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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19


stowe Bros circus was billed for an
exhibition here today, but the circus train
passed through the city without stopping
except TO change locomotives.
W. r. Blan. secretary Of the board NJ
trade. left tonight tur Bay 81. Louis, Miss,
TO join hls wife who has been visiting
relatives for several weeks
tn. GAR Beaumont aud Kansas city
Is having plans drawn for considerable
addition 20 their shops.
The Tcxarl,ann and Fort Smith railroad
has placed orders with local mills for the
lumber TO he used in constructing depots
IN this city The railroad VIII build the
freight and passenger dep0ts eparate.
The Baptist sunday school VIII tomor-
row take up it's annual collection for the
Bucknct orphan home.
Miss Georgia Ochiltroe, one of the pref
test Young ladies' In Southeast Texas and
her sister Mrs Hill who were visiting In
the ciiy early In The week, have returned
10 their home In Orange
drummer representing Galveston
business house has been IA the city today
soliciting Beaumont ladies TO visit Calves
ton and. DO their holiday shopping As
an inducomcnt, any lady who will promise
to buy Is furnished free round trip
ticket over tho Gulf and Interstate rail-
road It IN said he has distributed quito Il
number of tickets.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

wings sixty eight feet long, will extend
forward and will form at the entrance
sort Of court The chief feature of the
llincpal facade will he an octagonal tower,
terminating in parapes and bay windows
me wings will be surmounted with similar
towers. In the basement will be a large
banqueting hall. adjoining which win be
kitchen. coal cellar, china closets and other
equipments. Distinct from the main build
ing will be the power plant a. chapel in
the building will seat 1850, On the first
iIoor viii be arranged dining rooms par
Tors Doctors office, dispensaly, kitchen,
storerooms and other apartments. On the
two upper floors will be the dormitories.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
WNNNE FOR GOVERNOR.
RESOLUTIONS Adopted by Tnrrant
County Democrats


Fort Worth, Texas, December lS.-The
county democratic executive committee
met today and unanimously passed the
following resolutions:
We your committee. beg leave 10 sub
NIT the following report; That We hearth
ly indorSe the candidacy of our esteemed
fellow citizen, Colonel Richard Moore
Wynne for governor Of the State of Texas.
which we submit to the action of the
state democracy and recognize him as in
every way worthy of the high office to
which he aspires. He is one who has always
proved staunch and true to every trust i'm
posed His public record and personal ca
reer demonstrate his superior fitness and
his active sympathies in The cause Of
the people, commend him to the suffrage
or his fellow citizens. Recognizing that
great and important issues confront the
people, we further recommend that the
chairman appoint committee to draft
a suitable and appropriate address to the
people OF the State of Texas indorsing
the candidacy of cur distinguished fellow
citizen, Richard Moore Wynne.
The committee will meet again jan
uary 10 to decide on the manner OF nomi-
mating county and district officers. whether
by primary or nominating convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
Negro nobhed by a whi,c Wan.

Lake Charles, La. December IS
Emanuel Spain, n negro. was knocked
down last night near the Southern Pa
eiiec passenger depot and robbed The exact
amount taken from him is not known. 10
negro was at saloon near the depot when
white man came up and asked for treat.
The negro treated him and. after some
coaxing, the negro went off down tho track
with the white fellow. When out OF hear
ing OF the crowd around the saloon tho
whate man struck the negro with some
heayy instruments and left him there afto~
taking what money he had. The negro re
manned where he was knocked down till
about four hours later, when he came
straggiing back TO the saloon and made
his report to the policemen, The man A..
not been caught. There are great many
toushs In town now.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
A LETTER FROM HAWLEY.
Gives Some Tip, on the Disposition
of Sundry Offices,
WYNNG'S FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Comes In the shape of Resolutions
Adopted by the Tarrnnt County
Executive Committee.

Austin Texas, December lS.--It was
given out here today that letter has been
received from Congressman Hawley by an
OK licutonant OF Cuney's at Waco stating
collector of internal revenue at this point
and that tho chief deputyshp under Fergu-
son WAC rendered the recipient IN said let
Ter. Mr. Ilawey also writes 80 the rciost
goes, that the next collector of customs
for Galveston will bear the name Of Lee
and that the next postmaster will bear that
OF Griffin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
SHOPPING an nEEvILLE.
h"hhE Wan Had His jaw Torn AWAY
bN u uuiirt

Beevile, Texas. December iS.--In diff
hculty at the. Midway saloon last night
ahou; 10 o'clo&. Constable Joe Thoralon
shot aud seriously wounded John Rape.
Tho bulle. entered Rape's mouth. tore
away the teeth and lower jaw on one side
Of his face aud lodged in tho siae of tho
neck. The attending Physicians saw Inc
wound though serious, is not necessarily
iatal one. Constable Thornton raw
himself up directly after the shooting
ana this morning waived examination ana
his bond was fixed at $3.50 by Justice
W Jack, which he readily gave. lie deep
~ regrets the affair Rape is a Young
man about = years OF age. unmarried.
Thornton has a family OF several rh,laro,,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
|bine Pass Nearly Sure to Have
Another Railroad.
'yERAL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED
d Elaborate BANQUET TO the BAR
A Benefit Entertainment for the
/ Hospital--Notcs and Personals.

Beaumont, Texas, December 1S.--Mr. IL.
5untze, president of the Sabine Land and
aprovement company, came up from Sa-
ne Pass last night and spent today in
10 city. In conversation with The Post
Trespondent Mr.. Kountze said that he
uld not give out anything OF interest
+ publication as yet. He says the COM
my will continue the policy OF improving
o holdings at Sabine Pass. and In an in-
lhnite way he expressed the opinion that
lbine Pass would have ut least one more
lilroad next year. but he would not
lsignate tho railroad.
1--WE have several propositions under
nslderation," said Mr.. Kountze. "but
cy have not reached point where feel
stified In making them public. Next
onth Luther KouQtze of New York will
ut the Pass to meet myself and Charles
)nntze OF Denver, and after this con
ltation / hope to be able to give you In
rmatfon that viii be OF interest to the
neral public" Mr.. Kountze left for his
,me In Omaha tonight. Mr.. Charles
,untze returned to his home 10 Denver
st night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
METHODIST EPISCOPAL HOME FOR THE AGED

Philadelphia, uetss-s p The Methodist
Episcopal Home for the Aged will soon be-
gin to rise on its foundations-one of the
most beautiful buildings in America, and
the only one of its kind 1t is to be built
by the Methodist Episcopal church on
ground given by Colonel Bennett. and will
JON the orphanage, which has already felt
lhe force OF Colonel Benefits benefac-
IONS me site will cover five acres The
new buildings will be of the English Gothic
style OF the sixteenth century. They viii
have frontage of S26 feet and will be
three stories high, with a basement, Two
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
.auecn of the seas"

Mrs. John Strachan has proven /,
can navigate a vessel. In syh"' i,
stIalia, she is known as Queen IA
Seas" for the skill with which sSs X .
her husbands vessel into port WV, 'yiru.si
all the crew We're laid low WIN
fever. ~. N
But, despite her honorary nard ~
Strachan may not win the less ~ shs y
applied for N permission to take the 3. s,'S |,
nation for or a mates license. but ! y, Va il
fused her en- although il is acknowlesd'srs' b j.
She knows more about seainanshlp 8
threc -Four ,'V Of the candidates WHO
allowed TO obtain licenses
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
IRRIOATIoN CANAI.

Mr.. Seth Turner, Chicago promoter.
ias been IN the city for several days and
sas become interested In the proposed Pine
sland bayou irrigating, The construction
u this canal would make thousands OF
torres OF Jefferson county land sus-
;epticle to rice culture, and Mr.
Turner expressed the opinion that
ae can secure the money necessary "a
,uild the canal. fIe will meet the board OF
rade Tuesday afternoon ami explain his
proposition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
MIR. Penrcc Wants Primaries.

Austin. Texas, December lS-fIoa. Win
bourne Pearco of Bolton, democratic chair
man of the seventh congressional district
is in the city with reference to the mode
TO be followed IN ohtaiuing the preferences
of the rank ana hlo with regard to cardi-
dates next year he sud TO TIE Post cor
respondent today that ne did not know
what recommendations the State executive
committee would make ia this respect, out
that So TAR Rs he was concerned he was 10
favor Of primary elections.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

San Francisco, Cal, December iS.-The
great fire In Melbourne on the morning
OF November % was far more destructive
than was indicated in the brief cable re-
port OF the disaster. Nail advicos brought
by the steamer Moana STATE the district
comprising the great warehouse emporium
OF Victoria was Euttr~ aad reduced 10 n
mass OF ruins The tota. damage is esti-
mated at S1500.0O0.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

The building will be equipped WITH h
draulic elevators, rolling chairs for iuul
Old people and all comforts that eau h,
to make the last years OF the inmata
happy as possible.
Pressing the Question. --"Allstlh ri4
ley said the old colored man. might,
make so free as to AK YOU what yuo sl
about when | saw yer las evenin' ="
Why--er--uh, was gittin really ID
feed some err 'Suuiah Williams chi.kus'
Dat reply is coed us fur rs It ta
But would 1t strike you as a super.luhns
on my raht ef | wis ter ak yer who you "
countin' on feedin' 'em to?"-Washi,Ca
Star.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

ennis Texas. December 1S,--Last night
ABOUT o'clock the populIst printing olYice
caught fire. The flames were extiuguished
IN time 20 save tho building. but some OF
the printing material was damaged con-
siderably Cyrus padgett. who was work
ing In a Job office across the hall IN m
euorf to break down the door 10 gain
entrance; fell down a flight OF stairs and
was badly but not seriously hurt. The
Office was fully insured.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

Wharton Texas, December lS-Mr.
Julius Altman, who has been running a
dry goods business Ia Wharton, today
.td his door uMicr dccd of trust.
making Bon relne trustee Preferences:
brooks y Sparksulln. $3.50 Nose AltmUe.
5000; NJ j. and Ricka Altman, SS0o n Sc
Altman. 500. Assets about $NrO. unse-
cured liabilities about 5000.
The Houston Notion company Through
their attorneys. Linn X Mitchell. this
eve ias iaa garn shment on neN Pctna
trustee tor julius Altman, to secure their
c.alm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

San Antonio, Texes, December IS.-Bur-
glars broke into the store OF Mrs. F. Ru-
oioa' near the county poor house, before
daybreak this morning, and carried OIL an
iron safe weighing about 800 pounds. The
'saie contained $50 IN money and vendors
iein notes amounting to $3.50,
Mrs. Rubiola and two daughters were
sleeping in g. room adjoining the store.
but heard nothing OF the burglars. The
safe was carried of In wagon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
North GALVESTON No,c..

North Galveston, Texas, December IL
The nucleus of promising nursery bust.
ness has been established by Messrs. Rob
ert and Frank ailler at his l,Aat.
General Manager NJ NJ. Bright left
today on an extended trip through North
Texas IN the interest Of Norih Galveston.
The chain of oyster reefs reaching across
the bay from tins shore. has yielded on !
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
DISTRICT COURT.

3 The Jefferson county district court will
text week begin work on the criminal
tocket- which is as follows:
George Anderson. assault TO murder; Phil
10 Parish. murder; byron Spetghts theit.
rank Allen. manslaughter; Alesk Lott. as
iault TO murder VIII Perkins, bu. siat, .
dillege Green, burglary; James Finn and
Dan o'Morrow, burglary; Ed Delehan. a.
anlt TO murder; Houston sharp, theft
Nete Barlow, burglary; Walter rallel. az
ault TO murder; Albert Reopen assault TO
ape: Luke GIL. assault TO murder, Carry
fraylor. burglary, j. L. CrlsSmas forgery Z.
hsptiste Ionlianie, manslaushter N4.a
ssfcent, embezzlement. five cases. Phil
3e Parish, murder, les set for trial q, .
Jclock Monday morning.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
Flied Chnttel Mortwn.e

WaNahachle, Texas, December Isl. II.
Evans grocery merchant filed u chatte,
mortgage today and named j. Y. PHILIPS
as trustee. The Instrument only includes
liabilities 10 The amount OF $500,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
RELIC OF GEORGE wAsHrsGrs

In store on the West Side is curea
cid stove, said to have belonged to Gss;'
Washington and afterward presenlsd :
Christs church in Alexandria, Va W
solidly built arrangement, about sk M
high, capped by an American eagle tz
in iron. The foundation is square "
massive, with four stout legs. rather ~.
citully wrought. The stove is square. "
ing upward almost to point. IN Il ~
base are two openings and these ePIel
to be the only doors. There seems
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
Coffee Company Assigns.

peiias, Texas, December lS.--The Dallas
cofreo and Spice Mills filed deed OF as
s.gnment late tonight. The schedule OF
assets and liabilities Will be filed later,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

Ardmore. I. T.. December 10 M
Hammer will send out twenty ~,
a special car to Leavenworth ID - elsi5
ing, Seventeen OF this number a. a. vessS
with larceny and sentenced 10 nv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

w. Fal5om Tready OF Hlain & Tready, a
rm of prominent young lawyers, on
thursday, was granted license to practice
wv by the district court, having passed a
fmarkably nnn examination. 10 oeiobrate
Pc event Mir. Troauway last night ban
netIed the Jefferson county bar ia tue
ininS room OF the Crosby house. Tae
ienu enjoyed was as follows:
Berwick Bay oysters ON half shell
celery. sliced tomatoes olives
! sea trout, Tartar sauce.
Ictotuts tnatu!eilcA,)
Chicken salad.
5razed FORK cutte,s "nite wine sauce.
Cauliflower au gratin
ltaute sautorne, YELLOW Label.
! Roast turkey stuffed with oysters.
Cranberry sauce.
Asparagus.
Snipe EN- canope au promigc.
Dressed Lettuce.
lranges, Apples. Bananas. Grnpes
Charlotte russo, CAKE.
French coffee.
RoQuei0rt cheese.
The affair was ono OF tho most delight.
I'll ever given In the city, and mine host
salckstein did the honors gracefully and
yell. II was 10 O'clock when the CUES ii
mt down 10 the table. but Il was after
Midnight when the last toast MAS drunk.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

ton Belt, was shot at Humphreys mlsi
tonight by Lee Ware, who was tenAii
the bar. The ball entered the negnY
mouth and lodged in his jawbone n
Will recover. Lee Ware was locked o.
lie claims to have acted in self-def,na
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT.

bENBfIT ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Sisters hospital building, which has
EN- in course OF construction for sevssal
onths, is about completed and will ho
rned over to the Sisters the coGiug
SEX. The building is handsome struc-
re. desirably located. but It can not he
1d for the purpose intended untl
.ulpped with furniture and the noceasnry
ispital appliances. To purchase these no.
ssIues ladies' OF Beaumont have inter
TED themselves aud Monday night Win
We an entertainment ut the opera house,
Q proceeds derived from which ~nl be
mated TO the hospital. The Dr0xcdIumn
be rendered is as follows.
ieen OF The Pirate Isle. Carl Isanmant
Professor OTIS Orchestra.
eeitation~-The Old CAuteon.
.....,.,......... Miss Sadie IAnghaln
-strumeAtal quartette ...............
Mrs. Hyatt Misses Crawford.
Hyatt and Bacon.
'ng--Ih he Message. Mrs. 7. A. Lamb
no ulute. cornet and piano. .......
Niles Fuller, Aessss F0Wle. Aad
Houston.
Orchestra selection
n June ....,............. Dudley Buck
Professor Robinson.
AI1net solo Ascension. Cashmere rabro
Professor j. C. OFT.
ecItauon--Sicge OF the Alamo. ......
.'.....,............ Mary Aubrey 'rocr
Miss Loilie Miiam
ing and dance tin costumel Lady
Africa .....,..,...... Miss Kttty OGDEN
Orchestra selection.
Drill by Beaumont Light Guard
ocal soio-Capt1m uf the GuatlE...
......,...,..,....,. Miss Nell S,9vall
This programme has been arranged by
RS. #. A. Hyatt and Mrs T. \. lamb.
no have often entertained the people at
lis city. aud. In connection with The en-
rlainmcnt, supper will be- served m The
ming room of the Crosby hotel uneer al.
lporvision OF Mrs. loan 3. GootAUo. Tho
fair should be u success,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

this morning. Troyuio is seriously hurt
and Will probably lose his left leg. The
trouble arose over q difficulty between
the two men at a Mexicau ball the night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
A Mexican shot.

san Antonio, Texas, December IS.-Eu.
sehlo gutierrez Mexican wood dealer.
shot Aiyino Trevinio through the left hand
and thigh at Borg's mill. this county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
GEORGE wAsHINGToN's STOVE

no receptacle for ashes, and on. cs,r
to speculate upon how our digniheu ~,
started the fire in the morning Wa ss,.s \
weather was cold, and hoN L me 'n.ss
rot draw" did he vent his III DUP I'M
Its contrarlness, when there we're 10 ~
to slam nor to kick shut. i, 4
Above the tapering, square par, W,
corrugated column. foot high. aoa s .s
this-Eests the eagle, with outsi inl,s,I1
wings. Each side of the steve q s .samsu i
decorated with the figure oil 4 h
iron. and raised from the Slows
cameo effect
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

safe estimate 10000 barrels Of oysters
this season, and the oyster fleet is still
on the offenalve.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
Like the Old PilIory

In China they still punish offenders in a
way that really hurts" as the children
saw
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
A Constable Killed.

Dublin. Texas, December
Adams. constable of this p ~
shot and instantly killed BY 4. ~ 4
better known as Little Tom 12tiA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

Southern Pacific railroad system. tickets
TO be sold on the certificate plan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
CITY HALL DEDIcATIoN

The Post CORRESPONDENT acknowledges an
invitation to a grand ball which will 30
given at Liberty by the o. b. C's on
Friday. December "a. Liberty has just
b,rilt a new city hall, which is credit Il
Mayor Joe REVERE and the board OF alder
men, as we'll to the prosperous little city.
The ball VIII be given In the city hall la
'uonmemoration OF Its completion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19
RATES 10 MEDICAL MEETINC.

The Southern Pacific railroad has In
nrmed local physicians that on account OF
~ meeting Of the Southeast Texas Medical
neeocistion, to BE- held in beaumont on
Qeeember %. that road made rate Of ono.
|4lk3 feFe fos IN round trip TO this city.
~ ~ Apply q Al points on The
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

os'.,ng with the central rta.ion. snnnosa
AZ sn enemy was landing on our eoast IN in
Lane TIE news Mould be teleph,ass 80
arS az enee aad two OF the machines
rs, = supply OF tcrpedoes could he transN
ins;ds up mere with a company Of soldiers
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A Ncsrn sl,nt

waco Texas, December 1s.-pan Law
renee a eolored section hand on The Cot
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-19

solid ""id spectacles and W.
G'asses make nice Xmas Preneri
Our line IL complete nnd .o..-~u
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D Solid Sterling Silver Tea Set, = n
D solid Sterling Silver Sugar and {
D Trunks of Solid Sterling Silver.
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Articles for Gentlemen and BOYS.

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-29
BOARD or EDUCATION.
Drawing Teacher Resigns Normal
Scnool Becoming Crowded.

The resignation Of Miss Bcckwiih
as t"acher of drawing in IA, schools
OF Honolulu, was accepted by the
Board of Educajlur 1t a regular meet
ing yesterday. rhr Board 'ridcd to
try To find Il now teacher without TO
ing abroad, and It j.. likely that some
nominations will he made at the next
meeting.
The application os Hiss Atkinson
for life certificate was granted ON
the ground that sLc bad Taught in 'hc
primary grade FOR ten years. and has
an average of % per cent in her exam
nations.
The proposition of Inspector Cen
eral Townsend 10 he'd school cNar,.
nations three tines a yerr did not
meet with the approval of the Board.
But one examination will he held.
The crowded condition IF the N1r-
NAL school, according TO INSPECTOR
Gibson'S report. would soon rccesei-
tate the employment of an assistant
teacher There are 46 pupils on the
roll this year. as against 20 last wear.
The application of Miss Flora Per-
ry to be transferred from Berctania
to some other school. was considered.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-10-29
COE[HO GETS A NEW TRIAL
ESCAPES THROUGH 4 MARROW
LOOpHOLE.
The Failure of a Juror to Take the
Oath Gives the EN-Polce Clerk An
other Show.

In a lengthy decision handed down
this afternoon the Supreme Court has
granted new trial to w. j. Coehlo.
the eN-police court clerk who was re-
Gently convicted of embezzling public
funds. and sentenced to two years at
hard labor on the reef The grounds
upon which the new trial is allowed
are that one of the jurors who sat in
the case had not taken the oath 30
support the Constitution. laws and
government of the Republic. and that
the fact was not discovered by either
Coehlo or his attorney until after the
verdict was rendered.
The Second grounds upon which a
new trial was asked. that the demur-
rer to the charges and motion to
quash has been improperly overruled.
were held by the Supreme Court. TO
he without merit, so that the new
trial has been granted practically up.
on a mere technicalitv.