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The record-union., 1897-01-14

Assemblyman Ennis bill for the con-
struction Of a sewage plant at the Fol-
som Prison ought to pass, and all the
people living along the American or
Sacramento Rivers below the prison
ought to petition the Legislature to en-
act the bill into law. The State Prison
at Folsom drains all it's waste output
into the American River, which is a
torrential stream. This output is de-
livered into the river only twenty-five
miles above this city, where it empties
into the Sacramento only few rods
above the Water Works. That the
waste pollutes the streams is admitted.
That the waters purify themselves in
rapid flow is now completely exploded
pie who are well informed. The theory
has the life knocked out of it by mi
croscopical and chemical tests. The
plan of the Ennis bill is to expend $15,-
600 to construct under scientific super
intendence a sewage plant to deliver
the filth into reservoirs, where it may
be treated and the river saved from
pollution. The State has the power at
Folsom for all necessary lifting pur-
poses, If lifting is needed. The COL
lected waste can be chemically treated
and made useful as fertilizers or be-
ing rendered innocuous, can be dis
charged upon lands needing fertiliza-
ton; or the liquids can be evaporated,
the solids gathered by chemical deposi-
ton. and being dried can be used as
fuel or sold for fertilization. If neither
use can be employed the matter can be
destroyed by fire. At any rate, the State
has no right to pollute a stream while
her laws make such an act an offense
on the part of the individual.
The record-union., 1897-01-14

Entered at the Postoffice at Sacramento
rs second-claSs matter.
The record-union., 1897-01-14

The Seattle 'Intelligencer' celebrated
the advent Of the new year by issuing a
special edition of fifty-six pages. 1t is
the most profusely illustrated daily
paper we have ever seen devoted to mat
ters expository of the commerce of that
port, the industries of the State and
region and the interests Of the coast The
statistical and other text matter is so
FULL elaborate and treats so exhaus-
lively Of Washington interests, that it
really constitutes a volume Of history
and a complete cyclopedia Of informa
ton Of first value. The "Intelligencer"
is one Of the best examples Of clean,
strong, newsy and intelligent journalism
in the country.
The record-union., 1897-01-14
a Cold in One Day

TO Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If IL
fails to cure. 20c.
Regular price citrate magnesia, 2Jc;
our price, ID cents. c. c. c. Drug De-
partment.
The record-union., 1897-01-14

DR.. Baker. dentist. Best work. loves.
prices. 5 & X, Stoll bid. Rooms & 7.s
The record-union., 1897-01-14

After all, Robinson Crusoe's Island has
not sunk below the waters OF the South
PACIFIC. 1t appears that the story OF
the destruction of the island of Juan
Fernandez originated with a Chilean
skipper. He was sent out to the island
with cargo of supplies, but among the
goods was a liberal quantity of splr-
ftuous liquors. These were broached,
and the CAPTAIN and crew got SO glorf
ously full that they could not find the
island any more than they could navi-
gate to the North Pole. They therefore
returned and reported that the historic
spot made famous by the romance OF De
Foe had disappeared.
The record-union., 1897-01-14

anything, can be freighted on narrow
than on wide tires with the same draft
applied in motive power? Ask them
what is their observation of the effect
Of the narrow tire upon a soft road,
and what the result of the passage OF
the wide tire over the same road? There
does not live the man on the face OF
this footstool who can properly and hon.
estly answer these questions and not
advance a strong reason for the use of
the wide tire. The truth is. that the
narrow tire, like the "theater high hat,
is a mere convention. 1t is neither grace
full nor useful, and no one can give
reason for it's style, adoption or use.
The record-union., 1897-01-14

Los Angeles Times: A San Jose wine
maker has had such success with his
champagne that he has sold out his
wholesale hquor store and proposes to
devote himself hereafter to the pro-
duction of ''fiz." All the money spent
for his wine stays within the State,
while that which is paid out for for
eign brands leaves the country, never
to return.
The record-union., 1897-01-14

The Trustees are to be commended for
having adopted the all-night and every
night system of street lighting for this
city. Such action comports with the i'm
people. If indeed it does cost something
more than $50 night system lit is to be
borne in mind that whereas we formerly
had to pay something like $50 light
the new rate is only S11 %, SO that
there has been sufficient saving not only
to increase the number of lights, as has
been done, but to increase the number
of nights of street lighting.
The record-union., 1897-01-14
CALIFORNIA LEAD.

San Jose Herald: A Californian ap-
peared before the Ways and Means
Committee to-day with a demand for
duty on lead ore, and the statement
that, with proper protection, California
could produce all the lead required to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-08
FESTIVAL NOTES.

| The ladies of the Sacred Heart will serve
recalls in the Rice building In the rear o.
the Capitol hotel during the present week,
fleur de lis lace pin. with two peai1s
was lost yesterday at the Auditorium. The
finder will please return the same to tbs
secretary at the Auditorium.
The committee OF awards on home cook
ing is as follows Mrs. G. Jordan. Mrs. b..
S. Fitzgerald Mrs. Thomas r. Franklin,
Captain J. c. Hutoheson Colonel j. w
Jones end Colonel Hampton Cook.
The Nebraska delegation paid The Foat
pleasant visit last night and sane their
popular parody on Hot Time In the old
Town Tonight" They leave at clock
this morning for Sabine Pass.
The following fruit reception committee
will serve today Mrs. II. +. Garrow,
chairman; Mrs. o. T. Holt. Mrs. s. ITALIA
fcrro Mrs. Richard Cooke, Mrs. a. ).
Cleveland. Mrs Willie Wilson. Miss Daisy
Stuart. Miss Tina Cleveland. Miss Estelle
Cardwell Miss Blanche Dennis, Miss Lii
liam Alsworth, Miss Amy knight. Miss Ma
rian Roberts.
No charge is made Mt the Auditorium for
ladies. either residents or non residents
Neither are male visitors charged an ad-
mission, they being admitted on presenta-
ton of their railroad excursion ticket But
tons admit citizens to all entertainments
The concert at the Auditorium last night
was carried out according 10 programme
and was a brilliant success. Professor
Sievers Of st. Louis. in his violin rendi-
lions. won merted applause, while the Nc
braska delegation in their parody ON
There's a Hot Time in the Old Town To-
night" elected cheers and Communication.
1t was delightful aud enjoyable occasion
and will be long remembered for It's pleas
ure by those who had the good fortnnas TO
be present
The sale of Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
Festival buttons seems to continue at a
rapid rate at the different places they are
yet On sale. It's good souvenir 10 keep
OF tie festival. Speaking OF Souvenirs it
is noticeable fact that the visitors are
collecting all that are available Those
having exhibits in the market hall and the
Auditorium are distributing tokens of re-
membrane OF the Fruit Flower and Veg
etabe Festival and the recipients are only
too eager TO secure them. One exhibitor
is giving away sheet music, and he isn't
a music dealer, either. He's timer and
tank maker.
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FRILbS FOR FAIR ONES,

Rose pink velvet turbans are much seen
at the thcatcr.
The tIniest of tiny monograms are Ia
vogue on smart stationery.
Sailed peanuts are strong rivals OF the
salted almonds vt womens luncheons.
Black velvet capes, trimmed with chin
chlla. are much worn by the younger w0-
men.
The neck scarfs of sable, with many
heads, tails and claws, are affected by the
tailor made girl.
The tiny empire fans are JUS, the incest
sort OF a gift for the debutante friend
whose ball attire Is the delight of her friv-
clous little heart.
one can not use too many ostrich feath-
ers this season. n the hat becomes over
loaded they can STRAY into the neck ruche
or OH a cape muff.
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

RUSK--Ilone Star precinct, this county.
went dry by "A large majority.
TIOGA--The Joe Bailey Guards Of Pilot
Point gave n fine exhibition drill here.
MISSOURI CITYLThe young men OF
this place have organized brass band.
TROY-.The Katy Is filling up the sidngs
here with empty cars. Inc wheat crop
is growing finely.
cIsCO-This place has shipped TO dato
TO- 900 bales Of cotton and there viii he at
least 600 bales more.
ROaANKY -What there ts OF the top
crop IL now being gathered; receipts a95
bales, aeainst 100 last year.
CIsCU-The Cisco cotton seed oil mill Is
rurrtrty nieNf and day and the company
Is feeding o40o head OF cattle.
SWEET HOME-rrhe little 3-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. |. ". Howard
died saturday night with Group.
CORPUS CHRJSTI--A large party OF
railroad officials Is here from st. Louis.
They will nut IN a few days In hunting.
~ARTLF,Tr-Rev William FeIsing. pas
tor OF the German Methodist church here
for FIVE years, has gone TO his new station
a. Lexington.
WGARTON-The county commissioners
have reiterated their warning against any
display Of fireworks during the holidays.
Therc is disposition 10 question their au-
thority.
BRA NDON-The recent freeze has set
tied the question: about the top crop OF
coltoiI. All unopened bocls are ruined and
the crop Is about all picked, The acreage
IN whfst is largely increased IN this sec
tcn and The acreage IN corn and oats
Will be Increased and cotton acreage de-
creased another year.
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ROYLE ApplcA1S

Wilbur e. Boyle. the purchaser OF the
property sold under the DEGREES IN the
case of the Farmers Loan and Trust com
pany vs.. the Houston and Texas Central
Railway COMPANY has filed an appeal in
the Federal court here from the order rem
dored against HIN on November Il, re-
curing him to pay the balance due on
IN, property on December IL, 1897, prov1d-
inr foi the distribution OF the balance
wheE paid, and fixing the rate Mt which
bonds held by him will he received In sat
isfdctlon of his bid. H. claims there Is
manifest error to his prejudice. wherefore
he prays that sad order and decree ne
reversed. He praSs that the decree be
suspended w'rile the papers may bc sent
to the United StaIss court of appeals for
the Firth circuit
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CITY BREvITIEs.
tank max

There are undeMvered kilograms at the
Western Union Telegraph office. III Main
street, for Arthur Gale, John II. Brooks
Jr.. n. I>arroEx. NJ. w. NJ. Robertson.
AT a meeting of Caianthe Temple No II,
Rathbone Sisters. held last night. reso-
lution was adopted thanking Mr. Joseph
Goldman and others. who assisted them In
their reception. held on the .erh.
Owing to the pastor. Rev. Seth Ward,
being in attendance at the conference.
there Will be 10 prayer service at Shearn
church this evening. special meetii x.
conducted by the Epworth Leagues. viii
be held In the chapel tomorrow at 1880
~ m.
To-Day was begun the erection OF two
story moiern fz-ick bu!l12ng on San ia
clat1, between Congress and PsssSSsn ave-
nues for Louis Th,el. The building viii,
be e feet front and Is feet reaK
The work VIII be pushed along rapidly to
completion.
The Christmas shoppers VIII do well 70
delay Purchasing until the lgth and 18th of
December. Then the Christmas market.
with SIS unusually attractive display, viii!
be opcn. The ladies' In charge are snsring
no efforts u make this marcel pr htapie
10 Its patrons and credtable 10 them
selves.
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ron THOSE WHO ENTERTAIN.

For a Christmas dinner there Ii no pref
tier decoration than that of the holly aud
evergreen. Have the dining room itself
bower OF the latter; festoon the curtains
with II, put wreaths on the pictures and In
the windows, and let the table be study
of green and scarlet
For chatting dish party during holl-
day week or an informal supper, n minia-
ture Christmas tree In the center OF the
table trimmed with bonbons and candy
toys Is IA most attractive decoration. while
candelabra at the four corners OF the ta-
BILE. made brilliant with scarlet candle
shades. give the needed touch OF brightness
and does away with the necessity for the
perious iapers on the tiny tree itself.
Menu cards for the winter season show
the pretty custom OF hand painting some
dainty symbol embematical OF the raison
detre OF the feast still obtains. IL Is 4
luncheon given in honor OF n fiancee, whose
engagement has been recently announced.
true lovers knots, chubby cupids. hearts
pierced by arrows and emblems OF eternity
grace the name cards. while bonbonieres
In the shape of doves with outstretched
wings are placed at each cover.
A pretty idea Is to trail evergreen from
the center to the four corners OF the table.
fastening at the ends with punches OF holly
tied with vivid scarlet ribbon. The center
piece itself may be l0w bowl OF fruit
surrounded by large wreath OF holly laid
fiat on the table. while placed n short disc
tance from that may be four slender glass
vase, each filed with about dozen red
carnations. A boutonniere OF holly and
berries at each cover and Il spray OF the
same floating in the finger bowls give q
pretty finish to such Christmas feast.
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:Ihe Lion of HiIlp

colonel Thomas s. Smith of Hllsboro,
ex-speaker of the Texas legislature and a
prominent candidate for attorney general.
Is in town as delegate to the deep water
convention. The Lion of Hill" is the big
gest man in his county, and is not small in
any part of the State. His friends have
been pushing him for Attorney General
Cranes place for months, and have plenty
OF enthusiasm and splendid organization
behind them.
Colonel Smith halls from one Of The
finest counties in the black land belt, and
there is nothing coarse about him, either.
He was one of the most prominent figures
CT the floor OF the deep water convention
ana showed the parliam entary training he
has received more than once during the
proceedings.
He said TO The Post man II am not in-
teyested to any great extent in any race
but my own. If the State has a good at
torney general I feel that she is safe.
hope to be attorney general after January
l. 1888"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-08
MASS CON V E N I'll ON
OF THE TEXAS NATIONAL ASSOCIA-
TION OF SpIRITUALIsTS
Welcomed by Judge Lock
Mcdaniel

Yesterday afternoon at 80 o'clock the
| second quarterly meeting and mass conven-
Ion o. the Texas State National Associs-
ton of Spiritualsts opened with bust
ness meeting OF the board of trustees ami
| officers OF the association.
The meeting was noted for its full at
tendance OF officers and trustees, and Mrs.
Jennie b. Hagan jackson OF Grand Rapids,
Mich, was guest OF honor, ami spoke c
few words before the board.
The remainder of the time allotted for
this meeting was occupied in Listening 10
the reports of the president. Allen +,
Brown Of San Antonio and Treasurer Ii.
Landes OF Galveston. These report9 we're
referred to the proper committees anG as-
cepted.
The question o. establishing the day and
place for holding their spring campineeLinE
was brought up. and q motion was made TO
deer the matter until today's sesslca.
The officers ami trustees OF the associa-
ton are: President, kcy. Allen +. Brown
of San Antonio. Texas; vice president,
Lock McDanisl OF Houston secretary.
Chas Newman o. San Antonio; treasurer.
H. L2nies CT alFeston trustees. Mis-
Wilson OF fort Worth, q. b. Lang Of Ro-
senporg. Gnu W. II. vim OF III i-aso.
After the business session aud social
time the meeting was called 10 order by
President a. r. Brown, and the audience
was favored by selection from A. Neibig o
orchestra. which was r.ndered in pleas
ing and artistic manner
The programme announced tnat Mayor
Rice would be present and deliver the al
dress of welcome TO the convention. but
owing 70 his inability TO be present. Judge
Iock Mcdaniel. In few we'll chosen words.
voiced the sentiments OF welcome oil Mayor
Rice He said. In part. after stating the
Importance OF the matter which kept May
or Rice from Being present. that he. In he
half OF the mayor and the city at large. ex-
tended his heartiest welcome and savc the
visitors the freedom Of the city, and that
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personal MENTION.

Niles Bmma Jaeger Is IN the city visiting
friends
Allan y. Cameron and wife were among
visitors from Galveston.
Mrs. D. Loeb OF Beaumont IL visiting
Mrs. Theo. Keller OF this city.
Judge IL. j.. Hamblen left last night for
Bryan, 10 be absent several days,
A. j. Birchfeld OF tho ALVIN sun Is a
visitor in the city during the week
Mrs. u A. Eastman OF Huntsville In WIS.,
sting her sister, Mrs h. i. Hamblen.
n. II. Claridge, San Antonio TexaA.
arrived in the city yesterday 10 spcnd the
week.
at 1904 Lubbock street, Houston, during
Festival week.
j. Jalonick. the well known Insurance
man OF Dallas. was among yesterdays
visdtors 10 the city.
w. Il. Jones and wife of Deep Water
came In last night 20 spend the remainder
OF Festival week.
DR. T.. A. Biount of Nacosl, hos IL In
the city. Or. Blount win cave today for
New Orleans. where he VII remain some
time.
Mrs. Rose Riley of Columbus. Texas. ia
ing the Fruit. Flower and Vegetable les
tiyal.
Ben Cohen. native OF Houston. but at
present residing In San Antonio, Is on a
sights OF Festival week.
Hon. r. H. Harrison. ex-senator and ex-
attorney general II In the city. Every
body In Texas knows Dick Harrison and
everybody Is glad to meet him.
NJ ID. Field. correspondent for The Post
at Richmond, spent Monday and :iesoay
in tho city and LETT last night for the
Methodist conferences at Bryan.
Colonel VIM Cameron. the lumber king
OF Texas. Is here from Bowie, La, -
enjoy the Festival The colonel, as every,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-08
rnc FntIer of His Town.

Colonel John Peter Smith, ex-mayor and
father of the town on the Trinity where
the panther lay down, is mingling with his
Masonic brethren. Fort Worth is candi-
Gate for the widows and orphans home and
Colonel Smith Is working hard to have
the institution located there. He is gold
standard Palmer and Buckner democrat
hut. like the rest OF his town. favors Colo
mel R. NJ. Wynne for governor
II have nothing TO say" said Colonel
Smith. "for the newspapers that would
interest the public further than 10 state
that Fort Worth is stil doing business at
the old stand and that we expect to have
another railroad there in short time
am here In attendance on the Masonic
Grand Lodge, and II makes me- feel good
TO be ia q city whore every man you meet
Is YOUR friend and everything you see de-
notes ard demonstrates the public spirit
and enterprise OF Houston"
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Dean Tompkins' story.

Dean Tompkins, well known travelling
man, tells an amusing incident that &C.
Cured at his hotel Monday evening. The
house was full of visitors to the Festival
and one old gentleman in particular was
assigned to room ON the same floor with
Mr.. Tompkins.
When the old gentleman was shown up
stairs" said Mr.. Tompkins he noticed
certain door with the words fire escape
tackled on it. AS soon as he reached his
rocm he retraced his steps down the hall
and counted the doors until he reached the
fire escape door. was sitting in my room
reading shortly after midnight when the
fire bell rang and some one on the street
shouted FIRE | went TO the door ana
locked down the hallway and in few
seconds the old gentleman in question
came rushing out with his clothes and
grip sack and started rapidly toward the
fire escape. counting the doors as he went
He was so excited. however that he lost
the count and had to go back to his room
and start over"
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body knows. halls from Waco. but he has
invested cool half million of dollars In
Bowie aud talks up the new town with
emphatic el0q lonce lie is here to enjoy
the Festival and 10 0rge Wacu's Gains
for the Masonic widows and orphans
home.
Mr. Elliot Tracy went TO Galveston yes
terday, representing the Texas City Inn
provcment company In the sale of the
property TO Il Minnesota corporation.
Among the visitors In tne city from
Nacogdoches are: w. W. Ha,bom. editor
of the Nacogdoches Chroaicle: j. G.. Ilar-
ris county clerk; j. G. Garrison ant S.
W. Blonnt
Colonel and Mrs. H. w. Walker Of San
Antonio are among the prominent arrivals
at the Capitol Colonel Walker IS rhe efh-
cient supervisor OF the southwestern In
sane asylum and his fair spouse Is matron
of the same institution. As an cid news
paper man, Mr.. Walker is gladly well
coined 10 Houston. and as good and
noble woman his charming wife received Z
cordial greeting from hosts OF friends.
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san Jncinto pr-.bytery.

Buffalo. Texas. December g. Tho Cum
bertrand Prcsbyterians finished up their
work last night and adjourned. to meet
In Alvin in July, 1898. This win be the
ffst time that Presbytery Of this church
was ever held In that part OF the State.
1t having been only four years since they
began to go into the coast country and
just about two years since The Alvin
church began Its real work. Tho consre-
Cation was formally organized earlier than
this, but It was about this time that they
called the Rev. John 7. Donnell 70 bs their
they own q beautiful little 5oiise, worth
about 1920. that will be free Of Gsbt when
the Presbytery meets with them. II ~
hoped that the Mission association Of ~.
Texas synodi of tbs cunbeflAad rrestgto<'
rian church will 30 its way cloeg a. ~;
gin work n Qalvestoa soon- y q
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The Klondike hostess who originated the
tile wears gold-corded yellow dress,
with slight train. The skirt Is made
entirely Of the goldtraced material with
out trimming. The waist has a deep OF
chiffon front and back, traced with silver.
and across The front and back is a ruchng
OF the same material. From the shoulders
hang beautiful pieces Of lace outlined with
silver threads, and from the shoulders TO
the belt front and back extend bands OF
the palc9t colored ribbon This liz lied In
"A bow In the back. and the long ends ARE
edged with chiffon rufiics.
For outdoor wear Paris modistcs are
making half long jackets and Handsome
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Judge w. S. Fly of San Antonio, asso-
ciate justice OF the court OF civil appeals.
Fourth supreme judicial district, is attend
ing the Masonic convocation. Men on the
bench" said Judge Fly to a Post reporter,
are not supposed to mix in politics, but I
could never get over the desire to help a
friend when he is candidate. The flower
show is quite treat"
Judge Fly was presiding officer OF the
convention that nominated Governor Hosg
in Houston in 1892 and is a straight cut
democrat
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For State Treasurer.

Captain T. S. Garrison of Timpson, Shell
by county, chairman of the house finance
committee Of the Twenty-fifth legislature.
Is visitor in Houston. Captain Garrison
is a candidate for State treasurer TO sue
coed Colonel Bill Workman. and is already
rounding up his friends. He said to The
Post; Il want to be State treasurer, and
! want 1t very much. I shall make an ac-
tive canvass of the State and hope to come
under the string ahead OF everybody"
Captain Garrison's only competitor 80
far is Hon ]. w. Robbins. a member OF
the last house from Vernon, Wilbarger
county.