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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-27
A BEAUTIFUL CRAFT.
NEW STEAMBOAT NAOMI JUST cow
PLIsTusD At HOUSTON.
she Leaves ON Her Trial Trip Down
the Bayou. aud II is Successf"i
In Every Way.

! A striking indication OF Houston's COM
Ing greatness as a seaport was yesterday
realized In the completion Of the beautlful
steamboat Naomi. which was built IN
Houston by Houston shipbuilders, and the
engines were also built in this city.
The boat is sixty feet from stern to
stern, fourteen feet through the beam and
is of thirty tons burden.
She was designed and her hull was part
Iy built ON Chocolate bayou by Langford
Bros. OF this city, who are experienced
ship builders. She is built of oak and the
very best OF Texas pine and Is the first
OF the new boats which viii compose the
coast country steamboat line, plying be-
tween here and Galveston and in adjaceat
waters, and she was christened Naomi
after the daughter of one OF the owners
Mr.. T.. j. johnson of Alvin. The other own
ors are Langford Bros. and G. A. Johnson
of Topeka, Kan. and the cost of her con-
struction was $4,000.
She Is stern wheeler and her powerful
twin engines were made by Stopple ~ Ries
Of Houston. They were accepted by the
owners, who, after the trial trip pro-
nounced them perfect and capable of pro-
ducing a much higher rate of speed than
was called for by the contract.
The trial trip was made yesterday after
noon down the bayou and her owners, de-
signers, builders and crew were highly
eiated over her splendid record. Al .
o'clock the gallant craft turned her nose
into the stream and hailed by the shrlll
saluies of the whistles from dozens of yeS-
sells in the river she glided almost from the
first at a powerful rate through the water
towards the gulf. The engines worked to
perfection and with the precision Of clock
work, not the least defect appearing. and
IL soon developed that they would make
her one of the fa5test vessels Of her kind.
The party who went on the trial trip
We're: IL. J. johnson and Langtord BIOS.
owners; Tom Moore of Galveston. captain;
Samuel l.. Davidson, engineer; Fred Mer-
rill. fireman, Andrew Kennedy, first mate,
John y. Magee, second mate. r Corrigan.
carpenter and one OF the builders; a crew
of eight men and reporter for The Post.
The trip TO Harrisburg was made in won
derfuily fast time the fact being dls-
closed that the boat was capable of making
fifteen knots an hour
She viii he inspected by lIershbergei
and Murray at Galveston on Friday. and
Immediately go into service, many of her
trrs to be on Chocolate bayou, which has
fifty miles of navigable water.
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CONCERT Al pYIniAN HALL
For the Dcncnt Of 50. Pntrick's
ChnrcIi--An Interesting Event.

| For the ncncnt Of 81. Pntrick'r
| Chnrcii--An Interesting Event.
| The entertainment at Pythian hall last
night given for the benefit Of Saint Pat
rIcks church, was most successful and
enjoyable affair. The beautiful hall itself
| OF lnrge capacity and Stage conyenlcnoes,
| IL well adapted TO amateur entertainments.
and tho pleasure seeking public apDrc-
ciatlng this fact. as well as the excellent
programme promised, attended in suclt
| numbers ak TO MI the hall comfortably
without crowding
Mr. Tim OConnel, who onlciated MS
master OF ceremonies. performed his part
we'll as each feature was presented ~
represented on the programme without
failure or misunderstanding on the part
of any OF the participants.
IL was also announced carly In the even
ing that on account OF the unusual length
aud vorsatllity of the programme no on
cores could be responded TO. The audience
was n very appreciatiye one. and properly
80, as the entertainment was on tho whole
ono of the best OF the season and also
enjoyed the feature of giving opportunity
for the development of some very fine
now talont MOI generally known to the
public Each feature deserves 81 special
mention, as fully atieAlod by The generous
applause each participant received.
Thc programme Is as fellows.
Orchestra selection -. HOltitlmp Family
Qulntette--" Moonlight on the Lake 49,.
Miss Pearl Garner, Miss Alice Young
Mrs. j 4. Curry, Mrs, irauk Jones'
H. j. Shelwod Piano accompanist
Miss Lizzie Gillespie.
Song Mana, Don't BE Cross with
Me 49,. ,4., .., Little NeDie Jones
Recitation" Suns Little Girl ....,,...
=. Is. .,.... ~. -, -. John s. Stewart
The Irish senators in their asphalt In.
spoctinn. Messrs, MeGlcary aud Randolph
Vocal solo--"for All Eternity" ...,.....
.,,. 80. 49,. -, g.. Airs. Geo. g. Davis
Piano accompanied. Mrs. Dearborn BIRD
Violin obligato DIR. Il, H. Green.
Banjo duet" Jaulzailes Patrol" ........
:. :. ....,. Mcssts, Morris and Dako
Recitation The Minuet".., -. - -.
-. ..,.,.Littie Anita Schneider
Bhss solo, selected .... &c, Grnnownld
Violin solo. selected. DIR II. H. Green
Vocal solo. .,... Miss Gertic Robinson
Recitation, selected. Mics Anna Boyd
Tenor solo---"rhe Organ Grinders Ser
cnade 80. .s,,... james Weloh
Recitation, selected .,,.4s =. ... .....
;, ...............M Miss Nanp!o Moskowlts
Negro farce---"Troubes IN Doctors
Office. Messrs. Collins, Bebrmm,
and umborleld,
Orchestra selection. 49,, iloltkamp Family
lntermissions wore given during the
rendition, allowing opportunity for the en-
joyment of refreshments served IN tho roar
OF the hall by the ladies 6r the church
And the church realized good revenue, as
we'll as pleasure and enjoyment ON account
of their most successful venture.
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1T WAS EXPECTED.
The Defects In the Asphalt Pavement
We're Anticipated.


We're Anticipated.
"The letter published in The Post Few
days ago" said City Engineer Gueringer
to Post reporter yesterday, complaining
of the holes In the new asphalt pavement
being placed in the Fifth ward. does the
contractors an injustice in this, that before
placing the section OF pavement In whien
are the defects complained of the, contrac-
tors stated to me that they were placing
this section Of the pavement simply 10 met
the public clamor of getting across ths
bridge, that the work would have to pc
done under such adverse climatic cond'-
tions. during cold rain. that they were
satisfied that the pavement, or rather the
surfacng. would have to be taken up ana
replaced and they asked me II they should
go on with the work with this understands
ing that it would he but temporary sur
facing to meet the pressing and immediate
demands for travel and would not stand.
II told them to suit their pleasure IN
the matter and they laid this temporary
section of pavement at their own expense
with the avowed intention before putting
II down OF having to replace ii.
"The defects occurred just MS they an
ticipated.
II am not an advocate of asphalt pave
ment, but make this statement simply IN
the interest of Justice
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aucstion of oualiacntiou.

Suppose q man was too young TO
have voted ut the last State election. but
has since attained his majority aud VIII
become a qualified voter at the coming
city election and desires 10 vote at the
democratic primaries preceding the cleo
ton how will you apply the test?' asked
"A voter Of Chairman Riesncr yesterday.
''The qualification OF having voted the
democratic ticket at the last State cleo
ton replied Mr.. Rlesner, could not, of
course bo made to apply in this case, nor
could We disfranchise the maiden voter,
hence in such cases he conforming TO all
other requirements In the way of present
ing registration certificate, etc. we would
simply fix his test upon the assertion as
TO whether or not he intended abiding
the result OF the primaries and supporting
tha nominees /"
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HENsHAw AND TEN ppoEcK

ITS u good thing-push it along" said
John Il. Henshaw when he was at the head
OF the big Passing Show" and he says
that this applies 10 the new edition of ''The
Nabobs,' now called ''Dodge's Trip to New
York which will be seen here at the
opera house tonight The Henshaw Ten
Broeck Comedy company this time is
stronger than ever. and in the cast are
many we'll known people besides John r.
Hensnaw and May Ten Brock. The funny
complications arising from Howell i.
Dodge's (Henshaw) visit TO a masked hall
IN New York are very much heightened
by the addition of much new comedy bust
ness by prominent author. No less than
twenty-four brand new musical numbers
are introduced during the progress of the
comedy which embrace all the latest New
York and London successes II is safe m
say that our theater goers will miss one
OF the greatest treats of the season If they
do not see "Dodge's Trip to New York.
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oLD-TI MEns TO ORGANIZE.
In Houston for Forty Years, the
Test Of E1tnibility.

I---
Test az EltRibility.
The recent organization OF newcomers
has stirred up the old timers. who are
determined not to be outdone when 1t
comes to organizing.
Two old-timers, Messrs. Fred Schweik-
art and r.. a. MicheIs. both OF whom came
10 Houston just nifty eight years ago, were
discussing the subject Of the newcomers
organization yesterday, when the idea sud
denly dawned upon them TO get up an or
ganlzation among the old-timers: Not 10
do any work. said Mr. Sthwekart. our
working days are over. We have all spent
our best days In working for Houston and
are now entitled to rest. Some OF US
have gotten rich and some poor, but we all
love the old town we have seen grow from
It's infancy
The outcome OF this conversation was
that Messrs. Miches and Schweikart de-
cded to get up an d-timers' organization.
the eligibility OF membership being that
none can become a member unless he has
lived In Houston for forty years or over.
No seven-year kids need apply.
With this In view II list has already
been started with lot OF names arranged
according to their seniority OF residence,
When the list is filled n meeting will be
called with the view OF arranging for a
days outing OF all the old -timers "lo In
this way will be brought together In pleas
ant social Intercourse to exchange expert
ences that so baok half century
Such meeting would be not only pleas
ant, but profitable as a means OF collecting
and porpetuating from the old landmarks
who still live and may not be with us much
longer, "reminiscences and scraps of local
history that have probably never before
hqcn rAAhlishpA
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Ar THE OPERA HOUSE.
"rhc Dead Heart,

Mr. James O'Neill was seen at the opera
house again yesterday in two strong plays,
"The Courier Of Lyons" in the afternoon
and Tho Dead Heart in the evening The
matinee audience was large and Mr.
o'Neills work was thoroughly enIoyed
The Dcnd Heart Is a romantic drama.
with a thrilling Interest aud many striking
ciImaNes, II WAS beautifully and elaborate.
ly staged. but The play tells a tragic story,
with n tragic end for It's hero. Robert Lau.
9rs' VINO goes to the guillotinc to save
the son OF the woman whom he had once
loved, aud 1t therefore leaves anything hut
pleasant impression upon the audience
Mr, oNeiii U.s. of course. the central figure
OF the drama and as Robert Landry adds
anothcr finished and impressive piece of
acting TO his stage representations He nro
duoed The DEAD iieart sanlp years ago
IN this country, simultaneously with II,
presentation IN London by Henry living.
r nnu wh'e u VIII never equal Monte
Nris'o as II popular attraction 1t aflorl,
Mr. o'Ncill fine scope for the display of
MS peculiar talents.
~ ia Monte Cristo" he Is first seen mn
q roma and hopeful young lover thrown into
prison by u foul conspiracy and when re-
ieHseu, eighteen years after, through tina
storming OF the Bastile, finds himself a
man with q dead heart bent only on re-
Venge. The girl whom he had loved has
married ono OF the men who threw hsr
young lover Into Prison. Her husband l.
dead, but son survives, Ii Is through Inc
death OF this son that Landry wand
crafty In part. his revenge. but al lar
ne reients, tho old love rctnrns ANA ia,
curtain falls as the hero is seen upon me
gulllontine answering 10 the bloody rsyo-
iutionary tribunal for the youth Who has
been saved by this sacrifice
II VIII be seen that the story Ia rather
a gloomy and oppressive one. but the On.
portunities for striking stage effects are
numerous. So far MS the work OF Mr..
oNeill Is concerned. 1t is deserving only
OF praise. but that of his company. 1r.t
night was hardly equal TO tho strong re-
qnirenlents of the play He received here
and there good snpport--from Mr., Thomn-
son ana MI. Breese and Miss Doad.bn,
as In Monte CrIsto. " II was the cxcsllenra
OF Mr. o'Neill himself that gave The an.
loyment OF the production
ionisnt Hrhshuw and Ten nroeck WIN
uelishsad large audience here last sea-
son. WIZ be seen again In .Dodge's Trip
TO New York" '''P
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NuSicuIe Tonight.

The musicale to be given by the Arion
quartette in the chapel of the First Pres
byterian church tonight promises to be
one of the most enjoyable musical events
of the season. The quurtette themselves
have appeared most favorably on former
occasions, and their qualifications as COM
panion vocalists are well known. They
will be ably assisted by the choir OF the
church and the following solosts: Mrs
E. A. Peden, Mrs. Baltis Allen. Miss An
ME O. Reel Miss Resale d. Jourde
piano, and DR.. Il. II. Green, violin.
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Personal MENTION.


Colonel George O'Brlcn Of Beaumont was In
tho city yesterday.
Mossrs. j. IL. Wick of Lockhart was In IN,
city yesterday on business.
MI, Tom Hudson, a capitalist of St Louis.
u IN the city, the guest OF MIR. Ed Browne,
G. J.; shackleford and wife are registered
at me hutchins House from Pilot Grove. Mo.
Mr. "; W Adieks, prominent business
man OF Huntsville. was In the city ycster-
day,
Mart Royston. one OF the bright young
attorneys OF Galveston. was In the city yes,
terday, -
DR.. J; W Hunter of Waco is in the city.
W, W, Seaicy of BRENNAN was In the city
yesterday,
Air. George c. Fclton. district super,n,.nd.
emf OF the Western Union. with headquarters
at Dallas. was In the city yesterday,
Judge II III. Powell, w. s. Gibbs Phb
lip smith. Miss Sandford Gibbs and Miss I.u.
.eo,a olpbs we're among the visitors yestei-
GUY 'l,y Yesterday, registered at the LawIor
y. y. Thomas and A. w. childress OF nat
las Were Ia the city yesterday
Wailaeo.w W. Mitchell. correspondent Of Inc
~, Evehins star. published at Peoria. H.. is In
sents, ~ ''P'e-
MI. A, g. Season Of San Antonio is yis,,.
ing inc city. on business connected with the
bapust sunday School Colportaga convention.
aud Will remain the balance OF tho wact -
mrs Tom 9. Swope and Miss Mary Swope
LETT "Wednesday for Beaumont to visit friends.
MRS Lohdcli, former citizen OF Houston
nov residing n New Orleans, after spending
.ery Pheasant visit at her old home. viii
. .s. tonay on her return To the Crescent
MY Mtg. iohdcli was accompanied on l,er
xis,' hy little Marion Lobdsii. 4 blight little
s in VINO won INC hearts Of all with whom
ave ~, came " contact The many frlends of
Mrs, i.cedell regret that her visit has III. been i,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-27

Miss Mayever Payne. daughter of Mr.
W. T. Payne, an old citizen OF Harris
county, living at Humble and niece CT
Deputy Sheriff Jim Perkins of this city,
was married at o'clock Yesterday after
noon at the home of her parents at Humble
To Mr.. James Taylor. popular young
citizen of that section OF the country. Mr.
aud Mrs. Perkins and several other citizens
OF Houston, friends and relatives of the
contracting parties, went out yesterday to
be present at the nuptials and partiel-
pate In the postnuptial festivities in the
way OF an old time country dance.
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Fnith Homo Ilnt,rtuinn,cn,

The ladies OF the Faith Home association
are enthusiastically Mt work ON their Ben
hur entertainment. In which they propose
to give the rublic an opportunity of con-
tributtng TO very deserving cause and at
the same time furnish them with very
unique and beautiful entertainment.
All the chapeiOnes are requested 10 meet
Mrs, William Christian al 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning at the Capitol hotel This
meeting viii he an important one. as nee
e,sary information regarding the different
dances will be given
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SABINE uNFOnnAnLE.

The Heavy Rains Have Been Rad for
the Farmers.
husk' Texas january 25.--The incessant
rams OF the past few days have swollen
the Sabine river until It is now impossible
The ground Is wetter than 1t has been for
many years. The warm. rainy weather has
oeen very bad for the meat supplies Of the
farmers and number OF them have lost
most OF their years supply.
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AZ ~ ~ sGaHins sseyss ana hot plata. -.
vac " houston Gas Light ca 80
burglars ~ y....

.leparne' Texas. January a5.-A sneo,.,
, rom venus says burgiary occurred hssa
'as. night short time after the rain s,or,a
came w. The burglars We're evidently ~, ~
door ' OF tas sros bored holes IN tho from,
ment, aud taking of The los Ju'p Establish
Inc. They secured two suits ~ s's s, Gu
81 na.s ssou, three Tics ,so oihs hing
tobacco. and large leaiberr umnas smoking
hsse not secured traees Of The robbers aIncers
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TO ExrEDIrE TnE ELEor,oS
ny D1vtdipg Up the Wnrsls t..o
Smullcr Voting precims,ss

The new charter gives the city council,
ne authority TO divide up the wards OF
the city Into smaller voting precincts. With
the view Of cxpeditins The count Of votes
al city elections, and this viii likely IS
DONG before the comius city election. mar
siicularly tho Third aud Fifth Wards, where
the votes are entirely 100 numerous % DO
accommodated at one poll
IN antirtnalion Of the connect taxing this
action prereding tho eieu,lon. ths Civ
democratic executive sommttee win Very
likely petition thc counriI 10 Jake action
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COURT All cuERo.
'""sicted OF Rape ana Another ]
dictPd fn,. Rama

" U"Nc WnU AhOthcr ms
dicted for Rape.
.uero' Texas, January 26.-The case OF
A'hhnis' Mexican, charged with rnpe re-
suited In conviction and his punishment
assessed at five years In the penitentiary.
Ihe case of d. McCrew. charged with kill
,,ng Y. Wangeman In Yoaklm, some time
, ,as, year, Is now on trial; nine Jurors have
peen selected. There are great many wit
The grand jury was reconyened tn Inves.,.
BATE rape case They returned hill
against atan Leopold Hutner, charging rape. They
u , returned four other bills. Under the
n veu Jaw the court will have to change the
ranue III the Hutncr case. as this court Ia
now about to adjourn The venue will probn.
Oily be changed to Gonzales.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-27

Java Blend Coffee in one, two and four-
a pound TO 20 cents on account or d. eens7
Zee war now existing. This coffee IL bana
picked and carefully roasted and nut nm IN
dramatically sealed cans. thereby reta Snin ~
all OF the strength and aroma. If xo,, on
Joy delicious cup Of coffee use no o,har
For sale everywhere. Prepared only nv u ~.
american Coffee company, largest de .Ic
and strictly pure. "eisht
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Died from the EGccts.

John n. Gla2ier, Jr.. aged 10 years. who
resides at 14oS Elysian street in the Fifth
ward, died at il o'clock last night as the
result of an injury received several days
ago by being caught in a disused fly wheel
of the Phoenix mill, while playing upon
the wheel with lot of companions
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ncstrn,,cl in h,irc

At sos O'Clock yesterday morning hire
alarm was turned in from box SIC, In the
Third wand. The fre department responded
promptly, but failed to save two cottages
on the corner OF Palmer street and Dallas
avenue, owned by j. NJ r. Stewart. one
OF these was occupied by Stewards family
ana the other by J Johnson Both prov
= total loss A defective flue causet tbs
blaze = >
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-27

Local lodge No. los. Retail Clerks Ma
tionsi Protective association, hold their
resniar meeting last nigh, In their hall on
FRANKLIN avenue, a very large attend
ance being present The organization Il
inrresSfng rapidly In msn,bcrship. ana
The sdd'tioral recording secretary elected
entered eleven new members on tho rolIs
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-
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
The Music and Arr Entertainment ot
Mr. and Mrs. w. q. Van Week.


Mr.. and Mrs, W. G. Van Week enter
tanned great many friends last night at
their beautiful home on Main street, with
very novel and highly artistic affair,
consisting of music and art, and after the
programme was over sumpt,ous supper
was served.
The programme was AS follows, music
selection and a tableau alternating
throughout, as IL rule:
Plano. -. -. .....,... -, Mr.. Kidd
Come To My Tea Party. Bessie Dayiss
"a Cup OF Tea" .......... ,Letitia Hart
Violin. 80. 49, ..,... MIR. Kendall
Medieval Musicians. Jennie Browncomhe
The Holy City. 49,. MIR. Giraud
The Engagement Rims" .....,...,- -,
Nicliu.,... ......... .....Prot. DIEM
spain. .'...'...'..
Spring song. =. ..........,Mr Hotchkiss
England. .........,...... .-------------
THE Fiddler of St. Watt" DR.. Green
Ameidca..... &C.. &C.. -. ..........----------
Now look pleasant"
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Newest and Most Complete Train.

The New Pennsylvania Limited is the
up7to- date train of 1898. II made its initial
trip January IL. and has Drawing Room
Sleeping Car running daily over Vandalia-
Pennsylvania Short Lines. leaving st.
Louis l p. m, Get particulars of w. H.
Drummer, A. g. p. Agt., ST. Louis.
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warren. TEXAS, January Is. About
flock this morniag Levi owens was slot
ahe Instantly killed by Tom Mccardel.
,'y ono shot was fired and upon eAamina-
uon ~ was found tina. Owens was shot
s uss me ieft shoulder with a double harre,
shotgun. Hoth colorec. SSN''S paiss'
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The postponed concert to be given by the
Ladies Aid ana Missionary society at
Pythian Hall win be given tonight and
with favorable weather it is to be hoped
they win have good attendance
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THE VALUE OF A DIAMOND

Depends on its color, purity and brlllianey
me same is true OF laundry work. No.
where else can you get the value that
you 90 ~ the Troy Laundry. 91o Prairie
avenue. Phone 1872. &c
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LILLIAN Russell, clear Havana cigar 1oc
ana loo sizes for limited time al 5c. st
Taubs " ~ w. a.
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upon the matter In time that the proposed
change may be taken advantage OF IN hold
ing the day primaries aud thus expedite the
urinary election.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-27

Lillian Russell. clear Havana cigar. 1oc
ana lSc sizes for limited time al &c. NJ
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miss Evans dancing classes Rrv.n..
nal Wednesdays and Thursdays. Residsnass
1913 Walker. i'esidence