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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. SUNDAY, MAY 10. 1891.
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BANKERS BANUUETTED.
the last DAY'S proceedings of
THE TEXAS association.
Miller's Speech Will be Published and Cir-
culated — Free Coinage Debate.
Bauktr Blake Elected President.
Mait Meetlug at Waco.
Austin, Tex , May 9.—The last day of tha
Bankers' convention opened with the report
of the committee on the president's ad-
dress. Thev indorse the idea of general
discussion of a national clearing bank
Among members of the association. They
also approve the suggestion as to a "signa-
ture book," and recommend the president's
plan as to forgeries and cashing drafts.
Mr. Wooldridge for the committee, re-
ported a substitute for Shaw's plan. It
proTides for a conference between commit-
tees of this association and the drummers'
association to agree upon a plan for protect-
ing banks and the drummers and their
checks. Adopted, and as a conference com-
mittee Shaw, Longcope and Nolte were ap-
pointed.
Wooldridge, from the tax committee of
last meeting, reported failure to obtain re«
lief from the legislature for tbe unjust tax
upon bank stock. Report adopted.
A motion to reconsider the vote ordering
the publication of Colonei Miller's speech
of yesterday, in which he handled the labor
organizations and Farmers' political alli-
ance so roughly, was tabled on motion of
Wooldridge.
Before the motion to table the motion to
reconsider was made, Mr. Blake spoke
agalstthe publication as impolitic. He held
there was already enough unwarranted
prejudice against bankers, and it would
tend to intensify this feeling; yet he con-
ceded the truth of Mr. Miller's position.
Banker Stone took much the same view
of it.
President Levi opposed reconsideration
and wanted the association to stand by tbe
truth.
Coionel Miller in a few words empha-
sized bii views of yesterday, contending
that secret political associations were a
menace to free institutions and a danger to
tbe public peace. He tnought it tbe duty
of the citizens to openly assault such cons
spiracies and not skulk around, waiting for
some one else to lead.
Banker Hilliard of the Austin National
bank read a paper on the currency ques-
tion. He at much length defined the func«
tious of money and its necessary character*
is tics. Gold and silver, he insisted, have
the necessary characteristics. He, however,
opDosed the free coinage of silfer, for the
usual reasons and because it would result
In a premium for gold. Tbe speech was
plethoric with figures and Instances.
The free coinage advocates jumped on
Mr. Hilliard, led by Colonel Miller and Mr.
Blake.
The committee to recommend officers for
the ensuing'year announced for president
J. W. Blake of Mexia; first rice president,
E. M. Longcope of Lampasas; second vice
president, A. P. Wooldridge of Austin;
third vice presidsut, T. J. Groce of Galves-
ton; secretary. \V. Goodrich Jones of Tem-
ple; first assistant secretary, W. O. Rich*
ardson of Marble Falls; second assistant
secretary, J. E. Longmoor of Rockdaie;
treasurer, Walter Nolte of Sequin; execu*
tive committee, J. K. Rose of Waco, W. R.
Konaby of Austin,Heber Stone of Brenham,
JL M. Openhelmer of Galveston, A. S.
Reed of Ballinger. Delegutes to American
Bankers' association, J. F. Miller, Gon-
zales; G. A. Levi, Victoria; A. P. Woold-
ridge, Austin, and J. E. McAshan of Hous-
ton.
Tbe report was adopted and Mr. Blake
extended his thanks for the honor.
Banker Miller of Belton, for the assocla
tion, presented President Leyi with an ele«
gant gold headed cane.
The other newly elected officers each spoke
his thanks for the confidence of the associa-
tion.
Messrs. Levi, Miller of Belton and Lips-
comb were appointed a committee on reso-
lutions.
Waco, Galveston, San Antonla, Fort
Worth and Austin were nominated for the
plar* of holding the next convention, and
Waco won hands down, and the second
Tuesday in May was designated as the
time.
Resolutions thanking Austin and all who
had contributed to the pleasure of the ses«
sion were adopted.
The convention adjonrned to visit the
dam.
A banquet was tendered the bankers at
the Driskill to-night.
killed by a gambler.
Lot an Clay Meets Tils Death at the Bands
of Tol Dean.
Paris, Tex., May 9. —A killing occurred
In Braden's saloon In this city about 2
o'clock this morning. Logan Cla7, a young
man of good family, had been gambling
with Tol Dean and lost all his money.
Clay then asked Dean to loan him $50,
which was refused. Clay after some words
•aid: 'Til see you down stairs" and
walked out on the street. Soon after
Dean cams down with a pistol In his hand
which was covered by his coat. Clay saw it
and drew his pistol and made Dean give it
up. Some parleying too* place and they
agreed to drop the matter and went into a
saloon and took a drink. Clay told Dean
he would not give him the Dlstol, but would
leave it at Braden's saloon, which was
about a block away. Clay, in com-
5 any with James McConnell aud
ohn Goff, went to Braden's, where
Clay handed the barkeeper two pistols
remarking that the one with a white handle
was Tol Dean's and to give it to him when
he called for it. The three men stood at tbe
bar aboot thirty minutes, when Dean sud-
denly stepped to the door with his gun pro*
sented. The men turned around, facing
him. McConnell, surmising that Dean
meant to snoot, dropped to tbe floor, ex-
claiming: "Don't do that, Tol; don't mur-
der the man."
In the meantime Dean said: "Logan, I
want my gun," and fired twice in rapid
succession.
The first charge struck Clay just below
the left nipple, and the second went over
him into the wail. Clay fell down and died
without a word. Dean ran out of the house
on the street and caught a carriage and
drove to Sheriff Gunn's residence and gave
himself up aud was taken to jail.
Tbe examining trial was held this after-
noon by Justice Hunt, and Dean was sent
to Jail without bail. Tbe grand jury will
meet Tuesday to investigate the case.
Clay was raised here, but Dean was a
comparative stranger and had been here
•nly a few weeks. He has relatives livirg
at Corsicana And Tyler. It is claimed that
on the final trial Dean will show threats
and efforts to kill him on Clay's part.
Hill, Tex., twenty years ago. Wilson is
related by marriaee to Marshal Fletcher.
Wilson denies the charge. The trial will
begin in the federal court Monday.
,TEMS FROM ORANGE.
Important Court 1'rooeedlngs—Life Sen
tence-Killed by Lightning.
Orange, Tex., May 9. —His honor Judge
Ford resumed his seat on tbe bench on
Tuesday and interest has been principally
centering In court circles. Some of the
cases disposed of during tbe past week have
been possessed of much local importance.
On the civil non-jurv docket Ellis vs. Bis-*
land was most noteworthy by reason of the
prominence of the parties, aud their erst-
while mutual relations. Tbe former, who has
within the last two or throe mouths entered
into partnership with the latter in the
operation of the Orange Foundry and
Machine works, by no means the least im-
portant of this wealthy little town's enter-
prises, enjoined his partner from conduct-
ing the works and prayed the court for the
appointment of a receiver. Tbe lnjunctioa
has been set aside, and the evidence and
argument for a receivership all concluded,
when the court took the whole matter
under advisement, and to-day rendered
decision fixing five days for a settlement
between the parties, falling in which he
will appoint a receiver.
The latter half of Thursday and all of
Friday were consumed In the trial of Archie
Washington for the murder of Clark Wash-
ington, both colored. The jury alter belner
out about an hour and a half at 6.30 brought
in a verdict of guilty, with life in the peni-
tentiary.
The murder was committed on the night
of April 4. between 11 and 12 o'clock, and
soon after the close of speech making on
the part of numerous candidates for uiuui
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cipal offices at the ensuing election. These
candidates had been solicited by the colored
population to advertise their respective
vi»*ws on the night in question at their achool
house, a little north of town, and
at the conclusion of tbe rhetorical
efforts the dusky entertainers
were busily discussing more solid and
Invigorating subjects when startled by the
sounds of two pistol shots in immediate
sequence just outside of tbe hall, close
following which a man staggered into the
hall, fell and soon expired. Both shots had
entered hia body—one in an arm, the other
and fatal one in his body, slightly over the
left nipple. The murdered man, Clark
Washington, had been acting as a peace
officer on the occasion, and from the evi-
dence adduced seems to have ber-n using his
official authority to prevent lawless dem-
onstrations on the part of the alleged mur-
derer, and in this wise incurred the anger
of his slryer, with fatal lesult.
Business generally, while quiet and in
so mo instances dull. Is claimed to be fair,
and there are no grumblings of disconteut.
Naturally the stringency in money circles
and labor troubles affect this place more
or less, and perhaps in no line Is the in-
fluence so perceptible as in tbe lumber in-
terests. A visit 10 all the mill men broutrht
out tbe fact that while inquiries from all
)arts of this state as well as Kansas and
Nebraska are numerous and extensive,
orders are limited and movement slow,
and this, too, in the face of lower
ruling prices than are really con-
sistent with manufacturing requirements.
Improvement is, however, clearly ap-
pureut, and better movement with higher
prices confidently looked for. Yards
throughout the interior seem indisposed
to lay in more than they actually have
calls for, and the largest order from that
source lately sent in is for 1,000,000 feet to
the Ptar aud Crescent mills. The South-
ern Pacific and Mexican National railways
have lately favored all the mills with or-
ders for bridge aud track timbers, while
several small river craft have been
freighted hence to Galveston and other
ports. Shingles are said to show a good
demand. _ ~
In general commercial lines the latest
topic of Interest is the dissolution of L.
Miller & Co. by the withdrawal of L. Miller
and the e#i?an(|e of A. Gilmer in Jiis place#
Mr. W. O. Brice continues as business
manager with his same share in the con"
cern. Tbe new firm is called the Orauge
Mill Supply company.
Thursday evening the First regiment
band entertained the community with a
concert.
The death dealing firsarm lias been get-»
ling in some of its fine work in this neigh«
borhood. Some days since two young
brothers of tne name of Hatton, living a
few miles north of town, got to fooling orer
a Hhotuun, with the usual unfortunate re-
sult; one of them tosday is not, while the
other wishes that he was not
On Tuesday last a splendid rain fell. It
was sorely needed, and has done much to
restore man, beast and nature. During the
storm, which was severe for a while,
a brother of Mr. Griffith was struck
and killed by lightning some six miles or so
from Orange, near Johnson's oayou. Since
the storm there has been a cold nother,
which has almost brought winter flannels
into requisition again, and made extra cover
at night a necessity.
BUSINESS TRQUBLE9.
A New York Failure.
New York, May 9.—Robert P., David,
Leslie and Wm. A. JicBride, composing
the firm of McBride, Bros. & Co., doing
business ns tbe Union Pacific Tea com-
pany, made an assignment to-day to
G. H. Macy, without preferences. The prin-
cipal office of the firm it No. 97 Water
street and they have ninety-fire branches in
the states of New York. Massachusetts,
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Khoiio
Island, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.
The firm did business in teas, coffees and
other groceries. In the office of the com-
pany on Water street one of the
four brothers who compose the film
said that the company was solvent and
only wanted an extension. It would, ne
said, pay 100 cents on the dollar. When
asked for an approximate statement of tbe
company's accounts he said that from the
complicated character of the business no
figures could be given at present, but
would be furnished speedily.
Covered Too Much Gronnd.
Philadelphia, Pa., May 9.—The Spring
Garden National bank, whose failure was
reported vesterday. Is supposed to have
had Itself spread out in too many con«
cerns. in some whereof tbe president and
hia friends were Interested.
LIKELY 10 BE BOUNCED.
intense impertinence of an ITAL'
Ian consul.
lie Makes the Most Serious Charces Against
the Major aud Best Cltltens of New
Orleans—Great Indignation
Is Aroused.
To Be Tried at Tyler.
Lira* Rock, Ark., Way 9. —Ex^United
Ftales Marshal Thomas Fletcher left to-
night for Tyler, Tex., to be present at the
trial of D. M. Wilson, charged with rob-
bing ike mail while postmaster at Walnut
Children Cremated.
Texaukana, Ark., May 9.—Among the
hands employed on the Oscar High plan
tation on Red river, ten miles north of
here, is a negro woman who had two
children, one 7 the other 2 years old. It
bas been the habit of the mother, whose
name is Martha Singleton, before going
to the field each morning, to shut tbe
children in the cabin aud lock the door
on tbe outside. She did as usual Friday
morning and went to work. About two
hours later the cabin was seen in a sheet of
flames and was a ma*s of smoldering ruins
by the time any one could reach it. Both
children were burned t,o crisp. Tbe woman
bad carelessly left some live coals in tbe
fireplace, and it is supposed tbe children
playing witn the fire scattered it on the
floor.
THEKE IS NO ACCOUNTING FOR THE
ACTIONS OF A KNAVK OR A FOOL,
The man who would reoommend an internal
Remedy for Tetter mlsht with the same pro-
priety recommend the same treatment for
Corns, letter Is an external trouble and can
only be cured by Tetterine, a never failing
remedy for all skin diseases Price W cents.
By mail by J. T. Shuptrine A Bro.. Savannah,
da. Irade supplied by Thompson dt Ohm&tede.
I USE IT MYSELF.
John E. Jones, Fort Valley, (ia., on# of
the leading druggists there, states that he
commends Dr. Diggers' Huckieberry Cor-
dial, because he uses it himself and Knows
of what value it is for bowel troupes.
New Orleans, La., May 9.—On the 7th
instant P. Corte, the Italian consul in this
city, addressed a communication to W. H.
Chaffee,foreman of tbe grand jury,charging
among other tnlngs: "That the extra judicial
body appointed by the mayor from the
beginning premeditated tbe killing of tbe
prisoners; that the same body assembled on
the night of the 18th of March to take in
cold blood the necessary steps to kill for
political purposes their defenseless but
fearful adversaries," etc.
The aboye statement bas given to the
mayor of the city the greatest possible
offense. The "extra judicial body" to which
refereuce is made in the consul's official
communication is none other than the
famous committee of fifty appointed by
his honor immediately after the killing
of Chief Henuessy to Investigate and to
bring the guilty parties to justics. That
they should be characterized as a murder^
ous body for political purposes, and so
created by the mayor of the city, has
occasioned ths greatest indignation in
municipal circles.
One of the results of ths letter has been
that the committee of fifty has already
commenced the preparation of a report
which will give in detail their connec-
tion with the Hennessy Investigation,
the work accomplished by them
and the causes of their appointment. This
report is to be submitted to the mayor and
council at their meeting on Tuesday night,
and on tbe oasis of their report the major
will take the necessary action leading to
the reacll of the Italian consul at this port.
Corte has it 1 von expression to a great deal
of offensive language since the incident of
the 14th of Marcu last, but his honor has
not seen fit to notice it because
f its appearance only in ths
form of Interviews through the publie
prints. In the present instance, however,
he reiterates all the charges previously
made In tbe manner stated above over his
official signature, so that nothing remains
for the municipal authorities to do but to
take steps toward securing his recall.
The foreman of the grand jury called on
Mayor Shakespeare today, and while it is
not possible to ascertain just what trans-
pired in the conference, it is certain never-
theless that ths visit had reference to the
consul's letter.
The grand jury, it is understood, is at
present engaged in a reply to that commu-
nication, and it is stated that it will bs
ready for the press by Wednesday.
a text book bill theory.
The Mystery Still Unsolved — Professor
Dumbie Vindicated—Encampment Site.
Austin, Tex., May 9.—The theory has
been advanced that tbe school text book
bill was killed by substituting its first page
after enrollment and after being compared
by the committee with the engrossed bill,
with another first pace leaving out the
enacMng clause.
It is understood the bill contained this
essential clause as first introduced and as
printed in both houses. An expert In
writing examined the bill to-day and was
of the opinion it wan all in the handwriting
ofV)ue person, but tins first page was writs
ten in a different position from that of tbe
writer In writing the other paces. He
hougit the writer was standiog up in
riting the first and sitting down when he
wrote the other pages. There is a marked
difference, which Indicates that these por-
tious of the bill were written at different
times.
Coionel A. Faulkner of the military com-
mittee received a telegram from Calvert
this afternoon offering a cash bonus of
15000 in addition to the tract of 125 acres
offered free for tbe state encampment.
Commissioner Hollingsvtorth this after-
noon states that tbe investigation is nearly
through, and that the evidence fully vindix
cates Mr. Dumble. He also states that the
evidence shows that the charges appear to
have been made or prompted by persons
who desired places in the geological bureau.
The Encampment Kite.
Adjutant Gensral Mabry, Generals Stod-
dard, Oppenbeimer and Faulkner to«day
opened tbe bids for the location of a per-
manent militia encampment. The follow-
ing cities entered bids: Georgetown,Boerne,
Marble Falls, McGregor, Calvert, Lampa-
sas, Waco, Palestine, Brenham, Aransas
Harbor, Galveston aud Austin.
Waco submitted three propositions. Bren-
ham's bid included buildings for barracks,
mess hall, stalls for horses, etc. Palestine
aiso offeied to put up liberal prizes. Aus-
tin offered eight different tracts of land.
l'he committee heard some remarks from
different representatives of the cities pres-
ent, but will not mane a selection until
they have inspected the sites offered.
The Dumble Investigation.
The investigation of charges against
State Geologist Dumble was held privately
to-day in the office of Commissioner Hol-
| llngsworth. There is no doubt that
tbe whole affair will turn out a fiasco.
Prosecuting witnesses thoroughly vindi-
cate Mr. Dumble. It was in evidence that
they had been promised appointments,
whether to accrne when Mr. Dumble should
be bounced or upon some other contingency,
did not transpire.
Other Matters,
The case against Robert Gribble for open-
ing bis own letter was after heading, dis-
missed.
Chartered to-day: German-American Day
association of San Antonto.
the president's party.
They Meet with a lioyal Reception at Halt
Lake and Are Pleased.
Salt Lakb, Utah, May 9. —The president
and party arrived at Rait Lake City via the
Union Pacific railroad at an early hour this
morning and had a royal reception, in which
all residents, without regard to politics or
; religion, seemed to have joined. Escorted
by Governor Thomas, Mayor Scott and a
iarge delegation of citizens, the party pro*
ceeded to the Walker house at 8 o'clock
and partook of breakfast. They then took
places in the procession, composed of United
States troops, state guards, Grand Army
men, veterans, pioneers and other local or-
: ganizations, and wero escorted to a gaily
decorated pavilion in Liberty park, where
tbe formal address of welcome was made
by Governor Thomas and Mayor Scott.
Responses were made by the president,
Postmaster General Wanamaker and Secre-
tary Husk, and tbeir patriotic utterances
were loudly applauded. The vlsitois were
then taken to the new chamber of com-
merce. and tbe president formally opened
the building for business. He afterward
reviewed the public school children on East
Brigham street end heard them sing
"America" and "Hail Columbia." Tne
president's party then paid a short visit to
tbe Mormon tabernacle and other points of
interest.
During the stop at the hotel and at tbe
Davilion the president shook hands with
nearly 2000 persons, including many leads
Jug Mormons. The entire city was profuse*
ly decorated. The temple was also beauti-
fully decocrated. The motto, **Fear God,
Honor the President/' printed in large let-
ters, adorned tbe south side of the build*
ing. One of tbe incidents of the visit was
the presentation to the president of a solid
silver plate, engraved with the words,
"Commemorative of tbe occasion."
The president and party left at noon for
the east.
herndon'S
The Main
CHARGES.
He
liases
Points U|»an Which
Bis Charges.
Dallas, Tex-, May 9.—Tub News has re-
ceived tbe full text of the letter of Mr.
Herndon to Governor Hogg and of the
charges the former makes against State
Geologist Dumble. Herewith will be found
the main points in thecharges, minor points
and matters more of a personal nature be-
ing omitted:
AUSTIN* Tex., May 9.—The charges pre-
ferred against Professor Dumble, state
geogolist, to which reference has been
made, were laid before Commissioner Hol-
llngswo^th by the governor for investlga~
tion upon that gentleman's assuming tbe
superinteudency of the department of in-
surance and history. They are as follows,
in the main:
The surveys heretofore made by tbe
United States geological surveys and by
previous surveys of Texas geologists have
been disregarded in part or in whole and
the same ground resurveyed at great ex-
pense without adding anything to what
was not reported in such original surveys.
Tbe topographical survey of the United
States now being made in Texas is carried
on in tbe most scientific manner by able men.
Yet Professor Dumble would disregard this
and keep men in the field at great expeuse
to perform the same work. All this scien-
tific work could be had by Texas without
cost by asking for it or adopting it, giving
tbe credit to tbe authors."
Professor Dumble refused to allow Pro*
fer.sor H. T. Hill time to prepare and
submit his official report of two years
labor on his survey, with five assistants, of
the agricultural geology of central Texas,
thus depriving the state of this valuable
investigation, which he had made at gveat
expense; that report is still in the hands of
Professor Hill, ready for the state whenever
tbe proper credit is given him for Its pro-
duction.
He has permitted the fund for the sur-
vey to be diverted and expended in part in
the bureau of statistics.
He failed to employ competent and
scientific men to make tbe investigations
required after the nine scientists resigned
and quit bis service.
Tin oro was not discovered in Texas by
Professor Dumble. Iloessler published his
geological map of Llano county and de-
clared the exlatence of tiu seventeen years
ago, but not in paying quantities.
Platinum bas not been found except in
a single instance, and that too small to be
of practical value.
His articles on lignite coal as a fuel,
which caused the appropriation of 15000 to
visit Germany and investigate and expert*
ment, are misleading and recklesp. The
scientific investigations and chemical re-
sults of German scholars on this subject
are well known. They are found in tbe
printed books now in the libraries at
Austin and demonstrate the whole propo-
sition as a fare* and already nave provoked
merited criticisms from those competent to
expose the fallacy.
The articles written on the commercial
value of the Texas ureou sand as a fertil-
izer in east Texas are of no higher merit
than those on lignite coal as a fuel.
The Injurious effect of this deception is
to hold out false Inducements to the people
of the state as to the existence of minerals
and fuels that do not exist in paying quan*
titles, and thereby induce improvideut in-
vestments by capitalists end extravagant-
appropriations by the legislature.
'1 he charger were ou the 2d of April last
filed with the {governor, RQ(j th them a
letter from Mr. Herndon, state chemist,
who made thecharges. They remained with
the governor until the new commissioner
was appointor!; when Governor Hogg laid
them before hl'pi and directed blm to make
the proper investigation. Mr. Herndon re-
quests that the answer of Professor Dum-
ble be in writing, add that all the evidence
for and against also be taken in writing,
aud says that he is induced to do this so
that the scientific world may know whether
he is right or wrong.
Commissioner Hollingsworth has con-
sented to have the trial so conducted aud it
began yesterday, but tbe evidence has not
been adduced.
ENGAGED IN GOOD WORK
SE8SION OF THE YOUNG MEN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
A Powerful Movement Organized Against
Opening the World's Fair on Saodays.
Committee Reports and Other
Proceedings.
FIRE RECORD.
Slaughter Pea and 8osp factory,
Dallas, Tex., May ft— Last night the
slaughter house owned by Frank Hamm,
situated northwest of tbe city, was burned,
as was also tbe Excelsior Soap and Manu-
facturing company's factory, situated near
by, aud owned by Loeb, Denni & Wagner.
The fire started In the slaughter pen.
The night watchman thinks it was
set on fire. The insurance on the pens
as follows: Liverpool, London and Globe,
11000; Georgia Home, $1000; Home, of New
Orleans. $500{ State Investment, 1500,
Total, $30o0. Estimated value of pens,
$5000. The insurance on ths Excelsior Soap
and Manufacturing company's factory <vas
as follows: Sun Mutual, $2550; Oakland,
of California, $1000; Union, of California,
$1200. Total, $4750. Estimated value, $10,-
000. The soap factory will be rebnilt at
once.
Ram Sanger's Residence.
Waco, Tex., May 9.—The residence, with
contents, of Mr. Sam Snnger.^of the firm of
Sanger Bros., on Washington street, was
destroyed by fire at 8.30; also the barn, in-
cluding feed, harness, etc. There wus $3000
insurance on tbe house, $300 on the nam
and $2000 on the furniture. The house and
lot had been sold by Mr. Sanger (who still
occupied it) to Mr. R. F. Allen, and the
policies on the house and barn had been
transferred to that gentleman. The loss
above insurance on tbe houee, barn and
contents is about $5000.
Kansas City, Mo., May 9.—Immediately
after devotional exercises this morning the
committee on resolutions presented reso«
lntions to the Young Men's Christian asso-
ciation international convention on the
subject of Lhe world's fair. The resolutions
provide for an exhibit of the association at
the fair, and conclude as follows:
Resolved, that the convention of the
Young Men's Christian association
would respectfully but most earnestly
join in tbe request of many
other representative christian workers of
this country to the mauager* of the Colum-
bian exposition to be held in Chicago in the
year 1393, that they keep the exposition
closed ou Sunday In deference to what we
believe to be tbe practically unanimous sen-
timent of all churches with whieh we are
united and in accordance with the example
set by the centennial exposition held 1870.
After considerable speech making, all in
favor of tne resolutions, Colonel C. E.
Dyer of Minneapolis offered a motion that
secretaries all over the country write to
probable exhibitors asking tbem to make
the appearance of their exhibitions cons
tlngent upon the closing of the fair on
Sunday.
"I think," said he, "that every right
minded manufacture? or merchant will
withhold his display until he get* assur**
ances that the fair will be closed on Sun*
day."
This motion and the resolutions were
unanimously adopted, and the secretaries
were instructed to convey to their associa-
tions the SHQse of the convention, and to
urge Immediate and active work on the
subject.
The following telegram was received from
C. A. Brady, president of the Y. M. C. A.
commercial travelers, whose convention is
now being held at Cleveland, O.:
The Commercial Travelers' Circle execu
tive committee, in annual session, sends
greeting, praying that the convention will
remember tbe quarter million souls of our
craft. Hebrews, xlli, 2.
Tbe secretary of the convention was in-
structed to answer the telegram for the
convention, sending from Ephesians, vi, 13.
This afternoon reports were received from
the training schools at Springfield and
Chicago.
The distinctive features ot physical work
of the association was treated of by Luther
Guiy of Springfield, Mass.
Tne association work in foreign mission
lands was discussed, a paper on that sub*
ject being road by E. E. Dyer of Minne-
apolis.
THE E™TA_AFFAIR.
Quiet In Washington.
Washington, May 9 —It was not appar*
ent that tbe navy department was exerciss
Ing itself greatly to recapture the Chilian
Bteamer Etata. Secretary Tracy left the
city early in tbe morning In company
with Commodore Folger, to inspect
officially the new ordnance proving
ground at Indian Head, about forty
miles down tbe Potomac, without
leaving any trace of an order relating to
the matter. So if there was any serious
disposition on the part of the navy depart*
ment to ssnd the Charleston in chase of the
Etata it would appear to have beeu
abandoned. Uut there is reason to
believe that there is somo hopo enter*
tained by ths government officials that tiie
Etata did not start at full speed for Chill.
In tbe first place it does not appear that she
has received the arms carried by the
schoouer Robert and Miuuie, and
in the second place, the dis«
patches stated that she started
north, which is certainly not the route
from California to Chili. There is a strong
suspicion tnat she ia lurking somewhere
iu the neighborhood of San Diego, waiting
for an opportunity to get the arms from
schooner.
The Charleston Gone.
San Francisco, Cal., May 9.—The United
States war ship Charleston left here at 6
o'clock this morning. Her destination is
unknown.
sheriffs' department.
[No matter accepted for this colnmn that does
not hoar tbe signature of a mombor of the
ttherilfs' association of Texas.l
Waller County.
Hempstead, Tex., May 9.—Wanted—Will
Edwards, for murder of Ben Mack in Wal-
ler county. Will Edwards is a negro, gins
ger cake color, about 22 years old, little
round shouldered, about 5 feet 5 inches,
weigh# about 145 pounds, scar on each side
of front part of his neck or on each side of
windpipe, scarB are round bumps and look
like warts; wears No. 7 shoe, very little if
any beard on bis face, has peculiar way of
snapping his oyes and avoids looking you
in tbe face when talking to you, has habit
of wearing hat on side of head when talk-
ing to you, is professional gambler aud
con»tantly smokius cigarette*. Will giro
reward for hia delirerr in auy jail In
Tax a s.
All olticrrs keep a lookout for Jim Hanka,
who ia under seutence for flvo yeara far
murder and vrbo broke jail on 5th inat.
! Hanks is a tall black negro, full 6 feet, will
weigh about 160 pounds, quick spoken,
about 32 or 33 yeara old, vary little if any
beard on face. Will pay $25 reward for Hanks
i in any jai! in Texas. Write or wire infor-
mation to K. H. Faulkner, sheriff Waller
i county, Tex.
Dr. Jim.ioa'i It.aid.DC. Burned,
Navasota, Tex., May 9.—Fire destroyed
the residence of Dr. A. Jameson at 1 o'clock
this morning with the entire contents.
Loss, about $2500; Insured in the Alamo
company of San Antonio for $1500.
Judge Garrett Congratulated.
Bhknfau, Tex., May 9.—This afternoon a
number of the friends of Judge C. C. Gar-
rett met at the board ot trade rooms to
congratulate him upon bis recent appoint-
ment on the commission of appeals. A
handsome silver water aervice from the
citlzena was presented by W. W.
Searcy, Eiq.. in a neat addreas, to
which Judge C. O. Garrett responded,
after which the health of the judge was
pledged in sparkling wine, and a number
of toaata were drank and apeeches made.
Tbia appointment of th. governor gives
general aatisfaction, Jadge Garrett being
not only an able lawyer well fitted for vhe
office, but very popular and a most thorough
gentleman.
The Groom Went Orazy.
CiKcresATi, O., May 9.—(Speelal]- A
Wellstoa (O.) dispatch aays; Thursday
night Joseph Irwin, a prominent and ex-
emplary young man of Wellston, was united
in marriage to Susie Hotcbfciss of Ber-
lin, a suDurb of Wallstoa. After the
ceremonv. during the dancing the groom
all at once lost his reason. 9ed from the
home of the newly made bride and was not
found till next morning at the home of bia
sister in Weil,ton. Tne bride is prostrated
with grief and the groom is now in a most
critical condition.
Genzalca Comity.
GovZAI.es, Tex., May 8 —Who wants a
whit* gray horse, 141, hands high, branded
ft on thigh and blotched or Spanish brand
on left shoulder. One bay horse 14% bands
high, brand A, over crescent, on left shoul-
der. R. M. Glover, sheriff Gonzales county.
▲ Rascally Drummer.
Waco, Tex., May 9.—A lady, traveling
second elaas over the Cotton Belt, en routs
for Albany, Tex., was pursued by a drum-
mer so that the conductor had to Interfere
for her protection, She got off the Cotton
Belt here to change cars to the Texaa Cen-
tral for Albany and the drummer alao
got off here. He shadowed her to her hotel
anujio-night be attempted to break into her
room. An outcry being made ha lied, and
Is being chased by tbe police at this hour,
past 11. The defenseless condition of the
lady and the outrageous conduct of her
persecutor bas aroused much feeling.
Blood hounds are being used in trailing tbe
drummer, but he has escaped across the
river.
Thrown Acroaa tha Track.
ARDMORE, L T„ May 9.—A young cattle*
man, named James S. Boffen, from near
Cleburne, Tax., met with an aocldent here
this morning, which resulted in his death
eight hours afterward. While attempting
to descend from the top of a {might car
while in motion he missed bis footing on
the lower step and was thrown across the
the track. ^
Struck OiL
Browxifood, Tex., May 9.—The Sunset
company has atruck olL Tha company
fully expect a 200-barrel well. The oil is
Purify Your Bfood
seasons of the year this is emphati-
one in which to purify your blood.
a certain tonic in winter air which is
and beneficial, and the loss of
milder weather comes, makes us
,»»
Of all
cally the
There is
exhilarating
which when
feel dull,
Tired and "Platyed Out
Besides this, our close confinement indoors,
breathing air charged with impurities, contami-
nates our blood and makes liable the appear-
ance of unexpected diseases, arising from
Impure Blood
Therefore the necessity of purifying the blood,
and therefore the popularity at this season of
Hood's Sarsaparilla, the best blood purifier and
strengthening medicine.
If you have never taken Hood'S Sarsaparilla
try it this spring. It will do you good.
Hood's Sarsaparilla
Sold by all drm^giite. gl; tlx for $5. Prepared only
by C. 1. HOOD dfc CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Man.
IOO Doses One Dollar
Sold by all druggists. &\; six for f 5. I*Tepared only
by C. 1. IIOOD A CO., Apolhecarles, Lowell, Mase.
IOO Doses One Dollar
Cnree while you wait. R>rfoctly barrniee*. fany expect a 200-barrel well.
Prp^tnn ^ rlPd-AlCP equal to the best Pennsylvania,
i. lCOLUll O AACU The Colorado and Texas coi
Carea headache only.
company will
commence Immediate aperakoaa.
G. H. SCHOELLKOPF,
Wholesale - Saddlery
SADDLERY HARDWARE, LEATHER, ETC.
DALLAS. - - TEXAS.
obituary.
nou. Kobert Hunch.
TanLEQUAH, L T., May 9.—Hon. Robert
Dunch, a prominent candidate for Attestant
chief of the Cherokee nation, died at his
home forty miles east of here yesterday of
!a grippe.
The Downing party nomine® for the same
office, Hon. David T?owe, d'ed alao ten days
ago of the same dif ease.
Mr. Bunch served aa assistant chief and
delegate to Washington two terms and was
a prominent and influential man. He was
about 40 years of age and his unexpected
death has created much sorrow throughout
the nation.
Miss Ettis Steele*
San Marcos, Tex., May 9.—Miss Etta
Steele, a most lovely young lady of thl
place, died suddenly last niglit in Galves*
ton of heart failure, where she, in company
with her mother, had gono a few days ago.
in hope of finding relief. She will bo buried
here to-morrow.
John Huffman.
Honky Grove, Tex., May 9.—The re-
mains of Johu Huffman, who waa acci-
dentally shot and killed by F. Miller while
turkey hunting in the Indian Territory yos-
terday, reached here to-day and will be in>
terred in Oakland cemetery tOMiiorrow.
Conductor P. II. Welch,
Gainesville, Tex., May 9.— p. II. Welch,
a passenger conductor on the Santa Fe,
died at the home of his parents in this city
yesterday.
Eloped and Married
Corsicana, Tex., May 9.—John New-
some, a fireman on tlie Cotton Belt, eloped
last night with Miss Burnice Donaldson,
daughter of a fireman on the Texas Cen-
tral. Miss Burnice got away from home
on the pretense of returning a book she had
borrowed from a neighbor. Newsome met
her with a carriage, carried her to Powell
and there boarded the train for Athens,
where they were married last niffht. He
writes Miss Burnice's parents that he will
take good care of their daughter. Mr. and
Mrs. Donaldson are very much incensed
over the affair, as their daughter, it is
claimed, is not of age.
Overdose of Laudanum.
Mexia, Tex., May 8.—B. Ij. H. Liudsey,
an old and highly respected citizen of Free-
stone county, who lives at Brewer Prairie,
twelve miles southeast of here, took an
ounce and a half of laudanum this morning
and is now in a dying condition. His mind
has been affected for some time.
Attempted His Ovrn Life.
Fort Worth, Tex., May a—A man named
Tom Moors made an unsuccessful attempt
to take his life to-night by cutting his
throat with a dull butcher knife. An ugly
and dangerous wound was inflicted, butuot
necessarily fatal. He Is a stranger and was
taken to the jail hospital.
Prays for a Receiver.
Fort Worth, Tex., May 8.—Suit was
filed late to-night by J. F. Simpson of Suf-
folk county. Mass., against the Fort Worth
Loan and Construction company for $93,000,
principal and accrued interest, for money
loaned. He prays for an injunction and ths
appointment of a receiver.
Morris County Crops.
Belden', Morris County, Tex., May 9.—
The weather is very cold for the season and
a light frost is reported by farmers from
the bottom lands. Farmers are up with
their work, but corn and cotton are looking
very bad from the effects of cold nights.
Smallpox at Baird.
Baird, Tex., May 0.—Smallpox fs preva-
lent in this city and connty. Governor
Hogg has been requested to send the state
health officer at once.
Bishop Gregg's Visitations.
Matagorda. Sunday after Ascension, May 10.
Austin. Whitsunday. May 17.
To close with meeting of council in St. Da-
vid's Austin, Wednesday, May ft), 10.30 a. m
Offertories to be applied to diocesan mis«
sion fund and theological department of the
University of the South.
Two attorneys at St. Joseph, Mo., who
are associated in business, have both been
retained in suits against their fathers.
StJacobsOil
cures «> w
(pacKActy*'
■51 ■» ACHES
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In running order, consisting of
stock, fine fixtures and license. In-
voicing about $2000. Is an excel-
lent stand and good paying busi-
ness. For particulars see or write
ULLMANN, LEWIS k Co
G-ALVESTON, TEX.
EICE, BAtfLAItB & CO.
77 Tremont Street,
Paints, Oils, Mow Glass,
ARTISTS'MATERIALS and NOVELTIES.
Wall Papers anl Ceiling Dccoratijns,
Manufacturers of Galveston Paint Co.'s
READY-MIXED PAINTS.
Excelled by none for the Southern climate.
CAN FIELD.
Y.Vtv
RADE
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over 10,000 paik-s.
Cfenfield Diaper. Only
art:clfe of lto kind that affords
perfVct protection without
haiuiiui rcsuiu
CVerfield Bib. Only
bib that is thoroughly
waterproof, with highly ab-
6oi uciiujuulitico,
Canfield Crib and Bed
Sheets. Only waterproof
sheet that Is free from ob-
jectionable features.
GARFIELD H83SER CO..
New York, London & Paris.
£2rThese goods are for sale by
FEILMAN & GRTJMBACH.
SOZODONT
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eated to the mouth by tho aromatic
SOZODONT
which makes ths teeth as white and as radiant
as polished poroelain. and contains no ingredl*
ent that Is not highly beneficial to both goma
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The lyric and dramatio professions are lou4
In their praises of
SOZODONT
Pftckago maker- a galicns.
Delicious, sparkling, acd
appetizing. Sold by p11
dealer*. FKEtn beautiful
Piciore Book and e*rd»
sent to auy one addroMun®
C. K. HIRES A co..
Philadelphia.
T. L. CROSS & CO.
SHIP STORES AND CHANDLERY,
Manufacturers' Apents and Commissioa
Merchants,
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Keep a fall stock on hand of evervthlnf la
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OOA.L"
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