davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Banana shn From BIuoHelds Arrived

Galveston, Texas November is. The Nor.
wegian steamship Brelfonds arrived here
this morning with cargo consisting Of
II 200 lunches Of bananas. There We're
also six passengers on board the steamer.
The bananas were unloaded Mt once but
the passengers were not allowed 20 land
They will have to remain on board the
vessel until she Is taken 20 the quarantine
station and fumigGted. The Santa l'e had
number of refrigerator cars standing ON
the track at the pier whore the ship was
unloadcd and loaded the fruit into the cars
as rapldiy ms II was taken from the snip.
special banana train left here this after
noon for Northern points. L. H. Bnungef,
president OF the Nicaragua Steamship com
pany stated IN conversation with Post
representative today that he had arranged
for outgoing cargoeS for the shlp- which
will hereafter ply between Galveston and
Blucfclds weekly, and that he expected
this trade 10 be more profitable 70 the
steamship company than the banana busl-
ness.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

by Rev. n. $. Hotchklss, who read n los.
son spn rom n,ii me gospel Bishop Wilson opened
the minutes. the halottlng 10 compiets Ire
election Of the six clerical and Six law
delegates to the general conference M nal
las was again taken up and was completed
by the addition Of two mGge delegates Tho
reports OF the different committees wore
then taken MP and continued until noon
Wheh the conference adjourned until 4
p. m, when the reports were concIndo1
and the list of appointments read by
The conference adjourned to meet again
next fall at Temple.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Indications Favorable 10 stookmen.

Austin, Texas, November 1s.--There has
been somewhat of a let up In the leasing
of State land during the past ten days.
This is due to the fact that nearly all Of
the open land is under lease aud all that
comes in Is an occasional renewal II goes
to show that the stockmen In West Texas
are in a good condition, and with plenty
OF grass during the winter months, stock
VIII flourish. There is stil some open
land reported IN the absolute lease terri
tory, aud receipts are expected to come
In soon covering all that can be leased.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
saUcK DOWN BY A NEGRO.
San 1tonio Lady Beset in Her Homt
and BrutallY Injured.

San 1tonio Lady Beset in Her Home
and Brutally Injured.
Sahntonio, Texas, November 1s.-Mrs.
Bert Aord, daughter of Captain W. II.
Holt ha long time expert clerk in the
United ltes quartepmasters department,
was Quilted and badly injured by an un-
knov negro in the yard at her home, 661
M street, at 8 O'Clock tonight Mrs
i.ord had occasion to step from the
dse into the yard and the first thing she
new was that II stalwart negro man con
fonted her. He SWuGk her a blow with
iXshooter that fciled her To The ground,
nut was frightened from his victim. Mrs
ashford managed to rise and Stagger into
he house, her face and nerk covered with
Hood from a gaping wound In the top Of
Ter head. O0iCerS are out In force scour-
ng the city for the negro. but MP TO q late
-FOUR no arrest had been made. Mrs. Ash
ord's condition is serious and II Is feared
Ter skull was fractured by the blow from
ne slXshooter. There Is much excitement
lere over the outrage
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
ON MuDDLE IN JOHNSON.

carried the Election, but the
{ Beating Them in Court.
texas. November 1.-THE pro
alton in Johnson county Is a
on the 18th day Of last
prohibition election was held
nunty. and prohibition carried
JmaiorIty The ants prayed
tfion restraining the conhmis.
from Declaring the result Oh
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
AFFRAY AT VERNON.
NJ 7 wv y VITTNVIN,
One Man Killed and Two Others Were
WDupded

One Man Killed and Two Others Were
Wounded,
Vernon. Texas November 1S.-1n fierce
six-Shooter battle IN this city saturday
night Mt II o'clock in the Two Brothers
saloon o. S, White well known local
character, was shot IA the neck aud IT,.
stantil killed. Fred Kestcr, another par
liclpant, was badly wounded in the ligtt
hrCe and Robert nuggs, "a hystandcr. was
shot In the rlsht hand. VIII FdrguS,
Horny Parker, BeaverlY Wood and lrct
KCstcr were ipmcdmtely arrested anj arc
nov in jail pending thc result of an IA.
quest now holng conducted by Justice
OF the Peace s, j, Grifhths, lake Mhitc
Of lVstin rcNHs, arrived this morning 20
look after the romans of his brother,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Wants Road Bond Approved.

Austin, Texas, November 1s-Judge
O Brien of Jefferson county is here for a
few days on business He brought with
him Si5O.OOO worth of Jefferson county road
bonds TO be approved by the attorney gen
eral He says that everything in his county
hs moving along smoothly and that business
opunues to be good.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
ill iIIuul UVuRTS.
The sumpren1e Court.

Austin Texas, November l6,-The fol.
lowing oceedngs were had in the sn-
prcme crt today:
Motlo1o issue mandate granted: san
tntonirls Company vs.. b. f. Robertson.
from -Nar
Nj II for rchcaring submitted: s NJ.
kerrt al vs.. Z, II. Galloway ct nj, from
Dali,
Res for December .: william NJ. KEEL
lett Callie X. Trce, from McLenuan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
GHEA.R.BREMERCO.
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS,
sMore Favorable Reports Received
Yesterday from Persons Vino
Received Free Samples of
Coke Dandruff Cure at
W. W. Myers Capt.
tOl Pharmacy.
20 People Out of the e 1ormous
crowd Vino Obtained Free
Samples Have Reported.

~ - far 96 people out Of the multitude
nacy On Monday and Tresdayi the ti;h
~. IN .or a free trial bottle of Coke
fi5s la Cure have reported; all but Ionir
srs rue strongest praise The A. X,
,rarSs company do NOT claim that scalp
lace, but tho encouraging reports from SO
ne majority OF those heard from are
4 ~ I, I, siPtiiyinssfand the indications are
a cam the pNl lic and ths A. II. Bremen
4 iar ny Nh have great cause for reJo'e
4 ., woAe Dandrun Cure Is guaranteed g
Mss Dandruif, Failing Heir. Itching o
n IA sealp, and Is one Of the best I9hl{{
II Il a. nylsoratOrs 70. the Hair and seal
AK Your druggists, Your barber uses it
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
RAISED THE QUARANTINE.
The BubOnic Plague Has disappeared
From British Ports.
INDICATIONS FAVORABLE FOR STOcEMtN
The People Of Austin Want the Law En-
toreed--lnprovements on Confederate
Home Progressing Nicely.

Austin. Texas, November 1s.-on receipt
Of a telegram this morning from Surgeon
General Wyman, State Health officer
Tabor raised the buhonc plague quaran-
tine which has been on for some time at
Galveston against vessels from Liverpool
and Glasgow. Both foreign ports report
clean bills of health
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

ralesuoe Toxas, November l7.-Propara-
tions for Paestlnes great street fair 20
merily ON and with renewed zest as the
DAYS for Its grow nearer meeting OF the
directors was held Yesterday and II de-
veloped that all the plans been carried
ont. or was under way. The hieh board
fences around tho grounds have been
elected, and everything is now In readiness
for the coming event
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

DO not leave hom3 on Journey without
bottle cf Chambcrlaln's Cole. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. II Is almost GER
tain to be needed aud can not be procured
while YOU arc on board the cars or steam
ship. 1t is pleasant. safe and reliable. For
ea'e by all druggists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Waters-Piercs Gases Continued.

Waco Texas, November IS in Judge
SCOTS court this morning the antitrust
cases against the Waters. Pierce oil com
pany were continued on account OF The
Serious illness Of II. Clay Pierce, the prcsi-
dent Of the company. These are the Grim
iual prosecutions instituted IA this county
against the Waters Pierce Oh company in
1907
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
A Wei Qualified Man.

Austin Texas, November lS-Mr. Charles
v Johnson Of Tyler, Texas, arrived In
Austin today and assumed the duties of
law and certificate clerk in the State
department Of education. MIR. Johnson, is
well qualified for his new duties. being
of his profession. He has been district
clerk Of Smith county, deputy clerk Of the
supreme court Mt Tyler. deputy clerk or
the court of civil appeals at Galveston
chief clerk to Hon. John NJ Duncan when
the latter was general attorney for the
international and Great Northern railroad
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Edserly, met With death about O'Clock
saturday afternoon No one saw the ac-
cident' and y Is supposed he got tangled
IN the belts OF the machine. for when foIlnd
his skull was fractured and bruIse was
on his temple. Corcrer Watkins empaneled
jury ana q verdict Of accidental death
was returned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
viii Be Candidate for CONGRESS.

Victoria, Texas November l7.-Congress-
man Rudolph Klebcrg is here minglng
with his friends and constituents. He has
not formally announced, hut there IS no
secret about the fact that he will he a
candidate next year for the democratic
nomination in the Ninth district.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Store at MiIanO eurewld is...s a9s

Nmlauo Texas, NoNeMpe' at the
morning the dry goods s,oreaseessaFy
smith was burglarlzSa be s,'ySIa
r. . and 10 a. m. the cs pGls a.
in getting about $ ;erda ~ evenl-S -.
a. miles distant, charksp conn. elec-
ttsSnhar searched a 50 hlll va heuY
Mneh and nd So 40 in his pocket
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Protraoted Nicotine Al whartnn.

Wharton. Texas. November Is, Rev.
Stokes Of the Baptist church is holding
prctracted meeting this week Rev. John
Tiger Of Waco. assisted by Rev. Harold. n
vocalist Of fine ability, opened the meeting
yesterday, aud will remain for while
Large congregations are attending daliv
aud i Is hoped that great good will re-.
suit from the meeting
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Seriously Hurt by a Fall.

Galveston, Texas. November is.-Franz
Locker, sailor employed on board the
North German Lloyd steamship Norderney,
met with an accident on board this steam
ship last night which will probably cost
him his life. While endeavorlng to catch
bunch or flowers which he had dropped
he fell through the matches into the holl
Of the ship below fracturng the base Of
his skull He was removed from the snip
10 st Mary's iuarmary In this city where
his i@Irles received attention; but htua
hope Is entertained Of his recovery Lock
er was about IS or 10 years or age, ana
was employed In the stewards department.
OF the vessel. He Is native OF Germany
The cometock Plunees From the Ways.
Galveston Texas November 1s,-The gov
eminent dredge Comstock broke a chain
today at the marine ways and plunged Into
the bay. going down the slide leading from
the ways to the water at a frightful rate.
Fortunately there WAS nothing In the way,
and there was no serious damages caused
by the accident This Is the second time
the Comsluck has broken a chain at the
marine WAYS and taken an unexpected
nlunge into the water. The former oc-
caslon was several weeks ago, when the
dredge was 1rst taken 10 the ways TO be
repaired.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
cnnnnromiso verdiot Thrown on.

sherman. Texas, November 1S.-in the
case of James +. Bowles, given thirty
three years aud four months for murder
Of Jim Smith. new trial was granted.
This action was taken because II appeared
TO the court that the length OF time given
was arrived at by the jury adding the
lowest and highest terms proposed and
dividing It by twelve
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
TO HANG IN JANUARY.

Of Death VIII Be Pronounced
in a Short Tins.
Texas. November ls.-District
Mcclain this morning received
te of the court OF criminal ap-
ling the Judgment of the lower
ling Anderson Norris the death
udge Scott, Judge Of the Fifty.
riot court, said this morning
uld sentence Norris some tlme
month and would fix the DAY
cution for the early part Of
the negro who killed Mrs.
white woman, In navarro
December. The case Was
this county on q chanEe OF
the execution will take place
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Have Not Yet Compromised.

Austin, Texas November 1s.-rhe confer
ence between the attorney general and the
attorneys representing the breweries was
not resumed today and the affar stands
where It did Saturday The attorney gen
erals department are not at all anxious to
compromise, hut should an agreement final
ly be made between the parties the state
will get the big end Of the transaction
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Galveston, Texas, NOvember ls.-koY.
Charles ~ Beckwlth, rector Of Trinity
Episcopal church Of this city, has rendered
his resignation as rector Of this church, to
become effective the last sunday 10 De
cember The resignation has been accept
ed by the yestry Of the church, but no
successor TO Or. Beckwlrn has been chosen.
Trinity church Is one Of the leading
churches OF the city, and Or. Beckwith
has been here In the capacity Of rector
for the pgst seven years. Before coming
to Galveston Dr. Beckwith had been In
the mission deld Of the church. and he mas
resigned to re-entar the mission neld,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
a. o. C. Delegates

San Ang oTs the deeeates ;or shes sl
rolloWhls ter II. u. G.. 10 me s.Aite
sen's %qsdanes slas Sss'o aiteTns iy y
and Miss w ns AN. J. b. Taylor who g
danes o. 10, and
b. Lee receivea
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Personal Mention.

Texas, November 1S.--Sherinf Sat
{ Hill county is here on business.
" of state Tod. State Treasurer
and half dozen other citizens
n party which left last night for
yas on deer hunt.
native TRAY Henderson Of La
" is here on business.
Of Yelasco Is here on business.
Jerk Keeble of the secretary or
Ice has returned from trip TO
,yers Of whitney is here on bust
orse Of the supreme court has
Irt Worth for a few days on busi'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
The City Loses.

waTexas, November 1s.--A gram
D. Ced here today from Wasgton,
refuse effect that the suprcicourt
the Cwrit of certiorari prayer by
This Austin VS.. Jos. Male, ever.
rentals'cttles the matter of draht
1r Of the old water ppany.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Mant the Law Enforced.

stin, Texas, November ts.-Thc ell
held a mass meeting last night &,
purpose of organizing a law and or
/, having for its object the enfq
Of the law in Austin. Eveuyts
ten running wide open fof le
d the people want TO call at
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Received Ten New Members.

Coimesncll. Texas. November i7.-Rev. s.
A. Hawthorn held divine services at Rock.
Nand Saturday and Sunday. While there
We baptized and received into the church
En- new members part cs the results Of
NY. Steve Burkc's meeting recently held
tthat place
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
-. Aotel Al Jenninos oyes 9

Jennings, La. November ls.-1ury wss
hafrey received the plans ioNeTe sS o2y
e e@5 600 hotel today and worl'ep'ia'o''
On his building lat at SS6nn SaGS St the
WIN be one IF t MIN be trianFandiqi,theerr,
the Reae s' Stories high w wSe5 tie
Ia iiSSrd Il hall barber shop ,oppott bat re the ear
ii the a}gs, mohbo oie enf in Til !,
State. ,au FIRE CENTRAL needs
plantation last night aR h61t HIiy result Is IL
from town; q one bo 81 t9e PThdoihee build
covered III tlulc l" The erection
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Local Ontion Electinn.

Mineral Wells, Texas, November t7-A
local option election has been ordered for
Gordon precinct. this county to be held
December II. at the town Of Gordon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Zoo Coyovember 1s.-Chief Jus
able tie supreme court was UNI
todoesent at the court session
ius rapidly recovering from in
Will be ont soon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
General Gordon at

Denton, Texas NV 10 the prop
1obp r Gordon, the head ,sirable site.
'oNA ,,otorsns lectured s.esent hulld-
oneTo house last night ,oF j. haru.ts
I5rgs crowd. 4 reception nodate sucn
MN Ae21SI,ttSd Confederate 3 course Of
camp, ,otetans from all ovdlng there
wnleh ,resenf' many Of whos story for
ne 6e general personally uu'"answer all
~ z re sfTlie.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Texas, November 1s.-The an
mt of V. W. Grubbs for governor
to cause even a ripple in political
ere. No comment of any kind is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Havina The ealIows Prepared at Byan.

Bryau. Texas. November 1S-Sheriff T.
c. Num- Is having erected the gallows on
which Rob Ballard is 10 hang Friday. Bal
lard has been converted. and says lie is
perfectly resigned 10 his fate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Denies Liability.

Galveston. Texas, November is.-An an
swer was iled with the clerk Of the United
States court today In the case Of John
7. PendIetoa. receiver Of the Southern
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Texas, November 1s.--The COVER
r commissioned E. II. Roach to be
in the Third Texas infantry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Home Building and Loan Association vs..
w A. Davis In the Defendants an
swer nc denies that he Is liable to tue
complainant In any way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

A Successful Burglary at Fort Worth.
Fort Worth, Texas. November ts.-Roh-
bcrs burglarIzed the safe In Lewis com
p0nys shoe store last night They worked
tho safe and got away With $500. Tho
thieves entered tie building through tho
skyllght,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Bio Crowd to Hear Rev. File.

Old CroWu % F7eaT heV' We
Marlin. Texas, November 1s,-The First
Baptist church of this city was completely
Provided with an audience yesterday morn
3ng some time before Rev. Fife commenced
&ls sermon. 1t was expected to have a
aarge congregation and every preparation
possible was made 10 accommodate the
arowd, but II was necessary for the people
10 "sardine' themselves In the bencnes
Rnd chairs and some were unable to nnu
Beats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
Marriane Lieenses.

Galveston, Texas, November 1S-Mar-
rlage licenses have hecn issued to Horny
Bcrtsch and Miss Mary Ward VIII Miller
and Miss Lizzie Williams aud 20 Thomas
L. Shurock and Miss May Alien English
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

Northwest Texas Conference.
Corsicana, Texas. November 1S.-The at
tendance at the conference today was very
large. The devotional exercises were led
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-21
How BETSY ROSS WADE
THE FIRST AMERICAN FLAG.

WRITTEN FOR HI SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Chauncey c. Hotchkiss. the American
author who wrote I'm Defiarce of the
King and "a Colonial Free Lance" has
Just published, through D. Appleton & Co..
a novel which he has entitled "Betsv
Ross: A Romance Of the Flag" 1t tells
how the first United States flag was made.
There are some exciting and ramat incl
dents in the story. Indeed, in his dedtca-
ton, Mr.. Hotchkiss relates that the drama
Of Betsy Ross by Henry A. Du Souchet
forms the basis Of his romance. =
Hero is a description of the visit of Wash.
ington to the home of Betsy Ross and OF
her commission to make the flag:
elizabeth. my dear niece, at my sugges-
ton you are chosen for singular honors. We
represent Congress. AS a committee from
that body We have called on you. his E4-
cellency will explain"
Washington bowed gravelv, put his hand
Into his pocket and drew out q paper,
but before unfolding it, or proceeding to the
business that brought him, he turned to his
aide.
Lieutenant. you will retire with your
souad and see that we suffer from no inter-
ruption," and then calmly waited until the
oficer had saluted and followed his men
from the room.
-.Madame, It is not to your good uncle
/ alone that 1 am indebted for a knowledge
of your fame"
Indeed, your Excellency! rcpileo Betsy
with a vivid blush.
mo! Colonel Cadwallader has informed
mo that the beautiful standard Of his Phil.
| adelphia Light Horse is your handiwork.
| Then, turning TO Mr.. Morris. as Betsy
conrtesied: THE most m~arvelously-
wrought flag in the army, sir. but too or
/ nate for a national standard. Mrs. Ross.
| do yor think you could fashion a flag from
| a design we will present?"
It was the first intimation that Betsy had
I received of the nature Of the visit that has
| nIaced Ter name in American history. By
this time she was thoroughly self-pos-
| sessed. and answered brightly enough:
81 do not know, your Excellency. but I
can try"
ITO try is to do. with you. I believe"
said Washington kindly. Then. seating
| himself On Mistress Ashburn's chair. he
| laid the paper on tie table.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-21
ADA REHAN
AS Nell Gwyn in "Sweet Nell Of Old Drury."

Romeo her mother. I think although OF
tina 1 will not be positive. 1 was the nutse.
my first attempt at the part, inoeeo ms
first ATTEMPT at any such important part.
and I was as nervous as a witch. I know
that during the performance I was In the
box that used to be built inside the pro-
scenium arch. so that the actors themselves
could watch the stage during their waits.
and get almost the same point OF view Is
the audience. Mrs. Jones was there. TOO.
n she gave me many a good DIT OF aovlce.
among others, that 1 should always. every
night on returning from the theater. care
fully go over the role I had Just done pc
fore beginning any new work. Our lives
were too busy to keep always to that RUE
hut the advice was good in itself. The
morning after this performance. Louis Mes
tayer, who had been the Mercutio. was very
happy over the capital notice the local w
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-21

were originally covered with parchment;
but most Of this covering has been worn
away and what Is left Of 1t curls up at the
back and rustles beseechingly when
human hands touch 1t. A copy OF St Der
nard's works. of about the same date. has
no back at all, except thin sheets OF palch.
ment. evidently remnants from some otner
work. and used by the binder as fastening
sheets.
SIX large folio volumes contain the works
lids are board. covered with Handsomely
fooled parchment. which has turned q
somber yellow. These books were pfih'eu
In Venice. -,
A complete set Of the commentary On
Holy Scriptures. edited by Sorne. emu 81
Lapide. S. j., forms an interesting par ~ :,
THO antinue collection. These. too. are IN
folio size. bound in pasteboard and covesea
with parchment. They are in an ese 81 .hs
state of preservation. although many -