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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-23
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MAHDi dRis GERMAN,
Last Local Event of the scnson nj
the CnpitoI nnicI

TIC social season In Houston was annron,,
a,s'y closed last night with n MardI C;rns
kPftnan' given In the parlprp OF the ,,npito
botel complimentary 10 Miss Cochran. NIiss
hni'he' Miss Marietta Dcisado. Miss Roberts
Ahn hisa Efhe May Jones. tbls yenr's aob,-
ssyutss, me ebapcronus We're Mrs o. r. Holt
Mls. NJ. = Jones and Mrs. o. L. Cochran
a. ne anhir was different from anything given
tn'f reason and was. therefore MI thr mos.
,nteftHting and enjoyable. an OF the yo,,nr,
iau.ef In attendance gathered AT tho hni.l
carry IN the evening. and there they donnei
INC fancy costumes and masks, the discovery
OF tho Identities of the wcarnrs OF Witch
caused the men 30 much trouble later Tho
only DISCUSSES worn by the men were short
Aaeks OF different culors.
When the music first began the Young iadies
We're grouped In the north parlor OF thp SUITE
ana at a given sign the folding doors con
melting this room with the other were thrown
open, Tho young ladies then selected part.
ners from among the men for the lrsf dance.
lanciers. After that the masks were dofls,i.
and the programme. which consisted Of nvo
cotillions. was begun.
Some OF the costumes worn were very pre,-
~. Tho rooms were decorated In Matdi Grns
colors, Ind masks OF various kinds were dis
tr'buted in appropriate places around the
rooms.
Supper was served about midnight IN Mrs
o, T. Hollis suite OF rooms on the second
Hoor and In tho adjoining halls.
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OFT All Drummer.
Entertainment for the Sidewalk
Funu-suburbnn Notes.

Entertainment for the Sidewalk
Funh-suburbpn Notes.
Next Friday evening nt Assembly hall local
talent Will produce the pretty nautical drama
Cast Up by the Waves" for the benefit OF
a fund TO construct sidewalk from Washing
ton street to the public school house. under
tho direction of Mr.. 1. N. Palmer. The mem.
beers of the cast have been rehearsing for
some time and each role will be well played,
After the performance dancing win be in
dulsed IN until midnight. The cast OF char
actrrs 10 Us follows.
lion. Bruce Hunter. Mr.. August Dingelstedt
Clarence Hunter. hts ward MIR. Al pridgeou
Peter Parasraph-~rin search OF an item"
~, -. ,,s.,..,..,.M MIR. NJ Mcdonald
David Murray, keeper of Fairpoiat Light.
Larry pesinn, his MISUNDERSTANDING for
female society. '..,..,...M IL. L. Fetxer
sead'-."rhe captains right bowor".......
bess starbrisht--ca Cast up by the waves.
- ,.,,. ..,.,, -. ..-t... Miss Mamie Gordon
Minnie paze-T'ln search, q . romance &.
Biady eanlust i,om Miss ,ss s is,S Dickson
Mo, her carsy-awhe tells fortunes ia a and
Little tile g,ame. sojourasr M,s s,,s,. Palmer
double fracture Of an arm last Saturday while
running and falling, was able 10 Nit lin vns
trday. and win probably resume his studies
az school next week.
II present Indications couut Far any,h,n.
several church spires will soon point skrs
ward IN = result OF the efforts being made Nv
m,empers OF the several denominations n
drummer and the outlying dlstricts To erect
houses q Worship. At a meeting OF the Meth.
Sdists Of Drummer, with delegation from
RIVERSIDE, Monday night called for tho u,,r
pose OF deciding upon Joint church midway
between tho two places no action wns tstnns
me question 10 be left With the quarterly con.
,srciice OF Shcarn church for settlement Tho
uaptists also arc making efforts 10 organize
aud erect mission ''es"'''
The young friends OF Charlie Dickson Ton.
uerfd him n surprise party Monday evening
on the ocrasion OF his hfteonth birthday ria
noms q Mt Dan Dickson WAS flied with The
~ss'y 'auSntef aud bright smiles Of the youny
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AT MOBILE.

Mobile, Ala, February 90 Mardi Ora,
was celebrated today by five mystic pa
RACES and by public concerts. The tay 81
rints were those of Emperor Felix on hi.
rolling throne and with mounted escort
Gras Pilslims who caricatured the no,,rs
me comic cowboys, who showed the folly
81 INST summers panic. and the Nights o,
Reverie, who turned out six floats illus.
tratins facts and fancies.
AZ night there was the closing display o,
me carnival, the Order OF Myths paraiine
with nine floats, entitled Love sbowine
an varieties of the amatory passion. IN.
iieots were named Universal Love. Mater
iai Love, Biblical Love, Olympian Love
isomeric Love, Classic Love, Rural Love
hE al Love and Patriotic Love.
me streets were brilliant with colored
tires and the professions were greeted win
applause The attendance today was the
largest ever seen here at a carnival
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A "REMINISCENCES.
How WashinEtons Birthday Was
Celebrated Here Years Ago.

| There's chlei nmang We taking notes, ana
| fai,l hen prent H." quietly observed a Post
| reporter when made cognizant OF n CONVERSE
| tio1 yesterday between Mr. George w. Kidd
and personal friend who la strictly bust
| nosf, tho latter observing. This is very
quiet day In honor of tho Father OF his Coun-
| tfJ' Mr.. Kidd responded: Houston was
at one time patriotic; now she lis material :.
iSllo, and went on to say: Years ago tho
~ day OF February was celebrated with
inuon eciat A mass meeting was neld in the
opera house. aud Captain j. G Hutchinson was
lus orator OF tho dry. In erccs 10 sncilre A
huou Eeat. 10 ace The speaker face to face 4
49, ".ri carry ana took a side hox--this was he
,uio u vn,ulge was made In the auditorium
ny Hleid, Key. DR.. Juukin. being ucx, mo
Snon some one came from the stage and In.
,s,te.i me t. Il seat there. This was docIn ID
tor tic reasons given. Shuitly afterwar,, nm
o,n'' messenger cane, Inviting mo TO sent
VI honor which WAS also declined Then
,a ni,'' 3nose George GoldihnaIte insisting that
fnpu'd come upon the roStrum, when knew
W 20 DC mildo an object lesson and ac-
ccl ieG the situation. "
,..a me Judge was not only recognized for his
iesa' ablity but Tor a fund of practical hu
moi. After the orator of tho day had lnishen
ms ahc address,, The judge faced the aunt
tnct.-a packed house--and snid Wng,btnytnn
u ,,,' iot yen q lie; that they were school
mates. and tho story OF cutting down the
tn,IIg Tree was absolutely true ana as /,
partinh slit ho presented him with tho very
hptchet that did the cutting. with the iniunc-
Won &c present II to ono worthy Of the honor
avn now. carrying out his solemn hehqst tpre,
urelHr from beneath his ample coat giid9d
new ratchet. with red. white and blue rib
mons about the handiel y duly present II 10
III. ,momesakc' George Washington Kidd
ih0 applause WAS immense and holm,
chiieu Tor ] responded somewhat after this
fashion; The Father OF his Country. In clos
ny w ms administration, went on to Phlla-
deinhia and New York and crossed the s,is-
qucLanna river with his suite by ferry nenr
Where II emptcs into Chesapeake hay rods |
on " Charleston on an arm of the Chosn. |
peake MS beautiful MS the bay OF Naples, and |
was the guest Of my maternal grandfather |
tue Hon. samuel ilogg. mayor OF the town |
ahi subsequently state Representatives After
the lapse al several weeks Washington re, |
turned stopping ut the same home He oh |
served since was here last another mem |
bor hps been added to the family and rorp |
cd the cradle where the girl baby reposcd liz |
80 happened that when the rhid grew in.o |
Womnnhood she became my mother and called |
her frstborn after him whose birth We ccle- |
brate.'
Carrying out the thought that Houston has |
ceased To be patriotic and become matcrinl- |
istip, tho orator of the day referred TO. IN |
stead OF making patriotic speech. is nav |
hunting up his committee to accompany him
ani appear before congress to secure deep /
water Tor Houston 'rpnipus mutantur et /
nos mutnmur IN ILLS. ~
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CITY BREyITIicS.

MI George w House and Mrs Mary II.
n.lson were married yesterday by Justice
che members of the Light Guard club will
| at the club rooms.
Tho jury In the case of ] NJ Perry ga
Mary Ann Wccdcn ct al, came In last MIGHT
ana announced h verdict for defendant.
Tho Woman's Relief Corps of the G. A. n
VIII hold social ten nj tho home of Mira
9outcrmans. 100 San Jacinto street, tomorrow
| at /. m
The first quarterly conference for the Mo.
hcs street charge for this year will be bgll
49, = NJ today.
Nj a. II STEELE of c2ei RmnncIs street is
tne proud possassor of fine hoy baby, which
arrived Yesterday. tipping the acajos al four
teen pounds Mother and babe both we'll.
INC Newcomers association meets this
morning mt 1850 at the BUSINESS League All
inembefs are expected TO be present promptly
Az interesting programme has been prepared
for the occnsion.
Aibcr day was celebrated AZ the Eureka col,
ored school. After devotional cxrrrisea ana
refreshments IN tho forenoon, the afternoon
WAS spent IN planting trees. singing. the read
ing al essays by the pupils, cite.
Fern, to Mr.. aud Mrs. II. Nnssbnum, Wash
nston's birthday. 1898, ten pouud baby boy.
san Jacinto Lodge Of Perfection No. T.
SCOTTISH Rite Masons. will meet tomorrow
night for the election of officers.
There are undelivcred messages Mt the West.
era Union telegraph office for j. g. Palm.
Stalc National bank, c. w Ramsey, Mrs j.
7. Norton. Joe Cooper. o. NJ McRcynoldg
Miss Bessie Vernon. Palace iheater
While the family were at dinner yesterday
nttcrroon thief entered the Residence OF Mr.
l., " Sohwelkart. on Prairie between Chene-
Yer and Hamilton and stole an overcoa,
which hung in the hall OF the house.
Tue members OF the Second Presbyterian
church Will give an informal reception TO-
morrow from to r. m, complimentary to
Hav and Mrs g. q Woodbridge who leave
shortly for Russcllyilic. Ark, at tlre residence
Of Nj. and Mrs. w G. Bailey 1908 Crawford
rtreat, corner Iceland avenue, An members
of the church and congregation are invited 10
attend.
ite doll offered ms prize to the lituc girl
who secured the largest nmonnt OF funds In
the interest of the Sacred Heart church WINS
awarded To Irene Lozes, who secured some
1hirR over $3.50 for the good cause. peurl
Hamilton came second with n record OF $50
The boys prize. bicycle, went TO Louis
TnihN with Master Tom Lyons coming ont
Il gtoap RpCond
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Lake CHARLES, La, February 22-I,al;t
Snarles mas been abGze today with ~.
spirit OF patriotism. The birthday of Iyasb
inston has been the occasion Of one NJ III.
most elaborate demonstrations thai was
ever Known here This afternoon there was
magnificent parade, which was headed
py iioats representing various historical
vseuts, nueh as Were associated with III,
lie OF Washington ard the early histor,
OF our country. AS a separate feature .,
Inc larade MAS a u.agn,.,soul tr,-r. "
pay which was all that had been expect ed
ny even the most sangune and which ala
honor TO the city. Miss LYDIA Clement ~,
,Wesllake was elected queen of the carnival
ps voting contest which was conduct >,
pv the Daily American of this city. usr
maids OF honor, elected IN the same ron
Test were Misses Aura MaGee, Nettie Kin.
Der, Ella Shattuck and Helen Salsbu,,
me King oil the carnival was Or. A. j. per-
kins, who was elected by the execu,ivo
committee OF the carnival The nsr,s,
TOOK place early IN the afternoon. and la,sr
mere were number OF orations deliverea
IN the open air on the lake front ana
the opera house. On the lake font ~
speakers were Hon. s. G. Shattuck. q 7,
MOSS, Esq, and +. A. Sompayrac. Eso 4.
the opera house the speeches were bv r
T. Cline, Esq, Mr.. j. w. Bryan and Ras
H. W. Virgin special feature ~ ~
open ear meeting was the rendition or
NUMBER OF selections by the chorus clas. M
me central public school under the Isador
ship OF Professor Shaifer. The class ,,,,,.,
bered 900 and the music was fine.
Tonight there was n grand mos,,,s
oaii AZ the calcssieu hall. and al the nns,.
house meeting OF the citizens for ~ "a
election 81 Officers for the Washlrp,on .,,,,
for the ensuing year Sud
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CEDAR BAYOU LOCALS.
First Quarterly Conference Hcid--A
Wedding a--


Cedar Bayou. Texas, February 2i--Thc irst
quarterly conference for Cedar Bayou charge.
Houston district, Texas conference, was held
at Alexander chapel Saturday and Sunday.
February 10 and 20. 1898. Rev o. T. Iiotch-
kiss OF Houston, presiding elder for the dis
'trict. was on hand and presided in the con-
ference. and preached 10 large congregations.
Quite number OF people from this place
left this morning for Galveston. Texas, on
the tug Annie to see the battIeship Texas and
EuDboat Nashville Among the crowd were
Joseph Lawrence and wife John IIfrey and
wife, Mrs Willie IIfrey and others.
The board OF stewards for Cedar Bayou
charge, Houston district Texas conference
met at the parsonage Monday evening. Feb
ruary H., and assessed the work $500 for sup
port Of the pastor, Rev. l.. r. Davis.
. Mr.. Solomon Dutton and Miss Salina Bar
Der wore married Wednesday evening, Feb
iunry is at the residence Of the brides grand
mother, Mrs. s. a. Barber, Mt Barhcr's Hill.
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the LOcAL STAGE.
The Notwithstanding comp"ns.

The Baldwin, Melville Compnuy.
Tho Baldwin-Mslvillo company gave two
performances yesterday. A fair sized audi
encc' was present at tho matinee production OF
William Gillcttos great comedy "All tho
4 Comforts Of Home and the house was filled
at tho night performance OF The Piungor. !"
Roth pieces we're presented in most capable
manner and arc very strong attractions par
ticuIarly In view Of the low price OF admits
BioD.
The plnngerp Is u stirring comedy drama
in which there Is lots of fun sandwlcbed N
with good plot and the piece seryes as a
most happy medium for Displaying tho talents
OF several members III thu company Mr..
Murdoch az The Piunger." was seen at his
beat last night, his work in this piece being
especially effective aud cyldencing his rea
marketable versatility as an actor
Mr. Tom Findlhy as Risque Lincon tho
Villain. portrayed difficult character In a
nnishcd and artistic manner. and whilst tho
villain OF niclodraina B not OH object OF an
piausc. Nh. Findlay was the recipient Of a
liberal allowance Of the glad hand" when
no iIrst appeared on the stage. he having an
pasrau 70 often and fayorabiy before Houston
audiences In the past that be- has bocomo I,
popular iayorite
Some FIRST clars speciaittes were introduced
between tho acts OF both performance Little
Fthel May IL an infant phenomena on tho
stage and exhibits wonderful talent AZ nm on.
t"rtainrr strong attraction in The spe-
sslaity iine II the work OF the Yania,noto
orotncrs Japanese euuilibrists. Their act Ia
II must he seen
ne company Will present at this after.
poon matinee "l.oulsiana.i a strong South.
,rn drama. and tonight they win bo aoen in
s soseph ieherson's great success, "Rip Van
M, ~. baidwin announced last night Tint all
ch,nren must have tickets and babes In arms
MI not be admitted TO either matinee or
nIsnt performances Ho hus heeit rompelIri
. lake ths step owing to serious annoyannca
s ~, interruptions by crying and frctiul chill.
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AZ an early hour Yesterday morning Mr.. 4.
a. Sweeney. an empoye of Inman & Co., who
sleeps In the Imam sample room. in the third
story OF the building occupied by the South
TEXAS National bank. corner of Main and
Franklin. heard some one in the building
aud upon inycstisation he discovered that
some ono had broken into his trunk and rit I'd
us contents, stealing lot of clothing aud
je~elry. He Immediately notified Olncoi MI.
son. on That beat who together with Mount Z!
oftuer Lubbock and Sergeant Smith, made o
thorough search OF the building with the hops
of catching The thief, bur hs had evidently
made his escape before the officers We're noti-
f,.,
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AZ The last moment the performance passed
on very smoothly, the little Misses AstIne
George, Beatrice May. Constance Tompkins.
Sutic Calvert and Mabel Powell being very
clever In their respective parts
rendered.
plano duet by Miss Rosie Jourde and Miss
Shcrley Gordon.
Comic songs BY Mr.. J. X. Cadc.
Banjo solo by Mr.. A. u. Dakc, accompanied
by Miss Bessie Cochran.
Vocal solo by Miss Mabel Sweet.
Negro song md dance nv Miss Austins
George
ham Each selection was loudly sppiauded,
and especially the banjo solo and the negro
song and dance.
After the entertainment the hall was cleared
and an informal dance was given BY thu
Unique club. refreshments being served ~
tho ladies OF the Guild
About 800 peOpic were I'm attendance.
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The Cubnn sympnthincrs.

All ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for
tho Cuban sympathizors' meeting OH Market
SQUIRE. Mt 1870 p. IN. tomorrow. The stand Is
beiuS built for the speaking. and the chair
n'.p, Major W. II, Crank. has arranged that
the, speeches will be In the following order.
Major Joe Crank will open the meeting with
an address, to be followed by Mr.. i. $ Stew
art j. !, Gibson and Lock Mcdaniel. pr
ID. w. Bartlett VIII then read the resolutions
to be passed. All Cuban sympathizers in tho
ciy arc requested TO be present. Or. Bartlett
Is 4 comradc Of the g, a. H., and not COM
nandor. as published in yesterdays notice.
Colonel X. A. Grant is the commander Of
that organization
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Good looks are really more thar s,,,
unpendins entirely on a healthy condition. ~ ~
sii me yiiai orsans II the liver be inact,ye
S sSu nave bilious look; II your stomach be
s ,Sna you have dyspcptic look il YOUR
secure s good health. aud you viii surely have
svou looks. Electric Bitters' Is a rood Al.
, s,a and Tonic. Acts directly on the
hiooa ~, Ner and kidneys. rurines the
s ZOO complexion: Every bottle guaranteed
so.o AZ George ". Heyers Drug store: 81
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misses and masters and pleasure was supreme
during the hours between O'Clock and mid
night Refreshments were served at 10 p. IN.
Mr. jim Turner who lived above Drummer
for several years and who Is known all over
Houston as whoic-souied Jolly good fellow.
has moved to Willis.
A week from next Sunday delegation OF
Epwortb feagucrs from Houston with First
Vice President Wade OF tho district Union ut
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THE SCOTTISH CLAN.
VIII Give strictly Scottish Enter
Ininmenf on March Sill

VIII Give n strictly scottish Enter
imminent on March stb.
a strictly Scottish entertainment Is to be
given by Clan MacGregor No. I, consisting Of
Scottish songs, music ibagpipc), rcctations,
dances. ETC., Tuesday evening, March 8. to
which all scotcbncn and the descendants of
scotchinen and their families arc invited.
at meeting of Clan MacGrcgor last night,
held at the office OF Dr. j. NJ. Blair, tho t5l-
tainment:
COMMITTEES on programme--Willam Sive-
wright. Alfred Mcqueen, GN~ge B. Cowper.
II; q. Macdonald. Thomas Muat.
committee on invitatlon-H. r. MacGregor
James Murison, II. q. Rust Or. j. " Blair.
reception committee--H r. MacGregor
James Mnrison, T.. G. Rust. Fl. Il. aIacpon
AID IL NJ Cumming. Or, Donald Mckay, DR..
Bruce Wallace. q. ID. Brown
committee on hall--pr. j. NJ. Blair.
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A couuIe OF Inuuests.

Hamilton street last night to hold an Inquest
over the body OF Dick pcley. coiorcd who had
died from natural causes. He examined a
few witnesses and a verdict WINS rendered ac-
cordlngly
John Alexander rolored, was found dead NJ
tho corner OF jackson and Gray yesterday
morning ut o'clock. AT tho official Inquiry
witnesses testified that deceased had been
sick and had suffered several hemorrhuxcs
OF the lungs, About midnight MONDAY he WA
heard coughing. Justice OF the Peace I'M
held the Inquest. md rendered a verdict thnt
the man died from unknown natural causes.
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PREPARATIONS IN PROGRESS
For the Boring Of Another Ar,c,inp
Mcu on Court Hnnse Snna.c

wen on Court House square.
dus Warnecke commenced yesterday erect.
'hs 'he weii-ooring derrick on the San ia
o'ito street sido OF tho court house square
preparatory to boring an artesian we'll. The
contract calls for $4,000 expenditure. and a
guarantee of well flowing $1,000 gallons of
water per day or no. pay. When the well is
completed the trough now on the Fannin
street SIDE VIII be moved to the San Jacinto
wei. ana all stock will be watered from that
point. s'''-
me wei on Fannin street Will be used for
drinking purposes entirely. That wei, wn.
poreu ny MI Warnecke a number of years
ago and when first opened flowed s. 900 gal
IONS per DAY. The contractor gives II as his
stopped up IN some manner, materially re-
duelng the flow of Mnfer 80 ~.
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Thc Mnchinists, nnii

The second annual ball of Houston Lodge
No. II, International Association OF Maehln-
lists viii occur Friday evening at Bryan hall.
The Invitation committee is composed of
Messrs, q, January. G. C. Merrott j. A. Mo
Kinney. J Schneider. A. l.. Galiocher and l
llsh. me ahair promises to be very pleasant
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Marsii Grn. at Niemnhi.

Memphis. Tenn, February 2e-The Ma,d,
1ras festivities We're concluded tonia,.,
Win parade consisting OF thirteen s,naas
,spresenting historical events OF Amer,csn
nMlory. The entire day ana night W.
s,sea over 70 the merr,maiers, ihe s,rre a
T Ts'ns pseken with citizens and visitors
beng largely attended. The c., - nisnts
passed Oft without single dlsturbins ~,
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FIFTH WARD ENTERTAINMENTS,


y 1M8OU NuHTN NUu UOIWCu IINIr' al
Pythinn Hall.
The entertainment giyon Mt Pythian hall, In
tho Fifth ward, last night In aid OF ST, AIary's
Guild Of the Episcopal church, was very much
Of success, thcrc being u large attendance
present aud good programme to amuse
them.
Three Bears and Golden Hair under .ho
able direction OF Miss Ida buckingham
Notwtthstanding tho fact that three OF tho
1eaqinS characters were unable TO take part
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Fnr IlcnIih nflirrr,

Or, h. Rutherford is announced in this
MORNINGS Post as y candidate for health OF.
beer, subject to the action of the democratic
day primaries, Dr.. Rutherford has a strong
following and his former experience In this
oInce ~ well as In tho position Of State health
oiheer VIII make him very formidably can
didate. lilo has lived In Houston too long and
Y too well known TO need any Introduction 10
the voting nubltc. ~
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BuIIdInx Permits.

Tho following building permits were Is
sncd yesterday from the office OF the city
tnelneer:
j. B. Psreira repairs to awning, lot 5.
block IS, Preston street. Sf3.
Houston ice and Brewing company, re-
pairs on build ag. Iot /. block TO-. Waverly
street, $50
q. r. Holt, fence on Jackson street. s25.
MN. Ruby addition TO stable. Live Oak
street. 81.
Mrs. r. Dickinson repairs 10 house and
roof. lot 2, block 1903, Jackson, 500
=. Totenhorn. repairs, lot IL, block oil,
Clay street, $50.
W. NJ Hicks. stable. lot s, block 4o3
Washington, $40.
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Laundry Workers.

Thc Laundry Workers OF this city met ~
Ui,cn Labor hall Monday nisht and elected
tho following oInocrs; J, II, Michcis, prosi
dent J. NJ. Boylos. vice PRECEDENT; = w. u.
Smith, treasurer; D. g. Sydnor, recording src-
rotary; l.. II. Meyer. financial secretary: w
=. Richard. guide; Jim Lester. warden s.. a..
pidicna, Charles Summers. i. NJ. Boylcs,
trustees Meetings first aud third Mondays
1t S p, IN. The committee on bylaws VIII he
appointed Mt the next regular meeting.