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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
A NEGRO AMDUsmED.
was Shot Through the Head and
Jpsfnnt1y Killed.

Instantly Killed.
Newton, Texas, january 1.-Jessie Bevil
a negro. who lived near Holly Springs. IN
this county, about six miles west Of here
was a.sssassinated in what is known as the
old Rube field, about two miles west OF
here, yesterday morning. between the
hours of Q aud IL o'clock. He had left
homo to come tn Newton. His body was
discovered about ii O'Clock and the news
reached here an hour and a half later.
Justice Matthews went out and viewed
the remains. Tho deceased was shot with
Winchester rifle or pistol of about IS
callber, tho ball entering the skull about
am inch or an inch and a half above the
left ear and a. little back of it and came
out on the back of the right side of the
head, after passing through the brain,
ranging backward "a .ittle. DR.. Mcmahon
examined the body and found the cause
of death about as stated. The sheriff and
a posse of men. one of whom was The
Post reporter. repaired TO the scene of
the killing. The gun was fired from
pine sapl.ng thicket about twenty steps
from the road where deceased was riding.
The TRACES of two persons Went TO where
the gun was fired and away from There
also 1t is difficult matter TO get "A clew.
Bevhl WAS a good negro and liked by both
white and black. The Post reporter was
with the sher.ff's hunting party late last
night and the posse will start again today.
Sheriff Downs thinks he has a clew but OF
course 1t Is only theory as yet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
CnmnIImcmtnry Mntcrtninmcnt.

On last Thursday evening MIR. and Mrs
Morrss rendered II reception al their home
10 their guest. Miss Fannie Aarons OF
Summit. Miss, sister Of Mrs. Morriss and
Miss Rosira Goodman OF Navasota. y
large number OF invited guests assembled
at about $50 O'Clock and very interest,"
Ing evening OF sociability. music and games
was spent. The'hoslltabe home had been
beautifully decorated In holiday attire. la
which red had been selected as the u'c.
dominating color
Anlong other features were a piano AMI
mandolin solo by MissCs Stella and Cora
Meyer and piano solos by Miss Ray Alex
andor and Miss Aaroni.
~ 1880 the supper was announced and
the guests repaired. to the tones OF u ggai,d
march, TO the elegantly arranged dining
room where a magnificent spread awaited
them. and several appropriate toasts were
offered and responded TO I honor OF the
occasion. The guests We're loud in praise
G! The pleasant evening aud We're profnRe
In expressing their sentiments TO tho gem
erous host AMI hostess.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
AT TIIE AUDITORIUM.
Promenade Concert This Evening.
a Now Opportunity.

Promenade Concert This Evening.
a New Opportunity.
A long felt want in this city has been
q place where people could go on Sunday
afternoons; family resort whore one
can go aud listen to refined concert or
entertainment and mingle with good
class OF people
For the purpose OF affording resort OF
the above character the Auditorium will bo
utilizcd every Sunday afternoon, except
when tho wenther is unfavornble.
MI Frank j. Herb has organized grand
concert orchestra OF fifteen pieces, COM
posed OF the best professional talent OBJ
tainable In the South. and a large amount
of money has been expended for new
music. consisting Of overtures and selec-
lions from the latest operas and new ar
ransements of classic compositions by tho
worlds greatest composers.
In addition TO tho orchestral programme
there viii be various musical and literary
features. the programme changing every
Sunday
rms afternoons concert will commonce
promptly at o'clock and in addition to
the regular orchestra programme there will
be Several Interesting solo numbers and a
grand male chorus by tho Saengerbund.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
UNCLAIMED PACKAGES.

List of goods on hand at Pacific Ex-
press companys office for week ending
January l. 1893:
Rcbccca Armstrong. c.. G. Andler. C..
barber Miss x. q. Brown, Miss H. Il.
isush, D. r. Baty. Miss NJ. Burnett, Miss
Il. Crawfort, j. j. Cuvlngton. w. l.. Cole
man, Miss II. Culla, j. Elliot, $. Falkson
t2) Mrs. A, Frank. sam Fletcher r. II.
Ffanluin, NJ, q. Guerrero. Adam Claim.
C. NJ Gould, A. G.. Howell. Il. A. Holland
George Harris, Mrs @. Huyer. Lula Inman.
Mrs, a, Joseph, Harry jackson. Mrs. W
H. Johnson, 9 Keatcham. Charity Kiasee.
G. H. Lame, Charles hammers, Il. Levin
son,eJ. NJ. Lee. George MassIo ID. l.. My
ors, Mrs, w, ID. Mlhills. H. Masterson.
National Cotton Oil company Mrs. w A.
Polk, II. s. Price, Perry & Co, i, j. Pas
torisa, y. 4. Rowe II. u. Reos, Il. $.
Rhone. DIR. NJ. stapleton. L. G. Sans, T..
Stlrgiss, ] Shepherd. j. +. Seago, ID.
Tompkins Lucy Thomas. Mrs u. Walker.
G. X. Weston. DR.. A. j. zulnesll, Tx
celsior Steam Laundry. F.. L. Trout.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

Janes Weary. an old man "A years o.
~, who was familiar figure around town
Sor ! number Of years. died at 4:45 o'clock
yesterday morning Of dropsy.
The funeral will occur at o'clock this
afternoon from the deccaseds late resi-,
dencc. corner Of Hickory and Railroad
6srects. The interment will be at Glen
wood
Ma, Mary Ann Davis Henry. wife OF
John Mowers Barbour, died at Galveston.
De6ember %. aged a years. Mrs. Bar
bour was tho second daughter OF William
Henry and Mary Ann Davis, and was born
n Duncansvllle Pa, May r. 1923. Sho was
direct descendant Of the great orator,
Patrick Henry, and first cousin to the late
B. r.. Davis Of Galveston. She was de-
won't member OF tho Methodist church and
lovely. gentle Christian character. which
came TO her from the old Puritan family
of her mother. An aged husband survives
her Also four daughters. the eldest, Mrs.
Silas II. Whitaker OF Dnllas: Mrs. George
William Walker OF Houston, Mrs. Charles
Francis Scger and Mrs, William Atkins
McVitie OF Galveston, besides a host OF
friends to mourn her.
An old man named James Mulligau wns
found dead IN box car at Hockey ycstor.
day morning and was brought to Ross &
Wrght's undertaking establishment yes
terday evening after an inquest was held
by Justice lube of Hockey. The deceased
was between Go and 20 years old and prob
ably died from exposure and cold. There
was no money or yaluables on tho body.
but envelopes and sundry papers found in
L. ~. -. a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
An ilIcwnnt Recognition.

The reception given by Mrs. Kinds Kirk
land on Wednesday afternoon from to
$50 TO Miss Nella Cochran was exquisite
In every particular, from tho tastcfully
arranged parlors beautifled with dainty
flowers ana ferns, to the excellent cham
payne punch and other appetizng refresh
menls.
Others present besides the hostess and
Miss Cochran were: Mrs Edwin Wells
Kirkland OF Shawnee, o. T.. Miss Efne
Jones. Miss Frances Mann OF Galveston,
Miss Cora Root, Miss Marian Roberts, Miss
Eleanor Hsnke, Miss Marietta Deleado. Miss
Bslle Dickson. Miss Annie McKeevsr Misa
la Lloyd. Mics Mamie Lubbock, Miss
Estailc cardwsll, Miss kirkland.
Many guests called during the receiving
louis and wore welcomed with the gra.
eiousness for which Mrs. Kirkland is noted,
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EiREMMN IlEpr nlsy.
Six Fires Checked In Their incIi
fencN lN. AcIiNa. NInrl1


Six Fires Checked In Their incIp-
;eDcS ny Active Work.
Tho Houston fire department nut In one
Of the busiest afternoons Yesterday IN the
history OF the city, and by it's aleltness ana
rapidty in getting to the scene OF action
In each instance. several largo fires were
prevented.
&he fun started at 1910 p. M, when an
alarm was rang in from box 81. II was a
cottage at $50 Hardy street. and tho fire
was extinguished after about s2h worth Of
damage had been done to the roof
At a;lO y. m. the boys answered call
from box TO- and put out another roof fire
on Houston avenue.
Al $40 the gong rang again and II small
blaze was found In the root OF cottage mt
az Preston avenue. which WAS soon cx-
tinguished.
Other alarms were rang In ut i:26. 1850
and 6:35, all Of which were promptly ct
tended to- In each case the fire was To-
Gated In the roof and was put out after
being damaged TO the extent of from sis
70 $25.
The fire laddifs at centra! station We're
= weary set last night aud retired carly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

ST. Louis. january 1.Harr!son I. pran.-
mond, president of the J. I. Drummoni
Iapacco company. made a positive and
emphatic denial today of the statement,
that registrations were under way for the
sale, of the prummoni company's plant
said. 'is
desire 70 say that no negotiations
iooivNsg 70 the sale of our plant have
boon made, Or have been under way. No
Drurnmond Tobacco company viii M, he
sid II viii be operated Independently In
ls9s, - 4 has Slways heen There Is maj
,ne stgntest Foundation for any statement
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
Salvation ARMY Morls.

The last week of the old year has been
a week of advancement In the Salvation
Army. All along the line victory has
crowned its banners and souls have been
wrested from the clutches of the devil.
Open airs have been marked by the pres
cnef and power of the Holy Spirit. The
army enters the new year strong In the
Lord and in the power Of His might"
thankful 10 God for the vlctoriea of the
past and with an abiding faith thar He Will
ltud them on to greater victories In thr
year OH which ii hes Just en-
tered It's fight is not against principali-
ties nor powers, but against sin and wick
odness In high and low places, Its object
is to force men to think OF the salvation
a. their souls and to keep constantly before
them the Lamb OF Cod who tnlSeth away
the sin Of the world"
In the week lust closed seven souls have
come 10 the mercy seat and humbly con-
tossed their sins. given them UP and start
Cd In TO serve God. Some of these convict
slons have been remarkable Illustrations
OF Gods power 10 save, one IN particular,
an iniidol for many years. scoffcr against
anything religious ana holy. n man of re-
spsctahillty and intelligence came OUT
carly in the week and ahjured his unholet
and skerticism. Yielded to the strivings o,
tie Spirit and was soundly and hanpily
converted Since than his sou. a bright
and preml Ing Young fellow OF about rs
wears, has given himself TO God. and now
the whole family, father. mother and son.
are rejoicing and happy saved by the blood
az Jesus. To God be all the glory!"
The spiritual strength OF the entire corps
has been renewed. and the army and It's
Christian helners. full of divine courage
ana animated with love for dying men
and women, are trusting ana believing FOR
glorious times In the future.
The watch nght service on New Years
eve Mas time of great blessing and con
socraiion. and The birth o. the year vii.
ressed large number OF devoted Chris.
iians on their knees iniplorne the Az
Mighty for guidance aud strength aud las
ing themselves on the altar for future use.
frlness. Hnllelujnh
Services today -lIallelulah breakfast. I
a. m; holiness meeting ut II a. M open
mir market square. $40 N, m. nnd a grand
rally at the ball. iilis Travis street a, \
o'clock Everybody Is invited
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Arre.tch FOR MurGcr.

lake Charles. La, JANUARY 1.-Deputy
Sherffs Andrus and Young returned this
morning from the Bear Head country with
two men, who are charged with the muir
der of Ed Nelson "a few nights ago at the
home of Mrs John Clark. The names are
Ned Howard and Harvey johnson. How
ard Is the stepson of Mrs. Clark and john
son Is the cousin of Aaron johnson, who
Is now serving IL .ife sentence in the State
ponitentiary for the waylaying and kill
ing of Jew peddlcr. Nelson died Thurs
day from the effect of the wound. He has
been at work with tho Pee Gee construc-
ton gang.
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Greeting from HarrISburs.
TO the Editor OF The Post.

Harrisburg, Texas. January i. lSss--A
happy new wear with added visor and
prosperity TO you. Through the courtesy
Of Captain Rolf and the Houston Artillery
We hailed with tho new year the comins
defp water channel which is TO make tne
luturc gtestless OF Houston. We thank
Ssrlaln Rolf and the artillery: also No
would desire 10 thank. Tor iavors received.
NJ Charles Butcher, Mr. William Caghlan,
w JOIN keddy and others. Msssis, Con-
milf Of the old burg brought The gun N In
line style aud genial Tom Williams, the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
NOTICE.
Free Distribution.

The DR.. Harter Medicine Co.
takes pleasure in being able to an
.nounce to the public that it has
made arrangements With the lead-
& ing retail druggists Of Houston.
Whereby they are enabled for the
limited period Of two days to pre-
sent to any one calling on them
one free sample bottle Of DR.. Har-
ter's Iron Tonic.
This free distribution has been
undertaken at great expense SOLE
ly With the idea in view Of giving
every resident Of Houston and
Vicinity an opportunity to test DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic absolutely free.
The grandest remedy of mod
ern times for all troubles arising
from impure blood. DR.. Harter's
Iron Tonic acts as a lasting tonic
and general builder up Of the
whole system, it is especially
designed to act directly on the
stomach and bowels.
By purifying the blood it gives
tone and Vigor to the stomach, !
bowels and liver. thereby improv-#
ing digestion. 1t stimulates the
nerves, improves the appetite,
builds up the broken tissues and &
as a preventive of malaria DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic has no equal in B
medicine.
1t is DR.. Harter's intention to
publish from time to time in the
daily papers of this city the result I
of this free distribution. DRUGGISTS
have been requested to furnish us
such information as will prove of
great interest to the public at
large.
Free distribution from all leading
druggists will commence Tuesday
morning at 9 o'clock and end
Wednesday evening at 8 O'Clock. I
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

fec is small--50 cents initiation and
monthly dues 10 cents, or more as the con-
trbuDor choosee. We would like at least
two members from each church on next
Tuesday, The association meets at $3.50
o'clock. thu board at 10.3o and the build
ing committee at II o'clock
The children OF the home, thanks to
many thoughtful friends, had a very merry
Christmas. These contributions will be
acknowledged later.
Mrs. J. b. Beatty, Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

The opening municipal campaign takes
on definite phase this morning by the
official announcement OF Judge Sam II.
Brashcar rs a candidate for mayor at the
election TO be held next Arril Judse
nrashear announces subject to the action
o. the democratic day primaries. While
tie announcement of Judge rrashear is but
the occurring OF what was anticipated. 4,
opens up she fight sracticailv ur2a nc
same lines upon which the last municipal
battle was fought with the biunt OF The
fight for the mayoIalty against Rice. us-
srning that he Will be a candidate for re-
election. which is generally conceded.
transferred in he opposition from Judge
Henry HrashNar 10 his active youns
nephew. Judge Sam II. Brashear. II looks
like another RICE nrashear contest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

elaborate lunch was served and $50 guests
proceeded to the banquet hall and enter
tanned with menu that viii not soon be
forgotten. The members OF the Legion have
always borne reputation az royal enter
tanners and they In nowise failed on this
occasion to fully sustain that reputation.
Food for the mind and body having been
freely partaken OF and every one feeling at
peace with the world and themselves unan-
imously voted the affair a SUCCESS and de-
parted wishing the best good wishes for
Lone Star lodge and the individual mem
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

old Confederate veteran. outdi1 all BY
bringing the boys from Houston in gallant
shape behind his Spanking team OF bays.
regretting that you could not be with US;
still We wish YOU Joy and hope that fol
Houston and us that tbere'll come time
some day. Yours respectfully.
Citizens Committee.
Harrisburg. Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
THE ONLY STORE IN TOWN

that accommodates the public by keeping
open all day and all nght-never closes
is the II. C. Stuart Drug Store. corner
Main and Preston. This store makes a
specially in the prescription department.
which Is in the hands of the most COM
petent corps of registered druggists. Goods
are always fresh, and full line Of toilet
and fancy articles are also carried.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
Died of bad. Moun,l..

waco, Texas, January I.-Dan Law
renee, tho oa'areSi porter on the Cotton
Belt who was shot by II. l.. Wade. har.
tendea, died tsnlgnt az Il o'clock. MAZDA
WAS under 500 bond, but was re,rrest,s,,
toffght and lodged n Jan. ~ -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
pbcuomcnnI nav. Work.

City Assessor and Collector Justin 9.
White broke the record Friday In the way
Of tax collections. The days work summed
up s3s,eIi7i. the largest amount OF city
taxes ever before collected in a day, and
Collector White was very much ratiheh
over the result.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
nrunncr Gnrtcnvcrcin.

The Drummer Gartenverein will cele-
brate the holiday season with an oyster
roast at Drummer this afternoon. to which
number OF citizens In Houston have been
Invited, and those who go can rest assured
OF nm ENJOYABLE time
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

The Faith Home has again been the re-
:ciplent Of q check, This time the gift
comes from one Of our prominent business
men. Mr., W. J. Moore sent Mrs. House a
check for 800, to be used as the board
Moore. 'i''
e A full attendance is desired Al the mat.
Ing on Tuesday morning, as il Il ina s's an-
nnhi election Of Officers. II IL the desirs Of
ihs association 70 elect vice president
trrm each church in The city. All quito !
number Of churches have no representa-
'pses ~ - association. The membership
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

Angostura Bitters, prepared by DR.. Sic
CERT for his private use, have become
famous as the best appetzing tonic. Ac-
cept no other.
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TO BE CONTINUED.
Next week we will again present to
every customer pair of link cuff buttons.
81 Packard's Troy Laundry, 912 Prairie
avenue Phone $50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02

san Antenio Texas. December si,-Tv-
days transactions in cattle have been a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
RING IN THE NEW YEAR
OF: ] NJ,

orium acli morphine hahRs. Only home
cure. n2 aches or pains. no interference
Win work. guaraSteod. Age. length of
aoIoiion. or amount used no obs tlcle A
new methed, wholly different from ali
others Write 10 M call ON DR.. Puriy'
b-ns Block, Houston. Texas
The Mena star., 1898-09-21
WANTED.

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try. You can get the support of your
leading citizens, who will be only too
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paper. It's member of the associated
Press. No other ST. Louis evening pa.
per enjoys this distinction. The Post
Dispatch has war correspondents at all
points of interest and with the fleets
now in the Pacific and Cuban waters
BY mail only 60 cents month. Write
at once for particulars. Address,
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The Mena star., 1898-09-21
THE GIRLHooD OF YESTERDAY
oId-Fnshioned Propensitfes That the
Twentieth-Century Maiden
Might Well Revive.

Arabella is safely shut away in an
old daguerrotype, and there is nothing
/ left to her memory but few dead
rose leaves and the fading dreams In
the hearts Of the old. But we would Of
fer to her memory tribute OF praise
for certain "sweet endearing young
charms" which are almost lost arts
at the threshold of the twentieth cen
fury.
True, Arabella was pale, faint star
in the brilliant light of the new girl,
and yet, looking into that old daguer-
reotype lin just the right line of VI
sion) one sees some sweet, old-fash-
toned propensities which have been
banished to the cobwebs and dust of
age, but which even the proud new
girl would do well to adopt
II IL is old-fashioned to be modest,
then 1t Is a grand. good old fashion,
and we need to dig it up out of the
past and give 1t a genuine nineteenth
century boom" Old-fashioned gowns.
old songs, old plays, are born again
after years of burial, and delight new
generations. Happy II some old-fash-
toned virtues long abandoned and for
gotten might be resurrected and be-
come the rage! Is there anything SO
refreshing land so rare) in this weary
world as sweet, unaffected, modest
youth? After the cheap Jests and
shrugs and mannerisms of society, a
pure, frank. unspoiled manner is like
sunshine on the waters of brook aft
er the yellow glare of gaslight. Ara
bella WINS wont to itin q state of sweet
receptivity and absorb the eloquence
of man, which. though perhaps inglo-
rious. was Et least restful. Therefore
she had that pearl of all manners
repose. The new girl. on the contrary,
is all the time making n palpable eff
fort to sustain her reputation for brill
liancy. Now the conscious effort to be
continuously witty and entertaining
may be as trying to the nerves as those
deadly pauses which occur between
ideas land which unquestionably oc-
Cured pretty frequently between the
ideas of our lost Arabella). The girl
who is determined at all hazards to
fill up silence and takes that task
wholly upon herself is sure to become
exhausted and exhausting. Isn't the
new girl, by demonstrating her power
to do anything. in danger of having
everything thrust upon her?-Carrie
+. Garrett, in Woman's Home Com
panion.
The Mena star., 1898-09-21
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Ransom Items.
MENA. ARE -

We still have good rains and turnips
look fine. Sweet potatoes are good.
Farmers are busy picking cotton
and corn gathering time is here.
Mrs. Dodd is very sick and Miss
Evie Fish is sick with typhoid fever,
and we miss her from the Sunday
school very much.
The cemetery working at Dallas last
week was very sorrily attended from
not being generally understood.
The farmers seem to be on tn rise
and there is considerable Improvement
going on throughout the country.
The Baptist association meets at
Corinth next Friday.
All interested in the Sunday school
cause should not forget the conven-
ton on the first Wednesday in Octo-
Der. ~