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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18

Tertiary. lie escaped from the prison and
from officers Ave times during the seven
years that he served, and was recaptured
four times. The last escape was In 1900,
from the hospital at the penltcutlary. Since
that date story says he has resided In the
Indian Territory and that he has lived an
upright life. He claims that he was In
business at Muskogee and later accumu
lated considerable sum 81 the restaurant
business ut Ardmorc where be was known
us Charles May. lie stated that he dc
sired 10 serve HIS allotted term and free
himself OF the haunting fear OF capture
which has hung over him since his last
escape story was taken to the penlten
tinry at Jackson tonight by the sheriff, Mrs.
Story and four children are living here,
the mother and two girls being employed in
q cotton factOrv.
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An .hrnncc notice has the fOIlOwinE:

-
For tho past ten years the taste OF tne
t,,ootcrroor has turned more and more
awov from tragedy and heavy meloaraln@ s
toward the tighter and Drishter ioi'n lint
nrht operas and farce comedies. or , inc
"Fnnlsons nan" 1t is in It's eighth c,a sSa-
son. has always had an excepu99h1,ibSs niece
ooiIection az entertainers, ana the LIZ
ms every summer been 50 ehang aS,t PaS ~
ened mn and renovated by the aHulhtu MEM ~
-" ccSStumes the latest songs the pllSut.
eat dances aud the ceyerest sayia 5ssop " rs
new entertainment This Is the Sec secret tS Sa
its great success: and realizing thls, .th1,e.
rSs s,.,e,nent ms nut forth extra effort thls
season TO bring It right up to date anu
present to the public IN eNeu mofV "''N
tive form than ever before -. 49,, ho,,s
The early reports indicate that tney c n9t
besn enincntly successful In their eno.ts
ana wherever II has been seen i Is being EN-,
cnnmented upon as the brightest ana oesl
@BaiT' show that has ever been ohereu 70
the public. -. $3.50 an Sat.
urday. January -. matiuee ana night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18

each street IN the CITY, profile 10 Ia saor,.
ed by the city council and died with the
city secretary, thus enabling proporfy
noluera who wish to put In permanent
sidewaiks TO. have the curbinR set al a
permanent elevation. which win remain
IL the street should efterward be paved.
:. TO put in sanitary sewers In all
streets prior 70 paving same, and run con.
nections M to curb line on both sides OF
the street -
from storm sewers
3 The establishment Of standard dls.
lance between curb lines on streets Of
each given width.
" That no more streets shall be naval
without hrst putting In storm sewers and
INIT! the drainage survey now In prorrcss
shall have been completed
Whatever the final disposltIon n. Tho
street car settlement money may be-. thc
city anxiously awaits the message " MAYOR
Holt upon the question Of street Improve.
ments and his recommendations nnon tbst
subject to the council
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
Death Of Moroell 4axthausen. W

1.-The remains of Morcell Haxthausen, aged
Fl years, native Of this city, were brought
to Houston yesterday from San Francisco
where he died on January of appendicitis.
The remains were taken In charge by wall
& Stabe, from whose parlors the funeral
will occur today. Rev. Father Hennesssy
Of the Church Of the Annunciation WI OH
cinte both Mt the parlors and Mt the grave
in the German cemetery. - r,,,r
yonnc Hnxthousen left Houston last July.
He was well known and esteemed by :
iarre circle Of friends and had held various
positions here. or,
He is survived by three brothers ana one
sister
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
a voLuNTARY suRRENpER.

Brooks Story. Mississippi Criminal with
Thrilling CSreer, Returns TO Prison.
Memphis, Tenn, January IA special
TO the Commercial- Appeal from Koseiusko,
Miss. says; Brooks story. an escaped con-
Wet, with a most thrilling career. today vol
unfairly delivered himself 10 the sheriff
Of this county and asked to be taken back
TO the penitontiary at Jackson. TO serve
three unerpired years OF lbs term. Story
was convicted IN 1892 OF robblnR the ex-
press Office at Durhnt Miss. and was
given a sentsnce Of ten years In tina nnni-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
A Rirtbdsv Party.

A birthday party was given to Miss hula
CIavton. 9O4 Jackson street, on Friday
evening, the 10th instant. Miss clayton
was the recipient Of many birthday pres
epts. In the course of the evening refresh,
ments we're served and all had deiisht'u'
time.
Guests present were; L. A. Banousky
Nusa Mira Push, Floyd Powell Roy Var ar
bnugh. u. NJ Grady, Miss Ms9te wJg,ksI,
STnn Bunk Thetford, Jack JinEens,
!; n Brown. Ned Brown Miss Pearl Wo1 y,
hmrn James Perot, c. ]. Wolf, Arcnle M +
Holmes. The chaperons were hrs' anne
Holmes and Mrs. George Mchusu'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
To Discuss ealne Law.

The sportsmen Of this city, whether trap
or held shooters, are urged to attend a
meeting TO be held Monday night at the
store Of c. L. & Theo. Boring. The object
Is TO discuss the proposed amendment to
the game laws as reported from Austin,
and also TO get the Houston Gun CLUB IN
active working order for the coming season-
This is a matter that vitality Interests
every sportsman, and It is hoped all WIZ
attend this meeting
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
SHERIFF BAKER FAILS TO COME.

SHERIFF BAKER FAILS TO COME
nasmuch as ex-ShcrifT Scott was voiuu
tarlly surrendered to Sheriff Anderson. the
Harris county official has no authority to
surrender the man who has been in his Gus
tody for tho past two months to the author
ties of Washington county.
Sheriff Scott IS outsrcken IN his deter.
mlnatlon not to return to Grimes county,
sbcrin Baker has been requested 10 come
from Anderson to Houston aud meet sheriff
league OF Breuham, but he has failed to
do SO. He is the only person who can
surrender the prisoner to Sheriff league
unless some special action Is taken.
II is to secure this special order that At
torney HaWer left for BRENNAN with the
Washington county sheriff last night. Since
the papers IN the case are now At Brennan,
IL authority is given Sheriff league to ap-
rclase Scott and permit him to remain In
Houston until the cases are called for trial
next March
Parties who pre- in a position to speak
with authority say that under the existing
conditions there Is no doubt but that the
formality OF the surrender Of Scott by Sher'
III Baker to Sheriff league will be wuiveu.
The question win be settled tomorrow
when Scotts attorney returns from Bre2-
ham after conference with Dlsctnct AZ
torney j. z. Buchanan OF Washington
county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
THE PENDING CHARGES.

Ex-sherlff Scott Is charged with the muir
der Of negro thirty years ago, conspiracy
to murder in the killing OF ]. 1. Brnd'ey'
assault, and failure to keep fee book dur
ing his term in office.
Scott was In office in Grimes county
twelve consecutive years, and the sensn
tional termination OF his long official ca.
rcer, rescue BY the Houston Light Guard
from the Jail where he was besieged ey
mon or armed citizens. Is familiar TO AL
readers of The Post.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
guildino a Chapel.

grand rally Of the friends and mem
bels Of the watts chapel congregation VIII
be held at Waite hall today for the pur,
pose OF paying for the brick foundation OF
the new chapel, the brick work being now
completed. -. .,,,
SERVICES will be conducted NJ the corner
Oh Bowling street and Dallas avenue Oy
Rev. Watts at IL a. m, p. m. ana D. IN
today. sunday school at o a, m
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
Convention Adjourns.

Memphis, Tenn. January 17.--The con
vention OF bishops Of the African Methodist
church. which has been I'm session here
Tor several days. today completed It's labors
and adjourned. Tue convention decided 10
raise the standard Of educational require
meDt for admission 10 the ministry. II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
TRYING FOR A RELEASE
Ex'Sheriff Scott Hopes TO Leave the
Jail.
WILL NOT GO TO GRIMES COUNTY.
A Special Concession for Approval Of
Bonds Is sousht--Wili Stay in
Houston.

hx-sherln Garrett L. Scott expects to be
lree man, free to walk the streets aud
master Of his own movements. In few
pys His attorneys left last night for
nrenhsm' accompanying sheriff d. o.
IeaSue Of Washington county to that city
Tor the purpose OF obtaining an order
authorizing the approval Of SCOTS bond
ana his release from iai by tho Harris
county authorities.
AS announced In the columns Of The Post
several days ago, change Of venue has
been granted In the Scott cases and the
HWearing transferred from Grimes county 20
scott gave bond In the sum OF 5000 for
MS appearance In each OF tie several cases
pehulng against him and voluntarily sur
rendered to Sheriff Anderson of darrls
county rather than enter the boundaries OF
Htlmes county The change OF venue
papers have been received ut Brennan, ana
me formallty of the transfer OF Scott from
the custody OF one sheriff to the other Is
me only hitch In the present plans to re-
tease the prisoner, who Is shattered In
health upon his bonds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
NEGROES STRUNG up
Afterwards Cut Down and Made to
Leave Town.

Chattanooga. Tenn. January IA Gads-
den. Ala, special 70 the Times says; Tws
negro thieves were strung M In the woods
near Bona today. Life was nearly extinct
when they were lowered The negroes had
stolen n quantity OF meat from mcr.
chant. when they denied the theft they
were taken to the woods. nooses placed
around their neclss. the ropes thrown over
trees and they were pulled up by n dozcp
men. When almost dead they were cut
down, They were soon able to talk and
confessed TO the theft. They were then
driven out OF town, The people Of Boaz
have announced that they Will not tolerate
negro citizens,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18

al ne session Of the council last Mon
iy the board Of public works reportcd
~. w. acceptance Of the entire Preston ave
n my pavement and recommended the pay
ma ~ me money due the contractors for
Ssy WORK and that that sum, S1I. sos 90.
:onpcH ~ deducted from the above. rs the
. re 81 ordered payment OF the amount
'ge Contractors Hipp & Key.
Nv are number OF streets In the
lAst,sS nave been ordered paved or
se a. nnt the work remains undone. At
San ' meeting OF the council no fewer
~, 'SeFT men for the paving OF vor,ops streets
rksn " street and bridge committee has
Hon,,tlh em under consideration.
auS IuS'oh Is anxious TO oct out Of tho
Nv fror, - possible TO drive across the
cs rt q the Hnest choracter on S thn n wgI
70 on. ue'erInined that the good work shall
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18

Tax Collector George L. Glass reported
about fifteen polls paid yesterday by voters
who had their names placed on the sup
Elemental roll and secured the receipts
necessary TO eutltle them 10 participate
In future elections He says the report
that there will DO a prohibition election
during the ensuing year will account TO
some extent for the Increase.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
Mndded Al Lake charIes.

At Alexandria Friday occurred the mar
rage Of Mr. J. A. Borchard Of Alexandria.
La, and Miss Marguerite Burnett OF Hous.
ton, Both Of the young people have Il host
Of friends In this city. They VIII reside
IN Alexandria, La
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
HuckerH Hutchinson,

At the manse Of the First Presbyterian
church last evening at $50 o'clock occurred
the marriage OF Mr.. Charles Hucker and
Mrs Ellen Hutchlson The groom is a
nopuier employee OF the Texas and New
nrtpaug railroad,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18

was decided to ask the negrops Of the
church TO contribute 100000 during the
present year for missionary work aud OK
tension IN this country and IN South anc
West Afrlcn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
We sEwrR sYsrrM

lppcrmo. .n,s question OF good streets is
cons,sah the public mind the council
tom ., rhs revision Of the sewer sys.
BODY n,a sne city and the majority OF thar
Ne se, ,a'l 10 defer any more paving until
lhglnsevg question Is settled ana tho ci,y
isstiOn. 'p''enuy approves Of the sug.
!As city s eSg,s$ to the annual report Of
s spsn future payIn MS recommendations
Question building are pertinent 70 The
On these . ing the public mind
sFg "a fellowsss.o subjects his recommendations
IL Tie pass.
~ Be enforced. ''ue"sih ordinance
- sstahlshment Of n. .,.s.. !,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18

and goes back TO his trade on the outside
he must obtain a card from the painters
union. We protect ourselves and also sea
that the Labor Council Is protected. No
'scabs' can break Into our orgnniz ton. We
have 1000 men on our rolls and we are In
a fourishing condition"
'Wil there he another labor organization
formed in Houston
well, ! can not say. Mr. Estes may be
here shortly and then Bomething may be
done There IL no reHson, though, why we
should not all get along together"
7 \ y
The pride OF the Galveston, Houston and
Henderson and the idol Of Manager ]. IL
Hin OF the famous short line, tho 'olcott,
is In the shops at Palestine" said we'll
known railroad man yesterday. The Olcott
was badly bunged up by switch engine
last week. but Will be out and on her usual
run in few days. Manager lin las been
Ia bed" since the accident, but whether
his Illness was caused by the slnashup OF
his fayorlte was not learned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
SOME IMPROVEMENTS.

City Engineer Dormant who Is probably
more eouverssiit with tho needs OF the city
in this respect than any other official, has
With much labor tabulated the cost OF
needed improvements, consisting largely Of
paving, and nnds the cost aggregates over
s5s,OOo
In his annual report to Mayor Holt he
ETes the following interesting table Of sta
tstics, which those who are contending for
hcre paving and adequate drainage may
study with benefit;
Statement showing the amounts necessary
10 complete existing contracts and to pro
Lde for contaminated imprnYements:
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For GENERAL AID.

while the council is debating this ques-
Hon. Alderman Miller has come forward
rth resolution that has accustomed much
t,lt by rehdents Of streets that are almost
inpsssable today.
NJ. Miller has contended that the. entire
$4,000 OF the street railway settlement
sunds be applied to paving needs aud lDst
Monday supplemented this contention by
Isklpg the council TO pave streets where
M citizens contribute toward the grading
and having OF their streets.
This resolution, which will come before
NE council for action next Monday, reads
as follows:
Whereas there is crying need for paved
streets In all partS OF the city, and as
many property owners are willing to assist
a contributing to have streets in front
Of their places paved, and to AFFORD such
localities an opportunity to get same paved
out o, the money received from the street
car company on pavement; be 1t
Resolved That the balance Of amount
left over after present contracts are
completed be used TO pave such street or
streets Us abuttlng property owners col
itctlyely will contribute the greatest
amount for such purpose.
Be il further resolved, That the street
tnd bridge committee receive proposals
from property owners on above lines.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-18
Want BETTER STREETS
=. Vetternent Of City ThOrOughfares
Much Discussed.
,up rorNcIL BUSY WITH TIE QUESTION
. o.d.Io, Of Opinion Prevails Concern
liz 'I.. Of M,ney Received in Settle
Wy Ut With Street Railway Company

.,.,.nH Of Houston are buUliy en-
,hoae rainy days In discussing the
ss.h,, condition OF the unpaved streets
A the city. 49, -. =,
49, thoroughfsres is not 30 apparent but
- the rains come and the black mud
- md holds In yicelike grip every
.'.,. th,t nShts its toiisome way from
W. r.. o. noint along there ungraveled or
49, streets there arises wall that
-. the city aldermen TO quake with
'r,hsnsiou and secretly curse that NAL
..ssrl",r,strstion of public affairs that today
,,,yey the city exchequer In condition
...shle 10 meet the crying demand for more
ysyements. .s
su,,an the settlement was effected with
n. .tr.et railway company and the city
.ssalved ss2,5oO In cash there was a DIS
...,,on IN the city council regarding the
-. =, this fund for purposes other than
ssvinv and sewer construction
psrhsS council voted to devote $4,000 to
,,ripr and $4,000 to the new market
pa.ss ard city hall fund, Now the ques
.sor Games up upon a suggestion oil a mem
~ ~ ~ the council concerning the force OF
~, nation Said he Yesterday: i Jusl
Ia crowd Of men trying to pull a stalled
wagon out OF the mud on Rusk avenue ahu
wssyWt safely onto tho Travis street pave
Ts,nt That ought to convince any, man
~ ~ Houston can't do too much paving Oh
40 II any too Soon A.. .,r. avn,
.ihe funds used for the paving ana
saver work were raised by special ponc
,s.,e and that money paid to the city by
n. street railway company represents ex
ssra1tnres from that special fund, and
XII spre that It will require special ACT
=, me council, something stronger than tht
vnot tIS recently passed, to divert this
s s,O,sv from the street and sewer fund"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-01-29
New York World.

The Thrice.a- Week World was a bril-
liant success in the beginning and has
been steadily growing ever since. This
paper for the coming winter and the veal
1908, will make Its news service, II pos
slble, more extensive than ever. All
events Of importance, no matter where
they happen, are reported accurately and
promptly. In addition to all the news,
the Thrce-a- Week World furnishes the
best serial fiction, elaborate market re-
ports, and other features Of interest. The
'rhrice-a- Week Worlds regular sub
scrlption price is only $l0O per year and
this pays for 1866 papers. We offer this
unequaled newspaper and the GLOBE
REPUBLICAN together one year for $l.65.
The regular subscription price Of the two
papers Is 1890.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-01-29

Mr.. Prngle, speaker of the house, has
fulfilled none of the prophecies of those
who opposed his election. He has made
Mr., Francis, one of his most bitter OPP
ponents, chairman of the most important
committee Of the house. In the election
Of United States senator lie stood by his
Instructions and voted for Charles Curtis
until released by Mr.. Curtis. He has
done none of the things bis opponents
charged that he would do. lie has shown
besides a uniform spirit of fairness,
marked ability rs speaker of the house,
and has already proven himself all that
bis friends claimed for him before bis
election.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-01-29
HON. ROBERT G. BROWN.
One Of the Most Prominent Men In
Southwestern Illinois,

Robert y. Brown, of Sparta, ILL.,, has
represented his district, the 4Sth, for nix
years and was recently notified Of Ills
coming appointment as clerk Of the U. ).
Court for the Southern District of Iii.
nois He was born in 1859, and has
worked bis way to the top simply by
force Of application, energy and good
common sense. After working several
years as q blacksmith he studied law at
night and was admitted to the bar In
1894. He IL prominent member Of the
Knights Of Pythias, the Elks, and Mod.
ern Woodman. February ~, 1901 be
writes as follows:
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careful and varied experiences | desire
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your Syrup Pepsin preparation 1t Is in
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tonic after severe Illness and as strength.
eDer for the stomach and digestive Or
gems. In one case in particular 1t was
of inestimable value in my household,
and it Is with pleasure that | testify ms
to Its worth as a household remedy.
Yours respectfully. R. G. BROWN, Rep
reschtative 4Sth Senatorial District, Spar.
ia. III,
Or. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsln and Herb
Laxative Compound is sold by Pine Il
Bond, Palace Drug Store in Soc and $l,OO
bottles.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-01-29

The directors of the Ford County Fail
and Driving Park association held a
meeting at the city hall last night. II
was decided to make an early start on the
needed improvements at the grounds for
this years fair, The contract for build
| ing The stables was awarded to Mr.. Good.
rich, his bid being the lowest
The representatives who will attend the
meeting of the Arkansas Valley circuit
next week were instructed to join the
circuit If suitable dates can be secured.
1t will soon be time for the second
payment on the shares OF the capital
stock to be made, and after that active
preparation for this years fair can be
started.
Miss May Hays, who was Mr.. Merrl-
fields stenographer here in the Santa Fe
offices, and who went 10 Ration, N. NJ,
to take another position with the Santa
Fe, has changed again to La Junta where
she Is In the offices Of the general super
intendent Of the western grand division.
Miss Bertha Wright of Leayenworth,
formerly of DodgelClty is There visiting
friends,
The report came to Dodge City last
night that engineer 0. W. Mccartney
who runs between Dodge City and La
Junta on the Santa Fe, had received serl.
GUS injuries. 1t is stated that his engine
overturned on siding near the west end
Of bis run. and that be was badly scald.
ed.
The reports here up to noon today fa.
vorod the belief that while bis injuries
were serious that they would not prove
fatal.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-01-29
First published Jan. Is, 1903.
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court Of Ford County, Kansas
State of Kansas to Fred Walkln Mary Walkin
Amanda II, Q. BOyey, and - Bovey, hel
husband, and 3. Heliker, trustee, Greeting
You and each OF you, will take notice that you
have been sued in the District Court of Ford
County, in the Stnte of Kansas, in an action in
which Eliza B. Kirkbride is plaintiff, and Fred
Walkin, et al =, are defendants, and that you
must answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in
said cause on or before the lst day Of March,
1903, or said petition will be taken as true, and
q judgment rendered accordingly in said action
against you for the foreclosure of . certain
mortgage executed by the said Fred Walkin
and wife, upon the following described real
estate in Ford County, Kansas, to.wit:
The west half of the northeast quarter and
east half of the northwest quarter of section
twenty I2Ol, township twenty.nine l29l, range
twenty -one III west, and for the sale of said
premises to pay tho debt secured by said mtrt-
gage, amounting to the sum of s7OlOO with per
cent interest from the LIST day of October, 1871,
and for costs of suit and forever barring and
forcclOsing you, and each of you, from and of
all right, title, interest, estate, property, or
equity of redemption in and 10 said premises, Or
any part thereof
WHEELER 4 SwITzRR,
Attest Attorneys for Plaintiff,
[SEAL'] ], G. BAIRD, Clerk.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1903-01-29
A Marvellous Invention.

Wonders never cease. A machine has
been invented that will cut, paste and
hang wall paper. The field Of inven-
lions and discoveries seems to be unlim-
tied. Notable among great discoveries
Ia Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Cof-
lthas done world Of good
for weak lungs and saved many o life.
have used 1t and conquered
Grip, Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Con-
Their general verdict ls;"lt's
the best and most reliable medicine for
hroat and lung troubles. Every 300 and
sl,OO bottle i guaranteed by Rath q
Bainbrldge, Druggists. Trial bottles free.