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THE GALVESTON DAILY
NEW*. FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1892.
RESPITED FOR ONE WEEK,
HENRY McGEE WILL LIVE
DAYS LONGEE,
SEVEN
Ad Interview Through a Hole in the
Prisoner's Door Cell—Nothing to
Do But Pray.
Correspondents' Headquarters — Capitol
hotel.
Business and Circulator's Office, !>2 Main
street, nnder Capitol hotel. For the reception of
advertisements and where subscribers tailing to
receive their papers will please report.
Houston, Tex., Aug. 4.—The negro Henry
McGee, convicted of murder and sentenced to
be hanged to-morrow, August 5, by Judge
Cavin of the criminal district court, still
maintains his innocence.
The News correspondent called upon him
to-day and in the presence of Sheriff Ellis,
Deputies Andorson and Sutton andWatchman
Fitzpatrick, had a long talk with him. He was
not unwilling to talk over the situation and
the trial which resulted in his conviction.
Upon being asked pointedly if he was guilty
he answered in his peculiar way:
"I can not admit to a lie," meaning evi-
dently that if he said he was guilty he would
be telling a lie. He is in the small iron cell
on the second floor, at the landing of the
stairs and directly over the main entrance to
the jail. It has two doors, one of wood which
shuts out tho view, the other of iron slabs per-
haps three inches wide and half an inch thick.
In the center of this heavy door is a hole just
the size of a man's face. McGee was stand-
ing in the cell about the middle of the floor
this morning when The News correspondent
stepped to the outside of the door and spoke
to hiin. Tho cell is perhaps eight feet square.
On the floor near tho window that overlooks
Caroline street was a small mattress doubled
up. On it was a large Bible, unopened, how-
ever. The doomed man had been eating
some grapes given him by the sheriff. Upon
the Bhoritf stating to him that a newspaper
man had called lie looked between the bars
and seemed willing to talk.
Upon being asked if ho was ready to die, he
said yes, and that Jesus was his support.
"Have you made your peace with God?"
"No; I will make my peace with God to-
morrow. I will come before Him innocent
and without any sin. Witnesses lied on mo
on the trial. 1 did not shoot Officer Fenn, but
1 shot Mr. Michaols."
"Why did you try so hard to escape after
the shooting if you were not guilty?"
"Why did I? I am glad you asked that
question. I did so because I had shot Mr.
Michaels and I knew I would be sent over the
road (meaning the penitentiary) for it, even
if 1 gave up myself and confossed it, and I
did not want to suffer that punishment if I
could help it."
"Who did kill Mr. Fenn if you did not?"
"A friend of mine killed him."
Upon being urged to give the name he de-
clined to do so, but said he had told tho shonff
and three or four others who it was.
On being asked about hiB trial ho said thero
were three or four witnesses he wanted but
could not get. It was learned, however, that
they lived in other counties, if they lived at
all, but could never be found, though papers
were always sent to the officors of the coun-
ties to get them.
"But I can't blame anyone about the courts
for my conviction," he continued, "with the
facts they heard in the case. It was the lies
sworn against me that placed me here, but I
have got no hatred for any man living. I for-
give them all. Each one has got to come be-
fore his Maker just as I have to do to-morrow.
I will come before him with a clean breast
and pure soul. The Bible says an open con-
fession of the soul is better" (his own words.)
In answering a question ho said he did not
think anyone had made an effort to got the
governor to interfere in his case.
The holo in the door of tho cell was just
high enough Irom tho floor for the prisoner's
face to All it while upon his'.knees, hence soon
after the conversation began he took a pair of
cloth slippers and placed them under his
knees and thus made himself comfortable
kneeling.
He often smiled during the conversation,
especially when a point in his case was soft-
ened by some quotation from the Bible. He
talked with a good deal of animation and
freedom at times, and never failed to bring
out a strong point in defense of his conduct
after the shooting and during tho trial. Ho
raid he would mako a statemeut to-morrow,
but would not tell what it would be, but snid
lie would then deny having committed the
murder. He frequently would ask why he
should kill a man that he never saw before.
After the Nbwu man had finished, the wife of
the prisoner took the seat and began talking
to tier husband about his situation. Sho
asked him about praying. He said he had
not prayed to-day, but that a man in his fix
had notliing he could do but pray, and, of
course, he prayed. He soon became quite
gloomy and referred to tho escape of Daniel
from tho lion's den, and of Shadrac, Meshek
and Abednego. In speaking to his wife ho
told her she had been his wife, but was not
now, because he waswith God. Their marital
relations did not seem to be of the most pleas-
ant kind. Once during their conversation sho
old him that if ho had followed her advice
e would not be where he was at that moment.
It was learned by Sheriff Ellis from her,
after the interview, that she believed Henry
was guilty, though she had never said so
before. She also told the sheriff that the
clothos Henry wore the night of the shooting
were very bloody and she burned them, fear-
ing that they would be found and used against
him.
Everything about the jail is in readiness
for the execution. The machinery about the
gallows is in fine working ortler. Tho rope
has been thoroughly stretched and the trap
will fall without a hitch. Tho execution will
take place on the roof of the jail, where three
or four others have before occurred. The
moment the execution occurs a flag will bo
displayed from the jail to announce the fact
to the outsiders.
a hesl'itk.
At 4 o'olock this afternoon Sheriff Ellis re-
ceived tho following:
Austin, Tex., Aug. 4.—To George Ellis,
Sheriff of Harris County: Upon application
by wire for timo to submit papers in his be-
half, a respite of the death sentence against
Henry McGco is hereby granted until August
12. Papers by mail. Acknowledge receipt
immediately. J. S. Hooo,
Governor of Texas.
It is not known who wired hiin nor who is
going to submit the papers, as the Rev. Watts,
the prisoner's spiritual adviser, has gone to
Sun Antonio.
Sheriff Ellis wired the following reply:
Houston, Tex., Aug. 4,—To Governor J. S,
Hogg, Austin: Yourtelegramgranting Henry
Mouse a respite till August 12 has been re-
ceived and will be obeyed.
Geo. Ellis, Sheriff Harris County.
lliiffnlfl Bayou Appropriation.
Major Allen of tho United States coaBt
engineer corps, in charge of the improve-
ments now being conducted by the gov-
ernment in Galveston bay, camo up
this morning to look at the Aransas Pass
bridge across Buffalo bayou, with a view to
understanding tho nature of some false work
under it. Ho made his inspection and called
upon tho railway officors, and after making
known to thom wherein thq navigation laws
were not exactly obeyed, h<* took his depart-
ure for Galveston. The railway people prom-
ised to immediately make Buch chtuiRM as ho
desired.
In speaking of Buffalo bayou the mrtjor re-
marked that it was to be regretted that tho
appropriation for the improvement of this
rather remarkable waterway was not larger.
In referring to tho $25,000 appropriated by
congress, ho said it would be used in cutting
off prominent projecting points of tlio banks,
deepening tiie shallowest places and removing
the obstructing limbs of trees. His conver-
sation indicated that the appropriation was
not more than enough to remove the natural
filling of the bayou with tra9h and dirt from
the heavy rains of winter. On being asked
how $100,000 could be best used for the benofit
of tho bayoU, he replied that as no such
amount had been m sight since his arrival
hero he had never figured on it, and honce
could not say. He spoke encouragingly of the
possibilities of tho bayou with anything ap-
proaching an adequate appropriation at hand.
His position with regard to the protection of
the bayou from being used as a dumping chan-
nel for trash and garbage is one that should
have been taken by other engiueers who pre-
ceded him, and would thus have stopped a
practice that was indulged in for many years,
without being given any opposition by the
business men of Houston.
Major Allen returned to Galveston on tho
2 o'clock train. _____
Uniform Kank Pythian Knights.
The members of Houston division No. 7,
Knights of Pythias, had a meeting and drill
to-night in their hall, corner Prairio avenue
and Main. In the drill they were commanded
by Captain Craig, and wore put through some
excellent training.
Concerning the triennial conclave to be
held at Kansas City, tho division has just re-
ceived the following orders:
Headquarters Texas Bbigade, Uniform
Rank, Kniohtb of Pythias, Fort Worth,
Tex., July 28.—General Orders No. 8:
1. The Texas brigade, Uniform Rank,
Knights of Pythias, and regiments and divis-
ions attached to said brigade, aro hereby
ordered to meet in Kansas City, Mo., on Mon-
day, August 22, pursuant to orders issued for
headquarters of Major General James R. Car-
nahan.
2. This being the biennial encampment of
the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias of the
world, and tho biennial meeting of the su-
preme lodge, it is also the annual meeting of
the Texas brigade, and each and ovory field,
staff and line officer, together with his com-
mand, is expected to report for duty.
3. This office is confident that a very low
railroad rato will be seeurod (you will be noti-
fied of such in a few days) and ample accom-
modations have been provided for you while
in camp. The tents aro floored, and plenty
of hay tor bedding; nil you have to do is to
carry your blankets. Cots can be rented if
desired, and it is to be hoped that the ma-
terial composing the uniform rank of Texas
are true soldiers and will cheerfully obey or-
ders emanating from their commanding offi-
cers ; will go to work ill earnest to make as
creditable a showing as possihlo in Kansas
City of the Texas brigade. You will be ab-
sent from Texas just one week, and a: a time
of the year when business is dull, and the in-
structions and pleasures you will receive will
more than repay you for your time lost.
On account of the rapid strides made
in the uniform rank in the great state of
Texas, the eyes of all other jurisdictions are
turned upon us, and it behooves each and
every sir knight of the Texas brigade to see
to it that we have a lino representation. Don't
say, "We can't drill, and what is the use of
our going?" Every division going does not
enter for a prize—not one-tenth part of them;
you go to represent the Texas brigade; you go
for the good of the uniform rank of the state of
Texas; you go because your duty calls you, and
will there see a sight possibly you will not see
again during your life, viz: Nearly or fully
20,000 sir knights in review and parade.
Should your business compel you to return
before tho week closes, no doubt you can bo
granted leave of absence.
4. All divisions expecting to enter tho com-
petitive drill will, if they have not done so,
notify (lie committee at once.
5. The b'irst regiments of Arkansas and Lou-
isiana have been assigned to the Texas bri-
gade, and the regimental commanders of tho
several regiments in Texas will have to look
to their laurels. *
6. Now, officers and sir knights, the matter
rests with you whether or not the Texas bri-
bade will have a good representation. You
can if you will assist materially in tins matter.
Y ou have been elected to doyour duty; now,
will you do it?
The major general and his staff, and the
brigadier generals of the several jurisdictions
with the staff of each, will be in camp with
you and take the same fare as you do.
K. M. Van Zandt, Jr.,
Brigadier General Texas Brigade, Uniform
Rank, Knights of Pythias.
W. M. Lami'ton,
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General.
Accommodation* lor Delegates.
Mr. D. A. Gordon, secretary of the com-
mittee on accommodations for the democratic
convention, can bo found at his office with the
International and Great Northern city freight
and ticket office, corner Mam and Congress
streets, from 8 to 10 a. m. and from 5 to C p.
m. daily, except Sundays, until convention
week; during convention week he can bo
found there at all hours.
Delegates and others in attendance at the
convention desiring to secure rooms should
send in their applications at once, stating what
accommodations they desire.
Rooms will be nssigned, but can not be
guaranteed unless remittance accompanies
the order covering charge for four days,
whether used or not. Lodging! now at the
disposal of tho committee (outside of hotels)
range from 50 cents to $1 per day for each
person, and meals from 75 cents to $1 50 addi-
tional per day for each person.
Real Estnte Transfers,
The following deeds were filed for record
in the county clerk's office to-day:
John P. Compton to W. I'. Hamblen and
others, for $150; undivided one-half of 200
acres of the Ritson Moore league.
C. H. Hume and others to J. C. Scott and
others, for legal services; tho undivided one-
fourth of 555}j) acres, rents, revenues, dam-
ages, etc., to accrue and adjudged hereafter,
the upper half of the Henry Tlerwester loaguu
granted by the Mexican government.
Heirs of Seth Cary to S. L. Barrow and wife,
for $25; 25 acres of Christian Smith grant by
the Mexican government near Cedar bayou.
T. Edwin Howell to W. B. Howell, for $1620;
undivided 1476 acres in Harris and Brazoria
counties, granted to James Alston by Bexar
county board of land commissioners.
Car Smashed.
An accident occurred on tho Houston
and Texas Central road .last night at
about 9 o'clock near the coach sheds
in this city. It seems that switch ongino No.
18 had gone into the shed for two coaches and
while there two cars were 'in some unac-
countable way thrown on tho main line track
directly m tho path of tho switch engine.
The track crosses tho spur leading to the
coach sheds lind before tho engineer could
discover the threatened danger ho ran the
locomotive into the coaches, damaging it
slightly and badly smashing a freight car.
Fireman \V. H. Allison was slightly bruised
on the left knee, the reBuit of tho shock.
The track was cleared and in a short time
everything was moving along smoothly.
To Visit New Orleans.
Mr. D. A. Smith of Galveston, and a mem-
ber of the Oleander and Magnolia club, is in
the city to-day preparing for the club's excur-
sion to New Orleans, to take place Soptomber
4. Ho and local members of the organization
were in conference to-day and the following
connnitteo has been appointed to visit New
Orleans on business connected with tho excur-
sion: P. S. Wron and Robert Shook of Gal-
veston and Charles A. Dumler of this city.
They will not go over till Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Smith returned to Galveston this evening,
Teachers' Examination.
Thero will bo nn examination of county
teachers to-morrow (Friday) morning at it
o'clock, at Clopper institute. It will be con-
tinued through the day and will bo renewed
Saturday morning at the same hour. It is
understood that there will be a number to
stand examination, unloss the weather should
prove so bail (hat they would be unable to got
in town.
Recruiting Agent's Departure.
Tills noon Lieutonant Caldwell, Twenty-
third infantry, U. S. A., loft for Galveston,
after having spent a couple of months hero.
He has been Asilgned tho duty of enlisting re-
cruits for the army, and while bore got tun
who tilled the bill. He will continue this
duty while in Galveston, and feels he will get
as many more, if not a greater number.
Lieutenant Caldwell is a genial and elegant
gentleman, and while hero made a niimbor of
warm friends, who will regret his departure.
Several of his club friends, members of tiio
R. L., had a social meeting last night, in
which they expressed their regrets at his de-
parture and the pleasure his presence had
afforded them.
Houstou Clearing House.
Mr. E. Raphael, manager of the Houston
clearing house reports tho bank movement of
Houston for August 3, 1892, $507,159.
Tlio Courts.
•recorder's court.
Eliza Washington, being a lewd woman; $5
and costs.
J. T. Earl, disturbing the peace; $3 and
costs.
W. Wallace, drunk and disorderly; $'^ and
costs.
W. Fitzgerald and Frank Stewart, fighting;
$3 and costs.
John Rosenfleld, drunk and disorderly; $20
and costs.
Deffenbrook, fighting; $3 and costs.
Edward Smith, fighting; dismissed.
Ben Lenken, Charles Gardner and E. Mil-
ler, righting; $3 and costs each.
James Tracy, drunk and disorderly; $2 and
costs.
James Levy, drunk and disorderly; $2 and
costs.
justice schwander's court.
Actor Kelsey, seduction; $500 bond for ap-
pearance in the criminal district court.
Dominic Lodiaro, selling liquor without
license; $200 bond for appearance in criminal
district court.
William Dryer, failing to work the county
roads: plea of guilty; fined $1 and costs.
J. W. Jones vs. Overly bond company;
judgment for plaintiff for $39.
J. W. .Tones vb. Overly bond company, C, F.
Lang, garnishee; judgment on garnishee's
answer for $39 and $10 allowed garnishee.
Town Notes.
It is reported that a Mam street bachelor is
soon to bo married.
Tho Catholic and Methodist churches aro
beginning to look anxiously for the arrival of
their new pipe organs.
Tho members of the committee of the labor
council met this evening and made further
preparations for their big annual celebration.
Car No. 17 of the Travis street belt lino got
off the track yesterday evening and was de-
layod considerably near the old fair grounds.
The fountains on Market square have not
been running with the same regularity that
followed close to the repairing done upon
them.
The board of representatives of the Houston
fire department hold a meeting this evening in
the office of Chief Tom Martin of tho Arc de-
partment.
Tho regular weekly cottage prayer meeting
was held this evening at tho homo of Mr.
Montgomery in tho Second ward. The ser-
vices were conducted by Rev. S. H. Flatner.
Personal,
W. H. Curth of Galveston was in the city
to-day.
Miss Rosa Lee Mcllhenny of this city wil
leave to-morrow evening for Denver.
Hon. D. C. Smith, wife and son, D. C.
Smith, jr., left to-night for Donvor on a visit.
Hon. C. F. Todd of Texarkana is in the city,
stopping at Mrs. E. Downey's, on Congress
street.
Miss Bessie King will leave Sunday evening
for the north to spend the remainder of the
summer.
Mrs. Nettie Marrast and son John have re-
turned from a ploasant visit to relatives at
San Marcos.
Robert Adair haB returned from a pleasant
visit to Morgan Point, where his family are
spending some time.
Major F. M. Spencer and wife of Galveston.1
accompanied by his sons, Walter Pinkney and
Davis Arden, were in Houston to-day, tho
guests of Judge H. BraBhear.
Mr. B. W. Armstrong and his charming
bride have arrived here. Houston occupies
tho position of business headquarters for tho
happy groom, and after their bridal tour ho
has como back with his lovaly bride. They
were recently married at Salem, Va., tho
home of tho bride, who was Miss Mary
Ophelia Nugent, a young lady of rare at-
tractiveness and rich accomplishments.
BJJENHAM WELL PLEASED,
Judge Garrett Congratulated—How a Boy
Broke His Arm.
Brenham, Tex., Aug. 4.—The action of the
judicial convention at Houston givos general
satisfaction, especially the nomination of
Judge C. C. Garrett for chief justice. Judgo
Garrett is a native of this i Washington) coun-
ty and is known by all its citizens. In addi-
tion to liis well known legal attainments, he is
a most thorough gentleman and has a host of
friends. It was tho intention to give hiin a
public reception upon his return from Hous-
ton, but he arrived last night unexpectedly,
and, therefore, there was no formality what-
ever. He is, however, receiving the heartfelt
congratulations and hand-shakings from his
friends with his usual kindly smile and pleas-
ant-word-for-overybody way.
In Justice Curry's court to-day Arthur
Brown was fined $1 for disturbing the peace.
Thomas Kaleschewski was fined $5 for using
abusive language toward Mrs. S. Budeniek.
The defendant demanded a jury and fought
his case, the total cost of which is $28 35.
Clement Johnson was fined $1 for disturb-
ing the peace, and Tonnessoe Stewart, charged
with the same offense, was dismissed. Tho
two latter wore companion cases, and tho
Johnson woman made the first complaint.
Charlie Connor, a negro innn about 50
years of ago, who lives in the Wiodoville set-
tlement, four miles northeast of Brenham,
went squirrel hunting Monday. On his re-
turn, whilo dismounting from his horse, the
hammer of his gun struck a stump, the gun
was discharged, and the entire charge of
squirrel shot struck his right forearm. Tho
flesh was torn off to tho bone for a distance of
four inches, exposing the leadors. Dr. James
Bartlett was called in and dressed the wound.
He says Connor will not lose his arm, but ho
will never regain the use of it.
Bob Clampitt, the 13-year-old son of Frank
G. Clampitt at Independence, while playing
baseball Monday broko his right arm betwoeu
the elbow and shoulder. The accident was
rather peculiar, as ho was in tho act of throw-
ing the ball when the bone of his arm snappod
like a pipe stem. The doctors say excessive
muscular contraction caused it, and that while
it is by no meaus a common accident, still it
is not very rare. Dr. Jess Burford attended
the boy, who will be alt right again before
long.
The oil mills steamed up to-day, and the fall
business has begun.
Bricklayers are at work rebuilding tho wall
of P. J. Loehett's livery stable, which fell out
a few days since.
Misses Mamio and Ada Wallnoy left for
Galveston.
Mrs. B. F. Robertson went to Clifton this
morning.
Miss Kachel 1 'etors left for Lampasas.
Miss Leona Tryon of Houston and Misses
Julia and Sadie Clark of Waco, who have been
visiting friends at Independence, loft for Hous-
ton this afternoon.
A. Simon left for New York via Chicago
this morning.
C. Wener and A. Kaiser with their familie
are visiting relatives here.
Willett Holmes of Independence wont to
Hempstead.
Miss Hester Gross and brother Ben Gross of
Lampasas, who have been visiting here, re-
turned home to-day.
Scattered Along the Track,
Gainesville, Tex., Aug. 4.—Tho body of
a negro was found this morning on tho Santa
Fe track betweon Sanger and Valley* View.
He was badly mangled and parts of his body
were scatterd for several hundred yards. His
name could not be learned.
Positive cure for Malaria-Smith's Bile Beans,
THE STATE NEWS BUDGET.
A EOY SERIOUSLY INJURED BY HIS
H0KSE THROW IMG HIM.
The Castor Bean Crop Did lot Pan Out in
Proportion to Farmers' Anticipa-
tions—Gins Working,
Ei.gin, Tex., Aug. 4.—There was a glonouB
rain here yesterday, which was a great relief
to the glowing cotton crop, some of which
was beginning to suffer from the continued
drouth. A <;ood crop is now anticipated in
this portion of the county.
A lad named Bean was thrown from his
horse while riding hotne to dinner from work
on the Frank Taylor place, a few miles from
town. He wns thrown against a tree and uns-
tained serious injury to lus head. His arm
was broken above the wrist. Dr. Cunning-
ham was called and set tlio arm in place. It
is not yet known that fatal termination will
ensue.
Mr. W. H. Carter has gone to St. Louis to
purchase goods for tho fail and winter trade.
There aro several changes in business here
this month. L. E. Speed moves into the large
store lately occupied by \Y. A. Smith. W. A.
Taylor <fc Co. move into the opera house build-
ing. Mrs Enders (millinery) moves into the
postolfice block.
Successful Caiiipnieetiiig.
Rami ken a, Tex., Aug. 4. Theeampmeeting
conducted by Presiding Elder Deets and Revs.
Gattes and Lee closed last Sunday night, with
thirteen conversions and a general revival.
The meeting was largely attended.
Mr. T. II. Seely and family made a six days'
stay at the campmeeting.
Cotton needs rain badly. Picking is mov-
ing on raoidly.
JB. B. Wright, W. B. McCampbell and Tom
Gillcy aro in attendance on county court this
week.
The boys of Gussettville, Live Oak county,
Tex., gave a pleasant party last Wednesday
night 111 honor of Mrs. Wiser and her fair
daughter.
Pat Slieenan, J. S. Wright and S. McWhor-
ton, road reviewers, are reviewing a road run-
ning from Wright's cotton gin to the Nueces
river.
Light showers are falling, with indications
of a good rain.
Cotton Gins Starting Up,
Lut.ing, Tex., Aug. 4.—The rain reported
in yesterday's News has been followed by
other showers. This will start, the cotton to
growing again and will m;ike a very heavy
second crop of sorghum. Sweet potatoes
will be greatly benefited.
J. V. Brown, superintendent of the public
schools of this town, left a few days ago for
Tennessee, where ho will remain the balaneo
of the vacation.
The cotton gins of F. Zedier and the
Luling cotton and oil company have been re-
cently overhauled and are now turning out
pretty samples of the fleecy staple. The latter
company will begin running tho oil mills next
week.
Mr. H. Kleinsmith is in New York for his
health.
•J. F. Harris, a former townsman of this
place, passed through on his way to Lockhart
to have a say in the selection of stato senator
of this district.
The Castor Bean Crop.
Industry, Tex., Aug. 4.—up to date about
twenty-tive bales of new cotton havo been
marketed, which speaks well for tho thrift of
this community.
Castor bean culture will find few in this
vicinity to continue the venture. The yiold is
small and the glowing anticipations aro far
from being realized. Mr. Julius Steruenberg is
the only one satistied with the result and ho
planted them in the best bottom lands.
Many gloomy faces assumed a cheerful
aspect yesterday. A continuous rain lasting
five hours fell. Tho dmtith was beginning to
play havoc with the cotton crop, especially in
black soil, fully one-fourth having died during
the iast week or two.
Several nights ago a young man named
Antono was cut in the shoulder by a party at
a country frolic. The would is not serious,
though painful, being about four inches long.
Two Kales at Oak Forest.
Oak Fohest, Tex., Aug. 4.—Cotton picking
has commenced here, two bales having been
ginned at O. Bamon's gin yesterday.
People aro enjoying a little respite from tho
very hot and dry weather which has prevailed
in this section during the past month, rain
having fallen last Sunday night which will
prove of inestimable value to tho cotton crop.
It is now raining again with a good prospect
of continuing, and although it will retard cot-
ton picking somewhat il will prove neverthe-
less welcome.
Parties are canvassing this county buying
corn for shipment to M xico, but their offers
of 30 cents a bushel do not meet with many
takers in this section, the general opinion be-
ing that corn will command a much higher
price later.
Cold Spriugs Improving.
Cold Sphinqs, Tex., Aug. 4.—This little
town is improving. Several new buildings
are being constructed now and several havo
just been remodeled. The storehouse occupied
by Mr. Jim McMurry has bfeen torn down
and a larger house is boing put up in its
place. Mr. McMurry expects to have it com-
pleted in time for his fall stock of goods.
Rain has been much • eded here, and up to
the present time there has not been sufficient,
but prospects are favorable for a bountiful
supply before it stops.
Some worms have been reported, but not
sufficient to do any damage yet.
Camp meeting will begin here Friday. Sev-
eral visiting ministers will assist our pastor,
Rev, Mr. McDonald.
Health of the community is vory good.
Velasco's Coal Enterprise.
Velasco, Tex., Aug. 4.—Tho Export coal
company of Alabama will apparently "cut a
wide swath" in this Held. Its Velasco agents
inform The News reporter that this will be
their main gulf coast depot and that contracts
for largo shipments to the interior of tho
stato havo been closed,
Tho machinery of Chambers & Marmion'a
coal elevator started up this morning, un-
loading the largo Alabama from Pensacola.
The only marine arrivals to-day wore small
coasters and the usual river steamboats and
barges.
There 18 a percept aide increase in the num-
ber of real estate sales since July 2K, one firm
showing fifteen orders by mail instructing
them to buy lots.
The weather is cool and showery.
Temple Items.
Temple, Tox., Aug. 4.—The rain that fell
here yesterday was exactly what the country
needed. Reports from the surrounding coun-
try indicate that the ruin was general.
There is some complaint of boll worms in
tho cotton. As usual, some farinors are talk-
ing of a total destruction of the crops from
this cause.
Honry 1). Kone, late enshier of the defunct
Boll couuty national bank, is out on bond.
McCoy still languishes in durance vile.
In tho aldermanic elections held yesterday
to fill tlio positions made vacant by resigna-
tions, Dr. J. 1'. Stansell was elected alderman
from the First ward and L. Fisher, machinist
at tho Santa Fc shops, was elocted to tho samo
position from the Third ward.
Married at Calvert.
Calvert, Tcx., Aug. 4.—Mr. James li.
Talbot and Miss Ruby Adams were married
at tho Baptist church in this city last evoning
by the Rev. F. S. Payne. After the ceremony
the bridal party repaired to tho residence of
the bride's sister, Mrs. J. J. Laudordaie,
where ui elegant reception was tendered
them and where they received the congratula-
tions and well wishes of n host of relatives
and friends. The happy couple are both popu-
lar members of Calvert's social circle. Many
handsome and valuable wedding presents were
received.
Voted the School Tax.
Cttero, Tex., Aug. 8.—An election took
place Tuesday to determine whether or not n
tax not to exceed 50 cents on the $100 should
be levied for school purposes. A large ma-
jority voted for the tax, hence Cuero will bo
"in it" in the school question. This is doubt-
less the best investment the community could
embark in.
The first large shipment of new cotton was
made to-day by Messrs. H. Runge <t Co.—
seventy-five bales to Bremen over tho South-
ern Pacific, .Messrs. Otto Buchel & Co. ship-
ped out over tho same line twenty-five bales.
(rood rains are reported all over I)o Witt
county.
Damaged by l>rontli.
Mcldoon, Tex., Aug. 4.—It has been threat-
ening rain here for three days, but thus far it
has not como. Cotton is failing fast and un-
less it rains soon the crop will bo cut short
fully one-third.
Muldoon has received four bales so far, for
which 7 and 8 cents have been paid.
A splendid crop of corn has been harvested
and in most instances farmers have raised suf-
ficient molasses for homo use and will fatten
their own meat.
J. L. Kerr left to-day for St. Louis to attend
the merchants' association.
Made Many Converts,
Bet.i.ville, Tex,, Aug. 4.—The camp meet-
ing which has been in progress at Childers'
camp ground, seven miles north of here,
closed one of the most interesting revivals
Monday night ever held in this county. There
were 10H conversions and 100 accessions to tho
Methodist Episcopal church, among whom
were some of the most intelligent and promi-
nent men and women in the county.
Hltten by Hattler*.
Pearsall, Tex., Aug. 4,—Frio county was
visited by a general good rain last night and
yesterday, ending the long drouth.
•Two children were bitten by rattlesnakes
last week. Both are improving.
Pure and wholesome quality commends
to public approval the California liquid
laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. It is
pleasant to the taste and by acting gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels to cleanse the
system effectually, it promotes tho health and
comfort of nil who uso it, and with millions it
is the best and only remedy.
Scouting for Garzaites.
San Antonio, Tcx., Aug. 4.—United States
Marshal Paul Fricke, of the western district
of Texas, is scouting with a force of deputies
near Rio Grande City for Garza revolutionists
under indictment for violating tho neutrality
laws. An unauthenticated telegram says
Garza himself has been seen at the ranch of
Cecilio Salinez, and that tho officers expect
to capture the bandit chief, but it is "not
beiieved here that he is in the country.
oMinisters, Lawyers, Teachers, and others whoso
ccupation Rives but little exercise, should us,)
Carter's Little Liver Pills for torpid liver and
biliousness. Ono is a dose. Try them.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 1JOUTH.
Thn Scenic Line to Colorado.
The Fort Worth and Denver City railroad
and Union Pacific system are tho first in the
field with lowest rateB, shortest line and
quickest time to the grand triennial conclave
of the Knights Templar, to be held at Denver,
Col., August 9th to 13th.
Tickets will be on sale nt all coupon ticket
offices in Texas, via this route, July 25th to
August 9th, good to return until October 10th,
at one faro for the round trip, this giving
passengers amide timo to make a Pacific
coast or National park trip, reduced rates be-
ing made to all points west of Denver.
By taking this route, passengers will save
from ton to fifteen hours' timo, against other
lines, and no layovers.
For further information, sleeping car re-
servations, etc., address A. J. Ratcliffe,
Traveling Passenger Agent, or
I). B. Kkelek,
General Passenger Agent, Fort Worth, Tex,
ATTENTION, MERCHANTS.
Having been in tho drug business for over
twenty-live years, during which time a dealer
in fancy goods, toys and novelties, and having
visited and bought in tho eastern and western
markets, 1 am free to say that for the last
three years I have found it to my interest not
only in quality but in the prices to buy my
goods of W. S. Blackshenr &, Co. of Waco,
Tex. Their display this year is far superior to
anything of the kind I have over witnessed.
Georue A. Dailey,
Honey Grove, Tex.
July 27,1892.
CARTERS
ITTIE
PELLS.
CURE
Sick Headache and relieve all tho troubles Incl
dent to a bilious state of the system, such as
Dizziness, Nausea, drowsiness. Distress after
eating. Pain in the Side. &c. While their most
remarkable success has been shown in curing
SICK
Headache, yet Carticr's Little Liver Pu.tj
are equally valuable in Constipation, curing
and preventing this annoying complaint, while
they also correct all disorders of .the stomach,
stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels.
Even if they only cured
HEAD
Ache they would be almost priceless to those
who suffer from tills distressing complaint:
but fortunately their goodness does not end
hnre. and those who once try them will find
these little pills valuable in so many ways that
they will not be willing to do without them.
Hut after all sick head
ACHE
Is the bRiie of so mr.ny lives that here is where
v/e make our great boast. Our pills cur* it
while others do not.
Carter's Litti.k Liver Piu s are vory small
and very easy to take. One or two pills make
a dose. They are strictlv vegetable an.I do
not gripe or purge, but bv their gentle action
ulease all who uso them, In vials at *f» cents;
five for $1 Sold everywhere, or sent by mail.
CAETSE micira CO., tfe* Tork.
hi Fill Small Suss. Small Pries.
MANHOOD ftLSTOKLD.
14 SAN ATIVO*'" Mie
Wonderful Spanish
Remedy, if sold with a
Written Cuarnnteo
to cure all NeivouH Un-
pawn. such as Weak
Memory, Lou of Brain
Power. Headache,
Wakeful nes, Lost Mau-
hood, Norvouiwexs,Las-
situde, all drains and
loss of power of tlie
exonerative Orrans in
either sox. cauvd by
overexertion, youthful Indiscretions, or the oxcessiye
loud
Beforo& After Use
Photographed from life.
of tobacco, opium, or stimulants. which ultitpetely
1 to Infirmity, Consumption and Insanity- Put up
onvonient form to carry in the vest pocket. Prico
RETTE
i
m
dm woman THAT HAS ANY 5EN5E, fUgX
And many there be we hope,
Vjll spend her cents ron a USEFUL cake i
of Fairbanks- cuurette -soap,!
"WELL BRED, SOON WED." GIRLS WHO USE
SAPOLIO
ARE QUICKLY MARRIED. TRY IT IN YOUR
NEXT HOUSE CLEANING.
<3Ze
Every MAN who would know the GRAND TRUTHS, the Plain Facts, the
Old Secrets and the New Discoveries of Medical Science as applied to
Married Life, should write for our wonderful little book, called
"A TREATISE FOR MEN ONLY." To any earnest man we will mail on®
copy .Entirely Free, in plain sealed cover. "A refuge from the quacks."
THE ERIE MEDICAL CO., BUFFALO, N. V.
SCHENCK'S
I11ME FILLS.
PURELY VEGETABLE AM) STRICT-
LY RELIABLE.
They act directly and promptly
on the Liver and Stomach, re-
storing the constipated organs
to healthy activity, and are a pos-
itive and perfectly safe cure
for Constipation, Liver
Complaint, Sick Head-
ache, Biliousness, and all
other diseases arising" from a dis-
ordered condition of the Liver
and Stomach.
They aro tbeONLY RELIABLE VEGETABLE
LIVEll PILL sold. They are PERFECTLY
H A KM Le.ss4. They aro I'll KE LY VEGSTA-
BLE. THY TIIE.M.
DR. KCH KNCK'S Book on Consumption, Livor
Complaint and Dyspepsia Font free.
Dr.,* H. StfHGNCK & SON, Phi la.. Pa.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
'dissolution of partnership —
Tho partnership heretofore existing under the
firm name of Simons & Shaw is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. J. F Simons,
F. I). Shaw.
Calling attention to above, I beg to say that I
have assumed tho assets and liabilities of tho
late firm of Simons & Shaw, and will continue tho
furniture and house furnishing business for my
account, and will appreciate tho continuance of
custom extended tho late firm.
Frank I). Siiaw.
Excursion to Velnsco.- The Gulf City
Excursion company will give their initial ex-
cursion from Galveston aud Houston to Velasco
and return in one day on Sunday, August 7. Faro
from Galveston. $2; from Houston. $1. Oppor-
tunities to view the jetties. Tickets uow on safe at
Mason's and Ballard's book stores. Washington
and Central hotels, Galveston; Bonier Bros.'
hook store, Hatchings house and Globe hotel,
Houston, and all members of the company: also
at depots on departure of trains.
SEABKOOK W. SYDNOK,
A. Leonard Meyer, Acting President,
Secretary. .
LOST
■manhood
Ofii
s/Nfi:
in convenient form to curry in th#
11 n packngt, or (> for with evory $5 order wo give a
written guarantee to cur*u or refund the
money. Scut by mail to any address. < jrculur nre
la plain envelope Mention this paper. Addreu.
MADRID CHEMICAL CO.. Branch (Hike for U. a A
36S Dearborn btreet, CHICAGO, ILL.
FOR SALE IN GALVESTON. TEXAS, BY
Schoolfield & McClanahan, L)ru««isis, Opera
House Corner.
C. W. Preston & Co.. Drujuists. Market & asd Sts.
•nu HEALTH
^^apttousih
The reason that many men can not get cured of
Chronic Discharges i* owing t<» Prostjttorrhum,
a complication of Spormalorrhcea.
Dr. McGork's Invigorator
is tho only known remedy for tho cure of Prosta-
torrhcua. Price $2 per bottle or six for $10.
Dr. McGork's Invigorator
restores Lost Manhood and ..tups all unnatural
losses, no matter how canned. Write for free
trial bott le, question list and pampldet. Address
T. MeGOHK. M. I>.. Specialist,
2627 Market St.. (4alvf»ston, IVi. P. O. Box 378.
The Weekly News—SI a Year.
Notice I will opon up on or about
August 15 next, under the Opera House on Mar-
ket street, with a well selected stock of Men's
Furnishing Goods and Hats, and solicit tho
patronage of my old patrons and public gener-
ally.
AGENTS AXI) MANUFACTURERS.
f 1 W. ALSWORTH, sole agent for Avery Plows,
y • Cultivators and Planters. Old Hickory
Wagons, Plant'n H'dware. Mail orders solicited.
AWNINGS AND TENTS.
M !::••. L. A. REPSDORF,man'fof awnPgs,tents,
.tarpaulins,hammocks,wagon covers,flags, etc.
Interior orders solicited. 12<b Main St., Houston.
GRAIN AN I) FEEDS! UFF8.
/CHARLES i'. HHEARN Dealer in Corn, Oats,
v/jJran, Hay, etc.
2, l and fi Travis street.
IKON AND Hit ASS WOltliS.
a Si E. F. M« aOWEN Wood Split Pulleys,
jl\ • Shafting, Boiler Tubes, Castings and Repair
Works, Houston, Tox.
II.ON AND WIRE NAILS.
^MITII, PEDEN & CO., Houston, aro state
k5 agents of Salem Wire Nail < "o., tho largest nail
manufacturers in tho world. Send for catalogue.
LAW ERS.
pDWIN P. HAMBLEN,
Attorney at Law,
Houston, Tex.
LIME AND CEMENT.
MACATEE & CO., Lime and Cement. Dealers
. in Portland and ltosendale Cement, Lime,
Plaster, Fire Brick, etc.
DAN ('ROWLEY, importer and dealer in Limo,
Cement. Plaster Paris Hair, Laths, Fire
Brick, Clay, Sewer Pipe. No. 0 Commerco st.
PAINTS AND OILS
TDEREIRA & RUDOLPH, dealers in Paint s
1 Oils and Varnishes, Wall Paper nn:l Artist
Materials. Corner Preston and Fannin sts.
STEAM LAUNDRIES.
niE FINEST SOUTH--
Si Packard's Troy Steam Laundry.
All work intrusted to us receives prompt and
careful attention. 912 Prairio ave., phoned?,
Houston, Tox.
I
ROBT. I. COHEN.
Dividend Notice.—The Board of Direc-
tors of the People's Loan and Homestead Com-
pany have declared a semi-annual dividend of 4
per cent on tho paid up stock, payablo on and
after August 8,1S02, at office of tho secretary, to
stockholders of record as such July 111, 1B92.
W. B. WALL IS,
Secrotary.
Galveston, July 111. 1^92.
Copartnership Notice. -We have this day !
admit tod Mr. George W. Sweeney as a member of j
our firm.
T. L. CROSS <Sc CO.
August J, 1S92.
St MM ER RESORTS.
A Summer Home for Southern Gentle Folks.
Sweet Water Park Hotel,
LIT1IIA .SPRINGS, GA.
Ileautiful for situation. Sanitation perfect. Ele-
vation 1200 feet. All modern convenience. Sur-
rounded by pine forests. Breezes always prevail-
ing. The health restoring Waters free. Table aud
service above criticism. An oden of flowers. Hot
Springs System Hatha in Porcelain tubs. Only 20
miles west of Atlanta, on (iu. Pac. and EastTeruf.
K. R.'s. Open all the year. Summer excursion
rates good until Oct. hi, by all lines. A postal
brings a pamphlet giving full particulars.
»•.. W. MAKnm k CO., Proprietors.
T17ANTED-For third United States cavalry,
y ' ablebodied men of good character. Head-
quarters Third United States cavalry, Fort Mc-
intosh, Tex., July 25, 1S92. The special regi-
mental recruiting officer, Third United States
cavalry, will arrive in Galveston about August
5,1892. to remain thirty days for tho purpose of
obtaining recruits for that regiment. Applicants
for enlistment must be between the ages of 21
and 110 years, not loss than five feet four inches
nor more than five feet ten inches high, weight
not more than 165 pounds, unmarried, of good
character and habits, and free from disease.
No applicants are enlisted who cannot intellig-
ibly converse in English and fully understand
orders and instructions given in that language.
The term of service is live ("»> years. Under tho
law a soldier in his llrst enlistment after having
served one year can purchase his discharge for
$120 with a reduction of $."• in tho purchase price
for every subsequent month until ho completes
two years and a half service; when he has
served honestly and faithfully for three years ho
is entitled to a furlough for three months with
tho privilege of discharge at t he expiration of
tho furlough. All soldiers receive from the
government (in addition to their pay) rations,
clothing, bedding, medicines and medical at-
tendance; information concerning which will be
given by the recruiting officer. There are post
schools where soldiers who so desire can acquire,
free of cost, a fair English education. Whenever
a soldier is honorably discharged at the expira-
tion of his enlistment or on account of sickness,
his travel pay is amplo to carry him to the placo
of eulistment. See large posters over city.
GEORGE A. PURINGTON, Major. Third Caval-
ry. Commanding.
\fALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE. Where-
\ as, on March 19, 1S8G, Sue E, Burke, author-
ized by her husband, E. A. Burke, did execute a
certain deed of trust, recorded in book 58, pages
1125 and 326, Records of Galveston County, where-
by she conveyed in t runt to George H. Braughn,
with other property, lots S, 9. 10 and 11, in block
211, and improvements thereon, for tho security of
a certain note therein mentioned; and, whereat,
there is still due and unpaid on said note the sum
of $94SG 75, with interest ut the rate of 7 per cent
per annum from March 1, 1*90: and, whereas,
said George H. Braughn is dead, and in pursuance
of the terms of said deed of trust tho under-
signed has been duly appointed substitute trustee
by John A. Morris, the legal owner and holder
of said note, and requested to execute said trust,
this is to give public notice that on FH1DAY, Sep-
tember 2, 1K92 (said sale being published for
thirty consecutive days in the Galveston Daily
News), at 12 o'clock in., at the courthouse door
of Galveston County, State of Texas. I will sell
lots b, 9. 10and 11, in block 2'd, and all improve-
ments thereon, at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, and make such titlo thereto as I
am authorized to make by the terms of said deed
of trust. JOSEPH II. WILSON.
Substitute Trustee.
Galveston, Tex. August U. l>92.
I
Iin from 3 to 0 days, of the moft obstinate
lo.thON; guaranteed not to produoe Stricture;
■ no sickening doses; and no iaoonvenienoe
lor loss of .time. Recommended by physic-
pans and soid by all drugtrint*. J Ferr£,
HU« iV««or to Brou), Phurmacien, Pari*.
The Weekly News,
ONE DOLLAR
f.i abuuu
\
Bids will be opened an WEDNESDAY. August
10, by the Board of Trustees of the Bastrop Pub-
lic Schools for the construction of two school
houses. Buildings are to cost about $17,000, and
plans may be examined at otHco of
R. L. BATTS.
Secretary of Board, Bastrop. Tex.
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