The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 283, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 1, 1896 Page: 5 of 16

                                
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1.
HE COAST COUNTRY,
»6
crk of Putting Stone Into the
Velasco Jetties to Be Recom-
menced To-Morrow.
NORTH GALVESTON NOTES.
Items From Dickinson, New Ulm, Victoria,
East Bernard, Texas City and
Other Points.
YeUu.co, Brazoria Co., Tex., Dec. 31.—Hon.
L. L. Foster -and Col. W. M. D. Lee a.re
back in he city, after several days' ab-
sence cn business connected with the jetty
work.
Rock is now being loaded at the quarry,
and the first shipment on the new contract
will reach Velasco about Thursday, Jan-
uary 2..
The old year goes out to-day beautifully
clear and cold, with every prospect for 1896
to step in brig-lit and new.
The tug: Ste'la went down to the jetties
with a party from the syndicate office this
morning. They are inspecting things to be
ready to tackle the rock as fast as It ar-
rives,
TEXAS CITY.
Texas City, Tex., Dec. 31.—The tug Mar-
garet of Texas City left to-day for Lynch-
burg to tow down the big (Aredge Florida,
which is to finish the Texa9 City channel.
L. Buckley of Cozad, Neb., and J. G.
Speauiing of Webstar, Tex., were in town
this morning.
J. W. Livingstone, Geo. Robertson, Dr.
McKay and C. C. Jewell left to-day by boat
for a hunting trip up the bay and Trinity
river.
Cotton receipts for December were 14,991
bales, and eighteen cars to-day.
G. A. Bliffuna, president of the La Crosse
lumber company, and a prominent capital'
1st of Louisiana, Mo., in company with W.
i. WMiwmson of Houston, Tex., was in
town to-day. Mr. Buffum was well pleased
with what he saw in this town.
Mcssts. Dillworth of New Orleans, La..
Breuth and Drewry of Galveston, spent
the day in Tex«as City.
F. B. Davison made a business trip to
Houston Saturday.
The tug: Annie Laurie was In port to-
day.
The Christmas tree at the union Sunday
school was a success. Everyone jvas re-
membered.
The strike at the cotton docks was off
to-day. New men were brought to take
the places of the strikers.
So far 14,306 bales of cotton have been
received h^e .this month. Seven hundred
and ninety-one bales were received to-day.
Contract?# Tinlin has begun the removal
of Cat island, the reef made by the dredge
Florida.
L. H. McCarty and family have gone to
Dublin, Tex. Mr. McCarty was the emgin*
eer in charge of the compress here, lie
will occupy a similar position there.
VICTORIA.
Victoria, Tex., Dec. 31.—The F. F. V.'s
will give a ball aJt the opera hou»e -to-night,
'that promises to be t'he best this season.
Elaborate preparations have been made
for it.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Champ Ton returned
t*> Chicago yeelterdvi^ after a visit to Mr.
Benv-on and Miss May Andersen.
Judge O'NVil of Port Lavaca was tn the
cftty yesterday.
Mr. August Levy of New York and Mr.
Jules Levy of Victoria left for Port Lavaca
iaet evening.
Mr. J. Stein, Wlt'h Mr. W. H. Law of Port
L/avaica, left for ttouit plaice yesterday.
Mis. Taytor amd Miss Katie MaWory are
tlhe guests of Miss May Allein.
Robert Clemen'ts of Port Lavaca was in
town yesterday.
Mrs. J. E. Hertz of Galveston aind Mr?.
A. C. Looves of Hioustow returned home
t'his morning after a visit to the family of
Mr. A. Rouff.
Mrs. T. H. Mfiidhls of Rockport returned
yesterday from Atlanta and If the girest of
"her friend. Miss Awniie Nold.
The Brj-nite club will meet a't it'he resi-
dence of Mrs. Car pewter Friday afternoon.
DICKINSON.
Dickinson, Tex., Dec. 30.—Sunday evening
a mlaui named Leith, on A.McDonald's place,
twi mites above Dickinson, was accident-
aDy shot by the young son of Mr. McDon-
ald. The load or small shot was iired at
close r'ange and entered the hip of Leith,
causing a painful and dangerous wound.
Dr. Lovelace of Dickinson was called ami
dressed thr> wound, after which Leith was
bent to Galveston to the hospital. It seems
to have men the old story, "Didn't know
it wad loaded."
Plenty of ic«e here tlhis morning. Ther-
mometer was down to 28 last night.
There will be several horse races over the
Texas Coast fair track and for good purses
on New Year's day.
PORT LAVACA NOTES.
Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., Tex., Dec. 30.—
The young Jaid'ies of Port Lavkea will make
a big feature of New Year's day, and tihls
afternoon, with the ass-ls'tanee of some of
the young men, went out and gathered mis-
tletoe and ot'her green shrubbery for deco-
rative purposes.
A large crowd of German and Bohemian
farmers from Lavaca coutnty reached here
overland Sa'tnwAsy on a prospect torg trip.
They had acquaintances in the big settle-
ment wj mUss above town and came to
look at hoim# cu the couvt, with a view of
mating next tail. Three new houses are
now 3n course of erection in the settlement
p-nd w'ork wfil begin on a school house as
soon as a tax can be levltd. The settle-
ment new has a sufficient number of schoU
ars for a large school.
Mr. McCrtary. a Virginia business man,
acvcmt'jinied by h!s young wife, has ar-
rived h«r$. He spent several days looking
over t'h? farmin'gr development of Oalhomn
county and has decided to locate aid open
a large dry goods tstabiis'hment, making
the pecoiid dry goods house to open here
lately.
BRAZOS SYNDICATE MATTERS.
Velasco, Tex., Dec. 30.—It Is officially an-
nounced this morning that the members
of the Brazos syndicate will be here on
January 15, and it is expected that the
principal stockholders from both Boston
and Chicago will be on hand. There will
also be a delegation of the leading citizens
of M&tagorda tounty and representatives
of the Tejtt^' colonization company and of
the Texa£ coast canal company here to
confer with the syndicate regarding the
railroad and canal projects which are
pointing to Velasco. The members of the
syndicate iaave timed their trip here so as
to arrive after the work under the present
contract has be»uu.
Velasco was visited yesterday morning
by another downpour of rain, which lasted
some time. The wind changed to the
rorth about 12 o'clock and is blowing a
regular whistler.
Tug Stella and barges got in safe last
night from Galveston.
COURT AT BELLVILLB.
Bellville, Dec. Si.—The winter term of the
district court convened here yesterday,
Judge TeichmUUer on the bench. No busi-
ness has been transacted further than or-
ganizing the grand and petit juries and
setting cases for trial. Fourteen persons
are confined in jail awaiting action on
these cases by the grand jury. The fol-
lowing murder cases have been set for
trial: Reuben Boulware, January 18; Frank
Barnhill, January 18, and Bill Tottenham
for January 14, and special venires ordered.
REMAINS OF A MASTODON.
Whartoij, Tex., Dec. 31.—Prof. Edgar
Bramjette left yesterday tor his home at
Fort Wor'tih.
Judge W W. King of San Antowlo ar-
rived in Wharton yes»terduy.
Mr. J. W. Elkins found a large bone yes-
terday protruding from the river bank, sup-
posed to be part of Che rema.ns of a mas-
todon. The portion of "bone found by Mr.
Elkims Is the -head and week, the former be-
ing perfectly sound, tlhe lower part naving
decayed and fallen away. The bone meas-
ures twenty inches atr\)«nd.
NORTH GALVESTON.
North Galveston, Tex., Dec. 30.—This
town was visited yesterday by a severe
thunder and rain storm, winding up with
a norther. The first ice of the season in
this section forced last night.
General Manager Heffron of the Galves-
ton, La Porte and Houstoh, passed over the
line yesterday In a special train.
The young people gathered at the resi-
dence of Judge Bowen Friday nigilit last
In honor of the birthday of Miss Mabel C.
Bowen. A delightful time was had.
MATAQORDA.
Matagorda, Matagorda CO., Tex., Dec. 27.
—There was a mask ball at the Odd Fel-
lows' hall last night, given by the young
men of the town. It was a notable success.
The schooner Golden Arrow arrived here
last week from Galveston, well loaded with
freight for this place.
Dr. A. M. Pelton of Bay City is building
a fine two-story office here, with the view
of locating.
QUINTANA.
Quintana, Brazoria Co., Tex., Dec, 31.—
Mr. James V. Hlnkle and family of Hin-
kle's Ferry, Mrs. E. Mather of Houston
and Mr. Tom Ballowe of Brazoria a.re here
attending the Williamson-Cox wedding.
The schooner George Toulane, Jr., of
Philadelphia, Jones master, sailed yester-
day for Pensacola, Flau
EAST BERNARD.
East Bernard, Wharton Co., Tex., Dec.
30.—A good rain has fallen here in the past
twenty-four hours, and wound up with
about the .heaviest norther of the sea»on.
Plenty of ice this morning, and the ground
frozen, with a very cold wind from the
west.
ICE AT GERMANTOWN.
Germontown, Goliad Co., Tex., Dec. 29.—
Yest'erdlay morning: a cold wet south wind
blew here, changing to the north during
the day and clearing off. This morning'
there was thick ice. Weather cold and
clear, tlhe coldest weather this winter.
WILL SEITZ DISCHARGED.
Yoakum, DeWM Co., Tex., Dec. 31.—Wlill
Seitz, the Bohemian arrested severail days
tflnce charged With the shooting of Fire-
man Billy Reutihlnger tol Yoakum on the
23d, was given an examining trial to-day
and was discharged from custody.
COLD AT NEW ULM.
New Ulm, Austin Co., Tex., Dec. 30.—A
very cold norther struck this town about
4 p. m. yesterday. It w>as followed by a
slight frost this morning.
TOOK MORPHINE.
Hu'tclhT.ns, Dallas Co., Tex., Dee. 31.—Geo.
LDi'tle, a wtoiLte man 2C years »off age, tvx>k
to-day between 20 and SO grains of mor-
phine. Medical aid was summoned, but
too la te.
„.<tft
"Good Outtn Bm."
When Elizabeth gave to England a
«*ign of glory she won for herself the
name of "Good." That was long ago.
In modern days another ruler is on the
throne. Women everywhere are sub*
jects and hail Dr. FrtCt'$ grtiUM Baking
Powder not only "good" but "best," for
under its sway they have food that is
light, delicious, healthful—food in fact that
is superlative in every excellence. Are
you a subject?
* THE COl'RiS.
CHATTEL MORTGAGE.
A chattel mortgage was filed in the
county clerk's office yesterday by which
H. Soinverdtfeeer, a Jeweler, doin^ bit?;-
ness oi» cha «M£t aid* of Tw«My-9e;*jB»d
street, bt'twe-em Market and 5 V:}U)fti(v,
known as N'o. 480 Twenty-^ n<l str*-i,
transforre.1 h!< s=tc;'k of jewelry, flxturss,
etc.. to D. S. Killomg'n for the benefit of
the foltowlng claijnl: D. S. Killough. 160;
.m & Ma!?vm?ky, S5t>: Kauffman,
Meyers & Co.. 190; F. A. Ztnk. $550; Wtv
wtt Bros.. $10; K. DuHtz, «5; E. D. Gar-
raitt & Co., $75; Curry, 85: Etaimsry. jt.
BILL OF SALE.
A bill of sale was filed in the county
olerk's office yesterday in whioh Jamets
Failden transferred to Albert PaelBiMt the
stock of goo.l* and fixtures in the saloon a.t
'the northfajt corner of Tremont and Poet-
office streets for $1008.
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT.
W. H. Stewart, Judge.
The suit of Josephhie Bentinck vs. the
German insurance co*npainy of Freeport,
IM-, eotisumeil the day tn court. The jsuH
was brought on a policy for $800, the risk
having been taken cm a stock of millinery
goods. The defense matle their fight on
what is known as rhe lion safe clause, it
being wliejjed that plaintiffs did not comply
with t'hait by keeping her stock book n an
Jron safe. The evidence sh-owed that the
state ag-ent of the company, while denying
'the company's Hafolllty by reason of al-
leg-ed violation of the clause mentioned, ait
the same time proposed to compromise the
cfcaim for $100. and this proposition meeting
v.-.th no resuft, he ag-aln propose*! to com-
promise for $250 "Just to g'c't rid of the mat-
ter."
The juTy last night returned a verdict in
favor of tlhe plaintiff for the sum of $400.
DoferodiaiRit gave notice of a motJon for a
new trial.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
A. N. Pairlin vs. Houston city stmt rail-
way campainy; Intervention of A. E. Stern-
enberg. Spocial Master Burns filed a re-
port rtcommandl;ig that t'he claim, which
was for $50, be allowed.
RECORDER'S COURT.
Marsene Johnson, Recorder.
Ema.nuel Turner, curslmg and abuslnig;
finM $5.
Joe WtWtomis, drunk and down; fined $2.
Jerry Wastalrhgton, Orunk ami disorderly;
not guilty.
COLD.
In Curing
Torturing
Disfiguring
Skin Diseases
Qtlcura
Works Wonders
Sold throughout th» world. Brltlah depoti F, N*w-
BCh v k Sosm, 1, l£iiisr-Edward-.t, London. POTTXK
l»ua h Chbhical Corp., Sot* Prop.., Uo&toa, U. S. JL
1 UNEKAL NOTICK.
WED0MEYER—Died, yesfcei\lay at 12.50
a. m„ Hermaji J„ son of Frederick W. and
Annie C. Wedemeyer, wgf\i 21 years and 2
trton>ttis.
The fimecail will take place this miornlnig
fr.im the flamiily residience, 1315 avenue 'M',4.
at 10 o'clock. Friends of tlhe family invjted
<t>o attend.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OFFICE OF GALVESTON WHARF
Company—The stockholders of the Galves-
ton Wharf Company are requested to meet
at the office of the company, in Galveston,
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1898,
ait 11 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of elect-
ing si* (6) directors to serve for the ensu-
ing year, and the transaction of any busi-
ness that may come before them.
JNO. E. BAILY, Secretary.
Galveston, Tex., Dec. 26, 1895,
BIVIDEND NOTICE-First Nattanal
Bank, GaJveston, Tex., December 31, 1886—
Ait a meeting of the board of director*, held
this day, a sem'l-annual dividend oif
SIX (6) PER CENT
was decfetred, payable on and after January
10, 1896, to stockholders of record as such
December 31, 1895.
W. N. STOWE, CaslMer.
THE IMPROVEMENT AND LOAN COM-
pany—A seml-annuaJ dividend of (4 per
share has been declared on the full paid
stock of tihls company, payable <m and
after January 10, 1896.
 T. K. PARKER, SecreiUary.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
Galveston National Bank have declared a
eemJ-annuial dividend of tlhree (3) per cent,
playable on amd after January 10, 1898.
 T. J. GROCE, President.
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING—THE AN-
nual meeting of the stockholders of tlhe
First National Bank cut Galveston, for the
purpose of ejecting seven directors to serve
for the ensuing year, will be held at the
banking house on Tuesday, January 14,
1896, between the hours of 12 m. amd 1 p. m.
   W. N. STOWE, Cashier.
NOTICE—HUE ANNUAL MEETING OF
stockholders of the Galveston Cfty Rail-
road Company will be held at the office of
the company on Wednesday, January Hj
1896, nt 12 o'clock m., for the purpose o?
electing directors for the ensuing year and
for the trai.sactlop of such other business
as may come before It.
H. KELLNER, Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICE—THE NEW TRE-
mont Market has only the best, so you can
not fall If you want good Meat at any tlm«.
Watch for the next stall fed t>eef ad. and
enjoy a good dinner.
C. LENZ, Proprietor.
MILLINERY.
CHR1STMAS NOVELTIES—We haviTre-
ceived such a beautiful line of Christmas
Novelties, Fancy Baskets and Stamped
Linens as has never been exhibited In Gal-
vestoB. Come early and have your choice.
Lessons $1 a month; Stamping. Decorative
Art Store. 2116 Market st.
MEYER * BUECHNER.
LOST AND FOUND.
LOST—Pug dog; blind in one eye; please
return to Mr. Taylor, aVewue 11, between
14th and 15th Streets; liberal rewtard.
POCKETBOOK with prescription amd
money lost; liberal reward for same if re-
turned to Mrs. P. C. Walker, 915 Church st.
HELP WANTED—MALE.
HELP WANTED—EEMALE.
 ' y —     —
TEXAS HELP.
AdrtrtutvHrl* of SSicords nr Ivssirttrtedunder
thi* hi aduig cue Iw.tfiee of trhorge to rtsidtntio/
Tfxat only. If wioie than one 'iitertion in de-
sired, iic itill It chargtd for tach additional
time. Ao mis taken ever telephone.
WANTED—A good cook and a house girl;
beet references required. Mrs. J. H. Hi. h-
tng's. avenue O and 29th street.
WANTED—A white girt, German pre-
ferred, to c»k and do general housework.
Mrs. Gus Reymershoffl?r, 1302 P. O. st.
AGENTS WANTED.
LIFE AGENTS-
LISTEN!
THINK!
ACT!
WE MUST HAVE BUSINESS'
To get it we will until January 1 pay
agents, male or female, *the best commis-
sion ever paid In Texas. If you want to
make money write "us.
HARRIS & PATTERSON,
Managers, Hartford Life. Dallas. Tex.
AGENTS WANTED—Reversible wall map
U. S. and world; 6 feet long; 11 beautiful
colors; new features just added; sells year
around arid to all classes; sample (to pros-
pective awnts only) mailed for 75c; exclu-
sive territory. Rand.McNally & Co..Chicago.
AGENTS wanted to take orders for our
celebrated $1 Custom Pants and Suits.
Chicago Custom Pants Co., 205 Fifth ave.,
Chicago.
MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.
WELT, furnished sou ;h room wanted, near
pave.1 .street preferred. Address Box D,
News office.
WANTED—Room or rooms for two young
aw?n, located wear lTth aud Postofllce. Ad-
dress at once Box T, News office.
"WANTED—Whiteoak stumpage, within
four miles of railroad. Address Wm. F.
North & Co., Houston, Tex., P. O. Box 138.
WAITED—Two furnished rooms, adjoin-
ing, witth privilege of a Wtlile light house-
keeping; good neightoortiood and close in;
rent must be very lotv. Box J, News.
GOOD Raisins, 5c per pound; Fancy L. L.
Rraislns, 10c per pound; 60c per quarter box;
Shelled Almonds. 25c per lb.; Mixed Nuts.
lj>c per lb.; Citron, 15c per lb.; 4 lbs. Cleaned
Currants, 25c; Standard Tomatoes, 6c per
can; 48-lb. Sack Tidal Wave Flour. $1; 22
lb«. A Suger. $1; IS lbs. Lard. $1; Heno Tea,
C5c; Good Tea, 25c; California Table Fruits,
12Vic per can; 3 lbs. Mince Meat, 25c.
CROSS, The Grocer.
Cor. Strand and 16th sts.
ROOMS AND BOARD.
FOR RENT—In private family, a hand-
somely fuirnljshed front room, with gas,
bath and heait; gentlemen only; locution
close in town. Address Box Q, News office.
FOR SALr
CoM Is r;freift!ng in summer, b;:t often
' terrible Cn winter.
'
| Cold causes ru .re misery than lire that
gets beyond aK ccotr;!.
Ookl can be insured agair as readily as
fire and Tar more effectively.
CoM fihould be carefully attended to
when it first ;r..ike.s its appecrance.
Cold can be eiheicked and all Its evil con-
sequences avo4ded if It is bal:c>n promptly
and In time. «
Cold eian be ciounterat'ied by a pure ^tim-
ulaut and there is only «ie that 'is reliable
—Duffy's Pure Ma't.
Cold cVjuvf rt awaits the man or w:man
who falls roact upon this suggestion when-
ever a chill make a its appeara'iK'e.
Cold ahJUInter and even contempt s'hould
■be shown any druggist or grjier who tries
to sell you something wihtoh he eays is
"fust as gijoid." He is dscelving you.
MlGELS .
PAWNBROKERS AND JEWELERS.
Cor. Market and ;ith Sts.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Between now and the holidays Is the tim ;
; we select each year to unload our stock of
i I'nredeemed PU^lges. and as during the
past year we have accumulated one of
; the largest and finest stocks of Diamonds.
Watches and Jewelry in the state, and r.s
we must dispose of this large stock in so
: short a space of time, we are offer.ng the
] greatest bargains ever offered in Galves-
| ton. Seeing is believing Call and examine
! my mammoth stock of fine Diamonds. All
j the latest styles and designs. No trouble
to show goods.
HAPPY
NEW
YEAR
TO OUR FRIENDS
i
Within* tliem many return*, to whom we extend our
thauks' for the liberal patronage extended to
Yours truly,
ROBERT CLARKE & CO.,
Hlauk Book Manufacturer?, Stationers and Printers
217 JKhMOM &TKRET, GALVESTON.
RrAL ESTATE.
$G0 to $150 paid salesmen far cigars; expe-
rience unnecet^ary; extra inducements to
customers. Bishop & Krine, St. Louis, Mo.
2 EXAS HELP.
of 26 words or h*x ivsrrterlunder
this heading ivelimt free ofchargc to rrridevtsof
Texas only. If nt ore than tne <nwrf">u is de-
n'red, Uc uill be charged Jir <ach additional
time, iso out taken tvtr telephone.
WANTED—Two strong: boys. Apply fi>ast
End dru?r store, 13th sitreet, bdtween Podt-
oftioe and Ciiurrh.
WANTED—At cnce, four restaurant wait-
ers, young men* at the Newport restaurant,
1017 Congress avenue, Houston, f>x.
WANTED—A boy from lb to 20 to work
In a produce enmrnisslo-n ston?; one who
has had experience In business. Box E,
News office.
WANTED—A man to travel through Tex-
a3 buying and soliciting produce; none but
a thoroughly competent man need apply.
Address Box B, N« W3 office.
W ANTED—Quick, 25 colored families,
farmers, to work on L. A. Ellis' Sartartia
plantation in Fort Bend county; houses and
supplies and farming Implements fur-
nished; a great opportunity for good men.
Apply to Joseph CUhey, Galveston, Tex.
WANTED—A refWabte cook for family of
two. MRS. M. STIEFEL. No. 2012 Brofttd-
way.
WANTED—A white girl to cook. Apply
213 Oheroevei't, corner Ocmgrww avenue,
Houston, Tex.
WANTED—A competent white sierTajiFfor
hoais-ework. Apply to MRS. POLK. 181S
Oh'uroh stt re^t.
WANTED—A ca>k a.ncl a s^rvana a't
MRS. L. BEHNHEIM^S,
170S avenue I.
WHITE womiain or girl to cook aind do
housework tor small family; g'O'oid wag-ea; a
steady pl'ace for the rig'kt one; ieftrc-r.ee
required. 1303 Providence sit rent. Fifth
Ward, Hou»ton, Tex.
A FIRST-CLASS furnished room; south
front; bath and toilet attached. 2322 Win-
nie, n. e. cor. 24th.
BUSINESS CHANCES.
$100 PER month, or more. Chances to
make money by speculation are better now
than ever. Nice Incomes are made from
small investments. WheaA and Stocks of-
fer excellent opportunity for those with
limited means to make money. We always
work for customer*' interests. Write for
advice and book, showing how to do It, free.
Comack & Co., 2# Broadway, New York.
FOR SALE—In Austin, Tex., a well pay-
ing dry goods business, wvth k?a«e on build-
ing; a splendid opportunity. Address 238,
Statesman office, Austin, Te^
""HARE Chan. you $275 to inve*t in
s*trict!ly lefri'tima'te binshi^s enterprise?
WiM pay $76 per week. Ad. Ky<le, News.
MIGELS',
Pawnbrokers and Jewelers,
Cor. Market and 24th sts.
THE war will bring prices uown, a<= we
all wish to be relieved of bis stocks, so we
might as well commence in time, altnougn
the advanced tariff will send goods up
agadn. Now on t^oi'fee mills we have a tine
one for 20c, worth 30c; kirger sizes up to
$1. 10c off; tine 50j lamp fo»- 2ac; china
syrup®, worth 50c. go tor 25c; goblets, tine
flint, go for,-k-. and water sets usually sold
for $2.50 now $1.25. We have bargains in
stoves, fry pans, skillets, iron luaters, fur-
naces, ttove pipe, waftte irons; tin^ lot ail
kinds hardware, which will advance under
the new tariff; our »to?k goes cheap; haw
left large and varied assortment of toys of
all kiiivTs; fine Jtock Jap. nopklrs and all
kinds Jap. china; large stock all kinds of
flower pots, table knives and forks and
spoons. Everything cheap at
LAoAlHh o.
CHOCOLAT MEN IE R.
Yellow, per pound 
Premium, per pound  Soc
Green, per pound   50c
Tablets     «•"
A'an Houten'a Cocoa, iier pound   7t)o
We are overstocked on Wines, and ror^ a
few days only we oCfei' an excellent 50-
CEN'T CALIFORNIA CLARET FOR 35
CENTS A GALLON.
SWEET CATAWBA. 75c A GALLON.
Something new: Borden's Extract of Cof-
fee; combined with refined-sugar and Bor-
den's Condensed Milk; ready for use.
MINCE MEAT—Curtice Bros.' "Pleasant
Dreams" Mince Meat, In 5-lb. glass pails.
NUTS—A largi- assortment. Also Dates,
Figs, Layer and Seedless Raisins, etc.
B. A. COOK,
2525 and 2527 Market st.
UNTIL Jan. 1. 3S96. I will give you, as
well as everybody, a discount of 10 per cent
from my selling price, which is marked on
everv article in plain, readable figures.
Avail yourself of tills opportunity to lay in
your winter sjprlv of Clothing. Furnishing
Good*. Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, of
which 1 have an Immense stock, which is
fresh and latest style. Respectfully.
EDUARD HIRSCHFELD,
"One Price House,"
Cor. 20th and Market sts., Galveston, Tel.
NOTICE—To Our Customers: We will
discontinue our ad., to expire December 31,
1895, wishing you alt a merry New Year.
Send for catalogue of our entire stock and
will mail you one. Yours truly,
JAMES SWEENEY,
No. 2607 Market.
ROCK'S RED STORE.
IT must be so if everybody says so.
ARROWWANNA BICYCLES
make the most mileage without coming to
the repair shop. One reason It Is our loss
when they do. Visit us for repairs, as
we make no charge.
GALVESTON BICYCLE CO.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
On Monday morning we will Inaugurate
the greatest Slaughter Sale of UN RE-
DEEM ED or FORFEITED PLEDGES
ever attempted It: the city of Galveston.
Diamonds, Wacche® and Jewelry will be
sold a.t prices that v.'ill astonish you.
Now is the time to maku your selections
for the holidays.
UNCLE EPH.
GUNS, Ammunition, Bicycles, Sundries,
Fishing Tackle and all classes Sporting
Goods; Football Goods a specialty.
Second-hand Bicycles at bargains.
, H. L. GIBSON,
304 Tremont st.
TO THE PUBLIC—Make somebody happy
by presenting t'hem with one of the Jnr
grade Ladles' or OerKiemen's Phaetons,
which I am offering at reasonable prices
to close out the stock. Please come and
inspect the Vehicles of all classes for sale
by C. E. SEIXAS, Executrix of Estate of
E. E. Selxas, Deceased, Postoftice and 24th.
SPECIAL SALE of Ruggies, Phaetons
and SurHes. Having had consigned to us
a number of these for special sale; of all
styles and gest grades only: we will offer
big Inducements to Jan. 1. 1896.
J. LEVY & BRO..
Church st., bet. 22d and 23d.
COTTON Seed Hulls will soon advance.-
I will suoply you. Try Johnson Grass Hay.
A full line of Feed, Wood and Coal al-
ways on hand. Satisfaction guaranteed.
C. G. FORDTRAN.
Phone 48. 2012 Mechanic St.
PHOTOGRAPHIC apparatus and ma-
terials, dry plates, films, printing paper,
kodaks, cameras, lenses, printing frames,
card mounts, amateur outfits, etc. Pure
chemicals, dental and surgical Instruments.
Galveston ChecnicaJ Co., cur. 19th and Mkt.
COAL TAR AND COKE-Bv the barrel
or car lots. HOUSTON GAS LIGHT CO.,
Houston. Tex.
FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS.
FOR SALE— Roses from SI per dozen;
ferns and pot plants: 37th and ave. T; take
P. Q. street car. MRS. TuM KEATS.
FOR SALE—Fifteen thousand cubic
yards siud. Foot of !6th or 18th streets.
GALVEfiTON WHARF CO.
FISH, OYSTERS. ETC.
BERWICK Bay Oysters A Fish. Interior
orders solicited. Prompt shipments. J. H.
LANG. Oyster & Fish Depot, Houston.
G. B. MARSAN & CO.— "
DEALERS IN OYSTERS AND FISH,
Solicit Country Orders.
GRAIN. ETC.
COTTON Seed Meal,
Cntton Seed Hulls,
sacked and loose, and
Feed of all sorts.
HANNA
&
LEONARD,
Strand, bet. 24 and 25.
GROCERIES. ETC.
PARCHED EVERY DAY
The Choicest Coffees.
Ti>* us with an order.
CHAS. ROBERTS,
The Coffee Man,
22d and Church.
TRUNKS.
INTERIOR HOTELS.
LINDENBERG~ROTEUHallettsvUle.Te*"
t Free 'bus; airy rooms; large sample rooms.
Rates $1.50. F. LTNDENBERG. Proprietor
PLUMBERS AND CAS FlTT^ii
T. J kIRK-
PLUM^ER AND RASFITTER.
Postoftice. bet. 21st and 22d sts. 'Phone 31.
WHY NOT
Buy a Christmas Present of
R. H. JOHN?
He has In stock a nice line of Pocket
Books, Collar and Cuff Boxes.
GOOD TRUNKS.
HANDSOME VALISES. Etc.
Retnemb >r, these are always useful, and
the traveling season will soon begin.
2218 Market st., Galveston,
FOR SALE—At Austin, Tex., first-class
corner, br.Vk, business property; very ctaeap
at $70n0; line location; easy terms; brings io
per cent rent. Add. No. 28, Statesman of-
fice, Austin, Tex.
FOH RENT
FDR RENT—Neat 4-room raised cottage,
N'n ar.d lftth, $12.50; good S-room cottage, cn
alley, 2t!ti. bet. Church and Winnie, $10; 2
rooms, s*ond siory, P. 0., 22d and 23d, $12:
warehouse, ave. A, 23d and 24th, 60x120. $75;
3 rooms, 35th & NW S10; second and third
stories over M., K. i T. Ry. office, on Tre-
mont St., near Mechanic; tine offices in new
Anheust-r-Busoh bldg., 21st and Market;
also halls on third noor.
HANNA & FAHEY
FOR RENT—Raised cottage on OS, bet.
Sltst and 32d, notfh side, $15.
WILLIAM R. JC.HNfON
REAU ESTATE.
W. B. WALUS & CO.,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND CONVEY-
ANCERS,
N. W. COR. 22D and MECHANIC STS
H:^'E LARGE LIST of IMPROVED AND
I Mill KuVED ctty property for sal..-;
also Mainland lots and acreage.
FOR RENT—Raised eoftage, 5 rooms, on
ave. P, bet. 31st ami 32d. Apply on prem-
ises or to 1412 Postoftice street.
NOTICES.
DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS—As usual we
have the largest stock of pretty dolls in
the city and our stock of fine toys is com-
plete in every particular. Toys and pre»-
en»s to suit every purse.
S>e our LAMPS. WASH, DINNER and
TEA SETS. Wedding presents a specialty.
Fine Cut Glass at about halt price.
LALOR'S,
 Market, bet. 24th and toth.
JUST ARRIVED—10,000 BARRELS BEST
grades of German and Belgian Portland
. oment, at reduced prices. Address
W. H. POLLARD & CO..
Direct Importers and Dealers, Galveston
Tex.
CORN-FED Be-ef. Corn-Fed Pork, Choice
\eal amd MuSton, Pickled Tongues, Corn
B-ee-f, Pork. Vienna and Bologna Sausage,
Liver and Blood Puddings alwavs on hand
at GALVESTON MEIAT COMPANY,
  ^ M MIlLeR, Manager.
CHAMPION Lawn Mowers, grass catch-
er attachment, light running, best In mar-
ket; Asbestos Paper and Boiler Covering
slow and quick setting Portland Cement
(Imp te«i); 60C0 bbls used in Galvn bay bridge
Geo. H. Henchman. Importer and Dealer.
CLOSING OUT-
Buggies, Surreys, Phaeton Carts, Etc.,
At a Sacrifice.
CHRIS FOX,
  2022 Mechanic,
SOMETHING new in Welsh Anthracite
Coal; best ever offered: try it. All other
grades In stock. Satisfaction guaranteed.
C. G. FORDTRAN,
2012 Mechanic st.
Phone 48.
SHIP your Country Produce to J. Hucker
ft Co.. 109 Main St.. Houston, Tex. Refer
to any business man in Houston.
IINANCIATj,
MONF.Y to loan In sums to suit at all
times upon Galveston city Improved real
estate or other securities.
HEBERT AUSTIN,
Attorney at Law,
Geiferal Real Estate Agent,
Over Weekes, McCarthy & Co.'s.
MONEY TO LOAN
ON IMPROVED CITY, FARM OR RANCH
PROPERTY.
FRANCIS, SMITH & CO.,
     SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
MONEY to loan on life insurance poll-
cles, or will purchase same outright Ad-
dress LEWIS PLUNKETT, Waco, Tex.
"LOANS ON CITY KEAL ESTATE."
F. W BEISSNER
BUSINESS CARDS.
ISLAND City Mattress Co., 2310 P. O St.
New mattresses made on short notice; old
ones renovated. J. Milby Wolston, Prop.
Phone 149.
J. LEW & BRO., Undertakers and Fu-
neral Directors. A full line of Metallic and
Wooden Burial Cases and Caskets.
 Nos. 2216. 2218 and 2220 Church st.
I. H. STONER—Undertaker and Embalm-
er. Full line of metallic and wooden burial
cases and caskets. N. s. Postoftice st., bet.
22d and 23d, Truchard lildg. Telephone 455.
WM. REIN—Undertaker, Fu'n'l Director
& Ewbalmer. with H. W. Wolston's stable,
formerly McCormlck's. 2JJ7 P. O. 'Phon -145
PERSONAL.
TO CLOSE OUT, we offeT the balance of
our
FRUIT CAKES
for this week at
30c A POUND.
KAHN'S CONFECTIONERY.
MRS. DAVIS, 28th and ave. Q, buv? and
sells ladies', gents' and children's left-off
clothing. Drop her a postal card.
DR. BACON'S Headache Tablets Will
cure your headache Quickly and safely.
They can't hurt you. Labadie has them.
ATTORNEYS
M. F. Mott. W. T. Armstrong.
MOTT & ARMSTRONG.
ATTORNEYS and COUNSELORS at LAW,
Leafc'Qe Building, No. 2803 Strand, corner
Tremont. Strand entrance. 
R. V. Davidson.
F. D. Minor.
DAVIDSON & MINOR,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
Strand and 22d sts.,
Galveston, Tex.
A. H. Willie. Thos. J. Ballinger.
A. K. Campbell.
WILLIE. CAMPBELL & BALLINGER,
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
Mensing Building.
John Lovejoy. Alex. Sampson.
Edgar Watklns.
LOVEJOY. SAMPSON A WATKINS.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
2125 Mechanic St.. Galve&ton, Tex.
Practice in all courts, state or federal.
H. C. Carter. W. C. Berry. R. U. Culbersonl
CARTER, BERRY & CULBERSON.
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
8an Antonio. Tex.
Kampmann Building.
Frank M. Spencer.
W. A. Kincaid.
SPENCER & KINCAID,
Attorneys at Law,
Galveston National Bank Building,
Gaiveston, Tex.
HANSCOM & Sl ALEVINSKY-
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
Moody Bank Building. Galveston. Tex.
^rTwford &~crawford7
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
788 Main Street,
DALLAS. TEX
BALDWIN 5).. LAWYERS7 Arans
Pass. Tex. General law and real estate
business. Collections a specialty.
SPSCIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO COL-
lux HON t>f rants and general care glveu
to property. Leans made on rtal etstswc
and other security.
LIBERAL ADVANCES MADE ON RENTS
ana property tx> parti-es pla. ing their busi-
ness with us.
SI;?.£IAI/ ATTENTION GIVEN to draw-
ING ot deeds, deeds of trus't, contracts
and o'ther'.os-trumemts of writing.
FOR SALE—
BY J. S. MONTGOMERY & CO.
„ , , NO MARGIN
Required to buy mat elegant two-story,
modern built hou.-e, with one iot, on the
n; *; eor- ot 34th and M, and we will sell
;t below cost on the monthly plan. Go see
it and then call on us for particulars.
_ , . OUOD INVESTMENT.
J 011 loth *L b>' 107 f't on Market
f.'\; on s. e. cor.j and Improvements.
. . ground you can erect four two-
story nouses that would rent to advantage.
Slate roofed coctag-e of Si rooms and one
for $250U Side U^' bet' Uth anJ Suih'
haye,a lnu« cowtase of G rooms and
!l? . !o,L 26 fet>t front by 1W feet deep,
on 31st st., be-t. I and Broadway, next to
Lees residence; price, $2250.
°4? j? r^ms, front and back gal-
lery, outbuildings, etc., and one full lot, s.
s. L, bet. <t'h and 8th sts.; only $Sw.
Apply to J. S. MONTGOMERY & CO.,
5ut> Tremomt st.
TURN OVER "
A NEW LEAF!
MAKE A RESOLUTION FOR THE NEW
YEAR THAT YOU WILL OWN YOUR
OWN HOME AND STOP PAYING RENT.
FIGURE UP THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE
PAID OUT FOR 1S95 FOR HOUSE RENT
-THIS SUM WILL MORE THAN MAKE
THE FIRST PAYMENT WHICH BUYS
YOU A HOME. WE HAVE MORE TIME
THAN ADVERTISING SPACE. CALL AT
OUR OFFICE AND WE WILL HELP
YOU TO KEEP ANY RESOLUTION
MADE ALONG THIS LINE. WE HAVE
HOMES IN EVERY PART OF THE CITY,
RANGING IN PRICE FROM $Suu UP.
J. R. CHEEK.
Real Estate Agtnt, Conveyancer, Notary
Public and Loan Broker. 514 Tremont st.
FOR SALE—A beautiful home on Clea*
cre-ek, mile and a half irom League City,
one of the best drain., d placcs in ihe cja.sc
country, largM?, comfortable two-story
dwelling, barn for 50 hvad of cattle; herd
of best bred registered Jersey cattle in th«:
sou-Ph. This is the best tine stock farm in
south lexas; Al shipping facilities. Will
exchange for G-alvebion ally property or
sell on very easy terms. Corner paur of
lots on East Avenue 1 for &U00; easy
terms. Lot, with two houses, near medical
college, convenient location for boarders,
can be bought at a very low figure, lu
acres of land near Akin to exenange lor
city propei\y.
FOR REN T—Two-story houses and cot-
tages in variotis parts or the city.
Money to loan on city proptny.
J. A. LABAP.THE, 2112 Mechanic 6t.
FOR SALE i Last chance: On account of
r OH SALE j owner leaving city, can sell
you a new raised cottage of 3 rooms and
hall, high ground, etc., at a very reasona-
ble price, it taken this week.
A nice cottage home of 0 rooms and high
grounds, on Center st., near ave. P., can be
had at a very low price.
A few of thote lull sized fine high lots
close to Denver car line can be had on
terms to suit; price only $45u.
FOR RENT—Store, Market, bet. 19 &
20; good location for a live man; will give
lease and make repairs for right party.
Cottage, newly painted, papered, etc., N,
bet. 22 & Ei5; cottage, u & &id, in good order!
G. A. MEY ER,
Real Estate and Rental Agent.
FOR SALE—Corner 'ot, with 2 cottages.
FOR RENT—Cottagt »th and L; 512.
Raised cottage, Broa<, -»g94nd 3<Jih; M5.
Cottage on I'1-, bet. 21 25)111; $12.
Raised cottage, 27th an». la^ v^.oO.
Fin* resideiK-f, H, bet. n bath, etc.
Cottage, n. e. cor. Strand and 15th; $12.
Cottage on K. b,-t. 32d and 32d; $30.
Two-story, Church, bet. 18th and 19t!h.
Fine cottage, s. w. cor. ave. I and IGth st.
F. W. BEISSNER,
Iron Bldg., Mechanic, bet. 22d and 23d.
FOR SALE—Hast Positoffice street prop-
erty. house and lot, fronting south; $2000.
East Mechanic street property, octtage
and lot, fronting south; $2250.
Lot and two-story house, fronting so-uth,
on 11th st.
West End property, two corner lots, one
block from paved street; verv cheap at
$1200.
H. M. TRUEHEART & CO.
FOR SALE—N^w 6-room cottage, all
modem conveniences; good location; cheap.
Very desirable (modern) house and lot on
East Broadway at a bargain.
Lot and cottage on West Ave. O, cheap;
terms, $200 cash, balance small monthly
payments.
$10,000 to loan on gilt-edge securities.
FOR RENT—House, Postoffice and 13tb.
Stores and effires on Stiand. near Center.
A very desirable 6-room house; modem.
AUSTIN & CO.
FOR SALE-
Lot and 2-story residence, Broadway, bet.
8th and 9th.
Two corner lots, Mechanic and 16th.
FOR RENT—
Raised cottagrc, 4 rooms. I and 39th.
Raised cottage, 4 rooms, Broadway and
37th.
Cottage, 4 rooms, M and 87th.
TULLER & FOTH,
Real Estate Agents,
Galveston. Tex.
FOR SALE—Choice building lots, con-
venient to car line and paved street; $650.
New house on full lot, cheap; $100 cash.
Large and small tracts of the best fruit
land, cheap and on ea>y terms. Call and
get our list. CASH & LUCKEL, 403 Tremont,
LANDS—Fo»r The next thirty ciays I will
offer »ome bargains in fruit, prairie and
timbered lands. C. F. Stevens, Liberty, Tex.
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R. KRtKJKR'S Rertaurant and Confec-
tionery, Market, bet. 2Sd and 24th. A quiet
place of resort. Ice Cream. Cakes, Coffee
and Chocolate. Hot lunches a specialty.
Results are swift and sure when you put your "Want Ad
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