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Free Medical Advice.

The faculty of the Medical depart.
ment of the University of Colorado will
give free medical and surgical advice to
the deserving poor at the medical build.
ing on the university campus as follows
Each morning of the week, exclusive
of Saturday and Sunday, from $50 tc
o:3o.
Each evening of the week, exclusive
OF Friday, Saturday and Sunday from
$50 to 7:3o.
Monday Evening-Surgery.
Wednesday Evening-Diseases of the
eye and ear.
Thursday Evening-Diseases of wo
men.
A small fee will be charged to cover
the expense of the medicine used.
2o-tf L. M. GIFFIN. Dean.
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Opg|0|0S N0i|
For 01 0pg||i|Q
TROOPS ARE VlGILANT.

Governor Tanner Gives Orders to Prevent
Unloading of Negroes
Vlrden, Oct. I5-No negroes have vet
arrived to take the strikers places. The
troops now number 80 men. Instruc
tions from Governor Tanner are that
they are to exercise all efforts in their
power to prevent negroes from coming
in. AS the coal company has several
loads oil negroes on the railroad at sew
eral points, the troops are exercising the
utmost vigilance.
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Fanny DaXennnrt'S VIII.

Boston, Oct. I5-The will of Fanny
Davenport will be filed for probate to-
day. ahe left an estate valued at half a
million dollars, and all save SIS GOO was
willed to her husband, Melbourne Nc
Donnell. Her brothers, sisters and other
relatives shared the $4,000.
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The line up was as follows:
E, Denver. Varsity.
PREPS PLAY BALL.

The North Denver High Schools Play the
Props on Gamble Field.
The foot ball teams of the state pre-
parato'y and North Denver high schools
PLAYED on Gamble field this morning.
The North Denvers won in an evenly
matched game by score of IL to 5. The
preps had the ball within five yards of
the Denver's goal when time was called
The line up was as follows:
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DISTRICT COURT.
Joshua Pedeu on Trial for Assault with In
tent to Murder.

The trial of Joshua Peden on the
charge of assault with intent to murder
Henry BurCh was on trial in the district
court before Judge Boughton today. A.
c. Patton appeared for the state and
Charles B. Ward tor the defense.
The case of Jim Mellinger, begun yes
terday, was continued and went to the
jury shortly before dinner. The verdict
is not yet in.
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No Witnesses to Examine.

Washington, Oct. I5-No witnesses
being present to testify before the war
investigation board today, the board ad-
journed. 1t will next convene in Jack
sonville, Florida.
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Refused to File Democratic Ticket.

Albany, N. Y, Oct 15--The state
Democratic ticket endorsing the Chicago
platform was refused a place on the
state ballots today on the grounds that
the nominations were Irregular.
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Preparing tn Receive Mckinley.

Chicago, Oct. I5-Great preparations
are being made to receive the president
and his party on their arrival from St.
Louis at Q o'clock this evening.
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Omaha and Returu-S13.6 so.

Account of Denver day at Trans Mis-
sissippi exposition, the Gulf Ry. will sell
round trip tickets Oct. 10, for $500.
Tickets limited for return passage to
Oct. "a. T. E. GILLER, Agt.
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Washington, Oct. I5-Charges have
been made against Admiral Schley here
which Admiral Sampson hitherto failed
to report. 1t is said that Sampson was
badly hampered by Sthley on account
Of his refusal to obey orders.
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A BIG SCORE.

The varsity Boys Run Up Score in Thelr
Practice Game.
The university team today defeated
the East Denver high school by a score
of 42 90. On account Of failure of two
Denver players to make train connec.
tons this morning, two North Denver
men were substituted.
The line up was as follows:
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CRY RuEvIrIE,.

Mrs Lille James. aged %, died at IL
o clock at l7il Capitol avenue. The funeral
WIN not take place until the arrival of the
father of deceased from Richmond
The many friends OF Mr. c. Jordan Of
Galveston VIII be panied to learn OF his
death, which occurred at his home on Mar
kel street. after an illness of several months
The announcement in Yesterdays Post that
tho iirst concert OF tho Houston Labor Coun-
ell VIII occur on Thursday might is as to the
date a mistake. The event will take place
Tuestay night the eth Instant
Chief OF Police Baugh in making good his
timely warming to guilty parties. arrested
Archie Iorkowsky yesterday for allowing the
operation Of a slot machine In his saloon on
Main street; against the city ordinance. The
cmef says he proposes to carry into execu-
ton his threats until all this class of work
Is stopped III the city.
Justice Malsch held an inquest over the
remains of Annie Stafford young mulatto
woman. who was found dead at No. 2el5 Lee
land street about noon yesterday Nothing
could be learned as to the cause OF her death
but as she had been coughing and suffering
at the lungs for no days IL is probable
that this may be the rouble. Sho was taken
to the undertaking establishment of Ross C
Wright and will be buried today.
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AN INTELLECTUAL TREAT.

How much pleasanter and inure bene-
fetal is it 10 witness play constructed
upon the lines OF intellectual refinement
aud decorum where immodes;y never
causes the blush TO piiken the cheek of
Innocence, or the susceptible Zip to culver
with indignant resentment. whose aims are
IL perpetuate those truths which inspire
q higher humanity and afford an hour of
leisure from the tolls of life TO bask in
che alluring embrace 81 intellectually and
culture, thTa TO Witness theatrical in
niendo which mandates the stage with q
sewerage or risquo suggestiyeness. ejcctod
through a hose pipe OF scml-respectabllgty
as has bst-. often presented TO enlightened
audiences undrr the guise of eaeiety or
problematic drama. calling down upon the
stage and profession TRADE of abuse
alike from prers. public aud pulpit In
presenting the classic Faust" which is
recognized as one OF tho gems In English
literature, Lewis Morrison succeeded In
pot only Stamping his name upon The age
ms an adaptor of vast intelligence but In
his mastery creation OF Mephsto gave 10
the stage a now character which has no
counterpart. Mr.. Morrison is an actor OF
refinement and culture, Who never stoaps
10 mawisish melo1 dramatic effect 10 en-
piiasize his point. but handles his charac-
ter with Natural consistency aud prac-
ticll conccrtcn which charms the eve and
ear and thoroughly satisfies the mind AT
ter having been identified with Faust
for fifteen yeara. Mr.. Morrison announces
this his Inst visit to us in that wonderful
play, for next season will see him in new
character and one on which he builds great
expectations.
Mr.. Morrison and HES excellent support
Viii be seen at sweeney q Coombs opera
house. matinee today and performances lo-
night.
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.lyayEN rlRIlEL q
WINS the Record of ChristnsOs Ala rms
for the Fire Drpa rfment.

for the Fire Dcpa rfiment.
The Houston Are department spent the
gitiplr rsastion OF Their CHRISTMAS In ac-
lively Responding to the unusually large
number Of seven fire, alarms.
Az $40 o'clock FIRE was located in the
ctfce OF DR.. 70. j.. Fox in the Mas7cn block,
caused by a gas heater. VIXEN The chem
ical engine arrived thu interior OF the
office was a Mass OF names. but by Won
derfully clever work was wholly cxtin-
sUlsaed Within thirty seconds, after the
work began. The damage, however, Will
probably reach $3.50.
AT 1910 p m. a fire WAS located at 1900
Dec9itur street at the house owned by j.
McGce, iesultng In n damage of about $40,
casutiSi by Hire around a flue.
The alarm at 10 -. m. was occaSloned
by fire on the ioof of a house owned by j.
Is. Btilnl, at 2419 Prairie avenue and was
caused by are crackers exploding The
damage In this case was not more than SO.
1bs fire at $40 o'clock was located at
Montgomery and Maricn streets sJai was
naso caused by fro crackers, with no me-
ter!al loes. The house was the pioDerty of
Dan Scanlan
The fire at 2.35 O'Clock was ait the prem
ise5 owned by Dr. George clarendon, the
higa grass in the yard catching fire from
the shooting of fro crackers but no dam
aga to the house.
A fire was located at PacRard's old wood
ward ON Sit. pmanne stGeet and Mckinney
II, enue at 800 o'clock and was caused by
flre crackers. but extinguishei without
damage of consequence.
The concluding fire was still alarm al
D. M. located at 5l6 Preston avenue, but
extIngnlshed afieg loss OF about $40. Tho
house wajs owne't by T. Scanlen and fire
orlg.,aatsd from sparks OF flue.
The shooting OF fire crackers was re-
srcnsibae iior most OF the fires and t is al
NEST n wonder that more property was no;
DESTROYED. The inflammable matter in al
moet every instance found its way to the
10 n. cf souses md the starting of fire
al so dry n time was the natural conse-
uuences,
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a CHRISTMAS smooTING.
Two Colored Men Indulge In II shoot
Ing Scrnnc In the Second MMri.

a shooting scrape occurred Yesterday at
tcrroon about 1850 o'clock near the corner
OF Runnes and Hamilton streets. Second
ward. in which Pat Tendon was seriously
wounded by a pistol shot at tho hani of
John Fisher, both coiored. Parties who
were present say that the would-be slayer
approached the man Tendon M II TO bug
him about the neck. and In doing so placed
n pistol at his breast ana f!neJ lust hslow
the heart. AZ this juncture tho wounded
man cried out. '.Finish me before you
quit me-" but when alarm OF the Occurrences
was given FishSr made coed his escape
but was caught by tho officers at 1890 last
night.
On the appearance of rhe pasrol wagon,
the wounded inan was taken to the st.
Joseph's infirmary and msdicai aid sum
mtned. The wound while not known 10
be fatal, is very serious and recovery may
be considered as doubtful. The wounded
man was also supposed to be unarInsll, as
no weapons We're found on his rerson. and
the cause of the encounter Is no. Known.
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cnaIsrMAs CELE.RATioN
At the Central Christian Church To-
y ,sfsy :

At the Central Christian Church To-
night.
The Central Christian church will be the
scene OF happy Christmas event tonight
&C 1880 o'clock, being ii csutata BY the
children Of the Sunday school entitled
."The Story Of the Star" Everybody Is
welcome and the following Is the pro-
grammc to be rordered:
Overture. la s
Chorus Welcome, Welcome Welcome
Scripture Reading.
Chorus-"Shine out, q Star Of Beauty"
dwelling OF the Star. M
Chorus-"Giory TO Cod 'e
Prayer OF Christmas Thanksgiving.
Neutrality-suspicious. Holy Night
Sorg Beautiful STAR
Asia--t Represented IN dialogue by four
characters --Hatz Turkish Girl; All
Lin-Kee, Chinese Girl: Nah-Loo, In
t'ian Girl; o. Moti San, Jnpanese Girl.
Song All duet--"Brothers and Sisters in
Brown"
Chorus--"God Ia Love-
Afnlca-t Represented by recitatlon.) zone
Beam from the Glorious Christmas
Star"
Europe Represented by children who tell
different Christmas customs. --Germa.
ny, Prose recitation; Norway and Swe-
den. duet; Austria, recitation; Eng
lard, Christmas carol; Poland, prose
recitation.
Chorus--"Glory to God In the Highest"
Islands of the -tRepresented by reci-
tation by four girls.)
Sorg--"Over the Sea-,
We've whisked about the
Whole Round Earth"
America--Represerte by SIX girls in
dresses of red, white and blue. Reel
tations and marching exercise.
Chorus - Tho Christmas Star Shines
Round the Earth"
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personal MENTION.

Mrs. Charles II. Pescay arrived in the city
Yesterday from New Orleans and is domicilcd
at Hotel Bristol.
Miss Helen Hamilton of San Antonio and
Miss jennie Galbraith OF GALVESTON are the
guests OF Miss Emily Beavens. 7t6 Jackson
Mr.. j. b. Warren of New Mexico who has
been In the vicinity OF Velasco investigating
rho purchase of land, registered at the Hutch
ins yesterday.
Mr.. II. G. Mclean of Sherman, who has been
stopping at this Hutchins, and will remain
during the holidays.
Mr. W. Ii. Owen and wife. who were mar
ried at Waelder last week, arrived in the
have been spending a portion of their honey
mcon They have apartments ut the Hutch
ms and will remain in the city for a few
days before returning home.
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cuneral Of Frank Noinnd.

The burial of Frank holland, of whose
death msnt.on was made In yesterdays
Pest, took place yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock in Greenwood cemetery. large
concourse OF brethren from woodmen of
the World, Legion Of Honor AMI Ancient
Esseri orisr, as we'll as friends OF the
deceased ana family. were present to pay
their last respects to the memory OF their
comrade and friend.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Horn OF the Washington Street Methodist
church and tho following acted as pail
bearer; William Byrnes. II. G. st. Clair.
II. Il. McDcsald Wiley Minis, j. Il, Bias
kie. Frank Davis. DR. J. NJ, Arnold anil
Percy Hewitt
Al the close OF the grave friend. came
forward and literally covered II with flow
erS AZ narks OF their regard for the de-
ceased ard hearty sympathy for the family
In their time OF distress.
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Bryan Personals.

Bryan. Tsxss. December 25.--Hon. John
N. Henderson, judg, Of the court of Grim
snal appeals. and Family. OF Austin, are
visiting in this city.
Captain d. d. Dawson Lent today for
weeks VISIT to Thugfer.
Tom b, Mcqueen OF Dalhls is visiting
relstiyes here.
MS. D. Geles OF Cypress is visiting her
parents in this city.
Russell Watkins of New Orleans Of tina
engineering corps OF the Soatherp Plrisc
ralE.oad. arrived yesterday 10 spend christ-
mas with his parents.
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OUR PRESENT AppREcr Arm

We wish to thank our friends and pat
Ions for enabling us to record the largest
christmas business we have ever hal
which shows our efforts to please have not
Zen IN vain. Again thanking you. and
wishing you, one and all. a ne,ry Christ.
mas am your washsrnan, 81 Packard
Manager OF 81 Packard's Troy Laundry. 80
Prairls Avenue. Phone 33o.
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Eu!a Carter. colored woman, while GEL
ebrating Christmas by shooting cannon
iir.crackers. was unfortunate in allowing
one 10 explode in her hant while on tie
corner Of Rise and Dallas streets. II was
seen ut once that the wound was u We Y
serious cIrs- and on summcning the patro!
wagon she was carried to St. Iosephs in
Urinary for treatment. Or. j. M Boyies
IN charge, dressed the shattered hand. but
thinks that the amputation of at least
three fingers will be necessary.
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trce by the Left Handed Fishing club. The
tree. gorgeous AFFAIR. was set in the corner
room Of the Hutchins House BIZ ling. Some
scenery from the opera house and deco,n-
tions from vsricss3 other sources gave a
picturesque appearance 10 the surroundings.
Hsrb & Lewis orchestra was engaged for
the occasion. and the many friends Of tho
QUO who 'droppej in during the festivi-
ties We're each given o present as 8 solve
mir OF the occasion. II was q folly. happy
ge herring. and ona that VIII long be re-
mcnbered by those who participated.
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The BOWLING CONTEST.
The Medals Again Open for General
Competition.

The monthly bowling contest OF the
Houston Turnverein took place yesterday
afternoon at their bowling alley adjoining
Turner hall, The prizes 10 be contested
fer were the Curtain and Harrison medals
for tn two highest scores respectively;
also the booby leather medal for the con-
testant making the lows2t score.
The attendance was Very large and the
contest very spirited and enthusiastic
throughout. resulting in Louis Schwartz
winning the Curtin medal on score OF 80.
while w. u. Leopold wor, &he Harrison
medal on the good showing of 80 points to
his credit.
MIR. S. Fiaxman will wear the leather
medal for month on the score of &c. Fol-
lowing is list of all contestants and thel.
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Missouri CIty Matters,

Missouri City. Texas. December 2s.-Mr
Themes has sold his place to Mr. Kintner q,
Illinois and is going TO move to Sinner. In :.
vaca county. We hate 10 lose Mr.. Thomas
but glad to have someone to take his nlac.
". y Watts. dspot agen. ana nns,r,as,,-
and Night Operator Lester are an 10 ~ !,
en- istsnas, MI; shannon, the efficient son,hss
the Absence of Mr.. Watts. aa'inS
Mr.. ". n. Mercer has gone TO Hon,sxl,,,
to spend tho holidays with hls sister "a. -,
attending the normal. WHO IS
Quite number OF prospectors has ..a,.
THIS place recently, but very lVle land is bs
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THE DEATH Roll.

STANDARDIZATION Texas. De-
cember 2i.--Mr. August Sandberg died ct
his home. a few miles from here, last Tues
day Mr.. Sandberg was one of our most
prosperous Swedish farmers.
JOEDAlN-Ga Galveston. Texas, December %
Chris Jordan died this afternoon at s
O'clock. The funeral will taka place to-
morrow
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VIA WASHINGTON TO THE EAST.

Tickets to Philadelphia and New York
via Washington do not cost any more over
Nardaita- Pennsylvania Shor; Lines than
tickets to those points via thsir direct
lines. Through trains leave st. Louis
Union Station daily ut S;04 a. m. s:2i n.
M. 100 p. m. 1880 p. M, a:40 "A. m. For
further information address w, f. Brun-
ner a. G. +. Agt.. ST. Louis, Mo.
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". Texas. December

Sinner, Texas. December % -rhe
Knights n iPythias lo.ge elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing term: G..
w. E-schenburg. chancellor commander L..
Trautwein, vice chancellor R. G. Flato.
prelaie; George Seydler, keeper of records
and seal; c. II. Flato master of finance;
j. g. Blohm, master OF exchequer; G. +.
Richter. master at arms; s. a. Carnes, in
ner guard; e. j. Mar. cnter guard; S. j.
foungs, master CT work
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

lake Laxative Brono Qunine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t fails TO cure.
Zoe. The genuine has L.B.Q. on each tablet.
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NOTHING ELSE.

We do nothing but laundry work, but do
that we'll. Remember to get the tsst.
Go to the best. ole Prairde avenue, phone
33e. 81 Packards Troy Laundry.
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kAuEMAN.--Nuc cotton is still being
picked.
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I'he Left Mandcr., Tree.

One OF the most unique entertainments
incident to christmas was the chri.tpas
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IL Kills Rats and Mice.
Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste.
Zoe box. All druggists.
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Ladies' Tailormade
Suits.

Ladies' man tailored Suits, box fly front
and tight-ftting styles. in Scotch mix
lures, Cheviots. Coverts Whipcords and
Brcadcloths. silk lined coats. dart. epaul
cite or gathered sleeves. high rolled col
lars, straight or hounced skirts. $3.50.
$500 and $1,000 Suits, for si.9S, $3.50 and
$3.50.
Childrens Jackets, Boucles. fancy mix
lures and fine cloths. blue. green. red
and brown fancy braids. buckles and but
ton trimmed, sl.9s, $3.50, 1875, $500. $3.50.
SS.aS and $1,000.
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At the hotels.


At the Hotels.
All Of the hotels OF the city gave special
menus yesterday, as follows:
At the Iawior:
oysters on HaH-Sheli.
Green Turtle Clear.
Celery Sliced Tomatoes.
Brolled Psmpano. Naaltre de Hotel.
Potatoes PGT sienne
Pimolas Saltei Almonds. AnchovieR.
Small Patties. FfnElnciere.
Stand Of Prime Beef. Drip Gravy.
Mashed Potatoes. New Potatoes.
Turkey Stuffed with Truffles. Cranberry
Sauce.
Maraschino Punch.
Haunch CT Veniscn. Cherry Jelly.
PosSum. Southern Style.
Asparagus.
Wild Goose Stuffed with chestnuts Baked
Apples
Cauliflower.
Fdliet OF Canvasback Duck. Larded Deni-
Glace.
Quail FARCE. PeTigleux Raspberry Jelly.
Arichoke nn Mayonnaise.
Small Heads of Lettucs.
Boned Turkey. Asp.c Jelly.
Pate de Fol G1,as.
Oranges en- Surprise Scotch Marmalade
Nsw England Mince Pie
Pumpkin Pc.
Christmas Pudding. Hard Of Ssbayon
Sauce,
Charlotte Russo Nesselrode Ice Cream
Fruit Cake Chestnut Layer Cake.
Frenth Kisses. Angel Cake.
Confectionery.
Mixed Nuts. Rasins, Fruit.
Neufchatel.
Roquefort anti American Cheese.
Crackers.
Coffee.
~
The Capitol:
Berwick Bay oysters.
Celery.
Cream Of Mushroom. Sailed Almonds.
tIssenre OF Chicken en- Tasse
Olives. Radshes.
Broiled Brook Trout La Maitre d'Hotel
Potatoes Jullerne.
Oyster Fatttes In Refine
Roast Sirloin of Texas Beef Natural Jui,e.
Mashed aud Dreamed Potatoes
Spinach with Egg.
Roast Turkey, Chestnut Dressing,
Cranberry Sauce
CanlRsl Sweet PotatCes Asparagus.
Calf Sweetbreads, larded. with French
Strawberry Charlotte with Whipped Cream
Maraschino Punch.
Roast Haunph cf Venison, Guaya Jelly.
Lebtuce Mayonnalse. Chcken Salad.
Steamed NInuR Pudding. Hard and
rs Brandy Sauce.
Hot hllncc Pie. Assorted Cake
Lemon Meringue Pie.
homemade Fruit Cake. Biscuit Glace
Fruit. Bonbons. Nuts and Raisins.
lsoquefort. EdaIn and American Cheese.
Water Crackers Coffee
+S<
The Hutchiris:
Biuc Points.
CELERY.
Consomme Diibourg. Potase Alexandria
spSnish Olives, Salted Almonds.
Cayier en- CAnape
FietS of Sea Trout au Court Douillon.
esl,s POTATOES q Ia Duchess.
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/ ] = I : : : 1I0INGS
1He nAlloWlNG INFLUENCE or RELIGION
The Churcbcs Isesonant with Gtad
strAlss Of anthem and Canticlc.
Universal Good Cheer.

4 Christmas day broke yesterday clear and
cold. as Christmas should be. There was
not a cloud In the sky, and the morning
rtar paling slowly as the sun climbed up
tho cast. caught the rudy beam Of morn
ing full ana fsir before 1t disappeared. A
more ideal day could not be pictured.
Earth and sky seemed to rejoice in the
season. 1t was d happy as well as a merry
Christmas.
Blessed In her abundant prosperity,
Houston observed it Us holiday Ia truth.
Being dies non in law, by virtue Of It's
being also Christian Sabbath, IL was a
day cf family festivals and church observ--
unce rather than OF public merry making,
yet there vas out of doors an unniistakable
holiday air that marked IL as a sunday
apart from others. All day long the stree y
were filled with pedestrians, dressed Al
tEesl best. or course, the day, beng at
once Sunday and the greatest FESTIVAL Of
the church, the church observanccs were
the greatest features OF the day. There
have seldom been larger congregations
throughout the city In all The places of
Iublic worship thsn those That were gath
cred yostaItlay. The churches waere the
choirs ure famous for good muse were
crowded, The q. esschefs texts were mcst-
" Oh -. j Sfa .eference To the wonderful
stcry ., lie Jrah OF the ',lrtstchiid, aud
they toli the tory tlis. children fir't learn
TO love, dbait the birth III the inanger al
Bethlehem, to congregations that listened
with all the old love revived.
ThSre were many, however. OF the ciii-
gems uf Houston who AAd not 20 TO church
1t could not be otherwise. considering the
fact that there were NOT churches enough
10 hold them all. There we're many WIN
strolied the streets and many others I'M
happily. who filed the bar rooms and sa-
iocns OF the city. IL was Sunday and the
aw forbids It. but every drlnkins saloon
In tho ca;y was opsn and the most OF then,
Ild q prospofcsr; business. 1t Is to be
said, however, TO the credit OF the city that
The q was very little drunkenness notic,a-
BIZ In public.