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The state herald., 1899-10-20

How can a man perpetuate his memory
most easily? 2" by dying In debt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26
pUGLILJSM.
George Siicr Talks of His Career a'
n Referee.

George SiIer Talks of His Career as
Referee.
The much discussed George Siler spent sew
era hours in ST. Louis Friday. He had much
to say in pugilisiic way.
~ do not know that l will he asked to
referee another fight in New York, but do
know that my time is pretty well filled in the
West and ] am not looking for any engage
ments. Tom oRourke is pretty sore against
me. He considers that l gave his man,
Sharkey, the worst of it in his fight with
Jetfries. consider the decision perfectly
right, or would not have rendered it. Had |
intended being crooked l certainly would
have strung with ORourke, as he is in a po-
sition TO do much more for person than
Brady. | was honest in my ruling, and all
tsr-minded persons agree with ne, Jenrles
won and got my decision He cut Sharkey
below the eye closed an optic, punished his
jaw severely and cayed in three ribs. That 5
pretty bad punishment, according to my way
Of thinking ,leifries one mark Of the battle
was a cut below one OF his eyes He was
ready for business the next night, and, in
fact journeyed over 10 Philadelphia to spar
tour rounds. The bout didn't take place,
though it was no fault of Jeflries that 1t
didn't. Jim Immediately took his place in
Bradys theatrical production and was much
in evidence around New York twelve hours
after the battle Not so with Sharkey, who
stayed indoors several days and then llmped
badly and was stiff for almost full week.
The sailor and his friends say that the pic
lures 10 be shown here this week will show
how conclusively he bested Jeffries / can't
see them that way and am OF the opinion
that they show my decision to have been
perfectly correct.
II have been refereeing longer than any
other man in this country. 1t is about ten
years since | OBLIGATED for the first time
Barring those six and eight round limit af-
fairs, l have invariably been able to pick a
winner before the contest had ended. My
decision of draw in the recent Erne % Bren
bout was the first that / ever rendered.
believe that to have been a just decision
After the fight 0'Bren and his friends urged
that their man had won handily. similar
opinion was expressed by the Erne contin-
gent. This convinced ME more that ever that
my decision was perfectly proper. When il
was delivered there was not hiss or q
eroan from any part of the house. This is 4
pretty good indication that ! acted wisely
II am satisfied that Eastern people are
averse to having a Western man officate at
their boxing contests. This am satisfied
is the real opposition to me in that section
Of the country | refereed six contests in the
East prior to the Jeffrles- Sharkey battle. and
the papers complimented me highly on m,
| decisions. In fact, one would think fro n
what they said was the only one that could
please them. Now 1t is different"
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Personal MENTION.

John Julif of Julff is at the Hutchns
r. b. Parsons of New Orleans is located at
the Bristol.
J. f. Briggs of Richmond registered at the
Bristol yesterday.
j. p Good and wife OF San Antonio are
stopping at the Bristol.
Mr. and Mrs Fred A. Burns Of Edna are
quartered at the Bristol.
Mr. and Mrs c. NJ Hughes Of Wharton
have apartments Mt the Bristol.
n. e. Kelley and family of Beaumont are
spending the holidays in the city.
Misses Maggie and ollie Haskell left Sun
day for Beaumont to spend the holidays with
their parents.
Mr. Henry r. Fall of Carthage. Texas, is
down for n dav 10 see the old folks. and is
fnl OF wonder at tho growth OF his native
city since he was last hero, q year ago.
Mrs A T. Mibbs of Beaumont daughter
If Captain and Mrs. William Hunter, ar
rived in the city yesterday to attend tho mar
riage Of her sisters. Misses Jennie and Maggie
Hunter.
Mir Frank w Mnrtineau. business man
ager OF the Blanche Walsh Melbourne Mac
Dowell company, which will play an engage
ment here next week. is in the city arranging
for the appearance OF his attraction.
Misc Reba Fay of Gallas, slsterin-law Of
Mr.. william j. Kinkaid, spent Christmas at
the homo OF Captain and Mrs William Hunt
or. MISS Fay was formerly secretary of %.
II. K. Green. but now is In one Of the depart
ments OF the Dallas postoface. and visited
Houston to attend the nuptials of the Misses
Hunter on Christmas Day.
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SERIOUS SHOOTING BEE
Joe podesta, an Aged italian, Perhaps
Fatally Wounded.
ROSA BOBO, COlORED, is ALSO WOUNDED
m. sbootcr Makes His Escnpc-Wnr-
rnut, Were Issued for his
Arrest.

Tho oulet OF a Christmas that gave promise
of heing uneventful was broken ABOUT
o,o,ocs last night by serious shooting pee
a, tho hnnotion of Fifth street and FRANKLIN
avenue. near the north end OF the new franA-
lin street bridge.
Joe podesta, an aged Italian, ana Rosa
Bobo, a colored woman, have puiiet "'u"''
as results OF the shooting
Those present and near the scene oil the
shooting state that Joe Jant, an l'a'an
laborer, who has been employed on er
Franklin street bridge. came INTO Tue 80
store and beer saloon OF Podesta ABOUT .
o'clock and became engaged In q. dispute
with Podesta over the settlement OF an az
count alleged to be due to podesia LOT 'UuS
ing After an excited argument III the i. ~
ian language the shooting began, FOUR OF NV
shots being fired. When the smoke naa
cleared away II was found that Podesta had
a wound in the face, the ball entering th1
upper lip and ranging toward tue oa,,
woman. behind whom Podesta had lodged re-
ceiyed a wound in the side. After the SHOOT
Ing Jant ran out the front door with a pls'
toll in his hand aud disappeared toward 'pe
Missouri Kansas and Texas depot
News Of the shooting was telephoned to tne
police station and Deputy Cmet Kay iin
mediately swore out warrants before justice
HILL charging Jant with assault 10 muruer
Joe Podesta and Rosa Bobo.
when Post reporter called at the scene
of the shooting at 1890 last night the WOUNDS
of Podesta and the colored woman had beeh
looked after by Dr. Nlasse. Podesta's wound
is of very serious nature and may prove
fatal, he being 10 years of age.
Podesta keeps a grocery store and oeer, sa-
loon and is reputed TO be quite well to do.
The officers arc searching for Jant. He is
feet and inches tall, weighs $50 or 100
rounds, wears a gray suit and cap. speaks
broken English has a sandy moustache and
an awkward movement in walking.
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CUT AT A COLORED DANCE
A NEGRO WOMAN CUTS ANOTHER
IN THE THROAT.
Diffculty nj N Dance mt Ruger's
HaII-Woman who Did the
Cutting Under Arrest.

A serious cutting ARRAY occurred pc
tween II and IL o'clock last night at colorec
dance at Rrger's Hall on Fannin street, Just
In the rear of The Post building.
The woman who did the cutting was Martina
Anderson She had accused another woman
named Rebecca Terrell OF COINS with her
fellow which the Terrell woman denied,
Those who were e-witnesses TO the array
say that Anderson first assailed the ferreil
woman with a cane and afterwards with
knife. infllcting an ugly wound on the right
side OF the neck. Anderson WAS arrested py
Special officer Rickmeyer and taken TO the
station house and locked up. The woman VINO
was cut bled profusely before a eoctor couio
10 gotten and there seemed little chance at
first TOR her recovery but he doctors upon
making an examination. gave 1t as their opln-
ion that the wound was not necessarily fatal.
though quite serious. After her wounds had
been dressed the Ferrcl woman was sent %
her home in the Fourth ward in the patrol
wagon.
The greatest confusion and CONSERVATION
prevailed In the dance hall after the cutting
and as the woman lay upon the floor in 4
large pool of blood II was with the greatest
that anyone could be found VINO
seemed to know anything about the trouble,
though nearly all present were eye-witnesses
tn H.
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port to tho good things that were to follow
After receiving the present from the tree
tho guests were given the "Pillow-Willow
and escorted into another apartment. where
the refreshments were served with an elegant
cold spread consisting Of turkey, salads,
ham etc. and whore Herb G. Lewis orches-
ira disoourscd some enliveuinG music. Hers
speeches were made toasts were drunk,
songs were sung. stories were told. jokes
were exchanged. wit. wisdom and sentiment
flowed and with dancing and cake walks, a
Jolly tinie was vouchsafed all who wore for
tunntc enough To he numbered among the
guests
Some Of the presents given were unique
and costly others were mirth-nrovoking in
hrlesqunG SOME well known popularity Of
the recipient and all were appropriate In their
bestowal.
1t is Impossible To enumerHte all the guests,
who came and went ut their pleasure, but all
whose good fortune it was 10 be there had n
most enjoyable time.
MIR Ben Turpin. professional dancer,
gave some very clever exhibitions Of buck
mud wing and acrobatic dancing and all of
tho younger guests who wcro nmble of feet
gave some very entertaining exhibitions Of
cake walking. Little Milton Morris. thu
young son of Mr., Adolph Mjrris a torpsi-
chorean prodigy, entertained the audience
with soma remarkable dancing for one of his
age All this dancing and mertymaldng was
IN obedience to the edict of King Elyoe, rep
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a DounLE WEDDING.
Jennie Hunter Ia Bernhardt wnn,
Margaret Hunter to w. j. KinkRid.


Margaret Hunter To w. j. KinkRid.
The double marriage of Mr.. Bernhard
Wall, ir.. and Miss Jennie NJ. Hunter and
Mr.. William Johnson Kinkaid and Miss Mar
garet Hunter was solemnized at the home OF
the brides parents. III San Felipe street. at
o'clock last evening, Rev. Mr.. Mason OF the
Christian church officiating. Mendessohn's
wedding march was executed by Mrs Kate
NJ. Smith OF Jacksonville Ill. The attendants
were MIR. II. A. Chadwick, with Miss Belle
Fem, Mr.. Jesse Andrews with Miss Eva
Whine.
Miss Jennie Hunters costume was old rose
with white carnations and maidenhair fern.
Miss Margaret Hunters costume was royal
blue with brides roses and maidenhair fern.
The costumes of the young lady attendants
were. Mihs Belle Fem, blue with pink car
nations Miss Eva Winnie mode with pink
bridesmaid roses
Tor by Master John d. Jaynes and little Miss
Ethel King, each trailing white ribbon,
which formed an enclosed passageway for
the party. This was under the management
OF Miss Lizzie Lubbock
The groomsmen approached the altar from
another entrance and We're Joined by their
pre- spectiye brides under lovely circle made
OF brides roses and suspended from tue
ceiling. emblematic Of unendng happiness,
81 the center OF which was large white bell
made OF flowers. In the room were q great
variety OF cut flowers. smilnx aud palms IN
the most artistic arrangement, producing a
charming effect. A bridal guest book. hand
painted on parchment. ariistically gotten up
by Mr.. BsFnhardt Wall occupied a convenient
place In the parlor for the bridal party and
guests to leave their autographs
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernhard Wall are at home
Mr.. and Mrs, William Kinksid left last
evening for San Antonio and other western
lpoints on bridal tour. Upon their return
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ARRESTS MADE.
Dobb Davis and His Two Son, Are
in ,Jnil


New Orleans, December 25.-The Plcayune's
special from sldell. La, says: Dobb Davis
and his two sons, Sam and Boy, were arrest
ed last night by Sheriff Strobe for the shoot
ing OF b, F. Scarborough and the murder Of
MS S.year-old child last Saturday night
sherin strobe reached the scene of the
tragedy last night about 10 O'Clock In COM
peny with Coroner Pigot and an inquest was
heia over the dead body OF the little girl
Mr. Scarborough was conscious and able IN
give his testimony, which resulted In the ar
rest OF Davis and his boys a short while nj.
forwards. "'' "a
The Picayune representative secured the fol.
loving account OF the trouble that led Ia the
crime: Dobb Davis lives about a Quarter NJ
mile from scarbrough's and the two men
had been at daggers' points for some time
owing to difficulty which had come IN over
some hogs' Scarborough had missed some
noss, which he suspected cad been stolen by
laws This was some time ago. but the
teud continued between the two men and
Davis had asserted he intended to Kill scar.
prough sooner or later Saturday eyeniny
DAVIS and his boys left Sidell TO 20 homs
ana all were drinking, That was the last
that had been seen of them until thew wers
arrested last night between whore Davis lives
ana Pearl River station. all beastly druni
and signs showed that they had been fphting
saeh other, The men were too drunk to Of.
Ter resistance and Sheriff Strobe succeeded
IN setung them to jail safely last night.
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Negro Ran Amuck.

Hanna, Wyo. December 25.--A negro
named Lncius Miller, employed at a
Union Pacific grading camp. on the Hanna
cut. armed himself with pitchfork yes
terday and, swearing he would Kill every
man IN camp, started on his mission. He
cracked the heads OF several graders and
Was having everything his own way when
ne went TO the contractors supply wagon.
Wnere ne met Troy, Pendleton. white
man fendieton watched his chance
whipped out his revolver ard fred full
ground MORALLY wounded and disS mi
long sftsrward. No arrest was made
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A MERRY CROWD.
The Police station Reaps n big H1r'
vest of "Ccle brators.'


vest of "Cele orators"
From tho indications prevailing saturday
l1nht and Sunday the police department con-
I'D that this Christmas was to pass into
history as very quiet and orderly one.
but the conclusion was badly shattered yes
terday.
The meshes OF the law had been consider
ably enlarged for the OCCASION the intention
of the department being to allow tho citizen
with an ordinary vest pocket jag TO slip
through the pet and go free since II Is II
fnct generally known that Christmas arrives
only once in 1855 days. or, to be more exact,
800 days, Ave hours, forty eight minutes aud
forty-eight seconds.
| Notwithstanding the fact that the meshes
of the legal net had been enlarged 10 the
lstraining point. twenty victims were
caught in the drag. and such a varied as
sortmcnt OF jngs could not be found in q
days Journey. The list included everything
from the fellow who was simply disordcrly
to the man who was alleged TO have made
| n murderous assault on his wife.
i Those who committed only minor offenses
were allowed to go home as soon as the
liquor they had aboard had evaporated sum
GENTLY 10 allow them to walk reasonably
straight. but the proprletors OF the moro
| complicated cases of inebriety remained until
today. TO tell Recorder Railey how 1t hap
| pened.
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The LEFT Hnnaer., Tree.

The most conspicuous quasi public function
Of the day was the annual Christmas tree
celebration by the Left Handed Fishing club.
The theme OF the celebration represented
the story OF "Pillow- Willow" ns told in one
Of Thackeray.s novels, where, in the town OF
Ninnaf. all strangers who entered We're taken
before King Elyoc and given taste OF royal
hospitality and made TO undergo certain In
whether or not they desired to become citi-
zens Ninnaf was beautiful city. Astounding
10, sylvan groves and pretty grottoes and, to
be- historically correct In portrayng Ninnaf
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Moro Pretty Calendars.

This is the season of the year for ar
tstic designs in calendars and one OF the
neatest creations in this line is the calen
dar gotten out by the Model Laundry. The
scene represents the "Old Oakcn Bucket"
and the we'll with two pretty little children
in the act of drawing water.
Another pretty calendar received at the
office of The Post yesterday was from the
Southern Oil company, representing a
handsome design in colored portraiture
with calendar attached.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26
CITY BREvrTIEs.

There is an uudelivered telegram at the
offce of the Postal Telegraph company, us
Main street, for Miss Clara Kocher.
Mr.. c. Grunowald, with his accustomed
libeIality presented each Of The Post news
Keys with n musical instrument rs Christ
mas present.
Tho Post force was regalsd yesterday and
oNlil,fated wiel n bowl of magnificent cham
payne punch sent with tho compliments OF
Mr. John Latreyte.
Edna. the infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John 7 Roberts, died yesterday morning Ut
A o'clock The funeral took place from the
family residence. at p m, interment In
Hollywood cemetery.
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chcs. Conte.t po.tponed.

Cincinnati, o., December 25,-Pillsbury aud
Showalter who were to play series OF chess
games, arrived here today too late TO play
and postponed the game without fixing date
or place.
showalter played fifteen chess and ten
checker games simultaneously with the best
talent Cincinnati and the Kentucky cities
could muster. and won all OF them This
was In the afternoon. At night he played
blindfoldea simultaneously ten chess and five
checker games and won all.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26
New Year CaIendnrs.

N, Randolph & sors have issued New
Year calendar that is pretty enough to
frame. 1t Is a beautiful pastoral scene and
is splendid imitation of an original
painting.
The Southern Oil company of Houston
Is distributing a 1900 calendar that is
adorned with pretty bust OF beautiful
girl, The record of the days and months
is in large type and will be found very
convenient for office use
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-26
THE DEATH ROLL.

Mrs. N. A. Denver, wife of N A. Denver,
general yardmaster of the Houston and
Texas Central railway, died this morning
at A:45 o'clock, after brief Hines. The
deceased was 80 years of age, and was
most estimable lady. The funeal will take
place at 10 o'clock this morning. with in
terment in the German cemetery.
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Their old. familiar carols play.
And wild and sweet, the words repent
OF peace on earth-good will to men. -
Christmas day arrived at last, aud every
little child in Houston was IN hetimes yes
terday morning, and rummaginG through
stockings for what the great and good Santa
Claus might have left them on his rounds
the night before. The fathers and mothers OF
the little ones were also up-from necessity,
however. for it was impossible n sleep
through the eulogiHs Of Santa Claus from
rosy mouths sticky with candy.
All day long throngs of happy faces were
10 be seen on tho streets. while Tho reports
from crackers and torpedoes kept up the din
until d,nnertime when all returned 10 the
sanctity at their homes 10 partake OF the
unfortunate Christmas turkey and wash it
down with various seductive liquids.
After DARK the festivities were kept up. A
lively fusilade of crackers aud torpedoes
wero to be heard all over tho city while
rockets rose maiestcally hoaYenward, light
ing VI the sky in their efforts 10 celebrr,e
tho blrth-time when peace and goodwill
came to ali mankind. At this hour OF writ
ing. when the little ones. tired out have
been tucked into their cots and left to dream
over the happiness OF the day and 10 see
all the animals Of their Noah's ark dancing
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According to long established and very
humane custom Sheriff Anderson yesterday.
in spirit of liberalty that will long be
remembered by those unfortunate to be forced
10 spend their Christmas In jail made the
day PASS as pleasantly as possible for them
by providing sumptuous Christmas dinner
for all the inmates OF the 'ail. consisting of
turkey and roast with a lot OF wholesome
vegetables ana the usual toothsome ccndi-
ments which so 10 make up wcli-appointed
Christmas dinner
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thew will be at home at III San Felipe street.
The residence Of Captain and Mrs. Hunter,
proiusely decorated with smilax and palms,
presented most attractive and cheerful APP
pearance
The Misses Hunter are members of one OF
the oldest and most highly respected families
in Houston and host of ricnds wish them
every blessing in their new life. Miss Jen-
uie Hunter has been for a year secretary of
the Daughters of the Republic and one of
its most useful members Miss Margaret
Hunter has occupied a post Of honor as teach
err ir the city public schools. The grooms-
men arc young gentlemen of ability and
prominence in their respective avocations
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THE WATERWAYS CONVENTION.
Delegates Selected by the City ana
by the Business League.

by the Husfness League.
Vice President II. #. MacGregor OF the
Houston Business League has selected the
following delegates to represent the Bush
ness League at the waterways conven-
tion to be held at Galveston December
2S and 80: r. VI. Johnston, s. Talia-
ferro George L. Porter, w. II, Bailey and
Tom Richardson.
Mayor Brashear had previously appoint
ed the following delegates to represent the
city; Major John +. Dickson, John d.
Woolford. Abe NJ. Levy, Captain j. G..
Hutchinson. Colonel Charles Dillingham;.
Ed Kiam. ]. l.. Mitchell, Colonel o. II.
Holt, G. G. Street and j. j. Pastoriea
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Enthusiastically over the coverlids. the mothers
and fathers are sitting around the Preside
talking over the past and susgestng such
remedies as is host to give the little ones in
the morning. All hive enjoyed themselves.
Santa Claus has visited each aud every one
even the sauctity of the editorial rooms has
been invaded. leaving Christmas greetings
and good wishes for the future II was all In
ALL quiet Christmas Day in Houston.
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A SERIOUS CHARGE.
JncOb Meyer Arrested on Charge
of Crjmir.tl Assault.

Deputy Shcrtfs Krzbach and Hllendahl
yesterday arrested Jacob Meyer on charge
of crimiral assault or an old and crippled
German woman named Sophia Seyfert, who
lives on the San Felipe road Tine arrest was
made on a capias based on IN indictment
found by the grand jury nov m session
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Colonel $. f. b. Morse. passenger traffic
manager of the southern Pacific lines. ac-
companiel by his secretary, MIR. Anderson
Chenarlt. left last night In Colonel Morse s
private car Tor New orleans. whence they go
to Fern Pank, Ohio, near Cincinnati. where
Colonel Morse will be united in marriage with
Miss Luela BeescD. on New Years Day.
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One Case of smalIpo. at paris.

i'' Texas, December ga tele-
Ssapn operator by the name of Booth de-
rempv eu a case OF smallpox today; he was
whar, 10 The pesthouse- The house
tined a ne was boarding has been quaran-
70 Keep the disease from spreadipp 'AAen
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SCHOLARSHIP FREE
Model aundr.

BY doing little writing at your home.
in either OF Draughon's Practical Business
Colleges. Fort Worth. Galveston, Texar-
kapa, ST. Louis. Nashville. or Savannah.
Address The illustrated Youth aud Age,
Nashville. Tenn.
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though coming TO Houston only lew yehhIi ,
ago from California is we'll and favorabiy
known.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey left on the Inter
national and Great Northern fast man io'
st. Louis and will return via New orleans.
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Berwick Bay. Matagorda, Galveston
oysters. fish. shrimp. wild ducks at Eug.
Artusy's 5l4 Travis street. Phone IA.
Free delivery.