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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-15
MACK PAnnL
Adjourned

What is III In the negro that makes
him sJch an amusing parsonage behind
the fooilights? On the street the coll
ored man liz rather a sedate per- on but
once beat a drum or let a band strike
into a tune and nc is all an,ma on his
feet fall 10 jigglng his eye sparkles,
a delicious grin mounts his cOuntenance.
and his shiny teeth al once discover
themaelyes 10 the view. The negro Is
naturally "a happy human" he never
seems to be hsrboring care and the
Joy OF living is ever a part OF him Mat
Ter not how poor or lowly. or even hum
cry, he is ever ready for song. ever
ready to shuttle his feet.
The poet, "a was SanchO PAnza In fact
who tells us that "he who sings in srieL
procures relief" the negro Is always
singing. hence he never seems TO be IN
grief. As hearty laugh is one OF the
chief delights OF lies feast" he is ever
a delightful and joyful entertainer. Bat
when you gather together two score OF
cheese clever colored people, like those
OF the Black Patti Troubaiours 4 feast
OF fun and frolic "a provided that gives
he rsible faculties shaking up that
is as good as cordial, or brac!ng salt
sea air
u Is because the greag theater-going
public loves TO laugh that tAe Black
Patti company has met during the past
Ave years, WIKI such an immense success
These TroUoldours have been we'll and
capaaly managed; the programme pro-
yidcl has always been of the very tor
Notch aud never cheap aud tawdry.
ne famous Black PATTI Is singer
who Is q marvel IN her way ana aeknowl-
edged on both sides of the Atlantic. TIE
ctlef comedian OF ne Troubadours for
this season IS Al Watts. a funny man
whose icvial humnr and frolfcsome nature
has made him famous. lie is a fine ac-
qusHlpn for the new organization fol
the present season Blu, there is a lot
of ether talert OF high order aud wortt
seeing and even mentioning, did space
permit.
The l3lack PATTI TroubSdours VIII bi
: seen at the opera house Wednesday ant
Thursday nlghts. January JIG and IL
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o1cunATIoN rAX NOTICE.

All persons engaged In business upon
which an occupltion license Is due will
please take notice to the following arti
clts:
Ar,icle 5S5. Section 50 OF the Revised
Ccdo OF Ordinances OF the city VI Hous-
ton reads as follows: II shall ~ tie
duty OF every person, firm or corporation
or association pursuing a business, Ilc-
fessioa, occupation or calling, wislin the
limits Of the city Of Houston. upon
which there Is or may be levied an oe-
cupitlcn license tax By the city council
before commencing or engaging H. az
Au3iness or profession or other taXal 10
calling or vocation, to procure a ne~ass
from the assessor and collector " thAes
OF said city to pursue the same, aud ',i
any failure, neg Get or refusal 70 proa.re
said license shat be deemed guilty Of sn
ottonse. Any person so offending must he
arrested and hned IN the sum II ten coi-
lars for Zach and every day sucn yiclatoh
ci said ordinance may have or maY there
after be continued
section -, Is shall he he dny Of the
city marshal and city assessor agd coz
lector 20 see that the provisions u ms
orapter 70 ating to occupation taxes a, {
strictly complied with and tori0w,,n tc
present TO the mayor Tor reeorderl ans
person violating the same.
James P. Nyalsa,
City Assessor aud Collector.
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MoRRIs, ELpcrRrc rHEATER.

This popular place ct amusement is at
tracing large crowds daily Of our leading
citizens, Merchants, doctors, lawyers.
ministers and their iamilies can be seen
there at almost any time. He has add d
several new attractions this week MI q.
Margue, who has just arrived from tho
City Of Mexico, en- route 10 Now YORK.
arranged with Mr.. Morris TO appear here
this week only. Her dances are equal 70
the best we have ever seen. The heauti-
ful Scriptur0l Illusion entitled Sim0ly 10
Thy Cross | Gang" is very nystilying,
This illusion was the craze Of the Fsrls
exposition We don't wonder ttat an
exhibition of this character is S, vel
patronised II is deserving of hs success
and any one hat misses seeing il viii
certainly miss a sight Ct lifetime
Mr. Morris reputation OF the past Is
guarantee fer the future. II was esti-
mated thSt $500 lailes and children at
tended this exhibition on Saturday
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HON. JOHN G. TOD,
Who Is to Be Appointed Secretary OF State.

Judge Tod is a native Texan ami his
friends are firm in the belief that never
has the State prAaUaed true' son cor
one more worthy Of its highes ho1ors
He wac oorn at Richmond in Fort Eend
county, on Jarusry "a, 1854, be ne the
son OF John G. Ted. who at the lime Of
the annextion Of the Republic Of Texas to
the United States was junior conmo ore
Of the Texas navy. The father was a
United States navy officer 0ut resigned
that office to come TO Texas to rartinipa e
in the revelation. and after the annel a.
ton became one Of the builders OF tae
old Buffao Bayou. Brazos and Colorado
railroad now part Of the Southern Pa
ciiic system.
Judge Tod removed TO Harrisburg with
his fathers family in 1866. when he va
only two years Of age. and mas resid' &
there ever since. He received his !uca
/ ton in the puolc schools Of Harri b re,
finishing with a course in Jaw at Yale
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ANNIVERSARY BALL.

Tint Given by the Houston Turn
vercin Last Night Was II Success.
The anniversary celebration of the
Houston Turnverein which was begun
Sunday. terminated last night in very
brilliant ball which was largely attende
and well enjoyed. The hall had been
beautifully decorated with ferns obd
evergreens on he walls and the sell ng
was covered with clustering roses pre-
senting a very pretty effect throughout.
over tae stage the initials, II. T. v, for
''Houston Turnyerein,' had been studded
with small inc ndescent lisAts. and on
the opposite end OF the hall were TIC
figures ~" executed in the same 5 -yle,
deDOting the forty seventh year Of the
organizations existence.
The grand march WAS led by Mr.. VIII
liam Dis zen with Miss Katie Mellinsar
AID there was a large NUMBER II stuples
on the flour dancing until the hour i1l
supper arrived. The super WAS Il
sump,uous rcpast, spread ny the isd,e,
OF he Turnvereln, and the menu WAS
most inviting.
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university Graduating from that insti-
t5ytion in 1855 he returned to Har isou
md waD admitted to the bar at Houston
in October OF the same year. He prac-
tioed law until 1892. when he was e.ec ed
TO the county igdeeship. succeeding him
SELF in that position two years later. NJ
ter servins two terms as c1tn .udsei
Judge To5 was elected TO the henca 81
the Eleventh civil district urt, Hh h
place he filled with credit aud inc ION
to himself and with entire satisfaction
CT The general GUblic. He decgined to pe
a canidate for recollection to the district
iudgeship at the last election. and when
his term was concluded a few weeks aga,
he returned to his law office to resume
the practice OF that profession.
Several days ago he WAS rendered tho
position of SECRETARY Of state b. Gov
erncr savers but he only notified tie
governor that he would accept the APP
poutment yesterday.
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minority report be adopted. Carried.
The street snd bridge committee, TO |
whom was referred the petition Of John |
RodnszerM for the opening up OF Spring
stree;. reported that same be referred
TO the engineer for a plat. Adopted.
The Street and bridge committee re-
ported favorably upon the motion Of AL
derman O1eary for crossings at Louisi
ana and Dallas and Webster and Travis
streets Adopted.
The bids FOR putting IN a sewer on Con-
gress avenue, lad over from last meet
ing. were referred to the board Of public
works.
The refunding committee submitted an
amensed refunding ordinance, proyislng
that refunding certificates issued TO
churches or property exempt from taxes
be made receivable for taxes on any other
property.
Referred to ordinance committee for
immediate report. Report favorable and
ordinance passed under suspension OF
the rules.
The ordnance committee returned WITH
favorable report the corporation court
ordinance defining the duties Of the Off,
cofs Of that court etc. which was passed
VI der O suspension OF the rules.
Z By Alderman Halyer; on--An ordinance
to abolish the board OF ght commission
er e-te I'd by gFiiuancc psssel Dee' IA =
ber 10, 1897 Referred to ordinin com
nntiee o. report az next meeting.
MOTIONS.
! BY Alderman Thompson--Tha chief OF
police enforce strictly the ordinance pro-
I hibiting riding or driving over sidewalks
except at such places as may be con-
s,rueted or used FOR That purpose. Car
ried.
BY Alderman ogeary--Thai the chair
man Of the respective committees pre-
sent 10 this council a detailed report OF
the entire cost and appropriations for
their departments f1r 1900. same 10 be in
by February 4. 1901 Carried.
By Alderman OLeary- electric
lights he placed one corner Of Smith and
Brgzos, the other corner of BRACES ana
Anita streets Referred TO light commit
tee.
BY Alderman Halyerton-That the city
council having previously agreed to re-
ce.ge for taxes teachers outstanding
warrants for February salary 1900. if APP
proved by secretary of school board. and
said board having refused 20 approve
sid warrants moved that the asse ~
and collector is hereby instructed to re-
ceiyc the same for taxes after having
been approved by tne city treasurer, whC
holds the original pa roll and can CHECK
On 0y same Carried.
By Alderman Thompson-Thst th'
!, yor purchase $3.50 worth Of lumber Il
a erect a stab on crematory property fol
the animals In the street commlssi IN
department and health department. Car
ried.
: Adjourned
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LIVE STOCK MEETING.
Delegates VIII Assemble in Houston
Tomorrow to Perfect organization.

The meeting for the purpose of making
the temporary organization Of ;be Sou +
Texas Live stock association permanent
will he held in Houston tomg cow, aud 1t
is believed hat the association vii start
out most ausp.Giously.
County judges mayors OF cities ed
towns and commercial bodies were EN-
powered to appoint dlieg ties, AMI
through this means 1t is expected I at
all portions of South Texas will be rep
resented at the meeting
The following delegates were appointed
yesterday by President II. c. MoSchart OF
the Houston Manufacturers association:
Messrs, H. T. Ring, ]. G. 2orreraall A.
Steizg, p S, Mcdonnell. Frank Eiler
Henry Goebel and II. y. Gray.
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A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

f,xs small bottle OF Halls Great pisaoyars
.,res ali kidney aud bladder troubles re-,
moves gravel, cures diabetes, semiaRl enl=.
sious weak ana lame backs rheumatism and
III irreEuiarIties Of the kidneys aud bladder
n both men and wamen, bladder sroable ~
shiieTen II not sold py your druggist. wii
X seut bv mail on receipi of 100, one smsll
bcttle is two months treatment. and viii
cslrs snv case above mentioned, pr y W.
6au. arie Manufacturer, T, Q, Box sSs; s.
f1nas No. seud Tor testlmoniaie sold hy
n Il as arusris,y and Houston Drus Company
Denison. Texas, April 2e-ws. The un-
dercigned. have used diaii's Great Dis
covery. and can fully recommend y %
others suffering from kidney or bladder
troubles urAnnws
N, G. ALsAHRQpK. (
". A. AtARATTA.
HAL O. SIMS
=. =. HoResBAcK
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WONDERFUL LETTER TAKEN FROM
TEXAS CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE,

The niece OF the sainted John b Me-
Ferrin Of Nashville, Tenn, who was in
our otbee about ten days ago. with her
grandson. whom che brought TO Dallas
to be treated for suffering and stam-
merlng by these noted specialists, Drs.
Randolph & Mccullough. Read what this
noted woman writes;
Richie, Texas, December Fl, 1900
Drs. Randolph & Mccullough, Care st.
George Hotel. Dallas. Texas;
Dear Sirs--I have delivered the slut
tering boy TO his parents, and they are
delighted with the cure. He talks all
right, and we are very Erateful 20 ytu
for the painstaking treatment you save
him. May you live long TO bless human
kind. Yours truly,
tMrs) NJ +. Barers,
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srEcIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Ladies Aid society OF the Christian
church will serve an oyster supper az the
residence Of Mrs. II H, Coomhs, l4lg
Walker avenue, on Tuesday evening, jan
uary -. Hours from to II. All are
cordially invited,
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Pain OF Shine,

The station agent is on duty. On his
exact communication of train orders
depends thousands of lives, and millions
of dollars in property, each day In his
haste he runs out in the rain or the snow
hatless and unprotected Then comes
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NEw nlpLpGRNpH oRrIcEs.

The Postal Telegraph -Cable company
has opened new offices at Fort Smith
and Van Ruren. Ark, and Gainesville.
Corsieana, Mexia. Ennis Ell
gin and Navasota. Texas, and Will open
at Bryan, Texas. today You can now
avail yourself Of the Posgars superb
service TO these points.
j. c. Witt. Manager.
Houston, Texas, January Is
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Senior q, {. Galioui will give a cont
cert al Bryan hall tonight Ut y. m.
tie will be assisted by che best talent
Of the city. Tickets for sale at the door.
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Madame Ripple. the noted pslmist, con-
isaues 10 please the people Her rare
gift IL a ihesne OF discussion,
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AGENT writes L \.
Staples, Esq, of barclay, Usage County, Kans,,
'and four years ago my work Keeping me ia
warm room aud stepping out frequently into
the cold ali gave me bronchitis, which became
chronie and deepseated Doctors failed to
reach my case and advised me 10 try q higher
air, but, fortunately for me, a friend advised me
to try Or. Pieree's medicines, commenced
taking your Golden Medical Discovery. and
by the time had taken the first bottle I was
better and after taking four bottles my cough
was entirely gone, ] have found no necessity
for seeking another climate
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
the stomach. liver and bowels.
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the sequel 49, bron-
chitis, or some
other disease of
the respiratory or
gans. The most
effective remedy
for bronchial or
pulmonary disease
is Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery. Almost
all remedies pre-
scribed for such
diseases contain
opium or some
narcotic which
soothes by stupe-
faction. uGolden
Medical Discov,
cry" contains
neither narcotics
nor alcohol II
stops coughs by
curing their cause
! 1t h c ais W ca X
I lungs, builds W
wasted tissues, and
promotes the
health of every or
1 gan of the body.
NJ a.a a rr,t,o,,
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10 ctRE THE GRIP IN TWO IA, $.
Laxative Brome-oulnins Tablets.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
PIG IRON SHIPMENTS.
Total Number of Tons for September
 137,225.

The total shipments of pig iron. steel and cast iron pipe from Alabama and Tennessee in the month of September was 137,225 tons, which was greater ton mage than was shipped in January, Feb ruary, June or July. It was slightly less than the amount shipped in August, but considerably larger than the tonnage of September. 1900.
 The shipments for last month by dis tricts were:
 Pig Iron-Anniston 16,377 tons, Birming- ham 5S,2o9. Nashville S271, Sheffield 19.1S2, Middlesboro 4210. Chattanooga I7,273; total 123,522 tons.
 Cast Iron Pipe-Anniston 4259 tons, Bir- mingham 66S8. Chattanooga 2761; total 13.- 703 tons.
 There were 35S3 tons of steel shipped during the month of September. There were 902 tons of pig iron exported during the month of September, of which S35 tons went from the Birmingham district and the balance from Tennessee. There were 16S tons of cast iron pipe exported during September. of which TOT tons went from the Birmingham district and sixty one tons from the Anniston district
 From Alabama and Tennessee ship ments during the past nine months have been as follows: Pig iron 1,10s,92s tons. cast iron pipe 124.122 tons. steel 42, ,4l6 tons.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
UNABLE TO TAKE UP
 GARBAGE MATTER
ILLNESS OF CONTRACTOR BURK- HALTER DELAYS THE MAYOR. WHEN HE REcovERs CLEANING
 UP CITY WILL BE INVESTIGATED

On account of the illness of Contractor Burkhalter Mayor Drennen's investiga- ton of the garbage question has not begun.
 Until Mr. Burkhalter has recovered sufficiently to go over the contract with me I can do nothing" said the Mayor. 'It Is my purpose to thoroughly study the specifications in the agreement be- tween Mir. Burkhalter and the city and then keep check on the work to see thar the contract Is fully compiled with. The matter will, therefore. remain in statuo quo until Mir. Burkhalter recovers."
 Do you think the city is cleaned as it should be?" was asked the Mayor.
 T certainly do not" replied MT. Dren- nen, "but cannot determine just here what the trouble is until have fully in- vestigated the matter"
 Continuing, the Mayor said that Bir- mingham Is a rapidly growing city and the question of sanitation was a serious one. He said the city is not as healthy as 1t would be if the streets and alleys were kept cleaner.
 The question which Mayor Drennen has been authorized to investigate has been gnawing at the City Council for several months and the ways and means of bet ter sanitation was discussed at a recent meeting of joint committee appointed for that purpose. Mayor Drennen, as chairman of the joint committed was given full power to act in the matter after thirty days inquiry into the work ings of the present contract
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
BOXES OF GOLD. Sent for Letters About Grape-Nuts.

Three hundred and thirty boxes of gold and greenbacks will be sent to persons writing interesting and truthful letters about the good that has been done them by the use of Grape-Nuts food.
 Ten little boxes, each containing a $10 gold piece, will be sent the ten writers of the most interesting letters.
 Twenty boxes each containing a $5 gold piece to the twenty next most interesting writers, and s1 greenback will go to each of the 300 next best. A committee of three not members of the Postum Co.,, will make decision between December 1st and 10th, 1901.
 Write plain, sensible letters, giving de- tailed facts of ill-health caused from ini- proper food and explain the improvement the gain in strength. in weight. or in brain power after using Grape-Nuts food.
 It is a profound fact that most ails of humanity come from improver and nom nourishing food, such as white bread, hot biscuit, starchy and uncooked cereals etc.
 A change to perfectly cooked. predi- gested food like Grape-Nuts, scientifically made and containing exactly the ele- ments nature requires for building the delicate and wonderful cells of brain arN body. will quickly change a half sick person to a we'll person. Food, good food. Is Natures strongest weapon of de- fense.
 Include in letter the true name es and addresses, carefully written. of twenty persons, not very well. to whom we can write regarding the food cure by Grape Nuts.
 Almost every one interested in pure food is willing to havc his or her name appear in the papers for such help as they may offer the human race. re- quest, however, to omit name will be re- spected. Try for one of the S30 prizes. Everyone has an equal show. Don't write poetry. but just honest and interesting facts about the good you have obtained or woman has found a true way to get we'll and keep we'll, 1t should be a pleas- ure to stretch helping hand to human ity by telling the facts
 Write your name and address plainly on letter and mail promptly to the Postum Cereal Co, Ltd, Battle Creek. Mich.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
JORDAN WATCHES
 ON THE OUTSIDE
OFFICER NOT PLACED INSIDE OF STAG sALOON-ToM RENSFoRD, ONE OF THE PROHIBITIONS, GIVES HIS SIDE OF THE CASE.

Officer Jordan is still watching the l he is watching from the outside of the | Stag saloon. He has not been placed in | the building. | He Is stationed on the sidewalk front | ing the entrance. The proprietors have placed a heavy curtain in front of the inside swinging doors. making 1t impossi- ble to get view of the interior without going in.
 The officer does not take the names of all who enter. He only notes down those
 he thinks may be of value to the depart ment.
 Chief of Police Austin says the next move in the case will be the surrendering of the officer by his bondsmen to the county authorities, and then the service of a writ of habeas corpus. This will propably be done the latter part of the week.
 Tom Rensford, one of the proprietors of the Stag saloon, has sent The Age-Herald the following card explaining his side of the case:
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald. Under the head of Jordan Stationed at the olivette Club" in your issue of Octo- Der 15 you say. Tn speaking of the mat ter last night Chief Austin of the police department said that the officer would be placed at the saloon at 12 o'clock to remain until the place of business closes at night. unless he was directed to move him." Now, this officer was never arrested for being placed in front of or lat" the saloon, but for trespass in unreasonably and without legal cause or good excuse remaining inside of the saloon when re- quested to leave. Austin knows and does not insist that any gambling takes place in the saloon, but without reason and in order to display his petit authority in- sists on invading place known to be free from crime under the guise of au- thority to detect crime at another place. If there Is crime in the club rooms the place to look for 1t is therein the club rooms-and not in a saloon away from it.
 The Stag saloon is not a place for
 loungers, and unless crime is committed
 there or there Is good reason to believe
 that there is no person. private or pub-
 lie. can take possession of 1t without
 answering for It.
 TOM RENsFoRD. Birmingham, October 15.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
TWO ANNUAL VISITORS ARRIvE.

ment Is corroborated by the weather figures of this time one year ago. On October 15, 1900, the lowest temperature recorded was 51.1, while the maximum was 76 >> No frost came until November 4, and then the formation was slight A killing frost came on November g. and the winter was unusually cold from then on.
 Birmingham cotton experts wired the approach of frost to all stations along the grest belt, and 1t was ascertained that Georgia, West Central Alabama and part of Mississippi had also been frosted.
 The figures show that yesterday after noon the cool wave had partially sub sided, and MT. Jacobs expected last night to be a trife warmer. Yesterdays frost did no harm to vegetation, but the truck farmers and flower growers took ad- vantage of the warning and all tender plants were either housed or covered to protect them from cold last night.