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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 189&
THE DAY AT HOUSTON
E. S. PREACHER ACQI ITTED OF TI1E
CHARGE OF KILLING RIFl'S
WILLIS.
STEVE PRATT GIVES POND,
The Gold Brick Man Released From
Cuxtody by the Alabama Officer*.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Houston, Tex., Feb. 12.—The case of the
state vs. E. S. Preacher, charged with the
killing of Rufus Willis, colored, on Peter's
alley, April 6, 1896. was resumed this morn-
ing. The first work was to get the other
two Jurors, which was done in a short
time, and the full jury was as follows: A.
J. Schoenman, H. Sonnen, J. B. Murdock,
H. H. Stopple, Ax Granger, W. F. Allen, R.
E. Craig, Robert Griftln, F. H. Potthoff, A.
Delgado, J. S. Yarborough and H. Bisonet.
There was a large number of witnesses
put on the stand and they were examined
expeditiously and hence they got through
early this afternoon.
The testimony in the case as given by
witnesses examined to-day may be summed
up as follows: It appears that about two
hours before the shooting on the night of
April 6, as Sid Preacher and some com-
panions were going through Peter's alley.
Preacher had a tight with a negro, who cut
him in the face with a beer glass. After
this Preacher and some companions ar-
ranged a hunting party, and had to pass
through Peter's alley in order to meet the
party who was to take them out hunting.
They had three guns in the party. On
passing the locality where Preacher had
previously hail the difficulty, witnesses for
the defense state that Rufus Willis start-
to toward Preacher with an uplifted knife
whereupon Preacher shot him. Preacher
also fired a second shot, which one witness
states was an accidental discharge of the
gun, presumably being the shot that killed
the other parties. This is the case as mado
out by the defense. Justice Mahoney, who
held the inquest, testified that an open
knife was found in the pocket of the de-
ceased when he examined the body.
One witness for the state, Albert M1111-
gan, colored, testified that he was talking
to Rufus Willis when Preacher walked up
to him with a gun in his hand, and with-
out saying a word, stepped back a few
feet and shot him. This witness also tes-
tified that Willis had nothing in his hand
at the time he was killed.
The three guns on the scene that night
were brought into the court room and iden-
tified as the ones in use. They were a
double-barreled shotgun and two rifles.
After the killing of the negroes Rufus Wil
lis. Clarence Bentley and Sara Blair, three
indictments were found against Sid Preach-
er and Lawrence Reynolds charging them
With murder on one count and murder In
the second degree on two others.
On a trial severance was had and Rey
nolds was discharged, as it could not be
proven that he had fired a shot: on the
contrary, the evidence was to the effect
that his gun was not discharged.
The case of Preacher went over one term,
owing to an error in the indictment charg-
ing him with the killing of Willis Rufus
when the proper name of the deceased was
Rufus Willis.
The testimony all in. Attorney J. V. Lea
for the defense and J. K. P. Gillaspie for
the state made strong speeches, before an
audience that packed the court room.
The jury retired and in an hour and for-
ty-six minutes returned a verdict of not
guilty.
The Steve Pratt Case.
Steve Pratt, the slick gold brick worker,
who was overhauled and landed by Sheriff
Erichson and deputies and turneel over to
the Alabama authorities, recently mado
bond in Birmingham, Ala., and was re-
leased from custody.
The Birmingham News of February
says:
The gold brick man is out of Jail, and.
with the exception of a gilt edge $6000 bond
for his appearance to answer the charges
standing against him on Jefferson county's
criminal court docket, is as free as a bird.
At 10 o'clock this morning Steve Pratt,
alias Jim Thompson, gave the sheriff of
Jefferson county a bond for $6000 for his
appearance before Samuel E. Greene, judge
or the criminal court, at such time as the
court shall call the case against him, as
per an indictment found two days ago
charging that Steve Pratt, alias Jim
Thompson, did steal the sum of $0000.
The sureties on the bond were Dr. R. M.
Greene of Opelika, Ala., and Mr. M. T,
Stratford of Birmingham.
Besides giving the bond, the sum of $6000
was handed over to the sheriff, and this
was deposited in the First national bank
to secure the bond and the bondsmen.
As soon as the bond was made Steve
Pratt and a friend walked out of the sher-
iff's office and down the alloy between the
court house and the jail, and thence down
Twenty-first street. This friend or brother
of Pratt's, as rumor has had it, appeared
on the scene yesterday. At least that is
the first the sheriff saw of him. Whether
he is brother or friend of Pratt was not
disclosed by the latter. His cdtning and
preparations for the release of the prisoner
were simultaneous. The gentleman is de-
scribed as being somewhat like Pratt in
appearance.
Mr. D. A. Greene, one of the attorneys
for Pratt, was asked by a News reporter
what Pratt was'going to do about his case.
Mr. Greene replied that Pratt was going
to get to work to arrange his evidence to
present at his trial in this county.
Upon the identification of Mr. Dobbins
Pratt was brought to this city. The indict-
ments found by the grand jury mentioned
alyove followed. The bond on the indict-
lniwit was fixed at $0000, the amount alleged
to have been stolen. Pratt said he would
get oift of the. trouble, and the way he did
so has 4beeh told.
Pratt swore out habeas corpus papers be-
fore Judge Greene yesterday. As a result
he was remanded to Jail until he should
give the amount of his bond. Another
question was decided in this connection.
It was whether or not Pratt should be
held for an officer from the state of Ten-
nessee, who had come for him and pre-
sented charga| for an alleged gold brick
swindle comnntted in Chattanooga.
When Sheriff Morrow presented the body
of Steve Pratt to the judge of the criminal
court, he presented also the claim of the
Tennessee officer to tjie possession of
1 ratt. Meanwhile Governor Oatcs, through
Private Secretary Vaiden, had written the
sheriff instructing him not to hold the
body of Steve Pratt for officers from the
state of Tennessee, in cast- Pratt gave
bond for the charge against him in the
state of Alabama. The governor's view
seemed to be that Alabama's claim on the
prisoner was sufficient for the time, being,
and that, while that claim was pending
the state of Alabama had priority of pos
session of the prisoner and did not care
to surrender that priority by turning the
prisoner over to another state's possession.
Sheriff Morrow informs a News reporter
that he ignored these instructions and re-
ferred the matter to the criminal court by
presenting the papers for the prisoner from
Tennessee. The decision of the court was
that the prisoner be released on the charge
fropi Tennessee and remanded to iail on
the charge made In this state and county.
It is said that Pratt went up Third ave-
nue shortly after being released, in the di-
rection of Twenty-fourth street. Deputy
Sheriff Sparks saw Pratt, and Pratt saw
the deputy sheriff, but neither spoke to
one another.
Where he went to the officer could not
say. He did not leave the city up to 2
o'clock this afternoon, that is by boarding
any train at the union passenger station.
What ho will do no one on the streets
could tell. That he is receiving some as-
sistance is not doubted, but from what
source can not be ascertained.
Chief McDonald was aim on g the first to
knoiw that Pratt was about to make a
bond and be released from the county jail,
lie offered no resistance, Inasmuch as
everything was being done by law. Chief
McDonald promised Pratt when he brought
him back from Texas that he would do
everything In his power to see that he was
dealt with fairly. The chief Is carrying out
his word and made no resistance when tho
amount for the bond was given.
When questioned about the case, Chief
of Police McDonald told a News reporter
VJi ^ was ln no Position to do anything
With the case further than he had done
and that he could not oppose the bond. He
also stated that he thought Pratt would
come to trial whenever tho case was set In
the criminal court.
Mr. D. A. Greene, attorney for Pratt, was
asksd by a N«w* reporter where tho mon«
ey came from that was deposited in the ,
First national bank to secure the bond.
Mr. Greene would not state.
Sheriff Morrow was asked. He stated
that the money was handed him by the at- i
tornevs for Pratt and that he (Sheriff Mor-
row) took the money to the bank and made
the deposit.
It was stated in other quarters that the
money was deposited by a stranger In
Sheriff Morrow's name and the certificate
of deposit handed to Sheriff Morrow. Sher-
iff Morrow's statement shows where t!*e
money came from. The attorneys of the
prisoner gave it to Sheriff Morrow. The
former doulHles* got ijt from Pratt himself
or his friend who showt d up yesterday.
A News reporter ht-ard In the court house
this morning that the attorneys for Pratt
ha»l not done their work for nothing. It is
stated that Pratt handed over to them tho
neat sum of $lu00 for their three days'
trouble.
Pratt's release in Jefferson county and
the charge against him here will not pre-
vent Tennessee officials nabbing him if he
touches that state, lie was seen by Ten-
nessee officers, who will doubtless look out
for him.
Real EMtate TmiiHfer*.
A. Upper to E. P. Hill, south portion of
lot 8, block 14, south side.
Susan L. Tankersly to J. D. Staples et al.,
undivided fourth interest in south half of
25'.» acres, less one acre off the north part,
of Mrs. Mouraes* survey, which is part of
a third of a league granted to Samuel Har-
ris; $huo.
W. H. Crank to Adam Thomas, acres
out of eastern part of A. C. Reynolds
league: 12700.
T. C. and Erie Miller to Mrs. S. W. Hill,
rt of a two-acre tract formerly owned
August Schilling in the Fifth ward;
$1700.
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Alter a 1'riNoner.
Dcteetlves V. Flotte and John Teen ar-
rived this morning from New 6rleans after
the prisoner Charles Randazzo, who was
arrested here yesterday by Detective Cliff
Ellison.
Messrs. Flotte and Teen immediately re-
paired to the police station, where Mr.
Flotte. who knew Handazzo. readily iden-
tified him as the man wanted in New Or-
leans to answer several charges of felony.
StiltN Filed To-Day.
The following suits were filed to-day in
tho civil district clerk's office:
W. Ij. Jackson, through his attorneys,
filed suit against Moras Saper for
damages ln the sum of $15,250. The plaintiff
alleges that he was arrested on a charge
of forgery November 21, 185»">, preferred by
defendant. He was remanded by Recorder
Hill in the sum of $500 bond, and being un-
able to secure bond was remanded to jail
until tho present term of the district court,
when he was tried and found not guilty.
Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of
confinement in jail he was deprived of
earning his livelihood to tho amount of $250
and his health has been impaired to the
sum of $5000, and exemplary damages $10.-
000, which makes the above total, and
which he seeks to recover from defendant.
Fred Com!us vs. Texas and New Orleans
railway, suit for damages in the sum of
$15,000 tor personal injuries.
Civil District Court.
The case of Eicholtz vs. C. N. Smith, In-
volving considerable property In this sec-
tion, engaged the attention of the civil dis-
trict court most of the day.
Rempe & Mahoney vs. J. T. Mason; leave
to Phoenix lumber company to intervene.
ln this court there will be a habeas cor-
pus hearing to-morrow noon continued from
yesterday.
JuNtlce Mnhoney'h Court.
ln Justice Mahoney's court to-day tho
caso of the Glenwood cemetery company
vs. J. Perelra for assessments due on his
lot in the cemetery was tried. Defendant
set up the claim that the money claimed
was not due because the plaintiff company
had failed to comply with its contract in
keeping the grounds in good condition. Tho
jury found a verdict for the defendant.
A similar case against T. J. Williamson
went against defendant by default.
Jenson, the man charged with assault to
murder, waived his preliminary hearing
and was held in $300 bonds to appear before
the grand jury.
Recorder HIII'm Court.
W. D. Williamson, lighting; $1 and costs.
J. F. Yoho, fighting; $10 and costs.
Albert Loekett, committing a nuisance;
fined $50 and costs.
Nick Sprofero, disorderly conduct; dis-
missed.
County CouimlMNioncrti.
The county commissioners were in ses-
sion to-day, Judge Tod presiding, and Com-
missioners Rice, Ollard, Dunks and Ehr-
hardt present.
The petition of W. J. Peel et al. for a
road along the Clifton was granted, and
these citizens appointed a jury of view:
Charles Krigel, Peter Sellers, Elbert and
Hiram Roberts and J. Dupree, to report
at the next meeting of the commissioners.
Report of Judge Tod for the last quar-
ter was approved.
The report of J. R. Watles, district clerk,
was approved.
* It was ordered that the county judge ex-
ecute a deed to Julius Oulich for lots 7
and 10, section 22, upon payment of the
money.
These bills were ordered paid: J. J. Hus-
sey, $45; F. W. Joeger, $7i>; W. H. Coyle,
$65.40; A. W. Schuller, $0.45: James Gray,
frlS.'JU; Houston Daily Herald. $2u; Lottman
Bros., $7S; J. R. Morris hardware company,
$14.(10; J. J. Pastorlza. $1; J. F. Meyer, $4.So;
T. W. House and M. T. Jones, $120.GO; UosS
& Wright, $7.50; W. W. Otter, $N.25; Anions
Mahaffy, $10.15; Houston waterworks com-
pany, $50; Settegast & Settegast, $2.50;
Perelra & Randolph, $2.45; Lottman Bros.,
$48.60; J. T. Mahoney, $145; W. 10. Hum-
phrey ville, $1500; James F. Dumble. $4.75;
W. A. Reichardt, $22; Houston gaslight
company, $%; Houston gaslight Company,
$33.75: Charles P. Shearn, $32.28; Daily Her-
ald, $20.
On petition of J. W. Ellender and others
for a district school tax to determine
whether a tax of 15 cents on $100 worth of
property shall be levied and collected ln
district No. 15 for the purpose of supple-
menting the school fund, it is ordered that
an election be held at llfrey's store on
April 4, 1806, and J. W. Ellender appointed
to hold the election.
Tho petition of Frank Nance and Fannie
Morgan for a reduction of poll tax was
granted.
The petition of A. Moosler and others
for a special school tax for district No. 38
was rejected for the lack of sufficient sign-
ers.
The election for a school tax in district
17 carried to tax 20 cents on the $100.
Report of Justice of the Peace J. W.
Hobson for last quarter approved.
Report of C. Klein, constable, approved:
also the following: J. Dovine, justice of
the peace; B. F. Davis, constable; J. W.
Cook, justice of the peace: F. L. Scliwan-
der, county attorney; Ed. F. Dupree, coun-
ty clerk. Also of Albert Erichson, sheriff,
$2008.60.
Petitions of Karl Kinder and J. A. Jack-
son rejected.
Report of J. R. Watles on jury fees col-
lected approved.
J. II. Welner was given certificate of good
moral character to apply for license to
practice law.
The petition of 11. F. Gillette and others
for a public road from Cedar Bayou to a
point on Galveston bay granted and these
citizens appointed a jury of view: J. P.
Smith, Jesse Walton, V. M. Duke, George
Wright and John IItrey.
Same action on the petition of Lafayette
Jones and others for road from Bay town
on the San Jacinto river to Duncan's ferry
on Goose creek, and these citizens appoint-
ed a jury of view: Lafayette Jones. J. F.
Mitchell, Geo. Wright, O. J. McKec and E.
A. Busch.
The court to-morrow will take up other
petitions on roads and districts.
Town Notes.
The street car company Is making needed
improvements in their San Felipe line on
Fannin street.
This evening Holland lodge of Masons
hail one of their regular meetings and
worked ln the E. A. degree.
These couples took out marriage licenses
to-day: George Edwin Straulestaedter and
Miss Oeorgette Ida Latreyte; Paul Joseph
Fvershade and Miss Tillie Dorothy Hart-
man. \
The general committee on the Fourth of
March celebration had a meeting this'even-
ing in the council chamber, and reports of
subcommittees showed very gratifying
progress.
The Rutherford rangers, troop 1?, last
evening had a very satisfactory drill on the
streets, commanded by Captain Towles. and
they will continue drilling till an encamp-
ment is decided upon or declared off.
Mrs. O. T. Holt held a reception in the
parlors of the Capitol hotel this evening
from 4 to 6 o'clock to meet Miss Cardwell
and Miss Ross, and It was a delightful af-
fair. There were many society folks pres-
The Bristol hotel, which is being built by
Messrs. Bonnell, Matthews Ac Hanllng on
the corner of Travis street and Capitol
avenue, will be completed in about three |
weeks. This building is owned by Mr. H. »
House, and when completed will be a fine
acquisition to Houston.
Sheriff Erichson has been notified that |
the man Arthur Tinker, who is charged
with burglarizing th« itsidence of Mr.
I^ouls Tuffly in this city a few months ago
and stealing a lot of jewelry. Is now In jail
ai San Antonio and has wired the San An-
tonio authorities to hold Tucker, as he in-
tends going to San Antonio after him.
This afternoon at the opera house a large
audience heard the Grau rf>pe*a company
render "The Black Hussar." one of its
strongest operas. The audience evinced
the utmost satisfaction. This evening the
company rendered "The Grand Duchess"
to a large audience, considering the fact
that it began to rain lightly about 7 o'clock.
Building permits have been issued by the
city engineer to the following parties:
Spencer Hutchins, two-story residence on
Franklin avenue; J. B. Murdock. to raise
house one story on Milam street; M. Stu-
benrauch, to build an addition to his resi-
des v on San Jacinto street; Mrs. Annie E.
Davis, to rebuild fence on Decatur and
White streets; P. Hardcastle, to build resi-
dence on Capitol avenue.
PcrNonnl Mention.
W. L. Crawford of Dallas Is in the city.
G. Pessels of Austin Is quartered at the
Capitol.
T. E. Steele, formerly of this city, now
of St. Louis, is here on a visit.
Miss Bertie Irvine of Galveston is in the
city visiting her aunt. Mrs. Lowenstein.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. English of llatopolis,
Mexico, are in the city and have apart-
ments at the Capitol.
Sheriff Jeff I). Bland of Orange county Is
in the city on his way home from convey-
ing a lunatic to the asylum at Austin.
Captain John Connlff, gerteral manager of
the Crescent news company, headquarters
at New Orleans, Is in the city to-day. He
is accompanied by Mr. Miller, the newly
appointed superintendent, and they are
making a trip over this territory.
MYON'S
PALESTINE POINTERS.
Election Ordered—Anderson County
Fair AwMOclatlon.
Palestine, Anderson Co., Tex., Feb. 12.—
The county commissioners' court has or-
dered an election in beats 4 and 5 for the
purpose of deciding whether or not stock
shall run at large. T. M. Butler was ap-
pointed superintendent of the convicts on
the public roads at a salary of $55 per
month and privilege of boarding the con-
victs at 30 cents per day. The court will
likely finish its labors and adjourn tills
week.
The regular monthly reception of tho Y.
M. C. A. took place at the association
rooms last night.
Mr. J. T. Day of this city was married to
Miss Bee Hanks at the home of the bride's
mother near Bradford Sunday at 11.30
o'clock a. m., Judge John F. Watts officiat-
ing.
The entertainment to be given by the
Palestine amateur dramatic club for the
benefit of Palestine camp No. 41. U. C. V..
will take place at tho opera house Friday
evening, February 14. The play is under
the direction of Mrs. A. S Fox.
Nearly all of the 200 shares of the Ander-
son county fair and driving park associa-
tion have been subscribed and the projec-
tors of the enterprise are highly pleased
with the progress made. The public gen-
erally te taking such a great interest in
the movement that a change of name is
being considered, many believing that if it
was made an east Texas fair and livestock
association that the whole of this section
would become interested in the enterprise.
City Attorney A. G. Greenwood left last
night for Athens.
Mr. Alex Helmer of Galveston is in Pales-
tine.
General Baggage Agent Taylor of the
International and Great Northern was in
San Antonio yesterday.
Colonel Geo. W. Burkltt has been called
to Houston on account of the serious ill-
ness of his wife's father.
Mrs. Joe B. Morrow of Galveston Is
spending a few days with friends in Pales-
tine.
Mr. Henry Ash is In New Orleans.
Goldtliwnite Gossip.
Godthwalte, Mills Co., Tex.. Feb. 12.—It
lias been raining at intervals since last
night.
Commissioners' court is In session.
Sid Williams, the evangelist, is still con-
ducting his meeting here, with much inter-
est manifested.
The fanners say the wheat looks better
than for a long time.
River Falling.
San Augustine, Tex., Feb. 10.—The Altoyac
river has been higher than known for years
past and all the little streams overflowed,
but this town will have connection again
with the railroad from now on, as the Al-
toyac is falling fast and will soon be within
its banks. Weather very clear to-day.
Will Preach at Lufkln.
Lufkln, Tex., Feb. 12.—Dr. Thomas Ward
White, evangelist of the presbytery of east-
ern Texas, will preach here next Sunday.
CIVIC SOCIETIES.
Bryan, Tex., Feb. 12.—Tho Improved Or-
der of Red Men organized a tribe of about
thirty-five members hero last night, and
the following officers were installed: F. A.
Lee, prophet: W. H. Noll, sachem: J. W.
Doremus, senior sagamore; L. S. Ettle, ju-
nior sagamore; John B. Hines, chief of rec-
ords; Claude Hortman, keeper of wampum;
P. Ward, tirst warrior; C. G. Parson, sec-
ond warrior; S. W. Higge, third warrior;
John R Mike, fourth warrior: T. C. Nunn,
first brave; C. C. Shelburne. second brave;
S. H. Weatherford, third brave; J. C. Al-
len, fourth brave; Dr. George R. Tabor,
medicine man; J. A. Palmer, tirst sennap;
C. S. Gainer, second sennap: W. P.
Wooten, forest guard; J. W. Barron, wig-
wam guard; C. A. Adams, T. P. Boyett and
I). Tabor, trustees.
Navasota, Grimes Co., Tex., Fob. 12.—The
following are the newly elected officers of
Navasota lodge. A. O. lT. W.: W. N. Nor-
wood. M. W.; Thos. Abernathy, F.; Will-
iam Youens, O.; Alfred Hurst. R.; J. M.
Shaw. Rec.; A. Noack, Fin.: John Dra-
ham. guide; J. Backloupe, I. W.; Joe Hos-
ka, O. W. Mr. W. N. Norwood was elect-
ed representative to the grand lodge and
August Noack alternate.
TEXAS RAINS.
Victoria, Tex., Feb. 12.—It is again rain-
ing here.
Bel ton, Bell Co.. Tex., Feb. 12.-Rain has
been falling In torrents all day.
Cuero. DeWitt Co.. Tex., Feb. 12.—Heavy
rains have fallen, and It is still raining
hard.
Pendletonvllle, Bell Co., Tex., Feb. 12.—
It has been raining here all day with no
indications of abating at this writing, 12
o'clock in.
Milano, Milam Co, Tex., Feb. 12.—A slow
rain has teen falling for the past twenty-
four hours. The ground is very wet and
but few farmers haw made any progress
with their work for this year.
Glidden. Colorado Co.. Tex.. Feb. 12.—This
section was visited by a heavy rain to-day
and the prospects are good lor more to-
night. This will be a hard blow on the
farmers, as the ground was just getting in
shape to work.
Bremond. Robertson Co.. Tex., Feb. 12.—
After three days of sunshine and the water
still standing in fields, the elements again
gave this section a heavy downpour of
rain for seven hours, with no indications
of a let-up. All farming business is at a
standstill. An occasional farmer has
j)K>wed one or two days for the crop of
Kenedy, Karnes Co., Tex., Feb. 12.—A
steady rain commenced to fall here about
daylight, which will thoroughly soak the
earth. The outlook for good crops next
season is exceedingly bright. Some farm-
ers have already planted corn. The range
is exceedingly good for this time of the
year, as far as grass and water are con-
cerned.
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GEN. BOONE'S ORDER.
MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING TIIE
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS I. C. V.
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT.
DATE OF DALLAS REUNION.
Sponsors Appointed for tlic Texas Di-
vision at the DnlluN and Richmond
Reunions—Roush' Generosity.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it tails to
cure. 26c.
Navasota, Tex., Feb. 12.—The following
general orders have been promulgated:
General Order No. 3.—Headquarters Di-
vision of Texas, United Contederate Vet-
erans.—Navasota, Tex.. Feb. 10, 1806.—The
major general commanding announces to
the United Confederate Veterans of Texas
that the annual reunion of the Texas di-
vision will be held on June 21 and 25 at
Dallas, Tex., which place was selected by
comrades at tho Houston reunion of the
division last May. It is earnestly desired
that every camp in the state shall be rep-
resented at this annual reunion.
The general reunion at Richmond. Va.,
having been announced for June 30 and
July 1 and 2, delegates to the Dallas re-
union who are also delegates to the Rich-
mond reunion will have ample time to
reach Richmond after the Dallas reunion
adjourns. 11. 11. BOONE,
Major General Commanding.
By the Major General Commanding:
W.N. NORWOOD.
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
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General Order No. 4.—Headquarters Di-
vision of Texas, United Confederate Vet-
erans.—Navasota, Te::., Feb. 10, 1806.—By
general order No; t55. General J. B. Gordon,
commanding the (United Confederate Vet-
erans. has designated Friday, May 1, 1806,
as the most suitable for a "Memorial Festi-
val Day," to be set apart for the use of the
women of the south in raising funds for
the Charles Broadway Rouss memorial hall.
That' order has been followed by general
order No. — of General W. L. Cabell, com-
manding the trans-Mississippi department,
to the same effect.
In both of these orders the generosity of
Comrade Rouss has been justly commend-
ed, and the objects and purposes of the
hall have been so eloquently set forth and
the appeals made In them for the co-opera-
tion of heroic southern women, all the
daughters of the south and sons of the
confederacy who take pride in the history
of their ancestors, as well as to surviving
comrades, have been so urgently and forci-
bly presented that the major general com-
manding the division of Texas feels that
he can add nothing to them except to join
in the request that a united effort will be
made on the day set apart as memorial
day to raise the full portion of that fund
which may be justly expected from the
state of Texas. 11. H. BOONE,
Major General Commanding.
By the Major General Commanding:
W. N. NORWOOD,
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
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General Order No. 5.—Headquarters Di-
vision of Texas, United Confederate Veter-
ans, Navasota, Tex., Feb. 10, 1806.
The major general commanding has the
honor to announce the following staff ap-
pointments of the division of Texas: W.
N. Norwood, Navasota, to be adjutant gen-
eral and chief of staff; James H. Freeman,
Navasota, assistant "adjutant general; B.
F. Weems, Houston, commissary general;
J. B. Boyd, Belton. assistant commissary
general; \V. R. MeiOntire, Dallas, inspector
general: H. L. Heathy. Abilene, assistant
inspector general; J. 1'. S. Thompson, Nav-
asota, quartermaster general; T. C. Buf-
fington, Anderson, assistant quartermaster
general; D. A. Nunn, Crockett, judge advo-
cate general; R. 11. Phelps, Lagrange, as-
sociate judge advocate general; Lawrence
Daffan, Ennis, chief of ordnance; Dr.
Frank Rainey, Austin, surgeon general;
Dr. Thomas C. Foster, assistant surgeon
general; Rev. John S. Moore. Sherman,
chaplain general. Aides de camp: W. E
Barry. Navasota: 1. P. Ivibbe, Goliad; J.
P. Holmes. Bonliam; Pevton F. Edwards,
El Paso; H. F. Morsworthy, Orange; Chas.
L. Martin, Dallas; Tillman Smith. Fort
Worth; W. H. Crank. Houston; J. H.
Leary, San Antonio; F. Charles Hume. Gal-
veston: A. M. Shannon. Galveston; Robert
W. Shaw. Galveston; C. C. Cox. Oakville
D. C. Proctor. Cuero; J. T. Hunter, Hunts-
ville; R. N. Weisiger, Victoria: George Me-
Cormick, Columbus; Gass Wilkins. Bren-
ham; Tite Johnson. Hempstead; J. G. Win-
ter, Waco; J. P. Douglas, Tyler; John V.
Rankin, sr.. Brownwood; E. R. Tarver,
Laredo: J. W. Ratchford, Paint Rock; T.
D. Rock. Woodville.
It is expected that these officers will be
respected and obeyed according to rank.
II. 11. BOONE.
Major General Commanding.
• By the Major General Commanding:
W. N. NORWOOD,
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
• * •
General Order No. 6—Headquarters Di-
vision of Texas, United Confederate Vet-
erans—Navasota. Tex.. Feb. 10.—The major
general commanding the division of Texas
with pleasure announces the appointment
of Miss Alice May Graber of Dallas, Tex.,
to be sponsor for the Texas division at the
Dallas reunion on June 24 and 25. 1S1»6. Miss
Graber will be respected and obeyed ac-
cordingly. H. H. BOONE.
Major General Commanding.
By the Major General Commanding:
W. N. NORWOOD.
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
• * •
General Order No. T—Headquarters Di-
vision of Texas, United Confederate Vet-
erans—Navasota, Tex., Feb. 10.-—The major
general commanding with pleasure an-
nounces the appointment of Miss Minnie
Boyd of Belton, Tex., as sponsor to the
division of Texas for the general reunion
at Richmond, Va., June 30 and July 1 and
2, 1806. H. H. BOONE,
Major General Commanding.
By the Maior General Commanding;
W. N. NORWOOD,
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
• • *
General Order No. 8—Headquarters Di-
vision of Texas, United Confederate Vet-
erans—Navasota. Tex., Feb. 10.—The major
general commanding has the honor to an-
nounce the appointment of the Jeff Davis
rifles of Jasper, Tex., Captain E. 1, Keliie.
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I have purchased the J. W. Field business from Mr. W. H.
Blaisdell, trustee, and until March 1 sweeping reductions will
be made in
The stock is very much broken at present, and in order to
close out odd lots unheard-of prices will be quoted. The busi-
ness will be continued under the name of
and the stock replenished after March 1 and brought back to
its original excellence. The business will be entirely in charge
of Mr. Field. GEO. W. FOSTER.
To the Public: In taking charge of the above stock ! be< to
' say to mv many friends that I shall use the
_ same discretion in choosing stock that I always have. The line of goods
will be replenished, and 1 shall visit eastern points for this purpose.
JOSliPH W. FIELD, Agent, 2221 Market St., Galveston.
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ommanding, to be military escort to the
Texas division for the general reunion at
Richmond, Va., June 30 and July 1 and 2,
1S96. 11. H. BOONE.
Major General Commending.
By the Major General Commanding:
\V. N. NORWOOD,
Adjutant General and Chief of Staff.
recnlttir Accident.
Taylor, Tex., Feb. 11.—Engineer Thomas
O'Rourke, one of the oldest employes on
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas railway,
met with a painful experience while on his
run between Taylor and Smithville at an
early hour this morning. While pulling a
freight train up a steep grade near Coup-
land he left the cab of the locomotive
while the train was in motion and went
upon the running board surrounding the
boiler to tighten a loose bolt. Losing his
balance he fell off the engine to the
ground, the wheels of the water tank or
tender passing over one of his hands and
cutting off two lingers. Quickly regaining
his feet, and before his absence had been
noted* by the fireman, O'Rourke with great
effort swung to the steps of the passing
caboose, and again boarding the train, no-
tified the conductor of his accident. Miss-
ing the engineer from the locomotive, the
lire man finally stopped the train, and in
going back to the rear found Engineer
O'Rourke in the caboose ln charge of the
conductor and brakeman. He was brought
to Taylor, where physicians dressed his
wound, after which he was sent to his
home at Smithville. He will lose two
lingers, but it is not thought amputation
of the hand will be necessary.
Well Completed.
Manor, Travis Co., Tex., Feb. 11.—The ar-
tesian well is now completed. The con-
tractor finished this morning, and upon,
measurement 140S feet has been drilled and
an abundant flow of water secured. The
water flowed well through a perpendicular
pipe sixty feet high, and it was thought it
would have gone twenty feet higher if
there had been pipe.
Trusty Escaped.
Bryan, Tex., Feb. 12.—Jim Hicks, a small
black trusty, escaped from the J. O.
Chance convict farm last night about sup-
per time and has not been recaptured as
yet.
SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENT.
(No matter accepted for this column that
does not bear the signature of a member of
the Sheriffs' association of Texas.)
tThe attention of sheriffs and others en-
titled to the use of this department of The
News is called to the fact that no notice or
communicadon calling for the arrest of a
person or persons by name or description
will be published unless such notice or
co nmunication states that the party whose
name is signed to the same holds a war-
rant of arrest against such person or per-
sons for the offense with which they may
be charged. No exception in any instance
will be made to this rule.—The News.)
Tltit'lesoii County.
Caldwell, Tex., Feb. 11.—All officers look
out for and arrest Will Lewis, alias Buss
Lewis, a dark ginger colored or black ne-
gro. about 22 or 21 years of age. about 5
f< et 6 or S inches high! will weigh 140 or
150 pounds, think he has scar somewhere
on his face, his left leg has been broken,
but is about well, has a brother living
seven or eight miles north of Rodgers;
think he has gone in that direction. I hold
capias for burglary and theft. Will pay $10
reward in any jail in Texas for the above
named negro. Address John Shoppe. con-
stable. Lyons. Tex., or Sam G. Wilson,
sheriff, Caldwell, Tex.
Colorado County.
Coltimbus, Tex., Feb. 11.—Stolen: One
dun mare, about 14 hands high, dark stripe
down back and also large sore on center
of back from saddle, branded plain brand
on left shoulder, but don't remember what,
and branded R on left thigh, good single
footer under saddle. Five dollars reward
for mare and $10 for thief. Sam li. Reese,
sheriff Colorado county.
Limestone County.
Kosse, Limestone Co., Tex., Feb. 11.—
Strayed or stolen from Kosse. February 6,
one bay horse, 15Vj hands high, 7 or S years
old, white in forehead and snip on nose.
Will give $5 for information leading to his
recovery. Address J. B. Gresham, sheriff
Limestone county.
MORTUARY.
Mrs, Nancy Barker.
Taylor, Tex., Feb, 11.—Mrs. Nancy Bar-
ter died at the residence of her son. N. D.
Barker, in this city yesterday morning and
was buried in the family burying grounds
cn Brushy creek this afternoon. She was
one among the oldest settlers of William-
son county, and leaves a large family of
grown children.
A. \V. Bledsoe.
Crockett. Tex., Feb. 12.—Died in this
county on the morning of the 1th instant,
A. Washington Bledsoe. He voted in Geor-
gia in 1810 for W in. Henry Harrison for
president of the United States.
Mrs. R. X. I'iiipps.
Nacogdoches, Tex., Feb. II.—Mrs. R. N.
Phipps, nee Miss Florence Burrows, died
yesterday at her home near here and was
burled at North church.
Christian Steffen.
Kingsbury. Guadalupe Co., Tex., Feb. 11.
—Christian Steffen, a farmer, died at his
home, about two miles north of here, this
morning.
Ambrose Thomas.
Paris. Feb. 12.—Ambrose Thomas, the
composer, is dead. He was born in 1811.
James Webb.
Manor, Travis Co., Tex., Feb. 11.—James
Webb died Saturday night.
LEGAL NOTICES.
notice
Notice is hereby given that letters of
administration, with tin- will annexed, of
the estate of Mrs. Julia B Southwick, do-
ceased, were issued to ti e undersigned,
whose residence ,:ul postoi'iie-- address is
Galveston, Tex., on the 23d day ot Janu-
ary, 1S00, and all persons having claims
against said estate are required to present
the same within the time prescribed by
law.
MOLL I E R. MACGILL ROSENBERG.
Are free from all crude and irritating
matter. Concentrated medicine only. Car-
ter's Little Liver Pills. Very small: very
easy to take: no pain; no griping; no purg-
ing. Try them.
Secure a sound mind, which seldom goes
without a sound digestion, by using Dr.
Siegert's Angostura Bitters.
Gladness Comes
With a better understanding' of the
transient nature of the many phys-
ical ills which vanish before proper ef-
forts -gentle efforts—pleasant efforts—
rightly directed. There is comfort in
tlie knowledge that so many forms ot
sickness are not due to any actual dis-
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt-
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
ortrs ns on which it acts. 11 is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
ficial effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep-
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Svrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
asy to Take
asy to Operate
Are features peculiar to Hood's Pills. Small In
size, tasteless, efficient, thorough. As one man
oods
said: "You never know you
have taken a i>iil till it is all -11 —
over.'" 25e. C. I. Hood & Co., III
Proprietors, Lowell, Mass. ■ ■ ■ Vw'
XUc only »Ui* to take with Hood's Sar&wucillu.
AUCTION SALES. _____
AUCTION SALE TO-DAY AI IOT M.
By FRITTER & PEKRY,
Auctioneers and Commission Merchants.
For Account of Transportation Co.:
doz. White Puff Bosom Shirts, 16 Bolts
Nainsook. Ginghams and Flannel, 192 Ja-
panese Fans, Collars, Cuffs, Clothing, Tin-
ware. Pans. Tea Pots, Corks, 5 Tubs Kan-
sas Butter. Canned Goods, Hay, Oats. One
Wagon, ~ Horses, Harness, Etc. Oak and
Walnut Bedroom Suites. Armoires. Chairs,
Tables. Cook and Heating Stoves, Lounges,
Mattresses. Springs, Etc.
THE SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS
©l.OO FE3K "STIC
ISSUED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
r|> RUSTEK'S SALE—Whereas, on tlie
I lath day ot September, A. D.. 18»4.
W E. Lufkir; ma.de. executed and dc- •
livered to David Fahey, as Trustee,
a certain deed of trust of ^lat date,
wherein he conveyed ln uuat to said
David Fahey, the west half cit northwest
uvarter of outlot 130. in the city at Galves-
ton Tex., according to may or plan of said
eitv in general use. said deed of trust be-
ing of records in volume 12a, pages S30 to
583 of the records of real estate mort-
pages of Galveston county, Texas, to which
reference is made for particulars, which
said deed of trust w»m made for the pur-
pose of securing and assuring prompt pay-
ment of one certain promissory cote of
even date with said deed ot trust, lor the
sum of payable u.> the order of Mary
A Lut'lsin, as Galveston. Tex., one year
alter date, bearing interest at rate of S per
cent per annum from date uj.til paid, inter-
est payable quarterly, and providing for
payment of lu per cent additional on the
principal and interest of said note, as at-
torney's fees, if same should be placed ln
the hands ot an attorney for collection or
suit be brought on same; a.ld wbereas.
said note is long past due and still re-
mains unpaid, except tlie sun. of J30U, paid
on June 24. 1895, ant! credited on back of
said note, being part of tlie proceeds from
sale of a tract of 43 feet by 130 feet, made
"bv the said W. E. Lutk:n to Y7m. Harte,
on \pril 24. 1S95, out of the trtxt of land
described in the deed of trust aforesaid;
and whereas, said David Fahey. Trustee,
as aforesaid, has been requested by the
holder of said note, to proceed and make
sale of said above described property, pur-
suant to the terms and provisions of said
deed of trust, for the purpose of satisfying
and paying the aforesaid Indebtedness;
now, therefore. I. David Fahey, Trustee,
in above mentioned deed cf trust, do here-
by give notice that by virtue of the pow-
ers conferred upon me by the provisions of
said deed of trust, and in pursuance there-
with, 1 will, on Tuesday, March, 3. ISM.
between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and
4 o'clock p. m., make sale at public auction
of above described property, to-wit: West
half of northwest quarter of outlot 13S, (ex-
cepting therefrom a tract of 43 feet by 130
feet, occupying the same position in said
quarter outiot, as lot No. 1, in the four-
teen-lot blocks of said city, sold to Wni.
Harte and released from the operation of
said deed of trust by the hoider thereof) at
the court house door in the county of Gal-
veston. in the city of Galveston, Tex., for
cash, and will make such title to the pur-
chaser as I am authorized by said deed of
trust. DAVID FA.HEY, Trustee.
Galveston. Tex., Feb. 7. 1S9S.
/ a 1TATION—No. 17,934—'The State of
V. Texas—To the Sheriff or any Constable
of Galveston County—Greeting: Oath there-
for having been made as required by law,
vou are hereby commanded that, by mak-
ing publication of this eitaition in some
newspaper published in said county once
a week for eight consecutive weeks pre-
vious to the return day hereof, you sum-
mon the unknown heirs of J antes tfollai'd,
defendants to be and appear befoW the
district court, to be holden in end for-the
aforesaid county of G-alvision, at the ootn-*
house thereof, in the city of Galveston, oil V
the first Monday in February, lSSiti, then
and there to answer the petition of W. C.
Fisher, plaintiff, tiled in sold court on the
21st day of December. 1890, and numbered
on the docket of said court 17,934 against
the said unknown heirs of James Pollard,
and H. M. Trueheart ami John Aiirianee,
ir , as trustees, and alleging, in substance,
as follows: That plaintiff is the owner of
lots 8, 9, 10 and 11, in the southwest quar-
ter of outlot 9 in the city of Galveston,
Texas, and that F. Half;, under whom
plaintiff deralgns his title, on the 13th day
of February, 1873. executed and delivered
his three certain promissory notes aggre-
gating the sum of to Arthur T. Lynn,
as attorney in fact for said he ire of James
l'oliard. deceased, as part of the purchase
money for said outlot 9 to secure Che pay-
ment of which said notes a vendor's lion
was retained, and that ;v.id F. Halff, to
further secure the payment of said promis-
sory notes, executed and delivered to H.
XI Truehea.it and John Adriuuee. Jr., his
certain deed of trust on said day for said
lot 9, that said notes have long since been
paid off and discharged, but no release of
said vendor's lien retained in said notes,
and of the lien retained in said trust deed
has ever been executed by the said heirs
of James Pollard or tlieir attorney in fact,
Arthur T. Lynn, or the said trustees. H. SI.
Trueheart and John Adrianee, jr. Said Ar-
thur T. Lynn has long since departed this
life' that plaintiff is unable to discover the
names or residence of said heirs of James
Pollard, and that said 11. M. Trueheart and
John Adrianee, .it'., refuse to execute sueli
release Wherefore plaintiff brings this
suit and prays let- 'he cancellation of sail
vendor's lien, and the lien retained in said
deed of trust as to said lots 8. 9, 10 and 11,
in said southwest quarter of outlot 9, etc.
j Herein fail not, but have you then and
there, before said court, this writ, with
vour return thereon, showing how you
have executed the same.
Issued this, the 21st day of December,
\ 1)., ISSfc. Witness, Alex Kasion, clerk
of the district court of Galveston county,
tiiven under my hand and the seal of said
court at office, this the 21st day of llecem-
ber. A, D., 1895. ALEX E AS TON',
I'lerk of District Court. Galveston County.
B\ J G. GENGLEU, Deputy Clerk.
(Seal.) Attest. A true copy 1 certify.
ALBERT DIRKS,
Sheriff of Gvtlvestion County,
Bv G. W. HOKTUN. Deputy tjhcrtff.
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