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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-12
SCHOOL BOARD Budget
THE TRUSTEES WILL ASK FOR $780,
600 AND BUILDING ALLOWANCE.
At the Regular Meeting Tonight the
Board Will Elect New Member
to sill Present Vacancy.

The board Of school trustees Of the indie.
pendent school district OF Houston want
to ascertain from the city council exactly
how they are going to fare financially in
future, and to this end an Interesting COM
munbcaion win be laid before the alder
men this afternoon.
1t was learned last night that the school
BOARD, through President Dow, will say
70 thc council that they need the sum
OF $4,000 to pay ali their obligations, in
Guiding back warrants, salaries, etc. and
tpuS guarantee the board clear smiling until
the close OF the schools, In the latter part
Of June.
IN addition TO the amount named, the
board wants $1,000 20 be used for the
purpose or defraying the expense Of en-
lsrging the stephen 7. Austin school IN
the Third ward and making other I'm
provements
The committee from tho school board
WIZ also try and Impress upon the council
tbe necessity for y yenrly appropriation
OF $1,000, 81 least TO run for period Of
four or i've years. this amount TO be OK
pended 10 additions to ana renewals Of
old buildings
President Dow and Secretary Freeman
% tbe school trustees VIII confer with
Mayor Holt and the members Of the finance
committee In regard 20 the matter pre-
vious TO tho meeting Of the council. They
ore hopeful OF a favorable reception Of
their proposition
Tho hoard VIII hold a regular session
giuning az s O'Clock Important matters
VIII come before the meeting sue
cossor 20 the late Captain u, Il. H.
Schneider will be elected There are no
formally avowed applicants In the held
but It Ia understood that several names
win be presented Among those prom,
neutly mentioned are Judge 4. W. Ford
and u. W. Sewall.
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NEW BIKoR cHoLIM OFFICERS.
Society Elected Officers at Regular Meet
ing Yesterday.

society ElcClcu OIUCGro al hC9utdT Meet
ing Yesterday.
Tho regular monthly meeting Of the Bikor
Cholim society was held yesterday after.
noon Mt the Orthodox synagogue Oh Preston
avenue. President l. Wagner was in the
CHAIR and Secretary Aronstcln at his
desk
After the transaction al routine business
ia the nature Of approving doctor bills
Wcdiciue bills aud elcctiug several new
meubcrs. an election OF Officers was held,
With the following result: President
Simon Grrenbcrg; vice president, $. Lewis;
secretary, j, AronstCin IRE elected; treas
urer, H. Radon Ue-electedj
The report ~ the 0uancc committee
showed the society 10 be In healthy
condition
II was decided to give the seventh annual
Purim ball ln the near future. and the FOL.
loWins arrangement committee WIG APP.
pointed 10 buYc charge Of the affair: /.
Harrison, chuirman; " Brown. u. Frosch,
p. Weinberg, Abe Gordon, 5. Lewis.
\ rising vote Of thanks was given the
retiring officers. Messrs Wagner and Z.
Weinberg Tor their good work IN behalf
of the society
The Bikor Chollm was organized IA isaS
with twenty Eve members, and today Il Is
known ms the largest Hebrew organization
In the South The object Of the society
lJ 10 help the poor attend the sick and
bury the dead
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DR.. LEAyELL TO RESIGN
Gave Notice of Such Intention 10 His
Congregation Yesterday,
ON ACCOUNT OF BROKEN nFALTH
Meeting OF Congregation Has Been
Called-4is Valuetle Services to the
Houston Church--To Leave City.

Al recent meeting Of tie members OF
the session of the First Presbyterian
church Of this city Rev. William Hayne
Leavell, who has been the pastor of this
church for almost ten years, ann unced
his intention Of resignirg the paste ate.
Dr. Leavel's health us not been good
for the past five yc and since thlt
time he hos not BEEN able 10 prosecute
the duties Of the responsible position OF
pastor Of this chur b, which his pr baby
the largest congres tion or presbytcglans
in Texas, in me- amer which ne thought
was 10 the best interests Of tho church.
About year ago an associate pastor was
elected IN the person Of Rev. G. r. Cad-
well, who las rendered valuable assistance
70 Or, Leavcli In the discharge OF the
duties incumbent upon him Some time
ago Dr. Leayell was granted leave Of alb
sence aud be returned 10 Houston appar-
C1itly much Improved in health However,
lie was attacked With succession " com-
plaiuts none % them of a very serious
nature, but they were euch DIS 90 con6ui
him 10 his room from time TO time aud
he has been unable 10 accomplish my
thing for several months other than to
deliver the regular sunday mnguiug ser
mon, The condition W Dr Lcavcll's bea To
becamc such that be felt % would he t.
The best Interests OF tue church that hc
should resign the pastoratc and such he
announced as his decision at the meeting
1t the session 90 asl Moudly.
ihe matter was thoroughly discussed hy
ne session and ne associate pastor, MI
Caldwell, attempted So djssuade him tr m
his purpose, asking that gentleman TO take
long leave of absence Instead. lu tao
hope that his he0lth might be thoroughly
rsgained and that he might be bis cid,
active self again. Or. Lcavel refused to
consider this proposition coming from the
session, hut stated to tne members thereof
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pockctbook which Mr.. Poe carried in his
inside pocket. At Rosenberg he aliGhted
turning TO the coach he stretched out and
went TO sleep. lie was not awakened until
his arrival In Houston, His pocket was
probably picked at that time by some per
son who witnessed the action Of Mr. Poe
on the platform at Rosenberg. at
Chief Ellis received notice Yesterday from
Scguin Texas that two suspicious char
acters, who are alleged TO have robbed Mr..
roe were under arrest there aud that when
searched large amount of money was
round ON their persons, corresponding with
Poe.
Mr. Poe win be called to Seguln to identi-
" the two men IL he can possibly do SO.
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OLD RESIDENT DEAD,
Mrs. Frederika lippstreu Passed Ava
Last Night, Aged 81 Years.

Mrs, Frederika lippstreu Passed AWAY
Last Night, Aged 81 Years.
Mrs Frederika Lippstreu nged 81 vears
months and days died last night At
0 o'clock at the residence Of her son.ln.
law, Mr.. Gus +. sauter, on Main street
Deceased was horn September .. 1921, IN
Holahausen, emany and came 10 II iris
county In 1854 with her husband, L. Iipps-
trcu, who died IN 1891 Mrs. Lippstreu
saw Houston grow from very small VI
lage to city. and in her death There
passes T. the Great Beyond one Of tho
clty's oldest residents. She was noble
Chrstion woman and always ready TO aid
those In need.
on September 4. 1893. Mrs. Llpnstren
and her husband NOW deccaseD celpbrlte
their golden wedding anniversiry in elab.
crate style az Turner Hall, all the German
societies OF tho city taking part In ne
celebration ON August Ia, 1894. Mr.. Inns.
treu passed away nj the age of 40 years
Deceased leaves three children. Mrs. q.
I. Sautcr, Mrs Henry Wolf and Mrs.
Christian 1elsebop
The funeral wili take place this after
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CHILD FATALLY BURNED
DEATH FOLLOWED QUICKLY AFTER
FLAMES WE'RE EXTlNGUlSHGD.
Body Of Little Mary Anderson, Aged SIX
Years. Was Burned to a Crisp
While Child Was Alone.

In the absence of her mother. Mary Andcr-
SON. the 0yearold daughter Of Charles An,
derson, ventured too near hot stove, aud
In some manner her clothing cnught Ere
before assistance arrived and the child's
body was burned 70 crisp. aud despite
medical aid, the little one died within half
an hour after the terrible accident
Mrs. Anderson left her home about 4
o'clock last evening to call upon q neighh0r.
leaving her two small children alone in the
house. The first intimHtion she had Of the
impending catastrophe was an hour later
when the little girl ran screaming to the
was quickly summoned but 10 no avail and
dcath cnsucd within half an hour after fhc
accident
Justice Niarmion conducted an inouest Inst
cFnnlng which VII he completed today
The funeral Will occur az 10 o'clock thls
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MAY END HIS MONEY.

Police Receive Word OF an Important
Arrest at Sepuin.
About ten days ago Mr.. Poe, n merchant
Of Glidden. Texas, had his pocket picked OF
s62a on Southern Pscihc train while he
was en- route 10 Houston
The loss was moi discovered until Mr.
Poe arrived NJ the Rice hotel he az once
returned 70 the depot md made thorough
search Of The car in which he had becu rid
Ing. Later he repaired 10 tho police station
and notified Chief iellis ~ the robbery
The money was ineiessd In large leather
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noon at 8 o'clock from M, esrrIi
dence, with interment 70 ne FIis
terry. Rev. W. Blasberg OF me pil
ernn church win offciate. a.
ers viii be Messrs. II. kascII shn std
II. Schweikart. e. Ham, 'VD
and Antoine Drummer.
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Ladioa lnstaIl nHIonra

At the last meeting Of San Jacinto hive
were iustalled: Mrs Mary Mather, com.
munder: Mrs. Mary Ehdon. past command.
or; Mrs Rosa Chandler, lieutenant com
mandcr; Mrs Kate Eller, record keeper;
Mrs Mary Harris finance keeper, Mrs.
Isabel Yorty, chaplain; Miss Nellie Rodgers,
mistress. alarms; Mrs Cora Cohen. scr.
ecant: Mrs, Maggie Auheld, sentinel, Mrs.
Marie Caywood. picket.
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Invitations Received

Invitations have been reoen, b
her Of citizens Of Houston y, 4
rural hail to he given At 40 .s u I ,
day evening. january 90 p IN 4
ernor s. W. r. Lanham' upon ,a,s
Of his inuugulation on g. ~ usi'
Great preparations are oe,s a, 4 :
peoplo Of Austin for tbs !, S q tas y
ises to be the Rnest ana"
given In Texas. -
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EXCHANGED PuIpits.

large congregation was present az an
the services at Christ Episcopal church yes
terday. Rev. Charles AYES OF Galveston
exchanged pulplts with his brother, Rev.
II. u. AYES. Miss Wilson of New Yofk.
guest OF Miss Mary McAshan, sang a beau.
tiful solo. Divine Redeemer," during the
servicc.
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Aching IN tho small Of the back Is an
Indication Of Brlghts Disease. The proper
course in such cases Is to take q few doses
of Prickly Ash Bitters II Is an effective
kidney remedy and bowel regulator. A. l..
Kiesllng 5O2 Main street; Crescent Drug
Store, $40 Main street.
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BY keeping the liver active the system IN
cleansed Vt impurities and is enabled 10
ward on Diseases.
OxlDISE Is the best Liver ana MalarIai
Ionic scld. Ask your druggist
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An Appetite 20 Peanuts.

officer Gossott yesterday captured q ne
gro on Milan street with two large sacks
81 peanuts IN his possession The negro
showed flight hut the officer was deeter IL
foot and soon oyerhaulcd his man. The
owner Of the peanuts can obtain them by
applying ut the police station.
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slct Machines Again l s'', "
Another slot machine cl0s .aou.re
been issued from poni,e,e .gsiD bs 2
today the machines wiz
the wall,
mo. Ali44D ------
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morning morning r. the residence on Ennis street.
to,,,e GermNn ana EnGelke streets. In
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
pay roll was running about $50 per

pay roll was running about $3.50 per
week.
Last winter and spring be purchased
from jersey CRY 100 carloads Of stable
manure, which cost about $50 per car
delivered at his siding This WAS
hrovn out literally, and the results
nom it are plain to be seen on all of the
crops
\ large two-story barn is in process
of building. v hich wi be capable OF
housing his thirty head Of mules. and
C ntain sufficient provender for hem
to last ore year. 1t has a very large
cellar modern appliances for handing
ever, thing, and "A fine supply Of water
in ali parts Of the building.
Mr.. Allen is under forty Years Of age,
and has built tie great bus ness he is
now conducting ont of his own energy
and without capital other than his own
brains and muscle TO start with. About
sixteen years apo he commenced in
small way to grow melons AID other
mail fruits. and found his ideas and
mauagemenr brought him success.
Each year he has branched out by pur-
chasing more land, always a sandy
am, and applying to it his methods
that had brought him success on other
and similar lands. He now owns and
operates the six hundred acres near
Salisbury, but large tract of land near
Prcess Anne, Nd d, where he is growing
the same fruits and vegetables very
successfully. He has a wife and four
lusty boys, and unless overworked
shou d break him down. there is no
limit to the size of his farming enter
prizes.
In 1902 he cleared about $4,000 from
his cantaloupes, and from ctner- pro-
ducts he got very god results; but it
must not be taken for granted that all
wears are like that Of 1902, as the pric 5
then were generally high for all kinds
OF farm products; yet the has nev-i
heea year when the plolits have failed
to over'an tie expenses.
Il is sight 20 $. he immense pl e.
of sash and cold frames used on Mr.
A lens place; j. i sufficient to cover
several acres, and forms the basis fol
his success, as by it he is able to have
early plants that will give results wheI
set in the field. 1t is well worth tril
to salisbury to see the size of the farm
ing operations on this farm alone.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
One of Our Boys Came Back After Fif'
teen Years.

After an a sance of fifteen years from
Milford. William f. Chittsnden is vis-
iling the place Of his nativity,and right
heartily has he been welcomed. Nine
teen yearsa ago he came into the CHRoN-
ICLE Office as an apprentice land bet
Ter has ueversiuce crossed its threshold
and after serving his time faithfully
aGd to the entire sati, faction of his em-
ployer and himself, he went to Chicago,
ILL.,. where he has since gone to the
front as job printer, and where he now
is as the head partner in one of the
best businesses in that city IN the print
ing line. Hard work ami good busl-
ness ideas have won success well de
-erved. Gir ChittenGen hss had time
for other pursuits as well as for busi-
ness. and he has woued and won a fair
Chicagoian for "a bride. who Nith their
two bright children accompanied Linn
to Delaware for his first real rest taken
in many years Many remember "Ni'l
L AslllAEEANEll An "a hhN " Nv AAttNA nv =
mischief to the square inch, than any
other ten boys in the town; but while
the sphit of fun has not departed, it
has helped to make life a pleasure
along a very busy pathway, and all
tho who were present at the Presby-
terian Church last Sunday morning,
enjoyed the music of tenor clarionet,
played by hm as an accompaniment
to the choir and the regular church
music. The record of Mr.. Chittendeu
is a model for any boy ambitious tc
choose a profession or trade, and by II
carve out a place in the world of busi
ness. Close application and honest ef
fort to make good results for their EN-
ployers will always bring success. He
is stopping with his mother, Mrs
Emma Scott and will be in Delaware
several weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Picnic at Cedar Neck.

The annual picnic Of the CedaT Neck
School was held in the grove
at that place on Saturday afternoon,
August sth, when a very interesting
program was rendered by the children
of the school All who took part ia
the renditious acquitted themselves with
honor to themse,ves and their tutors.
The male quartette was also very in
teresting and inspiring Their selec-
tions were well chosen and well rend-
cred.
After the exercises were concluded
the superintendent, Mr. Jennings Mills,
invited the scholars and all who were
in attendance to the tables, where an
abundance Of ice ceream, cake and
other luxuries were served.
Among those who were present to
enjoy the picnic were the Rev. Gray
and daughter, Miss Margie, Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed and daughters, Misses
Minnie and Maysie Reed.
AT six o'clock the company left fol-
their respective homes with many
happy recollections of the delightful
afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
BIC THURSDAY
At SLAUGHTER.
THURSDAY. AUGUST 20, is BIG THURS
DAY AT SLAUGHTER BEACH.
On That Day There will be all Kinds Of
Attractions at Slaughter Beach
Everything TO Nakeit Enjoyable
for all who may go Bands
of Music will be in
Evidence all Day.

Tie day to which the people of this
nart of the State look forward TO with
the most pleasure is Big Thursday at
Slaughter Beach. 1t has been so for
years and the same attitude still exists
IN the PEOPLE. There are other da! $
that are Observed at that resort AID a e
attractive for large crowds Of people,
but of them all il is safe to say that he
ne meutioued, by long years ofreputa-
lion. is the largest day on the calander
of that beach. Perhaps some who are
not acquainted with the observance OF
this dav wonder why it is of such con-
Germ to every body in this section Of the
country. The facts of the observance
are these: The day has been handed
down from generation to generation
until it has become so fixed in the
minds and hearts of the people that II
must be observed. This year promises
to be the largest Big Thursday ever
known in the history Of the resort, be
cause of the fact that the beach is be-
coming more popular every year aud
has been much improved in material
accommodations. There are more cot
tsges, and all of them are well filed
there are more sail boats for the accom-
mediation Of those who may go there
for the day. The bathing and fishing
is the best that it has been for years
The board walks are all in eplei dld
condition; pavilions, and bath houses
are in the best of repair Hotel and
sable accommodations are ample
Then the proprietor has arranged
lar. e and intere ting program for the
day, which will consist Of sports o
every kind, and the fine t band III the
State will furnish music Every body
5 invited to join the host of people a"C
spend the day at old Slaughter's.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Died From His Injuries.

After suffering for ten days John
Fisher, the man who was injured by the
caving of bank on the sewer work in
South Milford, died at his home last
Tuesday afternoon Everything pos
sible was done that could be done for
him. but the injuries were of an in-
ternal nature, and he died from the re-
suits following. Mr.. Fisher was one Of
the very best colored citizens Of the
town. and his family have the sym
pathy of all who know them. The ac-
cident was one of those that occasionally
come to any person and could not have
been averled. Every precaution had
been taken to make the work secure,
and no one thought for moment that
il was possible that any cave could oc-
eur: but it did, and John Fisher was
caught by the falling dirt. He had
lust completed the excavation and was
in the act If getting out of the trench
when the accident occvrred. His funer-
al will take place this afternoon.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Runaway.

The horse of Harry Vinyard, while
he was delivering ice on Monday morn
ing last, became frightened at the creak-
ing of one Of the wheels of the back
that Mr.. Vineyard uses in delivering
ice. which was caused by the locking
of one of the wheels in an effort to give
some other team a part of the drive
room. Richaid Truitt was in the
wagon, and it is probable that he would
have teen hurt had il not have been
for the quick work of David Miller
who managed TO stop The horse before
any serious damage could be done. No
one was hurt, a, d all the dam ge done
was the breaking of the right front
wheel.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14

S. c. Evans and wife have returned
from an extended visit in New York,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
DIR. w. S. Hallett, of Wilmington, is
spending few days with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Hallett.
Miss Minnie Kramlich, of Allentown,
Pa, is the guest of her cousin, Miss
Anna Kramlich, at the Central Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs.John Triple and daugh-
ter, Helen, of Philadelphia, are the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. John NJ. White.
Mrs. NJ. E. Delhi, of Smyrna, and
Mrs. }. A. Ward, of Mt. Holly, n. j.,
are guests of their sister, Mrs A. Allen.
Miss Mary Gable, daughter of P. X.
Gable, proprietor of the Rambo House,
Norristown, Pa, is visiting Miss Helen
Bryant.
VIM. Peters, formerly of this town,
was here on Saturday last with the
Y. NJ. c. \. of Chester that played
ball with Milford
S. Wilson Ennis, Esq, wife and
daughter, of Spalding, Ohio, are the
guest of Mrs Ennis parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Ennis.
Miss Grace Moore, of this town, ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Belle
Moore, of Cheswold, is spending two
weeks at Atlantic City.
Miss Alice V. Jump, of Houston,and
Mrs. Julia G. Cannot Kirkwood, spent
a few days this week as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Jump.
Miss May HolcOmb, accompanied
by Miss Nan Gallager, of Philadelphia
are the guests of Mrs. Mary Vineyard
and other relatives in town. ]
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cummins, of
near Smyrna, have returned home after
a weeks visit with their daughter, Mrs.
William b. Reed, Cedar Neck.
COrOuer Henry II. ABBOTT ana Ialh-
lily, Thos. Abbott and wife, and Miss
Mary Prettyman, of Lewes, are spend
ing the week at Bowers Beach.
Mr and Mrs. 7. w. Donovan,of Los
Angeles, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Donovan and
daughter, Florence, Mrs. Adams and
Mrs. Martha BashOre, of Trenton, n.
j., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Atkins.
Messrs. Clarence Melvin, Fred Wind
sor Cleve Ross, Clarence Thomas,
Charles Nutter, Charles Windsor, JOS
eph Wilson, Herman Griffith, Frank
Robinson, Warren Pettyjohn, John
Truitt, William Crouch and George
Hall, spent Sunday at Lavinia's camp
at Milton.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Y. NJ. c. A.

In town the size Of Milford, and
with its large supply of young men, it
looks as if there is sufficient mate ial
to start a young Mems Christian As
sociation," and such could be done If
the church people of the town would
get to work and instigate the move to
that end. Almost every town on the
peniusula of the size of Milford has an
organization of this type. But some
will say, look at the expense to start
such an organization. Well, 1t Is true,
that it will mean some money; but
one could be started prolitably without
any large expense. A club of this KIND
would be of much profit to the town
and community, and would be well
worth the efforts of the young men and
people of this town.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
Accident.

Last Monday afternoon William
Glav. while driving Isaac Whites
horses to arunabcut, narrowly escaped
a serious accident The pole on the
vehicle fell down on the horses lees,
which caused them to attempt to run.
Mr.. Gray was accompanied by Misses
Lizzie White and Bessie Macklin, and
were about to start to Bowers Beach
where they are to spend the week. For
tunately there was no one hurt ser
1ously and all escaped with but few
scratches.
Milford chronicle., 1903-08-14
The Peach Market.

About three hundred baske $ each
day has been the average this week Of
the peaches that have been shipped at
the Milford dep t, and the prices have
ranged from 50 cents to 81 - per basket,
according to the quality and variety.
On Monday Thurber and Old Nixon
varieties sold at from Sl10 to Sl.65 / er
basket early in the morning. 372 bss-
kets were sold at the depot that day,
and of tnat number Mr.. George Morris
had over 100 baskets. On tuesday the
supply was not 50 large, but the prices
for all kinds of peaches were little
lower A lot of Elbertas sold for Sl.6l4 !
aud other yellow peaches sold for f'om
90 to 81 45. Good white peaches
brought from S1OO to 5l.4O, while the
commouer sorts sold for from 20 to 80
cents per basket. The wet weather was
against fruit carrying to market in good
order.