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to be simply electrIfying. arousing the
audience to a frenzy of patriotic enthu-
siasm. Sousa directs the entire produc-
ton in person.
AS a military and musical spectacle,
both in magnitude and quality, and in eX-
citing interest from first to last, The
TroOping of the Colors'' is, beyond ques-
tion, the most imposing production this
country has ever had.
A grand concert invariably precedes
the spectacle, in which Sousas full band
of sixty takes part. The soloists of
the organization are Miss Louise NJ.
Brehany, soprano; Mr.. Basil Tetson, bar
itone; Mr.. Arthur Pryor. trombone; Sig.
Mantia, euphonium, and Herr Franz
He'll, hueglehorn.
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throughout and therefore Of most stir
ring and sonorous sort. For America,
The Star SpanEled Banner" and The
Stars and Stripes Forever will be sung
in solo by Miss Louise NJ. Brehany and
a grand chorus. with Hail Columbia
and Yankee Doodle" Great Britain will
have God Save The Queen, with The
Camp5ells are Coming" by Scotch bag
pipers and Wearing Of the Green. by
the chores France viii be represented
by a rendering Of The Marseillaise." So
10 and grand chorus. and Germany by
Die Wacht am Rhine" and Der Was
serfaH" The grand finale is to be Sou
sa's Stars and Stripes Forever which
is sung by Miss Brehany. as solo and
in the close of which the grand chorus.
all the troops. marines and the entire
lassemblage join. with Sousa's band in
support. The effect of this finale IS said
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. lNcrnRh 81 nserBcan hurlCSHHPF rs. y
Harry c. Bryant and w. b Watson,
long prominent figures on the burlesque
stage, are this season heading their own
company. The American Burlesquers."
which Will begin weeks engagement
at the Lyceum Theater tomorrow after
noon. In the opening farce. The Hebrew
Ball of the Solomon Guards Mr.. Wat
son viii be seen in the character OF the
President of the Hebrew Association, and
viii introduces his Yiddisher cake walk
The olio is said to be full of bright
specialties including Harry Bryant, as
sisted by DolKe Davenport, in mis- newest
conceit, entitled The Bad Mr. Good
Watson and Jeanette Dupree. in an origi-
nal sketch; the Clerice Sisters. refined
musical artists; the original Washburn
Sisters, Blanche and Irene; Mitchell and
Love, comedians, and Tom Nolan paro-
dist. In the concluding burlesque, BUN
co Bike, Harry Bryant always plays a
tramp character Of the kind he is said
to make so amusing. In this skit the
pretty girls of the troupe have their in
nings. Among the novelties introduced in
these two reviews are the Sporting
Duchess, the Kya-Kya girls. the Com
pran-a-voo Girls. the Seven Red Soub-
rettes and the kick-a-poo Indian Tribe
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thought that these may at any time be
ordered away.
These stern facts render his visit here
with his military exhibition an occasion
of rare interest. il l. no mimic represen-
tstion Of what others have done else
where or ~ other times. The Wild West
presents 10 the eye and 10 the ear the
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verisimilitude Of life on the frontier
through the medium Of the people who
made that life possible and lived IL 10
the uttermost. They were all there.
blazing the way for a higher civilization
which but for Boone. Carson, Cody tBuf-
falo Bid and their lk would have been
@4' IBIS rsleEsted 10 history. and that
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An extraordinary move has been made
by the management of the New National
Theater in the importation Of the Roster
and Bial Company from Its Music Hall
in New York city, for the deiectation of
It's patrons during the present week This
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Sixth Street. to f Street. to Ninth Street.
10 Rhode Island Avenue, to Four zenith
Street. to X Street. to Pennsylvania Ave
rue. 10 First Street, 10 New Jersey
Avenue, TO NJ Street to grounds
Two performance will be given on
Monday and an equal number on Tues
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THE WILD WEST COMING.
Additions Make 1t bs Far the Greai
est show On Earth.

est show on Earth.
Among the officially announced accept
ed volunteers for the coming war stands
the name Of Col " T. Cody He has
already rendered mis- services TO the Gov
ernment, and after a conference with
Gen. Miles it was decided that if an in
Tasion should be made he would lead a
scouting party. His long experience and
his reputation IS a visilant scout viii
make him valuable on Cuban soil. De
tachments Of United States cavalry are
also with his Wild West show, and II is
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grand epic poem which tells the story Of
the Wild West would never have been
written.
The. addition TO it OF the horsemen OF
other climes, who possess heroic histo-
~. renders il the educational exhibition
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And speaking of war makes one think
of patriotism. which brings TO mind an
incident which occurred during an or
chestraI rendering of The Star Spangled
Banner" on Monday night at the National
Theater. As the first strains of the grand
old song 1oated out into the auditorium
the entire audience rose 10 its feet and
cheered enthusiastically. So hearty was
the response. in fact, that Conductor
Schroeder repeated the anthem. But he
is more than the average American who
Will remain on his feet much longer than
necessary and within three minutes the
crowd was back again in It's seats But
a handsome, whitemustached old gentle
man in the first row. who had gotten up
when the selection was begun. did not
attempt to SIT down again. Soon all eyes
were turned upon him but. secure in his
love of country. he remained standing.
Then some one began to applaud and the
old gentleman smiled but did not seat
himself. Finally. when the air was quite
over he took his place again. A man who
will stand up for his opinion against pub
lie example as this one did is brave
enough to stand up for his country on
the field of battle. And at least one per-
son who noted the striking figure and
Unassuming earnestness Monday remem-
bered that 1t is such men who make ma
tions--thought Of Napoleon's Old Guard
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That stupendous aggregation of talent.
the Lambs Club Minstrels is TO De seen
mere in the near future. and efforts are al
ready being made to provoke public in
terest in the affair Frank Dietz. one OF
its press agents, was I'm the city last
week and propounded the old question of
ticket spectators with the suggestion OF
new remedy. This was nothing less
than a plan for an auction sale of seats
to persons who had first sent in their
names as desiring them 1t does not seem
that this method will have the slightest
effect upon the spectators, who could
write for tickets as easily as purchase
them at the box office window. About the
only result that such method of pro-
cedure could have would be to treble the
price. and, after all, that is probably what
the object of the sale would be-
In fact. Mr.. Dietz was willing TO ad-
nit that the chief benefit of such a trans
action would be in setting apart a dI-
vision of chairs for ultra-fashionabies
who desired to pay more than the usual
price for places of no more vantage than
those rented to minor people OF course.
there are plenty of men and women in
town who are just sensible enough TO do
that sort of thing, but there are others
who know better than to bid against
themselves in getting seats Auction
sales of that sort have never been pop
ular in this city, even the memorable one
for the Grau Opera Company being an
elaborate failure, and Mr.. Dietz had best
give up his plan before taking il into
further consideration. The majority of
local theatergOers have not big sums of
money to pay for an evenings pleasure
and Will undoubtedly prefer the usual
way Of buying chairs 10 the new one
There are many simple ways in which
Mr.. Dietz can stop ticket specuiating if
he SO desires and he had best think some
of them over before resorting to his lat
est p!an-that is. of course. If he is real
ly working for the public good.
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Proverbially the best period in the
world for theaters is war time. especially
when many soldiers are quartered near.
and now that the din of battle is upon
us il might be Well to consider the rea-
son for the falling off in business which
attended a declaration and announcement
of the beginning of hostilities. There is
manifes ly but one explanation for the
fact. and that Is the eagerness with
which war news is received. and which
keeps the greater part of the pOpula ton
in front OF newspaper offices both day
and night. Any one who watches the
crowds that surround these places at all
times will be convinced Of the truth of
this statement. Plainly then, the best
way for managers TO get around the
difficulty is for them to arrange for the
reading of bulletins from the = age night
iy. This Is already done in New York,
and could be accomplished here at the
most trihng cost Amusement-Iovers
could then sit through a performance
without having heir thoughts distract
ed by cries of Extra outside and the
provision would be found most profitable
to all concerned.
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Frank Harvey and Company-UnIimft-
ed might be the most appropriate titIs
The times., 1898-05-08

and WashIugtOn's CoatiuentaIs without
feeling that those days had passed alto
gether out OF living history.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20

emphatic declaration at Tyler that with the
help OF the Lord be expected to see Bryan
elected In 1900. shows that he subordinates
important State issues and interest to Ma
tional issues. Fourthly, his declaration
that he never saw party nominee so mean
that the would not vote for HIM. cuts OF
all Independence In politics and prevents
progress in governmental science. In the
face of these declarations do not see why
Mr.. Sayers or has friends should accept any
OF the republican, independent democratic
or business mems votes. IL they vote their
conviction. Why siapuld a State five times
as larga as New York. two years In
advance OF National election. subordinate
Its great Industrial interests TO discussion
of National issues? political party is
only temporary partnership 10 carry on
government as agreed on between the part
ners, and when the controlling partner
violates sound principles the other partners
should withdraw from the concern. lf tails
is fusion. then it is fusion with independent
democrats as we'll as with republicans and
political nanipulstoTs can make no political
capital out OF It. Ths great statesman,
Gladstone, quit his party on an issue ana
then led the opposition party TO victory
Texas needs independent political spirit
Nat can not be controlled EXCEPT on appeal
judgment
The attack by. saYsrs on a State repub-
llcan administration Of quarter of CEN
fury ago and Of Culberson on Mckinley s
coniuct OF the late war, Is 10 distract at
tertlon from the doings OF the present
State administration. Such Southern MILL
tary experts as General Lee. General Whec-
Ter and General Openheimer don't testify as
does Culberson. They want party spirit to
be so rampant and unreasonable taat even
an old and patriotic Taxan like Colonel
Wash Jones shall not be allowei to repre-
sent Texas in congress unless he bows TO
the bosses. In districts where there are no
republicans. democratic speakers give the
dead and the living republicans fits; in the
republican strongholds OF Texas tqey NY
10 manipulate them for the democratic tick
ct. This is not square politics and ought
NO. TO win.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20
POULTRY AND PET STOCK SHOW.


There was a meeting of the South Texas
Poultry and Pet Stock association In
Browne e. Mellinget'5 hall last night when
n good attendance of members responder
TO roll call President II. NJ. Rams ~
presided and Secretary Calvert Andrus
kept the minutor board OF directors was
elected as follows: President, II NJ. Ram
say. first vice president. James Journey
second vice president, Mrs Sophrona 5.
Gladstone: treasurer, Waiter Johnson,
secretary. Calvert Andrus. and Mrs. Msu-
rice I. Gomber;, Messrs. w. l.. Howe,
J.. s. Maokeusen and Gus !. Kray.
On motion a vote OF thanks was rendered
Melers Browne 4 Meliinger for the use OF
their hall and the association will he,e-
after hold weekly meetings on Wednesday
nights IN tho office OF W. l.. Howe IN
tho Cotton Exchange.
| The hnar-e ana premium committees re-
! ported good success and progress aud the
catalogue committee reported thlt they ha1
secured the assistance OF James G. star
| ley TO solicit and arrange The contents OF
the catalogue and premium list Messrs
James Jourueay, NJ. r. Gombeft ana h. 5
| Maoken sen were appointed committee e
assist in local advertising for the Deccm-
| btr show.
| There were over 100 birds At the exhibit
| last year ard the prospects for an ncp7as,
Of severed hundred more this year are very
! flattering, while the success in attendanc,
ard interest at the 1893 exhbito ar,
confidently expected to be materially in
I creased, Adjournment was taken till mex
"Wednesday night In Mr.. Howze's office
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20
HYDRoCRApHIC SURVEY.

A reporter called on Prof. Taylor and
when asked concerning the recent hydro
graphic surveys in which he has been en-
gagged, Prof. Taylor said
The object OF the work is to complete
a photographic survey of Texas. 1t con-
sists in establishing gauglng stations on
the several rivers o: Texas where the
daily heights are read and measurements o,
the flow are taken when convenient.
Gaugirg stations have been established at
two points on the Pecos, one on the Guada-
lupe two on the Colorado. two on the Bra
zos and one on the Trinity. These are To-
Gated at Pecos City, High Bridge, New
Braunfels, Austin. Waco. Lewis 53d Dali
las. Complete and accurate record has
been kept on the Colorado river for four
years. aad Its average flow has been ac-
curately obtained. The work or the other
rivers has practically commenced, 1t be-
ing til3 first work that was ever system
atically attempted in Texas.
Gauge heights are read off by observers
located in the vicinity of the gauge sta
TORS. and are reported weekly on special
blanks All measur. men'ts OF flow are
made in connection with these gauge
heights. and so far have been taken olly
in the holidays of the university and IN the
first part of September. 1898. The work on
the Pecos Ii important on account OF the
numerous irrigation systems at Barstow
and Grand Falls Ia Texas, and other pro-
jected systems. The others stations, espe-
cially on the Colorado, Brazcs and Trinity
is for the object OF obtaining the reliable
flow OF the river for water power purposes
The importance OF having accurate result;
can not be overestimated. This can be H.
Illustrated by the case Of the Colorado river
whose minimum flow was estimated before
the bonds were issued for the oonstruc-
ton OF the dam about four times its actual
minimum flow and the available power wa
not more than sufficient to supply the
needs of the city at its minimum flow, in
stead of having power TO sell
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20
Personal MENTION.

T. Heidenheimer OF Galveston was among
Yesterdays visitors.
Leo n. Levi OF Galveston was In the city
yesterday, registered at the Lawlor.
Spencer Wilson. former Houstonian, 10
visiting relatives and friends in the city.
Misses Honor and Margaret Wolf of Angle
ton we're guests at the Bristol yesterday.
Major George w. Foster of the Postal Tele-
graph company came In yesterday from Dali
Las.
Hon Barnett Gibbs paid the editorial rooms
OF The Post pleasant visit while in the city
yesterday.
Miss Lucy H. Morris left yesterday Tor
Waco on account of the Illness OF her sister,
Mrs Corn w. Early.
flor Joe w. Bailey came in last night from
Set ulenburg, where he spoke yesterday, ana
leGyes this morning for Beaumont.
Nil and Mrs. q. A. Wolff have returned
from their summer trip to Manitou, Denver
aad the Rocky mountains and are at home at
the Lawor hotel
Rev j. NJ. Hnlsell, pastor of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church. was able to be out
yesterday for the first time in two weeks,
having been confined to his room by sickness.
Dr. liaisell hopes to be able to fill his pulpit
next Sunday,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20
CITY BREvITIEs.

There Ia an undelvered telegram at the
Office OF the Western Union Telegraph com
pany for VIM. Gunstrem.
The 7-year-od son OF Mr.. Martin, living on
Montgomery avenue, fell from a tree Tuesday
AMI broke his arm.
Little Maggie Vaughan, one of the little
girls rescued by the Humane society has
boon given IA good home with Mr. Dupree al
Hockey.
The residence OF Il. Ramin In the Bray's
BAYOU neghborbood. was burgarized yester-
day quantity of jewelry and other valuables
being secured
Mrs George Moore who lives at the corner
of Mckee and Noble street in the Fifth ward
is stili suffering from injuries received In a
runaway accident.
The directors OF the Houston Charity anc
RtlIef association are requested to meet NJ
the Wonder Store at o'clock this afternoon
business of Importance is to come up.
There will be special meeting OF San ia
cinto chapter, Daughters of the Republic oil
Teas tomorrow friday afternoon at
o'clock at the residence OF their president
Mira IrwitZ,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20

Mr. George Ellis and wife Of this city and
Mr. John Warren. sr., Mrs, Ellis father,
returned Yesterday from their three months
soJourn In Europe. Their trip embraced
England and Scotland, Including the cities
Ct London. Liverpool and Marlborough. II
WAS Mr.. Ellis first trip abroad and ne ala
not fail to take in all the points OF interest
In the big European cities, incluains the
Tower OF London, the famous Crystal nal.
ace, the London bridge, the zoological gar
dens. the house OF parliament, The Bank
OF England ana the Windsor castle, From
birshplace of Mr.. Warren. They visited
the house in which Mr.. Warren was mar.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20
GEN. MERRITT's ;iETHOrHED.
Is Now on the Rond to Meet Him III
London.

Chicago, October 1S.-Miss Laura Will
Jams Of Chicago, the daugtEer of Norman
Williams and granddaughter of the late
Judge John Dean Cation. is journeying over
the Atlantic to be welded some time with
in the next two weeks to Major General
Wesley Merritt, military governor of the
Philippine islands, to whom her engage
ment was announced five months ago
Miss Williams, with her mother and
brother Norman Williams, Jr.. sailed from
New York last Saturday for Liverpool
The exact date OF the wedding will no: b.
settled. it is said. until the steamer reaches
Liverpool. where General Merritt expsc 8
TO so from Paris to meet the boat The
ceremony will be performed in London, but
according TO relatives of Miss Williams
few OF the details had been arranged h -
fore the departure OF MISS Williams. The
marriage Will be without unnecessary pub
licity.
since the latter part OF June Miss Will.
t ,s mas been at Little Bears Head Rye
Eeach, where her father has his summer
home, and also at Woodstock. VT. where
Mr.. Williams formerly lived.
NO special attempt has been made to
keep the plans from the public, but there
were few of the young womans Chicago
friends who suspected the ceremony was
so near They had been looking forward
TO brilliant military wedding mon his
away either in Chicago or at Rye Beach
After the wedding takes place the plans
OF General Merritt will depend entirely on
the course of events. All that Is done
mat is now known is that ne viii return
10 Paris at once with his bride to await
the completion o.. negotiations, Both Gem
eral Merritt ana Miss Williams have a
large acquaintance in London and + Is
entirely probable that the wedding will be
simple one Mss Williams has been
abroad great deal and has spent much
time in London When Robert T. Lincoln
WIS minister at the COURT OF ST. James
she was presented ct the queens drawing
room with Miss Lincoln and received much
attention hoth in London and Paris.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20
Deputy SHERIFF kn,.a

Hamilton, Texas, October 1s.-sa,c
Spfo"is' deputy sheriff az Hamilton
county was killed Saturday by George Nc.
aio'aiin' There had been hard feelinss
oe'ween me parties for sow time. sprowl.
went 10 McGiothi!n's house and McGlotblln
loia Nun not 10 come inside his yard sor,a
WORDS We're exchanged, wh'N Sprovl, as
haysa a pistol and McGlotalin a douhls.
Ssrs s. sno'sun and foth began shooting
SUIT above stated. McGlothlin esra,sd "a
mas not been apprehended The shoo. anr
occurred about six miles west OF ths tows
~ hamilton. County Attorney E,S.,n
"ieo all Gay 70 procure a Justice ia ho,a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20

ried In 1916 and where Mrs. Ellis was
born. These places we're. Of course, Of
great interest 10 Mr. Warren, who has not
seen his birthplace since 1873 and does not
again expect to enjoy that Pleasure. They
saw the beautiful flower show at lin
borough and the great cattle show ~ Car
Isle. Mr.. Ellis says his journey was great
ly facilitated by letters from Messrs. Rob-
bins and Simmons OF the Houston and
Texas Central to the rompany's agent at
New York. and through him to their agents
In London and Liverpool. who are exceed
tngly courteous to American tourists.
While eloquent over his trip. Mr.. Ellis says
no 10 glad TO get back to Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20
LIGHT GUARD MEETING.
business Features Followed by Hc-
ccption To Cnntnln NrCNrmirlt.

business Features Followed by Ne-
ccption to Captain McCormich.
A largely attended business meAtirG OF
the Light Guard was held at the rooms OF
the organization in the Bns building last
night for the purpose Of passing on four
proposed chlnges in the bylaws. After
long discussion Of the matters in ques-
ton definite action was deferred to a
meeting to be held thirty days hence
The meeting was pres3ed over by Cap
tain George Mccormick and at It's close
"A reception in horor OF that popular young
officer was held. Barhecued meat, salads.
sandwiches and other refreshments were
served and although thcro was am entire
| lsHk of Anything even approaching fcS-
malsty, an exceedingly pleasant evenSig
was enjoyed by all present After the
oiihles had been disposed of most OF those
in attendance gathered around Captain Nc
Cormick and Listened to some Of his stor es
OF army life and then gave him three rous-
| irS cheers. Congressman Thomas H. Ball
czlne in after the adjournment of the Fifth
ward meeting ard his popularity TOO, was
attested by the many attentions shown him
espcclalsN by the young men whose DIS
charges he aided materially In securing.
| The meeting eAjourned after a repetit. on
| by W. A. Hunter of the speech he de-
livered when ho presented the Llgh,
Guard flag
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WANT TO STAY IN SERVICE.
Second Texans Are Getting Trans
fcrs tn Active Regiments.


Dallas, Texas. October lS,-Many mem.
hers of the Second volunteer infantry. fear
Ing that the regiment will b. mustered on,
when the men return 10 Camp W. l.. Ca
bell in this city, from their furloughs on
October 80. are asking for transfers TO reg
msnts that are sure TO be retained in the
service. Many are Joining the First Texas.
Today four were transferred to the First
North Carolina. That regiment ani the
First Texas are at Jacksonville, Fla,
nearly, ready to depart for Cuoa Colonel
Cpenheimer and Majors Buck and Stuart
are In Washington trying to have the Sec
ond Texas retained ia the service.
l,iecssnaat Colonel Styron. who has been
seriously sick for nearly thirty days u.
his home In Cleburne. returned to Camp
Cahill today, He has lost thirty pouEds
in weight,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-20

The marriage Of Miss Stella Myer and
Mr.. Oscar NJ. Upper occurred at $50 last
night at tho rcs.desce of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Myer, at No,
1912 Commerce avenue, Rabbi Lowenstein
officiating. Tho groom who is brother
OF Messrs. Arthur. Emile and Frank Lip
FER OF this citN is prominent young
business man OF Angleton. His bride e
well knowt and popular here. The young
couple VIII leave today for Angleton, their
future home. The webbing was largely
afforded by friends of the contracting par
tifa