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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
The Err.,r Found.

The Observer stated yesterday in
noting the presence Of Inspector l.. w.
Boykin, "that there was Il discrepancy
of $l70 between the cash In hand q, d
the amount charged uD to the dt-pAnser"
at the Newberry dispensary. >As the
investigation had not been completed
we think the publication Of this item
inopportune for the Observer further
said It WAS probably only al error Of
bookkeeping which IL liable to occur
with the m st careful accountant. The
error was found in Columbia in the
failure Of the book-keeper 10 credit
Dispenser Mayer with $l77 81. the ex-
pen~e account for the mouth of January,
and when this was d ne the accoui Is
balanced.
The Newberry dispensary has been
managed since It was established
"c~Ao" Dispenser Mayer has bren dis
anu ~ q the duties of the position
chare'ng O",;eA Is recognized as one OF
ia''n'u''S apo -, IN the state.
the best dlspenser!',
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Death.

Dird at the reside, ce of Mrs. ]. D.
Moore, Mrs. EIizabrth Waits, born
Drcrmher 7th, 1881, and departed this
life Ma ch 81 h, 1901. making her pill
grimnge on earth 70 years. 3 months
and 10 days II funeral services
were conducted by R"v J. w. Blant H.,
at Be hel church whe"p she had held
b mt mbership for many Years. She
leaves two children, II grand children,
6great grand children and many frir, : 8
to mourn their loss
Her dying declaration was. "Wrv
can't we all he with the disciples Hymn,
Oh, turn sinners, why will ye die"
All Ia dark wi hin our dwelling,
l." ely are our hearts today.
For tn one we loved % dearly
Has FOREVER passed ava.
March ~ 1nO1 J M NJ
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
CuCkrreli sample.

On Sunday af'erl con last the Rev
j. &. Ahney, Of 'h'. city. at his resi-.
dence 1915 Washington street pc,
form d the @ rrmonv uni ing 10 mar
riage Mr. r me Cork II. f,rmerlS
Of ltnda County, now OF This "ity, and
Mas N allie ) up -, eldest d lighter of
Prot B. f Sampi, Of Sauha, VIII" bar
been making h"r h N in Columbia 70"
some time rhr ha"nv coupe b.v.
taken house ut 1920 BufI street aud
will continue TO live here The Stale
April 1st
Mr.. C"cker' II and Mis- Sa - both
lived in N.:wbarry for seversl years.
We wish for the young couple many
years OF prosperity and happiness.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Co,v.ot d nf Aafl"g

John Graham (colored was before
M ,yor Klettner yesterday NnornlnR on
a charge of loaf g and. hs$ could not
give any account Of where he had done
but tw" days work since christmas
He got l5 dsys IN the gang or slR. He
paid the fine and was released.
There are three o hers serviHg out
sent pce on the chain gang for sfhss liar
Uff.nses. Let the good work go merFtly
IN -"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Founded I842.
Founded 1842.
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PIANOS =
"Slng their own praise"


For the DuretiL vi lhuo. wnu wish
to purchase Il piano rom the prehenL
time to the first Of Septrmner, We
have decided to offer the Sli, II Piano
Oh very convenient terms. You will
not have 10 pay very much cash down
We eau arrange that to suit yoni
own convenience. Then Il paymeu,
can be made in the fail to SUIT, an
tho balance, If any, can be arranged
in Il satisfactory manner.
Remember Cnaa Nj. S,ipR manu-
factnres hia own pianos and will not
burden you with Hn unnecessary
profit, for we are selling to you direct
Instead Of to a retail dealer TO RESELL
Our pianos will only have to- be
-een in comparison with the best TO
convince yon that it will DO TO yonr
interest to buy The Stietf, and ali we
ask III that you try our iano, give it
critical examination, and if we do
not show you more value for the
money than you can possibly got in
any other make, then bny from any
one yon may choose, but don't take
our. .envious competitors word and
buy from lin before trying the Stitff.
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF,
Piano Manufacturer, Baltimore,
Md. North and South Carolna Fac
tory Branch Wareroom, 2l3 N. Tr, on
St., Charlotte, N. G.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF NEW BERRY-IN
COMMON PLEAS.
Andrew j s Langfnrl In his own right
ask cut0r and Milton a. Carlisle as
executor Of the last will and trs,n-
ment OF William Langio' d, dcct ased
Plaintiff.
Against
M1linda Higgins et., al.
TN OBEDIENCE TO AN ORDER OF
Il the court herein, | VIII rt ceive bids
for town lots, in town Of Newherr, s. &.
be ongtng To the estate OF William
LangfOrd deceased, to be sold under the
order OF the court at private sale, forty
three OF said lots, are situated mar the
rr-idenee upon which tho deceased re.
sided at the time Of his death and have
no buildings upon them. The oIhti
thirteen in pumber nd no buildings
upon them, are subdivided lo's o. ,he
Crawford lot Of land lear the town o
Helena. Also two houses and lots IL
the town OF Helena. Pl"ts OF he same
are now on fl o IN nv office
II: IL. RIKARD, Mast"
March 81, 1901. At.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
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Twelve wears ag J w Su.htan, If
Hartford G nm. s"rarrhrd hIs 'eg W tn
u ruaty wire. ] Il unI ,iirn and h GOD
pnia,n iup vet IN. F"r Iw" ezra ht
-utf.reh Intensely Tner the trs, doc.
t"rs urg.d Aml'u mlun 'hn'.' - q
writes II uArd rn. bhtl. a. E,tcII,r
Ri,terr siIh 1 l 9 huxp { Bunrklrl,'-
Africa Salv- and nv ley w4a sound
aud " ell aa ev'r" FIR E,u,ii,ia
e Lrna Teti.r. s l. Rheum S ,r. =
and ali hi"n.i dis rider. Electric Bittrrs
has no rival or earth. rr, them. All
druggist will garantee satisfaction or
refund money. Oni> 80 ceuts.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
GOLD BRICK ~wINDLEIss.
Men Who Op"rated In Chia state CnnEht In
Nor Il Car Iinn-~ulici,Or arnEe Called
on t. Aid IN II .idirg Cheu, for
Their tT,m-B


Solicitor Sease has received from
Greensboro, N, G. a lrt'or from thr law
firm Of Ktns s. Kun ,ali in refercncr TO
the recent Id brick nfll ctions Of that
town 4 gang Of gold rick m-n few
W. eks ago lifted prominent persons at
Charlotte aud Greensboro, and SOME Of
them were arrested rhe nttotneSs
write that they are prosecuting the
case, not AZ pail at orneAs, tut as citi-
2 ns. They wrOt" to the solicitor f
this circuit, asking for statutory d, fini-
tons and submitting sffidavits for m
spection. Mr.. Stase has replied, Civ
Ing material assistance in prel airing the
Case.
I, Is probable, however, that these
smooth gents will be tried in this 8 ate.
Solicitor Thurmond will probably be
the prosecuting tiicer. The strongest
sort OF u Gus. can bp m ,de in this State.
Greensboro ga"g is the same that swim
died ID II. Wheeler, of Prosperity, and
Mr. Sh' ally. Of Orangeburg.
In 1875 D. ii Wheeler, u Prosperity
m~rrhaut, was appr. &C ed by nice look
lug men who had " gold brick. They
stayed close to him for over week, and
one Gark night In the woods they trans
ferred the property IN considernti n of
$40 and were soon abs.nt. Lately
WHEN gang was caught al Greensboro
Mr. Wheeler was sent for, and he posi-
lively idtniifi ID three Of Ihrm az th,.se
who divorced him from $7.On0 He
thinks tho trade occurred in Lexington
County. Mr.. Wheeler's affi iayit is u
long and interesting one
The men named are A L. Dotey,
alias JDnes. alias Ora; J. l. Howard,
alias Frank Tn mpson, alias John Tige
Thon' 'ps"n. and Il ID. ,wlry. Haw-
ley was the miner.logi-, VIII happened d
In and bored the brick Hs knew
where to bore, ami did bore ou, real
gold.
ltseems that, after all, the gold hrick
men hav come 10 grief --Spart,Dburg
Journal, March 20
Mr.. Wheeler is ct & merchant OF
Prosperity but II large prop' r,y owner
10 Ne~''rr and was eng gel fl manv
years in the saw mill busiu-ss H,s
hnmr j. several miles below Pt.aperity
and ia Just over tie line IN l.. .xing,on
COUNTY. w" are 81; d 70 know that tie
gold brick sellers have a, last b. en-
iOca'td
Mean ,empera ur. s. 5; max temper
atur II; hatc 8; min. temp II; date7.
To'ul r. clip. inch. 8 4 65; t til snowfall,
Inches 3.07; numrrr of Days clear. II;
p'r'lS c,Uud, 7:c nu"> l3; 'iatrs offrOst,
killing 2 6 s, ~ l8 II; hail IS
Thunder storms 10. rs, &c; auroras l3;
prevailing WIND. nir, e iOr south.
REMARKS
Wind, m nth bcav. ~, d rain ard
hail on 25 b, h uvy 'An. md wind. on
20 n.
Raj all for 8 ,hontts. 1901. 1857 IN
Ri fall 'or 3 - 1910. If g
D'd lucy 3 - 1901. 2Io.
Average rainfall FOR NJ .rch Ii Years
4 70 inchSa !. T., ..s... :;
De,icierc, Nj +rrh. l9or::o1i:5 ~
W G. PErE1ssoN,, s
V"lun'ary Observer,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

Big Bargains in Towels Oh Cloth,
Damask, Bleaching, Galiro, Percalea.
Trecoras, B"Illiants, Crrpo. 8, Laharn
suiti"g, Glorlntan- Ware and black
Grenedtues with p'es-n d to u who buy
those immense bargains aI FNnn's
Cash Store. It
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
We are selling the
best patent Flour on
earth for 50. 40.
Purcell g. Scott.

You are rendered u cordial welc, M
and p lite stte"tinn. W. will be glad
to show you 40 that YOU NAV c"mpar"
our prices with any house in the bus.
ness. We assure you /, IL no trouble t"
show goods as we know we have the
pre,tsest and unqurs ionahly hr cheap
est In upper Carolina a. FIynn's C.Sh
Store. |,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Vas Nerala and Wews
Have your eyes examined.

Remember that we have a beautiful
selection Of Novelty Dress goods, Dtm-
i'ies, Wash Silks, OrRanti+s, L+wns,
p X y, Linens, Cntviats. trimmings.
73c '1am"urg Edging at DC. 1Oc Ham.
burg at Sc, and II nice present as II gift
at Flyun's Cash Store. 1t
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Easter Egg Hunt.

There will be all Easter egg hunt at
the residence of Mr.. Geo. w. Summer
next Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
given under the auspicies Of the Wide
Awake Society. Admission five cents.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Iinn,t Lat iham s. y

DON'T Lot sh6n 8. $500, =. :,
Often Chi dren are t rtur-d ~ii'fH.>k In
ing and burning rrz m All other s"."N
diseas, but Blnki~n's Arnica s 1--WE
heals the raw sores. exppis inf TN
mation, leaves thu akin without car.
Clean fragrant, chap, ther'''s u" sa've
on earth u. 90 I'd. Try It.. Cure gu ,ran'
teed. Ouly 25 at all d uggists.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

All Liver and Kidney troubles are
quickly relieved and pc manently Gu ed
by Palmetto Liver M .dlcine Price
l0o. For gale by DR.. Van Smiths Drug
Store. lv
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Look out for Purcell
g. SCott's Prices. No
matter what price you
are quoted you will
always find US lower.
PurCell&SCott

Stops the Cough aud Works on the Cold
Laxative BrOmo Quinipe Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure. no pay.
Price % cents.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

You Know What YOu Ara TsftinY
When you TAX" Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the fOn.u ar IL plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it.
is simply Iron and quiniie in a taste
less form. No Cure, No Pay. SOC
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

"The homeless man and the
beauless girl are alike---they have
nowhere to lay their heads"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chil!s and Fever IL n bnttIe of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic 1t is simply iron
and quinine in u taateless form. No
cure, no pay. Price sos.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Latest News!
? ron "TNE MlKXET."

Prices are lower and
quality better.
Our new goods are
arriving daily, and we
can certainly interest
you in prices, styles
and quality. All we ask
is that you inspect the
goods and get our
priCeS' before buying.
Courteous attention
shown all. whether you
wish to purchase or
not. Next week we will
name some figures
that will surprise you.
Full stock of Butter
lex Fashion Books and
Patterns on hand.
Yours for business,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

DR.. J. f. Bradshaw, specia 'ist In fit.
ting glasses To suit all eyes, will be here
until April 10Th, at. Reeder's Pharmacy.
2t T..
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
valuab 10 Stock Farm for snio

Valuable Stock Farm for Snlo
Seven hundred acres for sale, we'll
watered, clover grows finely Near
Newberry, s. 9. Address Herald aud
News, Newberry, s G. St
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

Cross-eyod children under twelve
years can have their eyes Strengthened
by DR. J. +. Burdrshaw at
2t tt. Reeder's Pharmacy,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05

For that tired feeii:g, dizziness, etc,
try Palmetto Liver Medicine. Price
10, F..r sale by Dr.. Van S'nttb's Drug
Store. ~
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
Notice Of Fin | Settlement lN0 DISCHARGE.

NO l. f. Is HEREBY GIVEN
~ hal | Will MAKE Il al srtlle-
ncmI upon the estate Of VIn.y G III
man. d. Caused in the Probate Court
for NewmrrS s. g., on The 20Lh day OF
April 1901. and viii Immediately there
af"rHpp y TOR u iinul discharge as ad-
minis ialor.
All persons holding claims against
said estate are hereby required TO rem
der iu and establish their demands
aqal at said estate or or brfOrc the said
20 b Apri', 1901
j G. GOGGANS. Clerk,
A. Administrator q '",nls rOn with the
W'II annexed Of Vlney Gallman, de.
ceased. ID. +.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1901-04-05
JAM|E |ESON'S CORNER CHAT!
We shall be very busy selling Easter suits TODAY
and tomorrow, but not too busy to serve you WE'LL

Sack Suits SIS to Sis Plenty
and coos Best Making we know Of and fit
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

remarkable document vas Jade pub
lie yesterday IN the shane Of a ter from
tn city attorney to w. f. Fcchitr, score
terry Of the United Christian importance
association. The letter is giyeG blow aud
shows condition Of anairs th1 should
appeal to every citizen whelhei he per.
sonally opposes or fayors gambhe That
sN orn officers of the law refuse and fail
to serve warrants to do their DIV after
they have received positive and distinct
written orders from competent n thority--
is most grave charge and will certainly
surprise even the people Of n1ston 1t
would really seem that there Is ho posi-.
BILE deferse for such course
The letter shonld be carefully read 1t
is written in his official capacI by an
officer of the city who confess es that,
after having done mare than his duty, he
ia rendered helpless by the refusal OF other
officers to perform theirs.
The statement Is herewith submit ted;
Mr.. W. Il. Fechler, Secretary U. + +. A,
CITY;
Houston, Texas, November IL pear Sir:
In answer 10 yours Of NoyembedS, 1901,
desire to say that you arc "a correctly
Informed with reference to the ~ coun-
ell or the city of Houston pjsing an
ordinance granting slot machines BE- prlvi.
lege Of running upon the raymft Of 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
FULTON'S HABEAS CORPUS
LACK OF JURISDICTION BY JUDGE
ASHE PLEADED BY RELATOR.
Plea Overrued and the Case Ordered to
Trial on Its Merits---Wordy Legal
Battle Between Counsel.


1,o h,,,1,,,. 90 a. II.
'' ,"N w VI uaueds corpus
"a lLe case TX fArte Harry Fulton came
up before Judge c. v. Ashe and was called
,.csterloy ofrorroon a. > 49,, ,c.
""'N'N"' "'.''" NUN at CLOCK IN $
case Is a muehly mnddled one. Harry Full
ton, the petitioner was arrested In this
county b,. shor,o ,,7ou-., -,
'H"'' ~ "N'i'" A"ut'Sou' churged WIfh
pe'ug connected win the big dlamoad rob
hery at La Grange He was held hare and
tha ra,atta COMMIT, ,,h..t.i- -
'o"H's "u'uorltieS no'lned.
halI was secured Tor Fulton and he was
released on $500 bond which he gave Tho
grand t,,v of royo,t o,,,,,.,.
so" '"'' " r"Se'I county IN session at
IN ~ orange returned an Indictment against
fnitQn on Two counts, burglary and theft
ana his ban bond was fNed by the district
court At $500 n each case. Sheriff Ander-
s4n was hotinea OF ms action OF the Fay
HagfeSt Eulton ana mold him until the sher.
" OF faNelte county should come after
AZ ~, = ul,s"4 was arrested and sheriff A.
XII befcTe g she sriange came mere for him
4 he amounts required by the Fayette
Sinstliist court nad heen made and furnished
~ abftDNing popd Tor another court, re
,rSuu =" HoVePV the oohd or release the
p' Whnaeer' s,,.,o,
uNuuu 0utIlu l!oeSSln was about 10 take
rull"h 70 fa{etIe county tultou's attor-
n'E u :, MrSSrf brockman " hahn, sued out
sued l,t ~ h agSngaS "3apus; me writ was
80 v','t'S ASutt uuA UhhGe
r rrI mtna9lC DeLofe Judge A. G. Allen Of the
o.tu''iaI district court The papers In the
n na, "s IN 1ggiFsu on SherliI LoeSSin md
~ !, ~ oursln ahuersoh. Judge Allen, who
- 70, =" wv western portion OF the state, could
10y ~ pIesenI ana t9erei0re the writ could
To- me- utrhheu p9i9re hlm as ordered.
city Ynstcraa SusI d ,h SIN resuIned to TITS
~ ~ yJIssrId"y hha thus one OF the muddes
III V's 20 yuuse Asht reconsldefed his
%S.loI 3i ha6Ihs me writ returnable be
t t, Suuge Alleh ana ordered II made re
~ ~, H th neunte hlmseil ana set the hour
az tile IpSatns AZ . oCloeR yesterday aft
r diotnr I haochhisn Ram represent the
ryia'1r' larry fulIou3 ana District Attor
NY nS, q Lea nhd Jonathan Lane repre-
i'"j Ine State anu the respondent, Sherf
20, ~. L" oeSi9 81 IN ntause. Nhen the case
nav ' Sind SeSIIcruaS afternoon MI; Brock
~ MY" piieH oi ,aSN OF jurisdiction
ha,,iMn.' Vu ~ t,hsair,s, l. i nat Judge Ashe
ky .lape uue NTH granted ny him In
Aiiss az a. t'tu ~ nho't neIul1 JHdEe A. G.
this Jug" VI ,ne crlniinal uislriCt court,
crin, espSJ ~ Vow rendlng IN lhe said
g. tIiunihal plstIiCt coutI ana Judge Ashe
mug u" luhFer any huthofty 10 make any
Wy 9eI tnettln'
IL, because Judge Asne heard motion In
S sSe csuSe %n ,NoVemner no. lOl by which
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19


asking for pavement on Rnnnels street
from Buffalo TO Marsh on Marsh 10 Hdye
street bridge thence On nm to Grayson
street, distance of s24T feet. RcferI q 1
TO the street and bridge committee and
aldermen Of the second and Ftfih wards
From G. +. CLARK, asking council to la.
struct mayor and secretary to reIcafe
Judgment against his property, Refer ed
TO nnance committee ana attorney
From Louise r. Schott asbing thnt a
street be opened 10 her property In the
FIRST ward, upon which she has maid taxes
for years and she Is now fenced In an all
sides Referred to street and bridge com
mittee.
REPORTS.
Tho Ananca oo,nr,,t.oo .o,..,,.a s...,
npon tbs petitlons ar M fpio,lI,'
10 make school yyorrsnts hn1d H. ~, - >
cefvable fnr taxnr, rhiidrass ~ ira,.il
IIousfnn cornIce ,vorps & vi Wriii3s,, ~
c trumhach Adontod " :"
nm 0nanra con,,oittao ro,,o..a1 s.,.,
Nv upon tba foiInv.iny n.si,fons ~ a. ~ n - ;
an taves Mrs. saii1o pd ~ Ne
l. e Frnzcr tiohacos "a r,ta,,,' 90, ~
Ucgf,c Johnson Adontad N''"'
Tho ananrc cornnittao rorortod rrrot,r
ahly imam tba fnfin,rt,,, nti.1,r "H -
llef on tayes robsnb,nes \ ' Crosh,. ,an
da Robinson AdnntEG ''"'''
Tho anopca ,rrnIni,too .e,ort1d ~ ,,,t
zion NJ " MN tbst $780, 20. io0n pero
naid hr, oniv uitbi, tHo ~ 49, =" 81 :,
DAYS mis- notlttnn vr,s a. rn,.oO.ti,l, -
s,,it riofarrad 80 a,tarna ~ ''"'"''"" Va
The 6nanre conmittea az ro,itior ~ citI.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19

From G.. r McMnrrS To rent space on
Market square or Ia old market house to
sell cigars, etc. Referred TO market com.
mittee.
From Rev Z, Ennis. for permission
to place an iron, covered building on lot
for city Missionary society. Referred to
FIRE committee.
From 4 W Archer, to regulate tax
Judgment. Referred to attorney, assessor
and finance committee
From J. w Barnes, for permission to
place new roof on his stable in block 81, lot
9, Smith street Referred 10 ere commit
tee and chief ~ arc department
From John Kennedy asking that he he
allowed fees amounting 10 $50 for repre-
SEEMING defendants tn district court sued by
the city and wherein costs were adjudged
against the city Referred to city attor-
ney ANA huoncr committee
From the following taxpayers asking
relief OF taxes n A. Newman, J =.
Eiscmap; Jordan ward, Mrs q VI Rrln-
ham Referred to finance committee,
From George l.. Porter complaining Of
an Obstruction on the sidewalk In front
Of his residence, caused by the placing
OF a pole by the Southwestern Telephone
aud Telegraph company Referred TO
engineer eng ,. ana street and bridge committee,
From I, L. Wolf Bro, for permission
70 erect about three feet over the street
Illuminated sign Referred g 10 street az sb Id
bridge ltlse, and nd Are committees;
t.NA'4o NNA"Ri NhAANNk W. N-hp, ana asking
that same be made receivable for taxes
Refeired TO finance committee.
From Or w. NJ, Brumby. as follows,
In view Of the fact that our school chill.
dren and teachers are daily compelled to
use impure water for drnking purposes,
would respectfully recommend that your
honorable council purchase ar once mum.
Der Of water filters, one 10 be used in
each school building. litter OF the latest
and most practical pattern mechanically
self'cleanng and substantial in constrnc.
ton can be bought Tor about SIa5O each,
and guaranteed TO furnish, say twelve 10
fifteen gallons Of pure water per hour.
One VI these filters in each school In
town would suface to furnish an abund.
ance OF absolutely pure, cool, healthy aud
palatable water, without any storing in
reservoirs.
These alters are guaranteed for years
without repairs. their construction being
so modern and correct,
It's hardly worth while 10 call the AT
tenpon Of your honorable hodY 70 the ian.
purity OF our water supply az the pres,
emf time, eS you are thoroughly familiar
with the qualitS VI the sane
W. NJ Brumby.
kcfeNed 20 school committee.
From the ciuLens " the Fifth ward,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-19
A REMARKABLE STATEMENT.

per month MISC that lottery ticbets may
hr sold under sipillar conditions, ana thst
howes Of M fame NAV he run on license.
| desire further to say that the city coun'
ell Of tho city Of Houston has never passed
any such ordnance nor have they sauc
tened II IN any way, shape or FORM and
l,nvc always condemned II and condemn
II now. and have tried in every possible
banner to have it suppressed | want TO
say thia In explanation. though; That
smne time during the month Of June OF
this year was Informed that several peo-
pie. amongst them the police aud others,
were getting money from the people who
IAN the Slot machines ana other similar de
,iccs in ;he city. and l. in my official
capacity tried 70 have Il stopped I smoke
to the proper officials that unless they
closed them M and stopped them from
running aud stopped the different people
from getting what | call blood money out
Of them. that ] would have them arrested
In the courts, which ! proceeded to do.
NJ FIRST experience was this ! obtained
7ameh Of twenty-ore people ia the city
who allowed slot machines q he operated
in their paces Of business made atfidn
Wits on information aud had the warrants
issued aud tried to have them executed
and the law complied with but was
afterword informed by reliable authority
that the owner Of the twenty.one ma
chimes pleaded guilty for twelve of the
gentlemen who had the machines in their
places If business. and Informed the Of
icals that nine Of the machines were do
ing no business, and ho was allowed TO
plead guilty for twelve Of the machines
and let the other nine 80. ! al once tried
to have the twenty one gentlemen whose
names ] obtained arrested. and caused
warrants to be issued. but this I could
never accomplish; so when got to that
point ] quit.
The houses Of M fame So far as ] know
have never been bothered, and If you or
any other one attempt 10 charge the city
council with having to do with what
you inquire aLout. you dc them a great
irJustice.
Hoping this viii he satisfactory, ] re.
noin very respectfully, Joe NJ sam.