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CITY DuEviriEs.

There viii be an Irish smoker ut Emmett
niyersary of the rebellion of 179S.
MS. Minnie Wiley aged 70 years died at
10 O'Clock yesterday morning aud will De
buried at a. m. today in Hollywood.
The Catholic Knights OF America are IL !.
ranging Tor social reunion to- take place
sometime early in December at Temperance
hail
Mrs. j, A.. Irwin and Miss Mary E. Brady
were married yesterday morning IN the ofacA
OF County Judge Vasmer by Justice Walter
Malsch.
The young men getting up the Sunny South
Ministries have everything well prepared for
. very interesting entertainment at the opera
house tomorrow night
IL the suburbs of the Fifth ward at the
residence OF Mrs. W. X. Sparks Mr.. H. H.
Scott was united in mariluse TO Mrs. w.
II SPARKS. Judge w d. Hill officiating.
Flags were at half mast in various parts
memory 81 Vice PRECEDENT Hobart. The NaG
over the postulfce building will be half
mas,ed or saturday.
There will be free lecture on Christian
Edward A. Klmbal c. s. D., member
Of tho official board Of lectureship from the
First Church OF Christ, scientist. of Boston,
Mass.
Tho executive committee Of tho Daughters
OF the Republic Of Texas viii meet with
tho chairman, Mrs. Max Urwtz. Friday, No
vember "a, at 10 a. m. This is an inuqr-
tant meeting and will finish the busiaesa OF
this patriotic organization Tor tho cen
tur,.
When II became known Tuesday a de-
tachment Of the Houston Light artillery would
hre n salute during the early hours OF We'd
Miles. Captain James Lawlor rendered the
detail the courtesies OF his hotel during tho
night. with hot coffee in the morning so
they would be ready for the duty assigned
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Personal MENTION.


Irwin Popo Of Tyler is guest at the
Lawlor.
julius Mayer o, St. Louis is domiciled at
the Bristol,
5. II. chiles of Dallas is autographed at
the Bristol.
Julius Edei of New York is registered AT
the Bristol.
JIM. Thornton of Austin Is late arrival
at the Bristol.
W; B.. earrIere Of San Antonio is located
at the Bristol
e. B. Stewart OF Montgomery is stopping
at the Bristol.
7. G. Frazier. Livingston merchant Ia
stopping at tho Lawlor.
Major Spencer Hutchins left yesterday for
a business trip to interior points.
Or. Robert McElroy and wife have re-
turned from trip to Sabine Pass.
MIR. John S. Logan and bride OF St. Joseph
Mo-, have apartments at the Lawlor
Mrs. H. Hume of Denispn has arrived in
the city and Will make Houston her home
Mrs. J, A. Huston and little daughter
Rosine. have returned from trip through
New York. North Carolina and Georgia
Miss Carrie Reuben and Miss Ida shapiro
OF Msdisonville. Texas. are In the city Wis
ting MRS. l.. Brilling OF 1915 Franklin ave-
nue..
MIR. 4. q. Mcfarland. editor OF the Victoria
Times. Is in the city on business, Mr.. Me-
h.rland represented his county in the Twen-
y-hith legislature.
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manufacturers showing what they have
and what they are doing. TO the people
who visit our festival? The merchants
and manufacturers OF Houston need stir
ring up along tSis line. From these ex-
hibits many benefits may be derived
Cash sales OF articles OF manufacture may
be effected; the business of the exhibitor
will be advertised; Houston's prestige as
manufacturing city will be enlarged. and
good may result In various other ways. l
would like to see our merchants and man
ufacturers become thoroughly aroused re-
garding their interests and the interests of
Houston in this matter of preparing oS-
hibits. II will do great things for them,
for the festival and for Houston"
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Court at WoodNiIIe.

Woodville, Texas. November 22.-The
district court. which convened here last
Monday, is grinding away on business of
a civil nature. having disposed of the
only criminal case on the docket last
evening by finding the defendant negro
poy' guilty OF aggravated assault. The
Grand Jury is at work; thus far only ons
bill for felony has been presented.
District Attorney Douglass and Messrs.
Greer and Chester of Beaumont are in at
tendance upon the court.
serious accident occurred last even
ing AT Berril's saw mill located in town,
IN which Walter Hall. colored. had his
reg broken between the ankle and knee by
being caught on pulley.
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NEWS BUDGET FROM BRENNAN
CAMPAIGN FOR INDUSTRIAL EDU-
CATION TO BE INAUGURATED.
A German Club Has Been Organized.
William Richardson Found In
Dying Condition.

Brenham, Texas, November 22.-Some
patches that Hon. ID. c. Giddings, Jr., had
rendered to Chairman V. W. Grubbs OF
the State committee on Industrial educa-
tion his resignation as n member OF the
Mr.. Giddings gave as his reason for re-
signing lack of time for attending to the
duties of the position, and at the same
time assured the chairman OF the commit
tee that the movement had his cordial in
dorsement. He is in receipt of a letter
FROM Chairman Gruhbs stating that his
duties are advisory rather than otherwise.
and has decided TO reconsider his resigna.
ton. Chairman Grubbs further says that
as soon as the political campaign opens
1t is the intention OF the committee 10
enlist every speaker, regardless OF his
politics. in behalf of the cause OF indus
trial education and more comprehensive
system OF education along this line for
inittee from this district, Mr.. Giddngs has
been called on to name a member of the
committee from each of the counties in
the district. Judge Beauregard Bryan has
been named To represent Washing on
county Appointments for Burleson, Lee
and Bastrop counties have not as yet been
announced.
movement to organize a German club
from the membership OF the Athletic club
crystalIized in meeting at Lusk's hall
this evening. The deyotees of rerpsichore
will for The time forego the alluring waltz
and the popular two-step and addict them
selves to the many charming figures of the
herman. Miss Edna Ross has been Sc
lected to lead the figures
For the Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
FESTIVAL at Houston the Central railroad
has announced the following special rates:
Tickets at VI for the round. trip. good for
return two days from date or sale. viii be
soid Tor the evening trains of December
y ana Tor the morning trains of December
~ lot inc evening trains of December IL
ana TOT the morning trains of December
"a. december 10 20 IA. inclusive. good for
return TO December 49, u rate of one faro
lor the round trip will be In force
telephone message Just received from
Dreyer's store states that William pic
ardson, prosperous farmer az ,ha, an,,,
munity was found in the road win
',, wouna IN his throat The same
,h., '' JARED pr. Young OF this city 10
,ne scene ana ne left with the utmost dis-
p ,i hensrdson. the message states "a
,,i hNt, put mis- recovery Is doubtful
me WOUND was seif-inhicted. Richardsan
'"As handsome property in thai neigh
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SALE OF SEASON TICKETS.
WILL BEGIN NEXT SATURDAY AMI
END DECEMBER 2.
traction VIII De Good for
Ten Admissions.

The sale of season tickets for the Texas
Fruit. Flower and Vegetable Festival
Live Stock and Industrial Annex is now
in the hands of the Retail Clerks Pro-
tective association, the sale beginning Sat
urday morning, November %, and ending
at the close of business Saturday, Deem
Der :. Mr.. Fulton c. Williams. president
OF the Retail Clerks Protective associa-
ton. will announce the names OF clerks
morrow. and he especially requests that
these who are willing to help out the Fes-
tival association to please volunteer and
report to him as early this (Thursday)
morning as possible. The clerks asso-
citation are particularly anxious TO double
the great sale they made last year. The
price OF these tickets will be 81 each and
they Will be good for ten admissions, five
admissions In the auditorium and live in
the Industrial and Live Stock Annex
These tickets are transferable can all be
used at one time. or In any way the pur
chaser desires. President Williams says
he hopes that each and every member of
the clerks association will begin a can
vass this Thursday morning and sell
tickets for delivery on Saturday. The
Festival management especially urge the
people Of Houston to buy their tickets of
the members of the clerks association.
=
The Texas Truck Growers association
convened at the international Fair at San
Antonio and adjourned to meet in Hous-
ton December 10. The low rates made
during the Festival. however, has caused
change in the date and telegram re-
ceived from Secretary j. G. Jones states
that the association will meet in Houston
December IA and 10
The Industrial exhibit is destined to be
grand success and the committee IN
charge of that part OF the work urge es-
hihltors not TO delay, as there is no time
to lose. The lumber is now on the ground
and the contract has been let for build
ing which will contain twenty-five ex-
hibits and 1t Is desired that work on two
similar buildings be commenced without
delay. san.
The following premiums omitted from
the catalogue of the Texas Fruit, Flower
and Vegetable Festival, Live Stock and
Industrial Annex. Will be paid
Best individual Jar tomato catsup--.Sl 90
Best individual jar tomato cats 1Muo
Best individual jar chowchow. ....... / 90
Best individual jar preserves, not
named in premium list. ........... / 0U
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sunny south Minstrel..

Friday night, November "a. the boards
at the opera house viii be held down by the
sunny South Minstrels. local company
recently organized. The boys have been
rchearsipg every night for several weeks
and have mastered their respective spe-
cialties and roles TO perfection Tonight
they have been granted the use OF the
opera house for their lnal rehearsal before
the play, al which time all will be on hand
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NOTICE.

TO our many friends, patrons and the
public in general desire TO say that pend
ing this short interval consumed In taklns
account OF our stock, prior to its transfer
TO Mistrot Bros. a Co., should any one
OF you find yourself in Immediate need Of
anything that have heretofore served you
with, We would be pleased TO have you ex-
ecute your purchases with the above mem
TONED firm, With whom will coon be as
ISOLATED. when l Will be in a position TO
render personally any assistance or selec-
ton that you may intrust me with.
Thanking you for your liberal patronage
Tor the past ten years aud soliciting
continuance OF your confidence for the
future. am, very respectfully yours,
Chas It. Parker.
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Austin. Texas. November 22.--In 70.
verslng and demanding the case OF Thomp-
son ct al VS. Sheppard. from Runnelr
county, the Third district court of ap.
peals touched on new point of law that
Is oil unusual interest. They held In ef-
feet that where party purchases a Sec
ton OF school land and retains possession
OF same Tor three years ne can Legally
purchase three additional sections with
out having been an actual resident OIL the
land. hut is sufficient that he retains IL
tie and occupancy. This reverses the
lower court, which held that in order 10
take advantage Of the law permitting pur-
chase OF three additional sections, not
making more than total OF four. the
purchaser OF the original section must in
person reside on the same for three years.
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LOCAL INTEREST NEEDED.
The Merchants and manufacturers
should Prepare Exhibits.


gentleman who is taking great inter-
est in the success of the coming Fruit,
Flower and Vegetable Festival, and who
is doing all he can to get home merchants
and manufacturers walked UP to the me-
eessity of preparing exhibits for the fes-
tival. said 10 Post reporter yesterday;
while there is not the least doubt that
The festival Will be a success aad that II
Will draw large crowds. our home mer-
chants and manufacturers have no. fully
awakened TO the part they should play in
the matter. II is very proper that we
shouiG have the exhibits of the farmer
the truck grower. the gardener and the
orcharcist but this is not enough our
home people should prepare exhibits, not
looking TO outside people for everything.
The fact that any city is considered a
manufacturing or Industrial center IS a
Rreat factor In the progress and growth
OF that city. and in what better manner
can Houston establish her claims to these
distinctions than By her merchants and
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borhood, is married and has several eAI

bcrhood, is married and has sesera' -
dren. ..,,f
Mrs. George P. Burke is conyli ,is.,g
after an attack of scarlet fever complS M
with erysipeas. with which she mas
prostrated for the past six wesAs. n.
Collector Sam Schlenker reports .uv
lection of November taxes the sloMsr
several years. He thinks the fyins w
the cotton crop for better prices sne st ~
Vernon Haynes. youngest son =, III
Harry Haynes, met with painla M
dent today by stepping en- lons
nail. which penetrated the nesn y ,,s,
bone and made a cash four incno' ~
He will be lame for some time. =, ri
Darkest Russia" on Monday nlsas ~
be the next attraction at the Grand W
house. i. ii
Mr.. /. n. Mayheld of Lyons wno N
years old, is guest OF MS cnHu,
numerous grandchildren in the o,s' ~,
The first solid car of saroinss M
brought to Brennan came "a ~ r.,
Santa Fe today, consigned TO Messsa "a
chardt, Becker E. Co. IT. corta'lss
cases. INN
Mr.. Porter of Rockdale Is mere ~
Lrtf. (n(
the city in the proper care Of milk " N
best dairy results. ,omu,ti
Members of the Wang opera c0ps sp.,,I
engaged in fight at the G,snu MAJ
house after the performances Il "a Nj
The fight was renewed at the us'A suIttlrI
suited IN one of the belliserenls svs al
the company. The performance - NM
cellent satisfaction to theater- sss'. 4 III
Mrs NJ. T. KurtE is quite sicA
residence on East Sandy streel, q 4
Mr.. johnson arrived this morn aSou "
visit to his brother X. Johnson ma M
had not seen in twenty years rs yy os ,p
mer is a dispatcher on the Great N
railroad In Dakota. -. voass1'
to attend the bedside OF Mrs. = =
who is very sick. .,,sa M!
A big rise in the Brazos is repo''s'
Old Washington. III sffsf'
Ed Graves. colored man, s.'r r,sr VI
'possums 10 W. T. RleIke. drsn
day. The price for the lot was 20
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FAITH HOME MEETING.
Thanks Returned to Those VINO
AIDED Chrysnnthemum SHOW.

Thanks Returned to Those VINO
AIDED Chrysnnthemrm show.
Inc regular meeting Of Faith Home as
sociasion was held at Shearn chapel Tues
DAY morning and the various committees
We're present to report the rcyult n m
their respective departments at the Chrys-
apthsmum Show last Thursday and Friday.
The net proceeds were $500.
4 pleasant letter was road from the
absent president. Mrs. Charles S. House.
now at Augusta. Ca, which expressed her
usual and constant interest and con Aimed
substantial contribution. with regret in
not being able TO be with the association
at the Chrysanthemum Show
a rising vote Of thanks was given TO
Mrs. Annie f. Sydnor for her beautiful de-
signs and decorations and to each member
OF her committee assisting.
A similar vote Of thanks was given Mrs
William Christian chairman OF music, and
TO each OF the contributors on the dellsh;-
ful programme given; and to Mrs S. s.
Ashe and Mrs. w. j. Boring aud their am .
Gent corps OF ladies' pfesld ng In the re-
frfshment department. Also to Mrs o. Il.
brown and her charming coteria OF young
ladies at the candy booth. To MI ,ses
Fanxy Holman, Mary Lou Paine. Mary
Curtis and their chaperones at the fruit
punch table and to all Of the ladies' who
Assisted, especially the untlrlng door,
keeper, Mrs. u. n, Rich,
The ladies desire to thank Messrs vern-
2p. Angle and Hagerman for lumber. Mr.
Xe14ell for tables. Messrs. Dienstag. Gold
nm and AcClelland for china and glass
NAN, The silver used for the occasion
X1e xptth Homes own knives. forks ana
~ beautiful and helpful donation
N. Lechepger In the new home furnish
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POSED As A cRooh..
Young Man Wanted to Crentc I'M
preston He Had stolen Diamond

y young man who claimed to have Just
arrived in Houston last night sprung II
rather novel game on a well known hotel
man of this city. Tine young teIlow drop
pea into tn hotel, Gagged up TO the coun-
Ter ami 9ttracted the attention of his in-
tended victim. after he mad aone this he
inquired in a very low tone II the gentle
man wished to buy hne stone. the
gentleman was agreeable, provided there
was bargain in the stone-or at least
he pretended to be, in order to drop onto
the game. The prospective purchaser was
given the startling assurance that the
stone did not come straight The hotel
man was interested The diamond vendor
proceeded 10 eXpatate on the stones eie-
giant sparkle, remarking that e must be
worth AT least $50. but of course he would
take lsss Tor II II the gentleman would
keep quiet as to the transaction The ho'
tel man was still more interested-so
much 81 that he took the stone" to tho
light and examined ii. finding it a very
common imitation OF the real article.
which he had already surmised The VEN
dor OF diamonds was informed that his
work was not sufficiently refined, or IN
other words 1t was as coarse as his alleged
diamond, whereupon he took his depart
ure--likewise his diamond.
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civil service Examination.

There was civil service examination
yesterday at the postoface of applicants
for positions as clerks and carriers.
The following applicants were examined
for clerkships Miss Sallie Jane Wacey,
Miss Nina d. kulp, Mrs. y. A. Prouty,
Jeptha D. Collins, Mr.. Edward N Dacus.
For carriers positions; Mr.. David II.
Miller, Mr.. Alvin q. Montgomery, Mr..
Fred C. schlebler and Mr.. William B. Glib
son.
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PROGRAMME.
l.. l.. Michard Ont.

L. l.. Michard, a Waterman for the Nc
Cane detective agency, received four rath-
er severe cuts Mt the hands of an unknown
negro Tuesday night. The negro attacked
Mchard from behind and ran away before
the latter could draw his gun. Michard
was taken to his home. at Az Mckinney
avenue, where his wounds were dressed.
1t is thought that the cuts will not prove
serious
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Girder HIS Arrived.

A large girder for che Franklin avenue
bridge, which is said 10 have caused tue
delay in the construction OF the bridse.
has arrived. Three nat cars were required
to haul this grdcr. which was built n
the Carnegie works in Pennsylvania, With
its arriyai practically all OF the material
is on the ground for the completion of the
bridge
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Frcight Dcnot NJ Hcarnc.

hearne' Texas, November 22.-The In-
'efha'Sonsi and Great Northern freight dc.
POI together with a quantity OF freight
oarnea here tonight at IL o'clock: cause
y, me ana accurate estimate OF loss eau
not be told tonight
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departments the association is very Crate
ful. To Mr.. MacGregor, The Houston Post.
Galveston News and evening papers spec
cinl vote OF thanks was given for their
generous aid in advertising.
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Freight Conductor Fatally N.
Denison, Texas. November ~ !,
ternoon, while Missouri, h q.
Texas freight conductor names e.
was boarding his train ristns sssbaol
fell beneath the wheels Of ~ Az
both legs being cut on, lie WI W. +
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BEWARE or co1yNTDp rp,r,

And II In need OF cleaning or dyeing re-
member we can serve you lust as we'll as
In the Laundry I.ipe. at ST. Packard's
Laundry. si2 Prairie avenue, Phone 3Sa.
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A large variety Of Wild Ducks at Naquin
4 Boiley's, il6 Travis street.
Inyited TO Houston.

Captain j. c. Hutchinson. who is per-
sonal friend of Senator Thurston of Ne
braska. who Is now In Galveston on a
bridal trip. has invited the senator TO visit
Houston before bis return 10 Washington.
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IN the lecture room of the First Baptist
church tonight Thursday at o'clock
free.
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minstrels will give street parade, show
ing off the minstrels to the best advan-
taCe
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rirc perartment. Ncw Horse.

Chief Hussey of the fire department has
purchased new horse as a running mate
for big Jack" The new horse, which is
large dapple gray. VIII be called Joe
Bailey"
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p. ~ #. Old Fashion MoIasscs
Positively has no equal. Pure. delicious.
fine flavor. There is no other 'Just as
good
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VACCINE POINTS

Received fresh every day at the Il. c.
Stuart Drug Company.
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GENERAL MILES HERE.
He Passed Through the City Twice
yestcrday--An Artillery salute.

He Passed Through the City Twice
yestcrdny--An Artillery salute.
Major General Nelson A. Miles. COM
manding the army of the United States
OF America. arrived In the city yesterday
morning at 1886 o'clock on train No. 10
OF the Southern Pacific. travelling in pri-
waite car No 400 of the Chicago North
western railway. He was accompanied by
his wife and daughter. The car was set
out on the Grand Central station siding to
be picked UP by the Santa Fe for Calves on
at o'clock. at which time the distin-
guished general left the city. The time OF
the arrival and departure from the city
was such an early hour that the major
general was not up, and no one here had
an opportunity to see him. \ detachment
of the Houston Light Artillery. composed
OF Lieutenant Wheeler and Chadwick, Tim
Minis. Everts. Harrison and Morrow. arsd
the salute of fifteen guns at a. m. In
honor OF the presence in the city OF the
general commanding the army OF the
United States. The field piece was placed
on Sixth street. Ii was not generally
known that the salute was 10 be fired, and
the laundering of the cannon attracted
the attention OF every one 10 the city and
brought to mind the bombardment of Lady
smith, the charge up San Juan Hill, or
Dewey's battle in Manila bay.
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VACCINE POINTS !,

Received freah every day o. -
Stuart Drug Company. Y.
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General Miles and party passed through
Houston again last night, en- route TO New
Orleans, a Post reporter boarded the car
at the Santa Fe's Congress station, bur
was informed by Mrs, Miles that Inc gem
eral had retired and was asleep. The
train reached the station al 6.55 ?. m, AMI
the general had evidently taken tips from
the chickens in regard to his hour for re-
firing.
The special car bearinr General Miles
party was switched to the Southern Pacific
here and left for New Orleans at 1873
O'Clock. From New Orleans. it Is under
stood that the party Will return 10 Wash
ington.
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4 Innd Decision.

Berwick Bay oysters aud Fish at Naquiu
& Bailey's. Phone POI.
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ST SIX FT SeR 10 cts.

CAMPBELL s-original ana best SOUP. O.
varieties-all delicious.
Are unlike ard infinitely superior 70 iiy
others made.
CAMPBELL's MINcE MEAT, Presrs
Jams, Worcester Sauce. Etc. arc al Gectis
of Real Merit.
CAMPBELL'S "BEEFsTEAK" KErcHuf
has no equal in the world. "
EVERY GROCERY Jobber in Houston CAL
weston, San Antonio and throughout TEN
sells the Campbell's Make.
Don't be Misguided-Buy only