The Ferris Wheel, Volume 6, Number 19, Saturday, January 21, 1899 Page: 4 of 10
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;!:" :esa'ge 'was.X received from
A Nge nessage was received:" from GOv.
: - - 'Sayeir, making the following ,nomina.
' Secretary of' state-D. H. Hardy of
]7 A, :: )Waco.
. .'/- ' - - Assistant attorney-R. A. John of
?I:i:: ' -Williamson.
4.t :'-/ ; S Adjutant general-Thomas Scurry of
Dallas.
4:: - ~ Superintendent of penitentiaries-J.
2?: "-' 'S. Rice of Tyler.
Assistant superintendent at Huntsville-J.
C. Smithers of Walket.
Assistant superintendent at RuskW.
M. Lacy-of Anderson.
Financial agent of penitentiariesWm.
M. C. Hill of Dallas.
Commissioner of agriculture, insurance,
statistics and history-Jefferson
Johnson of Travis.
State revenue agent-Joe Lee Jameson
of Bexar.
Superintendent of public buildings
and grounds-Sam D. Harlan of Travis.
The senate went into executive session
to consider the appointments and
after a short secret session, the doors
were thrown open and it was announc'ed
that Messrs. Hardy and Scurry had!
been confirmed.
The house convened at 10 o'clock,
but owing to the disarrangement of the
chairs in the hall on account of the inaugural
ball, the adjournment was necessary
until 11 o'clock, at which time
the house was rapped to order.
Greenwood sent up a bill amending
article 5049, chapter 1, title 104 of res
vised civil statutes of 1895, relating t0(
general occupation taxes.
Tarver sent up a resolution provide
ing for the appropriation of $250 to be
used in removing and reinterring the,
remains of Big Foot Wallace in the
state cemetery and erecting a monu.
ment to his memory. Referred to com/
mittee on appropriations.
.:~"'* '' Shropshire and Dorroh offered a concurrent
resolution providing for sine
.die adjournment on the 10th of March.
Fined H-eavily.
Alvarado, Tex., Jan. 19.-Walter:
Gregory was tried and found guilty of,
malicious mischief, and fined $75 and
costs of prosecution. It was proven
that on last Wednesday night while
several hundred people were in the
opera-hous attending an entertainment
Gregory attempted to create a general
'.anic by smashing a lighted hall lamp
,during an impressive scene. He struck
the lamp with a club. But for the
timely interference and assistance of
a police officer, who promptly caught,
, the broken lamp, and threw it out
- a, street, Alvarado would have had
- serious conflagration.
' Runsk Woolen Mill.
Austin, Tex., Jan. 19.-Senator
Stone introduced a bill appropriating
$150,000 for the building and maintenance
of a cotton or Woolen mill or
both in the Rusk penitentiary, which
-shall be run by the convicts confined
therein. The bill provides that the superintendent
may employ skilled workmen
if necessary to a successful running
of said manufatorcy. There is
-'-_ .an emergency clause n the bill which
-provides for its immediate passage.
Historic Gavel.
Gainesville, Tex., Jan. 19.-Mayor J.
R. Shortridge yesterday received a
present that h. highly appreciates. It
was a gavel presented by Dr. G. L.
-Spurlock. The gavel was made from a
piece of timber taken from the Andersonville
stockade, where the mayor
spent several months as a Union 'soldier,
taken prisoner by the Confeder':
t 'es.
Strangled Himself.
Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 18.-Michael
Ruminski, known as the "Polish dtlIe,"
who strangled his wife to death and
then set fire to the body and house
to cover the crime, committed suicide
some time Tuesday night, strangling
himself with a cord taken from a bed
in the county jail. Ruminski was unider
sentence of death for the murder
of his wife. but the date of the exe, cution had not been fixed.
Motorman's Mishap.
Waco, Tex., Jan. 19.-J. H. Covlington,
motorman on the trolley car
system, while assisting in repairing a
'break in the trolley wire yesterday
morning, fell from the top of the reipair
car, striking the stone pavement
'and breaking a rib, also sustaining
,other injuries which are very severe,
ibut not necessarily fatal
The distance from New York to
l-avre is to be covered in five days.l.na-ugura teri - - . I e .te
Gov. Jester yesteoritg called the senate, t o order. .
The e .l st business was the~ adoption
of the committee report on Potter's
resolution providing for appeals from
circuit courts of the.United States directly
to the supreme court of the
United States. '
Several bills were introduced.
. The senate proceeded to the house at
11:45 and witnessed the inauguration
ceremonies and u-pon returning to their
chamber Lieut. Gov. Jester in befitting
words surrendered the gavel to his
successor the Hon. J. N. Browning,
who in an appropriate speech accepted
the responsibilities of the office.
In the house many bills were introduced
and standing committees ppointed.At 11:55 the arrival of the senate
was announced. The governor, governor-elect,
lieutenant governor and the
lieutenant governor-elect were an-,
nounced at 12:05. Gov.-elect Sayers
and Gov. Culberson came in arm-inarm,
as did Lieut. Gov. Jester and
Lieut. Gov.-elect Browning.
Speaker Sherrill introduced Gov.:
Culberson, who introduced Associate
Justice Brown of the supreme court,
who administered to Gov. Sayers the
oath of office. Ex-Gov. Culberson then
introduced Gov. Sayers and deliveredhimself
of the following remarks:
' Senators, representatives, ladies and
gentlemen: The part assigned to me
on this impressive occasion of intro-.
ducing the governor-elect of this state
is both a pleasure and a compliment.
Reared in Texas, he is thoroughly
conversant with her traditions and history;
is deeply concerned for her prosperity
and glory. In all the walks of life
he has been an exemplary citizen an4
integrity and honor have ever found,
lodgment in his heart. In the martial
and heroic age of the south he periled
his life in her cause and none wore the
gray more nobly Since that great
conflict he has won deserved distinct
tion in the public service and stands
now in the front rank among those
men who Texas has given to national
affairs.
"'In recognition of this service a great
party nominated him for this high
office and, standing upon the noblest
platform the Democracy ever proclaim-'
ed, and in agreement with recent:
measures of reform in the state, -th~e
people have chosen him for the highest
office In their -gift by a decisive majority
Admirably equipped for the important
duties, surrounded by an able
coprs of officers and with a legislature,
that in character and ability will takd
rank with any that has preceded it,
here re strong reasons for the belief
and hope, in which all patriotic citi-t
zens will unite, that his administration
will respond to the public needs
and contribute to the prosperity of cur
people.
"I beg now to announce that the
oath of office will be administered by
Associate Justice Brown of the supreme
court of the state."
At the conclusion of the ex-governor's
talk, Gov. Sayers came forward
and addressed the assemblage.
Gov. Sayers having resumed his seat,
Lieut. Gov. Jester introduced Mr.
Browning, to whom the oath of office
was administered by Associate Justice
Brown, and who spoke as follows:
"Senators, representatives, ladies
and gentlemen:
"I am profoundly grateful to the
people of Texas for the distinguished
honor conferred in electing me to this
high position of trust and confidence. I
am also deeply impressed with the importance
of the duties and responsibilities
of the office and shall do my best
at all times to faithfully and impartially
discharge and perform each and
every one of those obligations according
to the best of my skill and understanding
and in accordance with the
. constitution and laws of this country."
With the conclusion of the above, the
senate retired.
Roughly Handled.. St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 18.-Frederick
Milliken, employed at the National
stock yards, East St. Louis, was knocked
insensible by highwaymen last night
and robbed of money, watch and valuables,
and his body dragged across
the railroad track in front of the fast
express train. He was struck by the
engine and hurled into a ditch. His
* left arm was torn into shreds and he
was internally injured. His chances
of recovery are slight. The highwaymen
escaped.The Texas Master Plumbers' associai
tion held their tenth annual meeting at
!Galveston.was called wt.10i- oyesle tl yedruay At. L ( .,,ues-orl, Urn AIIsS w, 4pL
-Jste yestErdam -; + ^-I.te m $11 e 0,0Oit:pay members' ileag
*ChairmCaniVMil^erGi^ p e 7 tojd per-diem and pay of fficers was
prepare for the inafugi a, reported read a- second tirte andc passed finally
that "the joint; -e:~sitee recom- ntder suspension of the rules requiring
mends that the senate nt in joint bills to be read on three several days.
session with the ~6use ths morning The bill by Mr. Wayland approprito
count the vote for- governor, and ating $20,000 for contingent expenses
that to-morrow at 12. o'clock another of this session was read a second time,
joint session be held to witness the ordered engrossed and finally passed
swearing in of the governor, and lieu- under a suspension of the rules.
tenant governor." Adopted. At this juncture a message from the
Mr. Potter introduced a concurrent governor was received and read in
resolution relative to federal court leg- which he called attention to the conislation
in regard to railroad commis- tract between the state and Hogg &
sion. Robertson by which the $110,000 wasThe
house met at 10 o'clock. collected from the United States govA
report from the joint-committee to ernment.
count the vote for governor was read. By Mr. Greer-An act requiring the
It recommended that the two houses claimant of the title to land under the
meet in joint session Monday morning statutes of limitation of five years and
to count the vote. The report was of ten years to record a declaration of
adopted. his claim after the same has matured,
Mr. McLean, private secretary of the and providing what said declaration
governor, was recognized and he de- shall contain, and defining the rights
livered a message from the governor of innocent purchasers of the lana co
submitting a report of the state text claimed, and further providing the
book board. The report was referred compensation of clerks for recording
to the committee on education. such claims.
Many bills were introduced. By Mr. Potter-An act for the relief
of railway corporations and belt and
Vote for Governor. suburban railway companies having
Austin, Tex., Jan. 17.-When the charters granted or amended since the
end of the count for governor was 1st day of January, 1887, and which
reached yesterday evening, it was have failed, or about to fail, to confound
that Joseph D. Sayers, the Dem- sruct their roads and branches, or
ocratic candidate, had received 291,548 any part thereof within the time revotes
and Barnett Gibbs, the Populist quired by law, extending the period
candidate for governor, had received within which to comply with the law
114,455, making the majority for Say- two years.
ers 177,093. Mr. Browning, the Demo- Mr. Miller secured the adoption of a
cratic candidate for lieutenant gov- resolution providing for the appointernor,
received 290,792 votes and Mr. ment of a joint committee, consisting
Kirkpatrick received 107,722. Brown- of three members of the senate and
Ing's majority was, therefore, 183,070 three of the house, to count the vote
votes, a larger majority than Sayers for governor and arrange for the inreceived,
through Sayers received the auguration of the state officers.
most votes. In the house the pending business
It is generally agreed on all sides was a resolution directing that 1200
that there was a very light vote cast copies of the house journal be printed
at the last November election, a less and that each member be allowed eight
vote than was cast in 1896. This pro- copies. Adopted.
ceeds from the fact that in 1896 there A resolution by Kittrell, which was
was a presidential election and every referred, requested the government to
body was excited, while in the late allow Texas to keep the $45,000 due the
election there was no excitement and United States and to apply it toward
no issues of such grave character as to the colored normal school at Prairie
bring out the vote. The total vote for View.governor in 1896 was 539,778. while the
vote for governor in November last
was only 406,003.
Shaster at El Paso.
El Paso, Tex., Jan. 17.-Gen. William
P. Shafter arrived here yesterday
afternoon on his way to California to
resume the command held by him
prior to the breaking out of the war
with Spain.
He stopped here half an hour and
was met at the train by a committee
of officials with a brass band and escorted
to the public square, where he
made a speech to about 2000 people.
He eulogized the volunteers, and
said that no war could be conducted
without suffering, and the American
soldier had fared no worse than might
have been expected.
He was photographed by a number
of young women and kissed by several
of the prettiest and most enthusiastic.
Gen. Shafter obtained his soubriquet
of Pecos Bill in this locality ten or fifteen
years ago during his campaign
against the Indians along the Pecos
river. He was at one time commandant
at Fort Davis and is well known
to many of the older residents of this
city. . ,, ;
Texarkana Killing.
Texarkaa, Tex., Ja. 17.-Yesterday
afternoon in a saloon Joe Barkman
was shot in the shoulder and slightly
wounded, while Dave Edwards was
killed outright.
In the preliminary examination last
evening the case was carried over
and the evidence thus far adduced is
to the effect that Barkman acted rather
in self-defense.
Both of the men were very popular
in town, and as a precautionary
measure Constable Rochelle took
Barkman out of the jail and sent him
home, about a mile from town, heavily
guarded.
Barkman has been very popular in
politics in this section, and up to his
defeat last fall he had served several
terms as constable of the Texarkana
precinct.
Dave Edwards,- the victim of Joe
Barkman's weapon, Was a half brother
of Sheriff Stanley' Edwards of Bowie
county.
Marlin, Tex., had a costly fire on the
15th.
A squadron of evolution is to be
formed.Burned to Death.
Beaumont, Tex., Jan. 14.-At 2:30
o'clock yesterday morning the old
Telegraph hotel, a two-story frame
structure on Main street, was discovered
on fire and in a few minutes the
building and its contents were in ashes
and W. H. Denny, a rice farmer,
who occupied room No. 20 on the second
flooor, was burned beyond recognition.The building and contents were valued
at$3000 , with $1600 insurance.
Not Discouraged.
Waco, Tex., Jan. 14.-The petroleum
hunters in the Waco district do not
feel discouraged, for although oil in
paying quantities has not been struck
yet both gas and oil has been discovered
in so many wells it is ;lt that
the explorers are on a hot trail. Mr.
Henry C. Scott of St. Louis and his
associates are getting ready to spend
money freely drilling wells hoping to
get both gas and oil. They will drill
within the city limits, on the east side
of the river.
Narrow Escape.
Bonham, Tex., Jan. 14.-Jim Graham
narrowly escaped death here by coming
in contact with an electric current.
Mr. Graham started to enter a
drug store and as he stepped up on
the iron sill in the doorway he was
instantly knocked senseless and 'K. was
with difficulty that he was removed. It
was found that the rain of the night
before had soaked the wire, causing
the current to burn through the same
and run down to the iron column, thus
charging it heavily with electricity.
Resigned.
Texarkana, Tex., Jan. 14.-J. P. Freeman,
for several years station baggage
agent at Texarkana for the St. Louis
Southwestern railway (Cotton Belt),
tendered his resignation and Mr. W.
W. Cockwood of Memphis, Tenn., has
arrived here and relieved Mr. Freeman.
Mr. Freeman will engage in other busit
ness in Shreveport.
In the senate on the 13th McLauren
of South Carolina spoke against expansion.
In the house the navy personnel
bill was- discussed.
The war investigation commission
passed a resolution of censure against
Gen. Eagau.a 3nd urstais all tl orgali '::.i
j ond tissues of thebody.' d
Villa makes warm, richipure blood N '
the best medicine you can't -i wl ide'
It tones, invigorates, strengthens and f0rt-'
fles the whole body., preventing colds, :'e7iuU -.
pneumonia and the grip. ' ' -: Bi:U
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Hoodu S parill-a'
Is America's Greatest Medicine. Price $- -
Prepared Lfy 0. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.Hooard's a PI cure Sic Hadah.^ 25well s.
Hood's Pills cure Sick Headache. .26i :
A law suit generally wears out at
the pockets.
Health for Ten Cents.
Cascarets make bowels and kidneys act
naturally, destroy microbes, cureheadache,
billiousness and constipation. All druggists
The tiny individual mince pie is th6
latest Anglomania.
Henry A. Salzer, manager of th y
John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse,
Wis., sent his alma mater, the Charles
City, Iowa, College, a check for $3,00as
a New Year's gift.
Some women age themselves trying
to look young.
STATE O OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, t S
LuCAS COUNTY. f
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F.J. CHENEY & Co.
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of CATAERH that cannot
be cured by the use of HALL'S CATARRE CUR1.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 188.
A. W. GLEASON.
l. SEAL. g Notary Publio.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, an4d
acts directey on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall's family pills are the best.
Nature's noblemen are admired by]
humanity wherever civilized.
Half the truth is better than a great
big lie.
IMrs. Wlnslow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces W1
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rheumatic or hungry.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
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25c. The genuine has L.1 Q. on each tablet
Those who owe us the largest arm
the least grateful.
Samostz's Pure Face Powder
Beautifies Ladles' COmplexion. 25 cents Box at all
Druggists.
An ounce of flattery goes further
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Has Been Greatly Benefited by
Pe-ru-na.Congressman D. Meekison of Ohio, writea
the following letter to Dr. Hartman.
Dr. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, 0.
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with catarrh of the head and feel en'
couraged to believe that continued
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disease of thirty years' standing.
Yours sincerely,
D. MEEKISON.
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beyond question. Men of prominence
everywhere are recognizing the merit of
Pe-ru-na and are willing to give expression
to their judgment because a certain,
absolute cure for catarrh is a public
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Ezzell, Frank. The Ferris Wheel, Volume 6, Number 19, Saturday, January 21, 1899, newspaper, January 21, 1899; Ferris, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth46786/m1/4/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Ferris Public Library.