The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-04-05

ress goods There is magnificent variet
Il styles in mourning goods while In silk
Inc Dresden and Persian effects are n
he rage Satin brocades and gros graf
rocades are now fashionable and wori
" good dressers. In ribbons, Dresden
Ind persans are al the go. In skirts
six yards wide, black is the predomi
(ating color. in mohairs, cheyiots an,
erges Derby and monogram waists, wit
ctachable collars. will he much worn. ii
(ren. the Gretchen dress with big rufhe
au fait Fauntleroy blouses with larg,
SAILOR collars are the proper thing 70
~ wear. The narrow belts, with gold. silve
trass linen is going to be very popular
With the handkerchiefs to ml;cn, while /,
wash goods white is again coming int,
cgue and will lie quite fashionable. In
roper, and IN umbrellas colors win be the
lyle. The large rlaids in silks are ex.
femely nobby and are beautiful in effect
b the wash goods-lawns, piques linen
uck etcthe prevailing colors are yell
bws, blues. greens and pinks. You ear
fe for yourself, as you go from one de-
artment to another. what a large stock
be must carry and how we must Keen
tight IN with the latest changes in de.
igns and colors.
CHARLES L. JONES: "Houston is
low more in need of public improvements
han ever before. The stoppage of pay
ng was severe blow and certainly stag
cred U.S. The time has now arrived when
re must get on our feet and start out
'lth renewed energy TO put in paving,
leverage and sidewalks The first sewer
(ut in In Houston was into our store and
vas a private one. 1t was several years
(efore the city commenced the construc-
W he a fni,
under way an abrupt halt-Mas called
" that supreme court decision. The in
uguration of system of public works
you'd give employment to our idle work
hgmen who want work. 1T could be
tipulated in the specifications and con-
ract that Houston labor should bt> en-
loyed as long AS it Is obtainable. This
as been done by other cities ana we can
o what others can do. would certainly
hvor bond Issue. The public debt we are
ow paying interest on was not con-
racted by us and so 1t would be with a
ono issue TO run forty or fifty years
hose who follow and who will inherit
lost oil the present property could keep
p the interest on the bonds or refund
Flem Just as we do nowadays. We can,
I'm but little expense. greatly improve
ur condition and enjoy some Of the con-
leniences and comforts of life If we get
ne right Kind OF men at the head of our
iild city Houston is destined 10 be the
e,ropois of the Southwest and W.. must
III together. The business I.eaguo has
Ken q fresh start and is doing good
ork. We VIII invite the Epworth League
meet mere next year and the Texas
lhpernrn and drummers will likewise
asked TO hold their next State meet
IS here Houston can better care for
Swds and large assemblages than any
her Guy in the State and such a thing
gouEing visitors has never been prac-
ced. Take the reunion as an example
e mad sleeping accommodations TO sllare
~ gocd meals We're served at % cents
TOOK Tor fairly good summer. as trade
noding out. am glad of one thing and
nat Is the change in styles. Coats will be
In LII shorter and consequently a fellow
OIL look IKE srasshopper with one
those long-tailed coats worn last sea-
on ! am glad to note the progress The
esl is making, as its success reflects the
'osperi'y of the community"
q. j TUFFLy of Krupp & Tuffly:
mere are great many things which
10 make up success in business In any
e oi business. OF course we must meas
other lines by our own Persistent
~ 'udicious advertising n the fundamen-
Nihcipie' and when firm advertises
"use 40 "a 1t advertises to the letter.
"". ~ almost n contract or agreement
~ should be lived up to. Then mer-
[a"s should never discriminate. A
('"u should be treated Just as n shrewd
F'"h person when one comes to n store
purchase anything. These DAYS the
||v wavs us who buy and sell for cash are
bits i, ~ we lead. They get the best re-
lays be naid Ways. Clerks should al
ecs o. 5 pau good salaries, as it encour-
"a c,ss uon work. Experienced and relia-
nd dasN,ar" valuable to their employers
over e 10 " good wages. 1t is in their
'as. iioustonians are good dressn r "n n
nd nm ai,le SHOES as well as dress goods
,wer pay cash for them, too Prices ara
ny a much J he,, before; that is, 80 will
urchas a,rn /, Is so In all grades Of shoes
onev rs get better value for fhei,.
ilgn of f' toes eyer yer. In styles II is cam
,artlnkng in map Iieaaso y, wv, with decided
e, To ikn narrow toes there are the XIV
, and 10 toe needle razor. mcneil Trii,
udo- "'n my others. Then there are The
ll iina new wider toes. the na,,, 9auuent
TN ,hat style even to one ,lnarm,ainteI
urse' ,teehnical terms. Blacks are of
ms, but ta ans an M order and ontsell the
ce mi, WIN push the blacks i'm the
evails AZ SeIason; For children dark tan
Id in the e' ir, l,niiy 20 per cent of ali shoes
Il ii0ss having the cali. W. b ha,row toes.
Amt. for u,lli times, but have no com.
no ab tor our March business was as f fuiiy
pect oo % March. 1895. NaturalJv We
sooo summer trade in ali iines"
~, ,,,, KAN styles for men cborro d.
r,e ~ as do those for the fair sex,
II ,ha.. e'"'ses are not quite so radica,
,ors come with the seasons. The
ana ~ not so changeable as cut and
yer. MS year mems suits will be ouito
Ate from those worn last. The froc,,
or,o are four and sacks fully two inches
|, ohah last year and trousers are
"e"hat smaller. The vests are
ns worn without collars, but with
n ~ 'ne pockets. Short frock suits
s,ro sue pockets are very dressy for
ms wear while skeleton lined home.
,na ana !'sh' cheviots In sacks are quite
M, ana effective. Neckwear is pret-
reshi s season than last and looks mara
aarbatSS, business. too, is holdinp IN
VIA, Z, well, everything considsred'
coas, houston needs is a South Texas
petnal country fair, one that will be
rth ~ each season. Dallas and ali Z
d IN, has nave been incalclilabiy bene. !
/ IN having their big fairs each fan
nv sueh u big State as this there is 7
IL Ho or room for one IN south Texas
''ouslDn is ba mt,