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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
NO OPPOSITION.
Senate and House Choose
Wetmore For Senator.
Bill For New Bridge Over Seekonk
Passes House---Appointme

NEWPORT, June 12.--Whcn the Senate
met today Governor Brown announced
the following appointments:
Thomas Coggeshall, Newport, member OF
Board OF State Charities and Corrections
for six years.
Samuel M. Gray, Providence, to State
Board of Health for six years. Chandler
III. Coggeshall, Bristol 10 board OF
managers OF Rhode Island College OF
Agriculture for five years.
Henry A. Stearns OF Lincoln, William
I. Crandeli OF Providence, TO Board of
Control State Home and School for three
years.
J. Herbert Shedd OF Providence, harbor
commissioner for three years.
Lemuel M. f. Stone, commissioner OF
dams and reservoirs for three years.
John II. Lewis of New Shoreham, COM
missioner of wrecks for five years.
In the Senate TO-DAY the anti-policy bill
was passed without any amendment.
In the House.
In the House the act relating to rights
and property OF married women was sent
over to the January session.
a bill providing for the erection of q
steel bridge over the Seekonk, totake the
place OF the Red Bridge was passed. The
bridge is 10 cost sI00, 200.
Colonel Hayden, Ellery Wilson and Cap
tain {. {. Gray were appointed from the
armory 10 accommodate all the Providence
companies OF the militia.
The House next passed a bill to pay
Wheaton Cole OF Pawuucket $50 for SER
vices as member OF the House last session,
Cole having been unseated by thy Demo-
Gratis at the close OF the session.
Wetmorc Chosen For Senator.
At noon In the Senate Colonel Hare
Powell nominated for United States Sena-
tor George Peabody Wetmore, who re-
ceived 81 votes, five members being
absent and there being no Democratic
nominee.
The result was made known to the
House when w. p. Sheffield of Newport
also nominated Mr.. Wetmore in a speech
enumerating Mr.. Wetmore's services to
the State. The vote was 60 for We more,
there being no other nominee. In Grand
Committee tomorrow this will be an
nounced and Wetmore's election per-
fected.
Other Legislation.
The tax exemption act in which parochial
schools and other institutions are deeply
interested came up in the Senate
and was disposed by the passage Of
resolution appointing q commission to in
quire into the subject. This was the APP
proved msthod for shelving the bill for o
time.
Both houses passed act. exemptinr
town of Lincoln from the act relating to
bonded inde btedness SO far as Its sewer
debt Is concerned.
A very important act slid through to
committee Of the House. 1t was introduced
by Eastwood Of Lincoln and is for depriv-
ing.owners of unimproved property ada
cent to school houses the right to protest
against saloons being opened within 200
feet.
The House took recess until o'clock,
as did also the Senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
TORPEDO BOAT sTlLLETo HERE.

A portion of Uncle Sans Navy in the
form OF the torpedo boat Stilleto adorned
the harbor today. IL came mp with q
class OF torpedo officers who were taken
TO the Hotchkiss Manufacturing Company
for the purpose of inspecting the manu-
facture of the Howell torpedo. They
were In charge OF Captain Bunce.
The boat was looked over by q large
number as she lay at Hopkins' Wharf.
The return was made at 3 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
PHI BETA KAPPA.

Last night Phi Beta Kappa held its an
nual meeting for election of new men,
bers which resulted as follows:
First election from '95: +. ID. Aldrich,
w. G. Cady, ii. e. Cooper, Fred Slocum,
j. c. Swift. II. Nj. Vaughn, p. NJ. White.
Second election from '9i: II. IL. Birge,
w. p. Hinckley, w. c. Browne, e..
Knowles, Jr., q. s. Ellis, II. ID. Sharpe,
III. G. Field, j. s. Shippee, f. +. Game
well, Frank Steere, G. II. Griffin, Israel
Strauss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
TOWN OF CRANsToN.
Special Town Meeting.

Town Clerks Office. I.
Cranston, II. l., June NJ. 1894.
Speoial Town Meeting wi be held on THURS
DAY, the 21st day Of June inst. Mt o'clcck p. m,
at the Town House, Kuightsvile, TO vote upon the
following propositions Shall the act os the
state OF Rhode Island and Providence Flanta-
tion in General Assembly passed May /, 1884 en-
titled IAN act authorizing the town OF Crsps'on
to issue bonds be accepted, and the Town Council
authorized and directed TO issue onds IN accord
ance with said act And for the transaction OF any
other business that may legally come before said
meeting.
The Town Council will meet 70 canvass tho
voting list for the above meeting on SATURDAY,
the 18th day OF june inst. NJ 10 o'clock a m, at
DANIEL d. WATERMAN, Town cierk.
june12-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
HE'S A Slx-F00TER.
Yet He is Charged With BrutaIIy
Kicking Little Boy.

A strapping big six-footer named
Florence Mccarthy was arraigned in the
Sixth District Court this morning
charged with an assault on Daniel Barry,
a nine-year- boy. lie pleaded not
guilty and was held for trial Friday
in 800 surety. Mccarthy, IL
is claimed, met Barry on the street and
without any provocation kicked the boy
badly. The case will be fully ventilated
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12

Just the kind you have all read OF in the
romances of old England the reckless, dash
ing race of the steeplechasers. Tomorrow at
the Park the members of the Agawam Hunt
Club viii ride their own horses over the full
steepiechase course in competition for the
500 cup offered by the Country Grub.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
WILL STAY OUT.
I'm Tnc Assoeiated Prcss.

FLORENCE, COL, June 12.-The Fremont
county coal miners have decided in mass
meeting to remain out until they get
what they are striking for-prompt pay
ment of wages and the abolition of the
company's store. The strikers have COM
PEELED the closing of two small private
mines which supplied the local demand
for coal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12

n nnwANTED--My INVENTION PROM
sDlOO ises o fortune. both In this country
ssd Canada. Will give third interest In Canada
fer sfee 70 pay both patent expenses. Only $50 re-
auired before patent is allowed. Address news,
bsx n Junsl2-2t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12

We give you a description of our line of
bicycles and typewriter which is the most
complete in the State through the phono-
graph Call in and hear IT, No charge.
RANKIN CYCLE AND TYPEWRITER Co.
Old Stand, 25 Custom House street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
BY GEORGE H. BURNHAM,
Equitable Buildinga
AUCTION!
TwoFinelots
ON
REGENT AVENUE,
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1894,
At z O'CLOCK NJ. ON THE PREMISES.
AT II O'CLOCK NJ, ON THE PREMISES.
WITHOUT RESERVE

These lots are situated on the north side OF
Regent avenue between Academy avenue and
thereabouts and lie together In the midst Of good
and rapidly growing neighborhood, which IL well
improved The street has lately ocen> buin and
curbed, the Academy avenue and Chalkstone ave-
nue. lines OF cars are close By and, by the way of
Cove are within an easy walk, Inquire of BUlsN-
HAM, the auctioneer. June 12-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
FIFTY YEARS OLD.


The Young Mems Christian Association
celebrated last evening the semi-centen-
inal Of the founding of the society in 1874.
The Providence society has covered q
period Of about Al years, and is
. fiourishing and influential organiza-
ton. The commemorative exercises were
inaugurated by q general reception from
1880 to 8 O'Clock by Governor Brown, the
president, DIR. e. +. Pierce, and the
officers aud board OF managers. Later a
musical and literary entertainment was
given In the auditorium.
The platform was prettilv decorated
with palms and potted plants. DIR. Pierce
gave an interesting history of the associa-
ton, its needs and future prospects. Rev.
Frederic Denisop read an original poem
entitled Fellowship" The program in
detail was as follows:
Piano solo, Mr.. Frank X. Streeter; harp
solo, "Bygone Days." c. Oberthur, Signor
Frank Ksia; song, hCreole Lovers Song"
Dudley Buck, Albert 9. Baker; song,
Happy Days" with violin obljgato by
Miss Harriet Anderson), 6trelezki, Mrs.
G. $. r. Whipple; harp solo, March of the
Men of Harlech, f." ]. Thomas, Signor Raia I;
song, 'sThe Gate OF Heaven, J" Berthold,
Tours, Miss Abby w. Adams; address,
A. B. McCrillis; song, ''Come Where the
Lindens Bloom," Dudley Buck, Albert c.
Baker: address, John McAusian; song /;
harp selection, Signor Raia; song, Sc
looted, Miss Adams; song, "Fiddle and u
with violin obligato), Goodeve, Mrs.
Whipple; address, William A. Spicer;
song.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
Other Legislation.

Society win be in the saddle as well as on
the grand stand tomorrow at the Park. The
members OF the Agawam Hunt Club will ride
over the full steeplechase course for the
Country Clubs valuable trophy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
SUMMER RESORTS.


Sugar stock went up with rush this morn
ing ssd then IL tunsled- Psrker's steck
never nuctuatcs; Il risss steadily end mofe
customers visit tonsorial hna1e1astuD g
Eddy street. than evogs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
LAST EDITION
FRANCES NAVY.
10 Make Another Demonstration OFF
Morocco This Week.

ToULoN, France, June 12.--Four war
ships under Admiral lie Bourgeois have
started for Tangier. The ironclads Magenta
Admiral Duperre and Alger, under
Admiral Gadaud, have also been ordered
TO place themselves I'm readiness TO sail
for Morocco at the shortest notice.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
DATES GIVEN up.
Rosebery Withdraws Ladas From
Further Racing Engagements.

LONDON, June 12.--Lord Rosebery's
LAdas, the winner of the two thousand
kuineas, the Newmarket stakes and the
Derby has been struck out OF ali engage
ments at Ascot.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
MARY ELLEN NOT THERE.

TOPEKA, Kas., June 12.--The Populist
State Convention opened here this morn
Ing with $40 delegates present. Ex- Gov
mated. Mrs. Lease is not present.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
BOYS STARTED A FIRE,
And Were Having a War Dance When
the Officers Arrived.

At 6:10 o'clock last night two small
boys who live ON Constitution Hill
were discovered by Officer Gammill
In A. B. Rice's lumber yard on
Lester street. The boys had started a
lively blaxe In pile OF boards and were
dancing merrily about the flames when
coilarsd by the officer. Both were taken
before Mr.. Rice, but a. he refused to
prosecute they were reprimanded and re-
leased. The fire wss quickly gotten
under contrel and extinguisbed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12
or COURSE!


Bp The Associaied Press
WASHINGTON, June 12.--Among the de-
vices patented today was an electric tele-
phone invented by Wilton l.. Richards OF
Maiden, Mass, assignor to the American
Bell Telephone Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12

Shake Il. rattle H. De you hear anything
crackleY Did anything drop Perhaps its
stuck on another Dsge See "Glsbs" bieycls
''Ad" ef Cawpbsn'h
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12

They Are wsaderfnl Rsrgsiss.
The beautiful French Clocks which OckeI,
80 Westninstsr etrset. is selling at half
price. The early. purchaser gets The chois
A tAe clock Ter 80 end - 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-12

''They are going to run again tomorrow over
the full steeplechase course At Narragansett
Park
.sWho?-
by, the horses owned by the members OF
the Agawam Hunt Club with the gentlemen
up."
''Oh, yes. the same that furnished that
sple ndid exhibition of stoeplechasing last
Friday"
Yep"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07

Mount Vernon, Tex, Dec. G.-Today
the grand jury after returning twenty
lndictments-slx felonles and fourteen
misdemeonors- discharged.
District court will adjourn thls even
ing for the term
Hon. ~ w. Templeton. who was
defeated for representative at tho late
election, was In attendance at court
this week The colonel has just re-
covered from a severe attack e. In
grippe, which has rendered him very
feeble. He was appointed by the court
as one of the jury commissioners To
select the grand ana petit Juries for
the next term OF the court
a petition for divorce was filed in
the district court today by James John
son against Katie johnson, alleging
cruelty aud adultery and praying for
the custody Of their eleVcn-yeat-uld
Girl. The restraining order was grant
ed aud the shomn directed to take
charge Of the child at once aud place
same In possession OF plAlntin
Mr. u. o. Duttun of this place 81
down at Austin whiting his little boy,
Pom, who is In the deaf and dumb asy.
lum,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07

Weathertord. Tex. Dec. e.-.Messrs.
r. w. Kindcl and W Il. McCiesisy
have begun the erection of a shelter
preparatory to the opening OF another
lumber yard In this city. They have
contemplated this move FOR some time
and u has now materialised
Tile l1dlea and gentlemen OF the
town and members OF the First Meth
ndiat church rendered Rev. II. q. Whit.
ten q reception vt the parsonage Tues
day night as a token OF the respect
and esteem In which thoy held him
Mr. Whitten was sent by the last con-
ference TO Taylor. and this reception
wNs a parting compliment 70 him FOR
thc earnest ana sincere work which ho
has done for his church. All tho
friends OF Mr.. Whittier, regardless OF
their denominations, were invited. and
large crowd was present.
Yesterday evening as the cast-bound
TeNas aud Pacific passenger train
pulled into Wcatherford two women
Mero driving across Main street bridge
when tho Horse to which the buggy WAS
hltched. began to rear. turning tho
pugsy over and throwing the women
down the .cmbankment. Neither was
seriously hurt.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07

The oriental, Dallas, Tex. finest ho-
tel structure IN the south; the only
hrat-olasa hotel In the state; ON the
American plan Absolutely fire proof
Rates S. 80 TO s. per day. w. j. Alden,
manager formerly OF Hotel vendome
Boston, Mass.
Arrivals Thursday. December 6:
Frank A, Dix, Minneapolis; Frank
Ward, st. Louis; H. l.. Tim, New York;
u, II. Martin, Chicago; C. II, Tuley,
81, Louis; $. II, sherman, Dallas; j. ID
Carroll, ST. Louis. Miss I.ullc Young.
columbia, Ga; Mrs, ]. A, Barnette,
MsehlhneS Ten; X d. Crawford, Eu-
mulAi Alai H. s. Crawford, Dallas;
G. II. Weiss. san Antonio Il, Il. Gran.
dam, indianapolis, J. n. Johnson, Ra-
cine, Wis; G. w, Richardson. New
York; a. $. Henry, Blooming Grove,
CHARLES II, Cobb, Boston; Wren WIZ
hains, city r. j. Mullen, New York;
II. {. Parker and wife. st. Louis; II,
II, Loekeu, Tyler Tex; NJ. Manscn.
New York; John c. Small, Palestine;
H2orge w Hughes, Cincinnati, W. ~
hnowlton, Boston; j. n Warren, 81.
Louis; John 7. rrawley, Cleveland:
I. T. Holland, Dallas, n. n Murphy
ana wife, Clehurne. Text L. Israel
New orleans; +, L. cancannon. Sd
Louis Floyd Shock. st. Louis, W. III
fayenter. Cincinnati; J. :. Hereford.
Dallas; J, {. Gorham. Austin; j NJ
Dittman. Houston. ]. Cohen, 81 Louis:
J. 5. Dorrct Bonham. Text G. Dlger
St Louis; II. W. Chlldrcss. Kalana-
.ul' y: - -NIisvlt sfirv ii,hsttii-l Ier-
kon, Whitewright. Tex, Frank |. Jnhn-
son, Austin; ]. H. Snyder, Edmond. /
~; H. T'rice, r. and q, Matthews, Lou
isvtlle; Charles l. Carter. New York:
Henry Logan, Dallas. II. p. Tune. CITY,
w II, shelby. 81. Louis. James c. Lew,
is Austin n. =, DENNY and child, New
York; g. y. Roberts. Chicago; ID l.
walker Philadelphia: Ira Nj New
ford. Dallas
Mt " j. Mullen OF New York city
Is stopping ~ the Oriental.
Mr J. ~ Johnson OF Racine VIA. Is
u. " Martin, one or tha most nonn-
lar commercial men on the road todaS,
is registered at the Oriental
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07
OF THE TERRY RA lGERS
THE FUND TO nuILD A MONUMENT
GROWS.
Committees Appointed to Canvas
the state-To Pass On n History of
the Famous commnnd--Names of
the Brave Veterans.

Austin Tex. Dec, 6.--The meeting OF
the Terry Rangers was called to order
at 10 o'clock this morning with Major
Littleneld In the chair.
The Rev. Dr. Smoot opened the meet
ing with prayer Mr.. Charley Cald-
well was elected chairman and the
meeting settled down to business,
Major Liltleneld, chairman of the
monumental committee. made his an
nual report which was received ana
adopted.
Treasurer Cleveland also sent in his
report showing a balance on hand OF
si1Ol 80.
Six committees were appointed, con-
sisting of six members cach-uhree
ladies and three gentlemt n--to canvass
the state In the interest OF the monu-
mental fund.
committee was appointed to wal.
on Mrs. Ed Terrell. who his Written
a history OF the rangers and examine
her article with view Of giving /,
nsaiiy endorsement. The article
VIII b. published IN a hist5.s Of Toxa,
now In course OF compilation.
Pending further business the meet
ing adjourned until o'clock.
The following IS complete list OF
the delegates In attendance:
Company "A. j. Randall. Meridian.
y. DuBose, Rockdale j. II. Randle,
Rockdalei l.. j. Turner. Rockdale.
Company ID : Captain S. s. Ashe.
Houston; l.. W. Grace, Hempsteid.
T. Il. Thompson. Galveston; il. w
Grnbu, Dallas.
Company CIVILIAN Owens, Flgin.
John r. Thornton, Austin.
Company D-Charies G. and w IT
Caldwell. Austin; d. o. Hill. Smith
vile; w, n. Alright. Staples; w. p
kice kockdale; 7. j. Taylor, Smith
WILLIE j {, Corner Alum Creek; q
r. Burke. Austin; J f. Mcclure. Rich.
ard Burgess, Bastrop; S. NJ. Watkins
san Marcos; p. j. Watkins Ilaro.
T. A. W. I'm. Smithville; j. w. nm
Smithville; G. b. zimpelman, Aus.
tin.
Company F--Frltz LindenburE. Hal.
lettsvllle; Ben f. Burke. Sweet Home.
Nat Holman, LAGRANGE: Henry Ter
rell. Seguln II. A. Hill, weinlar. r.
jailn0n Weimari z. ID. Burnett,
Austin. -
Company G--,Joe Booth, Austin. II
r. Tarver Laredo. w c. Kroa,ar.
Floresyille; sam Maverick, San An.
tonic; James 7. Pryor, Captain viii.
lam NJ. Ford, Blmendorf: II. NJ
Phelps Austin; osceola Archer. Aus
Company HI. NJ. Weston, s,utber-
land Springs; u q. Davis, Captain
A. l.. Steele. Houston.
Company Nv. II. KYLE, Nursery:
tin
Company XIV. E. Moore. Deming's
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07
nIe DEMONSTRATION
The Arrival of the Prince of Wales
mud nnkc of Nork.

New York Doc CA special dispatch
from London says tho arrival Of the
Prince OF Wales aud the Duke Of York
In London today is to be made the oc-
caslon OF big demonstration by Tory
Wcat End club men IN recognition Of
uhe prince's cflort TO -eence a. Arslo-
Rnssiaf ~ a GrPefncnt.
The effect abroad OF this dlsplay,
which ~ regarded as an lnsldious re-
vival 90 jingoiSm, Is awaited with the
keenest anxiety by the ministers, who
already are profoundly alarmed BY tbs
attitude OF Germany, France and Aus
tria, owing TO the premature Growing OF
the British press over Brtnin'a Inn
proved relations with Russia. Eng
lands situation has become SO embar-
RAISING. not 10 say dangerous, by iVa-
son Of the growing irritation and dis
trust OF other powers, that the opinion
strongly prevails In influential govern
mcnt circles chat no time must be lost
by Prime Minister Rosebery IN making
u clear that England's sole Interest is
in the east
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07

Dailas, Tex Dec. e.--The criminal
docket in the county court win be ta-
ken up OH the 12th inst. There are
100 cases ON It. the smallest number
of any term Tor year. which is ac-
counted Tor by the fact that many Of
the defendants have pleaded guilty
aud taken their medicine.
Mr.. Martin Littleton, who proserutes
in this court says that the criminal
records show that burglary and theft
arc the most prevalent species Of
crime Ia the summer, whereas shoot
ing ana cutting scrapes are uppermost
In the winter He accounts for this
by slying that hot weather relaxes
the System and tones down the war
like spirit. but at the same time the
open doors and windows during the
heated term invite burglars and thieves
TO ransnck houses In the winter time,
on the other hand. man steps higher,
drinks more whisky, and thus feeling
his Onts. ~ very quick to provoke Il
fight and resent affronts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07


York In session.
New York. Dec 6.-The council of
the archdiocese OF New York convened
this morning at 10 O'clock In the arch
episcopal palace, corner Of Madison
avenue and Fifticth street.
Archbishop corrigan presided, The
other members of the council are the
vioar-genorals Of the archdiocese. Mgr
Farley Of st, Gabrlers church and
Father Mooney OF the Sacred Heart:
Fathers Mclean OF ST. Peters. Ed
wards ~ the immaculate Conception,
Flood Of st. John the Evangelist and
Penny of Kingston,
This viii be the most important
meeting held In several years, owing
10 the serious matters upon which the
council VIII be asked 70 act.
Among other matters To be consld-
cred viii be Father Ducey's defiance OF
the archblshop's order to nemnin away
from the meetings of the Lexow COM
mittCe.
As mattcrs now stand Father Duccy
Is charged with open defiance OF the
arohplshop's order to remain away
from the meetings Of the Loxow com-
mittec. Ills attendance Ia looked upon
by friends of both the Archbishop and
himself as serious ofrcnse against OK
press orders from ccoleslRstem author
ity,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07

Dallas, Tex, Dec. G.--susan English
yesterday filed suit for divorce from
Spencer English, alias Spencer Jones,
Plaintiff tells n sad tale in her petit
ton. She married defendant Ia Dali
las early in 1889. lie soon tipped Ills
hand by curslng and abusing plain
tiff. and the following summer struck
her In the forehead with piece OF
scnntling, knocking her down. thus
leaving Il permanent, ugly scar. After
this he threatened to kill her aud
chased her of the place. Defendant
then left home and did not return Tor
two years, when he seemed worse pos
sessed than over. for he had not been
home two days when he chased her
with n butcher knife.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-07

Gainesville, Tex. Dec. 6.-Aiec Belch-
er OF Belcheryille was in the city to-
day.
]. II. c. Gardner loft today for brief
visit to his home IN Trinity, Tex.
j. NJ. Lemon of Duncan, l. r.. was
In the city today.
A negro named Henry Wilson, who
llaa been on the county convict gang
for several days, made his escape from
Guard Briggs last night ut tho camp,
In the waterwortB park.
=. Il. Minor. whose trial was begun In
the city court Tuesday and continued
until today, was acquitted by Recorder
Wright. The complaint charged the
defendant with selling whisky without
license 10 do 80.
Madam inez Vernalle gave one OF
her interesting handkerchief exhibitions
I'm the large show window at Stonum
Bros! store this afternoon 10 q very
large crowd OF Interested spectators.
Marriage licensees were issued today
by County Clerk Thompson 10 c. l..
Petit and Miss Ida Keenan,, e. a.
Gates and Miss I3llaaheth Graves.
John Kohr. who was convicted last
week I'm the criminal court for assault
ing his wife and fined $50 and costs,
was taken to the county convict gang
today to work out the amount Of HIS
fnc.
The city council met yesterday in
regular monthly session and transacted
the regular business OF the council,
with considerable other business OF
more or less Importance. Auditor snl-
der's monthly report was examined and
approved.
Cotton sold today from 3 Zoe to Zoe