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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
PROCTOR WITNESSEDA FIGHT.
Saw a Lively Engagement Within
sight OF the City OF Matanxas,

New York, March 5.-A Herald's
Havana correspondent says that in his
recent excursion Senator Proctor saw
a lively engagement between a band of
ESQ insurgents and an equal number OF
Spanish infantry. This took place al
most within sight of Matanzas. In the
streets Of the city the senator was la
ter approached by a messenger from
General Gomez, WHO openly prUcmimed
his identity ind mission.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
WARMER, RAINY WEATHER IN CUBA
Divers Are Working slowly aud
Steady During Such Hours
When Possible.

Havana. March 5.-warmer, rainy
weather prevailed today. So far as
can be observed the divers are work
ing slowly but steadily during such
hours as is possible in the turbid wa
tiers. The Spanish divers have been
down but little. Any reports sent as
coming from them is likely to be incor-
rect. Madrid cables deny the reports
that q fiotilla of Spanish torpedo boats
and torpedo destroyers are to come to
Cuba
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
Mother Gray's sweet Powders for
EhtlHaa

Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York,
cure Feverishncss, Bad stomach, Teeth.
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy Worms. over 10000
testimonials. They nerer fad. Al all
druggists, 25c. sample FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
Iowa Postmasters. .

Washington. March 3.-The presi
dent has nominated the following
postmasters:
Iowa.. G. Hardin, Ames; c. s.
Grain. Brooklyn. /. NJ. Treynor, Coun-
ell Bluffs; L. Suffer, Gladbrook; j..
ID. Paddock. Malvern.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

touIunt MAKE III.
The bull that tried 10 butt down a
bridge. and the goat that tackled an an.
vii. couldn't make it. and were knocked
out, bruised and bleeding. From such
bruises down to pin-head blue spots
they are durable, easily and surely. The
men who get the worst bruises always
get the best cure. They make il every
time. There are right ways and wrong
ways of doing things, as the bull and
the goat found out. The best cure for
n bSlse is st. Jacobs Oil. The right
way TO cure il 10 use II and find out.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

The effect OF a blizzard in Boston is
TO make it a trihe more exclusive by
cutting off railway travel and break
irg the telegraph wires.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
ONyE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsi is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &c.
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and Observation-Disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend It
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure 1t promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kK. NEW YORK. M
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
Italians Celebrate the Anniversary
OF the Italian Constitution
Today.

Rome, March The jubilee ami
yersary of the Italian constitution was
celebrated today with general rejoice
ing. The city was filed with visitors
thronging the handsomely decorated
streets. The king and queen reviewed
the troops of the garrison. They met
with an enthusiastic reception from
the crowds present.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

At Gonoatoa, in the South Seas.
every man, woman, or child on that
island who does not go TO church at
least three times a week is liable to be
arrested and fined.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
Their PriInnI Object.

New York Evening World: Mrs. Newly
wed-What are Mems clubs organized for
anyway, mamma
Her Mother-EXcuses, my dear.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

1t has been calculated that II A pound
Of thread made from spiders woes We're
required It would occupy nearly 5000
spiders a fun year to furnish il.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

Queen Victoria has the eccentric
taste about the arrangement of her
bed which is common TO other old Ia
dies.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

~ y first days use OF DR.. kline's Great Nerve Re
storrr. Send for F1sE ~. 90 trial bottle and treatise.
Oh. 4 X. KLINE, Ltd. gl Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

AS. Mrs. James G.. Aver lived TO be II
years old. 1t is inferred that she never
took much OF her husbands patent med
icines.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

Witnesses in the Zola trial have such
a refreshing habit of addressing the
jury that lawyers seem to be wholly
unnecessary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

Mrs. Winsiow's s~oorHSq SrnuY ter children
~teethiug, s1ftsns the gums, reduces Inflammation,
allays pain, cures WIND cole. sc q bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

That matrimonial agency in the
Klondike has suspended. Five we'd
dings were arranged and then the
agent was lynched.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

At Atlanta the latest lads is duets
at dances.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

A Frenchman politely passed ~toothpicks
TO d Turk at a b~anquetin Paris. who de-
clined, saying: NO thank you ] have al
ready eaten two OF the accursed things
and | Want no more!'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

/ shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs Mulligan.
Piumstead. Kent. England, Nov. : lSs5.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

1t was Minister DE Lome's pen and
not his horse that slipped.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

There Is no return o. an eruption bsnished with
Glenns sulphur soap.
HIS Hair and Whistler rye, black or brown. SOC.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

FOR sALE-l6O acres of land in Buff
falo county. Nebraska, within five miles
OF Kearney. Address X. box 355, Sioux
City, Ia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

1t Is said that sixty languages are
spoken in the empire governed by the
cZar of Russia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All Druggists
refund the money " IL fails 10 cure. &c
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
Couldn't Make IL.

The Goats better halt laugh d
mOckinRlv
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
!. | ETI'ISGNETlNlZjII]

n The best Red Rope Roonng for Ie. per
H00IHn 40. g., caps and uAiis incl1ded. sub.
stitues for Plaster. Samples free.
The Fay Masiila Hoonng Co., Camdep, Nh.
n z h MnHEV Circulars free. Address y. Il
u. y. ". WuuL ENE Box IL. Mutual. Ohio.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12

Small talk-the baby 8
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-03-12
Fame.

Fame Ia a bee.
II has a song
II has a sting
All. too, IL has a wing.
Emily Dickson. in the Independent.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

ties Gen. Carroll accomplished with such signal
ability and success that he was highly compli-
Brig. Gen. Noyes is another hard and earnest
worker. He served four years in the civil war
and has an excellent record as a soldier; He Is
star. He distinguished himself while the
troops wero at Campo Black and Townsend by
commiBsary departments Of the camps. His ex-
psrionce and advice, on matters Of this depart
ment are conSideTed Invaluable by Gov. Black
At the State arSeneHi in New York city Brig.
Gen. Fl1gler 10 notwithstanding q largo force Of
men and is constantly on duty distributing uni
forms, arms, and equipments. One of the men
met with daily at headquarters is Judge Adyo,
the many knotty legal questions OF the State
military department. Gen; HeSly, a veteran Of
d dees SlEna %sr' iS r & the fr Ss9S Of th sSo PSS Srn ssen
mustered into the service of Uncle Sam
are IRE being paid under his ,upeFintend:
state service. This is an extremely arduouS
duty. when one considers The many eomplics-
drNwals, together with the necessarily imper-
feet company records: Gen; Heely and his as
s s1it1 pn.s H5s P s4ypadit Ga the M S'S ~, YORK sino msa with ~.
Gretted the unavoidable delays thai have kept
SO many soldiers from getting the money due.
militia, and In cooperation with Capt. Miller
high degree OF excellence. To Coils. sacEett,
Doyle and Ham has been given the special task
Of Fastening tho formation Of the new National
busy. Col. Britton haO undertaken the organ
cation of the regiment to take the place of the
Brie..Gen. NJ. o. Terry, STAFF sureeon-Gen N.
erHl, has gone TO the front as a division surgeon.
asa 7. GoI h0t5m "a ,b Ins r. ftG &SIn on pt thS
ment. He is seconded as Colonel BY
BriC, Gen. Kirby, the star Inspector of Rife
Practice. Col. Myer, an aide on the stan. is also
In this regiment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
BoTs STOLE FOR Il JUNKMAN.
DeSPOIIsd Vesti6uIes or Twssty Houses or
ElectrIe-BsII ana sPeALiRE-Tubs Plates.

DsSpolIsd VestibuIss or Twssty Houses or
ElectrIe-BsII and sPeALiHE-Tubs Plates.
Numerous complaints have been made re-
Gently 10 tho police OF the East SiKty.seventh
street station that the metal work connected
with electric bells and speaking tubes was
stolen from the Vestibules Of houses in Seventy
third street, near Fifth avenue. On Friday
evening Policeman Collins arrested Frank
Slavick. l3 years old, of l,457 First avenue;
Jacob Stein. same age. and the %latter's l0-yeAr-
old brother Richard, as they were coming from
Ahouse In East Seventy'third street. from which
the family had gone to the country for the sum
mer. The Stems live at 3OS East EiRhty-hfth
street. Richard Stein had in his possession tho
tubes.
When the prisoners were arrSigned In the York
vile Court yesterday the policeman informed
Magistrate Flammer that the boys told him
that they had stolen from about twenty houses
at different times and had sold the property TO
u Junkman for . small sum, and he had urged
them to got more Of the same property. The
Magistrate committed the boys TO the care of
the Gerry society for examination tomorrow
and ilsuSd q subpoena for .thS junkmAn, In or
der that he may explain his connection with
the matter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19

Woven ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oolored-
pillow and spreHder-sman size........ so
Full Size-quSrtOr col'd-with SpreAder.. 20
Full size Woven Hammocks-
with SpreSder and pilloW.."."".".... .9s
Full cold Woven Hammock
with Sprsader, pillow and valance. 1.l9
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
SHE TOOK HIS PURSE IN FUN.

simpsons Chance Acquaintance Gave IL Back.
but Subsequently He Found II was Empty. Z
Fannie Roia of DOT West Twenty.ninth street
was arraigned before Magistrate Kudlich in the
West Fifty-fourth Street Court yesterday
charged with robbing Thomas Simpson of Sl75.
Mr.. Simpson 10 an insurance broker from Dem
yer. He is registered at the Metropolitan
Hotel. He described the Rola woman as an
accomplished charioteer." a wonderful
wizard" and a "slick thief"
This girl met me" he said to the Magistrate,
ION Broadway, and l think It was near Thirty
fifth street. at any rate, we were In front of a
queer.looking adobe building with iron ~vultures
on top of it. / am not very familiar with your
city. She walked along with me, although I
didn't say a word. Pretty soon we turned up
another street, Thirty-nrst. 1 think, and near
the corner We sat down on some steps. Still l
didn't say q word, She did all the talking and
told me about the high buildings and the course
wine thrown in. never said a word and don't
know why / was sitting there.
Pretty soon she took my purse out of my
coat pocket, and l thought was being robbed
Fight f back SG ana declared aef ! Itadl' that hat ' sse G wss o ons y p tuoi.
ing, 80 let go. She leaned over and pretended
to DO tying her shoe. but sprang up instead, and
after saying / was it ran OF as fast az she
could. l looked in my purse and there wasn't q
"The woman was still in sight and ran after
her. She jumped into n cab and started to
drive OF, but / was almost up to her then. I
couldn't get into the cab. though, without get
ting in front Of the wheels for 1t was moving, so
i climbed up behind and induced the driver to
stop. Before / could climb down the girl Jumped
from the inside and got another cab going the
other way. l chased her In tho first one and
caught hor.
"She can get in and out of a moving hack "a
spry as a kitten, and l don't sec how she could
have got tho money out Of that purse. / believe
Tho prisoner WAS held In 1000 bail for trial.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Dress and Evening Silks.
American Sale Offerings.
SLACK SILKS.

BLACK SILKS.
Black Silk FoulRrds and Pongees-
"a inches ~wide-strong, firm weaVe.... 30
"a inch Black Brocaded Silks. ............ .A0
Black Satin Duchesse-All silk ........... so
Black Brocaded Taffetas-new designs. 10
Black Brocaded Indias-24 inch .......... 90
coloRtD SILKS.
Fancy Striped T~sfcta-light and dark zee. 40
Black and. White and Cold Stripe
T~affetas-with Brocaded grounds. ....... so
Changeable Taffeta Checks and Plaids..... 90
Black. and White and Cold Satin
Striped TafTetAs-extra quality ........... .99
Figured Tatfetas light and med. ~colors.. 90
Colored TAfEetas-Bayadcrc effects. ........ 10
Plain and Changeable TafIotas. ............ 80
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Hosiery, Merino Wear,
Skirts, Umbrellas and Cloves

American Sale Offerings
Ladies' and Children's Fast Black
Hose-plain 81 ribbed-American made. .12l9
Children's Heavy Ribbed Hose
Fast B~lack-good American Stock. 10
Ladies' Ribbed Cotton Vests-White and
Ecru-Crochet Neck and Arms........ 10
Ladies' American Ribbed Cotton Vests
straight and shaped-tape run........... .12la
Ladies' American Lisle Thread Vests
silk stitched-ribbon run ................ 30
Ladies' Pure SILK Gloves
Button Clasp and jersey style. ......... 40
Ladies' Washable Chamois Gloves
Q Clasp-White and Natural Color. f. 20
Fast Black Sateen S~kirts-deep
Umbrella Ruttle-deep Corded EDGE. .99
Washable White Chamois Gloves
8 Button Length-all sizes. ............. 40
26-inch Rain Umbrellas-
Fine Natural Handles. ................. 20
All Silk Sun Umbrellas-24 and 90 in. .
Natural Wood Handles-close rolled. l.97
Umbrellas of equal quality cannot be bought
In any foreign country at the prices named
aboVe.,....W speak that which we do know.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Millinery Department
American Sale Offerings

Ladies' and Children's Untrimmed Straws
Chip, Fancy and Satin Braid. ............ SO
Finest Milan sailors-whito and oolorS.... 90
Fine Split Sailors-White and Colors...... LILO
Ladies' white and Cold Sailors-MilGn,
Pineapple and Sonnet BrRid-sllk
or velvet ribbon band ............u.... .k0
Bernina Short Back Sailors
White. Black and Colors. .............. SO
Ladies' Trimmed Hats-best style.......... A.98
Hundreds of lunches Of Flowers-Roses.
Violets. Daisies. Bluets, Glover
Foliage and many othors-now. .......... 0
Ladies' Null Hats-white and
black-stylishly trimmed ................ 2.9S
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
WEDDING GIFTS.

The variety is not only incredibly large. cover
Ing everything for the table. sideboard, mantle
and %boudoir. besides many vases, statues and
statuottes that are truly works of art; but the
cost Of really beautiful articles 10 80 small
being, OF course.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Mems Furnishings
American Sale Offerings.

Cheviot and Sateen Shirts 40
Madras and Cheviot-fine quality....... go
Extra fine Outing Flannel ................ 20
Fine Sateen-black and white Stripes. go
Laundered Stanley-best quality. ........ .9s
Laundered Percale-Separate c. and O.. 10
Laundered Percale-best Crown make. 1.39
Scotch FlAnnel-hnest quality.......... 1893
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers
Ecru and plain Colors. 80
Lisle Thread Shirts and Drawers
all the newest shades. ................. so
American Pepperell Jean
Drawers-Double Seat and Stitched. ..... AT
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Combination OF
Resources and intelligence
Never
FAILS TO WIN.
Wash Dress Fabrics
American Sale Offerings

40 inch Lawns-excellent quality
large assortment of fancy stripes,
checks and p~laids-value .10........ -
5000 pieces Extra fine Percales. ........
Fine Corded Dimitles-larGe variety;
Linen Colored Corded LawnS-plain or
with dashes of white; Fancy Organdles
emb'd or lace stripes-choice of any. 3
All Of above are usual shilling quality.
Best American Novelty Ginghams-
Checks, PlRids and fancy stripeS....... 81
Bordered Chambrays-skirt width
Navy. Rose. Nile, Gray, Hello, Light
Blue and Tan-emb'd in White......... Ugh
Fine OrRandies-bes styles in
floral efrects-now reduced to.......... .l2lO
Linen Batistes and Checked Grass
Cloth-cool and durable. ........... "a
Dress and Waist Lengths Of
Fine Sheer Fabrics. Al
80 inch Fine Ginghams-large
variety of Checks In Pink and Light
Blue. also stripes and plaids........... .12l0
Silk Plaid Poplins-36 inches wide
beautiful lightweight fabric
half silk-and half finest Cotton ........ rs
tlneBu OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES stripes, FANCY
checks and plain colors lie
Handsome Plaids with Embroidered
Insertings, Roman stripes and Bayadero
effects-also Bedford Cord Checks,
Matelassea and p. 81
Silk Barred Plaids-two toned
effects-navy. red, pink. light blue,
black, garnet and new green........... 20
Printed Silk Organdies. also plain colors-
fancy shades-4o inches wide. .......... 20
Fancy Dotted Swisses-new styles
floral and plaid effects. ...... ........... 90
Bicycle Suitings-best American make
extra wide-wonderful value........... .12L
Shilling quality Galatea Twills-
navy and white. also black and white. "a
Batistes-Boucle effects, also Corded
and Lace stripes-great value. ......... 8
Now Dress Cambrlcs,,Gingham styleB-
also fancy Lawns. O~rRandies and
Summer Flannels-plaid effects........ 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Optical Department

Main Entrance, East
you will find
Cameras and Photographic Supplies.
Large aSsortmcnt-best American make.
Eastman's No. . Eureka Cameras
3l2x3l9 picture for plat. 2.90
Eastman's No. 2 Falcon-for Film
size NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 800
Standard Photo Outhts-sIze 4x5........ l.l0
Seed PlGtes-size 4l4X44m as
The Ray Junior Cameras size 2laT2la... 1853
Promo Is CameraS-sILe SKI
Achromatic Lens ..,........... 17.00
ViVe Cameras-plate or Film
size 4H4A44 AOb
Ross Dandy Cameras-4I5 for plate...... S.98
Eastman's PlateS-alls sizes .........2l to .99
ERstman's Solo Toning Solutions o.. Al
b and III Toning Solution. ......... .l0
Developing. Printing and Mounting
at Most Popular Prices.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-19
Inventive Genius and Energy
Have Placed
The United States
Foremost Among Nations.
Ladies' Washable Dresses

American Sale Offerings
Ladies' Crash and Linen Dress skirts.... .9s
Ladies' Emo Linen Skirts-deep hem
i've rows Of circular stitching. LAC
Navy blue Duck S~kirts-spring
fiounce Effective folds of white....... 1.9S
Crash, Linen and Duck Skirts
Straight, Spring or Circular Flouncs-
Folds or Strap trimming. .............. $50
White Pique Skirts-two rows
circular inserting, edged with Braid. sos
Fine Linen Dress s~kirts-three insertings
of white emb'y- deep hem............ sos
Dark and Light Fig'd Crash Suits
fly front J~ackets-strapped seams...... 3.9s
Natural Color Linen Suits-Blazer or
fly front Jacket-deep hem on skirt. A.99
Butcher Linen S~uits-Reefer Jacket
with fancy CordinG-Tailor finish. sees. sos
White Pique and Duck Suits-Reefer
or Elton ~effect-plaino or inserting trim. 9.99
Lawn Dresses ribbon rim............... 3.9s
Finer Fig'd Lawn Suits-Double Skirt
Circular founce-trim'd top and
! bottom with ruffies and ribbon
tucked and ribbon trim'd waist........ A.eS
| Pink and Blue Organdy Dresses-lace
insertinRs and ribbon trim-Drop skirt,
with accordion pleated top rufle....... Dos
Dotted White Muslin Suits-Drop skirt
spring founce with three ~rufdes-
waist trim'd with lace edging and
i~nserting-tucked NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9.99
White Organdy Dresses-full ruffied
Skirt and Waist-Point d Esprit
trim-rows of satin ribbon .............. 1913
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-05
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

SAN ANTONlo.-'rh officers have no.
yet arrested the highwaymen who murder
ously assaulted August Gr5sser and $. l..
Sayles near here. Gro-ser shows no signs
OF Improvement
FORT WORTH.-1Mrs, j. K. Hoxie has
given directions for ths erection of IL five
story office building on the site OF The
Hurley building on Main street; il is 10 be
fireproof throughout and 20 cost $4,000.
WAXAdACHlE. 1.-The county jail has
been fitted throughout with electric lights.
The jailers say 1t Is almost imposs BILE for
4 prisoner 10 escape now
tFAINESV1 LIE AT Wolfe Ridge. near
here Charley HolIna, the T. yelr-old sen
OF p. j, Hoima. while playing bali at school
was accidentally Kicked In the stomach by
o9e OF his companions, from the efIee,s Of
which he died.
CORSICAN,A. The city is oyerrun win
tranps and beggars of every desor.ptos.
ana thieyery OF a miner character Is very
frequent.
CORPUS CHRISTI.--Eusarlo Pena. IN.
young Mexican boy who was tried in the
ais riet court here Friday evening ia,
bts3Gatg OF 4 grocery store In this c.fy
sevensi mOnihs ago, was santeneed "a IVA
years In the penitenlary by The Jury who
returned a sealed verdict late Friday night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-05
JOHNSON on LIBEL LAW.
2chator-ciect Says the Press should
lie Givcm 3, ShuNY.

9ch"tor-ciect Says the Press should
Re Given - SHOW.
Corsaoana, Texas, December i.-Hon. D..
Ii. johnson, senator elect, in speaking of
the libel law, stated TO Post represent
tive:
AS the law now STANDS am cpposel 10
H. ana favor u law that Will, while il n
JUS to the people, also be jus. TO tne press
OF TeNas. do not regard the present law
as Il just one. and when the matter =
brought up before Ghe legislature will
use my best efforts TO have a law fair to all
enacted. The press OF Texas has done mo q
toward advancing the interests of the sta
lhan all other agencies, and its worth
should be recognized by not only the peo-
pie, hut by the Stale government The
brltle on The newspapers of Texas fits TOO
tight The Texas press VIII compare iay-
olNbiy With tae press Of any STATE. The
gentlemen an 'the head OF 1t are Texans
helrt and soul, and Ytaa not believe shat
IL given more lbenay to do a duty that III "
would abuse tha. liberty. Yes, sir am
in favor of farer libel law than is now
in force. 4 have been written TO on III
subject by members elect OF the isgsa-
ture and my answer in every case has been
in line with what | say TO YOU