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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
TRIAL or THE rILoTs.

There were half Il dozen British ship
capital is. a number OF chipping men and
people Interested In tho port Mt the Grim
inal district court this morning whnn the
pilot case5 were resumed Yesterday aftrr-
noss, late Judge Gavin overiultA the motion
OF defendants to a,.sgsh the information, and
the case then went TO trial on its sncrsts.
Considerable tune was lost h securing a,
jury and when II was had Captain O'ccn-
neiI Of the British steamship Bteuheim was
ogt1eH 10 tia S.,isnsa. Tho Blsnheim VIA ono
of the first chips brought IN by either .of
tho Independent pflcts. He testified thSt
he BdSiSr9 9wl iN4G Galveston curly OH Use
morning vi November 20, and thai whlia
Two or three InAies outside tho jettie9 -
was hssiea BY u small vessel bearlns i
masthead light and a nash light, signals
which are understood tho world OYER 10
represent o pilot boat. Gus Christensen,
ono OF the independent pilois, boaiis6d his
vessel and offered his services 10 bring II
into port. Captain 0Connell said Christian
sen claSmed to be n government pilot. but
did not say anything about being a branch
or deputy pilot for the port OF Galveston,
Thomas L. Gross, secretary Of the board
OF pilot commissioners was placed on the
stand this morning. Under cross examina-
ton by Colonel Gresham he said not one OF
the present deputy pilots haS3 ever been
exarnined by 4he board to ascertain his
o,ialifcations. One of the present branch
pilots was examined In 1885 but since that
time there had been no meeting OF the
board. Secretary Cross denied that when
n new pilot Ia needed the commissioners
always consult Captain Jim Mcdonald on
others of the regular pilots az to who
should be recommended,
secretary Cross further testified thar
The commisflcre issues by the governor TO
the commissioners expired some time ago
and have never been renewed by reap
polntmept.
Thomas n. Sweeney, chairman of tho
hoard was nut on the stand, but his tes-
timopy was confined chiefly to the Tags
aun signals that are used 10 Denote pilot
Judge Gavin charged the Jury If they pc
lieved from thu evidence beyond aoupt
that christensen Nla ny "" ,s,, u,' teso,hsr
mus ""r s,,,a an and nretend 10 be branch
Moi Of Inc mort OF Galyestor. and that
while 81 assuming and pretending he dii
t.Ls n ,,nnn himself TO act az such branch
niin, ~ deputy piIot, and did bring the
s,eamahip Blenhelm into the port OF CAL
veston md that he was not at such time
branch nllot or deputy pilot Of the port
~ galveston. they would And him guilty
40 charged and assess his penalty AT not
,,ora man siy months In tail or u fine Of
no, ,onrc than $500. II. however, they
.ee,is ina ~, ahe signals. acts ana wor,is
dta ~ amount ao the assumption BY him
M, NJ was branch pilot or deputy
liz, ~ tbe mort Of galveston, he would
ba a,;i,, ~ ~ oteuse and the Jury should
a aco nH linn -
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03

cIeburpc yVater Works Bonds sold.
Clebmrne, Texas. December Judge w,
n. Ramsey. attorney for the cieburne
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
A TouchinE Incident.

Ilt - =
\ tpnder heart that keeps in its
y places the memory of a little child,
rs no longer here, finds many things
\ ~ that arouse that memory to life
|1Nll 1t anew.
6f,6h occurred last summer, In a
Lefty, when lady got on a trolley
make her way down Town. She
lsed In white from head to foot,
- white one can ccnceive--sown,
~. veil all white and without
sxcept that on the collar of the
IRE was black mark, rs black
u nj was Write showing the print
4ildish hand. There 1t was--the
ttumb, the palm and four stUnipy
~ " spread forth, In token OF the
m before mother left home. Every
~ ~ It smiled. and some had dim
- little while.
Nielsen Mrs. McKiniey's Guest.
sfson Post.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
Olives.
Fish salIa,A

Boston Evening Transcript.
Did you have a boiled or even broiled fish
OF some kind for your dinner? If you did,
Just take what was left Of II and llake it
up daintily; put a layer OF it in u salad
bowl that has been rubbed with an onion.
sprinkle the fish with salt and lemon
Juice put in a layer Of shredded lettuce.
dressing this also with lemon Juice and
salt another layer of the fish and lastly
one Of lettuce. Cover Ii all with layer Of
tartar sauce, and there YOU have salad
worth tho c@ting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03

Fifty rooms, with " 49, 4
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test and most con-
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dntions for COM TTRST-CLAss, -
mercial men. Rates. $3.50 to $4Oo per oSJ
Strictly frs. class.
John A. Rogers, Louisville; Harry a. WOODS
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
Miss sschcpck Can't Break the Chain.
From New York Dispatch.

From New York Dispatch.
Miss Natalie schenck OF Babylon, N. Y,
who started an enlless chair of letters last
June to raise money in aid OF the Red Cross
ice plant auxiliary, continues to receive an
average of 100 letters day. despite efforts
made to break the chain. Between June 30
and October 81 Miss Schenck received 22O.-
600 letters. IT Is estimated that the chain
has so far netted about $4,000 in cash.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03

ExpcditJ0us Retlroad Wcrk'
( 1att,e Rock, Ark, December s~-As =.
.,,,s q me Temporary an3uuction granted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
sO 81 r. LADIES.

Alice Nielsen company. now playing an ~.
sn,'cn q the Lafayette Square opera
tiouse. was invited by Mrs Mckinley to
call at the White House, whirh inviss,io,,
she accepted. After the INTERMEDIARY ~
several ladies' present Mise Nielsen was
SHOWN through the private apartments
e.c, On their return to the sitting rrson,
. Mrs. Mckinley asked Miss Nielsen 10 SIM
IN. Inc nist song selected by Miss Nielsen
vas Annie Laurie. Imagine Miss Mel
seeing The president. whom she had 49, ~
met. and several members Of the cabinet.
s.anuing in the doorway applaudng. Al,
Yer formal introduction Ia the president
ana gentlemen, Miss Nielsen was reouested
20 sing another song. and by way OF yurla.
,, lion sang Way Down on the suwnnee
ula'ided for her song.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
Meal. fcr n Day.

Meals for n Day.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit.
W'beatena. with Sugar AMI Cream.
Brclied Liver and Bacon.
Fried Potatoes. Flannel Cake.
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
i. hakei Beans.
Sliced Oranges. olives.
Tea,
DINNER
Julienno Soup.
= Roast Pork. Apple Sauce.
Sweet Potatoes. banana Frit,ers.
Celery Salad.
Wafers. Cup Custard Cheese.
H Coffee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-03
CAPITOL HOTEL
frank A. Hervey
Sr., Manager.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
WILL FAVOR THE
 BIG OMAHA FAIR
California Likely to Be at the Trans Mississippi Expo
 SitiOn.
Chamber of Commerce Will Take Up the Proposition on
 Wednesday.

There will be an interesting meeting of the trustees of the Chamber of Com merce on next Wednesday at which the matter of having California and San Francisco represented at the coming ns-Mississippi and International Elk position at Omaha will be the chief topic of discussion. As long ago as last No vember the Chamber passed resolutions favoring the exposition project and pledg ing its support to help to its ability. Since then nothing of importance has been done in the matter. Recently several of those who went East with the Alaska Trade Committees special car were interviewed by the exposition officials and they have come back much impressed with the de- sirability of having this city and State make a display that will astonish the world, as has been done at several of the recent eXpositionS in this country and Europe.
 The argument for making a special dis play is that nearly all of the States in the Union will be represented, and so far California seems to be the only one that is holding back. The prospectus Of the exposition leads to the belief that it will be as great an event as the Worlds Fair held in Chicago. Among the officers are some of the brightest men in the United States, and the commission ap- pointed by the Government are all well known. The people connected with the exposition are very anxious 10 nave the SAtS moved bodily to Omaha and set up there as it will be here. They argue that the local fair will be closed long before the big exposition begins. The latter will open on the first of June and last until November This. of course. will make it necessary to store the local exhibit for a few months. Every inducement in the line of space and accommodation is of fered
 That the Chamber of Commerce Is likely to take the matter up, and favor ably, there is no doubt. There was to have been a meeting of the trustees last week but the installation of the new officers caused some delay. When the trustees meet on next Wednesday they will be addressed by several of the gentle men connected with the exposition. These are G. w. Parsons. one of the vice-presi- dents and 8 resident of Los Angeles. A. C. McAuslands, commissioner, of 602 Mar ket street of this city; Colonel H. B. Maxon vice-president. of Reno. New John C. Wharton. director, of Omaha and others. These gentlemen will urge upon the Chamber to do all in its power to have California and San Francisco make one of the best displays at the big fair Tn this request it Is likely that the State Board of Trade will come in with a. strong second. as the board has al- ready declared in favor of the suggestion.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
HORSES MUST BE
 BETTER TREATED
closely ShOrn Animals to Re Blanketed on Rainy
 Days.
A Crusade to This End Will Ra I,, gurated by the Various Local
 Societies.

The next rainy day may be cold S, far as the atmosphere is concerned. but if VIII doubtless prove exceedingly warm TOT those careless drivers of horsefesh Who nave been practicing the habit of ieaVlng animals with hair closely cIipped out III the rain. If the Society for tbe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals cuts any hgure in the matter it will be one or those cases where there is no God in israel for the careless driver
 IL IS fact to be deprecated that tbis prdcllce has been in vogue for a long uIne. Tn truth, no one can remember when IL was not a common sight for peoestrlanS to view horses tied 10 inc curDS on cold rainy day-horses that had lately had their hair clipped short ana yet were left to stand shivering with no covering whatever to protect them from the clements
 But the society has decided that this must cease: Accordingly, Secretary HoI- brook has lately had several conferences With the proper authorities and been told to go ahead, that he would have all the support necessary in cases where ar rests were made. Relying on this assur- ance, he will do all he can to stop the practice,
 The fact that arrests would be made by the wholesale if necessary has been kept very quiet as it was thought that It would have a better effect on the others II an example were made of a few of the worst offenders before the atten- tion of the public became attracted to what was going on.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
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men and they flashed under the wire in true Garrison style, winners by the score of to 3.
 Only a small crowd saw the Jubilee baseball carnival open. but those who were there witnessed an exciting contest with plenty of heart disease element in 1t. The Alerts led with the stick and should have won, but Shea could not get the kinks out of his usually effective wing, and the seven bases on balls that he gave the Will & Fincks tells the story of why it should not have happened He only allowed four hits off his delivery. but at critical moments he was seized with an aggravated case of the Willies, and Cap tain Smith and his men made the most of these attacks. Fitzpatrick was hit safely nine times but he kept them scat tered and when 1t came to pinch there were no reefs in his sails
 The Will & Fincks got one in the second inning, and then in the fourth they let the Alerts mix them up bit, and two errors and as many hits netted the Alerts their three runs
 In the sixth Captain Smith went at his adversaries in no uncertain way. Scott took first on Schmeers huff of his short fly and made the circuit on Stanley s single F'itzpatrick's sacrifice and Hide brandt's liner to center. Smith and Mer- tes scored in the ninth by clever base stealing combined with some effective stick work. The detailed score is as follows
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

and how much drawn out.
 Sheehan entered the office at that juncture and was informed by his sue cessor that it would be necessary to have the bank book to facilitate the work of the expert.
 The book is my private property for the present" replied Sheehan.
 T am getting tired of this tomfool- cry" exclaimed Foote, "and l advise you that you had better surrender that bank book"
 "I am acting under the advice of my attorneys replied Sheehan.
 Well, if you don't surrender that bank book so that the expert can look over these accounts" said Foote, rather sharply, you will be sorry for it.
 Foote then withdrew from the office, leaving Sheehan, Secretary Lermen and Expert Beck to discuss the situation. Sheehan explained that he needed the book until all the outstanding checks had been paid. He said that he would then willingly surrender it. Expert Beck then had his say He claimed that until he knew how the bank account stood, he would be unable to make report from the books.
 After half an hours discussion, the expert started to leave the office, de- claring that the bank book was neces- sary to conduct the examination. "Un- til I have the book" said he, 'I cannot proceed" ]"
 Commissioner Foote entered the room just as Beck was withdrawing.
 Everything satisfactorily arranged? ?" he inquired.
 Secretary Lermen answered that nothing could be done until the book was produced.
 "I now make formal demand on you for the bank book" exclaimed Foote rather excitedly ''If you don't sur f I xa-iII frxy fha pf11CooU of a warrant"
 Sheehan started to explain his posi- ton. but Foote would not listen to him and left the office.
 There the matter stands.
 Sheehan says he will not give up the book until all the outstanding checks are paid and Commissioner Foote is equally emphatic In declaring that the book will have to be forthcoming.
 "The threat of Commissioner Foote to swear out a warrant does not bother me in the least" said Sheehan after leaving the office My accounts are perfectly straight, and knowing that. threats do not disturb me. As I stated at the meeting this morning. do not owe a cent to the State or to any one else. I am holding the bank book sim ply as a matter of protection. There are checks outstanding and when they are paid I will close the account at the bank. I conducted the business of the office on the same lines as my prede- cessors. There is nothing In the law setting forth how demands must be paid by the treasurer of the commits sion He can pay them by check, money order, or cash. That is discre- tionary with him"
 How long do you think 1t will be be- fore all the outstanding checks are in?" was asked.
 That is a question ] am unable to answer" replied Sheehan. When Col onel Irish was treasurer and secretary of the commission, there were two checks outstanding for over three years When the checks are cashed I will close the account at the bank and surrender them to the secretary to file with other vouchers"
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
FOOTE STILL AFTER STEPHAN An Expert Appointed to Examine His Ac-
 counts. The Ex-Secretary Again Re-
 
The Ex-Secretary Again Re fuses to Surrender His
 Handbook.
A Threat of Appealing to the Courts Does Not Affect Him in the
 Least.

General John r. Sheehan, ex-secre- tary and treasurer of the Yosemite Valley Commission, returned from Sac ramento yesterday and had a short but very unpleasant interview with Com missioner Foote Sheehan refuses to surrender the bank book showing a part of the accounts of the receipts and disbursements of the commission during the time he acted a~ secretary of the board on the ground that the book is his own private property until after the outstanding vouchers are pre- sented and paid at the bank. Commis- sioner Foote is equally determined to get possession of the bank book and declared yesterday that he would swear out a warrant to recover it if Sheehan continues to ignore the de- mands made on him for it's production.
 Messrs. Clinch, Givens and Foote, of the commission. met yesterday morn ing to take action in regard to the ex- porting of Sheehan's accounts. Shee- han, accompanied by his attorneys, Messrs. Clunie and Bridgeford, attend ed the meeting, but, acting under the advice of his counsel Sheehan had but little to say. He stated, however, that checks had been forwarded to everyone holding a claim against the commis- sion. T am not indebted a cent to the State of California or any one else, " added Sheehan.
 When did you put the money up?" asked Commissioner Foote, rather an- grily.
 Sheehan's legal advisers motioned him to remain silent and the question was not answered.
 When are you going to surrender the bank book to the commission?' asked Foote.
 Sheehan again, acting under instruc- ton. declined to answer.
 On motion of Commissioner Foote 1t was then decided to call a special meeting for next Friday afternoon, and Francis E. Beck was appointed to ex- pert Sheehan's accounts in the mean time
 Expert Beck called at the office of the commission yesterday afternoon to look over the books and accounts kept by Sheehan.
 Where is the bank book showing the receipts and disbursements? asked Beck
 General Sheehan still retains it." re- piled Secretary Lermen,
 Then cannot proceed with the work" said Beck. ''I must first know what money has been placed in bank
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

Professor Brown continued his hi: )rical review of secondary education eginning with the early gramms ;hools of the colonies. He said:
 The schools of the Jesuits. much as they influenced education in Eu- rope. affected but little early edu- cation in this country. The gram mar school, as mentioned in con nectton with our early colonial his tory was not, as at present, the school above the primary school, but a Latin grammar school" The so-called free school" was also secondary school and probably de- rived its name from the fact that 1t was free" from, or not connect ed with a monastery.
 The first grammar" school we know of in this country was the one proposed for Virginia, which. however, never was fully estab- lished. The Boston Latin School, which is generally regarded as the patriarch of our secondary schools, was founded in 1885. When three or four years later Harvard Col lege was established, the boys of the Boston Latin School were fit- ted to enter the new university. One of its most illustrious masters was Ezekiel Cheever. who guarded the affairs of the school from 1870 to 170S. The Boston Latin School
 
 old-time grammar school.'' but a modern high school with a strictly classical curriculum.
 Latin schools were established in New York under Dutch rule. In 1859 the company provided funds with which was established a school which passed successfully through various vicissitudeS Tn 1870 was established the first sec ondary school in Pennsylvania, but it had to be closed because the master had no certificate from the Bishop of London Tn 1889 was founded the famous William Penn Charter School, which became the great school of Philadelphia South Carolina established grammar schools by law in ITO.
 During revolutionary times 'Iog colleges" sprang up in the colonies, modelled after the famous log col lege. founded in 1726 by the Rev. William Pennant. Here were taught the classics and the beginnings of which the Log College sent out were jealous in establishing similar schools in various localities.
 In New England grammar schools were originally established in the townships, but later the county became. as now the unit of second ary education. The curricula of the early New England grammar schools aimed to prepare. by clas- sical training. men for the higher offices. Especial attention was paid to candidates for the ministry. The primary aim, however of the grammar schools. was to prepare their students for the colleges. Ed ucators then recognized no advan- tage of middle education other than preparation for college. Between the two recognized classes of min isters and magistrates on the one hand and the great mass on the other, there was no clearly defined or important middle class. Our modern democratic organization has destroyed the sharp lines which then divided classes and interne- diate, transitional types have be- come of the utmost import. This change has been reflected in the history of our educational institu- tionS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23

Professor Brown continued his his torical review of secondary education, beginning with the early grammar schools of the colonies. He said:
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
DOG-OWNERS INCENSED.
CoDploipt That the City Pound Is Source of Monge and
 DiStenper.

Considerable complaint has been made of late that every dog that goes into the City Pound at Hampshire and Sixteenth streets and does not suffer capital pun ishment on account of the fact that it has no owner comes out with the mango or the distemper.
 Is given as the unsanitary condition in which the pound is kept, diseased dogs being placed. ir is alleged, together with the healthy ones, 1t matters not how val uable the breed. It Is stated that some of the aggrieved ones will afford some relief to their injured feelings by lodging complaint against the institution.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
AN EXCITING BALL GAME. Tbe Will & Fipcks Defect the
 Bushnell HIerts 4 to 5.

The smile that Mark Hanna wore when he got in that fatal solar pleXus on Mo Kisson. in their little argument, which they recently had in Ohio, was not in 1t with the one that ruffied the countenance of Captain Smith of the Will & Fincks team. when the game yesterday at Cen tral Park was over. He had every req son to be happy. The Bushnell Alerts had been putting up stiff bluff from the first inning, and the margins were in their favor. but when it came to call. and that in the last half of the ninth, Captain Smith loosened the ribbons on his
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-23
Italian Relief Committee.

The Italian relief committee of the local Italian colony will give a grand concert and ball tomorrow evening at Washing ton-sQuare Hall, corner of Stockton and Union streets. The concert feature will be particularly interesting. several of the leading artists Of the Italian Opera Company which recently appeared at the California and Baldwin theaters have volunteered their services, and they will appear in their strongest roles. A splen- did programme has been prepared.