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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL,
San Saba County Grad Jury Wants
the Rangers Retained.
EELS ARE CAUSING GREAT TROUBLE
In such Numbers az the Dam They
ssop dat0pc valley
Railroad Chartered.

Austin, Texas, December ss.--for some
time past Rangers have been located In
San Saba county to uphold the law. Certain
parties wanted them changed from their
present locality TO another portion OF the
county aud petltioned the officers in au-
thority to make the change. Tho change
was not made, however. for the reason
given in the following report of the san
Saba grand Jury,
To Hon. w NJ Allison, Judge Thirty
third Judicial District.
We. the grand jury OF San Saba county.
November term, 1877 beg leave to sub
nit that. after a careful and panstahlng
inquiry into the various matters and Of
fences OF every Kind given us In charge
by your honor. we are OF the opinion that
the Rangers should be Kept In tho county;
that the condition OF affairs are such that
II would be highly impr,tdcnt to remove
them from the county. And we would stll
further submit that the officer IN charge
should be left free to select his own base
of operation. He being on The ground
should be the judge of the point from
which he should operate aud the citixens
of the county should give their full support
IN the full discharge OF his legal duties
and we believe since the Rangers came
here that q more wholesome public senti-
rnent as to law and order has been created,
their indefinite retention In the county
We also find that very little crime has
been committed since last term of court
| Had II not been for old oifonses we would
have had but little to do,
| .Inhn II Maritn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
THE FIRE AT LOTT.
Many of the Burned Ont Firms VIII
Resume Business.

Int Texas December 2l.--The jury Of
inquest, which has been sitting for a
co,,nle Of days, rendered a decision today
n the effect that the late fire which de-
s,royed a whole block of buildings on
the morning OF the 18th at this place, ORIG
mated In the S. J. Crump building. A
very large number of witnesses were eN-
amined and every effort was made 10 iosate
the fire bug, If it was case o, lhe7lu'Ai
ism. but there was no such evidence.
Several Of the business men VINO weie
burned out are preparing to resume dust
ness. j. o. Barnes. groceries ana con-
fecticnery. Will rebuild and open up Is
SOON as nossible; A. NJ. Morris has pur-
,hased the Rainwater & Stapp building aud
is having same extended sixteen feet, cell
Cd ana otherwise overhauled; A. c. snod-
grass has removed an old saloon buha'he
from the west end OF town and placed on
tbe ,ot where the other saloon STOOD -
having scame renovated and put In repair
and will be In shape for business WITHIN
a few DAYS. One remarkable precauton
taken by two salo2nkccpsrs was the storing
of their stock of liqucrs in large cellars
with iron doors, which were not aheeteu
nv the fire, thus saving most OF tner
stock. 81,
81 /. Crump. who lost most. Will occupy
the Mccall building with sock OF drugs
in the near iuure. The whole community
IS in sympathy with Mr.. Crump for ne
lost his years Of toll and labor at one
sweep.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
CHRISTIANS IN COURT.
Matters of Doctrine Have Caused ~
Church to Split.

Church to Split.
Waco Texas, December 22,-The First
Christian church OF McGregor is In a tur-
MOL over doctrinal points and contest in
the courts has been inaugurated to settle
the title to the church building. The fac
tions are the progressive and the non pro-
gressives. the former led by C. b. Hall. T..
of the church and the latter by II. NJ.
Peace. G. A. Trott and j. ]. Jackson. The
progressive faction hold 10 the doctrine that
a candidate for membership who has been
baptised by immersion in any other Pro
testant church may be admitted WITHOUT
being re- bapteed, that instrumental music
is admissible in church choirs, that the
church may organize missionary work and
use Sunday school literature therein, that
the Ladies' Aid societies and the Christian
Endeayor societies should be encouraged.
All these propositions are denied by the
non progressive faction, and they have pro-
tested from the time OF the orgaYization of
the church, in 1888, against such sloctrines.
They have, however, been unable 10 con-
troll the election OF officers and their pro-
tests have not awaited them. A few weeks
ago the nom rogressives took possession of
the church house and barred the doors
against the other faction and have since
that time refused to allow any OF the pro-
gressiye element to enter. The latter de-
cided to resort 10 the courts, and on yes
terday filed an application for an Injunction
restraining the non -progresG.ges from in
terfering with their use of the church
house. The court win hear evidence in the
case before making an order
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

Next 10 the open fire. with It's glowing
bed of Goals or it's shower OF sparks rom
cracking wood, in producing cheerful
aspect To the living room, Is the lamp,
and the most fastidious lady can attend 10
il without fear of diSagreeabe odors left
on her hands by wearing rubber gloves or
by plenty OF warm wafer aud soap and a
few drops Of eau de cologne.
The following suggcstloiis may be u tiltln
homely. but they are certainly practical
TO begin with. Lamp chimneys should not
be washed hut should be cleaned with n
cloth dipped in alcohol If You want 10
Keep lamp wichs from smoking, soak them
in strong yinegar aud dry thoroughly be-
fore using,
An excellent method OF cleaning lamp
burners " to take AN ounce Of washing
soda and dissolve 1t In a quart OF rain
water In this boil the lamp burners for
ten minutes after which take cotton
cloth and wine them Off; they viii be as
good on new This should be done once
every month 20 remove tho carbon which
collects naturally The brass trimmings
Of lamp can be prevented from tarnish-'
ing by rubbing them with salt molstened
with little vinegar.
Lamp chlmneys may be rendered durable
by placing them In II eaucepan of cold wa
ter and gradually bringing 1t 10 a boiling
heat Care must be taken that the Chin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

petition has been completed and sent to
the different counties interested for Gig
natures, after which they win be forwarded
to congress. There are 100000 square
miles and Ill counties in this district In
which are located Fort Worth, Dallas and
waco aud sections OF the most popuous
districts In Texas Tho law provides that
court shall be held at Dallas, Fort Worth.
waco, San Angelo aud Abilene but on ac-
count OF Judge Rectors Illness no court
rss ever been held MT the latter place.
while but one week OF court has been held
az Fort Worth. making e impossible TO
dispose OF the large accumulation OF It'll
cation The courts held at Dallas and
Waco have been presided over by Judges
from other districts OF the State. and the
disposition OF business because OF unfasnil~
iarity with the litigation has been any
thing but satisfactory. Judge Rector has
been i'll for more than three years, and
will probably never again be able to pro-
side hence the apparent necessity OF con-
gress making provision for some method
CT relief
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
A HERO Ar GONZALES.
Rescued n BABY az Risk to His own.

Gonzales. Texas. December 2i.--There Is
a bravo man in old Gonzales, hero in
his way. and a self-sacrlhcing gentleman.
The other night when the pretty new home
Ct Oscar SchIeyer burned in this city, tho
family barely escaped with their lives.
After the entire building was wrapped in
flames the mother, Mrs. Oscar Schioyer,
missed her baby boy and began trying TO
return, in opposition to the angry flames,
20 rescue him. but the door was locked
and the fiery tongue was coming from ov-
cry quarter. William Johnson, a citizen
OF this city, and a married man with wife
and babies at home. made a leap ~ the
door and burst II In; falling upon his knees.
he made for the child and taking hold
of him. lifted him in his strong arms and
rllSlred out. saving the ohild's life at great
Gill and danger to his own. The crowd
praised him for his brave act, and he de-
served It. They were badly scorched by
the flames, but the child's life was saved,
and Bill Johnson deserves the uns.inted
praise of every father and mother, brother
OF sister In the land. Such deeds do mel
frequently occur, and when they do all
credit to true manhood TO true bravery
for he rescued the perishlng.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

The maiden who has a slim waist may
let II he known that, she Is not averse 10
sashes when the question Of Christnias
presents Is under discussion.
a sash OF plaid ribbon In which red and
white predominant. Is edged with zigzag
insertion Of black lace and fulfilled with
black chiffon.
Another. made OF satin striped moire rib
bon. has Ritdle OF crushed ribbon caught
in at the front by o hoop OF cut steel. ThA
ends of the sash are Joined together By a
"trip Of black insertion about one inch and
q hHlf wide A tuffle OF black chiffon
about three inches deep forms a bias finish
10 the end OF the sash and Is duplicated
midway between the waist and the end.
A most effective sash Is OF black satin
ribbon, cut into small. bias stripes. with
lace Insertion. The girdle is pointed at the
sides and caught down IN front by steel
buckle.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

AT the fremont: j 5. Craig, Salt Lake;
+. d. Darlington and wife, Peru; f. b
McManus, Corpus Christi; G. +. Griffith
New York; W. II. Simpson, Chicago; 5,
y. Tooke, Jacksonville; j. Il. Lander anc
family Clarksburg, Mo; S. A. Powell and
wife, Nashville; l.. w. Flandocher, w.
S. Pound New York; Charles A. Jacobs
T. Holsmith Palestine; j. ]. Alsop, f.
Smith. Brooklyn; r. A, Thompson and
wife, Austin; j. ". Nevius, New York
e. E. Parker s. Eckel, Chicago; b. I.
Evans, New Brunswick, n. j.; S. w
Hawkes. and wife, Stockton, KAN: o. u.
Caldwell, Houston; ID. ID. Drake and son
Kansas City; a w. w. Bvems. New
Brunswick, n. j.. George r. Coerner
baltimore
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
wIite Uuusc UouiIIon.

This is one of the most carefully guard
cd OF the kitchen secrets of the White
House Each steward bcaueaths II to HIS
successor. with the strictest injunctions 10
guard II carefully. II forms one OF the
most important features OF the state din
nors and other functions In the president 3
establishment. -Four pounds OF Juicy beef.
a kuuekle OF veal, two small turnipe, two
carrots. n soup bunch OF herbs. "A small
pod OF rod pepper. two small white onions.
salt. six quarts OF water Boil six hours.
aud thon strain through sieve. Let
stand over night and congcal Skim off
the grease put into kettle to heat and
add aherry 10 taste.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
NEW Roam cuARrERE,,.

The Guadalupe Valley Railroad COM
pany OF Victoria today flied its charter
with the secretary Of state Capital stock,
100000. 1ncorporators Uriah Lott.
Thomas NJ. o'connor, q, A. Low. w. A..
Wood j. NJ. Brownson James j. Welder.
j. A. McFaddin G. L. Thurmond. Jr.,
Theodore iABuhler J. r. Hexter, J.. D.
Mitchell, G. G. Levi, n. c. Gullett and
W. p. Stafford. The purpose OF this cor
poration is to build railroad from VIC
toiia To the light house on the east end
OF Matagorda island. In Calhoun county,
and from Victoria to North Galveston, in
Galveston county
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
Chu,cInincs Al the Go Agnin.

chaiclalnes are all the 30 again. and
Houston jewellers are showing Thorn In all
styles. Mother Gooses lady who wore
rings on her fingers and bells on her loos
ddn't begin TO make the music that tho
UP 10 date girl makes as she passes along.
She wears no fewer than eight or ton
juggling GIN cracks attached to her chnte-
ialne. and the consequent din 10 any place
crowded with women reminds Que 0i the
music In Chinese theator. The dangling
charms consist az mirrors, egg shaped
powder boxes, SCISSORS, pencils, court plas-
ter cases. purses and 90 on. The fayotIie
material in The losa expensive chatVlaines
a, present is gun Steel embelllshod with
gilt the effect is SNOWY and handsome,
sterling silver treated and ombellished In
many different ways and solid gold stud
ded with precious stones are also In great
demand
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
SAW MILL HANDS HEAD CUT OFF.
Portion of Circular Saw Struck
Him After nurstinE.

Orange, Texas, December 22--At the
Lutcher & Moore Lumber companys mill
this afternoon shortly after l O'Clock the
circular saw. while running at full speed.
suddenly burst into fragments. lsom Far
ley. the slab turner, was struck under the
chin by a flying fragment his head being
completely severed from his body, Another
piece flew UP through the saw filer's room
overhead and had Mr. Spooner, the filler,
been at his bench il would have Instantly
killed him. One piece struck exc timber
five feet from the floor. cutting 1t in two
other fragments flew over the mill without
doing any damage. Farley was an expert
slab turner. quiet man, and stood wen Ia
the estimation Of the white people. He
Leaves a wife and five children.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

ncys do not touch each other during the
huhhling up of the LIQUID. Another method
Is 70 put them into u very hot oven and
let them cool gradually
To cconomize lamp wicks may be worth
while IL one uses many lamps. II is sins
nlc enough TO do this by darning the end
OF the old wick e. the new one. Weeks
should always 10 as long as possible. ana
the lamps kept us full as possible without
running over
When next you trha your lamp place 4
lump OF camphor In thu oil receptacle
This will prevent unpleasant smells and
improve tho Illuminating power. Camphor
ia soluble aud must be renewed from time
to time. Try these simple rules and YOU
VIII tlnd reward IN brilliant and steady
light.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
sue for iIenyy Dnmngcs.

Sherman. Texas. December 29.- Phillip
Thpmpson and wife. Francis thompson, to-
Day filed suit against the Missouri. Kan
sas and Texas railway for damages IN the
sum Of $40 465 Plaintiffs allege personal
injuries caused by Icing thrown violently
from a wagon. which was slruck by an
engine while crossing the road near
IA hftoQhoro
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

Terrell. Texas. December 22.-Abont 3
D. m. today W. II. cariker shot and Killed
]. d. James on the corner OF Moore avenue
and Adelaide street. az which point they
net Carikor was justice OF the peace ana
james was constable. James fell iiiciess
Of the street Carilser is Under arrest.
There had been bad blood between the men
for some time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
ron TnE YouNersr GUEST.

One OF the prcttiest features ia the littis
dress Ia tho holly red rosetta which catches
down the rufflc on onch side of the front.
thus relieving the white material. The lit-
tie shoes and Stockings are also of holly
colnred SILK, and baby ribbon of holly is
tied In double rows around the waist.
II baby's mamma wishes 10 make him
very dressy she can make pillow case OF
white nalnsook edged with a hematituhel
ruf1lo, at one end of which she can fastan
q sprAy Of holly with the herriea on Il.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

Temple. Texas. December .f.The little
S-year-old daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Or.
\. l.. Taylor died Sunday morning from
dphtheTa. The remains are held pending
tie arrival OF the father. who has been In
Mexico locking after his mining property.
II was the only case OF diuhtbefia In the
city
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

Sherman, Texas. December 22.-The gen.
ersl merchandise store OF Marley o. CHI:
at collinsville was entered laAt night by
unknown parties. who blew the safe and
secured $500 IN money ana several valuable
watches. Officers left Sherman this az
tcinoon to investigate the burglary. There
is no clew as 10 who did the work.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
THE BURT CASE.

No application will be made 10 the Fed
eral court for writ of habeaa corpus. AS
has been rnmored. in the case Of Eugene
Burt. sentenced 10 be hung here- on Jsnu-
airy q next for the murder OF his wife and
children but The question Of his sanity
Brooks requested TO try him IN ohare.
Of lnnacy, In case OF the failure of this
expedtent an application for commuta-
ton Of sentence viii be'made TO the gov
crnor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
uurslnr Mud. = Mig Haul.

Dallas. Texas. December 22.--James VIII
kinson was robbed last night OF sum OF
money amounting to between 1890 and
$1,000. Yesterday afternoon he drew 1880
from his bank Last night he put this
fore. This morning when he awoke The
money WAS gone. burglar had quietly
entered the place and his tWiIkinsonsJ
pants. money and all were not In sight,
The police have been unable to hnd a
clue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
MEXICAN CATTLE COMING IN.

lei Paso, Texas. December 22.--Two i'm
portations OF Mexican cattle passed through
this port today; the first herd consisted OF
1920 head, imported by w J. Adams for
his ranch al Larmar, Colo, and w. II.
futile Imported $50 head OF beef cattle for
the Kansas city market Some very large
lnlportations of Mexican cattle viii be
made through this port In January ard
February in accordance with contracts al
ready made.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

Kerrville, Texas. December 22.--Mar-
ried at the Charles schreiner mansion, Rev,
j. Ii. Lyle officiating, w. c. Rigsby to
Miss Amelia Louise Schrenor. The groom
arrived on special train with large
party of friends, Numerous elegant and
costly presents we're received. After par
taking of champagne luncheon the we'd
ding party returned 10 San Antonio. where
the happy couple viii make their future
home
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
scIIonL noAkp MEETS.

The school board met this morning and
passed appropriations for the payment OF
December salaries of the teachers in Or
der that they might have the money be-
fore the Christians holidays. Secretary
Rose expects To have the checks ready Tor
delivery tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
HIsroR1cAL socIErY.

The state Historical society will meet
in San Antonio on the 29th Instant at 1890
p M. as previously stated. the long pro-
eramne making II necessary TO begin the
proceedings at an earlier hour. The rail-
roads will give II rate OF one and one third
fare on the certificate plan for the oc-
casion
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

Fort Worth. Texas, December 22.-lion.
L. II. Fitch. who has been investigating
Texas Indian depredations claims, left to-
The department of justice, lie says that
the government Is disposed to settle these
claims as rapidly as they are satisfactorily
adjusted, and during the coming year many
thousands OF dollars will be pald TO the
claimants in Texas by Uncle sam.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
Cnptured n nurgIar.

Bryan. Texas. December q, Mr. Henry
Rohde captured a burglar in his saloon
last night. While closing un he heard a
noise in the rear Of the building and upon
investigation found a negro concealed IN
the gas room He captured him and NOTIFIED
the officers. who placed him in jail.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
SUGAR Mrnr.
THE DELINQUENT LIST.

The expert who is at work on the State
and county delinquent tax list has nearly
completed it, being now engaged in foot
ing ND the totals While tho work Is not
yet complete, enough is known 10 warrant
the statement that the total amount OF
taxes due the state and county will ag-
gre gate $50 900 II not more.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
sTEpMAN- FINLEY.

Tomorrow at noon at the Methodist
church In this city. Miss LottIe Finley. eId-
est daughter OF Comptroller Finley. and
Mr. Ed Stedman, Jr., of Houston VIII be
united in marriage. The wedding viii be
a very swell affair
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23

lated in the meantime and funds collected
sufficient to give him decent burial.
Blackwell was still young man Of 80.
He came to this city seven years ago
from Memphis. Tenn. and for several years
was well known and liked by everybody.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
Accidentally kIIled.

Crockett, Texas. December a. Charles
Williams. coiored. was instantly killed on
Monday evening by the accidental dis
charge Of a hammerless gun in tDe hands
OF a white man named Foster The acct
dent occurred ten miles west OF the city
near Porter Springs. All the parties were
out bird hunting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
JUDGE REcroWs DIsTRIcr.


Fort Worth Texas. December 22. The
Fort Worth bar recently held a meeting
and decided TO memorallze congress for
the appointment OF Federal Judge TO
act in the place Of Judge John b. Rector
Of the Northern Judicial district. who has
been incapacitated for many months, The
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
THE MASONIC HOME.
Active steps Taken 10 Transfer the
Land.

Fort Worth. Texas. December 22.--The
papers conveying the 2Ooo-acre tract OF
land to the a. +. and A. NJ. OF Texas for
the orphans and widows home TO be To-
Gated here have been forwarded TO Dundee
Scotland. where the proper transfer Will
be made On the return Of the papers
they will at once be sent to the Grand
Lodge. Mayor Paddock says that actual
work on the home win begin within thirty
days after the receipt OF the papers from
Scotland. The committee having the mat
ter In hand Is fast winding up its business
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
SUIT FOR VALUE or JEwELRY.

Suit has been filed IN the FNttieth dis
trct court by A. d. Wheeler for his daush-
Ter. Eleanor w. Wheeler. against the Nag-
ner Palace Car company. Plaintiff alleges
that while riding on one of defendants
cars last month she lost iewelry to tho
amount Of 1895. the superstition being that
Ii was stolen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-23
MRS. cocHRAN DEAD.

Judge Thomas o. Cochran. city attorney.
received telegram today announcing the
death at Las Cruces. n NJ. OF his mother.
who was stricken with paralysis a short
time since.
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pied of Neglect and Exposure.

Temple. Texas. December 2i.--Thc life
less body OF Lawson Blackwell, once q
popular bartender In this city, was found
yesterday morning in room above the
Peoples saloon. used for wood and coal
storage.
An inquest was held BY Judge sturdavani
and testimony adduced showing that his
death Wa due to neglect and expoeurc'
The body WAS taken 70 csnbalminG psrlQsn.
where It will lay until word Is fecaiyed
from sister Mrs. Johnson. vfD )lyeV
In Nsshvllle, Tsnn. \ petitien ~ e'gcalr
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a Lmnch Anrctiser.

One tablespoonful caviar. two hard-
boiled eggs, one teaspoonful of butter, salt
and pepper seasoned to taste. Mix ingre-
dents well. Place on fire until thoroughly
heated. Serve on toast,
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Bryan. Texas. December 2i.--Will you
kindly state through your columns tomor-
ROC whether or not It is the proper thing
10 wear white Kid gloves at full dress
ban and oblige A Subscriber.
IL IL. ne