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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
DR.. BRAT7ON'S SAD END.
He Meets Death While 90 Duty at
Sabine Pass.
FELL THROUGH A SHIPS HArCHwAy.
C0ncussiOn Of the Brain FOLLOWED.
He Had nut Few Days Ago Ite-
lieved DR.. MaGruder.

DR.. q. M. Magridcr, Of the United
States marine service, arrived in the city
last evening and registered at the Lawlor
hotel.
DR.. Magrudcr received Geographic In
structions yesterday from Surgeon Gen.
eral wyman at Washington to go quickly
to Sabine Pass and attend Assistant Sur
geon Bratton. who was suffering from a
conclusion Of the brain. resulting from
an accident.
Assistant Surgeon Bratton relieved DR..
Magruder at Sabine Pass five days ago.
and while inspecting a vessel Saturday he
fell through hatchway into the hold.
sustaining very serious injuries.
Late last night The Post learned OF the
death OF DR.. Bratton and the sad news
was telephoned to Dr. Magruder. who left
on the early train this morning for Sa-
bine Pass, where he will take charge OF
the remains Of his late friend adm col
league.
DR.. Bratton was a young man about SO
years old. and unmarried He was the son
OF ex-Congressman Bratton Of North Caro-
me- aud In addition to being possessed
OF very bright mind and Goble character.
he received splendid education. Soon af-
ter getting his appointment In the marine
service he contracted consumption, and
against this dreadful disease he struggled
heroically until 1t became apparent that
the only thing that could proong his life
would be to go to some congenial climate
where the ravages of the disease would be
checked. He was accordingly granted sick
leave and went to albuquerque, New Mex
Too. where the condition OF his health dur
ing the past two years has been steadily
improving, and he was looking anxiously
forward toward ultimate recovery.
When the present yellow fever epidemic
broke out on the gulf coast DR.. Bratton
Immediately offered himself for active
service and was assigned to relieve DR..
Magruder at Sabine Pass DR.. Magruder
godng to Galveston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
.BEsORGT UND AUFGEHOBEN."
A Clever Farce Comedy Presented
by the sacnRcrbund society.


The Saengerbund's monthly entertain
ment, given at their hall last night. was
thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience.
Tho play, 'Bosorgt und Aufgehoben."
farce comedy in one act, was presented
after only ono rehearsal. that being on
last Wednesday, and considering that fact
tho performance was little short Of marvel
ous, the work of Mr.. julius Ferstenberg
as Dutzig and Mrs. Il, Frcikmann as Hem
rette being especially merltorious. In fact
every part wa@ exceptionally we'll played
and the players raised storms Of applause
by their clevcrnoss. Following was the
cast:
Sorgenreld Rentear. Mr.. VIM. F'relkmsnn
Clara thia niece) ....... Mrs, l.. Kcepnick
Emma thls nicce) ..... Miss Bessie Duber
Bergheim tlandlord mir. L. Hartmann
FelsIng (ofioer)..,.. Mr. H. Kreichhamer
Dutzig.,. -. ..,......Juliua FoTstenbtr TX
Heuriette (servant Mrs. u. FreIkmann
Gustav (waiter) .....,. Mr., Herman Walter
After the play was over the popular
dance was restortod to and the remainder
OF the evening was spent In most en-
joyablo manner.
The Saengerhund's next play Will be a
fye-act comedy and tho intention is TO
have many rehearsals.
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THE FIRE RECORD.


penison. Texas. OCTOBER 2.-This morn
ing at 800 o'clock. the old Strehorn prop
erty at 1926 West Hull street, the property
OF ]. w. Lambreth, burned to the ground
The fire caught upstairs in some manner
and before the household was aware OF II
the flames we're we'll under way, and
when the chemical engine arrived 1t was
too far gone to accomplish anything. The
house was a story and half frame.
valued at about $500 and insured for 5000
In the Continental Insurance company.
The household goods were uninsured. but
nearly everything was saved.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
George Equal to the Task

New York, October 3.-The deupd
campaign committee to have charge Il
force that will bolt from Tammag.
not meet today. Instead the men Viii
moving spirits attended conferencel
the democratic alliances and had Inf
talks with Henry George. Mr.. Georpl
his friends dlsclaim any specific knes
Of bolt from Tammany hall or W
ganization Of the democratic car
committee" Indeed, when asked ~
they seemed to consider the movemN
advised or at least premature.
Concerning his ability to stand thsf.
OF the short, and in all probability 4
Gus, campaign. Mr.. George said y
equal to the task.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
LASTED NINETEEN ROUNDS.
A Negro Dcstcd nm Italian Mt the Old
Ford Place.

There was a prize fight last night at the
old Ford place, about two and half miles
southwest OF Houston. between two young
llghtweghts, one a white boy and the
other a negro. Tho former Is an Italian
recently from New Orleans, and who has
been bartender while in Houston. The
colored lad lives in the Sixth ward.
About Z o'clock perhaps 100 or more OF
the sporting fraternity took conveyances
and drove to the scene OF the mill; many
OF the wise ones confidently predicting that
the little Italian would win in a hurricane
finish, but ''the best laid plans OF mice
and men oft gang aglec," aud the colored
boy won With clean Knockout after
nineteen rounds OF desperate fighting,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04

Chicago. October 3.--The funeral Ok
Katherine Hodges. the well knows
thoress, took place today. The ser7
which were held under the auspices
the Masonic Order OF the eastern (
were largely attended. Mrs. No.
whose death from apoplexy occurrte
Thursday, was widely known as ~
thoress and newspaper worker. sns
a member Of the Illinois Womans s
association, president of the AHl1
Protective Publishing company, ~ ~
amthoI OF several books. among WAY
histories of New York and Coless
fifty Years Queen" and Life y
Henry Ward Beecher."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS,

GAINESVILLE As Miss Ethel English
was driving UP California street team
Of mules ran into her buggy. upsetting 1t,
throwing Miss English 10 the ground AMI
causing painful but not serious injuries
The horse hitched to the buggy ran away.
tearing IL to atoms.
RICHMOND-Joe Iadney was given
thirty-fve years IN the pen BY the dis
trict court
ALVIN-Pridmore & Kimmins dealers In
hardware and furniture. have purchased OF
Charles Patterson OF Galveston. the ouera
house block and will move their stock
there in few days.
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AROUND THE NAV role.
Last Rehearsal ~ the Chtidren for
German Day Celebration.


Last Rehearsal ~ the Chtidren for
German Day celebration.
Yesterday afternoon q, o'clock at Tir.
ner Hall the chssdcn who are 10 take part
In the German Day excrcises next Sunday
at Forest Park had what was probably
their hast rehearsal.
The children, who were forty-eight
pretty little girls. dressed In red, white and
blue we're ably instructed by the commit
tee on amusements. composed OF Messrs. G.
G. Lieb, chairman; V. Juenger. Charles
Hahn. Joe steixig and NJ. Thing. who Is
chairman OF the whole committee, out OF
which this subcommittee was appointed.
The committee OF the whole is composed of
two Delegates from every German society
In Houston.
The rehearsal yesterday afternoon was a
pretty sight to behold. From the top Of
each OF four maypoles we're hung twelve
ribbons. alternating, red and blue. aud
each Of the forty-eight little girls held in
her hand one cf them, every other one
being numbered 'ore" and two" thus a
red ribbon would be "one" and the next
one. blue ribbon. two and 80 on at
each OF the four maypoles.
At given signal march was played
and each OF the children, holding her rib
bon, started around the pole keeping her
ribbon taut, half Of them going one way
and half the ether a. each pole. and al
ternately passiiig inside and outside OF
each one met. marching In the other direc-
ton. so that this had the effect OF cover
Ing tho tall poles beautifully and regularly
with the ribbons, and after they were
almost wound up. they were unwound in
the same way This Is called dancing
around tho maypoe and has a very beau
tiful and pleasing effect.
Next Sunday at noon all the children will
DO assembled at Turner Hall and take a
special car 10 Forest Park, where the Ger
man Day exercises will be held
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
RIOTOUS MILITIA.
They Mob the Police and Are Dis
perseL by Il nnNOncf Charge.


Topeka, Kan. October 2-Officer Capron
who is in charge of the police at the fair
grounds arrested National Guardsman
on the complaint of a man who charged
him with stealing a package of cigarettes.
He started with the prisoner towards
headquarters and in less than five minutes
mob of fifty militiamen had gathered
around him and demanded the release of
their comrade.
Capron called to his assistance several
other officers, and under n strong guard
the prisoner was conducted to the camp
headquarters. BY the time headquarters
were reached the mob numbered about go
blue-coated milftiamen and three or four
hundred of the worst rabble of the camp,
As soon as headquarters. which is small
frame building. was reached the prisoner
was taken into the doorway and the mob
commenced TO yell as only a mob can.
Tear down the building!"
Rush In and get him.
Down with the officers. They have
no right TO arrest us!''
The officers of the National Guard can
When the mob saw them coming they
supposed that ii was the S gnal for an or
ganizei rescue and they surged around
the building and we've Only kept back by
s'S. VI tht PollCc tlllt tneY meant
business and would rot give up. Cololn-l
Mcclure came riding up at a gallon. The
crowd made way for him ard ne smoke
70 them, saying: I'VE want no trouble
here and you must dispense. If the mill
ia are wanted l will call you out Now
disperse.' They would not dispense, hut
Kept on crying for the release OF the
prisoner
Colonel D. S. Elliott, who Is in COM
uland OF Camp Rafferty,. and Colonel L.
v; TAYLOR parleyed with the crowd. ara
whiie they were trying to calm the infuri
ated mob Colonel Mcclure dashed over to
the militia camp and called out two com.
panies OF infantry. With fixed bayonets
They charged their way through the mob,
me police with the prisoner took refuge
behind them. Immediately following
them came the provost guard They d.
vided into squads and started out with
orders to arrest every m.litlaman thew
found outside the picket lines of the camn
and 10 take them TO camp. The mob
seeing that they were running the risk
OF a oayonet thrust II they got too Gloss,
slowly dispersed, mutterinE threats ~
moo had left the prisoner was turned
over 10 the brigade commander az the
m,,ltlA Tor safe keeping.
ne trouble between the police ana the
s'ae ~ ben hreWtng since Monday,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
IMMIGRANTS HELD UP.
Thtrty-thrcc Armcninns En- Route to
Bryan Detained Here.

Bryau Detained Here.
Thirty-three Armenian immigrants ar
rived In Houston from Galveston over the
santa Fe last night They are en- route TO
Bryan, Texas, but were not permitted to
leave the city. The party consisted Of four
men and twenty-ninc women and children,
several Of them being babeSin arms, They
We're direct from Armenia via New York
and Galveston and were provided with
ntaiih oertihcates issued 10 them In New
YORK City. They were compelled 10 pass
me night In the waiting room at the Cen
.'ai station, as the quarantine restrictions
not allowing passenger trains from the
south to stop at Bryan will not he raised
until tomorrow night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
coLORED MANS Logic.
steps which should he Taken to
Prevent Assaults by Negroes.

N't"t AssuHitA ny Negroes.
To the Editor of The Post
washington, September 20 LAS Professor
Nat Q. Henderson, prominent colored
eluzen of our State. Is to hold a State
conference OF colored men at Columbus
Texas, to take steps to check assaults
upon women. and being also citizen OF
your State and at present connected with
Maternal negro organization to deal
with such matters IN the broadest and
most patriotic way. I beg space to saw
few words on the subject.
As the law prevents intermarrlage be-
tween the races. let stricter laws be en-
acted and enforced to prevent unlawful
intercourse between white mea, and coler'
60 women. Let II be a penitentiary Of
Iense, az IN the case of sodomy and mis-.
csswration. We have. very many bad or
sponed women In our race, most OF whom
sre spoiled by white men. and though
mere 10 law against adultery. on t6e
stAtute oooks OF the State, Il IL not sn.
pereed IN one case Ia ten thouGud. vSen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
hYNENEAL.

-, ROGERS LANGFoRD - Georeetowr
IMsiSas; October 3,-Mr Jesse ROGERS and
teroay, Rev. w, C, Shaw Officiating. MIR
Mossrs Is q prosperous business man OF
Iayior while Miss I.argford is yivasiors
ana pretty, They. VIII at once Commences
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
CITY BREvITIEs.

= Tho Ladies' association or the First
rsesny,crian church will meet In the
eIapti at r.. m. today. business OF i'm
portance Will be disposed OF
A s-months-old child of Professor J. II
valentine, living IN Fairview addition
dief yesterday morning, The funeral will
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04

Kaufman. Texas. October 3,-The cotton
gin of ]. o. Hardzog at To!osa. in the
southeastern part OF this county. was de-
strcyed by fire Friday morning at 4
o'clock. Twenty-Five Cons OF cotton seed
and about dozen bales of cotton were
burned. The loss Is estimated at about
5000; no insurance. The fire Is thought to
be of incendiary origin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04

The militia have the idea that thi
authorities have no right to arrest
no matter what the offense may be-
onel L.. V. b. Taylor, acting adjuanl
eral OF the camp, and Colonel M
had conference with the police and
to fix matters up so that there wual
no more trouble. Both Colonel q
and Colonel Mcclure were wil,ingh
all they could TO help the police and
now on an armed guard win be b,
The militia will not be allowed I'll
camp hereafter without a permit
headquarters.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04

afternoon at O'Clock viii b. well at
tended BY the enterprising business men
N the city and especially by the ladies.
We can make showing in fruit. flowers
and vegetables which viii surprise people
at home a. well as those as distance ana
such an entertainment will BE- beneficial
both In practical and lasting way. Hous.
ton can make a success ~ anything she
undertakes and this December festival
should enlist the united surrcst Of the
antira pnp,ilation" ..t
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Residence at MARSHALL.

Marshall Texas. october 1.-The resi-
dcnce OF NJ Atwood. known as the old
Austin place, at Scottsvile, this county,
was destroyed by fire yesterday at IL n. M
Very little furniture was saved. Mr.
Atwocd's loss Is about $1,000; no insur-
8ice. The origin of the fire is unknown
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
spirituaii.tic Mcrsiuu.

The regular Sunday afternoon meeting
OF tho Houston splritualist society. at
Bryan hall, yesterday afternoon was well
ATTENDED. Professor II. IL. Kneeshaw. the
inspirational lecturer, oficiated on Tho
rostrum. The subject deiiberated upon.
being chosen by the professors controls
was The Beauties of Science. Art and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04

The sale of books at 800 Main su
attracting universal attention GU
OF the unparalleled low prices
quality and variety OF books 70 VI
there. Prices are so marvelously ~
place them within the reach Of ~
Auction sales daily at 1880 ..
1880 and 1870 p. M. W
All should avail themselves Of
portunity. as this great sale Will
only few days more.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
Work FOR Menry george,

New York, October 3.--ForneF
gresham Tom l.. Johnson OF Cleveltil
come TO this city to work for Henry Gea
Mr. johnson has won fame by his bua
campaigns In Ohio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Rerclair, Texas, October 2-T'hls section
Is sun revehng In the msdst of n severe
uu ". and as consequence there Is bu.
hrtle grass and stock water is becoming
scarce.
Terrell. Texas, October s.--The dro,,th
ccntinres. The dust Is awful The ra ma
2 lew weeks ago eyaporated within a few
CAY. Cotton will run short Only abon,
avo Gales local rece.ved this season
Wellhorn. Texas. October s-Tha wca,b
g. continues very favorable for gathe,tn q
cotton and the staple will soon an be in
Iherc VIII bio no top crop OF any conse.
proves to be very light "'i
Willis. Texas. October a-Rain Is peed.
co. none since September 70. Cotton
WORMS are eating up the cotton. some
serners are poisoning. hut tho majority
since me quarantine was put on.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04
AIectinx Of the r. =. n

Post c. Travellers Protective Assoc,,.
ton, Texas Division. held its regular
monthly meeting at the Hutchins mouse
at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, TIE nj :
tendance was very large. owing to 50 ,nauy
members having been held IN the ..'ty nv
tho quarantine last week. and they ali
turned out to the meeting yesterday. Moth
Ing but routine business was transacted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04

Galnt sville. Texas. October 3.--The resi-
dence of A. l.. Fafrchild was destroyed by
fire. Loss about $1,000; insurance on house
$1,000; on furniture $500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-04

DR.. Tebault's yellow fever and
preventive supplied by A. E.
druggist. 500 Main street. Carefnix \
pared and in strict accordance Wu
prescriptions. w
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AVOID RISKS.

Have your clothes iaundered. y
most improved hygienic methoa.
insures perfect disinfecticn. Se s
to 81 Packard's Troy Laundry ~ n
avenue. phone a3c. e
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c. Janke & Co.. 60s Main street y
piano. used only q little time. soos
cheap for cash. (,
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G. Janke & Co., COS Main ~
received = lot Of the celeoraeol
mandolins. TO he cold It hard
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-07
Legal Notice.

AoXaA NOt1Ccs
In the Matter of Vol District Court, Santa
untary Assignment Fe NsS SouMHtyi MSxicn Territory
Albert G. Teiehmann, = No. To- ssss.
for the benefit of his
Creditors.
To whom it may concern: l, the UNDER
signed assignee herein duly qualified, do
hereby give due notice pursuant to statute.
that have appointed and do hereby appoint
and the law Offices of George W. Knaebel,
ESQ.,, ON the northeast cor ner of Washington
Avenue and Palace Avenue, in the city of
Santa Fe in said county of Santa Fe (said
city being the county seat where the inven-
tory herein is tiled,) the place, when and
allow demands sgainst the estate and effects
of the assignor herein; and do hereby give
further notice that shall attend at the pln ce
above designated, in person, on the day above
specified and shall remain in attendance at
said place on said da>, and during two con-
the adjustment and allowance of demands
against the trust fund herein at ntne o'clock
q. m. and continue the same until five O'Clock
o. m. of each of said three days: and do
hereby give further notice, pursuant to the
statute In such case made and provided, that
letters addressed to them respectively by me,
at their known or usual place of abode, at
least four weeks before said above appointed
day shall not attend at the place above desig-
mated during the times mentioned and on the
days above specified and lay before me the
lively, shall be precluded from any benefit of
said estate.
WILLIAM H KENNEDY, Assignee Etc.
geo. w KNARBEL,
Atty. for Assignee, Santa Fe, n. NJ.
Dated, Cerrillos, N. NJ Dec. 3, A. D. 1897.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-07

Concessions with main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silyerton
and ell points in the San Juan country.
At Alsmoss for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
Ban Luis valley.
At Salida with main line for all points
east and west, including Lsadvil.e.
At Florence with F. 4 O. O. B. b. for
the gold camps Of Cripple Greek and
gictor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
YER with all Missouri river lines for al
points east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths in sleeper from
Alamosa II desired.
For further information address the
Aadersigned.
T. J. HsLn, General Agent,
Santa re, N. N
= Z. EoopHs, 9. r. a.,
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-12-07
BUSTED OUT O. JAIL.
Prisoners Were Gone, but the Sheriff Die
Not Get Excited at First.

Prisoners Were Gone, but the Sheriff Did
Not Get Excited at First.
The sheriff of the county Jail at Dings
vile sat in front Of the prison one after
noon sound asleep in his chair, when
citizen of the town rushed up and excit-
edly exclaimed:
Say, Joe, ye know that cuss, Tom
Peterson, who ye arrested yesterday fur
hoss stealin?"
"Yaas," drawled the sheriff sleepily
as he opened one eye.
WAL" continued the excited indi-
vidual, ~ jest met him up at the Red
Dog saloon not five minits agop'
Busted out O. my Jail, eh?" Queried
the official indifferently.
That's what he's done joe And
say, Bill Ferguson, another one O. yer
prisoners, ar with him too.
"Durn 'eml" was all the sheriff said
to this, closing his eyes again.
But that hain't all, Joel Grizzly
George and Prairie Pete, sentenced to
be hung, ar also up thar.
Hum, ar, eh? All anxious fur a
drink, reckon"
eyes, but what ar ye goin to do
about it, Joe?"
Reckon I'll send 'em up message
that'll skeer 'em half to death. Yes,
reckon I'd better Ye go up an tell 'em
said if they wasn't back in thar cells
in half an hour I'll lock up the Jail, an
they won It git in agin in hurry"
"But-but Joe," said the other dis
appointedly, "hain't it yer duty to go
arter 'em. They'll probably resist an
raise fuss, all then we kin all take a
hand an hev a few shots at the critters. !"
"No," yawned the sheriff, "it's my
duty to watch this Jail, or some kuss' II
be breakin in to git free board. jest
give 'em my message, an don't bother
me no more"
"Waal, I'll do it, Joe, but it won't
do no good, fur they wus jest startin a
game O. poker as I come away, an ye
know
"What" interrupted the sheriff as
he sprang out of his chair "Startin a
game O. poker, dye sayr'
"That's what they was doin, am
'Then why didn't ye say SO in the
fust place, ye idiot? Skip right over
thar on the run an tell 'em to hold on
till kin git in the game too Whoop!
A poker game goin on an me sittin yere
with nuthin to do an feelin lucky huff to
win fortune. Hurry up, fur if that
game ar broken up afore git thar I'll
arrest ye fur keepin secrets that might
hev furthered the wayso O. jestice. "A
B. Lewis in New York Sunday World