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River Fruit Receipts.

The barge Acme brought up 131 tons.
or 6,300 boxes Of fruit, yesterday
from river orchards, mostly pears, and
the Apache brought up 1.500 boxes.
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Michael Hofelt's Estate

Sophrona Stewart has applied to the
Superior Court for letters of admins
tration on the estate of her brother, Mi
chael Hoffelt, deceased! The value of
the estate is about S400.
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Officers Installed.

In Winonah Council No. last night
District Deputy Great Pocahontas
Lizzie Gordon assisted by Past Poca-
hontas Emma Cronkite and Past Pow
haitian n. B. Holmes, raised up the fol-
lowing chiefs for the ensuing term:
Pocahontas, Alice Kunz; Wenonah,
Lizzie Kemnitzer; Prophecies, Annie
Gill; Powhattan, E. B. Wilson; Keeper
of Records, Bertha Brazile; Collector
of Wampum, Maggie Holmes; Keeper
of Wampum, Mary Plunkett; Scouts,
Nora Klink and Abbie Wise; Runners,
Julia Wiseman and Louisa Nelson;
Councillors, Della Heidrich and Martha
Mathena; Warriors, Lizzie Gordon,
Emma Cronlkite, Eta Morton, Lerta
Maher; Inside Guard, Mrs. Eisler; Out
side Guard, F. M. Gordon; Pianist,
May Beer; Trustees, Lizzie Gordon,
Amelia Burnett anad Kate Eiszler;
Physician, DR.. Callihan. Afterwards
refreshments were served In the ban
quet hail.
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Sacramento Council, No. SO, o. c.
F., installed it's officers last night as
follows:
P. c., Mrs. M. A. Nagle; c., I. Joseph:
V. c., Mrs. A. Downing; Instructor.
Mrs. E. c. German; Treasurer,
Fred w. Day; Secretary, c. H. Denton;
Prelate Mrs. G.. Arcega; Marshal, Mrs
E. Kelly: Warden, Mrs. r. H Moore;
Guard, Mrs. K. Hartley; Sentry, Mrs
NJ. Foley.
After the ceremonies were over the
assembly listened to two beautiful vo-
cal solos by Mrs. Moeller and Mrs. Cop
persmith, which were much appreciat-
ed. All then adjourned to the banquet
hall and partook Of a bountiful supply
of ice cream and other refreshments.
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Striking novelties in writing paper
are plaided, blocked and brocaded in
elaborate fashion, and the pale tints
are also fashionable, blue, gray, pink
and cream
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AUCTIONS.

AUCTION SALE AT THE RESIDENCE
No 1925 J street, SATURDAY, July II,
1897. at 10 a. IN. sharp, rooms choice oak
Furniture. consisting of Parlor Chairs and
Rockers, upholstered in silk and brocatelIe
elegant Oak Sideboard, Oak Extension
Table (cost $25), Oak Chairs to match Oak
Bedroom Sets, Walnut Bedroom Sets and
Hair Top Mattresses, q Bed and Mattress
Bed Lounge, Book Case, Lace Curtains,
Bedding. Cook Stove and Fixtures, Crock
cry, etc. Also, l fine Rifle, Greener Shot
gun (cost $125J.
r. E. GREER & co, Auctioneers.
Office and Salesroom, 1904 street.
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Maud Groom has commenced an ac-
ton for divorce against John Groom.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

Vehicles-Baker & Hamilt lton-H
Carts. Buggies. Carriages. Phaetons. Balm
Farm and Header Wagons, Wholesale
Hardware. Send for catalogue.
KENT BROS, 1917 Third street, for car
riages, buggies, rigs of all kinds at short
notice. TelephoneS-Naw. els: old. 511.
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Hotel Arrivals.

Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel
yesterday: c. f. Bryant, Diamond
Springs; A. W. Barron, Boston; s. V
Boyert, New York; T. A. Carson, c. L
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ALLEGED Cruelty.
Wants a Divorce.

" Yesterday Robert Potts was arrested
- and charged with cruelty to animals.
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RECEIVERS SALE
HOPS
PU BLIC A AUCTION.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
the Superior Court of Sacrameto County
to me, directed as Receiver, in the mat
ter wherein Henry Cowell is plaintiff and
John Rooney ct al. are defendants, l. the
undersigned receiver. will sell at public
auction on the nth DAY OF JULY 1897,
at IL O'Clock a. m at the HENRY cow
ELL LIME HOUSE, 509 l street. about
1900 bales of hops, being of the crop Of
1898, and grown on the ranch known as
the John Rooney ranch, near Perkins
Station, in this county. The said hops
will be sold from drawn samples and in
lots Of 100 bales, to the highest bidder for
cash in United States gold coin, 10 per
cent. to be paid on day of sale, the ball
ance on confirmation of sale by the Su-
perior Court. For further particulars ap-
Sacramento. jy12-td
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The High School and Columbians be-
ing tied for first place. they will play
the deciding game next Saturday af-
ternoon, which will be the benefit game
for the league.
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A PRISON YARN.

On the corresponding period last year
thirty-SiX cars were shipped.
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Muslin Drawers.

We are showing the latest styles, they
are well made and unquestionably the best
values ever offered.
LOT l consists of Muslin Drawers re-
duced from S5c to
csc a Pair.
LOT consists of Muslin Drawers, beau
tifully trimmed and embroidered and
tucking. Reduced from 81 25 to
S3e a Pair.
LOT consists of Muslin Drawers, the
umbrella style; perfect in everyway; en-
broidered and tucked Good value at 81 So
Reduced to 9Sc a Pair.
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The outfield at Oak Park should re-
ceive immediate attention. The earth
is so soft and rough that it is impossi-
BILE for the fielders to run on it.
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Roass quail, c,frrant Jelly. Fried homlny.
Lettuce salad, French dressing,
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FROM The STATE CAPITAL.
The Commercial Club Is After Cot
ton Mill.
SOME PROPOSITIONS FROM The EAST
Effort VIII he Made to- Have tho
Governor Save Eugene Burt ON
the Plea OF insanity.

Austin. Texas, December ea.-The Com
mercal club has taken the matter OF
cotton factory In hand and it is possible
that Austins great dam power--or at least
portion of twill soon be utilized for
manufacturing purposes. The club has re-
ceived several letters from Northern and
Eastern capitalists recently asking what
inducements Austin would offer for the
establishment OF a large cotton mill here
and today Secretary George A. Hill called
on the leading business men OF the city and
obtained their views on the all Important
question and met with much encourage
ment. AS soon as the committee appointed
to wait on the water and light commission
to secure rates OF power, light, etc., makes
It's report. the club win answer the In
qulries they now haze ON hspd.
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A CONFEDERATE BALL
SONS OF VETERANS IN AID or rHn
INDECENT.
A Great Gathering or ChiynIry nnd
beauty Danced that the Old SOL
diers Might Have Comfort.

Dallas, Texas, December o9-Tonisht Mt
turner hall Camp W. l.. Cabell. No. AZ.
United Sons of Confederate Veterans, gave
their first grand charity ball The pro-
ceeds. as announced from tho beginning.
will be turned over to The Texas division OF
Confederate Veterans for the benefit Of in
digent ex-Confederates. The object was A.
worthy one and the people of Dallas and Of
Texas rallied to the support of those who
originated this unique plan of aiding the
crippled and helpless old veterans of the
lost cause in very satisfactory way. A
very handsome sum has been Melted for
their use and ihe promoters Of the plan
are much encouraged with their Efforts
Other entertainments of like nature will
be given.
The ball room Of Turner hall presented
scene tonight that will NOT soon be for
gotten by those who had the pleasure of
witnessing 1t. The decorations We're very
elaborate and beautiful. The Stars and
Bars and rhe Stars and Stripes were inter-
woven and thousands of the two flags that
were once symbolic of hate and strife
seemed to smile toward each other as
sweetly as did the scores of pretty girls
who lent grace to the occasion.
Many men bearing names distinguished
in Texas history helped make UP the
chivalry that, added to the beauty of the
women present, made the adair an extra
ordinary one. General W. I, Cabell, still
full of the fire of his youth, surrounded by
half hundred of his old veterans. enjoyed
the Festivities as much as did any of the
| younger ones.
| The early morning hours had come before
the mirth and revelry had ended. The
| ball was very enjoyable one from every
standpoint and all those interested in the
welfare of the old Confederates are proud
| of its success.
| Below will he found the names Of those
who contributed so much to the occasion S
successful ending:
| Executive coDmittee-Pau' ~ Galloway
chail pan; l.. s, Flatau, Jr. Robert x. Gas
ton, George w. Redmon, Ben r. Cabell
Walton Fahm, Jennings NJ. Moore, p
Barry Miller, James G. Record, B. f. Kirk
land.
| Honorary board of managers-Governoi
| Charles A. Cuiberson, chairman; Hon. Il
Q. Mills Hon. j. D. Sayers, Hon ]. NJ
Hurt, Hon. G. 7. Jester, Hon. j. H. Rea.
gan. Hon. r. r. Gaines. Hon. NJ. NJ. Crane
Hon r. NJ. Wynne, Hon. ]. w. Blake
Hon. r. Kleberg, Hon. Barnett Gibbs, Hon
e. H. r. Green. Hon. S. w. T. Lanha,n
Hon. J. Fl. Stephens, Hon. ". ID. wylie
Hon. A. II. Belo General w. L. Caball
Hon. R. u. Burke. Hon. S. B. Cooper
Hon. J. w: Crawford, Hon f. c. De0raf.
fenried. Hon. Horace Chiffon, Hon. T. II
Ball. Hon. ]. w. Bailey Hon r. L. Henry
Hon. j. l.. Sayden. Hon. Eugene Marshall
Hon. ]. B. Simpson, Hon. r. b. Hawley
Hon. J. G. kearby Hon. John Grant Hen
j. L. Elliott
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BRENNAN ntIpanr.
sunday school Enfcrtsinmcu - A
Gcrmania naHcc.

sunday school Entcrtsinmcu AZ - A
GcrmNnia Dance.
rrenhasn, Texas, Dersmber se.--Thc Sum
day school OF tho FIRST Baptist church
had lis Christmas entertainment at AIM
ictsc han TUESDAY night The club rooms
wcro decorated with cycrsrcens and pre-
scented bright appearance, he'cMidrcn
with their elders began arriving early.
and within short whiic there was very
little room loft for anybody, In the cen-
ter OF the hall room there was little
clear space, and In this the children ron,r~
ed and played 10 their hearts content. a
short programme was rendered at thu he
einr iur Of the entertainment. A supnsr
of hight refrushmuits was served IN uio
OF the rooms and the children nppeared ~
enjoy II hugely. Tho Christmas party
VIA Success. and the fact That the
Youngsters were having lots OF fun was
quito apparent 10 the peopio living any
where within several blocks of Athletic
tet OF merry young voices fioatci out on
the crisp evening air.
There was a most enjoyable dance at
Germania hill Tuesday night, given by
the Young Ccrulania club complimentary
tn Mr. and Mira. EsiYsl l., Muery, who are
hcpcred members OF that popular soc'ai
organization.
into town this mornGig and nut IN ME-
t.ntc talking with friends, He left on the
weithound Central train for Austin.
In the rarlor of tho Pennington hotel,
at O'clock this afternoon. NJ, a. ~,
Cor over. tho we'll known postmaster OF
Quarry, and Mrs. Julia A. House, NJ 81
Unable lady 81 I>noxvtMe. rAAn,, wstc
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THE HISTORY OF TEXAS
SOME INTERESTING PAPERS ON
The EARLY DAYS.
Governor Roberts Submitted Evil
dcnccs Of a Prehistoric Race of
Mound builders.

San Antcnio, Texas, December 2a,--The
annual midwioter meeting OF the Texas
State Historical association was held here
today. Ex-Governor O. NJ. Roberts is rresi-
dent OF tho association and there are about
two hundred members, among them being
many OF the veteran Indian fighters aud
noted frontiersmen OF the State.
The forenoon and afternoon sessions OK
the association were devoted wholly TO the
reading Of papers on historical subjects.
The first paper WAS on the SUBJECT OF ihe
Evidence az Prehistoric Men and Lower
Animals Ia Texas" by Ex-Governor Rob-
erts. Tho treatise was full OF new and
interesting information concerning the
works OF the mound builders In Texas. The
location OF many prehistoric mounds in
the State were cited and II was shown that
the tribe In this part Of the country had
direct connection with thk tribe OF the
Ohio valley.
An Interesting paper on the subject Of
who Was Huchcrau st. Denise by REV.
Father Edmund J.. =. Schmidt OF Vin-
ceunes. Ind, was next read In this adj
dress the writer made the new claim and
offered abundant proof in s,shstantiation OF
IL that the ST. Denis who WAS I'm Texas
and Mexico In the early part OF the
Eighteenth century was not the same 81.
Denis who was active in the explorations
of parts OF Ohio and Indiana, and who To-
Gated tho port at Cairo about the same
years.
Captain NJ. NJ Kenny of Austin gave an
address on "Recofloctions of Early Texas
Schools"
The most profound and important ad-
dress OF the meeting was that OF Major 9.
Il. Dutton, U. S. A.. on the subject OF
Thoughts on Economic History He gave
an account OF economic condition OF the
PEOPLE Of The different periods Of the civ
ilized world from the time of the fall OF the
Roman empire to the present day,
The meeting closed with an address by
Miss Brownie Ponton on tho subject of
THE Wanderings Of Alvar Nuea Cabeza
! dc Naca -
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Waco, Texas, December 9.-iAe poni-
try show opened this morning for the sec
ond days exhibit. win, promise of greater
interest, and rhe authorizations of the man
sgement was fully realized.
The State Poultry association met tnls
afternoon and elected the following Of
ticers: President, r. J. Kirkpatrick ot Me-
Gregor; first, seooYh and third vice presl-
dents, George S, HeiiSthower o. Aust n ~;
r. III. SonervRe of SAN Antonto and
VIII J;risi of Paris, in the order named
ecretary-treasurer Turner u. Hubby Of
Waco. Directors: John T. Bonner OF iy-
Ter n A. Caruthers of Clawson, ID. j.
EARNS Of Loft, A. +. McLegidon OF Waco.
I Lou IS Mackenson Of Houston. G; Anthony
of Bonham. F e. Goodman Of Waco, geo .;
N Knr.bei of Waco, ]. -. Randall OF
Iart worth + r. Webb of Dallas. The
alssocfatssn decided to Incorporate; witt
5000 capital stock ana G, s. p IA Fore 81
~ y, o. Gilman of Waco were appointed
cornmlttee to procure a charter.
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KILLING AT MERIT.
Particulars of the ARRAY In Which
HrNOkH Wnn Killed

Greenville, Texas, December 2s.-John
Newman, who shot and killed Albert
Brooks at Merit Monday afternoon. was
brought to the city yesterday morning
by Constable Pyle of Celeste and lodged
in jail. He declined to talk about the
shooting to a reporter. but Deputy Sheriff
Pitts. who visited Merit, gives the fol-
lowing version of the affair."
Albert Brooks, deceased and his brother
Luther were accused of repeating solne
remarks derogatory to a young lady,
which they SAID We're told by Newman.
The girls father. a business man of
Merit, heard of the talk and called on
Newman, who denied making amy such
remarks. and went with the father to see
the Brooks BOYS, who kept a restaurant.
When approached ON the subject Luther
Brooks admitted telling that Newman had
made certain Statements, but confessed
he had misrepresented Newman. where
upon the father of the young lady struck
him over the head with n pistol. He ami
Newman then went to Celeste, where the
father pleaded guilty before Squire Puck
EFT 10 an assault.
They returned to Merit. and on. arrival
Ncwrlat, entered the restaurant Kept ny
the Brooks. In a few moments shooting
began and Albert Brooks fell. pierced by
Two bullets, a third one missing him.
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CHESTNUT Bank Anair..

Philadelphia, December 2o.-Deposltors
and shareholders of the Chestnut Street
National bank and tho Chestnut Street
Trust and Savings Fund company continue
to sign agreements declaring their approval
of the plan for voluntary liquidation Of
the affairs of the two institutions. The
deputy comptroller OF the currency says the
signatures OF more than twc~thirds of the
shareholders required by law before bank
can 90 into voluntary liquidation have al
ready been secured, committee OF the
bank presidents was selected today to con-
slider any amendments which may be Of
fered to the plan OF liquidation
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dohn Ginslcr. snIooni.i.

Yoakum. Texas, December a9,--John
Glasier. doing saloon business corner Of
Front and May streets, made an assign
ment late yesterday evening. naming Joe
May trustee and the following preferred
creditors;
Wilson & Sterne lawyers, $500: w. l..
Johnston, rent, Sls2.i0; w, Lander banker
$500 Joe Levy, s35; First National bank
Of Yoakum. 500; Lone S,ar Brewing assoc
citation, s472; Yoakun Improveiert com
many, sS4; Friedman, Keller & Co., sea:
fsorchard, Brasher & Co., $l09.49; Jake
Davis G. Co. SIS; Wagner G. Chabo. sl9.5S;
Hugo & Schneider s56,27: Houghton IL
Robinson, Sl54.ST; Friedman, Keller g.
Co. s63i.76. Total preferred creditors,
so6h6 81
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Atlanta. Ga, December ga special 10
the Journal from Brunswick. Ga. says:
The Merchants and Traders bank OF
this city failed 10 open It's doors this morn
ing. The capital stock of the bank is
100000
THO shareholders are solvent and the
deuositors will be paid in fun II the court
expenses do not consume all the cash resi-,
lied. Or. j. NJ Maddox is president ana
4. II. Lane vice president OF the bank.
No run Will be made on the other banks
the National Of Brunswick and the Bruins
wick Savings and Trust company.
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Oyster sandwiches--Chop finely. the
muscles removed, a pint OF raw oysters;
mix them with one half neaspconful OF salt.
one eighth teaspoonful Of pepper twhite)
ana a speck OF cayenne; put them into
saucepan, with two tsaspo0nfuis OF butter
ana three tablespoonfuls OF any dry biscuit
crumbs; heat until steamirg; add a cuplui
OF thick cream, la which has been beaten
the yoIks OF two raw eggs, and sur untii
tho mixture thickens; remove from the
fire. add ten drops of lemon juice ana q
llltle more seasoning II desired when cola
spread between butterod bread.
Cheetnia Cream Boil two pounds OF
ches,nuts, and after removing the SKINS
and hi,sks boil theiu again In pint OK
milk. sweetcned with two ounces OF sugar
and two tf-aspoonfuls OF vanilla extract;
when passed through WIRE sieve TINS
should measure a pint; now mix Two winH-
glassfuIs OF lemon or cherry juice with y,
instead az the maraschiDo. as Elven 10 the
recipe; melt two ounces OF gcihtine IN y
saucepan containing teacup OF cold water,
whlp IN A rlnr Of cream and mix y care
fully and lightly with the chestnut PURGE
and stir In the melted Eelat.ne when little
cool: il cold the gelatine VIII make me
cream lurnpy: II too hot II VIII destroy inc
Ii1btnees OF the cream; turn II into moids;
il they are small Individual glass moids Of
fancy shapes It "a a pretticr way OF serv-
inr the cream than by turning u INTO one
large mold and cutting II In slicesi rnen Y
becomes very cold pas ths mold quackiy
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Orange, Texas, December 2s--p'his rfrorn-
ting Wakefield John foreman OF the A.
Gilmer mill, was assisting In some black
smith work at the mill. when ne came
near losing a finger lie was holding tne
cleayer willie the blacksmith welded tpc
sledge. cutting a piece of sliced, when tnt
cleaver broke and a silver entered MIS- yer
hnnd. cutting the leader ana nn artery on
the index finger.
VIII W!lleerson. while riding rapidly on
Filth street suddenly turned his horse o.
the bridge AT the intersection Of hiair
street. Tho animal siinned and fell ant
Wiil,erson sustained "a picture OF the zee
between the knee and ankle.
While working with razor ~ Adams
barber shop this afternoon. Water Boiil
han a finger almost cut OF, the razor pehe-
trating to the bone.
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leans. expressing regret at his inahi,,,v !,
be present, was read. "
me association rendered vote of thanks
10 the Eiks for use Of their hail. the clti-
zens and local physicians for their hosni-
tality,. and the newspapers for courtcsies
extended, and adjourned to meet In Hous-
ton on the third Tuesday In May. 1885.
The judicial council selected by the asso
cation consists Of Dr. r. r. Morris OF
Houston, DR.. II. a. West OF (;alyeston M
;. c. Red OF Houston. Dr. Bat Smith Of
Wharton. DR.. A. l.. Tackaherry OF Sabine
Pass and DR.. J. S. Price of beaumont.
Or. X. T. Morris of Houston was elected
chairman OF the committee on arrange
ments for the next meeting,
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Miss Franees Alger Of Washington.
daughter Of the secretary of war, IN ono
OF the young ltdies OF the present cabinet
families who is engaged 70 be married. OF
the secretarys five children three AFRO al
ready married--one daughter and one son,
living IN Detroit, and a second daughter,
Mira William u Bailey. living outside Of
Philadelphia, near Bryn Mawr. whore Miss
Alger visited her lust week. The sccre-
tary's Youngest con Is n student at iiar-
ward
Miss Ager was educated at Dohb's Ferry,
New York. aud has acquired a conservative
spirit that Is characteristic OF the East
rather than OF the West, where she was
born. Prior TO her advent ms young lady
OF the cabinet she was entertained In
Washington boh by Mrs. Logan and by
Mrs. Brown, wife OF Justice Brown Of the
supreme court.
Sho has n strong. serious face. dark.
penetrating oyts like her fathers, a pretty
sweep OF brow, ni,oyc which she wears her
brown hair 10 soft pompadour. and q
slender figure.
She IL perhaps not typical society girl.
Direotncss OF purpose. absolute sincerity. a
reflective mind--.in a word. those qualities
that make up a character OF sterling worth
and genuine nobility, rather than the light
and eifcryescent graces that distinguish u
society belle. are hers,
She will be married In the summer Prob
ably in June, TO Charles Pike OF Chicago.
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DAINTY hrs on JEwELay.

a pendant which combines the old with
tbs aew styles Of jewel work shows blue,
green and red enamel cleaning amid d:a-
pionds and ruhica
A decidedly new bracelet Il set loosely la
links alternating with pearls cabocbpn
rubics and diamonds SET clearly In gold
rims. so that the back and the front 81 inc
aionns nre alike visible. This beautiful
wristitg ia fastcned with d bow of dia-
moncs, from which hangs pendant Of
pearls,
Another really exquisite hit OF Jewel art
10 wreath OF holly leaves IN diamonds
with the berries Ia pearls. So beautiful L.
thIs lovely bauble that one hardly misses
the brilliant coloiung which seems The
whole character OF the Christmas green,
This ornament is arranged TO wear In tho
hair or 10 form two sprays for the corr
sage
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ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
Meeting Ia the Interest Of the Afro
American Fair.
EIGHT HUNDRED CATTLE FOR cuBA.
steamer sailed for the Islaad with
Cargo Of Live Stock--Sutt
To TRY Ttitic.

lThe branch office Of the Tho Post In
Galveston Is @t the fremont Hotel, where
items OF news. communications and adver-
tssements viii BE- rccoivedA
Galveston, Texas. December se.-Robert
jones. prcminent contractor OF Houston.
who is one of the charter members Of tho
Afno- American fair which win be held in
Houston next year, Ia in The city,
lie states that the board OF directors OF
the fair have men out now In various PARTS
Of the State working In the interest OF
the fair. He says that the idea Is that
they want 10 get 400 men In thu fair as
soaation. and each man is to pay Slc for
a share. S. down and s. per month until
tho balance is paid.
When 50 each per man Ia paid they viii
rcorganise and elect officers TO manage
The fair. Up 10 date tho board Of directors
has spent $1,000 on IL.
On Friday night at s O'Clock share a
meeting will take place at the Wesi \.
Baptist church, sind there Jones will adj
dress the people more fully concerning thu
enterprise.