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TELEGRAPHERS So
The General Board Of the 0. r. cWN 4
Houston to Transact Business.
CANE BELTS SURE 10 GO TO BAY CITY
srd,nnstcr van Glider Was Remcm
bered--NIacnroni Issues Clergy
Permits.

The general board OF the order of Rail-
way Telegraphers Of Division No. SO, in
Guiding all portions OF the Southern Pa
cifc railway east Of and including FL Paso,
Texas. has met in Houston in called ses-
sion and will for the next thirty days be
at the Lawlor hotel in this city.
The board is composed of George Estes
of Roseberg. Ore, chsirman; W r. King
of Eagle Lake, Texas. assistant general
chairman; r. A. Meyer or San Francisco,
local secretary: William Miles. East Tex
as aid Sabine Pass division, Sabine Pass,
Texas j. r, Williams. Victoria division,
Edna Texas; r. T. Lyle. FL Paso district,
FL Pas, Texas: r. y. Simpson. Louisiana
district Beaumont. Texas; w. r. whe!i-
han, Morgan district, Algiers. La. and ].
w. Cobl former secretary OF the board,
but not low a member.
The board has assembled in called ses-
sion for Sbc purpose OF considering the
welfare OF the order. the business before
1t requiring about thirty days for consid-
Grafton. Beyond this nothing can be
learned as 10 the objects of the meeting,
They viii probably select the Lawlor hotel
as headquarters, where the sessions of the
board will he held, Captain James Lawlor
having extended every courtesy ana con-
venience to the members of the organiza-
ton
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nen,h nf MICS. Mn,lden.

Mrs. Jennie Kerr waddell. aged 40 years
wife OF Mr.. H. Waddell. one of Houston's
well known merchants died yesterday at
her home. 1917 Preston avenue. whence her
funeral viii take place at o'clock this
afternoon with Rev. W. H. Leayell Off
ciatinc
The death of Mrs. waddelI is a sad
blow to her family and friends She was
a lady of retiring disposition and lived
chiefly to make happy her home and do
nestle surroundings. and hc9' seil she
achieved this mission is best atteysed by
the poignant grief with which her home
circle is stricken. and 70 those whose
hearts bleed most the sympathy of host
OF friends goes out. adding that consola-
tion--poor as II may ssem-that is found
in heartfelt sympathy and sincere condol-
ence.
At the funeral this afternoon the follow
ing citizens will act as pail bearers
Messrs Jas. Butte. T. W. House, VIM
Christian. e. w Taylor. w. y. Kidd G. A.
Scott. w c. Melselland and Thos. BURNS
The interment viii be in Glenwood.
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HE is A Skinner.
gardmes Present Their "Boss" with
Handsome Pin.

Gardmes Present Their "B0ss" with
Handsome PIN.
F. f. Van Glider, yardmaster OF the Mis-,
souri,. Kansas and Texas railway in this
city, is a Shriner, which Is one OF the
honors of Masonry which is aspired TO by
all who have entered the sacred precincts
of that order. 1t is an introduction in
itself to be known as a Shrinsr, and the
yard men and switchmen who associate
with Mr.. Van Glider consider that they
have superior who is an honor TO them
and to the business IN which they are en-
gagged. For two years past he has been
in charge of the Katy yards In this city
and during that time he has 50 conducted
himself and his work as TO secure the good
friendship of those working with him, and
the working force OF the local freight oiice
as we'll. Sunday afternoon the yard men,
switchmen then in the city and members
OF the force OF the freight office, gath
cred In the Office OF Local Agent j. G..
G. Lindsay. Mr.. Van Glider was sum-
moned before this gathering and 20 all
intents and purposes IL took the form OF
grievance committee. w. b. Phillips
OF the Southern Pacific company was pres
ent and, addressing the yardmaster. be-
gan long story OF series Of complaints
"' tne P"'e " '"S thNh uhucr hih' Tie
spoke at length upon the differences ex-
isting. Mr.. Van Glider finally showing that
he was rather Uncomfortable on account
of IL. The speaker at length brought his
talk to close. stating that there was but
one difference between the men and the
boss, and that was a present which
they desired to start him with in the New
Year, and presented him one OF the hand
soonest Shriners' pins ever shown In this
city. IL consisted OF a large tigers claw
heavily mounted in gold Ia the center OF
this crescent-shaped ornament was thi
within the crescent was a pretty little
stsi set with a diamond. The whole wa.
pendant 10 a jeweled scimetar Mr.. Van
Glider was equal 70 the emergency and
,aade nice speech accepting ii. He wore
il yesterday in his yard duties and vows
! that II shall ever be witt him
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be able TO secure these two bridges before
the Beers destroy them.
One important effect Of the success OF
General French Is that II will prohabiy
have a deterrent influence upon Dutch
disanectcn. There Is some disposition
here TO exaggerate the Importance % somn
skirmishes and engagements. II saouid
be borne in mind that General French has
only 1000 men and so far as the important
points OF campaign are concerned the sit-
uation IL virtually unchanssd
At Modder river the Beers appear to be
modifying somewhat their line OF do
tense General Builsr's scouts have dir
covered n Boer camp stabilized ia the
vicinity OF Springfield, southwest az Coiea
so, by a Free Stato1commando. A SINH ar
movement has been made at Modde, rive,
large force OF Beers. II is reported, has
formed new lnager about Mt EN- mlic
down the stream at kameethoeR.
photographic reports from Laaysnltn
show that all was we'll December ST. The
bomhardment was helms continued hu 4
Intensity had relaxed, An official dlspat J,
from Ladysmiih confirms the roper ca Ned
yesterday that several officers Of the Dey-
onshlre regiment were severely wound 4
by the explosion OF a Boer shell in the
mess tent.
new armorea train has reached Cen
eral Butler from Durham.
capctown dispatch says that sn ex-
change OF prisoners IS under consldefa.
tion
The entire fourth division will have sui
cd from England by January IT.
Lord Wolseley. replying 20 a corrFspon
dent who had asked for information re-
sarding the British artillery wrote: ssnur
held artillery 10 at least as good as aay
field artillery in Europe."
a British Arm, according to tho DailS
News after keen competition With scvc n
American firms, has secured the 50 som.
ment contract, for the new seven spaf
bridge over the TugCla river a. Calelyo
The firm Is working night and cay q
complete the order.
IL Is said that John Churchill yoange
brother of Winston Churchill, will aeeo.n.
pany the duke of Marlborough TO the ssai
Of war.
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Personal MENTION.

A. Katz OF Galveston IL az the Hutchins
u NJ Leo OF Edna is located at the Bristol
W. Fl. Taylor Of Temple is at the Bristol
w NJ. Conroe Of conroe Is at the Hutch.
ms.
J. l., Bonney of Bcnney Is registered a, the
Capitol.
Frank A. Davis of san Antonio is stcppias
Mt the Capitol
GUY NJ. Ryan. IT,, of Bryan. is a guest
at the Capitol
Mrs Wells Thompson Of Matagorda is
guest az the Capitol.
John W Henderson OF Victoria IS q late
arrival at the Capitol
A. d. Nash OF san Antonio is among the
guests at the Hutchins.
Misses Daisy aud Lucy 7, Bryan OF We
iasco arr guests at the Capitol
H. j. O'Neiil of La Porte was in the city
yesterday. stopping at the Lawlor
Mrs f. Kiber and daughtfr OF Angleton
were guests at tho Bristol Yesterday
Mrs. w Mitchell and children Of Rich
mond, Texas. are stopping mt the Lnwior'
Miss Louise Forces, after spending the holt
DAYS with relatives, leaves for Frevhurg TINS
morning
Mr.. J Tom Mercer has returned from
Louisiana. where he has neen sponding the
holidays
H. Hamilton, manager Of the Magnolia
brewery haze lust returned from ave weeks
visit to the East
Mr. S II. Lewis and family. after seven
years absence. have returned 10 make Hous
ton their future home.
Harry Corson Clarke and several members
OF the What Happened TO lones' company
were at the Brstol yesterday
Dr. ] b DuBose of Sandy Point and Miss
Laura Robinson % Missouri CITY were mar.
Rod yesterday at he latter pluce. immediate
~ took train for Houston and arc now at tbs
Bristol i a 5
George Estes. chairman OF the general noar'
Of division 10, Ss of the Order Of Rauws,
Teleerarhers, and ticket aud freight agent o
tho Southern Pacific company at Roseberg
Oregon. is guest az the Lawlor. lie Is &C
oomranied by his wife and daughter
MIR. and Mrs u b. Shepherd OF ST. Nj
cbaels. Alaska, arrived n the city yesttr
day and registered at the Bristol Mr. Shep-
hsrd Is q United States commissioner 70,
Alaska and has charge of the Northwest
Transportation eompapy'S business Mr.,
and Mrs. Shepherd formerly lived In Bra
zoris county,
MIR. John Cross Of this city, recently with
Lewis Rosenberg has returned To his old
love accepting . position as travelling sales.
man with the Wholesale firm Of r J. willie
6 Bro, with which Arm be was formerly CON
nected for a perlod Of some eight or ten
yoars. His territory under bis new appoint
ment viii be Southwest Texas
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Vow Ncnr,s nj nrynn.

Bryan, Texas, January 1.-The new year
was ushered in at midnight last night by
high mass held at ST. Joseph's Catholic
church by Rev Father Pelnar. The SER
vice was attended By large number OF
people and was deeply impressive.
The J. A. o. club, composed OF the 30
olety young ladies of BRYAN, entertain d
their friends this afternoon at tbs home
OF Mrs John X. Davis from / 10 .. A
great many called duflng the ate. moan
and paid their respects and exchanged
the seasons congratulations.
The Bryan gun club held a shoot at
the Clark pasture this afternoon, Bryan's
best shots were present and some fine
scores were made.
The Harris band gave an open air con-
cert In the city park this afternoon al
o'clock II was their first public enter
tainment and was highly enjoyed
The young men OF the city gave an ele-
CANT hop at Mikes hall tonight compli-
mentary TO visiting young ladies'.
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CRY pREYrrIEs.

The FIRE department responded to two alarms
yesterday. There was no damage In either
case. 45 FHHi,1e
Mrs. Henry Henke and daughter will be at
home today 10 their lady friends from 8 $50 10
o'clock. No cards.
Lone Star lodge No. /, ]. o. O. f., will nave
installation OF officers tonight at their hall
in the Mason block.
Mr.. II. Prince has been made general man
ager of the American Brewery to succeed
Mr. i, iIncker, deceased.
During the shooting incident to the usher.
Ing in Of the new year several houses IN he
city were struck by bullets.
Members OF the FIRE department desire To
return thanks to Captain James Lawlor for
n holiday remembrance 10 the way Of cigars.
The friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Moore
will be pleased to learn that heir little daught-
er. Marie Teresa who was so severely burned
on the 2lst ult., is now out of danger.
The annual election Of officers for the
Ladies auxiliary 10 tho Young Mems Chris
tan Association Will take place Wednesday
afternoon at O'Clock at the rooms OF the as.
ISOLATION. A full attendance is requested
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I.Awr,oR ARRIVALS.

J.. oNeill. La Porte; F. c. Noble, oligo;
y Webster, st. Louis; John w. Northrup,
child and nurse, Chicago; William 2.
b, Denver; Miss Gallaher. Denver; Il.
Polsdorfer St. Louis; j. r. Williams.
b; Il. Egg, EDNA; Mrs. W. Mitchell and
oren, Richmond; Guy Mitchell and wife,
triton; Miss Georgia MufIly, st. Louis; NJ.
Gdland. Virgua. Wis. F. p, Wheeler,
nsas Pass; ]. j. Parker, Temple; f. C,
seynolds and daughter, Sabine Pass: Mrs.
sG Wyatt. Beaumont; o. 5. Cummings
, wife, Alvin: F. e. Dowiiu, Hillsboro,
hs; X. 2. Robinson, New Orleans; r. E.
es. Edna: George Estes, wifeSand daught-
Rosehurg. Ore; p. A. Meyer, San Fran
b; r. T. Lyle, El Paso; H. r. Morris,
Antonio. NJ. r. Goldsbqnrogh, New York
" Lee, New Orleans; w p. Mnnson and
taeleton, Texas: r. l.. Chapman, Cuero;
|C. Taylor. Beaumont; F. Seeber. New
X. W v. johnson, New Orleans; W. K
X Eagle Lake; n. Metcalf. Eagle Lake,
rae Best, Columbus: D. d. Reed, San An
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PENSION sysTn,I.
PENNSYLVANIA Railway Ii Caring TO,
old Employees

Philadelphia, Pa, January The sys,
tenn of pensionng old employees OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad company on the
lines east Of plitsburg was inauguratsd
today. About $50 men who. by ason
Of long service IN the compsuy's employ
have become hcapactated Cor further
active duty, were placed on pensions that
average nearly hall the wages they re.
ceived when at work II Is understood
that sum approXimatine 100000 Is al
present available for ponSionihg pur-
poses and that before the system can
he extended TO the lines west of Pitts
burg a mnch larger appropriation viii he
necessary Thus far no person holding
a position OF Importance has been al
feoted by the rule. Hereafter no person
over 30 years Of ago will he taken into
the employ OF the company
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SOUND TACTICS.
Benefit of Cavalry Was shown nj
COIeshurg.


London, January 2. 1870 a. The sue
cess o. General French in driving the Boers
from colcsburg has shot welcome ray
OF light through the gloom of the cam
paign in south Africa Everywhere II Ia
commented upon as an example OF sound
tactics and as an Illustration OF what
may be done when the right methods are
employed with the Beers. The government
is urged to take the lesson TO heart and to
see that no stone Is left unturned in the
endeayor to get the largest possible forces
OF cavalry and mounted infantry 10 the
front.
Now that General French has the Beers
on the run the hope Is expressed that he
viii give them no rest but viii harass
them until they have found their way
across the Orange river. which is twelve
miles distant The old wagon route to the
Free state iraverses colesburg and crosses
the river By iine bridge 1900 feet long.
II is believed that the Beers retreaied TO-
ward Noryal Point further east aud The
question Is whether General Fiench Will
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noe Tor tic past two years and where
she has host OF friends and acquaih-
tances. The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. r. Heisig, father OF the
groom, who Is pastor OF the First Ger
man Baptist church OF Denton. Miss
Lena Sheen OF this city was maid OF
honor and Mr.. T. V. Smoker OF Beau
mont was groomsman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heisig left for their homo
In Beaumont on the Z d Southern Pa
ellie train last night where they will
be at home to their friends after jan
uary at tho Cordova hotel. They will
make bridal tour In the spring going
to New York. PENNSYLVANIA and New
Jersey. where the bride has relatives.
After the wedding ceremony most
elegant luncheon was served by Mrs
Young.
Those present were Mr. aud Mrs. w
II. Young. Miss Grace Young. Mrs. Julia
Jennings, Mrs. Lena Sheen, DR., =. ).
Heisig OF Houston, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A.
Heisig. Beaumont; Mr. Charles Book.
Brenham, and T. " Smoker, Beaumont
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LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS.
First Annual Rail- WINS Complet.
Sns

FtrNt SnnuHf hHit WINS a. SOmpictr
Success.
The FIRST annual ball under the auspices
OF San Jacintp division No. $50, Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, was given
at Turner hall last night and was largely
attended
II has been nut a few weeks since the
engineers making headquarters in Houston
decided 10 give social event as a sta ter
for the new year and the affair had been
but little advertised. ,wiihstanding
this fact there we're several hundred in
attendance, Turner hall being crowded with
the dancers, and in addition the etc all
seats about the room were occupied
Schramm's orchestra furnished dell shtiul
music and to it's strains the dancers NOV
ed through the various numbers Every
eagle eye" In the city was In attendance,
They did not have TO keep look out ah al
for trouble. Switches. sdings and a.
tons did not bother their heads. There
was clear board" all along the line,
and they made fast run on each
division Of the programme, the orchestra
music giving the come ahead" signal
They did not stop to blow for road scross-
ings and as the right of way for all dances
'f"S iNhNN' NhSS hau w tGdl Ol stu1h
ahead, so for once they opened the throttle
and made good time. The dancers, how
ever kept a strict look out for the floor
committee. The members of that organi-
cation wore red flags" and of course
there was danger ahead when they came
In sight. The boys OF the reception com
mittee, however. had out theN"white flags
of safety, and they started every arrival
off right. The members OF me arrange
ment committee wore the green fac
which indicated that they had proceede
cautiously" in every thing they did re-
garding the preparations for tie event,
The hall was prettily decorated for the
event. various colored wreaths heing used.
The stage was hung in Texas aud Uulled
States flags, in the center being he mono
gram of the order. On four pats were
the notices of the order. "sobrleY, Truth
| Justice and Morality A bountesus sup
per was served at a seasonsbie hour. Two
| long tables were spread ard everyone
present enjoyed discussion of the Siands
! The supper was prepared under eIdiree-
ton of a committee of ladies with Mrs
| NJ. s. Parish as superintendent to direct
| the details. 1t was an enjoyable ALTAR
The members of the general board of the
Order of Railway photographers. nov In
session in the city, attended the ball as
guests Of the managers OF the affair.
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knirhtr I'D Honor ofacer,.

Ihe following officers have been elect
81 for Harmony lodge, No. SCI, Knights
Honor: W. 7. Camp, dictator; Ferd
hlmenc, vice dictator; Archie Anderson.
instant dictator; A. e. sternenberg, re-
prter; Jonas Altmont. financial reporter;
I'd. Gribble. treasurer: W. G. C. john
III chaplain; James Barry, guide; John
&rtsch guardian; r. II. Bsgby, past
Icfator.
Theodore Boring, W. G. G. Johnson, II.
Ioltkamp were elected trustees.
Installation takes place Thursday. Jam
afy II, at p. m. at the hall in Mason
{ork
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Young Lady Operators EntertaIned

The night force u young lady operators
at the central telephone station We're en-
tertained at dinner yesterday by Night
Chief .. G. Bell at his residence corner
OF Prairie and chenevert. The dinner was
in the nature of compliment 10 the young
ladies' In recognition OF their faithful SER
vices during the past year. Thirteen Of
the young lady operators were present
at the dinner. and notwithstanding Inc su
perstition connected with the number. the
occasion was much enjoyed.
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Annual Greetings.

The annual greetings Of the local freight
office force of the San Antonio and Aran-
sas Pass railway have reached The Post,
the card being a pretty one. 1t shows
the following personnel; r. NJ. futile.
agent; l., w. Brannon. chief clerk; a. B.
clerk; A. ]. Bolton. assistant cashier; w.
A. Macs, check clerk; L. A. Reynolds.
receiving clerk; e. W. Wade, bill clerk;
A. Iankes, yard clerk; J. e, Mayberry,
press clerk; L.. O. Blanton, night clerk;
Il. H. Lopez. messenger; Il. w. Millhouse,
telegrapher
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THE KATY EXTENSION.
officials Are 10 Select the Most Peas
lille Route

San Antonio. Texas. January IL A..
Finney, a director of the Missouri Kan-
sas and Texas Railway company, who Is
in charge Of the construction OF the lines
OF road, is in the city with S. h. Fisher Of
st. Louis, chief engineer of the company,
F. w. Fratt who is to be plaeedin ,harge
of the San Antonio extension of the road,
The party will make a final repost as 10
the most feasible route into san Antonio
from San Marcos. a distance of nifty n,iei
and to select terminal facilities In thls
city. The work on the extension is TO
begin Immediately upon the completion o!
this preliminary work by thess gehtle-
men.
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Ladics Looking After him.

Warren Fitzpatrick. the old and untor,
tunate ex-confederate soldier whose con-
ditiou was mentioned in Sundays Post
Is stili being cared for at the police sta
ton. Several ladies OF the city are taking
an interest il his case aud will eadeayor
to have him placed IN Coufede ate SOL
diers' home as soon as proof OF his ser
vice is received. The old man is pelnlless
and blind and his condition Is INDEED one
that should appeal to charity.
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.,1sttilaa.Is system NJ, -o'yS ITEMS

rCN Robert Bruce Beeson OF Fern Bank,
We married at the Church OF the Resnr.
lection in the village. The groomsvaan
was r. o. Mccormick passenger traffic
manager OF the Pacific system Of the
southern Pacific. and the bridesmaid the
brides sister. Rev, G. d. Williams dean
of the Episcopal cathedral at Cleveland.
from all parts OF the country were present
The honeymoon will be spent In trip to
Mexico after which Houston. Texas viii
be the home OF the welded pair. In add.
ton to Mr.. Mccormick as best man. Mr..
". II. Abbot, Of Cincinnati and General
Passenger Agent Parks OF Houston. Texas.
attended the groom.
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uninne Ncw Yenr,s cnrh.

Among the unique New Years cards
seen III Houston yesterday was that Of
VIII s. Kirk, a railway postal clerk who's,
run terminates In this city II read as
follows VIM 8. Kirk, Denison aud
Houston r. p O., wishes you 4 happy new
year"
The following verse also appeared on tie
card
All things come to those who wait, 1t is
sometimes said
Here's hoping II. r. will pass ere you
ard / are dead.
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Hei.,r-yopng.

At $3.50 p. m. yesterday at the residence
OF Mr. and Mrs ". II Young, 1910 Texas
svenuc. their Mere, Miss Vida YOUNG,
was married 10 Mr. G. 7. Heisig brother
OF pr r. S. Heisig CT this city. The
groom Is a well known and prosperous
business man OF Beaumont. where Miss
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Suit Against the santa re.

Fort Worth Texas, January ia
100000 damage suit against the Gulf, Coi-
orado and Santa Fe railway was called
in the district court today In September
of 1896 Cam Wilson was Killed by
freight train and the three minor sons.
through guardian, have begun suit 10
recover the damages named.
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CoIorcd Carpenters ana Joiners.

There will be a meeting next Thursday
night at the office of Ford Mason. l1ie l1e
Preston avenue. OF colored carpenters for
the purpose OF organizing a carpenters
and joiners union.
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Brown-BrndIe,.

pr. Edwin Brown and Miss Eva Brad
were united in marriage last night at
residence OF Mrs. Mary Dunn, on
PICKETT street, Rev. John e. Green Of
[atinr