davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
THE sEEVlLLE CARNIVAL.
Committees in Charge Have About
Completed ARRANGEMENTS.

3Commttees in Charge Have About
4 Completed Arrangements.
#tllle, Texas, December 14.--At a meet
b the Beevile Street Fair and Cow
Sflrnlvsf association in the offices Of
Fcnnerclal National bank last night,
&nal arrangements for the big three
a celebration 10 be had here next
tsy Wednesday and Thursday were
n The big grand stand to accommodate
ShouSands who will witness the gr at
fg contest Is being built. aud Other
#afY Preparations 10 make the crowds
'brtabe and afford them an enjoyab e
n ere being completed
4 tfst prize In the roping contest VII
fls for the fne stock exhibit are being
%gtl and some Of the hest cattle ever
Y 20 Y the State viii be placed In
n Monday.
4 vegetable display Is also going "a be
*uaclife feature aud some fine prod
Hhaye been secured.
~ 81 the best Midway attractions on
*vsu nave been arranged for, aud a
Oald has been secured.
Il eNhlyal VIII close with q big ball
$lum nall Thursday night. The big
usplay parade Tuesday morning. at
4Fnllg OF the carnival, will be one
4 gIehdest spectacles ever witnessed
naft OF the State. Some of the
NV ee simply magnificent in their
uenS me services OF n specialist in
SfA o. decorating having been been
Inc extremely low rates on the
us assure q good attendance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
NO smaII BuraIarIes a TempIs.

Temple. Texas. December A. There were
two small sized burglnrics committed IN
Temple Thursday night md about s. got.
ten In each instance Tho saloon of Matt
Bosl and fruit store of FRANK Savage were
Tho places entered, and In cFch Instance
cntran was effected by rcmupipg win
dow light from the sash and raising the
window. Thcsc places are In the lower
part Of town, whore toe night Waterman
docs not patrol. $50 tho thieves were not
disturbed IN their work There IL no clcw
TO the perpetrators.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON
MEETING TO BE HELD TO-DAY tn
DECIDE ON MONUMENT TO HIM
Miss ounovant President Of Dauohte,s
OF the confederacy, Member Of Board
to Make Selection.

Austin, Texas, December i5.-NIss Aas,,s
a. Dunovant, State president of ,hc
daughters OF the Confederacy. arrived in
town tnis evening from Houston. She came
at the request OF to governor as the
board which has charL~ VI tho erection OF
the Albert Sidney Johnston monument viii
hold meeting tomorrow to determine the
Character OF the shaft to be placed over
the grave OF the dead hero. The board
is composed Of the governor, comptroller.
superintendent OF publ buildings and
grounds ana the president OF the Daugu.
ters or the Confectionery,
II has already been decided to place the
monument over The remains In the state
cemetery and tomorrows meeting is boolicd
TO decide On what kind OF a monument to
he erected
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Crawford Local News.

Crawford, Texas. December Accompany
NJ Fourth regiment. state militia, are
drilling nightly AT their new armory.
The cotton shipments 10 date have
reached the $500 mark and still continues
without abatement
Mr.. Alec Tadlock is very low with
lingering Illness
Miss Noager who has been milllucr for
the McElvany Mercantile company for sew
erai months. returned to her home In Kan.
sas City yesterday
A hop was given al the residence Of Post
master Cleveland yesterday and was great
y enjoyed by the many who attended
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Crowley News Notes.

Crowley, La, December i4.--Mrs. Hol
der, widow OF J. B. Holder. deceased. and
the sister Of Mrs. J. NJ. crabtree. died late
last evening, aged s5 years. Mrs. Holder
was a consistent member OF the NJ. ~
church, South. and leaves eve children,
Interment was made today In Crowley
cemetery.
The Acadia lodge OF odd Fellows gave
O smoker last night, which was largely at
tended.
The charter members OF the Eiks' lodge
which Is to be installed here on December
IS are making big preparations for a ban
quet 10 The yisitlng Elks
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Remanded Without Bail at Franklin.

franklin. Texas. December FIN o ha-
beas corpus hearing here today before
Judge Sam r, Scott Of Waco Eugene
Graham was remanded without bail This
defendant was once tried in the district
court here and convicted. and the case
was reversed by the supreme court Guy
Graham brother Of Eugene Is now in
Marlin jail. They stand charged with the
murder Of Allie Boswell, near Elliott. 10
this couaty. while blowing ~ his field In
March, 1922 The venue Of both cases was
changed from this to Falls county az the
last term Of our district court.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Cameron Locals.

Cameron, Texas prrembcr 1S-Allsa
Rhoda Donoh, who has hccn in Galveston
the past Month under treatment for % ms.
vot hIctrn nrul returned yesterday.
Prot Howard Phillips of bcHfnuld was
chculatnl among his numerous tricnds BE- 20
this week
Rcy Dr. Martin has been quite SICK with
the grip the past week
Owing 10 competition among the mcr-
chants. goods have been selling below cost
this wcck both groceries and dry goods
and viii continue a week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Msrauez Matters.

Marquee, Texas, December AR O.
Tabor OF Bryan, representing the New York
Life Insurance company, spent yesterday
in our city.
ness tri2,
Conductor V. E. Boggs Of Palestine IA
In the city today
The MARQUEE Times wiz be revived about
January 10, 1909.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.

~ County Democratic Committee
"l'l Meet December q.
Asn' ledas, December IA mem
Tue Gfayson county democratic ex-
committee today gave notice that
su' AZ the meeting OF that body on
IN lyss a Introduce resolution requir-
~ ssnaldates. before receiving GER
fn.nTis nomlnatlon, to file statement
mss ns his affidavit showing how
Esss 500 ne mad expended and for what
I'M, ssGtli9g MS campaign for nomlua-
4 fraud. eu |" neao on tue al'er
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
HENDERSON MAN A CANDIDATE.
Professor Day Wants TO Succeed the
ate Hon. [ l. Foster

Professor Day Wants 10 Succeed the
Late Hon. l.. l, Foster,
Center. Texas, December > The friends
Of Professor T. h. Day OF Henderson arc
earnestly at work here and IN other por.
lions OF the State 10 have him appointed
president Of tho Agricultural and Mechani.
cal college, Numerous petitions have heeu
sent up recommending his appointment
aud many persons have written personal
letters His friends are very hopeful OF
securing bis appointment, Professor DAY is
wen qualified 20 I'll the Sluou and carry
on the grand work inauguratcd hy the
death Of Professor Foster The board
could not make q better choice than 90 ap.
point Professor Day TO OIL this vacancy.
He Is possessed " tho requisites OF q grand
and good man, and II appointed tho state
would never regret the choice, and IL would
be nroud OF his work
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
A New FIre Apparatus for Marshall.

Marshall Texas, December 13.-The three
volunteer hra companies Of this city, at a
called meeting last night. ordered tho pur-
chase Of o 5000 chemical apparatus aud the
uniformiuE Of it's members, The depart
nent has now 500 IN It's treasury. and.
volunteer subscriptions expect 10 raise the
amount necessary 10 make tbe purchase,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Wharton Attrsctino Attention

Wharton, Texas, December I5.--Capita-
lists from abroad are beginning to show an
interest IN Wharton as desirable location
for sugar mill. o NJ Nelson Of the New
Century Sugar Apparatus company of New
Orleans. and J. ~ A. Meyer. vice presi.
dent OF the Lincoln Trust company were
10 the city this week and seemed much In
terested ln the future prospects of Wharton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
.sHeRfFs' DEPARTMENT.

bean ~ pecemher II Lookout for
BIZ, IL Spsed dun horse. white mnno
Ioa hast' q nlgn; nose little roman:
!; brandsa n years old in good Goa.
" lelt shoulder: small hr,nd a. az p % W..
il yeos One black horse. i4I5 hands
Nsss,Sl condition; good saddier. Z
shonissr.o a an around: branded ] on
|nf thi.- w reward for horses, for
y copnty. 'as NJ stell' sheriff,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

r,s. 'eHas' December 1.-THE Dixie
\ !, S.e OF their splendid perfor-
i ~ IS opera house last night. ami,
be- vas "rs severe norther. largo
yesiefdsNy" n9mlssloners held q special
|rou,,.,, bridge building and 70 lnt
p whleb ier building three new
a are much needed In The com.
eek NJ meeting Of the CITY council
eai rity Joe Gilbert was appointed
.ssd a VIII convene mere on Mon
sssFy criminal docket "a on
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Anaerson conntu nIatrIot court

Palestine Texas, December l4--Win
Smith. colored, was convicted In the dis
trlct court today on charge Of burglary
and was sentenced to five years in tho
penitentiary.
On Mondly the murder cases Of Bill and
Austin nouuci viii come M for trial A
special yenirc of tfty Jurors has hcen or
dered in this case.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
suit Anainst the Santa Fe.

Cleburue, Texas December IA D.
MCGOWAN is suing rho Santa Re for dam
ages Last Tchruary he claims 10 have
beeu knocked OF the south bridge by
Santa Fe switch engine. When fonnd uext
morning be was lying in pool OF watcl
with his head just our Of H. seriously hurt
He claims damages for the injuries 80 re
ceiNed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Resldenee a. rhomaston.

Thomaston, Texas December t1,--John
Grifhths residence burned NJ 10 o'clock
this morning. the Gre originating IRON
detective due Ia the secoud story aud wa
under fun Roadway when discovered nv
the ncghhors, and only few household
cnects were saved from the lower story.
Mr. Griffith and his wife were absent at
the time aud It Is an entire loss,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

Bolton, Texas. December i4.-Captain W
T. Davidson has received from his son. Dr.
Wilson Davidson, surgeon In tho United
states army in the Philippines, bolo, snea
as Is used By the bolomen. The blade Is
about twenty inches long and two inches
vide nj the widest polnt II is mounted
on a beautiful carved handle With silver
guards and Is In a mahogany Scabbard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
The Cotton compress Al Hssr,s

Hearue. Texas, December Is The IA.
tionol compress at this plsce hos ct present
% their wharf 5000 bales Of cotton. against
2T5o this time last year.
This company has just completed putting
in the latest improved Webb attachments
in their press az this place which have
proven satisfactory, this being tho hrst of
the kind IN use.
The general superintendent. j. C. Tim.
mons. Of the company left yesterday even.
ing for his home In Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
HoIas nistriot Teaehecs, Institutes.

Halletsvile Texas, December i5.--Prof
F. T. Gueuther, county superintendent Of
public Instruction, instead OF having all
the institutes for teachers az this place.
holds districts institutes 10 different parts
~ the county and hnds this plan better
.as1 hod oS Ss y 6r, ,9 oas Pld,sS oB m
the day before.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
/ Gan NOT GO HOME.
1 .s.r AND DUMB PUPILS WILL
W. .gr A SHORT HOLIDAY.
e.,,dent Dead--Woman Fined
Fsy v. poljoe Court for Whipping
Her Husband,

N. re1as. December iS.--superin-
Susxulty Of the Deaf and Dumb
.epdIng out the following cir
Il parents and guardians, with
~ \. "a me Christmas holidays:
I'm have no vacation during the
onlv suspending school on CnriSt-
tfs VIZ Years days. so do not ask
~ rcur children sent home. Ihe
w yrown 90 large that It Is too
undertaking 10 get the chi-
ass carry them aud their trunks 10
and again receive tnem when
a ..,,g Besides, wnen SO many 80
"a. nsosress OF tue school work Is
"a wu1 and the whole scnooi Ia
|',,,11 for al least mouth. LAS We
.eard 10 have. Another oolecuon
,.tssi las II did last year., tue dan
f'ss,nosnre 10 smallpox. lais disease
t.'a made its appearance In dlner-
fsas ~ me state, aud there Is no
u rbea or where a chlld may ne eS'
y Va and especially during the holi-
fasVhsA trains are erowucd with all
nv rsople. saying nothing or toe
4 stnbsure, we wouid he com
"A y ;am,gate aIl clothing upou the
4 Ne children. which would put
4 .s",aonal heavy expense and trouble.
NY insist that ChiIIren remain here.
.snsrt 10 have a Christmas tree Tor
sai,s and q general good time here.
lrar nfesents tor your children In
No superinteDdent, aud please at
II. Il nfomptly. Have them here by
before Christmas. DO not
sreSt deal NJ candy or sveetmeats,
Xii be amply provided With tniugs
n 1srs whistles, toy pistols or nre-
! should not he sent. We suggest
h ,s,nss as handkcrchiefs, cuffs and
soeks. necktieS, shirts, gloves,
A M for the boys, ana purses. rib.
s,ndkerehief boxes containing nice
..taSiefs, crochet sets, ties. collars,
~ articles Of iewelry, etc, for the
PoSks would be appreciated by
sni nothing would be more pleas
no little girls than nice doll, al
4 sresscd, Articles Of clothing are
Nv recommended tor all.
4. lind attention will greatly oblige
truly, e,..s
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Runlness hulIdinn Al Ennis.

Ennis Texas December li-Ftrc was
discovered this morning in the sccoud story
Of the II. IL. Atwood building on Brown
street. The whole 81 the second story WAS
gutied and the lower toor, occupied by Y.
Y. Crooks ASH market, was badly dam
aged by water Loss covered by insurance,
except the Dish market
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
CoIn1esnell NeMe.

ColmesneiL Texas. December lf Several
OF the Colmesnel people who have been
In attendance at thc Houston Carnival r.,
turned home yesterday. and repori on en-
PERTAINING and pleasant time while there,
Mr. = H. Fuller has Rold hts gin and
grist mill to Mr. Gordon Smith
The new Methodist church is inished,
With the exception OF seats II Is to be
seated with chairs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
locals from Center.

considerable sickness here az present
There Is nothing very serious, hut malaria
is SIN prevalent
severe cold spell Is wished for by all
Mr.. j. = Swanzy. the deputy sheriff who
accidentally snot himself IN the leg, L.
slowly improving.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Fort Worth Veterans WIN Help Dallas

Fort Worth Veterans VIII Help Dallas.
Fort Worth, Texas December 13.--Colonel
e. W TAYLOR, commander Of r. t. Ice
camp, United Confederate Veterans, vii
ga over 10 Dallas early next week to con.
fer with Dallas veterans aud citizens gen
orally in regard TO the forthcoming Na.
tional reunion. which meets In Dallas next
May. Fort Worth veterans are much inter
osted In the coming meeting, and are doing
active work In an effort To lend Dallns
veterans helping hand. Fort Worth poo
Pile VIII assist In caring for the overflow OF
veterans who will attend the big conycn
ton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Wharton District Court prooedinos

Wharton, Texas, December 15.-Ihe case
OF the State vs. Charlie Green, charged
VITA the killing Of Mexlcsn, was conciud
cd this week, Green receiving two years 10
the penitentlary
The case OF Will Hicks. for the killing OF
Mr.. Mcpherson. was continued until the
next term OF court
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
El,a oepartment EIeets olHeer..

Corpus Christi, Texas December i5-At
tho regular monthly meeting NJ the Corpus
Christi ere department last night the FOL.
lowing officers were elected tor the en-
suing year Royal Giycns president John
Amodcs vice president James T Dlckcy,
sccretnry b h Savage, treasurcri I'D
Shoemaker chief, IA. d, G. Grissett as.
sistsut chief; George Stephenson. ianitor;
George 4. Davis. steward,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Tent of on as Enel

Palestine, Texas, December 1.-THE
Palestine Electric company has put in oil
burners under their boilers and started
dres under them last night The test run
was entirely satisfactory, and everything
worked perfectly. Tho company win save
perhaps 30 per cent on fuel by burning oil
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
eaylor colleae 5azar a success.

Bolton. Texas, December 1.-THE Baylor
success One hundred and forty dollars
We're realized The inclement weather has
interfered 30 some extent with the enter
prise.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Colonel Rsney Buried at Manor

Manor. Texas. December i5.-The burial
OF Colonel Raney occurred az this place at
o'clock today. No man among 10 was
more highly esteemed than was this aged
aud worthy citizen. The funeral WIS con
Quoted by Elder McGary OF Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Cotton Receipts al Nacoodoehes.

Nacogdoehes, Texas. December lS.-Up TO
date 1900 bales OF cotton has been re-
ceiyed BY wagons The general Impression
among the merchants Is that sonewh here be
tween e0Oo and 1900 more bales will com.
piete the receipts az this point.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
BURGLARY At saauIn.

seguiu. Texas December l5.-The mercan
lilo establishment Of II. r. Cook, propTie
tor Of the racket store, was burglarlEet
at on early hour this morning. Over $50
worth Of stock. consisting OF clothing, Jew
elry, dry goods, etc, was taken. No clue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

Bin, Texas, December l5---C. u. Blnn-
IA. wife and baby ot Beaumont are
With relatives for the holidays
In. ". Thomas, postofice Inspector In
Is here for the holidays with rela-
LE.P, wllnot and wife have returned
Pennsylvania
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

Heptoi Is 20, pstent usdlsIns--it u
Recommended by physicians
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
|n.,,h n a University Student.

EynEXTER. Austin, Texas, pecem-
ha-,-oseph William Foindexter Of
M and student in the university,
m an early hour this morning at his
tiu, house Of typhoid fever,
4 tsmalns we're conveyed to the home
f,ddept Prather, whore services We're
|at 5 o'clock this afternoon. The re-
4 we're shipped to Cleburne tonight
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

OSona, Texas, December IA dwelling
house belonging 10 J, ". Henderson, SIT.
uotcd about one mile west OF ozona and
occupied by Robert j. Cooke and family
burned down thus evening about o'ciucN.
There was no one NJ home az The time o.
the ire, nothing WAS saved No iuSur'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Meteorio Shower a. Mount Calm.

Mount Calm. Texas, December ls-The
largest meteoric shower ever seen here fell
this morning st $50 o'clock. They left
their trace IN the sky for thirty minutes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Hotel Company Organized at Bolton

Belton, Texas, December 1.-the 'cu
ual Hotel company was org n,z,G ,hi.
week with S. NJ Ray, preade4l. d.
Peter Hammrrsmith. J. t. Ferguson 4
rectorS. Tho company has purc .asnl tae
Central hotel property aud VIII take charge
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
A WAR ON GAMBLERS.
GALVESTON POLICE ARE RAlplNo
THE NEGRO PLACES.
sanana Importers Suffer Heavily iron,
the Depredations Of Thicvcs--FuneraI
OF Alphonse Levy

Saiyeston. Texas, December ls.-The no
uce o. Galveston have begun a war on the
samohns element Of the city. The last re.
port Of the grand Jury stated that there
were several such places in the city. but
that they were conducted so quietly that
no complaint had been made Occasionally
. RAID is made aud a number OF these vie.
Ia'ors OF the law arrested, Two such raids
were mace this morning, one at a.so o'clock
SUD the other at $40 o'clock, ana as "a.
suit fourteen arrests we're made on tho
ohNrse Of gaming and two for keeping ana
eknhltlng 4 gaming table. The smaioxity
OF toose arrested were negroes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
4. News from Halletsulll.

saors i'1as, December l5.-Th
rleIrrass,uon called by Julius Pogel
10. rss ~ he ropulist nartr n
n iplles Z failure. as the n -retorora
lsndahes Attsnd. there being a 10,
|aas IN Democratic comfy chair
~ e iihe organization and expcr, 4
Al the ~ sweep at The NEXT elen.
Raidates present county oeieerA VIII
r1ern, w reelection. All srs dom.
Y 'le county Judge.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Want 10 VOC on ptohIbltlon.

Berclnr fcSas, December IA pciitlon
nun crously signed has been forwarded 10
the commissioners court praying for m
e.ectiop on prohibition in this prrciuc;.
Tho county Is az present Wet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Campbell Expressed Himself Satisfied.

Hllisboro Texas. December l4.-Colonel
T. ~ Campbell OF Palestine, candidate for
governor. was here today shelAng the
woods. Colonel Campbell expresses a
gratifying experience among the people
whom ne has visited. aud SAYS the cam.
paign seems 60 be coming MS way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Terrell Citizens conoratuIate p.yev

eTteII OItlzens Congratulate Dewey,
Terrell Texas, December Ia The follow.
ing dispatch, signed by large number 81
prominent citizens, was sent 20 Adm raj
Dewey today.
Admiral George Dewey WASHINGTON, n L.
Terrell Texas, December Il We. wi d
All Texans, iudorse vour decision In I
SMILEY Investigation, proving Yourself 10
be as great a judge az a general
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Residence at Austin.

Austin, rcyas, pecomher li,-Tirc this
morning partially destroyed The home Of
W g. Dunn ON East Twelfth street, Los.
500 covered 10y Insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

Prescription No. 2s5i By Elmer & Amend
VII. not cure all complaints, bit X will
cure rheumatism. Y +. Schmidt, Hous
ton. Texas, sole egeDt-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Pleased with the Houston Carnival.

Adlue. Texas December l4.-our people
we're well pleased With the festivities at
Houston this week. ana have only WORDS OF
araise for the management thereof.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

I'M. Texas, December ia woman
I6nei IS in the police court Yesterday
katiug her husband. He spent n night
'snd when be returned ne received a
K thIashing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16
Banana Thieves Nun,eto,I,.

galveston Texas, December iS.-Tha
Norwegian steamship Gyller. which was due
TO arrive here today with a cargo Of
bananas from Bluehelds did not arrive but
is expected tonight or tomorrow morning.
~ y. ketchuin, who INSISTS In suparintend.
ing rue unloading Of the ships and the
loading ~ the fruit into the cars. has made
an application to the police Department 10
furnish cfhccrs at tho ship tomorrow for
the purpose Of protecting the Cargo frosn
thieves In unloading the targoes or the
past ShlpS much difficulty was experienced
IRON attempts TO steal the bananas as thpy
we're unloaded from the ships The Nne to
were So small that the matter az mabfng
would be more trouble than the rruit ta6cn
Was worth This fact has been observei
.E me class who engage In rats sort ~
lulng ana consequently the thieves became
more bold and tried to take away wGole
last boat ~ Wv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-16

Hsplol Il suasIatssd to slVs saiIailetioa.