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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, TUESDAY. At'iUL V). 1895.
THE DAY AT HOUSTON
The City Council Discusses tho Ques-
tion of a Paid Fire
Department.
COTTON EXCHANGE MEETS.
Seeking Accommodations for Visitors to the
Reunion—McCane on Trial—The Triple
Killing—Court and City Notes.
Houston, Tex., April 8.—This afternoon
there was a regular meeting of the city
council, Mayor Browne in the chair, Sec-
retary Richardson at his desk and these
aldermen in their seats: Sonnen, Kohl-
hauff, Heinze, Freund, Packard, Hirsch,
Bailey, Repsdorph, McAughan and Auber-
tin. These officials were in their seat3:
Attorney Stewart, Engineer LaNoue, Street
Commissioner Kennedy, Chief of Firemen
Bavell, Dr. Larendon and Market Master
Miller.
The minutes were adopted without being
read.
Petitions: From Houston firemen to at-
tend their annual celebration April 21. Ac-
cepted with thanks.
From A. J. Jourde and seven others of
the Fifth ward, complaining of condition
of Pascal and Cochran and other streets,
giving them great inconvenience and ask-
ing that the streets be opened and straight-
ened. Referred to street and bridge com-
mittee.
From J. J. Donovan and others, for a
light at lower end of Stanley place. Went
to the light committee.
From Crescent City news company, ask-
ing for duplicate tax charges. Went to
finance committee.
From J. T. Wilson, saying he had not
paid taxes early enough, but did April 1,
asking a remission of interest for rea-
sons. To finance committee.
From street railway company, saying
they expect to extend the McGowan street
switch for use at the auditorium. To same
committee.
From Adam Clay and others, for an elec-
tric light on Moore and Houston avenues.
To fire committee.
From B. B. Fowler, owner of lots 4 and
0, block 62, south side Buffalo bayou, com-
plaining of excessive tax for 189">-96 and
asking reduction. Ruled out of order.
From Wm. Bell Reynaud, for a hydrant
on Bell avenue and Hamilton street. To
fire committee.
From O. Simon, owner of lots 8 and 9,
block 93. complaining of raised taxes from
$90(30 to $15,000, asking for reduction. Ruled
out of order.
From R. S. Webb, for privilege to erect
a tent on four trees on southwest corner
of Market square to sell coffee and lunch
for the confederate reunion. To market
committee.
From A. Murphy and forty others of the
Fifth ward, for a light on the corner of
Klyslan and Marion streets. To light com-
mittee.
From John Schumacker of the Fourth
ward north, to correct an error for 1894 for
property he doesn't possess. To finance
eommitteee on motion of Bailey.
REPORTS.
Of fire committee, in favor of petition of
E. M. Burke. Adopted.
Of chief of firemen, of sale of disabled
horse, and he wanted new horse for one
that had died. Adopted as to both.
Of chairman of the fire committee, say-
ing the committee granted permission to
Waddell to remove a house on the corner
of Caroline street and Prairie avenue, and
saying the house had been moved to the
wrong place. Laid over to new business.
Of fire committee for B. A. Reisner, in
favor of his petition. Adopted.
Of same, on that of J. P. Moon, favor-
able for a tin roof on property on lots 8
and 9, south side Buffalo bayou. Adopted.
Of fire committee, on that of B. Zingler,
making assessment $200. Adopted.
Of same, on that of R. G. Fizzel, assessing
Improvements at $1000. Adopted.
Of same, on that of N. P. Polen, in favor
of $4000 on certain lots. Adopted.
Of finance committee on that of William
Dickinson, in favor of separation of prop-
erty. Adopted.
Of same on that of Riley Westmoreland,
favorable and adopted.
On that of JacK Martin, favorable and
adopted.
On that of Keeland & Freeman, in favor
of $800 assessment as improvements, were
just done. Adopted.
On that of Mrs. Annie Burnett, favora-
ble to deduction of property not hers.
Adopted.
On that of C. G. Vogel, there was an
error and the reduction should be made.
Adopted.
On that of I. B. Baker, in favor of de-
duction. Adopted.
Of street and bridge committee to notify
Btorrie to repair pavement on Texas ave-
nue. Adopted.
Of same on sidewalk of Binz building.
Adopted.
On that of L. Housaman, favorable and
adopted.
Or same on petition of Jack Kennedy to
nave street railway to do work at once.
Adopted.
Of same on petition of Rennian, in favor
of the street commissioner having six
teams to haul off trash. Adopted.
Of attorney on petition of John Simmes,
adverse, he not being able to see how the
request can be granted, although he would
like to see it done. The case was that of
a man 101 years old who wanted a remis~
sion of taxes. Adopted.
Of the ordinance committee on the ordi-
nance of Alderman McAughan concerning
variety shows and the like. It thought the
ordinance was too sweeping and offered
this as a substitute and report:
"We, vour ordinance committee, to whom
was referred the ordinance of Alderman
McAughan, regulating saloons, variety
shows, etc., beg leave, after a most careful
and diligent consideration of same, to make
the following report:
"The ordinance in question meets with
identically the same objections of a former
ordinance in the ex parte Bell case on the
subject which was appealed from the crim-
inal court of Harris county to the court of
criminal appeals, which latter tribunal in
a lengthy opinion by Justice Simkins, con-
curred in by the entire court, held 'to be
illegal. The wording of the former ordin-
ance, which was an ordinance prohibiting
variety theaters, is substantially the same
as the present one. The learned judge in
rendering an opinion said: 'It is not in the
power of the city council to group together
a certain number of acts, innocent in them-
selves or not illegal andi by calling it a
variety Show undertake to prohibit and
punish parties engaged therein. The for-
bidden act must contain such elements as
are defined and denounced by law.'
"Now, in 'the ordinance submitted, each
act complained of is in itself legal, and
therefore, under the opinion quoted, th«
city council has not the power to group
together acts legal in themselves, such as
theatrical performances, selling intoxicat-
ing liquors, music or the presence of fe-
males, without alleging their bad reputa-
tion, and by ordinance declare them to be
illegal and punidh violators thereof. As the
eminent jurist says in his opinion on the
former ordinance, which would apply
equally with the ordinance before us:
" 'If its definition is correct in declaring
that a place is a variety show where per-
sons gather together with music and danc-
ing and drink wine and other intoxicating
liquors, then, indeed, the law may lay its
hands on many a private and social gath-
ering in the city of Houston.'
"It is therefore evident that if the or-
dinance is legal it would apply not only
to social and family gatherings, but also
to Sweeney and Coombs' opera house, and
many other places of amusement. We also
consider that Che ordinance is class legis-
lation, because It exempts the wealthy and
influential, 'belonging to any corporation
or association keeping a hall or place of
resort confined to members thereof and not
open to the public.'
"The court in the case alluded to says
that the city has its remedy by operating
under the disorderly house act. whictfi act
is still operative and seems to cover the
acts complained of as well and fully as cam
be done legally. In view of the foregoing
reasons we believe the ordinance iwould be
inoperative, and therefore recommend that
it do not pass. W. H. BAILEY,
"Chairman."
A motion was made that it be laid over
to new business. This was a tie vote and
the mayor voted in the negative.
Bailey stated that lie did not think the
original ordinance would hold water or
would not stand in the < ourts, and hence
he proposed the substitute.
McAughan said it had got so that the
city marshal could nut centred variety
shows and he thought it was high time to
stop them.
The secretary then read the original or-
dinance offered by McAughan, for which
Bailey had offered rlie substitute above
given. The secretary then read another
offered by McAughan as <j. substitute for
his first ordinance. the effect of which
will likely close any variety show if tho
ordinance should stand before the law.
Kohlhauff moved to refer it. to the ordl
nance committee, as there were some
things he thought were too sweeping.
Bailey said the opinion of Judge Simkins
showed that the acts in themselves were
not illegal, and he didn't see how grouped
together they could be made illegal.
Hirsch moved that it be referred to the
city attorney for his opinion.
Attorney Stewart said there was so much
criticism of one's acts in such matters he
had rather have the ordinance adopted
and tested before the courts.
Kohlhauff said he didn't believe In pass-
ing the ordinance, as they had done, and
thereby made a lot of jack rabbits of
themselves by the ruling of the supreme
court. He wanted it done right if at all.
It went to the city attorney.
Report of ordinance committee on boun-
daries of Hardy street sewer and drain-
age district. It was favorable and adopted.
It had been read once. It went to the city
Attorney for his immediate report as to
form. He made a favorable report and
'the ordinance was read the second time.
The territory covered a large part of the
Fifth ward.
Bailey moved it and the rules were sus-
pended and it was read by caption and
the ordinance was adopted.
Report of board of public wdrks on res-
olution of Bailey for curbing ami paving
on Congress street and Texas avenue. It
was favorable and adopted.
Of same board on bids to make side-
walks on San Felipe street. In favor of
the Li'tho-Carbon rubber. Adopted.
Of same, for painting the market 'house,
in favor of John W. Bray, for $958, he to
give a good bond, the work to start in ten
(lays and an inspector to be appointed by
the mayor. Adopted.
Bailey moved -that the Li'tho-Carbon
company be given two weeks from to-day
to make bond to »e approved by the mayor
to do work on San Felipe street. Carried.
Of same board, approving specifications
for sewer construction in the Fifth ward,
approved. The report was adopted. The
specifications were then adopted by a
unanimous vote.
McAughan moved that the mayor adver-
tise for bids for building a sewer on
Semmes street. Adopted.
Bids for paving Willow, Liberty. MeKee,
Conti, and Odin avenue, in the Fifth ward,
were then opened, as follows: Of Houston
construction company, with check for
$2000, taking up, etc.. $15; 55 cents; GO cents;
$17; 70 cents; 90 cents; 15 cents; 20 cents; (10
cents; $17; $30; $20; 30 cents; 40 cents; 50
cents; $25; $30; 20 cents; $1.80; $2.29; $2.14;
$1.55; $1.45; 40 cents; $1.55.
Bid of Colorado paving company with
check for $2000: Taking up and resetting,
$10; 45 cents; 55 cents; $13; 30 cents; 35
cents; 3 cents; 10 cents; 35 cents; $13; $24;
$14; 35 cents; 40 cents; 55 cents; $20; $27; 15
cents; $2.21; $2.11; $2.01. On Odin avenue:
$2.17; $2.03; $1.97; $1.89. On Willow street:
$2.47; $2.35; $2.23. For resurfacing: $2.13 per
square yard; $1.55; 15 cents; 20 cents.
Bid of the Litho-Carbon rubber com-
pany: *7; 50 cents; 04 cents; $13.50; 30 cents;
35 cents; $2.25; $2.20; $2.15; $1.90; $1.80; 3V,
cents; 10 cents; 37Va cents; $13.50; $25; $13.50;
25 cents; 30 cents; 40 cents; $20; $30; 10
cents; 10 cents; 10 cents; $5.
Bid of Clouse Viet'hs of St. Louis: $7;
50 cents; 65 cents; $13.50; 32 cents; 35 cents;
$2.26; $2.20; $2.18; $2.09; $1.80; 3Vz cents; 9
cents; 39 cents; $13.50; $25; $13.50; 2G cents;
35 cents; 40 cents; $19; $30; 11 cents; $1.92;
$2.38; $2.34; II cents; 10 cents; $5.
On motion of Bailey all bids went to the
board of public works.
Bid of Houston construction company on
building sidewalks was opened and read.
It contained a check for $500. The side-
walks on Congress, Commerce, Magnolia
and other streets in the Second ward. It
was referred to the board of public works.
The report of the committee from the
/miss meeting of citizens on the subject of
a paid fire department, all paid, and for a
new engine, was called up, it having been
laid ov£r.
Freund moved that it be laid over to
next meeting, as he didn't know but that
the 50 cents extra insurance would be re-
moved in the meantime.
Hirsch moved that all papers be referred
to the tire committee with the petition in
question.
Bailey suggested that the special com-
mittee of the mass meeting address the
council on the subject.
Freund thought that it would be better
to go to the tire committee to report at
the next meeting. Carried.
The committee was invited from the mass
meeting to address the council if they
wished. Mr. Cochran then explained how
the committee was appointed, and that
their work had been done in their report.
He thanked the council for the invitation.
Kohlhauff asked if there was any minor-
ity report or rather minority sentiment of
the meeting.
Mr. Cochran said that the chairman of
that meeting had appointed five citizens as
a committee to report its sentiment on the
subject.
Chairman Long of the mass meeting ex-
plained that he had appointed the com-
mittee and believed that there were peti-
tions here signed by 200 people for paid
firemen.
Ordinance by Bailey giving the width of
sidewalks on part of liusk avenue and
Main street, the latter being si* feet and
the former four feet; also prescribed the
width on Jefferson, Calhoun. Pease, Dal-
las, Polk and others parallel from Texas
avenue to McGowan avenue.
Bailey said the material had been speci-
fied in the resolution and that people ought
to be confined to that. To ordinance com-
mittee.
On ordinance by Sonnen making the po-
lice force appointed by the marshal hand-
ing names to the mayor and he submit
them to COUndl, but aldermen to hatel in
names when the above was not agreed
on. To ordinance committee.
Sonnen also put in ordinance limiting the
charge of hackmen in carrying passengers
and trunks and packages, so as to protect
passengers from overcharge, especially as
to packages after 11 o'clock p. m.; In the
latter case the regular rate to apply. To
the ordinance committee.
Ordinance by Sonnen to amend the or-
dinance on hacks standing in front of the
sidewalks, etc. To ordinance committee.
Resolution by Alderman Bailey providing
for bridging sidewalks on Louisiana street
from Capitol to Pease avenues. The same
to be graded and paved also. Approved
by attorney. Referred to the board of pub-
lic works.
At this stage of the proceedings Mayor
Browne was called from the chair and he
called Alderman McAughan to preside.
Alderman Hirsch submitted an ordinance
to borrow $100,oOo on city bonds for public
Improvements in the city. (Mayor Browne
here resumed his seat). The improvements
to be school buildings, street crossings, a
new calaboose and some minor improve-
ments. Referred to ordinance committee.
Alderman Freund moved that as the thir-
ty days had expired that the city attorney
proceed against the International and
Great Northern railway company for not
complying with notice relative to certain
streets.
Alderman Packard moved that a light
• be put up at the corner of Walker and
Fannin streets. Carried.
Alderman Hirsch moved that the attor-
ney take steps to make the Texas Western
railway to put down certain street cross-
ings. Carried.
Alderman Freund moved that the mayor
see that the market house be painted with-
in thirty days of good weather by the con-
tractor. Adopted.
Alderman Packard moved that the en-
gineer give the street car company the
grade on two streets. Adopted.
The report of the fire committee on the
moving of Waddell's house from the cor-
ner of Prairie avenue and Fannin street
to the south corner of Prairie and Caro-
line streets. Referred to the fire commit-
tee.
NEGRO EXHIBIT.
The Texas commissioners of the cotton
states and international exposition for a
negro exhibit to be held in Atlanta, Ga.,
September 18 to December 31, 1895, held a
meeting at the office of Dr. E. B. Ramsey
Saturday. April 6, the object of which was
to apportion the work of the several com-
missioners by districts in order that a
more effective work may be done by each
of such commissioners, thereby awakening
an interest in the colored people through-
out the entire state for a successful ex-
hibit, and attendance upon said exposition.
The work was divided Into congressional
districts and each commissioner assigned
the following territory First congressional
district, Dr. E. B. Ramsey, Houston; Sec-
ond, Third and Fourth districts. Dr. I. B.
Scott, 'Marshall; Fifth, Sixth and Tarrant
county of the Eighth, Prof. N. W. Harllee,
Dallas; Seventh and Ninth, Bishop B. F.
Lee, Waco; Tenth, Hon. N. W. Cuney, Gal-
veston: Eleventh, Twelfth and Thirteenth,
Prof. David Abner. jr.. Seguin. Eacii com-
missioner was instructed to appoint at
once a chairman and secretary for each
county in his district, furnishing each with
certificate of authority and importuning
each to proceed at once to organize his re-
spective county. The meeting was pre-
sided over by Hon. N. W. Cuncy of Gal-
veston. K. I. Richardson, proxy of Prof.
N. \Y. Harllee. performed the duty of sec
retary. Among the prominent visitors who
attended the'meeting were Representative
R. L. Smith of Colorado county, Rev. O 1.
Jones and Editor Emmatt J. Scott of the
Texas Freeman.
COTTON EXCHANGE MEETING.
The annual meeting of tho cotton ex-
change and board »>f trade was held to-
day at noon. The meeting was called to
order with President Harrow and Secretary
Kidd in the chairs.
•Secretary Kidd read tbc minutes of the
last annual meeting, which were approved,
after which Mr. H. W. Gar row, president
of the exchange, read his annual address,
wh'.cli was as follow.--:
"Gentlemen of the- Cotton Exchange and
Board of Trade: The report of your sec-
retary shows a gross movement to and
from Houston of 1,732,578 bales and net
receipts of cotton actually 'handled by the
members of 'this exchange of 507,4ti3 bales.
This places Houston as the leading inte-
rior cotton market and the second cotton
market in the United States. This ds the
result of your energy and enterprise.
"Your attention is cabled to the report of
the finance committee presented by (Mr.
Watson, the most satisfactory of any
since our organization and justifies the
smallest fee ever created by this exchange.
"Vour d rectory have 'been watchful of
every interest of the exchange, and in fact
of every matter affecting the commercial
(interests of Houston. The decision of the
railroad commission -continuing in effect the
conditions which 'have always existed re-
lieved your directory of a matter which
•has given them much work and some anx-
iety. The 'written opinion of the commis-
sion lis very exhaustive of the conditions
and is a very strong document.
"The report of the government engineers
at Galveston shows a constant and steady
(increased depth over the Galveston bar
and (indicates an early accomplishment of
their aim. We congratulate our sister city.
Houston has no jealousies. Her eleven
vines of railroads, reaching out -into every
section of the state, bring us in close touch
with all, and we feel that the prosperity of
Texas is the prosperity of Houston. Deep
water at Galveston means deep water at
Houston, and it behooves ub to begin ac-
tive work for the improvement of Buffalo
bayou. Work has been renewed at Velasco
with every prospect of completion. Satis-
factory progress is being made at Sabine
pass. With deep water at Galveston, Ve-
•lasco and Sabine, Houston sits in the easy
Chair prepared to take advantage of the
(facilities offered by either or all of them.
"Forces are at work which, flit can be
confidently stated, will prevent any conges-
tion of the cotton .movement at Houston
next year. In this connection it is well -to
note that the percentage of the crop of the
state that seeks a market through Houston
•is constantly increasing.
"The question of the covering and baling
of cotton is a subject that can not be urged
with too much force. Uniform bales will
tend to reduce foreign freights, and proper
covering, at least two-pound bagging, wM«l
prevent loss in weight and reduce Insurance
charges, all of which will result 'to the ad-
vantage of the raiser of cotton.' This mat-
ter should be urged not only by the ex-
change, but by the members in their cor-
respondence and personal Intercourse. The
year just past has 'been one of anxiety,
marked by great depression in al'l branches
of commercial and industrial enterprise. It
lhas registered the lowest value of all agri-
cultural 'products. The depression existing
in agricultural enterprise is most marked
over the entire world. The southern farmer
(more particularly an Texas), while force 1
to economy, should not suffer. Blessed with
a climate and soil capable of producing al-
most every known product, he can feed
'himself and yet clothe the world. It would
be unfortunate, however, if we should
raise another large crop, and it would be
an anomaly to plant for a large crop and
then pray for a small yield. We have acted
the good /Samaritan and given the world
cheap clothing. It would be better now to
look to our own interests and place our-
selves in a position where we can to some
extent control our products. In India they
are better merchants than in America.
When the price Is too low they do not mar-
ket their cotton. With us the lower the
price the more we force the market and
bend our energies to an increased produc-
tion to still further depress the price. A
reduced acreage in cotton, with energy ex-
pended (in the direction of 'home 'independ-
ence, would seem to be indicated by <pres-
ent\?onditions. The conditions existing now
seem to indicate that the liquidation 'inci-
dent to the panic of 1893 is over and the
consequent depression Is at an en 1. A
better .feeling exists in every department
of trade, and we may confidently 'look for-
ward to improved business and go to work
satisfied that our energy will be rewarded."
Then the reports of various committees
were read and approved, after which
Chairman Christian of the membership
committee read the following report:
"To the President and Members of the
Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of
Trader Your committee on membership
be,v to submit their annual report as fol-
lows:
"There 'have been eleven new members
elected during the year; eight members re-
signed, one bank president and seven
cashiers; and ten have stopped paying
their annual dues, consequently have
ceased to be legal members. The result is
our membership is numerically unchanged
from last year.
"Your committee would emphasize t'he Im-
portance of making strenuous efforts to
Induce representative men from every de-
partment of our active business life,
finance, commercial, professional, indus-
trial and mechanical, to become members
of the exchange, so that it may become
the nucleus around which every agency
and factor tin our community can be con-
centrated and crystallized iin every effort
to protect and advance our business and
commercial interests, and to promote the
progress, development and prosperity of
our city. Respectfully,
"WM. CHRISTIAN, Chairman."
•Secretary Kidd, chairman of the ship
channel committee, then read the follow-
ing report:
"A year has elapsed since our last report
was submitted and nothing since has been
really accomplished. It will be remem-
bered that suggestions wore made as to
how the sanitary condition of Buffalo
bayou in front of the city could be im-
proved, and your committee instructed to
memorialize the mayor and city council,
embodying the recommendations of our re-
port. This was done, but the report was
at first practically shelved; subsequently a
committee was appointed to confer with
the cotton exchange, one member of which
joined in conference, while there was also
present a distinguished engineer who had
been a member of a former city council.
This gentleman stated a plan had been
adopted to carry off t'he city drainage and
pointed out the provisions made to that
end. This was the only conference had
with any member of the council, and the
whole matter died a-bornin'. In view of
the growing depth of water over the bar
that stands between us and the gulf, it
behooves our exchange to memorialize the
United States government in order to se-
cure larger appropriation. However, this
is a subject of such grave moment that
the city council should again be urged to
take action at the earliest possible time
toward putting the bayou in the best pos-
sible sanitary condition, and also have the
bars removed caused by the deposits from
the sewers. Certainly all this can be ac-
complished through competent engineering
skill. Again, the United States govern-
ment will not do the work that It is the
duty of the city to perform. These things
of such vital importance both to the sani-
tary condition and commercial interests of
our city, sh'ould no longer be ignored, to
widen and deepen our waterway to the sea
commensurate with our rapidly growing
commerce. Our petitions (in the past have
been the means of overcoming much
prejudice and securing small appropria-
tions, but this is a day of large things,
and we must have our armor on and be
ready for any conflict. In other words, we
must be ready for the vast traffic that is
brought to us by the great network of
railroads that center here. Speaking only
of the cotton, in which we are most con-
cerned, that passes the ship ^channel from
August 31, 1894, to March 8, 1895, the Hous-
ton Direct navigation company's barges
carried 455,254 bales of cotton, and of this
amount, delivered at the ships' sides in
the .stream, there were 182.000 bales. If
you look at our bulletin board you will no-
tice the gross receipts of cotton for this
season to data are 1,736,840 bales, making
this a phenomenal year, and showing, too,
"Houston's possibilities of always handling
the bulk of the Texas crop, and to this
end every cotton man Is expected to put
his shoulder to the wheel. All of which is
respectfully submitted.
"G. W. KIDD. Chairman,
"T. W. HOUSE,
"JO/HN H. K1RBY."
The report of the finance committee,
which was read and approved, Showed tho
exchange to be in a flourishing shape and
the financial condition better than at any
time since its organization. In considera-
tion of these facts the members are much
elated and proud of the Houston cotton ex-
change and board of trade.
Mr. John H. Kirhy delivered a short talk
'to tho members preseni. touching upon his
recent *° fh'" 'M- ' th" interests of
Texas and Houston, lie . included by say
ing that he hoped He next annual meeting
of the exchange .'ire.-tor would witness
cotton fa^tori-vj and oth- r manufactories
at work in llou; to:
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Captain It. E. Craig. Major T. H. Frank-
lin, J. F. Sit tig, Frank Adams. Cms Bon-
ner and other members t t'he committees
at work preparing the reception and enter-
tainment of the Knights of Pythias of both
the uniform rank and grand lodge, are
rustling at a lively rate to-day.
The tents secured from the state for the
encampment of the uniform rank have ar-
rived and are being in loaded and placet! in
position at Camp Houston—Coomb's park
on the Houston Heights boulevard. They
will erect 300 of them among the trees just :
behind the pavilion, bordering the west j
corner of the baseball park. All of the i
tents will be put in place to-morrow and !
Wednesday forenoon. The first arrival of ;
troops will be on Wt lnesday evening over !
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas road of j
the divisions from W.i o, Temple and other
points in that part of the state. Camp will I
be opened on Thursday morning, when the J
regular duties of the soldier will be oper-
ative. Coombs' park is a beautiful locality |
encompassing ample space, plenty of shade i
or sunshine, according , demand, an abun. I
dance of pure water for drinking ami i
bathing, a commodious field for drills and
parade, a large pavilion for concerts or
dances, in fact any convenience or need
promotive of the succ-ss of such an affair.
The street car company has promised am-
ple transportation facilities to and from
the grounds and will likely carry out their
promise. The ride each way by cars will
consume about fifteen minutes.
The commissary and quartermaster de-
partment is being arranged for in good
shape.
To-day cots are being placed out there to
be used immediately if necessary.
It might very properly be mentioned here
that the executive committee of the
knights has placed at the disposal of the
Epworth league people as many cots as
they need to make comfortable visiting
members during the state meeting the lat-
ter part of next week, and without price
except the cost of hauling them to and re-
turning them from places where needed.
This evening at Coombs' park Houston
division No. 7, uniform rank, in command
of Captain It. E. Craig, was out at the
park in full dress and gave a highly cred-
itable drill in marching and the sword
manual. There were a number of ladies,
guests of Mr. It. L. Coombs and family,
present. They enjoyed tin- exhibition and
a dance that followed and lasted to near
midnight.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Jas. T. D. Wilson to A. W. Wilkerson,
lots 9 and 10, block 20, town of Webster,
$125.
N. B. Day et al to F. Flaxman, lot 7,
block 137, S. S. B. B., $5000.
Joseph Winston to F. C. Taylor, 2 lots,
50x100 feet each, out of Henderson & Whit-
field's 52Vr-acre survey, $200.
A. G. Cockrell and wife to Frances E.
Davis, part of 2Va acres out of James
Well's original grant, exchange of prop-
erty.
T. J. Boyles to I. N. Pleble, lots 18 and 19,
comprising 20 acres out of Garden Place
addition, $500.
Peter Flanagan to W. .T. Settegast et al.,
lot 7, block 88, RunneH's addition, other
considerations and $100.
S. T. Swlnford and wife to Mrs. Sarah
E. Angell, part of quarter No. 2 of block 25,
Hadley & Franklin's addition, $3500.
Jas. F. Weed to C. 15. Hollinshead, lots
1 to 13, Inclusive, block 2, and lots 5 to 11,
inclusive, block 1, Woodland addition, $200.
E. V. Sidenberg, by administrator, to
Adam Clay, 2 8-10 acres out of John Aus-
tin two-league grant. $800.
Margery i'ork to X. M. Norfleet, lots 21
to 24, inclusive, block 7: lots 29 to 32, in-
clusive, block 13; lots 37 to 40, inclusive,
block 23, lots 33 to 30, inclusive, block 33;
lots 21 to 24, Inclusive, block 43; lots 5 to 8,
inclusive, block 53; lots 41 tQ 44, inclusive,
block 57; lots 33 to 30, inclusive, block 73;
lots 45 to 48, inclusive, block 77; lots 13 to
10, inclusive, block 87; lots 37 to 40, inclus-
ive, block 93; lots 33 to 30, inclusive, block
97, and lots 1 and 2, block 102, all in Den-
ver addition, $1000.
N. M. Norfleet to M. C. Brown, same
property, less lots 1 and 2. block 103, $1500.
Robert T. Hicks et al. to Miss Addie
Johnson, 10 acres out of lot 10, Orchard
Ridge addition. $100.
T. J. Boyles to Gus E. Anderson, lots 20
to 25, inclusive, containing 110 acres in
Garden Place addition, in town of Ala-
meda, $2000.
SANITARY CONDITION.
The more thoughtful and farslghted citi-
zens of the various wards are beginning
to see that the gutters are not in the sani-
tary condition in which the arrival of
spring should find them. They know the
importance of starting early In the work
necessary to secure good sanitation by the
time the heat of summer comes on. From
one source and another comes the infor-
mation that the gutters and sewers are in
bad shape and that the city health depart-
ment ought not only to be working hard
to, secure cleanliness, but In some places
it should already exist. The condition is
not so bad In the central portion of the
city, but outside of that there is a great
need of hard work and well directed ef-
forts. In past years Houston has frequent-
ly suffered from delay in this matter,
which, however, can be avoided by start-
ing early, and it is vitally important this
year.
TAKEN TO HARDIN COUNTY.
Sheriff Roberts of Hardin county, ac-
companied by four deputies, arrived in the
city yesterday, anl this morning returned
home, taking with them Sam and Pleas
Humble, who have been confined in the
jail here ever since last October, for the
murder of Lewis Ferguson, near^Kountze,
during the latter part of the above men-
tioned month. It was feared that Fer-
guson's friends might attempt to take the
prisoners from the officers, but Sheriff
Roberts was prepared for any emergency.
While there was some apprehension, it is
learned from parties from that part of the
county that there will not likely be an
attempt to interfere with the course of
the law.
Sheriff Erichson was at the train last
evening to meet the officers coming in
and would have accompanied them thi3
morning had they thought it necessary.
REUNION MATTERS.
The following letter has lust been re-
ceived here and explains itself:
Headquarters United Confederate Vet-
erans, Adjutant General's Office, New Or-
leans, Da., April 4.—Colonel W. A. Chil-
dress, General Manager U. C. Y. Reunion
Association, Houston, Tex.—My Dear Sir:
The reports I am receiving from Alabama,
Georgia, North Carolina. South Carolina
and Florida are very flattering and encour-
aging for the success of the reunion.
Camps in Alabama, which I had In process
of formation previous to the Birmingham
reunion and which failed to organize to go
there, have organized to go to Houston. I
have applications from several camps de-
siring to know if the rate applies to dele-
gates only, and if not that the entire mem-
bership of the camps have agreed to go. I
am receiving hourly letters from all over
the east and Atlantic states, probably a
thousand letters, about rates, to whom
rates apply. Whether ladies can go; also
whether children can go, etc. If my cor-
respondence is an Index, it will be the
grandest event for the south to mark the
close of the century.
I am sending every day or two a series
of circulars to the newspapers in every
southern state, and I am keeping the
camps fully informed through orders, etc.
I am working by every means in my
power to excite and arouse enthusiasm and
will leave no stone unturned to try and
make the occasion grand and glorious.
Everything looks so encouraging for a
great reunion—in fact, the greatest the
south has ever seen, even surpassing the
one held in New Orleans—that I congratu-
late myself that I championed Houston,
even against the judgment of many who
argued that it was the wrong place be-
cause there was only one railroad connec-
tion. Everything points to the fact that it
will surpass all previous confederate meet-
ings. Everything which can be done at
headquarters to help you will be done. I
will work day and night for its success.
There are some conveniences about the
stage or platform which I would like to
have fixed to aid me in my official work,
and some suggestions I would like to make
to you to avoid the confusion which
reigned at Birmingham and which has oc-
casioned us ever since great trouble. I
will probably go over to Houston next
week or week aft^r and consult you in re-
gard to it and ether matters of interest
to the reunion. Yours truly,
< 1 E< JliC.ll MOORMAN.
Adjutant General, Chief of Staff.
The public comfort committee is worl.nig.
but it i:- feared that they will not be aid *
to provide room for the Immense cr \ i
tha; will he here. The r<V*»m can be had
but it w 11 require t.b< hardest work at i< ■
hands o; this committee. Tiiev must not !• ,
the visitors get here .in 1 nor be able to fur- j
ni. h them with pla«. • s to rest their head-
THE TRIPLE KILLING.
Justice .Mohoney, a-ting1 as coroner, fo
day took the fju'o-wmg new testimony in
the unfortunate k'ii ing affair last Saturla\
night in Peter's all* y, in the Fifth ward.
< Mi resuming the inquest to-day the fol-
lowing tc timony was ad lured:
A. T. L ckhart, a c.d >n 1 po'.ieeman, ! • d
of meeting the crowd of bays and asked
them wh- re they were going. They re-
plied "h'U! ling." Witness and Dock Sand-
ers, another officer, warned them not ' >
fire their weapons in the city limits, an
they said they would not. Had '.eft th ' boys i
standing r a the Southern Pacific track and 1
gone into George Harris' saloon. On hear- i
'ing the shooting both officers had run out.
Sanders grabbed a man whom he knew to
be one of he Preachers. Preacher had his
shotgun " iroke" and was trying to rei >ad
'it. Reynolds pulled his gun on witness and
Kid him not to advance. Witness then
•took the gun away from Reynolds. A
boy named Diamond came along then and
Preacher s • d he was sorry he did not kill
him. Preacher said s >me one had cut h s
throat, and that was the reason he did the
shooting.
Oh ivies Wolff, the next witness, said that
he saw Preacher and Thompson come into
the dago's saloon on the corner of We.-t
street and Odin avenue. He saw Charwale
go out and come back with a gun. Wit-
ness had then stopped and asked what was
the matter. Preacher sail a gang of ne-
groes ha I jumped on 'him and cut his
throat. Witness had leaned Preston seme
12-gauge shells for a shotgun as he (Pie--
ton) had told witness he was going hunting.
Afterward Sidney Preacher said he was g >-
<!ng to get the negro if he got killed. When
near the Southern Pacific crossing Preacher
shoved his gun in the face of a white man,
who was standing there talking to a negro.
Shortly afterward witness had heard two
shots fired. Witness did not want to ge t in
trouble, si he left the piace and started
toward Davis' store. On the way witmss
was overtaken by Thompson, who handed
'Witness the cartridge belt, saying three ne-
groes had been killed. Witness at first re-
fused the belt, but afterward took it.
Albert Milligan, colored, testified as fol-
lows: "Was standing about ten feet from
Willis when two white men eatne up and
one looked into Rufus Willis' face and
said: (), you black S— of a b—.' and then
raised his gun and fired." Witness had
then run into a dago's store. Immediately
afterward the other two shots were fired
and Clara Blair fell on the ground outsid •
the door and Clarence Benchley fell inside
the door. The man that shot Willis had
a double-barreled shotgun.
Jesse Diamond corroborated the evidence
of Mi Hie an.
Tom Uoscoe, the last witness, testified
that Sid Preacher called him a black s—
of a b— and threatened to kill witness.
Preacher had a knife in his hand at the
time. Witness had picked up stones and
thrown them at the boys.
Justice Mahoney will render no verdict
until after the examining trial, which
takes place Wednesday, when it will be
done.
M'CANE'S TRIAL.
This morning in the criminal district
court the second trial of James McCane,
charged with the killing of Morris Janu-
ary 17, 1894, was called. The morning was
spent in selecting a jury and at 3 o'clock
the following jurors were impaneled: C. P.
B. Medlenka, C. W. Austin, Charles Dor-
tice, John Brcittling, R. Llscow, 15. .MoffAt,
James Burton, Thomas Payne. N. Hammer
W. llardesty, C. Teil and J. W. Fly. The
court room was crowded with spectators,
many of them being friends of McCane.
Mrs. James McCane, wife of defendant,
and her mother were in the court room in
the afternoon during the examining of wit-
nesses.
The first witnesses were W. If. Wilson
DeWit Dunn and Jack Fernandez, who
were placed on the stand by the state.
Their evidence was the same as that given
in* the preceding trials of McCane. A'fter
these witnesses were examined the state
rested. Then the defense put Felix Green-
wood, E. C. Powers, F. L. Gibbs, W. T.
Pfeiffer, Robert Burns and Jim Kerr on
the stand. They had also been examined
during the other trials. B. A. Pickering,
R. H. Key worth, R. M. Wiseman, Louis
Anderson, George W. Harrington and .John
Ryan were put on the stand and their evi-
dence given to prove that Morris was a
dangerous man and that he had a violent
temper. At 0.30 o'clock the court ad-
journed until Tuesday morning at. 9o'clock.
McCane is out on $.>000 bond. He was tried
in March, 1894, and given a verdict of two
years by the jury. He was granted a new
trial, which is now in progress.
MEDICAL SOCIETY.
The Houston medical society had its regu-
lar monthly meeting this evening in the
Burns building, corner of Main street and
Prairie avenue. Dr. Joe It. Stewart read
the paper of the evening on "Ununited
Fractures," a very Interesting subject and
one upon which the reader has had con-
siderable experience. It was followed by
a general discussion by the doctors pres-
ent, which proved not only interesting but
very beneficial.
THE PASSOVER.
This evening at 6 o'clock being the com-
mencement of the feast of the Passover,
as noted in the Jewish calendar, the or-
thodox Jews observed the festival. Rabbi
Bojowski of the congregation held service-
appropriate to the occasion in the hall
near the corner of Main street and Frank-
lin avenue. Services will also be held on
Tuesday and at 8 a. m. and G p. m. on
Wednesday. At this time the Jews eat
of unleavened bread.
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT.
Judge S. H. Brashear, presiding; J. R.
Waties, clerk.
Joseph Blazor vs. Mary Blazor, divorce;
granted.
Clarke & Courts vs. Harris county; on
trial.
Mary Swann vs. Henry Swann; judg-
ment for divorce and change of name.
Mary Swann vs. Henry Swann; Judgment
for divorce and change of name.
CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT.
The following are the jurora for this
week:
James Burton, Thomas Paine, Charles
W. Austin, J. B. Baker, Jules Frader. Rob-
ert. Liskow. J. S. Hatter, H. C. Tuffly,
Charles Albrecht, W. F. Bader, Peter
Beauman, jr., N. Hammer, Fred Fenwlck,
Barney Moffet, J. Hamberger, C. P. B.
Medlenka, E. H. Knodel, M. McCoy, E. H.
Miller, F. McCoy and E. H. Hardesty.
JUSTICE MAHONEY'S COURT.
This was call day in Justice Mahoney's
court, and he disposed of the following
cases: T. J. Kennedy vs.Texas and New Or-
leans railway company, April 24, 10 a. m.;
E. K. Dillingham insurance company vs.
G, T. Macon, April 22, 3 p. m.; E. K. Dil-
lingham insurance company vs. Wm. Du-
marent, judgment by default; G, L. Hop-
kins vs. A. L. Strange, judgment by de-
fault; W. B. Matthews vs. John W. Ja-
phet, April 17, 8 p. m.; Theodore Kellen vs.
Texas and New Orleans railway company,
garnishee, April 12, 3 p. m.; A. F. Lincoln
vs. Eliza Sanders, April 30, 10 a. m.; Jos.
Dawson vs. Willie Turner, judgment by
default; J. W. Bell vs. J. J. McKanna,
April 29, 10 a. in.; same vs. P. L. Coombs,
garnishee, April 29, 10 a. in.; W. II. Lee <V.
Co. vs. John Valantion, judgment; L. E.
Miller vs. Kiber et al., April 3u, 10 a. m.;
B. P. Morris vs. Rempe, judgment; John
Taub vs. V. Smoquine, April 15, 10 a. rn.;
N. H. Worley vs. R. H. Dodd, judgment;
Max Hirseh vs. Frank Dunn,
May 2, 10 a. m.; Humboldt lodge,
No. 2968. vs. Otto H. Hess, judgment;
Humboldt lodge No. *2698 vs. L. W. Simon,
jr.; Judgment; the Goochin clothing com-
pany vs. W. C. Newman, judgment; Wm.
H. King & Co. vs. Ed York, judgment; J.
A. Wynee vs. J. H. Pruitt, 26th, 3 p. m.;
M. S. Durrill vs. Joseph Farrell, judgment;
F. W. Heltman vs. Walker & McCaleb,
judgment; F. W. Heltman vs. Louis Korn,
15th, 3 p. m.; F. W. Heltman vs. W. P.
Mims, jr., judgment; H. Heneke vs. John
Petrey, judgment; Tom Medina vs. T. T.
Calhoun, jr.. 13th, 3 p. m.; P. Whitty vs.
Thos. Tlnsley, judgment; Oluf Lawrence
vs. Jones & Hickman, Judgment; L. Schles-
inger vs. Houston brick and tile company,
13th, 3 p. m.; J. M. Geiselman vs. Mrs. T.
C. O'Connor, ludgment; S. L. Goldman vs.
Tom Wells, judgment; M. S. Durrill V£.
Frank ITays, judgment: John Fabrlsh vs.
G. li. Jones, P»Uth. ■'> p. m.; t\ W. Hurd vs.
Cora Bacon Foster, i-th, in a. m.; Wm. B.
King Co. vs. Keuark Bios., judgment.
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Simon lloos Son, $12.40; Acme lumber
company, $l.*d, ,7: I -cring & Corte--., IS;
ITaskins & «'•■.. *112.21: Dumbh. Amiisted
tV Cronan, $221.4*.; A. M-.rin, J.
li. Morris Sou-. $13.30; George K. ollard,
$19; w. J. Peil, $86.35; J. F. Meyer, $19.90;
W. Otter, $3.2."i; M. & Pail company, $79.*>7;
Koss Wright, $9.
Ordered by the court that II. P. Mans-
field be allowed to pay taxes for the year
1894 on iacres foi laud in the W. M.
Jones league, abstract No. 482, in Harris
county, at the rate of ,>•*» per acta-, said
02'. aeres to be taken from the a.-sessment
<" W. li. Low ranee, as it was assessed to
him In error.
The collector was instructed to allow
Margaret Savoy to pay taxes on HnixHh)
John Austin for year i>!)I. at a value of
$200, same being assessed at the value ami
error made in copying same on roll.
The assessment of CJeo. Conlt y on lots X,
Hand 15, block 37, llopson addition, for lsv.-
88-89-90-91 is hereby ebang.-d to read lots II
and 15, block i!7. llopson addition, as said
Conley never owned lot X, and the - olb etor
is authorized to receive tax-.s on the above
two lots as separated.
It was ordered that a new sehool district
be formed called No. :;s, us follows, by call-
ing off a portion of 5, 31 and 9, a^; shown
by petition presented.
Rids for paving and grading the East
Montgomery and Richmond roads from the
city limits to a point ;p . miles distant on
each road were submitted as follows:
It. H. Downey I'.ro., for gravel paving
complete. $2.57 per cubic yard.
J. L. Hatter offered to furnish material
as follows: Delivered at Missouri, Kansas
and Texas depot. $1.per cubic yard; de-
livered at Houston Heights, per cubic
yard; delivered at Houston bagging fac-
tory, $1..".:! per cubic yard; deliver-d at Oal-
veston, Harrisburg and San Antonio cross-
ing on Main street. $]..">2 per cubie vard.
Houston construction company, for grav-
el paving eomplc t< . S2.-I:1. pet cubic yard; for
rock paving, $3.09 complete; shell and
gravid paving, $2.25 per cubic yard.
The county engine er will linur • on the
bids and report to the commissioners be-
fore an award is made.
COURT NOTES.
The grand jury returned fifty-seven in-
dictments to-day, eight for misdemeanor
and forty-nine felony cases.
TOWN NOTES.
Licensed to wed: Frank Wiggins and
Miss Matilda Vinson; Wiley Adams and
Alice Moore.
At 3 .o'clock this afternoon electric car
No. 21, of the San Felipe line, ran off the
track at the corner of Congress and Fan-
nin streets and delayed traftic about thirty
minutes.
This evening, at Sweeney & Coombs'
opera house, the Baldwin-Melville company
opened an engagement of four nights and
three matinees. They played "The Plun-
ger" to a large audience at popular prices,
They appear to-morrow, matinee and even-
ing.
At the 'German Lutheran church, at the
corner of Louisiana street and Prest.ni
avenue, yesterday morning, the following
young men and young ladies were con-
firmed: I'M Fable. Ed Stopple, Otto N-u-
ranburg, Herman YYrsnefky; Lizzie Bathe,
Lena Bone. Mina Elser, Annie Erichson
and Lizzie Kallitta. The church was tasti-
ly decorated with flowers, pot plants
and cedar.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Ike Heffron of Galveston is at the Capi-
tol.
Hon. I. W. Middlebrook Is in the city to-
day.
Ed Wilson of Mexico is registered at the
Capitol.
Eel Kiam has returned from a visit to
Galveston.
R. L. Pollard of this city left last night
for Austin.
lion. Dick Johnson of Shelby was in the
city yesterday.
Colonel W. A. Fletcher of Beaumont was
in the city to-day.
Dr. Burghelm of Congress avenue has
returned from a trip to Galveston.
Hon. S. B. Cooper of eastern Texas is In
the city, en route to Hardin county.
R. M. Johnston and Nat W. Floyd of
the Post left last night for Collin county.
R. 10. Kelly of the Beaumont Journal
passed through last evening going to Mc-
Kinney,
Eric Schmidt, jr., has returned home
from Baltimore, where he has been attend-
ing school.
Dabney White of Fort Worth was in the
city yesterday, but left last night, re-
turning home.
Messrs. George Howard, Victoria; George
W. West, Oakville; J. W. Chittim, San An-
tonio; C. \Vr. Merchant, Abilene, and W.
Hunter, Fort Worth, well known Texas
cattlemen, were in the city to-day.
W. Payson, J. C. Hovel, J. W. Chittim,
J. A. Morris. Al Dupree. San Antonio;
George Howard, Victoria; George W. We<t,
Oakville; C. W. Mercl/ant, Abilene; W.
Hunter, Fort Worth; Alex Gilmer and
wife. Orange; R. W. Brahan, Huntsvi!le;
E. W. Redding, Galveston; F. Farnsworth,
Cuero; James Fulton. Rockport; Mrs.
Helen Mays. T. P. Cook. Dallas; J. <\
Brown, Virgil Brown. Shelb> ; Mrs. J. (".
Heaton, Victoria; Miss Riekett. Grand
Rapids. Mich.; W. H. Ramsey, Trinidad,
Col.; Mr. and Mrs. G. Cigean, New Or-
leans; C. H. Bristol, Chicago; It. W. Blanc-
ford, Atlanta; Jos. Levy, X« w York, and
Sam P. Walker, San Francisco, are at the
Grand Central.
J. J. Aloneek, jr., Dallas; B. Toshyinskl,
Hempstead; Dr. W. B. Griffin. Texas; R.
S. Patrick, Dallas; C. H. Goodrick, Xew
York; it. Hall. Coleman; Miss May Earle,
Salt Lake, Mich.; Mrs. I >. II. Shaffer. New
Orleans; J. II. Elliott. Waco; W. II. Clark,
Dallas: R. S. Patrick, Mobile: W. S. To-
bey, St. Louis; J. F. Spruce, city; W. M.
II. Baker, Beaumont: A. R. Getmore, St.
Louis; J. H. Sullivan, city; E. A. Wilson,
Mexico; E. R. Adams. St. Louis; F. A.
McElhine, Dallas; W. C. Merker. New Or-
leans; Warren Faster. New Orleans; L. W.
Brown, New Orleans; A T. Nass, New Or-
leans; J. L. Kichberg, Memphis; A. Hart-
man, New York; W. A. Fh-t dier, Beau-
mont; F. H. Litorr. St. Louis; C. I).
Hirsch. M H. Weil. New York; ,1. B.
Laughlin. St. Joe; L. W. Yeber. New York;
E. II. Wardenb,-nner. L. \. McFaul, New-
Orleans; J. B. Cochran, city; Isaa • lleff-
ron. Galveston; Dave Bur. New York, and
J. 11. Barr, Bloomington, are at the Cap-
itol.
BOY SHOT.
Ambiar, Lamar Co., Tex., April 7.—The
son of Mrs. Bick McGlasson, aged 12, was
shot by unknown persons last night eight
miles south of this place, supposed to be
fatally.
MIXTURE
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AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALE 10-DAY, 10 A.
Of Shoes, Notions. Dry Goods, Straw
Hnts, Furnishings, Etc.
At Our Salesroom. 2210 l\ (J. St.
Consist in*; of Men s and Women'* Shoes. Chil-
dren'* School sho.'s. M iss"s' lhitt >n, Women's
Oxford ;md Toe -dippers. Carpet Sbj-perB, IJro-
gu , 1'iow Siioe-, etc.. Men's Women's
i ;iw ll;its, ll« - -ry. Notions, l.aces Kmbroid-
ery. l ocket l!< »»:><. Shir's and Laundry Bargains.
oil SI Id: 11 or-'WusroiiH.
Kiirnitur >\ < 'ooking and Heat ing Stoves, Gaso-
line Cooking Stove?.. etc.
FRITTER & ROGERS, Auctioneers.
Trustee's Sale
!™1 GROCERY»
Wednesday, April 10, 1895,
On premi-<s, .-.outInvest corner Eleventh
and K. commeneing ;it 10 a. m. Store for-
nvrly o"< upied by George Mandich.
Consisting of Complete Sto. lt of Fancy
and Staph1 Groceries, Show Cases, Ice Box
and Produce.
1 will, by virtue- of the power vested in
me as trustee, . eii at public auction for
I ish the above stock in lots to suit pur-
chaser.
L. E. CRELLINC, Trustee.
FRITTER & ROGERS,
AUCTIONEERS.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
a Til I'.Ui'. wtu. 1510 A CALLED
. convocation of San Felvne de Aut*-
vvyt-n eliapt r N". 1, Royal Arch Ma-
/V/ \ s ns. at Ma- >nic temple, Tuesday,
c ^ April at 7.30 p. m., to confer the
council d- rees. All r-yal and select mas-
ters are invited, liy order of H. p.
E. C. l'lTKIN, Secretary.
4 NNUAL MEETING - NOTICE IS
i\hereby given tha' the regular annual
meotinu- of the stockholders of the Gulf
and Interstate Hallway Company of Te xas,
for the election of directors and the trans-
action of such other business as mnv eome
before tile meeting will b- held on Tlli'itS-
DAY. MAY V.- ■. at two (!') o'c lock p. m.
at the public ofliee of the company In the
Tremont hotel building In Galveston, Toy.
The annual meeting of the board of di-
rector of said c ompany for the transact! n
of sueh business as may come before the
hoard will be held on the same day. and
Immediately preceding the meeting of the
stockholders.
Dated at Oalveston. Tex., this UOth day
of March. 1895. E. DE NORMAXDIE,
President.
L. P. FEATHERSTON, Secretary.
(STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING—THE AN-
n-ual meeting of the stockholders of the Cit-
izens' loan company for the election of
nine directors and three auditors, to serve
during the ensuing year, will be held at the
office of the company on Tuesday, April
1G. Polls open from 11 a. m. to 12 m.
W. F. BEERS, Secretary.
OFFICE OF TEXAS LAND AND LOAN1,
company, Galveston, April 5,1893.—Notice is
hereby given that a meeting of the stock-
holders of this company will be held at its
office on
TUESDAY. 16TH INSTANT,
for the election of nine directors to serve
during the ensuing year. Polls open from
II a. m. to 1 p. m. J. P. ALVEY,
Secretary.
CREW NOTICE-NOTICE IS HEREBY
given that the undersigned will not be re-
sponsible for any bills contracted by the
captains or crews of the steamship Mon-
arch, steamship \V. J. Keyser, barges
Regulator, Gregg and Goddard.
FOWLER & M'VITIE,
Agents Gulf Transit Company.
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NOTICE—
The regular annual meeting of the stock-
holders of the Galveston Cotton and
Woolen Mills for the purpose of electing
seven direetors to serve for the ensuing
year, and of transacting such other busi-
ness as may eome before it, will take
place in the directors' room of the First
National Hank on Monday, April 15, 18^5.
at 11 a m. U M. EHRLICH,
Sec retary and Treasurer.
LEGAL NOTICES.
rp H | i STATE < < TEXAS Tc > ALL PER-
1 so'is interest" i in the estate of John L.
Darragh, dc-M-ed: Albert X. Mills and
Charles II. L- -nard. executors of the es-
tate of said John L. Darragh, deceased,
have filed in the < unity court of Galves-
ton countv their final account of the condi-
tion of said estate, toge ther with an appli-
cation to be discharged as executors there-
of. which will be heard by our said court at
the present te rm thereof, now in session, at
the court house of said Galveston county
in the cutv of Galveston, after the publica-
tion In reof for twenty (20) days in a news-
paper published in said county of Galves-
ton, at whic h time and place all persons
Interested in said estate are required to ap-
pear and contest said final account and ap-
plication, if they see proper.
Witness; GEO. H. LAW, JR., Clerk of
th - County Court of Galveston County.
(Seal.) Given under my hand and the seal
of said court at my office in Galveston,
Texas, on this, the Gth day of April. A. L>.
1895. GEO. 11. LAW, JR.,
Clerk County Court. Galveston, Texas.
By G. F BURGESS, Deputy.
A* true copy I certify.
ALBERT DIRKS,
Sheriff of Galveston County.
By T. J. O'CONNELL, Deputy Sheriff.
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