The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-25
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
The Houston Business Men Failed
to Arrive,
But ARE EXPECTED DOWN TODAY.
Suit Brought for Com missions In Land
sales at Dickinson Occupation Tax
Cases Continued.
ARE EXPECTED DOWN TODAY

secretary of the chamber of commerce
to fix a date for the visit, and he sug-
gested this morning, as the vessel might
clear In another day. This having been
done. a committee was appointed by the
Galveston chamber to meet the Houston
visitors. and Captain Reuter- was noti-
fed. Secretary McMaster received no
further advices from the Houston score
tary until this morning, and 1t was not
until near the hour set for the visit TO tho
vessel that he gave up seeing the Hous-
ton party. At o'clock the Galveston
committee boarded the vessel, where they
Were cordially welcomed by Captain Reu-
ter and refreshments were served In the
cabin. accompanied by numerous toasts
and congratulatory speeches. and much
good cheer. Mr. wilkins, of the local
aRcats Of the MISUNDERSTANDING line,
acted as master of ceremonies, and in
the course OF a short speech stated that
he would leave tomorrow for Hamburg
to confer with the board of directors OF
the liuc with reference to putting on a
rcsIlar line of freight and passenger
steamers for this port and he felt as
sule9 that Captain Reuter- was so favor
AMY impressed with his port that he
woui give good account and materially
aid In convincing the directors of the
sNll'I iH 81 il-Ii llF tnat inc business
OF the new gulf port was worth cultivat-
Ing. Mr. Gus Reymarshoffer told of a
conference with some of the railroads IN
reference to rates out OF Galveston not
only Tor freight, bur for passengers. es-
pecialy Of the immigrant or home seek
ing KIND, and spoke OF the possibilities
which the future had in store. He said
he mai talked with one OF the directors
of This line in Hamburg some years ago.
am be had told him then that The steam
ers Wo9ld be put on as soon as Calves
ton a. deep water. committee was
apnon-od to draft "a congratuntory ad-
dro-3 10 the directors OF the steamship
line and everybody seemed to be cheer
full pad happy over the brisht prospects
Of the port, after which all adjourned to
WoollAW's lake, whore an oyster roast
hal been prepared and which was heartily
enjoyed.
The Houston committee is expected 10
arrive tomorrow to visit the ship. and
a del.galon from the chamber OF ccm-
merce VIII meet them ut the depot.
5DOD ROADS MATTERS
Tn county commissioners court met In
adjourned session today aud wrestled
with the good roads problem for some
time. hut without coming to any definite
conclusion further than that there are
no funds to the credit OF the road ana
bridge fund with which to continue the
WORK Bids for construction and repair
OF certain roads were onened and read
and uftcr considerable discussion. includ-
ing proposition 70 issue warrants
against the taxes for ISIS, both bids we're
rejected and the cheeks returned, ami
the county surveyor was ordered to
make the necessary survey and estimates
for grading filling and .'helling the roads
mentioned in the bids. the roads to he
shelled 10 width OF ten feet.
resolution was adopted that bids be
advertised for for the construction of "A
macadam!zed or sheled roadway on Thr-
ty-ninth street, from avenue n to Broad
thence a 20 10.
county road also from Fifty-sixth street
on broadway west 10 county road. also
for completing Smelling of the county
road to beach, work to be done under the
supervision Of the county surveyor and
city engineer.
SUIT FOR COMMISSIONS.
Bright & o. real estate agents of Hons
ton. Texas. have brought suit IN tho civil
district court against Joseph I.obit and
Fred Nice Nichols. doing business under
the name of the Dickinson Land company,
They allege that in February, 1894 they
were appointed agents for tho said com
pany to have full control of its business
IN Houston. and that they were 70 re-
COVE "A commission upon all land sold by
them, or as Il result of their advertising
or correspondence for said conipany; that
the company Kept the agreement for a
time; that as a result Of their correspond
ence with Lamhort-Haincs company OF
Kansas city, that concarG became inter
cstcd in the property OF the Dickinson
Land company, and brought to Galveston
county "A large colony, to whom sales were
made aggregating S29 1865. They ray
they are entitled to 10 per cent commits
sion upon these sales, and hey now ask
Judgment for same, payment, they allcge,
having been refused,
TO MEET HER HUSBAND.
Mrs Mollie Howell with two children.
arrived In the city this morning from
Columbia, Tenn. in search of her hus-
band. who left her at Memphis three
weeks ago to come 10 Galveston and she
followed, advising him by letter In ad-
vance. She has thus far. failed to find
any trace of him who she thinks. may
have gone elsewhere. The police are en-
deavoring to find the missing man and
meanwhile the lady and her children are
being made as comfortable as circum-
stances will permit at the office OF Chief
Jones.
BOYS RELEASED.
Bud RiSkoe and Johuny Poole. two
bright boys, aged Il years. who were ar
rested about ten days ago charged with
stealing four pairs OF shoes from "A west
end merchant wore In the criminal court
this morning for trial. owing 10 their
extreme youth and the fact that they
had never been in police court before,
District Attorney .Gilaspio asked the
court to dismiss the hoys. Judge Gavin.
after questioning them and giving them
some f0thcrly advice, sent them home.
THE TELEPHONE OFFICIALS.
The visiting officials of the Southwest
ern Telephone company spent the fore
part OF the dav here in inspecting their
property. including the now building now
nearing completion, and later enjoyed a
trolley car ride over the city. visiting
various places Of interest and winding up
with an oyster roast down the island.
Late this afternoon the Boston party left
for their homes, ana in the evening Mr..
c. j. Gltdden, who accompanied them
here, returned to San Antonio.
OCCUPATION CASES.
owing TO the non.attqniance OF State
Revenue Agent Morrison. who Is needed
by the state as a witness. most Of the
occupation tax cases called In the Grim
inal court this morning We're continued.
| u number were passed in order 20 give
defendants time to take out licenses and
pay costs. and han dozen were dis
missed upon evidonces OF compliance with
the law. one case WAS tried anu one bond
forfeited.
RETAIL CLERKS.
The Retail Clerks Protective associa-
ton held meeting at their hall this