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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-27
GRIND nnll.

Wharton, Texas, December 26,-One Of
the most delightful balls OF the season was
the select solree at Piene's Hall Christmas
night The affair was quite select and was
graced by wharton's brightest flowers of
youth end beauty. To the sweet strains of
the Mexican band the Joyous band of revel-
ers tripped the light fantastic until a.
M. There were present:
G. Smith and Miss Harrison; novelty
cloth and silk; Miss Julia Harrison, cream
and yellow silk
Steve Foote and Miss Huston: pink silk,
chiffon overdress. ostrich tips.
c. Watts and Miss McCamly; green bro
caded silk, jewel trimming.
S. Drewry and Miss Bassett OF George
town canary satin, gauze overdress.
j. Davis and Miss Mai Horton blue satin.
crepe do chine ovordress, roses
4. Rowe and Miss Horton; pink satin.
crepe de chine overdress. and Miss Rene
Horton, red satin, gold striped gauze over
dress and ostrich tips.
f Dorman and Miss Vaughn novelty and
silk street dress
r.. Smith and Miss Mashon; crimson and
black silk
r. Phillips and Miss Theilan; white or
CANDY over red silk
+. Doherty and Miss A. Theilan Of Bra
zoria; red and black street dress.
Or. Broadfoot and Mrs. Nation; black
brocaded silk
C. Huston and Miss |. Taylor; white chif-
fon jewel trimming
II. Anderson and Miss L. Horton, red and
black silk; Miss Lastro, navy blue novelty
cloth and silk.
Il. Valkner and Miss Hamilton; sky blue
silk chiffon; Miss Hood. navy blue novelty
cloth.
The chaperones were. Mr. and Mrs. Hor-
ton. Mr., and Mrs. Hodges Mr.. and Mrs
May, Mrs. Rich. Mrs. Caring of Galveston,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes, Dr Smith and Mrs.
Anderson.
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
Loving Couple from Cameron Out
wit the Old Folks.
THE NuPTIAL KNOT TIED AT BEL TON
Jail Kent Full of the Followers of
Bncchus-Trnmps Get Ride out
of Town and Are Given bread.

Galveston, Texas. December ga pas.
senger by the main line Santa Fe train,
which was two hours late arriving this
morning. tells story OF cnpids trials IN
the upper portion OF the State. He says no
was sitting in the waiting room OF the
station at Temple when u man, who said
his na,ue was Moorman and his residence
at Cameron. entered in search OF missing
daughter and man named James Whit
ford. He said Whitford and Miss Norman
were sweethearts. but their marriage was
opposed because OF the girls tender age
II. Taking advantage of the parental ABB
sence the young man stole the girl and.
behind fast 'eam, started for Temple.
The old man and his son followed quickly.
but It appears that the fleeing couple got
to Temple in time to catch an earlier train
for Bolton. whore a marriage license could
be procured The Old man got telephone
connection with the sheriff at Bolton az
soon as possible and obtained promise
that no marriage license would be issued
to the young couple there, but what furth-
er transpired deponent could not say
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Texas Life Insurance Company.

Tyler Texas, December 26.-In the suit
of w r. Driskell against the Texas Life
Insurance company. in which a temporary
receiver was heretofore appointed. Judge
Russell this morning sustained the demur-
rers to the petition Of plaintiff and of In
teryenors dismissed the application for a
receiver and vacated the order appointing
a temporary receiver This removes the
only obstacle in the way Of reorganization
OF the company. and it VIII no doubt i'm
mediately be placed in a condition to do
business, New officials will be elected and
the home Office removed either to Houston
Austin or Dallas, with the chances In favor
of Houston.
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Cisco, Texas. December 25.-This section
is receiving great many newcomers, and
they seem to be very good class Of peo-
pie. There is not nearly enough land OPEN
ed up 10 meet the wants of the newcom-
ers
business at this point has been very good
this fall. considering the short crop OF cot
ton
Cisco IS very mu,h Interested in the qucs-
ton oi removal Of the county seat from
Eaauand 20 this place, and an aggressive
campaign is being waEed on this line.
The public school under the manage
meut Of Professor Burney, is giving good
satisfaction TO the patrons, and with the
hearty deportation of all the teachers,
makes this session one Of the most prosper
Gus for several years
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were well taken care OF By our charitable
ladies. There were Christmas trees at the
Baptist. Methodist and Christian churches.
oil of which were loaded with handsome
presents.
The younger set Of society people gave a
ball at Johnstons hall last evening. which
was largely attended. The pretty misses In
white dresses floaied through numerous
dances TO the strains Of delightful music,
furnished by splendid string band. Lul-
ing's society people certainly know now the
art of giving most enjoyable entertain
menis.
Yesterdays Post containing the dis
patches in regard to the fight Of the Three
Friends, was read here TO a cheering crowd.
Someone wanted TO know why Galveston
should not be made depot from which
vessels could be sent loaded with NUM-
lions for the insurgents. A crew Of horse
lie ready from this section. II
will be remembered that they cid good
service once at Galveston and many of the
Did ones think that they s,ill have their
sea lpcs -
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brides father Mr.. W. II. Dunlap Rev.
Sandle officiating, Mr.. Charles Gaines OF
Bryan and Miss Hettie Dunlap The wed
ding was very quiet affair, only few
friends AMI relatives of the happy pair
being present.
TOWNSEND CAIN--Calvert, Texas. De-
cember 25.-Miss Lizzie Cain and Mr.. GUY
Townsend were married at the residence
OF Mrs. w. c. Anderson last night Rev. ].
@. Burkett officiating. Miss Cain is one
of Calverts social favorites and Mr. Town
send. until recently OF Calvert, a rising
young business man of Hearne.
ANDERSON BLAND--Orange, Texas
December 24.-Last night at the residence
of the BRIDES parents. Mr. Matt Anderson
and Miss Lena Bland were united in mar.
riage. Rev. j. j. Baird of the Baptist
church performing the ceremony. The
bride is most charming young lady. the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Bland
and her friends are only limited by the
number of her acquaintances. The groom
is a sterling young man, sober and steady
and is quite popular.
RAYBURN IIoGG-Lovelady Texas De.
cember 25.-Will Rayburn and Miss Lula
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Palestine, Texas. December 26.-E. L.
sterne stabbed Gregg Barber several times
last night at about 10 o'clock in front OF
the Elk saloon, from which he died soon
after. 1t is deplorable affair, as both were
well connected hero and the circumstances
make it particularly sad. Il. l., Sterne is
the only son OF Mr.. c, 4. Sterne. proprietor
Of Sternes hotel, and has large kinship.
Mr. Il. L. Sterne is also n married man
with several children and was in the en-
pioy of the Sample Store. Gregg Barber
was single and a half brother OF Hon. a,
W, Gregg here and was in the employ OF
Mistrot Brothers Whisky seems to have
been the main cause OF the killing.
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Quintana, Texas. December 26.-Messrs
Baldwin and Yates,two of the United States
engineers from Washington. d. e., arrived
yesterday. Their chief, Hon. II, l. Meri-
dian. having gone by the way of Galveston
will not arrive until Monday. Messrs Rob
orts, Moore and Tourney, the commission
appointed by the government to investigate
deep water facilities here at the mouth of
the river. viii not arrive until January o,
1927, and these engineers have come In
advance so as to he able to report to them
on their arrival concerning the Brazos river
and its surroundings.
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THE JAIL FULL.

Recorder Johnson Will have big docket
when his court opens Monday morning, IN
less there should he, meanwhile a general
pardon OF the Christmas reyele7s who
passed the bounds OF peace and good order
IN their hilarious observance Of the holiday
season. The jail has been pretty full Of
city prisoners since Christmas eve, most
OF them charged with he.rs drnpN and
down or with nght.ng and as there has
been no session Of The recorders court
since Thursday morning the accumulation
OF vases has been considerable There has
been a great deal ~ drlnkcnness In Gall
weston this Christmas week moro than for
many years i, is said and there has hard
y ever been time whor the iail was 30
fun Of relty olInnlers
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NEUROLOGICAL.

StMS-Austin, Texas, December 25.-Cap-
tain A. G. Sims, from Red River county,
who died al the Confederate home yester-
day, was buried IN the State cemetery.
COOK-Miss Matte Cook, who for many
years has been in the millinery business in
this city, took suddenly sick yesterday, and
this morning she died. She has many rela.
tiyes and friends to mourn her loss.
SCHAUMANN-Orang Texas, December
PA message was received from Vinton
this morning announcing the death at that
place OF Mrs. Schaumann, wife of Max
Schaumann, superintendent OF the turpen
tine works at Stockholm, La.
ANDREWS-Waco. Texas. December 25
r. w. Andrews, prominent attorney OF
this city. died at IL o'clock last night OF
Bright's disease. Mr.. Andrews was a
member and secretary of the board of
school trustees and very popular member
of the Waco bar.
GLAsS-victoria, Texas. December &C.
Mr.. w. s. Glass died yesterday after an
illness of about ten days. He was the old
est member of the Victoria bar. and one of
The Oldest residents of the city, His wife
and four children, Mrs. w. II. Allen, Mr..
VIII Glass and Misses Emma and Agnes
Glass, survive him. He was over 10 years
of age.
CLEMENS unge. Texas, December o5,
Mr.. j. a. Clemens dei on December 90
at the residence of |. A. Clemens. near
Charco, Gollad county. He came to
Washington county with his father In 1882.
was in the war of 1896 AT the age of 10.
Thus ends the life of a good citizen, kind
father and faithful friend leaving four sons
and many grandchildren and many friends
to mourn his loss,
MATLAGE- Rose Hill, Texas. December
4.--Mr Charles Matlage died last night at
II O'Clock from typhoid fever, aged 81 years
and 10 months, Deceased was an old set
Tier of this place He had been married
twice, leaving one son, Mr. Charles Mat
inse, Jr., and two daughters both married:
one Mrs Fritz Bennignus. the younger on.
married to Mr. Gus Behmert. and one son.
Theodore, unmarried. by his second wife
MI Matlage leaves a host OF friends.
HoLLANn-Jaeksonvil Texas, Decc,,.
Der 25.-Died. yesterday al 7.4j u. m. Miss
ldela Holland. at the age OF l6 There wa,
remarkable coincidence connected with
her death On November 81 she wrote n
piece in mystic book of Miss Lizzie Law
Ter sealed it with silk thread and wrote
On the outside ITO be opened on December
- After she had died on that date the
book was opened hy cutting the nilken cord
Of the packet. AMI these words were found.
nc blossoms fade. the flowers bloom.
he stream runs to the SET;
bnt time may come and time may 60
| VIII always think Of thee
Your friend IdefIa."
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Buffalo. Texas December 25-Cotton is
about oil marketed here and farmers are
preparing for another crop,
Tho public school closed for the holidays
on the lsth and will reopen on January 4.
Messrs, /. NJ. pearlstone & Son will ship
ION cars Of stock cattle to Santa Anna to-
morrow
All The cases In the Justice court will be
continued today owing 10 the absence OF
County Attorney Ryan.
H. 4. Logrone OF Centeryllle. Texas, has
bought the assigned stock Of liquor and
groceries OF the firm OF Ellis & Iogrone
and viii continue the business at the same
stand
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Accidentally Killed,

Angeton, Texas. December 26.-Yester
day evening, near Chenango, betw zen 6 and
o'clock, negro named Adams was acct
dentaily shot and killed by ]. F. White.
White, with two companions, was camping
short distance from Chenango. and was
amusing himself by shooting blacSbirds
with target rifle. One of the cartridges
failed to explode; White withdrew the cart
ridge and replaced it with another but fall
ed to lower the hammer. which fell and
discharged the rifle. At that moment three
negroes were riding along the road soine
sixty yards distant White saw one of the
negroes fail off his horse. He ran to see
what the trouble was, but was warned off
by Adams companions White came in last
night and surrendered to the sheriff. as he
feared mob violence
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Cleburne. Texas, December IS An un-
official meeting Of the Texas Press assocla-
lion Is called to convene In the city of
Galveston at 10 m sharp. February 1G.
1897, at which all members Of the assocla-
ton who ran DO 40 are urged TO he present
and lend han1 in Welcoming the National
Editorial association members to TsXas. Al
members of the Texas Press association
viii be welcome 10 seats IN the conven-
lion hall but only delegates can vote and
participate IN the procce1lngs Of the Ma
uonal Editorial association
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Huntsville. Texas DECEMBER 26.--Christ-
mas Day was unusually quiet here, though
everyone enjoyed the day to the fullest in
the way or social reunions dinings. etc
The only religious observance was at St.
Stephens church. where fudge Langston
conducted lay services. The Prison min
strels gave their annual Christians concert.
last night. which was veil attended and
quite pleasing. The weather was very finc
during the day. A Christmas ladder at the
Methodist church Chriatmas Eve proved a
great success
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mink SIN CInscd.

Bryan. Texas, December 90 The Mer-
chants and Planters bank is stlll closed.
Bank Examiner ]. r. Mcdonald took
charge today, The officers have given out
nothing more in regard to the banks af-
fairs, but those most Interested still main
tain strong confidence IN the banks solv-
ency and that 1t VIII resume in a few DAYS
The high financial standing OF the Of
ficers and stockholders will preserve co.,
hdenco until its affairs are definitely set
tied
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Christina. at Millican.

Milllcan, Texas. December 2s.-Chrlst-
mas passed off quietly. The tree at the
Methodist church was largely attended and
much enjoyed by the little folks.
The Epworth League gave concert last
night. which was well attended and much
enjoyed by the participants
Rev. j w. Adams and wife are spend
ing Christmas with relatives at Millcan.
Miss Mary Dunlap, who has been visiting
the last year in Kentucky, returned home
TO spend Christmas with the old folks.
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Paris. Texas, December 26-Sis Hollo-
way. a negro woman, was arrested by the
arson. 1t seems that the Holloway woman
and n woman named nrakeen were rivals
for The affections of Sam Kurd Kurd
boarded at the house of the Brakeers This
anEeNd the Holloway woman and last
night she ia said to have set fire to the
house OF her rival and burned II up. the
occupants barely escaping in their night
clothes.
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The Cunningham Assassination.

Lexington Texas, December 26.-On
Christmas Eve night Mr.. II. ~ Ginning
ham was assassinatcd while on his way
home from here, on Christmas morning
Joe Cof'man found the body of Cunningham
In the road. about four miles from Lexing-
ton. The mule he was riding was shot three
times, but was not killed
Some time ago MIR, Cunninsham's barn
was burned by ncendiaries. and now his
enemies have completed their work by kill
ing him
Ira Hart, John c. Bounds and Ira Bounds
have been arrested. charged with the muir
der.
The Masons will bury the body today
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Christmas at Gonzales.

Gonzales. Texas, December 20, Christ
mas was observed in this city in fitting
manner. The usual divine services and din
ner was celebrated by the knights Tenn
plars at their hall R9v Evans Of sesuln
preached the sermon. The merchants did
splendid holiday business. The day parsed
WIN no fights and few drunken men. The
festivities were only married nv the death
oi Miss Matte Cook on Christmas Eve
night which was sudden and unekpesfed to
her many frlends.
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Injured by His Horse.

Livingston, Texas, December 25.-Julius
Smith, colored, was running his horse this
morning, and from some cause the horse
fell. falling on him so as TO crush MIN Sc
yeroly. II was thought that he was fatal
~ injured, but there seems TO be an I'M
proyoment. and Or. w. *. McCardeii says
IL no blood vessel was ruptured there rs a
chance for his recovery
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Accident Ended Fatally,

Fort Worth, Texas, December 25.-Kirk
Massingale, the young man who fell from
a tree few days ago while gathering mis-
tletoe. and broke both arms and one leg,
necesstating the amputation of both arms,
fingered until last night, when he died at
1890 o'clock. The funeral took place to-
day
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Hampstead, Texas DcHShber &C.
About fifty State convcts were today taken
OF Navasota from the late Colonel Austin
on the Brazos river
The residence of Mr. Charles Wheeler
caught fre this evening, but was saved by
the timely help of the neighbors.
Deputy Sheriff Love Montgomery Is down
with a severe spell Of fever
Messrs. Dick and Harry Bosnan are en-
joying Christmas at Houston.
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Lost THym Fingers.

Sweet Home, Texas. December 26-As a
result OF cannon frecracker bursting in
his hand, Joseph Jllek OF Yoakum, clerk
for j. G. Ewell Co. had his hand so
badly injured that Dr. Nicholas had to
amputate two fingers of the mangled mem
Der. The accident occurred last night.
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by another negro named Mack Trutt. 1t
appears that Mum, ON Christmas night.
had beaten Truitt over the head with six
shooter. and that he went off and came
hack, went and hunted him zip and found
him In his yard. whereupon he proceeded
TO empty the contents of his pistol into his
Indy
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BIDS ACcEpTED.

The board Of public works held a meet
ing this morning and accepted the bid Of
Lawrence V Elder to furnish the city
with iooo cubic yards Of shell for yt-cct
fling purposes Sir elder agreed TO fur
nsh the she'll free on soard cars or at the
WAR, ~ Galveston ior 80 cents per yard.
He submitted a certified check for 500 to
make good his contract
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KILLED WHILE HUNTING.
James Bramlett Of Georgetown Ac-
cidentally Shoots Himself.
PLIGHT OF AN ANGLETON DARKEY
Internationally Killed n Negro and
Surrendered, Fearing Mob viO-
lcncc-BiE Crackcrs' Work.

Georgetown. Texas. December ga
shocking accident occurred near here late
this evening. Jares Bramlett. leading
citizen and cotton buyer,w while hunting, ac-
cidentally shot himself Ia the thigh, sever
ing an artery. He bled to death in a few
minutes. His body was brought to town.
He leaves q wife and two children,
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Paris. Texas, December 26,-Last We'd
nesday morning at Eureka school house
in the northern part of the county, the
boys locked out Professor Ever. the teach
or. and demanded that he dismiss the
school for the holidays on that day. lie
refused and broke in tho door on entering
a general fight ensued. In the melee. one
OF the boys cut Professor Ever across the
hand making an ugly cash and severed one
finger
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WIN Lose an Eye.
Fort Worth, Texas, December 2s.-

Fort Worth Texas, December 26.-WhiIe
the 13-year- old son of j. b. Cate, who lives
at Grapevine was out hunting yesterday,
his gun was accidentally discharged, some
Of the shot striking him ip the eye. His
father has brought him here for treatment,
but there is little hope Of saving the eye.
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IN a difficulty near Blocks ferry. about
ten miles from here. on December Is. The
party doing the outting is not known hereA
All parties are coiorcd.
The citizens OF this place were delighted
10 note In a recent issue OF The Post the
name OF Hon l., NJ. House mentioned in
connection with the Sovernorshlp OF the
Lone Star State two years hence.
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Orange, Texas, December Protection
Fire company No. J Of orange held spe-
oial election last night to I'LL out the un-
expired terms OF President j. A. Robinson.
deceased, and Secretary II. A. Crager alb
sent from the State, l.. V. Malett, vice
president, was elected president. y. 4.
Joyner vice president and L. u. Adams
saprptatv
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M ,ios ,boa were married last nh.
o ousiou,s. church. Rev i r. 4
was 5. rendered the bridal Oss.s . 3
troi MRS s1,. Rayburn left a. n n'!ass
iran. ,h,I, for Galveston, whers n ~. .as NM
their honeymoon. Both ,.s sasy VIII =
very very popular in local socI, esesk I
nave, nave a host of friends to e e.. el!sls /
voyage on the journey NIL. aa N \
man Of Lovelady. young Nh
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Bryan, Texas. December 26,-Christmas
passed off pleasantly and everybody had
good time. There was only one accident.
Angus Peacock. one of the carriers OF the
Evening pilot. having his hand badly burn
ed and lacerated by cannon cracker.
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braaoria, Texas, December gl,--At I
O'CLOCK p m yesterday 4 shootingi occurred
in which Jim Dlggs and Frank Watson.
both eolored' were hurt. The partN shoot
ing is not known AS the injured akc two
of the best negroes In the county. the sHair
is supposed TO have been an accident.
One Houston Rucker was seriousiv our
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Lullng, Texas, December &c After a
deal OF sharp work Deputy Sheriff ] G.
Duke succeeded in capturing Juan, a Mexl-
can that has for long time eluied tho
officers. lie had In bis possession horse
belonging to Joe Baker. lie failed to give
bond In Justice Nugents court and was
sent TO Jail at Lockhart.
Christmas passed quietly here. The POOR
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Sabine Pass, Texas, December 18th,
Norwegian bark Esmeralda, 100 tons regis
ter. arrived today from Aberdeen for T. l.
Spotswood & Co.
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Sabine Pass, Texas December 26.-The
Norwegian steamship Brelfond, Eskelon,
arrived today from Vera Cruz, and the Rus
sian bark Melusline, Kastelain, from Bahia.
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Fingers Blown on.

Lul!ng, Texas, December 26.-While FIR
ing a Christmas bomb near Martindale.
Alex Polk had his fingers blown off and his
head burned. He Is badly injured.
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Giddings, Texas, December 20. - News
reached here late this evening that Wash
Mum, a prominent negro merchant OF
huntsville. had been killed 1t his home