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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER
15.
1892.
SHAW ASKS A NEW TRIAL
HE HAS A GOOD APPETITE AND
TAKES LIFE EAST.
Bays He "Will Not Go Upstairs"—Seemed
Disappointed at tha Verdiot—Capi-
talists Looking Around.
coebesfondents' llEAIXJUiETEUH — Capitol
hotel.
Business akd Circulator's Office, 92 Main
p.trot't, under Capitol hotel. For the reception of
aiivertisemonU and where mibscribora failing to
receive their papers will please report.
Houston,Tel.,Doc. 14.—It has been learned
that the attorneys of Walter E. Shaw, convict-
ed of murder and given tho extreme penalty
of the law, will make a motion for a now trial,
which they believe will be granted. If, how-
ever, it is not, they will appeal the case and
there tho matter will rest until tho higher
court takes action. Tho prisoner can not be
sentenced and the day for execution C*ed un-
til the decision of tho lower court is affirmed.
Shaw to-day is taking life easy at tho jail.
He slept well last night and was not averse to
conversation to-day with tho officers. He has
not lost his appetite nor has his insomnia re-
turned. He stated to-day that he "would
never go upstairs." By that lie meant ho
would never be hanged, the gallows being up-
stairs in the roof of the jail, to which four
others made their last walk.
A report was in circulation to-day that Shaw
had said he would soon make some startling
disclosures concerning himself or some one
else, but there is no truth in it. Ho seems to
be much disappointed in not getting some one
or more of the jurors to catch on to the insom-
nia plea and make a fight for him. He has
even gone so far as to mention the juror upon
whom he thought it would take effect.
Of course Sheriff Ellis will be particularly
careful in view of the declaration about not
going upstairs. In contrast to his conduct
now, the following taken from an aocount of
his preliminary trial, which took place Satur-
day, April 2, 1«92, shows what it was at that
time and just after the warrant was read to
him by Justice Gentry:
"What have you to sav to this?" asked the
court.
The ptisoner seemed impatient to unbosom
himself. He was smoking a cigarette and
looked nervous and worried. His hair was
disheveled and his face looked pale.
He seemed, however, to be in an angry
mood, and there was nothing penitent in his
demeanor.
As soon as the justice had finished reading
tho warrant the prisoner said:
"I feel and I am firmly convinced that I am
guilty. 1 feel and I am as certain and as fully
convinced that I am guilty as I am that there
is a God above me.
"I don't want to be harassed with needless
questions.
"I know that no other man would be d—d
scoundrel enough to do what 1 have done.
"You can put that down, too," said he,
turning to the reporter's table.
Then turning to the justice he continued:
"I want to waive examination; it is my
privilege, I understand that as well as you do.
1 know what I have done. I need no mercy
and expect none, and tho sooner the thing is
over the better I will like it."
"You can add, too," said he, turning to the
reporters, "that if I have ever been under any
temporary mental aberration, I am in my
right mind now, when I mnke this statement.
I feel and recognize tho fact, and I say that if
recollection comes back to me I will furnish
the evidence of my guilt.
"My only hope is that I will get a jury with
no morbid sensibility.
"I do not know that I did it, but 1 am
firmly convinccd that I was sober at (! o'clock,
and rational and in my right mind when I
went into the hou9e, as I was accustomed.
"And 1 was sober. Put that down," turn-
ing to the reportor.
"I didn't do that thing when I was drunk. I
can prove I waB sober—I did not do that thing
when I was drunk," he repeated.
"I am firmly convinced that I am guilty,"
he continued, "and ought to suffor the ex-
treme penalty of the law. Tho moment I
knew what I had done I said that. I will toll
you that I recollect it, but I won't tell you all
tho horrible details and I hopo God Almighty
will keep me from recollecting them."
At this point Justice Gentry called tho pris-
oner to sign tho statoment, which ho had
gathered from his rambling talk.
Shaw took the pen in his hand after it
had been read to him, and said, as ho signed
it:
"I don't write a very good hand now, Lon,"
meaning the judge.
Then the prisoner broke out in another
rambling talk: "If you want any further in-
formation, and Jim Gillaspie has forgotten
his vocation, 1 will select the jury and assist
him to prosecute. If the Houston poople had
any style about them they would havo lynched
me. You found my own razor, what other
evidence do you want?"
Then looking at the crowd outside the door,
he said: "Morbid curioaity."
"I just want to hang, that is all."
Discussion About Bridges.
A matter that created a heated debate in
the city council at the last meeting and has
excited some talk among business men as
well as interested property owners and tho
patrons of the public sehools, was the com-
munication of the King bridge company on
the Bubject of the Milam street and the Crock-
ett street bridges. Following is the full text
of the communication:
To His Honor, the Mayor, and Board of Al-
dermen of the City of Houston, Tex.—Gentle-
men : The Milarn street bridge was completed
in August, and the same was tendered to you
for your acceptance in the early part of Sep-
tember. As yet we have had no notice of its
acceptance by the city, and we respectfully
ask that you take immediate action in the
matter.
We also respectfully call your attention to
the Crockett street bridge. Our tubes have
been lying at the bridge since July awaiting
instructions as to location and height to be
added to the piers, in ordor to go over tha
railroad traoks. In case you use the old
bridge, if you put on a new deck-span the
present piers are long enough. We would
like a correct crosB-section, so as to enable us
to order our piling. Wo have been and are
now ready to put up tho bridge, and ask the
council to decide what is to be done and give
us our instructions accordingly.
We further ask you to iBsue tho notes in
payment of the Milam street bridge, bearing
interest from the time of its completion,
yours respectfully,
The King Bkidqb Company,
S. A. Oixnta, Agent.
The Milam street bridge has been open and
in use nearly, if not quite, three months. The
Crockett street bridge is the one to connect
the First and Fifth wards over Whiteoak
bayou, and the people on each side of tho
bayou are anxious to have it done, as it was
started in response to a generally signed peti-
tion. Alderman Hamilton thought it was
not fair to the people nor to the contractor to
delay the matter
It was brought out that there was some
hitch about the right of way, but Mr. Hamil-
ton thought it ought to have been pushed by
the city with greater rapidity.
Alderman Reisner thought it ought also to
be kept in the push. He moved it, and the
matter was referred to a committe to report
at the next meeting.
Houston's Oldest Resident.
James Green, a negro man, to-day com-
memorated the 70th anniversary of his birth,
and he is probably the oldest inhabitant of
this city—not that he is the oldest man, but
that he has lived longer in Houston than any
other man. Ho came here January 29, 1837,
a cabin bov on the Bteamboat Lamar, owned
by McKinnoy A Williams and commanded by
Captain Grayson, father of James Grayson,
deceased, whose family now lives in this city.
Jim belonged to Dr. William B. Smith of
Nashville, who came to Texas with Dr. Branch
T. Archer, who had been a partner of Dr.
Smith at Nashville, and was a volunteer in
Thomas Jetlurson Green's brigade of the
army of tha Lone Star republio.
Jim boars his ago well and commands the
respect allko of white and black. Several
yoarB ago ho was a prominent figure in poli-
tics.
The Lipan Club.
Houston, Tox., Dec. 11.—The now club met
in the parlors of tho Camtol hotel to-night and
was called to order by J. E. McComb, tem-
porary president. Tho charter, constitution
and bylaws wore read and adopted. Tho cap-
ital stock was fixed at $50,000.
It was decided to buy or build at once. Tho
club was hatnod tho Lipan club of Houston.
Tho name is from tho famous
Lipan tribo of Indians, to whom
Houston wrote the colcbratod letter upon the
death of their chief. The Lipans were always
friendly to the whites of Toxas and are credit-
ed with many acts of noble generosity and
hospitality.
The following directors were elected for tho
first year: .J. E. McComb. O. T. Holt, J. J.
(.'hew, A. S. Hall, H. S. Fox, G. W. Hoyer and
W. D. Cleveland.
The club starts out under tho most favor-
able auspices.
Grandeur, Circumstance and Beer.
The imposing brick structure of five stories,
erected by the Houston brewing and ice com-
pany, on Washington and Fourth streets, will
bo near enough done to light the fires of tho
brewery this week. They will bo lighted
Friday or Saturday. The top of the building
will bo seventy-five feet from tho level of the
6treot, and the highest point of tho dome will
be 120 feet. It is 150 feet on Washington
Btreot by 164 on Fourth street, is ono of the
handsomest buildings in the city and was
erected in spite of promised opposition that
has not yot mnterializod. The architectural
work was by E. T. Heiner and tho mechanical
engineering by Justus liiehl.
The brewery will be in operation, beginning
with the year 189!i, and will bo controlled, as
it was built, by Houston business men and
money.
The opening will be made an occasion of
extraordinary grandeur and circumstance.
Contractor Smith's Claim Not Approved.
To-day City Attorney S. H. Brashoar re-
ported to tho council adversely on the petition
of W. W. Smith, a contractor, who seeks to
have theoity pay hiin somo $20,000 on account
of sewer certificates, and recommended that
Mr. Smith's claim be disallowed, except for
$3000 in certificates now held by the city,
which ho reported Mr. Smith to bo entitled to.
This makes about $50,000 in claims of Mr.
Smith against tho city, which City Attorney
Brashear has recommended should not be
paid. Action has been taken accordingly and
no payments will be mado.
This report will come beforo tho council at
its meeting next Tuesday afternoon. The
matter was referred to him at a former meet-
ing.
The Committee on Work.
Tho committee on work of the Masonic
grand lodge of Texas was in B03sion again to-
day and did some very satisfactory instruct-
ing. To-morrow will be tho last day of tho
work, and most of tho members in attendance
will leave for their homes. This evening
there was a called meeting of Gray lodge and
the ontered apprentice degree was conferred.
There will be a meeting of Ruthven eom-
mandery Friday evening for important mat-
ters, in connection with Rose Croix degree.
To-morrow evening Treasurer Moore will
be callod upon by the departing membors on
the subject of mileage and por diem.
Pleasant Reception.
This evening at the handsomo homo of Mr.
E. W. Sowall, corner of Capitol avonue and
San Jacinto Btreot, a reception was given that
proved to be a charming social event. It was
attended by tho elite of Houston society and
was elegant in every respect. The handsome
home was tastofully decorated with raro
plants and other appropriate adornments.
DeliciouB refreshments wore served during
tho course. Music by a section of Horb'a
Light guard orchestra added greatly to tho
pleasure of tho guests and success of the
ovent. Tho reception lasted to 11 o'clock.
Marriage Papers Secured.
The following marriago lieonses havo been
issued by County Clerk C, F. Winkler during
the day:
Wash Pendleton and Frances Wheat.
Ed Butler and Mollie Thomas.
Aaron Thomas and Minnie Palmer.
Henry Golbow and Miss Susanna Kock.
Ed L. Burke and Miss Hannah E. Lillie.
Walter O'Leary and MiBS Minnie Kaffen-
borger.
Andrew Peary and Miss Emma C. Kenton.
Among these names are those of several
well known Houstonians.
The Hannuka Ball.
The Ladies' Hebrew aid society this evening
celebrated the Hannuka festival with a grand
ball at Harmony hall on Congress avonue. It
was largely attendOd by both Jew and gontile
and was in truth a delightful affair. They
gave a supper composed of tho delicacies of
the season in great abundance. There was a
largo number of ladies visiting the city pres-
ent. The dancing lasted until a late hour and
the affair, under the sole management of tho
ladies, was a big success.
Visiting Capitalists.
There is a party of capitalists m the city
to-day with a view to investing. They are
from tho northwest and are in charge of Mr.
S. H. Alexander. In the party are the follow-
ing: Messrs. C. P. Evans, J. M. Gare, S. H.
Alexander, Cherry Richardson, Mr. and Mrs.
Ryder of Denvor, W. S. Walker and wife and
Mr. Strong of Colorado Springs and Mr. Cur-
tis of Denver. They will remain in or about
tho city several days.
A New Compress.
Two or three weeks ago mention was made
in The News of the fact that there would be-
foro long be a new compress Btarted in this
city. Thomntterhas progressed, and now it
may bo stated as a further fact that tho
locality has been selected and the project will
be pushed through successfully. Leading
business men of the city are in it, and it will
be almost entirely a Houston institution.
An Artistic Treat.
This evening, at Sweeney & Coombs' opera
house, Mrs. Bella McLeod Smith, assisted by
some of the brightest amateurs of tho oity,
gave an artistic treat iu the shape of a musi-
cal and histrionic entertainment. She sang
the mad scene in "Hamlet" with wonderful
success.
Lyceum HXeeting.
There will be an adjourned meeting of the
Houston Lyceum to-morrow (Thursday)
night at 7.30 for tho further discussion of the
library matter and general business. As the
president has an important communication to
submit to the membership, he desires a full
attendance of members.
Preparing to Withdraw.
It is reliably stated here that the Wells
Fargo express company is preoarmg to soon
withdraw from Texas, or at least tho southern
part, to give place to the old Texas express.
This is without oftioial confirmation, but tho
matter is reported here as a fact.
Houston Clearing House,
E. Raphael, manager of the Houston clear-
ing house, reports the following bank move-
ment: December 13, $1,151,738.
The Courts,
district court—suits filed.
These cases wero filed to-day in the district
clerk't office for trial at the next term of the
court:
Ireno Johnson vs. John Johnson; divorca
on the ground of cruelty.
Jonnie McAuliff vs. Win. McAuliff; divorce
on the ground that defendant attempted to
kill and abused her; she asks the custody of
their three children.
Sallie Richardson vs. Elijah Richardson j
divorce because defendant had threatened to
kill plaintiff,
Hy. Martin vs. Mary Martin; divorce on tho
ground of adultery.
Alox. Thompson vb. Matilda Thompson;
divorce on tho ground of adultery.
TtioB. W. Renan vs. Houston City street
railway company; suit for damages in tho
sum of $10,0!J0.
Jas. Hunter vs. Houston City stroot railway
company; suit for damages because defend-
ant's car on Washington street ran into plain-
tiff's wagon, broke it, hurt tho homes and tho
plaintiff, for which ho asks $2000 for actual
and $3000 for exemplary damages.
CRIMINAL COEHT.
Allen Paul, assault to murder; continued
by the state.
Jeff Davis, burglary; passed.
J. P. Conerly and John Daltou, forgery;
not guilty.
Johnson Childs, assault toinurdor;set for
to-morrow,
Johnson ChilUa, carrying a pistol; reset for
to-morrow.
Dumpty Tom and Charles Johnson, theft
from the person; sot for to-mortow.
In audition to tho above three cases the fol-
lowing are set for to-morrow: Van Emmons,
theft, two cases: Louis Fisher, jr., theft of
horse; W. W. Kingdom, aggravated assault;
Aug. Silver, theft: Gibbs,embezzlement.
KECOltDKK's COURT.
Tho following casos wero disposod of in tho
recorder's court this morning:
Carrlo Harris, theft: $300 bond for appear-
ance in tho criminal district court.
H. G. Johnson, committing a nuisance; $4
and costs.
Will Jones, drunk and disordorly; $1 and
costs.
Pat Baylo, vagrancy; $10 and costs.
Town Notes.
Workmen are putting down the street rail-
way double track curve at the cornor of Texas
avenue and Main stroet to-day.
Tho public schools of the city will bo closed
for tho holidays on Thursday, Decoinbor 22,
and not bo reoponeduntil January 2,1893.
Cases sot for trial in tiio criminal court yes-
terday will be culled Saturday, and the wit-
nesses are expected to be present.
The leap year ball at Turner hall by tho
ladies of tho Turn verein Friday evening
promises to bo largely attended.
An oxcollent foot crossing of stouo is bomg
laid at the crossing of Preston avenue and
Main street, and another of plank is being
laid on Main street and Prairie avenue.
This evening the marriago of Miss Theresa
Weiser to Mr. B. B. Hodgos took place at
Shearn Methodist church, and it was largely
attended. Both are weil known in Houston.
The waterworks company to-day began lay-
ing tho brick on their now addition to the
works of tho company located on tho north
side of tho bayou and known as tiio pumping
station.
Thero was a meeting last evening of tho
R. A. R's., a woll-known social club. They
took in new members, and decided to attend
in full force the grand ball of Stonowall flro
company.
John O'Brien's saloon, cornor of Milam
street and Texas avenue, was entered by burg-
lars last night and $45 taken from tho cash
drawor. The robbery must havo boou com-
mitted between midnight and 4 o'clock, and
by parties familiar with the premisos.
The adjourned meeting of tho city council
will bo held next Tuesday afternoon instead
of Monday, Just after the meeting there will
bo a conference between the council and tho
legislators elected from this city on tho sub-
ject of amending tno charter.
Personal.
Ed Huggins of Pittsvillo was in the city to-
day.
H. A. Smith of tho Island city was in town
to-day.
Captain Warwick of Galvoston camo up
this evening.
L. M. Disney of Alvin is in the city to-day
on business.
Miss Mary Hobby of ting city is visiting rel-
atives in San Marcos,
Officer Fred Erichson got back this morn-
ing from a trip to New Orleans on business.
General Thomas B. Howard went to his
plantation in Fort Bond county this morning.
Miss Maggie Du Boso of Mobile, Ala., is
visiting her sister, Mrs. W. G. Sears of Walker
avenue.
Mrs. Laura Betty of Murfreesboro, Tenn.,
is here visiting hor sister, Mrs. Dr. T. J. Boyles
of Rusk avenue.
Mrs. W. J. Kendall of Virginia is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. W. E, Kendall, 1311 Milby
avonue.
Mrs. I). M. Goodwyn of Memphis, Tenn.,
after a visit to har mother, Mrs. Vincont, has
returned home.
Mr. A1 Donnaud and wife havo returned
from their bridal tour to make Houston their
future home.
Judge W. P. Hamblen, whoso arm was hurt
several days ago in a stroet car accidont, is ro
covering as rapidly as could be expeoted.
John Conniff, tho general superintendent of
tho Crescent news company, after a couple of
days here, left for New Orleans last night.
East Texas Poultry Show.
Palestine, Tex., Dec. 14. — The second
annual exhibit of tho East Texas poultry and
pet stock association opened in this city yes-
terday morning at Armory hall, and will con-
tinue until 12 o'clock to-night. There is a
largo number of fine displays of poultry
already received and others are commg.
Dallas, Austin, Kilgore and other places havo
contributed largely to the exhibit, and its suc-
cess is well assured.
Tuesday night, tho 20th instant, is sot for the
rendition of Miss Natatia Taylor's opora,
"Mirth Immortal."
Friday night next tho musical concert for
the benefit of the fire department band
comes off.
Charged With Murder.
Hempstead, Tex., Dec. 14.—Henry Mannix
and George Groce, young white men about 21
years old, had a preliminary examination be-
fore J ustice of tho Peace Elliott, charged with
being the parties who killod Oscar Johnson on
Saturday night last on the highway about six
miles southeast of Hempstead. One witnoss, a
negro, who was an eyewitness to tho tragedy,
was examined to-day. The case will be con-
tinued to-morrow morning. There are a large
number of witnesses to be examined. Tho
case promises to be quite interesting.
Candidates for Speaker,
Dallas, Tex., Deo. 14.—Hon. John H. Coch-
ran of Dallas is a candidate for speaker of the
house of representatives. He is in receipt of
a large number of letters, asking if ho is a
candidate and requesting him to run. Other
candidates aro as follows: E. H. Rogan of
Caldwell, G. B. Pickott of Wise, J. R. Gough
of Collin, J. R. Dean of El Paso, Ham Gos-
Bett of Kauffman and L. P. Wilson of Harri-
son. ^
Improvements at Rosebud.
Rosebud, Tex., Dec. 14.—Messrs. Owen &
Smith have purchased lots near tho depot and
will put in gin machinery soon with a capac-
ity to gin fifty bales of cotton a day.
Several now buildings are in course of con-
struction and others will soon follow.
Rosebud has received about 3000 bales of
cotton to date.
Against Christmas Fireworks.
Waco, Tex., Deo. 14.—Tho fire insurance
agents in mass meeting resolved to protest
to the city council against the indiscriminate
use of fire works in tho city and serving notice
that insurance companies would deny liability
in fives growing out of fire works on tho
streets.
Broke His Arm.
Waxahachie, Tex., Dec. 14.—Harry Phillips
fell from a ladder at the city hall this evening
and broke his right arm.
THE SAP HAS BEEN SOLD.
THE PRICE OF THE E0AD HAS BEEN
AGREED UPON.
Only a Few Details Remain To Be Ar-
ranged and tho Property Will Bo
Transferred About January 1.
San Antonio, Tox., Doo. 14,—President 1).
B. Robinson of tho San Antonio and Aransas
Pass railroad admits that tho purchase price
of the road by tho Southern Pacific has been
agreed upon and that only a few details re-
main to bo settled upon. Ho expects tho
transfer of the road to tho Southern Pacific
to be made about January 1.
The Sap Reorganization.
New York, Doo. 14.—At a meotine of tho
reorganization committee of the San Antonio
and Aransas Pass railway company the fol-
lowing modifications of the plans originally
made on March 2, 1891, were approvod and
aro now submitted to the depositors:
Tho first mortgage, 4 per cent fifty year
$1000 gold bondB guarantood by the Southern
Pacific company $21,600,000. Reserved for
future extension of 100 miles $2,700,000.
Issued on tho existing 700 milea $l!vj00,000.
Reserved for improvement $1,800,000. This
loaves $17,000,000 for reorganization.
Distribution of now securities: To holders
of old first sixes, etc., $0,471,920; to holders
of old first sixes, $1,535,250: to holders of sec-
onds, $1,000,000; to holders of $5,000,000 capi.
ta! stock, $750,000; to holders of certificates,
$837,000; to liquidate debts and equities, $580,-
000; to bo sold to meet cash requirements,
$5,925,830, making a total of $17,100,000,
The plan of reorganization as altorod and
modified may bo executed without foreclos-
ure sale of tho railway company's franchise
and property, or the committee may, if in
their judgment it seems advisablo, execute
said plan through foreclosure. Subscriptions
must bo deposited oil or before January 19,
1893.
Kailroad Earnings,
1S92. lvJl. Inc. Dec.
Rio Grande Western:
First week llec.. $36,000 3S.M0 $2,500
Sail Antonio and Aransas Pass :
Month November. 180.768 149,j:l5 31,218
Sr. Paul and Dulutb:
November 211,623 20U,*i72 11,051
Northern i'aoifle:
First week Dec... 403,829 522,105 28,276
Ohio and Mississippi:
November 327,111 322,211 4,933
St. Paul:
First week Doc.. .767,793 726,5113 41,230
International and Great Northern:
Fourth w'k Nov... 184,705 12\195 50,510
aggregate kailroad earnings.
Seventy roads:
1892. 1891. Inc. Dec.
4th w'k Nov..$10,757,270 .19,755,195 $1.(102,015
One hundred and thirty-throe roails:
1892. 1891. Inc. Doc.
Nov- gross..$47.225,425 $45,981,-106 $1,211,019
One hundred and twenty-sown roads:
11 moB.ffross.469,924,912 444,672,860 25,252.052
The Mo. G., H. & li, C, Railway,
The draw for tho bridgo across DickinBon
bayou is being built and will be tloatod down
stream and placed in about two wooks. The
construction of this bridgo has boon tedious.
In pilo driving no bottom could bo found and
it was nocessary to drivo the pilos so close to-
gether that they formed ail almost solid mass.
A temporary bridge to cross is boing built
and the rails will be laid in a few days so that
tho locomotivo can pass across the bayou.
Company I.inblo for Shares.
Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 14.—Judgo Smith
of tho superior court announced a docision
unfavorable to the Cincinnati, New Orleans
and Texas Pacific railway company, or Queen
and Crescent. The court holds that tho com-
pany is liable for an over issue of stock by its
late secretary, George H. Doughty, ten years
ago, to tho full market value at tho time de-
mand was made, with interest from then.
The amount involved is $500,000.
George J. Gould President.
New York, Dec. 14.—At a meeting of tho
directors of the Manhattan elevated railway
company yesterday George J. Gould was
elected president. Tho position of vico presi-
dent and director was left vacant.
Houston Kailroad Budget.
Houston, Tex., Dee. 14.—The following
aro to-day's receipts of cotton over tho various
roads loading into Houston :
Bales.
Houston and Texas Central 913
Southern Pacific 416
San Antonio and Aransas I'ass
International and Groat Northern 219
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe 153
Houston Kast and West'i'oxas 181
Toxas Western i
Total 1,912
aransas pass keo ItGANIZATION.
The reorganization of the Aransas Pass
railway on the first of tho year will witness a
number of changes in the officials of tho
road.
It is a fact, probably generally known in
railroad circles, that on January 1, 1893, the
Aransas Pass railway and all its bolongings
will bo turned over to the Southern Pacific
system. Of course this will not abolish tho
various offices of the road, as under a state
law the Aransas Pass, although controlled by
the Southern Pacific system, will be obliged
to elect officers and maintain an apparently
separate organization, and will in all proba-
bility retain its headquarters at Sau Antonio.
In this connection it might be stated that
the names of Bovoral prominent railroad mon
known throughout the state are mentioned for
ilia presidency of the road under tho new re-
organization. Among those who figure con-
spicuously as probable candidates for tho po-
sition are C. C. Gibbs, the present land agent
of the Southern Pacific and Houston and
Texas Central railways: Major A. II. Swan-
son, whoso name has been frequently men-
tioned as tho probable genoral manager of tho
Houston and Texas Central railway wheu tho
now reorganization occurs, and B. F. Yoakum,
the former receiver of tho Aransas PasB rail-
way.
Of the three Colonel C. C. Gibbs seemB to
have the inner hold. His removal of the land
office of the Southern Pacific and Houston nnd
Texas Central railways to San Antonio would
indicate that ho intends shortly innkwig a
move in another direction, and although noth-
ing definite is known in the matter, his de-
parture from Houston just at this particular
timo carries with it much significance.
Railroaders generally, who claim to be
posted, do not hesitate to say that within a
short time Colonel Gibbs will be called upon
to preside over the destinies of the Aransas
Pass in its newly organized shape.
Mr. Yoakum's name has also been promi-
nently montioned in connection with the posi-
tion, and he is said to havo a number of in-
fluential friends who aro looking out for his
interest.
Major Swanson, it seems, has also been
urged for tho position, but thoso who kuow
the major bolieve he would bo content to
handle the managerial roins of the Houston
and Texas Central, a position to which he will
almost certainly be elected as soon as the re-
organization of the road occurs.
On tho whole the situation is rather mixed
and gives a wide scope for speculation as to
the probable outcome.
receiver aeeel.
Alfred Aboel, tha newly appointed receiver
of the Waco and Northwestern railway, was in
the city to-day en route to his homo in Waco.
Mr. Abeel was busy the greater portion of the
day with his private secretary attending to
Borne important matters relating to the affairs
of the road which ho is soon to officially take
charge of as receiver.
returned from new orleans.
Receiver Dillingham of the Houston and
Texas Central railway returned to-day from a
flvinir tiii to Now Orleans, His business in
that city was to look after some matters per-
taining to tho receivership of the Central.
coi.oneij quids' department,
A News man to-day mot Colonel C. C.
Gibbs, land agent of the Southern Pacific and
Houston and Texas Central railways, and in
response to a question as to what no know
said:
"Everything on tho lino is quiet, but I might
say for tho bonelit of thoso who may bo inter-
ested that thoro will be Bomeono hero until
tho 31st day of the month to transact any
business ono may havo with tho department,
after whioh time all business connoctod with
the land department of the Southern Pacific
and Houston and Toxas Central will be done
in Sau Antouio."
CHRISTMAS EXCURSIONISTS.
Clayton K. Wood, traveling passenger agent
of the International and Groat Northern, was
among tho railroad mon in Houston to-day and
told a News man that tho cheap rates offered
by his road were bomg takon advantage of all
along tho line. Ho said that indications
pointed to a large crowd of people visiting
tho old folks at homo during the Christmas
holidays and that in all probability tho Inter-
national and Great Northern would run a
special train a fow days prior to Christmas to
give all whoavail themselves of tho cheap rate
aohanco to eat Christmas turkey at homo.
MR. RIl'LEV's RETURN DELAYED.
Information was received hore to-day stat-
ing that Colonel Daniol Ripley, traffic man-
ager of the Houston and Texas Contral and
Southern Pacific railways, would not arrive
hore until some time next week, having been
unavoidably detained on some important
business connected with tho aft'airs of tho
road.
Upon his nrrival hero ho will hold a confer-
ence with Receiver Dillingham, tho outcome
of which will bo watched with much interest.
A PROSPECTIVE WEDDING.
Ned Winstoad, assistant ticket agent at the
Contral depot undor W. F. Simmons, left to-
night for Navasota, and while it has not been
openly announced it is generally thought that
the object of his sudden doparturo is matri-
mony.
It is said he will to-morrow wed a charming
young bolloof that city. This will bo a source
of surprise to Ned's many friends in this city,
but all join in wishing hiin much succoss and
prosperity during his wedded lifo,
officers' special.
A special consisting of tho car Texas and
engine 028 arrived this evonmg from San An-
tonio, having on board General Superinten-
dent W. G. Van Vleck of tho Southern Pa-
cific and Division Superintendent MoQueny.
Both have been on a tour of inspection over
the western division of tho road and report
everything along the line in its usual excel-
lent Bhape. Conductor Harvey Morris was in
charge of the train.
HOUSTON HEADLIGHT FLASHES.
C. E. Wood, traveling passenger agont of
the International and Groat Northern, was in
the city to-day.
Craig Hunter, chief clerk in General Super-
intendent Hayden's office of the Santa Fe was
in the city to-day mingling with the railroad
gang.
Traveling Auditor Roberts of tho Interna-
tional and Groat Northern railway was in tho
city to-day.
T. B. Lynch, assistant general passenger
agent of the Newport News and Mississippi
Valley railway, left ovor the International
and Graat Northern railway for Memphis last
night.
Milton Everett, chief clerk in the pas6engor
department of tho Aransas Pass in San Anto-
nio. was in the oity to-day.
T. W. Parks, superintendent of telegraph of
tho International and Great Northern, left
this morning for Palestine.
A large numbor of immigrants arrived to-
day from Galvoston and left this afternoon
via the Southern Pacific and Houston and
Toxas Contral for points in tho state.
Local Events.
Mr. P. H. Coombs, commorcial agent for
the Cotton Bolt road, was in this city yester-
day picking up freight.
Mr. J.W.Terry, gonoral counsel for tho
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fo, returned from
Dallas yesterday morning.
Mr. C. E. Woods, traveling passenger agont
for the International and Great Northern, with
headquarters at Palestine, was in this city
yesterday.
Mr. Milton Everett, chief clerk in tho pass-
enger department of the Sail Antonio nnd
Aransas Pass railway company, was in Gal-
veston yesterday on rate matters.
Mr. F. E. Nolson, superintendent of trans-
portation for tho San Antonio and Aranaas
Pass railroad, was in Galvoston yesterday
looking up lost cars, delayed Mexican and
Liverpool freight and the jetty contract.
FIFTEEN OARS WRECKED.
Miraculous Escape of the Crew and a
Tramp- Heavy Loss.
Jacksonville, Tex., Doc. 14.—A freight
train was wrecked last night on the Interna-
tional and Great Northern railroad, about
eight miles south of here, caused by a coal
car breaking down in the midflle of the train,
wrecking fifteen cars of merchandise. It oc-
curred on about a 15-foot dump, throwing
the cars on both sides of the track, and almost
completely demolishing evory car and con-
tents.
Tho front brakeman was thrown down tho
dump and covered up, breaking ono of his
arms and receiving other injuries.
Tho rear brakeman was thrown through tho
caboose window, receiving slight injuries.
Conductor Galloway escaped unhurt.
A tramp was stealing a ride between two of
the cars, riding on the drawheads of the
wrecked cars, and escaped unhurt.
From all accounts it i9 one of the worst
wrocks that this road has had, and will cost
tho company thousands of dollars.
Report from Palestine.
Palestine, Tex., Dec. 14.—An International
and Great Northern froight train was wrecked
last night at Pope's Hill, five iniles this side
of Jacksonville. Fourtoen cars wore ditched
and generally smashed up. Brakeman Wilson
of this city was severely if not fatally injured,
and another one of the crow whoso name is not
learned was slightly injured.
DESIRES TO BEAR TESTIMONY.
Henry Thome, traveling secretary of the Y. M.
C. A., writes from Exeter Hall, Strand, Loudon,
February 2,1858:
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Ai.lcock's Porous Plasters. 1 have used them
lor pains in the back and side arising from rheu-
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benefit from their application. They aro easily
applied and very comforting. Those engaged as
1 am in public work which involves exposure to
sudden changes of temperature will do well to
keep a supply of Allcock's Pokous Plastlhs iu
their portmanteaus."
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MEDICAL ISTOTXCIE.
DRS. S. & T. DAVIESON,
Of (lie MUSEUM OP ANATOMY, ST. LOUIS, MO.,
Beg to notify their patients and correspondents in
Texas that they will open an office in GALVESTON
for the winter months, on or about January 1, 1893,
after which date one of the doctors will be in daily
attendance from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. and 5 to 8 p. m.
Address all communications until January 1,1893, to 2233 Olive Street,
St. Louis, Mo.
EAST TEXAS CONFERENCE.
Annual Session Opened at Nacogdoches
With Bishop Hargrove Presiding.
Nacogdoches, Tex., Doc. 14.—'Tho East
Texas annual conference met hore this morn-
ing and was called to order at 9 o'clock by
Bishop R. K. Hargrove.
Rev. L. M. Fowler was chosen secretary.
There wore about 100 preachers and many lay
delegates and visitors present.
Tho usual routine business was transacted.
There is to be preaching overy night and busi-
ness evory day. Tho appointments for tho
noxt year will be read out next Monday.
For Burglary and Horse Thel't.
Waxahachie, Tex., Dec. 14.—Lum Agee, ar-
rested hero for burglarizing a safo at Ennis,
was carried to Brownwood last night to an-
swer a charge of horsa stealing.
Pozzoxi's Complexion Powder is universally
known and everywhere esteemed as tho only Pow-
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tan, frockles and all skin diseases.
ITTLE
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remarkable success has been shown in curing
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are equally valuable in Constipation, curing
and preventing this annoying complaint, while
they also correct all disorders of tno stomach,
stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels.
Even if they only cured
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allowed to eontlnue tuinorn farm and i>roti-ude,
which vflenblctA and nloerate. bccomlue very
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niiii fur Wets. Prepared by Kk. S watnk 4 Son, l'blladelpbia.
THE GALVESTON GAS CO.
All ordora or complaiuts, to receive nrompt at-
tention, should be left at the office of tho com*
pany, in the brick building on
MAKKKT ST., BET. 24TH AND 85TH,
Between the hoars of 8 and 12 o'clock a. m.
JOHN S. KWALT,
Secretary and Treasurer.
T. L. CROSS & CO.,
SHIP STORES AND CHANDLERY,
Mauuacturers' Agents and
Commission Merchants,
CORNER CENTER and STRAND.
Keep a foil stock on hand of orerything
in our liu.8. Call ana bo convinced.
ALL WHO CAN USE
uu FENGE
(4x6x7) in carload lots at a low figure will do
well to write
WEAVER & WILLIAMS,
Wliolnuale Lumber Hrokers, Houstou, Tex.
OEALED PROPOSALS wiil bo received at tho
O oilice of N. J.Clayton <fcCo„ architects, Strand
and 22d street, Oalvo6ton. until Thursday, De-
cember 15,1892, at 2 p. tu., for the erection of two
public school buildings for the school trustees of
the citj; of Galveston. Separate proposals will
bo received for each building in accordance with
tho drawings and specifications of tho said N. .1.
Clayton & Co., architects, which with all details,
can bo soon at their office. All other information
necessary for intending bidders can be secured
upon application to tho architects. Tho right to
reject any or all proposals is reserved by the
scnool trustees. I. LOVF.NI3ERG,
Chairman committee on public property.
iti Business Di
AGENTS AND MANUFACTURERS.
/ 1 W. ALSWORTH, sole agent for Avery Plows,
V • Cultivators and Planters. Old Hickory
Wagons, Plant n H'dware. Mail orders solicited.
IKON AND BRASS WORKS.
A A E. F. McdOWEN -Wood Split Pulleys,
il» Shafting, Boiler Tubes, Castings and Re-
pair Works, Houston, Tex.
LIME AND CEMENT.
nAN CROWLEY, importer and dealer in Lime,
Cement, Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths, Fire
HricL', Clay, Sowor Pipe. No. 6 < ommerco st^
MACATEE &. CO., Lime and Cement. Doalers
in Portland and Rosendale Cement, Limo,
Plaster, Fire Brick, otc.
M ATTRESS MANU FACTURER8.
I OTTMAN HROS., manufacturers of spring
I J beds, mattresses, comforts, blankets, woven
wire springs, cots, etc. 409 to 414 Rusk street
STEa M la ij N D HIES.
rlMIE FINEST SOUTH-
i Si Packard's Troy Steam Laundry.
All work intrusted to us receives prompt and
careful attention. 912 Prairie avenue. 'Phone
332, Houston, Tox.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Notice to Stockholders.—The annual
meeting of tho stockholders of the Galveston na-
tional bank, for the purpose of electing nine tD >
directors to servo for tho ensuing year, will bo
held at tho bank on Tuesday, January 10, 1893.
between tho hours of 10 a. m. and 12 m.
T. J. GROCE, President.
Annual Election.—The patrons of tho
Island City Protestant Orphan home will please
attend a meeting at t ho orphanage, Mia ami Cen-
ter street, on Thursday, Decernbor ll>. 1MJ2, at 4
o'clock p. m., for tho purpose of electing a board
of mauuRers and a board of trustoos to serve for
the ensuing year. REBECCA C. GWIN,
Socrotary Board of Managers.
James S. Montgomery, Soc'y Board Trustees.
To Whom It IVlay Concern.- The owner
of the schooner "Josephine D„" plying bet ween
Galveston and Bernard river points, will not bo
responsible lor any debts contracted by captain
or crew without written authority of
J. H. CRAIG. Owner.
AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALE
-OF-
Fine Household Furniture,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15.
RESIDENCE OF F. C. JEFFREY.
On promises, northeast corner of Broadway and
Thirty-fourth street,
Commencing- at 10 A. M.
PARLOR—Solid Walnut Parlor Suite, Ebony
Cabinet, Ebony Easel. Silk Divan, Pedestal,
Moouetto Carpet, Fancy Chairs, Mantle Mirror,
Stuffed Birds, Bric-a-Brac, etc.
LIBRARY AND DINING ROOM Three Wal-
nut and Cherry Book Cases, Fine Walnut, extra
heavy, Library Table. Self Foediug Stove, Chairs,
Spring Rockers, Body Brussel's Carpet, Eight
Leather-Cherry Dining Chairs. Refrigerator,
Walnut Sideboard, Decorated China and Glass-
ware. Bric-a-Brac, English Filters, Pictures,
Shades. Poles, otc.
BEDROOMS. HALL, ETC. - Three Walnut
Half Canooy M. T. Bedroom Suites, Three Wal-
nut and Cherry Cheffoniers, Cane Settee, Cane
Chairs and Rockers, Cane Sewing Baskets, Mat-
ting, Gas Heating Stoves, Standing Mirror, Bent-
wood Uockers, Screens, Bedding, Mosquito Bars,
Hall Carpet, Hall Ebony Mirror, etc.
Also Two Buggies, Garden Tools, Flower
Stands, Kitchen Utensils and sundry articles.
PENLAND & BREATH.
THE PRESENT TIME
-is-
The Time to Prepare Presents,
And the most suitable for young or old, male or
female, aro such as can be obtained only from
HANCOCK.
who carrier a complete stock of Strndard Books.
Poems iu all kinds of binding, Albums, Oxford
and Family Bibles, Gold Pens, Writing Desks,
Children's Books, Games, etc.
Christinas and New Year Cards
and Novelties.
It is no idle boast to claim for Houston the
handsomest and best equipped bookstore iu
South Texas, and prices can not be discounted.
Send iu your orders at once.
W. J. HANCOCK, JR..
Bookseller. Houston.
TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL
REUNION
op
Terry's Texas Rangers
at HOUSTON, Dec. 16 and 17,1892.
State papers aro respectfully requested to no-
tice above Reunion.
I.. A. HOLME*:. Corresponding Secretary,
LUMBERw:™
Darlington-Miller Lumber Co,
Delivered prices to PTTTWflT I? 0
mIHIILU
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