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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-02
NJ. d. Ratchford in the city.

ers' organization will take part in the
conference.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-02
ONE DAY in SOCIETY
MEMBERS OF WOMAN's HOME MIS-
SIONARY SOCIETY ENTERTAINED
BY MRS. DUNNING
GUILD GIVES A LAWN SOCIAL

Festival, Assisted by the Misses
Lucy and Lizzie German, Miss
Edna Fabian, Misses Lizzie and
Minnie Ball and Misses Annie
and Winnie McIIvaney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-02

WEI Ine governor has made
an an, appointment of inspector of
appointee to hold the office under the the
provisions of General Statues 1894 sec
dlon 49, is questioned by the attorney
of eligibility is not to be disposed 0f IIt
Welghlng the evidence and determining
o. on which side it preponderates If there
IS evidence which reasonably tends to sup
port the CONCLUSION Of the governor, when
ne was called upon to pass upon the
qualifications of the appointee, his action
cannot be set aside by the court.
rule, that the respondent Gyllstrom was
el1g1ble to the office of inspector of boilers
to which office he was appointed by the
governor In March, 1899. Collins. J.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-02

Mr.. H w Phillips, of Geranium street,
who has been attending the convention
Of the American League of Lawyers held
recently at Asbury park, will return this
week. Mr.. Phillips will be accompanied
by his sister-in-law, Miss Jennie Louns-
berry, Of Philadelphia. Who will spend
the rest Of the summer in ST. Paul, the
guest of Mrs. Phillips
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-02

The Young Ladies Guild of ST. Peter
Episcopal church, gave a lawn social las
evening on the grounds surrounding TIT
church. Mrs. H. w. Eddy had charg,
of the festival. She was assisted by tn
Misses Lucy and Lizzie German, Mis-
Edna Fabian, the Misses Lizzie and Min
ME Ball and the Misses Annie and Win
ME McIlvaney The lawn was prettil.
lighted with colored lanterns and tn
young ladies served ice cream and cake
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
FITZGERALD PROMOTED.
He VIII BE General Agent of the
Ru imgtOn.

He VIII he General Agent of the
Burlington.
The Burlington route has decided to en-
large its business in Texas, or. rather it's
business representation. Heretofore Mr..
William Fitzgerald, Jr., has been travel
ing freight agent of the road, with, head
quarters in Dallas 1t has been decided
to advance him to the position of general
agent. and to increase the traffic staff by
the appointment of a travelling freight
agent to work with Mr.. Fitzgerald. Paul
kirkpatrick has been selected for the po-
sition. the changes 10 be made January l.
This is a recognition OF the excellent
services of Mr. Fitzgerald in the past. He
has been a business getter of no small
proportions and the company has rccog
nized his value to them. He mas been a
hard man to down on every freight propo-
sition which was presented and the result
is that the Burlington has found that its
Texas representative has been one of its
most valuable men. He was in the city
yesterday for short time and those
friends who had heard of his proposed
advancement extended cordial congratula-
lions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
CITY pREv,TrEs.

There will he an important meeting OF the
Dal shters OF the American Revolution at
the Capitol botel this morning at II o'clock
There ara undelyered kilograms At the Of
hce OF the Postal Telesrapb company. Us
Main street for BRYAN Produce CO ana : d
Steer.
csse Of smallpox developed YESTERDAY in
the house adjoining that OF Superintendent
Kimhrough Of the public school and vas I'M
mediately quarantiued
Judge Burnett. sitting az referee IN the
bankruptcy case Of G. + Sauter, appointed W.
:. Hunt, n Prince and Jules H!rsch 70 ex-
anime the books and accounts az Mr.. Sauttr
and make a report to the court December
81.
The Houston Quartette club, with several
splendid accessions, put In telling rehearsal
last night at Turner hall for their opening
concert, which will lie given on Wednesday
night, December 81, complimentary 10 the
Turnveren members.
General Manager Trice OF the international
and Great Northern says that as soon as the
company and the city can agree upon terms
and plans for tunnel under the Interna
tional and Great Northern crossing at Preston
avenue the work will be commenced.
The friends OF Miss Bella sohoenmann will
be pleased 10 learn that she has suffered no
particularly bad effects from the accident at
Maria. in which Mrs. Krupp, Mrs Duncan
and grandchlld lost their lives. Miss Schoen-
mann. in company with her sister. who left
Immediately for Maria on receiving the news
of the accident, have returned to MIR. Dun
cans ranch, where they have been stopping
sinee last spring.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21

Commercial Agent ]. y. Bone Of the
cotton Belt is absent looking up business.
travelling Freight Agent Winstead of
the Cotton Belt is out on the road on a
business trip.
W. 7. Hancock Of the Houston East and
west Texas has returned from a business
trip to North Texas.
w. II. Taylor, general freight agent OF
the Houston East and West Texas. spent
yesterday in Galveston.
D. W Evans, claim agent OF the Santa
re with headquarters in Brenham, is in
tne city on a business trip.
Frank Matthews OF Palestine. claim
agent OF the international route, was In
the city yesterday on a business trip.
William Doherty. assistant general pas
senger agent of the Houston East and
West Texas has returned from a trip to
North Texas.
There were various rumors in the city
yesterday regarding proposed changes re-
garding ticket agents on a certain trunk
road, but application to the general pas
senger office Of the road received the an
swer emphatically that no such change
was contemplated
The Houston East and West Texas rail
way announces that those coming to Texas
on the homeseekers' tickets desiring to
remain longer than the limit allowed by
those tickets. can arrange to return via
the winter tourist rates by paying the
difference between the two tickets The
rate is one fair plus ST. while
the winter tourist rate is one and one
third fares.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
THE EVIDENCE Is ALL in.
Inc I'd Cain Case viii Go to the Jury To-.
day or Tomorrow.
WITNESSES ARE BEGINNING 10 SUFFER
some ~ Them Arc Camping ont aud
Much sickness Has Already Ap-
pesred Among Them.

Palestine. Texas. December 2o.The evi-
dence in the Ed Cain case. alleged accom-
piice to the murder OF James Humphrles.
Is all in, the defense closing late this even
ing TO give counsel on both sides time to
prepare their resume OF evidence aud ar
suments, Judge Llpscomb concluded not
TO hold night session. The day was full
OF surprises for both sides. At the morn
ing session defendant put witness on
the stand-one Ben Boyd--who said he
Knew Jim HUMPHREYS and knew he had an
extended acquaintance in Henderson
county; witness denied he had ever be-
ionged to a mob of any kind and espe
member. On examination, he said
ne belonged to vigilance committee III
Denton county and also in the Transcedar,
Henuerson county said he believed in
iynchtng In some cases where the law
would not reach the people but that he
knew nothing OF the lynchng in question.
Judge Morris asked il the witness believed
IN mob law where the law failed Witness
replied ne did state counsel put the ques-
ton that, II in this present case, the e,,-
dence showed beyond the shadow OF
aouot that the men charged with the muir
der OF James HUMPHREYS were guilty anu
the Jury turned them loose. would witness
he willing to mob them? Witness replied
he would not
Another feature was the State using wit
nesses summoned by the defendant to
prove the reputation of one or two state
witnesses to be good as to veracty.
both sides had up two or three wit
nesses in the way of rehuttal. All the
evidence OF any Importance was to
strengthen the points made heretofore.
mo serious question confronting tne
court is that this case will not go to the
jury before tomorrow night and It may
De as late as Friday; to take up the case
against the principals 1t will be difficult
matter to secure Jury by Saturday night
The hundreds OF witnesses are becoming
restless and impatient. 1t has been rain
ing now for two days; the nights are bit
terly cold some 300 of the witnesses are
in camp and there is much sickness among
them. caused by the exposure. Not to
proceed in spite of the holidays would
work an untold hardship on the witnesses.
many OF whom are already without means.
On the other hand, to continue the cases
until January would put the State to great
expense, as it would require an army OF
officers to attach and bring them as many
claim they will not return IL the cases are
not disposed OF now.
Judge Lipscomb before adjournng called
in the attorneys for suggestions and after
hearing same announced to the eager wit
nesses that he would consider tonight the
matter fully and would announce tomorrow
his decision
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
HEAVY HOLIDAY TRADE,
Many Passed Through Houston iolns IN IN.
Southeast.
INTERNATIONAL TUNNEL WAS DISCUSSED
Mr. Trice IL Ready to DO M. s,
""rhn9ton viii Promote william
FfssernId, Jr.-Per.onsi..

Holiday business to the sou,bsas, -.
been good this season. ana vastsra.,. 49,,
last night marked the movement Of nanv
people who are going 10 their old hons,
to spend the Christmas and New Years
| with the folks they lest behind.
The arrival of passengers into this gate.
way began yesterday. They came h,or
various parts OF the State. starting with
'ne brst sale of holiday tickets. so az 10
reach home early. They were in tho
mouth OF the gun" SO to speak. when
the ticket Offices opened at their various
places of residence and bought the srst
out or the rack. reached Houston II, tho
afternoon and departed east on the south-
ern Pacific last night
The Houston and Texas Central hrousb+
in three trains last night. The first was
the Austin branch which had forty-eieht
passengers for the Southeast Next came
regular No. = from the main line whicb
brought eighty three and the third was
a special train which had 2il Ali of these
were ticketed via the Houston and Texas
central to Houston and via the Southern,
racine TO New Orleans. From that poipt
they will be distributed to places in tho
wv iht Illinois central. the
Louisville and Nashville and the Southern
railway, the Southern probably getting
the bulk OF the traffic as Colonel ]. q
Andrews has worked the Texas territory
very effectually and has secured a great
deal OF business
The Southern Pacific carried out OF here
three sections OF their regular train last
night. The first left at S:35. the second
at III O'Clock and the third about 1 o'clock.
The last section waited for special trains
on the Santa Re which brought ninety
passengers for the Southeast and the KATY
which brought 100.
The Houston East and West Texas did
not leave on time large number of
passengers arrived here for that train on
the various roads and early in the oven
ing advices were received from the Katv
that they had about a hundred passengers
to go via that line and the Santa Fe that
large number were coming over their linz
for the Shreveport gateway. and the train
was held here to accommodate the connec-
lions.
In addition to this large business to the
Southeast, the Katy. Santa Fe and the
Central took out large number OF pas
sengers for points in Nebraska Colorado
and Kansas The movement this year has
been better than for a number of years.
and it Is believed that others are expected
to be yet en- route. having decided TO leave
their homes on the last sale OF tickets.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
INTERNATIONAL Tunnel.
General Superintendent Trice Dis.
GUESSED Ii Yesterdny,


cussed II Yesterday.
Mr.. Leroy Trice, general superintend-
ent Of the International and Great North
ern railway. was in the city yesterday to
confer with the city authorities regarding
the proposed tunnel under Preston ave-
nue., or rather, at the point whore the
Harrisburg road commences and Preston
avenue terminates. the International
crossing being one used a great deal for
railroad and wagon traffic, II Is under
stood that no agreement was reached in
the matter and that settlement has been
DELAYED pending the drawing nj plans by
the railroad engineer and the city en-
gneer. Mr.. Trice stated to the city an-
thorities that he is ready to begin work
at any time that an agreement can be
reached and that furthermore ne is ready
to do anything consistent with good busl-
ness principles to bring the matter TO an
equitable adjustment. He desires to have
the question closed, and Is willing to
agree to anything that is proper in the
pre misses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
! aoill LAwLoR ARRIVALS

A !, ms Rosenberg; " G. Hatcheu,
[Gp' r alaj G. W Csrsey. Grand
es.s' ! wight, Chicago. c. l.. Majors,
|yslS, Wheeler. Chicago r G.
l ,,s.,ss selne Pass, c. NJ. cain waco;
y ; paniyestcn, p. II. Dillon New
~, 81 X, Bitwood, New Orleans Al
n q uw'olon; J ". westbrook' Write.
Din; r lalEHo'' Temple II H, Nc
! 4, iN,,,s, . Reed. Houston George
b \ 1A,V ai Charles Meisterhans Dai
\, ,ss,si,ound, San Antonio. Fl. e,
~; II Hsy, J, Aker and wife,
IN 80 ne; {. 4. Parker, San An
naa IA mont and wife. Texas. Tbos
f,u,s,'I,.s We Victoria Mrs q n r
1 Rsl,m n ". B; Mcdonald, Dallas
N siS huntsvllle; Charles Poran
|lar ~ "a, austin; J. W. Terry Ga Jsan'
y csllsd ! Galveston; Miss Myrsa
Einsiss,, :. Greenwood. Hons;,o nra
snd wife, Galveston 0'''on'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
kirby COMING HOME.
He Went East to Arrange for Knysee
ExtcnSinn

He Went East to Arrange for Knysee
Extension.
Beaumont. Texas. December 20.-A teie-
gram was received in this city today an
nouncing that John II. Kirby, general
manager of the Gulf. Beaumont and Kan
night for Houston. Mr. Kirby vent East
several weeks ago to arrange for extern
sion of the Kay See from Rogan to Was
kom. What success he met with In the
Eastern financial centers has not been
made public, but there is a general un
Outstanding that contract for construc-
ton of the road will be let soon after
the first OF January. Mr.. Kirby is ex-
pected In Beaumont soon after his arrival
in Houston. and then 1t will be definitely
decided as to whether or not the Kay See
shops will remain in this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

rI-KuApT porr ~ Mr ma NJ, "a,
Neel. girl,
FLoREsvII,LE.- result Of the recent
rains me gromrd he nov In ars oondi,iop
ROGERS. BECAUSE OF thirty.slx ;io,rs rain
the roads ara mpassable and tho ground ia
sstur6tsd -
popv s.o., ,rxou.ho,,. 49,. ,,. II,
snos .ondteo tu,s @ -
been damaged nv recent roins
copsIc,.A rh. c...,..,. so,,.,. 20,
~ -, hi w s,eS"n uuIlnh mn
s,ai a. ~" a, ns, W" ~ "''"''' S'S 'F
-, ,.I rn.,,"u W 1Va
LufkINt 1t Is reported mat a man who
Killed another here seventeen years ago Is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21

move freely now. and II freeze does not
strike them like 1t aid last fall splen
did crop will be made and good returns
realized Large quantities Of other vese.
tables are being shipped from here daily
AMI the returns 60 far have proven most
satisfactory large amour, OF nursery
stock Is also being shipped from this point
e sections In the northern point of the
sfate One nurserymsn shipped 1900
Young trees yesterday ana says ne has
orders for several thousand more
The strawberry crop is vere promisIns
ami The srowers are very juhiiant over
the outlook
The cotton crop will be about so per cent
snort OF last year 24s bales shipped 10
date against s3s last year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
PERSONAL MENTION.


C. B. Griffin OF Corrigan is at the Capitol
W A. Lutes of Victoria is stopping at the
Bristol.
W. c. Belcher of Austin Is guest at the
Hutchins.
II. C. Boone Of Fulshear is at the Hutch.
ms house
G. W. Talbot of Temple is in the city at
the Lawor.
r. S. shrar OF Angleton is stopping al
the Hutchius.
J. $. Mayfeld OF Galveston was in the
city yesterday.
j. II. Nelson OF Yoakum is late arrival
at the Capitol.
Nj. F. Malon OF New York is o late arrival
at tho Bristol.
p. j. Phillips OF Montsomery is registered
nj the Bristol
John Juiff OF Julff is among tue guests
at the Hutchins.
Julius yarl, the well known travelling man,
is al the Bristol
Sam r. Henderson OF Bryan is a late ar
rival at the Hutchins.
G. ". Duffe OF Rosenberg was a guest
Yesterday at the Bristol.
p. c. Duff, wife and daughter OF Angleton
are registered at the Capitol.
Nessrs. j. Jones and p skirmth of nal.
las are guests at the Bristol
w. G. Hatthett of Montgomery. Ala, is lis
the city registered at the Lawlor.
j. b. Jones. representing st Louis paper
house spent yesterday in the city,
William e. Turner of New Orleans was
among the arrivals at the Bristol yester-
day
Mr. T Browning well SHOWN citizen
of brenham, is In the CITY ard will remain
over today.
Captain John C. McKeever, who has been
living in the City of Mexico for more than
a year is here 10 spend Christmas with his
relatives,
Mr. q. r. Baltic accompanied nv his wife
and her two sisters. Misses De Blanc 1T
were here attending the Festival
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
SAN FELIPE ITEMS.
A Case of Smallpox Was Promptly
Isolated and Guarded.

San Feline, Texas, December 2o.-A
typical case OF smallpox was developed
here yesterday. which was promptly isolat-
ed by the corporate authorities and guards
placed over the infected house. AS a
consequence. schools have been suspended
for the holidays. No fear of its spread
ing TO other than the household involved
(henry Pits is entertained. The case
Is mild one.
DR.. ]. 5. Davidson and family went 10
Houston yesterday in the interest OF the
little folks Of the family
". ]. Frederick has Just returned from
Houston. where he went TO lay in sup
nly Of goods for the holidays and prepar-
atory 10 the demands Of 1900.
The city council at the last meeting
rendered a block of land and cash con-
tributlon Of 5000 for the rebuilding of the
Catholic church burned at sealy recently
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
uurn., birthday to he Celebrated.

The CALIFORNIAN society met tuesday
night at it's hall and started arrangement ;
10 properly celebrate the birthday o,
Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet,
on January %. George Cooper, VIM.
seivewright, Thos Muat and W. f Nc
Donald we're appointed as committee
to arrange for hall and secure talent
for the programme They will make a
report TO the society Tuesday evening.
The entertainment Will be essentially
Ccottish consisting OF ballads ard reel
tations A ball and supper VIII follow
the programme
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
LnMton.s Mianu

washington. December Ex-senator
Fairbanks today introduced bill granting
a pension of $4,000 year to the widow Of
General Lawton. Representative Lands
,inu.l introduced similar bill in the
house. MIR. Lands represents the district
from which Lawton's regiment was re-
cruted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21

cleburne. Texas. December io.--Hon
Dudley G. wootsn stated to The Post
representative that be Is a candidate for
congress from the Sixth congressionslidis
trict and that later on he would give the
public his views on the leading questions
OF the day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
nnrn ana Cattle burned.

Terrell. Texas, December 1s.--The loss
of the Bivins Jersey barn and several
head of fine Jersey cattle by fire Saturday
night was so quiet an affair as to be lit
tie known Monday, and many were dis
posed at first 10 think 1, joke. It is a
heavy loss to the proprietors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
Cotton Beit officials.

Dallas, Texas December GOA party OF
Cotton Belt officials. consisting of TRAFFIC
Manager Dodge, Assistant General Freight
Agent Barnhart and H. z. Farrell gen.
eral freight agent of the lines in Texas.
spent today looking over the companys
Dallas property. They left tonight for 81
Louis.
General Passenger Agent Crush OF the
Katy left tonight for Philadelphis to speno
the holidays with his wife's family.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21

Denton, Texas December l6.-whitoshoro
Lodge | o, O. F.. has elected officers as FOL.
lows W a Rass N G. r ". Yigus. v.
secretary George BoBton, financial secretary.
J, s Lollar representative 10 the grand lodge
The election in the Rshehah Lodge resulted
as follows Mrs, Hammond, " G Mrs. Geo
Boston, v G.. Mrs L. C. Choice secretary /.
Miss McAtec, treasurer; Miss Delashaw imam
cisl secretary, and Mcsdames Lollar and
Campbell, grand lodge representatives..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21

meeting of the knights OF the Maccahses the
following officers were chosen for he ensuing
year G Il Matchett, commander NJ w
Us2le. lieutenant commander; x c Terrsh,
record and dnance keeper o S johnson
chaplain ", T Wilson, physician II t
Fore sergeant o, 7. Steele, master at arms;
Larry Jacobs, master Of guards. Sam Made
natby sentinel; G. X. r Glle. picket
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
po,,ma.tcr Under Arrest.

Edison Could postmaster at Bone Gap,
H., is now confined in Jail in this city
awaiting a preliminary hearing before
limited States Commissioner Tracy B
Dunn on a charge OF embezzling $1,000 IN
money order funds Gould was capturei
near Crosby BY Postoffcs Inspector NJ. g.
Price.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
business sold.

Mavasota, Texas December 2o.-Ycster-
day Vance e Campbell who has been
doing general merchandising business
at Marlborough station fer the past two
years, sold his entire stock to G. A. stone.
who is a we'll to do farmer OF that sec
ton and who will continue the establish
rnnnt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
A stranger In Trouble.

cleburne, Texas, December ia man
was found yesterday near caddo Peak.
about nine miles north OF here. in de-
mented condition, He is evidently rail-
roader. but nothing more than this can
ba determined concerning him He is un-
der the care OF the county physician at the
iail. and railroad men have been requested
10 visit him for the purpose Of identifca-
tim
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
SIX Men Narrowly Escaped peatn.

Milauo. Texas, December 20.--six men
came very near losing their lives last
night at Rousseau's camp. about one mile
north OF Mlano. being overcome by the
fumes OF burning charcoal. The men
were sleeping in tent and one OF them
put some Goals in powder can and set
II down, In the tent. Their condition was
discovered by accident and a doctor sum-
moned in time to save their lives.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21

Taylor Texas. December 1.-THE following
No 3s1o knights II Honor. TO serve for tho
coming year w NJ. Williams dictator w
N Presley. vice dictator; j Fl. Nunn. assist
a', sT So,oy,ey gy hnsh ea.Ey yep9re
urer. y 7 Savage, chaplain J 7. krenck
guide ed Smith guardian Riley smith
sentinel L Penn l. A Prewitt. Robert
L. Shoot trustees
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
Confirmed Tor Extension.

The contract for the building OF ten
miles of the Rockland extension of the
Texas and New Orleans railway has bsen
lei to Mr.. Dodge Mason OF Kemp. Mr. J.
T. Mahl. engineer OF maintenance ana
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-21
yacoedoches Bank VIII Liauidate,

Nacogdoches. Texas, December 30, The
stockholders OF the First National bank
met this evening and by over two-thirds
vote decided that the bank liquidate and
go out OF business on he 3lst instant
Judge G r. Ingrahan bought the bank
building and fixtures Tor $500 cash.