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making efforts in that direction.  I have requested the Civil Authorities in the City to arrest all (Colored) public women, known prostitutes, under the Vagrant Law.
My office hours are from 9 oclock AM until 4 oclock P.M. (always open till  6 oclock)
I have been absent from my office two days at Galveston on business connected with the Post of Houston and the Bureau.

Number of Troops
The number of troops stationed in this Post has not materially changed since last report, and the same necessity exists now, as then, for their presence.

State Laws
In regard to the operation of the State laws I have little to report.
I have not heard of any case under the apprentice law - I have notified the Chief Justice of the County that I desired him to apprentice three orphan children but he has not yet found any person to take them
The State Vagrant Law has not been enforced in this City.  All cases being brought under the City laws.
No cases have been brought to my knowledge under the Labor Law, only three contracts made under that Law, and since the promulgation of G.O. No. 4 Hd Ins Bu.R.F & AL State of Texas current series - have been sent to my office.