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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1891.
THE TEXAS HEROES.
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A Houston Lady Urges the Erection
of Monuments—Grand
Ball,
County Treasurer Farmer of Harris—Short
Sketch of His Life—Court Matters.
Other Notes.
Correspondents' Headquarters—Capitol ho-
tel.
Buslnp^s and Circulator's Office—012 Main
street, under Capitol hotel, for the recep-
tion of advertisements and where .sub-
scribers failing to receive their paper# will
please report.
Houston, Tex., .Tan. 3.—Mr. John Farmer,
. who has just been elected by the com-
missioners treasurer o\f Harris county,
is a citizen of sterling: wonth and by hon-
est effort and modesty has exalted him-
self in the esteem of tills people. He 'has
passed the fiftieth mile post. He came to
this county in 18G0 and spent the succeed-
ing four years with the Eighth Texas
cavalry. During that time he received
two bad -wounds and survived, though he
has never been strong since. He married
soon after the war, but his wife died
thirteen months later. A son was left
from this union. Eleven years after the
boy was t^orn the father married again
anil has Tour daughters by his second
wife, the ejdest being about 10 years ol'
age.
All of liis life, except when soldiering,
tie has f>e£i» a farmer. From the plow
handle 'he Was elected to represent his
precinct in the commissioners' court, but
last Tuesday was elected by that body
to till the' .responsible position of treas-
urer. He will hold the ofiice during t-he
unexpired term of the late Judge Alex
McGowan.'
To-day Oounty Judge John Tod is check-
ing up the books of the treasurer for the
purpose of turning them over to Mr.
Farmer, which will perhaps be done next
Monday.
A G R E AT B A L L .
This evening the Jewish sopiety people
of the city gave their annual New Year
ball ait Tume^ hall and it was in every
way a success. The handsome hall was
beautifully and with much taste decorated
and the attendance was large. There were
a number of visitors present, among whom
were about twenty couples from Galveston.
The music was furnished by Herb's Light
Guard band and the programme of dances
nan to twenty-two.
The supper was a sumptuous affair. To
/the following committees the credit is large-
ly due for success:
Floor committee: J. M. Gerson, chairman;
Joe Levy, 1 sad ore Fox, A. M. Jacobs, J.
Alexander, A. Roos, .Hyman Levy, C. Chi-
rnene, 1. Sokolosky, Seymour Levy, A. R.
Rosenthal.
Reception committee: D. Emmiksh, chair-
man; Arthur Lipper, Sam Raphael, Albert
Cramer, S. L. Sam. Joe Goldman, I.
Rosenberg, S. il. Wolf.
Of course, they were largely assisted by
'the arrangement committee and the ladles.
The following were among those present:
Misses Minnie Fralil, Rosa Lyons. Flora
Piatt, Flora Cohen, Blanche Heidenheimer,
Ella Lieberman, Bella Maas, Fannie Mc-
Gill, Josie Marks and Mrs. Henry Cook.
Miss Essie Alexander of Lagrange.
Miss Cora Harrison of Brenham.
Miss Ella Inetz of New York.
Miss Hettie Oppenheimer of New York.
Miss Leah Sass of Lagrange.
I
FIREMEN'S ELECTION.
The annual meeting and election of offi-
cers of Curtain fire company No. 9 took
place last night at 'the company's head-
quarters. The following officers were
elected:
Charles Kinbach, president; Sam Fikes,
vice president; W. E. Thanks, secretary;
L. Rosenwald, treasurer; Charles Mateer.
formean; John Greulidh, first assistant, and
A. DaugQievty, second aissl'stant.
The company will give their grand mas-
querade ball on Friday evening, February
2. The arrangement committee was ap-
pointed last night, as follows: Charles Ma-
teer, Charles Kinzbadh and John Greulich.
After the meeting was over Foreman
Mateer extended an invitation to all pres-
ent to gather around the festive board,
where refreshments and wine were served
in abundance. ,
There was a good deal of talking done
of an impromptu character, and it added
a, good deal to the fraternal feeling of the
occasion.
SPARED A THIEF'S LIFE.
It was a strong temptation, but he re-
sisted it and spared the life of a thief.
Fred A. Shaw, an active young business
man of Houston, stands in rather a peculiar
position to the community to-day. Last
night or night before he was awakened by
a noise in his suburban home. He quietly
arose, got his breech-loading, double-bar-
rel and proceeded to investigate. He peeped
through the window blinds and saw a ne-
gro leaving the back door, with his arms
full of clothes. He cocked the gun and
drew a bead upon him to empty a load of
♦buckshot, but as he was about to pull the
trigger his heart melted, and rather* than
kill a human being he would lose the
clothes. He yelled at: the burglar, who
dropped his booty and fled with all haste.
The question among his friends, and they
are divided in opinion, is, was it better
to spare or kill the villain under the cir-
cumstances? He is satisfied with his course.
The clothes were all recovered.
TWO BURGLARIES.
Last night the store of Alderman Jules
Hirsch, corner of 'Milam street and Pres-
ton avenue, was robbed of several dollars
in cash. The appearance of the store this
morning indicated that the robber had been
locked up in the store iand had simply to
break open the cash drawer and then
break out of the 'back window, as he did.
The police have the matter iin hand. The
safe was not molested.
A burglary occurred at the corner of
Bagby and Polk streets last night. It was
a small grocery store, and the robber got
in through one of the windows and was
discovered by the wife of the proprietor,
•but before she could arouse her husband
the robber made his escape. There was
not much lost.
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.
Last evening there was a meeting of
the Mutual Union Cemetery association
at Byrne's hall, on McKee street, in the
Fifth ward. The objects of the meeting
were to reach permanent organization
and elect officers, but they were post-
poned to the 30th instant to give the com-
mit tee on site time to report. There
was a good meeting and the following
committee was appointed:
M. B. Bennet, Geo. Jones and B. R.
Kelley for north side; D. C. Helberg, Geo.
W. Heyer and T. H. Franklin, south side,
and .las. Pruett to assist both.
The company is now in the hands of
temporary officers.
RITfiiH WITH TAXES.
County Tax Collector Martin Curtin's of-
iice has been crowded every day this week
with people anxious to pay their taxes.
Money has come in hand over list during
that time. The fact that next Saturday is
the last day upon which taxes can be paid
without extra charge is the cause of the
rush.
Assessor of Taxes Albert W. CVIc Kinney
lias also been busy this week healing the
assessments of owners. As they pay their
taxes they make their assessment for the
ensuing year. There has been very little
kicking, all appearing to be satisfied.
LYCEUM OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The Lyceum had its annual meeting and
election of officers last night. The meet-
ing was largely attended and the members
nhowed [ a lively interest. The election re-
vsul'ted Ais follows: W. J. Hancock, presi-
dent; jfra P. Jones, vice president; J. V.
Dealy* secretary and treasurer. There
were faeveral little talks made at the meet-
ing, which clearly showed that the policy
of the Lyceum would be active during the
year.
MONUMENTS TO TEXAS HEROES.
Houston, Tex., Jan. 3.—To The News: The
unveiling of the statue of Nathan Hale of
revolutionary fame in City Hall park, New
York, on the anniversary of the evacuation
of that city by the British, is a notable
event in the history of last year. The
work of marking with tablets the battle-
fields of Gettysburg, Chickamauga
and Appomattox, the scene of Gen-
eral Lee's surrender, shows that
our people are not indifferent to
martial genius nor to the memory of the
valiant dead. The event first noted dates
back 110 years, and the last named over
28. Three times in the intervening period
of our history has there been a general
resort to arms, and heroic deeds on bloody
fields have been rewarded with victory—
the war of 1812 between the United States
and Great Britain, t'he Texan revolution
against Mexico in 183f> and the war between
the United States and Mexico in 1846.
Localities which resounded with the fierce
clash of contending armies are marked by
memorials in stone or bronze in honor of
the victorious leaders and the heroes who
gave up their lives. What visitor to New
Orleans fails to see Jackson square and
Its fine equestrian statue, calling to mind
the signal victory of January 8, 1815? The
Kentuckians who fell in Mexico In 1S46
were not suffered to rest in foreign soil,
but with maternal care were reinterred at
•the capital of their state; there a noble
monument raises its proud form over their
sacred dust, calling forth on the occasion
of its unveiling those patriotic strains from
Kentucky's poet, Theodore O'Hara:
On fame's eternal cumping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
An^l glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead.
The successful revolt of the American
colonists of Texas against Mexican op-
pression and aggression in 1835 called forth
the plaudits of the civilized world, enlisted
the generous aid of heroic spirits from
nearly every state of the union and made
its leaders known as men of classic mold,
their deeds venerated as those of ancient
days. The Alamo's voiceless stones sing
a deathless song of the thrilling scenes
enacted within its walls, more tragic than
pen or pencil ever traced. May our great
state ever guard and preserve this blood-
stained memorial from desecrating uses
and hold its precincts "as sacred as the
chapel holds the relics of a saint!" All
honor to the legislators whose patriotism
prompted the purchase by the state of its
hallowed stones!
The same body of representatives, known
as the Eighteenth legislature, made appro-
priations for erecting a monument at La-
Grange to men who under Dawson fell in
defense of the republic of Texas, Septem-
ber 8, 1842, and to the ill fated Mier pris-
oners, who drew their black beans and
were shot at Salado, Mexico, March. 24,
1843, their remains having been removed
to LaGrange. The sum of $1500 was also
appropriated for a monument at Goliad in
honor of Fannin and his men, and at a
later date $750 was added for its repair,
the main cost of buiiding and repairing
having been defrayed by citizens of Goliad
and vicinity. These appropriations, togeth-
er with a small sum for the purchase of
ten acres of the battle held of San Jacinto,
where were burled the bodies of those who
fell in that battle, constitute the appropria-
tions made by the state up to the assem-
bling of the last legislature for the erec-
tion of monuments to the memory of her
defenders and for the preservation of
places made sacred by their blood.
More than fifty years have passed since
the memorable battle of San Jacinto, which
was vsoon followed by the founding of the
city of Houston, named in honor of the
successful commander in chief of the Texan
army. Yet, what sculptured shaft or
graven stone of proportions stately and he-
roic as the cause for which they fought
tells of the grandeur of their fame? The
graves of the men who fell in the battle
were marked by small pieces of wood,
which soon fell into decay. Thirteen years
ago Judge J. S. Sullivan of Richmond, Tex.,
aided by other patriotic citizens, ashamed
'that the Texan dead of that great battle
should remain without a mark (that, of
Benj. R. Brigham alone having been hon-
ored by his relatives with a durable head-
stone1;, raised a subscription and erected a
tasteful but inexpensive shaft of white
•marble to their memory. But for this no-
ble disinterested act on the part of public
spirited citizens, many of them of Galves-
ton, it would be impossible to-day to locate
the burial place of the men who died on
the field of battle April 21, 1836. Thus have
individual and local efforts rescued from
oblivion graves worthy the veneration of
all heroes of liberty!
The sentiments of patriotism if not yet
born in the children of Texas is cultivated
by our public school system; nearly every
child that can use a pencil with facility
delights in tracing the features of General
Sam Houston from plates in the school his-
tories. Moreover upon all public occasions
when Texas is the toast, the fame of San
Jacinto resounds in glowing phrase from
the lips of the orator. Students of history
recognize in it one of the decisive battles
of the world, and ponder upon its far reach-
ing results. Has not the time arrived when
words of admiration may be crystalized
into that which will express far more forci-
bly than words the gratitude and patriot-
ism of a nation, namely, a grand monument
on the battle field of San Jacinto.
Leit us draw a comparison: Fifty years
after the battle of Bunker Hill, through
the efforts of Bunker Hill monument asso-
ciation, the corner .stone of that monument
was laid, Daniel Webster, president of the
association, making on that occasion one
of the finest orations of his life. Lafayette,
at that time (1825) traveling through the
country, was present, as well as about 200
veterans of t'he revolution, and forty sur-
vivors of the battle. Seventeen years af-
terward the monument was completed, and
again Webster's oratory thrilled the multi-
tude assembled to #witness its unveiling.
The president of the United States and
liis cabniet, 108 survivors of the revolution
and some of the survivors of the battle
were present, besides an immense con-
course of enthusiastic citizens.
During the fifty-seven years which have
passed away since tihe battle of San Ja-
cinto all who filled prominent positions in
the government of Texas of that period
have been numbered with the dead, and in
a few more years there will hardly be a
survivor of the battle. Nothing has yet
been done in a public way to commemorate
the love of liberty which animated the offi-
cers and soldiers on that field of 'honor. It
is time that the admiration of multitudes
should find expression in a memorial of
heroic type erected on that ground of pro-
portions suitable to the importance of the
battle, such as ci.viilized nations of all ages
have been pleased to dedicate to tihe mem-
ory of their heroes. Let Texas lay aside
the apaithy which so long possessed her
and hasten to render deserved homage to
the men who made her an independent re-
public!
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas,
faw in numbers, but strong in sentiments
of patriotism, are anxious to promote the
early erection of a worthy monument on
the battlefield of San Jacinto, but to suc-
ceed in this grand object they aisk the co-
operation of all Texas; tlhey ask that the
press will lend their talent in helping to
obtain financial aid arid patriotic legisla-
tion.
Two monuments are now to be erected in
Galveston; the one by Sidney Sherman
chapter, Daughters of the Republic of
Texas, over 'the graves of General Sidney
Sherman and President David G. Burnet,
Die other, through the munificence of
Henry Rosenberg, himself of foreign birth,
to the memory of the heroes of the Texas
revolution, will be a great ornament to the
city of his adoption, as well as a worthy
reminder of his own generous character.
The city of Houston, in the midst of com-
mercial prosperity, should no longer be for-
getful of the homage she owes to the hero
Whose name she bears. His statue of he-
roic size should grace this city, as well as
tihe corridors of the capitol. Such memo-
rials in cities reflect the refined sentiment
and patriotic feeling of their inhabitants,
but tihe commemoration of a battlefield be-
longs to all the people of a state, especially
Where, as in the case of San Jacinto, the
state owes its existence to the victors on
that field. MRS. M.LOQSCAN.
THE OPERA.
This evening another packed house greet-
ed the Grau opera company in the first
rendition in this city of the lively comic
opera, "Ship Ahoy," and the company
scored another triumph. The local hits
were nearly all happv.
In the afternoon a matinee was given
that filled the house. The opera was
"Dorothy." and everyone seemed delighted.
"Martha" is the attraction to-morrow.
•DEED OF TRUST.
Yesterday afternoon M. Messenger, who
has been conducting a grocery store in
the Third ward, filed a deed of trust in the
county clerk's office, oaming U. Houseman
as assignee. Following is a list of pre-
ferred creditors: C K. Ashe, $f>0; Isaac
Kapner, $900; Browne & Bollfras, $220.
HOUSTON CLEARING HOUSE.
E. Raphael, manager of the Houston
clearing hous<\ reports the following bank
movement, January 3: $1,259,236.
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT.
Houston Volksfest association vs. J. B.
Cochran; leave to plaintiff to file first sup-
plemental petition, and leave to defendant
to file first supplemental answer.
Wm. Burnett vs. Annie Burnett; plaintiff
takes a non-suit.
H. H. Bruns vs. the city of Houston;
continued by agreement.
These cases were filed to-day with Dis-
trict Clerk Waties:
Charles A. Zilker vs. the Home insurance
company of New Orleans; damages.
Emma Harris vs. Wallace Harris; di-
vorce. They were married In 1878 in this
county, and he abandoned her in 1879.
COUNTY COURT.
Judge John Tod Presiding.
J. S. Mai one. et Al. vs. Gulf, Colorado
and Santa Fe railway company; leave to
plaintiff to file second amended original
petition.
Mary A. Glesiberg et al. vs. Houston City
street railway company; jury demanded
and set for 2Gth.
J. R. Morris' Sons vs. A. L. Strong &
Soins; judgment by default against A. L.
and Lee Strong and the firm of A. L.
Strong & Sons for $491 (55 and 10 per cent
interest. Plaintiff dismisses as to G. X.
Strong. Ordered that execution be levied
on the real estate by writ of attachment,
it being the same real estate heretofore
levied upon.
Wharton Branch vs. Jno. P. Irvln;
judgment by default against defendant
for $->0 and interest from July 2. 1893,
at o per cent.
S. Rosenberg vs. W. F. Thompson et al.;
set for 22d.
Estate of fr. \\r. Gallwey, deceased;
Mrs. Alary Gallwey appointed adminis-
tratrix; bond of $1000. J. F. Malonev, J.
M. Sam and Will Lambert appraisers.
Ji/State of Laura E. B'oute, deceased;
report of temporary administrator noted
and approved and estate to be turned over
to the heirs.
t Sarol E. Labuzan, deceased;
Isabella M. Shaefer appointed adminis-
tratrix, with bond of $10,000. Joseph
Dawson, T. R. Franklin and Thos. W.
Wood appraisers.
County of Harris vs. Jonas Parsons;
Frank W. Fox, J. W. (51111am and H. J.
Yates appointed appraisers.
Estate of Libbie M. Matthews, minor;
J *52* ? L appointed guardian, bond
of $2000. J. M Sam, F. M. Poland and
• Lambert appraisers.
Mate vs. Kd Kleb; report of sale filed
December 12 approved and conveyance of
property ordered.
S. J. Hirsch vs. International and Great
northern railway company; leave to de-
fendant to lile lirst amended original an-
swer; plaintiff excepts. Sot for Janu-
Wlishey & SternenibefK vs. Marv F
Boyee, Kettle Howard company; set for
January t>.
TOWN NOTES.
f,™nSntable Gtass ls ff-i'luallV improving
fiom a severe attack of sickness.
Wm. Zlnck died here to-day and his bodv
was sli pped to Galveston, his late home,
for burial.
Under the supervision of Mr. Robert
Maes, the contractor is putting down a line
of sewer pipe on Main street.
To-night Rutherford rangers, troop B.
had a large meeting, Captain Maher in the
£ n *» p decided to give their annual
ball before Lent.
The two men reported in The News this
morning as being at the police station sick
and destitute have ibeen removed to St
Joseph's infirmary.
To-day Mr. .Terry L. Mitchell let a con-
tract to \\ m. Moeller to build a residence
at Bay View to cost $2000. It will ibe a
handsome seaside cottage.
Charles Nelson, motorman on one of the
Houston heights cars, and F. Simmons,
conductor on the Congress and Preston
a,war,le(* t,ie two monthly prizes
of $10 each by the street car company this
morning.
The Houston light artillery will have a
meeting *r:day evening at the hall of the
Kuthertord rangers for the purpose of
perfecting their organization by the elec-
tion of permanent' officers. It is understood
that a strong team of officers has been
selected.
A telegram was received here to-dav from
Independence, Kan., stating that Mr. G.
VV. Reed, child and servant were found
dead, and his wife almost dead, in their
home. Mrs. Reed was Miss Allen, sister of
the late Mrs. A. B. Ntbbs of this citv
and had made many friends during a long
visit here to her sister.
This afternoon Attorney J. W. Jones, for
Mrs. Annie Ploeck, filed in the district
court an application to allow the mother
of the little girl, Alma, the same privileges
with the daughter thai the father was
given by the decree of divorce granted
a couple of months ago, or more accurately
speaking, to divide the privilege given liv
the decree of the court to the father, l't
will be heard Friday week.
This afternoon before Judge Hamblen a
■habeas corpus was up for hearing in the
case of Clarence Badger, the young negro
imprisoned for killing a negro girl acci-
dentally, as he alleges, a few days ago.
It was not gone into but continued tiill
to-morrow. The killing was done in the
Fifth ward at a place known as the Gout
ranch and the girl had a part of her face
torn away by the contents of an old gun.
It happened at night, and there were others
near who saw It.
Last night San Jacinto lodge No. 50, An-
cient Order of United Workmen, installed
the officers elected a month ago to serve
during the year 1894. The evening was
pleasantly spent, and the following gen-
tlemen were duly Inducted into their sev-
eral positions: Past master workman, John
Draper; master workman. I. F. S. Camp-
bell: foreman, C. A. Conwey; overseer, l'\
A. Michael; recorder, V. B. Collins; B. B.
Godbold; receiver, Al. Delhoni: guide, A
J. Baker; inside watchman G. W. Gains;
outside watchman, .1, .1. Kauffman; med-
ical examiner, Dj.\ D. F. Stuart; trustee,
C. C. Gehrlng. The lodge is reported as
in a most proseprous condition.
PERSONAL.
W. B. Norris of La Porte Is at the Capi-
tol.
A. T. Patrick of New York la in the
city.
Mr. Dupree of Hockley Is In town to-
day.
Colonel H. D. Patrick of Austin is at the
Capitol.
J. S. Sellers, ex-county commissioner, is
In town to-day.
Colonel R. n. Wesoott of Cross Timbers
is to-day in the city.
O. M. McAuley of Huntsvllle Is to-day
among the guests of the Capitol.
Joe S. Massle of Wichita, but formerly
of this county, ls here to-day with his old
friends.
Mrs. D. A. Cook and daughter, Miss Mary,
have returned from a holiday visit to north
Texas.
Judge Robert Blalock, one of the old cit-
izens from the lower part of the county
is In town to-day.
J. 10. Duff, C. O. Bennett, John S. and
Harvey Bartlett of Columbia, were at the
Capitol last evening.
R. S. Fife, city; Dr. S. W. Sholbes, Or-
ange; W. W. Searcy, Brenham, are at the
New Hutchins house.
Editor W. H. Bailey of the Herald, Hon.
Lock McDaniel and James Lawlor of this
city went down to Columbia to-day.
Miss Tlllle Van Arden of Chicago, after
a visit to friends at Harrisburg, returned
home this morning, much to their regret.
Colonel W. F. Swain, treasurer of the
grand lodge of Masons of Texas, is quite
feeble, but able to be out to-day, after a
severe spell of sickness.
Edgar Baum of the Craigen-Paulding
company was In the city this morning and
arranged for his company to plav a return
engagement here Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. C. B. Sabin, after spending a pleas-
ant visit with her brother, Hon. W. P.
Hamblen, returned lo her home in Galves-
ton yesterday, accompanied by Miss Annie
Hamblen.
Registered at the cotton exchange: W.
P. Wemier, Fulshear; 1.. D. Brown, Span-
ish Camp; .1. W. Walker, eitv; li. D. Bar-
ford, Chappell Hill; H. A. Phillips, J. H.
Miller, J. B. Beatty, Lake Charles.
J. B. Dabury, Chas. Gallager, Birming-
ham, Ala.; I). H. Bradley, John W. Ross,
New Orleans; M. J. Jacob, Texas; .1. R
Coryell, Galveston: Ohas. li. Pryor, Chica-
go; J. M. Daffron, M. Mclnnery, New Or-
leans; W, Hay ward, Chicago; F. R. Slain,
Fulshear; Jas. W. Mackey, San Antonio;
E. Sloane, Temple; F. W. Plato, jr., Kan-
sas City; W. A. Taylor, Galveston; ,W.
Edmonds. Waco; S. C. Brasher and wife,
city. J. II. Kennard, IMIWorih; A. G. 1.1-
layville, Calvert; II. Miller, llellvllle; Josh-
in Whltmarsh. Boston; i;. n. Miller, Su-
garland: are registered at tha Grand Cen-
tral hotel.
Jim Smith, New York; K. M. I'.lsher and
wife, Cleburne; Lucion Minor. H. .1. I,a
batt, Jr., O. ill. George, Galveston; Galen
Crow, jr., St. Louis; Edward Connelly, New
Orleans; A. J. Ratcllfte, Fort Worth; J.
10. Duff, Columbia: John s. RartUllt, J.
Harvey Bartlett, Columbia; W, 1'. Ow,
Sandy Point; C. S. Bennett, Columbia;
O. 10. Maer, lOd O'Neill, Missouri, Kansas
and Texas railway; F. U. Moore, Texas;
A. L. Strong, La Porte; C. G. Ellis, Aus-
tin; W. F. Turnley, Galveston; Henry
Cook, New Orleans; Max Bassist, Balti-
more; A. MeCard, Cameron; S. M. Jones,
Cleburne; S. A. MeNe'dy. Beaumont: W.
O. Alvis, Waxahaehle: S. M. Dunlap, Italy:
Ben C. Mason, New York; It. I>. W. John-
son, Chicago: T. I,. Hood, Lake Charles;
i>. Prouty, Bellvllle; b. Blitchlnglon,
Beaumont; II. J. Levy, Houston: Win.
Moreland. Houston; o. 11. McAulay,
Huntuvllle; Wm. C. Bradley, New Orleans;
W. S. Seymoury, New Orleans: 10. \\.
Allen, R I". Beajdey, Montgomery, Ala.;
W. R. i'nice, Galveston: VV. 1".. Norris,
La Porte: G. II. Moore, San Antonio; 11.
D. Patrick, Austin: A. T. Patrick, New
York: John B. linden, New York; 10. W.
1 'enfield, Chicago, nr. at the Capitol ho-
tel.
Geo. E. Dorsey, Orapelaml; A. Marks,
Calvert; J. R. McBride, Velasco; R. il.
Bennett, Cuero; R. B. Fuller and wife,
Chicago; S. J. Hurst, E. R. Hurst, Kansas
City; John V. Tackebury, city; J. J. Hetul-
ley, Texas; W, F. Rogers and wife, Hal-
lettsvllle; John W. Henderson, city; Rud
Westmoreland, Eagle Like; J. M. Benlsh,
city; G. W. Boyd, Texas; J. .1. Wilson
and wife, Hempstead; 10. C. Lvie, Bren-
fcam; B. F. Robertson, B. Bryan. Brenham;
10. B. Smith, T. C. Hems, Shepherd; L.
Mason, Seven Oaks; I). I,. Ake, Taylor;
10. L. Evans, Jeweit; A. Ballinger, Council
Bluffs, la.; B. 10. Tenner and wife, Omaha;
B. Al. Brown, Chicago: .1. T. Kennedy. .Mis-
souri, Kansas and Texas railway; L. II.
Mclntyie, Texas; Wm. Butler, Texas; John
Mathews, Magle Lake; ,1. 1 >. Richardson,
Liberty; W. I). C. Jones, Bastrop; J. \f.
Morris, city; W. Rankin, Henderson;
L. C. Riuilcln. Henderson; U»o. O. Morris,
agent Katie Putnam: .1. P. Hughes, Fort
Worth; J. T. Maple, J. N. Johnston, Texas;
F. A. Hyatt, S. Lederer. W. Whitman,
Beaumont; Jas. Harris, San Antonio; 10.
M. Gar, Thompson; J. M. Boylen, Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railway; .1. H. Willis
and lady, Gainesville; W. Rimph. St. Louis;
Wm. F. Sommerfleld, Missouri, Kansas and
Texas railway; G. A. Smith, Texas; D. W.
Bell, New Orleans; T. Simonton, Texas;
H. W. Thaxton, Texas; T. C. Rowe, Bra-
zoria; Geo. L. Rolfe. St. Joseph, Mich.;
M. Gammon, Waco; V. V. Damon, Texas;
J. B. Cookenboo, Wharton; .1. .1. Nichols,
city; J. Buelen, Sugar Land; W. A, Ham,
Baltimore; A. B. Mayers, Yelasco; W. W.
Grubb, Texas; W. P. MeFadden, Beau-
mont; S. C. Pittman, Beaumont; .1. 10.
Holllngsworth, Grapeland, are at the
Hutchins.
FAR BEYOND COMPARE
Is the Popular Estimate of the Art
Portfolios.
THE KEY WHICH OPENS ALL
An Ever Valuable Remembrance
and Record
And a Storehouse of Exposition
Art Treasures.
The late P. T. Barnum, as every one
knows, was a wonderful provider of popu-
lar entertainment.
He was plausible a*id convincing and
made the people believe whatever he offered
them was the best going.
lie was invlnnlble, and his title to "the
greatest show on earth" was not success-
fully disputed during 'his lifetime.
Itivals had to clear the track when his
aggregation was announced.
It was, however, well for his reputation
as an ever-victorious manager that he
ceased from his labors before the expos'! tion
year.
Otherwise there would 'have been a head-
on collision of rival shows, the resounding
impact of wliidh would have waked the
echoes from Florida to Oregon.
And Barnum would undoubtedly have been
"telescoped."
Why, even Midway Plalsance, the World's
Fair side-show, outshone, even eclipsed,
everything the great showman aceom-
pllsihed.
While the wonders ot Jacks*on Park sur-
passed anything he ever talked of or
thought of or dreamt of, and that is say-
ing a great deal.
And It really cost so little to see it all.
Or rather to enjoy the opportunity of
trying to see it all.
For there was no man or woman, even
though a daily visitor, who eould truly
claim to have taken in this elephantine en-
tertainment, trunk, tusks, tail and all.
The variety and extent of the affair was
simply is til pen do us.
And the amount of money which it cost,
to say nothing of thought and time ami
trouble, was entirely beyond human compu-
tation or conception.
For who by the utmost concentration of
mind can actually conceive of a million dol-
lars, or doughunts, or a million of anything
else—much less a hundred and fifty mil-
lions?
A general idea of unparalleled magnitude
and colossal proportions and infinite va-
riety and unequaled magnificence is the
high and lasting impression which it has
left behind.
And this impression resourceful man has
done much to heighten and preserve.
And his achievements in this direction
have been not only admirable, but wonder-
lul.
For what one of all the millions who en-
tered the gates and feasted eye and intel-
lect upon the objects of beauty and grand-
eur Hiiere revealed ever for a moment
thought that their wealth and glory would
or could be tltly preserved for the contem-
plation of future generations?
Yet how thoroughly, artistically and nobly
this great object has been accomplished is
abundantly attested by an examination of
the superb Art Portfolios of World's Fair
views Which The News is distributing "with
lavish hand" among its readers and their
friends.
And all this on terms w<hlch are so easy
fjs to make the choice -'.ems of art and their
accompanying descriptions practically free
to people of every class and condition in
life.
And the splendid series when once in
possession will form an ever-present, ever-
beautiful and always useful compendium of
the beat results of man's most noble under-
taking.
Tens of thousands ot people are availing
themselves of the opr -rtunity offered, and
their example will be fallowed by thousands
of others as the days go by.
The requirement of six coupons and 10
cents is so simple and easy as to be hardly
worth mentioning.
And it should not be forgotten that those
who begin to save coupons regularly now
will have enough before the close of the
distribution to secure all back numbers.
This will insure the complete series, a
consummation much tu be desired.
" 'Brown's Bronchia! Troches' are excel-
lent for the relief of hoarseness or sore
throat. They are exceedingly effective."—
Christian World, London, England.
VERDICTS AT BASTROP.
Bastrop, Tex., Jan. 'i-District court has
disposed of the following cases on the
criminal docket at present writing:
Sam Reed, burglary, two years in the pen-
iteutiary; Sam Reed, theft, two years;
Charles Wilson, theft of horse, twelve
years; Frank Merritt, theft of cattle, two
years; Dan Rodgers, theft over $20, two
years; Dan Rodgers, burglary, two years;
Aaron Mooire. assault to rape, seven years;
Green Hamilton, theft of pver $L'o, two
yea/rs.
The attendance upon court is large and
the proceedings will occupy the lull time
allowed.
Many Persons are broken
down from overwork or household cares.
Brown's Iron Bitters Rebuilds th»
system, aids digestion, removes excess of bile,
8Jid cures maitrlA. Uat ike ge&uiue.
THE HIGHER COURTS.
Decisions Reached in the Court of
Civil Appeals at
Austin.
H. C, Fisher, Chief Justice; W. M, Key
and W, E, Collard, Associate
Justices.
Austin, Tex., Jan. 3.—In the court of
civil appeals at Austin the following cases
were decided:
Affirmed: First national bank of Austin
vs. Western mortgage and investment com-
pany, from Travis; Missouri Pacific rail-
way company vs. H. 11. Oaitisburg, from
McLennan.
Reversed and remanded: K. A. Stone et
al. vs. R. J. Sledge et al., from Ilays. in
'the case of James Converse vs. L. E.
Ringer, from lvaimpasas, the judgment will
be affirmed to the extent of the recovery
of 100 acres, described in appellee's plea of
limitation of ten years. As to the balance
of the land the judgment Is reversed, with
instructions to render judgment for appel-
lant. The trial court will hear and deter-
mine the issue of improvements.
It'hearing refused: Western I'nioii tele-
graph company vs. 11. A. Linn, from
Travis.
The following motions were submitted:
For rdhearlng: IM. Crocker vs. It. .1,
(iivint, from Travis; Lueliin Minor vs. .1. A.
Powers, from Falls; VV. i\l. (Jlles vs. A. It.
Stanton, from Travis; Thomas Tinsley vs
JVh.li Dowell, from Travis; Charles Thiele
vs. Axel et al., from Travis.
To withdraw record: Western Union tel-
egraph company vs. Sam 10. Stratton, from
McLennan.
To Ille amended brief: Chambers vs.
Kerr et al., frc-m McLennan.
FOURTH DISTRICT APPEALS.
San Antonio, Tex., Jan. 3.~The court of
civil appeals for the fourth district handed
down the following decisions to-day:
Affirmed: A. T. Hensley & Sons vs. P.
T. Shields; appeal from Bexar countv. The
Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio
railway^ company vs. Petra Harsley et al.,
from Bexar. Henry Ellis et al. vs. .1. M.
Hlanks; from Guadalupe. W. J. McKelli-
gan vs. the-State national bank of El Paso;
from 101 Paso.
Reversed and remanded: Jas. Masterson
et al., (t. W. Todd, J. M. Barrett et al.;
from Mason.
Reversed: A. W. *Sr F. P. Carpenter vs.
the Historical publishing company, from
Frio.
Motions overruled were as follows: Helen
M. Holt et al. vs. S. Maverick, from Kinney;
motion for rehearing. T. M. Campbell,
receiver, from Bexar, vs. W. F. Fisher;
motion for rehearing. Sinsheimer Levenson
& Co. vs. Clara Kanlln et al., from Ifexar;
motion for rehearing. Galveston, Harris-
burg and San Antonio railway company vs.
Chas. Schledemann, from Bexar; motion
for rehearing. Joseph Durst et al. vs. Pad-
gitt Bros., from Bexar; motion for rehear-
ing. L. Huth, sr., vs. Theo. Herman, from
Bexar; motion for rehearing.
In the case of the Galveston, Harrisburg
and San Antonio railway company vs. II.
P. Barnett. from Gonzales, appellant was
given leave to ille appeal bond.
In the case of the Galveston, Harrisburg
and San Antonio railway company vs. W.
C. Drowgale, from Guadalupe, motion
granted to interest and judgment modified.
A motion for leave to file transcript was
granted in the case of F. W. Extcnce vs.
J. 11. Stewart, from Wilson.
Motion for leave to file transcript was
granted in the case of H. B. Thompson
vs. Caspian Seay, from Guadalupe.
KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES.
don't cling to the imperfect things. Do you
use cereal food on your breakfast table?
Then you need cream. Borden's Peerless
Brand Evaporated Cream is decidedly su-
perior in richness and flavor to ord'nary
milk or cream.
AUCTION SALES.-
AUCTION SALE
TO-DAY AT 10 A. M„
At onr salesroom, n. w. cor. 22J and l'ostoillce.
('• bdla Paper, 1 sk Coll'ee, Shoe*, Wrap-
ping Paper.
Large Lot of Saddlery Hardwaro, Cop-
per Wire, Buckskin, Leather, etc.
Furniture, Bedroom Suite, Kockers,
Chairs, Mattresses, Springs, etc.
Groceries, Can Goods, Produce and sun-
dry Merchandise.
W^_N. JFRITTER_& CO.
AUCTION SALE
To-Day at 10 a. in. at Our Salesroom, Strand
16 sks Bran. 20 c9 Milk, 24 cm Wino. 10 cs
Matches, 20 cs Prunes, 5000 Cigars, 10,000
Cheroots, and other Groceries and Sun-
dries. Also Potatoes, Onions and other
Esculents.
PENLAND & BREATH
COTTON FAUTOHS
LAMESES & FLINT,
Cotton Factors.
Galveston, Tex.
John D. Sogers.
J. i. Bobubtiow
John D. Rogers & Co.,
Cotton Factors
And Commission Merchant!),
OALVR8TON, : ; ■ . , TEXAS.
I. E. GLENNY & CO.
NEW OBLEANS, LA,,
t3T*Cotton Futures and Consignments a 8m»
elalty. Private Wire in Offioa.
The QalvoitoD Wharf Company's elevator is
now ready to receive grain of all kinds, for store-
•g« or shipment.
CAPACITY:
1,000,000 Bushels.
For further iuforiautaoa aud ratoa apply at tha
company's office.
JOHN E. BAILT, Secretary.
Dueber= Hampden
17=Jewel
Adjusted
Watches.
17 ^
RUBY JEWELED]
It in marvelous how
i these famous Watches
il ij are taking the place of
li?1 ^ATrut? fr/B a" others where accu-
Whe M rate time is required.
* Railroad menwill have
nothing else.
Oueber Watch Works. Canton. Ohio.
KNOWLEDGE
Brings comfort and improvement, nnr]
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet-
ter than others and enjoy I ife more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the world's best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas-
ant to the taste, the refreshing aud truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax-
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
ami permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met. with the approval of the medical
profession, because it nets 011 the Kid-
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak-
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug-
gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it is man-
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed 011 every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if oflered.
SPI0<JIA.l, NOTICED.
NOTIOIO-TJIH AN'iWAI. JUCCTiNU oi?
stockholders of the Southern Cotton Press
and Manufacturing Company will be held
at the olllce of Shippers' press 011 Tues-
day, January », 1894, at 2 p. 111., for the
election of seven directors and the con-
sideration of such other business as may
be submitted WM. C. OG11.VY,
Secretary.
NOTICE—THIS ANNUAL MEETING OK
the stockholders of the Brush Electric
Light and Power Company will be held at
their office 011 Market street on Tuesday,
January 16, at 12 o'clock.
JOHN S. EWALT,
Secretary.
NOTICE—THE ANNUAL MEETING OP
the stockholders of the Galveston Gas Com-
pany will be held at their otliue, No. 2K2
Market street, on Tuesday, January 10, at
11 o'clock.
JOHN S. EWALT,
< Secretary.
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING—THE AN-
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
Galveston Bagging and Cordage Company
will be held at the company's ottlce, 21st
and Strand, on Tuesday, January 9, 1S9I, at
11 a. m., for the purpose of electing five
directors to serve for the ensuing year ami
for the transaction of such other business
as may come before the meeting.
W. S. DAVIS, JR., Secretary.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, GALVES-
ton, Tex., Dee. 30, 189,').—At a meeting of
the board of directors held this day, a
semi-annual dividend of
•SIX (0) PER CENT
was declared, payable on and after Janu-
ary 10, 1894, to stockholders of record as
such December 31, 1893.
W. N. STOWE, Cashier.
TEXAS GUARANTEE AND TRUST
Company, Galveston, Texas, Dec. 30.—No-
tice of Dividend: At a meeting of the
board of directors held 011 the 29th Instant,
a semi-annual dividend of four per cent
was declared, payable to the stockholders
of record on and after January 10, proximo.
J. P. ALVEY,
General Manager.
FOR LEASE-FOUR BLOCKS OF LAND
—Most desirable location of any In the city
1'or cotton oompresses and yards.
For particulars apply at office of
GALVESTON WHARF CO.
GALVESTON, TEX., DEC. 28, 1893.-rSY
authority iii me vested by the United States
circuit court at Galveston, Tex., I offer at
private sale lots 1, 2. 3, 4 and 5 In block
iiill in North Galveston, Tex., together with
the buildings thereon.
J. II. HAW LEY,
Receiver North Galveston Wooilenware Co.
NOTICE—HAVING QUALIFIED AS KV-
ecutor of the estate of John Pais, deceased.
1 request all persons who have claims
against said estate to present same to me
al the office ol' P. S. Wren, No. 510 Tre.
mont street, within the time required by
law. NICK WILLIAMS.
NOTICE OF COPAJiTNERSH 11' .\1(I
John D. Hodson in this day admitted as a
partner in our business, our firm name re-
maining unchanged.
BE MRS, KENISON & CO.
Galveston, Texas, January 1, 18B4.
NOTIOBHB.
TRUSTEE'S SALE.
TLio Eutiro Stock of
TOYS AND FANCY GOODS
iu the store formerly occupied by J. W. FRANK,
ou tho corner of Market uud 2ll<i street, is now
Oflered For Sale at Keduccd Prices for Casii
Call early and 6elect your «oods.
J. SONMINTBIKIL, Trustee.
Galveston City Bonds For Sale
Tlio City of Galveston, Texas, offers for sale
$300,000
5 per cent 40-yoar limited debt bonds of 1891,
Propositions will bo cou&idored for all or any
portion of the amount offered. All offers should
be addroHsod to tho Chairman of the Finance
Committee, who will wive full information ou
application, ^ D. li. HKN'DEHSON,
Chairman Finance Committee.
(lHlvestou, Texas.
W ANTED, LANDS. "
We wish to buy for a customer a Inrne tract
of Texas laud, suitable for the location ol a
colony. Address
E. A. CUMMINUS & CO.,
Northeast corner Clark and Washington streets,
CHICAGO.
References: Any Chicago bank.
The Weekly News—SI a Year*
GALVESTON'S REPRESENTATIVE
BUSINESS HOUSES.
ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
•I. S. Brown Hardware Co., 2226-28 Strand.
AMMUNITION^ '
V^H.^Cort!nes, Guns & Sporting Goods.
AIMMIITBCTS" AND SUPiiRINTENDENTS
C. W. Bulger, 2207 Potftofflce street.
N- I. Clayton * Co.. 2203 Sitrand.
• <-'',|oko & Co., 2203 Postofflce street.
Allied Muller, 2109 Mechanic.
W. II. Tyndall, 2107 Market street.
ASBESTOS AND ROOFING MATERIAL.
G- H. Henchman, 2420 Mechanic st.
AUCTIONEERS."
F- N- fr'tt»r Xr Co., 22d &■ P. O. st
1 enland & Breath, 21st and Strand.
sts.
BARREL MANUFACTURERS.
G ilv. Barrel Factory. Wm. Buchan, Propr.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
(.en.W & Breath, 220fi-S Strand.
Marx & Blum, 21125-27 Mechanic, cor.
24th.
BREWERIES.
BROKKRS,
I: ',!■ AtchlMon, Money, Stocks and Bonds,
u. 11. Henderson. Money, Stocks, Llonds.
CEMENT DEALERS AND IMPORTERS.
G. II. Henchman, 2120 Mechanic st.
Wm. Parr & Co., 2102 Strand.
CO A Ij.
Tlond & Co.. 20th and Strand.
J. >\. Hertford. 2L\1 and Ave. A.
U J. McRae, opposite News office.
Fowler & McVltie, Cotton Exchange Bid'*.
COFFEE IMPORTERS.
Levy & Co., mfrs' agts and brokers.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
J. B. Auullo & Co., Grocers, 2018-20 Strand.
Ayers, Gardner & Co.. 110-12 22d st.
Hamilton Produce & Comn. Co., 21st & Strd.
Kirkwood & Leeb, 21011 Strand.
CONFECTIONERS (MANUFACTURERS).
T. Ratto, Fruits, Produce & Comm'n Mcht,
COTTON FACTORS.
J. D. Skinner & Son. 2115 Strand.
Gust Heye & Co., 22d & Mechanic.
DRY GOODS AND DRESS GOODS.
Leon & II. Blum, Jobbers, 2310-28 Mechanla
ELEVATORS.
Galveston Grain Elevator, pier 14.
FLOURING MILLS.
Tex. Star Flour Mills, ne. cor. 21st & av. A!
GRAIN AND HAY DEALERS.
R. W. Wolston & Co., 2124 Strand.
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS.
Leon & II. Blum, 2310-28 Mechanic St.
GROCERS.
Davis, Rosenberger & Levy, Meeh. & 21st.
Wallis, Landes &. Co., 2409-11 Strand.
HIDE AND WOOL BUiTERS.
C. G. Portler & Co., 2517-21 Strand.
INSURANCE AGENTS.
Beers, Kenlson & Co., 2010 Strand.
11. W. lllagge & Co., ofllce Tremont hotel.
Chas. Tt. Brown, 22il, bet. Strand & Mecll.
c. M. Gulnard & Co., 22d & Mechanic.
Mason & Beall, Tremont & Strand,
Jas. 1'!. Quin & Co., 21st & Mechanic.
Geo. Sampson, Life Insurance, 2222 Strand.
John A. Stubbs, Tremont, bet. Mkt. & Mch.
LIQUORS, WINES AND CIGARS.
Mayer, Kahn & Freiberg. 2423-25 Strand.
George Schneider & Co.. 230D Strand.
LIVE STOCK COMMISSION.
Borden & Borden Live Stock Co., 53tl\ Mkt.
MILI.INF.HY AND FANCY' GOODS.
J. Rosenfleld & Co., 2215-17 Strand.
. jMO'nONS.
Leon £■ TI. Blum, 2310-28 Mechanic.
J. Rosenlield & Co., 2215-17 Strand.
PAINTS AND OILS.
Rice, Baularil & Co., 215 Tremont st.
PTCKLES, CATSUP AND SAUCES.
Melater Bros., Acme Vinegar & Pickle Wka.
RUBBER STAMPS & STENCIL MFRS.
Jos. V. Love. 2225 Strand.
SALT IMPORTERS.
Wm. Parr & Co., 2102 Strand.
SHEEP DIP.
Wlll'm Cooper & Nephews, 2102 Strand.
SHIP CHANDLERS.
T. L. Cross & Co., 2101 Strand.
SHOW CASE MANUFACTURERS.
Galv. Show Case «••>., 23d and Ave. A.
STATIONERS AND PRINTERS.
F. J. Flnck & Co., 221IH-10 Mechanic St.
STEAMSHIP AGENTS AND BROKERS.
Wm. Parr Co., 2102 Strand.
Fowler & McVitle, Cotton Exchange Bld'g.
TRUNK MANUFACTURERS.
R. K. John, 2210 Market st.
VINEGAlt MANUFACTURERS.
Melster Bros.. Acme Vinegar £- Pickle Wks.
1 Business Di
LIME AND CEMENT.
MACATEE »Sr CO., Lime and Cement.
Dealers in Portland and Kosendale Cement-
Lime, Pluster. Fire Brick, etc.
PLUMBING.
R. C. Tips. Pres. J. Woodhead, Sec.-Treas.
HOUSTON PLUMBING AND MFG. CO.
Water Closets, bath tubs and gas fixtures.
•STEAM LAUNDRIES.
THE F1N EST SOUTH— '
Si Packard's Troy Steam Laundry.
All work intrusted to us receives prompt
and careful attention. 912 Prairie avenue.
'Phone 332, Houston, Tex.
STOWAGE iiOOM.
SMITH, PEDEN & CO. have storage
room for rent for heavy soods. furniture,
etc., in their larse new warehouse.
With tho compliments of the seasuu, vre o(Ter
you this week:
Car California Apples, iu boxes.
Cur Kloiida Oraugus, iu boxes.
Car Fancy Bananub.
Car CocoHimts.
Our btockof FANCY CAN 1) IKS is still complete*
lll.ll) l»AND STICK CANDY purest and bost.
Send your orders.
GALVESTON FRUIT CO,
MeeUsoia & twit.
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