The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 24, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 20, 1888 Page: 3 of 12

                                
TIIE GALVESTON' DAILY NEWS, SUNDAY, MAY 20, J888.
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THE BAYOU CITY BUDGET
CENER'AL LOC^L. TOPICS OF INTEREST
-CITY CHAT.
V 'on cii t ■) u* U>'i —V. ]>I, ('. A. No I cs —
.1 n.1.i",'-'it■ ik» t! I'jirnir—H:>:ircl ol' Ku-
gineera*-ChuroH N:>tu;es™fl«urt
Oiiicial It«i>i»r!;s'-«Note^. .
ITcttton. Tex., Muy 10.—The -'niton
market cli;»e<) dull. sullen, hoik*. Qnota-
ti'irii: I.-J'.v ordinal')', 7 5-10t:; ordinary,
7 IS-lOr, g:>) 1 TOliir.ipy, S'ic; low miiliUiu.'r,
5) l-l.'lu; mid lling, W 7-l:io; gooi middling;,
6 iy-18c; middling fair, 10 3-lfic.
- AIIIiF.iTEl) ON- SI7SPICIOX.
Several weeks ago City Marshal White re-
ceived a circular letter from T. B. White,
city ui!!";iinl ;i! El Pa.so, giving a description
of an i k ■ u'd jail bird ninl offering a reward
of i 10JO f >r his apprehension. The follow-
ing is a brief (Uncriptioa of the man wanted
ami his nam:' and aliases:
l.j'.ii- N. Fieury, alias Mattlieas TjUckk
Espni'tarj, alias Juan Cucat, alias Angus-
tin dc IVrcz, alias 1'iorri)tiim Sifry, escaped
from j;:ii at iv..r) del Norte, Mex., March 11.
Tie is S feet inches in height, weight ISO
Eonnds, tigeil :iii years. His complexion is
lir, dark orown lmir, reddish brown whis-
kers, gray or greenish eyes, thick nose,
email month, thick lower lip, small sear ill
middle of s:;mc, walks very erect., speaks
broken French, litfclo, if any, Bngiish. He
Is a born Mexican, hut has an English appear-
jince.
This morning Ofifcer Richnrt arrested a
man in the Fourth ward north who is sup-
posed to bo. the paity described above.
When he was brought to the station-house
he whs questioned closely by Police Clerk
Janus 1 it/.icrald, and told several different
stories. H'j claimed that he formerly lived
in TVew Oi leans, but was recently from El
Paso. His story regarding the route he
came was conflicting. His itnir, which was
bushy, contained false hair tightly woven
in his real hair, and presented a somewhat
different color from his own. On being
• searched a blank check book on the Na-
tion!.'1 hank of 15! X'aso was taken from him,
and an opened registered envelope with the
letters (»., C. and S. F. railway, No. ti'Jti,
Caldwell Station, and a seal on the reverse
side bearing a Galveston stamp. From the
man's incoherent talk and extreme ner-
vousness lie is either-demented or is a fugi-
tive from justice. He was locked up, and
will be detained until the officers are'con-
vinced that he is not the man wanted. His
description tallies closelywit.il the man de-
scribed in the circular letter.
V. SI. C. A. NOTES.
You are specially invited to be present, at
the song service for young men to-morrow
afternoon at 4 o'rfoclc sharp. Spirited sing-
ing. Subject for evening: How to Over-
come Evil.—Romans 12, 17-21.
All the social meetings during the past
•week have been increasing in interest, with
perhaps one exception, the gymnasium
class. The few faithful ones who greet the
captain at tho regular gymnasium class are
sometimes encouraged by a very large at-
tendance, then again discouraged by a very
small attendance. This ought not to be so.
A large number of strangers have been
welcomed to these rooms during the past
week, in the visitors' record will show. The
attendance keeps up remarkably well.
Thursday nij<ht of tliis^week will bring in
the first, consignment to the third annual
state con ntion of the Young M. lfs Chris-
tian association, which meets this year in
the Payou city. Some sixty delegates are
expected. A very cordial welcome will be
tendered those delegates by the, committee
of reception. Tile citizens of Houston are
urge 1 t ' take an int. '.vM in this convention
and attend aw many of its sessions as possi-
ble.
The Literary society will meet Monday
night, and members are requested to pome
out in good force. Some matters of inter-
est to Ik discuss m1.
After tlie regular meeting of tho Literary
society Monday night next the reception
committee are asked to remain behind for a
few moments to consider some matters of
interest to all. Be sure and come.
KUNDAY-SCUOOI. PICNIC,
The. annual picnic of Shearn M. E. church
.Sunday-school took place to-day. At an
early hour tho little ones, accompanied by
mamas, assembled at the chapel, and nt 0
■o'cloek to tho number of about 300 st arted
to the haven, wl ere, hoarding cue of the
Navigation oompait,barges, were soon
speeding toward Clinton. * The children
spent the day pleasantly, returning to the
city about 7 o'clock. The weather was not
all that could be desired, but as the picnic .
liad been postponed once before, it was do- I
tided to hove it'to-day. j
IIOAUD OF EXUINHER9 .MEETING.
The board of engineers of the Houston
fire department met last night in the office
of the chief. The object, of the meeting wax
for the purpose of electing a secretary and
finance committee to serve during the en-
suing year. A. .J. Mcrkent was elected
secretary, and a linance committee, con-
sisting of the following gentlemen, chosen:
Simon L. Sam, Tom Martin and Paul
Hauok. Thejxrard then adjourned, to meet
again at the same place Tuesday night.
J'lONKKU ASSKM1SLY HALL.
The members of Pioneer assembly No.
4215, Knights of Labor, gave a grand ball,
ice cream and strawberry festival this even-
ing at Curtin 1) hall. Excellent music was
furnished, and the refreshments served were
delicious. The large • crowd in attendance
seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly.
Dancing was kept up until a late hour. The
affair was a decided success financially.
real estate transfer.
W. It. Goetzman and wife to William
"Warnicke, lots 8 and !>, in block A, of ten-
acre lot 20, Smith & Holman surveys, south
side of Buffalo bayou, ¥275.
W. A. Tryon to Henry Fremid, ten-acre
lot 51, of the Holman survey, >'100.
A. B. Nibbs to John H. Schneider, 10
acres more or less, out-ol' the Cornelius Fu-
nis survey, south of the T. W. N. Cx. R. R..
$2S.
marriage licenses.
The following marriage licenses were is-
sued by County Clerk Ericlison for tho week
ending May 10:
Thomas Castillo with Miss Orescencia
Bpis.
Oron Overton with Miss Kate Smith.
A. Meister with .Miss Anna Dreyer.
James Harris with Cora Todd.
Isaiah Harden Wil li M indy Thompson.
"Wesley Asliford with Alice Dorsey.
John i'\ Morris with Miss Mary E. Reeves.
I. J ones with Mrs. M. E. Coward.
church notices.
Seeond Baptist church, corner of Hardy
street and Libertv avenue; Rev. G. W.
Pickett, 1). 13., pastor. Preaching at 11
a. m. and 8.15 p. m. Sunday-school at U.80
a. m. 11. H. Morriman, superintendent.
There will be only one servico to-morrow
a neat appearance typographically, and is
replete with interesting data relative to the
commercial anil agr icultural interests of
the county. It also treat . ext naively of the
railway interests, and sets forth ii'i detail
for the benefit of immigrants anil home
seekers the many advantages of Harris
county, as an invitiir' field for the laborer
and artisan and till merchant, business
man, manufacturer and capitalist, i-i. IC.
Kelley, an experienced and practical news-
paper man, collected the data and had gen-
eral supervision of the edition.
executive committee meeting.
The following members of the executive
committee and oflicjis of the Association of
Fire Underwriters of Texas are in attend-
ance upon the meeting now being held by
the committee in this city;
J.'M Cotton, president; Alplionse Koni-
son, vice president; Milton Dnrgan, secre-
tary:
Executive Committee—Sam P. Cochran
and George J. Dexter of Dallas, C. M. Guin-
ard and J. M. (). Menard of Galveston.
courteous treatment.
James K. Gillaspie, ex-chief of the Hotis-
j fon fire department, returned yesterday
morning from Austin. On behalf of the
Houston firemen Mr. Gillaspiedesires to ex-
press thanks for the courteous treatment
extended by the Austin department to all
bona fide firemen. If the capital city boys
ever visit this city, their hospitality ivill be
reciprocated.
mortuary report.
The following is the mortuary report fur-
nished by Health Officer McDoiiell for the
week ending May 10:
May 13—Blniney Fields, colored, 3>-< years;
bronchitis. Rebecca Edwards, colored, 3fi
hours; convulsions. Jim Turner, colored,
48 years; drowned.
May 14-Lucy Foureade, 2J4years; typhoid
fever.
May 15-—Harry Ward, 4.*. years; Height's
disease. Jim Kuner, colored, 12 months;
general debility.
May 16—Child of Martin Brown, female,
colored, 7 weeks; whooping cough. A. .1.
Firth, 10 years; heart disease. C. ft. Simp-
son, 51 years; cerebrospinal meningitis.
May 17—Child of Mr. McConnick, male;
premature birth. J. Nobles, colored, 88
years; heart disease (inquest.) Miss Belle
Adams. 27 years; continued fever.
May 18—flattie White. 1 week; inanition.
Henry Stresau, 28 years; railroad aecidant.
May 10—Jimmy Mack, colored, 8 months;
flux.
unclaimed packages.
The following is a list of unclaimed pack-
ages remaining in the various express of-
fices for tho week ending may 19:
Pacific Express Company—M. B. Barnes,
R. M. Dean, S. Humphrey, Tom 11. Kings-
ley, Lone Star Publishing House, W. W.
McGlaughlin, W. Miller. N. B. Phipps, 15.
M. Rowe, Mrs. L. Schramm, W. L. Slier-
man, A. 1). Stanley, G. II. Saunders, H. Tin-
dale, M. V. Knight, J. C. Wilkes.
(Sunday) in the First Presbyterian church,
corner of Main and Capital streets, opposite
Masonic temple. In the absence of the pas-
tor, Rev. Dr. Junkins, there will be preach-
ing at 11 a. m. by Rev. H. H. Dyers, D. D.
Strangers and citizens cordially welcomed.
Pews all free. Sunday-school at 0.80 a. m.
Wm. P. Irwin, superintendent.
COME SEEltERs' JOURNAL.
The Harris County iluine Seekers'Jour-
nal, published by the. Immigration and De-
velopment association oi Harris county, is
now oeing extensively distributed through-
out the south and west The paper presents
msmm ummm
^ICAJC MUSTANO LiN .KKXT conquers SrAVTNg,
ttts auu SrKAJX3 lu Houses aud Mules.
Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express—J. Albert,
N. Altmout, W. H. Bowers, Bettie Rollins,
W. S. Dunn, G. G. Fitzgerald, Paul Gottilz,
Bettie Gaul. A. Hicks, S. A. Harrison, C. 10.
Heth, W. Hawkins, L. E. Handy, Mrs. N.
T. Henderson, I!'. Jones. Emma 1J. Lewis,
V. Moore, V. Marshall, C. W. Robinson, .1.
L. Sherman, C. R. Thompson, Amanda
Williams.
through sleeper.
It is understood that beginning to-mor-
row the Southern Pacific company will run
a sleeper from this point to E tgle Pas:?.
Parties west to San Antonio or tho City of
Mexico take the sleeper from this point.
Arriving at Eagle Pass they change nod
take a Mexican Central si: eper for toe City
of Mexico. This move wilt prove quite a
convenience to parties visiting Mexico.
justice railev's court.
Nellie Bonuie, obscene language; Si and
costs.
C. II. Brown vs. Mrs. G. E. "Wright and
M. TankereJey; judgment by default against,
Mrs. G. E. Wright for Cd5; dismissed as to
M. Tankerslcy.
justice dkekmno's co'jiit.
Martha Canterbury, vagrancy; f-1 and
costs.
S trail Johnson, vagrancy; -?1 and costs.
Mary Johnson, vagrancy; $1 and costs.
Willie Carter, burglary and theft; two
cases; reset for Monday. 10 a. in. -
notes of the town.
The work of laying brick sidewalks, now
going on under the supervision of H.
C'heesenian in the Fourth ward south, is
progressing finely, and is a decided improve-
ment and quite a convenience to pedestri-
ans.
The revival meetings now in progress at
the city hall, under the supervision of Rev.
S. W. Wesley, the cowboy preacher, are
well attended and seem to be gradually
growing in interest.
The game of base ball between the Left-
handed Carnival and Fishing club and the
Bohemians will take place Monday after-
noon. Game will be called at 4 o'cloek
I sharp. The receipts will be devoted to some
charitable institution, and a large crowd is
expected to be present.
The Ladies' Messenger for the month of
May was received by The News branch
office to-day. The little journal contains
many interesting literary gems: One of the
principal sketches is a short story written,
by the late talented Cyrus S. Oberly, and
will be read with interest by many Hous-
tonians.
The Flyaways of Houston and Sunflowers
of Galveston, t\yo colored teams, cross bats
for $75 a side at Herald park to-morrow
afternoon.
Chief White this morning received a letter
addressed to Miss Josie Shelly, earo chief of
police, Houston. If not called for directions
arc given for its return to M. Shelly, 412
Jackson street, Louisville, Ky.
personal.
Lieutenant T. Hadloy Franklin lias re-
turned from the Austin encampment and
drill.
J. W. Cruse and wife of Kount/.e were in
the city this murning.
E. T. Heiner has returned from a pleas-
ant trip to Austin. ~
E. B. Smith and wife of Shepherd are in
the city.
T. llogau returned this morning from
Anstir..
E. G. Bleeker has returned from a trip
through the interior of the state.
J. W. Thomason is here frcm lluntsville.
D. A. Sailor of Little Rock is in the city.
Milton Dargan, one of the visitors to Aus-
tin during the drill, is again at home.
A. Weatheringtou of Dallas is in the
city.
E. A. Sailor of Little Rock, Ark., is in the
city.
Major Dick Lewis of the Rutherford
Rangers has feturned from Austin.
Dr. E. L. E. Castleton returned this morn-
ing from Austin.
Visited the cotton exchange and board of
trade: J. J. Kelly, New Orleans; Arthur
Cochran, Fort Scott, Kas.; Louis Lemire,
Joe Lemire, Houston.
J. W. Riley, St. Louis; Peniberton Price,
Philadelphia; C. A. Weatheringtou, Dallas;
W. S. Porter, New York; II. C. Demuth,
Chicago; W. A. Keller, St. Louis; I). A.
Sailor, Little Rock; J. W. Oruser and wife,
lvouiitz; Miss Julia Morris, Woodville; J.
W. Thomason, Huntsville; J. W. Crane,
Ohio; N. "W. Hunter, San Antonio; W. L.
Douglass, Austin; L. G Shannon, Clay;
Miss" Mary Harrington, Columbus; S. A.
J. R. Rachell, New Orleans; E. B. Smith
and wife, Shepherd; Fred Richardson, Chi-
cago, are at the Capitol.
InvitiiiB' the President.
Cincinnati, O., May 10.—The chamber pf
commerce to-day adopted resolutions join-
ing with the contesnial commissioners in
invit.ng President Cleveland to come here
July 4: to open tho centennial exposition.
iiIST« UHIEENT
MEXICAN MUSTANO LINIMENT should al-
ways be kept in Uouaa, and Factory.
DESPERATE CRIMINALS.
Tlic Deliberate Killing of a Freighter—Two
Mexicans Shot With Winchesters.
Junction City, Tex., May 19.—News has
reached here of tho murder of J. T. Stroope,
a freighter, at the head of Johnson's creek.
It appears that Stroope, in company with
two other teamsters, with their wagons,
were followed by two parties unknown for
some six miles. After tho teamsters had
gone into camp, about an hour after dark,
the first intimation they had that danger
was at hand two shots were fired at Stroope,
both shots passing through his chest, either
of which would have, proved fatal. The
other two teamsters were then ordered to
leave their camp for a certain distance
until the fact of Stroope's death was ascer-
tained, and then were permitted to depart,
the murderers saying they had accom-
plished their errand. No arrests have been
made, but officers are in pursuit-
Mr. J. M. Taylor, a wealthy stock and
land owner of Sutton, in a settlement with
some Mexican laborers had a disagreement
with two of them, who swore vengeance
against him, saying they would not leave
hi premises until they were satisfied. For-
tunately for Mr. Ta» lor two deputy sheriffs
were at hand, and were summoned to his
relief. The officers, C. Smith and F. M.
Marks, in attempting to make the arrest
ware overpowered. The Mexicans then
robbed Mr. Taylor of all his cash and two
horses and started for the Rio Grande. The.
deputies pursued and overtook them on
Devils river, and after nn obstinate fight
with Winchesters the Mexicans were killed.
BRENHAIV! BUDGET.
Ready to f'.aslv School i>raft-i—Two Mar-
riIIL, >'s— .Uui:i-y Ilccel v<-d—Notes.
Brkxiiam, Tex,, Me.y 1'). — The county
treasurer has just received §13,000 from the
state treasurer, and is ready to cash drafts
hold by school teachers.
The county authorities are making ar-
rangements to work all county convicts on
the public roads, and t litis save the cost of
supporting them in jail when unable to pay
lint s.
The county treasurer reported to the com-
missioners' court on Wednesday last the fid-
lowing financial statement of cash on hand:
Jury fund, $334 81; common fund, iSO-M;
road and bridge fund, $3.">l-4; court-house
fund, $319.
Mr. .1. P. Loekridge and Miss Nettie Pam-
pell were married here a day or two ago.
The groom is a messenger of Wells Fargo
& Co.'s express on the Santa Fe railway
The young couple are general favorites
here and have hosts of warm friends. The
groom has certainly won a valuable prize.
_ On the same day, in the southwestern
portion of this comity, Mr. Robert B. Fortl-
tran and Miss M. Oarmiehael were mar-
ried. The groom is the youngest s jn of Mr.
Charles Ford trail, one of the first settlers
of Texas, and is a "chip of the old block."
His bride is a native Texan, and one of
Washington cr.mty's fairest daughters.
The Ilrenham lee company lias been de-
layed in starting its works on account of a
piece of machinery being on a steamer
whieli was wrecked. Mr. Heber Stone, the
president, immediately ordore I a duplicate
by telegraph, and the works will soon be
under way.
.-V well known and popular widow lady of
Brenham has received a check for .;:J090 from
tho treasurer of the American Legion H
Honor, her late hus'.and having been a
member of the order. The draft was re-
ceived within two weeks after the notice of
(l ath was received at the headquarters of
the order. The lodge is one of the largest
in the state, and is constantly increasing in
membership.
The frequent rains of late finve put "eott - "i
in the grass" and cotton chopper field hands
are in great demand at 73 cents to $1 per
day and board.
Fine crop prospects thus far and every
body is hopeful and hard at work.
The Austin pilgrims have nearly all re-
turned and arc nearly tired out. Texas M, v
fc.-tivities require healthy people to go
through them. Only a few Washington
county people contributed fo the gang of
pickpockets infesting the Capitol city.
MEXICAN ITEMS.
[From tho Mexican Financier.]
A presidential decr/e announces that the
stamp tax will not be enforced where ex-
ports of agricultural products are con-
cerned.
Work is going forward oil theliarbor im-
provements at Vera Cruz.
The waterworks at Culiaoan, Sinaloa,
were formally inaugurated on the oth in-
stant, water being brought from file llu-
niaya river to the city in iron pipes.
Governor Canedo of Sinaloa, in his recent
visit to the socialistic colonies at and near
Topolobampo bay, found the few remaining
settlers industrious and well behaved peo-
ple, who are persevering in their attempt to
found a permanent colonjv, or rather colo-
nies, as there are several small settlements.
Everything is held in common among
these pioneers of a new industrial philoso-
phy. The members of the little, colony at La
Logia, on the. left bank of the Fuerte river,
work hard, but do n?)t raise enough for
their consumption, and lodge in ragged
tents, which are insufficient to guard the
people from the ardent heat of the
sun in the summer season, and, were it not
for receiving regular supplies of provisions
from California, the colony could not exist.
The colonists are wretchedly clothed and
their domestic surroundings, furniture,
utensils, etc., are of the scantiest. At Topo-
lobampo bay there remain but fourteen col-
onists, of whom one half devote themselves
to fishing at the island of Santa Maria.
There are other colonies consisting of a few
persons, and in view of their precarious
condition the governor made them small
gifts of money, assuring them of continued
aid and protection. The local authorities
told the. governor that they had not the
slightest cause of complaint regarding the
conduct of these singular people, who still
have great faith in Mr. Owen, their leader
and projector of the scheme of a great self-
sustaining communistic colony at Topolo-
bampo.
OBITUARY.
mrs. oct a via eaij3.
Marshall, Tex., May 19.—Mrs. Octavia
Eads, wife of Dr. B. F. Kails, chief surgeon
of the Texas and Pacific hospital, died at
10.30 last night. She was greatly loved and
esteemed, and her death is lamented by the
entire community.
hon. J. W. booth.
Decatur, Tex., May 19.—Hon. J. W.
Booth died here yesterday morning at 4
o'clock and was buried here in the after-
noon with Pythian honors.
Colonel Booth has been an invalid for tho
past two years. He was a man of rare abil-
ity; was a citizen whose true merits were
not fully appreciated. His history is
known the stat e over, and Wise county has
lost a noble man.
Pointers Jrom Palestine.
Palestine, Tex., May 19.—County Judge
John N. Link has called the commissioners'
court to meet in extra session on Monday
next to take act ion on the resignation ten-
dered by Sheriff Henry Davis on Thursday
last. The unexpired term is so short that
applicants to fill the vacancy are not nu-
I0STMS UMHEKT
MEXICAN mustang LINIMENT, for Rheums
tisni, Lumbago, Halat'oa, Lack, Stiff Joint*,
morons, aiv! no MurmiMe can he formed as
who Sheriff Davis'•mantle will fall upon.
The George Smith minder being tho last
on the docket, district court adjourned for
the term yesterday evening.
A lively time i^ expected on the assem-
bling of the comity convention to nominate
d'-'mncratio candidates to contest the fall
ekv■;;:!!]. it is learned that there is a fjrow-
i'i.: .entiment in the country anionic fe.rr.i-
</'•- to substitute nominating conventions
for primary elections.
CATTLE THIEVES LYNCHED.
A Quadruple Hringing in llio Nation—Itola-
Uvch Swear Vengeance.
AVoodwaiid, T. T., May 1'J.—A party of
vigilante;; overtook and captured four men
driving a herd of: stolen ponies in No Mans
Laud Thursday night. Two of the prison-
ers were noted criminals known as Ohet-
wood and D tndy JTooa, and perhaps de-
served their fate, but the other two pro-
tested their innocence, claiming that they
were but employed to assist in taking care,
of the horses. Their story, however, was
hooted, and all four were promptly lynched.
The brothers of Chetwood, who belong to a
band of notorious outlaws, have declared
vengeance, and say they will not leave the
country until they have avenged his death.
On the other hand, the vigilantes have
warned them to leave at once.
STAT!-: POLITICS.
CHANGE COUNTY.
Oijangk, Tex., May 19.—1The county con-
vent ion,{with John T. Hart in the chair and j
(\ I j. Goodman, secretary, met here to-day,
and passed resolutions indorsing the record
of President Grovor Cleveland, Governor
L. »S. Ross and Congressman Charles
Stewart unanimously, and instructed the
delegates appointed to attend several con-
ventions t > vote for thf renominating of the
gentlemen for the positions now occupied
by them.
The present district judge, Hon. W. H.
Ford, was also indorsed and recommended
to the people for re-election with only
three dissenting voices.
The delegates to the Fori Worth conven-
t.ion were instructed to vote- for Col^iel A.
T. IvIcKinney of Walker county for presi-
dential elector from this congressional dis-
t rict.
This convention was conspicuous for the
entire absence of office seekers and politi-
cians. It was chielly composed of the best
class of business men, farmers, professional
men, merchants and laborers, among
them many of the oldest citizens of this
part of the state, and men who have hereto-
fore been too busy to lend their t ime to con-
vention duties, and one of tho most orderly
ever held here.
A resolution was passed asking Land
Commissioner Hall to reclassify the, seho >1
lands in this county. The resolution holds
that the valuations are excessive and the
classification in many instances mislead-
ing.
J. S. Winford was elected chairman of the
county democratic committee.
'i he town is hilarious over the success of the
First Regiment band.
MONT AG U K COU NT V.
Montague, Tex., May 19.—The democratic
county convention passed off quietly. Tho
delegates were instructed to vote for Messrs.
Throckmorton and Matlock as delegates t<»
St. Louis, and for Mr. Bailey of Gainesville
for elector. Nothing was said concerning
prohibition.
VICTORIA LOCAL NEWS.
«  t
Heavy Jury AVerk-»Wni Give
the Military lioys a Ilceeptiou.
VlCTOlUA, Tex., May V.).—Very heavy
rains have fallen in this section the p;;st
two or three days, and all streams through-
out the county arc very much swollen.
The grand jury now in session has re-
turned bills of indictment against the fol-
lowing persons; A. P. Thurman. C il Mat-
thews and Frank Thomas for assault, with
intent to commit murder, and Julio Garza
for murder. Several indictments for mis-
demeanor were also returned.
On account of the rain the Baptist festi-
val, given at the Odd Fellows' hall last
night, drew only a small crowd.
Several heavy real estate transfers have
taken place here within the jmst week,
which some are inclined to believe is only
the beginning of a real estate boom in this
citv.
The lade's are making preparations to
give the Victoria Hi lies a grand reception
on their return from Austin. The boys
failed to capture a ijrize, but this is not
charged against t hem by tho people, as their
captain was sick with the mumps when
they left here and they had to open the
driil exercises at Austin in tho face of a
heavy rain and in mud ankle deep. On ac-
count of the sickness of the captain, which
took a more serious turn after tho soaking
he got on tlie first day, the company did not
enter the maiden drill, which t he people as-
sign as the only reason they did not take a
prize. That Victoria is still proud of her
soldier boys is shown by the reception that
will be tendered them when they return to
the City of lloses.
 o> 
AN OLD MAN KILLED.
A Young >I ui >"jimr:l Hell I'.ro'.vn Kills Onu
McCoy—"(lave 11 iin-h 1 (' t ]i.
Kosse, Tux., May 19.—Ail olil farmer
named McCoy was shot yesterday by a
young man numed Bell Brown, son of Karl
Brown of Robertson county. Tho killing
took place n?-ar the MiO iy house, about
nine mi lei east from Kosse. No one was
present ill the time.
McCoy lived until to-day. His homo was
kilted also. McCoy was a quiet, good citi-
zen.
Brown went to his father-in-law's and
told what ho had done, and where- tliey
would find McCoy. He then left, saying lie
was going to Bremond to give himself up.
Hood'sSarsaparllla is peculiar to itself, supe-
rior in strength, economy anil medicinal merit,
MlabadIe
Ladies, we can offer you some seasonable goods:
AMOTION SALES.
S. -I. i'lSifli
ACCTIOXHISRS S' \ iMM iSSION BIKKC'TS,
300 AND ST HAND.
fl
United Stales Marshal's Sale,
By virtue of an order of eale issued out of tho
District Court of the United States for tho East-
ern District of Texas, at-Ualvest on, I will well tho
STEAM PROPELLER MOLL IK MOHR,
her Tackle, Apparel, Furniture and Machinery:
j where said vessel now lies in tho Trinity river,
ne ir Riverside, Walker conuty, Tex., ut public
outcry fo«* .ecisli, to the hi^iuv.t, bidder, bet \-.c n
the hours of h» ?•. in. and 4 p. rn. 0:1 MONPAV,
tho *1 >t day of !May. !{.!». KKAUAN,
United States Marshal.
Ky 11. IT. KIRK PATRICK, Deputy. 
gPECIAL NOTIONS.
TO WHOM J T MAY CONCERN.
D. 13. McCALLUM is no longer in our employ,
nor authorized to draw on us or collect any
moneys due us. NO YES & FLSI1.
TUB IACSIN1Y BUSINESS'
Heretofore conducted by the late lb O. .SIMP-
SON, Agent, and others, under the name of
Simpson 8c Ilartwell,
will in fukire bo conducted tinder the same firm
name. Appreciating the liberal patronage of
the past, a continuance is solicited for the fu-
ture, promising for ail orders the same care and
attention.
SIMPSON & HAttTWKLL.
Houston, Tex., May IS, 1835.
IceCream Freezers 
Water Coolers 
Ice Cream Saucers, per dozen...
Ice Dicks 
Ice Tongs 
Ice Cream Spoons, per dozen 
Large Spoons 
Brown Tea Pot3 
Large Dishes 
Bakers    
Cups and Saucers, per set........
Breakfast Plates, per set 
Dinner Sets, up to 150 pieces 
Tea Sets, up to 5»i pieces 
Fine China, 10-piece sets 
Fu rnaces 
Tubs 
Wringers. 
.1 i
..Any Size
..Any Size
... .ft-'l cent i
. ..S5 cents
 .'S5 cents
... .&"> cents
.... Pi cents
.. .tift cents
... UO cents
to £'» cents
to •>'< cents
 :!") cents
..$10 to $85
..$3 to $10
 SHM
 £1 00
 £1 00
 $51 50
HOUSTON ADVERTISEMENTS.
J, R. MORRIS' SON;
H A R D W ARE,
MILL SUPPLIES, STOVES, Etc.
AGENT FOR
LEONARD REFRIGERATORS,
ALASKA REFRIGERATORS,
WHITE MOUNTAIN FREEZERS,
RAPID FREEZERS,
CHARTER OAK STOVES.
OLD IUOKOUY WAGONS,
JNO. DEERE CULTIVATORS,
IILAKE'S STEAM PUMPS.
and 51 3VCiaixi. Street,
I-IOtTSTOW, TEX.
JAMES BUTE,
IE
IMPORTANT.
HEiVDQUARTEKS FOR
m w™
OF ALL KINDS,
31 and 33 Main Street, Houston.
PARIS GREEN.
Having bought heavily before tho re cent ad-
vance in prices, I um now prepaivd to fill orders
for any quantity at ManufHcturers' Prices.
Place your orders before further advances ar#
made.
< '■■ iri-i'spomh l'.'T policited.
Consignments Solicited of
Fruits and Berries,
iiml REST RETURNS HUARANTEED. Oa
hand a large lot of
IP-A-TJEITSTr EG-G- CASES,
at current prices. Will furnish free cases to
parties shipping me eggs.
WM. H. REYNOLDS.
HOUSTON, TEX.
OFFICE STATE AND COUNTY |
Tax Collector, V
Galveston, May. 19,1838. )
Notice is hereby given to all persons, linns
and corporations following any calling, or con-
ducting business, in Galveston county, taxable
by law, and who have not already procured the
necessary licenses therefore, to do so at once.
All delinquents render themselves liable to in-
dictment by the grand jury now in session.
Prompt attention will .save costs of court and
criminal prosecution.
N. WE EKES,
State and County Tax Collector.
BRICK-
COAL
Unlimited Ca-
pacity. 1,000,000
brick on hand.
Address
MILBMOOV
HOUSTON.
~KT QTT QTT!
To the STOCKHOLDERS of the PEOPLE'S
LO AN AN i) 11OMEST E A D CO Ai P AN Y: Thc
annual election for nine directors and three
auditors of the People's Loan and Homestead
Company will take place on MONDAY, MAY
21, l-v>\ at tho office of the secretary. Polls open
from 10 o'clock a. in. until IS o'clock in.
W. R WALL IS, Secretary.
E PUCATIONAL"
I'enris^ Ivaula—I'hihidi. lpliiii, Chestiutt Hill. {
fVl'ss Comegys anc! Miss Bell's
JCng'ish, Froneh ar.d tlernmn Boarding S.Hjool
for Youn:: Ladies opens September ;j'\ Stiu'.enis
prejjared f<:r colleLa*. Ample '..rounds ailord
ndvantages for out door oxe«vi:;e.
TO XjIELVX1.-
Contract to Repair Court-1 louse
At Groes1)ecck, Limestone county, as per plans,
etc., by Ullrich, Archil-cot, o:i tile i-i the < 'ounty
( fork's ofcco. Bids will be received till IMny.'JI,
opened .) une 1. Hight to reject all bids reserved.
I . B. COBB, C'ounty Judge.
TEXAS
ROLLING MILL,
HOUSTON, TEX.
Now in operation. Spikes and 20-pound T Rail
on hand. Highest price paid for wrought scrap
and old rail.    
dr;m. perl;
General Practitioner,
HOUSTON,
t
HOTICjU.
Omen or Caia-fi- tox (Jo.,
OAf.VEs-ro.v, May 1*. In *.
Bids will be received at this onire, to be
opeiu d MAY 29'i H, for l«'l FV\ THOUSAND
DOLLARS OF BONDS of this Company, of
One Thousand Dollars each, p;».yub:e ten years
from the 1st day of June, 1888, v.ilh semi-unnual
coupons attached, drawing six per cent per an-
num interest. These bonds are amply secured
by a tlrsf. mortgage on the property of the com-
pany. Deed of Trust can be examined at the
o:I' ec of t h e c ompa n y.
Bonds to be ixnd for Juno 1st. In case bonds
are not ready this Comi>any wili if-'suo certitl-
cates for snm? t<> he delivered when ready, not
later than July 1st.
Tho < 'ompany reserves tho right to reject any
or all bids.
Bids to be addressed to t ho Secret ary.
AUU. BUTLAlt. Hecretary.
Schneider & Cross,
SUCCESSORS TO A. FIjAKK & CO.
uii?, 8Mb CMlers. M Dealers
and
Consignments of any and all kinds of country
produce solicited.
officis ofc' 1
Insurance, Statistics and IBstouv. [-
Austin, Tex., May 1,1888, \
To oil whom it may concern: This to certify
thattho
Mobile Insurance Company of Mobile, Ala.,
has in all respects fully complied with the laws
of Texas as conditions precedent to its doing
business in this state, and that said company
holds a certificate of authority from this oflice
entitling it to to business in the state for eight,
months from the lirst day of May, 1888, to the
aist day ot December, 1888.
Given under my hand and seal at oflice, in
Austin, the day and date first above written.
L. L. FOSTER, Commissioner.
PARKS & SHU MAUD,
Genoriil Agents, Texas Department, Dallas, Tex.
r:. r.. hick.
Local Agent (talvcston, Tex.
TEXAS.
^CCRP0f?4y.
Manufacture] 8 aua t roprlettra c f th§
B'amouy
"Mexican Eopublic," "H. I. X.,"
"Seal of Texas," "Phoenix"
and ''Greek Slave" Cijrars.
AUSTIW TEXAS
CURTIS & CO.
MANUFACTURING CO.
817 ami 810 ,/^^ST. LOUIS,
n. Second ,v %missoxtui.
rmm
^IXir
1
g
MAND JT.1C TITRE K 3 OF, . ■ ^iSL '.! j.
~ 'ENGINES
NOTICE.
THE GALVESTON GAS CO.
"W. POLLABD &C. CO.,
Importers and Dealers in
PORTLAND AND UOSKNDALi: CKMlvS'T,
Plaster, Hair, Lime, Laths .Slate, Tile. Fire
llrick, Clay, etc. Agents for best Cedar ttuyou
Building Hrick. We carry the best of stoc!;.
Also, continuous and fresh arrivals at all times
ut lowest rates.
lOOT 10TII AND BRICK r<KYEE,
Galveston, Tex.
NEW YORK CITY—CKNTKAT.
si'ti VTION
street.
I All ordcifj or complaints, to rece.'vc prompt at-
! tcntion, should be left at the office of the com-
| pany, in tho brick building on
| MARKET ST., BETWEEN 24TU AND H5TIJ,
l'»twccn tho hours of 8 and 12 o'clock a. m.
A I,'GIJST I5UTTLAR, Secretary.
oumuiui1 BOfyl'PJ!
Ross: Royal Belfast Ginger Als.
Trie Best in tho World! at a do/.on, at
2?- ..toxjc-miiit co'0.
patent
'\RTH'1CIAI. I.IMIIS. linvc all the motlcni ol |
ilia n.tfjiKl Mies, with Imprn<>rioi)ii iiuikicg
th n: th? best «ubatitittp for tho nnttiralori*- r vtr •
i!*;jiifiuitur..'i for the I'. S \on- ■
ni r»eacrl|>ll}'i» pamphlet sent Tree On
•ation. AilfJceus,
A. MCDEBUOTT, MANrPACTcnrR,
200 Gt. Charles St., lUr/ Or leans.
HUSTIHS yNIMEIil
MEXICAN MUSTANO LINIMENT euro* nil rlS-
moats of IJ0&3EB, Muijls aod CATTUt\ r.ul> in I .
^5 BG3LER9
SAW MILLS
mmjgl MiiSBlHESY
LQGBERS' & RAFTERS'APPLJAHCSES
SAW AfiG PLAmfsQ SUPPLIES
irir WRITE FOtl CATALOGUE.
COAL!
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Write for Prices of any Mine.
Cumberland Smithing Coal
LOW IN CAR LOTS.
ifL
U
un\ xx, ii§Udfi^ry
GALVESTON.
finjrfj KflKTROSS
oiiihultoj patent, ,
Cheapest 4 best Fire-Proof Roofing,
In Iron ami Tin; 1'airt.ti! and (ialvatiixcil;
Haiulsonie aiul Puratilc, ea.--U\ A j.
--.EDWARD THCiV!*P60'N, 1*12 &
114 Poydras St., '.ewCrloans, La.
jh:xrc> n muctaito lnnbiskt, for ?t.vv nnd
u*Amv, Curative ul^eovo i over wad»»
mexican mustano liniment ruwxf/1 i*
saved many a valuwolo ilorso au i Muiu's iuuh»- J