends to accept."
Herr Richter said he could not admit that
the situation was so threatening. Thanks
to the policy of Prince Bismarck, the al-
liance with Austria remains a fact. The
question before them was not tho acute
danger of war, but perpetual additions to
the burdens of the people. An exhaustive
examination of tbe government's financial
proposals should precede the acceptance of
the Dill. Under the conditions the Reichstag
should reject to the septennate, limiting
tbe term to three years at the most, with
two years service. He protested against
the plan of making the peace-effective
force equal to 1 per cent, of the population.
General Von Schellendorff, in the course
of his reply, stated that the government
had only decided a few days before the
summoning of the Reichstag to fix April as
the date for the bill to come into force.
Herr Salderl spoke in favor of the bill,
and recommended that it be adopted with-
out amendment. The house then ad-
journed.
rumored army changes.
A report is current that Count Waldersie
will succeed General von Moltke as chief
of staff, and that General Stielber will sue
ceed General von Schellendoff.
FRANCE.
CAUSED A SENSATION.
Paris, December 3.—A sensation has
been caused by tbe escape of Altmayer, a
wealthy Jew, from the Mazas prison, where
he was undergoing a sentence for embez-
zlement.
resigned his position.
Mr. Herz, an American, has resigned the
position of chief of the French telephone
service, owing to recent charges of jobbery
in receiving orders through the influence
of M. Clemenceau.
chamber of deputies.
In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M.
Sarrien, minister of the interior, speakiug
in opposition to a motion for the total abo-
lition of tbe office of sub-prefect, promised
that he would introduce a Dill providing
lor the partial abolition of the office.
Piime Minister do Freyeinet supported
M. Sarrien, and reproached the opposition
for seizing every opportunity that
was offered to overthrow the govern-
ment. The chamber, however, adopted
motion for tofal abolition by a majority of
13 votes, thus defeating the government. It
is reported that De Frevcinet, Sarrien and
Goblet, minister of public instruction, will
resign. There was intense excitement in
the lobbies of the chambers. After the
vote was announced the sitting of the
Chamber was suspended at the instance of
De Freyeinet, in order that the cabinet
might consider its position. The ministers
are now (5.30 p. m.) holding a meeting.
tendered their resignations.
After tbe cabinet meeting the ministers
went to the Elysee palace and tendered
their resignations to President Grevy.
president gllevy's position.
The cabinet will meet to-morrow. It is
believed President Grevy is averse to dis-
solving the ministry, and will ask M. de
Freyeinet to inform the cabinet so. M.
Sarrien, Develle and|M. Goblet will proba-
bly insist upon retiring.
BPAIN.
hie tobacco monopoly.
Madrid, December 3.—In the Chamber of
Deputies, to-day, tho government read a
bill to authorize the leasing of the tobacco
monopoly. Tbe preamble estimates the
value of existing stocks at $8,000,000, wnich
it proposes to apply to reducing the deficit
in the next budget.
BULGARIA.
the powers divided.
London, December 3.—In reply to Aus-
tria's overtures England and Italy favor
settling the question of the union of Bul-
garia and Roumeliabefore electing a prince
of Bulgaria, while Russia, Turkey and
France tavor electing a urince first.
IRELAND.
a tenant's complaint.
London, December 3.—Lord Clanricarde
publishes in the Standard a tenant's letter,
complaining of the terrorism exercised by
the National league. Such complaints,
says Lord Clanricarde. show that boycot-
ting, cot the plan for a rent campaign, in-
fluences tenants.
a collision beared.
Cork, December 3.—Crowds patrolled the
streets last evening singing God Save Ire-
land. It is feared that there will be a col-
lision with the police.
the government denounced.
Dublin, December 3.—The corporation
to-day adopted resolutions den mncing the
conduct of the government in prohibiting
the National league meetings at Sligo and
elsewhere. Lord Mayor Sullivan and Sex-
ton delivered addresses. None of the Con-
servative members of the corporation were
piesent.
meeting proclaimed.
Dublin, December 3.—A meeting of Na-
tionalists announced to be held at Billy-
mote, Sligo, on Saturday noxt, lias been
proclaimed.
HAltSH MEASURES.
It is believed the government ha3 decided
to suppress inlimidatory meetings in Iro-
land and to enforce the rights of landlords.
~~ senegal]
killed in single OOMHAT.
Washington, December 3.—The depart-
ment of state has received a dispatch from
the United States consul at Goree-Dakr. in
Senegal, Africa, announcing the death in
a battle of King Sama Lomberfol, of Cayar.
The consul savs the king appeared at Ti-
vomane, in Cayar, with a number of fol-
lowers under arms for the purpose of col-
lecting tribute to which he believed himself
entitled by treaty. The demand for the
tribute met w ith a refusal by the inhabitants
of the place, whereupon some of the follow-
ers began to pillage the town. The mer-
chants aud traders telegraphed for aid to
the governor at St. Louis, a town under
French protection, and in the meantime
made preparations to defend their pro-
perty. The governor promptly sent a
captain of the army and twenty-
five soldiers to the scene of the trouble,
with instructions to " accommodate mat-
ters." Arriving at Tivomane, the troops
found the merchants and traders belea-
guered. A wordy altercation followed be-
tween the troops and the king's followers,
which was ended by the latter, who fired
several shots, killing a soldier. A charge
was ordered, and, after a brief but fierce
engagement, the natives fled, leaving twen-
ty of their dead on the field. They Boon re-
formed, however, and made another stand,
under lead of the king, but the latter, after
a sword combat with a French lieutenant,
lasting twelve minutes, was ruu throagh
the body and killed, whereupon his follow-
ers gave up the battle, and escaped into
the interior.
THE CHOLERA.
NOTICE.
8000 Assorted Men's Cascimore and \7oarsta4
Frock and Sack suits.
„0C0 AsEorted youths'. Soys' an! Calidrsa'i
Suits.
4COO Assorted Men's Ovprcoats and Sisters
Assorted Youths'. Boys' and Cliuiraa'l
Overcoats.
10,000 Assorted Cas3imere aud Worsted Pints,
All Shades.
SCO Prince Albert Coat3 and Ve3ts—3iack,
Brows ana Dahlia.
Above tioods we offer at RETAIL for tho next
CO days at a Reduction of 33 1-8 PjSR OSsVi\
Don't fall to exaimue our aiock bolore 'lur-
ch a.slug.
Weis Eros., 61 & 63 Strand.
IN CONVENTION AT DALLAS.
FIRST BUSINESS SESSION OF Y. M. C. A.
A Bomb Thrown Into the Meeting—Election
of Permanent Officers—Essays and
Discussions--A Good Attendance.
spreading in south amenica.
By Mexican Cable Direct to Galveston.
Buenos Ayres, December 8.—During the
past tweDty-four hours there have been
17 new eases of cholera end 9 deaths, In this
city. At Rosario, 31 new cases, and 25
deathe; at Cordoba, 12 new cases, and 5
deaths. Telegrams from Montevideo an-
nounce thut ex-President Santos has em-
barked for Europe.
CHILL
perished in the flames.
Valparaiso, December 3.—In a large
fire, which occurred here Monday last, It
has just been discovered that three men
perished. Their burnt bodies were found
yesterday in removing the debris.
DECIDEDLY IMPERTINENT.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of
St. Louis Go a Step Too Far.
St. Louis, Mo., December 3.—At the con-
vention to day members of the St. Louis
district Women's Christian Temperance
union adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas newspapers report that Mr3.
Whitney, wife of the secretary of the navy,
not long sihee gave a dinner at which were
present eighteen ladies, including Presi-
dent Cleveland's young wife, but no gen-
tlemen; and
Whereas the papers report that coimns
of different alcoholic drinks were served;
therefore, be it *
Resolved, that the Women's Christian
Temperance Union of Missouri express
their deep mortification and profound re-
gret that ladies in this high social position
should themselves set this bad example to
the people of this already drink-diseased
country; and, be it further
Resolved, that the secretary of this con-
vention transmit a copy of this resolution
to Mrs. Cleveland.
A SAD STORY.
The Eelatives ol Embezzler Mize Ruined by
Bis Recklessness.
Chicago, 111., Decembor 3.—Estimates of
the defalcation of Theodore 8. Mize,cashier
for the millionaire coal merchant Ames,
tow make the matter worse than at first
stated, the amount being placed at $112,-
000. Developments reveal a state of affairs
sad in the extreme. A whole family have
been mined by the recklessness of the son
uho has brought the gray-haired father
from affluence to poverty, and from health
almost to the verge of the grave. The
homestead of the aged parents, the home of
the sister and brother-in-law, the residence
of the embezzler, the jewels of his wife and
his very birthright and heritage are gone
to satisfy the claims of Mize's employer
and save the son from the penitentiary. All
the property—personal and real—of his
lelatives has been transferred to Ames.
8HREVEF0RT, LA.
A Case Which Interests " Sports "—Heavy
Eleet Anticipated—Tramps March Out.
Shreveport, La., December 3.—A novel
case has occupied the attention of our civil
court several days during the week, in
which poker-players generally will feel an
interest. The style of the case is Ben
1.andman vs. Nat Meyer, and the amount
sued for some $300. It seems that Land-
man advanced in chips to Meyer the
amount sued for at the windup of a game
of poker, and he used the same in liquidat-
ing his losses. Afterward Meyer refused
to pay Landman the amount, hence the
suit. Meyer claimed that a debt contract-
ed at tbe gaming table is a nullity and in law
not collectable. Able lawyers are em-
ployed on both sides, and the argument of
the case occupied one entire day's session
of the court, many authorities being quoted
on both sides. Judge S. L. Taylor has
taken the case under advisement and will
render his opinion hereafter, which is
looked for with much interest.
Weather gloomy and cold. A heavy
sleet is anticipated to-night.
Another batch of tramps was brought in
to-day, and on promising to leave the city
at once, were allowed to depart. They
struck out for the Mississippi river, re-
marking that business in their lino was
being overdone in Texas.
Charged With Jury-Fixing.
New Yoiik, December 3.—Detectives last
night arrested Herman Falkenburg, a
tailor, charged with the crime of " fixing "
the jury in the first trial of McQuade. The
prisoner refused to make any statement.
He will be arraigned to morrow. The fact
was developed during the examination of
the talesmen in the McQuade trial that two
of them had been visited at night by strang-
ers, who wanted to Enow how they stood in
the matter. One of the strangers said Al-
derman Farley had requested him to get
the talesmen's opinion in regard to Mc-
Quade's guilt or innocence. The matter
will be investigated. When court ad-
journed last evening the jury-box was full,
but peremptory objection will probably
change the list materially. There were
rumors of the arrest of au alderman for
jury-fixing last night, but none had been
made up to midaisht,
Dallas, Tex., December 3.—The first
Dusinets session of the state convention of
the Young Men's Christian association was
held to day. The preliminary exercises
| consisted of a prayer meeting of thirty
minutes duration, led by C. W. Harned,
general secretary of the home Young Men's
Christian association.
Temporary organization was effected by
the election of Judge Robert H. West, o£
Dallas, as temporary chairman, and I. W.
Goodhue, gineral secretary of the Houston
Young Men's Christian association, as tem-
porary secretary.
While preparation was beiug made for
peimanent organization S. T. Dimmick,
geneial secretary of the Y'oung Men's
Christian association, by request, read a
paper on Iteading-rooms.
Prior to tbe discussion of this question
the following were appointed as a commit-
tee on permanent organization: Joseph
Hardie, of the international committee;
Henry Edwatd Brown, international seore-
tary, and S. T. Dimmick, general secretary
at Waco.
The discussion was then continued. J. B.
Falmer, general secretary at Galveston,
threw a bomb into the convention by ask-
ing "if a smoking-room should b« attached
to the reading-rooms."
After a few pointed remarks had been
fire-d from both sides of the question, C. W.
Harned suggested that the question could
be discussed until oae might feel like
adopting the method of omitting the tiiet
syllable. Some brother had suggested that
the reading-rooms might be made a retreat
for society tramps. In Oshkosh, where he
bad previously labored, he had affiliated
with one of these fellows, a retired lawyer
with f.r)0,0C0, who was very stingy, and had
a habit of absorbing himself in the morning
paper for hours at a time. Finally the
speaker boned the lawyer for a big sub-
scription to the new building, which had a
salutatory effect.
The committee on permanent organiza-
tion reported for president J. B. Palmer, of
Galveston; vice-presidents,F.M. Robinson,
of Denison, C. W. Jester, of Corsicana, and
W. D. Knowles, of Dallas; secretaries, M.
E. Blocker, of Tyler, and John H. Adams,
of Trinity university, Tehuacana. The re-
port was adopted.
The president was escorted to the chair
by Messrs. Brown and Hardie, and after a
brief speech touching the main objects of
the Young Men's Christian association, he
announced the convention ready for busi-
ness.
A hymn was sung, after which Joseph
Hardie led in prayer, followed by J. B.
Palmer.
By vote, all the resident and visiting-pas-
tors were invited to participate in the busi-
ness of the convention.
Tho chairman appointed a temporary
committee on business, consistiug or I. W.
Goodhue, of Houston; C. T. Williams, of
San Antonio, and Thomas Conyngton, of
Galveston.
By order, the following were appointed a
committee on credentials: C. W. Harned,
S. T. Dimmick and G. B. Rogers.
By request an essay was read by M. E.
Blocker on The Relation of the Y. M. C. A.
to the Church, and profitably discussed by
various members.
On motion the time of all speakers was
limited to five minutes.
After a report from the business commit-
tee announcing the programme for the af-
ternoon, the convention adjourned, with
prayer by H. E. Brown, to 2 p. m.
afternoon session.
This afternoon the question of trades re-
ceptions was taken up.
J. W. Goodhue, whose success ia this
line in his Houston work has been the sub-
ject of much comment, was called on to
give a talk about the methods he employed
in arranging for trades receptions. The
speaker began by stating that the first en-
tertainment of this kind had been given to
tbe Houston Light Guard. The invitation
which the association extended this
worldrenowned military company was
accepted, and on the evening
of the reception the company ;vas on hand
in lull dress uniform. There are about
thirty members of the Light Guard, aud as
the rec^Stion committee of the association
numbers thirty-five, each soldier was taken
in charge by a committeeman, who conduct-
ed him through the rooms and completely
filled him with association ideas. The even-
ing wound up very pleasantly with light re-
freshments in the way of cake and lemon-
ade. The result was that several
of tbe Light Guard, made application for
membership, and the whole company was
made tbe friend of the association. The
next entertainment of this kind was given
the employes of the Houston and Texas
Central machine shops, which numbered in
that department fifty-eight workmen. A
committee personally visited each work-
man and gave him an invitation to be pre-
sent. On the head of each invitation
presented was printed an engine,
and the evening of the reception
each workman was presented with a blue
badge, which distinguished him as a guest.
Out of the fifty-eight who were invited, fif-
tv-five were present, and their homes and
place of employment are two miles distant
from the rooms. The result of this was
that four have filed applications for mem-
bership. These receptions will be given
every month, and all other machine-shops
in the city will come in for their share.
A Verdict Against Butler.
Boston, Mass., December 3.—In the case
of the National Soldiers home vs. General
Butler, the jury to-day found a verdict for
$18,537'50 against General Butler.
THE WEATHER.
War Department-Signal Service,United States
Artny—Division of telegrams for tbe benefit
of commerce and agriculture—Meteorologi-
cal reports received at Galveston, December
3,1S86, at 3 p. m. Observations taken at the
same moment of time at all stations:
Locality.
Bar.Ther
lialveston '29.97
Brownsville . . 29.981
Rio Grande... 29.90j
Palestine !:)0.09j
)avl9 '29.86;
Little Rock. . 30.19
Leavenworth..|S0 48:
North Platte . 130 Stlj
New Orleans..;S0.04:
1 Ratal
! fall
Wind.: last 1 Weather
8 hrs
K
S
SE
NK
SE
SE
N
s
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.00 Foggy.
.00 Fair.
.00 'Fair.
.00 Cloudy.
.00 ;Oiear.
.11 Lt. sleet.
.00 |Cloudy.
t.t. snow
12; Lt. rain.
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indications fop. to'daf.
Washington, December 4-1 a. i«.—For Tex-
89: Light rains; variable winds; slightly
wanner. For Arkansas: Light rains; norther-
ly winds, and stationary temperature.
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