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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Hon. Ben n. Ayres Of Fort Worth Is in
the city for the purpoae OF consulting an
oculist.
iMeasrs. Frank Isoichnrt and John Maxcy
Of Houston are here today on business with
the penltentiary board.
Three persons were held up In different
parts of the city by lone bighwaynicn In
the past twenty four hours.
Milton Cox, IAN inmate Of the Confei-
crate home from Qui'tman died suddenly
last night and was buried this evening.
An old negro preacher by the name Of
Fontalne, who is SAID to have founded the
first colored Baptist church organized In
Texas, died here today
Frank Andrews OF Houston and Or. VI. l..
Graves of Waco. who Will succeed DR.. Nc
Gregor MS superintendent OF the San An
touao luDatlc asylum. are in the city.
Bud Douglass this evening received &C.
NOUS injuries from coming In contact width
an iron awning post charged with cleo
trIcity from light and telephone wires on
Sixth street,
Mayor LoyenspJold OF Corpus Christi and
Fl. NJ. Noel OF ST. Louis called upon iae at
torney general this evening for the purpose
OF subml6ting 100000 issue of Corpus
Christi refunding bo1ds.
IL lis reported on what may be considered
good authority that General Henry u.
Shelley will ba appointed to a place on The
beard IN pardon advisors by Governor Say
ers. Rev DR.. Snioot OF this city Is being
mentioned as a possibility for the other
ttlAoe on this board.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20
A wedding Supper.

ITO be served at small tables.)
Little Necks
Small Hot Birds Scooped Potatoes
Celery Salad Grape Juice Wines
Fancy Ices and Cake
Candy, Fruit and Coffee.
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Held without nail.

Paris, Texas December l9.-Mosc Nor
gan. charged with the m,Srdsr OF Joba VIII
son al Cooper, was denied hail by Judge
Howard Tsmpiston o. hsbess cospuA
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FROM The CAPITAL CITY
The Reports II Pcalleatisfy 0fIlelsIs Wess
Approved.
he STATE VOTE IS now BEING COUNTED
The Vote for the ConfcdeeAts -.
sion observation-disclosures EArn
Matter Goes over.

Austin, Texas December le.--rhe psui-
tentiarv board at It's meeting here today
arpiovsd tine nioutfny reports OF Superin-
tenlnt Whatiey and Financial Agent Rlcs.
Tho former reports 4aSs convicts on hand
pccennbcri, as AGAINST l474 on hand No
vsmner !, Mr.. Rice reports reretpts Of
$50, 7aS.7S. as against expenditures $47 SOL i5
for the month OF NOVEMBER. Has balance
2n hand was slS4.S7S.74.
Tho mntter OF purchasing convict sugar
farm, was not discussed at today'e peniten-
ttary board meeting. As tho governor Will
not uppTovc the proposed purchase OF the
Sewall. Campbell and Norton places and
rs 1t Ia now too late to re-adyertisc for
bids, the question Will lie over for the in-
coming administration TO determine,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20

neroial men. Rates. $3.50 10 wv psf uS''
lack. Jack Harwell, Tampa. Fla; Leon Levy,
Dallas; sylvan H. Blum, Galveston; J; y
Bell. Houston. Texas; E. B. Holmesi buaalG,
son. Flatonin, Texas Harry Bozman. Hemp
stead: Walter S. Baldwin, Edna EeIli, LIN
ion, baldwin Melville company: a. y. MEAS.
MS, Chicago; S. C.. Beckwith, New York; J.
II. Hill, c.. H.. and H. railway dal weston
r. r Crawford Houston; w. n Mccoy
Texas: +. N, Martin. New York; L; J Nc.
Quade, Topeka, Kan; W: Berry. roaknm;
y. @. Myers, Chicago; r; A. Barter san An
Dewitt Dewitt New York; +. NJ Foursto. Dallas; ".
p. Jones. Deepwater; D. F. MsDo s,o h Ismss
M w, Galveston: John Watson. Brenham: !.
s sioI Rseoisenbiatt. Texas; r. D. McElToy. chi
cago: VIM. Ernest Davis. Summeryilie 3, A.
TStcarn. /. =. Countryinan Country; Mrs.
a A. Hidrich, J. w. Aidrich. St. Louis MO.
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sult q Contracf.

Sherman. Texas. Dscembr ts,--Jcha
fIsutog today filed Z suit against the eh>r-
maj, OIL and Cotton company for damages
In the sum Of $1,000, alleging breach %
contract In the ahlpnsent q oil.
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co.u Famine ~ Waxahachie.

waxahachae, Texas, December ia
coal famine Is now confronting this city.
The dealers have been unable for weeks 20
supply the demand OF consumes sun NY
they can get In no cars at All.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20
HOUSTON AND TEXAS CENTRAL.

Rates on crude petroleum. car loads,
minimum weight $4,000 pounds per car,
not TO exceed capacity of tank car used,
n loaded to full capacity, from Corsicana
10 stations ON the Houston and Texas Cen
fral railroad. Rates in cents per l0o
pounds:
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CAPITOL HOTEL
vrank A. Hervey
Er., Manager.

Fifty rooms. with
private baths, sup
piled with pure ar
tesian water from
our own we'll, large
sample rooms, With
test and most con-
venient acconm ,,,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20

fapoon. Ihe crown wss made AZ Ma. -.
wn.te dotted satin and WA a. smsl ia = ~ ~
' sus4est the wane Of the puddinr ~ -
EVIL ss's SLACK kid gloves werc worn srS
s .asss. ware some silver ornaments A. tha
"' Helcn Grey Para
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20

press company and the Fruit Growers Xxx.
press Of chicago were this week hooking
after business for their respective COM
panies. They report active business Just
nov, Tho former company had go cacs
through Fort Worth last week. while the
iapier handled Sal cars through this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20

HEAVY Fruit khtpments'
Tor, Worth, Texas. December i9,---Rep-
sasensnxtvss q ths Continental Ntu4 Ex-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20

snWs r1nh Dfab.
ror this use any cold salmon ths, M,
oe IN the house. Separate the SKIN ana
Id. from the solid meat and mlnoe ~.
getner the two former with n hair nonrd
OF the latter Season with salt ana cavsnnS
PEPPER to taste, adding half a teasnoonSni
Oh ancnovy sauce. and half cr,ns,,i ~
cream MIX all together thoroughly ana
serve with an egg sauce. This 4 the
most delicious hsh dish imaginable.
Meals for n Day.
BREAKFAST.
Fruit
WheatenA with Sugar and Cream
Goldfish Cakes
t1S Fun Fried Tomatoes
n: LUNCHEON.
Oysters on Half She'll
Lobster Farci
Baked Potatoes Lettuce Salad
Cocoa.
DINNER
s& Clam Bouillon
Baked Blue Fish F.
Mashed Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes
Stuffed Peppers
Cucumber Salad
Wafers ApGcot Tartlet Cheese
Coffee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20
Issue ~ nona. Approved.

Issue Of bOndr Approved,
'Aawtin, Toxhs, December 19.--Thc rail-
road commission today approved for regis
tratlon $6a7. 900 issue OF Pecos and North
ern Tcxae railroad bonds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20
cANyAsslNa BOARD

The State cnnvass!ng board. composed Of
The governor, tho attorney general and the
secretary of state. this morning began add
ing IN tho vote cast at the last goarral
election tcr State ofiicers, except governor
and LIEUTENANT governor for members OF
congress- and for such constitutional
amendments as were submitted, as proyld-
ed BY law. Tho vote for governor and
tgsaitenspt governor lis footed up by the
LEGISLATURE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20
ppNsIoN AlMpNpM1pNr.

Tho total vote cast for the Confederate
pension amendment was 56.7el, as against
$4,000 In tho NEGATIVE This shows that
only about one-flfth Of the vote OF the
State was cast IN this election.
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\ ; Z 81 r. LADIES {

,,aerful to note how public cpin-
~ nth the fashions. Modes that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-20
CHARTERED.

The following corporations filed charters
with tho secretary of state today, Tho
London Hardware company, OF Gaines
willie. Capital stock $4,000, Incorporators.
John p. London. White Damall John II.
Duncan aud oth,dN. The Bonlsam Ice coin-
pnily. OF Donhnm. Capital stock $50, 900.
Incorporates. a. J. Clendcnen. j, 4. Dalo'
ind j. G, McGady, A permit to do busl-
ness in the State was granted the George
~. Brown company. Of Portland, Ma.ie. u
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01

95c.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01
DOCTORS

prescribe for you. but the druggist supplies the medicine. A correct di- agnosis and prescription avail noth- ing, however, unless the medicine is prepared properly from pure drugs. The druggist, therefore, has much to do with the success or failure of the doctors treatment We have won golden opinions from the physicians of Phoenix on account of the accuracy and reliability of our prescription de- partment and the recognized puri; y and freshness of our drugs. Our policy is to boycott all adulterations and exclude them absolutely from our stock. Reap the benefit by sending all your prescriptions to us.
 C. ESCHMAN & co.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01
THE HOUSE THAT CANT BUILT

A few weeks ago MT. Cant decided to build a house, so he hitohed up his old gray horse early one morning and came to town to consult with contractor As he wished the house to be well built he decided to figure with J. s. Hendrix. Accord gentleman into the front office of the place in town, and laid before him his plans.
 It was some time past noon when the matter with MT. Hendrix was sat isfactorily arranged Both gentlemen felt the need of a good meal so ths went across the street to the Office | cafe where they replenished their ex- pended energies on the excellent food set before them from the kitchen of G. F. Richards.
 After dinner, having learned from his carpenter, approximately the amount of lumber he needed. MT Cant went down the street to the Blinn lumber yard and spent several hours figuring with George N. Gage. He learned that he could do as we'll on lumber in Tempe as anywhere. and therefore ordered about 19,000 feet l immediately.
 1 AS he would now have more people ! than usual to feed consequent to his | building enterprise, and as he was short on groceries, he went into the store of William Goodwin and closed 1 the days business by placing a large order for that young mercha ants stock ! in trade.
 A few minutes later an old gray ! horse giving evidence of the splend d care it had received at G. R. Finch'@ livery during the day, was seen leav- ing toyn with MT Cant in the buggy behind, his characteristic foot hang ing out of the box and a smile of swea satisfaction Illuminating his counts. nance.
 The next morning hn was in town bright and early. The first Ghing h: did was to sl-op, on his way in, al the H. w. Ryder company's estab- lishment and figure with MT. John ston on some hardware
 While these two had their heads to- gether, Mr. Hendrix went down thf avenue. He wanted aid in the con- struction of the house and nothing short of Justice Meyers would dC him, and to make the necessary ar engagements with that gentleman ht went ground to the court house wher. the two were closeted until noon Now, then, as MT. Cant is a highl! respected citizen and, further, on ac count of his going ahead with a S valuable improvement to the soutl side, his every move was of interes to the public, so it is professional! safe to mention that the next p'ac he entered after leaving Ryder's wa the Root drug store
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01
This Is Your Opportunity.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps, 8 generous sample will be mailed of the most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure CEly's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon- strate the great merits of the remedy.
 ELY BROTHERS,
 56 Warren St.. New York City. Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. I can emphasize his statement, ''It is posi- tive cure for catarrh if used as directed."- Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres. Church. Helena, MoaS
 Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for catarrh and contains no mercury nor any injurious druo. Price. 50 cents.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01
THE JOURNALIST.

He bought a daily journal. And to please all men diurnal Was the paramount ambition
 That he cherished most intense. He said he'd write the leaders To conciliate all readers And his editorial matter
 It should never give offense. He would please the high and loWly, The wicked and the holy, The republicans" and democrats,
 And even the E'populists. He would eulogiZe the people Higher than the highest steeple. And pet the sleek aristOcrats,
 And fat monopolists. He would lift no wrathful bosom, Rut would study how to please 'em, And his indiscriminate sweetness
 Would he scatter far and near. He would shoot as from a battery, Daily fusillades of flattery, And with promiscuous praises
 Daily storm the public ear. But the democrats did snub him, And the republicans tried to club him, And Presbyterian deacon
 Smote him on the shoulder blade, And an Episcopalian rector Stabbed him through his chest pro-
 tecttOr,
 And a strong agnostic athlete
 Smashed him with a hand grenade. And the high born and the lowly, And the wicked and the holy When they mobbed his hated office
 All were equally profane; And the deacon and the pastor And the wicked dancing master, Impartially upon his head
 Their equal blows did rain. And a Sunday superintendent, 4 religious Independent, And an infidel free thinker,
 Seized and hurled him in heap; And a bloody goa1-bird stilled him, And a gentle Quaker killed him, And they buried him in partnership, His grave was dark and desp.
 -Lue Vernon, Victoria, B. c.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01
The South Side

Tempe, Ar.z, Jan. a1.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican.)- Neils Peterson, Woolf Sachs. Mrs. Kingsbury, R. Mullen. William Will lison, Mr. Gates and Joel Penn went to Phoenix today. Robert Robertson of the Piacerville Nugget, Placerville, Cal, is in town.
 William c. Bailey of San Francisco is in town today. Next Thursday evening he will deliver free lecture on theosophy.
 W. H. Smith of Prescott and ]. E.. Dunn are in town today. The river is going down. The flaws & Finch ferry was in readiness and would be running now had the river stayed up.
 Milton Meyers will build small house 1Ox16 on the Judson fruit ranch.
 Yesterday evening o. c. Smith ar rested Sam Chinaman for being drunk. During the night he poured a bucketful of water on his bunk and then stamped the pail to pieces. This morning Justice Carley fined him the cosss and damages, which Sam paid.
 F. M. Blake returned from Goldfield last Friday with his wife, who has been visiting with her sister, Miss Holmesly.
 A. G. Bertraminelli is putting in about 100 acres of wheat and barley.
 l. M. Christy of the Valley bank is over from Phoenix today.
 William NcNeil leaves for Globe tonight.
 H. B. Griffin has purchased twenty acres of w. T. Trussler which he will take possession of the first of March Mr. Griffin will improve the place and make it his future home.
 Owing to complications be'rween the present teacher and. the trustees of the Jordan school, Miss Alice Holmes ly has not taken possession Of that school yet. It is very likely how ever, that she will Mrs. Parry is spending 3, few days with Mrs. c. M. Ste wart, who lives several miles southeast of town.
 Tonight car of hay will go to Co., chise. and tomorrow a car of flour and car of barley will go to Phoe- nix. If the ears can be secured, two cars of cattle twill go out tCm5rroW also.
 J. H. Fuller of Pine, Tonto Basin, is in the valley. He reports foo of snow at Pine and showing when he left.
 Work on Mill avenue was resumed today. The road will be finished to Eighth street in two or three days. For wet weather the new road has gvien the greatest satisfa c1on.
 Keep your eye cn ''The House Ina; Cant Built"
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01
THE WEATHER

U. S. Department of Agriculture Daily
 Bulletin of Weather Bureau. Report received at Phoenix, Ariz., on January 31st, 1898. Observations taken at all sta ions at a. m., 75tn Meridian time.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01
Rain

w. T. BLYTHE, Section Director and Observer. Note-T indicates trace of ran CT cDnW
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01

(COntinued Tomorrow.)
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01

Twenty dozen mems fine wool half hose, guaranteed stainless black, worth 25c; clearance Ellle,
 LOG. Fifty dozen mems heavy ribbed shirts and drawers, worth double the price you are asked; for this sale,
 37 1-2C. Mems tan merino half hose, double heel and toe; regular price, 35c; this week to close,
 17 1-2C. Wright'sl hygienic wool fleeced shirts and drawers, sold in any country at S1. Clearance price,
 soc. All wool California red flannel 3X grade, usually sold S3 suit; cleanancs price, garment,
 S5C. Regular $125 percale laundried shirts, with collars attached or sep arate- Clearance price,
 75c. CHILDREN'S CAPS. Pretty colored cassimere, dark cheviots and worsteds, all silk Hced;
Arizona republican., 1898-02-01

Nothing reeerved; all go at the one price, $2.45; this includes a full and complete line of the ~Mrs. Jane Hop kins Star Make;' double seat, double knees; patent elastic waist-band.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-17

this morning to demand my deposit ret returned, ned which was refused, with the answer that they would return the deposit if l wished them to take the meter out, not unless. Now, am not hard up for the money I deposited but know that great many people are; therefore nope to see your valuable paper bring them to terms In being compelled to return all deposits on meters. Yours respectfully, w. SCHMALA.
 This is only one of many indications that the people have been aroused to sense of the scheme of which they have been victims, some of them for many years.
 The Gas and Electric Company after having virtually retreated from an un- tenable position has decided to make a fight. It has asked for time in which to file an answer and been granted ten days. Within this time it will be known why a great corporation has the privilege of keeping from the community a sum of money variously estimated at from $l50,- 900 to s200000, or the privilege will be swept away as a pretense. Meanwhile anybody who has loaned either of the companies $5 or any larger sum on which no interest Is paid will be justifiable in demanding an immediate return of the amount. The company holds it without the least warrant of law.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-17
NEWELL REPORTS
 ON CITY GAS
Finds Large Percentage of Carbon MOnOXide
 Present.
New Food Inspectors Appointed. Griffin Given Posi-
 ton.

The report of Chemist Wenzell of the Health Department, rendered to the Board of Health yesterday, carries out the contention of the gas companies that the product that is supplied to San Fran cisco consumers is not inferior to that furnished in Eastern cities.
 Professor Wenzell devoted fifteen pages of typewriter matter to a dissertation on the qualities of water and coal gas, and finally arrived at the conclusion that the gas furnished by the Pacific Gas lm- provement Company contains N.33 per cent of carbon monoxide and that of the San Francisco Gas Company 16.44 of the deadly constituent
 He called attention to the fact that New York, Chicago and other Eastern cities use gas that contains a larger per cent of the quality that is complained of. The board took the report under considera- ton.
 J. H. Breeze and William Erkson were appointed food inspectors at salaries of sis per month each, and the salary of Clerk Frank Stanton was increased from $75 to S100 per month.
 w. D. Griffin was appointed to compile the statistics of the department for the purposes of an annual report at salary of $100 per month.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-17
EVIDENCE
 AGAINST HOFF Mrs. L. A. Legg Saw Him Fleeing From the Scene
 of the Crime.
Almost Direct Testimony Re- garding the Murder Of
 Mrs. Cute.
The With ess Told Clear Story of the Crime That Could Not
 Be Shaken.

Judge Cooks courtroom was crowded yesterday morning, when the proceed ings in the murder charge against AL bert Hoff were resumed. Hof is the man accused of taking the life of Mrs. Clute at 803 Guerrero street on Decem- Der 15 last. Interest in the trial is in creasing as it progresses, and the court bailiffs were unable to find seats for the spectators. The accused murderer is the center of attraction. He sits close to his attorneys, nervous at times, starting at the least unusual sound that occurs in the room, and sometimes crouching and holding up his arms as if to ward off unexpected blows. At times yesterday he paid close attention to most of the evidence that was pro- duced against him. He scowled at the witnesses when direct and damaging testimony was made against him, and when the evidence seemed to favor him he smiled and twitched about in his chair in apparent glee.
 Mrs. L. A. Legg, who, with her hus- band and father-in-law, occupied the lower floor of the house where the tragedy took place, was on the witness
 
 stand most of the day, and her testi- mony was almost conclusive in fasten- ing the guilt of the crime on the ac- cused man. She was an excellent wit ness, testifying directly to lasts as she knew them, and the most rigid cross examination by the attorneys for the defense could not shatter the least statement she made in her evidence.
 The substance of her testimony was to the effect that she admitted Hoff into the residence at S03 Guerrero street on the day of the tragedy at about l o'clock. He had a bundle wrapped in a piece of carpet with him when he en- tered. He had called by arrangement with Mrs. Cute to assist in arranging the furniture in the upper flat of the house, into which she was about to move. He went upstairs. but came down a few minutes afterward, leav- ing the bundle which contained his tools in the rooms above. Mrs. Clute was not at the house at the time, and he