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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-26
BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT.
Pistol TOter Who Shot at POIicemar
Got The Limit.
IMPORTANT CASES ARE on TRIAL.
Rebberies Are Numerous and the Police
Force Are After the Suspicious Char
acters--Locsl News Notes.


Beaumont. Texas, November p Mayor
Thomas II Langham tohched the high
water mark this morning for Texas when
he hned a man 500 and costs, making
total Of S20i. for carrying o pistol Yes
terday afternoon Policeman Sylvester
Berg was shot at twice by the fellow
IN question. The policeman had been in
Ntcd to have drink This was declined
IN accordance with the rules and regula-
lions Of tine city aud also in accordance
with the negative wishes OF the policeman.
This dld not satisfy the fellow ana he
stepped back about ten feet aud Informed
the policeman that 6e would have to take
a drink with him. and with that he drew
MS revolver anu hred two shots. which
went Wild. lnC tuf,n was captured and
placed la Jail Tor the night. Inis morning
ne was IN the mayors court, aud the mayor
after expressing his dtsapproval Of such
things und rciteratng his sentiments about
the pistol tpters generally, nncted the
limit OF S2UO and costs. The man was
then turned over to tue county officials
and an affidavit has been sworn out ON a
charge OF assault to murder, so that he
wlll sim have further troubles to tell
others than policemen.
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Halletsvile. Texas November 25,--J. r..
Brooks Of the San Antonio and Aransas
Pass Railway company has been inter
viewing citizens about establishing a
creamery here and has rendered over his
road cree transportation to those desiring
to go to Cuero to investigate the workings
of the creamery there which has been a
success. There is now no doubt but that
/ = letsville will have a creamery
he saloon stock Of A. Il. Konecuy, Re
Gently assigned, was sold nc public SAFE
Yesterday to John Voazel for $500
The s. Goldberg stock OF dry goods, VII
liam Peterson assignee. was advertised TO
be sold at retni commencing yesterday,
but It has been decided to sell the stock
In bulk next Monday and put advertise
ment Of sale I'm The Post.
Franklin Meitzen. charged with shooting
at a negro, waived examining tual anu
gave eond to await action Of the grand
1urg.
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Rock island Locals.

s'ek Island, Texas, November pa
HisE lorthcr came up last night and this
nolnng is nice and clear, which is much
appreciated after the rain we have had
ia the past i've or six days.
y ]. Mcleod is at home this week. He
: heated in Mississippi us driller for an
& y company,
Ge'rge Eaten, who has been In Louisiana
~ the past few months, has returned
sssOen Mcleod is visiting his father
Ms D, B. Hurr came in last week after
slsadhs several months in Missouri visit
& Yrs J. " Shelley returned last Friday
n tl 4 two months visit In Missouri.
M Turner Of Illinois is visiting her
ei-tater, Mrs, J. II. Zennstein, aud will
'Ishd the winter.
W II Wall and family OF Illinois moved
nett home.
~ Ayger Of Illinois is here visiting her
-,,sAeF' Mrs. Curry.
~ Hanna Jones Of Illinois Is visiting
family Of ]. H. Zenustein.
, NY a number from here attended the
> Lundy's bank has received their
IN t sale and Is now ready for business.
y. y tuuigiaIs that blew the safe open have
~ wen located, but several detectives are
9lng TO locate them.
, nSs! ietersin and wife Of Gonzales are
ii,- ~ ny .Ae week with Mrs Foote.
IT, ' La, =, a, toote of Mckinney, Texas, is
ETs fiNlnThg his mother, Mrs. Foote.
y. - Z. poa Corlas of Clay county, Mo-,
4 S.sbf ngIe several days prospecting and
81 81 ~. quarter section OF land through
~ Baxter & Co. Mr.. Don Corias viii
10y N.Y. acme today and prepare for moving
ne Is man Of considerable
'-' anu VIII 80 in the rice business. here
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Of travelling passenger agent OF the same
road.
agent for the Wnters-pierCe on COMPANY
ut Marlin and Mart. He has several small
er towns on HIS list which he will supply.
Mr.. !. J. Nathan. proprietor Of the Mar.
from an important business trip 10 Beau.
mont
There has been 2 slight change In the
on the international and Great Northern
railroad. as follows; Northhound 6;2S a..
m, $40 y. M; southhound 3OS p. m,
~ r. m
sheriff Greer has received telegram
stating that orc OF the negro couvicts who
recently escaped from the Hunter camp
IN this county had been captured az Mus.
kcgee, /. 4.
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News Notes.

Beaumont. Texas, November 2j.-Johu W.
Gates, Governor James $. H0gg ANA other
notables from over the country are late
this evening enjoying a dinner Of more
than ordinary import ut the Oaks hotel,
gwen by some OF the othc.als OF the Clti-
zens' National bank.
There was n good meeting held tonight 10
go further into details in regard TO the
fair association which has been organized.
The following is the lineup Of the Beau.
mont football team that Is To play Lake
Charles on Thanksgiving Day: Davis, left
end: Hancock. left tacklc Bowman, left
guard, Reagan, center; krug, right guard
Brewton, right tnckle; Kennedy, right end
Doucette, quarterback; Pillow, left half
back; Matthews, right halfb0ck Wolfe
fullback; substitutes, DAILY, Gray, tA'lli
horn, McLaurln, Ingram, Holbrook, hol
man; Kennedy, captain; average weight
about 1876 pounds.
My Partner" was presented tonight al
the Kyle TO fair audience.
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THAT PRESTON STREET TUNNEL.
Copy Of the Proposition Submitted e
the CITY


Copy Of the Proposition Submitted 70
the City.
Following is copy OF the proposition
which was submitted to the city council
by the international and Great Northern
IN reference to the Preston street tunnel
Hon o. T. Holt, Mayor city OF Houston,
Houston Texas
Dear Sir: Referring to our conference
with yourself and committee OF your coun-
ciuncn this afternoon and our promise to
submit you plans and written proposition
for the construction Of tunnel under our
yards at Preston and Buffalo streets and
street known as Harrisburg road We In
close herewith, the plans and beg TO advise
that we Will Join the city In building this
Il incl on the following basis;
We viii stand twO-thirds Of the cost
Of constructing the tunnel and approaches
and paving the same ana Duiiulng the
sidewalk through II, and viii forever maiir
tain the structure. II the city VIII pay tht
other third, and forever maintain Tbs
streets and take care Of the drainage. W
10 he responsible after the work IS fully
completed for the structure except tn,
streets and the drainage, and the city Z,
be forever responsible for the streets nnt
drainage: the city also to agree 10 past
Kramer ordinance closing the streets N
I grade as soon ms the tunnel Is completed
1 and ready for usp. We believe this Il
Z about as we presented the matter orally
| this afternoon. OF course, there VIII be de
| tails which will be fully covered by thu
contract
! In reference 10 the drainage; We FUR
nishcd several years ago sewer pipe, FREE
/ OF cost to the city, that was used for
drain from about whore this tunnel vii
1 20 in to the bayou, with the understand
/ ing that It would be put IN low enough
/ 10 take care ~ the drainage from thi
| proposed tunnel and We think that the pip
/ WAS laid with that In view az the time.
We think a. viii take about six month
/ Ia do the work.
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rhanksniuinn al Victoria.

victoria, Texas, November 2j.-Union
Thanksgiving services Will be held Thurs
dav morning at 1920 at Households opera
house These services have heretofore
been held IN one OF the churches. The DAY
viii be more generally observed here TINS
year than ever before. The dry goods mer-
chants will close at noon and probably
most of the other business houses
The O'Connor Guards will 20 to Cuero,
where they will be the gGests Of the Cuero
R!.aea, who will tender them ball that
nat There will be large crowd 10 ~
basketball at Cuero between teams from
the Victoria and Cuero Young Mems chris
tian Association.
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Imnortant Csc ID.

Beaumont, Texas. November -. - Beau
monts various courts are grinding along.
Yesterday morning the Federal court the
district court and the county. court all
started on the trial Of important suits I'M
der their respective Jurisdictions. Thl
Federal court had a league Of land in Har-
din county In controversy, the district court
had hfty-slx acres inside the limits Of Beau
mont in controversy, while the county court
had railway damage suit All three cases
have lasted today ana neither of the three
is yet finished,
The Federal grand jury was turned loose
this afternoon after hndlug few bills on
cases that have already been reported.
The two justice courts have been working
away at q full tilt gait also since yes.
terday morning on civil business.
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BRENNAN BUDGET.

..AA.n' Texas, November 25.-At Allen
~ o,aaos county, last Thursday a
I'M " brakeman on the Santa Fe was
-, ~ u $40 Deputy Sheriff Rufe Keller
~ mere Monday night working on the
4. ~ tuesday morning he locked up
NJ, y,g'eu women, who charged each
! IA r s.sa inc offense. The money has not
ss ,aT,Snsa residence OF the brides parents at
h Mss In, rnaaubTS,day' Mr.. Herman Rachui
~, Rev IN, ! u tlehl will be united ia mar
n iSs s nave been received here snnorrc.
srots SiiIiage In Waco tonight OF Miss
10 Ma ' ,I and Mr. Charles Eismann'
ihfnsnn 70 ., ne is niece OF Mr.. George
Pen IN "a ,S extra officers have been
4 I'VE ~, me week, and they are on the
any crooked move.
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Heupstead Locals.

Hampstead, Texas. November ga =
Buchanan, manager OF the stone plantation
IS now engaged in making pure ribbon cane
syrup on his place The cane is being
ground by mill. which is attached to the
gin and run by steam. A large amount
~ ribbon cane was raised on the stone
place. which will be made Int, syrup. -
Judge Il. r. Hannay is IN Houston on
business. a. .t.-
today. L.. .be
city today.
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Am e Conference Closed.

Abilene. Texas, November 2t-The con,
ference of the African Methodist Episcopal
church Of Texas closed its session last
night. Reports OF the pastors Of different
charges showed marked progress.
Bishop Pbilips Of Alabama presided. He Is
n colored man Of marked ability and high
Oratorical powers. The Methodist church
of the white people was offered tho colorrd
preachers on Sunday and n large congreSa
lion assembled 10 hear the bishop eNpound
bishop Philips sermon was ono Of power
and Showed careful and systematic thought
The singing Of the colored people was very
nuc.
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Labor Officials in Town.

Beaumont. Texas, November 25.--Mr
Frank Duffey, secretary and treasurer Of
the National organization Of the Carpenters
and Joiners union, and Mr.. Frank Grimes
the Texas representative OF the executive
board arrived In Beaumont this morning
and have been receiving the Inequalities
Of the city during The day the local
union is ABOUT 700 strong and Is perhaps
the largest IN Texas. 1t has grown in
three years from thirty eight 10 that num-
Der.
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RohherIes are Numerous.

Beaumont, Texas. November 25.-The
citizens generally are becoming wrought
up over the continued and numerous thefts
reported. Last night in going home from
the theater Mr. II. A. Barr had a diamond
stud shipped from his shirt and there is
no trace Of the thief or the stud. Mir. II.
q. Gordon captured a thief In the perlstein
building and four other burglaries are re-
ported for the night. This Is not an ex-
ceptional night. either
city Marshall stewart has started o
crusade against suspicious characters lie
believes that there are a good many coming
In here ahead OF the Eagles carnival and
also on account Of their chilly reception
from Chief Ellis at Houston. I'm which the
latter gave them to understand that they
must leave. The marshal feels just the
same way.
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Lake Charles, La, November 2o'-'uusv
Mlller's strenuous tight 70 down the p's,o
toter" was again exemplihed Mt the u's
trict court over which he presides' tul'
morning. Edward Stuart George Moses
calvin Walker and L. +. Coleman VIZ,
IN {atI os an alternative Judge Miller n
particularly bitter against this class OF e1s
,ioer and his harsh treatment OF the oi i,,nl,
Is rapidly reducing the carrying Oh p'''V'
70 q minimum.
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Mr.. G. ]. Palmer, Business Manage

from long and successful duck hunt in
the coast region.
Mr. Dee Smith, n young farmer rcsd.
ing near Lockhart, has invented "A new hay
press which Is much cheaper and better
than any press I'm use. Mr. Smith will
manufacture his press and put II on the
market in a short time.
Mr. II. 4 Roycroft, q well known buiE pr
and contractor. who recently left IockharC
and removed to San Angelo, has returned
TO Lockhart to remain permanently
The Arm of Condition & Collier general
dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.. Condition
retires while Mr. Collier will continue the
business and pay all debts
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waoo poultrv Show Under Way

Waco. Texas. November 25.-Ihe annuui
poultry and pet stock show OF the NAe0
Poultry association opened this m,rhins'
There Is the largest number OF eNhllo ~
in the history OF the association ny I'm
ara from all parts Of the state shI rra,Se,
on Indianapolis IS the judge u the puui'I9
The show will continue for four days
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Pu,rsSi Texas. November 25.-Rev. ].
,sy !, who recently made one Of a
lasly n., sa'srs In Wyoming and other
na 5ss, .-,ain regions, received nv ex-
Rs,iy ws,1sy the skin Of a monster
n H. s'ea he had killed during the
4 lAy. pst Is splendid and valuable
k--- .eaal Beaty returned yesterday
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The annual thanksgiving service ~ the
Central Christian church viii be observed
Thursday nj 1880 p. m. az the church. A
speciaI program has been arranged, consist
Ing OF talks and some hne music by some
of the best artists Of the city. Every one
Is cordially invited 10 attend.
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Marlin Matters.

Marlin. Texas, November 25.--rhe many
,riepds Of Captain J. T. Harris. formerly
a,yi.ion superinten dent OF the international
"a Great Northern railroad, are glad 20
learn of his appointment 70 the positssR
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court in Burnet County.

Burnett Texas November "a District
court convened here this morning and the
Grand Jury empaneied and set 10 work
Srbere is a light docket and all the bust.
ness Will be disposed u IA two weeks II
every case Is contested
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crou.,s alaok Root Liver PiIIs.

Made from an active principle obtained
from Black Root. They act on the nNeI
riccts No gripping, no sick stomseh. VIII
euse chronic constipation, Price 70 eeatS
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ay Millions Of Methers.

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing syrup for chill.
dren teething soothes the child. softens the
Gums. reduces Inflammation, allays pain.
cures wind cole 25c bottle.
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THE SUNDAY Posi-.

What Some Of the ADVERTISE,
Agents Think OF Il.
Tho Post. Houston. Texas
The S. c. Beckwlth snoc,o,
Agency. Tribune Building. Now Vel
November Fl. 1902 II beg 10 con.
graduate you on your magnificent ,s.
sue Of last Sunday. November ts--
seyentyslx pages, and the larocs,
newspaper ever printed In Texns
All the facts set forth so nron,.
nenuy on the first page win fnrn,s,,
us good material to work ON. ana n
you decide to nut them IN any other
printed form send us 200 or 800 OF
same, as We can use them 10 rorv
good advantage. Yours very truly
5. c. Beckwlth.
Publisher Post, Houston. Texas.
Horace NJ. Goddard Advertlslnr
Agency, Hennen Building. New n.
leans. La, November 20. Dear Sir.
Your favor announcing the return
OF the cuts at hand. Many thanks.
hS w hfFu NHfm naull.
Your seventy slx-page edition IL
certainly magnificent showing; con.
gratulate you on II. Wish we had
as lively papers here. Yours trNy.
Horace NJ, Goddard.
Friend Palmer.
The Times Democrat. New orleans.
November 21.---Let me compliment
you on your big edition Of November
10. My friend, Alex Bergamlnl. sent
me a copy. II was a whale sure
enough and does you and your town
credit. Very truly yours.
Albert Donnaud.
Mr.. G. ]. Palmer, Business Manager
Houston Post, Houston. Texas.
The S. c. Bcckwlth Special
Agency. Tribune BUILDING. New
York, November %, 1902. Dear Pal
mer: 1t is wonder!-seventy. six
pages, and still growing! As usual
The Post is setting the pace for
Houston and the old town has kept
up with you. without doubt. Pal
mer, this issue Is one Of the won.
ders OF American journalism. Moth
ing Ike It in Texas, and very few
Its equal in the very largest cities.
Long may The Post lead.
Accept my hearty congratulations.
Best wishes TO You and all the boys
AS ever, yours very truly,
B. Macquold.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10
MONTPELIER, IDAHO, FRIDAY, OCTOBER TO- 1902
A UNITED FRONT.

One of the noticeable present campaign
united front the democrats presenting to their
ponents During Gov Hunts administration Of his
criticized by many democrats Tn the Pocatelo
convention large minority not in favor of his
nation because they believed others stronger
Among these such Governor Steunenbeg E.
J. Dockery, W. II Dewey, w. H. Watt Avery G. Moore D.
Evans and others prominent in the councils of the
democratic party but majority thought differently and
all these have lined up and the stump work
ing the elections the whole ticket Gov Hunt included
While of the individual acts of the Governor may
suited the whole his administration Thousand
acceptable than Gov McConnes and the plat
is running democratic through and through
and which will appeal to democrats and the people
rywhe1 favorable the welfare of the state than
the republican,.
Besides the democrats have learned something from
their opponents is this: If you want democratic poll
ces to prevail you for democrats matter if
they strongn your udgmentas others
might have been.
the that the party united this
year than before.
What said above concerning the state ticket applies
Bear Lake county, where both parties to be
this prevails the end Of the campaign the dem
will win out easily in both state and county.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10
Central Committee Meeting.

The county democratic central
committee and the democratic can
didates met IN Glenn d Coughs
law office last Monday. a large
attendance was present and the ar
rangements mapped out for an &C
tive campaign on behalf of the
democrats.
All those present expressed them
selves as highly confident that the
ticket would de elected from top to
bottom.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10
IT'S POLITICS NOW.

Everybody in Bear Lake and the state of Idaho will be
talking politics on, will the EXAMINER
We will pursue the lines of thought that have in
the past that is democratic.
The have arranged for edition of the
paper be devoted their interests which will be pub
shed Wednesdays till the campaign is This latter
will be circulated in all the precincts by the precinct
committeeman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

The democratic state and county record
and economy ought to be good enough for tn
this year.
They have made a glorious record in
county matters, and if the people want two
good, careful, economical government the
get it. Vote the ticket straight.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10
VOTERS, REGISTER.

The EXAMINER urges all, who desire to vote at the
coming election and register Any Saturday you
before the registrar of your precinct and be regis
tered you fail do this before Saturday Nov lst
YOU No be accepted by the judges
election for your failure register The law is plain
Therefore if you to ballot November 4th
Immediately and register. ae..ss.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

Fl. H. Hoff, Hy Humphreys and Ezra How
splendid selections on the Part of the democrat
every qualification for commissioners and thei
mean two years more of competent county gov
are heavy taxpayers and careful business men,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

Judge Rchs friends not losing any sleep his
chances just possible for the judge to have majority
in every county his district We have great personal
regard Aft Bulge, but he against 'stone wall''
in this instance.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10
Former Governor Dead.

John Neil, who was COVE rnor OF
Idaho during Rutherford B. Hayes
administration, died at Columbus
Ohio, Monday morning. He was a
prominent republican politician.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

Gov. Mcconnell said in his speech befo
convention that nobody could blame the d
spent more money in maintaining the state
he had, for the reason that the ''state's bus
ing rapidly and it took more money to pay
than when he was in" Gov. Mcconnell t6
sible view one could about the matter !
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

The democratic ticket from Gov. Hunt down, ought |
receive denticy the vote in this county If there
support enough to give one nominee majority there oug
60 be support enough to give all of them majority Don
scratch the ticket but vote 'er straight ~ M@
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

The way knock out the twomie sheep law is to
amend it in such that won't the test in the
court The republicans favor amending the present
law the democrats say let alone absolutely it is Which
do the people Of Bear Lake favor doing?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

The initiative and referendum gives the people chan
to say what laws they want and what they don't
democrats favor this. the republicans opposed to
Which does the voter favor?
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

The postoce receipts at Montpelier for the ending
June BOTH 1902 was 49, against So 1913 for 1901
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

John r. Brennan, Geo c. Hitler and Alma Findlay will
that amendments, other changes tackled
to the two mile limit law
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

Register tomorrow Saturday You may be out of your
precinct sick prevented in other way from reg
istering any other Saturday
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1902-10-10

Joe Robson will be the sheriff while he is in office, and
else The prevents him from succeeding himself
i'll 1905