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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-08
SAN JAClNT0 CELEBRATION.
EVERYTHING REPORTED IN GOOD
SHAPE FOR THE BIG EVENT.
General j. "a. waties VIII Re Grand
Marshal OF the Parade-othcr
Features.

The San Jaclnto celebration committee
met yesterday afternoon to discuss the
details Of the proposed programme for
San Jacinto Day.
Secretary Richardson reported that all
the railroads had given a splendid rate for
the event and were advertising it most
literally throughout the State.
The programme viii be a grand civic
and military parade on the forenoon OF
the opening day, Friday, April 81. General
j II. Waties WAS unanimously selected as
the grand marshal for this parade with
power TO select his aides. The mayor and
council will be invited to participate and
through the mayor will be requested the
participation OF the Are department.
An invitation Will be extended through
the Labor Council to all the labor organi-
cations in the city inviting them to par
ticipate and as the First Texas regiment,
now at Galveston, Will be mustered out
| about that time an effort will also be made
TO have the entire regiment take part In
| the parade. with such other military or
| ganl2ations as arc still in the State
| service.
Hon. JOS. w. Bailey. that brilliant
| democratic leader, will speak at the Au-
ditorium. the greatest convention hall In
| the South at p. m.
At S p. m. n matchless display OF fire.
works win take place. That celebrated
of all pryotechnists, Pain OF New York,
| will give the most gorgeous display OF
fireworks ever Witnessed in Texas.
1t has not yet been decided where the
| fireworks VIII be given, and Messrs. l.. j.
Tuffy and Ed Kiam were appointed a
committee to select the place.
Everything will be free except the fire.
works to which the admission viii be
! only % cents.
On Saturday April %, the attraction will
be a grand flower parade, under the man
agement OF the ladies OF Houston. a
most superb attraction.
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CITY BREvirIEs.

The Red Men have engaged Forest park
for big Fourth OF July celebration
The Magnolia park road will be opened
up with dummy line on San Jaclnto day.
An electric service over the old Magnolia
track will be run daily MS far as Anger
hoeffers,
Dr. Wier continues TO perform the du-
ties of city health officer as he did dur
Ing the last illness OF DR.. Rutherford and
viii continue to do so until the arrival
OF the now incumbent
In the proceedings of the Eleventh dis
trict court as published In yesterdays
court proceedings, the divorce case OF
Cecil Rering VS.. J. d. Boring should have
been Cecil Berry VS.. j, d. Berry.
Joseph Ryan was placed under a $500
bond in Justice Maschs court yester-
day on the charge OF burglary and theft.
the specific oflense being the taking OF
some hats out of the show window of tina
Cent store recently destroyed by fire.
Thore was lost on Congress avenue yes
terday between Austin and San Jaclnto a
fine gold watch, the outside OF the front
case bearing the initials NJ o. j. and the
outside OF tho hack case A. II. II. On
the inside OF the back case was the pic.
ture OF Mr.. A. NJ Hlliard, an engineer
on the Missouri. Kansas and Texas. TO
whom the watch belongs. Information
may be left at the police station.
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FLAT BUILDING FOR HOUSTON
WILL he ERECTED ON THE CORNER
OF Rtsrx AND TANNrN STREET.
Filled Yestcrday--N. Butler of
Austin the Purchaser.

A deal has Just been consummatcl
whereby Mr. NJ. Butler OF Austin becomes
the possessor of that portion OF block 70,
south side Of Buffalo bayou. which fronts
125 feet on Rusk avenue and 100 feet on
Fannln streot. The former owner was
Mr.. George T. Jones OF this city and the
price paid was $4,000.
On his newly acquired property Mr.
Butler intends to erect three-story fiat
building which will be modern and UP TO
date In every detail and which will 90
far towards filling one Of the proverbial
long felt wants which has existed in Hous-
ton for some time past, Mr.. Butler was
seen by a reporter for The Post yesterday
but beyond the statement that he expected
TO begin work on May is, or thereabouts,
he did not care to discuss his plans. 1t is
known. however, that he viii spare no
pains or expense In making the new
structure an ornament TO the city.
The deal was arranged through Mrs.
Rosine Ryan OF Houston. AS showing the
interest taken in the matter II may be
stated that Mrs. Ryan has already been
the recipient OF numerous requests for
rooms in the proposed building.
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THE LOCAL STAGE.
Appearance OF the Wnlsh-MacDovvcli
COmpnnN In "Ecdnrn.n

Appearance OF the Wnlsh-MacDorcIl
Company In Fedora"
For the first time in the history OF
Sweeney & Coombs' opera house Manager
Bergman is enabled to record the fact
that his business increased on the occa-
sion OF the second nights appearance OF
the same attraction. The audience that
witnessed the presentation of Fedora"
by the Walsh Mcdowell company last
night was not only larger than on the
preceding night, but 1t was thoroughly
appreciative and enthusiastic, The NATL
nee yesterday, at which LA Tosca'' was
repeated. was also fairly we'll attended.
At no time during the engagement was
the business what It should have been
especially in view of the fact that the
season is nearly ended, but the increased
attendance last night was significant as
showing the effect of the wonderfully
strong work already done by the orgsni-
cation headed by Miss Walsh and Mr.
Mcdowell
Fedora" is powerful plsy, although
hardly as much so from the same points
Of view as la ToscA' Ia addition 10
giving the two stars full scope for the
display of their talent, the former affords
several other members OF the company an
opportunity to show what they csn do
Miss Walsh in the title role fully sus-
stained the reputation she made on the
previous night. AS in La Tosoa," she
is presented with countless tempting OPP
portunities 10 overact hut. like the true
artist she is. she passes them all by ana
portrays the character OF the passionate
Russian princess In manner which leaves
absolutely nothing TO be desired. This Is
sweeping assertion, perhaps, but any
one who saw her work last night Will
testify TO Its correctness. Her conception
of the character is in some instances
slightly different from that OF her la
mented predecessor, Fanny Davenport.
and of Bernhard. and those who have
seen all three assert that Miss Walsh's
is the most artistic and consistent OF
them all. Her striking talent Is perhaps
displayed to the best advantage in the
third act. when Fedora prevents Zoris
from going from her apartments to cer-
tain destruction, and in the finale OF the
fourth act, when realizing that her secret
Is discovered and that zoris' love is for
the moment turned TO bitterest hate, shs
drains the cup OF poison to the dregs To
quote Miss Walsh's own words, she has
been practically an unknown quantity In
connection with such work heretofore.
That she is destined TO occupy place
az the head OF the emotional actors 81
the day no one who has seen this same
work can doubt for moment. Besides
her undeniable genius she possesses that
quality which for want OF another name
Is called personal magnetism This at
tribute viii be found to be a potent fac-
tor IN carrying her onward and upward
10 the position she deserves,
Mr. MacDowoll, too, does some power,
iul work In Fedora" His interpretn-
ton Of the character OF zoris Is no less
finished ana artistic than in his concep.
ton Of the part. and both arc as nearly
perfect as they we'll may be.
Mr.. Elliot, who aid such distinctly
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Jn.tin white,r conait,on.

II was rumored upon the street yesterday
morning that City Assessor and Collector
Justin @. White was lying in very critical
condition at his home in the Fair Ground
addition and this rumor soon spread and
became exaggerated as all rumors do. un-
til report had It that he was dead. But,
fortunately, this was not true, 1t gave
occasion. however, to test Mr., Whites ex-
IRENE popularity In this community, No
rumor of the death of any citizen ever
caused more universal expression OF
concern and sincere regret. Mr.. White was.
ind, ed, yerS sick man and at one time
during the day all hope for his recovery
was despaired OF, but at nighe he began 10
rally and later on his condition was re-
ported as being much improved. word COM
ing from his attendants about 10 D. M. that
he had recovered consciousness.
Mr., White was taken sick last Monday
evening and has been confined to his bed
since that time. Hemmorhage Of the brain
was assigned as the immediate cause OF his
very severe attack.
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good work as c5varsdossi in la Tosca,'
= seen TO particularly good advantage as
pa Slrieux In Fedora His ME ihods
are quiet and thoroughly effective and he
snows himself to be finished actor at
Snli times. Another member OF the orr
ganizatlon who made hit last night was
MISS Williams, who interprets the part
OF the notwithstanding Countess Olga
w such a thoroughly delightful manner
ns 70 entitle her to a large amount OF
praise. Others deserving special mention
are Mr. Ryse, Mr.. Stokes and Nj. Harris.
All Of the minor characters are well and
capably handled.
The company will leave this morning for
Lake Charles. where II will appear this
afternoon and tonight. A weeks engage
ment VIII be opened at the Tulane in
New Orleans tomorrow night.
The Baldwin Melville company. tho
members OF which were In Houston yes
tefday VIII open an engagement OF Ave
uightn and five uatInees at the local
house next Tuesday.
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- - - -
VIII They Let Up.
To the Editor OF The Post.

~ the EultOT OF Il ne tOSt.
! notice in your commercial column an
allusion to the tax suits being brought by
the city as clouding titles 10 our lands.
ETC.. and preventing the substantial ad-
vance IN all directions warranted by our
good fortune In securing the beginning
Of the deepening Of our ship channel to
the sea. You are eminently correct in this.
There is nothing that is so hurting and
retarding the city of Houston today as
these terrible tax suits. Many OF them
viii be pending for years, and will rest as
perpetual cloud upon our land titles at
least for this generation. Cannot tho city
attorney Mr.. John Stewart, be prevailed
upon to hold up on these suits, and there
by give those persons who really owe
these taxes chance to pay them, which
they can do II the good times promised
MS once begins. The city council ought
TO act in this matter This thing is only
beneiitting a few officials, and the money
they are wringing from the people is
purely blood money. The city does not
need It, and would, in fact be much bet
ter of II these suits were stopped
Rebel,
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THE JUNIOR CONCERT.
A Very Pleasing Entertainment Last
Might at Turner Hall.

Might at Turner mn.
The concert last night at Turner hall
given by the junior class of the High
school. was very brilliant success. both
as an entertainment and from financial
view. Each year this class gives a con-
cert for the benefit OF the senior class TO
defray the expenses of the annual hop
given by them at close Of school, and
Houston's best talent is secured for these
occasions aud the people are always eager
each year to lend their aid in making the
entertainments. success.
Last night Turner hall was packed FAR
beycnd its seating capacty-fully hGn-
dred persons being compelled TO stand
during the entire performance But 80
entertaining was the programme that they
were willing TO be thus disconnected.
The applause after the rendition OF each
number was dcaioning and the audience
gave expression 10 their appreciation By
numerous recalls. and would not desist
from their encores until after second
appearance.
Without enumerating each number II
will suffice to say that as e whole it was
a very pleasing entertainment and the ju-
nior class is to be congratulated on their
efforts to please the people The pro-
gramme as rendered follows.
overture ,.........' HlBn scnOcl orcuestra
The Lady Barber" ..... Murphy Brothers
Vocal selection ......,......M Mrs. Maxey
Recitation .......... Mrs. j. N. Gibbons
Violin solo ..............,M Mr. Gus Sieyers
"Valsc de Concert" (By MoscowsldD..
...................... Aldridge Kidd
Vocal selection ...........Arlon quartetto
Recitation ............,.... Miss Hooper
Cornet sole ..........Mr. Charles Schmidt
After the concert dancing was INDUCED
in by the young folks until IL o'clock and
was much enjoyed by those who remained
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Failed to Identity Him.

One of the detectives OF the McCane
agency. at the solicitation OF Mr.. E. M
Champion, who seems anxious to clear up
the mystery surrounding the robbery of
last Tuesday of which he was the victim
went with him yesterday to the home of
Mrs. r. Bullock in the Fifth ward. one of
the ladies who saw the robbery, or the
meeting of the two men. at the place where
the robbery occurred. The officer who ac-
companied Mr. Champion informed Post
reporter that Mrs. Bullock failed to identl-
~ Mr.. Champion as one OF the parties to
the meeting, which she had previously
described. She does not, however say
that Mr. Champion was not one of the
parties but simply failed to identity him
She still adheres to her statement of hav-
ing seen the two men meeting as she de-
scribes ii. in friendly embrace. as though
1t We're the meeting of two long separated
brothers. The fact OF her falling 10 identf-
fy Mr.. Champion does not preclude his
being one of the parties to the meeting
which she describes.
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Personal NEWTON.


VIM Eberling of Baltimore is at the
Bristol.
Captain A. Faulkner was in the city
yesterday.
W. T. Magce OF Cypress was In the city
yesterday.
b. f. Thelen OF Brazoria was in the
city yesterday.
r. T. Fleming and wife of Dallas are
at the Lawor
Or. S w sholars OF Orange was in tho
city yesterday.
W w. Haskins and wife Of velasco arc
at the Bristol.
Sheriff Cook of Anderson county was in
the city yesterday.
Earl Adams. Jr., of Crockett was at the
Capitol yesterday.
H l.. Benson OF Sour Lake was q guest
yesterday at the Huchins.
DR.. Wooten of Austin was among yes
terday's arrivals at the Lawlor.
Judge NJ. B. Nicholson of Council Grove,
Kan, was at the Bristol yesterday.
w. NJ. Jones Of Llano was in the city
yesterday, stopping at the Lawlor.
Geo. II. Mundy arrived in the city last
night and can be found at the Bristol.
T. p, Burlington of Anderson was in the
city yesterday, registered at the Capitol
| DR.. e. s. Wesinger of Quintana was
among the arrivals yesterday at the Law
| lor.
Miss Mary Hutchinson, after pleasant
visit of several weeks in San Antonio. ha.
returned home.
Mrs. A. $. Kottwitz of New Orleans is
visiting her sister, Mrs. l., NJ. Rich, on
Congress avenue.
Mr.. J. Q, Hunken OF Foster. Texas. Is
In the city and paid call to the counting
room of The Post.
Colonel Joe S. Rice. superintendent OF
penitentiaries. was in the city yesterday
| but left In the allernoon for HnnLsvllle.
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BUDGET FROM BRENNAN.
Fischer Has Accepted His Sentence Q
Seven Years.
COMMITTEES FOR THE MAlFfST NAMED
A Queen Is TO De Elected Next Tues
dny-Good Tennis Players 'o A.
tend state Tourunmcni'

BRENNAN. Texas, April lit haVins
come TO the knowledge OF Hen 2. H.
sinks, district Judge, that Rennardt
Fischer. convicted Thursday on cnarse
of killing Henry Kraemer and given seven
years in the penltentlary, did not intenu
to appeal the case. had him brought lneo
court this morning and gave hun the OPP
tion Of a time waiver on the sentence u
It was desired. Fischer accepted the pen
eht OF the waiver. and when asked oy
the court II he had anything 70 say sen
tence should not be passed on him. ne re-
piled: II am not guilty, but suppose
come one must be punished ana II II IS
me- / might as well accept 1t no" as ah!
time"
He was sentenced and taken TO ]aii,
where he will await the arrival oil the
transfer agent of the State.
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APRIL SHOWERS

Wash away the nth and waste that have
accumulated during winter.
In like manner Hoods Sarsaparilla ex
polls from the board impurities that have
been deposited during the season when
there has been but little perspiration and
perhaps constant confinement in impure
and yitlated air. 1t is a boon to tired
mothers. housekeepers. teachers and others
who spend their time indoors.
It gives the blood richness and vitality,
fitting 1t to nourish and strengthen the
nerves, muscles and all the great organs
OF the body. 1t cures all spring humors
and banishes that tired feeling.
II is the best medicines money can buy
for all diseases caused by impure or inns
poverished blood. You should begin taxi
ing it today.
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Note from DR.. Parker.
To the Editor Of The Post.

Houiton. Texas. April Ain Tuesdays
Post Of city council proceedings of yester-
day we note that three petitions we're read
Endorsing DR.. 9. d. Parker for health Of
ncers We would like to ascertain what
became Of the many other petitions. some
Of them handed his honor, the mayor,
~ person, also. one from the medical pro-
1sssfon. The three that were read were
handed to the city secretary or. presume
they would have been committed 10 the
waste basket. rs IL possible the others
1rese. The publication OF this is not re-
eutsted BY myseIisalone, but IN justice to
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CENSUS DIVISIONS.
Texas Is Divided Into Only Thirteen
Separate Districts.

Washington, April director of the
Census Merriam today completed the di-
vision Of the country into 800 census dis
law. Texas is given thirteen census dis
tricts. but they do not accord in bounda-
ries with the congressional districts. The
Thirteenth district, for instance, has been
divided into two census districts. The di-
vision is yet subject to change.
1t may be that Texas will get one or
two additional census districts since over
half of the area of the State is sparsely
settled, requiring the greatest possible
number of enumerators to get a correct
enumeration OF the inhabitants.
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the many indorsers, and that the voters
may see that this is not as insignlhcaat
matter as his honor. the mayor. would have
you believe by merely putting the peti-
lions in his pocket that were. addressed to
the mayor and city council and were as
much the property OF the city council to
consider as was his honor. the mayors.
The appointment on my part was unso-
licited. but by the solicitation OF friends
and petitioners. and again ask in justice
to them that this be published.
G. D. Parker, NJ. d.. ct al.
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q. w. Baldwin, s ststtoIer,
500 Main Street, Newsletter.

meDt, is in the city for days visit to
his friends. He was cordially greeted at
this his home. He expects TO be out OF
service within the next ten days.
Mr.. Charles Parks. who has business
house at Somerville, in Burleson county,
and at Conroe. In Montgomery county, is
in the city after trip 10 his Conroe house.
He reports business in that section good
and says the prospects for a prosperous
year are good.
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TIE MAlrEsT.

The mass meeting of the fire department
to consider the Malfest for this year was
called TO order at $3.50 o'clock this after
moan AT the city hall by Chief J, II. simon.
E G. Abbott, Jr., was reelected secre"
tary.
me report OF the special committee APP
pointed Wednesday recommended tnal
Maifest be held. Adopted.
The question of date was suggested
and Mr. Simon announced that meeting
with representative of the Order oil
Railway Conductors had been arranged
for Saturday, looking to an arrangement
for the conductors to meet In BRENNAN at
the time OF the Maifest. The fixing of the
date was therefore deferred.
The following committees were named /;
On programme and cntertainment-Will
Lusk 7. A. Holland, JulIus koilmey, Q.
b. Gillespie, James Hays Quarles.
On printing--George Tucker. j. G. RIM
kin, viii Morriss.
On transportation-T A. Low, Frank
Wood, X. A. Schuerenbcrg.
On decorations - K, 2. Thompson w. j.
GRADER ]. N. Bettison, T. A. Holland, l.
q Harrison, Theodore Low, {. G. Bolts,
Jim Harrison, Otto Lindemann.
On music-Will Lusk Otto Schroeder,
Marcus Amsler. Max Eversberg.
On ball--T A. Holland. T. A. Low. Jr.,
VIII Lusk O. A. Seward Henry Grote.
VIII Lindemann, W Schawe.
On invitation and speakers-E. p Curry,
y. P. Buchanan, J. G. Rankin, William
Beucherl, l.. Koska W. A. Wood.
On tickets and admlssion-C. IL. Car
Isle.
On stands and prlvileges-R, Il. Luhn,
VIII Lindemann. Henry Harrison, T. "A.
Low. Sr.. ]. e. Rankin.
Children's games--A. D. Milroy, e. w.
Tarrant, J. d. Campbell, Mrs NJ f. Ken
nedy. Miss Rosa Williams, Mrs. Lula
Sloan, Mrs, Thomas.
On water and lights James A. wilkins,
w. A. Wood, William Beucherl, Henry
Grote.
Mr.. Holland moved that may queen be
elected at the next mass meeting of the
department to be held next Tuesday night.
Carried.
The committees are to meet every Tues
day afternoon at 4 O'Clock,
The meeting then adjourned.
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EnIlI. PLAY FEARED.

Ernst Wied, living a mile from Bren-
ham, cattle dealer. drove a bunch OF
cattle to Round Top Thursday and sold
for $500. He left for home Thursday
night and left two boys who were work
ing for him to follow today. The boys
arrived this afternoon, but Mr.. Wed is
yet absent, and his friends fear that he
has been foully dealt with and robbed.
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Our storage facilities are the best In the
city, separate apartments under lock and
key. and liberal advances made without
interest. Mercantile Storage Company.
Box 55i. Phone 62s.
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Grab Orchard Mnter.

Is not ''cure-all." but for all diseases OF
the liver. stomach or bowels it supplies a
place not filled by any other medicine. II
assists nature: and is at all times prompt,
reliable and efficient.
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COOKING SCHOOL

Miss Andrews will give special lessons
IN cooking by gas the last two days she
is here to ladies who have not taken ad
vantage of the lessons already given. The
four lessons for Friday and Saturday 81 90.
The last day is Saturday, She gives les
sons In how to make home made candies
on gas stoves. She is DESTROYS of having
as many as possible of the young ladies
on that day.
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TO PLAY TENNIS.

Thomas A. Holland and Theodore Low.
Jr., of this city will attend the State
tennis tournament at San Antonio during
this month. and from Chappell Hill King
Fielder and w. w. Matthews will 20. Mr..
Holland will play a side match and may
enter the doubles with Low. Mr. Holland
was the State champion. but retired. His
friends are urging him to re-enter.
The present championship of the State
In doubles is held by Carlisle. formerly
OF this city but now of Georgetown, and
Munzenheimer of Texarsana They will
probably attend the State meeting at San
Antonio. There will probably be others
from here who will go.
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no cunn A coLD IN Owe DAY

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money IL it fails TO cure;
Doc. The genuine has l.. b. g. on each
tablet.
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n1rp observation-disclosures

First-class machinery operators. work
and prompt service. Collars ironed with
smooth and round edges for comfort. by
81 Packards Troy Laundry. OH Prairie;
phone 332.