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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
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THE LOCAL STAGE.
''rhe Hustler" the Attraction Last
Night--De Angels Coming.
Approved A. r. Rosenthal. cha
fire COMMITTEES.


"rhe Hustler" the Attraction Last
Night-De Angels Coming.
Tho Hustler" one OF Mr. T. II. Davis
productions which is styled by its gifted
press agent az "a colossal fun trust OF
time tried talent, marshaled and I'M
paralleled unity and "the monarch OF
melody and merriment, rare and radiant,
peerless and progressive. towering and
triumphant" was the attraction at
Sweeney Coombs' theater last night. The
manager who employs press man with
such dazzling vocabulary as Mr.. Davis
seems to possess. should make money even
II his show is worse than THE Hustler
for the world undoubtedly owes much to a
discoyerer of such unusual literary talent.
Tho Hustler" has been seen here before,
but that did not prevent an audience.
which was quite large, considering the In
clemency of the weather. from witnessing
1t again last night. The house was top
heavy. but the people down stairs enjoyed
the performance as much as did the boys
II one Is to Judge by the arpount OF ap.
plause elected by the various features
The piece does not possess a plot THAI
would be too much to expect In view Of
the other things which are claimed for Il
II Is simply conglomeration OF special.
ties, musical and otherwise, SONG OF which
ase had and some OF which are very had
Horse play Is very much In evidence, most
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
Personal MENTION.

PHI. S. Slattery of Conroe is at the Hutchus
e. d. Allen of Fort Worth is at the Hutch
ins.
G. S. Maxwell of Dallas is a guest at the
Capitol
+. j Baker of Dallas is registered at the
Capitol.
VIM. Folsetter of Dallas is a late arrival at
the Capitol.
Richard H. Burrow Of Columbus is stopping
at the Hutchins.
DR.. F. 3. Moore of Palestine is among the
Capitol's guests.
f. b. Parsons OF New Orleans is located
al the Bristol
DR.. R. C Hodges will return from San
Antonio tonight.
George A Webster OF san Antonio Is stop
ping at the Bristol
s G. Mum of Galveston was guest at
the Bristol yesterday.
NJ. b Williams of Brazoria is a late an
rival at the Hutchins.
j. W Redman and wife Decatur. Ill.,. arc
ouartored at the Bristol
y. r Wilson Of Elgin is a visitor in the
CITY and a guest al the Capitol
| B. Fl. Ward OF Wharton is visitor in the
city and a guest at the Capitol.
T. r. Harris and j. w. Mckinley Of ST.
| Louis are late arrivals at the Bristol
j. t Swanson of Palestine was in the city
yesterday registered at the Lawlor
Walter H. Wiley of st, Louis Is the guess
OF his brother e. j, Wiley, at the Hutehins
Lee H. Frazer of Conroe and W. A. Frazer
OF Greenvlle were registered at the Hutchin'
Yesterday.
Governor Joseph D Savers returned /,
Austin Thursday night, hut Will return for thu
opening of the Festival.
Chief of Police Rea of Fort Worth was
visitor in the city yesterday and a CUES
of Chief of Police Blackburn.
| f. II Gilbough j. r. Carter c.. w. Pres
ton and Fred w. Chase of Galveston wer'
Registered at the Capitol yesterday.
| Mrs. II. NJ. Cruger. former well known
citizen OF Ilouston. but who for several year,
past has resided with her son, p. b Cruger
at Austin. is in the city visiting Mrs. Betti
Bryan. she will remain here several days
during which time she Will be glad to SCI
her old friends.
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The weather.

The exceedinly wet and disagreeahls
weather for the past several days Is "a
matter of considerable local concern as
some express the apprehension that the
wet spell may be prolonged into next week
and thus interfere with the festival. OH
ers, however, find consolation in the dis
agreeable conditions. upon the assumption
that the bad weather will cxpend it's force
and the clouds will have emptied them
selves before the commencement OF the
festival. This conclusion was somewhat
strengthened yesterday evening by pretty
sunset and rainbow.
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A Small Baby.

sherman, Texas, December 6.-The most
popular home in the city is that of Mr..
ana MRS. j. W. Hollingsworth. The inn
nieuiate cause of this overflow of popular
~ - Tue presence OF tiny girl baby. She
is Just az weeks old and weighs only
one and half pounds. So small is the
niue creature that Lads ilnser ring Will
sasny encompass the leg above the knee.
she Is healthy and seems to hold the
average lease on life. Hundreds of people
Visit the Hollingsworth residence daily
ana ask to be allowed to zee the little
miss, The proud parents are well-to- do
ei.iAens and have many friends In the
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THEY BREAK THE ICE.
National Assn Stationary Engineer
Subscribe TO Carnegie Library.

National ASs'n stationary engineers
Subscribe To Carnegie Library.
While everything is so thoroughly alb
sorbed with the approaching festival the
work of raising a fund for the purchase
of site for the proposed Carnegie library
has been permitted TO lag and the ladies'
having the matter in hand OF raising the
money with which to purchase site do not
now expect to accomplish much until
after the Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Fes
tival. when the canvass will be resumed
with renewed vigor.
Tho National Association OF Stationary
Engineers however. with a keen appre-
citation of the benefits that will follow
tho establishment OF such an institution
in Houston as the Carnegie library, and
not waiting to be called upon for dona-
tion have subscribed $50 for that pur-
pose.
a well equipped free library In any city
is Of intellectually more advantage to the
poor and middle classes than it is of bene-
III 10 the rich.
There are thousands of conspicuous illus
iratiOns in this country where ambitious,
but poor, young men have educated them
selves through the medium OF free IL
brary.
The rich can educate their children else
where, but when the children of the poor
60 through the public free schools they
are generally at the end of their resources
at the very point where their education
should begin, and the public library is TO
the poor what the college and advanced
Institutions of learning are to the rich,
they at least place an education within
the reach OF all who are ambitious enough
to acquire It, aud II other organizations
| I'm Houston would take the same view of
the matter as the National Association OF
Stationary Engineers the effort TO secure
thecarnegie library would be very mate
rally advanced.
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COMMITTEE on work
NViIl Hold Two Sessions Each Dn3
for Sin pnNs.

The Masonic Grand Lodge committee on
work held its first session yesterday morn
ing at $50 o'clock in the Masonic temple,
for instruction in the secret wors of the
order and second session at 2:3O p. M.
Two sessions will be held daily for six
days. About $50 Masons are in attendance
on these meetings.
Following are the members of the COM
mttee on work: j l.. Miller, Workman !;
e. E. Douglass, Kaufman; w, w. Hun
nicutt, A. " Campbell. Dallas; c. +.
Boone. Columbus.
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CITY BREViTIES.

The ladies' OF Sacred Heart Bazaar will meet
at the Mason building at 10 II. N. to complete
their arrangements.
Tho dance which was to have been given
by the Turnverein last night has been post
poned to December p.
There are undeliyered kilograms at the
office of the Postal Telegraph company, lis
Main street. for l.. Steinberg and h. G.
Mondon.
There are undelivered kilograms at the Of
fee of the Western Union Telegraph company
for Wm. Fuchs. Mrs. W. H. Crank, j. II,
Pagan Mrs. Bottle Debport and Mary Troop.
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Quietly Married.

At $50 o'clock Thursday evening at
Shearn church, in the presence of only
few friends. with Rev. W. b. Phillips
officiating, Mr. j. Mildly Henderson WAS
married to Miss Evy NJ. Bolts Miss
Bolts is well known in society circles and
comes from one of the oldest and most
highly respected families of Houston. The
groom is we'll and fayorably known here
and is now engaged as clerk IN the audi
tors office of the Southern Pacific.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson are at present
located at the Lawor hotel.
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A THROUGH SCHEDULE
From North side 10 the Auditorium
During Festival Week.

From North side 10 the Auditorium
During Festival Week.
Alderman w. ]. Aubertn deserves the
thanks of the people OF the Fifth ward
for having been instrumental in securing
through street railway schedule from
the north side of the bayou to the Audi
torium during the afternoons and even
ings of Festival week as Indicated by the
following to him by Mr.. II +. MacGrcgor,
general manager OF the Houston Electric
street Railway company:
Mr., ". j. Auhertin. Alderman Fifth Ward.
Houston. Texas, December Z, lS99.-Dear
Sir: AS requested by You l have instruct
ed Superintendent Ellis 10 arrange through
service to the Auditorium from tho north
side of the bayou for he Festival for after-
noon and evening of each day. commencing
Tuesday. The schedule viii be announced
later Yours truly,
II. II. MacGregor General Manager.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

The regular term of the Huffman school
will begin Monday. No teacher has yet
been employed for the stuebner school. the
trustees desiring teacher who can speak
German. The public school at Harrisburg
in January TO await the completion OF
new school building.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
s,,nt Tournament.

The skat tournament will begin in Tur-
ner hall Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Thing is president. A. D. Langermann
treasurer and w. A. Reichardt chairman
of the tournament committee. The judges
are a. b. LangermaDn, II. J. Mueller
and Ed II. Bailey.
Fully 100 persons are expected to take
part in the tournament, the players to BIO
seated four at each table
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

many Of whom received their catalogues
too late IN make entries BY December s.
This will also afford local fanciers an OPP
portunity to bring their birds with them
when they so to make their entries. Inc
hall will be open all day Sunday Tor the
reception OF birds and for the making Oh
entries.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
onium Joint Rnidcd.

Deputy Chief of Police Ray, Officer Pat
rick and Detective Quinn raided a Chinese
hop joint last night, taking into custody
a Chinaman O white man and hop out
ft," or opium smokers paraphernalia,
including a pipe and other articles. In
the haul was also found "fantan layout. ;"
The white man was hitting the pipe"
when the officers entered the house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
10 GET rhcir uniforms.

The Light Guard met last night and ac-
cepted the invitation to participate in the
No Tsu oh parade and In preparation for
this event members OF the company are
requested to assemble at the armory each
day for the next three days. between the
hours of ~ noon aud ] p. IN. in order 10
try on and select their uniforms,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
Death of Mrs. Herring.

years, widow OF Jake Herring, who died
In Houston nearly twenty five years ago,
died yesterday afternoon about 5iJ
o'clock at her residence, 2O19 Union street.
The deceased was Il native of Alabama,
but had lived in Houston for the past
thirty Ave years. She leaves no children.
The remains will likely be shipped To
Beaumont for burial, as relatives of the
deceased are living there.
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win Go After Them.

Deputy Chief OF Police Ray stated to
Post reporter last night that his depart
ment is exercising more than ordinary
vigilance in looking after confidence men
and .'grafters." hoping to make the pro-
fession conspicuous by It's absence during
the Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Festival.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
Notice to Advertisers.

Owing to the unusually large amount OF
advertising for next Sundays Post IT VIII
be impossible to accept copy for changes
for advertisements after ] p. m. Satur,
day. Advertisers are requested TO hand In
copy as early as possible, bat under no
later than the lime men
toned above.
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49,
AT meeting of the judges OF awards
held Thursday afternoon 1t was decided
TO call upon the chairman and vice chair
men of the various committees appointed
by the festival association, to name six
persons for each committee. from whom
the judges of awards would select three
to act for the committees In making
awards. 1t is important that these nomi-
nations be filed with the secretary at the
rooms of the Business Mems League by
noon today.
The following named chairmen and vice
chairmen of respective committees are
requested to name judges accordingly;
Fruits.--W. S Hunt, chairman; Mrs.
Bette Bryan, vice chairman.
Flowers.--C. Grunewald, chairman;
Mrs e. p. Parker. vice chairman.
Vegetables,-G. a. Taft. chairman Mrs.
r. NJ Johnston, vice chairman.
Art--W. F. Heitmann. chairman; Mrs.
B. a. Randolph, vice chairman.
Textile and Fancy Work Department =
w. A. Childress. chairman; Mrs. d. d.
Cooley, vice chairman,
Home Cooking. Ed KAN. chairman;
Mrs. j. w Mckee. vice chairman.
Dairy Products. C. 4. Mistrot, chair
man; Mrs Nj. u Bryan, vice chairman
necorations.--A. NJ, Levy chairman;
Mrs. H. 5. Willett vice chairman.
Tobacco.--A. R Moore, chairman; MIS-
s. c. Brasher, vice chairman,
Baby Show.--B r. Warner. chairman
Mrs. P. X. Ewing. vice chairman
| Flower Parade.-Dr. w. r. Eckhardt
/ chairman,
! Industrial Annex. r. Garrett n. G.
[ Mosehsrt. Joint chairmen.
| Live Stock.-Jules Hirsch. W. j. BOX
| joint chairmen.
Hay.-F. w. Meyer, chairman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
STILL A MYSTERY.

How some people can be satisfied with
any nut the best. II you haven't tried us,
do so. you VIII find We do only high grade
Laundry. Cleaning and Dyeing. 81 Pack
ards Laundry. ore Prairie avenue. Phone
332
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

The wide-awake buyer will go to the
special Piano sale al divers Music
House. Only eight of them left. All the
'a9 stock to be sold by January 1, 1900.
We have a big stock ordered and must
have room. Call early.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
oIIyER,s MUSIC HOUSE.

This enterprising firm is giving buyers
of Pianos chance to save money. They
are closing their 30 stock at cut prices 10
January. 1900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
hands Taken TO Austin.

Mayor Brashear and City Secretary
Baush left last night for Austin. taking
with them 100000 in sewer bonds to be
presented to the attorney general for APP
prevail. They expect TO return tonight
with the bonds duly approved
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09
RARE BARGAINS IN PIANOS.

=, divers Music House is cleaning out
all the Pianos bought in 'ee at very low
figures They want no stock left over for
1900. Now Is your chance for bargain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

He hopes to have them excellently trained
within few days and thinks they will
prove very valuable in tracking criminals.
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TraIning nIoodhonnd..

Special Officer Rabonine is training a
pack OF ak bloodhounds, which. be says
are developing into hne man huntsrs."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

One Fischer upright. second hand, slo5.
Come and see II at divers New Pianos
greatly reduced to close 90 stock. divers
Music House.
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Berwick Bay Oysters and Fish at Naquin
& 8ailey's Phone POI.
BUY A NEW PIANO

VI Oliver. He will treat you right. Prices,
terms lower than ever on 80 stock. Call
soon and get your choice
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Insane Negro.I

Harry. McAiister. colored. was removed
from the police station TO the Insane ward
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

of the county Jail yesterday. McAlister's
insanity takes the form of communication
with imaginary spooks.
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SOME FINE PIANOS AT SPECIAL SALE

| Some Esteys Brombachs, one Fischer at
greatly reduced figures to close. We want
the 100 stock all out of the way Come in
and see for yourself All new stock. Sold
very low for cash at divers Music House
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

Shelled Pecans and Shelled Nuts of all
kinds. and Whitman's Chocolates and
Bonbons. at Dawson's.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-09

A large variety Of Wild Ducks at Naqaip
q Bailey's. 416 Travis street.
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FESTIVAL NOTES.

Mrs. B. A. Randolph. vice chairman
of the art committee. wants the members
OF her working committee and her entry
clerk to meet her at the Auditorium
at 10 O'Clock this morning.
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Saturday. Dec. 30, 1899.

The Census investigation of Irrigation.
 A special effort will he made by the by the division of agriculture of the twelfth census of the United States to collect and tabulate important data relating to irrigation in the arid and semi-humid regions of the United States. A preliminary schedule has been prepared and will soon be sent out to obtain the names of corpora tions and individuals owning canals or ditches. This is one of the essen- tial steps for securing desired in- formation regarding the extent and value of the canals and ditches used for irrigation, and their sources of water supply.
 In the preliminary schedule re- quest is made for the names of the principal canals or ditches in their or der down stream, the ditches to the right looking down stream) being ar- ranged on the first page of the list, and those heading to the left on the last page. Request is also made for the name and postoffice address of some person who can give detailed in- formation concerning each ditch.
 The principal schedule now in course of preparation will be mailed to the addresses thus obtained calling for further data, which will be SUD- plemented by detailed statistics gath cred by the census enumerators.
 It should be noted by all interested in the subject that these various in- quiries of the census office in no way conflict with, or duplicate the work, with reference to irrigation which is being conducted by any other depart ment of state. The most nearly re. lated inquiry is that of the geological survey, which, like that of the census, is under the more immediate direc- tion of MT +. H. Newell the special agent for irrigation in the eleventh census. and photographer of the geolo- gical survey. The fact that MT. Newell has supervision of this work in the twelfth census guarantees it's effi- ciency and it's value to the arid and semi-humid regions.
 It will be readily apparent that the volume and value of this statistics will depend very largely upon the at- tention shown therein by those en- gagged in irrigation and it is earnestly hoped that all to whom the schedules are addressed will appreciate the i'm portance of the request and make prompt and careful reply, In this way only will it be possible to make the information concerning irrigation full and complete.
 In order to obtain full under standing and an intelligent appre- citation of the possible development of the arid and semi-humid regions of the west, a general knowledge of the progress actually made is of vital i'm portance. An accurate census of irr- gation will impart such general knowledge, and will be of great bene- it to all those concerned in redeeming arid lands. The future development of this vast portion of our domain will be greatly advanced by compre- hensiye compilation of facts relating to it's irrigation such as contemplated by the twelfth census.
The oasis., 1899-12-30
TORRES & PRIETAS R'Y.
TIME SCHEDULE NO. 6.

Train No. i leaves La Colorado at 6:50 .m., arrives at Torres at 7;i5 a. m.
 Train No. leaves Torres at $50 a. m., ar- rives at La Colorada at 9:15 "A. m.
 Train No. leaves La Colorado at D m,. arrives at Torres at 3:45 D. m.
 Train No. leave Torres at 7:30 p. m. ar rives arrives at La Colorado at s:l5 D. m.
 All trains on this card connect with sono- ra railway trains for Nogales and Quay ymas Telegraph communication exists with Prietas and La Colorado and with all tele- graph lines. Rates, thirty cents Mexican money, for 10 words and cents each extra word. Passenger rates to La Colorado and vice versa 1.25 first class and Loo. Mexican money, second class.
 The Torres & Prietas railway Is the best route for Ures, Matape and the Yaqui river. Passengers can hire coaches from La Colo rada for above named districts with re liable driver who is well acquainted with these districts.
 Wells, Fargo X Co.,, carry all express mat ter on Torres x Prietas railway, through rates from all parts of the United states and Mexico.
 Freight can he consigned to F. II. Seymour or Torres X Prietas railway, Torres, for La Colorado, Minas Prietas. Ures, Matape: and other points in that district, who will pay advance charges and forward same free of F. II. SEYMOUR.
 Proprietor and President.
The oasis., 1899-12-30

Dining Stations.
 Pullman sleepers are attached to these trains,
 Connections made at Benson, Arix, with the Southern Pacific Co, Southern Paci6C Companys eastbound train No. lp arrives at Benson at 3:15 a. m., and westbound train No. 20 at l2 m. Southbound passengers con take sleeper any time after it arrives from the south at 1l:45 D. m. Sorthbound passengers are allowed to remain in the sleeper at Benson until arrival of Southern Pacific train No. 10.
 Trains makes connection at Torres with Torres Prietas Railroad, leaving at II 30 a m. and : D. m, daily for Colorado and Minas Prietas.
 Close connection is made at Guayinas with Pacific Coast Steamship Company's steamer "Orizaba" sailing the l1h of each month for Altata, Maxatlan. Cape St. Lucas. Magdaleua a. Bay and Ensenada; and with the Occidental Railroad Company,s Steamship Line of steamess sailing June 10th and aoth. July %. August 10 and 90. September 20, October 10 and 30 November % and December 10 and 3O for La Paz. Altata. Mazatlln, San Bias, Man zanillo, Acapulco, Puerto Angel, Salina Cruz Tonala, and San Benito.
 For particulars address
 J, A. NAUGLE,
 @neeral Pass. Ag't. Guaymas. Sonora. Mex
The oasis., 1899-12-30

An editor prints his paper to give his patrons the news of the day and for the money there is in it. He is presumed to know of what he writes, and he generally knows. When he writes as he does in the Leader Courier, Osceola Mills, Pa., without fee or hope of reward, that Chamber lains Cough Remedy acts magically, and we have found none better in our household. If you have a cough try it," may be accepted as and honest expression, worthy of credence. For sale by L. W. Mix & G., Druggists.