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The times., 1898-10-02
Camilla Confession.

(From tire New York Tribune)
1t would he idle to attempt to deny or conceal
the fact that the Republican party is heaviiy
handicapped this year in its efforts to ratain con
troll OF the National House OF Representatives al
regain aseerdaucy in the United States S-nate-
The times., 1898-10-02
JolIying the Old MN.

(From the Chicago News.)
She-And what shall ! say in case papa asks
me what your prospects are?
He-Well, er-you might say that ! am figuring
securing one of the most prominent influential
and wealthy men in the city for my father-in-
law. That ought to fetch him.
The times., 1898-10-02

Was it only to induce him to testify
before the Alger commission that General
Lee was brought here and not to in
struct him about driving out biahco :
What does he know about the Santiago
transport Camp Wikoff and Chicka-
mauga horrors?
The times., 1898-10-02
circumstance After Cases.
(From the Atchi.on Globe. }

After q man has Fasscd sixty, and has 1ecumI-
lated a little money. the public demands thar b.
get tire written consent OF every relagiye he
has no matter how remote, before he maTr-es. II
he HASN'T any money, their consent isn'; neees-
say.
The times., 1898-10-02

Isn't it remarkable that Senator Hanna
should be utterly ignorant of the instruc-
tions given by the President to the Peace
Commissioners, and yet be so cocksure
of what they will demand and get?
The times., 1898-10-02

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, of Chi
csgo, hereby certihes that it has, by its expert
examiners, proven and attested the circulation
OF The TIMES, Washington, D. c. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month of Au-
gust. 1885. was 46.02O copies.
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers Of
the country by BOND of $500 in the Fidelity
and Deposit Company of Maryland deposited
%ith the Northwestern National Bank, OF Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
BY R. MASON. President.
The times., 1898-10-02

IF the forthcoming Episcopal conven-
tion is to be anything like previous reli-
gious gatherings. it will be very Interest,"
ing to the people of Washington" said
Major Spear, of Cincinnati, yesterday
about fifteen years ago in Cincinnati
there assembled several thousand mem
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church
1t was the greatest religious convention
that city had ever seen. It was a good
thing for the town. At that time Gin
| cinnati was very immoral and the meet
| ing of the clergy had its effect for the
| better To a certain extent it changed
| the map of the place In those days
| there were more beer saloons than there
| We're street lamps in Cincinnati The
| clergy took absolute possession OF the
/ town. II is true they did not spend much
money outside of their hotel lodgings
| They We're fine body of men, and for
| more than two weeks no matter which
way you would go, there you would find
a bevy of Methodist ministers They
were jolly and good natUred. They OBJ
served the number of saloons and the
general desire for drink on .he part Of
the inhabitants but il made no difference
10 them The ministers had habit,
however, which was not a pleasant one,
! and that was of wa king sometimes four
stone to the building, and any one COM
ing in the opposite direction had TO set
J out of the way.
THE sidewalks in Cincinnati are very
narrow. In Washington the Episcopal
clergy will have plenty of room if they
desire TO lock arms and walk through
the thoroughfares. or, they can set of
the sidewalk and walk on the asphalt
In fact it is more pleasant to walk on
the asphalt than on the sidewalk any
way
Il believe in religious conventions All
| of the churches are making rapid pro-
gress and / believe the people are get
ting better There is not as much drunk
enness in the United States now as there
was twenty-five years ago People are
becoming more moral. better behaved.
more artistically dressed and finer look
ing There are more happy homes anu
brighter children. The church has an eN-
cellent influence. When / find man that
is opposed TO churches, / am inclined 70
look upon him as an enemy TO society
The times., 1898-10-02

Readers Of THE TINES who may at any time
be unable 10 procure copies of IT at any news
stand or railroad station or railroad trains,
VIII confer favor upon the management by send
ing Il this Office information of the fact.
The times., 1898-10-02
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TINES in all its editions. Morning. Even
ing and Sunday viii he mailed to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often desired.
The times., 1898-10-02

Communications intended for publication in
THE TINES should be tusely and plainly written,
and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name aad address of the writer. Rejected CON-
nunicst.ols will not be preserved. and only man.
uscTipts of obvious importance will be returned
&c their authors.
The times., 1898-10-02

The persistency Of the rumor con-
Meeting the name of Senator James
Mcmillan with the enthusiastically to
Great Britain, in the judgment of we'll
informed people. is most significant A
close friend of Secretary Alger gave out
the tip yesterday that Mcmillan would
be the man, but Alger has a strong per-
sonal reason for wishing to have this
impression get abroad. He has arranged,
so it is understood, with Gov Pingree. of
Michigan, to be appointed to McMilIan's
seat in the Senate in the event of the
latters transfer to London. Senator Nc
MILAN is very wealthy man. but he is
a very poor speaker; there is no record
of his having made set speech during
his service in the Senate. He was born
in Canada and belongs to the type of self
made men. His fortune is estimated at
$20, ,000,O00.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-24
GOLDEN GATE EXCURSION.
Passing Through Houston En- Route
to The rAclfic COnst.

to the Pacific COnsf.
The third Golden Gate excursion arrived
here yesterday afternoon over the Southern
Pacific from New Orleans and departed for
tho west between 10 and III p. IN. The spe
cial was made up OF q combination bag
gage and toilet car, diner and three sleep
ers. 1t was in charge OF MIR. John II. Nc
Coy. tourist agent of the Pennsylvania
lines. who VIII accompany the excursion
lists as far as California and deliver them
into the care OF another agent of the Penn
sylvania. After sightseeing on the Pacific
coast the party will return east via Den
yer, Kansas City. st. Louis and Chicago.
Miss u. w. Beatty of Philadelphia is the
cbaperon OF the party. After the special
arrived the members of the party strolled
over the city, saw the sights by street cars,
and many Of them enjoyed bicycle ride
on Houstons paved streets.
Those composing the party were: Mrs
G. j. Aiken, Miss c. b. Aiken and Miss
Florence L. Aiken OF Fittsburg Pa; Mrs.
Charles Albertson, MIR. Theodore Coe, Mr..
j. w HIATT, Msgs, Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Herpers of Newark N, j.; Miss Bertha
Btail MIR. and Mrs. p. II. c. Blreley. Fred
erick. Md; Mr. George Bodenstoin, Mrs.
Clara A. Evans, Miss Nellie S. Evans, Mr..
and Mrs. s. G. Fleisher. Miss Helen Fleish
er Mrs. John c. Hawkins. Mr.. and Mrs, IL
o. lIurlburt. Mr. and Mrs T. a. James,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Oldham and Mrs
John Oponnel Of Philadelphia; Mr.. g.
Boyan, New York City; MIR. and Mrs Il. *
Bunnel. Mr. and Mrs James Dunle of
Brooklyn. n. y; Mr. l.. \. Curtis. South |
port Conn; Miss Emma Dicley aud Miss |
Mary Diokey. Wilmington. Del; Mrs. Allen |
NJ Fletcher Miss Mary Fletcher and Miss |
Fannie Fletcher indianapolis. Ind; Mr..
and Mrs. S. Garrett. Miss Emile Garrett,
swartmore. Pa, Mrs. y. |. Hayward. Mr.
H. II, Hayward. Miss Laura r. Jayne and
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Starr, Germantown, |
Pa. Mrs. a. l.. sellers Miss A. Sellers,
Baltimore; Mir G. w Strattan and Mr.. G.
o. Stratton, Altoona, Pa
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CITY nitEViTiI;s.

naEera union No Is viii give It's first grand
bnll AZ Frohsinn hall, Saturday evening.
Mr. ana Mrs II. Malorowltl will today cello,
pirate the first anniversary OF their mnrriaQe.
lhe TurnvcreiD VIII have lie second month.
| modal Wv N"' "a
| There win be preaching tonight at tho Moth.
o"'st ,hulch IN harrisburg by tho pastor, hey
| G. a. Hooper
The Wcmhn's Eelicf Corns of tho G Il
WIN hold gocill tea nj the home or Mre
! !, III. GOnterman, 40 san lncipto street this
evening al O'Clock
Tomorrow night at Assembly hall. In Brun.
nIr thern WIZ BIO given an entertainment Mt
which VIII be presented n nautical drama on
titled Cast w by the Waves"
The Fifth ward Baldwin Rice club will mac,
~ bhrns han, corner of Cont aud ElyGan
suoets, Mt o'clock tonight All IN favor oil
s'r Rice are invited to he present
The young people OF Westminster presby-
terrain church viii give au entertainment n
the cintch Friday night beginning at s
o'cGeiN for the nembers and congregation.
dance was given Tuesday night at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs viii Martin cor.
ncr OF ShehTn and Oak streets. suitable re-
ifoshments were served during the evening
There are undelivered messages at the
Western unibn Telegraph ofilcc for G.. &. Hatn-
nil, Rosa Noodloy l.. l. Foster and l.. H.
postn
Ile literature elnss of Miss Waison's select
school III give Morning with Au;hora
~ Christ church parish house tomorrow al
10 a. N. Tho works of hawthorne Will form
the subjects
Tho Ladies' Aid society of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church viii meet todny at
y. M. az the residence of Mrs NJ. a Cunning
nam. near the corner OF Jefferson and Main, A
fun meeting OF tho ladies Is desired
several crews OF city laborors are al work
on thn streets which We're placed In such had
condition 10y tho recent rans. Tho dried tiud
Is hong cleaned un the naYcd thOroughsares
ana tho holes IN the others are beng ic-
paired.
between fifty and sixty of the returning
delegates from tho reunion of Green's brigade
At 3ooville, Including the Brennan Second
Regiment baud spent several hours In the
city yesterday Afternoon their return to
their respective homes
Mother Yates and family conducted the scr.
Viceu last night al the Salvation Army head |
quarters. Die Travis street Tonight there VIII
be \ childrcna entertainment, with songs and |
Rotations by tho Junior soldiers. Fruits ana |
catdy Will be served 10 the little ones.
The crew OF tho aerial truel; Of tho fre de-
parimcnt had rs regular dfiil on tho south |
afternoon. Tho ladders We're run 10 tho ton |
of the structure and Tor IN hour or 10 ,ho |
Drumon rractcpd ascending and descending.
A complimentary reception viii be rendered |
Rev and Mrs, j. G., Woodbridge AT the home !
OF Mr.. and Mira W, G. Bailey l6l9 Crawford |
street. corner Iceland avenue. this evening |
from tt, 0 o'clppi All Ilumbera Of the Sen |
ond Eiesbytorln church and congregation OF |
npt. IA sd la hn
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TIE HUMANE SOCIETY.
The city win lie Asked Ia Facilitate
dc WnrIs of thc sOcirty.

The Houston Humane society, W. w.
Dexter president and j. Bruce Wood, sec
rotary. met yesterday afternoon at the
parlors of the Capitol hotel,
The secretary reported Il total mem
bership of siXty-three
President Dexter reported that the Or
dinance liking penalty for the proven
ton Of cruelty to animals had been adopt
ed by the city council and he did not think
that tho amendment of the ordinance
killing that clause bY which all fines for
violation should revert to the society would
in any way materially effect the success
full operation OF the organization, as the
membership was now amply sufficient
for its maintenance.
1t was resolved that in so much as the
city had failed to allow the fines TO 20
10 the society that an appeal be made to
the city council to employ n special Off
Ger 10 enforce the ordinance and that
badges worn by members be so recognized
by the city as TO permit The wearer to
mako arrests for the violation OF The
cruelty to animals ordinance whenever
IL should become necessary to do So
The committee to submit this matter
to the council was named as follows: Dr..
McElroy, nr. w A knight, DR.. w. S.
Wheeler, Mr.. William Bradbnrn and Sec
'otary wood,
Meetings of the society will in future
be held in tho Y. Nj. c. A. assembly
hall every second Wednesday at . y. m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-24
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

| HCIE-Simon Floreas. Mexican, was
STABBED in the back at dance.
HUTTo-on Saturday five cars OF cattI,
were SHIPPED from here to St Louis. There are
few left TO be shipped.
CLEBuRNE-Born. to Charles Collyns AMI
VIE, February q. boy. Born. to Il. n
graves and wife. February 81. girl.
ELGlN--While preparing supper, Mrs Jas.
per cunningham of Beaukiss dropped dead.
She was apparently In the best of health
FORT WORTEI--The investigation of Indian
depreciation claims against the government is
stiil going on here and viii continue some
tine.
C0LMESNEII1-A 5000 acre cattle ranch has
inst been fenced in WITH wire ten miles east
OF here by Kelly Ilogg, West Texas stock
CALEWELL-The Caldwell oil mill has
been running all this week finishing up the
seed crop Of 1897. 1t will close down for the
seasor Saturday.
Observation-Disclosures Birthday was
celebrated by the children OF the public school
ana the entertainment was largely attended
and highly enjoyed.
LoCKHART- County court is in session
Tho criminal docket is large and will consume
several days. The probate docket has been set
for Msnday, March s.
SAN ANToNIo--A stranger named John
Canton dropped dead at the Southern Pacific
depot. He was on his way from Tucson,
Aris., TO some Eastern point.
SHlNER-The officers of Half Moon camp
No III, Woodmen OF the World. were Install
ed by Deputy Head Consul II. T. Petre OF
Austin. Fifteen new members We're initiated.
TEMPLE-The condition of Mr.. l. A. Low
III, who accidentally shot himself last Satur-
day night. is no better Peritonitis has set
in and his death is only matter o hours.
LEDBETTER Nearly all of the citizens
went out on Washingtons Birthday to joln
In wolf chase. They succeeded In killing
ono wolf. The run lasted about three hours.
All rjoycd it.
bLlN-Teaohers OF Erath county passed
resolutions protesting against the appointment
OF any one except professional educator 10
the presidency of the Agricultural and Me-
chanical college and indorsing Prof. Cousins.
M.'kLIN--J. Kemper n quiet. law abiding
eit!;cn, was struck on the head by negro
He is paralyzed and 1t Is feared can not re-
cover, negro was arrested and has been
removed TO some other point for safe keeping
R0GERs-The jewelry and drug store Of
w Il Stitt and tho store OF L. u. Bryant,
by Burglars. They took from MIR. Stitt con-
Siderable jewelry and from Mr.. Bryant some
suits OF clothes, shirts and shoes.
SAN ANTONIO Robert Wentworth, aged
=, employed as messenger at military de-
partnent headquarters here, committed sui
eide by taking morphine. He left n note
eNhlaining that he could bear his troubles
nc lorger.
CONRoE-Mr, /. d. Powers and Mr.. Hersee
Dnlh experienced men in the art of tobacco
culture and late of Boston, Mass, are getting
IhihSs ~ shape TO plant an immense crnp ur |
me weed. Many others in this vicinity are
their example, and before inaiy |
years conroe viii be noted for its tobacco |
output.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-24
THE PRINTING FRATERNITY
FhS Their Respects to Chief of po-
lice Helm and are Entertained,

PhY Their Respects To Chief of po-
ice Helm and are Entertained.
Yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock about
thirty-fNe representatives Of Houston's
printing fraternity made tour OF inspec-
ton OF the new city Jail. When Chief
Helm and his department first moved into
the quarters at the corner of Preston ave
nue. and Caroline street the big chief ten
dered an invitation to the printers TO take
a look at them. The invitation for some
reason was deferred until yesterday, when
a Jolly crowd swooped down upon the
municipal bastile and paid their respects
10 the chief of police Headed by DEPUTY
Chief of Police O'Leary and Turnkey Ma
honey the party was steored through the
beaneiy, as one lnearcorated gent"
with box car features was pleased to fern
It, and the mechanism OF the steel cages
explained 10 the utmost satisfaction. While
the visitors We're inspecting Chief Helm
was engaged In preparing TO further en-
terrain the typos. When they had seen all
they desired TO of the Jail from the stand
point OF peaceful citizens they were In
vited to Saengerbund hall where beer and
nicotine refreshments were served in
abundance. After an hour spent in that
manner the printers departed. leaving their
for the big chief and his de.
partment
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cop~a oar 1905

the meeting to order After the regular
order of business was disposed of the fol-
lowing candidates addressed the meeting
in the order named: Judge A, r. Railey.
Charles Helm, DR.. Robert McElroy John
S, Stewart. Alderman McAughan and
Street Commissioner Kennedy. All speeches
We're we'll received. After the speaking the
chairman appointed committee 10 select
speakers for the next meeting, it being In
the bylaws of the club that only those
shall address the club who are invited so
TO do.
The committee appointed by the chair
TO select speakers for next Wednesday
night reported as follows: Justin White
Bud Matthews. W. j. Kohlhauif, a. N.
McEnn
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| In which to disclaim any responsibility
whatever in the matter Of the contract
for the $4,000 we'll on court house square.
In the first place, | understand that
the contract OF tho water works company
REQUIRES them upon request to put foun-
| tans and troughs and furnish water there
for on every public square In Houston,
which, being the case, would enable the
county 10 provide water without going to
the expense OF digging $4,000 well. And.
IL no such available methods OF getting
water for public trough existed. and II
tho present facilities in that line were in
adequate, would still have been opposed
to the expenditure at this time. for the
reason that the couDty's finances have
been considered too low TO do needed work
on our public roads and bridges and the
$1,000 promised for an unnecessary well
could have been better spent otherwise
This contract was let on Saturday, after
! had been excused and had taken the
train for home, The court had been in
session Tor the entire week and the sub
ject OF digging new well had not been
mentioned during the entire session. When
was about TO leave was asked to sane
tion some trivial expense and the pre-
tended good faith of those who were so
thoughtful In these small matters. and
who afterwards entered into a $4,000 con-
tract for we'll which / believe there is
no excuse for building, luIled me into the
inlstahep bcllef that no matter OF import
ance would be taken up at that late
hour Of the closing day of the session
IL was past 8 o'clock when the action was
taken.
From the fact that action was deferred
until had left the court and the further
fact that Mr.. Mckinney tDeng opposed !
to this unnecessary expense especially |
when the custom of advertising for bids |
had not been obsorved), having left the i
room TO prevent an act which he could |
not sanction, was brought back; when tho |
contract WIS let against his protest and |
,ver his vote. am constrained 10 believe
hat this contract was let in pursuance OF
premeditated plan II not conspiracy.
respectfully yours, ]. G. Ehrhardt.
CnmntY COMMISSIONER
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-24
Personal MENTION.

"a
Colonel A. s. Faulkner OF Ellis county Is
at the Lawlor
Mr. George Butler OF Clear Greek was In
the city yesterday,
Colonel Robert q. West of Austin wns In
the city yesterday, u guest ut the BRISTOL
Mr. George league and W. w Kelly two
Of Documents prominent ciulens, were In
the city yesterday
Mrs, Annie Mel.ain Moores OF Fort Worth Is
on few days visit to her aunt Mira
Nj. Hail, ut 1900 Main street.
r. W. Prahan, who sells the manufactured
products OF the State peniteutiarics. spent
yesterday IN tho city on business,
Colonel u A. Whatlcy, superintendent of
State penitentiarlos, and Pcnitentiary In
speetor n ~ Durham, are in the city
Ex,Goyerncr GAMES Stephen nogg and
nanshtnr arrived IN the city yesterday from
North Texan and registered at the Cnpitol.
Miss Georgian b. ochiltrec, Who has beeo
the guest OF mrs. William Christian for
some tmc past, left for her home IN Orange
last night.
4. l. Hackney, a prominent busness mnn
OF Valda. arrived in the city yesterday. No.
e.onipanicd, by HIS family. and registered AZ
tho Bristol, ~
Archbishop William JeHrlos OF Tie Texos
diocese of the Episcopaliun church, was in
the city yesterday and entertained the Rev
MT Grahtham OF Chicago at the Bristol dur.
Ing tho day. wv
\, y. Carroll and family loft by the II,
ss ,q,,s ana Great Northern yesterday Tor
ii,Ainmore. from which pout Mr. Carroll win
proceed TO Washington and work WITH M.
houston deep water ,cominttee,
Dr. j.. g. Hughes md wife OF PORT Art,un
were guests ut the Bristol yesterday. Mira
iughes ~ daughter OF Judge Bennett Who
su.msry represcntod 4 Colorado distrlet IN
thur, y W. ar
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THE LOCAL STAGE.
The Notwithstanding ocmpany.

me Notwithstanding oCmpany.
Ihe Baldwin Melville company present.
cd Louisiana" before packed house a,
Yesterdays matinee. II is a strong play.
and was ably rendered, Messrs, Murdoch
Findlay and Day and Miss Lindon each
tive roles 'NNPNs-
Rip Van Wrinkle" was tho eyeninc "a,
traction, and was also we'll attended. The
title role was in the hands of MIR. +. n
Hart, an old favorite in Houston. and was
carried out in the same finished manner
that usually charcterizes Mr. Harris Wort,
US an actor, The usual specialties wero
put on between the acts
Monte Cristo." and ',IIazel Kirla,, YIN w,
given tonight. W" w