The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-03-22
THE DAY IN THE CITY.
GALVESTON. HOUSTON AND HEN
pEEsoS REcErvERsBIr CASE,
A parins burglar cAptured-Meetins of
tho rsads. display committco-Hen-
~ Edwards Acquitted = womsn's
Auxiliary Kelley League.


Yesterday afternoon Post reporter
met ex-congressman d. c. Giddings OF
Brenham in the lobby OF the Capitol Hoo
lei. and nc sald Houston is growing
faster than any city in the country
Every time / come to Houston see on
all sides Of me evidences of prosperity
and wealth New buildings are being
erected all over the city and II Is rapidly
; assuming cosmopolitan appearance. In
few years Houston will be the great
center and city OF Texas Today 1t Is
noted all over the world as one OF the
leading cotton markets of the country,
and notice new factories are coming to
Houston. This makes more work and de-
mands more people. 1 notice that Eastern
visitors seem surprised at the evidence OF
thrift and buslness-like appearance OF the
people on the streets OF Houston. They
do mot as yet fully realize the vast re-
sources Of the coast country, but are
gradually awakening to the fact that
Houston is the place for good. live bust
ness men. | am great friend to the
Bayou CITY"
Henry Edwards. the proprietor OF the
Palace Meat market on Travis street,
was found not guilty OF the charge OF
Efiiilk AHMiibittbIlt meat III JUSTICE Ma
honey's court yesterday. The trial was
by jury of six business men of the city.
The complainant was X, Hotz for whom
Henry Furrer purchased the meat in
question. After the decision of the Jury
ness and angrily demanded S6.l5. the price
OF the meat, he had returned as being
tainted. or the demand being, ignored
by Edwards Hotz promptly landed q
knockout blow on HIS jaw. After knocking
Edwards down Hotz hurried to Justice
Mahoney's court and gave himself up
penalty for assault which he paid II
was none too soon, for hardly had the
case been disposed OF than Edwards made
his appearance and demanded the arrest
of his assailant. The judge explained
10 Edwards that the case had been dis
posed OF before his arrival.
AT the meeting Of the woman's Auxil-
fairy Kelley League held at the Young
Mems Christian association rooms yes
terday afternoon, important business was
transacted looking to the assistance of the
worthy, but unfortunate, that are AFFLICTED
with the disease OF inebriety. Mrs Tenn
pest presided and many members were In
attendance. demonstrating the rapidly in
creHsing interest that Is being taken IN the
charitable work of this organization,
whose purposes and objects are so worthy
OF the encouragement and support OF the
good people OF Houston, There was an
Interesting discussion OF various plans
in the line OF increasing their cure FUND,
and the general success of the league.
officer Andrus yesterday arrested Sam
Ieake in front OF the Hutchins house
on charge OF theft preferred by G. p
Cooper. The theft was committed almost
awo weeks ago. when a thief entered Coop
ers room and stole several articles Of
clothing. Leake Is also suspected of rob
hing Dave Terry at 3 O'clock yesterday
morning Terry was sleeping In q room IN
Millers quHrters on Milan street wher
a thief entered his room and stole q watct
ard chain snd Sl25 In money. The thiei
s,syoke Terry IN attempting 10 steal 2
diamond ring from his finger. Before ~
victim was fully awake the thief mad
good his escape.
The case OF the Galveston, Houston AM
Henderson Railway company came III
before Judge s. II. Brlshear yesterday
morning. and the defendants made appli
cation for tie poStponement Of the injunc
ton and recevership which was granted
and the case set for Monday, March "a
The plaintiffs were represented by MeHsrs
Baker. Bolts, Baker 4 Loyett OF HouE
ton. James Hagermann OF st. Louis uni
r. C. Foster OF Kunsas City The defend
ants were represented by Judge John ~
Duncan and Messrs. Jones & Freeman Q
TYLER, aud Colonel n. q street q Sai
weston
Three hundred and forty-fpur more cit
isens visited the registrars office yester
day. Now the total number Of voters
registered TO date Is siTl. Justin Whit.
chartered bias yesterday aud sent Z
large party OF awttchmen from ths
Southern Pacific ynfd 10 the registrars
office and Mr.. Max Rnsenthnl added
their names 60 his large list
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock ths
trades display COMMITTEES on the San Ja
rinto Day celebration met in the cdltorla
rooms Of The Post and discussed n.
programmes for this grant military event
After various IDEAS and plans were dis
f,iissed the committee concluded TO me-
again next Tuesday afternoon 1T ths
same hour nd place
San Jecinto lodge ~ Perfection No
q. .e;csst.sh ss.1a SSasgfili meets az MA
sonic Temple t1niehs, Being AiapAda,
Thursday. It ~ expected thai III Knighti
3 of the Roso rroix who afs unable 10 VlNi
Galveston viii attend, After the Eots'
OF Peffectnn closes. an inf0rniai meet
ing OF memhefa 81 The siThteen@n aesrA'
will be had;