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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20

December HEIR az the postcfficc al Hous.
ioh inr me position CT assistant astronomer
W VIC United states naval observatory II
salary Of $500 per anuum
As Mr.. Louis Le Clere. collector for n
-, laNlnf \ Son, WAS riding mis- wheel on
,tso" ~ avenue ytstcs,iay In front OF car
the wh2l struck q rat and threw him Ia
'front.' or the car ana nearly rndcr it. hut
~ got o.t iu dime to escape being nurt.
th"n&h his watch was thrown out Of his
pocket ana under the wheel and there was
not enough lofr ot II 10 toll the tune
The Ladies Reading club held meeting
YESTERDAY 1fternpou During the meeting
MIS-, i W. House extended an Invitation
70 me entire club IN accompany her to her
Slcoh plantation Friday November -, for
me purpose OF Witnessing the process OF
sugar making The clul accepted the in.
Nltation An OF the members Of the club
VIA M the guests Of Mrs r. W. House
for the entire day
The Robert y. Lee Chapter Of the Daugh-
ters ~ the Coufederacy held a meeting
Yesterday afternoon. Mfs NJ. II. F,9cr
presided IN the absence Of the president.
MIS- L. K. Franklin. ana Mrs Ella
hamlnln acted aus secretary pro tenn -Four
new members applied for admission. They
We're Mrs. X. VI. Johnston. AIRS e. a.
i'cden. Mrs w. u Mash and Mrs J g..
Iuordan. Other routine business was az
tended
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coNRoE ITEMS.
a BUDGET OF Local News From the
MONTGOMERY County Capital

A BUDGET OF Local News From the
Montgomery County Capital.
Conroc, Texas November 1S-Mr c. NJ.
Mcklnnon from Grovcton has purchased a
dwelling here In this city and VIII live
9nn comes mere TO practice his profession.
lie S highly recommended Ivy those who
know him.
SIR. +. H. Christian, joint agent Of the
railroads Mt this place, hes secured hoard
for himself aud bride III the home Of Or.
Earthman He has only hcen married a
few days and the people are all charmed
VITA the lady he has won and are dclighte ed
TO extend to her cordial welcome TO our
community. She was q Miss Walker of
Jewctt Texas where She was very popu.
lar with oil the young people.
county court is In session this week and
quite crowd OF visitors from the country
and neighboring towns are In Conroe to-
for this term.
on yesterday all the business houses, In.
Guiding the barroomS, We're closed In this
city For several months some of the bust
ness houses have done more or less bust.
ness on Sunday, hut IL had grown to such
proportions that the officers Of the law de-
Cldea 10 close M all business houses on
sunday, except those authorized nv the
law 10 transact business ON sunday. II
teSthoS TO the good citizenship Of Conroe
to see all classes comply so promptly with
the request from officers
meeting Of the citizens has been called
for next Thursday evening TO organize a
law aud order league Everybody is in
yited 10 attend and a representative meet
lrg is expected
Arrangements are Being made to paint
the college building, which win add greatly
TO the appearance Of the northern nart OF
school is IN n honrlshing condition, with
more than 100 students enrolled.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
NO RECEIVER APPOINTED.
A fraternaI Company Gets Temporary
Endorsement From Kansas.
VOLUNTEERS ARE BEING REMEMBERED.
Barney Gibbs Wants Texas Represented
at ST. Louis-5ousht the Entire Issue.
Win Establish Branch at Austin.

Austin, Texas. November la.-The de-
partment OF insurance gave out the fol.
lowing correspondence to-day from Insur
ancc Commissioner Church Of Kaus s
regarding the Modern order of rontic@:
The Modern Tonties has NOT been placed
in the hands NJ Il receiver Action TO this
end was commenced about sixty days ago.
bus the suit was dismissed without prciu.
dice, and the order was allowed a grace of
ninety days in which 20 establish Itself ON
a sound basis This privilege was granted
the order FOR the reason that there was
reorganization 81 rs official force ana
promise that material changes would be
made in its governing laws Vt IS now
trausactng business in tbs state and will
he permitted 60 do 80 until the end OF ths
year. when it's condition VIII again br in.
Ycstigated, and jUdgmeu. passed MS 60 its
right TO continue business In Kansas"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20

All that was mortal Of the late John
sheridan the late popular Young car in.
sPector who died at ST. Joseph's indrmary
sunday morning from Injuries received In
re lVeiEht yards OF the International and
treat Northern Railroad company the night
T. eNVu@ We're peacefully laid to rest In
me funeral took place from the home Of
iue befcaycd mother 30 2S03 Preston
avenue, at o'clock ard the funeral ser
wees were conducted ut the Church Of
me AnnnDciauon, Rev Father Thomas
hennosscy ofucatinr. The burial services
were under the auspices % the Arcient
older of lliDcrnlauS and The sharks Be
ntvolent club, OF which organizations Inc
licensed was highly rcsncetcd mc1nhcr
rue m'mhcrs of the three divisions of An
Client order OF Ilihcrnans in this city
met AT the hall OF division No. > ON Con.
ereSS avenue and attended the funeral in
q body The Sharks also attended I'm a
body from lhcir hall ON Commerce street.
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s0Ssn, and especially that he should have
fallen a victim 10 that insensate hatred OF
law and government which Is presented in
anarchy
..l,.t,t,. 80 ..i,t, -, ~ lii, 49,,
worRlngmen To Join In the hattlo against
saloons.
o. Calling FOR perfect equality OF men
and women before the law.
T. Standng unquBlihedly for white life,
Tor pure manhood and projected woman
hood
=. Demanding an amendment to the con
Etitution defining marriage as homogeneous,
ana Furnishing plural marriage by dsquali.
hcation 10 vote ar hold Office In addition
to severe penalties.
o rhanldug the citizens Of Fort Worth
for cOurtcsies.
Tonight tue convention engaged In rally
work
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CURSE or DRINK
Cured bv White Ribbon Remedy.

Can he given in Glass Of Water, Tea or
Coffee Without Patients Knowledge.
White Ribbon Remedy will cure or de.
stroy the diseased appetite for alcoholic
stimul0nts, whether the patient is a con
Grmed inebriate, "a tlppler social drink
or or drunEurd Impossible for anyone 10
have an appetite for alcoholic liquors after
using White RibhOn Remedy,
INDORSED By MEMBERS W. G. T. u.
Mrs. Moore. Superintendent 81 the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union, writes:
- have tested White Ribbon Remedy on
very obstinate drunkards and the cures
have been many In many cases the Rem
edy was given secretly. I cheerfuly rec
ommcud and lndorse White Ribbon Rem
edy Members OF our Union are delighted
TO ind a practical and economical treat
ment 10 aid us 10 our Temperance work.
Mrs Weat president OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, states: 81
know of so many people redeemed from the
curse OF drink by the use OF White Ribbon
Remedy shat ! earnestly request you TO
give il a trial For sale by druggists
everywhere. or by mail, ST. Trial package
free by writing or calling on MRS. A. NJ.
TOWNSEND flor wears Secretary OF the
Womhn's Christian Temperance Union), 2ls
FREMONT ST. BOSTON MASS,
SOLD IN HOUSTON BY KIESLING, b02
MAIN STREET
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Austin Texas November 19-Sherln w.
Z. Loving Of Hopkins county is here
on business.
Miss Lucille Lott OF Tyler Is here visit
inx Mrs George w. Finger
Insurance Commissioner johnson is con
fined TO his home with an attack Of III
ness.
Judge Crayens. the governors private
secretary, is also sick at his home today
Hon. John Duncan Of Tyler was here
Yesterday on busihess.
Internal Revenue Collector Flanagan and
marty OF friends have returned from
a deer hunt In South TexG. They report
finding plenty OF game
comfy is here for a few days on busl-
ness He reports plenty Of grass in his
section Of the State, and cattle are in
fine condition,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
Fayette COUNT Grand Jury.

La Grange, Texas, November 1s.-The
grand jury adjourned today after returning
twenty-five indictments for felonics and
ten indictments for mlsdemeanors.
OF the eight applicants for certificates be-
fore the board Of school examiners last
Friday and saturday. four passed and four
failed.
There Is considerable throat trouble among
children, but as vet nothing serious has de-
yeloped. Otherwise the health Is good.
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Led by the United Christian Tenn
II perance Association,
hrRlr ARRESTS MADE YESTERDAY
o.,.ade win Be Continued Till
4 eIot Machine Is Run Out. It Is
e. s,,.,.d-other Reforms to Follow.

.rncemept made In yesterdays
n' .Aot the United Christian Temperance
contemplated waging a war on the
chimes was fully verified by some
u,I' = Fechner, secretary of the asso-
~ w, nd Mr.. L. r. Gray started out
yesterday morning on crusade
II +he slot machines. They frst VS.
4 1 .so grocery stores, butcher shops drug
l"' 80 in the suburbs Of the city,
~ - claim the practice Is very per-
~ lint in these localities the prac-
10 niavinc these machines is chiefly IN
"A ~ in By children, thus intoxicating IN
\ anrg mind the gambling habit.
x 80 1sacrad no arrests at these places
!, epct they made no charges In any
Y ~ cort where they discovered tho
S'sinos in operation. In nearly all OF
ui"s uhan localities the proprietors Of
tuuITiisbments promised to nave the
ISL remoyed rather than run the rlsk
I l,.. arrested which they we're assured
Sp ,s " ne result unless these machines
~ moved out, ,-t,,.. dist,t,+
IN Getting into the business district
w srs Fechner and Gray round Il more
<tssi acid for getting results Iley
~ tbe saloons in the business DIS
snd while In nearly all Of them they
M Nv more slot machines they pre-
a Ii cborgcs only in instances where they
Inn tbem running and the charge was
eiSd against the proprietor of the
z % and NOT against the party playing the
hl Zones & Bergamdnl's saloon on Main
" 49,, found a machine In operation
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Eastern Star Organized at San Angelo

san Angelo Texas, November IL Mrs,
J. J. CLIFTON, general deputy grand matrou
of the Eastern star, has organized lodge
eiecred ofirers Mrs Fmdla7or II
worthy matron j. w. IIill. worthy patron;
Mrs. II A, RanSout, associate matron: Mrs.
Sam Pollock, secretary: Mrs J. w. Knapp,
treasurer; Mrs w. A. Wright, conductrcss
Mrs. G, w SNYDER, assistant colductrcss.
the ladies Of the lodge were given ban
quot at the Masonic hail by the male mem
hpvs
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a President German Relief Association,
Los Angeles Cal.

a day az & time how 1 would feel the
novt day. Five BOTTLES of Lydia 10.
Pink hams Vegetable Compound
changed all that, my days became days
OF health, and have en- joyed every day
since-now six years.
1--WE have used considerable of your
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as we find that 10 restore poor
mother TO health so she can support her
self and those dependent upon her, II
such there be. is truer charity than TO
give other aid. You have my hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself true friend TO suffering wo-
men. Mrs. +. SAMEB, 7565f Hin ST.,
Los Angeles, Cal.--s6ooo forfeit II abOOs tea
tiHioniai "a not gscSiae.
No other person can give such
helpful advice to women who
are sick as can Mrs. Pinkham,
for no other has had such great
experience-her address is Lynn,
Mass, and her advice free-if
you are sick write her-you are
foolish II you don't
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20

Austin Texas November 10 Tho mem
bers OF the Fourth Texas infantry, which
served in the Spaulsi-Amerjcan war, are
now receiving their checks for the time
they served after mobilization until they
were mustered into the service of Uncle
sam Some of the checks are Tor over
500 which are bciue sent to the officers,
while the privatcs receive an the way
from ST TO S1T
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20

Austin, Texas. November ia motion
for rehearng has been died In the SUI
preme court ia the ease OF T. f. Thompson
$ Ellis County involving the construct on
of the fee statute. The court rcctptiy held
that county officers arc not entitled to
one fourth OF the excess fees collected over
liked salary, until after tho expenses of the
Office and salaries of deputies have been
paid.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
conntv count al Nacoadoches.

Nacogdoches Texas, November 1s.-The
regular term Of the county court convened
this morning, Judge V. Il. Mlddlebrook pre-
siding. The docket both civil and crimi-
nal is full, and the entire term Of three
weeks Of the court will be consumed.
The town seems TO be infected with bur.
glars. two residences In different parts Of
the town being entered last night, The
sheriff has two good track hounds, but the
people never think of phoning him at the
time Of the disturbances and the thieves
escape with their booty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
CHANGE or LIFE
Some Sensible Advice to WO.
men by Mrs. E. Sailer.

"DEAR Mrs. PSKHAM: When I
passed through what is known MS
change of life had two years suf-
fering, - sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me my appetite
was variable and never could tell for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
Charters Filed.

Austin, Texas, November 19.-The fol
lowing charters werc filed today:
OIL Press ucnting company Of Honey
Grove: capital stock $4,000 Incorporators:
o. r Galbraich, Tucolc: c. II. Bryan,
association OF Houston; no capital STOCK.
Purpose, charity. lncorpora tors, Frank
Austin, Jacob Oliver and Allen Roberts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
sar Antonio to Have a Street Fair.

San Antonio Texas, November 1s.-Post
D. Travellers Protective Association, de-
cided to hold a street carnival and masque-
rade IN san Antonio ia connection with the
annual battle of lowers he carnira! 70
bv tLe business men generally of the city
ma proposc To make the affair one OF the
most notable of San Antonio festivals
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Lodae of Pthians Organized at Jewett

To Inc EIIT0T OF INC 1000
Jewett, Texas, November 1.-Two special
coaches from Palestine last night brought
I'm hfty-tyo knights OF Pythas from Pales-
Zinc and 5lNtctu from Buffalo, 4 number
from Franklin coming In on the north
hound train The ohjeCe was the orgapiza-
lion Of lodge at this place a lodge Of
fwruty.oue was organized Refreshments
were served at the hall, and, altogether, il
was an enjoyable and profitable occasion.
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Petitlon il eankruptcy.

Austin, Texas, November ia volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy was hled TO
day In the Federal court by John Christie
pher Foster hin, a farmer of Waeider,
Gonzales county His Liabilities are sched-
uled al SASS and his assets are placed at
$500, all claimed 10 be exempt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
Houston Paokery to Establish Branch

Austin, Texas, November 1o.-It was
learned today that a branch Of the Houston
Packing company Of Houston would soon
be established in this city. The location
has been already selected but ms yet II
has not been given out for publication.
This step is taken by the Houston packery
to keep the Fort Worth packery from EN-
croaching upon its territory.
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collin County Grand Jury Adjourned.

Mckinney. Texas. November 1.-THE
grand Jury has completed It's work and adj
ioprued after returning sixty indictments
forty-siX misdemeanors and fourteen fel
onies During its sitting over 600 Wiz
nesses were called before the body.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
Annroved Some BONDS.

Austin, Texas. November 19,--The attor-
ney general today approved the following
bond issues for Stoucwall county. Bridge
refundlue bonds $4,000 court house re.
funding bonds. Sl2, $40. and jail refundlng
bonds, $1,000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
Wants Texas Exhibit al ST. Louis.

Austin, Texas, November 49, Hon. Bar
ney Gibbs of Dallas was here today looking
after some private business, hut he also
took occasion to talk with several railroad
men regarding n Texas exhibit at the Sc.
Louis worlds fair. lie Is Of the opinion
that Texas should be represented ut the
big show and will do all he can In thai
direction,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
Fac soaroe al Mckinney.

Mckinney, Texas, November 1.-Eggs
are about the scarcest article In stock on
the local grocery market Merchants and
hotels are offering % cents per dozen, with
out success In getting them.
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Ronnht the Entite Issue.

Austin, Texas, November 19.-The State
board Of education met this morning and
purchased an issue o. $4,000 Boyce coun
~ court house refunllng bonds
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First National Bank Directorate.

Austin, Texas, November 10.-In the list
Of the directors for the recognized First
National bank. the name OF r. j. Bracken-
ridge appeared. II should have been Major
James H. Breckenridge Instead OF Rob
ert j.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20
A Holiness Preacher on Trial.

Greenville Texas, November 19.-R. v.
Car, a Holiness preacher, is on trial In
the district court for the killing OF his
hrother-in-law NJ c. Campbell In the
eastern portion OF the county lest sum
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VAR ON THE SLOT MACHINES.

~ huger's saloon. 1lO5 Congress- ana %.
SUCKS saloon 10ll Congress Tbese n,crc
reported 10 Sergeant winiford. who made
IN @niudo1 netore Justice Matthews upon
buck were arrested. Mr. Ringers nle,,tsJ
guilty TO gaming aud paid a hne ~ SS,
asninonhcing that he would have the ma
enine removed al once.
The case against Mr. Buck win rome nm
later. W." 'olne up
Machines were also found running AZ
Eva otner places The proprietorS prom
lseu TO remove the machines la avoid nrosc.
cutlon and no charges were made pendinr
V0mphahce With this promise
we nave no complaint to make against
representative last night after ,hcr h,3
wound up their first days work, erhev
ncted very promptly upon our complnInts
l dnis is not a. sporadic movement as many
ssN ,Sl I9 mink, continued Mr. Fechnei
We Will continue tomorrow, next dav
next week and n year IL necessary. until
we succeed in driving these Slot machines
Out t we dqnt want them simply turned
10 the Wnll today to have their faces
turned ont the next day. we viii msist
on then absolute aud permanent removal
anu .lu Whnere q proprietor promises to do this
we VIII not have him arrested pcudiur his
compliance with the promise. hut egch
place whore Slot machine is kent will be-
visited each day until all are gotten rid
This is one Of many reforms thar opr
association contemplates but we do uot
wish TO undertake too many at one time
Inc policy shops will come next
The United Christian Temperance Assu.
citation will hold business meeting Thurs
day night at which some decisive Stems viii
ne taken to secure the enforcement of all
the laws that are now being grossly vic.
l9teI IL is not the purpose Of our asso-
cation TO make business OF exposing nni
cl2l derehcton. nor to place the respousi.
blltN Tor tho nou-enforcCmcut of laws lint
10 zee that hereafter all laws are enforced.
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Best for rheumatism, Elmer 4 Amends
Prescription No. 1851. Celebrated on its
merits for many enectusl cures. L. +.
Schmidt. Houston, Texas, sole agents.
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Rev. E. Ammons, pastor Of the Tabernacle
Baptist church, officiating There was
quite large number Of friends and rela-
ives or the bride and groom present to
witness the beautiful ceremony and wish
the young couple God speed in their jouruey
through life together After the ceremony
q reception was held at the brides home
In the early evening the young couple with
their friends went 10 tle home Of the
groom, on Fletcher street, in the Fifth
ward, which he had made ready for her,
and which will be their future home Here
the festivities, congratulations and enjoy
ment was kept mp until a late hour Mr..
Gus has many friends in the Fifth ward
and among the employees Of the Southern
racine, and IL seemed rs If they were all {
his new home last evening,
M'KINLEY MEMORIAL CARD.-In q
talk with Postmaster Strong yesterday Il
was learned that the department at Wash
lngton is working off all Of its odd sized
postal cards with view Of exhausting tine
stock. as hereafter only the regular size wi /
he manufactured. In fact, no more postal
cards of any Kind will be issued after Whlt
II Is thought will run the department have
been manufactured until In January. 19l
new postal card, the Mckinley memorial
card, will be printed and put on sale early
in January The plates for the Mckinley
card will be ready on or about Noycmb =
30, hut the card win ma be put ON sal,
until some time In January. II is the in
tention of the department. to as nearly rs
possible exhaust the old cards before pac
ing the new ones on the market,
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THE WONDERFUL PIANUIA
can he seen at the VIII A. wGtkln AuSic
Co., Dallas or San Antonio.
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,rARTETTE SOCIETY CoNCERT.--The
,opd musicale of the season by the Hous-
ouartette society, complimentary to
.bonorary members. will be given tonight
.prvsn hall The society will be assisted
Ehis concert by the Houston symphony
N and Mr. Willium II. Sherwood, the
II known pianist.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-20

WUKh.-Vh one OF VHV
runs on the Faunin and Travis street
line Monday night distractions were
Ind upon the track both on Fannin and
! Wis streets. On Fannin street old rails
X placed across the track and on Travis
>sy tlmb~-s, In both instances the Oh
hctions eoerp discovered In time 10 slow
IN ana stiors any damage was done.
he theory Of Superintendent ELS Is that
h distinctions We're placed upon the
lrk by mschevouS boys.
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bareutly bottomless hole was broken
|ough the Main street pavement yester-
near the intersection of Preston ave
The hole. while not very large, was
n deep, the foundation of the pavement,
fveil as the surface having fallen
,oush break in the sewer at that point,
extent Of which can not he ascertain
|until the work OF repairing commences.