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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-05-06
PROTEST TO FRANCE.
Correspondence Regarding the EN-
clusion OF American Cattle.
WORDS OF A VERY FIERY NATURE.
The President and Secretaries Olncy
and Gresham Each Wrote
WORDS OF A VERY FIERY NATURE.
HILL STILL HAS THE FLOOR.


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w dH'.ilGtOA, May o.-NowAcrc in the
Whose oo.rusponacnce when the rn,r,.a
States uus lad .urlu.. mr. l.,st ,,.,,, ,..,,n
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va NU''-'''N' "a 4'N'"ie'"'IN SuiiespoHa-
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s,..tts lc,. vuon IS ln,.t, a nil,l,i mn, ..
,.sulo.s inslatailuc UPON In, l,..l,s a.,
Ai.ueals ,.An m the couls,- ni '., u,.
s,u.,Auuus Mltu lYanee. Irsp.,t;i,4: me
.Ac.uslou By la, .u,,rit,n,.. &c MA,
country o1 .Nni,s.o44 enii... rn,. mes
ueut lllns.u ut.i.,t,n "a ANNA i,n, ~,
IN ~, e,ift.f sl,,,., ~, ,''ue '' %, t
rrat,t,.s '.,,,,.-,'''' 80. 80, "a NeiN4ullns
80 80 ~ $1,000 - ''Si ti"'A o.N,!'
.,t,,,,.,,,,' - sD"NYs t'u 'pev'ous
- , ~ .'t va" i'ut ip'""u 10 lurtiy the
~ az" anu making pam tit relations
mn siainel Il Tie restrictions are
H"l ahittd'
As lar acK as March OF las, year. lust
ali,r tHc TACT That the exclusion order
hhn been issued. It Was made known TO
tn, state department through Mr. Wig
uNud, our Chdfg. al Paris and Secretary
rics nam calle4 tla, ofitc,i. that n. mad
failed To state tho reasons for It's Issue,
~. s.rfr1 our cnftl. Won, cf,t,.l>. fr,.c fro,,
iis.;.s, ana that an, ,irv, ,.r ,h,..e s,a,..
mems Tho nre.ii..nt d,rnc, NM ,n,, in.
form Tho Irin,trh coy,rf,tnrui mo I,,,ttcd
STATES r.r',,,,,,. ,i,ta ,r,hr,i,inu ,s , -
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w. ''iuis o ~ huhheS w api'a'tn'lF
W l'''N'N' dl INC Sti'nNth Oh M N'Ssl-t,
ana suuSNt 10 arlaY MS drlN"rN un'i
an "pportunity coui hc tad - cpnsil'r
me nIoP'e'F o. Hlpi1NlhE II on account
tons, but another cable message from
Secretary Gresham. three days later, lett
him no rccours" and when he did submit
H.. even the French minister OF foreign
affairs, who happone1 to he as now. In
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BRYAN MURDER.
Two Wooi,s Spon. in Examining tho Wit
lpaeea

w. ''''''''' ''if'''' -
Newport, Ky. May BIN thrtynve
minutes after the noon recess the defense
today i.e umod, Jus, two weeks having
been Spent In examining wiiness's.
Twelve witnesses aud eight derosit'ons
were heard ,odnv The formers tosii-
muny was monotonous that Of the after
neon was 'molo-dramatc. ~ times judge
and jury had 20 nsc their self-con'roi 10
evoid nurhtor. The prosecution Will not
be engaged in rebu,tal II Will not bo sur
prsine If one or Two cases OF perjury
should develop
The prosecution In the afternoon did not
bring John seward, the d'teciiVr, h'tn
iuvcniing the atorv Of ". II. Trusiy ana
coaching him 30 swear 10 II, Ihcy iniu
the Foundation. however FOR II, bS r.rhtl,
Ing 1ruriy and clcitlng from him "A athlai
that William Trusiy. 81, ana 's"""fn arc
brotircrs-in-law Tho crisis may come 10
morrow After Trus'y the helrnas Pre-,
srnted I'D Nosrlcy. James Smith ana
John Lee. all mombcis of the ohihWeiI
Guards, of which George u. Jackson, me
colorcd cnb driver was UNIV rildh!. IN
nary a. until u. m. engaged IN n court
martial and could not have driven the cab
to the scene OF the murder.
ON the stand 'h"y all swnre mar lhe
and the court martial on Weln.sday
night Their squ.rmiug on tho stand WAS
yer> ninus!ng They were all three bonded
in 800 onch to remain as witnesses ana
touipht they lodged In the Newport Jan.
All three denied signing ih"se deposl ,ionh.
This puts the defense to NE 'rounl" on
l,roukinp tho rrtdlhiliiy OF three witnesses
,,'htrh i, vrnr the first 10 Introduce. Win.
Bcastry of tho caldwell Guards also con
traripcted a opposition which he adinit,.n
he signed for the Defense re snia ,nn
dopogi,lon waR untrue and that u Wns
no. n, i'y road 70 him. Eugene Hart aud VIM;
Robinson, members OF ,hc . ns,'W yen
Gusrds who had made no depis'ii9,nn, ,es
January 81. in time to allow Ms caI.ain,
George H. jackson. To make me cap nrius
w.th Waliing and Pearl Bryan 'h"' ne nag
John scwnri alias Svnrh. and VIM.
Tr,s,y, ulins Trustee. are fhe "SploHlve
material likely 70 be tonchoi on ,oNhor-
row Both are under bona IN" "'''''' '''
icntIxc allahnWl ding.
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KEcKHorERs SHORTAGES.
Expert Accountant WORKING On -
Books--Friends Arc 6teaoIae!

Expert Accountant WORKING on ~
Books-Fricnds Arc 6teadfas- s.
Washington. May bit II reported w.
what is believed to be good sntnodsy IL
an expert accountant employed ~ a.
secretary of state has found thcstaee g
$4,000 in the trust funds account o. 9. y.
Keckhofer, until recently the $780,
officer OF the state dspsrt@sass: ~ ~
amount, together with w. W.; s ~ -
10 have been found BY tho sno!tinS SLss.
GERS OF the treasury In ny: IN -
$4,000 What action the goyetnu p ~
take in the nsattcr his not oso's ~ Il
MT Mr' Kcckhofer has been dlabureins cssL
Ger of tho state department fhro0m tn!Se
administrations and was UNIVERSITY ~
rnrtIod ms Thoroughly competent 49,
faithful Official. Several month"; ~
however. MIR. Oiney. on no syIuc
which he considered sufficient 20 yendtsna ~
The step. removed him and agpoinss1 ~ =
tllccossor. From tho ntyt tytimset - -
trouble MIR. Keckhofcrs FRIENDS nsys ~
sisted that no IL entirely innocsnL e ~
criminal not declaring thai LOT 49,
wears the accounts OF several pIancnfs r.
Inc Department OF state have pe sn.sss 4
with littlo system. NJ AeSfLcsss.S I.
friends nssert that his seeming nues
is not one in fact, but u tracespse y
chaotic condition OF the depaismsS"ss. ~ ~
counts. Ever since he yaA P. .g ss,scn ~
s,,spicion and removed from ~ oLucs w
has remained In tho city ana y s s;s, ~
anxious for thorough tnvess's W. ], L
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
SENATE.

Washington, May 5-Senator Iiill added
another duy--thc ffth--in opposition 10
the bond resolution today. Fairy IN the
day Mr.. Poif.r. author of the resolution,
announced that he would seek 10 force
Il vote touiphi by holding the senate IN
session until the resolution was disposed
OF. 1t WAS ,yid"nt, however, that senators
ware not disposed 10 submit to the hard
ships OF a plol.acted and possibly ~, an
ni,hi g,s SON ana Mr.. i'eii"f dii not car
rs out ms purpose. lie stated. however,
mat the resolution would certainly pass
tomorrow. which. however Is doubtful
IN view OF Mr.. Iiill's apparent abllliy TO
speak indefinitely.
Mr.. retrierow URcp.. S. ID supported
the bond resolution and severely criticised
Mr. sherman for his recent approval of
the treasury administration.
:; me Roadway was made on tho river
ana hallor b'll by taking 1t up in the
morning hour. The only changes mad"
worn restoring tho authorization of the
contracts for sabine Pass. Texas and sa'
Vaurah. Ga.
4 large number Of pension bills were
passed at the close of the day.
l,oInD Introduced a resolution requiring
the president to protest against the ar
reet Of American citizens taken on board
the Connection by d Spanish ginhoat and
10 demand Of Spain that the prisoners
shnll not be subjected 10 cruel trea iment.
Mir Cail asked the immediate adoption
of III. resolution and II was adopted with
"a faint response. few senators being pres
Mr. wolco,, Gaep, Colo) quickly inter
posed. pointing out that this was sur
prising course. directing n protest and
demand on spain without any considera-
ton.
Mr.. call Insisted that the case was ur
l,nanf. the ropori hcing current that the
,,lsoners were to be executed.
Mr. Wolcotl announced that If the fac'g
were as Mr. call stated, II was the duty
Of Tie president to protest and II was pre-
fnature for the senate TO call on the presi-
dent 10 10 his duty.
Mr. Frey moved 10 take up the river ana
harhor bin. In doing so he saif; II do
MOI mean 10 antRgoni2o the bond hill n, .
O'clock re.--d the vote of Yesterday as
tho instructions Of tho senate 10 me not
The bond bin at 2 o'clock"
Win this explanation there was no
ounosilan 20 proceed with the river ard
horhor BILL Iiy unanimous consent u
iii was passed re-cnacting the law for a
sree bridge across the Arlausas river
connecting Little Rock and Argenta.
Al > o'clock the hi was laid aside md
ne bond biz, was taken VI. As Mr. I'm
NV, snoui TO resume MS sneech. Mr.
paoe, author az the bond resolution rose
,.I said: ~ Will ask the senate to re-
nam in session tonight until this reso-
luton IL passed
NJ nm said he was wiling TO YIELD as
III, nut he did not propose 20 he taken
49, the floor arbitrarily rrd Ne wonin
-" ,.,s,a 10 Mr.. PETER Mr. Hiii pro-
no.ded witt, hts onpositfon 70 the resp,n-
,ior He was endeavoring. ne sa'". !"
,,ravent me senate from making itssn
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BosroN-The st1to Episcopal c-nvc

BOSToN-The Stlto Episcopal cnvcn-
ton VIII meet today In annual session,
One Of the most Interesting features OF
I.1v s r. Fnilsr. rector of 81 Paul's
church nj Maiden An ecccsiigsti,ai
cour, of inquiry recently decided maj ha
should be- d.poeed from tho ministry r
having Remarked after helng divorced.
Tho Episcopal canons are very strict
against ~ MARRYING of divorced PER
sona Tho particular aggravatlon In dnis
cas-, is that II involves :, clergyman Inn
youngor members ri tho clergy Ia whom
i,ar,or Funer's prehlcam"nt has str nNly
arnoal,d are disposed 10 challeng- tho
wisdom Of tho law ane u demand ~,
Amendment. The case may rycniualN
reach the National convention OF the
church.
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to have him elected to the United States

to have him elected TO the United States
senate.
The smallpox situation yesterday was
as follows. -Four new cases, two gus
poets and one death. So fur In May ther.
have been seventeen new cnses discovered
and seven deaths recorded Tho figures
for April were PAS new cases and ninety
two deaths. This month compares favor
death rate. which ~ little larger. nur-
Ing iho month OF March more cDscs were
discovered than in any month before or
since. there were a3t new cases md
cighty-threo deaths. When the books
were closed Yesterday there were on hand
nj the penthouse 80 eases Of smallpox.
Joseph Bridges md Irir Brown. col
ored who arc The leaders of the gang
which for months have stolen flour In Lrny
loads from the freight dopota wor" rn
down by patrolmnn John Armhrustor Of
the Fovlnr ngcnrv. They disposed of the
flonr M q 70.
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CHINESE FOR CUBA

Ogdop. Utah, May o.---i'our carloads OF
Chimes. inborcra PASSED through here
Monday on their way to Havana. They
me-. IN bond" and travelling under the
auspices OF the Chinese SIX companies
who have contracted TO send them 70 l,a,
rom Hong Kong. They were met at san
r,',nci,nn hv especially authorized United
states deputy marshoiS. whose duty !, o was
80, .,i,ho,, setting foot on American
soII They WIN go 10 Havana via Denver
and New Orleans.
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ANN ARBOR. Mich.-The slxty-third
annual convention OF the I.i Epsilon col
lrge fraternity VIII be held with The PM
chapter in this city today and tomorrow,
and the convention dinner will be served
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6 O'Clock The senate adjourned



Washington May o.-Ihc opponents OF
four Datl.esnlps Sustained an ovrrwnclin-
iue d"Ieat m inc house To-Day On ne pro
position 10 accept the senate amendment
10 the naval Appropriation hliI, leiuc.ns
me numner 10 Two. M Sayers u'em..
committee, made The motion ani in iis
support argued that the question was
purely business one ana he Appealed 10
The house not TO allow. political matters
10 contrast me appropriations OF the
present senate with the available rev
enues. Tho redirect appropra ions for The
next fiscal year az ,iey passed the house
wer, $50 ,Di. 900 Will. tie :1tnI estimate
OF revenue was but siGi. t,1o 900. II no pro
vision we're I1ade for the sinking fund
contentious would ho si55 .0n6 leaving I,
WORKING balance of g. 600 co' Hut in add
ton contracts were awarded in the sun
dr., civil I'm. naval aud foriificntions bill
aesrernting So 900. 900 Ia other words
there would be sn.uOD 900 70 meet almost "A
hundred millions of .xpnnditures, NTH
mis- situation staring congress- in tho race
NJ Uo,t,,lle rh,i,unuu nt M. naval
committee. Who replied TO M savers
tho,,wht If unfortunate ,hnt "iheae bust
ho,,s. vi,.u a., We're un,ier. Kim - ,eg-
,,la,o hn,,nds,v lines I'm son'h America
Not n suggestion was made then that les
,. ,,,n 'on' ssi tt he INA ~ Nos, -, ren
sons for being opposed with the senate
rho IN i,upcr branch Of congress would go
furiher and authorize six
49, va NJ saxers. motion criticised that
, c.,,, for uroposinr 10 SURRENDER 10
me senate without nring a gun. lie re-
called the manner In which the senate
mn, mn 10 thc last naval appropr,ati1n iii
nrd In ae.ep, tho tariff lin with all iis
-, =, IL o,,,,ad -hn, ~ ,v.,e lime for
:, ~ ,,,,,, 90 make n stand AGAINST the
o., NJ TIC American houac OF lords.
Mr cannon. chairman Of tho approrrla-
,l"'ta a., savers ,no,ion an the
n ar inlp ~ Inc inevitable defiricncy in the
EroInu "' , ,hn roxt .iscoi year. Tnese
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CUBA

Mrs. Nillnvorie tclegraphod President
Cleveland demanding protection for rel
atlves in cuba.
New York Herald correspondent says
II the revolution In cuba lasts two years
the island viii be mere cnder path.
iilibustcrlng party is being organized
IN Cuba.
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pnorEsTED AGAINST IT.

Chicago May 6.-freight men OF the
weatorn and Southwestern roads were Ill
session today trying to push up rates IN
such A way that the new Sou,hwes' srh
association would 20 TO pieces. rms asso-
mahc The awnra on the question OF rates
when should apply from Kansas ana
Nebraska 10 Galveston ana N"w orien ,
az, Mis.ouri Pacific has protested against
Tho award as unfair and it's different Sec
tons threatened the life OF tho new Or
ganixatton.
KING ARTHUR SCRATCHED.
New York. May a.--King Arthur y nss
been struck out Of the sphnElen !. a ~. 3
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TODATs FEATURES.
,robab,,,u..- Fair; .on,hoa.t winds.
ENIlI.IGN

Mexico celebrated tho victory over tho
French az ruebla twcnty-nine years ago.
IS. NJ. s3fnon. vice presidents Ct tho
Texas Press association, addressed Prcsi-
dent piaz as representative of the Texas
editors.
Colonel North. tho money king, died
suddenly IN London.
President Kruger made his speech to
the yolksraad when II assembled
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C1.EVEI.AND-The speaker To-Day at
the Methodist general conference VIII hr
oX -Goverror William Mckinney, rms
speech VIII be an event of Nitonll I'M
pnrtnnco. as his boomers expect his ap-
,carance ,hore Will he spnltlcut TO DIS
prove tho charges brought by the \. j. a.
ihn h. Is IN league with the enemies OF
Hrotc.i nntism.
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KANsAs CITY, Mo- The -qIway poss
tai clerks of the Seventh diyislon~ includ
I'M. Missouri Kansas NV Mexico nnf
colorado. viii hold their annual moetini
here today There are about so p -
clerks In the Seventh division, not MI a
whom are members OF the Railway PoSta
Clerks association.
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HAVE RELIEVED THE GARRISON.

Cairo, May San official report mas
been received that the Italians nave en-
tered Adigrat and have relieved the gar
rison there. which has been In n prrca-
rious condition ever since INC bhttIe oi
Adowa and The subsequent de'eat oil the
Italians
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NEW YORK Society Of Nov I'm.
gland Women viii give an old-iqsAionod
quitting party with all the primii,,;a N,w
/ day. Mrs. Hardy the president, has
plcstd together a calico brdsprend ana
presented IT to the society
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DEPOT At VERNON.

Vernon. Texas MAJ A-As W. s1
last night tho freight lspot e ~ 49,
Worth and Denver rsf,vsy here - 80
covered 10 be on eire.. 4 thunde. sfers =
VAS preyalllns a tss y VII ~. ~ ~.
thought that 4 va - ~ II enfireiy csssI
snm sumo There was but litsls sssaghs = ~
role effort. Sevrru car. vs.cn, csve ~
fire we're run out snd ~ mr.
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LAMEsoN.s INTENTIoNs.

London. May Truth says It IL credit
ably Informed that President Kruger pos
feses evidence that tho intention OF pr.
Jameson WAS 10 march on Pretoria first.
TO seize President Kruger and then pro-
coed 10 Johannesburg with The president
a prisoner
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loDAY's EVENTS.

h Ror..y ga, The Santa Clara Car
tsy AZ VIII be held here oornmcnc-
a continuing FOR three days.
owe Mn-rhe National Association
3-hfth .aahnfaeturors will hold its
,eday" 'nVe'sary in this city be-
|ehce u, The fourth National
held NOR Good CITY Govrrnm.nt
'e Tor three days. beginning
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Wholesale and Retail Grocer

today, in connection with the second an
nual meeting of the National Municipal
League.
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ROYAL CHARITY.

Rome. May liking Humberi has do
mated 100000 francs TO the families Of the
killed and wounded in the African cam
raien and 10000 francs 10 the Red Cross
society for the benefit Of the wounded.
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SPORT.

Texas Lcnguc--iiousion IL. Austin Z:
Galveston 3. san Antonio .; Sherman 9.
Dcnlson 2. Dallas 4. Fort Worth 49,
Plttsburg 0, Baltimore 10, Louisville ID.
New York II: 81. Louis e, Philadelphia y:
Cleveland .. Washington 5; Chicago g.
Brooklyn 7.
Southern Leaguc-Montgomery g. Allan
Ia 0; Columbus I. Mobile /; 10 game at
birmingham, rain.
Winners at Nashville were FUN Up. S
20 o: Miss Clarke. to D; Storm King, 2h
TO /; snbito. 10 2; Lexington Pirate.
evcn. spokena. TO q.
Winners nj Aqueduct track were Royal
H.. y to ]; Cheer Up. 10 !; Marshall.
even, Set Fast. TO I, raciotum. Eli TO ].
Winners at Lexington were cuticline, II
to !; Strathrecl. to o: Moylun. to 4:
Ethel Leo. 3 TO o: Cherry Leaf. 70 ].
STATE
w r. Handy says he Is out OF politics.
John ID. Mccall may be q candidate
for railroad commissioner.
Worth. dies from the effects Of fall.
Galveston county commissioners appro-
pirate money for good roads.
Terrible shooting ARRAY at dance near
Henrietta.
Reports OF several democratic primaries
and conventions. all showing that the
rank and file are acting with the regular
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CONGRESSIONAL.

Representative kloborg was sworn In
ms a member OF the house.
senator III. continued his speech In
opposition to the bond investigation rcso-
luton.
The authorization OF contracts for work
at Sabine Pass was again inserted In the
river md barbor bill.
A senntc resolution requesting the
president to act In behalf of an Amcri-
Gun under Spanish arrest.
Tho opponents OF four bat'ieships sus.
taincd defeat I'm the house.
Correspondence protesting against
French exclusion of American cattle pub
lishcd.
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party organization and viii participate u
the June primaries.
RAILROAD.

Annual meeting and election Of officers
of tho Tyler Southeastern and 81 Louis
Southwestern Of Texns.
Annoyance and discomforts Of poorly
ventilated ears,
Annual report of tho Mexican Central
railway.
Report of board of arbitration on the
question of cotton insurance differentiaik
Local and general notes and pcrscnail 4
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THE MARKETS.

Cotton futures showed considerable
ruciuation. but closed at Mondays ng.
urcs: rpots steady and higher.
Distributing trade shows more activity.
Wheat showed an advance on the DAY
and corn and oats closed higher. Pro.
visions were irregular.
Dealings on the stock exchange were
distinctly professional.
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LOCAL.

A thief returns some property to Nr.
William Bother.
j. NJ. Tachrman bound over to the grand
jury In the sum OF $3.50
The record Of day IN the courts
The Houston City Street sailway rurs
chased by A. II. Hayward for tho honds
holders.
a lively chase after an alleged fcrgss. &
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II. II. Holmes has asked Mrs. pictzcl to
assist In getting him rcprieve.
The woman question is still occupying
the attention OF the Methodist general
conference.
Prominent citizens OF Cincinnati were
Killed in the explosion.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16

cal and supposedly an excellent lam p9on, and yet there is a large amount of truth in it and some reflective lessons to be learned
 It is an account of a young gentleman who goes on a short visit to his married friend. and contains a description of the gloomy household narrow in their ideas of life and its meaning. Still he decides he must make good impression on the family of his friend, surpassing any of his previous records as a man of tact and fascinating talker Consequently, in the language of the author, T took my text from the motto on the dining room wall, and as soon as we had ad- journed to the parlor made inquiries con- corning the local temperance society. This aroused the old lady (he nother-in- law)" After this subject was exhausted he went on to say in a mysterious whis- per that "I happen to know of the exist ence of 9. gigantic conspiracy to restore the Tweed ring to New York, and remove the vatican, pope and all, from Rome to Milwaukee, Wis"
 To all this the Preston family listened eagerly. If you think our young friend did not succeed listen to the conclusion "The next morning on the train Herbert told me his wife and mother-in-law were very much pleased with me. He also added rather significantly that Mrs. Preston had an unmarried sister with $500O a year in her own right and a chance at the old lady's estate. Is that so? We'll, I have an enemy who has often done me wrong and who wishes to make a good match. If I could only. bring those two together"
 From this earnest family Of ConSrega- tonalists the reader is transported to Harlem flats" and learns of etiquette there; then to Tenderloin "sharps," while along the entire road is strewn the vic tms of the authors sarcasm. There are somel dozen of these little tidbits issued in the Bijou series and I presume their only" "Raison dEtre' is to drive away "one of those beastly moods"
 PAITI, PRY.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-16
HOME TREAT MENT FREE.
Catarrh Cures by Thousands Under Dr.. Hart
 mans Free Treatment

mans Free Treatment.
 Catarrh of the nose and head produces discharge from the nose, sneezing and pain in the eyes and forehead, weak and sometimes watery eyes, and occasionally loss of memory. Unless something is done to prevent, the catarrh will follow the mucous membrane into the lungs, where it will be followed by cough, night sweats, rapid loss of flesh and other dread symptoms of consumption.
 To all such people pr. Hartmans treat ment comes as great boon. It is only necessary to send name and address to pr. Hartman, Columbus, O., and com plete directions for first months treat ment will be sent free Not only is 1t more successful in curing catarrh than the treatment of the catarrh specialists, but it is in the reach of every person in cipal part of Dr. Hartman's treatment, known as Pe-ru-na, can be bought at any drug store and is a remedy without equal for catarrh in all forms, coughs, colds, bronchitis, consumption and all clmati diseases of winter. Each bottle is ac- companed with complete directions for use.
 Address the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufac- turing Company, Columbus, O., for copy of their latest catarrh book, in- structively illustrated and contains six ty-four pages of the latest informa tion on catarrhal diseases. Sent free to any address