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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
FOR A FINE HOTEL.
basiness Men Oner the syndicate n
Location.

Waco, Tex, Nov. 2l.--(Special)-
=. u. Roth, Eastern immigration
agent OF the San Antonio and Arkansas
sas, left Waco for the East today.
lne object OF his visit to this city was
secure suitable grounds and erect
pis MOTEL here for an Eastern hotel
Enucate. Tom Padgitt. who is taking
great Interest In the matter. saws
mai the only thing in the way at pres
~ Is location. Mr.. Roth did not de-
wv .s on any place to erect the building
, rnlle mere. but the business men OF
800 met this afternoon and agreed to
.asr tne company certain grounds that
thought will be accepted. The
fps aMh oil the meeting was wired Mr..
M Avn. and It is expected that some
s %,Ss dehnlte Will be done In a few
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
OYER THE PASTURE
RAJ CLARKE SHOT WILL OWENS
NEAR BONITA.
They Got Into . Quarrel over N
Pasture and II Ended
ssriousIys

Bonita. Tex. Nov. 2i.-(speeiai)--
About three miles northeast OF Bonita
Tuesday night at dance. Rae Clarke
and WIN Owens became engaged in a
quarrel over pasture, which resulted
In clarke's shooting owens. the ball
entering at the joint OF his left shout
der and ranging around near the spine.
where the bali came out, doing but
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
THOMAS KEESE IN AUSTIN.
Greeted by Large and Fashionable
Audience.

Austin. Tex. Nov. 21.-(special)--Mr.
Thomas W. Keene appeared here re-
Gently at n matinee In ''Richelieu" and
Louis XII" His performances were
attended by Ian ye audiences, including
visitors from adjoining towns, None
of his presentations OF standard char
acters are more appreciative to Austin
theater goers than his Louis XII. and
he was doubly honored by very
fashionable audience, which did him
the honor to call him before the scenes.
He is under the enterprising and capa-
BILE management OF Mr.. S. u. Kingston.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
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BEEF BUYERS ARE SCARCE,
The Cattle Are Fnt-scveraI Cars to
He shipped.

Guthrie. Texas. Nov. 2i.-(Special.)-
Beef buyers are scare In this part of
the country at present, caused by the
decline In prices OF cattle. Beef cattle
in this county are fat. and there win
be several herds shipped in December.
The King County Land and Live
Stock company sold 5000 steers to
Witherspoon Bros. OF Foard county for
$3.50 per head. and will deliver them
in December
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
MRS. sToDDARD LnoTunrs.
she Delivered Two Lecture. In Plano
THIS Week.

:, Plano, Tex. Nov. 2l.--(special. Mrs.
ID NJ. Stoddard. state president OF Tho
W. z; t. U. lectured in the Methodist
ehurch at this place Tuesday niEht
church last night. ''ai
work on the bank and Odd Fellowa
nan and the hotel has begun In earn.
est, as the foundations were laid YES
,.enuay, contracts for the rest of the
future. '''u near
REV. McCombs is holding a protract.
cd meeting at the Baptist church. six-
teen additions to date. ''N
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22

Washington, Nev. 2i.-Followlng Is
the pension record for Texas people:
Restoration, John NJ. Mullins, Aubrey,
Denton county: renewal, George w
Creed. Vernon, Wilbargcr county; reis-
sue. william II. WooiaveE Deaison,
Grayson county.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22

IN county. Tex. is conducting a SER
les OF revival services. His preaching
IS earnest. clear and forcible. The
members OF other churches are co-opnr-
nting. The meetings are being held In
the Baptist church. The CumberInnd
PRESBYTERIAN church will probably cnil
ar. Grace to settle among them ns
permanent pastor. This one OF the
pest territory towns, OF over two thous.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
A GAINESVILLE wEDDISG
Rev. IL. A. Jones SInrrIes Miss
Lydia Cicavcs.

Gainesville. Texas. Nov. 2i.-(spe-
cial)-Rev. Herbert a. Jones and Miss
Lydia Cleaves were married here this
evening, Rev. II. W. Sears of Sher-
man officiating. The bride IS a daugh-
ter OF Postmaster T.. $. Cleaves. ard
an estimable lady. Rev. Jones was
recently chosen pastor OF the Cumtsr-
land Presbyterian church. aud WAS for
Memphia
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
NEGRO SUES THE RAILROAD
because He Didn't Get Accommods-
lions Equal to the whites,

San Antonio. Texas, Nov. 2l.-tspe-
cial.)--E. Henderson, colored. filed suit
against t.ae Galveston, harrisburg ond
San Antonio railway company today
for damages In the sum OF $4,000. nlleg-
ing that the railroad company did not
afford him accommodations equal to
those enjoyed by white pli sengers
when he was on route from San Anto-
MO TO Hondo city on October 4.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
SIMON KING RECOVERING.
The Amputation Of His Leg Was
Well Done.

Mckinney. Tex, Nov. 2l.-tspeclaD.-
simon King, the young man whose
ies was amputated at the hip joint u
few days ago, Is rapidly recovering.
RMS operation which was performed
by DR.. t. w. Wiley, assisted by other
members OF the local medical fraterni-
~ Is regarded as very delicate piece
OF surgery and a triumph of medical
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
ASSAULT AND nATrERY.
' Napp VIII Not Have /. Very
serious Time of 1t.

cs,,cso' Texas. Nov. o1.-(speciai)-
e,risris Napp. who shot John NJ.
dn,ss'Nah week before last. was in
valsS Wy the grand jury for aggra-
nj assault and battery. He will
|ur. therefore. have a very serious
rsp, y ", as Strickland is up and
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
WILLIE LEWIS IS DEAD.
was Run over by n Cotton BELT
,lN Train.

VIM Texas. Nov. 2l.-(special.,-
10 Lewis. the boy who was run over
Ca ,e9tlon Belt train last Monday.
|pd i,|uay' His skull was crushed
|clysf fr "ss thought he could not re-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
FELL INTo THE FLAMEs.
A Young Girl Meets Terrible Death
at simpson.

Simpson. Tex, Nov. 2i.-tSpeclaI.)--
A young daughter OF Simpson Hooper
was passing the fire place when she
slipped and fell into the flames, being
50 badly burned she died In & abort
uma. 80
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
ss:. IS; +, : s'''s'

Remedy. So. a cure guaranteed. Write
for Book OF Particulars. Testimonials
ana References, TOBACCOLlNE, the
Tobacco Cure, 81. Agents wanted. q,
Wilson Chemical Company, tlncorpor-
ated under Texas lawa) Dublin, Tex.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
n. n. no6INs DEAD.
A Travelling Passenger Agent for
Fifteen Years.

Houston. Tex. Nov. 2i.--fspeciai.)--
i. II. Robins. for II yesrs travelling
passenger agent Of the Houston and
Texas Central. died at an early hour
this morning He stood very high Ia
railroad circlaA
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
HE WAS coNvicTED ANYWAY.
Although His Younger brother Con-
fesscd Tint He Was the Murderer.

mckinney. Tex, Nov. 2i.-(special.)
Of the murder last spring of n man
named Todd. and sentenced to two
yeas In the penitentiary here today.
=, The conviction was made in face OF
the fact that Tom woolbright. the
l6-yenr-old brother OF the defendant,
confessed on the stand that he, and
not his Brother Wash. killed Todd.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
HUNDRED Ann FIFTY Hills !.
81 Them Are Indictment. for
Gambling.

NJ sran ai,eSas. Nov. 2I.-(specIai)-
burned ~, Jury which has Just ad-
nscs isy found about 1850 bills for va
N The inaeuons OF the laws of the
atse ar u; 1t is said that many OF
TUT wI,I aor gambling. The county
auJourn Saturday.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
DARLINGTON & MONTGOMERY
Wholesale psaior.,n
Fruits and Western Produce
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
ARE NOW OFFERING

FltuIIS-t'loriia oranges. California
feeling ufahetn, inlliuruia navel oranges.
Fort Lemon bannnas. Mcsslnu lemons, CO.
ccnnnts Malaga grapes cranberries.
NLuEIa BLES-Aew iork red rvse accd
potatoes. Eastern roso seed potatoes, West.
ern rOsc seed pOtntoes, Bufhnnk and Peer.
less seed potatoes, Greeley eating potatoes.
sweet pOtatocs for seed or eating purposes,
HUtnbhgn turnips. new white turnlps, nov
bcets, cnullnower, fancy yellow onions
suNDhIhS-A full Hue of drled fruits,
raisins, dates, ngs. etc, nuts OF every de.
scripiion, chewing gun, candles. complete
assortment Of groeers' Hundries. Mrits fl.r
pricea.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22

Lodge No. $40 and cowan Lodge M ~
Nhisnts OF Pythins. will be nominated
or 'he ensuing year. The election vyili
take place week later. W.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22

overten. Texas, Nov. 2i.--,special,-
Mr.. n. A. Motley, editor OF the )verton
Herald. has been appointed postmnyter
of this place, and has moved the same
on Cameron street.
q. II. Crow Bnd John Tnclter arc
visiting the knights of PythIas meet
ing at Palestine.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
ACHES AND PAINS,

For headache whether sick or ner-
Hous), tocthachc, neuralgia, rheumn-
tlsm, lumbapo, pains and weakness In
the back, spine or Kidneys. pains
around the liver, pleurlay, swelling of
tho Joints aud pains OF all kinds, the
application OF Radway's Ready Relief
VIII afford Immediate ease. and its
continued ure for u few days effect
permanent cure.
TAKEN INwARDLY--A half to n
teaspoonful In half tumbler OF water
Tor stomach trouble, Collie. Wind In tho
bowels, Cold Chilla. Fever and Aguc.
Dinrrhoen, Sick Headache, and all In
ternal palma.
Price soc per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
MS Arm WAS pnokEy.
:" Thrown over the Head of n
Rurro,

Sails Iex? Nov. 2l.-(spec'ai.)-
1T crownpswder, the 12-year-oid son of
~ mo ,nIsr. had his left arm broken
Ky the ~ He was riding a bur no
|SSsi char,aihal stopped so suddenly
|es ID now was thrown over his head.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
A SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL.

A Texas Pastor win Probably ne
Called 10 settie in the Territory.
South McAlcster. l. T.. Nov. 2i.-'
Especial. )--Rev. II. G. Grace. Cnrn-
bertrand Presbyterian pastor from Col
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
Texas State Fair and Dallas
Exposition,

And attractions on the side too nu.
merous to mention, at Dallas. October
10 to November !. 1895, Inclusive.
win be on sale October is to Novembe,
?, good until November 6. 1896. incln.
sive. for return at rate of one fare for
round trip.
On same dates as above $500 maxi
mum rate TO Dallas and return will be
In effect from H. 4 T. c. points. Tick
cts limited three days for return.
CIV. BEIN, NIL. RoBBINS.
Trafiic Manager Gen p st. Art.
c. D. LuSK, Houston. Texas.
w. T. ORION. Ticket Agents.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
RAILWAYS READY RELIEF
CURES AND PREVENTS

Colds, coughs, sore throat. influenza,
bronchitis, pneumonia. rheumatism,
neuralgia, headache. toothache, asth-
ma. difficult breathing.
CURES THE WORST PAINS In from
one to twenty minutes Not one hour
after reading this advertisement need
anyone SUFFER- WITH PAIN.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-11-22
Houston Z Texas CgltalRI

For the Cotton States international
exposition to be held at Atlanta, Ga.
september is to December n, 1895, the
following rates will he In effect:
FOR LONG LIMIT TICKETS.
$3.50 from stations Houston to Deni-
son, Fort Worth and Elgin Inclusive.
Austin, $685.. Tickets on sale septcm-
Der and 10. and from September 10 to
December 10. 1895. inclusive. Good un-
I'll January Z, 1896.
FOR TWENTY DAY TICKETS.
Houston to Denison. Fort Worth and
Elgin, inclusive. s27s5. Austin. ses.Ls,
Tickets on sale Septemhef~N to De-
~ DAYS.
FOR TEN DAY TICKETS.
Houston to Denison. Fort Worth and
Elgln, inclusive, 1850. Austin, sl9.55,
Tickets on sale September ,e 20: o.
tober Q. 70, &c; November s. Is. 26 and
December and Is. 1895. Good ten
days.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-09

JACOB ULRICH--Hockley Texas. Oc-
tober 1.-The jung man. Jacob ulrlch,
who was cut 20 badly at Bowers gin acme
time past. died Saturday.
W. s. YOuNGBLooD - Groveton
Texas, October G.-Dled, at Lorra, near
this place. DR.. W. 8. Youngblood. on oc-
tober 8, and was buried at that place
this morning by a large number of friends.
w. Il. FORD-Navasota, Texas, octo-
Der Nv. d. Ford died here yesterday
and was buried here this afternoon. He
was 81 years old at the time of his death
and had resided In this county for some
time.
LITTLE cHILDEN-Groveton. Texas.
October 6.-Dled. ut this place October 3,
the little 2-year-old girl OF Mr.. Walter
Magce. Died. at this place October 4, the
little boy of Mr. and Mrs Davies Easteps,
about ] year old.
PAUL NIX-Rlo Grande City, Texas,
October 7.-Paul Nix. deputy collector OF
customs. died yesterday morning and
was buried yesterday afternoon with Ma
sonic rites. He was but % years old and
had held office but a few months.
MRS. p. E. GEoRGE-Elgln, Texas,
October 7.--'Airs. p. Il. George one of tho
oldest settlers. died at her home four
miles north OF town. yesterday at 4
o'clock. She leaves an aged husband,
about Sc years old. and one daughter TO
mourn. besides host OF friends.
W. NJ. KILPATRICK-New wayeriy.
Texas. October 7.--Mr. w. NJ. Fitzpatrick.
Jr.. the eldest son OF rev. Mr.. VIM. XII
patrick Of this place, but formerly Of Old
Waverly. Texas. died last night at 10
o'clock, after a protracted Illness OF sew
ernl months. His remains will be In
TERED at Old Waycrly this evening or to-
morrow morning.
W. C. SIMMS-Fulshcar. Texas. October
wv. c. Slmms hreathed his last at his
residence in Plttsvllle. one and one-half
miles north OF town. yesterday evening
He had no fear OF the coming dissolution.
Surrounded by his immediate family and
friends he passed into the unknown. con-
ecious and perfectly resigned; aged 81.
Judge Slmms. as he was familiarly called.
came TO Texas in the early Cos and has
figured quite prominently In the early
politics OF Fort Bend county. having been
magistrate here for nearly twenty years,
and at the time OF his death was pros
pective candidate for legislative Donors.
he was one among the few remaining
heroes OF the Mexican war. and was
drawing pension as such. The remains
will be buried in Fulshear cemetery this
evening at 4 p. m.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-09
GOING TO THE FAIR.

Sues bought brand new caliker- Johns
got pair o ielnsi
An mammy's got some chickens an a
load OF oollard greens.
An dads done took tho mortgage from
tho mule that's stnndin' there.
An we're goln' to Atlanta to the fair-to
the fair
It's been n blazin' summer. but we
toiled along the way
An tho barns are piled with plenty. an
tho fields are stacked with hay;
An now we've took the children. an
we've got a lot TO spared
An filled tho wagon with 'em for the
fair-for tho fairi
So get your hat, htallndy. an come
along with Sue.
win the risky mule s-loadin' an the OK
cart follcrin', TOO:
The summer time is over-there's music
In tho air.
An we're eoln' TO roll in clover at the
fair-at the fart
Chicago Times-Herald.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-09

Corpus Christi Caller; AIr, ]. Hobbs re-
turned to Corpus Christi Thursday after
d months absence AT Florcsvillc. where
no reports the country IN better coudi-
ton than Il has been for yeurh. the
good prlcoA received for cattle and cot
ton are bringing money into the country,
While the big crop OF corn and hay made
this year. Will save tho people many
dollars that they have had to send away
heretofore for stock feed. Mr.. Hobbs
rays the people Of Wilson county have
more hogs than one would suppose, and
will make much bacon and lard this win
ter.
Bastrop Advertiser: The habit OF leav-
Ink corn IN tho Mold until the rush or
cotton picking Is over il thought to DO
a bad ono by Texas Farm and Ranch.
other causes is more than nny conse-
uuent loss Of cotton by stopping to gather
corn. But there IN little need 10 stop
picking cotton TO gather corn. Cotton Is
oftcnor picked by hlrod labor than other
wise, anyway, 20 that II this work IL
pushing, why not put more piokors IN the
patch and gather and house the corn
while It is in best condition. II Is proved
by experience that corn gathered early
and cribbod wet will not be troubled with
weevils.
Comnnche chief: Now lot tho farmers
OF the South reduce the cotton acreage
Htill more and II will bring 10 or u cents
next year. No matter what the politicians
Fay about hostile legislation. overy sonsi-
Bile farmer knows the size OF the crop
governs the price. HID the mills OF Eng
land and this country not been pretty
well stocked up with last years big crop.
with a surplus OF 3.OO0.0 900 bales 10 draw
from. mlddling cotton would now be go-
ing at from 10 and II cents Instead OF ..
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-09

necessary to open n bottle; . woman at
tempts 70 extract the cork with the scis-
sors; II she does not succeed readily, ahe
pushes the cork IN the bottle, since the
essential thing Is TO get at the fund.
When a man writes everything must be
In apple-pie order; pen, paper and ink
must be Just soi profound silence must
reign while he accomplishes this I'M
portant function. 4 woman gets any
sheet OF paper, tears 1t perhaps from a
Look or PORTFOLIO shnrpens n pencil With
a scissors, puts the paper on an cid aiins'
crosses her feet, balances herself on her
chair. and confideso her thoughts to pa
per, changing from pencil to pen ard Vice
versa from time to time, nor does sle
care if the children romp or tho cook
comes to speak TO her
A man storms II the blotting paper is
not conveniently near; a woman dries
the ink by blowing on 1t, waving the paper
In the dir, or holding It near lamp or
fife.
A man drops n letter unhesitatingiy in
the box; woman rercads the address.
assures herself that the envelope Is scaled,
the stamp secure, and then throws 1t
violently into the box.
A man can cut book only with a paper
cutter; a woman deftly Inserts a hairpin
and the book is cut.
For man 'good-by" signifies the end
OF conversation and the moment of his
departure; for u woman 1t is the begin
ming of a new chapter; for Il Is Just when
women think of the most important topics
OF conversation.
woman ransaeks her brain trying 10
mend q broken object; a man puts 1t aside
ana forgets that for which there Is no
remedy. Which q the superior?
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-09
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Groveton, October 6.--weather is very
dry, having had no rain in some time.
Hockey. October IA splendid rain
fell hero last night. The farmers are busy
planting fall gardens.
New Waverly, October 7.-About an inch
Of rain fell here last night and slow
rain is falling this morning.
comanchc, October 7.-Tha weather has
boon warm and cloudy for several days,
and only very light showers have fallen.
MillIcan, October 7.-There was n good
rain here last night and the long drouth
is broken. To-day the sun Is shining with
a brisk north wind.
Beevilie. October IA heavy cloud from
tho northwest passing over Bcevllle about
o'clock this morning gave US over an
inch precipitation Of rain.
McDade, October 1.-THE rain OF the
past few days has stopped cotton from
moving as fast as It otherwise would and
caused quite c lull in business.
Ledbetter, October IA much needed
rain fell last night which has relieved
the anxiety folt IN this vicinity on nc
count OF scarcity Of water for stock.
cuero. October 7.-lrhls section was
visited by a nne rain last night wlnoh
was very welcome. II appeared 10 be
general Today northcr IS blowing.
Hilrin. October 7.--Last night about Ii.s0
a very heavy rain began falling and con-
tinuei up to near daylight. accompanied
by very strons wind from the north,
Lexington. October IA hard rain fell
here last night. Owing 10 the continued
rains farmers arc unable to pick their
cotton. but no damage has been done yet.
Port Lavaca, October 1--WE are hay-
ing rain every day and 1T 10 becoming
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-09

Iuf1Sin, Texas, October 1.-The accom-
panylng article was handed to The Post
correspondent by n lady who withholds
her name, The bill In question is the
property of Mrs. W, W. Manning, the
wife OF DR.. Manning. The writer has
seen the bill which is perfectly preserved,
every line being clear and distinct, and
the paper but slightly worn. Mrs. Man.
ming sewed 1t between two sheetg OF eel
luloid for safety. so that the texture of
the paper can not he Judged, but she
says 1t is thick, not soft like our present
bills.
Having seen an account OF an old bill
In The Post not long ago, l felt as II
they should know Of one in this town. a
lady here in LuflSin has In her possession
n III OF $50 OF continental money. II IS
perfectly well preserved and bears on Its
face the picture of storm and red sun
shine. with the motto around, Post
Nublln Phoebus.' 1t further states The
bearer Is entitled to flfty-hve Spanish
milled dollars or an equal In gold or silver
according to n resolution of congress of
the "A Jan. 177a.' The reverse side Is rather
enigmatical am sure don't know what
1t means on dark background are two
leaves of distinct species. They may be
for the tobacco and tho tea leaf. as to-
bacco was discovered on this side, and
a short time before a famous tea party
took place in Boston harbor. AL this
was Printed by Lee x Sellers ma"
Post Nubila Phoobus" may he intended
20 mean 1.-THE Post can't beat this"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-10-09
ISLAND CRY ITEMS.
Galveston Has Trouble with the
SUNDAY Closing Lnyy.

Galveston Has Trouble with the
sunday Closing LAW.
Galveston, Texas, October 7.--Gaiveston
has Sunday law Of her own which diff
fers materially from that on tho statute
books OF the State and some difficulty is
being experienced in the effort to enforce
1t. Several alleged offenders have been ar
rested. and this morning one OF the NUM-
Der was before the recorder and he de-
manded a jury. which was accordingly
provided. The evidence was heard ut
some length and at the conclusion the de-
PENDANT was discharged.
EX-RECoRDER JoHNsON'S CASE.
The answer of the city In the case of
the State OF Texas ex rel Marsene john
son VS.. the mayor and council of the city
of Galveston. being n mandamus pro-
ceedng to set aside the judgment Of the
mayor and the verdict OF the council re-
moving johnson from the office OF city
recorder on charges OF malconduct in Of
fee. was filed this morning, The answer
is lengthy document, and sets up as the
main defense that the council was u
court OF competent Jurisdiction 10 deter
mine the charges against johnson. and
that the matter is therefore res adjudi-
cata; II also alleges that the council had
sufficient cause to remove Johnson from
said office. The cause has been set down
for hearing on Monday, October IA.
UNITED STATES COURT.
In the case OF the Farmers Loan and
Trust company VS.. the Houston and Texas
Central railway, United States Circuit
Judge A. y, Mccormick made an order
that the report of the master commission
er. upon the sale Of the Waco and North
western division OF the Houston and Tex
us Central railway be confirmed. Parties
TO the above cause have waived the right
TO file exceptions TO said report of sale.
The Waco and Northwestern railway was
sold to f. Boyle for s1,505.0oO,
TURNED EVANGELIST.
DIR. Abner w. Lamar. who for the past
four years has been pastor of the First
Baptist church IN this city. Is going to
obey the Scrpitural command ito preach
the Gospel unto all nations" in its fullest
sense, by entering the evangelical field.
Ho will make his headquarters at Atlanta.
Ga. where he is now moving his family.
thus returning to his native heath.
CIVIL DISTRICT COURT.
The October term OF the civll district
court began this morning. the day being
devoted mainly TO the setting Of cases.