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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-05

ABsTRACToR OF LAND TITLES wants EN-
pioyment over 10 years. experience in
Texas best Of references; fine peninan
Address p. o, Box l75, La Grange. Texas. 5
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AGENTS WANTED.

PosITIoN-By lady lob printer. 1904. thl.
office.
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YOUNG woman wishes position on daily o
weekly paper. reporter, typewriter or gen
cral office assistant; any position who
gives opportunity for advancement accept
able. Address News, this office.
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l1UATl0N WANTED by middle-aged white
II an: cook for hotel. good at anything; also
good hand at milking cows or attending to
horses Amply 669l this Office q
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SITUATION WANTED--By a Young man as
u bookkceper or any other office work. can
speak English and bohemian; best recon-
mendations, Address II. A. Farda. Praha
Texas, 4
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An ALL-RoUNn colored man willing 10
do anything. and ran do anything, wants
n Job, porter In saloon or any kind OF
office. $3.50. this Office g
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anything I can; good cook. all kinds OF
housework, or as companion or housekoeper
6G52. this office. D
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SIT tlATION wanted by l6-year-old c0ored
girl to nurse or assist In general housework
My address Is 6i5 Mckinney avenue. .
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YOUNG temperate man wants position as
salesman in dry goods or grocery store:
can read and write English. German and
Swedish Apply 665l, this office. &
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YOUNG white man wants position around
brivate house: horse, buggy. ward, lawn
etc; good all-around m0u. nvt years IN
this office
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FOR SALE--About Gn1 acres OF land near East
Bernard CHEAP for cash, For information
please apply to Mrs. a. F. Johnston. West
End san Antonio, Texas SO
THREE lots. with nice nys-roon cottage and
kitchen. all furnished. on the water front
at seabrook. for sale cheap tnot for remit I;
immediate possession. Apply TO Ben Camp.
bell n
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-FOUR connecting southeast rooms, with pri
vato bath aud large gallery, cistern ant
servants room; no children; references, eI.
Mckinney avenue.
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FOR RLNT-one nice large room. furnishe
Hos Chenevert.
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FOR RENT
NICELY FURNISHED or unfurnished rooms.
references <i2 Mckinney. ii

FOR RENT-Cotton sampling room. 2SzG
ieet; good north light; also several ofnccs
IN Converse building. lo5,s Main street Ap
ply room 4.
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SITUATION WANTED In drug store. shop
grocery or Office by hoy of 49, ! need work
and can show recommendation. Address
W. NJ, this office s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
utcuNoND,s BASEBALL TEAM.
Manager Wells Has About Completed
It's Nake-Up-A strong Club.

Now. that it has been settled that Rlch-
mond is to remain in the Atlantic League
baseball followers feel satisfied, and there
has been no end to the speculation
as TO what players will be members OK
the 1899 team.
Manager Jake Wells since the close or
last season has been at work on team
and has about completed the makeup.
The club will be even stronger than last
seasons champions.
Behind the bat clever Tommy Hess and
Sam VigneuX will again hold forth. ne
staff of pitchers is exceptionally strong.
Jack Chesbro. will again wear Rich
mond uniform, and his assistants will be
Donovan. bought from Washington; Pat
Flaherty. OF last seasons Paterson club,
and Arthur Goodwin. the star twirler OF
the Oil and Iron League of last season
and a man whom big league managers
have been after.
At first base Gutenberg will be sue
ceeded by Charlie Carr. another purchase
from Washington He is said to be
great player. Washington secured him
last season from the famous Atlantic City
club At second base Gus klopf VIII
probably play. though this has not been
settled. as Manager Wells may get the
services OF famous player for that posi-
ton. George Wrigley will play at short.
He was a member of the Roanoke team
in the Virginia League, and has been a
valuable player to Washington, and Man
ager Wells had to make a great offer and
a special inducement to get him.
Gus Dundon, the best third baseman
who has played i'm Richmond since the
days of Billy Nash. Will be back at his
old position. and Seybold. Hargrove. and
shannon will again guard the outfield.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
NEGROES CALL on M'KINLEY.
They Ask That Lynchers lie brought
to osstfce.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., December Sl.--
The Executive Committee OF the Ma
tional Afro-American Council. now In
session here. called at the White House
to-day and presented to the President an
address. in which he was asked TO use
his good offices In presenting to Congress
the subject OF the recent lyncbings or
colored men in the Carolinas, that the
perpetrators may be brought to justice.
The recent troubles In Illinois were also
called 10 his attention, and In general
way he was asked TO exert his Influence
In all proper ways to Improve the condi-
ton of the colored race.
The committee was composed OF Bishop
Walter. Bishop Arnett Bishop Clinton;
Lyons OF Georgia. Register OF the United
States Treasury; Cheatham OF North
Carolina, Pinchback OF Louisian,
white OF North Carolina, Pelham
OF Michigan. Mitchell OF Virginia.
Fortune OF New York. Adams OF
Illinois. Murray OF South Carolina.
Morriss OF Massachusetts, lawson OF
New Jersey, Blagburn OF Iowa, Casey OF
New Jersey, Lewis OF Louisiana. Dancy
OF North Carolina, Thompson OF Indiana.
Sanford OF Iowa. Bray OF Georgia. MUIR
ray OF the District of Columbia. Ferris
of Massachusetts,. and Brady OF Kansas.
AT the conclusion OF the call. which
lasted fifteen minutes. the delegation
withdrew, greatly pleased with their In
teryiew
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
hospital tents without any substituting

hospital tents without any side-shuffling
or housekeeping. there being not only
room enough for the whole anatomy OF
each man from head to foot, but space In
which TO wriggle
They have gathered around them such
Injuries az rude washstands, tables,
stools, and boxes for clothing.
The company tailor has gotten to work.
mending rips, wear and tear.
The congenial camp barber, Private Tom
Feldner, has rugged up his chair. and Is
plying his art below the city prices Of
Habana.
Still we have the most serious problem
confronting US That is the lack OF wood
and water. IL Is a great temptation TO a
fellow TO indefinitely postpone the ordeal
of washing his face when he has TO walk
a half mile TO fetch the water. There
is such a scant supply of wood In these
parts that firewood is being brought from
the United States for the camps. but 1t Is
coming in very slowly. Colonel Taylor
has been endeavoring to get the Virginians
sufficiently supplied with these very ne
cessary items. and, according to promises
made him. our wants in these lines Will
be filled in a few days 1t was under
stood that the camps would be furnished
on our arrival with water, and that wood
could be easily obtained
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
NEW YEAR's-EvE STAG PARTY.
Old Year Closes With Unique Enter
tninmcnt Mt jefferson Club.

There was a New-Year 's-Eve stag party
at the Jefferson Club last night. The
event had been looked forward TO with
great interest, and despite the inclemency
OF the weather there was very large at
tendance Of members and their friends.
An admirable programme, presenting
many local favorites, was greatly enjoyed
and the old year died TO the popping OF
corks as the clubmen and their guests
sal down to a very sumptuous banquet.
The programme was as follows:
part % o'clock)-lmperial Quartette;
John J. Mc1ntire and Charles T.. O'Hara,
in Rag Time opera and other specialties
MIR, rom Mitchell popular 6 tenor singer SINCE.
MIR. Evan X. chestermah. Snaan i na |,
profundo: Mr.. John M. Ryall, Snap
shots: MIR. Lon wilson, "Up-to,pate spe-
c;alty": MIR. Eugene Davis and his banjo;
cantain II. ". Cunningham. tenor solo Csc
Iected): Imperial Quartette.m
Part " ~ u 10 cake walk: Thilow's
Orchestra H., -.----s-----
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
HE DECLINES THE BIsHOPRIC.
Rev. Mr.. Funston Decides to Remain
With HIS Church In Portsmouth.

Rev. James Bowen Funston. the zeal
Gus and popular rector of Trinity Epsco-
pal church. Portsmouth. will not accept
the bishopric OF Boise.
lie has reached this decision after ma
ture and prayerful consideration having
taken more than two months 20 weigh
the matter carefully in his mind.
The position Of Missionary Bishop Of
southern Idaho and Western Wyoming
to which the general convention at its
session in Washington elected Rev. Mr..
Funston, is one OF honor and usefulness,
and, being imbued with the missionary
spirit, ne was very much inclined TO ac-
cept ii. He has, however, after thorough
reflection, reached the conclusion that it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

ment OF the birth of the New Year those
VINO had been waiting for the coming
OF the hour-there were not many OF
them-fred on cannon-crackers and cher
noise-producing and sleep-disturbIng In
sion.
While the hail and sleet were falling the
chimes OF Centenary Methodist church,
with distinct clearncss, sounded forth
rich notes OF praise, while In that sane
tuary devout worshippers praised God for
the blessings of the old year and invoke q
His guiding presence through the new.
The watch-night services, though not
very largely attended, were deeply i'm
pressive.
There were New-Year' s-Eve gatherings
at the social clubs and many home par
ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
THE GREAT CAKE-wELI<.
Those who Appeared at the Acad-
eny TO Walk at Auditorium Monday.

Those who heard all about the queer
antics aud fantastic capers of the 'Black
Four Hundred" on the Academy stage
on the 20th of last month, but who were
not present on that occasion, will to-
morrow night be afforded an opportunity
TO witness this great exhibition at the
Auditorium.
The cake-walk fad has not died with
the old year. and the darkies who will
walk tomorrow night will put all the
ginger" they can into their movements,
each one with the hope that the second
day of the year 1899 will bring to him
that great iced-cake, with the $40 bill
that goes with il.
The couples who will walk tomorrow
night are the same who appeared on the
10Th at the AGA DENY. and the entertain
ment of that evening will be duplicated.
A street parade will be given at half-past
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Accom-
modations will be made at the Audito-
rum for ladies and their escorts, and a
portion of the building will be reserved
for colored people The management in
tend to give the entertainment without
regard TO the weather conditions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
ALPHA TAU OMEGA CONGRESS.
Ribbon. Societies Discounteunnced-'
boston Next Meeting-race.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, December a.
The Alpha Tau Omega Congress has trans
acted It's principal business. Ribbon so-
cieties were discountenanced. and 1t was
decided to try the provincial system.
Boston was named as the next meet
ing place. The following officers were
elected
Worthy Grand Chief I.arkin w. Glaze
brooke, Washington. ID. c.; Worthy GRIND
Scribe. George III. Lamar. Washingtons
ID. c.: Worthy Grand Chancellor. Profos-
sor James B. Green. University OF vir-
ginia.
High Council-R. w. Otis. A. Glaze>
brooke, ID. d., Elizabeth. n. J.; Professor
r. J. Shives, Pittsburg; William I. Ma
ginnis, New Orleans; Fred. Tupper, Jf.s
Vermont. and Ronert A. Walter. Chicago.
Fraternity Architect, David A. White
Mebane, y. G.
orator. Edward Lyle. Roanoke, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
BORN IN sLEET AND STORM.
The New Year Ushered In With Rain,
Hail, and Fireworks.


The Ola year is deadl Long live tie New
Near
The year 1898 was ushered out with
anery weather; the year 1899 was ushered
in not only with the promised cold wave
but also with rain. hail. and sleet.
Ihe night following a dismal sort OF
day WAS one OF the most extremely dis
'sr,nah .e OF the winter Few people were
2n ide street after niehtfall whose
olilas ala not take them out. Even the
rkets were almost deserted. and most
o' Tho dealers closed up much earlier
MAN usual.
Rain fell throughout nearly the entire
olr and after nightfal the cold wave.
winch had been promised. manifested its
presence. and for a time the wind blew
q perfect gale. The rain. too. began TO
iall with much greater force. and after
awhile frOze as IL fell. Seet soon covered
the face OF the earth but just before
midnight Il began 20 hail. and the sleet
was soon covered with a myriad OF
small particles OF ice. which soon became
soild. and when the bells tolled the mid
night hour the streets were almost inn
passable
The thermometer began early I'm the
evening 20 fall very rapidly and soon
dropped from 80 degrees TO the freezing
point But the mercury did not tarry
tnefe, u passed on down the tabe, and
az y O'clock registered 20 degrees
When the bells tolled out the announce
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

ditions in this island. deem II proper to
say that the object OF the present gov
eminent Is 20 gave protection to the peo-
pie and security to property, to restore
confidence. to encourages the people 10
resume the pursuits OF peace, to build
up waste plantations, to resume COM
mercial traffic. and to afford full protec-
ton In the exercise of al. civil and re-
ligious rights.
ITO this end the protection of tho
United States Government will be d.
rected. and every possibles provision viii
be made to carry out these objects.
through the channels Of civil admins
traton. although under military control.
CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CODES.
'Tn the interest and for the benefit Of
all the people OF Cuba, and those pos
sessed of rights and property In the is
land, the civil and criminal codes which
prevailed prior to the REIMBURSEMENT OF
Spanish sovereignty will remain In force.
with such notifications and changes as
may from time to time be found neces-
sary in the interest of good government.
THE people of Cuba. without regard TO
previous affiliations. are invited and urged
to cooperate In these objects, by the ex-
ercise of moderation, conciliati ton. and
hearty accord in our humanitarian pur-
poses will insure q kind and beneficent
government.
THE Military Governor of the island
will also be pleased to confer with those
who may desire to consult him on mat
tiers of public interest"
The text of the proclamation has been
cabled to Washington and approved.
HARANA OIyIET
The city is quiet and the Cuban indig-
nation at the American authorities for
bidding demonstrations has subsidized.
There have been no indications of dis
order, and General Brooke is confident
that Sunday will pass peacefully.
A general order was issued to-day,
taking over the Spanish telegraph and
telephone lines.
The Spanish auxiliary cruiser Rapido
and the Spanish torpedo-boats Marques
Enserada. Galicia. Marques Molino. and
Diego Xelasquez sailed to-day for Spain
via tie Island OF Martinique. The Rapido
had on board Admiral Manterola. the
Spanish naval commander, and the Pa
trota, another Spanish auxiliary cruiser,
takes the Spanish naval officials. The
arsenal here was occupied by Americans
to-day, and MORO Castle and Cabanas
were occupied according to the pro-
gramme, last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01

Is his duty to remain where he u.s. ana
carry on the great work in which he Is
engaged.
The decision of Mr.. Funston VIII be re-
ceived with general satisfaction by MS
friends IT. Virginia who while appIe-
eating the honor conferred upon hiih'
would have been 10th to see him leave
this State. Mr.. Funston, VINO was lo'
six years rector of Christ church. in TINS
city. and is well known here. Is one Oh
the strongest men in his diocese, spirit
ually. mentally, and physically wen
does he merit the wide popularity when
he enjoys. He has good church Ia
Portsmouth, and his people are deVoleu
to him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL.


The following report has been made to
Governor Tyler
The Board of Directors of the western
State Hospital have the honor 10 submit
the annual report of the superintendent
of the said hospital for the seventy-hrst
fiscal year, ending September 30. 1898, TO-
gether with the accompanying documents
An examination OF this report Will dis-
close the fact that the population OF the
hospital IS steadily increasing, ana tilal
during the past year more than one thou,
sand patients have been cared Tor anu
treated II applications for admission be
continued as they have been for the past
two or three years, 1t VIII be oniy
short time before the hospital Will be
OYercrOwded. l.
the average per capita cost of mainte-
nance sl17. the lowest in the history Oh
the hospital. -. A..
bring the expenses OF the hoSpltai "i VIII
the sum appropriated by the last Legisla-
ture. But there is a small dencit, not
withstanding the fact that there was
considerable surplus on mana on the lss
day of october, 1897. AS we enter UPON
tho nresent fiscal year with balance
AGAINST ms a larger number Of patients
than twelve months ago. and with many
articles and products which WIN nave 10
be purchased selling at higher pIlces,
is obvious that we must ehcountel W
ficif of large proportions year hence. w e
recognize the fact that we are calIeu up ,'a !.
10 administer the solemn trust OF caring
for the unfortunates In this hospltal III the
most economical manner; put al 'ns
600 dino we are sure that the people Oh
Virginia will cheerfully bear any neces-
sary and reasonable expense IN lah III
care of the insane in the hospitals Oh the
State. -, ,,la,s,ra in
statine that the hospital is fn excellent
condition. and in bearing testimony 10 tne
abiIitv and fidelity with which the super
jntendent and other officers nave us
'PiasnectfulIv submitted on behalf or the
Board of Directors rnrDv,v
President.
The accompanying documents SET forth
many details of interest In connection
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
MAYOR TAKEN TO TASK.
Gambling OF Every Kind Mt an I'm"
i'm Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 3.-Ihe
December grand jury, which created such
q sensation last Saturday by ordering
raid of the pool-rooms Of the CITY, the
first time they had been disturbed during
the twenty years of their existence to-
dav returned scorching report, in when
Mavor Charles p. Weaver was taken Sc
verelv to task for his inactivity in the
matter of gambling I'm Louisville
The report also called for the reslgna-
ton of certain members of the Board OF
Public Safety. which body has direction
of the force of police of the city, saying
that they not only hindered and OBJ
structed the Chief of Police in the dis
charge of his duty, but that they should
make way for men who would enforce the
laws.
Gambling Of every kind is at an end,
and the Kentucky lottery and pool-rooms
are closed. Prize-fghting, which flourish
ed here for a time. has also been stopped.
However, merry-go-round race-track
will be constructed here within the next
thirty days. and pools will be sold there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
BROOKE TO THE CUDANs.
Proclamation Setting Forth the FUR
noses of His Government.

HABANA, December A.-A prociama-
ton by Major-General John r. Brooke
Military Governor OF Cuba, VIII be issued
tomorrow TO the people Of the island. II
Is as follows:
Coming among you as a representa-
tive of President Mckinley. In further
ance and i'm continuation of the humane
purpose with which my country inter-
fered TO put an end To the distressing con-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01


slute. where she also taught several
years. Later on she taught in one of the
largest colleges for women in South Caro-
lIna located at Greensville. Then for
several years she was lady principal Of
the famous JudsOn Institute, at Marion,
Ala. 40 the beginning Of this session she
accepted the position Of lady principal
in the Womans College of this city.
Her father was one Of the most highly
esteemed of his estimable family. He
was the son of Mr.. John Bagby an
honored citizen of King. and Queen coun-
". and the brother ofthe lamented Or.
Richard Hugh Bagby and of Drs. Alfred
Bagby of this city. and George +. Bagby,
OF Farmvine. Miss Bagby's mother was
one OF the well-known and influential
family Of Fleets Of King and Queen.
The bride-that-is-to-be is known and
loved far and wide by friends, school
mates, and pupils.
The few who had learned Of the APP
preaching marriage before DR.. Dickinson
left the city on Saturday kept him busy
receiving their hearty congratulations.
THE GROOM-ELECT.
DR.. Dickinson has been for so many
wears a well-known figure i'm Richmond
and Virginia that any sketch Of him
would be superfluous.
Since the fall of 1865 he has been con-
tiuuously connected with the Religious
Herald as editor and owner. Perhaps no
southern editor knows so many people
or is known by so many. The younger
generation OF Baptist editors regard him
a. their mentor.
but DR.. Dickinson's sphere OF useful
ness has by no means been confined to
The Herald He has had marvellous sue
cess in raising money for churches. edu-
ou1ual institutions. and like objects.
lle raised a large part Of the endowment
~ Richmond College, and OF the Jeter
memorial fund, out Of which in large
part the south wing Of Richmond College
Was built. He has been prominent and
influential I'm deominational matters for
many wears.
Twelve months or more ago Dr. Dickin-
s.1 had a sharp attack OF sickness, from
which he quickly rallied. In recent
months his health has been excellent,
and ho has been quite active visiting as
soaauons I'm Virginia and various Baptist
State conventions beyond. He is tire
Jess traveller. and in all the years during
which he has been travelling has been in
but one serious accident, and out Of that
b. came without injury or any sort.