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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30
STARTED BY A WOMAN.
A Fire Burns Over Thousands of Acres
of Tim berland.

Hammonton, N J.. April 30.-Forest
fires at Pleasant Mills on Friday de-
stroyed the Junior Order of American
Mechaics hall, including the lodge furn-
iture and paraphernalia- At Batso, one
mile beyond, seven dwelling houses
were, burned.
This fire was started at Atsion, ten
miles away by an old woman who was
burning brush on small cranberry
bog. 1t has Travelled over thousands of
acres of cumberland and the lowest es-
innate of the damage done is $150, 900.
1t is not vet out
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30
ANOTHER RAINY SUNDAY.
Just Enough Moisture Fell to Sustain
Old Proverb.

Yesterday was the second Sunday fol-
lowing. Easter that it rafned according
to the old proverb.
It did not rain inside the city limits
of Topeka but it rained to the north
and south of town in Shawnee county.
The forecast sent out today is fair to-
night and Tuesday, The cool wave
comes from the north. TIE maximum
temperature up to II O'Clock this morn
ing was 60 and the minimum 49, The
wind was east blowing Il miles an hour.
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more Jointists Arrested.

Saturday afternoon the police arrested
five more jointists charged with selling
liquor. They were s. J. Trotter of
North Topeka; Andy Dupree on East
Fourth street; Ed Timon and G. Ander-
son in North Topeka, and Sim Watts
on lower Kansas avenue. Only small
amounts OF LIQUOR We're found.
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MRS. CONKLTN DEAD.
Was Widely Known as a Writer of
Books For Children

New York. April 3O-The death is an
nounced at New Vernon N J., of Mrs.
Jennie NJ. Drinkwater Conklin, widely
known as a writer of books for girls. Her
writings for the religious press have also
been numerous. Mrs. Conklin was the
originator of the organization known as
the Shut In Society,"" which is a bureau
of correspondence for those who are in
valids. 1t has an extensive membership
and publishes The Open Window"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30
HE VOTED FOR CLARK.
Montana Republican Legislator Ia
booed by Members of His Party.

Anaconda, Mont, April 30-A Fergus
county Republican, who was a member
of the last Montana legislature voted
for Senator Clark, was refused a seat
Saturday in the Fergus county Repub-
lican convention on the ground that he
was not entitled to sit in a Republican
convention.
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&c Raised Paear Direct.

Pasadena, Cal, April 30.-Luther H.
Titus, prominent as a turf man and
stock breeder, is dead at his home near
this city. He was n years old and had
been i'll for some time. He raised
Direct, the crack pacing stallion. and
sold him when a colt to Monroe Sails
bury. Each year Titus used to take a
string to Saratoga, and he came to be
recognized as one Of the leading racing
men of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30
Fire DESTROYS a Brewery.

Chicago, April 30.-Shortly after ]
o'clock this morning fire ruined the
building occupied by the Atlas Brewing
company. $50 Blue Island avenue. It is
estimated that property valued at $780,
900 has been destroyed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30
OUT OF QUARANTINE.
First Battalian of Fourteenth q. s.
Infantry Landed at Frisco.

San Francisco, April 30.-The first bat
TALON of the Fourteenth United tSates in
fantry. which has been in quarantine, has
landed at the reservation wharf of the
Preside, after two years of almost con-
tinuous fighting in the Philippines. The
battalion was escorted to its camp by
almost the entire force of the post, under
command of Major Rucker
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30

Theater tomorrow night in Hand Of
Fate" Price 10. 20. s0c. Ladies Free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30

The latest improved rubber tires put
on E. G.. Kinley, successor to Kinley
& Lannan. 424-426 Jackson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30

Roy Crawford's Stock Co. at Crawford
Theater tomorrow night in Hand OF
Fate Price 10. 20, soc. Ladies Free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30

Roy Crawford's Stock Co. at Crawford
Theater tomorrow night in Hand of
Fate" Price 10. 90 30c. Ladies Free.
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Mrs. Jessie Garwood-Fritts.
were invited, making in all about IT'S
guests. A Dutch lunch was served
Miss Present. Entertains.

Miss Pearlade Prescott gave delight
full musical for Mr.. owen Foster of Los
Angeles at her home on West Tenth
street on Saturday night. It was en-
jOyed by the following guests: Mr.. ana
Mrs. c. S. Downing, Mr.. and Mrs A R.
Lingafelt, Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. H L. Robinson. Mr.. c. S.
Sutton, Mr.. Fred Colverf Mr.. Owen Fos-
ter, Mr.. Jake Falls, Mr.. Lee Forbes,
Mrs. D. H Forbes, Mrs. Fur.man Baker,
Miss Myrtle Jetmore, Mr.. De Forest
Jetmore and Mr.. Howard Huey.
M. and Mrs. FARRELL Entertain.
Mr.. and Mrs. farrell entertained
party from the Atchison Globe at dinner
at their home yesterday. The following
were the guests: Mr.. E. w. Howe, Mr.
Eugene Howe, Miss Mattel Howe, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Tennel, Miss Frances
Garside. Miss Theo Bergman, Miss
Nellie Webb, Miss Alice Hazlett and
Mr.. Joseph Rank.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Louise Rankin who visited in
Topeka during the winter will be mar
ried at her home in Chicago tomorrow.
The groom to be is Mr.. John Mcleod
Bloom of London, England. He and his
bride will return to England to live.
The Ladies' society of the First Meth
odist church will give reception next
Saturday. evening at the home of Mrs
Parker to meet Mr.. Belts, financial
secretary of the Bethany hospital of
/ Kansas City, Kansas, and Miss Spauld-
| ing, superintendent of the Fish training
| school for deaconesses, also of Kansas
! City.
Miss Vida Wood left yesterday to go
!. to Crown Point.
Mrs. Murphy and Miss Holman are in
Emporia the guests of Mrs. A. o. Rora-
baugh.
Miss Ethel Hadley is visiting Miss
| Lottie Truitt of Emporia.
Lathrop Gay will go to New Mexico
Wednesday to spend the summer pre-
| paratory to entering a mining school
in the winter.
| The Vignette club will meet with Mrs.
| John E. Ford Wednesday, May 2.
Mrs. Eugene F. Ware and Miss Abby
Ware will be entertained this week by
Mrs. George Miller and Miss Miller of
Winfield Miss Ware was a classmate
of Miss Miller at Vassar. She will
read a paper before the Kansas State
Social Science Federation on THE Wag-
merriam Period of Opera and Mrs. Ware
viii respond to the address of welcome.
Mr.. Arthur Mills and daughter Lucille
will visit Mr. H. H. Mills tomorrow.
Otis Crawford who held a position in
the Mills dry goods store has resigned
and VIII accept a position in Chicago
Mrs. l. J. Wingert departed this
morning for Bethany. Missouri.
Stanton Moss departed yesterday to
| accept position with the National Sup
ply company of Sistersville, West vir-
ginia-
= DE-. c.. B. Reed and DR.. L. c. WATSON
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See the mahogany cases and counters
in Mills Dry Goods store. Why go out
of Topeka TO get your cabinet work
Call r. Thomas Planning Mill; Telephone
422-3 rings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30

Roy Crawford's Stock co. at Crawford
Theater tomorrow night in Hand Of
Fate" Price 10. 20, soc. Ladies Free.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30

went to Kansas City this morning.
The ElmWood club will give it's regu-
lar dance tomorrow night
Those who are interested in the La
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30

Roy Crawford's Stock Co. at Crawford
Theater tomorrow night in Hand OF
Fate Price 10. 20. soc. Ladies Free
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-30
An attraction that has
Amazed all America.
ar ARIsToCRATIC ar
Z(G AH1 1dTong no

See PINTO and NERO, the smallest per-
forming Elephants in captivity.
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Watch for the Grand Free Street Pa
rade of Mighty Maguihcence at IL O'Clock
a. M
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
Eirst Cnnrt of Anncni..

Galveston, Tcyas January 1l.-F Follow
lug are todays proceedings in the First
court of civil appeals
Affirmed. G. II, Burns VS.. j. H. Hodges;
Ell al. from Harris; Mrs =. j. Macmanus
eNccutriX, VS., ). NJ Matthews eli AL from
Montgomery w. g Jones IS. Texas and
New Orleans Railroad Company. from
Liberty, Continental Insurance Company
VS.. +. w. Wood, from Washington.
Reversed and rcmanded Fire Associa
tion Of Philadelphia va T, j. McNcrRcf
from Harris: scott Levi 4 Smith s..
Texas Construction Company, from Gal
weston.
Reversed and rendered for appellants:
5. q. Henderson ct Al vs.. ". X. johnson,
from Btszos
Affirmed On certificate Hooks Lumber
Company ct al vs. FFanklin G.. Jones,
from Hardin.
Dismissed. Rosa Fomek Administrative
KS. . Schwarz g. Bro. ct al, from Waller
Questions certified to supreme court;
W, H. kimhrough Va. W. W. Barnett
from Harris.
Motions tor rehearing refused Iuterna-
tiond and Great Northern Railroad Com
Irluy vs. william stephenson, from IN
derson International and Great Northern
Railroad Company vs., William ElNins,
from Anderson.
Motion to fle amended appeal bond
granted: John J Foley w. Emily Don
nellan ct al, from Harris.
Motion TO dismiss oyerruled: John j.
Foley VS.. Emily ponnellan ct al, from
Harris
Motion to vacate order Of atnrmsnce
and nle transcript refused Richard :.
Morris ct al VS.. Travellers Insurance Com
pauy, from Harris.
Motion to flo amended appeal bond
ovcrruled Joseph Cross vs. L. N. Moores,
from Rusk,
In the case OF ", j Moore 81 al ". G,
G Vogel submission Of Appellant Moore s
motion for rchcaring WAS set aside an
his attorney y. f. Rove. ordered 10 ~
pear before this court on tho 18th ms nj
ana show. If no can why he should no
he punished for contempt Of court for Inn
proper language used in said motion
Submitted. john }. Foley vs.. Emily
DouueIlan ct al, from Harris. St I.olis
Southwestern Railway Company VS. }. J
Gin, from smith =. Muncy VS.. American
Brewing Association, from Harris w. G
Cole ct al vs.. Georgia u. Swanson, from
Anderson; Joseph Cross vs.. H. y Moorcs
from Rusk; G. L. Dickey W, J. c. Cos
from Smith j. r. lalupka ct al VS.. Georg
Matciok ct al, from Lavaca; p II, F
NJ. Roots Company vs., r. NJ. Pettigrew
from Liberty, J. G. League vs. The Statt
of Texas from san Augustine; Mrs G.. II
Mayhed ct al vs.. W. \. Robinson CT at
from Fort Bend.
Set for submission January %; John 7
stark, administrator, vs. Hart & Sho'als
from Orange; A. u. Middleton vs. \. Il
pipl,u ct al. from Chambers John Cover
dll ct al VS. :. X. Seymour, from Colo
RADIO: j. -. Adoue 81 ~! Is. y, $. Wetter
/ mark. from Nacogdoches.
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hearing contains tho following matter
which is considered as prlma facie con-
temptuous with respect 10 this court, TO-
wit.
Il Tho court erred in failing 70 u s.
upon the title as conveyed by Vcgei q
Moore, II Il was capable to do so, Tor the
reason that II the said Vogol had no tue
at the date he passed his deed 10 Hai.
comb. straw man, for the purpose o.
milking Moore, stranger, then II maze
no difference what Moore did, 1t could nJl
cure manifest errors in Vogefs tue Coz
pccially when it is apparent 10 auy learned
Judges mind that the holder o. the OUT
standing superior title was In possession
at the time Moore came to take possession
and this act is clearly shown to have Dvel
prior to the execution OF any quit clam
deed
=. Because this court having based It's
whole opinion without even locking INTO
the title passed by voge Oh The question
| OF this supposed quit claim, which. II eA-
ecuted at all. was after the time when II
was impossible for Moore TO have re-
I turned the land to vogel, others being IN
the possession Of the land, the law not
requiring an impossible thing 10 be done
/ IL this court does.
II Is therefore ordered that the said
! u +. Rowe be cited to appear before this
court ON Wednesday. January IL. at II
O'Clock a. M. and show cause Why he
should not be adiudsed in contempt. and
! that citation be issued addressed 70 thi
sheriff or any constable OF Harris eountS
commanding him to cite tho said u. +
4 Rove TO appear and answer as herein.
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Austin, Texas. January 1.-THE follow
ing proceedings veto had in the supreme
court today;
Applications refused NJ Capo VS.,
W. g. Thompson, from LAYS Grand
Lodge A. o. L. w, OF Texas W. Emma
H. Bollman at al from Travis; Lizzie NJ.
jackson Ct al ys. George w. Wcsl 81 al,
from BrXar.
Application dismissed for want OF iurs-
dlction: sam G Echols vs.. Gilye ton,
Harrisburg ana san Antonio RIA lway
Company, from Bexar
Ml,iors for rehearing ovcrrucd' Ed
Ranks ct al VS., Henry House, from llar-
Mss Tempo parrcw ct al rs. GcDtge *.
Summorhill 81 al, from Bowls, G. Ed
Andersen CT al VS.. \, 5. Walker, county
Judge ct al from Travis; Mary A. r,
Bothcn VS. ". \. Bonner Ct al from
Bogquc; Walter Gresham vs. Mrs. JOIN
j. lIaroourt, administrator. from Monard,
Certified questions answered: 2, VI
OLIVER et al VS., City OF Houston, from
Harris, San Antonio and Aransas PAS
Railway Company VS.. {, W. Holden fro N
McLennan.
| Reversed ana rendered for plaintiff in
error Mary Soldiers VS.. Merchants lie
Association OF the United States, from
/ Travis,
Reset tor January is: Galveston, Har-
rishurg and San Antonio Railway Com
pany VS.. Solomon jackson. from BsNar.
! Reset FOR January IS; j. $. Wiio X o.
al VS.. First National Bank OF Austin
from Archer
Set for January 70; W. A. Rowan ct al
vs.. II. II. Kirg ct al certified question:
from Brazorla.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
Lcdhettcr Locals.

Ledbetter, Texas, January MIS- ~
we'll, who has been visiting at the y
of Mrs. e. j. Gilpln. left for hsr h'as
Buda Wednesday.
Mr., l.. Dlrr has located here ana
buy cotton for Mr.. Robert Streik'h
Brennan.
Gordon Edwin OF Giddings was u y
Friday.
Miss Rye Billingsly OF McDade : T.
on visit to her aunt, Mes. w 3, v
The remains of the infant Of ny.
Mrs. d. II. Womack were brougni
from Elgin and inferred In the Le''e'
cemetery.
Died, at $3.50 a. M, January 4. the y.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. 9. RaRsI
remains were carried to Chappell nm
interment.
Died, at his home near here, launu'
MIR. j. T, Burns, aged Sc years. ~
a member Of the First Texas cayaly
der Colonel Clint Glddings in TIE Z
war.
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BRENNAN nnIErs.
Church Stewards Met to Apportiou
ASSESS ucutS.

a.. Ill
,ann.s
p.., r. rs.,,a.,. +, n,o.+.
p'ounaW' isN""' '"""e'F 80
ing OF the district stewards, composed Oh
one member of the board of stewards for
tho prenbam dtetrict Texas conference.
,s.sa,.i., ,T,.,.a,,,, oh,,r,, eo,+h was
MStnoulst hp'"VoPdi Nuu' w. "ou'"'
held at the Methodist church tonight
Rev. j. 3. Cochran, presiding elder of this
district was present and nresided at the
- -
meetins' "nicn was hoiu ioi '"V
Of spportionlng tho various church assess
ments to the different charges The board
~ ,is4r,.. ,,,,,.,,d &c .,,,,no.ed az tho fol
~ u''"'' ~ ''' 40 . -,
lowing gentlemen H. hNc1'ocH' az.
Wei {. k, hpuhlc lyons ~ -
ter, DeanVllle; Clln poy'af' 'eAipstoh'
W. falker, nluulpsa' y luIh'S
baVllIa' y j. w heed I, Ndtuv'on, d, w.
NldklH' sen Arnoiu' ~ moq' g NV W.
ron; j. y, reel N'yeSneiui o. w, wv
Nicely Milano, =. 9tse,,
Hlili II LockWood, noENuale' n
brandt ChappeIl Hlil' >. LdpueS, Dei'-
viile' u. bran1l seaiy ~ -
harris FdllsrSon' j ~ ehH'ppeil DIE
nam
{ ~ the conclusion OF the conference heN,
W Wooten OF Caldwell preached an aoiT
sermon
( Mrs Cleston CIarke' netter known 10
lneater- goers OF texas as MISS Aut'dllp
Prince lelt To-Day 'or 'al'ss 10 JON Tue
Nreston Ciarke company mere MIS-
tlarke mas been guest on heI A'ster' Nrs.
y tpstien the past week Inc company
VIII appear at me Hranu opera nous III
Brenham on January - pfesentin~
hlcnhrd CarVel'
Three children of MIR. John Niederauer'
VINO resides TWO mites nortn OF me clty'
meeting
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VICTORIA LOCALS.
Campaign IL Now on for the Fost.
sfership.

Campaign IL Now on for the Fost.
mnstership.
Victoria. Texas, January 1.-THE news
reached here yesterday of the death OF
Mrs. Ed Powers at San Antonio, where
she has been for medical treatment. Her
husband left before the news of her death
was received. in response to telegram ad
vsng her critical condition. The remains
will be brought here and inferred today
Deceased was about so years old and Leaves
several children and a wide family con.
nection to mourn her.
The campaign for the postmastcrship al
or five candidates in the field already.
left yesterday, having completed the check
Of the office. which is stll in the hands
of the sureties of the late Postmaster Z.
&, Grothaus.
After six days of almost lncessant rain
fan the weather has cleared and the rainy
spell seems to be over The total fall NJ
TO O'Clock this morning was seven inches
So rate to Fort Worth for the Ma
tlonal live stock convention has been an
nounced on January 10.
Miss Pauline Clark is reported much
better. She has been seriously i'll.
The remains of Mrs. Benham who died
at Nursery Tuesday, passed through herr
yesterday for Goliad where they were in
tered Deceased was SS wears old and
extensively connected throughout this sac
tion.
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G r. C. Fitschman TO Louis F.
Buchanan soS acres. part NJ. II
Bundick survey ......,,..,,.. 81,
G Dreylins to F. c. Tretry, lots
and 3, block !, subdivision To-
acre LOT g. Holman survey ...,.. 1.
Henry Albrecht and wife, Lena H.
10 F. c, Trotry. lot |. block 4,
subdivision l0-acre lot 6, Holman
survey ,.-.........,. ..........,.
r, p. Jones TO c. c. franklin and
Christon Terry, assignee, use
John Barnes, general assignment;
10 secure the sum of 500, c00 COW
ering property not specifically
enumerated. located in Texas aud
other States .....,.............
Elijah Tilton to w. r. Root. OUT
lots Oil and eco. In Deepwatey..
r, c, J. Kenning to B. r. Ridg-
way, 10 acres part John Quinlau
survey ..... ....,
c. II. Mildly and Andrew Dow TO ].
D. NcNally and Elizabeth DIV.
lot 49, block u.s. south side Buffalo
bayou. exchange property ...,...
&C. II, MILKY ct al to Mildly & Dow,
LOT II, block is, south side But-
falo bayou, exchange property ....
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
Which WAY?

Are the children growing
nicelyf A little stronger
each month"; A trifle
heavier That's good.
Or isonc ofthem growing
the other way' Growing
weaker, growing thinner,
growing palerf
If SO, you should try
SCOTS Emulsion ea at once.
It's both a food and a
medicine to all delicate
children. 1t makes them
grow in the right way
taller, stronger, healthier.
sae. and 500, aii druggists
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
BEEVILLE BRIEFS.
Continuous Rains VIII Cut Dss
Shipments of CauIifiowers


Shipments of CauIifiower,
Beeville. Texas. January lid. BIS
fold, local agent of the Southern ~
railroad, IS reported very low with y
tack of pneumonia.
Complaint is made by the truck gras'
that the heavy and continuous ralus y
damaged their cauliilower and that Y
shipments will be decreased IN gu
quencI
Paul Bauer is confined to his bed w
very serious attack OF typhoid pneuna'
A meeting of the Experimental Ye.
BILE and Melon Growers assoclatlcn'
been called to meet at the court "
Monday evening to take steps in the ni
of systematizing the shipment Of VIZ
bles, etc, and also to begin preparaI'
for the entertainment of the South y
Truck and Melon Growers assgcap
which meets here on the 9Th Of FehrlI
Mrs. D. e. Stone OF Brenham
visiting the family Of her father, Dr.I''
Johnson.
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Kennedy Rines EIectca ofac.r.

corpus Christi, Texas, January 11.--At
the regular monthly meeting OF the Ken.
edy Rifles, held last night, First Lieuten-
ant Rogers and Second Lieutenant Dear
rendered their designations and the fol
lowing officers were elected: T. s. SIM
mons, first lieutenant; r. r. Hall. second
lieutenant; W. w. Yung, first sergeant;
Miil Grayett. second sergeant: John Golli-
mar, third sergeant T. ]. Poulson. fourth
sergeant; r. Dupuy. fifth sergeant: W. d
Wes'erveit. first corporal r. S. Tucker,
second corporal; G W Daffern, third cor
porai' The other three oorporals will be
sieeted at the next meeting. Captain N
b. spinelli still retains the captalncy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
"rAIsT.

II is announced that this will positively
be the last season OF Lewis Morrison
superbly staged Faust and likewise the
anal opportunity OF seeing the original
version OF one OF the best OF toe standard
plays, The Morrison production has nj,
ways been praiseworthy from every sand.
POINT and from season 10 season tbs I'M
provcments IN various ways have bsen
noticeable and deserving OF credit and
more than passing comment. From every
city where this grand play has been pre-.
sented this year, comes tho report that
It would appear as though It were in its
hrst season. 50 brilliant and pleasing ar.
The new settings and particular mention /,
always made Of the beautifully eGusiRact.
ed garden scene and the marveously ar.
ranged Broken, All OF the many stag,
pictures are handsome correct ana elab.
orate,
Faust viii he tho attraction at Swaen,
ey & Coamhs opera house Monday. Jan
ulTy =, one nisht only.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
CUERO NOTES.
Rise in the River Put the City in
Darkness.

Rise in the River Put the CITY in
Darkness.
Cuero. Texas, January 1.-THE ground
Is thoroughly soaked. There is a good
season in the ground. insuring fine pros
peers for the farmers. The river had
risen about thirteen feet Yesterday after
noon, which caused the city to be without
lights last night.
c. h. Barber left yesterday for Kansas
to visit relatives.
The Messrs Plank. who have been visit
ing their sister, Mrs j. L. Dubose, near
Lindinau, left yesterday for their home
in Gonzales,
There is great interest being manifest
ed In the services which are being held
daily in the Presbyterian church. con.
Quoted by Rev. f. H. Wright of Dallas and
w. j. Harsha OF New York.
Cuero Is to have another jewelry store
mayor Roche will put in a stock. sam
Marie VIII be associated with him al
manager.
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HIGHER COURTS.
An Attorney Orcdred To Appear or
Charge of Contcmpt

thnrrc of Contempt
loving order was made by the judges Of
the court Of appeals today charging D. e.
Rowe Of Houston With using language in
contempt OF this court in a motion sub
mitted for a new trial In the case OF W. j.
Moore ct al appellants, VS.. c. 4. Vogci.
appellee. from Harris county:
Il appearing To the court that OH the
30th day OF December 1899. IN cause No.
1888. ". D. Moore ct al, appellants vs..
c G, Vogel appellee. now pending in this
court motion for rehearlng was fled IN
said cause 10 behalf Of w !. Moore, one
of the appellants, signed by y. FsiRoNe
Of the county Of Harris. an. attorney a,
law as counsel for said Moore. aud il
further appearing that said motion, for re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

TO anticipate fine output Of the sd
gardens. Stockmen feel very hopeful d
the stock outlook on account Of the ID
ough wetting Of the ground.
The market gardeners are petlj
green peas, beans, radishes, tomatoes 4
all the harder class of vegetables
The winter of 1sS9-s0 was wet e,t
very wet one; after came the drtrl
which practically continued up to ihs
ginning of the present season Of rain 3
hope. The prospect for the market y
deners has certainly not been 50 pros
ing in years.