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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
ACCUSATION AGAINST AN AGED MOTHER

Mrs. Margaret 4. Harrison. eighty-three year,
old. who for seven years has lived at No. p East
Twentieth-st was brought before Justice Hogan
in the Jefferson Market Court yesterday, and on
the affidavits of Drs. Fitch and OHanlon was
committed to Bellevue Hospital TO have her sanity
Inouired into Mrs Harrison is reported to own .
lot OF property in this city and In BaIston y. /.
She is a remarkably hne-ookng woman. even
-. ona was a belle I'm her younger days. Her
damsbter' Mrs Ceorgiana Salter. OF No. 80 West
Nineteen II st, also accused her or immora NJ:
charqe They say the proceedings were brought
to nreyent Mrs Harrison from making VIII ois'
inherting her daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
JOSEPH HOWARD. JR.. ELE'TED PRESIDENT

AT the annual election OF the Ne"-iorK fress
club on Monday Joseph Howard jr was CHOSEN
president Mr. Howard has delivered NUMBER
OF lectures in aid OF the ciub 'haii'"p'e "o' ~
a bis nonuarity was shown by the fact that
\. racoIvcd I0l votes against 81 for George f.
Williams. other officers elected were First vice.
president. Charles J. Smith, second vice-presdeh''
George Bartholomew; third vicc-president Mura.
Ualstead: treasurer. Walter o. Eschwege' hhahciai
secretary George f. Lyon; recording secretary
Caleb H. Redfern; corresponding serreuaIy' y ,s
con ,rinLer. librarian. John r. stephenson; tusS-
tees Arthur L. Mackaye William a; ncer'ns p .; i
!, Frank Richardson, John y. Brockway william
steele Grey and Jean |. Charlouis'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
THE CONTROLLER LOSES HIS CASE
THE COURT OT APPEALS DECIDES A"AlNoI lhr
CITY OF NETWORK IN THE JAMEo
INHERITANCE TAX CASE

INHERITANCE TAX CASE.
Albany Nov 1.-THE Court of Appeals to-day af-
nrroed with costs the order OF the General Term III
the matter Of the appraisal under the legacy ana
collateral inheritance taxation OF the properly oi
Frank Iinsley James. deceased the Controller oil
NewYork CITY being the appellant In the case This
was an appeal from an order of the General Term.
reversing an order OF the Surrogate OF New-fork
County affirming appraisal OF that part oi uhe
estate of Frank James Linsey, OF Great britaih'
located Ia New-York State. The decedeht dieh on
.,ru u 1890 in Africa. At the time OF his death
he was a resident OF Great Britain Prior to MS
departure for Africa ne made his Will In London
hv which he gave to persons not related to him
lecacies amounting to N5.50. HIS estate at the
time OF his death consisted OF properly IN ue
limited States appraised at H.S3'H2 ana properly
IN England appraised at &71630. His Obligations
,roount.d to N724. His United states property
consisted chiefly Of railroad bonds. Some were OF
railroads in New-York. others outside. the APP
nra,ser's report which the Surrogate confirmed
included in the amount Of the taxable American es-
tate the stocks and bonds OF corporations moor
narrated under the laws Of other States IMAM those
OF New-York. 1t also computed the value OF the
nroner,v in the United States at 81 per cent OF the
whole and assumed for the purpose OF hxin2 the
tax that this percentage Of the amount oil all TAX
able legacies had been paid out OF the American
estate and taxed the estate accordingly
The executors objected TO the report and It's con-
ermati ton on the ground that stocks OF corpora
lions not organized under New-York laws do not
Constitute property in the state within the mean
ing of the Collateral Inheritance TAX act also
ne, Tho iegacles had been paid out OF the English
Slate and taxed there and that such iegacles palh
IN British subjects resident IN England out Oh tna
~ I'm England were not taxable here, ana
that the American estate freed from claim ior ane
nayrnent of said eeacies passes TO thc reslouaIy
ia1,atees The General Term reversed the decision
~ The Surrogate and appraiser on me grouhds
Itch we're In fact part OF the Englsh assets
were not taxable here and that me rlght 10 SUI
WI "a shares OF stock OF corporal tons not moor
norated I'm this State was not taxable mere FROM
his order OF reversal the Controller OF New-forK
apDealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
uovry FOE NETWORK CHURCH.

The will of George william sutton OF New-He-
chefIs was filed for probate yesterday with Surro-
gate Coffin at White Plains. The dead man iefs
an estate of 100000 To the Church OF st. Mary
the Virgin in Forty -hfth-st this city the 'esa'oe
lees 5000 10 Justine Augusta Fearing SIS q
,,o.k for one year from the time OF the death OF
the testator; to Mcwalter b. Sutton $1,000 year
during his minority The five children of the t .
t.or n re- 10 receive one-ffth OF the income OF the
estate each Henry Meyer and Oscar Passavans
are named as executors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
A ZINE PARISIAN RBSTA URANE

The well-known caterer. p. Cubat, OF Paris mas
,rst onened a restaurant in Europe at No. %
Champs Elysees Paris, right In the centre OF the
exclusive residential quarter. NJ. Cubat was fortu'
nate enough to secure Of the finest OF the pri-
vats "hoteIs" in the Champs Elysees and has rent
ted IL throughout some Of the features being soho
Mexican onyx staircase and baiustrade. many IA
nous paintings and examples OF s'a'oary elegant
hr,as .nd un,oue portieres He has negeo
wants clad in velvet livery The wine cellars con-
tain many exclusive vntagss. and tae cuisine =
unsurpassed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28

August 49, 1893. whereby Lederer to act as man.
ager OF the Isle of Champagne company during
the season of 1884 The season began on Septem-
Der !, 1888
The contract provided that Lederer was to re.
ceive $3.50 week. and in addition percentage OF
the profits 1t further forth that Lederer was
to devote all his time to the interests OF the com
pany. and I'm case ne failed to carry out the terms
of the contract ne to pay, a. lquidated Jam
ages, 5000 The actor declares that Ledcrer broke
the contract, and he Is suing to recover SS~J
damages. Lederer in his defence. sets up counter
claim for 5000 damages for services which he says
be PERFORMED for SeabroOke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
~ Easy LEAP FROM THE BRIDGE.

Henry Menier a professional aeronaut, VINO
late.v came to this city from England. )umpeo
off the Bridge yesterday morning and fell INTO .ne
East River holding fast to parachute. WHICH
"a h,s descent safe The feat no more
difticult or dangerous than that frequently per-
formed by aeronauts who make descents from
balloons wit, parachutes. He was taken on inc
Bridge In a carriage. and boatman was resa ax
% w. ~, hin, out al the water soon as ne hao
Committed the descent. A number OF men. amonk
them William +. Harding. witnessed the PERFORM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE At SMITH,

A STUDENT REFUSES TO ATTEND HYGIENE LEcT-
uREs oN RELIGIOUS GROUNDS
Northampton. Mass. Nov. 27.-Smith College had
n sensation to-day in the announcement by one OF
the Christian Science girls of whom there are
several in college that she could no longer attend
the lectures hygiene as the theories contiicted
with her religious belief. She will probably leave
college voluntarily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
DINNER FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

The Thanksgiving dinner for the 10 boys and
girls at the Home for the Friendless NO. ~ East
Twenty-ninth-st. New-York. will be given at 1890
o'clock Tomorrow Thanksgiving Day. In the after
noon at o'clock there will be singing. speaking
and cal!sthenics by the children In the chapel and
Ralph Wells. the Sunday-school worker, Will give
an address Visitors cordially invited to witness
the chIldren's feast and attend the chapel exer-
cses
The American Female Guardian Society ana
Home for tho Frendless II wholly unsectarian ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28

Justice Truax. OF the Supreme Court mas orderea
George W. Lederer. the theatrical man. to furnish
~ THOMAS O. Seabrooke. the actor. a bill OF par
tcuars OF the counter-caim that he has interposed
10 the complaint In an action which seabrooke mas
brought against him to recover 5000 damages for
breach Of contract.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
M'KANE DECLINES TO TALK.

sohn Y. McKane refused to talk yesterday re-
rs.lung the confirmation Of his conviction by the
ssuIt OF Appeals. McKane had charge OF his gang
S, men constructing the new buildings at Sing
inScS.rriso n when a reporter called with the first
SeSls 'suon OF the decision OF the Court OF Ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
REFEREES APPOINTED
Supreme Court.
Nv Tfuax. j.

Matter OF Bartlett-Joseph A. Wech
I,elz Va Observation-Disclosures r. Mott-
chambers VS. Smith--Thomas Allison ,,x, xv,,
Farmers Loan and Trust Company w. ho""~" WA
IL. WI.lG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
cor-uT OF APPEALS CALENDAR.

Albany. Nov 1.-THE Court OF Appeals uhy
80 tor ,o-morrow Is: Nos Sos SO 5i6 $40.
$50 ga and 563.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
WEDNESDAY.
NOV. 20, 1894.

has been managed entirely by women during III
sixty years Of existence. Since last Thanksgiving
2Oi children have been admitted to the home many
returned friends after being cared for for new rev
months and sixty-three sent out 10 permdnsns
homes or these 279 have been heard from during
the by letters or by visits to the rvmS
their adopted homes. In addition to the work OF
the home. the society has twelve industrial Gay
York's poorest population. In all these scnoos
Thanksgiving will be celebrated GIFTS OF money
clothing and provisions are earnestly sohcteu' MrA
Henry c. Houghton Is the president. MIS- 2. q.
stone the treasurer No. 20 East Twenty-ninth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28

THANKSGIVING DINNER ON THE RAILS
An elaborate Thankss giving Day dinner mas oeen
arranged for the Pullman dning-car service On zig
III, pauro,d to-r,orroy This dinner will be served
on all dining on the Erie lines at the regular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
COAL PRICES ADVANCED.
RADICAL RESTRICTION OF OUTPUT BIZ
THE GREAT MINING COMPANIES

AN EARLY INCREASE IN RETAIL RATES PhS
pICrED BY AN EXTENSIVE DEALER-PhicEs
IN INLAND TOWNS BoLsTERED UP AT
THE EXPENSE OF sEABoARD CITIES.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

Chicago, H.. February a. Ex-judge
Wing began the c,os.nR argument for tine
defense in the Cousaiu triul today The
oourl room was throngcd with spectators
and the address was "a notable one. ludse
Wing vlcious,y attached The methods OF
the prosecution and, referring 10 an Incl
dent OF the former trial. Whom cN states
Attorney LsuEeuecker called Mrs. Thomas
Whalpn up at midnight for severe eN-
Rnluntiln, said that Nhalcn should have
shot the policeman down IN his tracks,
During tho afternoon somewhat OF
sensation was created when Judge nut
hin sharply called Attorney Wing to order
for reflections on the original trial, II
was In reference to Martin Burke. one OF
those convicted with CouEhlin and who
died in the pcnitentiary last year,
Attorney Wing, ppcalClng OF him, said;
"Gcntlomen Martin Burltc was murdered
should hate to he charged by the Great
Judge of all with the murder Of o man. ne
are tho men who tried and convicted him"
81 do not thlnlS you are entitled TO say
that" the judge broke In. stopping the
food OF the attorneys wrhthfui oioquopce.
'"IhOse men were tried ana convicted hc-
cordlng TO the laws OF the country ana
can not sit here and have rulings OF my
brother Judge condemned In this way"
Attorney wing, though surprised nt the
Interruption OF the court, replied quickly;
But. your honor, tho supreme court OF the
State reversed the decision undor which
Osulliynn and Burke died in prison"
y know that" snid Judge Tuthiu nut
there nrc many such instances as That.
Tho supreme court held that thore was
error IN the record aud that was all there
was to II The case was tried by Judge
Mcconnell fairly ana honestly. according
10 his idea Of law nnd you have no right
To question the integrity or the court"
But" said Judge Wing win your honor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

Philadelphia, Pa, February 2i-The
first steamer 10 cross the Atlantic burn
ihg only lluid fuel is the British steamer
Bucltwa Standard bulk Oh carrier,
winch arrived ~ this port from Shields
and Dartmouth The trip waH an unusual
one, the veasel being caught IN an arctic
DRIFT and 80 hampered that twenty-six
days we're consumed IN the trip. The fuel
burned Is Russian petroleum, which iH
u ittle value unless the present expert
ment results IN It's general use when the
vessel came to anchor here she had only
ten gallons or oil left The most Import
ant advantage discovered on the run wag
that perfect combustion ~ secured, re-
suit never obtained when coal was used
IN the freroom The process consists OF
forcing the fuel through the center Of
PIT Of steam, which passes directly under
the boilers. which are protected from the
flames by a auperstructnre OF brick The
heat IN 10 intense that the bricks are
changed In color to white, The fuel con-
sumption Ia about twenty tons day
This process does away with stokers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
THE FIRE RECORD.
A nulldina nnrned.

Chicago, February 2i.-FIre was dlseov-
cred in the dome OF the Agricultural
building at the Worlds Fair grounds this
morning. Tho flames soon spread to all
parts OF tho roof The entire department
OF Hyde Park and Woodlnwn were called
out The nre spread rapidly, and for a
dime an extended eonnagrailon was thrent-
ened. The lremen worried vigorously IN
an attempt 20 eoHGne the nre in rhe Agri-
Cultural building An hour after the gem
eral alarm was sounded the nremen had
accomplished NIL TINT was possible. and
The blaze was practically extinguiahed.
Before the firemen had succeeded IN their
work, however the building hae been
ruined.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

Marsh, a. D., lsqt In the manner provided
1 by the statute OF this State he hangod by
| the neck until YOU are dead
When tho court passed sentence the pris.
o"er moved forward a step or two aud
tlCn said.
u did not wish to apologize 20 the court.
for think d,d my duty."
As he cuacMdcu ne was led away TO his
ee!l IN the jail Dy the balins
'Oh, Il was just as ! expected il would
be, said John Frenderkasi, brother ~ the
ASSASSIN, after hearing the courts decis.
Ion. Courts do not RenerAlty reverse
their own decisions. 4 test so certain mat
my brother would be aontuuCed that / told
mother TO remain az home. But II Is
mercy temporary enhancement Eu-
gene is clearly Insane, and l think his
rambling remarks TO ,he court viii sotis-
iy any doubt that mas existed lie VIII
rant In that manner to the day of his
death. This IS but part OF the plan to
send TINS poor insane man 10 the galaowa
hooIusc public ulamor demands his death
lie expected tpe sentences too Tor he spent
his time this morning preparing notes for
his tailN / tried 10 converse with him Ia
jan. but he refused To talk with mo
think he olnmes Inc somewhat Tor Eetting
his attorncya TO put IN the plea OF lnBan-
lily. lie did not seem TO understand thia
was the only p!ea he could put In, NV
brothers donuncmtlan OF MS attorneys
Ton not defending Fin and following the
plea OF jusihclton shows that he Is in
sane, The supreme court VIII not permit
that boy 10 be hanged"
PrcnderKast grew surfer as the day al
vnnced after receiving sentence. Tonight
when reporter called nt the Jail and
asked " he FAD anything 90 say regarding
che scnteucp he rcpllcd NO not 60 re.
porters, No man Is SAFE from ylllnogtlon.
abuse and personal attack from news
paper"
I'hptnas ltlrrtne snntpncad IN be bnnced
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
srArn AGENTS For
CLEVELAND RUBBER WORKS.
Betting, Hose. PaclIiugs let

CLEVELAND RUBBER WORKS.
Betting Hose. Paclungs, Etc
REEVES PULLEY COMPANY,
Wood Split Pulcys.
HENRY N wORTHtNGToN.
Steam Pumps
Il. c. ATKINS & CO,
Circt lar and Band Saws, Etc.
BRADFORD BETTING CO.
Leather Betting.
METROPOLITAN lNJECrORS
MICHIGAN SIGHT FEED LuBRIcA-
TORS.
MAGNOLIA METAL CO,
Magnolia AntiFriction Metal.
N. 6 C, TAYLOR CO.
Old style Roofing Tins.
NIAGARA STAMPING AND root co..
Timers Tools and Supplies.
CoVEL MANUFACTURING co,
saw Gvmmers. Swages, Etc.
We carry fun stock OF the above at
manufacturers prices and sollcit your
correspondence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

rjs prepared nm order ,aaeamount 20 that
out,inod by Judge Winters The order de-
clarcd dividend OF 10 per cent ON al
unmMnrod CLAIMS, payable at once 10 All
swho account to TIC receiver here on or
before April Is Those who do no, make
an account are smut out " participation
IN the dissfihuton unt!l the claims on nil
those who did account are paid IN fun.
This IL equivalent TO perpeluAl bar
ngainm subsequent claims The date waa
fixed at Apul 10 because the Maryland
court has ordered that on Npril u Il VIII
hear the expressions of membeFS within Ns
Jurisdiction as TO whether an account VIII
be made With the revolver here or not
The receiver viii bcg.n PAYING approved
claims next week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
rhn ,vlnn,, anIrIhrh.

Adrlan Mich. February 2i,-Alral Cora
Mountain, a WIDOW who caused sensa'
lion about week ago bY clipping With
William Essie. took morphine In her
apartments and died at o'clock In Tie
morning. when the pair eioped baby a
Few weeks old. Of whom Esslg thought he
was the father went with them. Aftel
threc days the trio returned and EsElg,
returned 10 HIS wife. II has developed
that the baby was not Mrs Mountains.
but belongs % Mrs. Jennie Wright Of To-
ledo. and WAS par " a blacknailing
scheme. Mrs Mountain left letter 10
which she said that she could not live
wi bonif EeRiv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

Lake cnar.es, La. February A,--Early
thia morning the tody Of negro Vas dls-
covered lying dead at the roa1y,de In the
south Part OF town. His name was I'D
Bailey and II Is supposed that he had lost
his way last night While intoxicated and
vas chilled 70 death by the cold ram and
sleet. A half hour after his body was DIS
covered, passefsby noticed another BODY
n the eanal.a mile south Of Town, ana Il
vas found 10 be thai Of Nelrohe Lllsax,
rom hts horse aud drowned aomei.she d'ir-
lnB tie night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

ST. Louis, Mo, February "a Argument
on tho application m the Federal circuit
court here FOR the separation OF tho
Atdtls7n, Topeka ana Santa ~ ami the
80. Louda ana sam Francisco systons and
the appointment OF separate receivers
for The lHlter SYSTEM. whB resumed this
mJr5gNr luf before noon recess eiow-
ever. Judge Caldwell. in making some
gcHtlga remarks TO counsel, ntmated
very strongly that the application would
De denied and the rccMycrShp allowed to
Rtand nt at present constituted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

Denver, Coo, February A.-Reoeiver
Morgan Jones OF tho Fort Worth and Dem
Yer CITY rond hAa notified the Pacific ES-
press company that the contract between
the Fort Worth road and the exprsss com.
pans win he ubr0gited in ninety Says
1nan the Rio drande Express company
VIII take hold Of tho line from TeSline 20
Fort Worth, and rs II will then be run
ning from this city 10 Toxlips. tho roTto
clear TO Fort Worth will TO in its hands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
An Incrndlnr.,n work.

chappell lIhl, February a.--1.ast night
ono OF Mrs. Winters tenant houses was
burned with all its contents. II was oc-
oLpied by woman and daughter. They
were absent from home at tue time of the
fire.. botween and 10 O'clock. A crib OF
corr was burned also, The house. cilb
aud corn are total loss. The FIRE Is sup
posed to DO The work OF AN inceniiury.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
Mr.. WILSON VERY SICK.
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HE is SAID TO BE IN A DYING
CONDITION
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Lying at auadAlajara Afflicted With
Typhoid Fover Can Not
Be Moved.
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OFFICIAL DIsPArou REoEIvBD FRoM
CONSUL oRIrTBgDgg
Beat Attention Assured for the Congressman,
Senator Vauos Of North carolIaa Re-
ported to Do Hopelcssly Iii


Washington, February s4.-~The follow
Ing telegram was received at the depart-
mont OF state this afternoon:
Secretary of State, Washington,
city OF Mexico, February a.--Mr. wa.
son has developed marked case OF ty-
phcid fever, HIS general condition Is
grave. though the fever is yet OF mild
type, Or. MAllet Preyosno, whom sent
from here TO Aguas cailentes to see him.
has had him removed to uusdaiajara,
which he considcrs location which viii
sive him the best sanitary surroundings
in Mexico, 10 bring him to this city
would be most dangerous, lie shail have
the best attention. crittenden.
United States Consul General,
san Antonio, Texas, February si--Reli-
abba odvices reeS,ed here from Aguaa
cailentes Springs. Mexico. state that Com
gresham Wilson OF West Virginia. who
arrived there recently with Congressman
Tarnacy. ds in dying condition.
1t was nj irvt Thought that the waters
OF the springs would provo benencial to
Mr.. Wilson'S health, but in hls weak con-
dihion 1t appears the hot baths had
contrary result. und tine conscsssman's
condition is extremely critical.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
Enriy,s Condition.

LynohburE, Va, February 2i,--Generai
Eariy's rally in strength on Friday was OF
short duration. He was not nenrly so we'll
today He Is very feeble and his strength
Is slowly bu, surely giving way
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

Atlanta. Ca. February 2i,-The mysteri-
Gus stranger at the Grady hospital, whose
identity seemed 10 be lost and who Of
fered a reward Of $50 for Information as
10 his own name and Identity. proves 10
be David Drown, patent medicine VEN
dor. He was taken 70 Murphy y. C.,
where he had wagon. four horses and a
stock Of medicine all OF which he has
regained who knocked him senseless has
not yet been asceTtained.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
DlrI1rnd nrclnred.

indianapolis, ipl.. FsDrlary 2L-Reesiy-
Or Failey n the Iron Hail. with his atT5r-
neys ana other IRON Han litigantF. met IN
Judge Winters court THIS morning and
received the orders promised Yesterday.
Judge Winters submlt.id the outline Of the
rider witch lie PROPOSED 10 make, ana the
attorneys consulted about u for tegerui
hours, IN that time Attorney A, g. Har-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

81, Louis Mo, February GA. A.
Heard has been appointed general pnssen-
ger agent for the Missouri Pacific and is
10 take the place OF II. II Payne. who re-
signed his position ms assistant general
passenger agent Of the Union Pacific.
Henrd has been chief rate clerk Of tho
Missouri Pacific.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25
nefnac1 cnmnlnintlon.

states Circuit Judge Sage OF Cincinnati
today refused 10 reduce the sentence OF
Irrnnk porterneld, cashier Of the defunct
Commercial National bank. who Was con-
vioted OF wrecking the bank. lie win he
taken TO The Kings county, New York.
prison tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1894-02-25

BRENNAN, Texas February ai.--At ii;as
this morning the fire alarm summoned the
department 10 duty and the FIRE was dis
covered In the Santa re car repair shop,
n smnli house IN the santa Zee yards south
OF the depot. and before the department
could reach II IL was consumed