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Vol. 2. No. Waco, Texas, M Tuesday Evening, January 20, i88q Price s Cent Or? CaaCii TELEGRAPHIC TOPICSSANGER BROS JANUARY CLEARING OUT SALE. Tbe extreme bad weather of the past week, has made a general stagnation in business, and as our huge machine must be kept going weintend to liven things up by still greater reductions in price. ♦ OUR CLOTHING And Gents Furnishing Department, Etc. We are offering goods at such reduced prices that they must demand the attention of all those who want to be economical and save money. Our stock is small in comparison to our business. But Larger Than le Intend Having at the Close Of winter. Our senior partner, resident in New York, has just paid us a visit, and insists on closing out all winter goods before the end of the season. ' THIS WE WILL ACCOMPLISH By Digging Way Down into Present Prices. Please Don’t Freeze, When you can keep comfortable and warm at a very small cost, by buying a warm overcoat aivd suit pf clothes at OUR CLOSING OUT SALE. WE MIGHT QUOTE YOU PRICES that would astonish you, WE MIGHT QUOTE YOU PRICES that would make you wonder how we can do it, WE MIGHT QUOTE YOU PRICES that would make you wonder how we could do it, BUT ALL THE PRICES WE WOULD QUOTE, WOULD NOT SHC W YOU ON PAPER THE QUALITY, CUT AND STYLE—NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. SANGER BROS. liquors. WINE 'Fqreigniwad Domestic. The Largest Stock of the Finest Varieties. W ry rftur 'Pure Old California and Texas Wim s * ; I, A. GOLDSTEIN, 4l7 AUSTIN STEET, Inaurantt. The Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York. ASSETTSOVER $101,000,000. ‘ ' L■The Oldest Company in America. The Largest Company In the World. . No Other Company in the World has Furnished Insurance at so Small a Nett Cost to Policy Holders. W. P. HOWLAND, District Manager. 1Central and Western Texas.) WACO. Room 5, Sturgis Building, Opposite Pacific Hotel. ECHOES OTEB THE WIKKS GATHERED F30M YABIOUS SOURCES. Condensed Record of General and Special News— —Synopsis of Current Happen I hits and Notes of the Day IN GENERAL. Kankakee, 111., January 18.—The south infirmary of the eastern hospital for the insane burned at 4:50 this morning. The building was occupied by fortysix patients, six attendants and one night watchman. Seventeen patients are missing and thirteen bodies have been recovered. They are burned beyond recognition. All of the patients were infirm and incurable. The bedridden ones were rescued first, and those who were able to help themselves did not realize their danger, and were the ones who perished. It was 12 degrees below zero when Watchman Cobb discovered smoke issuing from the ceiling immediately above the furnace, and he awoke the attendants. The smoke at once became drawn through the hot air flues and along the halls and stairways to all parts of the building. W. A. Reid began dragging and conveying out patients, but many patients, clad in their night clothes only, rushed from the bitter cold air back into the building. Reid, at the risk of his own life, struggled on until twenty of his twentyfour patients were rescued, when he becawc exhausted and was carried away. The remains of the bodies of twelve patients have been taken from the ruins burned to fragments, only to be identified by the location in which they were found. The remains of the bodies, with one exception, did not aggregate each but little more than a handfull of charred ashes. The entire remains of ten of the victims were spread on a small table two feet square. Friends are arriving in search of lost ones, and the scenes on their arrival are necessarily very heartrending. Telegrams are pouring in from all parts of the state from parties asking as to the safety of their friends among the inmates of the hospital. H. W. Belden, aged 50,of Galtesburg, one of the victims, and the only one whose remains presented even the semblance of a human body, was a prominent man in his section of the state. He was on the second floo, was an invalid, and was unable to help himself. Superintendent Dewey, aided by an attendant, placed a ladder to his window and Dewey ascended it and broke the glass, but being unable to break the sash, descended for some implement to break it with. In the meantime Belden’s shrieks for help were loud and agonizing. As Dewey rcascended, his cries died away. The smoke and flames poured from the window so that no nelp could be given him. Vincinnes, Ind., January 19.—A band of alleged miracle workers, who call themselves the “Holliness Band,” and believe that all diseases can be cured by faith in Christ and the annointing of oil, are filling the little town of Spencer with excitement It is claimed that they have done many miracles in the way of healing. 'Their greatest wonder work is said to be the cure of Watson o A. Pryor, who had lost the use of one leg through bone erysipelas, but now walks the streets without crutches as briskly as the best of his neighbors of equal ages The band are now trying to cure Wilson Thomas, a strong believer, who lies dangerously ill o typhoidpneumonia. Washington, January 18.—The discussion on the interstate commerce bill in the senate will probably be concluded by the middle of the week and Senator Coke thinks he will be able to ge. the Eads bill up as soon as that question is disposed of. There are two special orders ahead of the Eads bill, but the senator thinks they will not be pressed lor consideration and that the latter will be given the right of way. The prevailing opinion in regard to the Reagan interstate commerce bill is that it will fail to pass the senate and that the senate bill, which practically amounts to no legislation, will be substituted for it. Albany, N. Y., January 19.—In the republican caucus' tonight Wm. M. Evarts received sixtyone votes, Levy P. Morton twentyeight and Chauncey Depew three. THE STATE. Galveston, January 18.—About halfpast eleven Saturday night Judge West of the supreme court was taken quite ill while standing in the rotunda of the Tremont hotel. For a period of about fifteen minutes the judge suffered from continuous and violent convulsions. Und?r the charge of a physician he was removed by friends to his room in the supreme court chambers. This morning the judge was resting easy, and tonight he is THE MAYOR’S VETO. The Document to Be Read to the Council Next Week. Waco, Texas, January 19, 1885. Hon. Board of Aldermen: Gentlemen—The accompanying ordinance fixing the salaries of city officers is resoectfully disapproved for the following reasons: 1. The duties of city marshal have become so numerous and onerous that they cannot now be satisfactorily performed by one man, including that of city marshal, street commissioner and assessor and collector of taxes. The salary of three hundred dollars should be withheld and a street commissioner appointed, or a special policeman appointed to see after the streets, thus relieving the marshal of this duty; *or else a separate assessor and collector should be appointed, on a salary, and thus enable the marshal to give more attention to the streets and to other business. 2. Section 9th o! this ordinance says the “city enginecrj shall receive the same compensation as is now fixed by ordinance,” and article 69 of the city ordinances says he shall receive a compensation of 81,000 per annum,” together with office rent and stationery. Now a proper regard for economy demands that this fixed salary should be repealed before the present ordinance goes into effect, as the old plan of paying only for services when rendered is tar preferable and cheaper. In case the people decide to erect any publie improvements a special engineer will be needed anyway. Respectfully returned, W. H. WILKES, Mayor. EATON, GUINAN & CO. Their Handsome Wholesale and Retail Establishment, and Its Features. Eaton, Guinan & Co. are fairly domiciled in their new quarters, on Austin, between Seventh and Eighth streets, and a visit there is interesting. The house is two Stories high, fifty feet front and a hundred feet deep, and the only business house in Waco that is put back a decent distance from the edge of the street. A car load of goods can be unloaded on the banquette and then leave ample room for pedestrians. The interior of the lofty building is divided into two departments—on the left for jobbing trade and packages in bulk, and on the right for retail and city trade. The office is central and overlooks each department—the whole floor, in fact. In the jobbing department the firm will carry at all times an extensive stock of western produce, fruits and p.ovisions, making a specialty, however, of produce and fruits. In the retail department there will be a full line of all staple and fancy groceries and housekeeping supplies. Inj resuming the retail trade the firm extend a cordial invitation to all their old friends and customers to call and inspect their facilities for serving the public. Prompt delivery of goods purchased will be made anywhere in the city, and telephone connection will save our lady readers who have ’phones at their home a trip to the store when the weather or other causes ferbid. We feel sure that the firm will at once acquire a lucrative retail trade,for they have the goods, the facilities and the disposition to afford thorough satisfaction to customers. Their jobbing trade has grown to large proportions and comprises all the territory tributary to Waco. AMUSEMENTS. seeing a play like the Silver King, presented in a manner so excellent, a person n ght well brave the uatowardness of the elements, though it were much greater than it was .ast night. THE TRICE ESTATE. Up in the Probate Court ToDay—Mr. J. R. Richey, Late Guardian, Absent. In the county court this morning, heaving probate matters, the final report of James R. Richey, late guardian of the minor heirs of Simon B. Trice, deceased, came up. There is a contest over the report, made by Mrs5 S. B. Trice, the new guardian of the heirs. She claims that the report and accounts of Mr. Richey, as late guardian, are not complete and accurate. She is represented by coansel, M. Surratt, Esqr. Clark & Dyer appeared for Mr. Richey. When the first item in the report was reached, it was disputed. Mr. Richey’s appearance in court was absolutely necessary, but he was not there, albeit due and proper notice had been served on him to be on hand. It was stated that he had sent word from Mr. Abernathy's yesterday that he couldn’t come in town today, as his (Richey’s) horse had got out of the pasture and couldn’t be found. Judge Evans directed Clerk Baker to enter a fine of $25 against Mr. Richey, for contempt cf court. Then the court issued an order calling for Mr. Kichey’s immediate appearance in court. This was given to Deputy Sheriff Dan Ford, with instructions to proceed at once to the country, find Mr. Richey, and bring him into court. The deputy sheriff looked mournful as he contemplated the snow and cold look of things out doors, but he mounted his horse and started on his errand, leaving town about half past eleven o’clock. Mir. Abernathy’s residence, where Mr. Richey is said to be stopping, is four or five miles south of Waco. The report was taken up again at 2 o’clock this afternoon, and is now under way. Later—At 2:15 o’clock this afternoon Deputy Sheriff Ford returned to the city, having Mr. R. in charge. Mr. Richey told the officer he did not come because he was too unwell. He came to town in a buggy. Mary Clark Gaines’s Successor. Washington, Jan. 13.—Of course the great suit Of Myra Clark Gaines will go on just the same as before her death. Her sonin law, Mr. Christmas, who was with her when the will was signed, will push the suit • He seems to have been a great favorite with the little queer old woman. When he quarreled with her own son, and killed him in her own house, she did not cast him off, but seemed anxious for his acquittal, sitting by his side in the court room and counselling iti his behalf. She was a pretty good lawyer, was this woman. She had been at law half a century, and had herself followed every step in her famous case—or, rather, large number of cases. Belva Lockwood cites her as being the first woman in this country to argue a case in court. “First Ladies” in Washington. The secretary of state’s wife ranks all others at presidential dinners. At dinners to justices of the supreme court she is first and before the chief justice’s wife. At dinners to senators she is before the wife of the president of the senate (not the vice president’s, when there is one in regular order) and over the speaker’s wife when they are to representatives. At diplomatic corps dinners the white wife of the minister from the “colored” republic of Hayti is first lady. apparently restored to his usual health, but weakened somewhat from the sudden attack. Overton, Tanuary 19.—Early this morning conductor R. O. Frazier, of the southbound International passenger train, assisted by brakeman Power, attempted to eject two tramps from the cars, when the tramps opened fire upon them, one shot taking effect in Frazier’s breast, passing out at the back, another took effect in the lower part of the body of brakeman Power, Parties are out searching for the tramps. If caught, they will probably be lynched. Crawford, January 18,—The stretchers of tht Baltimore and Ohio telegiaph l ne passed’here yesterday putting up the wire. San Antonio, Texas, January 19.—Probably the most daring burglary ever perpetrated in this city occurred about 2 o’clock this morning at Cliff Cook’s keno room. The large safe was bored into and the combination picked, the burglars receiving $4,800 in cash. There were in the room at the time of the burglary three men—Dill Miller, alias Nichols, the watchman; Tom Taylor and George Whitney. All these parties were tied and gagged, but have been arrested and jailed, at the suggestion of Cliff Cook, together with a well known Chicago crook named T. M. Ward, alias Palpin. The police officers and detectives are of the opinion that all were engaged in the burglary, and that Ward tied his companions to baffle suspicion. Vernon, Texas, January 17.—The second cowardly and coldblooded assassination at this place in four days occurred last night at 8 o’clock, the victim being Mr. Roy Morrison, partner of Mr. C. M. Byers, in the livery business. Morrison was called out of his stable by two unknown mounted men and shot down like a dog. The bullet entered the right side of the face, cutting away a portion of the upper part of the ear and passed through the head, coming out a little higher upon the opposite side, which plainly shows that the poor man was looking up into the face of his assassin when shot. A Wacc Lady’s Experience Traveling. We clip the following from the Water town (N Y.) Post,cf last Thursday: “Mrs. G. M. Shepard, of Waco, Texas,is visiting her relatives in this city. While traveling through the the state of Arkansas Mrs. Shepard had a thrilling experience. The train became water bound on account of an immense freshet, and the passengers were for several days in danger of losing their lives. At one time they were also deprived of food for thirtysix hours. Over a thousand head of dead cattle floated past the cars in one day, and one river was encountered, with a natural channel about as wide as Black River, but on this occasion it covered a surface ten miles across.” Mrs. Shepard is the wife of Mr. G. Mr. Shepard.of the Pacific express company. Three Old Georgians. John P. King, Mark A. Cooper and Junius Hillyer, statesmen of prominence long before most people now in the world were born, are still living at their homes in Georgia, and all watch the march of the present actors on the present stage of affairs. Mr. King, who lived the life of a gentleman of leisure in Paris as long ago as 1820, was in the United States senate in 1836. Colonel Cooper was a member of the house forty five years ago, and Judge Hillyer in the forties. We have always found Rivcire's Diarrhea and Cholera Mixture a sure curefor diarrhea, dysentery, flux and Cholera. Price 25 cents abottlc at Rivcire's drug store. Checsman’s Skating Rink Change of Programme Monday afternoon...................Skating for all Monday night.........................................Music Tuesday afternoon...................Skating for all Tuesday night............................... Ladies and escorts Wednesday aftenoonLadies and escorts Wednesday night.................... Skating for all Thursday afternoon................. Skating for all Thursday night..............Ladies and escorts Friday afternoon........................... Ladies and escorts Friday night.................................No skating Saturday morning, afternoon and night for all. Every morning (Saturday excepted) from 10 to 12 o’clock for ladies only. No skating on Sunday.—I 12 iw. Riverside Livery Stables. We have purchased the Riverside livery stables, at the foot of Bridge street, and will at once equip the establishment with teams and rolling stock sufficient to make it the most complete in the city. The best of service will be provided, and at moderate prices. Teams will be sent to all parts of the city, on request. Horses taken to beard at cheap rates. Telephone connection. 11 im W. R. Kellum & Son. Pledged lor 1885. That the Household Sewing machine will give the best satisfaction. I can sell you with guarantee a second hand machine for .$20.00 in monthly payments,satisiastion garanteed with every machine I sell. Old machines repaired. Call on me for any thing in my line, for this is my regular business. Fifth and Sixth streets, Austin avenue. 131tc :S. J. Smith. |The ‘‘Silver King " at the Garland Last Night. j ' ' It was nearly twelve before the curtain went down at the Garland last night, shutting out from sight the “Silver King” rejoicing in the reunion with his family, in conventional last act style. The length of the piece is about the only objection to the Silver King. In this play a person is afforded a chance of witnessing the portrayal of more woe and agony for the usual admittance, than in almost any other drama extant. It can very justly be called a wail of sorrow in five acts, concluding with a spasm of joy. The lighter hues of comedy, to a certain extent, relieve the sombre background of pathos and make the piece attractive to those who might otherwise care little for a continuous representation of woe. Of the players, it can be said that the cast throughout was exceptionally strong. In the leading role, the veteran actor F. C. Bangs was superb, and delighted the audience beyond measure, by his impressive and finished delineation of the character he assumed. Worthy of the leader, was the support furnished by Miss Charlotte Behrens, as Nellie Danvers, and her portrayal of the trusting wife and noble mother was a thoroughly exquisite piece of acting. The applause that so frequently greeted the players was the best evidence of their merit. In spite of cold and sleet the audience was fairly large, but for fhe sake of A Bible in Litigation. Some queer things occur in Waco occasionally, but we don’t believe anything like this has ever happened here. We quote from the Dallas Herald of Saturday: “J. S. Herring, a Bible agent, has brought a sequestration suit before Justice Kendall against the Pacific house, to regain possession of a Bible put up by Robert Parker, his subagent, for his board. It promises to be a very interesting suit.” # A Tribute to Old Hickory. Nashville American. He was the sternest foe that monopoly ever faced. He was the most heroic of all popular tribunes. He built a party that will last as long as time and until its last recorded syllable. It is his spirit that broods over the democratic party today. It is his highborn and deathless purpose that goes befoie our hosts as the pillar of cloud in front of the sacramental army of Israel. •• IVecan recommend Nature's Own Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for Coughs, Colds and incipient Consumption. Price 50 cents a bottle at Riveire's drug store Fruit Cake and Mince Meat. Fresh London Layer Raisins. Fresh Leghorn Citron. Fresh Patras Currants, new crop, 1884. Fresh English Standard Layer Figs. Fresh Princess Paper Shelled Almonds at Bart Moore’s.
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ID | tx-waco-nwp-day_1885-01-20 |
Title | The Day (Waco, Texas) Vol. 2 No. 74, Tuesday, January 20, 1885 |
Date | 1885-01-20 |
Volume | 2 |
Issue | 74 |
Number of Pages | 4 |
Publisher | The Day Publishing Company |
Language | English |
Rights | http://www.baylor.edu/lib/digitization/digitalrights |
Resource Type | Text |
Format | Newspaper, 4 pages |
Collection Name | Baylor University - The Texas Collection - Historic Waco Newspapers |
Uniform Title | The Day (Waco, Texas) |
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Title | tx-waco-nwp-day_1885-01-20_01 |
OCR - Transcript | Vol. 2. No. Waco, Texas, M Tuesday Evening, January 20, i88q Price s Cent Or? CaaCii TELEGRAPHIC TOPICSSANGER BROS JANUARY CLEARING OUT SALE. Tbe extreme bad weather of the past week, has made a general stagnation in business, and as our huge machine must be kept going weintend to liven things up by still greater reductions in price. ♦ OUR CLOTHING And Gents Furnishing Department, Etc. We are offering goods at such reduced prices that they must demand the attention of all those who want to be economical and save money. Our stock is small in comparison to our business. But Larger Than le Intend Having at the Close Of winter. Our senior partner, resident in New York, has just paid us a visit, and insists on closing out all winter goods before the end of the season. ' THIS WE WILL ACCOMPLISH By Digging Way Down into Present Prices. Please Don’t Freeze, When you can keep comfortable and warm at a very small cost, by buying a warm overcoat aivd suit pf clothes at OUR CLOSING OUT SALE. WE MIGHT QUOTE YOU PRICES that would astonish you, WE MIGHT QUOTE YOU PRICES that would make you wonder how we can do it, WE MIGHT QUOTE YOU PRICES that would make you wonder how we could do it, BUT ALL THE PRICES WE WOULD QUOTE, WOULD NOT SHC W YOU ON PAPER THE QUALITY, CUT AND STYLE—NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. SANGER BROS. liquors. WINE 'Fqreigniwad Domestic. The Largest Stock of the Finest Varieties. W ry rftur 'Pure Old California and Texas Wim s * ; I, A. GOLDSTEIN, 4l7 AUSTIN STEET, Inaurantt. The Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York. ASSETTSOVER $101,000,000. ‘ ' L■The Oldest Company in America. The Largest Company In the World. . No Other Company in the World has Furnished Insurance at so Small a Nett Cost to Policy Holders. W. P. HOWLAND, District Manager. 1Central and Western Texas.) WACO. Room 5, Sturgis Building, Opposite Pacific Hotel. ECHOES OTEB THE WIKKS GATHERED F30M YABIOUS SOURCES. Condensed Record of General and Special News— —Synopsis of Current Happen I hits and Notes of the Day IN GENERAL. Kankakee, 111., January 18.—The south infirmary of the eastern hospital for the insane burned at 4:50 this morning. The building was occupied by fortysix patients, six attendants and one night watchman. Seventeen patients are missing and thirteen bodies have been recovered. They are burned beyond recognition. All of the patients were infirm and incurable. The bedridden ones were rescued first, and those who were able to help themselves did not realize their danger, and were the ones who perished. It was 12 degrees below zero when Watchman Cobb discovered smoke issuing from the ceiling immediately above the furnace, and he awoke the attendants. The smoke at once became drawn through the hot air flues and along the halls and stairways to all parts of the building. W. A. Reid began dragging and conveying out patients, but many patients, clad in their night clothes only, rushed from the bitter cold air back into the building. Reid, at the risk of his own life, struggled on until twenty of his twentyfour patients were rescued, when he becawc exhausted and was carried away. The remains of the bodies of twelve patients have been taken from the ruins burned to fragments, only to be identified by the location in which they were found. The remains of the bodies, with one exception, did not aggregate each but little more than a handfull of charred ashes. The entire remains of ten of the victims were spread on a small table two feet square. Friends are arriving in search of lost ones, and the scenes on their arrival are necessarily very heartrending. Telegrams are pouring in from all parts of the state from parties asking as to the safety of their friends among the inmates of the hospital. H. W. Belden, aged 50,of Galtesburg, one of the victims, and the only one whose remains presented even the semblance of a human body, was a prominent man in his section of the state. He was on the second floo, was an invalid, and was unable to help himself. Superintendent Dewey, aided by an attendant, placed a ladder to his window and Dewey ascended it and broke the glass, but being unable to break the sash, descended for some implement to break it with. In the meantime Belden’s shrieks for help were loud and agonizing. As Dewey rcascended, his cries died away. The smoke and flames poured from the window so that no nelp could be given him. Vincinnes, Ind., January 19.—A band of alleged miracle workers, who call themselves the “Holliness Band,” and believe that all diseases can be cured by faith in Christ and the annointing of oil, are filling the little town of Spencer with excitement It is claimed that they have done many miracles in the way of healing. 'Their greatest wonder work is said to be the cure of Watson o A. Pryor, who had lost the use of one leg through bone erysipelas, but now walks the streets without crutches as briskly as the best of his neighbors of equal ages The band are now trying to cure Wilson Thomas, a strong believer, who lies dangerously ill o typhoidpneumonia. Washington, January 18.—The discussion on the interstate commerce bill in the senate will probably be concluded by the middle of the week and Senator Coke thinks he will be able to ge. the Eads bill up as soon as that question is disposed of. There are two special orders ahead of the Eads bill, but the senator thinks they will not be pressed lor consideration and that the latter will be given the right of way. The prevailing opinion in regard to the Reagan interstate commerce bill is that it will fail to pass the senate and that the senate bill, which practically amounts to no legislation, will be substituted for it. Albany, N. Y., January 19.—In the republican caucus' tonight Wm. M. Evarts received sixtyone votes, Levy P. Morton twentyeight and Chauncey Depew three. THE STATE. Galveston, January 18.—About halfpast eleven Saturday night Judge West of the supreme court was taken quite ill while standing in the rotunda of the Tremont hotel. For a period of about fifteen minutes the judge suffered from continuous and violent convulsions. Und?r the charge of a physician he was removed by friends to his room in the supreme court chambers. This morning the judge was resting easy, and tonight he is THE MAYOR’S VETO. The Document to Be Read to the Council Next Week. Waco, Texas, January 19, 1885. Hon. Board of Aldermen: Gentlemen—The accompanying ordinance fixing the salaries of city officers is resoectfully disapproved for the following reasons: 1. The duties of city marshal have become so numerous and onerous that they cannot now be satisfactorily performed by one man, including that of city marshal, street commissioner and assessor and collector of taxes. The salary of three hundred dollars should be withheld and a street commissioner appointed, or a special policeman appointed to see after the streets, thus relieving the marshal of this duty; *or else a separate assessor and collector should be appointed, on a salary, and thus enable the marshal to give more attention to the streets and to other business. 2. Section 9th o! this ordinance says the “city enginecrj shall receive the same compensation as is now fixed by ordinance,” and article 69 of the city ordinances says he shall receive a compensation of 81,000 per annum,” together with office rent and stationery. Now a proper regard for economy demands that this fixed salary should be repealed before the present ordinance goes into effect, as the old plan of paying only for services when rendered is tar preferable and cheaper. In case the people decide to erect any publie improvements a special engineer will be needed anyway. Respectfully returned, W. H. WILKES, Mayor. EATON, GUINAN & CO. Their Handsome Wholesale and Retail Establishment, and Its Features. Eaton, Guinan & Co. are fairly domiciled in their new quarters, on Austin, between Seventh and Eighth streets, and a visit there is interesting. The house is two Stories high, fifty feet front and a hundred feet deep, and the only business house in Waco that is put back a decent distance from the edge of the street. A car load of goods can be unloaded on the banquette and then leave ample room for pedestrians. The interior of the lofty building is divided into two departments—on the left for jobbing trade and packages in bulk, and on the right for retail and city trade. The office is central and overlooks each department—the whole floor, in fact. In the jobbing department the firm will carry at all times an extensive stock of western produce, fruits and p.ovisions, making a specialty, however, of produce and fruits. In the retail department there will be a full line of all staple and fancy groceries and housekeeping supplies. Inj resuming the retail trade the firm extend a cordial invitation to all their old friends and customers to call and inspect their facilities for serving the public. Prompt delivery of goods purchased will be made anywhere in the city, and telephone connection will save our lady readers who have ’phones at their home a trip to the store when the weather or other causes ferbid. We feel sure that the firm will at once acquire a lucrative retail trade,for they have the goods, the facilities and the disposition to afford thorough satisfaction to customers. Their jobbing trade has grown to large proportions and comprises all the territory tributary to Waco. AMUSEMENTS. seeing a play like the Silver King, presented in a manner so excellent, a person n ght well brave the uatowardness of the elements, though it were much greater than it was .ast night. THE TRICE ESTATE. Up in the Probate Court ToDay—Mr. J. R. Richey, Late Guardian, Absent. In the county court this morning, heaving probate matters, the final report of James R. Richey, late guardian of the minor heirs of Simon B. Trice, deceased, came up. There is a contest over the report, made by Mrs5 S. B. Trice, the new guardian of the heirs. She claims that the report and accounts of Mr. Richey, as late guardian, are not complete and accurate. She is represented by coansel, M. Surratt, Esqr. Clark & Dyer appeared for Mr. Richey. When the first item in the report was reached, it was disputed. Mr. Richey’s appearance in court was absolutely necessary, but he was not there, albeit due and proper notice had been served on him to be on hand. It was stated that he had sent word from Mr. Abernathy's yesterday that he couldn’t come in town today, as his (Richey’s) horse had got out of the pasture and couldn’t be found. Judge Evans directed Clerk Baker to enter a fine of $25 against Mr. Richey, for contempt cf court. Then the court issued an order calling for Mr. Kichey’s immediate appearance in court. This was given to Deputy Sheriff Dan Ford, with instructions to proceed at once to the country, find Mr. Richey, and bring him into court. The deputy sheriff looked mournful as he contemplated the snow and cold look of things out doors, but he mounted his horse and started on his errand, leaving town about half past eleven o’clock. Mir. Abernathy’s residence, where Mr. Richey is said to be stopping, is four or five miles south of Waco. The report was taken up again at 2 o’clock this afternoon, and is now under way. Later—At 2:15 o’clock this afternoon Deputy Sheriff Ford returned to the city, having Mr. R. in charge. Mr. Richey told the officer he did not come because he was too unwell. He came to town in a buggy. Mary Clark Gaines’s Successor. Washington, Jan. 13.—Of course the great suit Of Myra Clark Gaines will go on just the same as before her death. Her sonin law, Mr. Christmas, who was with her when the will was signed, will push the suit • He seems to have been a great favorite with the little queer old woman. When he quarreled with her own son, and killed him in her own house, she did not cast him off, but seemed anxious for his acquittal, sitting by his side in the court room and counselling iti his behalf. She was a pretty good lawyer, was this woman. She had been at law half a century, and had herself followed every step in her famous case—or, rather, large number of cases. Belva Lockwood cites her as being the first woman in this country to argue a case in court. “First Ladies” in Washington. The secretary of state’s wife ranks all others at presidential dinners. At dinners to justices of the supreme court she is first and before the chief justice’s wife. At dinners to senators she is before the wife of the president of the senate (not the vice president’s, when there is one in regular order) and over the speaker’s wife when they are to representatives. At diplomatic corps dinners the white wife of the minister from the “colored” republic of Hayti is first lady. apparently restored to his usual health, but weakened somewhat from the sudden attack. Overton, Tanuary 19.—Early this morning conductor R. O. Frazier, of the southbound International passenger train, assisted by brakeman Power, attempted to eject two tramps from the cars, when the tramps opened fire upon them, one shot taking effect in Frazier’s breast, passing out at the back, another took effect in the lower part of the body of brakeman Power, Parties are out searching for the tramps. If caught, they will probably be lynched. Crawford, January 18,—The stretchers of tht Baltimore and Ohio telegiaph l ne passed’here yesterday putting up the wire. San Antonio, Texas, January 19.—Probably the most daring burglary ever perpetrated in this city occurred about 2 o’clock this morning at Cliff Cook’s keno room. The large safe was bored into and the combination picked, the burglars receiving $4,800 in cash. There were in the room at the time of the burglary three men—Dill Miller, alias Nichols, the watchman; Tom Taylor and George Whitney. All these parties were tied and gagged, but have been arrested and jailed, at the suggestion of Cliff Cook, together with a well known Chicago crook named T. M. Ward, alias Palpin. The police officers and detectives are of the opinion that all were engaged in the burglary, and that Ward tied his companions to baffle suspicion. Vernon, Texas, January 17.—The second cowardly and coldblooded assassination at this place in four days occurred last night at 8 o’clock, the victim being Mr. Roy Morrison, partner of Mr. C. M. Byers, in the livery business. Morrison was called out of his stable by two unknown mounted men and shot down like a dog. The bullet entered the right side of the face, cutting away a portion of the upper part of the ear and passed through the head, coming out a little higher upon the opposite side, which plainly shows that the poor man was looking up into the face of his assassin when shot. A Wacc Lady’s Experience Traveling. We clip the following from the Water town (N Y.) Post,cf last Thursday: “Mrs. G. M. Shepard, of Waco, Texas,is visiting her relatives in this city. While traveling through the the state of Arkansas Mrs. Shepard had a thrilling experience. The train became water bound on account of an immense freshet, and the passengers were for several days in danger of losing their lives. At one time they were also deprived of food for thirtysix hours. Over a thousand head of dead cattle floated past the cars in one day, and one river was encountered, with a natural channel about as wide as Black River, but on this occasion it covered a surface ten miles across.” Mrs. Shepard is the wife of Mr. G. Mr. Shepard.of the Pacific express company. Three Old Georgians. John P. King, Mark A. Cooper and Junius Hillyer, statesmen of prominence long before most people now in the world were born, are still living at their homes in Georgia, and all watch the march of the present actors on the present stage of affairs. Mr. King, who lived the life of a gentleman of leisure in Paris as long ago as 1820, was in the United States senate in 1836. Colonel Cooper was a member of the house forty five years ago, and Judge Hillyer in the forties. We have always found Rivcire's Diarrhea and Cholera Mixture a sure curefor diarrhea, dysentery, flux and Cholera. Price 25 cents abottlc at Rivcire's drug store. Checsman’s Skating Rink Change of Programme Monday afternoon...................Skating for all Monday night.........................................Music Tuesday afternoon...................Skating for all Tuesday night............................... Ladies and escorts Wednesday aftenoonLadies and escorts Wednesday night.................... Skating for all Thursday afternoon................. Skating for all Thursday night..............Ladies and escorts Friday afternoon........................... Ladies and escorts Friday night.................................No skating Saturday morning, afternoon and night for all. Every morning (Saturday excepted) from 10 to 12 o’clock for ladies only. No skating on Sunday.—I 12 iw. Riverside Livery Stables. We have purchased the Riverside livery stables, at the foot of Bridge street, and will at once equip the establishment with teams and rolling stock sufficient to make it the most complete in the city. The best of service will be provided, and at moderate prices. Teams will be sent to all parts of the city, on request. Horses taken to beard at cheap rates. Telephone connection. 11 im W. R. Kellum & Son. Pledged lor 1885. That the Household Sewing machine will give the best satisfaction. I can sell you with guarantee a second hand machine for .$20.00 in monthly payments,satisiastion garanteed with every machine I sell. Old machines repaired. Call on me for any thing in my line, for this is my regular business. Fifth and Sixth streets, Austin avenue. 131tc :S. J. Smith. |The ‘‘Silver King " at the Garland Last Night. j ' ' It was nearly twelve before the curtain went down at the Garland last night, shutting out from sight the “Silver King” rejoicing in the reunion with his family, in conventional last act style. The length of the piece is about the only objection to the Silver King. In this play a person is afforded a chance of witnessing the portrayal of more woe and agony for the usual admittance, than in almost any other drama extant. It can very justly be called a wail of sorrow in five acts, concluding with a spasm of joy. The lighter hues of comedy, to a certain extent, relieve the sombre background of pathos and make the piece attractive to those who might otherwise care little for a continuous representation of woe. Of the players, it can be said that the cast throughout was exceptionally strong. In the leading role, the veteran actor F. C. Bangs was superb, and delighted the audience beyond measure, by his impressive and finished delineation of the character he assumed. Worthy of the leader, was the support furnished by Miss Charlotte Behrens, as Nellie Danvers, and her portrayal of the trusting wife and noble mother was a thoroughly exquisite piece of acting. The applause that so frequently greeted the players was the best evidence of their merit. In spite of cold and sleet the audience was fairly large, but for fhe sake of A Bible in Litigation. Some queer things occur in Waco occasionally, but we don’t believe anything like this has ever happened here. We quote from the Dallas Herald of Saturday: “J. S. Herring, a Bible agent, has brought a sequestration suit before Justice Kendall against the Pacific house, to regain possession of a Bible put up by Robert Parker, his subagent, for his board. It promises to be a very interesting suit.” # A Tribute to Old Hickory. Nashville American. He was the sternest foe that monopoly ever faced. He was the most heroic of all popular tribunes. He built a party that will last as long as time and until its last recorded syllable. It is his spirit that broods over the democratic party today. It is his highborn and deathless purpose that goes befoie our hosts as the pillar of cloud in front of the sacramental army of Israel. •• IVecan recommend Nature's Own Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for Coughs, Colds and incipient Consumption. Price 50 cents a bottle at Riveire's drug store Fruit Cake and Mince Meat. Fresh London Layer Raisins. Fresh Leghorn Citron. Fresh Patras Currants, new crop, 1884. Fresh English Standard Layer Figs. Fresh Princess Paper Shelled Almonds at Bart Moore’s. |