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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

Austin Texas. February 90. Immediate
" after the adjournment at the house this
morning MIR Evans of Hunt made the fol-
lowing statement to The Post correspond
ont
The opponents of house bin No, organ
lied the obstruction tactics on the ground
that the previous question had been or
dercd before free and fair discussion on
the hill was allowed. In this they made a
fair showing and tho friends OF the bill
agreed To open up the discussion of the
bill by making It the special order for
TUESDAY Mnrch >, and from day to day
until disposed Of
We were assured by great number OF
the minority that II fair discussion was
allowed on the hin that they would not
delsv vote There are about sixty seven
members present who VIII vote for the bill
In It's present shane. there are about iifteor
other members who Will vote for the bill
provided II Ia amended so as TO eliminate
the penalty making It a felony to make q
fraudulent assignment.
ION the engrossment and final passage
Ave votes for tho bill and lts opponents will
not attempt to delay a vote ngain.
I'VE can lose nothing by "A discussion Of
the bill but on the other hand viii gain
as we can eliminate the Objectionable fea-
turo--that is the felony feature.
Il have greater confidence in the final
passage Of the bin now than ever had be.
fore"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
THE SENATE.

Austin, Texas, February 2G-After the
were introduced:
BY Yantls-B Bin providing for the pay
ment OF jurors summoned special We
niremen.
by Grcer--Bill lenRthening the terms OF
tho district courts of jefferson and orange
counties.
Dy Greer-Bill relating to the removal Of
county seats and prescribing manner of
elections therefor
BY Terrell Bill authorizing cities and
towns to levy and collect taxes and issue
bonds for the building of public buildings,
water works. etc.
By Linn of Wharton-Bill TO aid in the
support and maintenance OF the John Sealy
hospital at Galveston and making an ap
preparation OF 10000 total Tor the years
b, ginning March !. 1897 to February IS,
1899
by Colquiti-Bll to provide for the col
lection OF taxes heretofore and that may
hereafter be levied, making such taxes a
lien on the lands taxed, establishing and
continuing such lien, providing for the sale
aud conveyance OF lands delinquent for
taxes since January l. 1895. which may
have been returned delinquent or reported
town to satisfy the lien thereon
Mr.. Ross sent up four petitions from La
mar and Fannin counties citizens, asklng
for the passage Of an assignment law that
viii do away with preferred creditors
Tho senate bill providing for the payment
| Of II. +. Ghols0n OF Lampasas county fol
! services rendered tho State us ranger or
| the frontier, was called up by Mr.. Harri
| son on engross ncnt. and an amendment by
| Mr. Dibrell was adopted reducing the claiu
! from 5000 20 to $50. which IL claimed TO b.
| the exact amour. due, the balance being In
/ tcrest since 1913. The bill was then passet
to third reading.
| Senate joint resolution. authorizing q
| law exemptins from taxes the property ant
/ capital stock Of persons and corporation
| for a period Of ten years engaged In manu-
/ featuring. in order TO encourage the same
was passed for engrossment, after ME-
presler secured an amendment LIMITING
the exemption to the property actually In
vested
The regular order was suspended ant
house bill No. 25i. amendiEg the Wac
! charter. the abolition of the office OF cit
| treasurer being the main feature. was lai
before the senate for engrossment and III
rule being suspended. the bill went 20
| third reading and passed finally
Tho bill by Mr.. LOWS, authorizing IN
governor OF Texas to use the Texas stat
exhibit at the Tennessee Centennial an
providing for an appropriation for over
hauling the same, was passed to engross
ment.
Mr. Wayland's fee bill was next laid be
fcro tho senate on its way to cngrosslnen
and a pending amendment authorizlpI
commissioners courts TO allow compensa
ton for ex-ofticio services to county OF
fieials when In their Judgment such com
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

Rev. II. C. Burleson, ID. D., LII. D., presi-
dent Of Baylor university, Waco, arrived
in the city last night, accompanied by the
members Of tho graduating class. They will
be in the city until Friday or Saturday, and
reached here from San Antonio. They are
touring the principal cities OF Texas. Those
in the party are Misses Lizzio Wostbrooli,
Arlena Steele Maude Tunuell Annie Jen-
hns Bertha baltimore. Louise Willis.
Ellen Duncan. EYie I.umklng Nettle WILL
Jams, Louise Willis, Carrie Mcdonald and
Miss Dola Bedsoe ard Mrs. o. G. Charl-
ton, chaperones; DR.. r. c. Burleson. ID. d.,
LII D. Messrs. 7. C. LumEins and r. G.
Niece. Major w. T. Hoarn. Captain G. c.
Carroll, CAPTAIN a. b. Staten. Messrs. j.
IL. Eastland. II. l.. Goerner, IL. C. Smith
NJ NJ Wolf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
ltnnse Commiitcc-.

Austin. Texas. February 26--TTouse com
mittec on revenue and taxation this even
ing decided upon favorable reports on
Drew's bill imposing tax equivalent to >
per cent Of their gross premium receipts
upon life Insurance companies aud l per
cent upon fire insurance companies. Also
favorably upon Mr. Hollands bill amend
ing the Colquitt delinquent tax collection
act.
House committee on revenue and taxa
ton met this afternoon and decided upon
favorable reports on the following Lo-
CANS wharf company tax. Humphreys bill
prohibiting Issuance of county warrants to
persons Indebted to the county; lottos bill
to provide for a tax on travelling agents of
non resident firms who solicit business
from other than merchants
The proposition to tax the output Of
browerieS went over till next Wednesday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
Fort Worth Local Dots.

Fort Worth. February 25.-A woman
accidentally swallowed a needle eleven
years ago Several years ago a piece of 4
worked out through one OF her toes. Yes.
terday at the medical college the remainder
was taken out OF her hand. whero 1t was
imbedded between the bones near the wrist
requiring delicate operation.
Judge Harris OF the Seventeenth district
court today renppointod j r. Nicks, ]. Il.
Brashoar and n. L. Grammer as the board
of pharmacy for his district. These gentle
men have COMPOSED the board for the pas
three years and have proved competent.
The grand Jury of the Seventeenth dis
trict court Is in session and has returned
sixteen indictments this week
Rollic Matkin, city pound keeper, tele.
brated his 54th birthday today. He says he
has ridden 5000 miles in the last six mouths
and impounded $50 head OF stock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
CHARTERS Filled.


The following charters were filed today:
Vernon Hardware company of Vernon.
lncorporators; A. j, Parker, w. II. Kelly,
II. S. Kelly. Capital stock, $4,000
Elliott Bottling works of Paris, amended
charter to change the name to the Paris
Candy and Bottliug company, and adding
other purposes of organization, so as to In
clude the candy business.
Texas Live Stock Commission company OF
Fort Worth. Capital stock, s25, 1000. Iucor-
porators: S. r. Williams. z. NJ. De Wit,
w. l.. Fuller.
Permit was granted the Bray Clothing
company Of Louisville Ky, to do business
in Texas. The company has a capital stock
of $3.50, 900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
THE DEXTER BILL.
To Make mn appropriation Ia Hcim-
hmrsN for ~rrA lrrs.

l." Make mn Appropriation I" Heim-
h"r"" Tor H"r'tr"s
Austin Texas. February 20 Following
In the text OF the bill introduced Yesterday
in tho house
pm 10 be entitled an act to appropriate
tuhds 10 reimburse WV Dexter ior mon.
eys expended III representing the state OF
oNas at the la'e cotton states ana IN
terhh''ohhi bNp"si'i"h AT Ntlrh'A' va
ana 10 Ncofnpense MN Tor services rohu-
cred
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
Dnllns Chnrtcr MnddIc.

Austin, Texas, February 26.--The Dallas
charter controversy is in statu quo. City
Attorney Wozencraft arrived here today
and said to Post representative that he
considered the notice OF publication, which
had been questioned. sufficient and within
the requirements OF the law. He said no
charter could be introduced under the no.
tioe other than the one published. The
legislature is final Judge Of the validity
OF the published notice, The section or
the charter objected TO by Senator Bowscr.
who introduced II. provides that citizens
who 70 before the people for the offices
OF mayor or city councilmen shall not be
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
is necessary, was submitted for

pensation is necessary, was submitted for
discussion.
Pending discussion Senator Burns was
granted privilege OF the floor and sent up
the following resolution. which was unan-
imously adopted
Resolved by the senate. That as a trib-
ute of respect to the memory OF James
Addison Baker Of Houston It is consid-
cred meet and proper to express the great
loss sustained by the State BY reason Of
the death Of this distinguished lawyer
and eminent citizen. who for more than a
quarter of century has stood a, the head
Of the Texas bar.
Adjournment was taken until 10 a. IN.
tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

mon Of Victoria about organizing nlll',
tary company. and meeting VIII De neiu q
at tie court house next TUESDAY nlsn. u,
o'clocs. for the purpose OF discussing the
mnttor. and cfiectinG organization OF COM
t,any should 1t be decided upon.
MIR. r. J Hogan returned yesterday from
a business trip to st. Louis.
MIR. James Beaumont is back from tril
cut West looking after live stock shipments
soon to move.
MIR. ]. II. Schneider. Jr.. and c. Nogt,
directors In the new cotton gin, returned
yesterday from a trip to Cuero.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

State Of Texas not one cent while other
States represented expended from ten to
thirty thousand dollars each and certiti-
catcs show mat the Texas exhibit had an
individuality nj It's own, attracted universal
admiration and study and was second TO
none. therefore ho IT rcsolved
Section 1 That tho legislature of the
state Of Texas appropriate out OF funds not
Otherwise appropriated the sum OF ono
thousand dollars and the same be paid 10
said W w. Dexter. as recognition Of MIS-
invaluable services to this state. upon duly
accredited proofs to the comptroller and
governor that he made such exhibit at the
Atlanta exposition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

Hearne, Texas, February 20'-iH =
tony of dull times In sporting ci'.''
broken yesterday afternoon wa
amateur prize fight was ARRANGED y
nlnre At the baseball park oetwssa y
McCracken and lpom Townsena. y. ~ n
cred. Frank knocked lpom ou' u :"
round. - 4 d
viii and Cricket Colby gave @ ~, y
performances last night 10 = ps !. ssard|
MIR. Colby is Texas boy ana Y :. ~, sssss
ing TO win the favor Of the Tesa si p
George II. league, tho new ,. eesa
proprietor of the Hearpe "s s,' ~
made change in the SIZE .. ~ s.sa Y
the future the paper VIII DC al -
four pages Of seven columns
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

for tho dissolution of the Alamo Heights
Railway company and the appointment of
a receiver for the same has been brought
in the ThIrtyseyenth district court by Ed
win Packard OF New York. one OF the
stockholders in the corporation. # IA
claimed that the defendant company is
hopolcssly iusolvent. The company's can
ital stock is see 900. Tho Alamo Heights
Railway company was incorporated In 1895
to operate a street car line between the
city and The suburban addition OF Alamo
Heights It Is said that the line has been
operated at loss ever since its oonstruo-
ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

Austin Texas February 2G.-Mr Col
quilts bill, amending and perfectins the
delinquent tax collection act passed by the
Twenty fourth legislature. which was yes-
terday evening withdrawn from the hands
of the finance committee and this morning
reintroduced into the senate aud referred
to the committee on s%ate affairs. has been
fayOrahly reported on.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

In arrears to the city in taxes or other
liabilities. Senator Bowser In the com
mittce room Thursday, proposed to return
the last charter introduced to the senate.
when 1t viii be delivered into the custody
Of the charter committee OF Dallas, as re-
questol by them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
DR.. wEIsIGER APPOINTED.

DR.. L. S. Weisigcr was appointed health
officer at Quintana a few days ago, but
the name was inadvertently omitted from
the list given out from the governors office
at the time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
,ro,her and ChIIdrea Drew q

Bastrop. Texas, February - ~.
leson's wife and three 'nlla1,
drowned in the river yes'e,ua, r,ser III |
woman was washing at the r Nv ia,
children. in playing, fell into ,l .nr h
h 1n. frantic efforts to save them =
drowned herself All colored.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

along nicely. Land in fine condition W..
doing well Oats are coming 10 ma -.
volunteer oats were not killed r,,,..
are well up with their work and ~, -.
lui of not only good crops bu, b.,r, ~.
Temperature, maximum 81, Minimum r n. I.
precipitation. Vi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27

Bolton, Texas, February y. "A
trict court Charles Reynolds va , \.
, ,r% ON the charge of murder IN Co, ssI'ss
with the killing of Jack s Io,r,1' . ~ \
snheimer, this county apUu.
The Jury was out Ave mlnu.'A
TO CURE A COLD \ o.. ~ ~,
take Laxative bromt1b he money "
Xii druggists retuhu Wv
to cure. 25c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
q God

Blood ia essential to health. Every nook
and corner OF the system Is reached
by the blood, and on its quality the
condition OF every organ depends. Good
blood means strong nerves, good diges-
tion, robust health. Impure blood means
scrofula, dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh
or other diseases. The surest way TO
have good blood Is to take Hoods
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
New Militia Company rn,k

Victoria. Texas. February 26.-Consider- |
able talk is INDUCED In among the young
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-27
STATE CAPITAL NEWS
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO SIR
PALM ny STUDENTS.
Governor Appoints Delegates TO the
Cotton Conference.-The of Char
tiers FiIcd--Notes and Personals.

Austin, Texas, February 26.-At the
mass meeting of the university students
held yesterday. thanking Sir Swante Palm
for the donation of his library to that in
stitutlon the following resolutions we're
adopted:
whereas. Sir swantc Palm of Austin has
given to the University OF Texas his mag
nincent library of $4,000 volumes, the sec
ond valuable gift made to US ny former
citizen Of Sweden. and
Whereas. This prlnoely donation lays
the university under an eternal debt or
gratitude for his great-hearted benefcence.
lie it
Kesolved. l. That We the students of the
Texas university. express to Lin our heart
felt gratitude for this noble gift. BE 1t
further
Resolved. .. That We win strive to Sc
cure safe and proper accommodation in a
fire proof structure for this priceless treas
urc BE II further
Resolved. 3. That the secretary OF this
meeting be instructed to prepare copies OF
these resolutions and furnish one each 10
Sir Swante Palm. the Alcalde university
magazinel, and to the various represent
atiyes OF tho daily press.
The following resolution was also adopt
ed at the meeting:
Resolved by the students OF the univer-
sity. That The thanks of all lovers Of the
university are due aud are hereby given to
Governor O. NJ. Roberts for the latest
manifestation OF his devotion TO Texas and
her university in the donation OF his 5alu-
able law library to the library OF the law
department of the university.
4. j. Elrad was president and G. H.
nuberich secretary of the mass meeting
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
AN ENJOYABLE DANCE.
SSJCCESSFUL SOCIAL LAST NIGHT
BY CYCLE CLUB MEMBERS.
Not . Dali Moment Experlcacei From the
Opening to the Closing Waltz.

The fourth and last of the series of So
cials given under the auspices of the Paw
tucket Cycling Club was held in the
Alcazar last evening, and proved to be the
most successful of the series.
The wheelmen are noted for their hos /.
pitality, and the reputation of their dances
is known to the members of the cycling
fraternity throughout the State. Last
night among the guests were members of
the East Side, Narragansett, Falcon and
Pawtuxet Valley clubs. The dance last
evening proved very enjoyable, and in fact
was such a decided success that the MEM
bers will probably arrange for another to
take place after Easter.
Over 75 couples were In attendance, and
danced the hours away to the excellent
music furnished by Baker Brothers Or
chestra. The orders of dance contained %
numbers, and there were but few of the
wheelmen who did not remain with their
fair guests until the last dance had con-
cluded.
An intermission was taken at II O'Clock,
and nght reireenments were served by
Arnold. Tie direction of the pleasant
aflair Was under the charge of the follow
ing: General Manager, Ralph 8. Potter
Floor Director, Fred H. Briden; Assist
ants, II. w. Cunningham, George p. New
bury, William II. Slaney, Fred j. Neser
Reception Committee, ID. ii. Hodgkins,
Robert l.. johnson, Charles Gibbons;
Social Committee, Ralph s. Potter, II. w.
Cunningham, William II. Slaney, George
p. Newbury, Fred II. Briden.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
CITY NOTES.

Thomas w. Ryan Of this city -.sas today
granted an original pension.
]. T. Morris, formerly clerk at the CITY
Hotel, has accepted - similar position with
the Pawtucket HcSoel.
The Taunto,n Basketball Team will play
a return game with the local Y. M. c. A.
team In the latter's gymnasium this even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs, Lowell Emerson Of this
city who have been spending few weeks
at Ormond, Fla, will leave for home the
early part Of next month,
Bids for government work in this dis
trict were opened at Newport yesterday by
Major Lockwood of the Corps of En-
gineers. The bid of John T. Fitzpatrick
of Plattsburg, N. Y, for removing ledge
rock in the Pawtucket River was $4,000.
Lawyer William j. Cronin was unable to
officiate as judge at the debate held last
evening at the rooms of the North Attle-
boro Musical and Literary Society at North
Attleboro. P.J. McCrrthy, Esq, Of Prov
idence, acted in his stead.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
SUCCESSFULLY CAST.

Ladies' of the Soldiers Memorial Associa-
tion Notified by Gorham Company.
The members of the Ladies' Soldiers
Monument Association are naturally graf
flied to learn that the casting of the figure
of 'sLiberty" at the works OF the Gorham
Manufacturing Company, which was wit
messed by q number of Pawtuckct people
on Monday last, was entirely successful.
Mrs. Minerva A. Saunders, the secretary
of the Association has received commu-
nication from the oflcials of the Gorham
Company to this effect.
The mould has been nearly removed
from the figure, and 1t is reported that the
work is all that the committee could de-
sire. The bids for the building of the
foundation for the base OF the monument
will be opened on Tuesday next, and 1t Is
expected to have the foundation OF the
monument ready for It's erection April
Goth, thus giving ample time for Its being
placed In position In time for the dedica-
tory exercises which are intended to taks
place on Memorial Day.
The members Of the association VII
shortly meet to arrange for the exercises
and other details in connection With thu
dedication.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

Tucker and her company had been booked,
and Manager Spitz is glad to announce
that beginning with next Monday even
ing this popular lady will be seen in a
selected bill of repertoire.
The company Is booked for the entire
week. Miss Tucker has played at all the
principal cities In New England this sea-
son, and has been well received where
ever she appeared. Regarding her work,
comment IL hardly necessary for Miss
Tucker has appeared here each season for
the past three years, and Is well known to
Pawtucket theatre goers for her clever
work. Her support Is excellent. and the
company Is headed by Percy Meldon,
who is also well known in this section.
Matinees will be given every day after
Monday. On Monday night "La Belle
Marie" will be produced, and the re-
mainder OF the week will witness the pro-
duction OF numerous comedies and dramas
The company carry a carlord of scenery,
handsome costumes and various mechan-
ical effects. At each performance clever
specialties will be introduced. In con-
nection with the entertainment next week
win be the cinephotograph, a new ma
chine for the production OF animated pic
lures.
The matinee prices will be 10 cents. and
the usual popular prices will prevail at the
evening performances. 81.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

The March number of the Providence
Journal Of Commerce has been issued. 1t
is devoted to Providence affairs chiefly,
especial attention being given to the board
of trade. Asis usual, the number IL hand
somely illustrated. Taking the illustra-
tions and the composition together, a file
of this publication has great historic
value, which will be appreciated In the
not distant future. In the march number
II is announced that Mr.. Robert Gricve
has become associated with the makers of
the publication. AS he is n ready and
graceful writer, as well as an accurate
seeker after facts, this will materially
strengthen the publication.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
England VIII Reject Treaty.

London, March Elm an interview,
Mr.. William R. Cremer. formerly MEM
Der of parliament for the Haggerston
division Of Shoredtch. Radical, who has
Tor many years been secretary Of the
International Arbitration league, and
who is editor of the society's organ, The
Arbitrator is quoted as saying that he
considers u inadvisable to ratify the
amended arbitration treaty He adds
that the British government will almost
certainly refuse to accept the treaty I'm
it's emasculated form. and asserts there
is good reason To hope that i'm a few
nonths>it will be carried as originally
proposed
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27
BODY FOUND FLOATING.
A STARTLING DISCOVERY BY AN
ITALIAN LAD THIS MORNING
Fetus Of Eight Months Development Takes
From the River by the Police.

Peter Cardosi, an Italian lad aged II
years, was sent oy by his mother this
morning to gath ,r the drift wood along
the banks OF thu river. The had had gone
as far as the old Dunnell dock, when he
spied an objec floating In the water very
near the shor G.
Upon clio ser examination the boy saw
that wS that of child, and that the
Feet were above the water. He hastened
home' I'D informed his mother OF his dis-
coveryf
Ine police were notified and Officer
nonr ford sent to the scene. Medical Ex-
AA ner French was also summoned, and
ET ,nounced the object to be fetus OF
" ght months development, and an almost
ully formed male child.
The body had been in the water for some
time, and was badly decomposed.
DIR. French turned II over to Undertaken
Berry for burial, after an examination,
and unless the police find a clue win take
no further steps In the matter.