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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
Crockett Cuttings.

Crockett Texas January 1.-The holidays
have brought about the following changes in
mercantile firms OF Crockett: ID. T. Adair
q Co., dealers in family groceries. have sold
out their business TO Messers Aldrich &
Phillips. who will continue the business at
the old stand. Mr.. S. Z. Howard. OF The
firm OF Ellis & Howard, has sold his interest
in the busRess to Mr. c. W. Ellis they ara
dealers In frmily groceries ane feedstaas.
Misses lone Lundy and NsTcie Bayre have
returned from several W. KS ist 10
friends at San Angelo, Toxes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
DEATH or H. w. pLAGGE.

Mr.. Henry Waters Blagge. an old and
respected citizen of Galveston. passed
away at $40 a. m. Sunday. Mr.. Blagge
was born in this city nearly 50 years ago.
but when quite child moved with his
parents to New York and was there edu-
Gated. Just prior to the breaking out OF
the civil war he returned to Galveston
and served during tho entire war in DE
Bray's Texas cavalry. rising to the rank
of captain In that command. He was mar
ried in Galveston thirty years ago to Mrs
Caroline Butler. No children have been
born to him. He leaves a mother and
sister in New York, Borrowing wife and
host of friends
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
GENERAL cAnELL,s BIRTHDAY.
Many Confederntcs rendered Conn
pIIments to Him.

Dallas Texas, January New Years
was observed generally in a quiet manner
here. and as full holiday in all public
and semi-public institutions The most
notable social incident was the ceIehra-
lion OF the seventy-third birthday Of
General W l.. Cabell AZ the home OF the
poted old Confederate soldier on South
Ervay street large number Of Con-
federate veterans called, as did also
Daughters Of the Contederaey, who were
all graeiously received BY Mrs, Kate
Cabell Cnrr.e. General Cabelrs married
daughter. Duyal cabel also celebrated
his twenty-frst birthday with his vener-
able father.
An incident was the presentation to Mrs.
Currie OF an elegant and costly ministure
ivory painting OF the late Miss Winnie
Davis. daughter Of Jefferson Davis. The
eift 20 Mrs. Currie was from the National
Daughters OF the confederacy, OF which
organization she is former president.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02

Gonzales, Texas. January district
court for the January term viii open
tomorrow morning The civil docket
has number OF cases for trial. The
criminal docket is rather light now. There
will bs two new murder cases 70 be ir-
vestigated by the grand jury; one was the
negro killed Saturday night December 2si
the other was a Mexican. who was killed
last week another Mexican is in Jail now
charged with the last murder,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
The Eiephnni Butte Dnm Company
GnIned the DcrIsinn.

Fl Paso, Texas, January l.--colonel
Warren Y Sutton, the associate coun SCI
for the government in the Elepaan Bu 4
dam case. recently tried a. Las Cru Is,
N. NJ. received a teieg.am o.lght from
District Rttpfley ChidHs dated at Al
buquerque. saying tina Judge Fr3nk W
Parker today banded down his decision In
the case. The FADING wa asane, the
government but NJ details were given.
This means iha; unless the higher eSDrt
reverses the decision tlie English company
win be permitted 70 20 ahrad and build
It's big dam at Elephent Butte N NJ.
125 miles north OF FL Paso, and supply
water for irrigation purposes to this entire
section, on both sides Of the river. Colo
mel Sutton announces that the government
VIII appeal and again take the case TO
the Territorial and the United States
supreme court.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
4 Fifth Sunday Meetlns.

skidmore. Texas, January 1.-The nth Sun
day meeting OF the Blanco Baptist association
met here Thursday night last and continued
until last night. The ministers present were:
r. l.. Pierce and NJ. S. Lackey Of Rockport
o. p. Stark OF Corpus Christi; w. c. Brown
Of Goliad and 7. G. whetford and ]. NJ. Sal
lee OF Beeville.
r. l., Pierce was elected moderator. Al
the questions OF the published programme
were discussed and devotional exercises held
each night and yesterday,
Some very able sermons We're delivered dur
ing the meeting. Steps viii be taken immedl-
atey to build a Baptist church here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
COURTS CLOSED.

Judge A. C. Allen of the criminal dts
trict court was to have empaneled the
grand jury for the January term at 10
O'Clock this morning. AT that hour court
was opened, but almost Immediately adj
journed. no business Of any description
being transacted. The grand jury will
be empaneled and charged tomorrow
morning
None OF the other courts were open
and all the offices in the court house. with
the exception OF that Of Sheriff Thomas,
were closed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
TRINITY TOPICS.
tcrtainment. Given In Honor Of
II Holiday VisitOrss


Fffpity. Texas, January 1.--Miss Jessie
9olpason of Palestine spent the holidays
lre, the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. Il. Barnes
1E S. J. Lister of Richmond spent Christ
Al week here with his parents.
M Lee Frisby and wife of Hubbard City
fW the holidays here with relatives.
AMI and Mrs. Wyatt Dawson OF Houston
cnt few days here last week.
MI and Mrs. Luther Werner, Mr.. and
r.. +. p. Parker and Mr.. r. c. Parker OF
'ockett spent part of last week here visit
4 Relatives.
MISE Hattie Barnes came up from her
hool at Corrgan TO spend the holidays hero
IA returned to Corrigan this morning
81 n. DeLefosse and wife OF Groveton were
Hrpme visitors last week
ffpf. J. W, Hoke and wife spent the holt
.xt With relatives and friends in Kossc.
MIS-. c. L. and Miss Irene Rowan came up
ON Houston TO spend the holidays here
Entertainments were given in honor of the
MINE holiday guests at the residences OF
or and Mrs. John 3. Peyton, Mr.. and Mrs.
III. Lansberry, Mrs. G. 3. Gibson and
or and Mrs, g. c. Clegs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
smnlInox nt coIumhn..

Columbus. Texas. January i.-'rhree moro
cases OF smallpox have developed at Affair.
all in the family Of Richard Penn. the Hrsl
patient. Every member OF the family now
have the disease and claim they are unable
n wait on each other. and no provision Is
made for q nurse for them. The citizens OF
Affair do not feel that they can expend more
money IN their behalf. aud they are without
a nurse. medicine or attention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
wharton locals.

Wharton, Texas, January Mrs. D.
II. Ford Will give . Nav Years dining
at her beautiful homo. complimentary 70
her daughter. Mrs. Ewart Of Kansas City,
who is spending the holidays with rela-
tiyes IN Wharton.
Mist Sadie Fitss. a popular young lady
Of Houston. returned 70 hsf homo yes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02

terday after pleasant visit to relatives
hnre
Elder ]. w. Robinson negro preacher
ard LEADER OF his race died last nisht
after few days illness Robinson-.with
the late Will Hathaway--were leaders
OF the negroes here. OF which there Il
a large element. who were in favor OF
the White Mans union--and was rec az
nii;ed as a potent factor In the political
affairs OF the county. His funeral Will
take place from the church OF which
he was pastor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
SURRENDERED for a IsIiI,ug.

Anderson. Texas December So--Joseph
Martin. colored, came In this evening
and surrenederea, reporting that be had
killed Charley Jackson, sisp colored, near
Fuqua Prairie Ia Grimes county.
Martin says jackson was advancing
on him with rock when he shot him
with shotgun, death ensuing immedi-
afpiy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
NUw REVENUE COLLECTOR.

d. Webster Wilson. who since Webster
Flanagan has been internal revenue col
lec.or for this district has been deputy
collector at Galveston. has resigned ana
Nat @. Henderson, colored, OF Columbus.
Texas, has been appointed to succeed him.
He has been sworn IN,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
cottage al Georgetown.

Georgetown Tezas. January 1.--sunday
morning one Of the cottages OF p. II, Dim
mitt In the eastern portion OF town. which
family. together with the eNSsuts was
burned. There wss iasurance on house
and contents The origin OF the hrs un-
known,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
INTEREST DEFAuLTEp.
Ap<tin Aldermen Refused to Make
E an Appropriation.


@ an Appropriation.
Austin. Texas, January but two
'nerbers OF the city council showed up
Il Pie city hall tonight, although this was
III regular meeting night. No session
~ held, so that the semi-annuai inter-
10 on the water and light bonds due to-
iay Will be defaulted. as the ordinance
appropriating money TO pay same Is still
% the table
New Years day was observed by the
rederal and State departments and all
7!lssl public Institutions. A reception at
px-Goverror Hogs this morning and at
NJ executive mansion tonight were the
soeial features OF the day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
Internnl nexrnae Rccelpt-.

Auatin Texas. pecember Sl,-The receipts
OF the United states internal revenue depart
ment for this district for the month OF rs.
cembcr aggregated 5000, watch is 40 IN
crease Of about 5000 over the receipts for
the same month of last year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
nnrn and cattle purnca.

sherman. Texas, January i--About O'Clock
this morning the barn belonging TO Mrs. NJ p.
Kearny burned The IRE consumed consld.
cradle feedstufI and caused the death OF Q
horse and q valuable Jersey COW. No insur
ance Origin OF IRE unknown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
THE FIRE RECORD.
Tine Business Houses Burned.

Kyle, Texas, January LA very deBtruc-
tive flro occurred ON Main street tonight.
Nine business houses were consumed. II. J,
Sledge Jra was the Greatest loser
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
Judge A. '. smith Found mead in BED

overton. Texas. December sl.-ludgs A. J
Smith. an old and highly respected citizen.
was found dead in his bed at 7.so o'clock this
morning Heart failure Is supposed 10 have
been the immediate cause az his death. He
was buried this afternoon by the Masonic
fraternity. being an hopored member Of that
order.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
rIatonia items.

Flatonia. Texas. December So.--Missss
Lizzie and Msrths Yesger. Lee Kiliough and
Fsiry FARES have returned from sehulsn-
burg. where thsy vent to attend the golden
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02

! epidemic at Farrnersville. says he nov has
the situation under absolute control OF the
twenty-foven cases developed over there only
one has died and six remain In detention.
The remaining ones are recovering.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02

untary petition in bankruptcy In the Federal
court here. His liabilities are scheduled at
s3i53 and assets at $io54
Moses Davis OF Austin has also filed n vol
untary petition In bankruptcy. with labli-
ties aggregatlng sTIiG and assets $1,000,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
DEvINE DOTS.
search Is Being Made for Good
Coal.

eyine. Texas. December so.-christmas
* has passed on without any accidents
mar the pleasure Of the younk folks. II
been week OF endowment for every
visitors. haze been TOO rrmerous to
|tien names ard great many from hers
+ taken sdysntsge OF tbe excursion rates
b. by tbs rsilrcsds 70 visit relations and
Inds In other parts 4 the state,
thursday evening, th% b instant, the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02
Farmersvine smallpox situation.

Mckinney, Texas December 3i.-Dr. w 3,
HUN. physician in charge Of the smallpox
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02

Given for IT'S lion
heads and a 2-ccnt
stamp. Neat appear
ing and an excellent
time keeper Solid
nickel-silyer case. with
orna mental back.
Mic rel movements,
escape EN- ent fully
jcweled, The famous
IN mic X erboc kcr"
watch,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-02

Cut strip " thick paper no that the ends Will
exactly meet when drawn tightly around sccond
Joint OF the finger, Lay one end on this diagram
AT the 0, and order the number the other end
indicates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
A UNION MUTUAL PoLICYHOLDER
FOR HALF A CENTURY.

Rev. Dr. Richard S. Storrs, the vene-
rable pastor emeritus OF the Church Of
the Pilgrims, Brooklyn, N. Y, whose
death occurred on the 9Th Of June, had
been insured with the Union Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of this city, for
more than so years. His policy was is
sued in February, 1885, and numbered
s44. OF policies issued by the Union
Mutual prior to that upon the life of DIR.
Stoorrs, but seven are now In force upon
the books of the company
In this connection 1t will be interesting
TO recall that another noted Brooklyn
preacher was for long term Of years the
holder OF a Union Mutual policy, Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher having been insured
In that company, 1850, until the time
of his death In 1887.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
THE CITY LOAN.

Yesterday City Treasurer Libby sent
out a notice on call for bids for city
loan, the substance Of which follows:
Under the direct ion Of the committees
on finance and authority of the order of
May z, the city of Portland will borrow
during the present month, on tempo
rary loan, a sum not less than $4,000,
nor more than 500, 600; for $40, QUO; for
500, 600; for $3.50, 900 or for 500, 900.
Notes for the above loan will be issued
in sums of $1,000 or the multiple thereof.
All will date the day of issue and payable
November 1, 1900, without grace, either
Boston, New York or Portland.
Sealed, telegraph or telephone proposals
for the discount of these notes will be re-
oeived at the Office of the city treasurer OF
Portland, until $50 O'Clock p. m, June
~.
The right to accept or reject any or all
proposals for any of the above mentioned
notes Is reserved.
Cumberland county is now In an easy
DO sition financially. There are over so,
900 In the treasury drawing interest.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The Island Ferry company to James p.
Baxter Of Portland, for 10000, Portland
pier, SO called.
The Portland g. Cape Elizabeth Ferry
company to the Peoples Ferry company,
for 81, several flats ON the easterly side of
the road leading to the ferry in South
Portland.
The Peoples Ferry company to j. p.
Baxter of Portland for $500, land ON the
easterly side of Dyer street, South Port
land.
Reed o. johnson of Orr's island, to A.
II. Sanborn of Lawe ", Mass, for 81,
land in Harpswell.
John f. Littlefleld of Freeport, to
FlorenoeEE. Morrison of Freeport. for 81,
land and buildings in Freeport.
Alfred p. Long Of Old Orchard, to
Olive P.Long of Scarboro, for $500, land
and buildings in Scarboro.
Rachel Y. Spaulding of South Port
land, to Robert ID. Pickett of South
Portland, for 81, land at Pleasantdale.
Howard L. Sawyer to Lizzie M.
Sawyer, both of windham. for 81, land in
that town.
Albert Cole of Boston, guardian to
John NJ. Shea of Portland, for 81, land
and buildings ON the southwesterly side
of Chestnut street, Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
SUNDAY SAIL.

One of the most delightful ways to
spend Sunday is TO take steamer Corin-
ma which leaves Long wharf, foot of Elk
change street, at 1890 a. m, and goes
down the inside route to Harpswell Cen
ter and Simpsons Point, touching at
Cousin S, Littlejohn and Bustin's islands,
and at Mere Point. This gives you two
and one-half hours at Simpsons, afford
ing ample time for dinner. There 10 not
a more picturesque trip than this around
Portland. See advertisement in another
eolumn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
GORHAM.

Scotland was the subject of the general
exercises at the Gorham Normal school
yesterday morning. The programme
which was provided by the school, was
rs follows;
scotland and Its People, Miss Taft
Edinburgh, MISS Hawkes
scotland, Abbotsford, Miss Anterior
Selections from Lady of the Lake, :,
Miss Harriet Mitchell
HOLLYWOOD Castle, Miss Agnes Rounds
Chorus by eight members of the school,
Miss Hamblin, accompanies; ~
Other Scottish Writers, MISS Tile
selection from Burns Charlotte Brown
Melrose Abbey, Miss morrill,
The flag to be presented to the High
school by the talent club win be raised
Friday evening at o'clock. Citizens are
cordially invited to participate In the
exercises, which will take place on the
High school grounds. The John II.
Adams Post, G. A. RI and Woman $
Relief Corps will be present and assist In
the exercises. All places of business Will
close during the exercises.
Joseph Leavitt's general store was en-.
tered by burglars Wednesday night, and
quite a large amount of goods was taken.
No clew to the robbers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Adams, who are
at their summer home in Buxton, visited
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. K. Cobb, State
street, Wednesday.
Mrs. S. p. Libby, Main street, Is pass
ng few days with friends in Orono.
Mrs, Mary Oliver, of Saugus Mass. has
been visiting her brother, Mr.. Moses
Little, Church street.
Ex-Gov. Robe and wife are in Bangor
for few days,
Mr.. Chas. Z. Odiorne, Main street
well known among business men, now ~
wears of age, attended the anniversary of
the old Portland Light Infantry associa-
| ton (he being one OF the oldest members)
at Underwood Park Wednesday.
| Several of the Norman school GRADUATE
/ ing class visited the Portland schools yes
| terday.
Mr.. Alvah SWEET of the graduating
class, Gorham High school, has accepted
a position at the Atlantic House, Old
Orchard, for the season commencing July
| LIST.
Mrs. James Leavitt of Newton, Mass,
was the guest of Mr.. Chas. Il. Odiorne
yesterday.
A young man rapidly riding down Main
street on bicycle Wednesday evening,
was run into by team at the corner OF
Water street. The wheel was smashed,
but the young man was not injured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
NARROW ESCAPE.

There was a narrow escape from a fatal
accident at the Paris street crossing Of
the Portland and Rochester road yester-
day morning. Mr.. Irville L. Lang was
driving down Paris street where newly
erected building hides the railroad track
from view. just as his horse was on the
track an engine came rapidly down upon
him and he had just time to turn his
horse by cramping the wheel and escape
being run over. 1t was so close that the
switchman riding on the front end of the
engine jumped 20 the street thinking that
a collision was unavoidable.
Mr.. Lang will make application to have
some sort of safeguard placed at this
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
CHLDREN'S DAY AT CHESTNUT
STREET.

Next Sunday will be observed as Chill
drens' Day by the Chestnut street church.
At 1890 a. M, Rev. Luther Freeman
win preach a sermon appropriate to the
day and baptize number of infants.
AT 8 in the afternoon the annual concert
win be given. The various committees
are making elaborate plans for a very
Interesting day. The music, decorations
and speaking of the children win make
the concert attractive. The conservation
of the children at the morning service
will be very impressive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-08
WOODFORDS.

The degree team of Calan the Assem-
bly,, p. S., will not visit Crescent assem-
bly,, p. S., Friday evening.
Mr.. H. Walter Dennison Of Freeport,
who recently accepted position as book
keeper with John W. Perkins company,
wholesale druggists, Portland, with his
family, are to occupy house on Glen
wood avenue.
A delegation of the members of Rocky
Hill lodge, knights of Pythias, visited
Westbrook lodge, at their meeting last
Tuesday evening. Westbrook lodge Is
to confer the rank of esquire next Tues
day evening, and the following week the
rank of knight in the long form. 1t is
quite likely that members of Rocky
Hill lodge will visit their Westbrook
brethren again on the occasion of ex-
emplify ing the rank of knight.
Edward Surman, who appeared at the
Woodfords police station Wednesday eve
ming and asked the police officials to lock
up, according to the latest story told by
him, came here from Franklin Falls,
Mass, where he had been at work. He
had had some trouble with some Of his
home In Pittsfeld, Me-, stopping on the
away to visit friends at South Windham.
lIIe claimed that his strange actions of
"Wednesday evening were the result OF
IAN over-indulgence in liquor, resulting
An tremens. 1t Is probable that Surman
swiil be allowed to go ON his way as soon
rs the officials are satisfied that his health
.nd condition will nermit
MFR. and Mrs. Joseph F. Chute, corner
,Noodford and Beacon streets, observed
the first anniversary Of their marriage
mt their pretty home last evening by n
quiet informal reception, to which a few
of their most intimate friends attended.
The Sunday school connected with the
Moodfords Congregational church will
observe Sunday June 10th as Children s
day.
s The following are the advertised letters
at the woodfords post office: Lottie Q,
Babbidge, Lena A. Martin (s), A. NJ
Martin, Harry N Milliken, j. W. Nichol'
son, Hannibal H. Perkins, George >
Reed. Myra K. Reed, Mrs. Edith A. q,
'eknlin, Mrs. Walter Levenseler, Fred L.
II urner.
There was successful public meeting
at the Clark Memorial Methodist church
last evening which was well attended
REV. E. o. Thayer, the presiding elder
of the Portland district of Methodist
church. and Ira S. Locke, ESD, mem
der of the church, who were delegates to
ahs general convention of Methodists held
yEecently at Chicago, were both present al
the meeting and gave very graphic and
Interesting accounts of the proceeding
of this great convention. Their remark
were listened to with the closest of atten
~ nd ut the conclusion each speake
svas given a round Of hearty applause
Hne Ladies' circle OF the church during
sfhs remainder of the evening served ic'
lngsam and cake.