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GALVESTON TRIBUNE
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VOL. XVIII.
GALVESTON,
TEXAS,
FRIDAY,
JUNE 17,
1898.
NO.
180.
OVER 9000 IN USE IN TEXAS.
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THE SPANISH STORY.
PILGRIMS ARE HERE.
5 cents
CASH WILL BUY:
A Pound of
SAMPSON PRAISES THE TEXAS.
RED FEZZED FOUR HUNDRED.
Oates Open 3 o’clock P. M.
Admission, 25c; Grand Stand, 10c.
following is a list of only a few of the many good things we have to offer.
Mil Ms!
G. E. KORST', Prop.
COMPLIMENTS THE TEXAS.
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5c.
723.
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H. MOSLE & CO
Wholesale and Retail Grocers,
35c
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$1.00
A BRYAN MEDAL.
ATTACKING MANILA.
$1.00
75c
,$1.00
FIGURING ON HAWAII.
No Doubt It Will Be Annexed
SOURCES OF SUPPLY CUT OFF.
ROUTE
Within Two Weeks.
EXPECTED TODAY.
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DOLE TO BE FIRST GOVERNOR.
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THE CADIZ FLEET.
RAILROAD GLEANINGS.
$
35c
35c
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35c
30c
30c
30c
25c
25c
,20c
15c
Groceries, Wines and Liquors,
TELEPHONE 177.
State Meet
of Colored
-Bicyclists
Thirsty Shriners Strike the Oasis
of Galveston.
Three Thousand Spaniards Cap-
tured by Insurgents.
At the Cycle Park, 25th and (M,
Saturday, June 18,
Is not cheapened one bit by mix-
ing with other coffees. We aim
for quality. The price is 4Oc
per pound. If you don’t want
that kind, we have other kinds.
Thousands of Galvestonians can
testify as to their merits.
Men’s
Brown
Derbys,
95c.
Tidal Wave Flour, full 48-pound sack—
Tidal Wave Flour, full 24-pound sack...
Murphy Hams
Murphy Breakfast Bacon, lean and firm,
Armour’s Hams.
A Good, Solid Men’s Shoe
from $1.50 up.
Come and see me.
16-oz. Can Royal Baking Powder ,35
16-oz. Can Dr. Price’s Baking
The President Preparing to Raise
the Flag and Set Up a Provis-
ional Government.
Her Effective Work in Shelling the
Western Forts at Santiago
Harbor.
HERE ARE THE PRICES—RD ASTED §
OR GROUND.
Under Auspices of the 19th of June
Celebration Association—Best Col-
ored Cyclists in the State partici-
pating.
and lateness of season. " J - x_
COME EARLY and share the feast of bargains. “DON’T MISS THIS SALE.”
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Night and Morning Connections at New
Orleans with lines to
$100,000
$210,000
White ladies and gentlemen cordially in-
vited. A part of the grand stand reserved
for them.
The Fighting at Guantanamo
Called Only Skirmishing.
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70 Men’s Brown
Derbys,all sizes,
$2.00 grade,
95c.
—SUMMER EXCURSION-
TICKETS-now ON SALE TO ALL POINTS.
Gallon Cans
NEW YORK APPLES,
per can
WHITE SUGAR,
19 pounds
FRESH CREAMERY BUTTER,
5 pounds
FRESH BUTTER,
5 pounds
CONDENSED MILK,
per dozen
Cor. 22d and Mechanic.
The
an-
$1.50
- 75c
- 10c
- lie
- 9c
. 25c
. 48c
. 65c
. 73c
. 93<s
.$1.40
. 1.70
. 2.20
. 2.55
. 2.80
THIS WEEK
AT
LEATHER BELTS—
All sizes, for Men—
15c.
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BEEKMAN’S
ALWAYS BUSY.
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■310 21st Street.
P. S.—Repairing of all kinds of shoes
neatly done.
FAVORABLY REPORTED.
Washington, D. C., June 17.—The senate
committee on foreign relations has agreed
to report the Neswlands resolution for the
annexation of Hawaii.
A MONTH FOR REPAIRS.
Assumption, June 17.—The government
of Paraguay as a result of an inspection
of the machinery of the, Spanish torpedo
gunboat Temerario, made at the instance
of the United States consul, has accorded
the commander of the warship one month
in which to effect repairs, after which, in
view of Paraguay’s neutrality in the war
between Spain and the United States, the
vessel will be compelled to put to sea.
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Pacific
“SUNSET
ROUTE.
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More Daring Than the Light Bri-
gade and Sweller Than Ward
McAllister’s Set.
DOUBLE DAILY
TRAIN SERVICE
WITH BUFFET SLEEPERS.
NO NEWS TILL SUNDAY.
Washington, D. C., June 17.—Secretary
Long announced at the opening of the
cabinet that there had been no important
official dispatches today and there prob-
ably will be no decisive news from San-
tiago before Sunday.
GAINING RAPIDLY.
Manila, June 5, via Hong Kong June 17.
—The insurgents are gaining everywhere
and are nowi firing into Manila itself.
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LARGEST HATTERS IN THE SOUTH.
BEN BEEKMAN & CO
Market Street, One Door from Center.
SMASHED PRICES
OF
STRAW HATS
50c grade now
75c grade now
$1.00 grade now .
$1.25 grade now..
$1.50 grade now..
$1.90 grade now.
$2.50 grade now,
$3.00 grade now..
$3.50 grade now..
$4.00 grade now..
•COME EARLY AND GET YOUR
SIZE.
Smuttier
Clothing.
We guarantee a saving of at least
20 per cent on all Summer Cloth-
ing. Our success in this line is un-
precedented. Don’t fall to compare
our prices before purchasing else-
where.
CAN GET NO FOOD.
Manila, June 5, via Hong Kong June 17.
—It is officially admitted here that tl.
shortage of food has become a serious
matter. Gunboats sent into the lagoon
to search' for food have returned without
procuring any.
Before the warm weather prostrates you
take Hood’s Sarsaparilla. It will do you
good.
zVguinaldo and Dewey Have the
Philippine Capital at Their
Mercy.
The American Forces Will Probably Land
West of Santiago.
Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
Off Santiago, Thursday, June 16, Noon,
Via Kingston, Jamaica,-June 16, 11.45 p. m.
—Transports having on board the Ameri-
can troops destined to reinforce the fleet
of Rear Admiral Sampson have not yet
arrived here. They are expected tomor-
row (Friday).
The landing place of the army is not ab-
solutely decided upon. It will probably be
west of Santiago.
The Santa Fe is in the field with its
Fourth of July rates to any point on the
line. A tariff of one and one-third fares
is charged, with tickets salable July 2, 3
and 4 and good until July 5. The same
road also anounces that on the occaslbii
of the meeting of the International Unit-
ed Society of Christian Endeavor at Nash-
ville, July 5 to 12, it will sell round trip
tickets at the rate of one first class limited
fare. Dates of sale July 1, 2 and 3.
The Nebraskan Gives $250 to the Univer-
sity of Texas.
Special to The Tribune.
Austin, Tex., June 17.—The regents of
the State university, in session here to-
day, acknowledged the receipt of a dona-
tion of $250 from William Jennings Bryan
of Nebraska, to be loaned so as to secure
interest, which is to be spent annually in
buying a medal or creating "prize money”
for the best essay on “Government.”
M. LASKER President
M. ULLMANN Vice President
JOS. F. CAMPBELL Cashier
F. WOOLVERTON Assistant Cashier
ISLAND CITY SAVINGS BANK
General Banking Business Transacted.
CAPITAL
SURPLUS
Peter 6engler
Co.,
BEACH HOTEL
Will for the season on
Re-open June 25th.
Rates $14.00 per week and up-
ward.
N. Salzmann,
— Manufacturing
JEWELER.
A full line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, etc.
Repairing done at moderate prices.
2 217 Postoffice Street.
The number of people who make a.Sun-
day pilgrimage to High Island, on the
route of the Gulf and Interstate, has
awakened the company to the advisabil-
ity of putting on a service between Gal-
J. P. Atkinson, commercial agent of the
San Antonio and Aransas Pass, will re-
turn to his duties in this city tomorrow.
He has been absent for a couple of weeks
enjoying himself and recuperating.
W. G. Knittie, traveling passenger agent
of the Big Four route, with headquarters
at Dallas, is in the city today.
Commercial Agent E. S. Beard of the
Fort Worth and Denver City railroad is
visiting his railroad friends here today.
James Gass, New York state passenger
agent of the Wabash Railroad company,
is among the Shriners visiting here.
veston and that point that would draw
much greater crowds for Stinday recrea-
tion. It is anounced that the road will
soon inaugurate a round trip rate of $1
to the resort for Sunday travelers.
DRAWERS—Men’s Jean Drawers,
all sizes, well made—
25c.
TRY THE TRIBUNE WANT COLUMNS
THREE LINES THREE TIMES 25c.
DIRECTORS:
M. Lasker, Julius Runge, M. Ullmann
I. E. Ikelheimer, A. Ferrier, J. Reymer-
shoffer, R. B. Hawley, Charles Fowler
Robert Bornefeld.
HANDKERCHIEFS — Japonette
with colored border or plain with
silk initial—
10c.
60 dozen Men’s Fancy Balbriggan
Shirts and Drawers—
25c.
Scriven’s
Patent Elastic Seam
DRAWERS.
Sold for one dollar throughout the
United States—
65c.
75 dozen Men’s Fancy Colored UN-
DERWEAR, lisle finish, Shirts
and Drawers,
39c.
THE DENVER ROAD
has on sale round trip tourist tickets to
Trinidad, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Den-
ver and Boulder (the Chautauqua resort),
with favorable privileges. This is the pre-
ferred route to Colorado.
Literature for the asking. D. B. Keeler
G. N. A., Fort Worth, Tex.
Eupion oil 5 gallons for 85c. Headquar-
ters Racket Store, Market st., 21st and 22d.
Men’s Fine White Dress Shirts with
silk puff bosom, usual $1.50 grade,
98c.
JAVA and PORTO' RICO,
per pound ...
JAVA and CORDOVA,
per pound
MOCHA and PORTO RICO,
per pound
MOCHA and CORDOVA,
per pound 35c
CORDOVA and PORTO RICA,
per pound 30c
PORTO RICO,
per pound
CORDOVA,
per pound
JAVA and MOCHA BLEND,
No. 2, per pound
PORTO RICO and RIO,
per pound
CORDOVA and RIO,
per pound
RIO, Extra Choice,
per pound
RIO, Choice,
per pound
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4 per cent Interest per annum allowed on
SAVING DEPOSITS.
GEN. MILES IN WASHINGTON.
Washington, D. C., June 17.—Gen. Miles,
accompanied by Col. Maus,, Dr. Greenleaf
and Maj. Davis of his staff returned to
Washington this morning. The general
shortly afterwards came to' the war de-
partment and was in conference a good
part of the morning with Secretary Alger.
Wines and Liquors.
FINE TABLE CLARET, 50c gallon.
Remember that we are selling Kentucky Bourbon Whisky,
regular $3.00 grade, for only $2,25 a gallon. We carry the
largest and best stock of Wines and Liquors in the Southwest.
B. A. COOK,
Importing Grocer, Direct Receiver of California Wines and
Brandies, Pennsylvania and Kentucky Whiskies.
2525-2527 Market St., cor. 26th.
Madrid, June 17.—Advices received here
from Havana from officials characterize
the fighting at Guantanamo as mere
“skirmishes',” with the net result .that the
Americans have been able to hold the
place where they landed. Continuing the
Havana dispatch says: “They have suf-
fered greatly both from the fusilade and
heat. The Spaniards are in possession of
several wells', none of which have been in-
jured. The stories that the fortifications
at Caimanera and Morro have been dam-
aged are false.”
The following official note has been is-
sued here: “Charges of Spanish cruelty to
the wounded and mutilation of the dead
are false. These accusations have caused
the liveliest indignation among all classes
of Spain, and especially among the troops,
who are indignant at the calumnies. The
Spanish army1 is conducting itself in the
war with the nobility it has always
shown, as proved by the evidence of the
American prisoners who were released,
and. its discipline is so strict that any
such conduct would have been relentlessly
punished.”
MEN’S NEGLIGE SHIRTS, de-
tached collar, separate pair cuffs,
all the latest colorings in stripes
and checks, sold elsewhere for
75c and $1.00. Grandest Shirt
Bargain of the season.
DOLLAR SHIRTS
50c.
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Tomorrow is emancipation day and the
colored members have been offered by the
railroads their choice of a large number
of resorts at which to spend the day and
to pass away the time enjoyably.
International and Great Northern
nounces to its patrons a $3.50 round trip
to Palestine, where a big celebration will
be held. The excursion train leaves here
tonight at 8 o’clock, arriving at Palestine
tomorrow morning at 6 o’clock.
BANKING
Foreign and Domestic Exchange bought
and sold. Cable and Telegraphic Trans-
fers made. Credits furnished. Accounts
solicited.
weekes, McCarthy & co.,
Galveston, Texas.
New York, N. Y., June 17.—A special
cablegram from Hong Kong to the Jour-
nal says: The most severe and important
battle since Admiral Dewey’s annihila-
tion of the Spanish fleet has occurred at
Manila. One thousand insurgents at-
tacked 2000 Spaniards, inflicting heavy
losses and almost forcing an entrance to
the city. The insurgents under Gen.
Aguinaldo and the sailors and marines of
Admiral Dewey’s fleet completely sur-
round Manila. Foreign residents have fled
to the ships.
Admiral Montejo and Gov. Gen. August!
have placed the women, children and
priests in the forts for safety. Gen. Au-
gust! is reported to be willing to surren-
der to the Americans in order to prevent
the insurgents from capturing the capital
and setting it on fire and killing the
Spaniards. The archbishop, however, is
opposed to surrendering.
The success of the insurgents is won-
derful. The Spaniards taken prisoners in
a two weeks’ campaign aggregate 3000, in-
cluding 2000 soldiers of the regular army.
Prominent among them are Gens. Garcia
and Cordoba. The governors of the prov-
inces of Cavite, Balucan and Batan were
also made prisoners. Two million rounds
of cartridges were seized in the fortified
cathedral of old Cavite. The large gar-
rison at old Cavite has surrendered, thus
giving the insurgents command of the
shore at the entrance to the bay.
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A German Captain Reports It Off Gibral-.
tar Going East.
Gibraltar, June 17.—The captain of a
German steamer, which arrived here this
morning, reports having sighted the Span-
ish Cadiz fleet off Ceuta, north coast of
Africa, about opposite and 17 miles, south-
southeast of Gibraltar, last evening. The
war ships, it is added, were going in an
easterly direction.
The fleet consisted of .two battleships,
four large cruisers and four torpedo boat
destroyers.
ON THE SIDE.
Hon. A. B. McGaffey, the retiring Im-
perial potentate, is one of the leading
men of Denver, Colo., both in business
and politics. He has recently retired from
the office of secretary of state and is now
engaged In the mining business. His time
is largely taken up with the duties of re-
ceiver of the Crown Point and Virginia
mine, one of the heaviest producers in the
state. The Colorado delegation, headed
by the imperial potentate, is a large one
and consists, of Mr. Guy Adams, Mr. D. D.
Searie, Mr. * Fred W. Parks, all of Den-
ver; Mr. James Nelson of Leadville, Mr.
and Mrs. James Gibson and Mr. and Mrs.
T. M. Callahan of Longmont, Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Hughes of Colorado Springs, Mr.
A. W. Quackenbush of Glenwood Springs,
Mr. George W. Hazen of Spokane Falls,
Wash., and Mr. Richard Locky of Helena,
Mont.
When “grave and reverend signors”
loosen their spinal column and go out for
a lark they have it. The trip of the
Shriners over the state is a lark. That does
not signify, however, that they arise
early in emulation of the songster of the
dewy meadow. In lieu of the trill at dawn
the roar of the Wagner cars Is half
hushed by the pathetic notes of a flute.
The flute player of the Shriners is Shriner
Battson of St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. Battson
was urged to do a little fluting in the
corridor of the Tremont hotel this morn-
ing, but declined on the plea that he did
not want to go to jail. He wanted to
take in the sail and the fish bake and a
few other things. Finally he agreed to
play if ne -was given permission by the
hotel proprietor, with the written guar-
antee that he would not be thrown cut of
the house. An agreement was formally
drawn up and signed by Shriner Geo. E.
(Continued on Third Page.)
Men’s All Wool Serge double-
breasted Coats,' perfect fitting, $5
grade—
SAUERKRAUT.
That Frenier Kraut, made from the Choicest Spring Cabbage
grown on the shores of lake Ponchartrain, has arrived. It is
solid, white and fragrant. You can’t se£ it without feeling
hungry. Better than the best Madeburg Kraut.
LARD COMPOUND
5 cents
20 Pounds, $1.00.
5 cents
For I Pound Pure A Sugar 20 Pounds, $1.00.
5 cents
A Can for Highland Corn--60 cents a Dozen.
5 cents
A Can for Green Peas 60 cents a Dozen.
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, WASH-
INGTON, ATLANTA, CINCINNATI,
ST. LOUIS, MEMPHIS and CHICAGO,
Special Excursions.
ATLANTA, GA., and Return $18.30
On sale July 16,17 and 18—good to
return August 1.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., & Return, $23.30
On sale June 13 and 14—good to re-
turn June 22.
WASHINGTON, D. C., and Return, $39.80
On sale July 3, 4 and 5—good to re-
turn August 31.
C. W. BEIN, Traffic Mgr., Houston, Tex,
L. J. PARKS, Assistant General Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent, Houston, Tex.
J. H. MILLER, Pass, and llcket Agent,
403 Tremont St. Phone 87.
BOWS—200 dozen Men’s Colored
Shield Bows, usual 15c and 25c
grade—
New York, N. Y., June 17.—A special to
the Herald from Washington says: Vigor-
ous efforts are to be made to get the Ha-
waiian annexation resolution through the
senate by the end of the next wek.
Annexation within the’ next two weeks
is now considered so certain that the ad-
ministration is considering plans for for-
mally taking possession of the islands and
raising the American flag over them.
This duty is to be entrusted to Rear
Admiral Miller, commanding the Asiatic
station, and extraordinary haste is being
made to prepare the cruiser Philadelphia
for sea so that he will have a creditable
flagship when he goes to Honolulu.
Just what the ceremonies connected
with the transfer of the islands from the
government of Hawaii to that of the
United States will be, will largely depend
upon circumstances. There will be a salute
to the flag by the rear admiral’s flagship
and a land parade of soldiers and marines.
If the senate acts by Saturday of next
week, it is probable that Rear Admiral
Miller will arrive at Honolulu, where the
third Philippine expedition is still in the
harbor, and. if so, the troops will pe land-
ed and there will be quite an imposing
parade of the land and naval forces of the
United States.
Pending legislation by congress the gov-
ernment of the islands is to be vested in
such persons as the president shall di-
rect. It is understood that the president
will appoint President Dole to be the first
governor of the islands under the United
States and that Rear Admiral Miller will
carry his commission to him when be goes
out to raise the flag.
Powder ,4Q
Our 50c Claret, this week, gal...., .40
Dunbar’s Open Kettle Molasses,
Gallon cans gQ
1-2 Gallon cans ,35
Quart cans , 20
5-lb. Package Pearl Starch. 20
7 pkgs. 1776 Soap Powder ,25
9 lbs. Choice Green Rio Coffee, $1.00
The Finest Butter made—
Fresh Elgin Creamery, per lb. ,25
N. WEEKES, ED. MCCARTHY,
A. H. PIERCE.
Admiral Sampson Spoke Especially of Her
Excellent Firing.
Copyrighted, 1898, by the Associated Press.
Off Santiago, June 16, Thursday Noon,
Per Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Dauntless, Via Kingston, Jamaica, Fri-
day, June 17, 1 a. m.—While Rear Admiral
Sampson was on the bridge of the flagship
New York watching the bombardment of
Santiago this morning, he ■ saw two guns
of the eastern battery apparently in po-
sition. He stopped the New York as she
was going back to her blockading position
and personally directed the firing of an 8
inch gun at those marks.
In the admiral’s general orders for bom-
bardment, issued last night, occurs the
following’ paragraph: “Fire will be delib-
erate and after the batteries are silenced
it will be carefully directed to their de-
struction. Ammunition wiil not be thrown
away. Careful instructions will be given
to gun captains not to fire unless they can
see their mark, which in this case will be
the enemy’s guns.”
These instructions were so well carried
out that Admiral Sampson after the bom-
bardment said: “I do not believe there is
much left of the western battery. It got
a great hammering this morning. The
eastern fortifications were harder to hit.
I think some guns we see there are
quakers. I wish Hobson and his fellows
were not in Morro castle. We would
knock that down or I would know the
reason. I suppose the Spaniards deserted
their guns soon after our fire opened. It
would not 'do them any good to stay
there.”
If it be true that the guns of the Spanish
warships have been mounted on land bat-
teries the fact is of great significance, as
it shows that Admiral Cervera has given
up hope of ever getting out of the trap
which Admiral Sampson guards.
After the decks had been washed down
and the guns cooled, Admiral Sampson set
this signal: “Firing on the western bat-
tery was exceedingly good; especially that
of the Texas.”
American Laundry best work. Phone 71.
UNCLE EPH will loan you money.
Karl’s Clover Root Tea is a pleasant
laxative. Regulates the bowels, purifies
the blood. Clears the complexion. Easy
to make and pleasant to take. 25 cents.
Sold by J. J. Schott.
They have come, they have seen, they
have conquered, ye nobles of the Mystic
Shrine, from Buffalo, from Columbus,
from St. Louis and from wherever the
greeting “Hella” is heard. The charge
of the Light brigade at Balaklava was but
as a peaceful march to that of the 4()0
red-fezzed seekers of pleasure who en-
tered the Santa Fe depot this morning.
The 15 Wagner and Pullman sleepers, di-
vided into two special trains of eight and
seven cars, respectively, were to have ar-
rived at 7.30, but the usual delay incident
to the handling of big crowds happened
and it was exactly 9.05 when the first
section rolled into the depot, followed 20
minutes later by the other section. A
special committee had been appointed to
meet the visitors, and they were there, but
with them were dozens of others, all
ready to extend the hand of welcome to
their visiting brethren.
When the heavy trains came to a stand-
still and the crowd began to disembark,
a strange sight was presented. Far down,
the long platform and even bevond the
extreme end of the shed, was naught save
a sea of heads, capped by the symbolic
Turkish fez, each bearing the mystic
words, “Hella” or “Mecca.” Numerous
were the different designs and badges
that came into view, as the Shriners gath-
ered in the lobby preparatory to their
march to the hotel.
There was confusion for a few mo-
ments, but the local committee soon got
in their good work and columns of twos
were formed for the march. Noble Fred
Chase took the head of the line and in a
stentorian voice gave the command:
“Shriners, attention; forward march.”
Straight down Strand to 23d street,
and thence to the Tremont hotel, marched
the jolly band, with mouths watering for
the good things that were in store for
them, for they were hungry and the ozone
of the salt sea air had already begun to
sharpen their appetites. The ladies of the
party, and they were many, had been
taken to the hotel in carriages and met
their lords at the entrance. There was
no delay and immediate start was made
for the dining room, where breakfast had
been prepared.
The second section of Shriners followed
the same plan, the committee having re-
turned from escorting the first crowd, but
found, when they reached the hotel, that
there were hundreds as hungry as they
were, and that they would have to wait
until the first detachment finished. They
were too hungry to do this, how-ever, and
numerous small parties from the main
body breakfasted at the various restau-
rants about town.
Al G. Field’s private car “Dixie” was
attached to the rear of the second sec-
tion and brought Aladdin Temple of Co-
lumbus, O. Al was along, too, and no
sooner had he set foot upon the platform
than his hands were nearly wrenched off
by the many who knew him and extended
their greetings. Everybody seemed to
know the genial minstrel, and as I walked
up Tremont street with him, he was inter-
rupted no less than a dozen or so times
by Galvestonians who had met him and
had enjoyed the hospitality that no man
better than he knows how to dispense.
“Say, old man,” said he, when I asked
him about his bath-tub filled with cracked
ice and champagne, “for heaven’s sake
don’t roast me again about that. The
Dallas papers got hold of it, and I have
never heard the end of it; but I’ll tell you
confidentially that the tub is still there,
likewise the cracked ice.”
“But how about the champagne?”
“Oh, that particular wine that the Dal-
las papers spoke of has departed long
since to the happy land, but there is more
in that tub now than all the other tem-
ples put together have.”
“How have you enjoyed your trip?”
“It has been a most delightful one, and
no money could have caused me to miss it.
We left home just a week ago today, and
soon met Murat and Mulali temples of
Indianapolis and St. Louis, traveling in the
private car ‘Java.’ We have stuck right
to each other ever since and are going to
stay together until the trip ends. I never
had such a jolly time as you people of
Texas can give, and feel enthusiastic over
the manner in which we have been treat-
ed. The only mistake that I think was
made, was in not having the meeting at
Galveston. There is not another city in
the whole state of Texas to be compared
to it for a place of meeting. Your beach
is one of the grandest I have ever seen,
and ought in itself be a sufficient attrac-
tion to the different bodies to name Gal-
veston as their place of meeting; and
don’t you know, I would not miss that
trip you are going to give us to the jetties
for a thousand dollars.”
Just then the ozone got in its work, and
Al suddenly remembered that he had not
yet had any breakfast.
All interior sources of supply are now
cut off from the Spanish forces at Manila.
The Americans can take Manila within 24
hours after the arrival of troops. The
city is naw at the mercy of the American
fleet.
Admiral Dewey’s conduct during the
bliockade has been admirable. A great fire
is raging north of Manila. The insurgents
have captured the water works which
supply the city. Gen. Augusti has issued
an order declaring that all males above
the age of 18 shall join the army and do
military duty.
Old Depot to Be Demolished—Notes and
Personals.
The Union depot, at -the foot of 23d
street, will soon be a thing of the past.
The Tribune has it on most reliable au-
thority that the old, ramshackle building
that has so long been an eye-sore and a
bugbear to the Interests of Galveston will,
before many weeks have passed by, be
torn down and in its place will run tracks
that will aid in the furthering of Galves-
ton’s interests as a shipping port.
The sense of the recent gathering of
railroad men and ship brokers was to the
effect that we needed more tracks for the
better handling of the commodities that
come to this port for exportation to for-
eign countries. The Wharf company was
consulted in the matter and expressed its
willingness to offer evefy aid possible in
the scheme projected and to increase their
track mileage. No time was lost in com-
mencing the work, and long before the
agreement arrived at had been accepted
and signed by the parties interested, the
plans were drawn up and the laying of
tracks commenced.
Two of the new tracks, as indicated by
the plans, will run directly over the site
now occupied by the union depot, which
had been allowed considerable overtime
in remaining on the ground needed for
much more valuable purposes. What the
railroads using the depot for the handling
of passengers purpose doing towards se-
curing other quarters has not yet been
made public, but undoubtedly will be be-
fore long, since the removal of their pres-
ent quarters is now an assured fact.
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A Smiling Approval. Our ice cream always
meets with approval. It couldn’t do other-
wise when -it is absolutely pure, and de-
licious. Telephone us your order’ We will
attend to it promptly and satisfactorily
Large and small orders receive the same
attention here.
Phone 40. KAHN’S CONFECTIONERY.
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Is a thing of the past to in-
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the MODERN PUBLIC CRIER.
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connected with
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