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the Grand Lodge, Knights o. Pythias. AZ
Fort Worth. has returned home and Will
on Monday night eoemplity the secret
work o. the order. All Knights are re-
ouestcd to be present.
J. l.. Flora o, Utah, who was taken to
the Houston infrmary about week ago.
died last night at Sis o'clock. He was a
prominen; Knights OF pythiAs. which OF.
der took charge OF his remains and had
thcrn removed to Wall & SiAbes. from
where the funeral will take place.
Rev. l.. n. Lankin. pastor o; tie First
Baptis; church. will address the Mems
Gospel meeting this afternoon at O'Clock
10 the hall OF the Young Mems Christian
association The juvenile concert, which
was to be given on Tuesday night OF this
week. has been postponed until Tuesday.
May IL.
The Daughters OF tire Church OF ST.
Mays parish desire TO thank those who
have so kindly assisted them Ia their re-
cent undertaking in making banner TO
be presented to the city. Four hundred
dollars WAS collected on this banner. which
will be Finished as soon as possible and
placed on exhibition.
The members OF Dick Bowling camp
have been called to attend the funeral Of
William Pitts Lambert son Of Colonel and
Mrs VIII Lambert which takes place this
afternoon at O'Clock. Young LANDER; was
a member Of the camp as the son OF a Con
teder2ie veteran. The members will as
semble at the house No. 5l5 Bowling
street.
Mr.. George Ellis me; with quite a painful
accident Friday afternoon. While driving
the shaft Of his buggy dropped upon his
horses legs. frightening him so that the
buggy was overturned and Mr.. Ellis and
two little children we're thrown out. The
children We're no; badly hurt, while MIR.
Ellis sustained spralned ankle and sew
ersl severe bruises that VIII likely lay
him up for several days
Professor r. II. kneeshaw will deliver
his farewell lecture this afiernoou TO the
Houston Spiritual society at 800 o'clock
at Bryan hall. The public is cordially In
Ntel The professor will leave for san
antonio. a. a delegate 10 the State spirit
ual convention that conveues there May
/. ana 3. thence for his home IN Mon
tre1l canada, where he Will remain during
the sumner months and will return with
his family ia the fall, 10 make Houston
his future home.
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Judge Goldthwaits were such that he could
not refrain from adding his tribute 10
those already paid his memory. He had a
most exalted admiration OF Judge Gold
thwai,e a. q lawyer. He regarded him rs
the pes, law writer and elementary lawyer
he had even seeu. He was not a great
trial lawyer. but with his facilo pen he
was a man before whom any foe inigns
trernble. A lover OF literature and greet
student, his greatest trial In late years was
that HE falling eyesight would not permit
him 20 indulge In his favort;e psstiure
Mr. W. G. Love spoke as a repSsent-
ative o. the younger element OF the bar
and told OF Judge Goldthwai;e's readiness
to ever help and encourage young psacu-
TONERS by his counsel AID advice.
Mr.. l. r. Moody. who ala not know
Judge Gold,hwsite In his palrny days. but
who had been associated with him for the
past three years as his partner. paid a
beautiful tribute TO his memory. He hst
not only besa Judge GOltthwsit-'s partner.
but his constant companion and be had
never como 10 contact With q man Of A
more ioyable disposition or one who would
inspire love and affection mora infalsbly
than Judge Goldthwsi,e He va. generous
and charitable TO a fault and The speaker
never heard an uakind word fall from his
lips
members OF the bar who had known the
deceased since 1855 ard ne had always re
sart,od him as an eSeuplsr Of TIE best
jurisprudence OF Texas.
MIR. G. Z. Dyer said that Indge Gold
thwaite vas a man who adted honor 70
the profession of law.
The time approaching for the funeral
further eulcgies had TO he dispensed with
and the resolutions were adopted with
rising vote.
Judge Tod thea announced the following
committees to Present the resolutions 10
the various courts;
Supreme COURT. C. Hutcheson. Z. p.
Hin, o. T. Holt.
Court O. civil appeslsW. n. Crank. Jr.
James r MAsrerscn. r. s Lovet,.
United States court. W Jones, Pres
hey Ewing ana Edgar Watkins
Civil distrir, COURT P Turner, W.
n. shaw and John : stewart
Criminal district cour,-W =. Hagnblen
S. Il Perryman and " c. Oliver.
County ccurt-Judse Henry Cline. VI
Lcosc4u and T. p Hsmblin.
The Meeting then adjourned and the
members OF TIE bar attended the funeral in
body
The obsequies we're conducted from the
residence with Masonic ceremony the de-
ceased being member Of Holland lodge Of
Masgus
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ming for him many warm friends i'll Texas
Having well and honestly earned a reputa-
ton as a Pvthiau orator. MIR. Grlggs has
been frequently called upon to render adj
dresses aud lectures at different Pythian
functions throughout the State. one year
ago vas his first appearance at the Grand
Lodge AZ Waco. and be was appointed dep
utv grand chancellor by Grand Chancellor
= $. Smith This wear his own lodge sent
MIN as representative 10 thu Grand Lodge.
which was held last week in Fort Worth.
and he returns honorcd with the office OF
grand tribune ouo Of the most responsible
positions In the Grand Lodge 1t was en-
honor which came 20 him unsolicited, even
unthought Of by him. II ~ an honor, how
ever Of which Nj Grlggs is well worthy
a tositiou which he is thoroughly capable OF
hlllng with dignity and credit
MIR GrirEs' frienda--and their number In
Houston IL legion extend their warm con-
gratulatious.
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Farewell TO pntchcIordom.

MIR T. G, Ratclff, very popular attache
OF tho general freight office OF the Houston
and Texas Central loft last night for Fort
Worth, where, on the 2Sth of the present
month, he will Join the army Of benedicts.
In anticipation of Mr.. Ratclifi's con
tempiated happy change of life. some of his
bachelor and stag friends entertained him
last night at the last stag dinner In which
he VIII participate as a bachelor. Among
those of his friends present were c. r.
Bujac, u, j. Allen. DR.. Kyle. Peyton T.
Valley, w Cottingham. l.. +. Palfrey. r.
Bateman. Gentry Waldo. T. IL. Thompson
and II. Williams.
After the dinner these friends escorted
Mr.. Ratcln TO the train. where they gave
him three cheers and wished him a bon
voyage and safe and happy returns.
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CITY uHfgNiTiIs.

Tho Houston Ligh, Guard whist tourna-
mcnt Will open tomorrow night at $40
o'clock.
The Hona.on Post band had II rchesrssl
last night at which they rendered some
very acceptable muaic.
Edoiweias lodge no 4, the ladies aux
Hilary 10 the Sons o. llcrmnnu. "ill give
picnic today at McrkcI'f grove.
The Faith Home cscuninn 10 the san
jacinto battle ground yesterday Wm a
very encouraging aucccaa. II mah attend
ed by over 200
Thero VIII be mass meeting Of rolored
people AT the United brotherhood ri Friend
snip hall Monday night Aprl -. to make
arrangements 90 celebrate June ~.
Mrs NJ. c, Barber entertained Mra J. a.
Iahor OF Dallas and Nrs W e. Rush 81
henson who were spending the week ia
tho city as delegates To the Woman's re.
lief Corps State convention
H. y. Abel. who represented No. % IL
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Mr. G. Il. Over moved that The rcsolu-
lions DO adopted by a rsinR vote
Judge " J. liauhlen poke OF hts grief
at the death Of his old fr.cnj lie had Been
with him from his carli.lt yonth Ho
never knew any one TO yoine 40 near rll.
ing tho measure ~ & perfect man nn ala
George Goldihwnlte Ho had never ApnNn
him to raiso his voice sgsins, Tho nn.
pressed. but on the contrary he always
took Tho part Of those who were down
,roddon lie was a guide I'm All mar ,on.
corncd professional NE a man aipays hon.
orable aud conscientious, who spurpcd tho
syoonhant and loved die lowly II" never
sought praise and modosty ,yss hts ,rc
dominant trait He so,hyh no nrcfer,n.nt
and never bonded Mia Knee IN ,hoss q. an,
thorIty. lie wn, above and buyrnd me
reach of enmhy. becniso no sn condt,etca
himself that no one could boar him m,,tic.
His death In a premonition maj o,lors al
Ms must follow. have seen many mass
away. all OF the great lights Of Inc c.riy
bar None OF those who were uracticing
when commenced to practice al ibis hnr
nre now living. Their loss would moi he
OF such consequence to tho professlo,, n
those who remain would emulate their er
ample. II those who are left trhind viii
let such men ms Goldthwnlte nud Baker no
their beacon lights the profession a. law
will continue to hold it's exalted Mace
Judge j, II. Burkhart Paid Ats tribute
TO the dead. He loved George Goldthwalte
In life and reverenced his memory in
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Inc and Real Estate Investment associa ton.
held last night. the following officers aud
directors We're elected:
Il. l.. Dennis, president: o. C, Drew
vice president: NJ. Kattmann, secretary.
$. II. Strong treasurer: II, II. Ring. at
torney.
Directors: u. l.. Dennis. o. c. Drew
A. G. Howell, Rufus Cage, Adam Clay. IL
+. Smith, Il. \. Riesner. A. #. Sittig and
T.. a. Rechardt
The affairs Of the association We're re-
ported to be In hrst-class condition.
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RuiIding Permits.

Tho following building permits were
issued yesterday by the engineer;
II. Sonner. addition TO house. Andrew
street; Sl25
T. Briscoe, stable on lot .. block 20i
Prairie street. $40,
II. II. Gaut, two-story six-room cottage
Mobiles addition; 5000.
James McGee. addition to house. lot 3
block 9G, T.aBranoh street: S95.
City OF Houston. repairs to stable. Lou
isana and Prairie. $3.50.
!. 5. Ahrar,, stable on Dallas street;
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VT GrisEs became a member o, the order
Of knights o; Pythias in January. 1898.
soon thereafter being elected to the station
OF master Of work in his lodge. from which
station he WAS advanced to vice chancellor
and thence to chancellor commander fillns
each Q, the stations with credit and ability.
During his term Of chancellor commander
"A his lodge. Mr.. Griggs exhibited extraor.
dinaTy executive skill and ability. and at
the close OF hts term delivered TO his sue
cessor the best organized lodge In the state.
He has assisted IN institujlong a number
OF Pyih!an lodges throughout the country
his zeal and rarnestness In the cause win
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The regular weekly Real Estate Mems
meeting TO be- held Monday evening az 1850
IN tho rooms Of the Houston Business
League will be OF especial interest. as
number of important matters are 10 be ans
cursed. u Is particularly desired that
IAN attendance b. present as matters OF iin-
bortance not ouly 20 the real estate fra
tornity but 10 every inhahltani OF TINS Guy
az well no all South Texas. are to be con
sidered
The meeting viii be called to oruer
promptly Of Z 80 and II Is especiallS re-
duoBied that all be present at that hour
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the general Rap,is, convention (colorod) OF
Texas. is holding an institute at Watts
chapel, corner Bowling and Lamar streets.
The meeting was opened on Friday night
and Will cloee Monday night The pro-
srsrnme consists OF sermons. lectures dis
cussions O. religious subjects and essays
interpreted with music Much interest Is
pelag manifested
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semi-annual meeting OF the South
Texas Medical association has been called
for May Il. In the fremont Hotel Calves
ton. A number of very interesting papers
Mill be presented aud the physicians OF
this section of the state are looking for
ward TO a profitable as well as pleasant
time In the Island City.
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TRIBUTE TO The MEMORY
Ofa Most Worthy Member OF the
Houston Bar,
THE LATE JUDGE GoLDTHwAlTf.
Meeting of the bar at which Reso-
lutions Are Adopted-Members
Attend the Funeral.

In response to 4 notice IN yesterdays
Post there was large gathering OF the
Houston bar at the district court room al
10 O'Clock yesterday morning. the occasion
being TO take some appropriate action upon
the death OF Judge George Goldthwaite,
which occurred the day before.
Major w. II. Crank called the meeting
70 order and moved that Judge Tod take
the chair.
Mr. Sterling Meyer was selected secre
tarv.
CAPTAIN ]. @. Hutcheson moved that a
committee OF Ave be appointed to prepare
resolutions for this and other courts 10 the
county and State and FOR the Federal court
at Galveston. the court OF appeals, aud for
the supreme court OF the State. the de-
ceased being one OF the most eminent prac-
titioners at this bar
The chair appointed on this committee
j. c. Hutcheson. ". p. Hambien. James
Mastesson. j W. Jones and W, c. oliver.
On motion Major W. II. Crank was add
ed TO the cofnmmittee.
On motion the meeting adjourned TO
D. IN. 70 allow the committee time 70 pre-
rare ana submit the resolutions. ami attend
The funeral in a body.
On reasseinbling at = p. IN, Captain
Hutcheson presented the resolutions. pre-
facing tho presentation OF them with
brief but beautiful culogy to the memory
of his dead oomrade.
Ihe resolutions were as follows;
fF.hf
ing
Your committee appointed TO draft suit
able resolutions upon the death Of oug de
parted brother Judge George GoldIhRatte
%ho died 10 Houston on the I'D day Of
ADfii. 1897, beg leave 10 report tbs follow
tDg resolutions:
Resolved, That Judge George Goldthwaite.
who was admitted 10 practice b. the dts
trict court ot Harris county Ia lsSs. then
presided over by the Hon Peter " Gray
and from that time to The preaent HISS
borne himselt IN such manner as 20 reach
the highest hOuors OF the legal profession
and with such distinction as placed h.m
IN the front rank o; The iawsefs I'd Texas.
Resolved. That Judge GoldtAwaite has
ever BEEN recognized as a man Who loved
Justice. mated oppression. advocated ma
right and condemned the wrou. he de-
spsed cunning. he hated eva methods. an1
g!orined iustice in his long professional
HE. he was manly Ia his nature. The soul
OF honor sYinpGthetic Ia his nature, prod.
eal In his benedcence. aad knew no lmt
wherever good was 10 be doae. exalted 10
his aims and spurning everything tba;
would trnf 70 lower the sfandari ~ honor
ani integrity Whenever he deliberately
formed tae opinion that td8se va i4st
he never swefycd from ths path ths, he
had determined 30 pursue. irrespective ~
Interest or any personal consideration. So
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one surYc, completed.

A gentleman In from Galveston yesterday
reports that the surveying corps for the
Houston and Galveston Electric road has
completed it's first line. along the bay shore
TO virginia Point They have started on
the other line from point west OF West
Galveston 10 Harrisburg. This line viii
cross the Santa Fe at point near Alta
Iona.
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The grand council, American Legion VI
Honor Of Tcxns. will convene al Galveston
Tuesday April 81. This will be the most
imnortan, session the order has ever hcla
in this state. Supreme Commander Johh
r. Gwnnell II Newark n ana supreme
Secretary Adam Warnock of Boston, Mass,
arrived yesterday by the Malior" line ana
viii ho the guests Of the grand council
j. Burghelm. chairman OF the hnanse
committee OF the grand council, ana A. ~
Amorman representative OF frovidehce
council No 200. will leave for Galveston
tomorrow.
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ONCE OF
Commissioner Of Agrlculture. Insurance,
Statistics and History.
Austin. Texas. April @ 1877.
To All Whom 1t May Concern:
This is 10 certty, That the
BANKERS LIFE
Insurance Company Of New York has In
all respects fully complied with the laws
OF Texas rs conditions precedent to it's
do ms business m this State, and that sad
Company holds . Certificate OF Authority
from this office eI,titllng II 10 do business
in this state for twelve months from the
LIST day of january. 1897, to the 3lst day
of December, 1897.
Given undcr my hand and seal. at Office,
IN Austin. the day and dale firs, above
wrJtton.
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Special Inducements.

Galvanized Foot Tubs ...... ......... II
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Galvanized Wash Kettles ...... ..... VI
Gallon Galvanized OH Cam. -. ... n
Galvanized Water Bucket...... -. e. Il
Toilet Sets ......... 60. ............Nt
Ironing Boards ........ &c. "..." y
Biscuit Boards 900. ...... -. ."..
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YOUNG LIFE GOES OUT.
William Pitts Lambert Dies OF Com
sunpttou.


William Pitts Lambert, sou OF Ccionel
and Mrs. VIII Lambert, died at z O'CLOCK
yesterday morning. Ai,e a long Illness.
The funeral will take place at o'clock
this afternoon from the family residence.
No. 5i6 Bowling street, in;erment in Glen
wood cemetery.
Had the young man lived until the 10Th
OF May next he would have been 20 years
OF age. He was an ambitious, energetic
man. and fun of promise. lie was taAcA III
last year while employed with his brother
in-law in the Indian Territory. eoasump-
ton being his affiction. lie returned last
November 10 Houston. where he was born,
and tho most eminent physicians IN ms
State have been called. but the medical
science has been unable to stay the raw
ages OF the disease. He has continued 10
decline. until death occurred. lie was an
United Confederate Veterans, his father
having been the organizer Of that camp.
and for three years commaudar. Colonel
Lambert and his bereaYed wife have the
sympathy Of a host OF friends, In their AT
Fiction. Colonel Lambert yesterday re-
ceived the following telegram from Aus
tin. from officers and newspaper mon OF
the State senate of which he is secretary:
Colonel VIII Lambert. Houston, Texas.
Capitol Building. Austin Texas, April
"a The officers and employees Of the SEN
ate, and the press gang. extend 10 you and
family our heartfelt sympathy In your sad
hour ~ afiliction.
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Graniteware.

Medium Granite Bake Pans -. .... CSC
Granite Colanders ...,..... -. ...... CSC
Granite 10-inch Pie Plates -. ....... loo
i-Quart Granite Pudding Pans ...... 2oc
Granite Cup and Saucer ...... ...... 15c
4-quart Granite Milk Pan ...... .. &c
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sunday school Institute.

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conductor Of Sunday school Institutes for
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$793 25
Very Respectfully,
w p EnMARns.

The note Of Eloi Hetert amount
ing to So was ordered destroyed as
valutless aud was so done 10 pres
cuce Of School Board.
In The matter Of the lease OF the
NV ] Of Sec is Tp l2 SR 2 E 10
Desplalier Breanx the President
was authorized 10 investigate said
lease and if necessary to bring sui
against said Bieaux.
Messrs. P. Dupre Leblanc ard j..
R. Kiichell were appointed o com-
mittee to investigate the matter OF
establishing a school in or at bayou
Tigre Bridge. The Secretary Of the
Board was then authorized to lease
room set apart BY Police Jury fet
the schopl Board 10 Numa FEEDER
ick.
The following bills were allowed
and ordered paid t0wit:
Simone, Iehlonc Bank Of
Abbeville transfer Tor max
ing tax rolls IF 1897 $375 81
r q Leblanc for 3 cisterns IS 50
j r Kitchell S days comnit-
tee Wolk and postage etc I6 10
O Bnurque mdse for schools 9 Sd
Rpputican Idea 90 Bonrque
transfer 2 Oh
There being no further business
the meeting adjourned slae die.
O. BoURoUE,
j. Il. KITcHELL, President.
Secy School Board.
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officer OF their respective places 81
residence setting forth the facts that
such person has been resident for
at least 25 days and have not ex-
posed their person to any contagious
disease aud
I'd, that such person or persons III
addition to the foregoing certificate
must make oath before some compe ).
tent authority under seal of Office.
the correctness Of snch statement.
all travelling salesmen or drum
mers are strictly prohibited from
entering the town.
That the Secretary furnish each
quarantine guard a copy Of instruc-
tions adopted BY the Board.
On motion Of Mr.. Wise dnly sec
onded, the application Of Mr. Go
tiard 10 be allowed shipment Of rice
sacks was laid on the table.
Billof .. Leblanc amounting to
$500 was allowed paid.
On motion the B ard ajnnrned
J,,N. GREENE,
GEo. W. SUMMERS, Mayor.
Secy.
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Bsarei Of Health.
ARBEvILLE, La, Oct. g. 1897

ABBEVILLE, La, Oct. % 1897.
The Board Of Health met this
7:30 p. m. under call Of The Mayor
with quorum present.
Minutes Ut last meeting read and
adopted.
The May or stated that he had
convened Tue Boatd at the request
Of the citizens.
Mr.. Wise on behalf of the citizens
submitted list showing the amount
subscribed hs the citizens and also q
list Of volunteer guards which was
accepted by the Board
On motion Of Mr.. Wise seconded
by DR. Ed wards, that it is made the
daty Of the Health officer 10 see that
each and every package OF rice sacks
and cotton hageing is opened and
thoroughly fu,nigated with sulphur
fumes.
On motion Of DIR. Edwards duly
seconded, all persons from adjoinipg
towns or parishes before being ad-
mitted must produce
lst, a certificate from The Health
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ABBEYILLE LOUISIANA, SATURDAY OCTOBER 80 1891

the object Of The meeting to be the
raising OF funds and volunteer
guards to assist the Board of Health
in maintaining the quarantine until
the present epidemic of yellow feyer
has snbsided.
Mr. Eli Wise was unanimously
elected secretary of the meeting.
Upon call for subscriptions the
following named gentlemen subscrib-
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A call was then made for volun-
teers to stand guard, aud the follow
ing gentlemen responded -