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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-24
CoRsICANA POLITICS.
Citizens CAN Meeting nnd Nomi :
nate mn AIdcrmuuic Ticket.

Corsicana. Texas, February 22.--Ahout
200 citizens OF Corsicnna met at the city
hall tonight and nominated n citizens al
dermanic ticket. After number of en-
thusiastlc speeches by prominent citizens
the following ticket was nominated by
wards; First wprl. T.. A. Johnson; Second
ward j. r. Vai,nuno, Fourth ward Car
tain G. II. Allyn. Tho Third ward faded
to nominate, but passed "A resolution call
Ing n m4lss meeting of citizens of that
ward to rhtify the recommendation of MI
Onncn Dranc. Thursday night
The nominations made tonight ARE ali
we'll known ana prominent business men
and - a move for "A stronger business city
government. and is the first big and Wig
orous move I'm the city c1mpaign Mayor
Wnitscle who is himself ore OF the most
prominent business men OF the city. said
to The Post correspondent tonight; This
Is a step Tor rrentcr corsicana, aud the
great oil city OF Texas viii forge 10 the
front moro rapidly than ever after tho
April election. Everybody viii have no
lin II of confidence In the proposed new
administration and a new cna Of pros
pcrity will dawn upon the city"
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CORSiCANA DAYS DOINGs.
Half Rate ON Petroleum shipment
Cotton NH Proposition,

Cors.cana, Texas. February 22..-Gcnoral
Agent Gibson of the Houston ana Texas
Central stated this morning that the Cen
trial and Gotten Belt roads HAD mate
half rates on petroleum oil shipped from
Corscana to other points When the par
ties interested in the petroleum Industry
received this intelligence they were made
glad and all Corsicana rejo.ces with Them.
The Commercial club IS in correspond
ei,ce with a gentleman who rertlcs in
Manchester who proposes 10 build IN this
city cotton mill. Judge Autry. presi-
dent of the club, is of the belief that n
favorable proposition will he had from
him on the subject and contemplatcs call
Ing a meeting of the club with view to
iurtherinE the project.
Mr. $. w. Bosy, who is acting solicitor
for the street railway project IN Dc All
Senco OF Mr. Woodforl Brooks. states that
the proposed lite Will be built and that
every where he has went lie has found an
earnest desire on the part of property
owners TO push the enterprise TO sue
cessful end. and all of these are subscrlh-
ing literally 10 the fund. which t. pro-
Tcssed 10 he raised to secure tho same. lie
thinks that inside Of three weeks the
necessary bonus will be raised and work
begun In earnest.
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IMMIGRATION CONVENTION.
san Antonio and Arkansas Pass Assoc
rtntiOn in session nj pccViiic.

san Antonio ana Arkansas fHss AssO-
citation in session nj pcc~iiie.
Becville. Texas. February 2s-Tbe San
Antonio and Araasas Pass Immigration as
ISOLATION convened here today aud was
called to order at 10 a. IN. at the opera
house by its president, Charles Peterson
OF Rock Island. Postmaster Howard of
this city made the address Of welcome,
which was responded to by Hon. A. ].
Bell OF Karnes City. Some thirty immi-
grafton and real estate agents from va
rious parts OF the State. were present.
Speeches by President Peters and Sec
rotary Ramsay of the association. q, IT,
Lupton. assistant general passenger agent
OF the san Antonio and Arkansas Pass
Railroad company. w. w. Burke, an Of
flcial OF tho Wabash railway. and many
others were made, setting forth the ad-
vantagos and objects OF the association.
President Peterson stated that the prin'
cipal feature TO be accomplished by the or
ganization is the cooperation OF the rail
roads. real estate men and land owners.
The convention seemed convinced tina
the immigration move to South Texas hai
begun and the towns that VIII he mostl!
benefited by the move are those that ar,
willing to aid the association In their ei
| forts. Tho step IL looked upon here al
being most cntcrprlsing one and will re-
| ceive tho encouragement of the Boe count,
citizens
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WAxAHACHIE WAITS.
Went To See the BnttIcship-J. s. Her
ring struck hy Rock.


ring struck by II Rock.
Waxahachie. Texas. February o2.-Afany
Waxahachians have rrturne! from Calves :
ton, where they have been attending the
presentation OF the silver service to the
hattloship Texas. Some OF the visitors from
here returned with fewer articles than
when they went away. II. d. Timmons was
relieved OF ar ovcrccat At one Of the hotels.
others bought SANDWICHES and raid for
them dearly Some walked tho streets and
tried 10 look happy, while sti'l others re-
turned without viewing the great battle
shin. The only consolation for them Is
that the next time the Texas cores IN
nort II will be at Houston and not at
Galveston.
Last night some one rocked the Houston
and Texas Central train near Garrett j.
s. Herring OF this city was sitting near a
window and was STRUCK on the arm with
one OF the flying missiles. Today he Is
suffering intense pain with the wounded
member He saws one of the windows was
sbattored with a rock and had the blind
been raised somebody would have been
badly injured
All nreliminaries have been arranged and
the erection OF a new compress is now
assured. The old Waxahachie compress Will
give way TO modern make.
Mrs. Keesee. who IS known throughout
the county as Grandma did last niga'.
Sho will be buried at Ovilla.
The farmers report that oats are up ana
doing we'll
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Quite a number Of valuable books were re-
ceived that will add greatly to the library.
Hon. J. FELTON, Lane addressed the audience
for short while on the life and character
OF Washington, Rccitatiors and essays sp-
proi,riate COR this occasion were rendered
Music was furnished by the Hearne string
band At the conclusion all repaired to
the Britton building. where refreshments
weru served.
In an alteration Yesterday between Mel
lie Williams and Warner Williams, both
colored Nellie threw concentrated lyc in
Warmers eye. from the effects Of which ne
will lose H. Some years ago Nellie knocked
Warmers left eye out with stick OF stove
wood, The officers went after Nellie and
locked her nm
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Terrell News Notes.

Terrell, Texas. February PA Few
weeks ago a negro named Jack Cartwright
fred at another on the street, but the ball
missed the target and entered the barlor
Of Mr.. T. +. Bowler. near by. and was
prevented from hitting Mr.. Bowers daugh-
ter. who was sitting at the piano, only by
striking stove In the room, an account
Of which was published in The Post. Cart
wright had his trial Saturday and was given
two years in the pen
Major J S. Grlnnan, president Of the
North Texas asylum board of managers, has
gone to Austin to ask the legislature TO
grant an appropriation to build male in
Urinary and make other badly needed i'm
provements to the asylum.
Washington's birthday was observed by
the postoffice. the banks and public schools.
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SiIsbee Sifftngs.

Silsbee. Texas. February 2l.-James L.
Kirby, assistant superintendent of the
Texas Pine Land association, made visit
to Woodvlle in the interest of the com
pany today.
The large mogul engine, the John H. XIII
by. that has been In the shop about
month for repairs. is just about completed
and Will 20 on the road in day or two.
The colored Baptists OF this place
through the efforts OF Deacon Bob Shaw
and donations given them by the white peo-
pie. have Just completed nice house OF
worship.
The mill and logging contracts are run
ming on full time.
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Dallas Texas, February %, - John A.
Gardner was today acquitted, on the iourth
trial. Of the charge of numbering John Pat
ton near Reinhardt, nearly five years ago
Gardner had been twice convicted OF me
crime. receiving lie sentences lie hardiy
realized that he was free untli some uine
after the verdict had been read
A few Of Patton's friends made threats
about the court house before the Jury came
In. and several officers escorted Garner
outside the court house to ward Off any at
tack that might be made. Both men were
farmers and we're classed as warm friends
Gardner has been in jail continuously since
n tan, days after the crime was committed
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San Saba, Texas. February 22-Jam's
Robertson was arrested Sunday evening Tor
attempting to rape Ida Stevenson giri
about 10 years old, Robertson is about Is
years of age. .,..
The past six days not less than seventy
Ave men. women and children have gone 10
Austin to testify In the Ford and Irow-
bridge cases for the murder OF turner ABOUT
eight or ten years since. The ease was SCI
for today--the 22d This Is what Is Known
AZ one Of the mob cases and a chinge OF
venue was granted by the court to Travif
county from San Saba.
BY the co operation Of the ranger force
and our officers a number OF arrests have
been made recently for various onenses
The combination has been very efficient aud
much appreciated by majority OF our
citizens.
La grippe is losing its hold upon the peo-
Pile. although there are Few cases yet
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Orange. Texas. February y Sam Cole
man. n negro. who was confined In the
county tail several months ago for theft
nj gun. has made his escape. Deputy
Sheriff Henry Bland had turned him Out o.
his Gel, and lief, him in the run around
for several minutes and Coleman took ad-
vantage OF a weak place in the brick wal
to scratch a hole through and escape. He
has not yet been captured.
While sinking the heavy iron cylinder fol
tho center pier Of the new railroad tridgs
across Sabine river at Postum nun, the
massive structure careened ana tel over
into the water Work will be delayed until
II can be raised and again placed in posi-
Tim
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Calvert Texas, February 22-J. II. Glib
son & Co.'s oil mills have shut down for
the summer and will resume operations in
the fall.
Bishop Kingsolving was here and
preached al the Epiphany church yester-
day. After the sermon a number OF can'h-
dates for confirmation were confirmed
The city schools are observing Washing
TOMS birthday by giving holiday. num-
Der of picnios are being held by the young
people.
Mr.. George Ehringpfort died at the resi-
dence of Mr. c. o. Shelander yesterday
afternoon and will be buried at the CAL
vert cemetery this afternoon.
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Lining IncnI Lines.

Luling, Texas, February '2S.-S. W..
Boyd OF Lockhart on yesterday homtht the
saloon stock OF o. Walcowiek. who as
signed several weeks ago and viii or IN
up the business at once.
Mr.. Beatty, who was injured In lun
away Yesterday. is reported as better to-
day O. rt,
Mr.. W. l.. Johnston Of Johnston Lips
comb. bankers. is very III.
A cold norther is blowing today ana
the temperature falling rapidly Fears are
felt for the young corn when " Jus. ~.
ves r,,rps which find ready sale a, good
q, nrcs. j. T. Towrs of Belmont viii ship
,b,s week two carloads Of Young oeeves
20 tho New Orleans market.
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In the Ur tied States court this morning
the suit of John Owens against the Santa
Fe railway to force the company to de.
liver to the complainant certain ears Of
corn. was passed and will be taken I'm 10.
morrow. The petitioner alleges that he is
an exporter and that 1t is not CUSTOMARY
Tor the railways to demand ioca, rates on
grain intended for export. Petitioner also
demanded that the defendant company de.
elevator. which was refused and n ma,da :
mus was asked to force the railway com.
pany to so deliver the cars 1t is the hear.
ing of this mandamus which will come I'm
tomorrow. and as there are some new
points in the case it will be watched with
fnuch interest By local attorneys and rail-
way men. 800
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Orange New. Letter.

Orange. Texas. February 23.-Beginning
tomorrow evening Rev. W. X. Lloyd, rec
tor OF st. Mary's Episcopal church at
Houston. will give series OF plain talks
on the Episcopal church. Her Claims.
Her Ministry" Baptism and Confirma-
tion." Holy Communion" and Church
History" The services viii be held at 81
pauis chucrh in this city and promise tt
be Of much interest
Mr.. W. +. Lewis and wife OF Waxa.
hachie have arrived In Orange and VIII
make this their future home. Mr.. Lewis
has long been connected with the NJ. u.
tones Lumber company and will be connect
ed with the Orange and wingate Lumber
companies at Orange.
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Wharton, Texas. February 90 Wharton
now has prospect of some fourishng al
mill being established here in the neal
future. The subject forms an absorbing
theme of conversation on the streets. as il
will be an immense benefit TO the whole
section.
The steamboat Ray City arrived In
Wharton Yesterday after a weeks absence
at Bay City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Paul are now costly
dcmiciled in their new home In the west
side Of the city.
Mr.. NJ. Sorrel Is absent on an extensive
tour through the States for the benefit OF
his health
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u.Iton Now. nulIctin..

Bolton, Texas. February 23.--The grand
Jury adjourned yesterday. after having
found 200 true bills, twenty-nine OF which
were for feloni1s.
Baker & vickey sbinped yesterday seven
car loads of bceves to Kansas city.
Mr.. j. NJ. Goocher fell from wagon
yesterday. breaking his collar bone In q
ynv serious manner.
Judge j. \. Furmon has appointed Drs.
Pitt s. Turner, J. II. Lassatcr Of Bolton
and J. p. Stansell OF Temple. as board
OF dental examiners for the Twenty seventh
judicial district.
A strong northcr blew up last night and
n Is quite cool today.
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Suicide at san Antonio.

San Antonio, Texas. February ga
stranger named T.. Grabinger committed
suicide here this morning by shooting
himself through the head His dead body
was f. .ad Just outside the crematory near
the city cemetery. He was well dressed
and apparently a man OF culture and re-
finement. From diary found on his
person 1t was learned that he was a
druggist and his home was In Brooklyn.
~ Y
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Dallas, Texas, February 20. The case oil
the State against ex-County Treasurer w.
n. Coe, charged with embezzlemcnt. was
called in the criminal district court this
afternoon Coe at once made motion for a
change OF venue alleging that he would not
receive fair trial in Dallas county. Judge
Clint heard testimony on the motion and
Will take action tomorrow. The clrcum-
stances Of Goes arrest Will be remembered
bv readers OF The Post Coo claims to have
beer robbed while at work In his Office
late one night last fall
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IRE BOLIVIA, FERRY.

ptstlrs Of the commissioners court
b. Faihertone appeared on be-
~ Gull aud Interstate railroad and
Wy work on the Bolivar ferry
&hyed. as he was called upon
insolution OF the court, adopted
70 meeting. He said there were
asr contributing to the delay and
um, BE said. there was no landing
Eiad they had TO build one. The
actors pier was not available for
mastering their engine on q
~ \ vent Into the gulf. He had.
Milt q pier 1900 feet into the
sn work. They had purchased
.nM worth o, creosoting oil and
y Y thought that the ferry APP
NJ Dc completed within sixty or
~ Up to this time he has TX
.M W 600 for material and labor
Vt The approach would begin
-*nai on the ground. by March
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Y SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Ivy states civil service commits
se'ea that an examination be
~ .i board in this city ON Sat-
~ J. 1881, commencing at o
III, ,o' the grades of clerk. in
-, II Inspector and messenger in
q s,, .srS'oe' Only citizens of
k,rs. sNs can be examined. The
n cIs,, loF this examination are
n. vhs.s and messenger, 20 Years
"a Vii +. - years and over. No
ia, y, oe accepted for This evan .
rssr SIsn, with the undersigned
sla.,. ~ before the hour of
s.as,tsa 3 Sl, March ~, Is. 1897. -
7 De diss s.ive to the duties and
ss.eot Positions apply to
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LuFkIN NEWS GOSSIP.
\ Famous Miikcr-IIotel to Rcopcn.
COmpIimcnts Mixed

kaNeu.
Lufkin. Texas, February 22.-Mr. ~
Bonner OF Angelina county is one of the
most progressive stockinen in East Texas
II fine registered stock goes towards max.
ing progressive mali. Mr.. Bonner now
owns the famous mixer Etoile (Holsteln,
that gives from eight to ten gallons OF milk
per day and produces from twenty to TWEEN
t!-five pounds OF butter per week. She Is
years old and held at 5000. He also has
on his farm Ruby, Holstein and Jersey,
and the fun blooded Jersey Annette, be-
side other fine mixers. He owns famous
bull. Joe w. Davis. which he takes pride
III exhibiting. Aside from his fine display
o. cattle he has registered Berkshire and
Poland China hogs the latest addition be
ing Rutledge. No. 36,364. q fine BERKSHIRE
boar, bred upon the stock farm of John D.
Thompson OF flattsbule, Mo; price 500.
Mr.. Bonner has beyond question taken d
matter in hand which every citizen would
do well to initiate. The sooner the old
scrub longhorns 30. and our stock is m-
proved. the better for all. TO see Mr. Bon
ner's ranch and fine stock is enough 10
cause envious feelings to rise within any
ranchman's bosom.
The Manning MOTEL which has beer
closed for some time on account OF tho late
DIR. Manning, viii 10 reopened tomorrow by
MIR. Il. +. Nerren Mr. Nerrcn's extensive
acquaintance, together with the known hos
pitality CT his good wife. insures liberal
patronage.
The dilemmas and mishaps OF one OF oui
young school teachers from the country
last Saturday have caused a good deal o
local merriment The trouble seems 10
have grown out Of the fact that two ladie.
" marriapeable age wcio sojournng in
tjwn. The redagogues compliments go
mixed and the other one received what wa:
not intended for her Sequel: Knight o.
the birch" left town under whip and spur
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REoulsIr1oN FOR KuGApr.

Governor Culberson this morning issued
a requsition upon the governor OF Cai'for-
MA for Charles Kugndt, wanted in Wash
ington county for the murder OF his nan
sister several weeks ago, armed With which
Sheriff league Of iironhnm lett for cnii'or,
MIA tonight to secure Kugadt who is in JAIL
a Napa.
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Mckinney Court Items.

Mckinney, Texas. February 22.-Tobe
Faulkner, George Alexander and Steve
Athens pleaded guilty To aggravated rs
sault In the county court this morning
Faulkner was Hned s25 and the other two
$40 each. The court reached the ci"il
docket.
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THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself 10. the we'll informed. TO do
pleasantly and effectuaily what was for
rnerly done in the crudcst manner and
disagreeabiy as well. To cleanse the sys-
TEN and break up colds headaches. and fe-
vers without unpleasant after effects. use
the delightful liquid laxative remedy.
Syrup OF Figs. Manufactured By Califor.
MIA Fig Syrup Company.
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Livingston. Texas. February 22.-The an
niversary OF the Father of HIS country
was observed by tie school here today,
teachers and pupils Joining in a fishing ana
hunting party in the afternoon with mueh
pleasure and merriment to all.
The ice plant Of George r. sawyer ~
Bro. is nearing completion and VIII DC
ready for operation In the early future.
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nnnrernu.IY Woundcl.

Luling, Texas. February 23.-This even
ing, while hunting on his farm four miles
from the city. Mr.. p. W. Williams, lead
ing farmer. shot himself through the hip.
He is very dangerously wounded and Is be-
ing attended by a number OF physicians.
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UNITED STATES CO1rpr

Augusta A. Thorn ct al VS.. John II
Brooks. Jr.. ct al on trial.
John owens We. Gul:. Colorado and Santa
Fe Railway company. passed
argument In the first case was com.
mented Yesterday afternoon and will nrob.
ABLY not be concluded before tomorrow
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Hearne. Texas. February 22.-Bishop
Kinsolving. assisted by Rev. DR.. Dorset.
both of Austin. held confirmation services
at st. Philips church In this city last
night and confirmed class OF six.
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Vim, Ford Murder Cnsc.

NAT TUTIl NIIV7ETV VN0T'
A Jury was faaliy obtained In the rhN'
third district cour, todey In the Mat Ford
murder case from san Saba county. aud the
day was spent in the examination OF rl'
uiinpgsps
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| TREAT FOR THE TARS.

h nd marines from the battleship
nm entertained at WOODLANDS lake
tsnnr. 7 he officers have had a
the Of Il all the week, hut the
81 ts we're not invited to the swell
vikA The officers attended. Such
Z vuld have been contrary 10 the
m d, Ne navy, for there is, of course
~ h'Huingllng Of those on hoard 4
~ W xsaf epau.ets and those who
n \ u, me Intention, however. OF
txu committee, from the first. to
HhKln and marines such courteous
kiksi Is Was behttius the crew OF
Eks and so this afternoon they
sAni to woolloms lake for au
I'M nd they enjoyed it heartily.
ftnhad never alton lei an oyster
m I'D none Of them We're UP 10
1ssR style Of conducting the fes-
bt!est 10 the service of the BIZ
skh The shell and In such other
~ hose partaking desired to have
aar they took them raw or roast
lui great time for the tars, and
f1Es present enjoyed seeing their
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Dnn Wood Acquitted.

Hampstead. Texas. February 22.--In the
district court today Dan Wood was on trial
for killing Walter Fitzpatrick In August last
and 1t took the jury Just two minutes AFTER
retiring 10 bring in verdict Of not guilty.
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Bastrop. Texas. February 23.-Marshal
Dan jenkins Of Smithyile brought up Will
linn Ellison. alias stephen Ahren. and de-
livered him 10 Sheriff Davis. charged with
assault TO marder Lille OFT in the State OF
Utah.
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uearne. Texas, February "a novel en-
,.r,s,nment, styled the "Book Reception
was given at Beckham's opera house ias'
night in honor of the father OF our country
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Jailed for burglary,

Rusk. Texas. February 2i.--Jim stephens
and John Polk. negroes. aged about u
years. were arrested last night by Consta.
BILE ]. II. Ferguson and placed In jail
charged with breaking into the store Of NJ.
Kitchens.
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supreme Court.

Austin. Texas. February 23.-Proceedings
OF the supreme court today:
Writs Of error granted--Baldwin ct al W.
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Anheuser-Dusch brewing Assn

recommends the use Of the greatest Of all
| tones, Malt Murine and guarantees
the merits claimed for 1t. For sale by all
druggists.
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JAS. Butte.
AousToN.

Of sS5 court costs, growing out OF a case
OF alleged contempt Of court, for which he
was fined $50 made application before the
court Of criminal appeals today for writ
of habeas corpus. The writ was granted
and made returnable Friday morning at 10
o'clock