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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 11. ISM. FROM BAR TO EAR.

OOBPSE FOUBP AFLOAT II BUtTALO BAYOU. It tht Body of J. B. EUddon-Tlio Looftl Minitrtl-Lcft Hudtn Wut Charter--Lootl Kitten. Correspondents' Headquarters --Capitol Business and Clrculator'o Offies--612 Main street, under Capitol hotel, for the receu- tlon of advertisements and where subscribers fttlllnr to receive their papers will report Houston, Nov.

afternoon about 3.30 o'clock the body of a white man wait found floating In the byou near the International and Great Northern bridge. It was first seen by a youth who does ferrylnv in a small way at that point. The Information was sent to Bchwander and he Immediately proceeded to perform the duties of a coroner Jto ascertain the cause of deuth. viewing the body he authorized the county undertakers to remove it to their establishment. Examination showed that the throat had been cut from ear to ear, almost.

In the pockets of his clothes were found bunch of and seine other things, of that kind. On the bunch of keys on a small brass place was Inscribed: It. liedden, and Operator." On brass cheek were the Initials R. I. P.

Ry, Local, No. 23,160." These wero the means of finding out that he was the man for whom City Marshal Erichson hud the postoflice order for $100, notice of which appeared In 1 News this morning. It was from Fort Branch, Ind. The coroner will complete the Inquest to-morrow. It Is believed the man committed suicide, as it Is learned that he borrowed a razor of a boarder of Mr.

John Roessler, where he was stopping 1 and where he hud been two or thee days. He was about 40 yeurs old, and was fairly well dressed. HUB CITY MINSTRELS. On the streets this forenoon the sound of music attracted the attention of the busy throng. It proceeded from the street parade of the Hub City minstrels, a local organisation that held the boards at the upuru house this evening.

No announcement had been made of the parade, and It was a surprise when people beheld a handsome looking: set of men, attired tn linen dusters, gray tiles, and other things to correspond, moving In cadtmced step to ale uf 0,11 talent. The minstrels mads a htg-hly creditable appearance. The music was inspiring and really excellent. Leading the parade were the two dwarfs who participated later in the performance. effect of tlie parado was almost instantaneously felt at the box office, and l'his evening when the curtain was raised it before one of the largest audiences of the season.

The Io i ver Hoor was packed, and In the audience were many of the best people of the city. It wus a parquette audience, which means, in any theater, the best people In- the city. The curtain came up on just such a scene as is common with the best minstrel companies, made up of: "An Evening at West Point on Hudson." Grand descriptive Introductory overture, divertissement of bones and tambourines. Quester: Charles B. Peck.

jr. Lee Burroughs, H. Lingo. J. W.

Tate, B. A. Randolph, T. L. Hushmore and C.

K. Qoree, In this the participants acquitted them' selves with much credit, compassing the expectations of their friends. The pro- gramme included those features: "The Cat Came Back," Mr. B. A.

Randolph. Imitations of "De-Monk," Messrs. Burroughs and Randolph. Ballad. "Farewell, Mr.

A. M. Dowhle. "After Nine," T. L.

Rushmore. Hnllnil, "I Liomr to See the Girl I Left Mr. Charles B. Peck. jr.

Messrs. Burns and Mulvlhlll, star comedians, dessrtsra from the regular oriny. In "The Red, White and Blue." "Keep a Hammerln' Into My Soul," Mr. John Mulvimil. Ballad.

"Bring Buck the Sunny Days of Childhood." Mr. J. H. Taylor. "They Need You in Chicago," Mr.

Burns, jr. Arrest of the deserters The Imperial quartette: Messrs. Charles B. Peck, J. H.

Taylor, A. M. Dowme and Kd Walker. The reilned dancers, Bailey and Lingan in their nent characteristic song and dnnce entitled, "Ward McAllister's Wedding." Robert Burns, in funny sayings and a sort of gentle hint on "The Silver Question;" will talk mostly to the ladles. The musical monarchal Host, Mr.

Jame? Maaterson; visitor, Mr. Ben Wolf. Swell song and dance, originated and pro duced by Mr. Cam Bailey, und assisted by Messrs. Burns, Herrle, Mulvihill, Young and Lingan.

The Randolph brothers In their wonder fnl feats of juggling, introducing the greai sword drop, done by Mr. B. A. Randolph. guartette of brnas Instruments: Messrs Coyle, Elgin, Humnson and Herrle.

The celebrated "Phantom Drill" by mem bers of the Houston light gunrd. Cor belt and Jackaou prize fight by twc of the prrmllept men In TPXOH. The mos laughable exhibition of the kind ever uu on the American stage. Robert Burns, and John Mulvlhlll In their laughable farce entitled Levee scene on the Mississippi river dancers, singers, etc. The work that deserves special mention and praise wus that of Burns and Mulvl hill, billed as deserters from the reguln army.

They were very clever and com pared favorably with professional mln strels. They were warmly applauded. The ballad by J. H. Taylor, the tenor was good.

The funny features were successful strengthened as they wero- by happy loca hits In which well known characters urcd. Bailey and Lingan in their song am dnnce act added some new laurels t( their reputation. They were quick, actlvi and animated and earned the upplausi which was bestowed upon them. Rober Burns, in his funny business was gooi and laugh provoking. Cam Bailey and assistants In tht'ir orlg inal song and dance were excellent.

Randolph Brothers In their juggllns were immense and struck the audience Jus like they were imported. B. A. Randolph in his thrilling srword drop.was inlmltabl ana was greeted with a burst of applaus that would have been an honor to anyone He is a native Houstoninn. The brass quartette.

Coyle, (Elgin, Hum ason and Herrle, made a decided hit onr 1 were very fine. Phantom Drill was superb and com pared favorably with the beat in every sense. The knlghta were dressed in solk white and moved with the regularity machinery. The Corbet ami Jackson flirht the two a one white and the othe colored, was the funniest thing of the even ing and kept the house in a roar of laugh ttr. The.

costuming vms good nnd the per formunce as a whole wus excellent am may perhaps be repeated before- long The' were all local.people. TO BB CHARTBRRD. This afternoon there was mootlm the olllce or Mr. CurUn In the courthous the members of th" Hand (is and hunting club. Vice President Mitchell In the ohnlr ami Socretrr H.

H. Johnson was in of tho min uti's. It was decided to apply at oner; fo ji --hurter, and lawyers were named dn it. The officers as elected nt Margnn'a Poln recently nre J. L.

Mitchell, vice president If. B. Johnson, secretary; Moclle tri'utmrer; Kabr.rt Adtur. C. Wiukier, Joh A.

L. Conowny and K. F. Duprei presidency is The ulTiiIrs of the club are In good nnapi O. PARISH'S REMAINS.

rrniKlrts of the Iftle G. Paris? passed thrmiffh here this forenoon fro to Himtsvllle for bnrinl. Thoy nr lived ut 5.30 o'clock over tho Texas Central railway, having fcmi Da.liis nt the rwmest rehillvcn I to which place they wor dipped thl.i morn.PR nt o'clock, Tho body wu accompanied from by tht Hen. H. Ball of ti T.

Faritii, brvliwr xn arrival they wtw -Uken to undvcL- and there rwnalr.wl until tikm International Northern epot. To awid And trouble roni the curlouj onlr few or the cceAHciI wert notified ''that the to kw removed at alt, but the fact ncAtnc nnlwv. tn the street am! u'-iUe a rowd curious to on thti Frcm-this city the body accompan- ad by the tame two jicntlemen that had ome from antf Wallace Bmlthera. relative of the ftraiiyi The remains are be interrad In the family burying ground HunUv.lle, where now lie the remains mother and father. ARE TO BE MAHRtED.

The marriage of Miss Mary Relcliardt nd Mr. I-ouls F. Schwelkart, popular ouiig people of thin city, will be aol- mnized to-morrow at the Oerman church, corner of Texas venue and Milam street. It will be fol- owyd by a receptloa at the residence of Mn. Relchardt at the corner of Travis street and Prairie avenue at 7.30 'clock, and will be a very elegant affair.

The young couple will take a bridal tour on. HIK LEG CRUSHED. Late this afternoon a colored boy about 0 years old by the name of Ben Kuxchlngs sot his right leg terribly crushed; Ha was winging on a switch engine In the Central yards, and in some way fell oft. when his ig was run over. The unfortunate boy vas carried to St.

Joseph's hospital, and o-morrow the injured limb will ue ampu- ated just above the ankle. HOUSTON CLEARING HOUSE. E. Raphael, manager of the lloiiston clearing house, reports the following bank movement: November 21 $1,491,847 DISTRICT COURT. J.

F. O'Connor vs. Mrs. E. H.

Vincent; udgment for plaintiff for $854 2C and Interest at 8 per cent from July, 1890. Same vs. H. C. Cheesman and wife; judgment for W9480 and 8 per cent Interest rora November, 1890.

W. H. and Mary Mendenhall and Au- rusta Patchet vs. Geo. ElJis, sheriff, and F.

and John W. Bell; motion to dissolve njunctlon overruled; ruling excepted to. John Ratge, executor, va. Clara N. Wenell et sheriff to amend return citation "tir showing that he delivered a copy of citation to each defendant.

Houston land trust company vs. F. S. George; judgment for plaintiff for $8369 and interest at 8 per cent from June, 1890. Same vs.

Chas. Beute; continued for'ser- vice on some of the defendants. Same vs. Chas. Bonatz et judgment for $109 92' and interest at 8 per cent from June, 1890, and foreclosure.

tSumu vs. John Jfeierwon; judgment fur 12212 and interest at 8 per cent tram June, 90, and Same vs. M. T. McCutchen; judgment for 16127 and per cent Interest from June, 18yO, and foreclosure.

J. T. Weathcrford va. A. J.

Richard: death of C. B. Weatherford suggested and eave to his representatives to make themselves parties. J. P.

Weathcrford va. A. E. Tullly; same order as above. Same ve.

R. Melnccke; same order. Same vs. Jomea Bentley; same order. Same vs.

L. Andy; same order. Same vs. Denner; same order. These cases were filed to-day with the district clerk: Jno.

J. Sweeney ve. Thos. Tlnslcy, debt. Ernestine Gaston vs.

Jno. L. Gaston, divorce, on the ground of desertion; the petition asks the custody of the two children for the plaintiff. Laura Wright and S. O.

Davis vs. H. C. Ferguson, debt. Nannie L.

ISicholtz and C. S. 131 oho It vs. S. N.

Smith. trespasH to try title. D. E. Williams vs.

Frank Tihsiey et trespass to try title. A. W. Underwood VB. W.

D. Cleveland, damages In the sum of $10,550. Mary Milllnger VH. the city of Houston; suit for JCUOO damages. In her Detltloti Mrs.

Mlllingcr alleges that owing to negligence of the city In supplying water, her house was destroyed by fire, when, if sufficient wator could have been obtained from the hydrants, the house would have been saved. Philip Rinkdi va. the Houston direct navigation company; suit for $10.009 damages. Kiakei alleges that on dark night he fell through a door into the hold of defendant's barge, the door having been carelessly left open. From the fall ho sustained scratches and bruises and suffered much bodly and mental pain.

COUNTY COURT. Chas. Krole vs. E. Rempe; continued generally (two cases).

Chas. N. Elsbury vs. C. H.

and Q. Start- ler ct leave to plaintiff to file first supplemental petition. Carson Foley va. Joseph Farroll judgment against defendant for $307 G8. E.

H. Barrett vs. David Hunter; dismissed by plaintiff, TOWN NOTES. A party of tivc, three Ifldles and two gentlemen, from Auburn, N. spent to day In Houston and will KO to La Porte to-morrow on the boat.

They were joined en route by gentlemen from Springfield 111. The management of the Hutchins house is now In the hands of the owner, Li. Sanborn, who Is now In the city. Air Hotlgea, recently the manager, has given 1 tip and gone fo Atlanta on a business trip It is understood there are several parties who are seeking to get the management it. PERSONAL.

G. B. Tennant is In the city to-day from La Porte. Milton Dargan of Dallas -Is stopping a the Capitol. Chas.

Halton of Sells circus Is In the city to-day. J. W. Morrison of Velasco arrived at thi Capitol this afternoon, W. J.

Houlihan of Galveoton is amont; his friends here to-day. P. B. Clarke of New Orleans Is one the arrivals at the Capitol to-day. Geo.

M. Dlckson leaves to-night for trip of two weeks to north Texas. John C. Underwood of Columbia Is one the arrivals in the city this morning. Miss Mnry Swope of this city is now visiting friends and relatives in Temple.

John Williams, representing Hermann who appears here next week, is In the city Mr. C. W. Beln and family have retuniei from a trip to the north and east. At the Grand Central: George P.

Sadler, Houston; F. Callbeck, St. Louis ,1. K. Martin and wife, Ennis; J.

H. Young and family, Auburn, N. C. H. Jones Oalveston; G.

Landon, San Angelo Mrs. H. McMaster. San AUKUStlne, Tex. J.

A. Morris, San Antonio; Mrs. Issler anc child. D.illua; E. C.

Gernrde, New Orleans J. G. Schermack. Texas; S. Lawrence liulveslon; IlunUr.

Sun AuUniiu S. L. Samuels, New York; Thos. Fltzsim mnnt, Houston and. Texoa Central; J.

tteed, San Antonio; L. 10. Lancaster, St A. Hendel, San Antonio. At the CapUot; Ben Levy, Galvfiston J.

H. fiiinff and wife, Porte; B. Armstrong, Now Orleans; Harry M. Mor ris. Louisville: H.

D. Collins, Ixjs Angeles W. Cherrtngton, Oalver.ton; Chas. Ilcale Dallas; S. H.

Howard, J. M. King Marx. New York; M. D.

Mather, Net Orleans; E. Hauther, St. Louis; E. Frnzlor. St.

Louis; P. R. Cleark. Birminp ham H. J.

Uurhnm, New Orleans A Darffon, Dallas; H. M. Hamilton, IJos ton 1 Eugene HlbbL-tt. New Orleans; It. Mnsterson, Gulvoston; S.

J. Hurst, Knn sn.s 1 W. Buckingham, New Orleans John Irwln, Houston J. W. Morrison VelaW; Sam Zander.

Galvpston; H. Cummlnffs, New York; G. W. Goff, New ark. N.

J. ALDERMAN ELECTED. Marlln, Nov. the speala election "nelJ here- to-day for alderman the Flrsi wnrd caused by the rcslgnatlo of H. WrtKner.

M. UUHM Oupml Q. A. by a of 09 to 81. THIRTY-FIVE DISMISSED.

San Antonio. Nov. the district court here to-day cnse nKtilnst thlrty-flvo neutrality law violator were disir.Inred upon motion of A tornfy Kvans. defendants werft 1 dicttd two for the Garsa revclutloRRry 1 arrest ty leaving the Rio QMimle country. BKENHAM CITt COUNCIL.

tht liMilwuya for Hunnlng Mud. Brenhdm, Waehlngton Nov. '21, At a. regular session of the ctty council st evenfng the following ordinance was ad and laid over till next meeting: Be it by the city council of the ty of Brenham, that It shall be the dutv each railroad company operating a mii- ay through this city to place a flagman at ach of the principal on nil times when may be swltchinif ho shall warn persons passing of the an- rouch of trains. The crossings at which aifinuii uhull be placed shall be designated tlie mayor of the city, and any violu- on or failure on the part of the railway onipanics to comply with this ordinance hall such company to a penalty of less tnau $5 nor more than JlOO, rccov- rable before the mayor.

This ordinance hail go into effect from and after the 1st ay of December, 1893. Several which have occurred crossing? which the city fathers believe ould have been avoided had there been agmen Induced them to have the ordi- prepared for passage, and the city ttorney was Instructed to i the ouston and Texas 1 Central railway corn- any with reference to the crossings on Vest street and to the Gulf, Colorado and anta Fe with reference tc the crossings McFadden side Vrack, these being con- dered the most dangerous crossings. In addition to the ordinance the follow- ig business was transacted by the coun- Petltion from citizens asking, that the ray license be not enforced was read and ecclved and referred to the street com- ilttee. Finance committee reported that they ad examined the report of the treasurer nd found it correct, and asked for fur- her time on assessor's report. Bill of Silsby manufacturing company or pieces for the engine was referred to he tire committee.

The street committee was granted fur- her time-, to report on encroachment on treet In rear of Lusk's stable. The mar- hal granted further time to report surveying streets. On motion the mayor was Instructed to orrow $1200 at 10 per cent interest to pay eachers, on account of not having re- eived money due from the state. Recently, on August Glesecke's place, two tiles southeast of Brenham, a mad dog It several head of stock. A work ox and cow soon exhibited signs of rabies and were killed.

Yesterday another cow went lad and was killed. This being appearance day In the county ourt, judgments by default were rendered or the plaintiffs In the following cases: Alex Simon vs. I. P. Lochrldge: B.

Mate- owsky VB. Albert Slebel; J. N. Whisenaut 's. J.

V. Buster; Abram French company E. A. Franklin; Wallls, Landes Co. s.

Joseph Fischl; John Carlisle vs. J. A. I. Cohen vs.

A. Simon, and Sprague, Warner Co. vs. W. H.

Dldrldge. The yaao of VT. L. vs. the Houston nd Texas Central railway--a suit for dam- alleged to have been occasioned by defendant company turning stock in upon growing crops--was set for 2.

Comr-lRlntP have been fUe3 by County At- orney Buchanan and warrants Issued In he following cases: John Hookti and Will Crawford, each for unlawfully carrying arms; BUI Evans and Robert Wilson, for cut Liny timber On Uio iund of another; Gottlieb Meyer, for obstructing a public In Justice BInz's court Frank Boulden was convicted of assault In two cases and his fine and costs amount to $18.76 In each; Willie Williams, for nghtlng, J19.20; rfannie Galnes, for throwing rocks, $14.95. Mr. Albert Nlenasl and Mius Emma 3roeHche are to be murrlert to-morrow at the residence of the bride's parents, MX. nd Mrs. G.

A. Broesche, near Burton. Mr. Leslie Guy ton of Brenham and MJsa Richardson of Green vine will ba narrled at Greenvlne to-morrow. A Hmall child of H.

Blunion's fell out of a chair this morning, striking upon Its face. One or two teeth were knocked out, and the little fellow painfully though not fatally hurt. The Ladles' glee club will meet at Vor- waert'a Hall at 3.30 p. m. Thursday.

THE SANTA FE SURGEONS. A PERMANENT ORlUtUZATIOH HAH BEJ5U EFPEOIBD. There Will fie Three Mejtingi a Practical Demonttratioos io tbo Santa Fe Hospital. Temple, Bell Nov. answer to call issued by Chief Surgeon A.

C. Scott of the Santa Fe the local surgeons of that roud met In Temple yesterday for 1 organization. A large attendance of enthu- slastic gentlemen responded to the roll I call, and after the aims and Intents of the orsanlzatlon were explained all were heartily in favor of going into permanent organt- i zatlon. Dr. Thomas A.

Pope of Cameron was elected president; Dr. W. E. Daily of Paris, first vice president; Dr. F.

B. McGruder of San Angelo, second vice president; Dr. C. R. Johnson of Temple, secretory; Dr.

J. L. Selther pt Dallas, treasurer. Permanent commditee on general 'woi-k: Dr. B.

A. Fowler; of Brownwood, Dr. W. A. Rape of -Bullliiger, Dr.

W. L. Brown of Goldthwaite and Dr. A. C.

Scott of Tern- After organization several important sub-: Jects 1 were discussed. Among the topics that eiiciteu litierest were: 1. Dangers of. travel to pregnant women. 2.

Plaster of parla dressings for injury to spine. 3. Immediate amputations. This the visiting doctors were shown through th6 Santa Fe hospital. At the hospital several excellent demonstrations were made.

Dr. DaJly showed how Lo apply plaster of panls dressings to the spine in coses where persons are to be removed from a wreck when 6d injured that such removal Is Impracticable without dressing. Chief Surgeon Scott gave a demonstration--an improvement on-Sayers' jury mast --which enables the patient to be suspended for an hour or two at a time without Inconvenience. Temple was chosen as the permanent place of meeting. Meetings are to be held three times a year, on.

the second Mondays In January, May and September. By laws of the National Association of Railway Surgeons were adopted, with such alterations as were necessary to fit this case. The association to-day and the members seem very enthusiastic tn their hopes for future. Thla is the only railway surgeons' association In the state so far as known, and it is a great benefit to the profession In Its peculiar obligations to the class of injuries treated. Dr.

Scott is especially proud of the BUC- ccss of the f.rzt rr.70tlr.ff, c.r.'i aro hopeful that it will grow in strength and usefulness. PROFITS OF THE LAST QUARTER. Wall Street News. The quarter ending September 30 last has unquestionably been one of the worst periods that the railroads have ever known, because they have hardly lia.1 any capacity for reducing expenses. Out of twenty lead- Ing roads, thirteen show falling off in the gross earnings, which is certainly out of proportion possible 'Deduction In the operating expenses, 1 while the llxed charges huve certainly been increased In the aggregate.

Here Is the table for roads with a record of nearly gross earnings In that period, or about $50,000,000 per month: been caused by the embankment yf the runway backlnr uj wuur on bw tand. and cauviutf Ticknfi.it dntth 'n liis THINKS NO HARM WILL COM15." Houston. Nov. AV. Bcln.

truffle inunaser of thw Southern Pclflc and Houston and Central, accompanied by Private Secretary Uancastcr, this morning from St. iiouict aftnr an ab- nencc of several.week*. Mr. Bein Is much improved in health and JB in the best of He thinks the good times are coming, and that everybody will shortly be prosperous and happy. Referring to L.

F. Day, the recently elected chairman of the Southwestern traffic awtociation, Mr. Beln regards him an a strong man and thinks prospects of the unsoclatlon are roseate. It is probable that the recent adjust- prospects of the uiisoclatlon are roseate. It is probable nient or rates between north and south WILLIAMSON COUNTY FINANCES.

Georgetown, Williamson Nov. court In regular km IH.HI hui 'Jty bubillet not tie- ng finished, call session being held to-day. County ofllcers' reports were received, examined und approved. A etate- nent of expenditures and Indebtedness shows the financial condition of the coun- on October 80 to be as follows: Balance of funds on hand at end of quarter: Jury fund, road and bridge fund, Kencral county fund, Jan fund. court house and vault fund, KJG4.GO; bridge fund.

$51,07. Total, J. The bonded indebtedness of the county Jail bonds. court house and vault bonds. 000; bridge bonds, $13,000.

Total, W7.000. The insurance on the ooui house as ordered continued. Slivr.ff' Brvokslilra arrived fruin LtUle Rock last night, bringing the priHoner, J. J. Sykes.

who was arrested there on requisition from -this State. He was placed tn me county jail to await Jii.s trial tit the January term of the district court. He was Indicted about a year ago for theft of two turbine water wheels from J. H. Benbrldffe of this county.

CHAUGUD WITH SWINDLING. Orange, Nov. A. Catechis, an Italian who came here from Lake Charles, a few months ago and started a candy factory, waa arrested to-day on a charge of swindling preferred by Mrs. T.

33. Bldellle, who sets up that she bought from him certain goods on which she paid $500. ami th.it he afterward re-marked them for shipment to Pensacola, Fla. and refusst! to deliver any of them to her. Judge Neinlts had the case before him to-day, and adjourned court at 0 p.

m. until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. In the meantime the defendant Is In jail. VELASCO PR.BIG-HT H13OEIPTS. Velasco.

Nov. yeater- drey per rail of Texas manufactured products for export to (Europe consisted of thirty-nine car loads. A little was alao brought by boats irom local points. The gulf was So rough yesterday that jetty work was suspended until this morning, and lighters and small craft did not go outside. There f.re four excursion purlieu of land buyers In and around Velasco from interior counties and Mississippi, Illinois and Dakota.

8.teiislrl!Kr;iiii|i Texas, which haa been the subject of much comment, is hardly, understood by the general public, and Mr. Bein thinks It will not be thoroughly understood until the new tariffs are In the hanfls of the He thinks, as a matter of fact, that no' ody Is badly hurt by the adjustment rc- rred to, and that Galvcston and Houson stilt have all they ever had, and more. bad effects can possibly be felt from the dvance in rates, as it Is more than prob- ble that all merchants In the state have ad. or will have by the time the rates 0 Into effect, a sufficient amount of stock 1 hand tu meet fail the'demands, of their ustomers for six or eight mouths to come. liein Is of the opinion, however, that any hardships should result and tha alveston and Houston people are con- need of the 1 same and will make it plain, le Inequality will be, promptly remedied nd their Interests protected: against any ijust discrimination that may arise.

Mr. ein reports a very pleasant trip, and says is always slasi to set back to Houston, Texas Is good enough for him. NOTHING WRONG WITH THIS. Houston, Nov. following as handed a News man to-day as the ffsprlng of a well known railroad man's nuse: The Missouri, Kansas and Texas, A very few weeks ago.

Waltzed down to Galveston. While the 'G. N. ate the crow. But the situation soon changed, And to let the people know, The 'G.

N. turned the bridge While the Katy ate the crow. So they've both had crow And they've both had glory-The two component parts In every written story. Story or important facts. The records show them all, And the only thing for them to do Is to kcnp on playing ball.

The next inning will be In April Or sooner, If your honor'll have it When the casa will come up proper And be tried upon Its merit. But the only possible question Is the validity ot iliu leabu. So give the devil his due. Judge, And let us all have peace. KATY CASE CONTINUED.

Mlpcola, Wood Nov. S. Lovett of Houston, Colonel It. C. Foster and Judge Wilkinson of Deniaon, nd Judge B.

P. Muse of Sherman, attor- eys for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas allway company, arrived here last night i be in time for the opening of court to- lorrow morning and answer for the de- endant company In the quo vrarranto pro- icedings recently instituted by District attorney J. O. Russell to forfeit the ciiar- er of the Missouri, Kansas and Texan road. This morning the company's at- orneys and Mr, Russell held a lengthy onference which resulted in the following The state of Texas ex rel.

J. G. Russell, llstrlct attorney, vs. Missouri. Kansas and xas railway company of Texas, It.

et All the defendants In this case, having ntered their appearance, It Is. by agrec- nent of all partleM, ordereti that this case je continued without prejudice to pleas of jrlvllege, other dilatory plena ana uemur- ers and exceptions of defendants. We hereby agree that this cause shall continued, and the clerk is hereby ro- luested to enter the order as above set Mlneola, November ninlrlct Attorney for the State of Texas. I 5 A 5 i i PP. P.

00 A BURGLARIZED THREE STORES. Marlln, Falls Nov. night burglars entered tho dry goods store of Ix-vy the saloon of Quald King, and the confectionery store of J. Alexander. The loss was very light, as only a small amount of clothing was missing from Levy a bottle of whisky and a pistol from Quaid King's saloon, and but VL-ry little from Alexander's, The burglnrs seemed to be amateurs, as no attempt was made to blow open safes.

AFTIQR SEVEN YEARS. Snn Nov. Dnvlfl. who wtin wanted for murder In iFallH county seven years ago, was recoKnlzed by the HhuriO: of that cuuuty und tttplurul tills morning here. District court la in session, with a heavy docket.

TO BE CONSTiCRATBD. Dallas, iNov. priests here are in receipt of information that Rev. E. J.

Dunne, Catholic bishop elect of the diocese of Dallas, will he consecrated on tho 30th the chui-eh of All Saiuts, Chicago, by ArchhHhop Fcohan. KO.TttH ON Pallnf, Nov. pollco to-rlny found in the Trinity river bottom ft demont- fd man, nuirod only In pantfl and shoes. Hf- claimed to hft by Clod to Innplrn the wtrked people of Dallas with tho spirit The four H'n--health, happy homes and hoapiballty--fostftral by Angostura Blttem. Sole mau'fia, Blefftrt Among the trunk lines the York Central and the Wabash show an Increase, and that of tlrst nnmiHl only per cent, which IB more than offset by the additional mileage operated as compared with last year.

The increase on the Wabash is 2.C per cent. Of the granger roads, tho Illinois Central of course reflects the extraordinary Increase In Us passenger traffic from Chicago growing out of the world's fair, and the passenger movement alone has Increased the Rock Island earnings per cent. All the other roads belonging to this group show a lofi! which Is largest on the Burlington anr Quincy, amounting to 13.8 per cent. The Denver and Kio Grande of course shows a very large falling off, not only on account of the depression of business In Colorado, but because the earn ings for laai year at this time were the largest of any quarter In the history the company. The loss on the Northern Pacific was proportionately greater than that of any other road with the cxceptloi of the Big Four, but the Canadian Pacl fie managed to nquecze out a small In crease.

Among the southern roads tlu Louisville nnd Nashville tmd the heavies loss. In the Hat of the twenty roads given one--the Northern Pacific--passed Into the hands of receiver during the quarter n.ml eight paid no dividends at all. Of the dividend pnyora, It is doubtful If any them with the exception of thn ininol Central, earned a dividend during the period under review. The proportional loss on the Louisville and NashvtHe wai larger than on any other of the divident paying roads given In the table. Jt la fat to assume thai allowing an average fo operating expenses as low (is GO per cent, the falling off in the mus result in a loss In tho net earnings of fulb half as much as in tho gross.

Of COUTH this Is rmiirh estimate, hut It will found correct in the average. The Louis vllle ami Nashville had a deficit on year's operations of and declared dividend at the full rate for the first hal of the year out of earnings 'Only $78,50 greater than for the corresponding perlo of last The first quarter of tho fls cal year closed with a falling off of 17.6 pe cent in the gross earnings, which means loss of not less than $600.000 in the ne Should the last quarter of the calcnda ypiir any such showing lift thin, is evident that the company will barel onrn Its tlxpfl ohnrres lot nlnnp nny fllv dend on the capital stock, which has bee largely Increased during the year. The sul jeot might lie taken up with relation other roads, but this Is enough tor th present. PA.N-AMBRIOAN RUMORS. Victoria, Victoria Nov.

21. Messrs. Wdtson and Bennett, wfrn arrive here in company with President Anthony thn railway, have been mak Ing Jnquirlea und Investigation into tl affairs of that company, and It Is rumore that tlit.y will takf hnM of cnn mid extend It to Corpus Christ! to connec with A road be built from tlu-tc Brownsville. Thin l.i principally conjcctur however, na tho gentleman very rt-tlcci In regard to thulr business hrrc. The roa in ndvertlBfd he soM on DM to satisfy a JtulffTdent of $GOOO hold agalm by Unrrrtt.

a contractor. Tho district court Is to-day 1 the trial of the suit of H. ioldmnn again the Gulf, Western Texas and Pacific ml way company for diunaffoa alleted to nav FOB i "vVT BAKER, BOTTtTBAKliR LOVETT, A ttorney ii for Defendants. The lawyers returned nome to-night. LOCAL BUDGET.

The Katy and International and Great Northern auditors wore engaged yesterday checking out Mr. F. O. Becker oa joint freight agent tor the ICaty. Mr.

Becker iaa considerable business of the Katy's still undisposed this will remain In his charge until It closed up. Mr C. H. Complon. Joint depot ticket of the International and Great Northern and Katy at Galveston, will, when checked out ao joint osent, remain as depot ticket agent for the International Croat Northern The volume of freight traffic over the Santa Fc continues large and I relght Agent Jones is kept hustling to find places to unload the great quantity of cotton which is constantly coming In, so that rnrn can be- returned as speedily as possible to keep the trattic moving.

NEW SANTA FE SCHEDULE. The new time card which will be put Into effect on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe on Sunday next, November. 26, has been deckled upon and makes little change In the running of trains except that the Houston train, which now leaves here at 2.10 p. m. dally, will leave dally on and after bun- day next at 1.40 p.

a half hour earlier than at present. The through train will leave here at 6.30 p. m. as at present, but will arrive at 11 p. Instead of 10.45 as at present.

The Houston trains will leave at 7 a. 1.40 p. m. and 7.80 m. The leaving time from Houston will not be changed at all from the present schedule.

HOLIDAY RATES. Houston, Nov. Passenger Agent Bobbins of the Houston and Texas Central, to-day Issued a circular announcing holiday rates, tickets to be placed on sale December 19, 20 and 21. The rate oC one fare for the round trip is made from all stations on the Central to pulnu In Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina. North Carolina, Kentucky and Ohio.

The tickets are good for thirty days for return, and special trains with through connections will be run for the benefit of those who want to spend Christmas with the old folks at home. The Houston and Texas Central, like the other Texas railroads, la making extensive preparations to accommodate a vast throng of people. SOUTHWESTERN DEVELOPMENT. Treasurer Purdy of the Bock Island says the prosperity of the for southwest Is not surprising. People who close their eyes to the rapid growth and development of Texas --thu opening of the reservations In the Indian territory--and the cessation of railroad building will be rudely awakened the near future.

That country la coming to the front mod Its traffic? tweuibUlUea i-Mttk with tl.t- wt thft ULks.s* valley. LONQ IN THE 8H.RVICB. Railway Mr. Enoch who twenty-tight been purchasing; mgwnt of rnilrood, tendered his MlgaaUoD. to take effect December 1, on AccuuiU advaced age-, lie ts 72 old.

At the ace of IS Mr. Ljwli began his with Eastwick ft Harrison, locomotive builders of Philadelphia, and remained with them from 18M until he became of age la U42. In 1844. In the employ of Baatwlck A Harrison, he went to Russia to take charge of a shop at Alexandroffsky. near St.

Petersburg and the building of aoine cars for the St. Petersburg and Moscow railroad. He remained there two years and half, returning to the United States in Between 1M6 and 1S06 he filled the position of forvman, first in a general machine shop at Trenton, N. and afterward At Baf- lardvale, where he had charge of the manufacture of locomotives and ina- chlne tools. In December, 1850, he entered the service of the Pennsylvania railroad, taking charge of the roundhouse and repair shop at Miifiin.

In he-went into the office of Herman J. Lombard, then superintendent at Harrisburc, and on December 1, 1852, he was made second assistant superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad In charge of the middlz division and. pt the motive power of the road, belnj. located at Altoona. This position he resigned In 1857 to enter the employ of Messrs.

A. Whitney Sons, car wheel manufacturers, remaining with them two years and a half. He returned to the service of the Pennsylvania railroad in ISBQ aa superintendent of the road, -which he Riled throughout the war of the rebellion, resigning; December 31, 1865, because he felt the necessity of rest after the strain of throughout -the war. On May 3, 18G5, the position of purchasing agent, Pennsylvania railroad, was created and given to Mr. Lewis, which position he has held continuously since that date.

In accepting his resignation the directors adopted the following resolution: Resolved, that the resignation of Mr. Lewis be accepted to take effuat December 1 next, and In accepting his resignation the board desires to place upon record an expression of Its appreciation of the faithful and efficient service rendered to the company by Mr. Lewis in the various positions of trust and responsibility which he has occupied since he entered its service In 1860 and to express the hope that retirement from active duties will enable him to enjoy many years of health and happiness. TO FIGHT THE COMMISSION. The Rock Island, Santa Fe and Burlington railroads have signified their intention of standing by the Missouri Pacific in Its latest fight against the Kansas railroad commissioners.

About a month ago the Missouri Pacific abandoned its passenger service between Topeka und Fort Scott and substitute'! mfxfvJ Th? Missouri Pacific will resist the order of the commissioners to restore the former service. ORGANIZATION PERFECTED. Corpus Clirtetl, Nov. solicit- Ing committee for the proposed Corpus Chrlstl and Brownsville road held a large and enthusiastic meeting this r.ftcrnoon and perfected a reorganization. Over 000 has been subscribed to the bonus In the past few days, and is now almost certain that Nueces county will raise tha $100,000 demanded of her.

HEADLIGHT FLASHES. Houston, Nov. -E. Kinzie of the Pullman car company spent to-day in the city. Traveling Passenger Agent Rhineliardt of the Southern Pacific came In this morning after a trip over his territory.

i Dick Robblns of the Houston and-Texas Central went up the road last night hunt- tts pilgrims. W. D. Lawson, traveling passenger agent the Missouri, Kansas und Texas, was In he city to-day, after an absence of several days. Don Fields the Santa Fe will have on the dollar rate between Houston and Galveston next Sunday.

Bob Fife, commercial agent of the Mla- M'H, ramo lip from Salvestoa. yesterday and spent the day lere. A large number of colored ministers and -elegatt'H went to Oalveston to-day via tne i Jnnta to be In attendance on the A. M. conference which convenes there to- norrow.

The passenger men of the different ronds lave already begun to hustle for holiday traffic. The freight business is not particularly rushing at this time. Dr. Tuyes of the truffle department cf the Southern Pacific has 1 a handsome new denk and he is as proud of It as Is a boy of his Irst pair of red top boots. Al W.

Huron of Marshall was hero today In conference with Captain Qulnlen and other railroad men. He says it does iIs eyes good to look at a city like HOUB- N. W. Hunter of San Antonio, right of asor.t for Southern Pacific, is a guest of the Grand Central hotel. WHY PEOPLE WOBBT AiraUUa It put Kmmer tni wriy Ml been of worry, ot cw andi (nuotrt vitality cauwd by ilw to (tixuiker WM a pronilnnit mtm.

ttnuhis, tM 'TDhto has naturally to run down, raUly unable to properly attend 'to buMnew. But this la not all. Mui'i worries become woman's worries because (her superior intuitive powers and -sympathy with every KMns that oonwrna u. fmiband, her brothers or her lover. things cause great exhaustion, o.

Is not that piiyalolans report a 1 i or years. It in true 'that our ftnnoUU troubles u-e Ureely over, 'but the system needs bulling up to Iflve condition olid tone ot six months ago. It fc evident that -tills can only be done bv the oweful and systematic UK of some pure, Ijfe-rtvins stimulant. Mid this can found only in that grand preparation whteih has -the test of a soore of reams, Dully, Pure Mail Wihtakey." The a'bavc words are tlher should be carefully eonsidaned all. Nothing hoa ever -this pure medicinal whiakey for.

twiHing up njid atoricr the health, wanted strength viteaiity Do not tor 9 moment consider It Jlke ordinary -wJiWtJes. and do not be fe- oalved by arliy dealor wtoo may tflll you oo. It has no equal, and -is worthy of great popularity whldh tt Unlike the Dutch Process No Alkalies Other Chemicals are in tha preparation of w. BAKEB realfastCocoa vhlfb ofrrohifflTit 1 avid fptaMe. Hit ntftnyttt tit Coroa mixed with Btnroh, Arrowroot or and Iff far more economical, (totting lets thnn one cent a cup, ft In (lollcioui, 6n(1 "ABILT IOUTBD.

Sold BAKER 00., Dorchester, TJw Ortat Vital DR. McGORK'S Thfs oelobratod Bomady ii pofiltire for do- biltty, BpermatoiThoua, disu ory, and norTooi dlBeasoa caused yoathfol or the abuse of as opium, it reitores without fail lost manhood. Impaired vigor tod txhaaatod vitality, atone nil annatnral loises, purifloa the blood, enlarffonv and KtreofftheDS the organs, cures lumpleB. blotches and private diseases. Price $2 per bottle or 6 bottles for $10.

Dr. UcQnr TBIAL BOTTliB FBEB to Show Its Ureat Merit will bo itant to one applying. Poreoni of reiiponviblU- ty need not nay one cent until cured. c'e I nvi go rater Is a BcieutiUc romecljr, tho legitimate roault of 20 yearn' special practice. Write for free trial ties, question lint and pamohlot.

Address T. McGOUK, M. SPECIALIST, 2627 liarkot OalTeiton, Toxai. AUCTION 8AL.EJB. AUCTIOirSALE Fine Carriage and Draught Horses NOV.

23, 1893. At our Salesroom, n. w. corner of Postofflco and commencLuK at 10 a. in.

6 Fine Yonnar HorBoa. Well Broke, Double tmd Siuwlo Drivers. Kind andUeatle. Sold under Sale positive and without reserve. W.

FRITTER ADCT1ONKERS." SPECIAL. WOTIOEB. FOR BLOCKS OF LAND --Most desirable location ot any la tbe city tor cotton compresses and vardfl. For particulars apply at office ot GALVHSTON WHARF CO. LIMB AND OBMEKT.

and CfUiciil. Dealers in Portland and Cement. Lime, Plaster, Fire Brick, etc. lnlsterp, lawyers, toachors and others whose occupation gives but little exercise should use Curler's Unle Ijlver Plll.i for toriilil liver and biliousness. One Is a dose.

Try thorn. PLTTMBING. R. C. Woodhead, HOUSTON PLUMBING AND MPO.

CO. Water Closets, bath tubs and gas fixtures. BTBAM IiAUMDHIlM. iNBST'souTH-- SI Packard's Steam Laundry. All work ln.tru.ited us receives prompt and careful a'ltenitlon.

912 Prairie avenue. 'Phone 332, Houston, Tex. STOUAGB UOOflC. SMITH. PEDEN CO.

have storage room for rent for heavy Hoods, furniture, etc In their large new warehouse. The Old Friend Tflth tho rod on every package. It's the Kin; of Liver Medicines, IB belter than pills, and takes the place of nlncand Calomel. Take nothing offered yon as a substitute. J.

H. ZeiUu Proprietors, 1'hiladelphia. T. L. CROSS SHIP STORES AND CHANDLEST, MMnaoturers' AgenU and Commission OOBNBB CENTER and STBANDi Kwpafnll itook on ban4 of a la onr Una.

Call and oonvlneatf. PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM CURE DURSEL Ask your Druggist bouloolBlsO. Th rumvd) the unnatural discharged ana rivate of men and tno ebilltatlng wenknas peculloi 1 to womfn. It euros In a low Idayi i tho aid Ot publicity of a doctor, The UnivmcL Crimean Manufactured by kThe Evans Ohimcal DM. FRANCK'S GRAINS OF HEALTH These little Plllt will quickly cure CONGESTION! HEADACHE! ve printed In four ooloro on lid of box.

oomiurtella, LKBOT. Tat E. Fougera A York. and PILES d.t.^ionfromb.nn.11 ITIoeratlon ot the Hydtwelo and Why Bend utamp lor descrlpUvo tmmplilet, containing llflcatcn Irom many prominent you may know. Address OR.F.

DICKEY.395MalnSt.,Dailaa,TiX. It will Yon Monsl to Aak lor at Mill. tO.Onr Fattr, liikcour Caentud n. .05 Ik, fmn, DruiiliU. Fa.

SOUTHERN SHOW CiSE WORKS before bu.T your Shnw CMM elnawhtra, F. 82g Btrnnil. KTOtUtait Kir. Trssii id Wbliktr BablM irad at homo without pain. Dookotpaf tlonl.TM Knt FBBH.

ft. M. WOOI.I,KV, M.IX from tlio pffivtn r.r yinitliful early 1 wamlnp rrcnkncss. lost ttf I will vnlunnlp contatnInK full for lio.un nirr. PtlKK of 1 A mfJioKl work thonld Vvr ty overy innn who nnrt doMlllAttri.

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