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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1893.
MURDERED IN HOUSTON.
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A NEGBO MAN AND WOMAN WITH
SKULLS OEUSHED.
The Man Dead But the Woman Still Alive.
City Council in Session—After Variety
Shows—Court Matters—Personals.
CORKESFOXDENTS1 HEADQUARTERS — Capitol
liotcl.
Business and Circulator's Office, 92 Main
stroot, under Capitol hotel. For the reception of
advertisements and where subscribers fading to
receive thoir papers will pleaso roport.
Houston, Tcx., March 13.—At the early
hour of 4 o'clock this morning the shocking
results of a terrible murdei; were discovered in
the basement of the Rosenfield boarding
-house, corner of Congress avonue and Caro-
line street. A servant girl in the house was
sent down stairs to awaken Tom Elliott, but
better known as Tom Waco, colored, em-
ployed about tho kitchen. The terms of his
employment required him to bo at work be-
foro that timo and ho had been usually
prompt. Going down steps into (he cellar,
sho found it quite dark, but a lamp without a
chimney, dimly burning in the room, gave
enough light to see the pallet and to see that
uomo one was in it. Sho advanced cautiously
through the darkness, and seeing what ap-
peared to bo a sleeping figure, she placed her
hand on tho back. It was wet, and removing
her hand quickly, sho discovered that it was
eovcred with blood. Sho hurried out imme-
diately and gave the alarm.
Two men wont down into the cellar and dis-
covered that Elliot was dead. On examina-
tion it was found that his skull had boon
crushed by blows in the temple and about the
loffc ear.
By his side and with nrms clasped around
tho dead man's nock was lying Crecy Will-
iams, or Richards, colored, also bloody and
appnrontly unconscious, but emitting feeble
groans.
The two men sent down were Dan Costollo,
white, and John Rosenfield, colored. The
woman Crecy Richards had a terrible gash on
the right side of her head. The two men
withdrew and informed Mr. Honry Donne-
baum of the tragedy, after which telephone
messages were sent to police station head-
quarters, Justice Lee Schwander and City
Physician Larendon. In a short time Deputy
Marshal Fred Erichson, Officers Young, Key
and others, with J ustice Schwander were pres-
ent.
An examination showed that the murderous
blows on Elliot's head had been inflicted with
a blunt instrument, and a search soon brought
to light a heavy hammer, tapering to a blunt
point at one end, covered with blood. Dr.
Larendon turned hisattontion to tho wounded
woman, and it was found that her skull had
been crushed in and was pressing against the
brain. The removal of a small portion of the
skull relieved this pressuro, and after tho
wound had been cleansed and bandaged the
woman was able to speak a fow words. In a
somewhat incoherent manner she expressed
surpriso to find Elliot dead. She said
that when sho went to tho room last
night Elliot was sitting on tho bed counting
some money and a black boy named Donnis
was also in tho room. Before sho fell asleep
she thought Elliot and Donnis had a fuss
about something, but she know nothing moro
until sho was awakened. Sho coinplainod of
having a bad headaohe. Beyond thi3 nothing
could be learned from her. Sho was taken to
tho station houso and from thence removed to
St. Joseph's hospital, where sho remained in a
semi-conscious condition until late this after-
noon when she was able to talk, but could
give no information upon which anything
more than a strong theory could bo based.
Of course this is strongly corroborated by tho
non-appearance of Dennis and the fact that
ho cannot be found.
Whon the news of tho terrible tragody be-
camo circulated on tho streets, many people
burdened largely with curiosity gathered
about the entranco to tho cellar in tho Rosen-
field house and crowded in as much as the
officers would allow. The body of Tom
Elliot was finally taken to an undertakers,
and tho effect of the removal was to draw tho
crowd to tho new locality, whore hundreds
and hundreds crowded all tho forenoon to
look upon tho horribly mutilated face and
head of tho unfortunate rrtan. He was be-
tweon forty and forty-five years old. His real
name was Sidney Ellis and ho has a mother,
Mary Jane Ellis, now living near the corner
of Lyon and Spruce streets in Nashville,
Tenn. Ho was mustered out of service from
Company G, Twcnty-forrth United States
infantry, on February 28,I860, atJFort Grittln,
Toxas, and since that timo has lived mostly
in Texas.
For some timo ho was employod by Clark &
Loftus and was in the habit of saving consid-
erable money. For about six months ho had
been doing odd jobs around the Rosenfield
houso, and it is thought ho had at least $50, if
not more, on his person yesv.erday.
The woman who visited him was there
against strict orders to Elliot, and no ono in
tho house know anything of the alfair till this
morning, although thoro must have been
thirty people sleeping in the houso.
This morning about 3 o'clock a man named
Davenport, employed by tho Houston City
stroot car company, while going to the car
shods saw a man coming up tho stops from tho
basement of the Rosenfield house. It was too
dark to distinguish his features, but ho had a
pair of shoos in his hand.
Dennis, tho boy suspected of having somo
knowledge of tho crime, is small, very black
Und wears good clothes. He was at the hotel
la3t night and inquired far Elliot. Donnis
works at one of the oil mills, but this morning
ho failed to show up.
Justice Schwander,on account of the limited
information to be had from wituesses, did not
begin as coroner to take tho testfynony until
this afternoon. Hero is tho testimony of tho
girl who mado the discovery:
Carry Clampitt, being sworn, said: At
about a quarter to 4 o'clock tjhis morning I
went down into tho cellar to wake the de-
ceased, and I knocked at tho door and got
no answer, and I wont to whore ho
was and laid my hand upon his
back to wako him and saw blood upon his
faco and concluded ho was dead. Deceased
lay upon his faco, ono Log out of tho bod, and
the woman was lying in the same bod on her
right sido, with her faco closf -to the back
of his head and her loft arm over his neck,
and her right arm under her hund. There
was a dim light without a chimnoy in tho
collar, and aftor seeing what I did | ran and
told Mrs. Rosenfield, who sent two cooks
down to see the body.
Dr. Ltirendon, in treating the case, had to
romovo several Btnall pieces of the woman's
ekull. but ho is unable to say whether or not
Bhe will recover.
The polico are using all the vigilance tlioy
can command to arrest the perpetrator of tho
deed.
The City Council. i
A regular meeting of tho city council was
held this aftornoon at the council chamber,
with all tho aldormon present except Aldor-
man Reisncr.
Tho minutos of tho last mooting were read
and adoptod. /
PIETITION'8, ^
From Amelia Roper, asking for reduction of
taxes, and olToring to pay $100 in settlement
of taxes up to date. Roferrod to the financo
committee.
From P. Owens and others asking for light
at tho Southern Pacific crossing and Houston
East and Wost Texas crossing. Referred to
Btreet and bridgo committoe.
From George H. Herman, asking for the es-
tablishment of a city hospital in this city, and
ottering to donate to tho city a suitable site
for its location under certain conditions. Ro-
ferrod to tho hospital commit tee.
From Dr. James Cowling, protesting
against tho tearing down of his brick curbing
in front of his rosidence. Reforred to tho
street and bridge committee and city attor-
ney.
From Smith, Pedes & Co.. asking for olac-
ing a water plug on Pine street and Allen
avenue. Referred to the fire committee.
From JohnM. Dorrance and others, asking
for a franchise for operating an electric Btreet
railroad from Houston to Harrisburg, as fol-
lows :
Boginning from the corporate limits of tho
city of Houston over tho Harrisburg road to
the intersection and down Prairio street to
Fannin; also from the corporate limits over
the Harrisburg road, to and through Buffalo
stroot to Buffalo bayou. Tho petitioner also
asks that tho road be allowed to construct
such turnouts and switches as may bo neces-
sary. Reforred the street and bridge com-
mittee.
From Sam Allen aud others, asking for
switching facilities in tho Fifth ward. The pe-
tition was laid over under the head of new
business.
From W. G. Van Vleck, tendering the city a
deed for property on Daly street. Referred
to the city attorney.
From «). W. Haskins and others, protesting
against the city street railway running their
hue through the esplanade on Texas avonue,
and asking them to place tho lino on each sido
of tho street.
Another petition from residents on Jackson
and Caroline stroots, protesting against plac-
ing a double track on those streets.
Mr. Haskins was called and explained his
petition. He said that ho favored doing away
with tho esplanado and favored tho paving of
the entire street from curb to curb.
Alderman Reisner thought tho city could
compel the street railway company to pay for
their part of the paving.
Alderman Hamilton though tho city stroot
railway company got everything they wanled.
City Secretary Richardson said that as a
citizen residing on Texas avenue he desired to
be hoard. He related the origin of soveral
potitions on this subject. He said that this
petition of Mr. llaskins was to compel the
railroad to run a doublo track on Texas av-
enue. He said that a majority of tho resi-
dents along Texas avenue desired to havo the
street paved tho entire distance if the railroad
built a double track on tho street, and some if
tho city railroad company were to build even
a single track. On the part of the citizens
Mr. Richardson Baid that the present con-
tractor be allowed to finish this work.
Alderman Hamilton favorod stopping tho
work at- once.
Aidorman Reisner movod that the proposed
esplanade be done away with and that tho
street bo paved from curb to curb, and that
the samo is a public necessity, the same being
embodied in tho petition of Sam Allen and
others. The motion also provided for tho
city attorney to draw up a resolution asking
for the paving of Texas avenuo from curb to
curb.
Aidorman Hirsch wanted to consult with tho
present contractor.
Alderman Reisner desired the whole street
to be paved the ontiro distance.
Aldermau Hamilton wanted to hoar from
the present contractor on tho subject.
Alderman Shearn did not favor tho paving
of Texas avenue beyond Carolina street. Ho
moved to amend Mr. Iteisner's motion to
havo tho street paved only as far as tho street
car company intends to run, leaving a five-
block esplanade.
Aidorman Reisner moved to lay Alderman
Shoarn's amendment on the table, which was
passed by a vote of (> ayes to 3 nays.
Alderman Shearn said that he believed an
esplanado should bo maintained by tho city
where the citizens could Bpend a fow pleasant
hours.
Alderman Shearn said that ho favored
voting for the petition of Mr. Alien, but did
not favor tho paving of the espiauado the on-
tiro length of Texas avenue. •
Aldermun Reisner said ho did not want an
esplanade.
Alderman Shearn said that people living
beyond Jackson atroet had come to him and
requested that tho esplanade be not paved
beyond Jackson street.
Alderman Hamilton favored having Texas
avenuo paved to Jackson streot aud then hav-
ing tho work transforrod to Preston streot.
Alderman Shearn movod that tho petition of
Sam Allen be granted, which was seconded
by Alderman Hirsoh. Was passed, Aidorman
Reesner voting in the negative.
A petition was read from about ono hun-
dred or moro citizens complaining of the ac-
tion of John Bell, the proprietor of the Palace
variety show, in boarding the inmates of his
theator at his newly constructed residence on
Travis and Rusk streets and asking that the
council take immediate action to restrain him
from continuing doing so.
Another petition was read from citizens
asking the council to abolish the variety shows
in tho city of Houston.
Aidorman Fox said that Hon. J. E. Mc-
Comb would like to be heard in this matter.
Judge McCornb said that the petition was
not gotten up by any ill fooling toward tho
keepers of thoso places. He then went on to
state that ho had prepared a resolution and
desired the council to look it over. It covered
the case exactly.
Judgo McComb made quite a lengthy talk
to tho aldermen on the subject, and said that
the council had the power to abolish tho
variety shows. After moro talk on tho sub-
ject the matter was referred to tho mayor,
city attorney and ordinance committoe.
Alderman Reisner moved that the wholo
matter bo referred to tho mayor, city attorney
and ordinance committee, which was passed
unanimously.
Alderman Hamilton thought there wore a
good many strangers coming to the city and
ho thought they should havo a place to go.
kei'orts.
Of tho city attorney, stating that the city
has a right to tear down tho curbing, but that
it is liable to Mr. Street for damages.
Adopted.
Of tho city attornoy and mayor upon tho pe-
tition of the King bridgo company, by S. A.
Olliver, agent, upon tho White Oak bayou
bridgo question. It providos for tho paymout
to the King bridge company so much money
as is now indebted to them by tho city
for the work done. The roport also advises
that the King bridge company commence at
onco building tho bridge.
Attorney Stewart explained the report.
At this juncture a variety show band pass-
ing drowned tho voices of tho city fathers.
Alderman Reisnor moved that the report go
to the mayor and finance committeo, with
power to act, and also to confor with tho city
attorney to iret estimates as to how much is
now duo tho King bridge company.
Of city attorney, in regard to the over-
estimates on the San Felipe scwor district,
asking that the mattor bo referred to the city
engineer to form a resolution upon a defined
basis of reassessment.
Alderman Reisner movod that the city at-
torney consult with the engineer on the sub-
ject, which was passed.
Of board of public works, on tho majority
and minority reports, and city engineer, on
tho Texas avenue brick streot paving. Tho
board recommondB that a certificate bo issued
to tho contractors for tho work already done,
as is contained in tho majority report.
Alderman Hirsch wanted the whole matter
referred back to tho board of public works.
Alderman lleisnor moved that the report of
the board of public works bo adoptod which
was passed Alderman Hirsch and Koch voting
in tho negative.
Tho majority roport of the street and bridge
committoo was also adopted.
Aidorman Fox movod that tho three blocks
of streot paving from Milam to Fannin be ac-
cepted and the city enginoer bo instructed to
make up his rolls of ownership accordingly
was passed. Aidorman Hirsch, Hamilton and
Koch voting in tho negative.
Reports of variouB city offlcors were read
and roferred to the respective committees.
An ordinance granting W. D. Cleveland &
Co., tho right, to build a doublo track on Hill
stroot in tho Fifth ward, was read and laid
over under the rules.
Of fire committeo, on petition of C.
Schwartz, recommending that permission bo
granted them to build a fire-proof shod ad-
joining their builduig. Of fire committoo, on
petition of Mrs. S. A. Paunell, to build a
now stable, was reported on adversely. Tho
report was adopted.
Resolution of AidormanGoiselman concern-
ing tho Lamar street extension, roforred
to the streot and bridgo committoe, financo
committee and mayor,was adoptod, Aidorman
Hamilton voting in tho negative.
Tho mayor read a petition from Mrs. J. R.
Fonn, president Daughters of tho Republic,
asking the council to appoint a committeo to
assist her in ontortainine tho confederate vet-
erans. Aldermen Shearn and Geiselman were
appointed on tho committee.
new business.
The ordinanco relating to tho building of
tho now switch on Sterrett by the Houston and
Texas Central railway to tho Acme lumber
manufacturing company was brought up.
It was moved that a roccss of ton minutes be
taken to refer the matter to tho ordinance
committoe, which was passed.
Upon reconvening tho ordinance was re-
ported on favorably, and it was placed on its
final reading and passed.
Alderman Shearn moved that the city secre-
tary be instructed to advortise for bids for
piaiiB for seating the Cascara school, which
was unanimously passed.
Alderman Kohlhauff wanted I he city street
commissioners to havo two men clean a sower
on Houston nnd Wen tor streets.
Aiderman Reisner moved that the council
instruct the city attorney to draw up an or-
dinance to pavo Texas av-euuo tho entire
width and length.
Alderman Hirsch moved that only tho four
blocks mentioned in the Allen petition be
paved.
After considerable talk it was agreed to lay
the whole mattor over until the next meeting
in order to aiiow tho people and property
owners on Texas avenuo beyond Carolina
street to have a hearing before the council
concerning their wishes in tho mattor.
The council then adjoumod at 7:30 p. m.,
after a three hour and a half sossion.
Tlio Glenwood Suicide.
W. H. Taylor, the detective who must be
given the credit of discovering tho features of
J. E. Lewis, the Chicago defaulter, in tho faco
of the man who two weeks ago committed
suicide in Clonwood cemetery, to-day received
a letter from tho Guarantee company of North
America, Chicago office, saying that tho nega-
tive of tho dead man had been received there,
but that it was not tho picture of
Lowis. It may not be, but the
likeness in many respects is so marked that
any ono would tako him to be. The picture
taken after death in many respects resembled
a picture of Lewis taken from life. Tho
guarantee company refused to pav tho roward
offered for Lewis, and staled that the reward
would not go in case of death. In this con-
nection it should be stated that there were
four pills on the person of tho Glenwood sui-
cide. either ono of which contained enough
poison to kill four porsons, and one of them
was analyzed by a druggist, with tho above
result.
Concerning the suicido tho polico to-day re-
ceived a letter from Mrs. M. A. Anderson of
Shreveport saying that the description is that
of her husband, and in somo respects is so
closo that sho is earnestly afraid that it is he.
The deceased left somo samples of (doth, and
a sample of each piece was forwarded.
Veterans Meet.
Dick Dowlwig camp Confederate Veterans
had a meeting this afternoon. It was called
to order by Commander Lambert and thero
was a largo attendanco. The main business
was tho approaching state association meeting
to Ix) held in April.
They docided to invite General Preston H.
Johnson as orator in the city, General H. H.
Boono and Temple Houston at San Jacinto
battle grounds and Major W. II. Crank the
address of wolcome. They also decided to
invite to bo present General lvirby Smith,
General S. D. Leo and a number of others,
also Mr3. Jefferson Davis and daughtor.
They appointed Comrades Gray, Win.
Christian and M. Monagiian as committee on
transportation to tho battle grounds.
The chair was authorized to appoint a com-
mittco to confer with the Daughters of the Re-
public.
A picture of the horo, Dick Dowling, by
Donelan was shown in the hall, and they will
vote at the next meeting on its purchase. The
committeo reported a memorial of tho last
captain, P. E. Freeman, of company K,
Twenty-second regiment.
Tho committeo on invitation appointed was
W. H. Crank, S. R. Carrutners and George
Underwood. Thirteen active and mno hon-
onary members, tho latter all ladies, were ap-
pointed.
Mitdo »i Raid.
On Saturday night Sheriff Ellis and a num-
ber of deputies mado an official visit to places
of bad reputo and made quite a numbor of
arrests, tho record of which offenses is con-
tained in tho following proceedings in Justice
Schwander's court this morning:
Tom Johnson, Jim Fields, Dave Hutchin3,
Al Johnson, Jackson Uzzlo, Henry Moody,
Caisar Davidson and Frank Hood, gaming;
fined $10 and costs each.
Alice Smart, Ella Mason, Birdie Leonard,
Sarah Gillon, Emma Smith and Lizzie Will-
iams, vagrancy ? fined $1 and costs.
Lizor Sanders, koeping a disorderly house;
$150 bond for appearance in the criminal dis-
trict court.
Charles Taylor, gaming; dismissed.
Peter Multana and Rosa Anderson, va-
grancy; dismissed.
Sheriff Ellis und doputies did not complete
their work until about 1 o'clock Sunday morn-
ing.
Two Funerals.
This forenoon at 10.30 o'clock the funeral of
tho late Miss Lilly Nichols of the Fifth ward
took place and the remains were followod to
their last resting place by a number of sor-
rowing lriends.
This afternoon at 3.30 o'clock tho funeral of
Mrs. Ann Farrell took placo from her late
rosidence on Railroad stroot in the First ward
and the remains wore foliowod to thoir last
resting placo in Glenwood cemetery by a large
concourse of sorrowing friends. Tho Uoral
tributes at tho grave were appropriate and
beautiful.
Married by Judq;o Tod.
This afternoon Judgo John G. Tod was
eallod upon m his office by a young couple
armed with a license to get marriod. The
judgo assented with a smile and with a be-
coming gravity ho made Mr. Gus Honry and
Miss Elba Hammer husband and wife. There
were only two or thr-.-e witnesses
The lovinc couplo are members of esteemed
families who live in the lowor part of the
county. They came up to spend the day and
returned home this evening.
Pummeled tho Young Man.
This afternoon a caao was tried in Justice
Mahoney's court, Annie McCrabb, and on the
charge of assault and battery, she was fined
$5. Sho was quite pretty and hor appearance
would not indicate a combative nature, but
the complainant a young man, relates that she
and a female aid got him in tho street in
front of hor gato and made tho affair rather
painful for him by tho use of a cudgel before
ho could get it away.
To Attend the Wedding.
Mr. Eugene Hawkins, of Amorous, Ga., will
pass through horo in tho morning, going to
Galveston, whore ho will wed Miss Ehnina
Landes, Wednesday evening, at 5 o'clock.
The groom, it is learned, will be accompanied
by his father, sister, William Crisp, a son of
ex-Spoakor Crisp, and Mr. Hardy Robinson.
Thero aro several friends who will also go
from hero to attend the wodding.
Houston Lyceum.
Tho Houston lyceuin givo another of their
popular entertainments at the City markot
hall to-morrow night, and a programmo has
boon arranged that can not miss being a grat-
ification to lovers of first class attractions.
Amplo accommodations have been provided
for tho largo audience that will surely attend,
and the peoplo are cordially invited to bo
present. Admission frco.
His Foot Crushed.
Last night a colored boy named C. Jones
came in from Richmond on tho Santa Fo
road, llis foot had boon run over and badly
crushed by tho train, and County Physician
8. C. Red ordored him taken to tho in-
firmary.
Shot Himself.
This evening Jefferson Starling, colored,
living at 1019 West stroot in the Fifth ward,
shot himself with a pistol, tho ball going in
just below tho ribs, ranging downward. It is
believed to have cut the inte3tinos and will
provo fatal. Ono roport said it was accidental
and another that it was about a woman
named Laura. It creates considerable excito-
mont among tho colored people.
Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenses havo been
issued by County Clerk C. F. Winkler:
Joso N. Garcia and Mi-s I'etra Villaroal.
Abraham Anderson Jefferson and Mary Sid-
ney.
Gus Henry and Miss Elba Hammer.
Cycling Club Flection.
Tho Magnolia cycling club met to-night and
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, J. A. Patterson; captain, 11.
D. Spore; secretary,JeromeSwinford. Other
business of miuor importanco was transacted.
The Courts.
county commissi'ineus' court.
This forenoon tho county commissioners
met in regular session, Judgo Tod presiding,
and Commissioners Rico, Farmer, Hauck and
Ehrhardt prosont, and Deputy Clerk Ed Du-
preo keeping tho minutes. The following bills
woro approved:
J. S. Strack $38 31, R. AI. Adams $45, T. A.
Burko $29 35, J. McCrackon $37 25, E. Magoo
$24 75, A. Scott $23 25, U.Lyons $30 75, .1.
Strack, $8 DO, John Elser and others $111 75,
(two bills), W. H. Parrot 75 cents, J. A. At-
terberry $40, R. E. Floyd $25, J. E. White $25,
George Simmons $25, S. M. Riggs $25, G. W.
Roddy $15, John Butler $25, J. S. Brown $1,
W. Dillon $12815, John Butler $5, O. L.
Duhmo $5, C. P. Shoarn $124 65,
Paul Sonnen, $33.00; T. II. Ray, J. B. Coch-
ran, two bills, $113.80 and $240.90; Ross &
Wright. $15.20: Jules Hirsch, $11.09; Childress
& Taylor, $30; F. Minster, $33.20; A. W.
Sohuller, $3.35: L. Schlessinger, $2; S. Roos,
$40.40 and $33.30; Jas. Choriton, $3,10; Jan. F.
Dumble, agent, $18.75; Goo. W. Hegen, $17.00;
W. S. Hancock, $5.50; Houston gas light
company, $51.75 (three bills); F. H. Ray,
$38.92;*]. Keller, $130.34; II. E. Prientor, $5;
Waterworks company, $720; Transfer com-
pany, $3; Houston Age, $79.o8; A. Beming &
Bro., $12.31; Wm. Schultz, $9j Calvin Ciay,
$5. •!. }'. Soils, $5; Geo. Worley, $5; F. Huff-
man, $1;J. C. Harvey. $1: W. H. Coyie,
$88; 75 (nine bills); Howard Dinks, .25; J. A.
Young, $2.50; C. F. Miller, $21.15; Merchants'
and Planters' mills, $24.70; C. Kathmau, .Jr.,
$2.15; Lathrop, $3.00; F. Minster, $29; Goo.
Dimble, $15.40; B. H. Roc<>, $25.
Petition from Anheuser-Busch rojeetod.
Petition of John M. Dorranco, George W.
Smith, Charlos H. Milby, T. J. Collins, An-
drew Dow and II. A. Jones to construct an
electric railway over the Harrisburg road,
consisting of ono track. Grantod, conditioned
upon the said raiiway company paying for
that portion of tho pavement used whon said
road is paved by tho county, aud further that
work shall commence in tho noxt six months
and bo completed in twelvo months aftor dato
of starting and that all culverts on said road
bo built and maintained by said railroad com-
pany.
Assessment of S. S. Ashe on one-half of
block 178 reduced from $7500 to $0500, and
block 841, south side, from $1800 to $3000.
Ordered that assessment of Goo. Spencer be
changed from twenty-six lots in Bell Blain
addiliou to twenty-six lots in block 1, and tho
tax collector instructed to strike out twenty-
six lots in block 1 on the unknown roll for
1892.
Bill of B. R. Latham allowed for $21 40.
Ordered that tho assessment of Wm. Carson
on 33% acres of Meridith Duncan survey bo
changed from $1500 to $151) for 1892 on tho un-
rondered roll, same being an error.
Report of Commissioners Ehrhardt and
Hauck on classification of Harris county school
lands approved.
These bills were approved: W. A. Polk,
$83 57 and $5; J. R. Morris' Sons, $2; W. C.
Teal, $1 25; 11. E. Dunks, $10; John Johnson,
$10; F. W. Jaogor, $10; G. A. McKinney, $10:
John B!alock,$10 25; John If. Ruby, $450; C.
F.Winkler, $3 25; Clarke ik Courts, $0 25;
National oil company, $17 10; J. R. Morris, 25
cents.
B. F. Harris was grantod a certificate of
good moral character that ho might bo an ap-
plicant to practice law.
The following jury of view on Chocolate
road was appointed: R. TufHy, Goorgo
Kahlmon, Chas. Mohrer, Chas. Smith, J. E.
Dunks.
cases filed.
Theso cases wero filed in tho district clerk's
office to-day:
Geo. Morris ot al. vs. Wm. H. Keogans;
trespass to try title and damages.
F. F. Chow, sr., vs. S. K. Mcllhenny ot al.;
debt on account of claims amounting to about
$8000.
Personal.
Dan Mnlvin of Dallas,is a prominent visitor
to tho city.
Judge Gu3tave Cook and family leave in
the morning for San Marcos.
William Schultz of Bear creek, was among
tho prominent arrivals here to-day.
Mrs. J. C. Waddoll and Miss Fanny Wad-
doll havo returned from a short visit to Alvin.
Vern W. Jonos nnd Eugene Blake, popular
mombers of the T. P. A., are in tho city to-
day.
Hon. Sam H. Brashear and Mr. A. M. Gen-
try went up the International and Great
Northern to-day to Conroe on a Bliort visit.
Asa H. Dowdy, Wharton; J. I). Adams,
Texas; H. H. Keck, St. Louis; W. P. Callen,
M. D., Warron; Otto Gonoicke. St. Louis: N.
B. Trolluo, Patterson, La.; G. II. Mallam,
Beaumont; C. S. Seaman, Galveston; A. S.
Loecroft, Donison; Chris Hageletein, San
Angolo; I. Lewis, Bellville; 11. L. Pool,
Milano; C. E. Eamade, Pensacola, Tox.;
F. A. Lyon, I'. A. Vahey, San Antonio; .1. <
Smith, O. T. Koplinger, Frank Cox, Now Or-
leans; Lavan Dyck,Chicago; JamesW. Knox,
New York; Sam Hunt, Fort Worth; C. A.
Wilson, Kansas City; 11. B. Meyer, New Or-
leans; B. il. Rice, Marlin; J. S. Grace, Dal-
las; Tom Richardson, La Porte, E. S. Jen-
nings, B. F. Wobstor and wife, Auburn, N. Y.;
K. H. Hay, Alvin: Mrs. J. C. Moody and son,
Galveston; R. L. Palmer, St. Louis; L. R.
Horry, Dallas; C. Holland, Houston; G. C.
Street, Texas; E. Aycock, Evausville, Ind.;
T. F. Connell, Detroit, Mich.; Goorgo B.
Underwood, city; Harry Alexander, Galves-
ton; N. L. Mills, city; C. II. Winstead, Co-
lumbia; Robert Lang, Sandy Point; F. B.
Weeks, Columbia; A. Hirsch, New York;
D. F. Rowo, Brazoria: J. C. Bording and
wife, California; J. C. Worren, E. J. Jack-
son, St. Louis; 11. L. Ivinaman, R. C. Nel-
son, Now Orleans; J. Cassidy, Boggy Tank;
J. Muller, Galveston; Sam Kohon, Ben Janch.
M. C. Sherman, New York; M. C. Reed,
Louisville; M. L. Danks, Chicago: Mrs. J. F.
O'Connor, Goorgo Benedict, J. F. O'Connor,
Galveston; S. J. Britt, John Reed Whipple,
Boston: Wm. S. Sellers, Haverhill; Charles
P. Pollok, St. Louis, Thomas Sadler, Liud-
Boy, la., and W. A. Stearns and wifo, Detroit,
are at the Capitol. _
Bible Society Anniversary.
Huntsvillb, March 13.—Tho anniversary
meeting of tho Walker County Biblo society
was held at the Baptist church last night. Dr.
W. B. Rfcrikin, etato agent of tho Amoriean
Biblo society was prosont and preached tho
sermon of the evening. The pastors of tho
city assisted in tho exorcises, which woro pro-
sidod over by Hon. T. F. Sims, president of
tho socioty. Tho reports of officials woro re-
ceived, which showed good work had been ac-
complished tho past year.
(MHcers for the new term wero eloctod as
follows: W. L. Morse, presidont; W. W.
Adickes, vice-president: J. F. Estill, secretary
and treasurer; W. JI. Woodal, repository.
Exoeutivo committoe: I. T. Jarrard, L. 15.
Eastham, J. L. Smith, H. S. Rather, II. F.
Estill. A good sized collection was taken up
during the meeting for tho cause.
GORED BY A COW.
SAFK AND EFFECTIVE.
RnANnRKTii's Pills are tho safest nnd most
effective remedy for Indigestion, lrrogularity of
tho Howolfc. Constipation, liiliouanoss, Headache,
Diziiness, Malaria, or any disease arisiiu? from
an impure stato of the blood. They have been m
une in this country for over fifty years, and the
thousands of unimpeachable testimonials from
those who have ubou t.'.ein, and thoir constantly
increasing sale, is incontrovertible evidence that
they perform all that is claimed for them.
Sold in overy dm# and medicine storo, either
Dlain or su^ar coated.
A Female Peddlor Seriously Hurt—Sheriff
Te&gue and the Federal Marshalship.
Brenham, Tex., March 13.—A Syrian
woman who peddlo3 pinchbeck jewelry was
gored in the breast by a cow in the northorn
part of the city, and is Beriously injured.
Iu tho mayor's court to-day Jim McDade,
fighting, was fined $5; Virginia Richard-
son, abusive language, was fiued $1, and Jim
Bradford, disturbing tho peace, was fined $1.
A little child whose parents are from Me-
Lonnan county and who was brought horo to
have a surgical operation performed, died un-
der the kmfo this morning. No blamo at-
taches to the surgeon.
Mr. Schwinke, a farmer near Phillips,
killed a mad dog a day or so since. Tho ani-
mal did no damage.
The caso of El.zabeth J. Harlow vs. H.
Hudgins et ai., a suit for trespass to try title,
has occupied tho attention of the district
court all day.
Tho Typical Mexican band is booked to ap-
pear at tho opera houso on tho 10th instant,
and Mrs/Tom Thumb and company for March
Sheriff D. E. Teaguo returned from Wash-
ington last night. He says he has as good a
chance as anybody else to be appointed
United States marshal for tho Western dis-
trict of Texas, aud he is by no means dis-
couraged.
Major B. H. Bassett of Dallas is horo at-
tending district court.
THE SUNSET LAND SUIT.
The Railway Company Continues the
State'.", Big Cancellation Action.
Alpine, Tex., March 13.—Tho suit of the
etato vs. Galveston, Harrisburg and San An-
tonio railway for 800,000 acres of land in
Brewster and adjoining counties, and to cancel
certificates for building between tho Colorado
and Guadalupe rivers, was continued by tho
railway company, after its application to ro-
movo to the federal court was refusod.
The state was represented by Attorney Gen-
eral Culberson and Assistant Botts and the
company by T. I). Cobbs of Houston.
Bonds for Schoolhouses.
Palestine, Tex., March 13.—Yesterday vzas
ono of the loveliest days of the season, clear
and just cooi enough to make it pleasant. As
a consequence, the churches were all well at-
tended at the morning services, the Sunday-
schools wore filled with bright juvenile faces,
and in the evening tho different associations,
including the Y. M. C. A. and M. and S. E.,
had fine audiences and interesting meetings.
Mayor Wright is about ready and will in a
few days issue city 4 per cent intorost bearing
bonds for the purposo of building a school-
houso for colored children. It will be built in
the First ward, East Palestine, and will cost
from $2500 to $3000. It is intended to build
another schoolhouso for the colored people in
tho woBtern part of the city to cost about tho
same amount. This will bo done without in-
creasing tho taxes in the city, on account of
the fact that recently some $4000 of our pub-
lic school bonds have boon redeemed, and
moro of the samo will be redeemed at an
early day, and the now bonds will simply take
the place of them without any increase in tho
taxes.
Among the number of candidates spoken of
for mayor, threo names stand out more prom-
inently than any of the others. They aro
Judgo J. R. Burnott. ex-Mayor J. J. Word and
Colonel Georgo A. Wright, tho present incum-
bent. Neither of tho three gontlomon seems
to want the office, but they aro patriotic and
subservient to the good wishes of tho people,
and if asked iu a kindly and earnest manner
to take the onerous responsibility of tho
mayoralty upon their shoulders, why, then,
they, or either of them, will o'en take; other-
wise .
An Arm Crushed to Pulp.
Denison, Tex., March 12.—This morning a
man by the name of John Smith was found
in an insensiblo condition lying on tho track
of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway in
Wost Donison. His left arm was mangled
and reduced to a pulp up to tho elbow. Smith
was a cook out at the Pen field & McDonald
railway camps.
No one should suffer with boilsor humors when
Hood's Sarsaparilla cures so quickly nnd well.
ItcurcaCoH3.Cou£h3,Sor8Throttt,Cronp,Tn:ui«ii-
ia, "Whooping Couph, Bronchitis and Asthma. A
certain cure for Consumption in first stages, and
t ouro relief in advanced stages. Use at onco..
You will soe the exocllent effec t after taking tho
fimt dose. Sold by dcalcra overvwhora. iarga
bottles 50 conts and $1.00.
CUBCO RF &ICK HUGA8UE.
W. t>. Edwards, Palmyra, Q., writes:
"K have bi'on at {yrcstt cinffere? from
I'ostlvcness and Nick SacndacSie, aud
havo tried mauy medicines, bat
V.J Lj
Uio only one thet ffavo me relief. II
1 indi that oho pil! acts better than
threo of any other kintl, and does not
tvcaUcia or fyripo." Elegantly
cjutod. tJoiBkDixll. Prico, 25 coats*
SOLl> EVERYWHERE.
OHlco, 110 ta 144 Washington St., Ji. Y.
Don't buy Wall Paper until you
write to me for sampios and pricos
of now goods. Trices lowor th*a
ever.
HOUSTON.
HOT1GE.
Cold March Winds
come when the system is already weakened by the strain of
Winter. Coughs and colds, so common in March, are but
signs of a general weakness that is liable to take a more
serious form at any moment. Health is at a low ebb
in March. The body needs nourishment of a kind that is
more than a mere tonic or medicine. Nourishment is
food that supplies %uaste. Such food is
SCOTT'S
.SI ON-
of Cod-Liver On,, with hypophosphites of lime and soda.
SCOTT'S EMULSION is the real essence of health at this
time. It is in itsell a fit rendered easy oi digestion, absorp-
tion and assimilation, and is the most nourishing fat food
known to science. There is no secret about it. SCOTT'S
EMULSION simply furnishes what the system craves—fat
food in an easy form. Physicians, the world over, endorse it.
PREPARED BY SCOTT & BOWNE, N. Y. DRUOOISTS SELL IT.
All orders or complaint*, to receive orompt afr
tention, should be left at tho oilice of the corn*
l>uuy, iu tho brick buddiutf ou
MARKET ST., BJKT. 24TII AND 35TW,
Between tho hours of 8 and 12 o'clock a. m,
JOHN S. KWALT,
Secretary and Treasurer.
THa HOUSTON
BI-CKLGBIBE of GOLD
SANATABIUM.
1413 Franklin Avenue. - - Houston, Tcx,
Liquor. Morphine, Opiuui, Cocaint and Tobacco
Habits troatod exclusively. Consultation Free.
J. J. McliANNA. Maiiairer.
BEE COUNTY 00NVI0TI0NS.
A Man Sent Up for Stealing an Editor's
Gun—Other Cases.
Beevii.lr, Tex., March 13.—-The following
business was disposed of during lirst week of
district court:
Arm ado Dominquez, Leonardo Jackson and
Fernando Jackson, threo brothers, all pleaded
guilty to theft of horsos, and wore sentenced
to five years each. They aro residents of the
liio Grande and stole theso horsos while pass-
ing through Bee county with other stock.
Wiley Uriltin, colored, pleaded guilty in two
eases, theft and burgiary, and was given two
years in each case.
Neil Ricks, for shooting at a negro in Live
Oak county, on trial here, was found guilty of
aggravated assault and given thirty days in
jail and a line of $50.
Lome Wiggins, theft of a gun from Editor
McCurdy of the Boe, pleaded guilty and given
two years. He is tho same man who was ar-
rested some months ago at Beaumont under a
different name with a female companion, who
was masquerading in men's clothes.
Isham Reiley vs. J. M. Corrigan ot al.;
judgment for plaintiff for $24,708.
J. W. Timet! vs. DeWitt county; demurrer
sustained and plaintiff permitted to amend.
Some minor land suits were tried and the
grand jury has returned a g<jod batch of in-
dictments.
Tho docket will hardly bo cleared during
noxt week.
Tho rosy freshness, and a velvety softness of
tho skin i» invariably obtained by thoso who use
Pozzoni's Complexion Powder.
We Olfev You a Remedy
which Insure9 Safety to
Life of Mother and Child•
"MOTHER'S FR1EHD"
Hobs Confinement of Us
Pain, Horror and Risk.
Afterusfngonebottloof " ftlafher'a Friend" I
Buffered but little pain,and diuuotexperience tha5
weakness afterward usual la r.ueh coses.—Mrs.
AMU: Qaok, Lamar, Mo., Jan. 15tb, lb91.
Sent hy express, chnrRoo prepaid, on receipt of
price, $1.50 per bottle. JJook. to Mothers mailed rreo.
ATLANTA* OA.
BOLD Bx ALL DttUCKJISTS.
AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALE
TO-DAY AT 10 A. 31.
Shoes,
Slippers,
Brosfans,
Notions, Plowshoes,
Hats,
Dry Goods,
Furnishings, etc.
PENLAND & BREATH.
AUCTION SALE
OF
Elegant Household Furniture
Wednesday, March 15, 1893.
On Premises, No. 1209 nvonuo I, botwoen 12th and
13th, commencing at 10 a. m.
Tonfifitinsin part of blue silk plush parlor sotteo,
with chairs to match ; hand-carved ebony center
table, chairs, pedestals and mirror; inlaid
parlor tables; ivory ship, boautiful Chinese
model; 2 elegant lamps, formerly owned by
Prince Hisinarck; grandfather^ clock: brass mir-
ror and clock; oil paintings; Brussels earpots;
diniiiir room *uit3 (cabinet table, buffet aud
chairs); mahogany library suite (2 cabinets,dosk.
table and chairs); silverware, china, gla^Band
crockery; bric-a-orac, etc.; lace curtains shadus;
half canopy walnut marblo top bedroom suite;
armoirt's, hall hat rack; oil cloth, htuir carpot,
and other household articles.
PENLAND 8r BREATH.
AUCTION SALE
Ob1
Fine Household Furniture,
Thursday, March 1(5, 1803.
On premises, southeast corner of Stb and Broad-
way, commencing at 10 a, m.
1 handsome *ilk plush parlor suite, German bont
wood ohaini and settes; 3 half-oanopy marblo
top walnut bedroom tuiios; pier mirror; Brus-
sels earpots: glass door bookcase; mirror door
armoiro; paintings; sideboard; dinim: and
kitchen furniture; tine cook stove; llowers,
ferns and orchids; lauiidry, and other house-
hold articles.
PENLAND & BREATH.
From Annoying, Itchitu:, Scaly,
fcjorc, Ichorous, Loathsome
skin diseases,
when you can obtain lmmudiaie relief by uding
SS's
81'E01AL N OTICKS.
Fine Horses.—Galveston tD the Front.
Wo have received a carload of extra fine family
driving Horses. Among them is ono of the most
royal bred :i-year-old stallions in America. He is
a pon of Kound Sprague, lie by Governor Spra^u^,
and a full brother to Senator Insalls, wFft>
trottod in his 11-year-old form in 2.27; also a full
brother to Jennie Spraguo.who trotted September
1892, at ('onnersville, lnd., winning tho fourth,
fifth and sixth heats in 2.17, 2.134 and 2.15)4. This
colt is la?.* hands high, weighs 110U pounds, is
standard and is registered undor tho name of
•Son a tor Perkins, No. 19,379. All this stock is for
salo at hard times pricea by
J. LEVY BRO..
Church, hot. Tremont and 22d sts.
JNotice of Dissolution. — The Firm of
Thompson «fc Ohmstedo 1ms this day been dis-
solved by mutual consent. The interest of Theo-
dore Ohmstedo has been 6old and transforrod to
C. A. Monsing.
The now lirin composod of T. ('. Thompson, C.
A. Mensing and E. J. McCullough will continue
tho wholesale drug business at tho old stand
under the firm uamo and t-tylo of Mensing & Mc-
Cullough
T. C. THOMPSON,
THLODORK OlIMSTEDE.
In retiring from tho above named firm, would
solicit for the now firm the busine-v-s of my old
friends and patrons.
THEODORE OlIMSTEDE.
Notice.— .Notice is hereby given that tha
annual meeting of the stockholders and board of
diroctora of tho Galveston, Houston and Hender-
son railroad company of 1882 will be held at the
ollicc of tho company in the city of Galveston on
Tuosday, April 4,189:1, at 12 o'clock noon.
JAMES SP1LLANE, Secretary.
BliOOKFAKM.—Notice of Dividend.—
At a meeting of tho Brookfarm Land Company,
held March 8, 1893, A SECOND DIVIDEND of $1
per acre was declared.payable on and after March
111, 1S93, at bank of Adouo & Lobit,
JOS. LOBIT, Trustee.
March 11, jm
Notice to Stockholders.—Notice is here-
by given that tho annual meeting of the siock-
hoidors of tho Galveston and Houston Investment
Company will be hold at tho First Natioual bank
in Galveston on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15,1893,
at 12 m.. noon.
D. SACHS,
Galveston, March 10.1S93.
For Kent—Offices and storos in tho Oster-
mau building, cornor Strand and Twenty-second
street. Apply to
I. LOVENBERG.
Notice.—'Tho subscription books to 8 ner
centpreferrod stock of tho VVallis-Lisponard Cot-
ton Picker company aro nowopen. Thoso desiring
to invest in this wonderful machine are requostod
to call ou or addross me for full particulars.
D. B. Henderson, broker,
5 Cotton Exchange Building, Galveston. Tex.
AGENTS AND MANUFACTURERS.
\Y. Al.SWOIi I'll, solo agent for Avery Plows,
v» Cultivators and Planters. Old Hickory
Wagons, Plaut'n Hardware. Mail ordors solicited.
IRON AND HKAYS WORKS.
A & E. F. McGOV/EN—Wood Split Pulleys,
i\# Shafting. Boilor Tubes, Castings and Ro-
pair Works, Houston, Tex.
LIME AND CEMENT.
DAN CROWLEY, importer and dealer iu Lime,
Cement. Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths, Firo
Brick, Clay, Sewer Pipe. No. 6 Commerce gt.
MACATEE ft CO., Lime and Cement. Dealers
in Portland and Rosondalo Cement, Lima,
Plaster, Fire Brick, etc.
MATTRESS M ANUl'Al'TU RERS.
IOTTMAN BROS., manufacturers of spring
J beds, mattresses, comforts, blankets, woven
wire springs, cots, et o. 109 to 414 Rusk street.
S I EAM LAUNDRIES.
MMIE FINEST SOUTH- ~
I Si Packard's Troy Steam Laundry.
All work intrusted to us receives prompt and
careful attontion. 912 Prairio avenuo. Phone
3152, Houston, Tex.
CITY TAX NOTICE.
OFFICE OF CITY ASSESSOR,)
Galveston, March 9, 1893. )
This famous and Infallible r»*m«ly thoroughly
heals all those distressing conditions of the skin,
without t he nidot Internal mediciiM-. It alio removes
Pimples, Freckle* and .^unburn fn-io tho face
and hands, leaving the skin lair and healthy.
Sold by all DniuuiatH, or sunt by mail.
Price .10 Cent* per box.
Send for that valuable book,
" Hints for Kitchen and SickRoom," Free.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAV A CO.,
531 Commerce street, Philadelphia.
Morptiiii\» llabit (i;ivd In ro
t*i> HOdrt.Tn. No |M» till t ui'H.
l>r. J. vunt UlMauu, O.
\LL Persons, Partnerships and Corporations
owning or controlling any real or personal
property within the limits of the City of Ualvos-
ton ou the
First Day of January, 1893,
liable to taxation, aro hereby notified to cail at
this olllce within two months after the publica-
tion of this notice and render for assessment a
full and complete list of such property so owned
or controlled bv him, hor or thom ou the lirst day
of January, 1893.
The timo limited for the rendition of aforesaid
proper*v will expire ou tho THIRTIETH I>AY
OF APRIL, 18U3, when the rendered roll will bo
closed. JAMES D. SHERWOOD,
City Assessor.
pnam
-TO-
TAX PAYERS
rPllE timo is approaching when, in compliance
I with the State Laws, 1 will havo to advortise
prior to their sale realties on which taxes lor
18U2 have not been paid. Attention is also called
to Delinquent Personal Pronocty. such as Ma-
chiner; Merchandise, etc. in order to avoid
costs and penalties do not delay tax payments.
Owners aro moro especially cautioned to ascer-
tain whether thoir properties might not be on tho
"Unknown" Rolls, as in such case notice could
not by served upon them, but subjects thom nev-
ertheless to expensive coussuuences.
,J. i WOK1HAM.
State and County Tax Collector. Galveston Co.
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