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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Dawes Treaty Reported Defeated

Ardmore, I. T. Dec. 3.-Returns from
part of the counties in the Chickasaw
nation indicate that the ratification of
the Dawes treaty was defeated 1t will
be necessary. however, to have the full
vote before the result will be known def
nitely. This will probably take several
DAVIS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Only n Rumor.

New York. Dec 1.-According to the
best information obtainable here there is
nothing in the report that r. w. Winter.
former president Of the Northern Pa
ci6c, is to succeed S. II. II. Clark as re-
ceiver of the Union Pacific.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Gets n Northern outlet.

Kansas City, Dec. 1.-THE Kansas
City, Pittsburg and Gulf today re-
organized and formally assumed the man
agement of the Omaha, Kansas City and
Western Railway, its northern connecting
line, by the election of officers. A.. Il.
Stiliwel of this city was made president.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
THE DARING DAUNTLEss
Recently Landed Another Expedi.
ton in Cuhn.

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec 2-The filihus-
tering steamer Dauntless arrived in port
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. having So
cretly landed an expedition in Cuba, The
Dauntless left here. November 10 for Sa.
vannah, with the schooner Jennie Thomas
in tow. The schooner was lowed IN So-
vannah, after which the Dauntle., left
port and has not been heard from until
her arrival here today. 1t is reported
that the schooner carried cargo of arms
and ammunition from Thomasport md
chat the transfer was made on route to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
A Murderer Escapes Jail.

Ripley, W. Va, Dec. 81. S. Nor
gan, the murderer of family, who was
sentenced to be hanged December 16.
escaped from the Jail last night. Great
are going in every direction 20 try to ap-
prehend the murderer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
A Sharp Shock.

Galena, Ill.,. Dec. "a sharp earth
quake shock at $3.50 o'clock this morning
awoke many residents. Houses shook
and windows ratified violently.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-09
Crescent City Race Meet IN Ono,

New Orleans, Dec. 3.-The winter
meeting of the Crescent City Jockey
cup beglns tomorrow. It has been rain
ing steadily since nightfall and the track
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Carpet Dept.

Our specials in Carpet Department con-
tinued this week.
rs rolls China Mating. sold at 5000 a
roll, now only 81. As for a 40 yard-roll.
100 rolls extra heavy China Mating, sold
at SO 80. now 81 rs n roll OF 40 yards.
GO rolls heavy China Mating. sold at
81 90. now 81 .aS n roll Of 40 yards
80 rolls real fine grade China Mating,
sold at 50. 90 roll. now s6.is roll of 40
yards.
90 rolls finest Japanese Mating, sold at
$40 90, now s6.9s roll OF 40 yards.
INGRAM CARPETS.
10 pieces Ingram Carpet, sold at 400 n
yard, now l9c yard.
s pieces Ingram Carpet. sold at S5c. now
22i5c a yard
pieces Half Wool Extra Super, sold at
Acc and 45c. now zoe yard.
pieces Half Wool Extra Super. sold at
soc. now 3Sc a yard.
II pieces All Wool Extra Super, all new
patterns, sold at 6oc and 6bc. now 4sc a
yard.
LACE CURTAINS.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN LACE AND
SWISS CURTAINS.
800 pairs of Lace Curtains. at 50c. 75o,
asc and 81 rs Each and every pair will
be found worth nearly double.
go pairs Embroidered Swiss Curtains, at
81. AZ pair, at 81 Is, at $i.9s, at LAS and
up to IS 90 pair
WINDOW SHADES.
80 dozen Opaque window Shades, 3S6
worth 40c at 2Jc; same kind in SKI. WORT
Acc. at zoe. and 3x9. worth soc, at SOC.
100 dozen Opaque Window Shades, da-
dood. worth 15c, at 800.
UPHOLSTERY.
500 yards Assorted Designs Brocatel
worth 81 90 yard. at soc a yard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

his late residence All Capital street, and
will be buried in Glenwood tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, the funeral taking place
from the residence.
Mr. Giesecke was born at Dolgen, Han
over. Germany. seventy .one years ago,
and came TO Houston in 1851. and has
resided here since that time. From
small beginning he built up fine boot
and shoe business on Main street, which
in 1894 he transferred to De Merrett, Mat
thews G. Co., after disposng OF which
he retired from the active turmoil OF
city life and established himself uEon his
ranch near Cypress, where he has since
resided up to few days ago, when, owing
to his illness. he returned to his Houston
home to get the benefit of medical treat
mcnt.
The deceased leaves a widow and five
children. two daughters and three sons.
He was a member OF the Order OF Chosen
Friends. members of which order Will
participate in the funeral
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
NOT GOLIN's GOLD.
such II the Judgment OF the Court
by Agreement.

by Agreement
In the district court yesterday, before
Hon. Alexander Barttlinkck as special
Judge, was heard the case Of Sam Webbb
VS.. ]. II. Pruett. which terminated in a
Judgment for the plaintiff
This case has gained quite potoriety
for the reason that 1t was brought In con-
nection with the celebrated Colin case. 1t
will be remembered that Sam Webb was.
as special policeman. employed by tho
late City Marshal James IL. Pruett, VINO
was also the temporary administrator OF
the Colin estate, to guard the Colin prem
ises the night after Mrs. Colin was MUIR
dered. Webb, shortly after having been
employed in this capacity, displayed larger
amounts OF money than commonly shown
and owned by police officers. which aroused
lne SUSPICION ul InieI rruett, VINO TOOK
from Officer Webb about $40, asserting
that he believed that Webb had found this
money on the Colin premises. Webb
brought suit to recover the money, and this
suit has been pending since the summer
of 1895. Pruett has since died, and yes
terday the case was heard before Special
Judge Alexander BarttlIngck, who rem
dered a Judgment for the plaintiff in nc-
cordance with an agreement had by all
PARTIES concerned, the defendants. one OF
whom was Frank Colin, now under sen
tence for murder, having become satisfied
that Sam Webb was the iightful owner OF
The money.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Gents Furnishing
Department.
Gents Half Hose.

so dozen Gents Drop Stitch Half Hose,
Hermsdorf dye, warranted fast black, dou-
hle heel and toe, zoe quality, only Zoe a
pair.
60 dozen Gents Fast Black Half Hose,
extra heavy, double heel and toe two
thread 25c quality, only 15c pair.
100 dozen Gents superior Maco yarn
Hose. extra high spliced heel and toe. 35c
quality, at 19c a pair
so dozen Gents half dollar Half Hose,
at 25c pair.
20 dozen Gents All Wool Black Cashmere
Half Hose. strictly all wool, worth 50c, at
25c pair.
GENTS UNDERSTANDS.
To close, about $50 single Undershirts,
camel's hair and all wool, that sold at 81.
sl.25 and sl.50 each choice at $50, 70c
and Csc.
Gents Kid Gloves.
Your pick Of our $3.50 Kid Gloves, at SIC
a pair.
100 dozen Gents Kid Gloves. to close at
SOC and 4Sc a pair.
GENTS CKWEAR.
Our $500 Fisk, Clark G. Flagg Neekties,
now only soc.
GENTS SUsPENDERs.
Our 35c. Acc, soc and 75c Suspenders, now
only 19c and SOC.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Ladies' and Gents
MaCkintOSheS.

Get yourself n Macintosh: never again
will you have an opportunity to buy one
al such prices.
Ladies' Gossamers, with cape. only Csc.
Ladies' Fancy Mackintoshes. with &C.
inch cape, worth $500, at only sl.75.
Ladies' Black and Blue Serge Mackin-
toshes. sold at $500. now s2.25.
Ladies' Mackintoshes, sold Mt $3.50 ana
$3.50, now 50. % and s3.9S.
Gents' Maclsintoshos. with 26-inch cape,
sold at $3.50, now sc0S.
Gents Mackintoshes. sold at 5000, $3.50.
$3.50 and $1,000. now $3.9S. $3.50. S4.9S and
$3.50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

The magniscope closed a weeks engage
mcnt at Turner hall last night. at the con-
clusion of which the announcement was
made that the interesting invention would
continue to be exhibited on Congress
avenue. between Main and Fannin streets,
and that negotiations were pending TO have
the continued exhibition under the auspices
Of the ladies' OF the Eheltering Arms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

ing Town" is purely OF the popular order
and designed only to create a laugh Part
of the action is rather rough and come of
the songs and Jokes are coarse, but the
top of the house. at least, last evening, ie-
ceived them with evident satisfaction.
There are. however. some meritorious fea-
lures. Among the latter, possibly, should
be included the singing and dance of the
Putnam sisters, a whistling speciality by
Miss Georgia Charters and the sentimental
song Sunshine and Shadow rendered by
Mr.. A. G. Lawrence with stereopticon IL
lustration. MIR. Lawrence is also clever In
limitations. The patronage was only fair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
A En,nIly in Need.

City Health Physician Mr.. McElroy re-
ports a family in need OF aid at 27lS Ope-
lousas street. in the Fifth ward. The
father, J. T. Grace. and mother. are both
SO debiltated as to be unable to provide for
a sick child. Their wants have thus far
been looked after by Kind neighbors. and
their situation Is such as to appeal to the
charitably disposed for assistance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
ReaI Estate Trnnsfer..

Ann C. Walker to John Achenbach.
lots 3. 4, 5, block 1853. south side
Buffalo bayou $40. .........
Jas. Converse to II. NJ. Davis, half
interest in blocks IL. IL, 10, "a.
10. and unsold part block II, Al
len addition. north side Buffalo
bayou; also lot ~. block 1G. south
side Buffalo bayou; also lots .
and 10. block 800, south side Buff
falo bayou ..,.. ..... ........
William Christian, receiver Hous-
ton Cemetery company, to John
i. Dickson, all lot 30l, section
West avenue, Houston cemetery.
Abe Wilson and wife. Maria Will
son, to Abe Taylor, SO acres in
south end of 100 acres in a, Bar
her silryey..... -. $3.50. ,.....
James Converse 10 NJ. w. Garrett.
undivided half interest in 5l5
acres IN Ritson Morris league,..
A. w. Mcdonald TO j. J. Terrell.
429x500 yaras out Of lot l. Fos-
ter's subdivision John A. Dun
GAO acre survey. ...... ...,..
William Peacock TO Mamie j.
Glover, block l40 dot 81, Hous-
ton Heights..... -. ..,...,...
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Shoe
Department.

500 pairs Ladies' Dongola Button Shoes
opera, square and common sense toes. with
patent leather tip, the kinds that are worth
from SL75 to s2.25 pair, choice at $l.25
a pair
200 pairs Ladies' $3.50 Dongola Button
Shoes, with patent leather tip. at CSC a
pair.
$3.50 Shoes, S4.0c and $3.50 Shoes at s1.9s.
Choice of about $50 pairs fine hand made
Ladies' Button Shoes. sizes /, lis, 2, 2ia
and 3. There are only Il few pairs each
of different kinds, sold from $500 to $3.50;
your pick sl.9s pair.
Ladies' Strap Sandals.
200 pairs Ladies' One-Strap Black Kid
Sandals, with silk bow and buckle, s1,5O
Shoe at SOC a pair.
500 pairs Black Blue, Pink and White
Ono-Strap Sandals. sold at s2s5, now Sl.25
a pair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Glove Dept.

Brown Bros $3.50 Daisy Glove. to close,
at 75c pair. We have them in 4-button
and SHOOK.
20 dozen Ladies' Gauntlet Bicycle and
Driving Glove, In brown. black and OK
blood. our 81 Glove. at orly sl.25 pair.
CASHMERE GLOVES.
Our entire line Of Kayser patent finger
tipped Gloves, reduced from 15c to 25c q
pair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS.
"a Booming Town"

The attraction which was seen at the
opera house yesterday. Afternoon and even
ing, was very properly advertised merely
as q ''hurrah comedy and II there was
any disappointment felt by any Of the au-
dience at the character Of entertainment
presented, Il wac not wholly the advance
agents fault. In other wesds. IA Boom
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Black Dress
Goods.

44-inch Black Surah Serge. silk finish,
our former roc quality. now SOC yard.
50-inch Extra Fine Cashmere Serge, our
SOC quality. now 4Sc a yard.
Prestley's All Wool Morning Cloth, q
most excellent and entirely new weave, for
merly sold at 81 yard, now only 4sc a
yard.
Priestleys Silk Warp Black Henrietta,
price and quality so well known, sells
everywhere at $3.50 yard. only SOC q
yard.
BLACK HOP sACKINGs.
Black Brocaded Hop Sacking-are the
very latest for skirts or entire suits. We
have reduced them as follows:
Our 4t-inch 81 quality Black Brocaded
Hop Sacking. now Coo yard.
Our 50-iuch Black Brocaded Hop Sack
ing, sold at $3.50, now S5c; and the kind
that sold at sl.65 yard is now only 9Sc
yard.
Black Plain BriIlinntinc.
Coo quality. now S5c; 75c quality, now
4So yard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
snit, for county Court.

In the county court yesterday X. IT,
Parker filed a suit against the Houston
Electric Street Railway company for dam
ages In the sum of $1,000, alleged to be
su,tained by plaintiff December 81 while a
passenger on one OF defendants cars, lis
Land and arm being injured. which inca
facilitated him for work.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

lows: Misses Pearl Redwine, Jessie Mel
win, Lille Lake, Jennie Wood. Viola Con-
nor. Katie Connor. Jessie Edwards. Myrtle
Redwine. Messrs. Eugene Tajan. riff John
son. Lewis Melvin. Cliff Peregoy. Eddie
Jarrard, Allen Peregoy. Owen Seby. Albn
Westerheimer and Noodle Charske.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
The Turnyerein Anniversary.

In addition to the ball with which the
Turnverein will celebrate their anniycr-
sary on January II. there will be gath
eriug In tbs hall at II 80 T. M. 1t which
the annual ceremony Of passing around
the horn will b. observed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Linen Dept.

100 dozen Bleached Damask Towels, war
ranted pure linen. double knotted fringe,
extra large size; the like was never offered
TO the trade for less than 40c, our price
was 35c and will place them on sale to-
morrow at l9c each.
100 dozen one half linen fringed Huck
Towels. per dozen only 4sc You'll find
them worth Zoe to 81 per dozen.
At 0Sc.
500 11-4 White Honey Comb Bed Spreads
extra heavy, extra large, worth 81 80 and
always sold at our counters for sl.35; dur
ing this sale only Csc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
A surprise Party.

A very enjoyable surprise party was
given Miss Pearl RedSine OF 1909 Kane
street Friday night, in which music ana
games we're the pleasures OF the evening
All expressed themselves as having had
splendid time. Those present were - fol-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Blankets aud Comforts

We are almost completely sold out in
Blankets. However we have about 200
pairs of Extra Fine California All Wool
Blankets of which we have taken off from
Sl.00 to $3.50 pair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Hosiery
Department.

so dozen Boys and Girls Hose, sizes
broken. only s, 81. and 6iz in sNock.
This particular Stocking is seamless and
absolutely stainless and extra long. made
of pure Isle thread cotton, and worth Zoe
pair Being the sizes are broken, we Will
place them on sale at two pairs for Zoe.
80 dozen Misses ca shmere Hose, extra
fine quality. strictly all wool and worth
SOC a pair, at, to close, only 23c pair
100 dozen Ladies' full regular made
Hose, worth Csc pair; three pairs for soc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
ABOUT THE COURTS.
page Suits Filed Again st
Corporations.
, ten THOUSAND DOLLARS
Cfty for Falling Into IN
Fer-Lii>c Amount Want
m II. Il. and w. II. Ry.

district court is hearing the
" brien VS.. the Houston East
fxas Railway company for dam
rsohai injuries in the sum OF
IN the case Of Andrew J. Wick
y. MeClain ct al. for trespass
ana Tor damages. returned a
piaihtln Plaintiff dismisses
samuel Nicholson.
ing orders were entered:
MOTT VS.. T. II. Bonner, plain
rave 10 lille first amended orig
defendant.
sreston VS.. J. +, Hayes; con-
, 49, c vs.. John Wagner: leave
us Schmidt to intervene.
ed In the District Court,
lux suits were filed in the dis
Office yesterday;
les vs. Houston Electric Street
ipany, damages for personal in
No sum of $4,000, for alleged
"ea while a passenger on one
cars on December 81. 1896
SHOULDER was badly injured.
irphy VS.. the City of siousIon
one sum of $4,000; plaintiff al
ieli INTO an open ditch at the
liberty and Williams and eot
~; from which he caught cold
|u ,on, vs. Louis Hurd, divorce:
|uss VS.. Charles Drugs divorce
''eht and non-support are al
,ra VS., Charles Taulman. d.
heht and non-support are
Srcs w, j. p. Kelly of Orange
ro., non-support is alleged
ome' administrator. vs. estate
oio' administration. ' sS'a'e
.ounty Court.
OF L. l.. McIlvaine VS.. A. II
suit on contract, is on trial II
Docket: upo'
I''s W. Douglass A>Nsyl.nd .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
'en1nants.
APPLE Dept.

h,on Flannel, unbleached worth
'nton Flannel, bleached, worth
Ivy Bleached and Unbleached
incl. lOc and l2Rc qualities.
Patterns, excellent styles, good
Ks bingham, worth 71sc a yard,
yress pattern for 39c.
genuine Lonsdale yard-wide
h lO-yard pieces, worth S1sc a
I'd piece for soc.
/ ward wide Bleached Cambria
Linen finish and made special
n underwear and never sold
4 10c a yard. at &c yard.
{1O-4 Bleached Sheetiug in 2h-
oOc quality, a 2E-yard piece.
Of a sheet, for 33c.
Ind Fruit of -the-Loom Cam
12lic quality, yard wide, only
,uality Feather Ticking. only
quality Fancy Stripe Feather
b 12iac yard.
Fancy outing Flannel, nc
&c a yard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Cloak Dept.

Our stock is broken. but what's left goes
at the following prices:
Your pick OF 80 Ladies' Refer Jackets,
medium weights. consisting OF All Wool
Broadcloth. serges and Fancy Cheviots,
ranging In price. $500. $3.50 and $500.
Price. s2.69.
Black Brocaded Opera Capes, that sold
at $3.50, IS so, $40 90, SIS 90. si7 so and
$50 90, are now only si.75. $3.50, s6.9S.
$40 so, sli 80 and s12. so.
Hack and Tan Brondcloth Capcs.
24-nch Double Cape. made Of Fine
Broadoloth, in Tan, sold at $3.50. are now
SO. 9S.
aa-inch Black and Tan Broadcloth Capes
with Double Cape, worth Sc so, at So .9S.
From $l2. 80 TO $50 90.
From IS, 80 to SIS. 90.
Ladies' SILK Plush and Seal Plush Capcs
including the finest In stock, have been re-
duced as follows: $500 Capes for 80 30
500 90 Capes for siib0. SO 81
Capes for si4.bo; ss7 80 Capes 70,
si7 80; $40 90 Capes for $40 80; and sS5 OF
Capes for see so.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

Same as above, In real nns Glace Kid.
sold at $3.50. now $l69 a pair.
See the different lines Of Shoes reduced
to $2.4s and s2.9S.
Misses and Childrcu's School Shoes
have all been marked down.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
mel Dept.

frdown, plain and fancy, sold
zoe, now 29c yard.
hnrels. our SOC quality, choice
stock 33c yard.
Eool Flannel. 15c quality, now
lll Wool Flannel. csc quality,
yard,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

The following marriage licenses were is
sued during last week:
John G.. Caviness and Miss Ohra STOCK
man.
Alexander J. MCGOWAN and Miss jose
phine l.. Rindt.
NJ, H. Edwards and Cecilia slldeil'
Charles Zahn and Miss Amalie Quade.
Nathan Walker and Bette Williams.
John l.. Hodge and Mary Mayes.
Albert Jones and Estela Harris.
George l.. Beal and Miss Mamie Tel
schow.
s. w. Wrighton and Rachael Jackson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
Ladies' Muslin
Underwear.

DO not buy single garment before in
specting our line. II viii be dollars and
cents In your pockets to do So
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
THE DEATH ROLL.
Death of August Manager.


The many friends of Mr.. August Man
ger will be grieved to hear Of his untlmely
death. which occurred in New York City
on December ~. Mr.. Manager was a for
mer resident OF this CITY, was we'll known
throughout Texas and Louisiana and was
favorite with all who knew him. The
brief. but successful career of this young
man furnishes an example Of the triumph
of industry and perseverance over adverse
| circumstances that may well be emulatcd.
When his father died the support Of his
widowed mother and younger brothers and
sisters devolved principally upon MIN at
the age OF u. How well he discharged
that grave responsibility is generally
| known.
| In 1884 he established business at Lin
con. Neb.. where he made his start. In
| 1890 he established the Galveston Coffee
company of Galveston. Texas now doing
| the most successful coffee business In the
South OF late years he did large loan
| business in Houston and New Orleans,
where he built several hundred houses.
In 1895 he established business in New
| York and opened Offices at No. DC Wall
street. where his operations were pro-
uounced success His remains were jp
TERED at Boonyille. Mo-, his old fSEe.
During his short but successful business
| ga reer of only fourteen years he amassed
a fortune. He carried no insurance at tho
time of his death except policy Tor
ss00o incidental to his membership In the
| stock exchange.
To De Buried Today.
Mrs. Theodore Miller. who died at her
home In this city Friday forenoon, VIII be
buried this afternoon at 8 o'clock In Glen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
S2NaEf7-sfIgzygZISEz
DRESS TRIMMINGS.

Our entire line OF Jets, Pearl and Colored
Passementeries at Half Price
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10
FOR OPERA CAPEs,

Imported Astrachan for Evening Capes,
Blue. Pink, Lavender, Red and Black, sold
at $3.50, now S1.45 yard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

100 dozen Gents Fast Coored Border
Handkerchiefs, 25c quality, at for Zoe.
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al debt; continued to perfect service with
out prejudice.
G. A. Wyland and wife VS.. G. w. Sher-
lick, certorari from justice court dismissed
at plaintiffs costs and plaintiffs granted
leave 10 withdraw deeds and releases filed.
William Dixon ct al VS.. Fred Schneider
ct al continued by agreement.
Forest City Town company VS.. Albert
Chmene a. Co. debt; plaintiffs special ex-
ceptlons to exhibits B, and attached
to defendants answer sustained, and the
same ordered stricken from the answer.
w. G.. Coghlan VS.. VALLEY Pugh ct al
appeal from justice court; plaintin granted
leave to file amended motion to dismiss ap-
peal.
and San Antonio Railway company. motion
to dismiss appeal overruled by agreement.
Ioney Reader VS.. Singer Manufacturing
company, motion to dismiss appeal; over
ruled
The following orders were entered upon
| the probate court:
| Estate of the Roach minors. annual &C.
| count Of guardian approved.
Estate of George M. Montgomery, minor,
guardian ordered to show cause why he
should not be fined for contempt OF court
| in falling to file annual account, as per
| order of June 6, 1896.
Estate of James Bryant, deceased; ad-
ministrator ordered to file new BOND In
| twenty days.
| Estate of Amanda Duncan, deceased; ad-
ministrator granted further time to sell
| property and ordered to dispose OF same az
| private sale for cash
| Estate of G. T. Lathrop, deceased; In
CHAM S. Roberts appointed temporary ad-
| ministrator, bond $1,000: j. j. Pastori%a' W.
| l. Hancock and ]. A. Baker appointed APP
| praisers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

15 pieces White Wool Flannel, sold at
Csc, now 15c yard.
pieces White Wool Flannel, sold at Csc,
now 19c yard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-10

Death of Frederick Gteseke.
Mr.. Frederick Giesecke. CITIZEN OF
Houston Of nearly nifty years standing.
died yesterday afternoon ct o'clock o