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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-16
OLD UNCLE FIRED DEAD,
WAS n Democrat aud Hated the Yam
I.eeS


Cuero, Texas, January l3.-Fred fIami,-
ton. an aged and respected citizen of Cuero.
died yesterday evening Of paralysis. He
died suddenly while sitting up in his chair
Uncle Fred. as he is known everywhere.
has history in connection with the de-
Nelopment of Southwest Texas. He was a
typical old Southern negro Credulous in
the extreme. he was lod into a great many
things that seen ridiculous at this day.
During the var he belonged 10 Or. Cooke
OF Victoria, and the Yankees, as he always
called them, told him he was omitted
to forty acres ana a mule" Believing ms
he measured on forty acres OF the best
| lana belonging to his master and took
TWO OF the best mules and carried them Ntf
down INTO another pasture, and when askeI
by his master what he had done with them
ne toid him that he had nothing to do win
! them rs they belonged to him. that the
soldiers had told him he was entitled TO
forty acres ana mule. and he was goins
to have them.
Another time at fnilanola during recon
struction days. Fred attended republican
gathering, and when he was first noticed
In the court room, where the meeting was
held, some one said Here's Fred Ham
iton, the democratic negro The presid-
'"S ''hN'' 'hiltN FItN up. ana wanted hin
10 swear allegiance 10 the United States
ana the republican party. Fred refused to
DO TINS. ana they took him bodily and threw
him cut of the up stairs window. For this
reason and many others that might be
stated. Uncle Fred was violent hater OF
anything by the name OF Yankee. He was
a democrat to the hearts core and was A
great admirer OF anything democratic.
When Cleveland was elected. his en-
thusiasm knew no bounds. He named an
old mule that he had Democrat" and went
through the streets shouting for Cleveland
and democracy.
No person, whether white or black ever
commanded greater respect for honesty
and truthfulness than did Uncle Fred. He
was devout member Of the PRESBYTERIAN
church and attended services there MS long
as he was able 10 be about For wears
lee has worked for the oil mill here, and
has been one of its most trusted employees
llliterate though he was he was honest
and no man, however sharp. could prevail
upon Uncle Fred to do anything that was
wrong He will be greatly missed among
the colored people OF this section ard
among the whites.
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CITY HRENITIEy.

..9iri Edei son of Mr and Mrs. A. Eel
WI n- tHf n Swan saturday at 10 a. II, ..
AZ ia- lenuie Beth l-r4a.
~ ~ HlH wii deliver the second lecture
%; t"T a9lTre a. the 18th instant H,re.
atter : ~ lectures ~.ll be given or Moaday
ana Ihuf'aaf afternoons
'ar's1-. fianintcr Of the sa'varon Army
-ltII- ina no one is authorized TO collect
"" 10y n9 prorNi3us the .ame Of the
St.Nai'pu ARMY cNrrp, ng whoa they ar.
ae m isan - h5 "a order from the clp,a a
comma ndinR
'r Nv laat the court of mnal appcals
y atliu s.ifluS az Dallas u might be an
WSlf-tt" fof d TO take 10 the Colin 60.
Mt'ch was sent rp 20 o. from TINS county
49,, 49, u was % session. al Doiiss over a
me committee having IN charge the ar
rsht.f tnfn's for the H. T. Leo birthday
Tn'thTat.en VIII meet at n, nan OF Dick
=. W. * camp AT O'clock this afternro1
- WIS VII he the Nnal meeting Of the
e''n'"fiet. fuli attendance Is ,iesirt,i,
Ma Bertha G Ma On. daughter OF Roy
.. u, MAS-n. who let her home in Hons.
.un "a Summer 10 enter upon miss'onary
VOTE u. t%lco. wrGcs from Juarez thar
nc = k!-duF P.'uSed with her receptlon
10y me htttcr c-ass OF MeXlcanS. She mas
itH'ch a Enoai N nstny Mexican homes ana
~ eA'e-4iei every ppSsbl courtesy
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THE DEATH ROLL.
Burial OF Major II. =. Kimbn

! burial OF Major II. =. I<intbniI.
Major H. $. kimbal was buried yesterday
morning from Wall 6 Stables undertaking
establishment. Tho deceased was formerly
well known citizen of New York and vas
at one time quite wealthy. He served IN
| the Union army during the civil war. Later
he engaged III business ON the Street.
He met with reverses, and lost practi-
cally everything lie was connected with
the organization of the Cherokee Land and
IRON company. which founded New Birm-
| ingham, Texas. and IN 1858 he came out
from New York as Its cashier. In the fol-
| lowing year he severed his connection
with the company, and having made CON
siderable money, bought comfortable
country home about a mile from New
birmingham and resided there for three
years. The major was a gentleman of the
old school Chesterfield in manners
and bearing and was a delightful enter
tancr. Despite his years he was young in
spirit. and he took great pleasure in the
many GATHERINGS If young folks at his
home, In those days New birmingham was
quite busting, lively town; its popula-
ton was thoroughly cosmopolitan and
there were many visitors from the larger
cities OF this country and from abroad
To these the hospitality of the majors
home was frequently extended. and he
was universally pronounced most royal
hest But OF course. this sort OF living
made inroads upon his bank account Still
1t did not seem TO trouble him and al
though suffering physically, he seemed
10 think that he could at the proper time
get out and make more money, as he had
in former years. When Now Birmingham
began to deterioratc he sold his home. and
with n remnant OF his former posses
sions came to Houston. He purchased
a tract OF land near by with the idea OF es-
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Navasota, Texas. January l5.-At a late
hour this evening nothing had been found
of Al Kennard's body and 1t is the general
opinion among those who have gone to the
scene of the tragedy that he really drowned
himself. and that his body has been swept
away, Georgia Ann Kennard. the Wife. is
still alive and resting easy, with the
chances now in her favor for recovery.
At meeting of Hook and Ladder Fire
company No. l at the truck house last
night the following officers were elected
Dr. o. $. Johnson foreman; Gam Madelcy,
first assistant Joe Baylor. second assistant .
X. \. Patout secretary; VIII Lott. treas
urer; John Schumacher and NJ. l.. o. An
drews, delegates to department; Miss
Nertha Preston. snnnsor
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Must Keen In stock.

Chief of Police Helm has issued instr,ic.
lions TO the police to rigidy enforce the
ordinances With reference to hogs goats
and geese running at large within the
city limits. a complaint about which has
been lodged at the police station. In this
connection MIR. Helm says that il is unlaw-
iui Tor any person to keep or maintain
any place for the keeping OF pigeons for
breeding or other purposes and al the same
time the ordinance dealing with that viii
be enforced. which. upon conviction. means
a hno OF not less than $40 nor more than
Pigeons are considered a nuisance AMI
there are complaints that goats and swine
are destroying shrubbery.
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CORRESPONDENTS REMARKS.

Estelle-S. 6. Lackey: Weather fine for
| farm work and farmers busy breaking land
Wheat dong well and making good growth
considering the late hard freeze. Fall oats
are also doing fine and growing nicely.
| Acreage below last year. The grass in the
pastures is furnishing fair grazing where
not overstooked Temperature. maximum
| TO- minimum 30.
Hornsby--N. A. Nelson Fall oats about
the only crop now growing on the rround.
Frosts checked growth, but 10 damage
looked for
San Marcos-Miss Tonic Ford Farmers
busy breaking ground for this years crops.
Temperature, maximum IS. minimum &c.
Bowic-S. p. Benton. Ground in fine con-
diion and wheat is looking we'll. Farmers
busy blowing. Temperature. maximum Gs.
minimum so.
Albany-N. l.. Bartholomew Rain has
made small grain crops very fine.
derckburg-Arthur Striegler. Small
grain doing fairly we'll Most Of the cotton
has gone to market. but good proper
ton is held for better prices
New Braunfels-J Gieseck: Farmers
busy getting ready for the next planting.
Land is fine condition fer blowing. but
more rain is anxiously looked for Temper
ature. maximum 73. minimum 20
Colinsville-H. Waldo Weather for
farm work could hardly be better. Farm
ers we'll up with preparations for spring
seeding Wheat looks well. Fall sowing of
oats will hardly survive the winter.
sulphur Sprngs-William II. BAXTER:
Tcmperature maximum Il. minimum a.
Dallas-G. A. Eisenlohr Farmers are
busy blowing, and with good rains the
ground viii he in FIRST class condition for
spring planting Wheat and oats are do
ing we'll. Temperature. maximum 70. min
imum 80. Precipitation. IL of an inch on
the l2th
FL Iaso--N. II. Lane: Temperature, max
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An Aged German Bet~e Detained at
the Police station.

| An ARca GERMAN OetNg Detained a.
the Police station.
Last night neswcca 8 ana O'clock .
nunhc. OF ei;treas residing 81 Robin
| street. .a TIE Fourth ward. conducted TO
the police staten Mari Repeinsrcr. q
German, sgc2 - years. whom they fsuna
wandering alor.s the streets. SIS be lad
been aosas .o- several hours. Ne ceals
talk no English. ana when sposca TO an.
sverei IL a humble o. German ;ss; 40
oae could understand.
Night Clerk F7oeok addressed the nan
in his mother tosgoe, learning his uG-ae,
age and that he thinks himself in tropical
Florida He said &c knows William Alncrs
ana Edward Schultz G. Lc5eettcr. Texas
ana that lie has a daughter. Mrs. Lonsoyer.
living al No lis Adams street, Jackson
vile, Fla On HIS person Was icaad
bottle q medicine bearing the lAoe! o,
Henry r Thomas. Jsriils Pharmacy.
Jacksonville. which is evidence he has been
,kcre4 Nothing else 10 IDENTITY bin VAS
discovered. he has only $3.50 In money.
Rs5NiTneyo- said he left Florida for Led
better. Texks. hut claims she conductor pa;
Kin oS a; Liberty. How be came 10 Hoos-
iou he 6oaS aoi explain. Ast without ae-
cnErtirS for his condition maintains tha.
he Is Il Jaekssuriile ana adds fhAi his
iruas is al TIE depot.
Night CLERK Flock talked 20 him for
&hous thirty miaGtss bat could get no
satisfaction further than N.a;e. He will
he deia!reE Until Some Of the above named
parties can ne comm En.tAfed with
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The Post stated few days ago that the
Houston BARRIERS union. now defunct. was
In debt to the National organization and
would not be granted a charter until tho
claim against them was Strengthened. Such
Is rot the case, the reporter having been
misinformed. on the contrary. the IIous-
ton union has several dollars To its credit
on the hooks of the National organization.
SUFFICIENT TO give them charter upon an
p'iration Everything appears favorable Tor
the revival of the union here which will
probably be effected in few dnYs
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The Crittcntnn linn.

The directors OF the Florence CrIttenton
Rescue home met last night and decided 10
purchase improved or unimproved lots. can
they he secured at what is regarded ma a
favorable price. located anywhere in the
city or suburbs and convenient to a car
line. for the establishment of the Florence
Crittenton Rescue Home.
n Propositions for tine sale Of such ,-on.
erty as may be available must be made ia
Mr.. Ed McGcwcn. the director having this
matter in charge.
IT 10 understood that the disbanded Retail
LIQUOR Dealers association has decid I'd 10
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The Diamond Robbery.

Dallas, Texas. January l5.-Ed Patterson,
who on Saturday last in broad daylight
is said to have stolen tray of diamonds
from the jewelry store of r. j. Hines and
escaped was last night captured at Hco
Chief of Police Arnold sent Detective Beard
after Patterson. The diamonds have not
been recovered
Andrew Beckham has been in jail at Dial r.
las several days as en- accompice of Pat
terson. but asserts that he is in no way
connected with the robbery.
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CONDITION OF CROPS.

The warn nieaiher during 'he week was
exceptionally favorable for farm work and
farming operations arc well advanced for
this time OF year. Much blowing has been
done and the ground is generally in good
condition but good rain Will SION be
needed for general farming interests.
Winter wheat has improved generally and
the warm weather has been favorable for
the crou. There is a good stand generally,
and. while the crop was damaged slightly
by cold weather. the prospects cUtt!nue
promising
Winter oats are doing very well and
farmers have commenced sowing spring
oats
Many vegetables are being marketed and
the crop along the coast continues promis-
ing. Preparations are being made for
large spring vegetable crop.
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AZ Gospel hail, corner OF Cont ard Bre-
commence revival service on sunday,
services on that day being from II a. IN.
To 3 p. m and NJ 7:3o p. M. These service &,
VIII continue for some time and Lc COZ
ducted by Rev. a. j. Turner. president OF
INC Dallas colored annual conference OF
the Methodist Protestant church, an Rev
l'r Il. q. Howell. secretary and district
missionary OF the Northeastern district OF
TcNaa
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WOMEN MOODMEN.
They VIII Give Grand Rail n, IN.
Third of February

W ffbrunrN.
me iaaies OF Post Oak Grove. No 10
Ladies Circle Woodmen of the World. wll
give their first grand ball at Knights @,
Pythias hall. Fifth ward. on February 2
aud 1t promises to be grand bali in truth
as well as In name. The following named
ladies and gentlemen con pose the com
mittees:
Arangement-Mra, T. Wilson. chair.
man: Mrs. n. S. willy. W. G.; MrS 8
Z. Calvert. Mrs. J. c. Coping. Mrs. A
Martin. ."
lnyitation-Mrs. ]. G. Coping. Mrs. A.
Martin. Mrs. 7. Wilson. Mrs. S. u. Cal.
vert.
Rcccption-Mrs Ada Moore. Mrs. u
Creawe. J Il. Carroll. II. l.. ONeu. A
N. Hutching,
Floor. II. Roach, W. G. Robertson
u. Schiefcr. w. Ragland.
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turn over it, arcunulasea fsnA az xScb "a
the C-s,,srson ncrre enterprise
Mr.. John A. MeNkns WAS isH night
elected to the dtrcStorv 70 GU a vscsnsy
Mr.. McNahN hss ncen al the ses1 81 the
home mission work IN this city scs years
and his election u regarded IS . valuable
ACQUISITION TO the cr1tsr1to1 work
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Receiver William Christian OF the Glen
wood cemetery property reports that the
lower bridge in the cemetery grounds. con
Meeting Glcnwood with the Catholic GENE
terry has been replaced with substantial
wooden structure and that the arch is now
being closed N for the bridge just opposite
the main entrance
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An Enjoyable Reception.

a very pleasant affair occurred last night
at the chapel Of tho First Presbyterian
church. 1t was reception rendered the
young ladies Of the congregation by the
young gentlemen. Refreshments were
served AMI delightful musical programme
was rendered
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Dcnth of Mrs. i. nnnIc1..

Mrs. p Daniels. widow Of Chas. Daniels,
died last night at the residence OF her son,
Charles Daniels. loli Hamilton avenue. The
deceased was n resident OF Navasota and
was here on visit. Her death WAS caused
by pneumonia. She was g. years Of age
The remains will he taken to Navaso.a this
morning for nterment. Mr.. Daniels is con-
nected with the Southern Pacific III the
paymaster's dcDartment
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NEW HOME FOR CRIMINALS
Harris Comfy Prisoners Will Prob.
ably Be Moved Monday.
NEAREST PERFECT JAIL IN TEXAS
lts Arrangement, Lacks and Ea~iP-
menss - Cieanliness and safety
Are Its Two Great Features.

During the early part Of next week iss
Jail now being used by the oounty VIII be
vacated and Jailer Archie Anderson aat
his charges will move to their more com
Portable home at the foot Of Capitol avenue
Sheriff Erickson was yesterday officially
notified OF tho order of the commissioners
court requiring him to move bis prisoners
on or before February I. Jaiier Anderson
u very anxious TO get into the nsw Place
and as soon as the order was made Re i'm
meiiately commenced 10 sc: ready FOR
moving day. Some Of the furniture has
already been trarsferrei TO the new ssil.
and as soon as the cooking arrangements
arc complete the TALLER ana .Aiisd VII
transfer and be transferred 10 The new
quarters.
II the prisoners knew VIVA, WIS II s:ore
for them. doubtless they. too would Ae
anxious to move. for the difference between
the two places is almost equal TO he dn-
ference between the new jail AMI liberty
1t is a champagne supper TO beer luzch
Harris county caa pride herself o. sAr-
ing the most complete and ptrtect prison,
from both d safety and humane staEdQo'ut-
of any county IN the State. Its convent
ences can not Ne accurately described, bat
II all the sheTins N the STATE could - 50
conveniently situated they would uci
kick" about fee bill ihA, k.lis ih. ices
The entrance 20 the sAii IS maze en ;he
west side, where there Is = large p9rtiQo-
There arr two iron doors here. one 4 s.ate
door and the other simpi. q isltA sae~i
OF iron. When inside ,hc building suo,aef
-. - -f-...
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Tor number Of prominent young poonle
TO appear before him and give inforn,o-
tion regarding gambling in this CITY n
number OF whom move In the best Of soc,e.
" In this city. These people are asked "a
appear upon information furnished by of-
noers. The subpoenas fell like bombshells
", some circles and there is a new theme
OF conversation tonight.
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uarkcepcr I'm Trouhlc

San Antonio, Texas. January l5.--Chas.
Wetzel. a young German barkccper, was
arrested today charged with an aggravated
assault on Ida Henderson. a l6-year-old
girl by making her drunk and attempting
U take improper llberttcs with her nersnn
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T.. c. Crawford. the lea MAJ. M, r
gyeuuS "'~"s tvis 4ex1o
A REVOLVING WoNpEp

we have It, machine that can turn
out collars and cuffs without saw ed,,.
We also have tie latest improved ,racsin'
wy throughout, and the best crew OF helm
ever gathered together. trial viii con-
vince you that our aim is to please. Ring
is'' me Model Laundry. iOii Prairie
ou' OF town work also solicited
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as the drainage must be made ,ato Bray's
bayou.
nut mere is opposition to this from some
OF the Brays bayou people. They say that
even now big rain puts Bray's bayou and
Siaughterpen bayou out OF banks. and that
u more water is run in their situation will
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IN SERIOIS TnnIinIr

Ihe man who steals horse is In serious
trouble. So is the man who fails N have
his laundry done at the old reliable 81
Paehard's Troy. nine hundred and twelve
Prairie avenue. Phone three hundred and
thirty-two.
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Killed by The Cr

ooTsieana' Texas, January l5.-From
passengers on train No, 10 it is learned
mat an unknown negro was struck ana a.
stAatly killed near Ennis. e ~
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wEEkLY cRor BULLETIN.
weather Exceptionally Good 10
Farmers breaking Ground.

Galveston. Texas. January i..--Crop
buffe>in for the week ending January IL;
On an average for the week the precipi-
tation was below normal and the deficiency
ranged from so OF an inch over the vest
crn portion Of the State 10 81 OF an 'nch
over the eastern portion.
The temperature on an average for the
week ranged from 10 TO Is degrees above
the normal
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THE LATEST COIN

a. snu razor Toe $500 Mems Calf Shoes. no v
s'''o sans Shoe Store. 3l5 Main street
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EXCELLENT WEARING POWERS

, nM success to Bryan march Is a
hummer Just out. Only Is cents.
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society stirred I'm.

Corsicana. Texas, January i5.--Countv
Attorney Carpenter has issued subpoepas
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IN our Boys $500 Genuine Calf Lace shoea.
now nov 'hz0' Sans Shoe Store. as Main
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TIE BEST or EAnrH

hanans Patent Gait Shoes for Men. g.. %
values Tor $500. Sans Shoe store. 3i5
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store. s'a''onery
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THE TOTAL INSURANCE.
Paid Out I'm Houston on Fire Losses
In $500.

Following is the total amount OF insur-
ance paid out on fire losses in Houston
during the year 1896:
In bwplIipev h,,,,s - ,,o
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"A PROPOSITION,
WORTHY
Your
Consideration
YOU'VE GOT THE CASH
AND NEED SHOES. WE'VE GOT
THE SHOES AND NEED CASH.

LET'S TRADE We can make it to
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van Shoes, or pair Of L.ly- Brackett's
500 Calf Shoes, for THREE of your
dollars. These are all now. stylish
SHOES. on Razor Coin. Yale, Globe,
Prrltan or French Toes. Lace or Con.
gross (see our Window