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The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

Sheriff Joe Tyson, Of New Boston,
was present aud assisted at the In-
stallation Of officers Of Border
Lodpe, last nlght.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

A negro pistol toter on Rose Hill,
while trying to stopa running horse
last night, let his pistol fall from
his Jeans, exploding and tearing a
hole in his leg,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

We see many sons Of sunny Italy
on our streets that are new and
strange TO us, We do not know
whether they contemplate settling
here or not,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

Wells q Co.
Mrs. W. IT, Freeman, Of ASH
down, was out at the installation
last night,
The farmers all speak Of having
excellent prospects for an album
daut crop,
We have begin to look skyward
to see If the white caps are raln-la-
dened. 1t is now getting too dry to
be pleasant,
Fine Ice Cream with
crushed fruits. Smith
Drug Co. 4-4
Sheriff Joe Tyson, Of New Boston,
was present aud assisted at the In-
stallation Of officers Of Border
Lodge last night
The Mercury Wheel club Is ar.
ranging the wheel program for the
second, There will be some hot
races at the 6remens picnic,
The Telephone Company IL re-
ceiyng new cables, new switch
boards and other appliances, Tor
the use of the exchange at this
place,
We see many sons Of sunny Italy
on our streets that are new and
strange TO US. We do not know
whether they contemplate settling
here or not,
TO LET with or without board,
two elegantly Iurlshed rooms, well
ventilated, In private family No,
22l Hazel street, one block from
Broad O23lw
Mr., Ben Haywood ls again able TO
beup after some ten weeks Of con.
nncment TO his bed by lnOamItory
rheumatism, We are glad to see
you mp lien,
-
Celery Phosphate, nerve
tonic, has all the proper
ties and flavor OF pure cell
cry. Try II. Smith Drug
Co.
The merchants have began
the display of bunting for the lth
of July, The Queens Jubilee wont
be In II u little bit, to the display
made here on The second,
The Crescent News company has
bought out the Southern News
company aud hereafter will do the
newspaper selling ON the Cotton
Belt aud Y ~ =, roads out OF this
city
Mr. Whitley has his steam enghe
placed on the brink Of the big wa.
ter works we'll aud will commence
pumping water today to 0ll hh nat.
atolIum, Then we will all take a
plunge daily,
Justice Hooks aud Constable
Hafkmhn went down to Buchanan
last night to hold an Inquest over a
negro found dead In the road near
the station The negro had no
marks OF violence on his body aud
II was supposed no died from nalu..
raj cause,
superintendent Muuson, Of The.
water works, telsus he ls looking
i0f the men every day who are col
sink the aftesian we'll at the water
works grounds, The machinery laI
here ready 10 bo pat In motion, and
he ID anxious TO ace the drills put In
operation,
MI Munson Ia having the oNposs
ed water pipes on Walnut stttol ap
also those on state tlne Avenue
aud liondo street. buried deeper ia
the ground This work will take
several days as there are many
yards ol pipe exposed by the sand
being washed from the coyuHnp
The editor aud rcputtlfof the
TtXAHRANiAN return thauhs toI
Jerome Dewitt for furnishing them
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

The K, Of l., executive board has
adopted resolutions asking Con
gress aud the President TO recon-
mend belligerent rights to Cuba,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

W. l., Stout, former chief clerk in
the Office of Superintendent W. A.
Williams, has been made ticket
agent at Shreveport for all the
roads centering in that city,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

The Telephone Company h re-
ceiylng new cables new switch
boards and other appliances, Tor
the use of the exchange at this
place.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1897-06-25

The Mercury Wheel club Is ar.
ranging the wheel program for the
second, There will be some hot
races at the 6remens picnic,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05

Harris county VS.. John 8. Stewart. from
Harris.
Dismissed on motion Of appellant--rexas
Lumber Manufacturing company ct al vs.
J. d. Arlington ct al, from Angelina.
Set for submission February II. 1897
South Texas National bank VS.. I.aCirange
OIL Mill company ct al. from Harris; John
F., Houchins Va. Iavacs company, from
Lavaca: j. X. and Alice r. Ayers VS.,
Parrish & Potter. from Montgomery; r..
l.. Brown ct al VS.. John A, Jackson ct al,
from Montgomery; p. II. Hennessey ct al
VS. VIM. C,ough, from Galveston; City OF
Palestine VS.. VIM. liassell, from Andcr-
son; d. Englebardt VS. Thomas aud Rosina
Batla, from Colorado; Herman Loeb VS..
Grow & Hickey from Rusk.
Motion for rehearing Observation-Disclosures
Union Telegraph company vs.. ]. NJ. Harp.
err. from Marion.
Motion for conclusions Of law and fac,
overrulcdN Mamie r.. Blum ct al VS.. w,
]. Mcdonald. from Marion.
Granted and transcript ordered filed
without prejudice to right Of defendant in
error to contest in this court the hershiy
Of plaintiff in error and his right TO prose
cute writ OF error-F Frank ]. Tompkins VS.
John II. Brooks. Jr., from jefferson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
wnnt rroh,b,,lon TO Prohibit

Anna. Texas, February 3.-The following
speaks for itself:
In view of some real or apparent defects
In our present local option law that render
it partially imperative. and especially as
regards physicians prescriptions and the
sale of intoxcants under false names We
The citizens Of Anna. Texas, in mass meet
ing assembled, DO unanimously adopt the
following resolutions.
Resolved l. That we will ask our SON
ators aud representatives to use their in
fluenee with the present legislature TO
amend or modify the present law 80 that
a majority OF citizens in any prohibited
territory can. by law, stop the sale of in
toXicants 10 such territory.
Resolved, .. That we earnestly urge all
persons in Texas who favor the enforce
ment OF law and the establishment OF good
government to memorabilia the present
legislature through their senators and rep
rosentativcs. to grant us such needed leg
islation as will make prohibition prohibit
In territory under local option.
Resolved. D. That copies OF these rosolu-
lions he furnished 10 the Dallas News, the
Austin Statesman. The Houston Post the
Baptist Standard. the Christian Courier.
the Christian Advocate and the Collin
county paper and ask these papers TO kind
~ give space In these columns for these
resolutions. and edltorially urge If con-
sistent with their views. concert OF action
in all OF the counties of the State in order
that the objects above described may be at
tanned.
All papers that will. please copy
J, NJ. Robinson, President.
Andrew Sherley. Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05

Willis. Texas. February 4.-Iast night
an old irshman by tho name of James
Burns. attempted to 20 to the roundhouse,
but lost his bearings, going up the incline
of the coal chute. When about halfway
Up he fell off. breaking his tight thigh.
where he lay in that condition until about
noon today before being discovered. The
good citizens of the town then went to
work and raised money to care for him, Or.
Leslie setting the break free Of charge.
While he Is In a precarous condition. he
will be cared for the hest that can be done
lnder such circumstances.
Since everything has thawed out 1t is
found that the crop of cabbage at this point
is not entirely lost, the loss being about IS
Der cent The heads that were hardest were
the worst damaged, Carson i,ountrce
had about six acres. the estimated value
Of which before the freeze was $1,000, but
now they think they VIII not get more
than SoEO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
ShERlPfS DEPARTMENT..

Murder $50 Observation-Disclosures Smith. a
yellow negro. almost white. about 40 years
old about feet ~ inches tall will weigh
probably $50 or 100 rounds, la peck marked
and has small scar across bridge OF nose.
brown eyes. high forehead, curly hair turn
ing gray. small mustachc. talks very heavy
and coarse, slightly knock knoed and pig
eon-tood. had on when last seen dark sack
coat and striped pants; No tan shoes,
with pointed toes. Ambroala Smith has
been saloon porter for Haley h Russell
In this city for a number of years. and lie
well known in jefferson. Texas also For,
Worth. He is charged with fatally wound
Ing his wife this morning at $50 o'clock
by waylayine and shooting her in the arm
and back with n double barrel shotgun and
may now have same gun In his possession
This man Smith has committed mes,
atrocious act, he has deliberately wayiaid
and fatally shot his own wife, while she
was peacefully performing her mornings
work as cook In private family I will
give $50 for him delivered to me in any
iail in the United States. or FOR 'uiorma.
ton leading to his apprehension. Address
or wirc all information to
George W Womark
Sheriff Cooke County. Gainesville, Texas,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
Japan's Minister PIenipotentiary Is
Gathering Information.
IS INTERESTED IN TEXAS COTTON.
The Long staple in Good Demand.
Elected Mother supcriur-Iscduc-
tion of Prtntcrs' Wagcs-N0tcs.

Galveston, Texas. February 4.--Toru
liosh, envoy extraordinary and minister
plcnipotcntlary from Japan to the United
States. arrived In the city this morning
and registered from Washington, u. G, The
distinguished visitor who is making a tour
OF the South to study the cotton industry,
travels without any rctinue and Is quito
dresses in American fashion and doesn't
like ceremony. prefcrring to 30 quietly
about his mission and calling on those
whom he desires to see rather than have
| them call on him. He speaks English some
what imrertcctly. but with sufficient clear
ness to be easily understood Asked con
corning his mission. he said
| "our people are engaging very extern
sively in the manufacture of cotton goods.
They used TO buy most of their cottons
from India. but now some of them want
| Egyptian and American cottons. but partic.
ularly from Texas. and have come South
TO investigate the cotton trade generally
| and report to my government upon the
| conditions | find Unfortunately, my tine
| is limited. and can only stay a day or two
/ in each place. ain investigating the ques-
ton OF freight charges upon cotton. also.
and called while In New Orleans upon
the managers OF the Southern Pacific and
| the Illinois Central railways Tho latter
takes cotton to Seattle via the Great North
orn railway We have our own line OF
steamers running 10 Seattle. While here
shall call upon your customs official aud
the president OF your cotton exchange,
as well as upon others connected with the
trade and obtain all the Information pos
siblc in regard to Texas cotton and the
method OF handling It. Tomorrow evening
shall leave for st. Louis"
why is II that Japanese manufacturers
prefer Texas cotton?" the reporter asked.
Because OF it's long staple and Its grcn,
strength. For some lines OF goods 1t is
preferable"
Mr. Iloshi said he has been the repre-
sentative of Japan at Washington for
about seven months hut he has been in
this country several times and has tray
olCi u great deal In the Northern States.
Speaking Of the growth Of the industries
and commerce Of Japan, he said English
was not the only foreign language taught
In their schools; they nlao teach French
and German. all Of which is proving OF
great benefit in their trade relations.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05

Wharton. Texas, February 4.--The PAY
Train" fine melodrama. was presented
to a large audience at piene's hall last
night Many excellent troupes have played
here this season and met with much en-
couraeemen. from the lovers OF the drama.
Messrs. NJ. Barrett and p. Dillon are
erecting a neat building. which VIII soon
be finished and utilized AZ shoe SHOP.
Messrs. w G., Moore. G. Beatty Kaiser,
and ]. Ferguson from iowa, are In Whar-
ton, and will probably invest In business
here.
Miss Eva Ellison entertained her youtn-
full friends with n ''ncishborhood candy
pulling" given complimentary to her little
cousin. Miss Della May,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
pIsTINGuIsHED VISITORS.

Major General Wesley Merritt Of the
United States army, ex Secretary OF War
Robert Lincoln, Marshall Field. N, x. Fair
banks and C. II. Porter. prominent capital
lists OF Chicago, arrived here this morning
In special car from San Antonio. Tho
visitors spent the forenoon In looking about
the city, and IN the afternoon they boarded
a tug and went out TO Inspect the 1ctties.
The gentlemen say they came South to es-
cape tho cold weather. and that their visit
TO Galveston was purely one OF pleasure
and for personal information good
many inquiries were made about the bust
ness Of the port and much interest was
manifested In the information given
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
MorHEn supNRIoR cnosnN.

Once every three years the sisters OF the
Order of the Incarnaie Word hold an cleo
ton TO determine which une OF their com
munity will be mother superior for the cuI
suing three years. Such an election was
held here the other day. The community
has membership Of about 100 in this state
having charge OF ct, Mary's infirmary and
the Catholic Orphan asylum here. tho
Catholic hospital at Houston. one AT Tenn
pie and one at Palestine. The election re-
suited In the selection OF Sister Macthilde.
The sister will enter upon her duties az
mother superior at onrc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
Waxni,nchic Items.

Waxahachie. Texas. February a. - The
temperance lodge has sold its hall In this
city and are talking OF erecting building
Of modern type. A reading room VIII De
nut in and other improvements added.
At meeting OF the city council last
night motion was made and seconded not
10 anpeal the s. $. Common case. Conner got
verdict against the city at this term OF
court for 5000.
] s. Davis, chairman OF the water com
mittee. reported that be had collected
se34 As from Ellis county on the contract
for laying sewer pipe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
cRlrTENToN WORKER.

". s. Wheeler. a recent convert, arrived
in Galveston today in pursuance OF mission
work and expected to give short tax TINS
evening on the Florence Crittenton mission.
in which he Is laboring with zeal and In
dustry but the weather was so Indictment
that he deferred his public speech untii To-
morrow. He will talk on the street cor
ners wherever q number OF people VIII
stop to hear him. and though he makes no
pretension TO oratory. he impresses every
ono with his earnestness He viii go from
here to Alvin. where he will speak tomor-
row evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
RrnucEp WAGES.

Concerning the matter at issue between
the United states government and the
Typographical Union. In regard to the
wages Of q printer employed IN the weather
bureau hare. mention OF which was made In
The Post this morning, Frank NJ, Brown.
the printer In question. said today: 81 WAS
employed IN the government printing office
in Washington eight years At frs, we
were paid piece WORT and the average
wages good printer made were So day,
When MIR. Benedict became public printer
in 1895 the printers were put on SALARY, and
the minimum salary was made $1,000 year,
At the request of Professor Moore l. with
| somr other prnters wns transferred to tho
weather bureau Last fall ! was assigned
to duty here, and came on from Washing
ton and began work in this city on Septem
Der 2, my salary being $1,000. ] had about
seven hours work to perform each day.
part of II bong day and part night work
A telegram from Professor Moore was re-
ceived ON February that read something
like this: Have Brown take the oath of
office at $40 per annum.' | replied that
| wouldn't accept sSi0 per anhuIn. as print
ers wages here were over $1,000 a year,
Then came Instructions from Professor
Moore to employ man 10 do my work until
stated that my resignation would be ac-
ceptcd to take effect on January 81. MY
resignation was forwarded. ! went before
the executive committee OF the local Typo
graphical union and asked permission to
work In the weather bureau until the man
who is to sipcrsede mo arrived. do not
wish to cmbarrass the gentlemen In the
office or to delay the publication OF the
weather maps The permission was grant
cd subject to the approval OF the union
meeting, which II TO he held Sunday. l am
now sin ply sliding over"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
xeura MURDER. md. vic.

Gainesville. Texas. February s.--This
morning about $40 O'Clock Ambrosia Smith
tcolored) shot and fatally wounded hin
wife, discharglng the contents OF doubles
bareiled shotgun in the small Of her back.
She had auarreiled with her husband and 10
left about a week ago and came back yoe-
terday. and his wife hearing he was back
stayed away from home. but as she came
in this morning, Smith shot her In tns
back.
Kill her and would shoot anyone who TIRED
To capture him and then shoot himself. 4.
The negroes are all worked M over tho
affair and II Smith is caught he will doubt
iets be summarily dealt with.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
WACO CITY CHARTER.
Contest Over AbOitshing the office
of CITY Trensmrcr.

Waco. Texas. February 4.--The oppon-
ents of the bill introduced by Represent
alive Sluder amending the city charter OF
Waco were taken by surprise by Its rapid
passage through the house, but they have
succeeded In getting 1t 'scotched' before
reaching the senate and committee rep
resenting a majority Of the city council
will 90 TO Austin TO present their side OF
the question.
The main point in the bill Is the abolition
OF the office OF city treasurer and the es-
Establishment in lieu thereof depository or
trustee for the city funds. The aldermen
stand equally divided on the proposition.
but tho mayor having the casting vote OBJ
poses the change. A desperate effort will
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05

Rcckport. Texas. February 3.-The first
shipment Of cabbage from Rockport this
season was made by Mr.. G. c. Trips on
January &C. It was by express and amount
ed TO 2S00 pounds and went to Sherman.
The second. OF 1000 pounds. will go out
by express tomorrow. sent by same party.
The damage to the cabbage crop by the
freeze of last week Will probably be rs
per cent. though 1t Is difficult to say yet
what the real damage Will be-
The crop this season will about equal
that OF last season, Notwithstanding ths
damage from cold weather. owing to In
creased acreage this season over last.
Weather cloudy and cooli wind south
mast ttrtIl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
Supreme Court.

Austin. Texas, February 4-Proceeuihes
Of the supreme court today
Writs of error refused - San Antonio
Street Railway company VS., Renken ct al
from Bexar; Texas and Pacific Railway
company vs. Gay, from Midland; Interstate
National bank of Texarkana vs. stuart q
Son ct al, from Bowie,
Rehearngs refused-San Antonio street
Railway company VS.. City of San Antonio
fiom Bexar: Conlay VS.. Sherman, Shreve-
port and Southern Railway company from
Morris; Mcdonald VS. Miller ct al from
amar: Texas and Pacific Railway com"
pany VS. johnson, from Tarrant.
Motion to dismiss writ of error submit
ted-Hermann VS.. Likens ct al from mar
ris.
Certified question answered-Amerleah
Central INSURANCE. company vs. Bass nros''
from Taylor.
Causes set for submission on February
1S-Eustis ct al VS.. City Of Henrietta iroun
Clay: Texas and Pacific Railway company
VS.. Stages ct al. from TarraIt
Other causes set for submission-,.oh-
verse ct al. executors. VS.. Davis ei a., iroii,
Bcxar. for the 18th instant; Building am,
Loan Association Of Dakota VS.. Giliiih CT
al. from Dallas. for March T.
Causes ubmitted-liermann vs. Lihens
ct al from Harris.
Austin, Texas, February 4.-Synopsls u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05

be made to defeat tho bill in the senate.
II is urged by the opponents Of the bill
that the legislature should not take away
from the city council the right to leg,slatc
Tor the city; that this liz perhaps the first
instance on record where the charter OF q
city was sought to be amended by the
legislature without the consent Of the city
council that relying upon sense OF
justice and fairness they have not sought
to influence the legislature and will not
now except to lay their case before them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
JAS. Butte.
HOUSTON.

tombstones and has commenced manufac-
turing them at Lufkin.
Mr. d. J. Milan. the fancy groceryman.
reports his business for the month OF Jan.
uary as being the best he has ever had
since engaged In business.
Sheriff w NJ, Jones is off for Galveston
on official business.
Miss Gussie Wilson, editor OF the Press.
contemplates giving some serial articles
through the columns OF the Press OF the
prominent people OF the county and biog-
raphies OF those most intimately associated
in developing the co,inty's varied resources.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
Lurkin Locals.

Lufkin, Texas. February 3. - The 23sd
acres of land included as assets OF James
A. Ewing Bro were sold yesterday to-
ward satisfying creditors. The tract was
bought In by W. H.. Bonner OF this place
at sl.s0 per acre.
Mr.. J. A. Reynolds OF Ben Wheeler, Van
Zandt county, has secured q patent on
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-05
METEOROLOGICAL.

vIIyrtcrnr T,r,osa. rr
NJ. wi.,,,t % texas. Feoruary
ni.h, To-, ,,,,,,,,,,,n ~ he' noihe last
'e"' I'm pi'eu"''"'
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Texas, February 3.
Mrs u. hardage died AT her residence
near mere last nisht OF pneumonia, She
leaVes husband ana Two little children,
anu y sea's o'' iesp'ou'eN'
NichoLs--Rosers, Texas. February A.
T. a. Nichols, living three miles south of
n,re, u prominent Mason and farmer.
Wniie suing IN chalr fell out dead. He
VIII be buried by the Masonic lodge.
Observation-Disclosures. Texas February g.
William i. Doergc died at 3 O'Clock this
morning at the home of his parents, aged
70 years and Il days, He was n very .xen-
piary and promising young man, the son
OF Mr., and Mrs. Charles poorge
SHEPPARD-Timpson Texas. February
2-Mr. John T. Sheppard died at the resi-
dence OF his uncle. I. G. Sheppard OF pneu-
monia, Just two weeks ago his father N
T. Sheppard, died with the same dsease
and his brother Henry is now at the uoint
of death
SNITu-Nil,ican 1'eyas reb,,,ary
Died AZ her residence in tble ntaca ruaa-
dav February 9 Mrs Mary smith apo,
about So years. The deceased was horn and
raised here and has hos, ~ fr,ards Who
ioin the snrrowinr husband ,nn,hcr and
brother in mourning her ,,n,imnlr Ieath
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was o,,,r,cr,naster nj tho military most hon,
In 1874 IJe came IRON, Virginia anI NAV.
rod hpre soon aftorwnrd and has Uynd hcre
nver since Ua leaves a vifc and four chU
dren Ia mourn his loss
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