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1897.
JANUARY 5,
TUESDAY,
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THEGRAINISMOVING
FOR PELICAN DOCKS.
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AS MUCH AS CAN BE HANDLED.
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL.
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E. S. LEVY & CO.
Arrive Galveston at
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THE STAGE.
most your own pricee.
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cil then adjourned.
It
4.30 P.M.
LEAVES GALVESTON.
is being repeated
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GOING! GOING!! GONE!!!
The Town
NEWS SENTENCES.
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the cook and
FINED $25 FOR. SPITTING.
JUST NOW
is the time to have us start on your
1897
FOR
$8
MINISTER WILLIS DYING.
WEEKLY TRIBUNE—
under indict-
BEST AND CHEAPEST—
KINGS OF Z.
FIFTY CENTS A YEAR.
ALLISON RECOVERED.
I. and Gr.
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From 75c upward
Boys’ Suits (4 to 8)
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FORT WORTH,
ST. LOUIS,
CpiCAGO.
Nov-
l two
man-
Referred to a Special Committee to
Be Named by the Mayor—New
Engine House Site.
Tremont Street
House.
pretty well broken, but if you can find
what you want you can get same at al-
Men’s Wool Pants..
Men’s Mackintoshes
J. M. BROWN, President.
J. S. BROWN, Vice President.
Over 200 Cars Were Unloaded
Here Yesterday.
Asphalt Refiner
and Coal Tar Distiller.
Houses Erected on the Installment plan.
Estimates Furnished for All Classes of
Work.
403 TREMONT STREET, GALVESTON.
few weeks longer.
Our assortment of sizes in all lines are
HARDWARE AND BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES,
SADDLERY, SADDLERY HARDWARE, FARM IMPLEMENTS,
Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ Materials.
All orders for Wines, Cigars,
Table Delicacies, etc, left at the
Hotel Grand Bar will be filled
promptly from the Tremont St.
establishment.
TREMONT STREET ’PHONE, 44.
HOTEL GRAND ’PHONE, 785.
DR. PERKINS, Dentist,
Over Mrs. Rex Bord’s.
OF EVERY FAMILY
BudweiserBeer
IS THE BEST TONIC.
Made by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass’n.
!»»»»»»»
Mr. Henry Toujouse
Begs to announce that he
has leased the
Hotel Grand
Bar
and will conduct the same as a
branch of his
DEALY & COWLEY,
N. E. cor. Center and Mechanic, 2d Floor.
35c FOR FILLING A TOOTH
Is the minimum charge at my office.
----—Gold Fillings from 75c up.
No Better Work. No Cheaper Wokr.
Tlie
WWLM
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ON THE
i Fast Mail
Through Chair Cars
-—and Sleepers
—FOR—
WAGNER SLEEPERS AND
FREE CHAIR CARS
Judge Mann Explains the Enter-
prise in Detail.
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LEE IRON WORKS,
J. S. BROWN
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Importers and * w
Wholesale Dealers In COMP ADI I •
Wagons, Bugge^, r Cartas TabFe^and Pocket. Cutlery.
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DALLAS,
DENISON,
KANSAS CITY,
The Heavy Crowds That Are Attending the
Auction Sales—Goods Selling
Very Cheap.
1.40 p. m.
7.30 p. m.
10.55 a. m.
9.10 p. m.
W. S. KEENAN,
Owing to the depressed times we were
unable to dispose of our entire stock by
January 1st., as expected, consequently
we will continue to sacrifice same for a
A Cry Heard at M. German’s Jew-
elry Stere.
and said that if Mr. Wimnurst |
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The city council met in regular session
last night at the city hall. Aidermen Skin-
ner, Norman and Webber were absent, be-
ing confined to their homes with the grip,
which is so prevalent in Galveston at this
time. The most important business was
the matter of the granting of a franchise
to the Galveston terminal company and a
deed to Pelican island. The matter was
finally referred to a special committee,
which the mayor is to select at his leisure.
McCULLAGH’S ESTATE.
Is Worth $210,0(50 and to Be Divided
Among Seven Sets of Heirs.
St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 5.—Joseph B. Mc-
Cullagh, late editor of the Globe- Demo-
crat, left no will and his estate, now in the
hands of Dr. William C. Richardson, the
public administrator, will be divided be-
tween seven sets of heirs, part of whom
live in Dublin, Ireland. These heirs con-
sist of Mrs. Rachael Souter, a sister, liv-
ing in Brooklyn, N. Y., another sister liv-
ing in Dublin, and the children of five
brothers and sisters who are dead. John
G. Young and little Gladys McCullagh, the
adopted daughter of John W. McCullagh,
the editor’s favorite brother, are the only
heirs living in this city. The others, so
far as their names could be learned, are:
Willilam Armstrong, a nephew, living in
’ Chicago; Sarah Rankin and Fannie Holtz,
children of a sister now deceased, who
lived in Brooklyn, and the children of a
sister who died in Dublin several years
ago.
Dr. Richardson has formally taken pos-
session of the estate.
A conservative estimate of the value of
the estate is $210,000, which, divided among
the seven sets of heirs, will give each
about $30,000. Among the dead editor’s
papers were found stock in several mining
companies with a face value of $10,000,000.
The real value, however, is comparative-
ly little.
Galveston’s Receipts to Be to the
Limit of Capacity—Flattering
Outlook.
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GALVESTOX TRIBUNE :
..From 75c upward
From 1 35 upward
Men s iviac.Kiiiiusue»....From 2 50 upward
Men’s Underwear, suit.From 45c upward
SHOES, SHOES.
AT COST.
EDUARDijiRSCtlFELD
ONE PRICE HOUSE,
Corner Market and Twentieth streets.
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BLANK
BOOKS
THEY OPEN FLAT,
and are unsurpassed by any others
made in the United States.
HAVE YOUR NAMES STAMPED
ON YOUR POCKETBOOKS, Etc.
Plain, or Patent Leather Tip,
regular price $250; to close the
lot out $1.50
A small lot with heels.
PRENDERGAST’S CORNER,
MARKET AND CENTER STS.
A new and handsomely equipped bar is
now open to the public, with the finest
stock of Imported Wines, Liquors and
Cig’cii s.
Headquarters for the Celebrated
ANHEUSER-BUSCH BEER.
JAS. PRENDERGAST. Proprietor.
C. B. Lee & Co., Proprs.f
GALVESTON. TEX
Artesian Well Contractor,
Galveston, Texas.
New Schedule
VIA
G., H. & H. R’Y
In Effect Nov. 25,1896.
Trains leave Galveston—
4.00 a. m., 9.<»O a. m., 1.20 p. m,.
3.30 p. m., 4.30 p. m.
Arrive at Galveston—
7.15 a. m , 11.35 a. m., 1.00 m„p.
6.30 p. m.
II. F. MCFARLAND, G. P. A
JOE B. MORROW. Asst. Pass. Agent.
The 2.30 p. m. train makes run to Houston
ini Hour and 35 Minutes.
4.00 A.M. train subject to delay.
THEATER HAT OUTLAWED.
The Chicago City Council Passes a Pro-
hibitive Ordinance.
Chicago, HL, Jan. 5.—The city council
has passed an ordinance which not only
abolishes the troublesome theater hat, but
prohibits the wearing of any hat or head
gear in theaters during the performances.
The ordinance was passed by the council
without a dissenting vote.
Managers or proprietors of amusement
places who violate the ordinance are sub-
jected to fines for each offense.
The mayor said lie would sign the ordi-
nance.
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R. P. SARGENT & CO.,
2201 Mechanic Street,
HAVE FOR SALE
1 6-Horse Power Baxter Engine and
Boiler; 1 Small Boiler; 1 Large Refrigera-
tor; Lot Fire Proof Safes and Vault
Doors, Office Railing, Some Furniture,
Long Tables and Sundry Other Articles
cheap. Call and see them.
Boys’ and Youths’ Patent
Leather Pumps-----------$1.50
The movement through this port of corn
is now fairly on, and those who should
know all about it contend that there will
be no let up until the first of June at the
earliest. There was unloaded at the
Wharf company’s elevator yesterday over
200 cars of corn, which is a phenomenal
amount of work to be accomplished by a
one-million bushel house. Superintendent
Evans knows a thing or two about hand-
ling grain, and gets the very best possible
results out of the elevator. The business
is being handled to the satisfaction of all
who are now using the port, and those who
are not are beginning to find out that it is
to their interest to do so.
A dispatch in The Tribune this after-
noon says that the northern roads are
preparing to absorb all terminal charges
on grain seeking the sea through the east-
ern ports, in an effort to head off the
southern ports which are making them-
selves felt as competitors of the east. It
is said, however, that nothing the eastern
lines can do will choke off the southern
lines. They have the advantage of the
short haul, and they are using it to the
best possible advantage. In this matter
the west is in perfect sympathy with the
gulf lines, as they see a chance to get even
with the eastern lines which have made
them pay dearly for the monopoly which
was enjoyed before it was discovered that
grain could be shipped safely through
southern ports at any season of the year.
Rates being equal the southern lines will
have the call, as it has been demonstrated
that the port of Galveston particularly
enjoys a climate which improves grain. It
has been Known that grain which came
here out of condition, has been hardened
and gotten into condition while remaining
at the elevator here. These are facts which
grain men are fast becoming informed
upon, and so long as the railroads make
competing rates this port will continue to
do an ever increasing business.
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$2 75 upward
3 50 upward
From 3 00 upward
From 2 00 upward
STATE.
Yoakum—Schwab & Co. filed a deed of
trust; no schedule.
Jefferson—A. Rosenthal, clothing, filed
a deed of trust; liabilities $7100.
Bastrop—S. Seelig, general merchandise,
filed an assignment; liabilities $1642.
Deaths: Col. J. H. Lee, Marshall: Henry
Perkins, Bastrop; Mrs. Annie Moore, Ve-
lasco.
Austin—Z. P. Jourdan was elected coun-
ty treasurer to succeed Jernigan, who
killed himself last week.
Austin—Adjt. Gen. Mabry leaves for
Beaumont with the Emmet rifles, at re-
quest of Sheriff Enloe, of Tyler county, to
protect George Harrison, under indict
ment for murder, from being lynched.
MOTHERS! MOTHERS!! MOTHERS!!’
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been
used for over 50 years by millions of
mothers for their children while teething
with perfect success. It soothes the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind colic and is the best remedy for
diarrhoea. Sold by druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask for
“Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup,’’ 25c.
ffromm IBOSHNESS
FOR 4 FACT.
“EVANGELINE.”
There was quite a large audience at the
Grand last night to see the musical and
spectacular extravaganza, “Evangeline,
and it was a well pleased audience, too.
The character of the entertainment was
so well known in advance—“Evangeline
'has been on the boards more than a score
of years—that everybody knew what to
expect and was prepared to enjoy what
was offered, a gorgeous array of pretty
ballet girls, pretty costumes and brilliant
scenic effects, with a variety of comedy,
singing and dancing.
An old favorite in the company, and one
of the chief features, is George K. For-
tescue, who persontes the giddy, impres-
sionable and shy young girl with a fond-
ness for a young man so much shorter of
stature than herself that he must use a
step ladder to kiss her, and so much small-
er in reach that he can only hug her on
the installment plan, one side at a time.
But hefty as Fortescue is he is graceful
and light on his feet and possesses a voice
that is soft and musical and that was
heard to good advantage in his song, “I’m
in Love with the Man in the Moon,”
which so pleased the audience that a repe-
tition was demanded.
The march of the Amazons was a very
pretty feature because of the precision
and neatness with which it was done, as
well as the brightness of the costumes,
the shapely limbs and pretty faces.
Sherman Wade, the chief of police, made
quite a hit, due to some extent to his
make up, but more largely to the felicitous
manner in which he handled his feet. He
was particularly pleasing to the gallery,
which he carried by storm. Mr. J. W.
Harris, the “lone fisherman,” was an-
other prime favorite, and his grotesque
dance afforded a good deal of amusement.
He is said to have been playing this same
character for about 17 years.
The company was at some disadvantage
last night, owing to sickness, half a dozen
of them being laid out, so to speak, while
nearly all the others were more or less
affected by the late prevailing tendency
toward ififluenza. But the audience didn’t
notice it very much and the performance
went off nicely.
“Evangeline” is being repeated at a
matinee this afternoon and will be given
again this evening.
iiiissr.
3®? safe. Ladies!
I Cotten Root and
Pills. They never
| Mailed to any ad-
$1.00 hr
The Rust
Mr. A. O, Woodworth of Waco, Tex.,
supreme organizer of the Kings of Z, a
supplementary rank of the Knights of
Pythias, was in the city last evening and
extenso the
views of Mr. Huntington -on the subject
_ He pointed out
that Mr. Huntington contended that the
present wharves, facing the north as they
do, are not as desirable as would be docks
facing the south, for the reason that, with
a strong norther blowing it is practically
impossible to get a big ship away from
the docks. He referred, to the fact that
the scheme to build docks on the north
side of the channel was not a new one and
that a move in that direction had been
made many years ago and would in all
probability have been successfully termi-
nated had the demand for them been as
great as it- is now. He said he had had
much correspondence with Mr. Hunting-
ton on the subject and firmly believed that
if the proposition of the Terminal com-
pany was accepted that terms • could be
made with the Southern Pacific company
which would bring that system to Gal-
veston. Judge Mann then took up the ling
of argument that Galveston has not
grown to its debt and that values have
not increased as they possibly should
have. The developed property would at
once greatly increase taxable values and
thereby add to the city’s revenue without
the expenditure of one dollar on the part
of the municipality. If it resulted in noth-
ing more it would bring the Huntington
matter to-a focus and it could be learned
whether or not that gentleman was ready
to go back on his word that he would
come to Galveston if proper terminals
could be had here. He explained that the
proposition was for the purchase only of
Pelican island and flats and that the spit,
which is to be the site of a fort to be
built by the general government, was not
wanted. On a rough estimate the island
contains about 2500 acres of land. The
Southern Pacific wanted 200 acres of this,
but could get along on 50 acres. He did
not think any company should be.given a
monopoly of the new property. The blue
print filed wtih the application for the
deed showed the outlines of the property
to be improved. This blue print had been
submitted to the Southern Pacific people
and had been approved by them. It pro-
vided for the widening of the main chan-
nel in front of the city to 1100 feet, the
dump from the channel to be used for the
purpose of filling in the new docks. It is
estimated that the original improvements
will furnish docks for at least 58 ocean
going steamers of the largest sort. The
plans call for the construction of a bridge
across the channel at 41st street, where
at the present time there is not more than
eight or nine feet of water, and the
whole scheme would cost about $1,300,000.
The main idea behind the scheme is to
furnish the Southern Pacific with good and
sufficient terminals at the minimum of
cost, while at the same time provisions
would be made for such other railroads
and steamship lines as would in time care
to own their own. docks at this port. For
six months after the work is completed
the Southern Pacific is to have the option
of purchasing 50 acres of land and 2000 feet
of wharf front, at cost of development and
15 per cent added as profit to those devel-
oping it. The judge explained that the
development of only 200 acres would not
be an inducement to capital to undertake
such a big job, Neither would a lease for
25 or 50 years be satisfactory. Such time
would be too short to get proper returns
on such an investment.
Tn order to head off the question as to
why Mr. Huntington did not come before
the council and make application for the
property, Judge Mann said that in such
matters the Southern Pacific preferred
dealing with a development company. He
then went on to L/L. t-U
A SHORT WILL.
Milwaukee, Wis., ’Jan. 5.—The will of
Mrs. Elizabeth Pfisteir has been filed in the
probate court. Thelwill is very brief, dis-
posing of an estates reported to be valued
at more than $1,500,000 In less than 500
words. Three special bequests are made
to Rosa, Bertha and John Christmaz,
nieces and nephews; of the deceased, and
the residue is to be equally divided be-
tween Charles F. Pfister and Louisa F.
Vogel, her adopted^ children.
FINALLY SETTLED. •
Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 5.—A.final settle-
ment of all interests under the will of
George Hiles, who died about a year ago,
has been made. All litigation has been
dropped and an- Agreement reached be-
tween all the persons interested for a dis-
tribution of the property. The settlement
disposes of all claims. The estate is esti-
mated at between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000.
BELLAMYISM IN TEXAS.
of Harmony to Be Established ,
Near Sabine Lake.
Kansas City Star. -
The Rev. I. N. Merryfield, manager of
the Co-operative commonwealth, came
yesterday to Kansas City from Texas,
where at a point two miles from the Sa-
bine lake and three miles from Port Ar-
thur, he has been engaged in founding
the town of Harmony. The Co-operative
commonwealth has purchased 3000 acres
of land, near this point from the Port Ar-
thur land company. One section is to be
used as the town site, where it is proposed
to start a sugar mill, cotton gin, oil mill
and other industries. The remainder of
the land is used for the production of
sugar, rice, cotton and garden stuff. Mr.
Merryfield says that it is the intention of
the capitalists who own most of the stock
in the Co-operative commonwealth that
the new town shall some day merge into
Port Arthur. The manager says that all
able bodied .men and women will find em-
ployment at the new town. About 50 men
are now at work, he says, building shelter
for new arrivals. Mr. Merryfield’s local
office is 119 West Sixth street.
Dubuque, la., Jan. 5.—Senator Allison
has so far recovered from recent illness
that he left for the east this morning. He
had no communication to make regarding
cabinet rumors except to repeat former
denials of rumors connecting his name
with a position.
THE CREATES'
DISCOVERY ‘
THE AGES
(INJECTION.)
&| R Cures in 1 to 4 days. Imme»
S B h'H dial© in effect; quick to cure.
Kwa R Hit A positive preventive. Can b»
ase Bi Baa Ea® carried Invest pocket,all com-
plete in one small package. Mailed to any address
on receipt o! $1 by
^Medicine Co.. St. Paul. Minn. For sale by J. J. Schott.
1 Passenger Agent, Galveston.
M. NAUMANN,
Pass'enger and Ticket Agent.
7.00 a. m.
5.03 p. m. ■
8.50 a. m.
3.35 p. m.
Leaves Galveston daily ...
Arrives Fort Worth daily.
Arrives Dallas daily ......
Arrives St. Louis daily ...
A SOLID "
OBSER VATION_Pll
Chicago Express leaves Galveston G.30
a. m. daily and arrives at 9.30 p. m.
Santa. Fe Limited arrives Galveston 9.za
a. m.
4 TRAINS DAILY TO HOUSTON.
Leave Galveston at
Leaves Galveston
Daily at 1.20 p.m.
33~HoursloSt. Louis - 27 Hours to Memphis
Through Sleeper to St. Louis and Chicago,
with direct connection for New York and all
points North and East
F. O. BECKER, C. T. and P. A.
Phone 181. 301 Tremont st.
MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF
MACHINERY, STEAM ENGINES AND BRASS AND IRON CASTINGS.
Mill.. Furnishings and Shafting a Specialty.
budsrT’.s cgttoh root- piiioi
nEHTROYAL |
always reliable and t
® always ask for Dr. Rust’s I
H Pennyroyal Female |
fall and never Injure, h
dress on receipt of ’
For sale by J. J. Schott.
The rules were suspended, and Judge
Mann, president of the Terminal com-
pany, was given permission to speak to
his proposition for the city to deed the
island to the new company.
Judge Mann explained in
of docks at - Galveston.
GARD.
We start the new year with
PRICES LOWER THAN EVER,
selling all Winter Goods BELOW
COST
MEN’S OVERCOATS—
From
Men’s Suits From
Youths’ Suits
Youths’ Overcoats
Boys’ Overcoats (4 to 8)
Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Furnishing Goods,
MARKET AND CENTER STREETS.
A Gold and Rubber
Combined
Set of Teeth for
The cleanest, healthiest, best and m9sl
beautiful plate ever made, covered with
mire gold. Will never wear out. One-
ouarter the usual price. Unlined rubber
plates cause many diseases. Be warned.
SCIENTIFIC AND MODERN DENTIS-
TRY CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK.
TEETH FILLED, DISEASED CONDI-
TIONS OF THE MOUTH TREATED.
LOOSE TEETH TIGHTENED, TEETH
EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN, 50c.
Have us examine your teeth and advise.
Consultation free. ALL CHARGES MOD-
ERATE. Work on exhibition.
THE DALY GOLD UMHG D-NTAl GO..
Gill & League building, corner 21st and
Market, composed of 200 dentis.s, includ-
ing nearly all the professors in the largest
dental colleges in America.
F. L. BIXLER & BRO.,’
Contractors and Builders
Lawrence V. Elder,
....SUCCESSOR TO J. W. BYRNES....
I Manufacturer of Roofing and pavlng
I Pitch, Benzole, Creosote or Dead Oil,
A Roofing and Building Felt, Shell and
Gravel Roofing and Sanitary Flooring,
I Wood and Asphalt Paving for Streets
I and Sidewalks.
United States Ambassador to Hawaii
Given Up by Physicians.
Victoria, B. C., Jan. 5.—The steamship
Miowera, just arrived from Honolulu,
brought advices to the effect that at the
time of the vessel’s departure from Hono-
lulu United States Minister Willis, whose
condition for some time has been very se-
rious, was given up by his physicians and
his demise was momentarily expected.
Much sympathy is expressed by residents,
as the minister was very popular both in
private life and official capacity.
been outlined in The Tribune. The com-
pensation the city was to receive was then
explained, and Judge Mann declared that
the proposition to give the. city one-third
interest in the enterprise was liberal in
the extreme, when the cost of development
was taken into consideration, and the in-
creased taxable values which would ac-
crue were taken into account. He has
been working on this scheme for .12 months
and was now ready for the council to1 say
whether or not his work shall result, as
SO much work for the good of this town
has resulted, in nothing.
Referring to the existing lease of the isl-
and to Mr. Shaw, and the transfer of that
lease to Weekes, Mcarthy & Co., he said
he did not think that lease worth the’pa-
per it was written on, through the fact
that the city had no right under the law
to make such a lease, and even if it had. it
could be invalidated on the ground of in-
adequate compensation, as property for
which the. city was offered $100,000 in cash
was worth more than $25 a year, the
amount of the present rental. He had
no authority for the statement, but he
diud not believe Weekes, McCarthy &
Co would stand in the way of this de-
velopment if they had the legal right to.
He was sure their patriotism would de-
ter them from such an action. But in
’ order to be sure, he suggested that the
city attorney be instructed to bring suit
to invalidate the lease.
With the granting of the deed in escrow
by the council, it was the purpose of the
Terminal company to go before the legis-
lature and the national congress and have
that deed ratified and approved. Unless
this is done at once the matter will ot
necessity have to be postponed for two
vears until tlie legislature meets again.
He reiterated his faith in the statement
that with the development of this scheme
Huntington would not go back on his
word, but would come to Galveston, and
he went on to tell what the coming of the
Southern Pacific would mean. If Galves-
ton is to have a future then she must ot
necessity have more docks than she now
has In this matter the city is not asked
to invest a dollar; but is only asked to sell
at a fair and reasonable figure land which
ir its present condition is absolutely
valueless. His own expectations in the
scheme Judge Mann explained fully. He
declared that he expected and would re-
ceive only fair compensation for his serv-
ices in attending to a matter of such mag-
nitude as the one in hand. He would de-
mand no more than he would have
charged Mr. Huntington in cash for such
services as he had performed. So he had
no particularly selfish motives in the mat-
ter, but did have an ambition to further
Ihe interest of his home and the citj<
where he has resided for so many years.
Judge Mann then suggested that the
matter be referred to a special committee,
and this motion prevailed, the mayor to
select the committee later.
Fred Wimhurst petitioned for the right
to erect advertising signs on the street
’ corners, the signs to also mark the names
of the streets. He explained that it would
cost the city nothing and at the same
time would get the streets marked, some-
thing that was badly needed. The peti-
tion would probably have been granted, I
but Aiderman Harrington put in an ob- 1
CHILD FROZEN TO DEATH.
Atchison, Kan., Jan. 5.—F. Irwin, col-
ored, living on Mound street, found a 10
year old child dead in a snow drift near
Seventh and Parallel streets Monday
morning. It proved to be one of the neigh-
bor’s children who got lost in the snow
while on her way home.
TRAIN ROBBER SUSPECT.
Independence, Mo., Jan. 5.—Officers came
in late last night from Cracker Neck dis-
trict with a prisoner, who is charged with
complicity in the Alton hold-up. The pris-
oner is a young farmer named George
Bowlin.
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DR. H. W. LUBBEN, Dentist,
2117 Market st., upstairs.
Santa Fe j Boys’ and Misses’ Spring Heel
Limited
To ST. LOUIS,
.at 7.00 p. m;
.at 7.05 a. m.
.at 7.15 a. m.
.at 7.15 a. m.
■11’10 N1 P ULLM AN TS LEEPER S.
All day yesterday the big store, north-
west corner 22d and Market, was crowded,
many persons impatient for the auction
and anxious to secure some desired thing.
Never in Galveston, it is safe to say, has
ever an auction sale in any mercantile
establishment excited more general inter-
est. People seemed to realize that the
goods would go for nothing, and that’s ex-
actly what occurred. The prices that
were paid for many articles were far be-
low cost of manufacture, but they had
to go. Gold watches, gold rings, silver and
silver plated ware, precious stones, etc.,
all sold at ridiculously low prices.
The sale will be continued every day,
commencing at 2 p. m. and 7 p. m., and
will continue until all the goods are sold.
Special provision made for ladies. Goods
sold at private sale during other hours.
M. GERMAN,
Alvey Building, 22d and Market Sts.
SOCIAL SCIENCE LEAGUE.
The Social science league last night
adopted the following:
“Resolved, that it is the sense of this
body that no issue of bonds for any pur-
pose whatever shall take place in this city
or county without being first submitted to
a vote of the registered taxpayers, and
that a two-thirds majority of those voting
be required to legally authorize such issue.
C. M. League and J. M. Burroughs were
appointed to investigate and report upon
the qualifications of bond voters and Mrs.
R. H. Hayes was requested to prepare a
paner on the subject.
Charter amendments and the proposed
Pelican island sale were slated for discus-
sion next Monday night.
A COLUMN OF THIS PAPER
Could be filled with a description of the
very handsome book entitled, “House-
hold Companion, 1897,” issued by the pas-
senger department of the Fort Worth and
Denver City railway, and even then full
justice not done it.
It must be seen to be appreciated: 220
pages, finely bound. Sent on receint of 15c.
Order early, as supply is limited.
D. B. KEELER. G. P. A.,
Fort Worth, Tex.
in all trains to St. Louis and Chicago,
WITHOUT CHANGE.
H. A. JOHNSON, City Pass, and T'kt Aft,
307 TREMONT ST. _
organized a lodge of that order in this
city.
He reports a large and enthusiastic
membership to start with.
The following were elected officers:
Grand potentate, M. D. Huzza; grand
guardian, S. W. Levy; grand treasurer, A.
Kaufman; grand guide, J. Kaufman;
grand workman, F. J. A.tlaway; grand
secretary, W. C. Senne.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
The following real esate transfers were
filed for record in the county clerk’s office
Dec. 41
J. O. Logan ’& Co. to Mary F. Allen, lot 3,
block 23. Alta Loma, $300.
I M. Cline and wfife to C. W. Kothe, part
of lot 4, northeast block of outlot 115,
$281.75. _____________
Soothing, and not irritating, strengthen-,
ins and not weakening, small but effec-
t?ve-such are the qualities of DeWitt’s
Little Early Risers, the_famous little pills.
J. J. SCHOTT.
Our Chops and Meal are still in active
demand. HANNA & LEONARD.
Phone 703.
Mr. James Stewart, who has the contract
to construct the new elevator „for the
Wharf company, is expected here today
or tomorrow, and will go to work on the
building at once. A large amount of the
material for its construction is now on
the ground, and the work will be pushed
as rapidly as possible. Its location has
been decided upon, and it is thought that
it will be ready for business in time to
meet the requirements of the rush this
season.
Mr C McD. Robinson, who represent-
ed the E. B. White, grain company here
last season, has returned, and wil prob-
ably remain during the season. Mr. R°b-
inson was asked if the experience of his
firm, which did a large busines through
this port last season, had been such as to
encourage them to use Galveston again,
this year. He replied that their business
had in every way been satisfactory.
“In my judgment,” said he, “Galveston s
grain business this season will be limited
only to her capacity to take care of the
grain when it arrives here. The building
of the new elevator will be a great move in
this direction, but the time is surely at
hand when there will have to be many
riiore elvators if this port would do all of
the grain business which will seek it as
an outlet to the sea. You have deep
water. Your climate is the best in this
country. The results of last season s ship-
ments were in every way satisfactory and
there is no reason why Galveston should
not do between now and the first of June
next the largest grain business in her his-
tory. It may be set down as Ji fixed fact
that Galveston is to enjoy freight rates
which will bring the grain this way just
as fast as the elevators here can care for
it. If Galveston had a dozen elevators, it
is' my opinion that there would be found
business for them all to do. But Rome
was not built in a day. Neither is Galves-
ton to reach the limit of her commercial
expansion at one stride. There is no other
port that I know of where such strides
have been made. At the grain centers of
the west Galveston is regarded with the
greatest favor. This being the case, it
seems to me to be high time for the home
people to cease kicking and for all of them
to pull together for the common good.
There is not over much kicking here. But
still there is a disposition on the part of
some people to complain and these com-
plaints are seized upon quick enough by
the enemies and rivals of the port, and
ventilated to the port’s disadvantage.
“As I said to The Tribune in an inter-
view last spring, the shipments through
here have been all that could have been
desired. The climate is unexcelled and as
rapidly as there are increased facilities
dveloped here there will be an increase in
the grain movement through the port.”
Mr. Robinson is a thoroughly practical
man and what he says about facilities
should be duly regarded. It is also said
that parties are now ready to purchase
from the Wharf company land upon
which they will build elevators, but there
is some provision in the Wharf company’s
charter which prevents It.from disposing
of its property through sale, and as the
parties will not lease the thing is off for
the time being. But that Galveston will
have all the elector room which it may
need in time may be taken as a certainty.
‘ It is not altogether improbable that the
Wharf company will build another eleva-
; tor as soon as it gets the one now con-
templated out of rhe way.
GENERAL.
Mason City, la.—The First city bank has
fa iled.
Devil’s Lake, N. D— The Merchants’
national bank has closed its doors.
Havana—Senator Elect Money of Misis-
sippi is here presumably Investigating the
status of the Cuban revolution.
New York, N. Y.—Fitzsimmons has
signed the articles for a fight with Cor-
bett under Dan Stuart’s proposition.
Washington, D. C.— F. J. Kirkhaffer,
formerly chief of the bureau of accounts,
has been indicted for a shortage of $127,544.
Havana—Reports that Maceo is alive
are constantly coming from the field, and
all tend to show that he is recuperating ----- ____
rapidly. plans of the company, which have already
Baltimore, Md. — Richard Cornelius,
cashier of the National farmers’ and
planters’ bank, was found to be $60,000
short in his accounts, and committed sui-
cide.
Jacksonville, Fla—Capt. Murphy,
elist Stephen Crane, tuc
sailors of the ill fated Commodore
aged to land at Daytona, 90 miles south
of here, making 17 out of the 28 on board
accounted for.
San Francisco, Cali.—Miss Emma F.
Spreckles, daughter of Claus Spreckles,
was secretly married' to Thomas Watson,
an Englishman, last week, the secrecy
now alleged to be for the purpose of pre-
venting the notoriety of a fashionable
wedding.
New York, N. Y.—A Washington dis-
patch to the Tribune says that Minister
Hannis Taylor, at Madrid., has informed
Secretary Olney that Gen. Weyler is to
be recalled from Cuba, and will be suc-
ceeded by Capt. Gen. Primo De Rivera,
once secretary of war of Spain.
jection, aim u mi. ,—
expected to make money out of his scheme
he thought that others should be given a
right at the privilege, and thought also
that if the privilege was worth anything
that the city should not give it away, but
that the privilege should be sold to the .
highest bidder. The matter finally went
to the committee on streets and alleys.
The Galveston brewing company peti-
tioned that the sum of $1027.61 be provided
in the new budget to reimburse that com-
pany for money spent in filling the streets
abutting that company’s property. The
matter was referred to the finance com-
mittee.
Several petitions for corrections in as-
sessments were received and acted on.
J. W. Byrnes, who constructed the fresh
water supply, petitioned to have provision
made for the payment of deferred pay-
ments on the balance due on his contract
with interest. Referred to finance com-
mittee.
The United States telegraph and tele-
phone company was granted 30 days’ fur-
ther time to make a bond.
The city auditor asked for an’ appropria-
tion for five months’ pay roll for the John
Sealy hospital, ending December last. The
appropriation was made.
City Attorney Smith reported that the or-
dinance relating to the sale of stale meat
and vegetables had been declared invalid,
and suggested that it be amended. Re-
ferred to ordinance committee.
The fire committee reported that it had
found a site for an engine house on Q%
between 28th and 29th, to cost $800. The
appropriation was made.
Several petitions were read and the coun-
A St. Louis Negro Punished for Expecto-
rating in a Street Car.
St. Louis Republic.
Johnson Knight, a negro who persisted
in expectorating upon the floor of a Citi-
zens’ line street car, in defiance of the
rules of the company, and who became in-
solent when requested by the conductor to
desist, was fined $25 yesterday by Judge
Stevenson. After the negro had refused to
obey the conductor’s request to cease ex-
pectorating, a patrolman was called in to
warn the offender, but the negro made an
attempt to assault the patrolman and was
promptly arrested.
This is the first arrest and conviction
made under this law, which has been pro-
mulgated by the board of health, and it is
highly nro'bable that the example will
prove beneficial in the future and a deter-
rent to the obnoxious practice.
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PACIFIC ROADS.
The California Assembly Discusses Anti-
Funding Measures.
Sacramento, Cali.. Jan. 5.—Tn the assem-
bly. Mr. Belshaw has introduced a resolu-
tion instructing California’s delegation in
congress to work against all Pacific rail-
road refunding bills and in lieu thereof
to favor legislation providing for the
foreclosure and sale of the roads upon
condition that the government shall bid
in the roads and operate them as a nation-
al enterprise for the benefit of the people.
Camenetti offered a substitute opposing
all extensions of the Pacific railroad’s
debt; requesting senators and representa-
tives in congress to use all honorable
means to defeat the funding bill; favoring
the immediate collection of railroad debts
and in the event such debts can not be col-
lected, favoring the enforcement of the
existing laws of the United States con-
cerning railroads. The Camenetti substi-
tute also provides for a committee of nine
members, three from the assembly, and
three citizens to be appointed by the gov-
ernor, suqh committee to proceed to
Washington to work against the passage
of any funding bill. Both resolutions were
referred to, a committee.
The public are cordially invited to call at
the office of the Galveston Agency of the
South Texas Coal and Oil Company, 2207
Market street, and see samples of their
Celebrated Garrison Coal, and also see it
burning. __
Our Clipped Oats surpass anything of
the kind m the market^ & leONARD.
Phone 703. __
DR. G. H. KOPPERL, Dentist, Gill &
' League building, 460 21st street.
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