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10 THE OALVESTON DAILY NEWS, THURSDAY. JANUARY 1905. $12.35 TO DALLAS AND RETURN On January 22 and 23. Good Until January 29. Double Daily Service Through Sleeping Car Service.

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12, 1905. What Happened Thirty Years (From The Galveston Daily News of Jan. 12, 1875.) Mason College' at Terrebonne, Quebec, burned. Loss, $100,000. Bristee Cutting's paper mill at Dalton burned.

Loss. 5100,000, William Cullen Bryant, at the Indignation meeting In Now York, de- nojnced tho President for his action fn reward to Louisiana, and Gen. Sheridan for taking charge of the military at New Orleans. The Arkansas Senate passed a joint resolution instructing; the Attorney General to institute against the Memphis Little Hock Railroad for J100.000 borrowed by tno company from tho State in 1860 and due in 1870. The Missouri, Kansas Texas was to ask for right of way into Austin.

The legislators, owing to bad weather, were gathering at Austin slowly. Arrests were betng made daily at Crockett In the hope of securing thex murderer of Simon J. Moucbard. whose death occurred on Sept. 14 preceding 1 A young man named L.

Bradley was shot and killed by P. H. Thomas at Jewett. Bradley had secretly married Thomas' daughter the night before, which angered the father. Some Dallas huntsmen killed twenty- five buffaloes and one thousand turkeys.

Work on the Houston and Galveston Bay channel was being pushed with vigor. The dredges working: near Morgan's Point Houston experienced a snow of one and one-half inches on the Sunday pre- II was probable that when the Legislature met on the following day there would not bo quorum In the House. cotton was quoted at 14He. Receipts, L1S9; shipments, S9S. Gold in New York remained steady, ruling: at SOCIAL Only 44G voters had registered for the municipal election to be held in March.

At the annual meeting- of tho stockholders of the Union Marina Fire Insurance Company following directors were elected: J. Frederick. C. F. Hohorst, M.

Kopperl, J. P. Davio, E. T. Austin, A.

M. Hobby. A. C. Crawford.

W. E. Wllmording. C. R.

Hughes, H. Rosenberg, N. H. Yard. J.

Dyer and H. Krhard. A vote, for the proposition to take stock in the Gulf, Colorado Santa. Fe was 2,301 for, 0)5 against. "Kit, the Arkansas Traveler," was the attraction at the Opera House, A meeting of third and fourth warders was held at Olivo Branch Hotel to discuss the market house question.

Island City Firo Company No. 2 and Washington Fire Company No. 1 both elected officers for the ensiling year. LOW PROGRESS RESrLTSXG PROM DAD WEATHER-DIRT FOUHDA- TIOX THROWN IN. OP INFERIOR CLAY FOB THE COATING HAS ARRIVED.

IM FOR IISIDE APPROACH Be Unlit for $200 Net to County. i Make Ontnide Approach Available. County Surveyorv Luttrell vtas asked esterday afternoon as to the progrress be- ng made In the construction of the seawaJI pproach at the foot of Thirty-Fifth street, nd he said: "The work has not progressed very rapid- during the past week or two because of very bad weather. There has been a lot sf the dirt foundation thrown up, and that is about us far as the contractors have sot. One car of rock was shipped Jn from Millican, but it.

was not. up to the requirement a specified nnd it was refused. I understand that, there are ono or two caia of tho clay for the cnating Jn the railroad yards. The rontractors have got up a derrick and an engine out there to handle the rock over tho wall, and are in every way ready to RO ahead as noon as tho weather will permit it. "The contractor? are confronted with a number of difficulties at tho present time, flnd they have mado n.

proposition to build apnriKu-h on the inside of the wall. They proposed to put hi tho approneh, ns a torn- pnrary construction, and would throw up a lot of nilhifi against wall jnwt as tho approach on the outside is hctiiK biiill. only not so Miiliwtantial JIM to warrant its used as a permanent affair. The contractor stated a he would put the fillin-r in for per yard, find if the county could set the contractors to deduct the required for the approach from the cstini'ite for tilling the county right of way. that would make the.

cost to the county only about ron for the thing on inftide. I look tho matter up with tho contractors as onlay and today pot their consul In it, providing the nppronch embankment did not interfere i the flow of th-'lr illlinp. "1 spoke to Mr. Wolston about, it aiul nn- he would hriiiR tlii- tTmtttT up in meeting of the County Commissioners' Court this afternoon, but he didn't. Tho only cost to the county will lo.

dlffer- oncn between tho 'JOc per yard they imy- iiiK for their illling and the 30c Nichols ileney proposo to do it for. You sco tho lilltng for tho approach will come from outside, the HcawiLll. They propose, to gel it. from thft beach helow mean low tide. I think this is good way to do thing.

Them a Jot of niinrl nvnllnhle. nt nml below mom low tide, nnd II will be needed for i i anil building purposes renl jiion. And bosliles, It will tnukn the npproneh that Is lirhiK con.strueted (ivnllnhlo ns HOOII us It IH flnl.ihpd- "Tln-ro Is no way a I can of getting (bin ilonn now Ixiforo tin- next ifgular meeting of tho fowl next month, rm f-fiioan tho mat Inr will have to ba dropped until that In the presence of a large number of rela tlves and friends, at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. C.

B. Daxrall, 1520 Thirty-First street, yesterday evening at o'clock, Miss Gartrude Darrall of this city and Mr. Len Armlsteade Riely of Oklahoma City wore united In wedlock. The pretty ceremony of the Kplscopal Church was conducted by Rov. M.

Black, rector of Grace Church. Tho home was beautifully decorated with ferns, smilax, roues and other flowers. In the drawing room, where the ceremony was conducted, the color scheme was pink am blue, the pompadour colors, and green. Oi cither aide of the place where the bridal pair stood were clusters of ferns and palms, with two tall palms brought together at the top to form an arch. Behirid this, to form a DHp.kground of green, was another cluster of ferns and palms.

Smilax was in evidence in every part of tho room, as were also seveval bouquets of njnk roses and ferris. The color scheme in the room was red and white. Ferns and palms here also transformed the'room into a veritable tropical garden. The bon-bon table occupied tho center of the room, and to each of the four corners white ribbons, carried from the chandelier above, wore daintily fastened. Smilax In profusion also added to the attractiveness of this room.

Punch was served from one corner. The ceremony occurred promptly at 6 clock- The procession was led by the pillow bearers, Miss Elizabeth Gardner of Oklahoma City, the little cousin of the bride, and Miss Elizabeth Hutchlngs. Both the little maids were gowned white, the former wearing blue trimmings, and the latter pink trimmings. Following them came the brldfsmalds. Miss Olive Darrall, sister of the bride, and Miss Helen Rice.

Miss Dar- raU's gown was pale-blue liberty silk, and she carried pink roses tied with white tulle. Miss Rice's gown was pale-bluo chiffon ovor silk. With them came tho attendants of the groom, Mr. John Dumars and Mr. Edward Gaylord.

Thp, bride came last, accompanied by her mother. In the absence of Dr. Darrall, who was detained in 1 Washington by illness, Mrs. Darrall gave the bride away. The 'bride wore a gown of white net over chiffon, with under drees of liberty satin, with real lace yoke and front panel.

The veil was of white tulle. She carried a white prayer book. The ceremony was impressive and after the wedding was solemnized the happy couple received the congratulations of all who were present. Following the ceremony refreshments of salad, ice cream, wafers and punch were served. The -wedding cake was cut in the diningroom and.

the ring was recovered by Miss Hortense Bardash. The bride's bouquet was caught by Miss Bernice Courts. Mr. and Mrs. Darrall left over tho Missouri, Kansas Texas at 7 o'clock and a large number of their friends accompanied them to the station.

They go first to San Antonio and will probably later proceed to Mexico, where the greater part of the honeymoon will be spent. They will make the.fr future home in Oklahoma City, where Mr. Riely is a practicing physician. Besides the attendants Mr. Dumars and Mr.

Gaylord, residents of Oklahoma City, who were present, -were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardner, brother and sister of the bride, and Mr. Clarence Henley. Mrs.

Riely, the mother of the groom, was to have been a member of the party, but was prevented from coming at the last moment by sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Riely were the recipients of many beautiful presents, including a large number of cut glass dishes, and a Targe collection of silver pieces besides many other articles. The presents were displayed in the party and were the center of admiration of'all present.

1 Tuesday afternoon between the hours of 3 and 6 the pretty home residence of Mrs. Marcus Mlgel of 2420 Avenue was at ita height of splendor when Mrs. Meyer Krulewich entertained at cards in honor of her niece, Mies Ida Belle Roscoe of Chicago, tables of progressive whist was the nature of the pleasure indulged. The tally cards were done up in a most unique fash- Ion. Pen sketching of a "a beJI" on one side of the card while on the other was written, "Mrs.

M. Krulcwlch at cards in donor of Miss Roscoe, Jan. 10, 1905." After a "number of games were played, tho results were announced, In which Mrs. Sam Migel was the fortunate winner of a most beautiful Dresden painted hand mirror, while to Mrs. R.

was awarded tho consolation arize, a dainty silver hat brush. Both of these ladies in turn presented their gifts Lo the honoree. During the games, punch poured, while at the conclusion of the afternoon a most elaborate repast was served, consisting of Ices, assorted cakes, candies, fruits, nuts, hot coffee and cream, while at each place was set souvenirs of ittle baskets of violets. The color scheme of the diningroom was purple and green, the table and decoration a being artistically strewn with violets and foliage, -together with little bel here and there to chime out their twinkling tunes of a joyous occasion. Those who participated in this happy if fair were Mrs.

M. Krultwich and Minn Roscoe. Misses Sofa Lieborman. Edith Levy, Belle Kauffman, Anna and Meriam Flatto, Winnie Leviner Bertha Loinstlnc of Millie Kory, Cordelia and Cerll Lewis, Charollotte Dreyfous, Julia Blum, Minnie Franco, Estell ISHcksman, Flora Cohen, Aline Lions and Mesdames Sam Migel, F. R.

Flatto. Mrs. Krulewlch was gowned In a black lace robe over white peau de soie, with trimmings of white point lace, while the honoree wore a suit of white crepe de chlno trimmed In lace rose medallions with fagot- ting. Miss Rosco since here has been the recipient of many social functions and has made, a host of frtamls who will regret very much to ienrn a she, departs for her homo In Chicago Saturday At tho regular monthly meeting of. the Ball High School alumni at the Ball High School yesterday afternoon the resignation of lira.

L. J. Sotby from the presidency of the society tendered and accepted. Her resignation, "however, was accepted only 'necfuipe there was no other alternative, o.i Mrs, Gelby will soon leave, the city to mako her future home In Los Angeles. Airs.

Se.lhy has marie efficient president nnd It was only tinder tbe, existing cirriimstancrs that memherrt ronse.ntcd allow "her to tender her resignation. No Heotion of offi- t'-ers will occur until next November, ai'd in the- i i Mis. O. C. Pallet, vice preside tit, will 1 over the imwtinss.

The literary program yesterday's meeting was UispfMU'eil with. Mips Bertha Norma WoIdaiiT of Grcon- Is visiting 1 nt iho home of Mrs. 3. Block, 1S23 Avenue L. Thfi plan Miflgested for tho City of fJal- vopton to have, i chariot- so nmondcil ns 10 ruilhorizo the OmmniFsloners to set in build up Oalveston summer resort should bo strongly lnIor.vi] every cltlzon.

Jnt-toRd of weekly mvniKii ono to two thousand visitors In Galvcwton dur- Inff tho siunmer months thero should bo to twenty ihousnnd-nnd they will eotno If Die City nl i will i In ntnrie.t pn locotlier anil a cheer and si nf WMll No-lit Il( r1 I I I I I I'HlveMon lo fn.nl HH a lirHt.rl-i** nnd winter rci'Ofl. Kino lintels will (jnlckly follow. Skobeloff "Mri P. fit inlly never ma do n. mini.

Thmifthl ieed, mil m-ci the to fumo. 1 Anybody KOiirjtloKicjil irro, however, run j-U-nctln ami rubber stuiui8 from J. V. Lovo. XVCL COUNTl' COMMISSIONERS' OOIIHT BE LIEVE5 IT IS GROWING TOO LARGE.

TEXAS CITY NOW AX INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIS TRICT-OFFICE IN COURT HOUSE FOR TREASURER. THE ROSIS OH TIE HMD Judpe Fiafcer Smys They Arc In Worse Condition Than Need Attention. Tho County Commissioners met in ad journed session yesterday afternoon all progont. The session was a continuation of the regular meeting which was hek last Monday, and about the only thing tha was dono was to approve tho accounts ant bills against tho county, tar the month December. All thosa which, -were approve by the court were orderpi? Sheriff Henry Thomas asked the cour to sdvance JaOO toward the maintenance of tho jail.

This was referred to the Finance Committee with power to act. There was some discussion about bills being presented for Items purchased by dif ferent officials without the.proper requisi tfon from the court. Commissioner Wol- stoii stated that be would advise that al such out without approva and that. would tend to make the officers of tha county stop purchasing things not authorized by the court or the parcfias- Ing committee. Commissioner Ujffy also advocated the same idea; that If a rule existed it was the duty to enforce conformity to it.

PLEA FOR ASSISTANCE. The following communication 1 was received and referred to'County Physician Cox for investigation and report: Galveston, Jan. 1 the Honorable Board of County Commissioners: Gentlemen--There are three colored women for whom I would crave assistance. Margaret Dorsey, Sixteenth street, between Land west side, who is too old and feeble to work and has no relatives. She lives with colored people who are very kind to her, bul upon whom she has no claim, and Is entirely dependent.

Eliza Fitch, basement of 916 Twenty-First street, has tumor or something of that nature, which is incurable and Incapacitates her from earning a living; she does what sle can. Margaret SmitherB. Twenty-Fifth and Avenue northeast corner. Old ane feeble, but tries desperately to make a by selling stuffed crabs, crab gumbo, She needs help under the most favorable circumstances, but at this season che can earn very little. I hope that you will find the way to help these persons, whom I can vouch for as being worthy and In need.

Very sincerely, MRS. GEO. HARDIN, Assistant Secretary Ball 'Fund. I can not use this fund to pension any one, but only for immediate necessity. Judge Fisher--If we keep on allowing pensions the first thing we know we win have a pension roll as large as that of the United States Govfirnmfint.

Commissloner Dick--I want to state right now' that that was the reason I refused io vote for the abolishment of the eotmty farm. AH soon as that is done away with we iwill have these pension applications coming in here-in droves and flocks, I would advocate the cutting off entirely of all the pensions as was done here once be- 'ore. We can't afford to show any in Buch matters and there Is no sense In abolishing the poor farm. There are a whole lot of people who will never come up icre and ask for money if we give them understand that It means they must go to the county farm. Commissioner Wolston--That is exactly what I stated here, a long time ago.

Commissioner Dick--Yes? You arft the man who made the motion to abolish the 'arm, and you suggested that the county bring them here or send them to Houston ind turn them loose. Judge Fisher--The law clearly charges county to take care of the paupers, but as I said. If we are to continue granting pensions to every person who asks for It, ve will soon be in competition with the rovernment. Commissioner Henderson--It has always appeared sort of peculiar to me that the county has to do all of this charity work. Judge the city.always turns lown applicants there and refers he county- The city Is in a financial hole and so is the county and I think that nirdens should be divided.

"We ought to ry to get out of having to support a.11 of he paupers. There are ft rait of them who will never apply if it is given to them to un- lerstand that they will have to go to the arm. Commissioner Wolston Commissioner 3ick proposed that the farm be abolished, tating that It would be cheaper to keep hemfliere In town at $5 per month than It would be to conduct the farm at about $12 per month for each Inmate. Commissioner Dick--Not me. Tou are mistaken.

Commissioner Wolston--Yes; I am sure hat it was you. REMOVE POOR FARM INMATES. Commissioner TTjffy--I am -In favor of granting to Mr. Wolston authority to go up to the farm and make arrangements with the inmates to move. I make It as taotion.

Commissioner Dick--I am opposed to abol- shing the farm. Commissioner WoTston--The committee which waa to Investigate the matter has submitted a written and It waa acted upon. I wrote the report and It was handed In by me. Commissioner Dick--Did the court instruct 'on to arrapge all that? Commissioner Wolston--No; I did it as a iart of my duty as chairman of the committee. JudKo Fisher--T think we should think ibout it and tike some steps to rid our- clves of this pension evil.

The motion made by CommJsaioner Ujffy was carried. PETITION FOR HELP. A report was read from Dr. Cox relative the petition for assistance from Esther Colo, an aged colored woman, which was made nt Monday's session of the court. The eport stated the case was a worthy one.

The report was received and action de- erred. TEXAS CITY SCHOOL ELECTION. Tho returns for the nchoo! election ntld Texas City test Saturday for the purpose organizing an independent pcliool district vcio brought in. and canvassing- the 'Oto they showed that votes were cast or tho matter and nono against, aiid tho ourt rt-il tho measure carried. ELECTION" BILL.

A bill wan presented amounting to the pum of $10 for election judge and assistants at the polling place, but, under tho law, it was stated tho county could not pay SUIT ON COUNTY LANDS. County Attorney Miles Crowley road a communion I Ion from iiRent of tho county for UK iHiulP in Soinervcll County, in which Milt was upon two holders of (ho county's lands. In a.11 there are Homo 1)00 In throe tracts in that county, aurt upon two of thepo the county holds notes ngalnitt purchasers wr-5 havo never paid nny of the Interest. Tho County Attorney njked for authority to enter suit for foreclosure, and tho sainft vfiift grra-ntod. TO MOVE TnEArtTTHER'S OFFICE.

Tim following report rend from thn i i appointed to provide a room In cmirl hourff for tlio Conn I Treasurer: Jrtll, the Honor- iihlr Ununi of County (ien- i your 1 nppnlnlcrt to lout; i (tie. of procuring tin office, the ('dimly Trrusure.t, to report: Tlmt Toromnirnd a tho room Inimr- diaUny out of tbfl ottlca OJC Uw Tax An-, mummur be properly up for the County Treasurer, and, further, thli committee be empowered vo carry thl reooniRUMidutlon into effect by the purohius of suitable uafo und But-h urn Hut 1 and fixtures at) nmy be Iti tL premleea. M. 8. UJFFY.

D. B. HKNDERSON. R. W.

WOLSTON. The report was unanimously adopted. The report read at Monday's of th court recommended that tho Treasurer clven one of the rooms at imtsenl ocuuple by the Tax Collector, but there was opposi tion, and since that time the room next tc that of the OommlBslonerB' Court room selected, and th the Treasurer will be in stalled Just aa soon as the fixtures und other neceesarica can bo placed in it. COUNTY ROADS. The matter of repairing county roads was diacussad Informally.

Judgo Fisher Citate that he waj opposed tc the expenditure any amount of money toward the improve mont of roads on the Island until a r.uraber of roads on the mainland have received attention. He also stated he did not think the Avenue road from the city limits 'west was In a bad condition. Roads on the mainland, he said, were positively unHt for travel, while none of those down the inland were in that condition, and he desired to spend the where It is most needed. The committee which was appointed to Investigate the condition of the Avenuo road was given further time, upon theli own request. Just before adjournment the per diem for the Commlseloners for the month of December was ordered drawn.

Adjourned, AMUSEMENTS. Dockstnder'n "How is It that In Galveston a dog license costs J3 when a marriage license costs on! 11.50?" This and others juut as good were the things with which Dockstader and his company of black-faced comedians entertained packed houses yesterday, matinee and night. Everyone knows Dockstader and his minstrelsy. He always pleases and he always gets good houses. He 'deserved al he gets, because when he Is gone those who saw him are continually saying something about him.

A minstrel organization at Its best Is nothing more than a big- bunch 01 fun all thrown together, and whether there Is anything more than a bubble or a whole tub of lather, the element Is there which pleases If the jokes are not topped off with hoarfrost. The icy mitt and the funny joke never, travel in the same trunk, and all of Docltstader's joke trunks are new and filled. This man Dockstader tries to be different In everything ha has from the minstrels of days when the men of the present were boys, and he succeeds. The old minstrel teemed with plantation scenes. Only two of those old scenes are carried by Lew Dockstader, and no particular emphasis ie laid upon those scenes.

They only remind one of the oW nays. It Is not always true tnat the old things are best. If it were, then there would be nothing attractive now. Dockstader knows this. In his efforts to be flifforent ho has also cut out much of that'speclalty stuff, such as carried by all other minstrel organizations.

He has legitimate fun and pretty scenery and the very best music, with men of sufficient ability to make good- Josh Billings said that the reason he liked a rooster most was that he had a crow, and also had'the spurs with which to back the crow. Dockstader has a good show, built upon original lines, and he has the nerve to back his show for all that he Is worth. The principal feature of his show is his music, without doubt. Of course he has as good comedians as are to be engaged. Every song caught a response from audiences that were as critical as they were mixed.

The opening first part was different, too. And Jt was pretty. In the first part there were thirty-seven funny men and musicians. Others were added as the fun progressed. If there was an old pun in the lot that was sprung, it had been through so much revision Its Identity was not visible until the laugh was over.

Individual mention ought to be thine jn a story of the action, but life's too short- Suffice to say, Dockstader heads a bunch of jolly The music was particularly food, well as the dancing--and dancing essential to minstrelsy. Perhaps the most attractive feature of the musical program was the yodling of Mr. Matt Keefe, He reminds one of Al Wilson, the golden-voiced Lenor. "Wilson's yodling was famous once. ut he has dropped It in the past few years, and Matt Keefe Is a good one for the same reputation had.

The full muftlcal program was as follows, nit some of the encores were better than the listed numbers: I'm Going Back to Baltimore Leighton and Lelghton Good Night, Beloved Gra F. Weber My Old Kentucky Home Martin Von Bcrpon The Countess of Alagazman John King In the Little Rustic Cottage by the Stream J. B. Bradley pbn a Sunday Romain When the Harvest Moon Is Shining Manuel Romain Feel so Lonely (original) Nell O'Brien Want Some One to Call Me Honey Neil O'Brien The Sea Bird's Warning Cry William McDonald locked In the Cradle of tho Deep William McDonald Emerald McCann Carroll Johnson Medley Carroll Johnson "ileep. Baby, Sleep Matt Keefe a Dark Man Coming "With a Bundle Lew Dockstader Want to Be a Soldier Harry A.

Ellis Concluding with a thrilling and realistic presentation of Sheridan's ride on his famous horse, "Winchester." Dockstader and his airship was the big- thing on the list and ho captured evcry- sody In the house In his ride from New York to Texas City. He ended his tour in a torm, and it was thrilling enough. After he storm a moving picture machine shows iim suspended on an airship anchor In a 'IHage. The pictures are those of Dock- tadcr, and he was certainly possessed of wonderful nerve when he posed for the iriginal negative. It is while in the airship ie makes the best of bis opportunities to ake several jibes at local things, people and vents.

Some of these are funny and some re satirical. The remainder of the numbers were: The lunflower Beaux and Belles. Incident I--Carroll Johnson, the Beau of Minstrelsy, assisted by Manuel Romain, Introducing "Sllvie." 'A SNAP SHOT OF DIXIE." 3r. Cackle Frank Leighton Cider Nestegg John Daly Jandy Alldice John King Field hands, house servants and visitors rom up and down the river, Introducing Silvery Moon," by Matt Keefe. Incident II--The Dancing Yanks.

A re- of tho oldest dancing known to the tage by a score of wooden shoo dancers, olo dancing by Tommy Hyde, John Daly Wm. Cawley and Sam Goldman. Just plain Lew Dockstader and his air- hip, "3'ommyrot TI," Introducing a little eart to heart buzz. "Crow Land." the home of the Caw-Caw. The Owl's Advice" WolJer The crow dance by Jim Crow family.

NEIL O'BRIEN. Transit Up to asper Always Wright, an honest conductor Nell O'Brien Worst, superintendent Wm. Hallett tbe Water Lilies loom," spectacular transformation "-cone, itroducing tho animated wo tor lilies at awn and In the gloaming. S'-'ng, "Down Vhcrci the Water Lilies Grow." Tonight, "The TcndorfooL" "The Tenderfoot." Of the attraction Tor tonight an advance otle.e. pays: The Tenderfoot," with Phil Ryley, will c.

seen at tho Grand tonight nt p. in. la famed for Us remJirlt-ible run uf more mn hundred nights at the New York heater. Now York. "The Tenderfoot" is islly tne, most unique, jiml novel mus.ir.nl omwly yet seen.

Its theme. Its iurulci near tin Antonio, on a ranch; ita highly olorert costumes, Its oxccllunt book and Ita uneful, ringing musical score urn all nt- ribute.s which havo stood tho tesi which ivo mndc It tho inimical nucvnn of iho York fieaion. One critic called "An Arizona se-t to miifllc." anil indeed scenic environment romlnr's inf 1 of a i play. It Is n. striking exaniplo of rrnw.ily that.

Is really funny wtthou'. uny port to vulgarity or fmiso piny In Iho iRlilosi do.Rree, nnd fin em-li has uppctiloil irRely to thiMttcr-Kcers who lioplorn thn or double, entemlro in the mlMiiUen Idea It humorous. I'hf DcHrlioni Thcn.tfir who Tendwrfflot" Irnvn tood tor cUfctillnftw mid 11 no wonder that the born Theater management for production carries weight and public oon- l.dunce. "The Tetidea-foot," however, of It- iteir poMCMes merits that no otner similar production can botuit It IB a continual yiuta of kaleidoscopic a merry Jingling of tunoful melodies and a rapid me of clean, wholesome wit und humor. Ilia! It has played continuously without cGBwiUon for utxty-two weeks dating from its-original production and hus met with tho fullest approval of Vow York.

Boston and other populouH centers volumes, it will bo presented hero by tne company of Bcvonty-flvo people. Including (with two or three tho '-original cost, which embraces jt'lill Ryley. George K. Romain, ThomuH Cameron. Ed Crawford, F.

Itoo- noy, Mort Oirrlnffton. M. Baldwin, Mr. Orthenwaser. Wary Mala testa and Lucille Adams.

Tho chorus, as in till the Dearborn Incator management's production, is large and efficient and distinctive, for Its largo percentage of attractive and pretty girls. Token In all "Tho Tenderfoot" is a 1U- ung offering for the now (-waning season, and as such will undoubtedly attract widespread interest among local theater-goers. "The Billionaire." Of ths attraction for Friday night only an advance notice says: Messrs. Klaw Erlanger. the greatest producers of in the musical comedy field, announce the production of Harry B.

Smith nnd Gus Kerkcr's new spectacular musical comedy, "The Billionaire." at tho Grand Friday with Thomas Q. Seabrooke at the head of the organization. Thla will be the first presentation of "The Billionaire" In this city. Tho book was written by Harry Smith, who IB the foremost of American writers of humorous stories, and the munic by Mr. Guatav Kerker, whose last great success, "The Belle of Aew York." will not soon be forgotten.

Messrs. Klaw Erlanger have always presented their plays on a scale of the greatest spectacular magnificence, and it is Prophesied that the, production of "The Billionaire" made by tills great firm will surpass anything they have hitherto attempted. The company Is all that could he desired aim among those, who will support Mr. Seabrooke will be Diamond Donner, Josie IntroDidi, Helen Dexter, Lois Bwell. Vesta Stanton, Helen Carpenter, EtheJ lu- tropidl, Be-ssie Kinsella, Pauline Harrlce.

Harry Tnnv Hart. Walter Pereivai, A. Seymour Brown, Frederic Scott, John Steppllng. Charles Halton, James Grant and Abraham Frledland. The story is novel in the extreme and introduces John Doe, "Tho who ts, at times greatly inconvenienced in trying to dispose of his enormous income.

However, at last he finally finds an opportunity In the person of Pansy Good, a beautiful Western girl, who is in Paris taking music lessons, and who has just been requested to leave her hotel on account of ths nonpayment of her bill. The billionaire startfl in by buying the hotel for her, and in the end takes her and a party of friends to New York, buys a theater, writes a play and makes her a star, and In this way is a'blt to dispose of not a few of his greenbacks. There will be a chorus of sixty. A special feature will be the Klaw Erlanger orchestra Under tho direction of A. M.

Lang- etaff. Mlnatrcls. An Elks advance notice says: The management of the Elka Minstrels, which come to the Grand Opera House Jan. 19 and 20, for their special charity fund, is pleased to announce that through the efforts of their special agents, who are touring Europe looking for talent, they have secured the famous cantatrice Mile, Leon(a) Blum. Her appearance here with the minstrels will be the society event of the season, and the people of GaJveston will turn eut en masso to hear her.

The world ro-knowned danseuse, Slgnorita Pat(ti) Barry, has also been engaged at great expense to perform for this eve.nt. It is expected that her dancing will be a sensation, as It is well known that tne la a great favorite of the Sultan of Sulu. The railroads will make special rates and have excursions from New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Texas City run into the- city, and Galveston will be crowded to the limit during the engagement of these famous artistes. Seabrooke'a Beat. Brvcui.

TO Tur NBWS. San Antonio, Jan. "The Billionaire," with Thomas Q. Seabrooke as the star, opened its tour of the South at the Grand Opera House to the largest and most fashionable audience since "Ben Hur" played here. Seabrooke mode a big hit as John Doe, the billionaire.

It Is thn best thing he has ever appeared in in The company numbers nearly one hundred people. The chorus is stunningly gowned Nothing since Anna Hold's chorus can compare with' them in this connection. Money has been lavishly spent on both costumes and sce.no.ry. The company Is strong and gives the star excellent support. "The Bil- ionalre." is under the management of Klaw fe Erlangcr, who own and manage "Ben Goose," Roger Bros, and Ricnard Mansfield.

"The Billionaire" will only visit the larger cities of Texas. Dentk of Mrs. J. H. News was received yesterday of the death at Oklahoma City of Mrs.

J. H. Johnston, wife of the former secretary of the Galves- on Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Johnston and children left Galveston little more than a year ago.

Mr. Johnston did not finally sever his connection with the Chamber of Commerce until last spring. The early departure of his family was due to the com- letion of a new home at Oklahoma City. Curing tho several years' residence of Mrs. "ohnston at Galveston she made many 'riends.

She was an active worker in the Central Methodist Church. Three children ire left, two daughters and one son. Mrs. 'ohnston had been in poor health for several months. The news of her death, while lot unexpected, was nevertheless a shock.

'he beautiful Christian character of the one will long have a benign influence ipon those who knew her best. Mr. Johnton his children have the sympathy many friends at Galveston In this hour trouble. BIr. Rouen thai Eiiter tains Officials.

Mr. A. J. Rosenthal yesterday took City Marshal L. H.

Bates of Brownsville and a party of United States officials In attendance upon the Federal Court here for a ride on the bay on the Hawlcy. In the party were'Messrs. F. J. Bates and B.

Parker of Washington and Mr. G. F. Cross of New Orleans. Real KMnte Jbhn N.

Stowc to Improvement, and Trust ompany, lot 12 southwest quarter of outlot 3G, city Galveston; other cnnFideratlona and fl. Alex Easton to Daniel L. Shields, lot 6, southeast uartfr of outlot fiO, und improvements, city of Gal- cpton; other considerations and ISO. Maco Stewart to Chester Edgar, lota 1 to IS. both iclusive, in blcck 2: lotn I to 12, both inclusive, lock 3: lots 1 to 12, both inclusive, block 6, and lota to 13, both incluh-f, block 7, all In Edgar'e addl- lon.

IJimaripift: J10- V. M. Osborn to Alfred J. Irwtn, lots 1 and 2. north- ast quarter nt outlot S9; (1,000.

John E. Boddeker to S. J. Flanapan, lot 8. south- ist quarter of outlot III, city of JIOO.

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JOKES OF LEW OOCmOEB Some of Expor! la the Karly Diiya When the Way Thorny. County Judge Lewis Fisher returned yesterday morning 1 from Austin, where ho went to attend the opening: of tho Ijeffislu- turc. In speaking of the visit he sc.id: "Tho Legislature, as far as its personnel la concerned, is about tho finest looking: net of mea ever assembled In Austin as a lawmaking body. is cum-ed6il tlia.fc the members of thJs Legislature aro the most intelligent looking 1 lot wo have ever had, and it bellevo they art as fine in intelligence as thoy look. I think, like ovcry other man who was present UK a visitor, that they are there to do business, und that we wilt all HCO that It will ltd one of the most businesslike sessions wo Imve hart lu many years.

"While in Austin I iiad occasion to make a call on tho County Judge, and I found him at a Commissioners' Court meeting. It is a standing joke up there that the County Commissioners' Court IB in session every day. I don't suppose they have any more business to attend to than we do in our court, but I understand they meet every day. "It has been suggested that the members of our nourt meet at feast unco a week in my office at the court house, and that it la to be a meeting without pay, that is. tho only meetings which the county will per diem for will be the meetings we have to hold to transact important business.

If we have a weekly meeting It will be without cost to tho county." School Haa Pniinma Map. raised map of the Panama Canal, which formerly occupied a prominent position in a main street store, has been awarded to the Ball High School. The map has been transferred to the High School building und has been hung in the physical geography room. It is considered a valuable acquisition to the school, in view of the fact that it is several feet in length and shows the different points along the proposed route, besides the various altitudes, mountain ranges, rivers, etc. DockatRtlcr's Experience.

It has not always been rosy sailing for Lew Dockstader, the famous minstrel man, Although a college graduate and lighthearted to buoyancy, he was compelled to rough It over many hard and winding places. His remarkable self-corn placenujr and wit has stood him well in hand on more than ope occasion. A past master at repaif- tce, while his idea of humor is supreme. hW has often recalled the days while struggling to reach his present eminence. Hik Hrst engagement was with ait old time mum- ager who never kept any books.

Lew "I remember one night tht? played" jto over Jl'OO and of course all wnrfi expOL'tiijig some money, when tin: manager coolly iV)- formed them It vvas impnssible, ns he hiid taken all the money and had h'-s life ith- sured. As he had put me on the door, thm most dangerous place, and there was no insurance on me. I decided to quit rigljt there. An old time favorite in those (lays was a performer named Kern. He was! a magician, strong man, motto singer alnd everything, and had been around the ivoftld so often his head was full of oceans.

Zelpi waited until the flret salary day, when tfw scheming manager said he would pay Jff alphabetically and the money ran out whtn was readied. There was a general kiclb, but the manager tuld them he would ro- organize the show, and called for the members desiring to join, saying the most allurii ing prospects were at hand for an enormous) season's business. Zera was the first to up. "Ah, Zera!" said the boss, beginning write his name. "No, not Zera this said the performer.

"My name AJax." "The piano player said he had all he wanted barnstorming, and would go back I to his trade of tuning pianos. He must have struck it awfully tough, for the last I time I saw him he said business was so rot- ten that lately he had been employed tight- 1 enlng up barb wire fences. st to inning is I Rev. R. K.

Smoot A telegram was leceived morning: by. Rev. J. B. Hudson announcing the death of Rev.

R. K. Smoot, D. which occurred Tuesday night at Austin. It is inferred that the illness which resulted in tha death of Dr.

Smoot was of short duration, as no intimation had reached this city of his being seriously Mr. Hudson left for Austin yesterday evening to attend the funeral, which will take place today. Dr. Smoot is probably one of the best known preachers In Texas, although he has served but two churches during the entire time of his ministry. He has buen pastor of tha Austin Presbyterian Church for some twenty-three years, and at the time of his death was a professor 1 in the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

An Official Visit. Today Past Grand Commander of Knights Templar In Texas Robert Elgin of Houston is expected In Galveston on an official Inspection visit to the San Felipe da Austin Commandery No. 1. Mr. Elgin comes In the stead of Mr.

Edwin Chamberlain of San Antonio, the grand commander of the grand commandery of the State of Texas. Local Knights Templar are making preparations for the reception of Elgin. One bottle of Burnett's Vanilla Extract 13 better than three the doubtful kind- Ita purity and great strength make It the most economical brand. Ask for Burnett's. tiydrozene Cures I Sore Throat A Harmless Antiseptic.

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