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..osrATE DRILLS DOOMED.
r,,,ts They Have a Bad Enect
tho National Guard.

thinks They Have Bau i'''eo'
the National Guard.
Democrat. ..,or from the
oar,ment to Brlgadier Genera az. On,
Of the National Guard OF ME-
oS,,ates that In future there WIN
ihuo"titive prize drills between the
apdiars of different states. ms
80 ~ war has no power 10 DO lnat.
.s,ars of the United states army
,ouger act as judges.
rativelv few members or the Ma
@nard take part In these drlils' IL
md money certainly to partic'-
iis more than once 1t has been
al tbat. In some of the Eastern
,east social position Is essential.
a., The "boys" who stay at home
"a about these drills become more
dissatisfied. 49,,
s,y n these facts. a course has peen
lid upon that will likely do away
IN and It IL probable that no
sore.thirsting young men OF the
es,r,ne will make for themselves
n,mes as mimic warriors by leading
~ company into the possession of
S.o,er service and then rush out to
,oor 10 or render assistance to
struggling nation which pants for
:, "Gone. glimmering through the
If things that We're" Is the aru-
.,o,v with which some of the youth
,srders of the Nation smearcd them
INT recently. All things must end,
I. rho time has come for the exit
rrIza drill Its fate was fastened
nryent action of Bricadier General
ursen' ,-,,I,,,at ,,uar1 ~ >iissouri
MOOT ',,,1 - ,,,,nl'e,, Of ycntia,
ahsas ,,,s ,,bo have tho interests
OF %, t',ia,, ~, hoar+
e oIba,''' ~ ,ro,,i1a a. NAV bo co,,ea
.lVu',, o,,,t,,,, oyer sirra last Jniv
nve'' ,.',a,o dr,II vas hrouebt tn
..ie LII t1,o hare Of many trlu-
o",' .ho hnotino of many druins Mis-
"" NIT. 1rdian1 Ohio Arltausos
,roxna nnd other Statcs and
to,rto, ~ Columbia were represented
",nar,nuert which lasted u week.
Military hand was brought on from
k.mn,on u C.. to lend additional
~ 70 thc contest. Several thousand
II In nrizes were distributed amon.
I.or,notinf, conpanics. n swell hon
I civen at tho Fair Grounds club house
onor of the victors, and there was
ado about the matter among a
I,n class after the ball was over.
M number of these drills have
held during recent years. and year
kear they declined in popular favor.
Biuance was charged to the grounds.
those who expected to see n regular
harv eucAmpment were disappointed
lbs. every feature of such an event.
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TEXAS CITY cxcels all other ports of
Texas In natural advantages. IA Is shown
by her cotton business this year-~cvcr
$1,000 bales received to date. We invite
comparison. Where Is the place 10 put
money, In paper boom, auction
sale" town. or In a business place? Two
drcdges now working on channel and Ii
feet assured by May |. Texas City
Company, 2o5 KAN building Ii
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LUBBOCK GROVE-l have had surveyed
into blocks and lots the above property,
env about twelve acres; IT is beautifully
situated in the Second ward, a short
walk from the court house and about
six minutes by the electric cars running
past Inc lots, the land is nigh. well
drained and is wit hout question TIE
most desirable residence property now
terms 10 those contemplating immediate
Improvement Apply to j.. X. Lubbock.
Austin. or my sole agent. Robert LOCK.
art, Houston. FE
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MIDDLEME1GHrs MEET

New York, January 1S.-Charley John
son of MINNEAPOLIS and jerome Quigley of
sthi city, niddlaweights. fought six lively
rounds at the Caledonlan club tonight
and tho referee decided the fight draw.
Tho bout was characterized by stiff
punching on both sides.
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PUBLIC STORAGE received Mt r. r.
Smiths large iron-clad storage ware
house: door capacity 10000 square feet.
bring your household goods furniture,
trunks pianos. carriages, all kinds of
general merchandise. in small or ear lots;
rate. reasonable: warehouse close In and
on railroad track. Phone 10. T.. y. Eox
IL l.. H. Iydny, Manager. l-gi
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HAVE SEVERAL CUSTOMERS for
Third ward property. unimproved or Inn
list Il with me. N. N. Norfeet. Hutch:
ins House. II
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TRUSTEES SALE--'rhe unde esgned liz
now selling the entire stock of s.. NJ.
Rushmoro for cash and at n big dis.
count. stock consists OF staple anu fancy
groceries: all and see me. Chas. u.
Tomrkins. 1905 Prairie street. 10
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Diseases, syphilis, Eruplions. IIHI ,rhr, ~
Ulcers. Effects Of Mercury. kidnTeg ana
Bladder Troubles, Weak EaCk, bu 5,ia.1
Urine, Incontinence, Gonorrhea' E,io,,
prompt relief and cure for life, hotn So
- treated confidontiaily and prlvat''ys an
pics. I'istula, Fissure Stricluie sud
Rupture cured by our new me'ho"H' ''
for circular. ,,,,,,,e, o r,t-,rrS
IS CNew No. 2li) st. Charles SIRE In
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FREDERICK TRUE-Clairvoyn trance
and independent slate writing medium:
advice on ali matters, such as love, court
ship marriage. divorce business ana spec
ulations of all kinds; no questions asked:
he tells who you Will marry. no money ac-
, copied in advance; satisfaction guaIon-
toed: ilG3 Prairie avenue. 20
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MADAME l.. WESTPHAL'S Paris mas
qucrade costumes and drcssmakjnS par
lor, Sl3 Mason Block; costumes for rent
nnd to order, costumes for children from
6 wears 20
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TO THE PUBLIC-Joseph Williams is no
longer connected with the Vienna Bnk-
cry. and the Vienna Bakery will rot I've
responsible for any debts made by him.
II, +. Salse. IL
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y Dung, HiluuIt-
aged aud Old. sin
gle Or married
men, and all who
suffer with LOST
MANHOOD, Ncr-
V Gus Debility,
5 u z + matorrhea,
Seminal Losses.
$ a y u al Decay,
Failing Memory,
weak eyes, stunt
ed Development,
Lack Of Energy,
| M - o V q I ish@d
Blood. PiInples,
Impediments { o
Marriage a J : o
blood and Skin
IU.s. tfA1l
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PUBLIC NOTICE--The public are hereby
warned not 70 purchase certain notcs
signed by H. T. ID. Wilson and payable
ment: also ono note payable 10 J. w.
johnson. purporting to be signed by me,
they are forgcries. j. II. Burnett. 10
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BUSINESS CHANCES.

a RARE CHANCE TO buy Il desirable
half lot In Glenwood cemetery, price,
800 cash. Address 6l22. care Post. II
800 PER MONTH. or more. chances to
make money by speculation arc better
now than ever. Nice Incomes are 'nhue
from small Investments. wheat avd
stocks offer excellent opportunities for
those with limited means to make
money; wo always work for customers
interests write for advice and book,
showing how to do II. free. Comack a
Co. 20 Broadway, New York.
READY FOR SALE $4,000 worth OF school
bonds drawing per cent payable arnu-
ally in New York bonds; twenty years
issue. optional five, years. Apply to
School Board kennedy. Texas. %
WANTED-Party with $500 to by. half
interest In business paying 500 per
month; must come well recommended.
Address 6ai6, care Post IL
Al a BARGAIN--M Modern ginnery outfit,
nearly new, In best cotton growing coun-
~ In tho State, for sale ON easy terms or
exchange for Houston property. FOR In
formation address No. S2 care Post. "
A SPACE Isx2i In large dry goods store
for rent TO AN experienced milliner. ADJ
dress j. NJ. Pagan, Caldwell, Texas. y
RARE CHANCE for an enterprislng man
With n few hundred dollars capital to
acquire a well paying business. Address
Box li2. Galveston. Texas. u
FOR sALE-An interest .in one OF the
best country papers In Texas; nne 2oD
business largest :. eircu iatoa ~. IN re
. most advertising; can have fun con-
troll; good reasons for selling; indopend-
ent-populist: must have some cash. "a.
dress Tor further particulars LOCK- peg
50. Bryan. Texas. ~
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NOTICE The board OF pharmacy for
the Eleventh district win meet January
10 at GB IL Main street to examine APP
phcants for registration. A. IL. kics-
ling, Reg. Ills
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James G.. Butler of the First Regiment:
and Mayor Walbridge. ex-lieutenant col.
onel of the First Infantry.
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HAVE splendid lots I'm Third ward Tor
sale; will build houses on them TO oroer.
Part cagh. balance small monthly pay
mcnts. low rate OF interest. VIM. Man
ger. 3i71s Main street. u
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NOTICE-Tbe Protective Association OF
Retail Beer Dealers will hold an impor-
tant meeting ut j.. m, Thursday, jan
uary 16, 1896 at the Sacngerbuud Hall.
All tho members are requested to at
tend. BY order OF Chas. Fioeck, presi-
tAry. 10
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PERSONAL.

EXTRA fine Poland China pigs. half
breed six months old. for sale; s. zach.
come and sec them at dairy or Farview.
j w Rarret. ID
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CHICAGO STEAM DYE WORKS and
Hat Manufacturing Co, ladies' and
ann repaired. FalksOn. i2i7 Congress ave
nue., Houston. II
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

NoT1CE-J. A. White & Co. are prepared
TO build houses on the instaliment plan
~ payments to suit any one desiring to
build. Apply 500 kiam building. 2-li
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This at once disabused the minds OF the
fii-prize drillers Of the idea %at they
10 been harboring, and gave them reason
believe that tho death knoll of the com
ftltiye drill had been sounded. The dis
Punlenaucins of such contests by the war
apartment it is thought will serve as a
fihper 10 the enthusiasts who have been
active heretofore, and the fact that no
Fher men, except those who have drilled
Pmpanles expressly for such a contest, or
yho nave received military education,
re capable of acting as Judges on oc-
|asions of this kind. will make the hold
P'g OF such contests extremely difficult ii
Dot impossible.
lCaptain c. w. Holtcamp of Company y,
Pc largest in the First regiment of the
fauonai Guard OF Missouri, in discussing
|esretary Lamont's order yesterday, said:
am glad TO see It, These interstate
rus are worthless and demoraliaing. |
tIused 10 go into the last one with my
pmrahy FOR that reason. This order, am
ufe' Will knock out these drills, az they
mould The feeling has been growing
,eduily among members and officers of
we Missouri militia that prize drills are
'eroSatory, as far as actual service Is
Vheerned, Tho great trouble has been
nat the men who took part in their prep
',auoh lost all interest in military affairs
'l'er tho competition was over, and "A
aplaln could not get corporal,s guard
U attend regular drill meeting The
,r'2e drill is an artificial stimulant Men
nsose IN II for the purpose of winning
money ana not for the purpose of learn
ng to be better soldiers"
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT~-Sevon newly furnished
rooms. good location, suitable for private
or boarding house, second door over
lIorston Tailoring Co. place; apply with
In Houston Tailoring Co.. 5l2 Travis
street II
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sCHEFFLER's HAIR COLORINE-Ask
your hair drcssers or druggist for this
instantaneous preparation, which win
color the hair In seven different shades
black to blonde and auburn, warranted
free from lead or any other injurious
substance best in the world; directions
tiCns how to apply. thus making II very
easy for any person not familiar with col
cring their hair. Houston Drug Co,
AGENTS Graf Bros, 81 Broadway, New
Work General Agents, II
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Captain Luther NJ. Hall of Company 3,
was fhuch pleased at the contents of the
order. He said;
l think II Will have a tendency to de-
loaSe the number of prize drills, and
am glad Of H. They conduce to a very
.sn standard OF excellence in few COM
rahes' nut are not beneficial to n reGi-
, mem as whole, for two reasons: l. They
|, olu 10 huld up company spirit, which
$50 slght of the good of the regiment.
4,eF make too great q difference In the
sue OF the companies when brought
T,ee'ner IN regimental or battalion drill.
Ime interests of the National Guard re-
ruIe the bringing together of battalions,
~, s"i'hts and brigades as often as posi-
o nv ara therefore. interest should be
cas. IN the larger bodies, rather than
mteren IN detached companies
was second lieutenant of the Tread
10y klhes, from 1850 to- 1883. and partici-
W ~ N seven or eight competitive drills.
r. nad hne company, but every mem
avoided tho regular drill as often as
n,f.ple' except when preparing for COM
resluon. We won over $1,000 in three
M nut what good did we do our regi-
ment None.
,h nc prize drill creates jealousy among
,r H inherent companies, and Is demoraliz-
go 70 me National Guard as n whole. be-
nsrie tie contrast between .he crack com
'uL 'N t1e DINERS is too great.
co nat We need here In tho West Is less
Th III" ny spirit and more regimental spirit.
Ana ~ Ifli!s are never heard of In the East,
z,,,. M',eh You ask a soldier what organi-
po'Iu ne belongs to he says tho Seventh
AUNT not Company A or b.
NJ ',ohg the other officers who are cred
ara vim WIN being opposed to the prize drill
On, plonel Batdorf and Lieutenant Col
Re-. Howard Lavender of the First
NJ" n. @. NJ; ex-Colonel T.. ID.
Oh the First Regiment; ex-Colonel
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FOR SALE.

PONtESl PONIES Carload of Texas po-
mics at Mncatec'S yards, with orders
to sell at once, In bulk or single. W.
iiildcrback; Cramcr 4 Dchlltroc, nuc-
tionccra. II
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HELP WANTED.

WANTEp--At once, nj the Grand Central
Hotel barber shop, hootblHck. "
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SILVER AND NICKEL PLATING grind
ing and polishing, prices moderate; cleo
tric supplies ana repairs. L.. IL. Miller,
electric engineer, Houston, Texas. II
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AYERS
The Only Worlds Fair Sarsaparllla.
.AYER'S PILLS swrs Headache.
DRS. BELTS & BELTS,

IS st. Charles Street, New Orleans, La
Physicians and Surgeons.
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MARECHAL NfEt. ROSES 49, Mnrechal
Mel roses. years old. In pots. zoe each.
Mrs $. w. Byers. 1l02 Bagbv street 10
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CARLOAD North Texas mules Just ar
rived. must bc sold this week, great
w. Rllderhack. Cramcr Il Ochitroe,
utction.ers. IL
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PONIES, PONIES, PONiES-One car Of
ponies at Houston Stookyards for sale
very cheap. 10
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Tic Post is tho friend OF the Door and
needy and publishes advertisements Tor
situations wanted Of twenty-five words
Oh less three times free.
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WANrED-A white girl or woman to
make herself generally useful working
for small family, Mrs. Emil Upper lalS
Commerce street II
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PERSONAL.

RtIBBER GOODS Sealed particulars sent
married people. Specially CO.. Carroll
ton Mo 1-l0-g7
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TRADE OR EXCHANGE

WHAT viii you trade for 500 equity in
$500 house lot near Southern Pacific
shops balance IS monthly. Grant, Kiam
building. 10
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FOR RENT--A nicely furnished front
room, with bath aud hot aud cold water,
AT 7C5 Travis street. Il,
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WAN IT'S.

tIfE FOST IS THE G1tEAT WANT
MEDIUM OF TEXAS.
The charge for other Wants" is al
most nominal, and if you want anything
an Ad. IN the Cheap Column of The Post
Is sure to get 1t for you. Especially Is
sucl. the case in
ROOMS FOR RENT.
BOARDING.
real. ESTATE FOR SALE.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BUSINESS CHANCES.
PERSONALS.
STOLEN. STRAYED.
LOST. FOUND.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
WANTED TO TRADE.
BIDS AND PPOPOSALa
PROFESSIONAL.
BARGAINS
PARTNERS WANTED.
WANTED 10 RENT.
WANTED BIDS.
WANTED TO BUY.
INFORMATION WANTED.
HELP WANTED.
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Advertsers should remempar thar lei
ters directed to initials only are not DE-
are used they snouli be directed to the
care of some person, firm or gostoniSe
box Advertisements can be left at cur
office or sent through the mail to
THE HOUSTON POST. Houston. Texas.
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B1CYCLES-Now Is your time; guaranteed
iss, ladies' or gentlemen; cash ,alks Cal
or write ana please send us repairs on
bicycles and Hight machinery: finest chop
In Texas. Wilson, Eyfcs h Co. II
LA. RED CYPkEsS CISVEKN-
1000 gallon cistern sf7. HutchinS
1900 gallon cistern $50. ana
1000 gallon cistern SIS. husk.
1000 gellon c.stern S5u. Phone
Tho callahan-Lewis 60. ga.
FOR SALE--rhe Fannin Hotel situated
in Goliad. Texas, will DO sold at Q
great bargain II applied for at once, or
viii exchange for other property. APP
ply TO r.. j. skaggs Real Estate Co..
Beeville. Texas, u
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CURE YOtfRSELF OF Catarrh by using
Silver Gem cHtnrrh Powder, cures
headache In five minutes; forty days
treatment for 81. Address j. a. Mcleod.
Jr.. Goldthwatc, Texas. ~
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Wholesale aud retail. To arrive
January 1. iSa6; one thousand barrels
Tennessee Triumph Potatoes, one thou.
sand bushels onion sets, one car peas
and beans. one ear alfalfa slower seed,
orc car bulk garden seeds of every de-
scriptloD. our seeds are all direct from
the growers pure and true to name.
Write for price list
llALLowAY e. co.
II Dallas Texas
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EVERYONE SHOULD LEARN sHORT-
HAND-Why? 1t Is an education in it.
self II saves time. labor, induces cor
being a most valuable accomplishment
Houston Shorthand and Typewriting
School II
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1900 ACRES of land In Hardin county 10
trade FOR cattle or horses, OF both. H.
q, Middlebrook. or l.anier. Kirby y
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WANTEp--A good man. German pro
fcrred must he able to take care of
stock. milk and understand gardening
Address II. f.. fearman, Bellville. Texas.
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W. NTED Man TO supei1ntend branch Of
rcc. salary 5000 per year and commits
sion: reference aud $500 capital required
reference given. Room 500. KAN Build
Ing, IL
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

once: Lots /, and 10, block 81, Main
aud Elein streets; lots l. and block
4Hl. corner Mckinney and shepherd.
lots o. 4 10. u AMI Z, block b, Charircs
also acres on county road one mile
north Of city. Apply TO Geo. l.. Porter,
3)1'a Main street. II
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SITUATION WANTED.

" ANTbp-A situation as cook In private
family; can give good reference have
cooked III NY even years; colOred. Ella
Reese, care Post. II
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For SNTIl-tiood farm, lG0 acres. Is acres
in cultivation good improven onts. about
two niles from Wilson race track. 10
acIes good timber. Cali on captain lIar-
rington 1905 Liberty avenue. II
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FOR SALE CHEAP--One entire block,
unimproved In Third ward city of
Houston. Apply al HOS Preston avenue,
opposite court house. c. +. Winkler. %
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TUT PRICES-From the LIST of January
1896 you can have your shoes half soled
sewed. 75c pegged, Coo; heels. DC. ali
work guaranteed, II. Mayjak. 1908 Pres
ton avenue 2-3
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FOR sAIE-e3)-acrc farm. black rolling
prairie, six miles from town, at ~ per
mere; 1000 acres at $40, one-nfth cash
$40 acres near Devors at ~; all ~ Liberty
county; timbered land, fruit lands and
rice land also for gale. G. +. Stevens,
I u,o,tv Texos I6
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III YOU ARE UNEMPI 10 7 I'D uurIhg
these long evenings, why not improve
your time by taking the night course
at the Houston Shorthand and Type
writing School? If
WATCHES, clocks. jeweiry, etc. sold
at sacrifice. beginning November ls,
lasting thirty days. old gold and silver
taker In exchange. Il. T. Wilton. 90s
Prairie avenue. II
The evening times., 1896-03-03
HAIL TO THE HOOP.
Some Are Here and More Are Coming
So Says Fashion.

Some Are Here and More Are Coming,
So Says Fashion.
I oOPSKIRTS are coming back Into
Two of the Parisian fashion jour
mails received in New York last
week contained pictures OF the re-
iuyenated hoop, with long descriptions or It.
hut before the Paris papers came with tue
pictures hoopskirts were already displayed
at two very swell shops in Gotham, one
in a big sixth avenue show window, the
other in the window OF u Fifth avenue
modiste.
Small groups Of women gathered daily
and looked at them, apparently with PAIN
The new hoopskirt does not differ to any
great extent from those worn during tile
DAYS of the Republican court by Mrs. Wash
ington, Mrs. william Duer, Mrs. Alexander
Hamilton, Mrs. John jay. Mrs. Harrison
Gray Otis Mrs. William Bingham. The great
Philadelphia lender of society and iashlon,
and by many others.
The hoopskirts now on exhibition in New
York Were manufactured there two weeks
ago by Il weIl-known hustle manufac-
turer as soon as the news came
Probably those who most bitterly re-
gret the coming OF the hoop are the Of
ficials and stockholders of the street rail-
way TRANSPORTATION lines. 1t is estimated
that three women wearing the new hoops
will occupy one entire side of a Broad
way cable car. The top of the Fifth
avenue siag,. is suggested as the best
aud most convenient place for hoop wearers
10 ride.
The evening times., 1896-03-03
The Wager

We pla yed a careless, lstless game,
And both declared twas very tame,
And fastened TO get through it.
And now" said |, II know way
To add some interest to the play,
II you'u consent TO do it,
Agreed" said she. I'm willing quite,
And en- a bet I'd call all right.
But I've no money handy"
Suppose" said l. I've play like this:
I'll bet you 'gainst single kiss
A five-pound box OF candy"
She blrshed 4 little. then she cried,
"I'u do it-lucll is on my side;
I'll win the wager squarcly.
Well play one hand OF Higli-Low-Jack."
/ cut md then she took -the pack
And dealt each nine cards fairly.
We'll bid for trumps, then discard three
Here's twO" cried l. "Giye three" cried
she,
And heart is what / make it,
The three cards that she laid aside
Down in her lap 1 saw her hide,
Then chose a ca rd and pla ycd il.
And now our interest was intense,
Nor was the game long in suspense,
For easily / Won it.
Ny queen was high, my fOur-SpOt low,
She flushed. got angry, didn't know
How in the world I'd done it,
But when tried to claim my bet,
She struggled hard, and somehow let
Those three cards fall unguarded-
The ace deuce. ten-spot ut her feet.
Dear girl she didn't want TO beat,
For these she had discarded.
Chicago Times-Hcraid.