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ELEGANTLY ENTERrAiNED.
Mrs. stoddard rendered Reception
by Mrs. 8. II. Dixon.

by MRS. =. IL. Dixon.
The reception rendered Mrs. Helen NJ.
Stoddard, president of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. last night At
the residence OF Mrs. Sam IL. Dixon. 1914
Mckinney avenue, was largely attended
by the many members and friends OF that
order. Mrs. stoddard is held in high es-
TEEN by all who know her, and especially
those who are interested in the temperance
cause, and the greeting she was given here
last night by this company OF representa-
tive ladies and gentlemen was royal
one.
There was some splendid music by a
number OF ladies and gentlemen, after
which Mrs. Stoddard was called on for a
talk. and In ten minute speech told hsr
audience of the Woman's Christian Ten
perance Union work in Texas and tho
United States as well as in Mexico. She
stated that there were $4,000 paying mem
bcrs in the order in the United States and
that they had following of over 100000
members, Texas gaining last year over 500
new members. To show how the order
had grown in influence. she said that
whereas when Miss Willard first organized
In this State, the daily papers barely gave
stick" when reporting a general meet
ing now they gave them full page. She
was very felicitous in many of her re-
marks. and much interested the company
present She will make a stay of about
on@ week in Houston.
Following Is a list of those present:
Mrs. Della Chapman, Mrs. Sarah orvis,
Mrs w. d. Mihllls. Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Kate
Burke. Mrs. J. II. Gontermsnn, Mrs. Il. G.
Lacy, Shelton; Mrs. Penheld Mrs. Ada
CrfF Mru Mre T.
Cohen. Mrs. NJ. Il. Foster, Misses Belle
Gonterm1nn, Kate Burke. Nellie Burke.
Belle Cohen, Carter. Davis, Ora Brown,
Ruby Miller, Helen walcott, Melissa Mil
ler Hattie Waters. Work, Violet Haskins,
Pearl Lamkin Lily Lamkin. Maud Mihills,
Lawrence Cohen. Lorenzo Lamkin, p. j..
Cain. VIII Yates. Jennie Griffin, MAZDA
Dixon. May Griffin, Mabel Mihils, Maud
Rust. Mabel PenHeld and Sadie Griffin,
Judge and Mrs. j. A. Breeding, Mrs. n.
G. Kittrell. Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. slosson,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Rust. MIR. and Mrs.
A. c. Built Mr.. and Mrs s. H. Dixon,
Rev. and Mrs. McNutt. Mr.. and Mrs Mari.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walcott. Mrs. Emma Yates,
L D. Lamkin. Mrs. j. H. Waters, Has
kins. Secor, Mrs Taylor. Van Horn. Bill
lows. DR.. Harton. Mr.. ]. o. Davis.
Messrs. Lawrence Cohen, Lorenzo Lam
kin, T. j. Cain. VIII Yates and Harold
Sherman.
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Stoddard will
give her famous parliamentary drill and
all the members OF the union, tho women 4
clubs Of the city and missionary societies
are urgently invited to attend. short
mothers meeting will be given following
This will take place at the usual place OF
meeting for the local union, the Central
Christian church.
At night she will give lecture a,
Drummer: after the lecture a union is Ia
be organized
She will also speak Sunday at 1870 p. m
at tho First Baptist church. and a young
woman's union will then be organized
All young people are urged to he present
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CITY UREVITIEs,

The iron work of thr San Jacinto bridge Is
receiving a new coat OF paint
City Treasurer Saabo, though not reported
TO he seriously i'll, was too indisposed to be
at his office yesterday.
The hremen and scavcnger department OF
The city were being paid off yesterday. The
teachers will be paid Saturday.
colored cake walk at the city hall was
attended by a number OF white people last
night. They pronounced 1t very fine.
Yesterday afternoon horse hitched to one
OF the new mail wagons became frightened
ard ran away. The vehicle was upset and
badly torn up.
James Maher aged So years, died at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning at his home, corner
of Lorraine and Hardy streets, in the Fifth
ward. and will be buried today at 10 a. M.
All persons, firms or corporations who have
neglected TO pay their occupation tax will save
money by immediately doing so, as the grand
Jury will take the subject mp and ndict de-
linquents and thus cause extra expense.
Henry Lubbock. who is in the Crow Indian
reservation In Montana, writes an interesting
letter to his father, Captain J. r. Lubbock,
In which he says that the weather out there
is intensely cold and the only amusement Is to
play poker.
The first game OF tho Texas league for this
season will he played at Galveston Sunday.
For this occasion special train will be run
over the Galveston Houston and Henderson
road, leaving Houston at 1;t5 p. m, and re-
turning will leave Galveston at p. M.
Tho revival services at the Washington
Street Methodist church continues with much
interest, The sermons are both intellectual
ana spiritual Last night several sinners re-
sponded to the call for better life and Ave
were converted, In all. twenty or thirty have
been converted,
Or. r. +, Schmidt. appointed county COM
missioner for the First precinct to succeed
Jules Hirsch, has lived in Houston since 1865,
during all OF which time he has borne a
splendid reputation as a representative citi-
zen He has never taken much active interest
ia politics OF late years, though he represent
ed this county in the Thirteenth Fourteenth
ana Fifteenth legislatures.
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DEATH OF THOMAS LYONS. sH.
An Old and Wei known Citizen
Passes Away.


Mr.. Thos. Lyons, sr an old and highly
esteemed citizen of Houston. who has for
years resided in the Fifth ward. died at
$50 o'clock yesterday morning at the ripe
age OF 81 years.
Deceased was born in County Gavin, Ire
land, in 1912, and came to the United
States in 1885 and engaged in farming in
Illinois and was very successful farmer.
In 1875 he sold his farm In Illinois, came
to Texas and purchased farm on Greens
bayou. eleven miles from Houston. where
he lived five years. He then purchased
the residence on the corner of Opelousas
aud Mary street OF the late Parson Henkle
and resided there until his death. He was
member of st. Patrick's church
In the Fifth ward. to which church he
donated a handsome bell short time ago.
The deceased leaves wife. three
nephows and two nieces to mourn his
death. He was brother of John Lyons,
ST.. who came to this city in 1889, and
after short stay here moved to Millican,
but in 1869 came back TO Houston and re-
sided on the corner OF Liberty avenue and
Carr street until his death, in 1878. The
property he bought In 1862 is where the
Lyons house now stands.
The surviving relatives are John Lyons.
Thomas Lyons, NJ. C. Lyons. all OF this
city, Mrs. Bridget Dougharty, Eagle Pass.
and Mrs. Alice Riordan of Eagle Pass,
Patrick's church at O'Clock this after
noon.
Following are the pail bearers: Jack
Kennedy, w. +. Riley, Jas. McAughan.
Adam Mcdonald. Jno. Owens. ST., John
Malloy,
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SHERIFFs' DEPARTMENT.

Gatesville, Texas. April l0.--s25 Reward.
Watch out for two boys that have escaped
from the reformatory, name and descrip-
tion as follows; Henry Hardin, age 20
years, feet inches high. light hair light
complexion. gray eyes; sent from Denton
county; family resides at Van Alstyne.
Edgar Berryhill. 16 years old, 8 feet &
inches high. weighs about 1856 pounds,
brown hair and eyes. dark complexion:
sent from Jones county; family resides at
Albany. The above reward will be paid
for the capture of either. They were last
seen fifteen miles west Of Gatesville. l.. J.
Tankersley, superintendent
StraSed or stolen from B, +. Perkins.
Drummer Harris county. one sorrel colt,
10 months old; star In forehead; white
hind feet; name reached; liberal reward.
A. X. Anderson,
Sheriff Harris County.
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The Lnrnl stnre.

The Baldwin Melville company is still
drawing crowds.
Yesterday was the second day OF the
engagement OF the Baldwin Melville COM
pany in this city and II played to good
business. both performances being well
attended. At the matinee the company
presented The Runaway Wife" and at
night "Humbug' was the play produced.
The latter Is one OF Roland Reeds earliest
successes and is quite clever farce.
There are numerous complications, which
arc exceedingly funny, and all the situa-
tions were we'll sustained by Mr. Baldwin's
company. The audience last night was
a most appreciatiye one and laughed
heartily at the humorous scenes and very
literally applauded the work OF the per-
formers.
Mr. Murdoch. the leading man, Is a
capable actor. and did some very excellent
work In the character OF Jack Lester. a
humbug. Miss Edna Earle Llndon. who
heads the female cast. is quite a hand
some woman and speaks her lines and
acts in famiiier and easy manner. There
are some few weak members OF the COM
pany, but, on the whole. II Is a strong or
ganization for one that plays at popular
prices and far above the average.
The sketch of Miss Edith Pollock and
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The entertainment to be given for the bene
nj OF the Epworth League at the opera house
tomorrow night assures pleasant evening
In the Federal court yesterday Carrie Linn
suy hled suit against J. NJ Hebert to try title
to the w. w. Sigler league OF land In this
county.
me mill OF the Texas Tram and Lumber
company is being. operated at night 10 Lecn
pee with the numerous saw bills that have
been recently flowing in.
Mrs, J. b. Bucklin win entertain the choir
noys or ST. Marks Episcopal church at her
Rome on Calder avenue tomorrow afternoon
from $3.50 10 $3.50 O'Clock
Mayor ID. p. Wheat and County Clerk Leo
Elanchette will leave tonight for Austin They
90 not 90 to the capital for the purpose al
tons relative to Beaumont's special charter
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RIssonct-noggs.

Mr.. Henry n. Blssonne, and Mrs, Katie
Boggs We're married at o'clock last night
at what will be their future residence, 2s0a
Pease avenue. Quite large number Of
friends and relatives were present to Wit
ness the ceremony. Mr.. Bssonnet has
resided in Houston since child and has
been in the employ OF the Southern Pa
cihe and Houston and Texas Central Rail-
way companies as boiler maker for the
past eighteen years urtil rneently whsa
he has been employed Ia the city health
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There was a meeting yesterday after.
noon OF the mayor and finance committee
of the city council to whom was relegated
by the council the duty of accepting the
official board of the newly appointed as
SCISSOR and collector, Mr. Jules Hirsch. The
bond was presented in the sum of $4,000
with Simon Roos. Chas, Dillingham;. Fl.
Masterson, J. j. Sweeney. II, Henke, L..
NJ. Rich and G. Pilot as sureties.
The bond was readily approved and Mr..
Hirsch will take charge OF his new of
fce today
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DR.. j. r. Massie, the newly appointed
city physician appointed to succeed Dr.
r. Rutherford. deceased, returned last
night from Cuba, where he has been as
captain of one of the comp. lies OF Hood s
regiment of immunes.
He was met at the depot by members OF
his family and the following delegation
OF Fifth ward friends; Robert l.. Jones,
Chief of Police Blackburn. I. B. Goss,
Frank Emery, DR.. Brumby and John Bar
bish. After the doctor had exchanged
greetings with his family he was taken
in charge by his friends and given a sup
per at Pizzinis.
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y. VI. q. A. State Me.,,nr

The coming State Young Mems Chris
tian Association convention, to be held at
Greenville on the sOth and Sist instant,
premises to be quite enjoyable. seere-
tary Kineaide is desirious that a large
delegation from Houston attend and is
making ARRANGEMENTS to that end. The
Ladies' Auxiliary held meeting yester-
day afternoon and the board OF directors
will meet Friday night and make final
preparations for all who want 70 attend.
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Rusk, Texas, April 1.-THE Alcalde iron
furnace at the penitentiary went in blast
yesterday. The furnace has been closed for
some time for repairs. The Star and Cres-
cent furnace. under lease by Mr.. Leache,
viii start tomorrow or next day and by
the first OF next week seventy-ive tons
of iron each day will be turned out at the
two furnaces. Work is progressing on the
Kavanaugh foundry and it will be ready 10
put in operation in about sixty days.
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New stree, Car Line for Fort worm

Fort Worth. Texas, April ia com
pany is being formed here for the purpose
OF building another street car line. II is
70 traverse the eastern portion OF the city
not now covered by any street railway
and viii pass through the most densely
populated part of the city. Judge j
Martin 10 al the head Of the proiee,sJ
lins' rhs city esureil az us mex, meetiu =
VIII b asked 10 grant q franchise ever
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Cuero Fire Department.

Cuero, Texas, April 12.-The Cuero fire
department elected officers at their annual
meeting Monday night as follows Chief
II. Curtin; first assistant. A. W. Phillips;
second assistant, William Gohmert; sec
rotary, Walter Reiffert; treasurer. L.
Henry. The department will have an
entertainment on the evening of the 21s
with refreshments at night.
Inc Rathbone Sisters will give a concert
tonight at the Casino for charitable pur.
poses.
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Water Works Case continued

Richmond Texas, April 12.-The case Of
the Phoenix Lumber company ct al VS..
Houston Water Works company came to a
sudden termination for this term. The
plaintiffs fled motion CT surprise and
asked for continuance until next term.
wnleh was granted by the court and the
cost OF this term charged to plaintiffs
In the case OF the State OF Texas vs..
James Murphey for murder. motion for
new trial came on 20 be heard, and was
oyerrued by the court.
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Mr.. Bert Gognon was pleasing one Some
bright gags were gotten on and their
cake walk made hit with the house.
Other speclaIties were introduced by Baby
Beatrice. a cute little miss. and the Carn-
ton sisters. The latter constitute a lively
pair and put much life into their work
The bill for today is THE Devils Web"
for the matinee performance and East
Lynne" one OF the most widely known
plays OF this country. at night.
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DANGER is PAST.

city Health Officer Calhoun today sn>
day announced that there was no longer dan
geE of smallpox from the patients discovered
more than two weeks ago. The time for In
cubation has passed, and while tho two ne
groes who were in the ward with the hospital,
patients have shown symptoms OF the disease
none others at the detention camp have ev,-
denced the slightest Illness The two original
patients are now convaiescent.
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in the city at this time for the purpose
of enforcing the payment of this tax, and
says that all theaters and places of amuse-
ment that have stages on which enter
tainments of theatrical nature are given
is subject to this tax and must pay 800
per year Saloons and other public places
where they have music, as well as slot
machines, will also come under this law.
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BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT.
CENT Road Is Now in F~rst-CIass
Condition..

Beaumont, Texas. April 12.--T. J. Ray, road
master for the Gulf and Interstate railway.
was in the city on one of his brief visits last
nieht. The road is now balasted with she'll
almost the entire length there are but few
low Joints and the rolling stock is in first
class condition. THE road is not only in ex-
cellent condition." said Mr.. Ray to The Post
correspondent last night, but it is prosperinr
and permits further Improvement"
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Methodists of Trimmer.

The Methodists of Drummer are making
a strong endeavor to organize a church,
and the effort will likely be consummated
tonight. when Rev. j. NJ. Adams will
preach at Assembly hall. The public cor
daily invited to attend.
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The revenue authorities have begun to
enforce more strictly the war tax than
heretofore, and are sending the revenue
agents over the country TO see that ths
law 10 complied with. Collector Wilson Is
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COTTON ExoHANGE ELECTION.
The Old Ofacers and Directors Re
elected

elected.
The Cotton Exchange held It's annual
election yesterday, resulting In the re-
election OF the old officers and directors.
as follows; President, II, w, Garrow; Vice
president. G. W. Neville; treasurer, T.
w House Directors: W. D. Cleveland,
w. NJ. Read, w. V. r. Watson, c. G.
Maingay, VIM. Christian. Il. w. Taylor.
f. W. Sewal,
Mr. Garrow's reelection as president
was for the eighth consecutive year. The
exchange is reported to be In a most
flourishing condition numerically. fnan-
eially and In every other way.
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EXTENSIVE HAY HARVESTING.

Parties are perfecting arrangements to hsr-
vest prairie hay on an extensive scale in this
county the coming season. 1t will be baled
ana shipped to Northern and Western mar
hSs' me greater part OF the prospective crop
has already been contracted for at proftable
/ hgures.
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oITR Observation-Disclosures

First-class machinery, operators. work
and prompt seryiu, Collars ironed with
smooth and round edges for comfort by
81 Packard's Troy Laundry. sls Prairie;
'rhone $50.
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Front Crump and Ninth streets to an
intersection with the Fort Worth street
car line. The line is to be equipped with
the latest improved cars and will be a
model street railway.
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TO CURE A coLp IN OWE nay

take Laxative BTomo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund money II il fails to cure:
csc. The genuine has L. d. g. on each
tablet.
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Gas cooking stoves and hot plates for
sale by the Houston Gas Light Co.
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department Mrs. Boggs is a native Of
Houston. Rev. Father Hennessey Off
Ciated
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Lehigh Valley System.

Stations foot of West 23d st. Penn. R. r.. Cortlandt-
or Desorosses st.
Indicates time from West 23d st. Other figures
show time from Cortlsndt or Desbrossess st.
+3:46, 1900 NJ. daily for EAsToN and inter
*7:5O. $40 A. NJ. daily for wILKEsBARRE
SCRANTON. ITHACA, GENEVA ROCHESTER,. BUFF
FAI.O. q FALLS and the West and principal
aBIACK DIAMoSD EXPRESS."
Arrives Buffalo y:55 p. NJ. Pullman vestibule Day
a IL carte. Connects atBuialo with through sleepers
S.IStSo. TOO j.; d; daily for EAsToN. MAUcH
%8tSo, $40 P. NJ. daily. except Sunday. for
cipaI intermediate stations. Connects for all points
in coal rokions, Pullman Buffet Parlor Car for
~4:5O, Bib p. NJ, Sunday only. for MAUCH
CHUNK and intermediate stations.
1850, 5i2O p. N. daily. except Sunday. for EAS-
TON ard intermediate stations.
$3.50, GEO p. III. daily. except Sunday. for EAS-
TON and principal intermediate stations;
$500, 0;I0 7. NJ. daily for BUFFALO. AdA
bule train n. y. to Chicago. sleerers TO Buffalo and
Toronto. Dining Car New York to Easton.
pE t;it9; fi26 F, EH n; ds!l'' b stSRPink 2nlK at S s0TGH
CHUNK. SAYRE. GENEVA. ROCHESTER,, BUF-
FALo and TORONTO. Pullman sleeper for buffalo.
None but sleeping car passengers carried No bag
Es,2O, $50 ?; NJ. daily for wILKEsBARRE
ARA FALLS and all points West. Pullman sleeper
AdditiSnal local trains daily except SUNDAY. for
mediate points leave as follows: L"lo:20. 1890 A. NJ.
.s2:2o: 500 to South Plainneld only. 1850 ago.
Tickets and Pullman accommodations at Ils. 2eI.
273. 800. pa and 1928 broadway. 81 Z. 14th ST.. N;
Y; $40 Fulton St, 4 Court st.. % Broadway and
n. Y. Transfer Co. viii call for and check baggage
from hotel or residence through to destination.
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DELAWARE. LASKAwANNA g WEST

DELAWARE, LACKAwANNA g. EST
ERN H. r..
Stations in New York, foot of Barclay and
VEsTIBULE TRAINS, PULLMAN BUFFET
CARS, LIGHT.
300 A. M.-BinghAmton Mail. Stops at principal
stations.
1000 A. Leaf car)-Bunalo. Scranton. Bling.
hamton, Owego. Ithaca. ElmirA. Utica. syracuse
and 0swego Express. Pullman buffet parlor cars.
connecting at Buffalo with trains for Chicago and
points West.
1.OOP. M.-rDaily)-Chicago and Buffalo vsstibulsd
Express for Scranton. Binghamton and Elmira. &c.
Pullman buffet pArlor cars to ElmirA. Through
sleeping cars and day coach to Chicago. arriving at
ABB. NJ. next day.
Express. Pullman buffet parlor cars.
TOO 4. NJ Dailyl-ChicAgo Vestibule Limited EK-
press for Scranton. Binghamton, ElmirA. Buffalo.
Through buffet sleeping car New York to- Chicago.
Dining car west of Buffalo.
$3.50 +. M.-~[Dailyl-Bufalo Express, Pullman
sleepers for scranton, Binghamton, Elmira. Bath.
Mt Morris and Buffalo. arriving Buffalo 8 A NJ.
$3.50 r. M.-~{Daily)-BntAlo. Scranton. Bingham.
ton. Owego. Ithaca, Elmira. Syracuse. Utica and
OsWego Express. Pullman buffet sleepers.
Tickets and Pullman accommodations at Henry
Gaze 4 Sons, Ltd, lib Broadway, IL Park place, 42A
and p42 broadway. Tickets at ferry stations, Ill
4th Ay., cor. 18th ST., 81 West 12hth ct. 23b Column
bus ay.. New York: 500 and 1913 Hulton st., and los
Broadway. Brooklyn, Time tables giving full intor'
Westcotts Express Company will call for and check
baggage from hotel and residence to destination.