The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-14

4, -, - -. y. Cuambere, chairman. h.
r. Chambers, vice chairman.
Groveton-J. r. Collius, chairman: John
q. Smith, vice chairman.
hempstead Qua II. Jones, chairman: 3.
Hansen. vice chairman -
:, Navasota'-T. r. Maddox, chairman: =.
r.; Baxster. vice chairman.
Fasaoena--J. Jay Otis, chairman: w. ".
Hendcnon. vice chairman.
La PHte--W. "A Irvine. chairman. n.
l.. Dillage. vice chairman.
KATY. o. Thomas, chairman
Saiveston--Gus Levy. chairman: r. T.
wheeler. vice chairman. =
AINin-W. j. Hamlet, chairman. w
II. Mesh. vice chairman.
Angleton-E. l.. Perry, chairman. 4.
Parish. vice chairman
RICHMOND H. P. Davis. chairman; s.
j. Winston. vice chairman.
Livingston-C. ]. Gerlach. clairm,n. n
r. Niece. vice chairman.
Soid Spr1ngs--Mr. Turnley. Mr.. McKal
Mr. Moore reported further: .The tobacco
INDUSTRY OF Texas, and especially in the
Soast country, is In its infancy Although
nave been reliably informed that the
s amour. realized from the sale of this lro-
uuct IN Montgomery county last year was
szoo,ooo or 100000. The farmers in that
county received from IS to AZ cents I. pc, nd
IN their tobacco Angelina county will
pant many acres Of this staple next year.
me farmers OF that county have .,rpjoyed
an expert tobacco grower 10 instruct IL en-
IN It's cultivation. Liberty county farmers
are becoming interested and VIII plant
some this year, and, in fact. all East and
South Texas has begun to awake TO this
enterprise II is the demand for the prod
ucts OF a profitable new industry that ,>ap-
ilaiists and the farmers are seeking. And
IN tue cultivation of tobacco and It's prof
us In Texas. 1t is assured. For a farmer
can raise from 1000 to 1900 pounds on an
acre. farmer can successfully cultivate
from three to five acres with less labor
than any other staple product. BUYERS
from New York, Philadelphia and other
Eastern markets visit Texas every year
10 purchase these crops. They classify II
Us equal to the best Cuban tobacco. To-
bacco seed can be bought in this city ut
nominal cost
The idea was advanced that tho tobacco
industry was one that should be fostered
ana encouraged and the premiums asked Tor
III MI Moore's premium list were doubled,
Mr. MacGregor thought the sugar in
dustry should also be encouraged
MT. johnston said all home industries
should be encouraged, but the sugar in
dustry was well established, while tobacco
culture in this section was an experiment
and should be developed.
An appropriation of SIPS was made for
the art committee
u was announced that the Art Study
club offers a seasons scholarship In draw
ing to any child under 10 years who has
never been instructed and who sends A
from life or nature. without
the help of teacher--to the II. II. v.
exhibit
me club will judge the drawings aud
reserves the right to withdraw MS offer
IN case the work exhibited does mol shaw
evidences of ability.
The drawings must be done in charcoal.
crayon or pencil.
For the industrial committee NJ. .,
rot as chairman submitted The following.
W. "A. Chlldress, President Fruit l. ,o,vr
and Vegetable Festival:
houston, Texas November 10, 1897.
SIR: 5ur committee, consisting of Miss
u. L: ssrden, II. +. Smith and the writer.
appointed to confer with the local mer.
rnan,s IN reference to making individual
EXHIBITS in connection With the industrial
EXHIBITS at Market hail during our festival
weeK beg to report that we have waited
On good number OF representative deal
'rs IN such lines as IN our judgment can
De practically and attractively displayed,
and with one or two exceptions have found
all our merchants very willing to do all
.hey can towards making the display a
success, and we believe that we could cas-
~ MI double the space that will be avail
able.
We have secured the promise OF twenty
i've or thirty exhibits and are now wait
ng on the report OF the committee on in
iustrial exhibits to see what space will
We left for our disposal before prosecuting
'ur work any further. Respectfully sub
nitted.
John f. CARROT, Chairman.
For the amusement committee Chairman |
Jhildress reported that Mr.. Charles Lewis |
'as offered free TO the committee the SER |
ices of his orchestra for the entertain |
nent Monday night.
communication from the Musicians
Union upon the subject OF furnishing music |
or the festival was referred to the music
committee.
The following committee was announced |
m home cooking; Mrs. Bette Bryan,
hartman; Mrs. Alexander Deigsdo. Mrs.
Norman G. Kittrell, Miss Lena Voorhies.
iiss Ivy Bolts Mrs. S. w. Sydnor Mrs.
", II. Crank. Mrs. c. II. Lucy. Mrs. ]. a.
iusion. Mrs. George L. Porter, Miss Mamie
lubbock Mrs Regina Shepperd, Mrs
iorace Cone Mrs. l.. Meggett, Mrs D. d.
7ryan, Miss Bell Fem. Miss Belle Dickson.
irs. win Fitzgerald. Mrs X. s. Collins,
irs. T.. l.. Dennis, Mrs. Charles Pescay,
irs. Sam Swinford, Miss lisa Lloyd. Mrs
!. r. Fuller, Mrs. Ben Campbell, Mrs.
'terling Mrs. Myer Mrs. Lizzie Bakcr
Hiss Annie Taylor, Miss Annie Mckeeyer,
irs. II. II. Dickson. Mrs g. a. Gibbons.
irs. |. s. Myer. Mrs. Margaret Foster
irs. w. +, Simmons, Mrs. d. A. O'Brlen.
Jrs. c. NJ. Lane. Mrs. a. G. Howell, Mrs.
i. J. Wick, Mrs. Phil. Hardeaetle, Miss
Jamie Gering. Miss Jennie Griswai. Mira.
Ienry Brashear, Mrs. Charles Miller Miss
Jessie Clemens. Mrs John Mettenheimer.
FRS. Harris NJ. Masterson, Mrs. n. X. u.
Watson. Miss Mary Campbell Miss Lizzie
lay. Miss Bessie King, Mrs. Trexevaut.
irs DR.. +, b. King. Miss Daisy Stewart.
liss NJ E. Watson. Miss Tot Adair
Meeting OF above committee at Bryan's
ALL Fannin, between Rusk and Walker.
t O'Clock Monday afternoon.
The judges of awards. Major f. w. Cave.
IRIS. j Il. Byers. George w. Kidd, Norman
!. Kittrell. held meeting at The office OF
Resident Childress all 4 o'clock, and after
n informal discussion. decided to adjourn
ntil o'clock Monday afternoon, when