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GAY CARRIE CARELESS
THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 1891.
TELLS OF A LITTLE ADVENTURE
OOEAN GROVE.
AT
An Incident of a Plaoo That Shall be Called
Tar Barber—Sketching *» it May be Done
by Two People at the Same Time.
This happened at (Veaii Grove—that con-
ecienee of Asbury Park, you know.
It was evening, a lovely moonlight evening,
when the ocean was shiny and the sand lookod
white, in the lovely light which was shed by
Luna and her rays. They were seated upon
the sand, Margery and Jock, and they wore
talking over new times, anl times which were
to come, but that doesn't come now, because
it has nothing to do with the story.
It was a rather cool ovening and the wrap
which Margory had taken with her was thrown
oyer both herself and Jock an they reclined
upon the sand. It was a generous wrap and
enveloped them from Jock's big tan colored
shoes almost up to the tip of Margery^ saucy
chin. All round them upon the beach there
were similar couples, and behind them upon
the broad walk people were patroling in
groups of twos, throes and fours, singiug and
talking and laughing in the merriest fashion.
Bo it was by no means a lonesome Bccne,
nor a secluded one, aud that is what mado
Jock and Margery all the madder when the
thing happened. As they were resting lazily
how they sketched.
there upon the sand, with Jock kicking the
sea shells about and resting his head upon
one hand, and Margery poking holes down
into the cool sandy depths with her pretty
fingers, there suddenly appeared before them
a tall, burly, blue-coated guardian of the
peace.
"Excuse me, sir," he said, addressing one of
them, "but I must ask you to removo that
wrap. It is not allowable here for two people
to be covered by the same shawl."
Jock sprang to his feet, madder than any
hatter, and Margery's face grew as red as tho
sunset that only a few hours before had
bathed the sand with its ruddy glow.
"What do you mean?" demanded Jock,
"Would you insult me?"
"Oh no-uo-no," sputtered the policeman,
"No insult intendod—nothing of that kind,
only it* our rule, you see, not to let two
people bo covered by the same shawl, and wo
can't break it even in your case.
And on he went.
Margery wasn't so mad as sho was amused.
But Jock was huffy all the way through.
And then he vowed vengeance, and it was
such a pleasant sort of vengeance that it was
worth tolling. Ho insisted upon kissing
Margery then and there, and though she took
the naughtv boy home at once by the short-
est route which she knew, ho kissed her at in
tervals of every ten steps all tho way,
declaring that ho was doing it to try to
spoil the reputation of Ocean Grove. He
said he hoped every one in tho place would
see him do it, and that all tho summer peo-
/l
they keep a long time, and are so dainty that
the young man to whom she gave them must
think sweet thoughts of the giver a s often as
hirt eye falls ui>on the la|>el of his coat. He
may take off the coat, throw it down, wear a
tennis blazer for an hour or two and forget
ttutt there is such u thing in the world as sweet
md iarewell words, and yet when ho goes
bitlt to €na* -jwrtioular coat, even if it is
twntt-faur hoars ]Mer, he will tlnd those
den* Httle blossoms utili sweet, bright, pretty
and fragrant. Long may tho sweet peas
bloom.
There is a naughty story told of a certain
Bohemian girl who is somewhat on the order
a bouquet for remembrance.
pie would go away telling what fearfully im-
moral things took place at Ocean Grove. And
how much worse it was than at Asbury.
Margery said she would have liked it well
enough if they had been all alone, but to havo
Jack acting so in the street in fearfully em.
barrassing, and her only comfort was that the
next day sho expected to leave for Narragan-
sett, and so she didn't care so very much what
people did think. She also said that during
the past three years she aud Jack had taken
many a bugfj?y ride, covered bythosamo lap
robe, had driven in the same cutter covered by
the same fur skin, and had sat upon tho front
seat of many a dear little road cart with the
same lap robe carrossingly tucked about
them.
Composite pictures are tho newest creation
of art which are being aohlpved by the sea-
shore girls. Making them is lots of fun, and
if tho result is not always entirely successful
let no one be blamed, because it is such lots
of fun to get them up that one can pardon the
possible uncertainties in outline which may
result.
This is the mode of procedure: Tho young
woman seats herself on a rock with a sketch
book in hand. With a far-away look in her
eyes and a drawing pencil in her hand, she
makes a wavy line.
"That is the horizon," sho says, "tho place
whoro the sky and sea seeui to meet. A lovely
place it must bo to go upon u trip, don't you
know?"
"Yes, a lovely place—a charming place."
Then the young man who is seated juBt be-
hind the fair young artist takes the same pencil
in his hand and makes a few linos with it.
And then he speaks:
"And this, you see, is a ship, and it is sail-
ing toward that lino where the sky and the
sea seem to meet. How charming it would
be if we wore in that ship, you and I, and
were sailing away on it—away off sonio-
where."
And then she—tho young woman—makes
a few tiny marks right upon the deck of the
shin.
4 This is a picture of you and me," sho says,
"sailing upon that ship, and wo are going
away—away off somewhere—some place that
we will both like—"
And so the work of sketching goes on. Can
any one bo blamed if there are a few irregu-
larities in tho outline of a picture which is
produced under such charming circumstances
as this?
As the season, that is, the seashore Rea-
son, begins to draw to a close, good-bye
scenes and farewell greetings are becoming
overy-day affairs. As usual, flowers are the
thing for remembrance, and tho seashore girl
tries her very best to secure a few to give to
those in whoso memory she wishes to bo cher-
ished after tho season and the flowers hare be-
come things of tho past. Very few seashore
fdaces reioice in tlowor gardens, and so a
ong walk must bo taken back into
the country and then permission must
be obtained from the farmer's wifo to go
into her little garden and pick a nose-
gay. Sweet peas are the passing fancy of tho
hour, and if the young woinau can find these
•ha uiav consider horsulf very fortunate, for ,
the cigarettes were too strong fob him.
of a girl bachelor. She had gone awav for tho
summer and for some reason that sue could
not really explaiu to herself, has permitted the
attentions of a certain young dude in tho
neighborhood. In a little while sho grew tired
of him, and so she played a trick on him. She
secured a certain braud of cigarettes which
had in them just a touch of opium. Of course
there wus not enough opium in them to put
any one to sleep nor yet enough to make one
hilarious. But to any ono unaccustomed to an
opium cigarette it was sure to have disagree-
able results.
One afternoon this naughty, naughty girl
too* her dude young man out for a walk and
offered hun a cigarette. He gleefully accepted
it, and. all one afternoon long, that wicked
girl led him around the country walks and
lanes dealing him out opium cigarettes and
even putting at them herself when no one was
looking. After ho had smoked half a dozen,
he began to get sick, and in a few moments ho
grew wretchedly, wretchedly sick, and then
tenderly helping him back to the hotel sho
left him, hopiug she had not tired him out
with the long walk, and expressing the regret
that she should havo given hiin cigarettes too
strong for him.
Being not .altogether a Miss Nancy, ho was
terribly ashamed of his downfall, and left that
girl beautifully alone ever after.
There was another story, though, of a dif-
ferent nature which comes all the way from a
besting fob anotheb plunoe.
place which shall be called Tar Barber. It is
about an artist who was sent up by one of the
leading New York papers to make sketches
for a series of articles. Like all artists, ho
improved the passing hours, and ore ho had
been there more than thirty minutes had suc-
ceeded in catching the eyo of several young
women in the place. A few days later the
artist was taking a walk with ono of his newly
found friends, when to his surprise and, per-
hape, chagrin, he saw coming for him in the
most effusive manner a New York woman
who was well acquainted with him when ho
was at home. Cabbie Cabeless.
HOW P. D. ARMOUR FELL IN LOVE.
It Was the Turning Point in the Chicago
Millionaire's Life.
The New York Press has told of late how a
great many famous men got their first start in
life. Ono of the frequent visitors to New York
is P. D. Armour, the Chicago millionaire, the
"king of dressed beef" and a director in tho
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul road. His
story, as he told during one of his recent visits
to New York, says the Press, is one of the most
interesting in the series.
Mr. Armour has time when he is in New
York to be humorous. Pressed for informa-
tion which would nerhaps benefit the rising
generation, he saia: "My first transaction
was a love scrape. It wasn't successful. And
it was tho turning point in my life—actually
the turning point. It led to my expulsion from
school. I won't say anything else. Forty
years after my expulsion from school a man
walked into my office and called mo out. I
knew hiin. He was Professor Hyde. He said
he had heard of my success in life and ho had
come to toll mo that in tho matter of
that expulsion ho was tho only member
of the faculty who had voted for
my retention. I said to him: *You havo been
a long while cominr? in with your explana-
tion.' He went out. 1 meant what I said. I
havo had tho action of that faculty laid away
under my vest here (indicating that section of
his waistcoat which is ovor his heart) ever
since."
If it were the proper thing to quote poetry
in connection with tho greatest packer on the
face of the earth ono might say, looking at
Mr. Armour after he had related tho above,
referring to the smile:
It faded as it camo.
It is known that P. D. Armour was born on a
farm in New York state. It is known that ho
did what all farmers' sons did—slaved it from
morning until night. It is known that at tho
ago of 20, after he had loved and lost and had
been expelled from sehool, he shoved the thorn
in his heart, joined the procession headed
west and became a gold seeker in the gulches
of California. It is known that his "dirt"' never
"panned."
It is known that ho was taken sick and ling-
ered in the viciyity of death, away out in Cali-
fornia. It is known that through friends ho
left the fields of gold and came back and set-
tled in Milwaukee. John Plankinton was in
Milwaukee then buying and killing hogs. It
is known that he gave P. I). Armour a job as
clerk ; and that from that time P. I). Armour
continued to grow in the favor of John Plank-
inton until the firm of Plankinton «fc Armour
was established. It is known that Mr. Ar-
mour mado himself indispensable to the firm,
and that from that time until tho present
moment fortune knocked at every door and
window and keyhole of Mr. Armour's place of
business.
That this same fortune which if so fondly
wooed, hunted and begged for by countless
thousands without avail refuses to leave Mr.
Armour's embrace. "It walkcth with him by
day," and when he "wraps tho drapery of his
couch about him and lies down to pleasant;
dreams," it nestles in tho silken folds and
greets his waking moment with a golden
caress.
A man who knows him well adds this:
"It is Armour's will that has made him whnfc
ho is. He fixes his eyo on something ahead,
and no matter what rises upon the right or tho
left he never sees it. He goes straight ahead
pursuit of tho object ahead and overtakes it
at last. Flo never lets up on that for which ho
starts out."
To dispol colds, headaches and fevers, to
cleanse the system effectually yet gently, when
costive or billious or when tho blood Is im-
pure or sluggish, to permanently cure habit-
ual constipation, to awaken tho kidneys and
liver to a healthy activity without irritating or
weakening them, use Syrup of Figs.
THE BAYOU CITY BUDGET.
THE CHARGES AGAINST THE CITY
MARSHAL BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
The Big Galveston Delegation—A Priato
Shoot—Local, General and Per-
sonal Notes.
Correspondent's Hkad^carterr — Capitol
Hotel
Hcsikess Office—For tho reception of adver-
tisements and outside subscriptions: iW Maiu
street. Capitol hotel block.
City Cisculatiom Where everything routing
to Houston subscription* to The Daily News
will receive attention, in the liuuds of Bottler
Bros., 74 Main street.
Tlie City Council Meeting.
Houston, Tex., Aug. 10.—There will be a
meeting of the city council to-morrow after-
noon, not at 4 o'clock, the usual hour, but
at 2. It will be for the purposo of hearing tho
case, in which charges havo been profered
against the city marshal, which eharges were
published in these columns last Tuesday
morning. Hon. W. P. Hamblen, attorney for
the marshal, has refrained from indicating his
lino of procedure and it will not likely bo
made known uutil developed before the coun-
cil. The matter is ereating considerable in-
terest and there will bo a large crowd in the
council chamber to hear it. There are one or
two other things that will also be taken up in
the meeting if the trial does not consume tho
entire afternoon.
Moving Steadily On.
Some time back there was a charter ob-
tained from tho Btato by prominent colored
I>cople of the state for the purpose of making
organized effort toward the establishment of
homes throughout the state for the benefit of
needy widows and orphans. The plan is to
divide the stato into districts and to establish
a home in each district. Colored men here
who are interesting themselves and trying to
interest others are moving steadily along in
the work. They understand that it is not
to bo quickly done, but to be kept moving.
This and Galveston county are in the same
district, and prominent colored men there are
co-operating in the movement.
A Pleasant Social Evont.
Miss Rosa Lion and Miss Bella Jacobs of
Galveston, after having spent a couple of
weeks pleasantly here among their friends re-
turned home this morning. They were the
guests of Mrs. Sam Raphael, and Friday even-
ing were given a social entertainment, where
were gathered many of tho charming members
of Hebraic society. The features were vocal
and instrumental music, recitations and very
delightful refreshments.
New Electric Line Opened.
This afternoon Superintendent Fred Mundcs
of tho Street Car company brought out one of
the new cars for the Caroline and Jackson
streets belt. He made two trips very success-
fully, but a short section of tlie track being
not completely done, it w as decided not to
start the cars to running regularly till to-mor-
row afternoon. The comoany will then put
three cars to limning regularly on this line.
It will make the fourth electric belt in the
city.
Their Mixed Chorus.
Tho new departure of the members of tho
Leiderkranz singing society, in forming a
mixed chorus, is proving quite a success, as
they are stoadily growing in numbers aud im-
proving in singing. At their last rehearsal
there was a large attendance and Prof.Beneke.
their leader, is prepariug to give a big vocal
concert early next month. It will be a treat
of its kind. The evenings foj rehearsing aro
Tuesday and Friday.
New Musicians.
The patrons of the Turn Verein summer
night concerts will bo rogalod Wednesday
evening by music furnished by Herb's Light
Guard band. Tho managing committee of tho
Turn Verein, decided that it would be to the
interest of the concerts and their patrons, and
yesterday determined upon the change. It
will increase the strength of the musical corps
considerably and is regarded as a desirable
step.
"Mots" Have a Prize Shoot.
Tho members of the Metropolitan hunting
and fishing club to-day went out to Kuhlman's
crossing on Bray's bayou, five miles from
town, and had their monthly prize shoot.
There was some excellent marksmanship
displayed, and after the contest a general jol-
lification took place. The members returned
late this evening. There were a lialf-dozeu or
more matches shot.
The Excursion.
The firemen's excursion to Galveston to-day
was largely attended. It is estimated that
about 000 people went down over each road to
the Island city to spend the day.
Town Notes.
The excursion to Morgan's point was pretty
well attended this morning.
Now is tho time to begin cutting down tho
weeds iu the city, as directed by the city ordi-
nance.
A couple of hunting parties wont out this
morning to roam the prairies and scour tho
woods.
Tho members of the Houston Schuetzen
verein had u practice this afternoon over their
range at Merkel's grove.
Several Houstonians remaining after the
contribution to Galveston departed went out
to Bear creek to spend the day.
There was a shower of rain this afternoon,
about 1 o'clock, that cooled tho atmosphere
considerably and settled the dust.
All the drinking saloons were hermetically
sealed to-day and the lovers of soda and cigars
were among thoso who were deprived.
Frederick Sauter, the little son of Mr. Gus
Sauter. is doing very well to-day. He was
hooked yesterday by a cow, but the brave lit-
tle fellow says he is not afraid of cows.
It is reliably known now that tho work of
building will not begin on tho new Episeopul
church till tho latter part of the winter or
early spring. Tho structure will be mado of
Texas granito of the best grade.
There is to be a meeting of the board of
fire representatives Monduy evening at tho
office of Chief Tom Martin, to look into some
trouble between the Hook and Ladder com-
pany and chief of tho department Tom Mar-
tin.
Personal.
S. K. Ealy of Dallas is a late arrival at the
Capitol.
J. A. Smith of Conroe was in tho city last
evoning.
Win. Delig of Orange is at tho Capitol while
in the city.
J. F. Simons of Galveston is domiciled at
the Capitol while in town.
W. G. Lipscomb and son were prominent ar-
rivals at the Capitol last evening.
Captain Seabrook Sydnor of tho Island city
was among thoso who came up to-day for a
pleasant visit.
J. G. Ashford of Huntsville, but well known
in this city, was among the arrivals at the Cap-
itol last evening.
Colonel John L. Kane of Galveston and ono
of the officials of tho National oil mills was in
the city last evening.
George McClellan, the nffablo representa-
tive of Bradstrcot, camo up this morning from
his island homo to speud Sunday.
A. B. Armstrong of Now Orleans, but well
known here, has returned from a visit to Wau-
kesha aud is stopping at the Capitol.
L. T. Noyus, a well known Houstonian,
after an absence of several weoks. during
which he visited Sewauee,Tenn., has returned
home.
J. S. Price, city; J. H. Williamson, Terre
Haute, Ind.; Mrs. W.R.Cocke. Houston; J.
F. Simons, Galveston; Aug. Werner, New
Orleans, La.; Miss Clara Scott, Seal) : Ed A.
Pope, St. Louis; John Smith, Galveston;
Charles Lehman. Morgan City; S. R. Ealy,
Dallas; F. S. Beck, New York; William Delig,
Grange; C. K. Davant, New Orleans, La.; W.
L. Moore, Logan, O.; W, G. Lipscomb and
son.Nashville.Tenn.; Win. Selkirk, Galveston;
E. Goldman, New Orleans; E. IJ. Kiss tun, Now
York; D. P. Skelton, Naslivillo; A.H.Arm-
strong, New Orleans; W. J. Jordan, Fort
Worth; Ben F. Kastl, Detroit, Mich.; E. L.
Smith, Durham. N. C.; L. B. Stone, Louis-
ville, Ky.; D. M. Walliw, Galveston; John L.
Lain, city; Oscar Pfeiffer, R. E. Cuininack,
J. Frankekl, Dallas; S.J. Smith, Cladon; B.
II. Zubcn, St. Louis; George M. Otey.Texas;
Miss Edith Woodwott, Cucro: J. G. Ashford,
Huntsville; N. B. Putnam,Omaha; James A.
Smyth, Conroe; James A. Wood, New York,
are at the Capitol. ^
THE ALIEN LAND LAW.
San Diego Hoard Fro in.
San Dlsoo, Tex., Aug. 10.—The Xkws cor-
respondent has interviewed a number of lead-
ing citizens relative to the alien land law, and
most of them were willing to give their opin-
ions. There have been several mass meetings
over the county, where resolutions were passed
and sent to Tub News and published therein.
The following are some opinions obtained by
the correspondent:
H. J. Dclamer, fanner and ranchman, says;
There aro two features of the alien land law
which would suftlee to condemn it, in my
opinion. They are, the deadly blow aimed at
the prosperity of the country by limiting capi-
tal and making money dear, and tho almost
prohibitory obstaclo placed in the way of im-
migration.
Capitalists who lend at 8 per cent are less
likely to become owners of the country than
those who lend at 12 per cent. Foreigners
must reside ono year in this country before
they can declare their intention to become
citizens, and consequently are debarred from
buying homes iu Texas for one whole year un-
der this law. They will, therefore, not come
here.
George Bod it, merchant and county treas-
urer of Duval county: There is good reason
sn what Mr. Delamer writes, and this, as far
as it goes, is my opinion.
Tom Collins, stockman, when asked what he
thought of the alien laud law, said: "My
opinion is, you had better get out your nat-
uralization papers.
C. F. Stillman, farmer and county commis-
sioner: I am in favor of the alien land law,
aud think it is all right. If parties want to
own land in Texas let them come here and
live. I am against large corporations owning
big tracts of land in Texas, and if tho legisla-
ture meets and makes the term of years two
instead of six years, wherein aliens have to
sell, I think it will be a good law.
F. W. Ridder, farmer, stockman and county
commissioner: I think the alien land law a
good one and I am in favor of it as it stands.
G. D. Garcia, county commissioner: We
already have too much law: I am not in favor
of so much law. We want more mouey and
less law. I am against the law aud any more
meetings of the legislature.
Win. Heffron, farmer, stockman and county
commissioner: 1 don't know what to say: 1
want to look into it more. I was on the com-
mittee when a meeting was held here, but I
did not fully understand the object of the law.
L. L. Wright, ex-sheriff of Duval county:
I am of the same opinion as Mr. Delamer.
C. Tibleir, merchant: I am agaiust the
alien land law, it will keep money out of the
country and keep peoplt? from coming here. I
think a special session of the legislature
should be called.
W. S. Gullett, farmer: I am in favor of
the alien land law. Think it is just what we
need. If people don't want to come here and
beeomo citizens and own laud let them leave
the land for those who will. If a person comes
here, let him become a citizen and help bear
the burdens of (jury service, etc., and disad-
vantages as well as the s Hautages. I don't
think, really, we need a special session of the
legislature.
Editor Corkill, Fanner and Stockman: I
havo not attended any of the meetings which
were called over the alien land law, but I
think it is a good law. If foreigners come
here let thom be naturalized, let them become
Tcxans and help build up the couutry, share
the disadvantages as well as the advantages of
the country. I have not thought much about
the matter, and as for the calling together of
tlie legislature, wo already have too much law.
and if what laws we have were better enforced
our country would be more prosperous.
A SNAKE IN REE SLIPPER.
Terrible Experience of an Old Lady in
Arkansas.
A Little Rock dispatch says: Mrs. Lucille
Morgan, an estimable lady of advanced age,
of Little Rock, recently received a shock
which nearly cost her her life by finding a
snake in ono of a pair of carpet slippers, into
which sho had thrust her foot. Mrs. Morgun,
rising during tho night to minister to her
daughter, who was ailiug, hastily placed her
feet in the slippers which were at her bedside,
•eeai'.
gly
This was done so quickly that tho snake, also
only to sp<
cold, slimy body snu;
ily withdraw them on feeling a
ensconced in one.
taken by surprise, had no time to bite her, but
disturbed in his nap crawled out and ran un-
der a piece of furniture.
The old lady, seeing the danger sho had es-
caped, gave a piercing scream and beenmo
unconscious, remaining so for several hours,
in spite of all efforts to revive her. When sho
was able to toll her story tho house was
searched for the snake, which was found and
killed. It was a young rattlesnake and was
probably harmless, but Mrs. Morgan's nerves
had been so shocked that for several days it
was thought that she would die.
Hot imagination was muoh txoited and it
was with the greatest difficulty she could bo
convinced that the snake hud not been able to
bite her. For some reason not understood
these venomous reptiles have been unusually
numerous this season and aggressive in tho
extreme, invading the houses in the suburbs
and have bitten several people.
You Old Jealous Thing.
Kansas City Times.
Tho "rainmakers" in Texas are hugging
thomselves because a storm came within
twenty-four hours after their first charge of
dynamite was set off. Bat how do they know
that it would not have rained if they had
stayed quiet? One bird doesn't make a Hock
by a good deal.
A curious and interesting calculation has
been made by Professor llogers of Washing-
ton, D. C., on the dynamic power of coal.
According to the professor, a single pound of
good steam coal has within it dynumic power
equivalent to tho work of ono man for ono
day. Three tons of the saino coal represent a
man's labor for a period of twenty years, and
one square mile of a seam of coal, having a
depth of four foet only, represents as much
work as 1,000,000 men can perform in twenty
years.
When Baby was sick, we Iave hsr Castorla.
When she was a Okild, she cried for Castorla.
When she became Miss, she cluag Co Castorla.
When ahe had ChUdien, As gave than Castori*
T. L. CROSS &. CO.
SHIP STORES AliO CHANDLERY.
MannfMtar.ri' Ar.nu .ad UommlMlau
lf.rah.nta,
Cnri.r Cnlu •<"> Strut,
Imp . (alt .took on hand of .r.rrtMnc la
•or lis.. (ML ud U. ooBYin<)«d.
DOWN THE COLOMBIA TAP.
VAST
IMPKOVEMENT WB0UGHT ON
THE OLD TIME ROAD.
Development at tho Mouth of the Brazos.
Signs of Flush Times in 01(1 Bra-
zoria County.
Coixmria, Tex., Aug. 1«.—'The News cor-
respondent left Houston at 10.40 a. m. Friday
on the widely known Columbia Tap. This
road, for years operated on tho cheajjcst im-
aginable plan, has since the advent of the In-
ternational and Great Northern receivership
been constantly improved, and where formerly
atri-woekly mixed train was frequently ten,
twelve uud eighteen hours en route from
Houston to Columbia (50 miles), to-day is
found a daily passenger train operated in
a most excellent manner, which tliuls no
trouble iu making the run in three hours.
This passenger service is under the immedi-
ate charge of the popular and genial conduc-
tor J. L. Bonuey, who has beeu the guiding
star of the destinies of theTap for years. Con-
ductor Bouncy feels no little pride in tho im-
provement of his road, and is enthusiastic on
tho subject of what will bo done in tho near
future.
Aboard tho train Friday was a party of
some eighteen prominent men and capitalists
of northwest Testis, Vclasco bound. Among
others the correspondent noticed the follow-
ing: Colonel T. F. West, attorney, Captain G.
H. Day, attorney, Messrs. Marshall, Benning-
ton, T. C. Shoemaker and R. E. McNulty of
Fort Worth, Major l'cnnock of New York and
Frank Leren of San Angclo. These parties
state that the reports from the mouth of tho
Brazos are so encouraging that they not only
in their own interest, but iu the interest and
at the request of many of their friends, have
taken the trip to satisfy themselves by actual
observation of the truth or falsity of such re-
ports. Arriving at Columbia at 2 p. m., the
traveler catches tho lirst sight of the Brazos
river, a magnificent stream of some 400 feet in
width, which gradually widens as it goes down
to 1200 feet.
Stepping off the train one is immediately as-
sailed with a din almost metropolitan in its
volume—stenml>oat and hotel runners are
shouting tho merits of their resi>ective em-
ployers at the top of their voices. Those Vc-
lasco or Brazoria bound immediately take one
of tho boats lying in wait. The remainder aro
transported by ferry to tho town of Columbia
proper, on the west bank of the Brazos. This
is a small old-fashioned town of some 1000 in-
habitants, full of historical interest. Here in
the early days of the present century was
landed the first of Austin's colonists, the nu-
cleus arouud which tho present empire of
Texas has gradually gathered itself. Ovor
there under that spreading live oak was born
James H. Bell, the first white child l»orn in
Austin's colony. Two miles west of here can
Ik* seen ono of the original buildings of the
capital of Texas, the other has fallen down.
Here in the MUs were held those conferences
which sustained the colonists in their de-
termination to throw oil' the Mexican yoke or
die in the attempt.
The country in and around Columbia is
pnrt of the renowned sugar bowl of Texas.
The lands are unsurpassed in fertility, and old
Brazoria county has every reason to believe
that she will in the near future become a place
of interest, not for what she has been, but for
what she is. Struggling along as she has
been, with her magnificent ante-l»ellum plan-
tations dismantled by the effects of the late
war aud under the domination of negro
rule, she is now anxiously and hopefully watch-
ing for the first streaks of dawn heralding a
brighter and more pros|>erous era.
To the Brazos River, Channel and Dock
compauy tho people look with grateful eyes,
believing as they do that to them is due the
great interest now manifested in this part of
tho Brazos river country.
Dyspepsia's distress is relieved by Hood's Sar-
saparillu. It has cured many severe can1*.
Workmen
Need not quit work or lay up. No danger of
taking cold on it or being interrupted by vio-
lent purging, debilitating sicklies* or patn.
Simmons Liver Regslator acts so gentlv and
naturally that you hardly know 1*. fa the effoct
of medicine It Is hotter than a dose of pills,
sure to act. eaiily taken, no bad taste, and sera
to care. Such a medicine for man, woman and
child should be kept in evary house, as it pre-
vents sickness and saves money. J. Hugg, Mld-
dleport, O., writes "Have taken Regulator
with satisfaction; can safely reoommend ft to
all afflicted with liver complaint. 1 have been
subject to congestion of the liver and have
taken from 1* to i0 grains of calomel whleh gen-
eially laid mo up for three or four days. Lately
1 take Simmons Liver Regulator, which giver
roe relief without any interruption to basines-
auution IALI8,
AUCTION SALE
-OF—
GEOCEET STOEE
Monday, August 17,1891,
On uromuei, northwest corner of 31.t anil K,com
niencing at 10 u. m.:
Consisting of retail stock of Can Goods, Toma-
toes, Bean*, Pens, Com, Milk, Meats, Sauces,
Vinegar, Molasses, Beer Box and Sundry Goods.
S. M. PENLAND & CO.
AUCTION SALE
COTTAGE FURNITURE
Wednesday, Ally. 1!», 1801.
On premlsos, s.w. corner 9th and 11, comuiensing
at 10 a. in.
Consisting of Plush Parlor Suito, Half Canopy
M. T. Bedroom Snite, Brussels Carpet, Matting,
Chairs, Tables. Dining Furniture, Kitchen
Ware, (Jranito Ware, Safe, Cooking Stove, etc.
S. M. PENLAND & CO.
OUH.
BUGGIES
ARE FINELY PROPORTIONED
HANDSOMELY FINISHED
Aid STRICTLY FIBST-CLASS.
Send for llluatratod catalogue.
MILBURN MFG. CO.,
Seventh St. and Casa Ato.,
ST. LOUIS.
It Will Save You Money to Aak for Prices
t;T ryj,,,
Southern Show Case Works
Huforn you buy your Show Chum .ltowhne.
F. CHAN/, I'rop., Strand, b«t. »3<1 uud U«th.
I dcHiro to represent a fow
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES
Answer PostolHce box 058,
SAN ANTONIO. - TEX.
<jcla£ yjJttaWi Jflt.
Vu](n Mrm. term, omd a fLcw cWe
^ l^cnAfecL: uaJA
J %Uuj
anmjaixuag otw.->o tncu.j.wtxg aapidicj
itumwnQ buM , {rui^Avnce. .umavj tPuL
IfujOvrmj Utaa K/> jjWL foupn cGvnclu^//,
I\cua. fiat: cjloa^A arvvwvrcj cnA cuna
3 ruyuj ficu/e a ftcnrd yurwtk cfi tru acUvyU
OA-L mjjJwYX i* U/04 a. u/rn<vux*i.
UcAAj (9. AqtxLLj.
Prepared by Dr. J. C. A\jtr dt Co.t Loicetl, Ifatt. Sold by all Drugffistt and Prrfunuru
CURES
ANY
IHEADACHEI
"While You Wait,"
BUT CURES
NOTHING ELSE.
N. J. Clatton, F. A. I. A. late Rupt. Architect. U. B. Cut torn tout.
f, 8. luun
M.J. CLAYTON ft CO., Architects
CornerStrand and 22nd St., S*lTMton, P.O. Box 113. Telephone 445.
The Principal Public and Private Buildings throughout the city
have beon erected from our Plans or under our Supervision. "
tlon guaranteed. Best City and State Referencea
Srtlafaa
EDUCATIONAL.
.TSTOETH TEXAS FEMALE COLLEQ-E
AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Offers superior a dv ant a ros in evory department. The LITERARY department is presided over by
Prof. K. F. Powell. A. >!.. and Mi*a Burnley, late of the Stat" Industrial Colloge of MisaissippL. The
;Y is under tho direction uf Professor Kdniuud Ludwi#, for tWi» years a pupil <>f Kubeif
CONSERVATORY is under tho direction ur rrotessor fttimuud l.udwtg, for Ave years
atein and unf^irbtionahly one of the tino»t concert pianists in America.^ Mrs. Holt, npnpilof Manuontel
irtao 1
and
m vnI
MRS. L. A. K1DD, Pres., Sherman, lei
...... HJT4 — .MRIRB..
and Viedot or l'nri». will also be connoct-'d with the Conservatory. Mrs. L. O. Lamar, Jr., who has
ch«rff»» of the ART department, has beon in Paris two years studying ut tho Julian Art School and r»»-
ceiriiifr special lessons under Houguereau aud Flury. Tho dormitories arojconifortable and sup
For catalogue addro
with all modern convenience.
1 INSTITUTE
"4 For Young Ladles.
RALElOH, N. C.
The old reliable school of North Carolina.
Thorough and progressive; Mth yaar; 22 othoers
and toacbors; 2J new piauoa. Send for catalogue.
JAS. DIMVIDDIE.
M. A., Univ. of Ya., Principal.
SACRED HEART ACADEMY.
This Select Boarding aud Day School for Young
Ladies is empowered by charter to confer diplo-
mas aud is conducted by the Sisters of St.l>ouiinic.
The course of studies embraces ail branches
necessary for a refined and solid edueation.
The Sehool Will Open First Monday lu Sep-
tember.
For fnrthor particulars apply to MOTHER SU-
PERIOR, Sacred Heart < onvsnt. Cor. Market
and 16th, GALVESTON, TEX.
BAYLOR FEMALE COLLEGE.
BELTON, Tex., will open its forty-sixth session
Sept. 2, *91. It is the oldest Female Col lego in
the Southwest, thoroughly established and well
organizod iu all its departments; has eloctric
lights, steam heating, water works, steam laun-
dry, etc. Healthy location and puro (artesian)
water. Had 1M5 boarders last session aud 300 iu
all. For further particulars apply to
P. 11. EAGER,
President.
CITY
Catalogue free on application. Send for it. It
is elegant. SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
Waco and Dallas, Tex. Advantages equal to any
in America. Faculty unrivaled in the South.
Equipped with handsome waluut furniture. Host
course of study. Graduates successful. Patron-
ited by best people. Holds the highest honors
from Dallus Fair. For catalogue address
it. II. HIM., Wui oor Dalian, Tex.
KENTUCKY MILITARY INSTITUTE
uear Frankkokt, Ky. %
• OPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
The second term of this academic rear heglna
first Monday In July and closes third wrdussday
In December next.
CoL. D.F. 11UY 1>. Supt. Poat-Offlce.FABMr4LB.KY.
BETHEL CLASSICAL and MILITABY /F
ACADEMY. $95 tuilsessioa
Prsparea for Haslneaa, Unl?. of Vs.,
and W>at Point. Catalogue address
Maj.A (J.SuiTa.Bstbirl Academy, Y»
VA N 1)ER IJ I IT UNIVERSITY.
Owr Prvfevttors and •> student.. N«-ven
Distinct Pi'piti'tiuents: Academic, Engineer-
ing. Pharmaceutical, Biblical, Law, Medical,
Dental. For catalogues addren \V lis Williams,
NASIIYILLK, TEN If*
NOTHK DAME OF MARYLAND.
Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies and Pro-
paratory School for Little (JirU, conducted by tlie
School bisters of Notro Dame.
EMBLA P. O., m-ar Baltimore, Md.
AGENTS' MANUFACTURER*
....fT Gins, Feeders and Coucleiisen. cotton
presses, engine*, boilers, staub mills, belting,
farm and null machinery. Howard F. Smith. Agt.
Ci W.ALSWORTiLOld Hickorj Wagom«Bnck*
^•e>e Mowers,II(iy Bakes,Brown'sCotton Poison
Distributor, Avery Plows and Plantation H'dware.
1? C. WEAVER,81 .MAIN STREET,
• Lumber and Shingles.
Agent for manufacturers.
BUSINESS COLLEGES.
USTON Business College, tho popular com-
mercial school, has tho patrouage of tho
business ineu of Houatou. Write for catalogue.
rFllK Houston Commercial Academy i* a uew
-1 school in tho Y. M. C. A. buildinr. Good
teachers. Thorough iu«truction in book-keeping,
ahorthand, ancient and modern lunguagcs. and
all common school studies. J. 11. Barnci, Prin.
1IUGGIES AND CARRIAGE MATERIAL.
JOS. F. MEYER, wholesale buggies and car-
riages; iron, steel and wagon wood work;
blaclmaitn suppli' Franklin at.
(\ BOHWARZ, tnanTr and dealer in carria<fes,
bugtfies wagons and harness. Repairing in
blackemitliinf, painting, trimming. 185 Preston at.
Holu
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
1)
EPOT of Jersey couutry butter: consignments
of eggs, couutry produce and frnit solicited.
A. O. COCK RE"
COC
•:LL A SON, Milam at.
LGIMFEL A CO.. wholesale dealers in butter,
• cheeso, western aud country produce, fruits,
etc. 9 Mainst.
TAFT BROS. A CO.—Consignments of fruit and
country produce solicited. Poultry, oggs and
butter u specialty. 70 and HO Travis st.
DYEING AND TAILORING.
V)ARISIAN Dyeing establishment—Ladies' and
1 gents' clothes dyed and made new. Country
work solicited. Fornandet A Leroy.M Travis St.
FIREWOOD.
POLK A LI DWELL—Orders solicited for cord
or atova wood and San Jacinto aand. 'Phone
318. 31 Faunin street.
CI PACKARD.
O Cord and Stovo Wood.
Ofllce No. 7 Burn's B'd'g, 'Phone No. 81 or 103.
FLOWERS AND PLANTS.
AWHITAKER, Florist, Houston. Choice
• white flowers aud artistic floral work.
Phone 357.
GRAIN AND FEEDSTUFF*.
CHARLES P. SHEARN—Doaler iu CoraTOats.
Bran, Hay, etc.
2, 4 and 0 Travis street.
HIDES AND WOOL.
SILW LRSSEN— Consignments solicited of
• Hides and Wool. OQico aud wurehouae, No.
2 aud 4 Commerce street.
LAWYERS.
rpACKABERRY L TACKABERRY-
X Attorneys at Law. Houatou, Tex.
OlHco over Sweeney A Coombs.
P ifWlN P. HAM HI.EN —
I Attorney at Law,
San Antonio Business Directory.
USTAVB im
HMIE ELITE—Only French restaurant iu the
1 city. Tablo supplied with tho best of every-
thing at rcasouable rates. J. Loustaunau A Co.
PRINTING OFFICE FOR SALE-
Trustee'j Sale of tlie Cameron Chronicle at
Cameron, Milam County, Texas.
Tho ofKco inventories $1 .'»<<), and will bo sold to
highest cash bidder.
Bills may bo submitted by letter, or if no satis-
factory bid has beon recoivod by August lift, 18P1,
on that day tho entire plant will bo auctioned otf
in front of the ofllce of Padon A Cross, in Cam-
eron, Tex. The plant consists of Chicago stop
cylinder press (now) (J column quarto, 300 pounds
new long primor, 100 pounds small nios.50 pounds
minion, 1<H> fonts Job type, full supply of cases and
stands, stones, sticks, bra-s rules, etc., and ono
new Job press. W. D. PADEN, Trustee.
August 4.1891.
Thc EvaaiCui
4} Is the acknowledged
leading ramady for all tint
unnatural dlachar«sa and
nuatilral dlachsrsea i
private dlivasra ef tarn. A
certain cure for the deblll-
tatlaf vtiftknin pef^lisr
to
1 pres'-nteltaad feel aare
la rtmmcntedlBg It to
all riffsrers
..J 8T0NEB,ljJ),0icm«Jllu
TO WEAK
I f V LIVIl It lb II youthful enora
early decay, wMtlTig weak nrsa, l«Ht tuaah<»»l, ««ta,
I will s«ud RTaluaOl* troutl»e i-*1»«1) containing
fall particulars for hoinn cure, FllKR of charge.
4 splendid medical work ; ahoultl 1>* read by every
man who Is ni-rvmn »»v1 debilitated. -Address.
Prof. V. <. POWLBU, Moo due. Conn*
THE WEEKLY NEWS ONLY §1 YEAR
'Houston, Tsx.
LIME AND CEMENT.
DAN CROW LEY. importer and dealer in Liino,
( emonts. Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths. Fire
Hrick, ( lay. Sower l'ipe. No. 6Commeroeat.
ITl£E A ( O. Lime ami ('euiont. Dealers m
Portland and Rosendale Cement, Lime. Plas-
ter, Fire Bricks, stc.
LUMBER, ETC.
JW. TEX BY A SON, Wholesalers in Lumber
e Shitiglos. Sash, Doors and Blinds. 41 Main
St., Houston. Tex.
PAINTS-OILS.
CLRDE A BRANDT, dealers in paints, oils and
wall paper: write for prices and samples. No
48 Fannin at.. Houston, Tex.
PIANOS.
HERRLE A SON'S sell pianos and organs on
easy monthly payments OC If and upward.
Complete stock of slioct music aud musical mer-
chandise always on hand. Mail ordors promptly
attonded to. Houston, Tex.
SPECIALIST, OCULIST AND AUR1ST.
C~tONSi MPT ION TRH tTMENT with Kosb's
/ Lymph. l)r. A. M._Autroy, Specialist, Eyo,
Ear, Nose and Throat, <>7 Aiain st.
SHIRTS.
STAR SillRT FACTORY t^TikHs
Write or call onus for prices.
AMIS A REYNOLDS, W Maiu st.
1M1E LONE
shirts to ordi
STEAM LAUNDRIES.
J^XCELSIOR Steam Laundry, opposite Capitol
J hotel, wants live ageat« everywhere; pays lib-
oral commission; gives best satisfaction; pays ox-
pressage ono way. 01VO us a trial.
1 F OUSTON STEAM LAUNDRY Agents wanted
A 1 in every town in the state. Liberal oorainis-
RMi No*. .» aud 7 Travis st.
'pi<OY M I \M LAI NliltV Troy machine* flinn
A work our specialty. 'Phono Hill!. Country work
receives careful » —
era! commission.
KMiaity. rtionextt. ( ountry work
attention. Agents wanted. Lib*
ju bl PACKARD. Prourietor.
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