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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Senator Yeti Introduces a hill 10 regulate
and to prohibit the sale of lottery tickets
Senator Tillect introduces a bill to pro-
hib!t transportations giving free passes to
officials.
The Lewis bin defining liability Of rail
way companies in injuries TO employees.
Coquitts b!ll authorizing tho commits
sion 10 make emergency rates cngrossed
in the senate.
Colquitts bill requiring express GONNA
uies to maintain general offices in the
State passed by the senate.
Galveston city charter bill passed by the
house.
Bill to regulate the practice of dentistry
under discussion in the house.
Representative Dickinson Introduces 2
hill 70 provide for the speedy trial of
lapisits.
Representati tive Holland and bride con-
graduated by tho house and presented
with n handsome testimonial.
Gnfavorable report of the bill creating
State REPOSITORIES for public moneys.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
Foreign.

Fresh troubles IA Crete: Greek popula-
tion wants the patriarch to res gn.
Putting down of bread riots in Spain.
Kruger talks about tho Transvaal In
vcstlgation.
Woman's suffrage before the British
uailrameui.
Dinner given by Ambassador Bayard in
III ror Of the Prince of Wales.
Burning of Villages In Crste.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
TODRT'S FEATURES.


DOnlestic.
Louisiana drouth sufferers ask for an
appropriation for seed.
Rawlins elected senator In Utah.
Mckenna chosen secretary of the in
terror.
Porter to be McKtnley's private secre-
tary.
Friends of the Nicaragua bill gave up
on account of no quorum.
Virginia election contest case decided in
favor of Swanson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04
The Markets.

Cotton futures 2Q6 points UP at New
York and New Orleans.
Cotton seed oil weak and In lisht de-
manl,
Wheat closed "a 7-Sd75.
Volume of business in stocks moderate.
but fractional advances made.
Bonds were strong. active and higher
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

GENEVA. N. VA conference os gem
cral sccrctaries of this State will he hcld
in conjunction with the Young Mems
Christian association convention OF West
orn New York here beginning today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

FRANKLIN, Ttnn.-~The annual state
convention of tho Young Mems christian
associations OF Tennessee VIII he held here
commencing Today and lasting four lays.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04


Citizens 20 to Austin no work for and
against tho charter amendments.
Regular monthly meeting OF the school
board.
Numerous expressions lauiatory Of
Houstons advantages
Superintendent Sutton irdorses the prize
essay propositin of the business Leagne
Local republicans will iubilate on in
auguration day
colored woman found dead in the
Chaneyville precinct.
Tho rapist Terrell Indicted and his case
set for trial
The new Hill street bridge will be ready
for inspection next week.
Mrs William delivers beautiful lee
ture at the Antioch Baptist church.
The man John O'Donnell, who ASA ted
Captain Lawlor, is odiudgci insane
The separate coach cases,
blind Boone closes his engagement at
Turner lsssll.
He hid his money too well.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

Texas rate clerks meeting In New Or
leans.
New lines contemplated in North and
South Texas
Houston East and West Texas officials
leave for New York.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Ice
directors NEGOTIATE for the purchase of
lG,0O0ooo Atlantic and Pacific bonds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-04

KIRkSVILIsE. Mo.--A State convention
opposed to secret societies viii be held
here today. 1t .s eaid the convention may
summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
1 SrNDiY-SCH0OLS ANNIVERSARY.

The Sunday-school of the West End Presbyterian
Church is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The
pastor the Rev DR.. John Balcolm Shaw preached
an anniversary sermon yesterday morning. The
Sunday school held service In the afternoon. at
which the Rev Or. II. T. McEwen, of the Sunday
school Committee OF the Presbytery. made an ad-
dress The pastor. the Rev. DR.. Shaw: the assist
ami Of the church and superintende of the
sunday school the Rev James Hunter: the pri-
mary superintendent. Mrs. Hattie r. Foster; the
iunior superintendent, Miss Caroline Bahr and the
intermediate superintendent, John F. Forth. were
on the platform with DR.. McEwen
teachers reception on Tuesday night The Rev
Dr. James II. Hoadley ana j. FINLEY Smith, or the
committee which organized the school. we'll as
the Rev Drs. Atterbury. Kerr. Marling and Ketch-
am who took part in the dedication, VIII speak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
FEW AMERICANS
Like care to uphold deceit and Misrepresentation when they know it.
The Growth of the Cereal Coffee Movement
In America S a interesting
MATTER OF HISTORY.

food Mich discovered method select
N. nats Of wheat and quantities the abumen and
rebuild the matter the cente all over Inc
portion which
which bread and ordinary
worked about perfect beverage these parts " e
order onSh humanity with
noushno natural food drink imported poison
This article and has become famous
seeking the
public with something cheaper slip when
custom or original
Hundreds America Their
food value how make high grade scientifically
prepared They seek make something that looks ike Postum and
public difference
ban the u Court When the customer dis
told 1T weighs lbs while Postum package only
Weighs Two pounds Anything the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
MORE THAN A HUNDRED WHEN SHE DIED

Mrs Jessie Sallnsky. who is said to have been
over one hundred years Old died suddenly early
on Saturday morning at her home. No. . Suffolk
Of Max Salinsl<y the only living out of
family Of nine boys. reported his mothers death
TO tho Coroner The son is sixty years Old pack
pedler and undertaken. He says his mother was a
little over one hundred years old. but his wife de-
clores that her age was between 100 and 100 years
Tho old woman was born in Russian Poland and
was married twice her second husband dying at
the age OF seventy-ive over haf century ago.
,Hen Max his SON now sixty years old, was then
a youngster OF ten summers. Thirty years 40
tho SaIinskys came to this country. Inc fanny
consisted OF Mrs Salinsky. her son and MS VIE
and three daughters. one OF the daughters mas
Since ma rried and has several children
Mrs salinsky was strictly orthodox hnor fog;
While she enjoyed good health, she seldom lelt
he rourth floor OF the Suffolk-st. tenement At
tempts had frequently been made to obtain her
consent TO be photographed. but abe invariaby re,
fused She arose usual on SATURDAY anu ncpcu
in the homework with as much energy as thousn
she were half her age She was opening Window
when without any warning she sank 10 the Hoor
and died. Mrs. Salnsky was buried yes'eru"' AL
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
1 F1rTEEN-YEAR-oLD BOYS SUICIDE.
EXCESSIVE COMMISSIONING BELIEVED TO
HAVE CAUSED THE DEED.

EXCESSIVE COMMISSIONING BELIEVED TO
HAVE CAUSED THE DEED.
Camden. May q (SpeciaO.-Willie r. Ross, fifteen
years old committed suicide by hanging himself in
the third story OF his home. In North Twenty
slxth-st. Stockton this afternoon. The lad was in
the best Of spirits this morning In fact his father
stated tonight the boy appeared In such happy
frame OF mind that he compelled TO speak 10
For the last few months young Ross had been a
grea. cigarette smoker. and II was only few days
ago that his father told him to cease smoking.
This had no effect on the lad however, as he kept
I'D the use Of cigarettes until the time Of his death
Excessive cigarette smoking IL supposed 10 have
undermined the lads constitution. unbalanced his
mind and caused him to hang himself.
Mr. and Mrs. John ". Ross, the boys parents at
tended the services at the Dudley Methodist Episco
pal Church IN the morning. and left Willie and the
other children at home to prepare for Sunday-schooi
The parents arrived home about 1880 o'clock, and
were greeted with remarks from the eldest daugh-
ter that Willie had been acting strangely all morn
ing and had locked himself in the front room
in the third story OF the house. Mr.. Ross went up
stairs and found the door locked. He knocked at
the door several times and called loudly for Willie.
There was no response, and thinking that something
was wrong he broke open the door. He was amazed
TO his hanging TO a rafter from TWO straps.
which ne had taken from his skates and fastened
around his neck. The other members OF the fam
fly were sent for. and Dr. w. II. kensinger was
called but 1t TOO late as the boy had been dead
mo- ba a n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
CRUELTY TO A HORSE.
THE ANIMALS TAIL DocKED IN AN INHUMAN
MANNER PROSECUTION LIKELY TO FOLLOW.

THE ANIMALS TAIL DocKED IN AN INHUMAN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LIKELY TO FOLLOW
co,on,, p s. Edwards OF the ew-Jersey So
cety for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals has
startod proceedings against men who were caught
in the act OF docking horse in East Orange on
Nav i, The names Of the men and that Of the
owner are withheld until the case has gone before
the Grand jury
The horse Is said to have belonged'to well-known
clubman of Orange The man who actually per
formed the operation is said to live In New-forK.
He had for his assistance negro living IN East
Orange The horse to be operated upon was taken
IN a barn I'm the northern part OF East orange,
thrown and bound a portable furnace was nsed
N heat the iron with which the bleeding stump vi
the tail was afterward cauterized. Inc tali was
chopped off with a butchers cleaver. the horseA
proans were heard by Francis A. Mott. 1r., son OF
former Alderman Mott Of East Orange and James
Peterson They ran to the barn and tried 10 enter
The door was fastened, but, determined 10 nnd out
what was going on, they started TO force tho uoor
They were In time 10 see the two men run out Oh
another door Both lads were able 10 give descrip-
tions Of the men. The horse was sun sTappeu
down Aid was summoned by the boys, ana the
horse WAS liberated and attended to by veterinary
suroeon The Peterson boy secured the severed por-
ton NJ the tall and 1t will be used as evidence Tho
horse and the furnace are also TO be USED IN eVl-
sideraton of his turning States evidence and FUR.
nishing Information was excused on the payment Vi
q small fine. g. g.. ..o ocoroa 10 q ona n, sim
for every one connected with the operation In any
way whether present at the time or accessory
either before or after the 1act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
NEW.JERSEY NEWS.
ROBBED TWICE IN A DAY.
THIEVES MAKE A DOUBLE VISIT TO THE HOUSE
OF A NEWARK MINISTER

THIEVES MAKE DOUBLE VISIT TO THE HOUSE
OF A NEWARK MINISTER.
The house Of the Rev. Dwight Gaoupe, at Grove
and Market SITS, Newark, was entered by burglar
early yesterday, during the absence OF the family.
servant girl was awakened by a noise. and saw a
man standing In her ROOM She screamed, and
the man dashed out the door and escaped from the
house Investigation showed that he had secured
considerable booty. consisting Of silverware, dia-
mond ring and other jewelry. IS In cash and a
check The property taken is valued at $3.50.
The house was robbed second time In the even
ing Mr. and Mrs Galloupe left the house Tor
church at 730 o'clock and upon their return found
that a lot of solid silver spoons and other silver
ware valued altogether at s5s. had been taken
The second robbery reported 10 the police, and
an investigation was made by a detective. The
thief had assembled from the cellar. which could
only be entered from the house. The presumption
Is that the thief who committed the first robbery
concealed himself in the cellar. and when Mr.. and
Mrs. Galloupe left the house he ascended 10 the
first floor seized the silver and walked out OF the
rear door. The detective left his revolver at the
house as protection against third robbery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
SUCCESS OF A NEW ATHLETIC CLUB.

The Ciermont Athletic Club OF Brooklyn, which
was recently formed by several weD-known young
men OF the Hill district of Brooklyn, bids fair TO
hecome a success At the first meeting OF the
Roard of Governors twenty-seven new mempers
were proposed and applications for nearly nfty
more reported under way; A wheeling branch mas
Seventeen wheels form the nucleus OF that division
An emblem consisting Of a winged arrow piercing
r. canitaI letters &C A. c." has been adopted.
and viii be worn by the club in open competition.
In about a fortnight the club proposes to give big
..smoLer al which athletic and vaudeville stars
will annear in an interesting programme
The following officers have been elected; rres, res,
d.n. Ieonard J Miller; vice president. James VOL
S Sems secretary H. r. Brown, and treasurer
Frank Harding: Board OF Trustees. Edward g.
I'LL, Henry C. Maurer. James A. Jensen, Al
f1ed Marlin. IT,. and Samuel wofenden. The club
has a good baseball team and VIII put noct sss
cIernont Avenue Rink Of which II has secured a
lease for next season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
RIG CARRIAGE FIRMS CONSOLIDATE.

The old carriage firm of J. ". Qunby & Co.. which
has been incorporated. has ABSORBED the business Vi
n brewster a. Co, who recently failed. Nego-
,.,ons 10 secure the plant and goodwill were con-
ducted for some time and were concluded about
tho nrst of the present month by the sale to the
ouinby Company Of all the carriages and material
ON hand IS large amount OF hard wood The car
70 ans md material are now being shipped 10 the
nth, warehol,se in Newark 1t Is understood that
be Rrewster house will be used only until the pres
ent stock disposed Of The 0nnoy G9s 5 was
The business OF G. & a. X. Carter, who failed that
,nar and taking I'm two partners. established one OF
sa Rest known carriage factories In the country.
Mr. ouinby died in is! and sfer his dea,h me
nrns,dent Emerson Brooks vice president. Henry
B. ogden secretary and treasurer, and Frank ,hn
Nurp6v and Wilbur Doremus directors. Among the
s,oSkholders are several heirs Of Mr.. Quinby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
REALISM ~ "THE SILLY DINNER
ACTING INSPECTOR THOMPSON AND SQUAD OF
POLICE FURNISHED THE RAID PART OF
THE PERFORMANCE.


Acting Inspector Thompson and a squad or
policemen made a raid Saturday night on Claren-
don Hall In Thlrteenth-st. where production OF
THE silly Dinner burlesque on the Seeley din
ner was In progress. The acting inspector ana
TWENTY-FIVE policemen went TO the place and dis
tributed themselves about at different tables
When Philip hoffman, the man who was made up
10 represent Captain Chapman, bounded on the
stage Acting Inspector Thompson gave signal
and a raid started In earnest. The fellow who APP
peared az Captain Chapman was arrested for I'M
personatlng an officer. Frederick Lubin ana An
thony Gartner the proprietors. and five actresses
were taken into custody
The audience. which consisted Of over one thou
sand persons at first imagined that the raid was
a part OF the play, but when they learned mat II
was in real earnest they cleared the place in less
than five minutes and stumbled over each other
I'm doing so. There was great excitement in the
place at the time The managers or the nan
we're Indignant over their arrest and claimed tnat
as The silly Dinner" had run at theatre Tor
ak months without any police interference, there
was nothing in it, They say that they would
have stopped IL altogether had the police authori-
Ties given them warning TO do so.
Acting Inspector Thompson and Clerk Antilles; IN
Essex Market Court yesterday, spent some time
lacking over the law books 10 find under what sec
ton of the code complaint could be taken IL was
finally decided to charge the proprletors WITH
keeping an alleged immoral resort ana against
Kohlman and the five actresses charge OF as
orderly conduct taken. The case VIII DE
heard Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
Mr.. mNEILL IN CARNEGIE HALL.

THAT WAS the finest sermon Mr.. Mcneil has
delivered In New-York," said a number Of people to
IA reporter NJ the close of the Rev John McNeills
sermon yesterday afternoon In Carnegie Hall. II
was his last sermon In that hall and every seat
was taken. Professor J. II. Burke ed the singing
in the early part Of the meeting. and then Mr..
Sankey took charge Mr. and Mis-. Ieorge G. Steb-
bins sang A duet The Scotch preacher was at
his best, and gave eloquent and pc lnted sermon
on The Passover The preachers description OF
the OLA Testament scenes was realistic. and his
peroratlon. in which he made especial appea. 20
Young men, was remarkably effective. The great
audience arose at the close and sang God BE with
You Till We Meet Again." and DR.. Macarthur pro-
nounced the benedction.
This afternoon Mt 8 O'Clock Mr.. McNelli will de-
liver his farewell address In New-York City Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
&z::E::5!!;s.'!!z7;0|
Eunsfrrs5n ~
WHERE IGNORANCE IS
NOT BLISS

If you fail to know things that
you ought to know, ignorance is
not bliss.
1t costs but few minutes daily
to read the Wanamaker Store
News. Ignorance Of it is not bliss.
A paradox. Tens of thousands
read our statements. The quick
thronging muItitudes that respond
to unusual offerings prove that
Tens OF Thousands do not read our
statements and are the losers there
by. The exhibition of Tapestries
and Old Textiles will close on
Wednesday, 26th inst. Every day
we hear artistic people, connois.
seurs, regretting that they did not
know of the exhibition. They did
not read our Store News.
Our news Of Goods and Prices is
always concise and accurate. Its
terse style makes quick reading.
Consult it daily.
MONDAY, MAY 24TH. WILL BE EvENTFUL IN
wANAMAKER RETAILING.
With the advancing season we
are on many goods making One
Dollar do the purchasing work OF
Two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
spprIcES AT FARRAGUT STATUE.

The Farragut Association Of Naval Veterans held
memorial services at the Farragut monument. In
Madison Square, yesterday afternoon. There were
associated with them yesterday the Confederat e
Veteran Camp of the City Of New-York and the
Naval Cadets OF the Port of NewYork.
The services were begun by the placing OF the
National and Confederate flags at the base OF the
statue of Farragut. Afterward number OF brief
addresses were made. Among those who spoke
were Comma nder Dickinson, G. V. c.; Colonel c.
r. Thorburn,. C.. V. G.: Colonel J. B. Wilkinson.
Edwards Captain L. II. Brove and Lieutenant
Commander Benjamin Blanchard
a wreath OF laurel hung around the statue,
after which the chaplain offered prayer and the
oas ande1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
rycURsyoy RATES WANTED FOX BUYERS.

II Is expected that the Wholesale Merchants AS
sociatIon of New-York City will be successful III
obtaining an important concession on IhurSia!'
when II will hold conference with the Joint Trafhc
and Trunk Line associations. II Is the desire of the
merchants u secure excursion rates 10 this city III
the spring and fall for buyers Tho association be,
ueves that there Is no reason why buyers from an
semi annually. II they ala II Is argued there
would be a marked Improvement In the wholesale
bus,ress here and more work for many unemployed
nersons Al a recent meeting OF the association, a
representative OF a large mercantile house tod now
any public celebration, a large number or srnniets
were drawn to this city Al the time OF the dedlca-
tion OF the Grant Monument, one hundred new Gus.
toners had opened accounts with his nrm. untii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
DEATH OF LEWIS SWITZER.

Lewis Switzer who for thirty years an I'm
ror,er ~ notions IN New York City. most Of the
time in William-st. near John-st. died yesterday
morning at his honne.sNo Willow-st., from old
age He was eighty -four years old.
Mr. Switzer was born I'm Germany. ana came 70
this country when twenty years old He retired
a9o He was a Democrat. and In the last cam
paien a gold Democrat lie was regular attend end
Dr. Samuel A. Eliot, pastor Of the church; wi, vii
noon a. 2 o'clock Tho burial will be In Green
wood.
Mr. Switzer leaves three daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
SSEyGERS on IA GAsCOGNE.

Among the passengers who arrived here yester-
lay on board the French steamship La Gascosne
were NJ Bouchard Inspector of French Postotfices
ard Telegraphs; a. J. Cassatt. Mr., and Mrs. A. F.
Estabrook Edward II. Floyd-Jones. Mr.. and Mrs
John Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Richie. the Rev.
Messrs Iapic Morice: Corcoran. Guerman. Bu
Que: and John Wilson: Sisters Francois de Sales
ST Antoine de Padoue and Marie Laurence, ana
the Roy Louis j. Van Straelen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
GROCERS WHO INSIST

On SELLING anO the the genuine o. H r WI"
49, ,., ,,or the makers
court and subject them the heay
penalties therefor powerful arm OF the government uSea o "e
MAINTAIN right ana aH
public and taking their money should not COM
plain government checks their career Inc sale
products the human stomach serious offence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
y switzer leaves three daughters.
rUyFR4L OF EDWIN A. KENNEDY.

The funeral OF Edwin A. Kennedy. former COM
rna,5er q. Abel Smith Post No. AS. held yes
tardav morning at Mr. Kennedys house. No sos
Halsey-st The funeral was conducted by me post.
ard The burial was in Evergreeps Cemetery.
James D. Bell is the present commander or the
most and John W. Haslam Is it's adJutant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24

stomach nv needed and prepare
From beonnn end these Postum Cereal Food Coffee are
~ valus Made simply peoples when they think they are ouyg
;,, vo food value you
get? He plans to take and laugh in his sleeve
Examine the package offered substitute or counterfeit we
, ro,t favor have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24

Dress Goods. Black silk Grenadines
new, exclusive. 1925 to 50; were $3.50 TO
$3.50
Princetta. SiIk-and-wool, A in., 75c. 81
and sl.25: regular Sl.25, $3.50 and $l.75.
Figured Wool Grenadines, six styles, soc,
regular Sl.25.
Cotton and Linen Dress Stuffs. very at
tractve designs and printings, at greatly re-
duced prices. Many at Sc and l212c that
wee recently l21lc to 25c.
Fancy Dress Silks. Large lots first
shown to-day, SOC; value 75c.
Ribbons. A great trade sale. Many at
halt. Sc to 35c.
Women's Imported Tailor made Sntts.
Stylish, elegant. sl2 TO s21; were $3.50
to s2S.
Parlor and Library Tables. AGO high
grade, were s4.25 to $3.50; are 1915 to
$3.50.
Furniture repairing Furniture re-up-
holStered and stored at our risk for delivery
next Fall. Immense assortment OF up
holstering stuffs to choose from.
Lace Curtains 300 pairs Renaissance.
Arabic and Colbert styles, ivory and white,
81. 80 to $24. Elegant, cheap
Summer Draberies. Oriental Curtains
were ST. so and 81. IS: are 1913
Furniture Slip Co1eys. You can slip
cover seven pieces for sl2 so or more.
Bicycles Standard, at saving of half
CONTINENTAL, 5000
CONTINENT, $3.50
Strong, easy running, handsomely fin
ished, fully guaranteed.
Books. About five thousand by popular
authors, to 60 at l5c each. Publishers
price, SOC to $50.
Cm GiaSsUare American-the best
New shapes, beautiful cuttings. A fourth
to half clipped from already low prices
JOHN WANAMAKER
|. Formerly A. T. Stewart Co.,
Broadway, 4th ave-, 9th and 10th SIS.