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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26
HUMOROUS.

HWny was Mr.. Sweet offended when
they asked him to impersonate the Sand
maA in that tsbleau?" He seemed to
taee,it aSd p~srzonaislur. You see, he's
eFs1gar Observation-Disclosures Bull
letin.
Tommy croggins-"Td hate to be
edAt fwdEAaded bofat the museum"
! JimaisW Virgins !He hasIats of fun"
Tommy Scroggins-"I know dat, but
jes' t'ink O. havin' two faces to warsh."
ohio State Jourhah'o: t.'r;f -
'TNant to ask just one question, un-
cle," said Sammy Snaggs to ms uncle,
a hero OF, tbs, Spanish war. GO. on.
Sammy" (which would you rather
eat, hard tack or a muster roli?"-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle Telegraph
Live News.-Foreman-"That last ar
ticle doesn't quite fill. Shsli-t put in
some nliscellan ~ Miscellany
be hanged! 'WeYTprintnothing but live
news on the first page! Put in a denial
of the last article!"-Detreit Journal.
Irate Father-'I saw you kiss my
daughter under cover'of the bushes tlis
afternoon. What do you mean by it?"
Golightly-"Weil, now, you hardly
think that / would steop low enough
to discuss personal matters with Il
beastly pepper, do your Philadelphia
North American.
AQuiet-looking young man was walk
ing along the Strand the other day
OF orange peel and fell into the gutter.
While he was in the act of rising, Il swell
who was passing by. thinking to amuse
the b~ystanders, said: where did you
lie last?!' where you were bred" was
the unexpected reply. - Spare Mo-
mentS 80 49,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26

So, sitting on the cathedral steps and
waiting to accompany Pere Laurent to
hear the music Of Mendelssohn and
Bach which FatheS Charles-played so
well on 9Hviptin. Toni edo4g look.
ing up~eAyahpgistTt nd fhe SEN
tinel stars, which shifted Back at him..
felt a great warming come over him, to
deserve the sfamc given.with SO noble 4
generosity. ard t4ns iadee9.a Forthc
son to that saintpH.eaftiV. son Upon
whom no rcproach would ever gather
in years to come, no evil deed ever
cling $3.50 r. c7G -r:a4..
ThenNind blew: clustering and light
clouds began to nhscure the deep blue
Of the, SKY. and the radiance of the
stars.
"-Aresyou there, Toii'??" said Pefe Lau-
a visit to a sick child. Allons, mon fills.
Come. We viii cross the river and go to
fhear Father Charles music for a little
while" s.-s-..
Springing up with a glad joy in his
eyes as rere Laurent placed a frail,
80 ~: 60 49, -
lta,t go ,ba 800 aHd in+n
the square, where the rising wind was
tossing the scents of the flowers about
,bam ont 70 Tho crowded 1oraa IA toLa
the ferry boat putting its way across
the broad. winding river.
Pere Laurent's talk was of the dedi-
cation ~ the church Of their resnIend.
emf rcn:us by the old German masters,
| Sebastian D,cb Handel and others
and vr,nt in his subiect he threaded
his way a~bs;ractodIv amono tbe heavy
ibeiated aoats. marker carts and back
mo and TWISTING trains. which cross
and recro>s on the leyee front.
Toni went slowly .by. his ,sIde. and.
clancin~ up. Thought that the stars
| Smiled anprovincly.
! How was it?
None could, sft.
The ~darkenir~ LIGHT Of tbc evening
mrst have obscnred thc distance. and
fitfpI rusts of Wind blew clouds of fine
| white dust in their faces,
Perc Laurent. brought to sudden
consciousness of where they were,
paused.fasa heavy engine hacked rap
idIy Fown u+on 4hcm. -
With an exclamation he stretched to
srize Toni's hand and to
cross, not needing the bows implorinc
effort to detain him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26
Welcomed by Drcyfus.

DrPyfuS entered the DON soon af-
forward. and havinC saltted the
Judges. turned TO NJ. Labor with out
stretched hands. Il smile uf keen pleas
urc lighting up his pale and usually
impassive features. The lawyer took
the prisoners hand and shook if
warmly. w~hereuron Dr"yfU$ gave Kim
another look OF gratitude and took his
scat in front of connsers table with
Liz hook tpN-nrIy tham
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26

Magic OF jhos" TWO WUr"N |ilN NHN,
and their effect Gron Toni to fuell his
burst bf passion when troubled and
worried hr the men on The lcvee Cor
whom he worked. words which world
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26

-
TIE sfrHt IN Tae
-An rSy
1q3l tim, as...hs,e.sssd a Eiss.NN
ne hughtyhss people 4aziness III
"Fo5 the, Isss fhinss 81 1ife,s said be-
Cpd gives TO thoseixh work. q
Badsluck.t Comes bfut'By carelessness,E
TSthoSe'@ho loveS tofshirk~
Right in tne middle ;of;the road, Vs.
Cltse by iris palace fair, @
He placed q stone and watched s6saee
TAe people passing there. -.
ouiA early in the rnofning ca anne .,,:
A Farmer, with his corn -: -
DraFn by ayeke CT dxen-'tta. -
A1sure as you are born,.'i. r
ii. lazy sr6jeatz ida. a. me Ains g.,
XII hS :, 'iss n @S one stss,-sai
He -5ssnsht 2 q'I ts+ ,I
Hn=e;f. \ ~soise5gay .Ei-.
With a long feather IL his hat,
NV matched acrcsSthe way;
: E'--t. a-.sr..-.--
A naerry sonS. he sung. but as 49,,
He held, bis head 50 high.
He t~tumb,ed Q'er the stone. and in '
The aust was forced TO lie. -f':
"Ab. my drores, We country folks"
He stofmtA--yoI- sense is srAn.
To feaVe:such stones where travellers
APE almost sure to fau!'
An hoUTsiistei5 merchants, six,
BeUnt So a-viIlage fair,
Carte down iAe road and loudly blamed
TIE folks who LETT. it there.
And SO for three long weeks or more,-
If ~everLbody's way,
Thdt stoae untouched by anyone.
AS an OBSTRUCTION lay.
TIL : - -. IT, -
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26
.BABETTE'S DREAM.
1t Procured for Her" Husband Under
4 MisHparchen>ian-s"i
a Awakening.

8 ! fev1waekS ago a pretty little bonnie
h toute4ire. in the sesyids of an elderly.
and wrslthy retired Partisan halter,
Lreamls one night tiasshe had drawn,
The nt4ber 49,. and with it won the
top md in tie rinnieipal lottery
Next morning she described her vision
to her .ina&t.r. who instantly gave her
tine wh3rcv;;tnal to purchase 4 full
ticket.trd began to keep his eye upon
the offtial liste du tira"r. at the head
OF nigh. to his unbounGcd surprise,
The dreqmed-of numbc" came out when
The If drawin% took place: Linr ~
joyfur3nnounccmcnt had mct his eye,
he fottd Bahette. rs usual. singing
merriH over her wOrk-and manifestly
unaw3e that aIrIee sligo of good luek
had fafen to her lot.
shells really an excellent girl he
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. too. and por-
tionedt by the blind goddess with a
iGowryEof 100000 francs. In every re-
,spect ~ e%minently eligible young per
sSlraightway he called her to
him. &
"EaEtte. dear child" he murmured,
asfSls ssNfIaf1 Lam Fss6fed fdfe-,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26

marriage ceremony. he Whispered to
his biushing :Rrl!S.1 by the fHyi
sweet spouse. WHAT has become of that
mystic anrnnber whrlr! feu.-dreaped.
about? Perhaps you had better hand
dveh Abe ticket for fhet purchase. hf
which ] gave. YOU the money not 50 very,
long go 4 viii 'cofEdttSthe prize.ohf
.ypur. account" AK
replied Babette. s'WhEF cha9ged'ny
mind about that, and spent the six
francs on a new .cap. which you ad-
mired very much. Then you asked me
to :1natrYt sou. and forgot all'about
the silly old number" Tableau,-,
Paris Cor. London Telegraph. y
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-08-26
AGAIN ON DECK.
Capt. Dreyfus' Leading Counsel
Warmly Welcomed Back
to His Post.
GALVANIZED The DORMANT DEFENSE.
ger Into the Proceedings and Prom
ises to Make Things Interesting for
Some of the Witnesses Who Have Al
ready Testified.

Rennes. Aug. 23.-Yesterday was
Maitre Labori's day at the Lycee,
where Capt. Dreyfus is standing trial
on charge of treason. Labor was the
central figure of the scene. AS the
Dreyfus drama unrolled before 4
crowded court yesterday forenoon, his
tall. viking-!ike form draped in a long,
black gown. bordered with ermine, sit
ting in front of the footlights was the
magnet which, from the moment the
curtain was run up until it fell at
noon. drew all eyes, not merely
chances of curiosity. but The steady
gaze of admiration. His mere presence
brought brightness into the court
room ana fresh light into the proceed
inCS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
rANMANY For DEMOCRACY.
Croker snys Vie Is for silver. Bryan
mud succc-s

mud Success
New York World Special
/ Washington, December s-"If tho marty
leaders believe we can win on a platform,
/ whose most conspicuous feature Is free
silver rammany will support Bryan. The
developments the next four or Ave
months particularly in Washington, will
shape the issue The best thing our
people can do there is 10 consult and act
With the majority OF the members of tho
party.
II free silver is the issue we viii be
for free silver
We are ready to unite for an anti.
trust platform, The question of National
expansion viii not, believe. he seriously
considered | think Mr. BRYAN is going
to be nominated and elected. Much de-
pends on the way things are handled at
Washington - Richard Croker
To a conference of Tammany members
OF congress Richard Croker. the night be-
fore he sailed for Europe outlined the
foregoing policy of rammany for the Ma
iionai campaign 1t was al conference
in the democratic club In New York
Mr., Croker told the representatives. that
Tammany would be tor Bryan next year
He further told them that he was person
ally in favor of Bryan and thought 1t
would be good Judgment to get in line for
him IN Washington
This is evidence that Richard Croker
is going 10 take hand in National poll
tics. He has instructed the Tammany
members of congress to join forces with
the friends of Mr. BRYAN in congress
and act with them in promoting his In
terests, The withdrawal OF Sul2er from
the race for minority leader yesterday.
and the support of Richardson. who was
chosen. is explained today by the state
ment of New York member of congress-
that Richardson agreed TO stand in line
with Mr., Bryan's friends.
That MIR, Croker's conversion to Bryan
ism is sincere is made manifest by the
activity of the Tammany members in
forming alliances with the most pro-
nounced Bryan men 10 CONGRESS from tho
South and West.
Sul2er is and has always been a Bryan
man, and his candidacy for the minority
leadership was sanctioned by Mr. Croker
as a compliment TO the Nebraska states
man. Amos j. Cummings, jefferson NJ.
Levy, Thomas NJ. Bradley, Nicholas Null
Ter. William Aston Chanler Daniel j.
Riordan. Jacob Rupert and George h.
Mcclellan are all in line Tor Bryan as a
result of the conferences with MIR. Gro
kcr at the democratic club. in New York
City.
Tammany members who called on Mr.
Richardson today told him that they were
ready TO join with him and the Southern
and Western members In conducting the
fight against a gold currency bill such
as proposed by the republican managers.
Mr.. Croker intends TO come 10 Washing
ton on his return from Europe in Msrch.
He will probably remain some time TO
confer with the leaders of the National
party. Members of the Tammany deleEa-
ton will advise him from time TO time
as m the drift OF political affairs, EN-
Senator German will also keep him
posted.
The leadership Of the New York demo
cratic delegation has been intrusted to
sulzer. who viii also act as chief lieuten-
mt OF Minority Leader Richardson.
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GERMANS POSITION.
An Effort Made to Force Publication
of Secret Treaty.

An Effort Made to Force Publication
of secret Treaty.
New York, December IA dispatch to
the Herald from Berlin says; Reporg
of the correspondents of the morning Post
and other London papers to the effect that
the German government is no longer
bound by the declarations made by Baron
Won Marschall while he was secretary of
state for foreign affairs, have created Il
sensation in the German press The dec
laratlons referred TO were contained in
a dispatch from Baron Won Marschall to
Count Won Hatzfeldt. dated February /.
1895, in which the then foreign secretary
wrote that German interests demanded
the continuance of the Transyaal as an
independent state as defined in the treaty
of 1894 and by means of the status quo
with reference 10 the railways and TO the
harbor of Delagoa bay. l said 10 Sir Ed
ward Malet that that was the beginning
and the end of German policy"
The Vossische zeitung is of the opinion
that the statements in the London jour
nails to the effect that Baron Won Mars
chalrs views OF German interests IL 1895
could only today bear the significance OF
historical "reminiscences and is an inten-
tional exaggeration of the scheme made
to their correspondents in German Off
csl circles.
The Vossische Zeitung, however. does
not regard it as impossible that Baron
Won Marschall's declaration has 5een nod
flied in an Anglo German secret treaty.
the new modification will be car
ried out will depend probably on me re-
suit of the war.
The Deutsche Tages Zeitung attacks the
government violently and threatens that
an Interpolation will be made on tins sub
ject in the reichstag.
Germany, it is reported, had o1ly made
one declaration that of strict neut. Atty.
1t, however recognized that the London
Of 1883 had been rendered null
and void by the outbreak of war, but the
secret treaty contains nothing regard /
ng this. The dispatches delivered TO
journals are here regarded as mere bal |
Don d'essai, in order to force the publ |
,ation of the secret treaty.
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you would refrain from interruptins me-"

you would refrain from interrupting me-"
replied lJudge Hargis.
Next he took up the right OF county
election boards TO make supplementary re.
turns, arguing that they should be, per-
mitted TO. III your honors will permit
said Judge Hargis, II will close by read
ing as am so tired that have not suf-
neient energy left TO give their dues 10
the crowd OF criminals Shaking his hand
toward the republican attorneysj. II
would take me : week TO read their title
clear to mansions below"
Judge Hargis concluded at l2.1s. having
spoken three hours
The republican attorneys, eleven. of
whom came from Louisville, were aroused
by the assertion made by Judge Harsis
that In the city OF Louisville writs of man
damus were Issued in ten to fifteen" pre-
oincts and this afternoon they took the
record of alleged frauds In Louisville. pre-.
pared by the democrats aud went through
II. At the close of their work they an
noupced; Judge Harsis says his record
shows ter to hfteen writs of mandamus
were Issued We claim that the demo.
cratic record shows bu, three such cases"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
POLICY OF CONQUEST.
Bishop SpauIding Severely Criti-
ciscs Administrations Course.

ciscs Administrations Course.
Peoria H., December bishop spald-
ing, in dedicating an institute for Catholic
boys, severely criticized this govern
ment's policy of conquest.
THE people" said the bishop, are
taxed to support vast armies and to sup
ply them with more and more expensive
and effective instruments of murder and
wars are waged not to liberate ald uplift
weaker races, but to rob ard Cypress
them, and these crimes are committed IN
the name OF religion and civilization. Inc
great powers OF Europe look on IN s1lld
Indifference while helpless populations are
massacred, and America, which has ell
ways meant good will to men ANA opptr-
tunity for all, seems to be drifting away
fiom what Americans have loved ana livfd
far into the evil company of encse old
world nations, drunken with lust for CON
quest and lust for gold. The love OF lib
erty and independence are. It is 10 be
feared. diminishing
In an interview Bishop Spalding comply
mented the Beers for their bravery and
in battling with A great nation
better equipped than they.
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FIRST Court of .un.u,,

Galveston Texas. December FOLLOW.
ing are today's proceedings in the Firs.
court of appeals:
Affirmed John S. Gregory vs. Gulf and
Interstate Railway Company. from Cal
weston; a. /. Hugely VS.. s. S. Moore ct al
from Matagorda; international and Great
Northern Railroad Company vs. william
Elkins, from Anderson.
Reversed and remanded: Kansas City.
Pittsburg and Gulf Railway Company VS.,
Berner Land and Lumber Company. from
Nacogdoches. w. h, Turner VS.. owen T.
Sealock, from Harris.
Notions for rehearing refused: Southern
Cotton oil Company va. Henry Wallace
from Harris; H. p. Mansfield ct al VS..
w. #. Ncese, from Harris Interstate
Building and Loan Association We. j. ".
X Bryan ct nj, from Anderson.
Motion TO dismiss refused: W. II. Mob
ley, guardian. VS.. C. b. Porter. Jr., from
Andersoni A. Naupin Co. vs. D. B,
Mccall et al, from Angelina.
Motion for certioran oYerruled: H. En-
renberg ct al VS. w. F. Neese, from Har.
ris.
Motion for oertiorarl granted: W. C.
Lane ct al VS.. J. VI. Seal, guardian. from
Leon.
Motion TO advance granted ana cause set
for submission January T. 1000. W. II.
klmbrough VS. ". w Barnett, from Har-
ris
Submitted: Pasteur Vaccine Company
vs.. II j. Burkey, from Galveston: i. Low
enberg executor, VS.. N Bielch, from
Galveston; Gulf. Beaumont and Kansas
City Railway Company vs. j. II. Eastman.
from Jefferson; W. j. Moore ct al VS.. C.
G. Vogel ct al, from Harris; z. l.. Will
son Hardware Company vs. Anderson
Knife and Bar Company from Jefferson;
w, c. Lane ct al vs.. J. VI. Seal guardian,
from Leon; w. H. Mobey. guardian, VS..
C. b. Porter from Anderson Aug. Ludtke
ct al VS.. J. T. d. Wilson. from Harris. a.
Maupin g. Co. VS. D.. B. Mccall ct -,
from Angelina; william Hoelscher VS..
julius Strive, from Fayette; Gale Manu-
Company VS.. a. Finkestein G.
Co., from Wharton: Rex Bord vs.. Joseph
b. e. Charles j. Stubs, from Galveston
NJ. Halfi g. Bro. VS.. A. G. Wangemann ct
al. from Dewitt; J. J. Solinsky vs.. O'Con-
nor. Smoot ct al. from Jefferson.
Postponed: Davis McCordell VS.. Johnnie
Henry, from Polk.
Set for submission December 81. T.. J.
Macmanus. executor. VS.. S. NJ, Matthews
Il al, from Montgomery:J r. O'Rourke
II al VS.. w e. Raysor from Harris: 7.
w. House, receiver, VS.. Rachel Blum,
rom Galyeston H. s. Dew ct al. execu-
ors VS. Weekes. Mccarthy & Co., from
Fort Bend; w. s. Herndon VS.. hammers
: Flint. from Smith William Jacobs VS..
4. Doh. from Dewitt; v. 3. Zapaloc vs..
L. zapp's Sons from Fayette; J. X.
;tearne VS.. G. o. Stoner, administrator.
rom Victoria.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

WINONA.-The horse ridden by Sam
Kay. aged about 90 ran away with him
Kay was thrown and badly, but not dan
gerously, injured.
BURNETT Considerable cotton is still
being marketed here. Merchants claim
that a great deal of the crop in this SET
tion is being held.
WACO-After thorough investigation the
grand jury has declared that there is
nothing wrong in the management OF the
county convict farm.
DENToN.--The Denton Commercial club
has taken up the matter Of building
cotton mill here and a mass meeting has
been called for next Tuesday night
AUsTlN.--The city physician has an
nounced case OF smallpox In Austin,
the first this year ana the patient, nr-
gro. is quarantined at his home in East
Austin.
Ell PASo--Dan Price, living near Las
.Cueces, y. NJ, had his arm torn TO pieces
by the accidental discharge OF shotgun.
The limb was amputatcd and Price died
as a result OF the shock.
GALVESTON MIR and Mrs. Jacob Suy-
dam Vedder celebrated their golden we'd
ding at the bone of Colonel W NJ. Stat
ford. All members OF the family, includ-
ing a number OF great grandchildren, were
present at the reunion
BAY CITY Two men were caught In
the act Of dressing a beef belonging 10
another man and have been arrested
There is a standing reward of $500 in this
county for every conviction of a white
man for stealing cattle.
wACO.-Solomon Dotson, formerly
minister IN the Christian church In Bosquc
county. pleaded guilty TO making and
passing counterfeit silver money In tho
Nd aud trts ut
In the United States prison al Leayen-
worth, Kan.
LOTT News came in from Durango.
about eight miles from here that Mrs.
Murphy, living near that place. had been
burned so severely that her recovery In
doubtful. Her skirt caught from the fire.
place and she was enveloped in flames
before she could get her clothing on.
ENNIS. Mr.. r W Smith of Dallas and
Mr. Richmond Allen of this city fsYe pur-
chased the entire furniture stock OF G. p.
Kendall and will take charge in a fcw
days. Mr. Kendall will move to Sterling
city and embark In the cattle business.
WILLIS owing to the tobacco growers
being so busy curing and baling tobacco
they will not have time to prepare an ex-
hibit for the Fruit Flower and Vegetable
show They regret very much that sucn
Is the case Nevertheless there viii be
quite number from here who viii at
tend the show
MEXIA.--At a meeting OF the Mexia
Minute Men. Captain ~ p. Houa rendered |
his resignation, which was accepted and |
the following promotions we're made: |
First Lieutenant Walter Davenport wac |
elected captain. Second Lieutenant Harvey |
Storey was elected FIRST lieutenant, ana |
Sergeant VIII Burgess was elected sec
ond lieutenant.
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tion enables your correspondent to an
nounce that a Belgian commercial mission
TO China is encouraged by King Leopold
and probably Will be supported by gun
boat The mission is under preparation 81
Antwerp and Brussels the object being to
obtain for Belgium a share in the ocm-
mercial partition of the Celestial empire,
where it already is building some of the
railways. The project is connected with
the still larger one of creating a few state
ships projected by few guns, which
would constantly visit an African, Asatic
Australian and perhaps American ports
with samples of Belgian products.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
NEW PASSENGER STATION.
Fort worth VIII Have n Grand RnIiy
When II IL Opened.

Fort Worth, Texas, December H. The
new passenger station OF the Texas end
Pacific railroad In this eity win be for
mally opened on the 10th instap. The
Fort Worth Board OF Trade, IN conjunction
with General Manager Thorn. layc che
dedication in charge and will this week
issue invitations to the opening. Among
some OF the prominent railroad officials
to be invited will be George COLL. pres
ident of the Texas and Pacific company.
and the higher officials of the o.hcr roads
centering in this city Exc,lrs ons are
to be run from points within 100 miles
OF Fort Worth The citizens wifi tender
the railroad officials grand banql IT
following the dedicatory services. Large
crowds OF people are expected 10 be in
attendance from nearly every quarter Of
the state.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-08
BurInI Of Mrs. Brodmns.

Alvin, Texas, December THE remains
|of Mrs Mary Stephens Brodnax. wife OF
Deputy Sheriff II. J. Brodpax, who met
such a tragic death by the accidental dis
charge OF her husbands pistol at their
home in Angleton Tuesday night. an ac-
count Of which appeared in The Post this
morning. reached here last night and wore
Inferred In the city cemetery today. Thu
funeral services We're held at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. l.. B. Carlton, an uncle OF
the deceased. at II o'clock Rev, J ~
Shirley officiating Mr. and Mrs, Brodnax
were both well and fayorsbly known here.
having lived in Alvin number of years
before moving to Angleton The sad acci-
friends.