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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-16
NFCKNFAR.

SCARFS and Tour-n-Hands re-
comfy whJlesalcd for $3.50 per do2-
en-; our price each ............,..,,,. SOC
SCARFS anil Fnur.u, Hands. recent
~ wholcsaled for $3.50 per dozen:
our price each ....,s,,......,.,. T6c
6CARlrS and Four-in-llunds, recent
~ wholosaled for $500 per dozen:
ON price each ...n..-,,uas...,, II "a
sCAR0S and Eour-in-Hands. recent
ly wholesaled for S2A00 per dozen;
our price each ..,.,.,.....,....,,,. 81 80
AMONG the above Neckwcar are In
cludcd tho New Persian effect,
the popular npron style. Suroh
Sika Rumchnudu Silks and the
latest, the Chantelloys. the popu-
lar Apron Scarfs, each ..,..,.... 81 80
PUFF Scarfs IN beautiful effects.
b0c. Toe. Sl01 and .,.........,...... 81 30
WHITE Lawn Pun Scarfs for Fun
Drcss Wear 80, ..,,....,....,...,. 3c
WHITE Pique Flats for Fun Dress
Wear ....,...... ..,,.s,.......... 25c
WHITE Linen Washable String Ties,
the lntest for Fun Dress .......... Zoe
FULL Dress shirt Shields, with Col
lar Protector, each ......,....,..... 81 80
ALL SILK Pulse Warmers, in fancy
and solid colors ."..,,............ b1c
The morning call., 1893-12-24
PERSONAL NOTES.

c. NJ. Montgomery of Antioeh is a. the
Occidental.
Judge Charles Silent Of Los Angeles is
at the Palace.
Mark Schusser, retired capitalist of
Portland, is al the Baldwin.
G. 4. Kernkey, a banker of Mansana. is
spending Christmas in the city.
}. w. Wilson. wealthy sheep-rancher
OF Mexico. is guest of the Lick.
Captain A. Cooper of The Royal Guards,
at Royal Fort, b. c.. is guest at the Russ.
Alien B. Lemon. newspaper man at
Santa Rosa. is registered al the Occidental.
S. j. Newman of New York, a retired
merchant, is registered at the Baldwin for
the winter.
j. X. Garnett of Willows, ex-County
Clerk and Recorder, is stopping at the Lick
for few days.
j. W. Jonathan of San Jose, a well
known turfman and owner Of several fast
horses, is at the Grand.
Ell. c. Smith of the lumber firm of Smith
& Moore of Sanger arrived in the city last
night and is stopping at the Palace
G. Walbaum of New York, the owner
of many crack race horses, among which
is Lamplighter, holder OF large block of
stock in the Saratoga and Guttenburg race
tracks, accompanied by several promineut
Eastern horsemen. is at the Bald win.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
The Talent Win Out Their
Xmas Money.
SCHREIBER THEIR SAVIOR
Castro, ZaragoZa, Ell Dorado and
BrOadhead Prove the Winners in
the Four Ordinary Events.

Though the sky bore a very threatening
aspect yesterday afternoon the rain held
off until after the last race was run and in
no wise lnterfered with the sport, which
turned out most favorably for the talent
ana sent them home happy with Christmas
spending-m0ney, though only two favorites
actually won. Barney Schneider was
again their savior. for his entry in the
last race was the most perSistently and
constantly played first choice OF the day,
and, in spite of the wild and extraordinary
plunge on Gordius. carried by far the
most money in the race.
The event of the day was Of course the
Thornton handicap, which, originally
of forty-three starters and having nine
aeeeptauces, WAS actually worth to the
winner S5l40-that is, deducting what it
cost to enter and run. II was in the
fullest sens IN entirely satisfactory race.
as without doubt the best horse won.
ChaTmion. If she had not attempted to
race with Racine the fore part, and the
greater part, too, of the journey, would
nave been pretty sure of the place, and
might have extended Ottinger's colt rather
more than CaGmus did under the ciTcum-
stances. but the actual result so far as the
winner is concerned would not have been
altered. A number OF people who banker
after the reputation of being cons dered
CLEVER" and as knowing a thing or
two," backed Rudolph because he was
beaten the other day. They, of course,
knew more than the owner, and were not
going TO get left on a good thing when it
came in sight. Stromboli carried con-
siderable, though those who supported
him must have entirely overlooked the
fact that none of the Chesters ever ran
we'll in the mud. One gentleman, who
could well afford il. certainly. but who
would have been better pleased atterward
il be had still further enriched the treas
uries of the various charities to which lie
literally contributes every Christmas ill.,
stead of swelling the bank account of some
opulent bOokmaker. dropped a cool thou
sand over the Australian representative.
But the public generally were not dis
mayed by or jealous of the victory OF
Otiinger's colt. The victory OF what
could honestly be said to be the best horse
in the race is eminently satisfactory, and
the crowd. if they did not shake hands
with themselves over it. were enviously
minded enough to refuse to extend their
congratulations TO the winners lessor
owner and hackers.
Mr.. Ferguson was again in excellent
form with the flag, and the fields were all
DISPATCHED to splendid starts, there not
being the fantest suspicion of a complaint
from any disgruntled punter.
In the first race. distance about six fur
longs. and not as the overnight entry-card
The morning call., 1893-12-24
FIRE COMMISSION.
Officers of the New Companies APP
pOinted-A Bell Wanted.

pointed-A Bell Wanted.
The Fire Commissioners met last night
and transacted routine business.
The following appoin tments were made
10 the new engine companies:
Engine 23-S. Russell, foreman William
W elch, engineer; J. Madison, driver
(. Z. Brennan, stoker; hoSemen-John a.
Dugan, George Mcdonald, j. Kelly. G. W.
Ramps, Z. Walsh, j. Woods. T. Kenney
and Dunn.
Engine 24-William Carew, foreman: ].
Rice. engineer; F. Prendergast, driver; NJ.
OCoDnell. stoker; hosemen-M Hines, Z.
Mccormick. Charles Malloy, T. Mui-
downey, r. Fogarty. j. GRADER, George
Burr and a. Benham.
Engine 25-James Radford. foreman
Joseph Finn. engineer; Malachi Norton.
driver: William Quinn, stoker; hosemen-
Joseph Straed, j. ID. Robbins, NJ. Nc
Auliffe, r. Z. Brown. Fl. Morrison, w. j.
Kelly, Nj. Barrett and Thomas Prender-
gasi.
Chief Sullivan recommended the follow
ing appointments: Garrett Welsh, hose
man. engine 10; Joseph r ley, hnSeman,
engine 20; j, Sharkey, truckman, truck 5:
James Bryan. Doseman, engine 3; John
Wilkinson, hoseman. engine 81; Thomas
Delehanty, truckman, truck 3. The men
were appointed.
Foreman Goady of engine was trans
ferred TO engine % and S. Russell. foreman
of engine %, was transferred to engine s.
James Walsh, hoseman of engine 30, was
fued fifteen days wages for neglect of
duty.
TIE Southern Heights Improvement
Club asked for firebell. and their request
was ordered 10 be transmitted to the
Board OF Supervisors.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
ALAMEDA.

The Board of City Trustees have taken
active steps toward the proposition Of the
public ownership of water. At meeting
held Friday night, to which no outsiders
were admitted, not even the news-gather-
ers. all mem bers declared themselves In
favor of the city owning its own water
plant.
The matter will soon be laid before the
public at large. The supply of water is to
come from Alvarado. and it is intimated
that prominent real estate man of Oak
land Is interested in the matter.
An Ex-Alamsdan's Prowess.
Antoine MaZzanovich, the propertyman
who. as was stated In one OF yesterdays
dispatches from Salt Lake City, Utah,
saved one OF the actors in "a Trip Through
Chinatown" from bodily harm at the
hands OF a crazy son OF Brigham Young.
the Mormon prophet, was formerly resi-
dent of the West End. There are but few
of the old schoolboys here that do not
know his herculean strength.
Christmas Day.
Christmas day will be 10 ost lmpressively
observed AT all of the churches. Select
musical programmes have been arranged.
Music in the Air.
The Alameda band he's been reorganiZed
since the Boys Brigade OF Oakland has Sc
cured the contract 10 soothe the people
here with OpeD-air concerts. The band
was TO have appeared eighteen strong last
night, but the weather did not permit them
10 dis play their new uniforms.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
BERKELEY.

The Rev. Mr. Nilets, in communica-
tion TO one Of the daily papers recently.
stated that there were many just and
solid interpretations of the story OF Joshua
and the SUM-" Rev. Edward e. Payne,
pastor OF the Unitarian church, states that
he lie, and no doubt many others are,
anxious TO receive the enlightenment on
the point so long considered a thing to be
winked at in passing. Mr.. Payne, on be-
hall OF his church. edits a column in the
Berkeley Advocate, and is at present
discussing daily the subject of Miracles"
lie offers the use of his columns TO Mr..
Willets Tor rs full and lengthy an eXplana-
ton as he is pleased TO give, and promises
TO send Mr.. Wiiiets a marked copy of the
paper that he may take advantage of the
offer.
A Serious Fire Averted.
the large building on Charming way
occupied by Miss Heads seminary for
young ladies narrowly escaped destruc-
ton on Friday. A fire, which had been
smoidering for two days between the
hearth and the flooring. broke out sud-
denly with violence. BY strenuous efforts
the flames were subdued, but not until
some 5000 worth Of damage had been done.
In the supreme Court.
The question which has so disturbed
Berkeley during the past eight months
will soon have its final settlement, the case
OF the city vs.. the Town of Berkeley,
having been set for hearing by the
Supreme Court for January 70, 1894. The
case is now quite familiar. Through the
TACT that The signatures to the petition for
The morning call., 1893-12-24
Criminals Sentenced.

Judge Belcher yesterday sentenced An
tonic Anderson to three months imprison-
nenr in the County Jail for an assault.
For an assault with a deadly weapon
Patrick Donanue received two years in
San Quentin.
ALI Jim was sentenced 10 TWO and a half
wears in Folsom for an attempt to commit
burglary.
]. J. Carr was charged with an assault
with a deadly weapon. but was permitted
to plead guilty to simple assault. He
was rewarded with two months IN the
County jail.
Judge Daingerfeld yesterday sentenced
James Murphy to four years !mprison-
ment at San Quentin for burglary.
RICHARDS & CO., druggists. 4o6-S Clay.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
Irene Josseiyn's Plight.

Irene Josselyn, 10 years Of age, was
found walking aimlessly about in the rain
on Geary street, between Hyde and Lar
kin, about o'clock last night. She was
crying bitterly and said she had lost her
SELF. DR.. Eddy If 800 Geary street took
her into his house, where she will be kept
until her friends find her. She said her
parents came to this city two or three days
ago from Vallejo. but she did not know the
street where they are stopping. Her
mother sent her to her aunt's, Mrs. Geor-
gle Bernum, yesterday and wrote down the
address, which she lad lost. She says her
father is seaman.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
PRESS HEADOUART Frs.
To Be Located in the Croker Build.
ing During the Fair.

A special call meeting of the California
Press Association was held at the Occi-
dental last night to take up the report of
the committee appointed at the last meet
ing TO arrange tor the establishment of
press headquarters during the term OF the
Midwinter Fair
The committee reported that IL had en-
gagged rooms 1889 in the Croker build
ing. The report was accepted and the
committee discharged. The Headquarters
will be In charge of one of the memb erS of
the association at all times, and is intended
as meeting place for the newspaper men
who will visit the city during the fair.
Among the other business that came be-
fore the meeting was the fixing of date
for the holding OF the annual meeting O f
the association. The date selected was
April 2, 1894.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
Did the Cat Come Back?

Henry KredO. groceryman doing bust
ness at 1913 Haight street, yesterday
caused the arrest OF Frank Ormaud, a car
penter on charge of threats against life,
aud Frank j. Garhart, a saloon keeper. on
a charge of disturbing the peace
kredo has had some trouble recentIy
with one of his tenants In reference to some
cats that seemed to annoy Kredo. He
was arrested on Thursday on charge of
battery. Yesterday Ormand aud Gerhart
went To Kredo's store and the cat story
was told with variations. The two men
took the part of the tenant with whom
kredo had the trouble. Hot words passed
kIedo claimed that 0rmand threatened tn
do him up. and that Gerhart added to the
confusion by loud and boisterous language
Hence their arrest.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
THE MAZE,
Market, Taylor and Golden Gate Avenue.

reincorporation were not all written on the
sheet containing the petition, and through
a question as to the legality of the election
itself, the city of Berkeley, after TWO
months existence. was declared illegal by
the Superior Court and the old town
government was reverted to; but not
satisfied with the decision, the supporters
of the city government carried the matter
to the Supreme Court
The morning call., 1893-12-24
lie Stole Rracc

Dennis Gibbon. 1G-year-old boy. was
arrested last night at Second and Mission
streets and lodged at the Southern station.
He had fifty rounds of brass in his posses
sion. lie could not tell how he had OBJ
talneu Inc metal and he Will be held until
his intelligence clears.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
THE MAZE,
Cor. Market, Taylor and Golden Gate Ave.

Keuney. c. l.. Dam. James Cahill, C. f.
Nordhausen, Z. J. Murphy, James p,
TanglOr. c. r. Root. 5. 3. Boyce, III. c,
Capwell and NJ. j. Keller.
Mayor Pardee has appointed the follow
ing delegates: William Rutherford. John
J. w. Nelson. Cary Howard. j. w. Shank
lin, Z. +. Lloyd.
Observed Crusaders Day.
The members OF the w. C. L. u. and
their friends observed yesterday in honor
of the temperance crusaders of Ohio BY
holding an all-day meeting in the parlors
OF the First Methodist Church. Addresses
were delivered by Mesdames z. II.
Mathews. L. Ii. Burbank and by Drs. Van
KIRK and Kellogg Lane. Miss c. Bur-
bank sang solo.
Fixing the County's Surplus
During twelve hours yesterday twenty.
two prisoners were landed in the County
Jail to serve terms for vagrancy. One
deputy constable landed eight men, him.
self netting about $50 fees. The total bill d
for justices and cOnstables for yagrancy
eases handled during twelve hours was
$500.
A Bicycle Meet.
The Acme Athletic Club will hold bi.
cycle meet at the Oakland trotting park
on Christmas day. All of the noted riders
oh Soooe. LuW dfuSs w eilS All q
Faulkner. have entered, and the indica.
lions ere that many records will be broken,
Valuable prizes will be offered and a grea,
days sport is expected.
Attachments Filed.
Henry Pierce has attached property be-
longing 10 w. w. Rushmore for S525 for
rent alleged to be due. Horses aud per.
sonal property have been attached
John Nalpert has attached F. w. New.
deck Of Hayward for $500 due Cd prom.
issOry note.
County Examination Concluded
The county teachers examination is
over. Al told thirty-two teachers were
examined. The marking of the papers
will continue for a week. An examina-
tioa for nigh school certificates will be
held January 10.
Went Into Insolvency.
George Cropsey. well-kn0wn farmer of
Livern0re. surprised his friends yesterday
by fling his schedule in insolvency. The
reason given for failure is the low price OF
farm products. The total liabilities are
fixed at S19,629 and tie assets at $1,000.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
25 Per Cent.

PAINTED GAUZE FANS, SOC.
zoo Extra Fine Gauze Fans In every shade:
were 81 each.
SILVER BLACK-COFFEE SPOONS.
Set OF 8 81 25.
Imitation Cut-Giass Decanters. CSC.
GOLD-BANDED CHINA TEA SETS. S5.93.
price $40.
SEMl-P0RCELAIN DINNER SETS. 50 III.
Handsomely decorated IO3 nfacas. com,
plete dinner and tea set in one; former
price S15.
CHINA CUSPID0RS, Abe.
100 Extra Fine Stone China, richly deco.
rated, none worth less than T5c and inward
ROGERS SILVER-PLATED TABLE KNIVES.
$3.50 A SET.
Rogers Very Finest Triple-Piated Silver Table
Knives, six TO the set. worth 81 rs set
The morning call., 1893-12-24
Ashes Horses Attached

r. Porter Ashe has been stabing som
horses at The Oakland Trotting Park. He
failed to pay the bills for stabling the
horses. and the horses were yesterday at
ia ched for S627, which Ben Wright claims
is due him on account.
The morning call., 1893-12-24

Two rings, one of silver the other of gold.
are employed in the Greek Church mat
rage ceremony.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
1.-THE MAZE,
Mgrket, Taylor and Golden Gate Avenue.

of the manner in which the Postoffice site
had been taken from The unemployed aud
the work OF relief stopped.
The morning call., 1893-12-24

SAY. GIRLS. if you want to fool that be.r ,s,,ov
inst ask him TO give you his package of Whites
Yucatan Gum. when he asks you to be excused 70 =
a moment between acts. see.
The morning call., 1893-12-24

In South Africa many instances are re-
corded OF horses beng stung to death by
honey bees.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
UMBRELLAS.

LADIES' SILK UMBRELLAS, $3.50.
100 Extra Fine Twilled-SiI6 Umbrellas, latest
fancy handles. This line consists of manufac-
turers' samples. worth from 80 90 to So each.
GENTS SILK UMBRELLAS. IS.
An exquisite line of Twlled SILK Umbrellas.
also manufacturers samples. Our assortment
OF handles far exceeds nything shown else
where; actually worth 81 so to $40 each. Your
choice of any at So zach. This price holds goo d
for this week only.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
STAMPED GOODS.

STAMPED-LINEN DOYLIE', 121ac.
Hens tltched. pure linen, worth zoe each:
Stamped Aprons. already made. 15c each;
Stamped Monte Linen Splashers, 25c each
Stamped Pillow Shams 49c pair, handsomely
finished with fancy braid. worth 90c.
The morning call., 1893-12-24

L few des Broad then taxing
The morning call., 1893-12-24

MORNING CALL pAnY RACING Decm-
Purses Time l:16s.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
LAW PS.

HANGING LAMPS, So 90.
Rich Gold Extension Lamp. with exquisiteIy
decorated shade, bowl and crystal prisms,
worth ST So
MARBLE-T0P TABLES, So.
Very pretty fancy Japanese bamboo. with
White marble ton. worth IS.
The morning call., 1893-12-24

Co. by obraneC
by eand
a
fuIong
The morning call., 1893-12-24
DRY GOODS.
THE MAZE!
A MODEL DEPARTMENT STORE.
Santa Claus VIII Be Due Tomorrow.
He Is Sure to Arrive
on Time.

Christmas tomorrow 1t hardly seems possible.
How the months do spin around, and the years one
by one pass to be forgotten. True happiness Is
never forgotten, nor is 1t complete without little
token of remembrance for either Christmas or
New Years. TO those who intend making New
ears presents can safely say we have the
pest assortment to select from In the city, ana
greater portion of them AZ a discount or
The morning call., 1893-12-24
GENTS UNDERWEAR.

GENTS NECKWEAR, 15c
90 dozen Extra Fine Neckwear, in knots, four
finland and Windsor styles, all and
choice goods, worth from % to 35c each.
GENTS BLACK SOCKS, 81 80 A BOX.
Each box contains six pairs of Extra Quality
Fast Black Hose; former price 81 25
CENTS CASHMERE SOCKS, 25c PAIR.
This Is an excellent value, full regular made
worth 40c pair
CENTS HYGIENE UNDERWEAR. 81 EA.
Fleece ned Shirts and Drawers to match.
This class of underwear is highly recommend
ed by phySic ianS as the most health-preservng
underwear manufactured. We are sole agents
for them.
Gents Lambs Wool Night Robes, $50
For warmth and comfort nothing nicer. Actu-
ally worth 50
The morning call., 1893-12-24

LINEN TABLE CLOTHS, $3.50 EACH.
Double Satin Damask Table Cloths, excep-
tionally fine, fuli 21a yards long By yards
wide; we're 81.
LINEN NAPKINS, 50. so A DOZEN.
We guarantee they cannot be duplicated else
where under 81 a dozen: heavy raised Damask
pattern, fully three uarters large.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
BOYS CLOTHING.

BOYS FELT HATS, Zoe.
100 dozen Felt Hats, all shades and styles.
this seasons goods, worth up to 75c each.
CHILDREN'S JERSEY KILT SUITS, So. SO.
Exquisite in every sense: a handsome Kilt
Skirt. with teat iacket made OF the finest Jer-
sey CLOTH reduced from So
BOYS WOOL SUITS. $3.50.
Boys W DOL Cheviot or Cashmere Suits, neatly
made, pleated back, were S4.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
KID GLOVES.

LA MAZENO" KID GLOVES. $3.50.
The peer OF all Kid Gloves: either Mousque-
taire or r-button lengths; complete line
OF all the new shades. You run no risk in buy
ing this glove, as every pair is sold with q
guarantee.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
FRENCH FLANNEL ROBE PATTERNS 81 Q
MILLINERY.
SiLVERWARE.

Our assortment of Novelty Silverware is still
complete ana without doubt the largest and hand
soonest ever shown in this city. Our Souvenir
Novelties of the Mldwnter Fair are just arriving
and are confined to Gall and see them.
The morning call., 1893-12-24
FLhMN

COTTON ELDER DOWN FLANNELS. 25c A YD.
Handsome patterns medium and light effects;
Just the thing for morning robes; worth 35c a
yard.
The morning call., 1893-12-24

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The morning call., 1893-12-24
DRY GOODS.
THE MAZE!

Plush goods go with the toys at % per cent dis
count 1t has been said by all who have paid us
Visit that never before naS such an elegant assort-
ment been seen IN this city we displayed In this
department Our stock is still complete and II
you intend making any New Years or return pres
ents you'll lind nothing nicer than handsome
piece of Plush Goods at
The morning call., 1893-12-24

Goood start Won driving winner Santa nita stables
Cito led
the last hurdle but H Dorado unexpect
lengths from First ap who was four i'll front of rempemore
00S FIFTH RACE-Fve furlongs. Twoyearolds Purse s5
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-11

New York Commercial-Adver-
tiser: "The alien governor of Hi
nois has sown the wind and he
must net complain if he reaps the
whirlwind. 1t is a foreign conclu-
sion that he will never hold an
other office by popular vote. If he
were again before the people of the
state he has disgraced, the majority
against him would be overwhelm-
ing. This apostle of dynamite says
he doesn't care for newspapers ;
that they couldn't get through his
side in three weeks with an AK.
Possibly. Nobody cares to disci-
pline him in that way"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-11

Eagle Pass Guide: 1.-THE Mexi-
can state department has made a
change in the consular service that
effects us at Eagle Pass. Mr.. Sal
vador F. Maillefert, who had been
consul here for two years, goes to
Brownsville, while Mr.. Francisco
P. Villasana, recently represent
ing the Mexican government at
Galveston, has been nominated
consul at this most important
American point of export to Mex
leo. 1t is also learned that the
importance of Eagle Pass as a
| point of export has been recog'
| nized by the Mexican government
| by providing an assistant consul
here with a salary Of 5000 a year.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1893-07-11
TAKE THE KATY FLYER FOR
CHICAGO.

The NJ. X. & T. railway is now run
ming daily a solid vestibuled train consist
ing of elegant coaches. chair cars (Seats
free) and Wagner Buffet sleeper lighted
throughout with Pintsch gas from Hous-
ton To- Chicago via Smithville, Taylor,
Dallas, Fort Worth and Hannibal.
Passengers from San Antonio and Vi
cinity desiring to travel on this magnlh.
cent train can take berths in Kansas
City. Sleeper leaving San Antonio via
Southern Pacific at 9 p. m. every night
and transfers into Chicago sleeper at
Hillsboro at 7 a. m. next morning, with
out having to get off the train, arriving
in Chicago at Ais D. m. second day In the
remarkable quick time Of 43 hours and
Is minutes, making direct connections
with all trains for the east and northwest.
For ticket and sleeping car oerths apply
tn 7 M. Knight, ticket agent, or Hal
Howard, assistant ticket agent Southern
Pacific railroad, opera house building or
depot. ecu