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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
But Sixty Days ito Live.

Mr.. w. a. Arlington. stepson of the
late NJ. M. Dodd. received a telegram
last night stating that the Court of
Appeals of North Carolina had confirm
ed the sentence of the lower court In
the case OF Henry Dowden, who murdered
Mr.. Dodd and gave him sixty DAYS 10
make preparations to die ill., THIS set
ties The matter. and Mr.. Dodd's murder
-w!ll now be avenged
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
JAMES vILLE.

GAINESVILLE, N. c.. May 19.-(SpeclaD-
Two old colored men were about five
miles from here yesterday. One was
cutting grass near the river, the other
was boarding fat when, by some &C
cident or other, he fell overheard and
was drowned. No assistance could be
rendered. The last we heard was they
werd hooking for his body. An inquest
will be- held when found. HIS name
was Nelson Gaylord.
Mr.. Sil Sualling, formerly Of this place,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
HERTEORD.A

HEREFORD, n. c., May 2O.-AlSpeoial)--
We had quite a large shower yesterday
afternoon and last night. INhe Light
ming struck a sycamore tree at the side
OF Mr.. w. "A. Shannonhousa' store,
tearing tine bark and scorch!ng 1t slight
Y. No damage was done. Several peo-
pie Were frightened.
II. ID. Saunders Will launch h new
steamer very shortly
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
Send Yonr Flowers.

Ihe ladies of the Memorial Aid Society
having appointed Friday, the 22d of
May as Decoration Day, ask for a,bera,
contributions OF flowers. and beg all la
dies Interested ito come forward and
assist them in this pious work They
Will be glad to receive evergreen wreaths
as well as flowers to be sent to the
Confederate Camp room, City Hall.
where q committee will receive them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
WAKE FOREST.

Wake Forest. N. c.. May 2o-(spec!al0
The l.t:le colored girl tsajtlwas i'utsn
yesterday by Jac mad dog was taken
TO Durham to-day ITO have the mad stone
applted to the wound.
"a terrible wind and laln storm Wis tied
this section last night.
Farmers are busy dropping cotton.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
PAVING BONDS.
Office of the City Clerk,

Council Chamber,
Portsmouth, Va. May 90, 1896
THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH. VA.
offers for sale $4,000 Cupon Paving
Bonds. payable In 1901 and bearing In
terest at the rate of per cent. per nm
mum, payable seml-annually in March
and September. These bonds are In de-
nominations OF 500 and $500, are exempt
principal and interest or principal only,
mt tho option of the holders.
Scaled proposals addressed to e. Thomp-
son, Jr., City Clerk. Will be received un-
TIL o'clock y. IN. FRIDAY, May 20, 1886.
for the purchase of these bonds, the city
the bids. w.
Communications other than proposals
should be ADDRESSED to.
G. S. SHERWOOD,
ny2l-td Chairman Finance Com
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

but now of Chiffon. Is In town visiting
friends and relatives. =
DR.. w. r. Mayo went to the Medical
convention ut Winston hast week, and
took With him The Yrgin!an agent,
Bruce Mizell They had a fine Dime
and their "trip 10 the famous Pilot Noun
tain was just splendid.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
Interesting Subject.

What is most interesting to tho mo-
jority of people at ths present time? Not
the election, blu; where the buy the best
clothing for the least money. Answer
BRESLAUER & ANTHONY,
ia High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
Specials for TODAY.

Fine Potted Ham and Tongue, Sc. per
can: Root Beer In quart bottles ready
for use, only 10c. This is IL most delicious
drink. We keep this on ice all the time
Our Vermont Creamery Butter is fine as
can be made. Give 1t a trial, 25c. per
pound. Baked Beans Tomato Sauce. Be-,
or cans for DC. Our Cracked Java
Coffee Is still moving rapidly
c. w. HUDGINS & Co.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to
render Ii promptly, but one should re-
member to use even the most perfect
remedies only when needed. The best
and most simple and gentle remedy 10
the syrup OF Figs. manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
We Guarantee

our ready-made London Paris" suits
le ht better and look better than any of
those cheap, so-called made to order
,ults, that others advertise. A word to
The wise IS sufficient.
LEVY & JACOBS.
200 High street.
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SGLE FOR A DIVISION.

We will sell at public auction on. TUES
DAY, May 9th, at 10 o'clock, on premises
stock OF Groceries. Liquors etc., in store
corner of Queen AMI Armstrong streets
mN2l-St GRIEElN & HUYRERT
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

1t will surprise good many well-In.
G?rned1people Ito learn that General Lew
Wallace Seceives higher pay for Ms writ
ings than any other living American
Author.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

Miss Caroline Boeckman, OF ST Paul.
has been chosen to unvell the statue of
Ole Bull at Minneapolis on May 18th.
MISS Boeckman was born in Bergen,
Norway. the birthplace Of the v,olinist.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
Suits In Order.

Our spring suitings for Easter at popu
iar prices. Look at our window display
From $3.50 to $3.50
NJ ROSENRATrSs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

Wait for our grand special sale Mon.
Jay, May 4th. A. J. PHILLIPS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

Boys 25c. Straw Hats at Charles II
Welton &. Co
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21
Baby Carriages ard Rcrrixera,ors

Wire doors. windows. &C., cheap at
J. 5. Crawford's fu<nlaaes and carpet
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

a Week of Sensational Bargains AT
Hnmmiil's This Week.
Don't miss this most sweeping reduc-
ton sale, HAMMILL'S.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

HOUSE OF S ROOMS for rent ut So a
month. Apply at GIL Edwards street,
Portsmouth my17-1w.
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PORTSMOUTH Apvs.

FOR SAI.E-IIorse, Buggy. Harness ant
R0ad Cart. VIII sell entire outfit, fol-
Sl25,o0, Apply. to j. c. zaI4ETCHIIR
corner Second and Wythe streets
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FOR RENT-House No 1904 Washing
ton street: newly papered: hot and cold
bath: seven rooms. Apply 8. J.. BUR-
RouGiiS. South and Washington SITS.
lnyG-tf
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116 and 118 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-21

Special Sale Silks
To-day. WRIGHTS. 1876 Main street.
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I'M BERKLEY.

The following is the programme of the
entertainment to be given at the P.7thiar
Haul fnldly evening for the benefit oi
Niemeyer-Shaw Camp, C. ":
PART /.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19
CLERK FORREST. rEiCEMAMER.
Drummer ana shoe Mnn wanted
to Fight.

An alteration between q shoe man aud
q Chicago drummer yoster,!ay came near
resulting IN the formers arrest for rudeIv
Displaying q pistol ana the other for theft
The drummer Ike his town, was windy.
j. sooms thc shoe man had made a
wager with third party that the aforesaid
third party could not purchase Numm's
'Htfn dry AT 50 cents pcr quart. and claims
hc Won the hei. amounting to 81 20 In
foiuc manner The Chicago man got next to
thc stake md when they we're turned ovar
10 the shoe man he claimed he was s2.r5
Shy Tho Chicago ivan fol- a victim to The
charge, aud both be and the Injured shoe
inau were walt1sd to the police station by
am officer
There they told their tale OF sorrow and
The Eho. nan made peremptory and
positive demand hat the drummer he In
cnrcela'ad for theft
That being ihe ease, want him NY
rested for drawing a gun on me" said the
Here now. WOW bows quit your quarrel-
iug dcmardcd Clerk Forrest in tho at
utUde Of a peace maker, and before he
could fsy more the drummer WAS going
through himself for he fatal s. - he was
accused ~ stealing.
He only succcedel tn digging M s2.65,
wh'eh tne shoe man accented ia good faith
and said it was all rlgh,
Now. n 20 out and iicl this fellow 4"
said the Chicago man, "will have TO pay
q fine
"You can't "a st." yelled the other "aud
[ n 'le Judge here viii give US 4 permit
YOU can pitch in. and l'U pay both fines 90
Then be squared himself. HIS coat started
on aud the chicago man rctreatod step
or iwo, whl" she pet coon chained 10 the
Wall hUpptd go q point NJ vantage on the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

( prophets wrote. ye are to bear testimony
| be witness. not only that rise from the
| dead. but on the ground OF repentance and
| faith In the Lord Jesus Christ and saved
| by His blood, a man can not testify Of
| that he knows not Of, no hearsdy testimony
Will do. Tell man candldly tina; God has
| power on earth to forgive sin. because lie
did save me from it. and have the Wit
| ness, a man who is skep;ica may hesi-
tate and say is this mans testimony whlt h
| would accept In a civil tribunal true?
DO others tell the same? The man has a
heaven 70 gain, soul TO lose. II you arc
true and firm as rock he will quail before
you He may seek some one else who
claims to be a child OF God. Oh. how
much depends on the second witness,
He or she may wayer aid say think 50,
nope so, If the second comes out boldly
and says | know. If any nan will do
Gods Will he shall know OF the doctrine
whether 1t be OF God or not. | know that
God has forgiven my sins. Before such
testimony as that the man could not stand
he would believe what thcse two witnesses
testify 10.
Mir. Horn here eulogized the salvation
Army for their work and said thu secret
Of their power was not long sleepy ser
mons hut the Individual testimonies each
one getting UP and telling what Jesus las
done. The man who a few weeks ago was
In the gutter his wife and children ragged
and starv<s. is nov working. COOS home
regularly. plenty TO eat children ciothcd
Christ said to His disciples Go to the
upper room and wait for the power 'he
Holy Ghost. They did so ard received the
POWER Thousands were converted IN one
day under one sermon Get the power and
men viii believe your testimony and be
saved
At the close a good tes inony NEE ing was
held, the majority Of those presen; being
witness es for Christ and Gods saving and
keeping power
Rev ). W Thomas will pre1ch toni.ht
AT 100. All are invited and lnade welcome
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

Last night about O'Clock a cartridge was
exploded near the corner Of Preston avenue
and Fanrin street by the Congress and
Preston street car. This Is the third time
this has occurred recently. and should be
stopped. While 1t might he a blank ear
fridge, it is more than likely they are load
cd. and cartridge so discharead woul |
cause death If any one was hit by the bul-
let.
The frequent occurrence at this particn-
lar place Indicates that some one who is
engaged in this locality is the oulprit.
Deputy Chief Of Police OLcary said last
night that, should the psrpetrlior be ar
rested, he will be given he full benefit II
rho Law
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

! given the lady selling the larges; number
CT tickets to the football CANT 10 thhe
place on Thanksgiving day
The last quarterly conference of Shearn
church VIII be hcll In Shearn chapel thi5
evening at o'clock a fui! attendance OF
all the. ofholal members IS earnestly ie'
questcd.
The elders and leacors OF ths second
/ Presbyterian church Wi meei at ",
church in joint session tonight at ''5o
O'Clock. Il is important that there Dc q
full attendance
Mr. w u sprong sends The Post WIZ
apples sent him by HOu +. Il Toit rep-
resen,atlve from the 'fh ri district Il Mon.
roe county in the New iork State assem-.
bly,
There viii he a ngusicii AMI literary on
tertainment at Tie Central Ihrisilah
church "a o'clock tonight, lfo'essoi
VIM. Hodgklns has arranged an cNceil'nt
programme and an enjoyable houi IS
promised.
The programme for this evenings origin
recital at the FIRST Presbyterian Church
IL one Of rare merit "Jr idldWih y.
lis superior interpret Il on. ns s;er = led 'l-
iug and thorough * oH1, lge 81 tcthn ppe.
and tone cCloring. ccrta MY ranks among
the finest of concert OF ganists. Toledo
Daily News.
Mrs. NJ A. Martin, aged 10 years, died
last night at the residence OF her son, No
10 Buffalo street of old age The funeral
will take place from the residence this az
ternoon at 30 O'Clock and the interWent
in Hollywood cemetery, Rev. Hooper OIL
eating
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Personal MENTION.

MIR. f. II Avery ana bride or ~ Ioui,
are at the Capitol
j. H. oliver and $ ~ Green of Bastrop
are at the Chp.to!.
y poosa,,,, -, ,,s,,, - mo-.
M, ,, tir5, ~, ~ .Ans''' was II guest
n { corn - ~, v.,',
80, Iii ~ - ~ ny cii3s.o VCttoh see1
Vs. ",'" ~ q ""'9, 80 .ne ii"V'"l"s
j y titri2 and j. t.. lNyice OF Charles
ton : g.. arc guess II, the BRISTOL.
The KnIthts OF Labor ban ar Pvthian
nall tonight promises 10 oe Il successful
RHHtr
ur Minor G. baldwin thc ro.nI or,,n,-
lsi ~ Now York CIV "a ZOO, st,rsd az H.,
Cnuto! hotel
G., - ,
~" rrS' p"Stol nee lhsper'or. arrived
tered Al the fiutshint way ga" 'ee'''
r.
whar, h. Niu be N aftct,ience tIpon M.
if'fu Stat'" dStrirl court.
", w Wilson. r. stSta~t rent rai mpn.
arr' % tho N'1f. beaumont Jnl Nausns
{ ~, Vitb Headquarters IN ticauml MT waA
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" >smiNCToN srnEnr REvN A..
synopsis Of sermon Delivered by
Rev. j. W. Horn.

There was good congregation present
lott night ana deep interest shown In tho
rctiyh service at the Washington street
Methodist church nov. J w. Horn. pas
tor preached from Luke Xxx. ts And ye
are Witnesses Of those things The human
mind Is constituted so ar 70 be capable o.
accepting or rejecting testimony placed b, d
fore IT. 1t II hard to got Justice here. mea
are so eapily bought but you and viii at
least come before u tribunal and be- tried.
} orlbed witnesses come, the testimony
there given may send man 10 tAe dark
regions 81 the damned, or into lilo eternal.
"od Is not Knocked man h q creature OF
lefsnasion, so much so that when the great
pan of salvation was propaRzted Goa said
you accept this plan | aiu give YOU
lsa'e' lone, 10y, that you win realize sou
~, eolid OF God. and viii give you the
| Ni.ness oil my spirit. When you have this
Witness you are TO 10 out and tell ina,
tyou round Him Of whom Moses and the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19
THE H.. n. GERMAN
The Fir.t Notable Society Event of
the Senson-The Debutuntes.


The inaugural g. Il. german of the sea
son Is the usual event OF November. and
not only is IT heralded with delight by
those who have stood at the head OF these
social functions before. but especially > II
popular with the girls, who count it their
first ball
The debutantes last night were Miss
Mary Ella Taylor. Miss Evy Bolts. Miss
Gibbons. Miss Davis. Miss Estelle Card
well and Miss Waues.
They were honorably distinguished by
the boquets Of Novembers regal flower.
which were presented 10 them b. the young
men OF the club There were In all aD0at
100 dancers anu ch1grrones present. Sey-
eraI iaCea waich have be,n absent IRON
Houston through d season or MO Mere
noted with pleasure, as well as several
VINO are strangers IN tie city,
The decorations oI the nali were espe-
c.aily pr,tjy. Green ana white were the
chosen co.oss. AMI bunting OF this design
was diaped along the back ct the hail And
UP the stairway. This Was overriding with
Southern smliax, which also ran around the
SIDE wallis IN pretty ana effective InaAAer.
The stage where Lewis opera house or
chestra was stationed, was screened witu
ropes Of the sinllaX. strung pcrpendicularly.
the effect prettiiy suggesting a great
striEgtd Instrument.
Green Was banked about the foot Of the
stage and in all OF the available spaces
The floor Was excellent. the AlGsic euIcins
and the supper most enjoyable. The layer
feature was served by the ladies OF the
sheltcTing Arms Ia the balcua uAua
oNerhangs the hall 10 the rear l.a stain
way leadins up to this was tw!uel witA
d..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

The rivalry that is being manifested in
the development of the Texas coast coun-
try is growing apace. Mr. Thomas W.
Jackson. a well-known real estate man of
Galveston. who several years ago, as land
agent for the Santa tc road, founded anu
plated the pretty little town OF Arcadia
along the line OF that road between Gal
weston and Alvin. is now Offering as an
inducement to purchasers OF twenty acre
lots to fence in and plant same with fruit
orchards. which he agrees to keep up for
three years at no expense to the par
chaser, who besides is given the property
on easy terms
With such liberal inducements the Texas
coast country, the best fruit raising Sec
tlou in America. should develop with re-
markable rapidly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19
lie Threw Mt Trains

A colorod boy named Joe vyor. AGED IL
years was arrested yesterday on war
rant issued in the police department,
charging him with stoning a passenger
train Of the Houston and Texas Central
railway several weeks ago. on the day the
hliHScd assault was made n warrant was
issued out he succeeded in cudlng the
police until yesterday. Charles Kane. .n
employe OF the road, was injured by the
missile hurled by the negro. lie will be
tried todaY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19
CITY DREXITIEs.

Mr. Lee Beazloy, "A very clever pianist,
has been selected as accompany .st for ths
Houston Guar .etta clYb.
JUS GO lNtgc performed a marriage carc-
Wony Ncs'er lay. uniting James Brown a -
sarah Calhoun in wcdlock,
Mrs Aunlc liurLet Flucham's select
dancing school a, Rryan's all. Fridlys
ara Mondnys. 2:9 70 8 y. N.
The regular semi-mAnthly hop % the
Ucmhcr- OF tho NrnNcrein At Turner hall
last night was y oil artcn6ed,
cry SsRyengor Jim Thompson. San,
Gretn and john Williams returned yesteI
day-Sro'n hunt on Green's bayou They
LAD mighty poor luck.
A bouQue, " chrysauthen.uns win b.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

Chief Helm, who was slated to lead the
grand march at the policemen's ball, No
Nember 30, while indulging In a foot race
with Charles Lewis yesterday strained the
muscles of his leg and will probably be
laid mp for several days This will not
interfere with the ball however. for there
are others. Deputy chief OLeary says the
attendance viii be large. Detective Muir.
my OF Galveston, who was here yester-
day states that a number OF the Galveston
blue coats Will he here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

Of fast goers have been anxious to show
their stock until now at least thirty Hous-
ton horses are ready for entry. Aside from
this probably the professional stock that
was in operation at Dickinson last week
is expected to be here, 81 that there VIII
be no doubt OF good exhibitions.
The programme and railroad rates to
Houston viii be announced by Messrs.
Foote Brothers In the next few days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

William Wallace vs. Southern Cotton ON
company continued generally.
,, Wy .. h4ileS vs. George Mario: con,In-
u, G. Mckay vs. Henry c. pyc ct al.
>. T. Rhodes VS. T W Jones; leave =,
plaintiff 10 withdraw jury fec ''''e 10
Suiith vs. Ashe: s,il on TRIAL
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Frank II. Hutton Married

Frank Il. Hutton. barber at the l.awlor
Hotel,i and Mrs. Theresa L. Burkhardt of
san Francisco We're quietly married Tues
day night and are now at home at tie
lawlor Hotel, Tho bride arrived from tho
Golden Gate ON the Sunset limited Tues
day night and the ceremony was said I'm
mediately.
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If YOU WANT PROTECTION

give us your Laundry. We will keep your
clothes clean and attend 10 all your wants
in our line Special work turned out in
eight hours 1880 a m. to 3 30 ~ ny with
out extra charges. Work called for and
delivered promptly Phone 1871, The Model
Landry, l0ii Prairie
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VIII DuiId u Chanel.

Rev Halscll OF the Cumberland Pros
by'e''an church is circulating among tho
people raising subscriptions with which to
erect chapel on the church property. cor
ner ot Fannin street and pease avenue
considering the condition of times. tho
SUBSCRIPTIONS are reasonably and literally
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19
THANKSGIVING nay RACES.
One Days l'cetiuls to he Held nj III.
Houston Driving Park

Houston Driving Park.
The great demand for harness horse
race rlooting here this fail has induced
Mr. Harvey T. d, Wilson to let Messrs.
Foote Brothers give a one days harness
race meeting under the rules OF the Amer-
lean Trotting association at the Houston
Driving Park on November 20.
Since the publication of an article on
blooded horses in Sundays Post the owners
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

". iialcroft and Miss Jennie waso,
TRISTAN Fredrlcknunk and Miss aprc
christine Anderson Nn"'
James Brown and Sarah Calhoun,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19
DAY AROUND TIE COURTS:
Adjourned Regular Meeting OF the
Commissioners.
NEW CONTRACT FOR COUNTY PRINTING
Proceedings In the District, County
and Justices Courts-Cases Dock
eted for Trinl-Licenses.

The county commissioners met In ad-
3ourned regular session yesterday
Bond of Dau Mckinney. as commissioner
for precinct No. 2. approved, with John
Lang. Simon Roos and X. j. Thacker as
surcties
Bond OF W. A. Polk, as surveyor, ap-
proved. with Theo. Keller. c. X. Munger
and A. f. stampson as suretics.
Bond Of ]. Il. Ri,es. as constable for pre-
cinct No. t. approved with John Warren,
Jr. and J. q. Duoree as suret.es
The following claims were approved and
ordered paid. W. \. Polk $40, F. Krum-
mel 500
Ordered Tha, Commissioner kucker be
authorized 10 have the big cypress bridge
on the Washington road repaired also the
culvert on said road.
Bids were received as follows for publish
ing the county treasurers quarterly re-
port The Deucbe zeitung and An7"igor
cents per liue Houston Daily Herald
cents per lire. Texas peutche Ze!tuns,
SIS 50 per quarter: Houston Daily Age. !
cents per line.
Ordered That the Houston Herald be
awarded the contract to publish said re-
ports for the ensuing two years at 3
cents per line.
ordered THAT The Houston Daly Pos,
be awarded the contract to publish such
other matter as the county ihay have 10
publish. az the rate Of cents per line, out
side Of such matter as the county Judge
has special contract FOR
Ordered That the Trenton Metallic
Manufacturing company be requested to
furnish their bond as per contract So thin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-19

J. J. Pastoriza Pts & Litho Co. offer
special bargains this week in printing,