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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
North Texas w. -. n.d ". NJ.

Sherman. Texas, September 14.--Rev. T..
w. Aldemon preached the opening sermon
to the North Texas Women's Parsonage
and Home Mission conference OF the Meth
odist Episcopal church, South. tonight
The conference proper opens tomorrow.
Mrs. II. u. Carroll OF Grcenytllc win pre-
side Quite number Of delegates have
already arrived
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
BEAUMONT CLEAxixa UP.


strict Dirt Road Quarantine Eutnb.
iished by the County.
Beaumont, Texas. September IA - Beau.
mont Ia getting iistic excited over the
yellow fever reports that are tom.n5 frorr
Mississippi Louisiana aud h,sfsms
towns. Yesterday County Judge Cray IS
sued proclamation establishing a stric,
quarantine at every point where a rubiic
road crosses the county line and las. nigh.
the citizens In mass meeting indo. scd his
action. The same meeting also RATED a
resolution asking the mayor aud city coun-
ell TO improve the sanitary tondttion o;
the city, ard today Mayor Eastman issued
n proclamation IN which he ip,clats DIR.
]. s. Price city health c.fnsr aud orders
all citizens to clean their premises tci.or-
row. DIR. Price has appotnsed Cla,Gc u.
Eastman sanitary Inspector. nui those cit.
liens who do not have their ptemis~s in a
first class sanitary condition ny tomorrow
afternoon will be arrested.
Judge Gray today placed guards 81 the
point where the Kansas CITY rutsburg
and Gulf railroad Crosses the Southern Pa
cific and all trains, especially freight
trains. will be carefully seaitlied.
The intention here IL 20 take every
p~ecaution to prevcnt the Importation Of
yelloy fever into the city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
A Gin Accident.

colmesneil, Texas, September H.--Yes-
terday morning near Emiiee Willie Baker
got three fingers cut off and his left arm
badly mashed up to the shoulder In cot
ton gin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15
Crorlry Qmnrnntlnca.

Crowley, La. September i4.~-,n view Of
the public clamor and the fact .hat nearly
railway has adopted quarantine measures
against Now Orleans and other infected
yellow fever points. Mayor chsppries on
recommendation OF the board OF health is
s,td this morning quarantine proclamation
against all persons and freights from IN.
fected points Persons must have clean niil
Of health. Measures win be ristdly en-
forced without crcstiog an unnecessary
hardship upon the travelling public. sur.
hcient men have volunteered to guard et,
the trains and approaches to rown coS and
night and Or. NJ. l.. iiaIplnis has volun-
,pnred his services as sanitary Inspector.
Every precaution will be used TO prevent
the town or locality from becoming IN
fected,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-15

Vicksburg Miss. September 1.-THE
State board OF health has advlces from Or.
purnell at Edwards tonight that there Is
no change in the condition OF patients there
and no new eases since morning Or. Cult
eras will arrive there by special train to-
night very late.
The herald., 1897-01-07
MRS. MYERS WINS.
Awarded a Handsome Amount on the
Second Trial.

The keenly contested suit Of Myers VS..
the Bankers Life Assurance associa-
ton of Minneapolis came to an end yes
terday. The case was given by Judge
Shaw to the jury at S15, and after being
out two hours and half they return
ed into court with verdict for the plain
tiff in the sum of $500. This Is practical
ly the amount claimed.
This was the second trial OF the case.
and it must be confessed that now that
the trial is over an even nastier taste re-
mains in the mouth than at the conclu-
sion of the first trial. The jury at that
time returned a verdict for the full
amount claimed, and in the face of what
at first glance was authoritative ad-
verse evidence. Evidence of this kind
was even stronger on the second trial.
but it needed not this especial case to
prove that expert testimony must at all
times be received with caution. One set
of witnesses swore that Myers was Suf-
fering unmistakably from diabetes; was
born delicate. was delicate all his life.
and was diseased when he took out the
insurance on his life. Another set OF
witnesses swore to a precisely opposite
state of the case.
But 1t was the slick work of the late
Detective Lawson that reflected most
severely upon the defendant corpora
ton. Practically his agreement with
the company was in effect bonus OF
$1,000 given him to break the claim OF
Mrs, Myers for $4,000 insurance on her
husbands life. The detective took hold
of the matter as cold-blooded business
proposition, and did his best by threats
and cajolings to make Mrs. Myers sur
render her claim, without apparently
bothering his head as to whether ner
claim was Just one or not.
The herald., 1897-01-07
COURT NOTES

Notice of appeal was yesterday filed
in the case OF Jesus Belardes, convicted
OF stealing COW at Boyle Heights.
Walter ReaVis, q 13-year-old lad who
has been in Jail for petit larceny, was
yesterday ordered sent to the Whittier
reform school by Judge York.
George Greuzweig was yesterday ap-
pointed assignee in the case of w. A.
Freeberg We. his creditors in department
six, Judge Van Dyke on the bench. The
bond was placed at $500.
The following applicants were admit =.
ted to ali the fights and privileges of
citizenship by Judge Smith: William
Richards, ratiVe of England, and John
Gustav Carlson, native of Finland
Joseph Mitchell, native of Austria, was
admitted by Judge York
Juan Vegar. charged with petit lar
ceny, withdrew his plea of not guilty
Yesterday In department one and plead
ed guilty and was sentenced to confine-
ment r. the jail for nine days. This in
view of The fact that defendant had been
in jail for ninety days already.
The following informations were filed
yesterday in department one: Marion
Wirkes, burglary; Barney Swift. grand
larceny; Tom Renard, burglary Re-
nard pleaded guilty to burglary in the
iirst degree ard was sentenced by Judge
Smith to San Quentin for one year.
The herald., 1897-01-07
RAILROAD NOTES.

E A. Brown is attending to the duties
of Dispatcher Vrooman of the Southern
Pacific, who has been called to Oakland
by the illness of his wife.
Manager Krutschnitt of the Southern
Pacific passed through the city last
night on his way north.
Bert Curl, Southern Pacific agent al
Volcano Springs, has returned to his
post of duty after spending q ten days
vacation with relatives in this city
The following parties came into the
state on the last Phillips Rock Island
excursion: George w Bennett and
wife, Clayton, Mich. Mrs. S. A. Rich
ards. Mrs. George II. Haynes. Mrs. N.
Woodside and son, Boston, Mass. Mrs
L. Fuller and son, Velcore, n. Y; Dr.
J. D. Van Vert. Johnville. N Y: e.
A. FELTON,, Jamaica, Vt; NJ. F. Harvey,
Columbus, o.. j. T.. Rette and wife, c.
D. Underwood, Miss NJ. Underwood
Chicago Ill. Mrs f. Reed, Omaha, Neb.:
M. Bells. Omaha, NeD.; e S. Hunnall
and wife, Roscoe. Oak: Mrs. J. Robin
son, Mrs. r. r. Oeshik Humboldt, Iowa;
Mrs NJ. Burge and son, Mrs. L. Brack.
Miss Z. Brack. ]. T.. Brack, =. L. Brack,
st. Paul, Mimi; Miss j. II. Shields. Peo-
Tia, Ill; Mrs. ]. c. Harvey, Britt, MINI;
John Hamalton, C. Hamalton, Des
Moines, Iowa; A. A. Worrell Perry,
Iowa
The herald., 1897-01-07
MORE INSANE PATIENTS
A Most Melancholy Case Brought Be
fore Judge York Yesterday

The quota of insane patients furnished
by the new year has been above ratner
than below the average. ordinarily,
the form of mental insta bIity Is of such a
kind as to develop symptoms largely OF
a negative kind, but yesterday most
distressing case was disposed Oh III ue-
partment three.
Mrs. Frances Hitler, sister-in-law OF
Horace Hitler the well know lumber
merchant, was brought up for examina-
ton and presented an unutterably sad
picture of grief This unhappy lady has
for a long time suffered from troubles
which rendered several operations nee
essary. She went east in order to have
the advantage of the very best skill of
medical men. specialists in their line.
Lately her mind became unbalanced
and Dr. f. R. Smith, who has been at
tending her. testified to the insidious
approaches of the disease. The patient
had to be restrained while in the court
room, and while trying to free herself
from the grasp of her friends she pit
eously appealed for relief from the fears
that filled her brain. She was, of course.
ordered committed to Highland.
Gustav Zirker was also brought be-
fore Judge York for examination. The
patient was a young fellow, 25 years Of
age, who has been ranching near San
Pedro. Lately he has developed homi-
cidal tendencies. and has had to be con-
stantly watched. He also was sent to
Highland
Sarah A. Nickerson, an elderly woman,
81 years of age, has Ieen in the county
hospital latterly, and has developed most
unpleasant Authorizations. She imag-
ines at times that she is transformed in
to lower forms of life. and at all times is
pursued by spirit forms. She was Or
dered sent to the state asylum.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE SPENCER CASE.
A Surprise Sprung Upon the Plaintiff by
Counsel for the Defense.

During the morning hours yesterday
the trial of the suit of Isabel Spencer
against Mrs. Anna p. Spencer in depart
ment four was of the dry-as-dust or
der, but in the early afternoon a change
took place that riveted the attention CT
those in the court room.
AT noon the case was closed or behalf
of the plaintiff, and then Judge Lamme
counsel for the defendant, moved for
non-suit on the ground that the facts
set forth did not form proper cause for
action. etc. In his argument opposing
the motion J. SwanWick esq. of counsel
for plaintiff made a strong and logical
address, and by his clear reasoning upon
the points of law involved appeared to
carry conviction to the mind of the court
on several obscure points
1t is presumption of law when two
parties are in close relationship and
then one makes g, deed of CONVEYANCE
TO the other of property, that the one
benefited shall assume the burden in
proving tine bona fides of the transaction
il it should be challenged. Arguing upon
this line counsel contended that as at
the time of the marriage the late A.
Spencer was wealthy and his wife with
out means. and at the time of his death
these conditions We're reversed il was
for the defendant TO prove that some
compensation had been given by defend
ant for tire property conveyed to her
by the late Ambrose Spencer and also
that he was at the time competent 70
cor tract.
The last deed OF conveyance made TO
Mrs. Anna Spencer by her husband was
in 1SSS. and six years would ordinarily
bar proceedings under the statute of
limitation. Counsel argued, however.
that the statute of limitation was an
Affirmative defense which the defend
ants could not avail themselves Of in a
simple motion for a non-suit
The court denied defendants motion
for non-auit ard then the plaintiff was
taken by surprise
There is provision Of the statutes
which permits counsel when of the opin-
ion that certain testimony may prove
valuable a subsequent time to obtain
an order of court allowing the deposition
of witness or witnesses being taken.
During the lifetime of the late Ambrose
Spencer some such contin gency as has
since arisen must have occurred to the
parties interested, for the deposition Of
The herald., 1897-01-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk:
George c. Kroll. a native OF Wiscon-
sin, aged % years, and Dell Peters. 2
native of California, aged % years. both
residents of Los Angeles.
Robert Hufford, a native OF Indiana.
aged q years and a resident of Carters-
bury, Ind. and Nettie Allen, a native
of California, aged 20 years, and a res
ident of Highland Park.
Joseph 7. Newnark, a native Of Hi
Eois, aged 80 years, and Mrs. Mary Eliz-
abeth Aver, a native Of Missouri. aged
q wears. both residents of Los Angeles.
Robert F. Linden, a native of Texas.
a.~ef 10 y7a"T ard n resident of Los
Nietos, and Ella j. Coryell, 8 native of
Wiscpnsin, aged n years and resident
of Whittier.
Archibald Cushman Haynes, jr.. q
native OF New York, aged % years. and
Laura Evey Wiley a native of Wash
iagtoo. aged is years, both residents
of Pasadena
The herald., 1897-01-07
NEW SUITS FILED

The following complaints in new suits
were filed yesterday in the superior
court:
The city of Los Angeles VS.. W. II.
Perry and the Los Angeles Lumber Co.
A suit to quiet title to property in the
vicinity of Fifth and San Pedro streets.
The Los Angeles National bank VS..
II. w. Patton and A. r. Hotchkiss-Suit
to revive judgment for s426.10 obtained
on January l. 1892 in the city Justices
court with per cent interest from
December II. 1896, and for costs.
The estate of Della Moody. deceased
The petition of Frank NJ. Kelsey for let
ters of admin istration. The estate con-
sists of certain real estate.
The estate of Anna w. Alexander, de-
ceased-The petition of Jennie A. Bid.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE NON-PARTISAN.
Captain James Gets Into Trouble Again
With His Filthy Sheet.

Captain James, the scurrilous black
guard who has been indicted by the fed
eral authorities for sending the Nom
Partisan through the United States
malls. is again in trouble.
Since his indictment James has ap-
peared on the public streets selling the
obscene sheet. and on Monday he forced
one into the hands of Mrs. Dudent, who
resides on Los Angeles street. That
lady, not knowing what kind of paper
it was, thanked James and said she
would take it home for her husband.
The crowd standing around laughed at
the lady's innocence. and later, when
Mrs. DuGent's husband explained the
situation, she determined to make COM
plant.
At her instance a complaint was
drawn by Assistant District Attorney
Williams charging Captain James with
a misdemeanor in printing, publishing
and distributing an obscene publication.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE KIDS" RETURN.
Once More in His Old Quarters in the
Jail

The notable Roscoe train robber, after
Il narrow escape from the gallows, is
back In his old quarters in the county
jail. having arrived from the north yes
terday in charge of Deputy Sheriff Nc
Clure.
The KID" will now await the new
trial granted him by the supreme court
and as some of the most important Wit
nesses at the trial are dead, he has a
good chance. at any rate. of his life
BY the decision Of the supreme court
the prosecution are limited in their
proof, and for that reason It Will be
much more difficult to secure a convic-
ton. This has been realized by the
district attorneys Office, and 1t is in
tended that the present legislature be
asked to amend the statute in order
to meet the exieencies Of similar cases
under the supreme cont ruling.
The herald., 1897-01-07

ison for letters of administration. The
estate does not exceed $120.
The estate of Valentine Peter. de-
ceased-The petition Of Cornelius r.
Hartwell for probate Of will. The estate
is valued at $4,000.
The estate of Charles v. Lundstrom.
deceased-The petition of Rachel T.
Lundstrom for letters Of administration.
The estate Is valued at $500.
The herald., 1897-01-07
TO PULL TEETH

The New York Dental parlors incor-
porated yesterday and filed papers with
the county clerk. The purpose OF the
organization is sufficiently indicated in
the name. and Is to carry on business In
this state.
The directors are named as follows:
Arthur j. Bacon, Ella Bacon, L. L. Bour-
geois, Maggie e. Wink, Lettie NJ. Cum
mings. all Of Los Angeles The capi-
tai stock is set at $2500. divided into 25oo
shares of the par value Of 81 each. the
full amount having been subscribed.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE DIVORCE MILL

r. Josephine Williams yesterday filed
her complaint in divorce against An
drew j. Williams, on the ground of de-
sertion.
Rene Goodwin filed her complaint t
against Otis p. Goodwin, on the ground
of failure 60 provide
The herald., 1897-01-07
KIEFER & CO.

Proprietors Pacific Wine Co., estab-
lished 1878, removed to ia West Third
street. between Spring and Main. Wines
and liquors. Wholesale and family trade
only.
The herald., 1897-01-07

Mr. Spencer was taken, placed under
seal. and has reposed in the county
clerks office from that date until yes
terday. What this precious document
may contain is yet mystery that will
be revealed, in all probability. this
morninC
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE HARBoR COMMISSION.
The Board Yesterday Inspected the
Quarries at Chatsworth Park.

The harbor commissioners went out
to Chatsworth park yesterday morning
to examine the stone Quarries at that
place j. A Muir accompanied them,
The commissioners spent the DAY very
pleasantly climbing over the hills in
that vicinity, The return to this city
was made early in the afternoon.
The herald., 1897-01-07

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If II
fails to cure. Csc.
The herald., 1897-01-07
JOTTINGS
Our Home Brew

Mater & Zobelein's lager. fresh from their
brewery. on draught In all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottle or
kegs. Office and brewery. 44o Also street;
telephone 81.
The herald., 1897-01-07
FUNERAL NOTICE

n The funeral Of John II. Pattee la tie
~ e. member of Clark Lodge, No. Coz.
~ r. and A. NJ, Martinsville, His, will
be conducted from the undertaking
parlors Of C. D. Howry, on Broadway. this
city, at o'clock pm. Thursday. Jan. I. 1897.
Members of Southern California Lodge,
No. 2.S F. & A. NJ, funeral committees Of
other lodges, and visiting brethren. will
meet at the Masonic temple, on Hill street
at o'clock sharp for the purpose of attend
ing the funeral OF our late brother. BY or
der of the w. NJ. c. w. BLAKE.
Secretary Masonic Board Of Relief.
The herald., 1897-01-07

Hnwley King & Co., cor. Fifth ut. and
Broadway,sgents genuine Columbus Buggy
company buggies and bicycles.
The herald., 1897-01-07
TO FRANK ROUGEY.

If this gentleman will call at the
business office of The Herald. he will
hear something greatly to his advantage
The herald., 1897-01-07

Largest variety Concord business wagons
and top delivery wagons. Hawley. King &
Co.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE BEAUTIES OF CALIFORNIA

Are best seen on the trip around the
Kite Shaped track. You pass through
each town but once. Tickets permit stop
overs.
The herald., 1897-01-07
BORN

1Sse-1s lbs. Keatings-"S65 days ahead OF
them ALL" Hawley, King & Co.
The herald., 1897-01-07

Everything on wheels. Hawley. King &
Co.. cor. Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1897-01-07
THE PLACE TO VISIT.

San Diego and Coronado Beach, the
most beautiful spot in California.
The herald., 1897-01-07

MARSHALf.-ln this city, January, 5th
Heman q. Marshall aged 56 years.
Funeral from the parors Of Sharp & Sam
son. 536 South Spring street, Friday. jan
uary S;h, at 2 pm. Members of America
lodge No. SS5. I.O.O.F., will assemble at
their hall, First and Spring streets. at /
pm, for the purpose of attending the fun
eral of our late brother. II. B. Marshall.
Interment. Evergreen cemetery. By order
of l.. S. BUTLER, n. C.
The herald., 1897-01-07
DE4 THIS

BRIDGE-January 5. 1897, 10 the wife OF
J. w. Bridge, a daughter.
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THE BROOKLYN y. W. c. A.
Ell ECTION OF OFFICERS. READING REPoElS
AND FORMING COMMITTEES THE PRO
GRAMME OF THE DAY.

Tho Rrooklvn Young Womens Christian Asso-
citation held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon
in the Association Building. at Schermerhorn-s'.
and Flatbush-ave The meeting was largely ATTENDED
and the reports read were most gratifying TO the
members and all persons Interested In the welfare
of the organization The treasurers report showed
an intentionally small balance on hand. but there
were no other signs that the association Is not In
most prosperous condition.
Mrs Charles y. JudsOn presided at the meeting
There was nothing like contest In the election or
officers and the following nominees OF the Nominat-
ing Committee were elected unanimously:
President Mrs Charles y. Judson; vicc-presi-
dents Mrs Samuel Is Duryea Mrs. George II. Prem
tss Mrs Edwin Beers and Mrs George w. Read;
recording and corresponding secretary of the Ex-
ecutive Board Miss Sarah j. Day; recording and
corresponding secretary Of the active members Miss
Bertha VI. West; treasurer. Mrs Daniel {. McEwen;
member In the Executive Board for unexpired term
ending February l. 1895. Mrs. Frederick T. Sherman;
for unexpred term ending February !. 1890 Miss
Caroline W. Barnes; term expiring February /, 1901,
Mrs Oscar NJ Gregg. Miss j. Clementine Grey Mrs.
Daniel g McEwen. Mrs. w w Rossiter and Miss
Bertha NJ West
The treasurer's report by Mrs. Daniel G. McEwen
showed that the receipts for the year had been $780,,
6gG g. The expenditures We're 49,, S. A balance
81 &C. left from the preceding year kept the
expenditures from exceeding the total amount OF
funds available. aiN lett balance or s. ~ on hahd
the receipts. s3l S % were from regular sources
and xJ,i,2 % was raised. as MIS- McENcn says, ny
begging. From the guarantee fund, YIN !. was
realized.
The secretarys report gave many Interesting de-
tails OF the work done In the past year by the vari
Gus committees OF the association The total mem
bershlp Is 321. OF which number 1903 are assoc
ciate members i21 are active members 3si are sls-
tanning members and 10, are NE members. OF the
associate members. l2ja Joined in the year Just
closed and 1924 renewed their memberships The
greater proportion OF the members are between the
ages OF eighteen and twenty five years Mrs. Jud-
son I'm her report told Of the purposes OF the asso-
ciafion and its methods OF work.
Afsr the reports and the election OF officers. the
Rev Or Charles Cuthbert Hall OF the First Pres
rr,eri,n Church. gave an address. He congratu-
ia,.d tho association upon It's growth and influence.
and predicted a long period Of usefulness and power
Tor the assOcia ton I'm the future.
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UJJL CELEBRATE LTNCOLN'S DAY.

The Washington Square Methodist Episcopal
Church Mission House Is 10 have house warming
,odav-Iincon's Day-from 10 o'clock p. m.
The rectory has been enlarged into a mission
house and the congregation Of the Washington
c,,,oro and Asbury Churches have united. \ yes
,r,nan of the latter church. Mr.. Damon II. Nc
Cio,p and his wife are in charge Of the mission.
THO second story OF the building has been arranged
for a kindergarten that meets daiy' ihere i roo'
for children
,or sunday school purposes. and also for the Ep-
I'll raague OF the Christian Endeavor. The
n,r,or branch meets Friday afternoon and the
senior class In the evening OF the same day There
l. a meeting also every Sunday evening.
To accomplish the necessary WORK the young peo-
rIa have organized into four divisions The first Is
20 augment spiritual life; the second 10 give mercy
ond heIp. the third 10 cultivate the social spirit
n. I ,Ianp entertainments. the fourth-the lookout
r. ,iv,. A welcome to strangers.
rallsthenic class for girls was announced last
nu,un aIlev is at the disposal OF the club and
n1"rds fun with good exercise.
The second Friday night OF the League Is d III
erary occasion, and the fourth a social one
The last social function was an apple party AS
rho members entered. the name or an apple was
g',en each-a pippln a Gravenstein. Rhode ISL
,and qreening a gy-hower, etc. Groups were then
aormed of those who, had drawn the same name
Ia .ach group was expected TO compose piece
- noctrv about the apple. Results were read ana
,uyn nrizes awarded. 'rhe Maiden's Blush had the
best ode and to that comrany was s h an nr In
mense apple pie. A small pie was the poooy Prize,
The Rev W T. Anderson IL In charge OF the
church John D. Slayback has conducted the Sun
for twenty-five yeaTs, FOR r,m.. Of inno
cent amusement IL free to those connected WIN tns
church, and open day and evening.