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The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-26
DAMAGED MANILA RAILROAD.
Manila and Dagupan Road Seeks to Recov
er $2,3O0,000.

Washington, May 26,-A Manila pa
per received at the war department
says that the Manila and Dagupan
railway has presented a claim to th
authorities there of $4,000, 900 for
damages received during the insur-
reotion.
An agent Of the road, it is stated, is
coming to Washington to present the
claim,
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-26

LOST. One Fox Terrier dog white
with black head auswers to the name
Of Peaohy". Reward of 81 If returned
to Elliot Butts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
SMITH WARD MEETING
Heid Last Night In the Interest OF
James A. Thompson for Mayor.


meeting was held in the interest Of
TIRE candidacy Of MIR. James Tho,,n-
son ia, n,a,.,. !, -,
u.s i'i'' ~ '''e ''lN
81 last nlght. Mr.. J. ii. Matshsthnr
ot. onsie Mavh was eleated templia airy
eI--,h'hah and Mr., w. A. Maroney se5re-
!, actresses were mado by Messrs.
p p W. ecien I }. h. Z Gillsspie, John j.
D.sNne, Uncle Mack, Fnlton Williams
w ~, Alu .,e y Leary ald Halveidon.
~, ihN.hps9n outlined his Platform.
80. ins Vnat ne was IN flvor OF municipal
sap "ll lnp' oVements OF all kthds
m Sh rn' OF an eMlavagant nature, and
lHs INA, eIe2te1 he would, as
so1oA as possible, make kn5wn he true
nLa''slal c1Hditlan ct the cry to the peo-
pse Nuat &c would ccniuct the bus. IS
~ lAo cay economtnlly Within the in
I coHIe' snd with view TO the paymsnt CT
p.eSelt oohg1I.ons and legFnnte y
sL,0s s. tsS!Ve adnlnistration He said th-t
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
GIoDINGs NEWS NOTES.
Wood Shipping Is to Become an In-
Iustry.

Giddings, Texas, February 9.-County
court is in session this week There were
several cases On the civil docket. The
care of B. A. Braswell VS.. William Dali
rymple which has been pending in the
court neatly two years and in which
there have been several miztrials was
decided in favcr c,f The defendant
Mr.. J. H. Mundine reports tina. ne will
have about twelve more carloads o. cat
ne ready for the market in few days.
lie Will poeably ship TO the Chicago mar
kets.
The Giddlngs Cstton Oil mill has closed
down for the season. Owing to the horl
cr,p in this county the seed supply was
rather short. but considering these mat
hers, the season was mere successful
than was anticipated,
NJ. j. W. Williams wen. to Chicago
Wednesday night, having been summone |
TO the bedside of his brother, Prof. L. $.
Williams. who is dangerously i'll OF APP
pendictis the latest rows being that his
recovery is dospaired OF
The Houston and Texas Central rail-
road has put in a spur about five miles
cast OF this place and a considerable lot
of wood will be shipped from this county
TO Austin and other points.
Judge I. Fl. Bowers attended the mcct-
ing of the Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows at
Dallas the first part of This week.
The Fortnightly club gave a musical
at the residence of Dr.. ]. NJ. JohueOn
last night. Quite an interesting pro-
gamme was rendered.
DR.. o. #. Simpson, for the past nine
years pastor of the Baptist church, has
resigned his pastorate. He has not yet
determined where he will go.
Major n. A. Rector OF Austin is hero
in attendance upon county court.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
MAGNOLIA PARK PROPERTY
Has Been Sold for Suburban Resi-
dcEce Sites to Outside Investors.

The Magnolia park property, consisting
of about 1000 acres, has been sold to
some Kansas City parties by Messrs.
Cameron g. Moore.
This Is one OF the largest real estate
Transactions tnat has taken place ne ar
Houston for some time.
1t is the intention of the purchasers
to develop this property, and make 1t one
of the most beautiful suburban properties
in the State. They intend to put she'll
roads through the property and to spend
considerable money In improving II.
This deal demonstrates the fact that
outside capital is looking towardr South
Texas and that they also regard Hous-
ton as the coming city of the state, as
is evidenced by the investments they are
making at this time. II is the opinion
/ OF the parties m king these outside in
Ivestments that if proper steps are taken
Houston Will be a deep water port long
before the next census is taken.
The above real estate firm have also
sold additional suburban resident props
crty amounting 10 over $50 900 within the
last fifteen days. which investments are
being mGde by Northern capital.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
s. y. MILLS GETS DAMAGES.
Judgment Against the Katy for
Seven Thousand DolInrs.

Waco, Texas, February 9.-In the dam
age suit of Seth P, Mills VS.. the Missouri
Kansas and Texas railroad, which has
been on trial all the week in Judge Sur
Rats court, the plaintiff was awarded
$1,000 damages. The action grew out Of
personal injuries sustained by MIR. Mills
in April 1898. At that time he was
candidate for State treasurer and vas in
Williamson county canvassing. While at
Granger he attempted to board a train
as it was moving off, but was prevented
from doing SO on account Of the gate sys
TEN, which was then in use. As a result
he fell and his leg was broken and he
sued the company for 500, 900 The case
as tried year ago, but judgment was
given the deionGan, under peremptory
charge OF the court. The case was APP
pealed and reversed and in the trial just
eLded the plaintiff was given the damages
mentioned.
The case has been attracting much at
ten;ion on account Of the pro IMMENSE of
tie plaintiff, Mr.. Mills.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
SUIT AGAINST *. OF r.
The order Avoids Payment of "A Life
Insurance Policy.

Dallas, Texas, February ga very In
teresting suit went to trial before Judge
Meek OF the United States court for the
Northern district OF Texas today.
Mrs. Julia Z. Harreli sues the supreme
lodge Knights Of Pythlas to force pay
men, OF a life insurance policy Of $4,000
held By her late husband 10 the order
Edwin o. HarreI was shot ana killed De-
cember 81 1899. by +. N. Etnridge. Both
were lawyers and Etherldge Is s.ili a
prominent practitioner az the Dallas bar.
Harrell was a Knight OF Pythlas and mad
a policy in the insurance branch OF the
society. When the policy was presented
by Mrs. Harrell for payment the order
refused to pay a cent 10 the widow on
the ground that Harrell had been the
cause OF his own death, and that clause
In the contract under which the policy
was issued provided that In such eases
the policy would become null and void.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
r,nr1rvrREp pAcKAGEs.

Goods remaining undelivered In Wells
Fargo & Co.'s express for the week end
ing February g. 1901: Mrs. L. e. Bailey
IT. r. Hall Barnett & Jones. Hamilton
Pros. Ben Bennett Krsstin Huber. DR..
e. s. Bouldin. Kirkland e. Morrow. John
BRAY. A. S. Ludtke, s. Bevesien, Vernon
Leman. Henry Brown. C. NJ Lancaster
F. VI. Court. Chris Martensen' Q; cole
man Henry Mass. Dan Conner, Walter
WcTade J. p. Carroll N ,gnolia Soap
Co. Florence Crittendon home. p. Dryer,
Mrs Gree Moore. George w. Evans, W.
Peacock, simon Greenburg. Gus Roberts,
Mrs "a Il. Gooibon, F. II. Slge, l.. G.
Gfllitte, Mary stewards, W. II. Gray,
Texas and Louisiana Lumber Co. Mrs,
Mary Honey. Z. l.. Wilson Hardware Co.,
James E. Haskell, Henke Pilot. s.
T Howland. agent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
TheIr Last Performance.

The Morris electrical theater- leaves to-
day for Mexico. Mr.. Morris, since the
Fruit. Flower and Vegetable Festival
has been giving very chaste and at
Gractiye exhibition OF wonders and IL
luslons on Main sheet. and his entertain-
men.s have been, as a rule, well patron
tied They have been free from any
thing bordering upon rousnne.s or vui-
garity and Mr. Morris may find cause for
congrafulstion in the fact that he hes
made reputation in Houston that VIII
stand him we'll in hand should he con-
clude to return at some future day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Gravel the san Felipe Rond.

Houston. Texas, February BIN so
much as the city has recently graveled
San Felipe street to the city limits, the
county commissioners could not do better
than to extend the gravel pavement on
this road TO a distance OF at least two
miles. The San Felipe road is one OF
the main thorougbfares into the city. and
country wagons coming In over muddy
road will simply carry the gravel off the
street with their muddy wheels unless the
road Is extended. II is a much needed i'm
proyement and the county should meet
The city half way in extending good roads
along all OF the main country highways
leading to the city. Thos. o'Leary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
- - - ----s<
GAINES MURDER CASE.
II Is Now in the Hands of the Jury
for the Third Time.

Shoiman, Texas. February 9.--I'he case
OF the State OF Texas VS. william r.
Gaines. charged with the killing OF his
brother-in-law, Charles II. Koch in this
city in July, 1895, Is before the jury for
the third time. Argument began yerter-
day afternoon. IT was closed about noon
today. The speeches ct both Mcssrs. q.
H. Smith for the defense and c. B. RAN
dell for the State this morning were
mastery Efforts, and immense crowds
paid the closest attention. The charge
CT Judge Gordon Russell was explicit,
covering all the phases OF the case raised
by the Testimony addnced.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
rnE CRY nrnerr
'"'idcs for More Expense Than enc
revenues VIII Yield.

for More Expense Than the
revenues VIII Yield.
ihe city budget for the current year
as recently submitted 10 tho council
nSed the total cost of running the city
ior the year at siis.cas 80.
Tae total assessment Of the city, upos
which taxes are to be collected for the
year Is s27,iso,ses This assessment at
.ns prevailing tax rate of cents ON the
sVt'ar glvos total revenue OF $780,
0i''so' The charter requires that per
sent OF the taxes shall be set aside as
p9nd redemption fund aud 10 pay tbs
o1na interess thus leaving but s27i,
eos9s Tor current expenses frsm the al
Nd'oren taxes To this may lie added
ABOUT $4,000 that the city reeves an.
Huaiiy Tor occupation taxes, making total
available revenue s2o7SoS,9S 10 meet tue
budget allowance Of s44s O3S. 80.
ms is the city's only source OF reye-
nue. as inquiry at the tax collectors Of
nee ELECTS the information that the rev.
enae from back taxes has already been
SO closely collectod thit this, as a source
o. revenue, can not b, calculated upon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
STATE CAPITAL ITEMS.


Austin Texas, February s.--The fol-
lowing charters were Hled today with the
secretary Of state:
The Texas Oil and Coal company Of
Greenyiile; capital stock $4,000 1aees
pcmtors: O. S. Moore. y. o. MoAdams
and A, s. Moore.
The Port Arthur Oil company OF For,
Arthur capital stock $4,000 Inco4pora .
tors: Peter Lamp, ]. H. Coleman. G. NJ,
AVIS. y u. Ashley, G: NJ. Craig. James
Furlong and Warren Mcdaniel. Ali a,
jefferson county.
West Texas Mercantile company a,
Abilese capital stock 10000 Incorpora
TOYS: w. X. Farley, win Stith and RIOS.
ert Hillger.
me International Crcosotng ani Con.
struction company of Galveston amendea
its charter by increasing its capital sock
from $4,000 to 100000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Criminal District Court.

Louis Smith, burglary; nolled.
All cases against negroes passed await
ing habeas corpus proceedings.
Cases set for Monday, February II:
Ed Smith, murder
L. Applebaum. receiving and concealing
stolen property
Mrs L. Applebaum. receiving and CON
ceallng stolen property.
Charles Loofs 1.-TWO csses), receiving
and conceallng stolen property
VIII House, robbery.
Additional cases set for February term:
II. r. Odell, burglary, Nth,
A. G. Cunningham, burglary, l4th.
Ella Williams. attempt to murder. lith
VIII westall, assault to rob. 10TH
VIII West III. robbery with flrearm.
18th.
Dan Henderson, murder. goth.
Jim Riley. murder. goth.
Andrew Gordan. murder, goth.
Charles Harris. murder, 20th.
w. A. Long. alias W. A. Williams. MUIR
der. 20th.
Sol Jacobs. forgery. 2lst.
Grand jury presented thirteen bills o,
Indictment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
winnie paws Chapter. U. ID. G.

Brownwood, Texaa. February 9.--Win-
ME Davis chapter, Daughters OF the Con-
federacy. Brownwood. al their last NEST
ing. elected the following officers for this
year; Mrs. W. 4. Melton, President
Mrs. L. t. Arnold and Mrs. McWhenny'
yica presidents; Miss Martha Lou Glbion
regarding secretary; Miss Mama Belle
MAJ shall, corresponding secretary; MIS-
q. /. Goodwin, treasurer; MIS-. Jesse
Gross, historian.
The chapter begins the new year Win
fresh interest. several new memoefs anu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Notes and Personals.

3zpt Texas. February 9.-Mr.
4 hudson, who was nominated by
~ I!of and Confirmed by me council
ls' meeting as a successor 10 CITY
'npletes rs on has filed his bond and
lrge ~ "a arrangements TO assume
fsssonIs sae Office Monday, when Major
II .nsr,is lgpAtlon goes into efrect.
Dian Tse license has been issued to
| BAIT. matthew's and Mrs. Annie
m Brooks, travelling freight and pas
3ansss nt q the San Antonio and
CITY tn Sss railway company, was in
faiiio6ns1i Sley, general agent of the In
kye ~ and Great Northern will
! a. aaay for Fort Worth where he
|ael's an address before the Cat
III Sheeaan, general p4sseneer agent
tn Rss-,.aa re, returned this morning
soaRson, assistant pener.i ,-e,qN I
sap0 y the Santa Fe, lett Iast niest TO for
= Grant, sr.. Of cspc,rr.,, os,o
laai. Jr ~ 'ae guest of his son, John
where y left yesterday for Dal-
pc sa5 nm the oFIeetal hotel
n .on,ys, o. Evangelist Jones' lee
Llreh Viii ~ the Central Christian
~ sns Ne The Boy Adr.ft-"
strs. On ~ 7. o. Sullivan were pas
klst n sne Mallory liner Sabine thai
Hpc,y c1s Tor New York.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10

sembled at Mrs. Wagner's residence to
while away the evening and very de-
lightfuliy was It spent, Music, games
and high 1--WE furnished the evenings
amusement. A delightful repsst was
served and well d!d the hostess desery"
the praise given her.
Mr.. Louis Semish Is attending the \:
and NJ. college at Bryan. Mr.. Samuel
semlsh has entered the Massey collese
for professional course.
The Woman's Aid society OF ths Chris
tim church will give a social at the home
Of Mrs. B. G. Bartholomew. Garner OF
Milan and Pease, on Tuesday. February
~, from TO 10 o'clock
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10

Austin. Texas, February 9,-Many o,
the Legislators left for home today 70
spend Sunday.
County surveyor Parker OF FL Paso is
in town en- business
Representative Van Sickle left to1av
fer his home in Alpine
Miss Nnnette Stein has gene 10 II.
Louis for a lengthy stay
Captain w. A. Pitts Is recovering from
an attack of pneumonia.
Miss Sale Sims of Clarksville is here
visiting Atiends.
Judge Gerald OF Waco is here for a
few days on business.
Frof. }; +. Kimball of tho Temple pub
lie school is here on business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
THE DEATH ROLL.
FnnernI of DR.. Olive.

The remaluts az Dr. W. b. Olive. who
died alt his home, 4o7 san Felipe street,
Friday night, were inferred 81. the Ger
tn9a cenctcy yesterday afternoon, the
funeral being conducted by Rev. Mr.. Am-
irons from the residence.
= Dr. owe OF Waco, tCo.her OF the
deceased. came down to he present at
the obaeques and the funeral aud burial
was attended by a very large number OF
friends.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Rosenberg Lihrnrr.

|raSeston, Texas, February 9.-Major
~ walker, surviving executor of the
Fne OF Henry Rosenberg, stated this
[ornlng that it was his intention to call
\ directors of the library provided for
ne VIII to meet at an early date to
I@ action upon the few pre,iminaries
Inv 70 De adjusted before the work of
fusl the library can begin.
['le II Is generally understood the
II LOT the library has been .ided
INV az The same time Mijor Walksr
aot discuss this feature for obvious
s.s Until the deal for the property
aealtnely closed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Mrs. Della CostiIo.

Mrs. Della Costilo, ag5d about so years,
who died al 81. Jcseph's inf-maTy, was
lsIcded at Evergreen cemetery yesterday
Irorning ct $3.50 r'clcck. The funeral W s
conductcd from the inirmary. where she
was held in the highest esteem by the
Sisters.
Mrs. Ccetilo was native Of ireland,
and had NJ relatives in this country so
far as lis known.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Legislator. al college.

College station. Texas, February "a
number q legislators and their families
from Austin spent today at the Agrisui-
tuIal and Mechanical college Inspecting
the buildings and equipment Express
sions OF approval of what they saw wers
heard upon all sides and II rs understood
that the legislators will return 10 their
duties we'll pleased with their visit 70
College Station
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Harvcy-van AIystync.

Galveston, Texas, February "a. I.
irvey, cashier OF the construction de
f'tnent of the Southwestern Telegraph,
p Telephone company at Houston, was
petty married Thursday evening at s
|elo9 to Miss Alberta Van Alstyne OF
city The wedding, which took place
lae home of the brides parents, Mr..
AIRS Van Alstyne, was solemnized
hers Haston of the Christian church.
ana Mrs. Harvey left Immediately
!sr the ceremony for New Orleans for
Ipnei trip prior to their return to Hous-
y where they will be at home to friends
Her February 20.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
win shoot IN Houston.

MenBs. c. L. and Theodore BeEing have
received letter frem All Gardner o.
Brenham stating that ne would accept A.
W. Daniels pG0posdIticn 70 shoot 100
live bird match on the Besing Gun elun
grounds in. Houston fer $2j siie and
gate receipts. " is pgDhable that th'
event will be pulled on on February 81
that being a holiday,
~. c." will referee the match.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
BODY OF j. A. krscArD FOUND.
Everything OF Value Had Beei
Taken from II.

Taken from II.
! Dallas, Texas, Febru3r. IA negro
hunting rabbits in Mountain creek valley.
about fifteen miles from Dallas, today
found the body of white man who had
been dead for a considH able length OF
time. Corsncr Edwards went to the
place and held an Inquest, which estab-
lished the Identity of the corpse as that
OF ]. A. Kincaid. Dallas merchant who
had been missing since December 81. The
face Wis decomposed beyond recognition.
but the rest OF the body was well pre-
served There was nothing OF value on
the body. A few tins OF potted ham and
semie matches wose on the ground mar
81. No cause OF death was es.ablished by
the inquest. Mr. Kincald Is believed to
have started en- holiday hunt in the
Mountain creek hills and was set upon by
rn:incwn persons and killed lnvestiga-
lions along these lines ara being made.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Insurnncc Permits.

Austin, Texas, February 9.+The Texas
Life Insurance company OF Waco. capital
stock 100000, was enntad authority 10
do business in the State today by the in
turance department. This is the only
company of it's kind in Texas. aud is a
home concern.
Also the Herolnes of Jericho. heney.
client company OF Austin.
The Home Life INSURANCE company OF
New York re-entered the State t,day;
tax paid S13i009 agents certificates SIZE.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10

court OF civil appeals left last night for
q Tour days absence at Tivoli. RefurIo
Jonn Z Rogerman, travelling passenger
agent OF the Baltimore and Ohio road n,
Da,las was a visitor in town yesterday
MRS Dora Moore (nec Dors Kamaei
ulea at 1880 o'clock last evening al ber
.e,s,i,uehce, 54Oo Avenue +. The funeral
o'clock a. al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10

Mr. l.. Housman. the very popular
tailor 2l0 Fannin street, returned from
the East yesterday, whd;e he has pesh
for several weeks selecting his spring
stock, which includes all the latest spring
styles, and is by Far the largest and best
selection ever brought to this city. IL
viii pay you 10 call and Inspect these
goods early before the spring rush stars
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
New Long Distance Telephone Line

sherman, Texas. February s-Manager
McElroy OF the Independent teleph ne
system to be put in in sheannn has just
returned from Houston and ether South
Texas cities Discussing this end o.
the line. Mr. MeElroy sstd We expect
"a have the line from Denison to Hous-
ion couplsted and in operation 10 five
months and expect to be setting poles and
actively at work in Sherman within tnir-
~ DAYS and TO push the matter just az
fast as men can do It."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Nav Londing Record

'es'on' Texas, February 9.-Thc
E'ssidn steamship Stiklestod broke
/ 'esVra mere today in the shortness Of
~ taxing cargo. The vessel CAME
Ge spouts at elevator A this morn
~ O'Clock end at $3.50 this after
NM sue was loaded with cargo con-
IA o. 10000 bushels OF wheat. The
snesred this afternoon for Sharpness
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10

The defense essays 10 prove that Harrell
was the aggressor In the difficulty with
Ethridge. The plaintiff attempts TO show
the reverse. Ethridge was released after
the killing and was never indicted. The
pending case Is very unusual one and
Is being holly contested. The result will
be Of much interest TO Pythans all over
America.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
Had a Rough Voyarc.

ss'On' Texas, February 9.-The
s'-sf Louisa B. McCray. when ar
|,oa' way from Norfolk, reports having
! fror a severe hurricane two days
NORFOLK. First Mate Olson Of
4 ssgust was swept overheard and
kns, s.neu' The vessel was on ner
|tbe.vn ~ Iorl Tour days. The remainder
&c was also very rough trip.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10
A pleasant aeccption.

A gathering complimentary TO Messrs.
Louis and Samuel sam.si was gwen by
Mrs. /. Wagner Of 1901 Capitol avenue.
last sunday evening
Quite number Of young people as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-10

some new lines Of work. They are plan
ming to make the literary feature more
prominent. following very closely the
course Indicated by Miss Dunovant.