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Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

The representations are also highly
susceptible of dramatic effect. There
is nothing in history more dramatic
than the dance Of Herodias. 1t is a
tragedy in one act. The wicked, willy
and beautiful girl, filed with demon
like hate of John the Baptist, con-
spring to his death gains access to the
voluptuous sensuist Herod. She
filings her soul into the effort to en-
trance his senses. The goddess king,
drunken with her beauty and the
grade OF her movements, sits
enraptured while keen but shy
flashes of her wicked oye
watch his mounting passion with the
subtlety of snake. Suddenly the
king, mad with emotion, filings half
his Kingdom at her pretty feet. Quick
as fash she seized the drunken from
zy, and nearing the king, she sinks
on one knee, and with her breath fan
ming his face, murmurs: "Give me
the head of John the Baptist" The
kingly yoluptuary, tossed on towering
waves of passion, forgets justice,
right and all things else in the blaz-
ing eyes that pour prayer in his.
His finger is uplifted, centurian
flies to the throne and bows before
him, word is spoken, the ceoturian
darts away and thus in that mad mo-
ment one Of the b]oodiest murders of
the ages is cc.la:;tted. It beats Mac
fbeth and could be done in ten minutes,
and the curtain might, for full effect,
fall on CORY head on charger. The
character of Job last night was greatly
admired. 1t was fine illustration OF
patience. Add the three supercilious
galoots, Bildad and the other two
sticks, and pretty pantomine could
be made Of that. Especially SO of Re
becca at the we'll. The ancient,
grave and digni6ed mode Of popping
the question could beacted from the
very text itself, and, contrasted with
the way it is done nowadays, would
carry an audience by storm. So the
others which could not make drama OF
pantomine would furnish admirable tab
leaux. We make these suggestions,
not to DO obtrusive, but from admira
ton of the very pretty way in which
the Home Workers pleased an audience
last night, and very true conviction
that, repeated with better accessories, it
would be a second time great sue
cess. We are requested by the ladies
to return through the columns Of the
NEWS their heartfelt thanks to the
many kind friends who aided them,
among whom were notably Sanger
Bros. and Messrs. Leasing, Solomon &
Rosenthal, and also the kind public
who favored them with attendance
and oommendatiop. The nights en-.
tertainment netted handsome little
sum for the benefit of the church, Of
which the "Home Workers" are active
members.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
A Letter.

House.keepers, bear in mind "money
saved is money made" Why stay in
old ruts when you can live on the fat
of the land ? For instance, we sell
Cutting and Lusk's three-pound goods
(assorted) for $500 per dozen. Did
you ever hear of such a thing? We
have everything you can call for. Our
morning tourist, Mr.. Adams, mount
ed upon feet mustang. will take your
order. If you phone us our Mr..
Brown will, while wrapping up goods,
hook his ear over the wire and register
your order. And we will deliver with
dispatch, care and neatness.
Respectfully,
JAMES r.. ROBINSON.
Waco, Dec. 10, '88.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
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The following is the copy Of a telo.
gram from Austin to the Globe Demo.
crat and which appcraod in the Demo.
crat of the 18th.
AUSTIN, Tex. Dec. 12.-Tho White
Caps in McLcnnan County have At
tractcd the governors attention, and
he to-day sent letters to the county at.
torney and sheriff a. follows:
'In compliance with q sense Of duty
to zee that the laws arc faithfully exc
cuted, respectfully call your atten-
ton to the accompanying extract from
the Waco Day. Texas does not re-
quire the services Of lawless body Of
this character to right the wrongs Of
citizens, and when such nm organiza-
ton takes into its hands the punish.
mcnt Of supposed otfenses, government
in a proper sense ceases to exist. l,
therefore, request you to fully investi-
gate this matter, SO that all who en-
gagged in the lawless undertaking may
be prosecuted, and should you need
any assistance from the Executive
Department in fartherance of your ef-
forts, you will please make the same
known
The reading Of the telegram was
surprise, especially that part where the
governor offers the aid Of the state to
the count y officers in putting down the
organization Of the White Caps if
their forces are inadequate, that is that
state troops will be sent to Waco if
needed. The News discredited the dis
patch, but an interview reveals the fact
that County Attorney Joe Taylor has &C.
tually received such letter from Gov.
Ross and that under his instructions
Sheriff Ford is looking into the mat
teer. Meanwhile the public will await
developments with some interest.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
AT ARMORY HALL.
The Home Workers Entertain
ment Last Night.

ment Last Night
The young ladies' society Of the
Christian church gave their first enter
tainment of the season last night, at
Armory Hall, in form novel and at
trsctive, and called "Bible Character
Study" the main features of which
was representation, in costume, Of
some Of the best known historical
characters of Bible days, from the age
of Abraham or Job to that of the
Prodigal son, both being indefinite.
The audience was very large one, the
very large hall being fairly well filed
and the entertainment was decided
success, both in numbers and III pleas
sure to entertainers and entertained
alike. The wierd figures in the out
landish rsiment Of antiquity, formed
striking contrast to the figures Of the
surrounding age, in French fashion,
and afforded fund of surprises and
mirth during the whole evening. With
the Bible characters in Characteristic
tents, or apartments, as figures in
sllhuoettes against two walls of the
building, the centre OF the floor was
used as stage for singers, performers
and reciters, who furnished during the
evening some exquisite selections,
while the "Little Five" made orches.
trail delicious music for the intervals.
The representations were mainly those
of still life, the only piece Of stage
effect being in the dance Of Herodias
before King Herod, which brought a
persistent encore, suggesting what On
effective spectacular piece Bible Char
acter Study might be made on real
stage in the form Of tableaus in which
attitude, dramatic action and red light
could be added to costuming, and thus
action give relief to samcness and ado
vividness.
To make last nights performance
dramatic Is we'll as spectacular woult
be very easy. 1t could be arranged ir
a series Of tablcaus, pantomines ant
spoken dramas, and the beautiful song.
and recitations Of last nights perform
auce could be interpreted before tn,
curtain SO as to give ample time To-
preparation behind the curtain, ant
yet, keep up the interest continuously
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

HIGHLAND LIGHT, MASS, Dec. IA.
heavy gale swept the coast
last night, equaling In violence the
cyclonic disturbances of November %.
The threatening weather of Sunday
and Monday developing into q terrific
gale with heavy rain yesterday. Few
vessels were off the cape when the
storm came on, but it is feared that
serious marine disasters have result
ed. Two fishing vessels were seen
yesterday afternoon under shot sail
driving before the wind, but they may
have got safely to shore.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
Col nSTEIn Z NIGEL.

- IL
Leave orders for roses. plants, fruit
and ornamental trees at Perry's Pa
cific hotel block. I
Go to ]. l.. Bergstorm to have, your
picture taken at ]. 9. Deans old
stand,
For o nice clean shave 60 to Paul
Grounds Barber Shop, next to Chas.
Kophals. cor. Austin st. and Square,
Fresh crop cranberries at 10
Thompsons 4th and Franklin street.ee
When you need money or have
money to spend go to Uncle Duff
DOmnau's.
First.class carriages for calls, Wis
its, etc., at Molder & Hearne's.
Jewelry of the finest and latest de-
signs, at LeDoux's, 403, Austin ave.
G. Lyman for cigars and tobacco.
Fruits Of all kinds, Louis Lippman,
manager. eF
A demand for household goods at
Meek & Co.'s COMMISSION house, 31S
Austin street. stf
We are selling side boards as cheap
as $14, 90. Waco Furniture Company
For good hot and cold lunch and
nv foro In, otxv1o 20 khN 70
Elephant. Geo. Delhi. manager.
The quail is transformed from his
natural beauty to a delicious dish at
the Silver Moon.
We have just received 60 handsome
Rockers, finished in Oak, Mahogany
and Walnut, trimmed in plush and
leather Waco Furniture Company.*
Curios.
Wholesale stock of holiday goods
comprising every article suitable for
beautiful and appropriate gift sold
at retail at wholesale price by Norris
son. FISHER & Co.
The Waco Furniture company's
window display is simply immense.*
Best meals served to order at
Joe Lehman's restaurant.
The House of Lords under it's new
proprietor, Yves. Damron, Is dispens.
ing to its patrons the finest imported
and domestic liquors, wines and ci-
CARS. The best brands of old Ken
lucky WHISTLES passed over the bar.
| Fresh, cool beer always on tap.
Polite attention and satisfaction guar
anteed. This house is open day and
night, and your patronage is respect
fully solicited.
Consign all goods to I. G. Meek &
Co.. 31S Austin street.
Buy your candies at Joe Lehman's
soush 4th street.
Go to the Silver Moon for we'll
served meals.
If you want fine livery turnout
patronize Molder & Hearne's, north
side Of the public square.
| Young men remember that "Dot
| Leetle Frenchman" has taken Mr.. A
Friedman, the well known taylor as a
partner and is better prepared thar
ever to repair, clean or dye your suits
Three calls at Meek & Co.'s. commits
sion house for two-horse wagon to
day. Bring along your wagons to 81
Austin st. 1
Watches and Jewelry repairing
Diamond mounting and Engraving q
T.. p. LeDoux, 4O3 Austin avenue. +
Nothing but bargains offered o
Meek u Co.'S, commission house, 81
Austin ct.
I'll Special attention is called to Nc
4O8 Austin ave. Mr.. LeDoux's com
, plete stock of fine jewelry, consisting
. Of diamods, watches, bronzes. Import
ed and Brass clocks, fine Eilverwar
&c. He tells us that heis overstocke
!, and in order to reduce it, he will se
}, Mt a great reduction during Decen
Der. He will not be undersold. Il
n Before selecting your Christina
N presents call on II. p. LeDoux, +,
prices. His stock Of jewelry 10 COL
o; pletc, and prices low, 4O3 Austin ave
Mitchell, 4O2 Austin avenue. /
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
Important.

If you want the best and only re-
liable weather strip that's made for
protection against cold, dust and rain
buy Brownies patent metallic, at
Horsfull & CamerOn's. Exclusive
agents for Waco.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
Curios.

Curios.
The most attractive feature of Nor
risol, FISHER, Il Co.'S. holiday stock
is the wonderful line Of imported
Curios.
The Waco Furniture company still
extends cordial invitation to those
who failed to visit their grand OPEN
ing and State fair, to call from now
until after the holidays.
See the latest novelties in millinery
at Mrs. Doss, South Fourth street. !
All kinds of country produce, eggs,
chickens and butter at J. H. Shope's.
Austin Avenue.
For meals 60 to Joe Lehmahn.
We are selling beadsteads as cheap
$500 Waco Furniture Company.
The Waco Furniture company has
put in three additional electric lights
for the benefit of those who can not
get around during the day time.
Curios.
The ladies will all go to Morrison,
Fisher 4 Co.'s. this week to attend
the grand holiday opening.
All kinds of nuts at Joe Lehmam's
south 4th st. =
"Consigned'' pianos and organs 90
like hot cakes. D. II. Spencer. i
For fruit or ornamental trees, call on
J. H. Hurwood, at EVENING News Of
fee, Franklin between Fourth and
Fifth streets. ASPARAGUS roots by the
hundred or thousands.
Curios.
Everybody, invited to go to Nor
rlson, FISHER, & Co.'S, to see the big
aest line of holiday goods ever
brought to Waco. y
A fact not to be denied sconsigned
or not consigned" D. H. Spencer in
selling pianos and organs.
Call for the Panzy hustle. Mrs.
Doss, sole agent.
Our new photographer J, L. Berg
storLl does splendid work J. c. Dean
old stand
DR.. Geo. P. Mann, dentist, 4071S
Austin avenue.
Hill Brothers for all kinds of Christ
mas goods.
The finest of fat mutton at Crippen's
The best brands of SCISSORS and
shears at HOrstull & Cameron.
No yearlings but sure enough veal
at Crippen's market.
Get your oysters at Joe Lehman's
restaurant.
Hennessy's Imported French bran
dy just received from Bordeaux q,
Cotton Exchange. t
]. L. Bergstram, has new instru
ments to do his work. ]. G. Dean ole
stand.
The best brands of pocket-knivel
and razors ut Horsfull & Cameron.
Eel Paso grapes extra choice at Jo
ThOmpson's.
Dr. J. II. Boyett, dentist, corner Austin an
Seventh streets
Ross Imported Soda at the Cottol
Exchange. +
j. and S. at Cotton Exchange.
Buy feed at Duvall's 800. Franklin.
The finest Mince Meet in the land q
Joe Thompson's. y
Leave orders with Crippen's If ia
beef Is wanted.
Great bargains III unreieeme
pledges at your Uncle Duff Domnau
opposite the McLelland hotel.
Big stock of dolls-bisque, chin
wax, DISQUALIFICATION cents u
Mt the 5 and 10 Cent Store.
A fine variety OF sausages and the
we'll seasoned, kept constantly
hand at Crippen's market.
Nothing but bargains at Meek 4
Commission and auction house.
Austin 1T.
81 (, it3 n q, IN tt. = Y Ks NJ ~ NJ. Ii Y
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
Curios.

Every body, rich and poor, will
undoubtedly give the loved ones q
present, You can suit your purses at
Morrison Fisher 4 Co.'S. Presents
new and beautiful, at from s. to
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
PERSONALS.

Ahem Rev. 0De Hart will preach
tomorrow evening on curious sub
ject: Scandal" as will be seen in
our church notices. This must be a
hit at Dallas, as there are no such
things known in Waco
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

STOLEN. - Last night from the
premises Of Mr. j. w. higgins, ON
Austin street, dark chestnut aorrel
horse, branded 4. U. B. on left shout
der. nine years old, has one white
foot. Leave information if seen at
livery stable Of Molder & Hearnc. =
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
Curiosity,

Everybody should call and see the
stock Of holiday goods at w. p.
Glenn's book store and get prices
l"Curious" how cheap they are.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

My store will be open every night
10 O'Clock until after the holidays.
Mrs. b. J. DOss
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Opera glasses in all styles, at Le-
Doux's, 403, Austin avenue.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15
Curious 2

Curious
What Why the low prices of
Xmas goods at w. P. Glenn's Book
Store. Call and see. South 4th street,
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Jim, the Penman" ct The Garland
Opera House Dec. 10th and 10Th. ~
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Every article must be sold by jan
uary LIST, and The Great Waco Supply
Store, forever discontinued. I
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Best turn-outs in town at Molder &
Hearne's.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

LeDoux Will duplicate prices Of any
reliable jewelry firm. I
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-12-15

Get Mitchell's prices on diamonds.
The evening world., 1888-01-17
THE LOVERS WRATH.

Now, girls, If you want any beauty sleep,
you had better 60 to bed" said Mrs. Con-
why.
Mrs. Conway's house was decorated with
.eStoons OF evergreen studded with scarlet
berries.
Tn great wedding cake, with its columns
OF spun sugar and wreaths of frosted rosos,
was already set in its place of honor in the
middle of the table, and the chandelier, an
oid-fashioned affair, with glistening silver
chains and pendants Of cut glass, was
wreathed with princessepine and velvet
run" for Katie Conway was to be married the
next day.
She stood before the FIRE, q tall. sweet
Iaced girl of nineteen, her golden brown hair
eoiled In ripping waves around her head,
and her large blue eyes shining like azure
Jewels, while the three bridesmaids, old
scnoolmates, who, In accordance with an
aneient compact, had been summonedto this
hrst Wedding In their ranks, clustered around
NAE IKE maids OF honor about their queen.
The evening world., 1888-01-17

composed of men who nave bought a drink
and thereby have become entitled to o chance
in the drawing.
Some time ago Max d. Stern concluded
that more business would be more money.
After considerable thought he conceived this
idea
Every mar who buys a drink, whether it is
a noggin of ale or an egg fzz, gets a ticket on
which is the announcement that every day in
bottles. of whiskey. Across the side of the
card is O number, and if this number wins the
holder gets one bottle.
The drawings are made at midnight. Ten
figures, from 0 to 0 inclusive, are placed in q
hat and shaken up. One of the bartenders,
or perhaps Mr.. Stern himself, draws q figure.
That is for the units. A second figure drawn
For instance, If the three figures are 3, 2, |,
the number that is made the portion of the
prize number is 1913.
1t is estimated l, 900 tickets are distributed
each night. Yesterday, if the tickets dis
posed Of ranged in the seventeen thousands,
the winning number for one bottle, with the
three figures quoted drawn, would be II, 1923.
The tickets, of course, are good for only
one drawing. After each drawing the prize
winners are placed on the blackboard, and
as fast as the prizes are called fors the num-
Der is checked. All he numbers, too, are
daily copied into a book, and a winner to-day
can get his bottle six months later if he wants
to wait.
OF course many patrons buy a drink to try
their luck. They call in a day or two with q
friend to see what the luck is. The friend
tries his hand and the story is repeated.
There is not the least secrecy attempted, and
the proprietor, though apparently violating
the Lottery law, seems unconcerned as to the
consequences.
The evening world., 1888-01-17

good fellow. It's an easy two miles. Icould
walk it in less time than that"
But it's q bitter night, sir, for all the
moon shines so brightly urged the man,
land you'll be furnished with the cold"
mo matter. My friend here will lend me
his fur-trimmed ulster-eh, Porter ?' laugh
ingly demanded Falconer.
with all the pleasure in life" KARL Por-
ter ~lapguidly made answer; that is, If you
are actually determined to commit such an
eccentricity.n
"Wait until your wedding eve comes, and
see how you will feel about il, " Tetorted the
bridegroom-elect. as he buttoned the long
wrap about him and turned up the fur collar
to protect his neck from the cold,
swell, au revoir. | shall expect to see
you at the wedding breakfast tomorrow, re-
member" And with the long, swinging
stride Of a practised walker, he disappeared
down the road.
All this transpired at about II. so. and the
little alabaster clock on Miss Conway's man
! tel pointed to ~ precisely, when, still brood
ing over Mr.. Falconor's letter, something like
a tremulous culver of chill air across her
made her start instinctiyely and look up. The
lamp illuminated only u small portion OF the
| room, but the silver radiance of the full
moon. shining in through the easement
| across which Katie had forgotten TO draw the
crimson drapeNes, made all a. Light As day.
"a dnS bvu W ANS aAnI hah1 o1oui fbn
The evening world., 1888-01-17

Dear me-" said Rosa Finlay, a. it's past In
And my hair not crimped yet" said
Josey Dale.
And I've got the blue bows to sew on my
white muslin DRESS" added Lucilla Wharton.
" Goodnight, everybody
And so the merry little group scattered to
their various rooms.
Katie Conway herself went last of all, but
she did not go Immediately TO bed. Was
there not Robert Falconer's last letter to read
over once again IN the glow of the fire, while
Bessie, the maid, who was waiting TO brush
out her young lady's hair, glanced askance at
Katie's face and thought how nice 1t must be
to have a lover.
Suddenly Katie started up.
How selfish ] am u she said, APOLOGIZE
cally. " forgot that Bessie was waiting"
And in i've minutes the maid was dismissed
and Katie was all alone, with the lamp burn
ing boftly on the table and the freight
CHANGING on the gilded arabesques of the
Chinese folding screen that shut all draughts
away from the hearth.
Almost at the same time Robert Falconsr.
Just arrived In the late train, was standing
out in the frosty moonlight by the stable
yard of the Bolton Arms. and close to him
stood q tall, handsome man, leaning against
the Rate-post and smoking . cigar.
well" he said airily[H this Is . surprised
. Idon't zee WHY Y should bs. IstuInsd.
The evening world., 1888-01-17

And there, standing leaning against the long
French easement, Katie Conway saw her
lover, wrapped in a long, fu~r-trimmed coat, a
sealskin cap on his head. and a face pale as
marble, save one scarlet spot on the left tenn
pie. She started up with a low cry, aud at the
same time he seemed to beckon her to come
to him. And even as he beckoned the bell in
the old church-tower struck II.
Katie ran to the easement, but when she
reached it the moonlight and glistening snow
of the untrodden lawn, and the moving
shadows of an immense old tree that grew
close to the house, were all that could be
seen. For an instant she looked with wild,
startled eyes out upon the snowy silence, and
then. wrapping her d~ressing-gown about her,
she ran TO her mothers room.
Mamma, wake, " she cried, STOPPING over
Mrs. Conway's pillow, Robert is here!
Robert is outside III the cold. Cali Michael
TO unbolt the doors. Quick, mamma. quick"
And in FIVE minutes Michael, the old man
servant, had unfastened the ponderous front
door and was looking out.
did you soy IL was ut your window you
saw him, Miss Katie 2" he asked.
Yes; close to the glass-beckoning me to
come"
But il couldn't be. miss" protested the
man. Look at the smooth snow. There's
nAught on Il for three yards around your
yinnSao ,b lst alone tas sRSaEssCoys!' tsasks; Sure
The evening world., 1888-01-17
there's never a footprint touched it since the

there's never a footprint touched it since the
snow fell three days ago"
For all that L saw him" she said, lifting
n blanched and haggard face towards her
mother. q" saw him. Oh, mamma, mamma,
put away the flowers and the bridal veil. l
shall never be married now"
Darling" soothed her mother, " you are
nervous. 1t was only a dream. Go to bed
now and rest"
But Katie kept on saying, ~ shall never
be married now."
Early the next morning old Michael set off
TO the florists for the freshly cut flowers
which had been ordered for the wedding
breakfast. But he had scarcely reached the
gates when the outline of something dark
living in the snow caused him to pause
abruptly. II was the figure of a man, his
white face turned upward towards the sun
rise, and a tiny crimson spot on his left tenn
ple-the spot where II bullet had sapped his
life away with deadly aim. And the PROSTATE
figure was wrapped, as if in q shroud, with q
long fur. trimmed coat.
God help me-" cried out old Michael /;
its Mr.. Falconer, Just as Miss Katie saw
him last night" 1t was quite true. Robert
IFalconer had been assassinated on his way to
| the house Of his bride-elect on that moon.
light night. And q veil and q tattered shawl
caught in q bush near by led 20 the almost
' immediate Identification Of the assassin.
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