davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
s1H}4 ------ ----------. 4&l
REEsE'S SUCCESSOR.

ssion of the Next District
Judge for His BENCH.
rton, Texas. Apri! 1i.---As Judge r.
seis a candidate for associate justice
Of criminal appeals, First district.
e probability OF this district having
sct new judge to fill his place,
ened by the fact that Wharton county
the battle ground in the district
race, the whole matter has a.ssum
interest unequalled before in our
There are three candidates proml-
before the people, A. r. Masterson
fogla. Hon. o. d. Kirkland and Judge
hin Of Fort Bend. The Post corre.
INT herewith gives the views Of w.
,ks, Esq, of Wharton, who is beyond
On thu best posted man in the dis
IN the situation.
the three candidates, viz: A. Il.
bson G. II. Kirkland and Judge Nc.
b, who is tho strongest"
rs matter has rot been sufficiently
|sed 10 form any intelligent idea. All
In are competent and deservedly pop.
Ind speaking Individually, ] could be
with either, were 'tother dear
Ter away But from what | have
! am inclined to think that you
narrowed the issue too much. for IL
speaks truly. there are others.
hich of the three could possibly carry
bigger republican vote, or get the re-
IAN Endorsement?
The issue was narrowed to these three,
i Judge Masterson would carry the
Republican vote. The other gentle
ire not fayorably located, geographic
speaking, to get an enthusiastic re-
an vote. This is simply an idea OF
land not hassd upon any information
| The sentiment over the district.
TOO, that there is enough conseryat-
In the republicans in this
b to yield personal prefer
and 10 overcome rreiudices if they
foperly approached. Hence the place
6idence may not and ought not to
In the case. Judge Reese is a demo-
fnd yet In an admittedly republican
Fl, he has never had opposition. This
ZEN a deservedly high compliment to
Reese, both as Imam and as a judge.
fhle it may not be possible 10 fall
Ia successor who would command the
Fsal support. which has been his, still
owing proper regard for the rights
|eeiings OF the cprosition- think it
PIE that all political parties might
Upon a candidate and thus eliminate
position of politics. 1t is doubtless
proper TO select constable because
past or present support of silver
70 ], or TO rejestia candidate for pub
e'gher because he is not orthodox
e tariff, but it seems to me that
~ Officers might be selected because
VI fitness for The position In which
are TO be placed and that a man
3 and fitness should be the test We
ample material from which TO select
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
LAYING THE ToRpEDoEs.

About thirty electricians under l.. G.
castetter. were busy today on pier 10 con
Meeting torpedoes to be used in The Gal
weston harbor defense. over 10000 feet
of wire is being used for connecting pur-
poses and an additional amount is en-
route to Galveston TO complete the work.
All private electric work here has prac-
tIcally ceased as all skilled electricians
are employed by the government in tor
pedo work
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
WHARTON HATES.
uensons WHY He Would Make \ 4
Good COngressmun.

Wcnsons WHY He Would Make 4
Good ConEressmnn.
To the Editor of The Post.
Bryan, Texas. April lS.-The announce
ment of Hon. Wharton Bates Of this city
and county for congress from this dis
trict meets with the hearty approval OF this
Part Of the district, and they viii give him
their most loyal support 1t is a well
known fact that Mr.. Bates is TRUE and
tried democrat of the first water His
whole public life has been enc continuous
and successful fight for the principles OF
The democratic party. He is a man OF
strong personality, high in the councils O.
his party, full-fledged free silver - 10
democrat and the only man who can unite
the democracy Of the surrounding counties
of the district in solid fight against the
republican party. AS an organizer of the
fighting forces of the party he has few
equals and no superiors. His friends all
agree that if he gets the nomination he
VIII without doubt carry the party's ban
ner TO success and will faithfully and ably
represent the whole district
We have nothing to say against any OF
the other gentlemen who have announced
for this high position but feel that our
man is without doubt in a better position
to meet and defeat the enemy than any
of them This should be one of the first
and most carefully considered questions in
the selection of candidate for congress
in this district.
We have other able men, but the Grcs-
ton is can we elect any OF them il nom
inated9 II we want democratic congress-
man to succeed Mr. Hawley we must put
up the man who can not only get this full
vote of his own party, but draw largely
from the enemy. This Mr.. Bates can and
will do If nominated, to greater degrse,
we believe. than any other man in The
district. The many warm friends of MIR.
Bates in this section of the district VIII
support him for the nomination, and as
the democratic candidate, if nominated,
as he has always supported the county,
State and National democracy in the NEST
able and loyal way possible. 7. c. r.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
Judge Bliss Candidacy.

Sherman. Texas, April 14-At meet
ing OF the Grayson county bar this morn
ing the candidacy of Judge Don A. Bliss
for judge of the court of criminal appeals
was unanimously indorsed. On motion o,
Hon. H. o. Heard committee was up
pointed to prepare an address to the pao-
pie OF Texas in behalf of Judge Bliss. The
bar will again convene Monday to receive
and adopt this address
Enllowine. is the personnel of the COM
mittee W. NJ Peck. c. l.. Galloway G.
p. Webb, A. II. Culver, A. w. Walker,
A. l.. Beatty. L. B. Epstein, r. B. Dill
lard, j. A. Templeton, w. d. Gordon. ).
c. Rellbell
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
MASTER PLUMBERS.
Elected Officers mud Adjourned to
Meet In New Orleans.

Elected Officers mud Adjourned to
Meet In New Orleans.
San Antonio Texas, April 15.--The Ma
tional Association of Master Plumbers con-
cluded its session here this evening. 1t
will meet in New orleans next year before
the carnival. II elected s. l.. Malcolm of
New York, president; p. NJ. Murphy OF
Chicago, first vice president and the fol-
lowing additional State vice presiients
Minnesota, Allen Black Florida, John
Einig, Georgia, f. G. o'Bren: Illinois.
Charles T. Byrne; Pennsylvania, Frank
p Blythe; Colorado. Thomas j. White;
Indiana, George Kirkhoff, Wisconsin, chas.
Pollachek; Southern California, George
Schneider; Arkansas, August Relchart;
Northern California. G. W. lredale Mich
igan. James Portland: Mexico, Thomas
hudson; Delaware, Thomas A. Biscoe /;
Alaama, Daniel A.. Farrell Missouri, NJ.
j. Wards: Maryland. Charles A. Fred
ericks Texas. A. f. Shaffer; Tennessee,
John Lang: Ohio, l.. Poplowski; New YORK.
Jonas A. Rossman; Iowa, Henry bunker;
Connecticut. S. E. Dibblc; Louisiana, L.
Interbach; Massachusetts,. o. s. Kendall.
The following new executive cfnmittee
was announced: Hubert Kelly of Mime
auolis. John Mitchell of New York. w. H..
I1oylo of Pennsylvania. John Tfaynor OF
baltimore. j. l.. Efarmin OF San Francisco,
.Jeremiah sheehan of ST. Louis, James
Meath OF Detroit. Edward c. Kelley OF
Boston. Edward Braden NJ san ANTONIO
John II. Healy Of INDIANAPOLIS, A. H.
Browr. of New York was selected as Imam
cial and recording secretary. and William
p. Goodman OF Milwaukee was re-siectsa
treasurer The association thanked the
neople Of Texas and the City OF san m
ionic. as well as the loral union lot M
Qualities The press was also tnA"he"' 90
likewise the retiring otfcers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
/ POLITICAL MATTERS.
ltoa County Committee Has
B.eu Called to Meet.
|sratNtS FOR CANDIDATES.
| miss. Judge Mnsterson. judge
!. and Mr.. Hates Have Good
words spoken of Them.

..,op. Texas, April 15.-chairmaN
., the county executive committee
ned a cali for meeting OF the COM
10 be held at Prcndergast Hall Mon
kternoon. the 18th. at 1880 o'clock.
bsiness to be transacted is the aaop-
Test and the fixing of day for
lmarics. The sentiment in the cons
seems to be for liberal test. al
a hard fight may unexpectedly
bp on the question. The campaign
he's of nearly all the candidates for
|cr have been here recently and care
|iscussed this question with the COM.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
spANIsH VESSEL BOARDED.

This morning lieutenant OF the ievenue
cutter Galveston boarded The Spanish
steamship Talesfora and inquired for the
captain When seen the lieutenant ey-
rlained TO him that he desired some in
formation concerning the vessel. owners.
number Of crew end other facts connertei
With the ship. The information was given
and the lieutenant left. This afternoon
the captain OF the cutter was in search OF
the Spanish consul at this port.
The information was obtained by the
revenue cutter officer upon request OF the
department al Washington.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
oFFIcERs ELECTED.

The Austin Poultry and Pet Stock asso-
citation met last night and the following
officers were elected TO act for the ensuing
year: u. w. Herndon. president, J. r..
Lockrdge. vice president; c, s. Brlgance.
treasurer; William II. Salgo. soorefafy;
Harry Baum. superintendent. They have
agreed TO hold their third annual show
from January 10 to 10. inclusive, 1882
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
SAN JAcINTo BATTLEFIELD.

1t appears that II will be impossible to
obtain such an abstract OF title 10 the San
Jacinto battlefield as the attorney general
will accept before April q, by which timo
II was hoped 10 have the purchase OF said
field by the State contaminated.
INTEREST on BONDS.
The following counties today paid inter-
est on bonds held by the school fund: Dim
nit county $40, Burnet 5000. pecos $500.
Tyler $3.50.
Tyler county redeemed one $500 court
house bond.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
SAN ANToNIo AsYLUM.

J. X. Mobley, State superintendent OF
buildings and grounds. has returned from
San Antonio. where he inspected The work
now in progress on the new building OF tho
southwestern insane asylum. lie states
that there Is crack In the wall OF the
north wing OF the old building, extending
from the foundation to the top Of the wall.
II was caused by the foundation being In
secure at that point and the settling Of
the wall Steps Will BIZ taken towards rsm-
edying the defect by building up the
foundation from underneath.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
THE sHRINERs.
Three Hundred of Them IN the
street Parade.

Dallas, Texas. April 10. The annua'
meeting OF Heila Temple, Mobiles Of ,ha
Mystic shrine. was held in Dallas To-Day
and night An imposing street parade oc-
,urred this afternoon. Three hundred
Az ,.sssssuitad and fez-capped shrlners
trsmped across the desert % re.resnl las
ua s's Tonight sixty candidates were made
~ ,raverre he burning SANDS. Hon cnaries
Morse of Austin and other nop'ss nv =,
psp Hur temple are 10 auehnansu,, meet
no6les are proud OF the suecFss'"'
ing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Tremont-Chares Lowell and
wife, Dallas; L. C. Owsley Boston Mrs /.
b. +. Anderson. Victoria: Mrs. W. r.
Shompln. st. Louis Robert L. BREEDER.
Kansas City: R. b. Baer Houston: j. r.
Droughon. Nashville: John II. Commit,
New Orleans; NJ Miller Houston: %. A
Ross c. NJ Rodgers. Cleburnc; c. NJ.
Smith. Velaseo; VIII l.. Vining Austin
II. w. Chapman, New York; j. T.. Holt
Caney. Texas; George T. Winston. Austin {:
&. w. McKnglc. Junction City: J. H..
Johnson. New York; C. G. Griffith New
Jersey; w. W. Edwards, smithville; o. e.
VINEYARD, Palestine; C. r. Quigley. Gin
cinnati 7. p. Marshell. Dallas; A. NJ
Butler, New York: Ed II. ingalls,. New
York; G.. Spencer and wife. Eagle Pass
Charles Page. New York; j. B. Jones, St.
Louis; r. Denston. II. Pitts. Temple: Mrs.
D. A. Duncan, Brownsville; j j. Nc
Closkey. p. j. McCloskey. Thomas Meme
fns. r. G. Raymer. John Holland. Billy
Mayer, George Hurlburt Bert Dunn W
s Alexander. Elmer stricklett. Frank
Wooliver. William Mealey, William Spar
ger Dallas Baseball club.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
ISLAND ClT NEWS ITEMS
a Company of Minute Men Is to Be
0ganixed.
NNuAL MEETING OF THE Y. M. c. 4.
Permanent Organization Effected
ana standing Committees An
bounced.

galveston. Teas. April I5.-The war
spirit prevails hire right, and plenty Of
men are willing 10 so TO the front in the
sNent OF war. rho following was made
public today:
% the Patriotic Men Of Galveston:
4 am now org1izing company OF cav
cry. TO be known as tho minute men of
uaiyeston, TO ofsr our services 10 the
United States II nneded. The list caa lie
round at Charles Balcke's, alub Market.
A. j. Burkctt.
me organizer was captain OF Company
p Third Maryland cavalry, in the late war.
He has fourteen enlistments.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
wynne and McGnughey.

Forney. Texas. April 14.-Hon. Dick
Wynne of Fort Worth candidate for gov
ernor OF the State of Texas, spoke here
today. His speech was well received,
leaving favorable impression. Colonel
McGaughey candidate for commissioner Of
the land office, also made a short speech,
and received applause.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16

proving the contemplated extension OF
the south jetty by he contractors. The
contractors claim the right to extend this
jotty 500 feet, while the engineers depart
ment has decided that it is UNNECESSARY.
The funds on hand, amounting to s20o.000,
the chamber of commerce desires shall D.
used for the maintenance of the jetties
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
HoN. s. 2. BuRNs DEAD.

Governor culberson today received news
OF the death Of Hon s. r, Burns. who Il
well known throughout the western part
OF the State. His demise was sudden. being
caused by heart failure and occurred at
Alexander. Texas. on April T. Colopti
Burns served Two terms as member Of the
Texas house Of representatives from the
BrowDwood district and was capable and
faithful IN the discharge Of bis duties. He
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
company sll27O. Assets aro unknown. bpt
WIZ probably be about $1,000.
THE flkE RECORD.

One Child Fatally ana Another B.d.
~ Iurned.
Victoria. Tesns, April 1.-THE rcsldence
OF ". G. Wood. recent settler near Fan
min, Goliad county. 1ftecn miles from here.
was totally destroyed by fire wednesday
night and two of his children seriously
burned. one of whom died yesterday, and
there is but little hope for the recovery OF
the other The children attempted to start
fire with coal oil. and the can exploded.
The mother was also badly burned in try.
Ing to save her children,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16

| The first days session of the fifteenth
1 annual meeting Of the Young Mems Chris.
tan Association State Association conven.
cd this morning at $3.50 o'clock at Roscn.
| berg Hall. There was a large attendance
| ana many are expected on tonight's trains
| This mornings session was begun with
| thirty minutes devotional service led by
Andrew Baird, State secretary Of Kan
! sas.
Following this came the Bible hour. and
| the discussion was led by l.. e. Buell.
| State secretary OF Alabama.
AT the conclusion of the discussion a
permanent organization was formed and
| the following officers elected: President
| j. e. Boynton. Waco; secretary, w. Il.
Rogers, Palestine; assistant secretary, II.
l.. Wear Trinity University; A. w.
Shaw, San Antonio, press secretary.
After the election of officers the State
| executive committee through j. P. Jack
son submitted the annual report. The re-
port shows the committee out of debt the
first time In the history OF the organila-
tion and small balance in the treasury
The report was referred TO the committee
on State executive committees report,
which will submit It's report before the
State convention adiourns The executive
committee recommends that $1,000 be raised
for the expenses of the committee for the
ensuing year.
Under the head of Voices From the
Mainland" most profitable hour was
spent in hearing reports, limited 10 three
minutes, from city and college associa-
tons. The discussion was led by Cecil l..
Gates international secretary,
Weaknesses and Association Work.
was the topic of an address delivered by
L. e Buell..
Upon its conclusion the following c0I-
mittpes were announced.
Business-J. G. Reeves. Fort Worth; r.
Conlling. Dallasf :. w. Varnum, Calves
ton.
Resolutons-A. W. Shaw, San Antonio;
H. l.. Smith, Galveston; Frank Dunn,
Gainesville.
credentials-H. s Anderson, Greenville;
r. j. Poulter Agricultural and Mechan-
ioal college; William Sloan, FL Paso.
Devotional meetings. p. Luce, Hous-
ton: w L. Martin, Galveston: j. B. Pal
mer. Galveston.
State executive committees report
John A. Barnard, Dallas; n. II. Hawkins,
Paris; DR.. J. V. Spring.
After tina announcement of the commit
tees prayer was offered and the con-
vention adjourned until $3.50 p. m.
This afternoon Mr.. Buell. OF Alabama
spoke on railroad work and this evening
at $50 o'clock President Winston Of tho
Texas State university delivered an adj
dress on Christ and Young Mem
The programme for tomorrow is as fol.
lows:
$3.50 a. m.-Devotional exercises.
9:45 a. m.-"The Deepening of the Re-
ligious Undercurrent," A. w. Shaw Of San
Antonio.
10:f5 a. m.-Biblc hour, l.. z. Buell.
l0.i5 a. m,-Report Of committee on
State committees report. Business ses-
sion.
$40 D. m."Points to be Observed in
fitting up a Gymnasium" II. L. Smith.
Galveston.
400 n. m.--Athletic contest. followed by
7:45 p. m.--Devotional exercises.
500 p. n.---"The Problem" J. G. Reeves
# Fort Worth
$40 p. m.-'state Work" "Tnternatlon-
i Work. Training Schools" Men"
Question Box.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
snwmiII ana Lumbcr burned.

Winsboro. Texas, April 4.--Yestcrday
evening about . o'clock the Ragley Lum-
Der company's sawmill was completely de-
stroyed by fire. Nothing was saved but
the planer. The fire caught In the shaw
ing house. The wind was strong from the
northwest and everything lay directly in
line with the wind. About 1900. 900 feet
OF lumber WAS destroyed. The loss is es-
timated to be about 100000. with not
dollar insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
SONORA ,ucn DIsTunnED.
Mexicnns Thcrenboat Have Grown
Very Arrogant.

San Angelo. Texas April 1.-THE peo-
pie Of Sonora, small town near here, are
80 much alarmed at the attitude Of the
Mexicans there that they called on the
governor for protection. The MexIcans
have been growing arrogant since talk Of
war started and II is feared serious trouble
win occur before help can reach them
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
DweIIing Burned.

Ennis. Texas. April ia dwelling On
Milan street. the properly Of J. D. shegos.
burned last night at 1880 o'clock. The
property was occupied by colored family
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
Corn nnd f,rih nurnea.

Elkhart, Texas. April i5.-The corn crib
and nifty bushels Of corn belonging to Z.
C. Watkins OF this place were consumed ~
FIRE last night. No clew - 70 cause OF drsS
no insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
INSPECTING THE FORTS.

Captain ". X. Duval arrived here this
morning from Washington. Captain Duyal
is the military secretary and comes to
Galveston to inspect the forts here. lie
went out in company with Lieutenant
Richie this morning and Witnessed the
working OF the big gun and the Hortars
at Fort Point lie VIII leave % morrow
morning for Washington.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16

was Confederate veteran, serving
throughout the war as commander OF o
Missouri regiment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
F1Rsr NEGRo.To nE GIvEN oFFIcE.

Webster Wilson. recently appointed dep
uty collector of this distict. qualified and
took charge OF the office today He IS the
first colorod republican OF Texas 70 be
given an office OF any consequence and
the faithful are delighted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
STREET RAILWAY REPORT.

Major Il b. Baer, receiver of the Gal
yeston City Street Railway. filed with the
clerk of the Federal court today his report
for the month OF March. Following is the
summary.
Operating EXPENSES. si5.9i9.0s; expense OF
maintenance. s.sl62G two notes paid by
order Of court $2i20 10 total expenses for
lie month, $50. 75j2S. Total earnings for
me same period Si5.6gT.50, LEAVING def
III q. s5os7 So Baiance on hand as per
Fcbruary statement. s2s,57o75; present net
surplus. $50 1881.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-16
AGAINST JETTY EXTENSION.

At a meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Galveston chamber Of commerce, held to-
night. resolution wss adopted dusp-
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1898-12-24
Paid For.

81 say, Mr.. Softly" remarked the
family terror, aged ten. as he carefully
scraped both his shoes upon Mr.. Soft
ly's patent feathers prior TO his sisters
appearance in the parlor; that box of
taffy-candy you sent sis on Christmas
was prime. ct the whole of it,"
"Ah, did you?" replied Mr.. Softly,
gently removing his embryo brother
in-law.
"Yep. Sis dasn't tackle anything
sticky with her false teeth, SO got il
ALL"
And from the smothered whoops
which were shortly heard proceeding
from the nursery it was evident that
something sticky was tackling the fam
lily terror and that he was again get
ting it all. His sister had overheard
his remarks.-Judge.