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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Girls Dept.

Girls New burk Dresses, very
fun skirt. full blouse, full
sleeves, large sailor collar. en-
hroi.lered shield front. Large
assortment OF dark patterns.
Sizes 6 to IA years. Su AZ
Each
cd iitor. ......1l,h 81. hldg.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Mr.. Pingree has not yet developed mis-
ar ti-pnk-tca movement to point where
il will sustain presidential BOOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Linen
EmbrOiderieS.

Ailn,er Linen Embroiderics. IN open
work designs and snail patterns
S1.o0, 81, $50, S.. 81 and IS a
yard.
Embroidered Linen BandS-from 1
t" inches wide DC. to 81 yard.
Embroidered Linen Edges to use
with the bands 2.5c. TO 81 a yard.
Embroidered Linen Robes $aJ, $50
and $40 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Glove Dept.

WOmen's 4-button Kid Gloves,
tan, mode. black and white.
large pearl buttons. heavy
black or self embroi- Ca
derry. Ter pair. ~asVO
list floor. .lith ST. annex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Fur Dept.

Wonen's Anilnal Neck Scarfs,
we'll formed head and extra
long tails. Very stylish. zsc
Each. SOSs
ed ftoor. ....... .1lth ST. h1dg.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

England is too self-coa tanned to allow
herself to get into what might be called an
unjignited passion with DR.. Jameson over
that raid of his.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Underwear Dent.

Women's Imported Swiss Rib-
bed Silk Vests, low neck. no
sleeves. Pink. lavender. sal
moa and light blue. 49,
Each SVSs
list floor. go. .ivvs L 81. bldg.D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
DressGoods Dent.

Siik -aE.i-wool Chailies. hand
some prihtings in small.
heat effects. Per neI/,
Easd ........ 81 RN.
All-wo"l fiaids. ov.rsprcad
with pure silk. ,r, Stniias a rich
and handsome appearance. -
."'i,"' wide Per ENC
Hatu ..-...-.-....
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Many OF The reports from Cuba can he re-
lied on for little mere than to indicate con-
d;tioas Spaia wishes they We're
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

Pusilism is the same old game Of Tag
excepting for the fact that at present Mr..
Corbett is lit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Hosiery Dept.

wOmen's Black Isle Hose,
double soles, high splle- aer
ed heels. Pee pair. ~O~
(1st floor. Id annex.}
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Boys Dept.

Atwood Tw"-piece Suits, tan
mixed, gray iaixed AMI blue and
black mixed diagonal. Well fit
ting. Sizes 4 10 IL Sn en
years. Each. ~SO0
Gel floor. .lo,h 81. hldg.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Underwear Dent,
Neckwear Dent.

Womon's Feather rollaret,cs.
WITH cram oriental lace ends,
f'r evening wear black. cream.
PINK. blue, maize. Gr
Each - 0lsOO
ust 6pJr. apnexl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
White Goods Dep.
BedWear Dent.

Dcuble-bed Sheets Of good,
durahle muslin. x oeI/c
e1s yards. Each. 5/2S'
(,d floor. .1Ith ST. bldgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
SiAyerWare Dept.

A lot Of Sterling silver Dress
ing Combs, pretty de- Sg mn
signs. Each.
DIST floor. .1fth ST. b.dgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
SHOOTING STARS.

Ninety men are credited with toil;ng to-
lay on the city post-ofiice building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Rug Dept.

8 Hinode Linen Rags, size
9Xl2 feet. Turkish designs 10
bright AMI Delft blue col
ors. Very durable. Sue nm
Each - pHSsw
9th fioor!.....1iih 81. bldg,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Our Sixteenth
Anniversary Sale,

Begun yesterday. will be continued tomorrow r1ost
generous quantities of practical desirable things were
provided and being sold at very specially low prices
We do not quote former reduced prices, simply
ask your inspection of values at prices manned.
Some items will greet you tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
BHackGOods Dent.

All-wosl French Serge. good
weight and fin" quality. As
, ,'.r,,fs wide. Per BIC.
usi h""r. ..o;h =. bldgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

ono View of the Occurrence.
Patsy sand Mr.. Dolan to his son, '.kape
tn example av George Wash'nt'n in yer
moinds oye."
''Oi will, father
There the by that wouldn' ioie
about it whin he cut down the churry
three
Was there any gret merit in thot,
father?''
What do yez name by akin such ques-
ton"
olive seen the piother oy that tonne
whin he didn't tell q loie His father had
Gem on i'm shtandin' beside the three, with
TIL Ratchet in is hand. Begorrah, how
could he?''
Detectives Philosophy.
Ills not the theory which hits
The truth, that wins just now.
A man to win these days must be
Original, VOW.
ITS very hard said the sensational
scientist.
What do you mean?' asked his wife,
This task l have undertaken with an
tkropoid apes. It's almost as hard to keep
monkeys from talking a little bit as 1t is
to keep some human beings from talking
great deal
a Suggestion.
NO" said the. young man of vaulting
ambitions. L do not care for what the
world says 1 am simply searcher for
truth
"A searcher for truth?'
Certainly.
Then you don't want to miss Scorchem's
criticism of your latest book
Worse Than He Hnd Supposed.
whats dat you say?" said Mr. Juniper
us jes' teliin' yer what 1 done hyurd
in Gle josgerfy class his son answered.
AN yer mean ter tell yoh father dat
disher earf tuns cla'h 'roun cherry twenty
fob hours an dat cherry twelve hours folks
is pin.ed feet fohmost at dis side oh de
globe?''
Oats it. father
well, weii;'' the old man unused It
done hyurd dat dis shere end er de century
was tuhnin' de worp upside down. But
I'm blest eff / ebber thought twas goIn'
SO fur ez all dis here"
Her Costume.
Upon wheel she sits secure,
And as she swiftly glides
The people hail the grace demure
With which Priscilla rides.
Yet she who thus our praise bespeaks
Beneath false colcrs goes.
Fer while she rides her brother seeks
In vain his golfng clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
$I.2sS.

Special Notice to Christian
Enl-ayorcrS. E,worth Lca-ucrs.
SUNDAY Ss-iioo! Scholars and
others. l"ur name in gold let
tiers on outside Tree. Fer ami
y.r>ary sale only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Linen Batiste.
Grass Linen.

Plain, Striped and Fancy Linen
Baiistc. with patterns in natural and
contrasting cOlOrs. Linen and silk
mixed .0c. 10 $l.JO yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Millinery Dept.

Tie "Meil,a' and "Gismanla"
now Bicycle and Skating Hats.
made OF neat mixed cloths.
with cord and quill c.
trimming. Each. ~us %
cd ii'"r. ....ed annex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
druggists Sum
dries Dept.

Imported Glass and Decorated
China Atomizecs, beau Ner
tiful designs. Each. -. >OS'
Best English Bristle Tooth
brushes. various uAI/~
sizes. Each. ....... ESs
DIST floor. ........llth ST. bldg,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Soc. Per Vol.

Cloth, limo: 80 pages and
fL,!ex.
basement. .1ith st. bldsD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Lace Dept.

Net-top Point de Gene Iaces
? inches wide. Per
yard <S&s
ust floor. ,rn.x,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
w GoodsDept.

Impaired lawns and Cling
hams, 30 inches wide.
Per yard .. hOSs
DIST floor. .leth ST. sllgD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Ham burg Dent.

'amhric. Nainsook and Swisa
Enlbroideri.s, = 10 "a,
inches VIDE. Per yard. ISS.
Ust fioar. "a ann.r,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
China Dent,

10c-piece Carlsbad China Din
ner Sets. Austrian shape. deco
rated in choice VIC C,.
let design. Per set. ~A SsVV
18th floor. 10Th ST.. bldDH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Larner's Napo=
leon.

Alexander Dumas Famous Ma
I,oieon, Translated into English
for the first time, 10y John ID.
larner, ESQ, Of Washington,
II. G. in the fall Of 1891. We
have se' ured from the publisher.
q. i. Putnam. the entire re-
lnsiRler Of the first edition. and
will .ffer the anne during This
anniversary sale Mt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26

T. Hurry for the not-tobe- repeated harxains-the
Cotton and Cambria Underwear, On the first floor
bargain tables.
Table Garments worth Soc. Roc
Table 2-Garnents worth Sc. Soc
Table 3IGarnenss werth $1.......... eoe,
Table 4.Garments worth $3.50. 81 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Silk Dept.

-+h-silk Pungee Fs.,nna-
'"' hi!-sh evening shades.
ysra -. .39c.
us; iioar. Under >kyli=htD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Glass Dept.

S-inch Berry Bowls, faIing e.
feet, strawberry and fan de-
sign, with the new .us- No.,
ter. Each. .... pSSs
9th floor. ...ioth -. bldg.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Linen Dept.

Scotch Damask NAPKINS, q
SIC -, extra quality, Sa.2S
I'd floor. .1lth 81. Bldg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Book Dept.

The Comprehensive Teachers
B!bl.- Large. rcsdni.le type.
full references. Also Helps to
Bill. Study. comprising Ancient
Versions. Modern Versions. The
Contents Of Scripture, The Ma
ti"aal History OF Israel, Jewish
History Between the Old and
N.w Tcstanicnis. Jewish Serts.
Tire Tabernacle. The Temple,
Jewish Festivities. Manners and
Customs, Natural History of Ri
BILE Geography. Chronology.
Harmony of Gy>i--l, I.icx Con
c9dancc. Scripture Atlas. Thir-
Teen Coiartd Plates and SiNt zen
Beautiful Illustrations in coiors.
More tlian one Thousand pages.
Full leather, lap edges. Red
under gold edges. Soft and
flexible rs the best $40 Bible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
Upholstery Dept.

IL pairs Tapestry Portieres.
tinsel effects. light blue, nile
green. old rose. dark blue
and tobacco brown. &c ~
I,pr ,,,ir pSsVO
(4th riuor. ...flth ST. bldg
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
ouR BEST CUSTOMER.

Tho importance az the abortion n, ~.
policy o. arbitration between f;res. ur,,,,r
and The unie'i States, 10 all matter. Of
dispute between them. can De now readily
appreciated from commercial poip, a,
view when 81 Is learned generally tina. ~
our total foreign exports 5siL Der cen,
10 to countries composing the BTi.,sh I'm.
plrc.
W" stops the commerce between the
oo''iserenis and war between England and
America would sweep the bulk OF our foy .
eisn trade from tho seas II would q,
ueed' and In every respect be "a war
against civilization" and 1t is GRATIFYING
10 krow now that such a conflict r,nl
hArdly be possible hereafter. a. both cor,
u'es arc perhaps permanently committed
10 the policy OF arbitration. Recent figures
OF our foreign export trade show TIM, "a.
could better lose the patronage and poo,
VIII OF all other peoples than tina pri,tsb
ana their dependencies. Up to Noverrho-
l. last our total exports were ssse ooo ooo
In value. gain OF 90 per cent ove- ,ho
hgufes OF the corresponding period ,,s,
year or this amount Great Britain an,
nor colonies took over s377 900 600 worth
In South Africa our trade is rarIa,,, A.
pandihs and also in Asia, but no, in sou,,
America We sold less than $40 non oor
worth of goods to the whole of South Amer.
lea during the first ten months OF th,,
year
with the moral and commercial SUPPORT
OF Great Britain the United States ba
nothing TO fear from the balance OF Eurone
And while II is popular In some section,
and cases here to twist the lion's tai, >
II would really be the most costly pro
cecding Americans could indulge in IL III,
twisting process went too far. There II
no necessity for trucking to England
politically or otherwise. nor could We sac
rnce with any degree OF National homo
or dignity our American doctrine Of Amer
lean supremacy In the Western hemls
phere in order to please England, But /
Is matter for great qualification In thi
country that the possibility OF war betwee!
the Union and the British Empire nov
appears TO DO more remote than 1t haI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
HOUSTON, WEDNESDAY. DEC. =, 1sou
DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO WAR.

The people OF Florida are likely 10 pre-
olpItate trouble with Spain II eonserva-
tive counsel does not prevail down there
soon.
The dispatches tell Us that an assault;
upon Spanish consuls was contemplated,
both in Key West and Jacksonville. the
other day. had Editor Pendleton. who
was arrested IA Havana, no. neen released
promptly
The Spanish government has struggled
from btst accounts. to keep down dem
constructions IN Spain against America and
Americans and so far has succeeded 10 pre-
venting open outrage tina, would cali FOR
prompt action az Washington. The danger
has been universally regarded as existing
IN the excitsble nature and ignorance aid
intolerance Of the Spanish populaee. We
have rot beea anticipating outbreaks here
that would call for action by Spain, but
had Florida mob offered violence 10 Span
.sh eousuls or Spanish citizens. u the rrss-
en-, condition o. affairs. u would have re
suited unqpest.onshiy ia the most serious
epup,!eA.!oas between TIE governments q
Spain AID TIE Uuited States H. iadsei. 8;
had 70; greeipitsted war
Oziy re rave--9r and o.acias c. florida
eAz l. tereztes re- 20 prevent mob vio-
lsroe there "a. lalgAJ lest - extreme con-
fse-f-ees- Guy National government has
10 a-;.gr.iy % interfere. y its ovn no
iie-, II turh cases Tic responsibility.
'ae1stors. fesu-s upoa tac people @; Flor
"a 4; rs t1aeal irseiure @; ire re-
lat.-t tetzesa sPl.1 aaa me Unite1
s'l'a- p E-es; e-s Fior!ta IS flu a
t-'--i l-t ia Flo-tA pcog,s sfe warm
az icaTs 70 ,As.r sy-7s,ay e. ;he cause
g C-es L.-re," sei tAey sAcgld 20. te
s-aty q; AZ overt at that u.sat t4tar-
TEts ne A-e-tsG1 gosera1eat hsfo-s R
"a Tee5y 70 at. Tie government olsht
to Interfere bit d. Iaoult 40 80 ori, 1rt.r
f-l preparation - met the Consequences
{, i's sclou. u is d rare .rsrsaea IN Ns-
tons! history T.ca possible precigi;4ncy
q var vas - happily a-a accidentally
avoided as in The case referred 20. SPANS
soon angel snuG have suggss.- "A ne re-
lease q FeEcieion and ,hl. p.eyel,sd r1op
violence TO The Spanish eousuls,ea IN
FLORIDA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
SOUTHERN EXPORT GRAIN TRADE.

The Southern ports show a steady In
crease in their export OF grain this year. an
increase 20 marked that st can be said with
certainty. almost. that the diversion OF the
grain export trade from the Norihcrn TO
the Southern ports has at las, been accom-
plishcd.
The bureau Of statistics 10. the ten
months ending with October last. az sum
married. by the Charleston News and Con-
tier. shows total o. grain exports OF ia.-
$50. 600 bushels in round numbers. AL, won-
d,ifui to relate. an increase o. nesriy s.
600 900 bushels over the corresponding Pc
Rod OF 1895. Including Baltimore. Newport
News and Norfolk as Southern poiss, the
latter handled three .itihs OF the total. IS
the following table shows:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

ney addition. ~.
city. 1928. 1oFu -
us s'ss''A' ''s''ssl. ,
n, M,,,, block 100, ' soS,s hai,,J
sss s.u,' Loan I'd ss'sl
dit at a; ,a sNn,ssrt... lss,
n, L. q; Tanner, d. !, S,u!.b ~
a. a. Y. r. vsleu'n,ssrl LsS
sue C. s = bayou ~ ~ ~
;, block sol. s sSs.lBss a .a.sss,. na 4 !
iaio bayou; CITY tsc.Sa'!!sl, NV
Hal HALEY addition n 10 ! " l
city, $37. North u ~
=, r. Witty, lot. ,
b frans Third additiosnl ~ VI I
Ho,;s,se addition, sou y l. !,
aa Gnis uwaterhouss., i,s ~ ! W,
$50. 'a side Bus,l.
am Mrs s. Dave Watson. !.
a add 10, block 10 II. H.1 q ,.isI
city, ss7. = south ~ ~.
.o r.; H. Weber, 10, , !.
ADDITION. north sids AZ =, . Esst N
a H. =. c. Wilson J i; !. No
n p,, T. =. ., 10 and ii y; ~, Y y +
hI y |, bayou; j. r : \ s's =, {
q, n i u. 9. Wilson, H. =, w..
81 Ru, : ana part Of /, ~ XIX W,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

An Incident /. a. 8.

An Incident II u. =.
Mr.. No.. Mrs. Hawt1s'.ss d
burial The Post A.. ,s,t i - -
t nad once a Deriloo, s.p,,,.'.
, .s'i' with her husband, c..ss
u morn ~. and her youngest n,
NOW NOW, M YRS 7. J. Donasll.a. y
new new York to rsz,. % d. !
public On the voyage i, y
leak and went down, 49, \.
lated. the passenger b,,ss,',
preservers and launch.d n. :.
got on them. trusting / ~.
mercy Of the wavs. a 49,.
SHIP to the life boat ~
but a girl. jumped into y. ~
INTO the boat but ~ m. ..
her afloat and she v, b ,., .
waves. On the frsil nj u
feet long. without IN !, ~.
Hawthorn with tis via NJ 4. !
a dozen others from III III N. .
had crowded into he I'M. u.
with the blllows over III N ]
waters for two days ana M.
morning Of the third day !, 4, y.
was seen. Out Of q piece 4 n.
oil the boat a distress ,Irr,l y.
ported. Happily the sirpsl :,
ship made sail toward tltu n
boat was soon reached and ~ n,
voyagers were relieved irun ~,
situation. The relieving v,pa !
lumber schooner, took The re,.ps J
TO Charleston. and from, ther i,,,1
thorn. with his family, r,tur,l
steamship Guiding Star to N, n
Meanwhile, supposIng him hi
dore Morgan sent out another ~
the command. Captain H,vtlml
engaged for one Of the Morn, n
ships, and thus the trip On d \
proved terribly disastrous 10 N }
1t nearly lost him bis own ID
lives of his wife and daughter N
all his family effects EXCEPT NJ
they had on when the chip va, =
1t cost him a most desirable NJ
great steamship line. The intls
fearful voyage. In that little vi
broad and billowy bosom Il vi
the thirt, the hunger, The tan 4
and the hope that, even tAr(
tears, would smile In face 4
certain death. as related BY M \
II penned by a graphic writer. 4
a narrative as thrilling a M
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
he following table shows

The other potts" nea,ioned in the table
are largely Southern ports and include
Charleston. Savannah. Mobile and others,
This section OF the country will he espc-
c,slly interested In noting the soaderiul
addition TO the grain eSpcr; business o.
New Orleans aud Galveston. New Orleans
he ads the whole list. while Galveston shows
that deep water is beginning 20 tell on Ike
export trade OF that city. Il IS not any
longer a question whether Galveston will
set the trade bat how much she will get.
The same increase next wear would put the
pert In grain exports alongside New York
and Mex Orleans. The fact emphasizes
again the possibilities for Houston with
deep channel to the Gulf. The great rail-
wrys centerine here could pile wharves
and warehouses with grain aud cotton and
every character OF article for export. direct
from Houston. +. we had a deeper and
lcss tor,uous channel IN the bayou and
through the bay. II the city desires 10 OBJ
tain a share Ct this rapidly expanding
Southern export trade It must b mp and
doing Figures show that i; is sclne
through Houston at lively rate
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Now that the necessity for work for
Houston Is beginning TO impress Hself
once more upon the business ana pro-
srcss;ve elements OF the city, spo, tho
croaktr and rlosSback
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Editorial, 45l: Business. lG.


The Post IL delivered to any part OF the
.ity by curriers' at 500 per month; three
months. 800: SIX months, $50: one year
400.
Mr.. Theodore Ber1ng has charge OF the
City Circulation and Collecting.
Mes.Ts. Theodore Berng aud Charles
city bills, both advertising and subscr'p-
ton and no money should be pad to any
one other than those rameh. unless special
written authority signed by the Business
Manager is shown All accounts of any
SIZE should he paid by check In favor o.
The Houston Printing Company.
No "orders for goods" etc. are gwen hy
the mama cement and mono viii b. accept
ed In payment Of office b.,la
Subscribers ia ng 10 recey we the Taper
regularly Will pi.ase notify the office
promptly Every subscr hers rapar Sc 4
pected TO he delivered not later than $50
q m.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

ever been and that the trade relations be-
tween the English speaking peoples are
steadily growing closer and greater year
bv vear
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Retail trade at best 10 but passing the
dollar around among ourselves. Mani
featuring enterprises bring new dollars In
from the outside.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

The old apple woman o, the stock ex-
change, who has stand on New street
al one OF the entrances, was probably one
OF the happiest persons In the city Thurs
Gay. 4 member Of the exchange presented
70 her sl'.'S. collected on the floor as a
Thanksgiving present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

New York, November 2s.-The combined
salaries OF the judiciary of New York courts
OF record and minor courts amount to near
ly 5000 o0o The exact sum for 1897 ia
s'sS7 go. exclusive OF any contribution by
the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

OF visitors at the Mckinley cottage. Z,
begins 10 look - II all the fellows who
were there dur.ng the campaign are go
ing hack now for an office,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Omaha is san pushing along It's g-ca;
ns-Misslss.ppi Exposition scheme /,
is 5000 ihing ami all the Western States
ought TO help rush Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Weyler 10 hunting the insurgents with n
sufficient number of brass bands to nro.
vent his accidentally surprising any a,
Maceos camps.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Marshall, Toxas, November 30-Fire
broke out Sunday morning at 4;3o in Lyt
Womacks cotton yard and forty -ninc bales
OF cotton were destroyed by fire. The hre
company succeeded in saving the remand
or OF the cotton. The origin OF the fire un-
known. Cotton well insured.
rire broke out this morning at 80 IN
MIS-. ~ " Wadi!ngton's house and was
consumed nothing was saved insured for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

The Columbian Liberty Bell 70 10 Ia
sold by the sheriff to pay debt Of ,s;rj
John Bull ought 10 be In a humor nov
10 take the sacred rollc out OF soak ,,,,
possibly he wants collateral eecurltv In
the way of bond issue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Houston "a glad TO extend q cordial well
come azain 20 the members % Tho Ma
sonic Grand Lodge q Texas, now assem-
hled in this ci;y. These gentlemen rep
resen; the best citizenship Of the State
AMI ,heir annual meetings In Houston
are always occasions Of much satlsfac-
ron 20 tals entire community. Houston's
gates ore opened with pleasure to all rep
7,scnaiive gatherings OF the good citizens
Of This Stale. but TO none more cordially
han TO the Masonic Grand Lodge. The
Post trusts The nesting this year VIII he
aH uuusrally pleasant and profitable one
IL al concerned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02

Mr.. Cleveland's vanity has lod him 10
ovorestImate the popular standing with
which he will leave the presidency n no
thought II necessary to retire 20 Prince
ton, N. j., TO obtain perfect auie, and
solitude.