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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-30
THE SPOTTED CATS

is royal cigar, delicious. sweet-soentet
Cuban product. the monarch OF all 3 cen
cigars. Sold only by j. n Taub, Hous
ton.
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Is an up-to-datc Havana 5-cent cigar. Sold
by the largest dealers from Maine to Cali
fornia. j. n. Taub sole agent. Houston.
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Spotted Cats at Taub's Cigar Store.
Aydlett's teas. coffees. III Main, 1905 Pres.
HOUSTON GAS LIGHT co.

Gas for illuminating, cooking, heating
kssver. general manager.
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THE WIFE ARRIVES
And Takes Charge of the Body of
Her Dead Husband.


The remain. Of the late J. y. ArTir s'on
we're taken to Columbus yesterday morn
ing on the wes,bound Southern Pacific
train. having been prepared for burial by
Wall d stabc. Mrs. Arlington. nccom-
panied by one Of her children. arrived on
the morning train from Nscogdoches and
accompanied the remains 10 Columbus,
where her parents reside and where the
funeral took place yesterday.
Yesterday morning Messrs. George NJ.
Seaman snd Franz l.. Kinks OF the house
81 Eoehe. wilson's O. Lauge. Galveston.
for whom Arlington travelled. arrived and
rendered Mrs. Arlington any assistance
they could render. but she said relatives
would meet her al ColUm bus, and all kind
iy Offices were declined. She Tds not With
cut friends, however. During her stay in
tne cry she had apartments at the New
Huichius house. and the friends OF her
deceased husband called and offered what
ever assistance they could.
An Incident that Is worthy Of mention
II the action of the train men OF the Hous-
son East and West Texas railway. AS was
sisted IN The Post yesterday. teleSr PHO
connection with Naoogdoches could not be
secured Sunday night on account OF the
storm and a letter and telegram we're
SEM u5 me conductor OF the porfhhouDd
train by Mr. r. c. Thompson OF this city.
with instructions 10 telegraph Mrs AIRING
ion d, soon as station was reached where
a wire could be had The conductor te'e-
raphed ahead as soon al II was possible
20 notify Mrs Arlington, and in addition
ne aired the conductor OF the sou'hhound
train OF the situation and requested him 10
zee that Mrs. Arlington was allowed time
10 catch the train coming to Houston, The
rnfff hf0lIni conductor did request ed
and In this way II was arranged for tine
hercayc wife to reach this city at once
Otherwise she would have been detained
until today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-30

Columbus. Texas, March 9a.-The re-
mains OF Mr.. ". ]. Arlington. mention Ct
whose death was made in The Post this
morulng. We're brought from Hesiston to
Columbus this morning and will be in
TERED al the city cemetery thla afternoon
A. o'clock. MIR Arlington married Miss
Beatrice Whitfield here about nine Yeas
.un
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That the storm Sunday was full OF force
and effect IN this part Of the State the
members Of the Houston Cavalry can ties.
MY. Captain Towies took detachment
OF the troop Of about thirty men to Hillen-
dahl. twenty-five miles from the city. for
mounted drill. Lieutenant James NJ.
burroughs. adjutsnt Of the regiment. ac-
companled them as an officer 10 administer
the oath to number OF recruits. While
the driIl was In progress the heavy rain be-
gan and during the entire afternoon the
soldiers were put through mounted drlll
In the driving rain. They reached Houston
about 10 o'clock Sunday night everyone
very wet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-30

There was some damage to the lines of
the Houston Electric Street Railway COM
pany Sunday nigbs during the storm.
from falling poles on Andrews street IN
the Fourth ward two poles OF the City
Electric Light company fell across the
trolley wires Of the San Felipe car line.
and on Engelke street In the Second ward
one pole fell the same way. The wire was
not brought dOwo. but the bell fastening
attached TO the guy wires was disconnected
High water gave some trouble in operating
the cars In the Fourth ward. but this Is
not now the case. the water having re-
coded.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
On the Ringing Cnnnwl.

from the Philadelphia Record
1ohn Turner of Port Carbon, CAPTAIN Of
the CANAL boat Three Brothers. of that
place. has among his crew a very obAdiont
bowsman. who also cff1ciates as cook The
man. jerome Connor. has been about four
years IN this country. and can swim IKE
Inc proverbial duck. A few DAYS ago when
the boat was waiting below the locks at
falrmount breakfast was served. and To-
rome hurried so much in clearing up the
table that he forgot to take the knives
ana FORKS out OF the dish water. He climb
so up the steps to the deck lust as the
boat began moving toward the lock cham.
per. and threw the dish water oyerhoar I'd
AS ne did SO he and the captain both
noticed the cutlery drop into the river
We've. Never mind, Jerome" said the captain:
Just make mark with this piece of chalk
"nere they went overheard, and when we
get to Manayunk you can dive In for
.nem The boat was slowly towed to
naanayunk by team composed of q blind
nerse and sore-legged mule. Upon reach
ing the locks there. Jerome. divested of all
ms clothing save a pair Of overalls. dove
N vain Tor half an hour for the lost cut
iery. On coming to the surface after his
last dive. he said: "Begorra, cap.in'. I'm
aiter thinkin' that yes didn't max the
right side of the boat. If yez did bv me
soul. the forks wild the knives have sunk
in the mud" SUM
Evening star., 1897-03-20
NATIONAL ROAD RECORDS

The report of the road record committee
of the Century Road Club of America.
which has control Of road racing. has been
announced. The annual mileage record poas
to A A Gracey of Philadelphia, who rode
22,s4S miles. with 8. M. Warns of Baltimore
second. he having covered 1880 miles. r.
r. OConnor of Chicago was third. with
lS,22o miles. The mileage championship
was claimed by E. N. Roth of Chicago,
whose record is placed at 81 1888 miles for
the year, but the road record committee
did not think he covered that distance and
ruled his claim out.
Road records were allowed as follows:
John H. George, $500 miles in 30 days,
October 1-3O. 1896. American record
John II. George. 1000 miles in 90 days
September l to October 30, 1896 American
record.
Samuel M. Warns. % centuries and 1851
miles in 80 days, Aug. % to September 2s
1896. Maryland state record.
Samuel M. Warns. forty-five centuries and
3.s5I miles In 10 days July 80 to September
p, 1896. Maryland state record.
A. A. Gracey. 22.S4s miles and 15s CEN
turies: 1896. American and Pennsylvania
records.
Samuel NJ Warns, 1880 miles and 1os
centuries 1895 Maryland record.
X. E. OConnor, 1925 miles: 1896. Illi-
nois record
Mrs. A. E. Rinehart, II, 166 miles and 116
Centuries; 1896. Colorado record.
g. F. Pond. jr.. 13.771 miles and twenty
eight centuries; 1896. Massachusetts rec
ord.
John H. Hunter, 1922 miles and forty-
nine centuries; 1896. Ohio records
r. H. Lang, 1854 miles and twenty-nine
centuries: 1898. Maine records.
w. L. Slower, II $40 miles; 1905 Indiana
record.
Harry F. Marshall. 12051 miles and thir-
weight centuries; 1896. New Hampshire
L. T. Brodstone. 12.o2s miles: 1896. Ne
brask1 record.
record
E. N. Roth. 14e centuries; 1896. Illinois
record.
A; Ross Manly. sixty-flve centuries: 1896.
Indiana Iecord
,soo 60: W; Foster. jr., twenty-six centuries:
1nob New Jersey record.
Wm. Heinzen. twenty-one centuries; 1896
Wisconsin record No''
Victor Van Popple. fourteen centuries:
1885, Michigan record.
ihe club century banner has been won by
tne century Wheelmen of Philadelphia.
whose members rode 213 centuries during
the year 1895. The Century Cycling Club
OF maryland won second place, with 1852
centuries
Evening star., 1897-03-20
ATTRACTIVE SHOW WINDOWS
hiEh Sfnfe of Perfection fO wbych
the Art Has Been Brought.


Prom the Sartorial Art Journal.
Did the reader ever think of the anne.r-
ahce New York or any large American
cry would present if bereft of its b-ieb.
and nearly always attractive shon win
dovsr
we are all OF US so used to being amused
ana instructed by the constantly CHANGING
panorama Of good things shown to us
from day to day. We pass through the
highways of trade on our way to and from
WORK or on our shopping tours. that we
scarcely give thought to the high state
OF perfection to which the art Of the WIN
cow dresser has been brought That con-
oition is due in no small measure to the
eHorts OF our haberdashers who never
spare trouble nor expense to make as at
tractive a showing as possible II they
overdo the matter at times 1t is only he
cause OF their anxiety to excel and their
desire to be original
me windows of the haberdashery stores
are the most conspicuous and attractive
IN New York today: not only because Of
the skill of those who dress them but also
because of the many rich and widely vary
ing co.ors and combinations Of coIors
which are now distinguishing feature of
neckwear and several other accessories Of
dress.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
The Popular Jade,
From the New York Sun.

rFom tne New York Sun.
Jade is the latest novelty among fash
ions In jewelry and other ornaments. Th.
iaea OF utilizing jade originated in England
at the time OF the recent visit of the Car
OF Russia. Tor jade. like malachite, is a
stone highly esteemed In Russia. 1t ia n
mineral of variable composition, consisting
OF silica, lime and magnesia, and is adapt-
ed for purpose of ornamentation by its
taese t,s, texture and extreme susceptibility in
taxing very fine polish. 1t is tough.
translucent. Of nearly the same hardness
as quar'z, ard Of either a blush. a light
green or flesh color. 1t fuses with great
d1hculty into a white enamel. 1t is put to
many OF the uses In ornamentation for
which malachite is employed, particularly
Tor CLOCK and fan establishment for rings
and brooches and for beautifying the cases
Of watches
Though jade much resembles maIacbit..
It's present popularity is not thought likely
among 1eweirs to extend to malachite, for
the latter does not possess equal adyan
tages as workable material nor does Il
take similar high polish. 1t is brittle,
and the item Of expense, too, enters into
the question.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
One Compositor's Work.
from the Philadelphia Record.


eixty-nve years ago Hiram Lukens enter
cd the lntelligenoer Office at Doylestown to
learn printing, and he is there yet, setting
type as fast as anybody around the place.
His record OF continuous service with one
establishment is probably unequaled in the
business Several times the management
has changed hands, but he has never left
his case. Three sets of floor boards have
worn away under his feet In that long
time' and 13O pairs Of thick-soled boots
ma nave We been put on the retired list. For over
1880 working daysJ his eyes have been
trained on the type, but still his vision is
unlmpaired, and he handles the smallest
size with ease
1t Is FAIR to estimate that he has set and
alstrlouted an average of 5000 ems Of
type day. or total In sixty-f1ve years of
1o6OO,OoO ems. This is equal to 28888
columns OF common type-enough for all
the reading matter In the Record for over
year and a half Besides this, Mr..
Lukens has broken in hundreds Of ap-
prentices IN his long career at the case.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Beasts, Birds and Fish,

From the Baltimore American.
Each salmon produces about 20 900. 900
eggs.
II Is said that the Greenland whale some
times atiains the age of 400 years.
In Larned. Kan. not only the life of an
unlicensed dog is forfeited, but its owner
must pay fine.
An acre of good fishing ground in the sea
VIII yield more food In a week than an
are or the best land viii do in a year
fhe morse. when browsing Is guided en-
trely by the nostrils In the choice of
proper food. and blind horses are never
knoNn 10 maze mistakes in their diet
The cries of sea birds. especially sea
gGAs: are very valuable as fog signals.
Inc birds cluster on the cliffs and coast.
ana their cries warn boatmen that tney
are near the land.
The most valuable fur Is that of the sea
otter one thousand dollars has been maid
Ior single skin Of this animal not more
than Two yards long by three-quarters OF a
yard wide.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Nrw Flooring Material.

From the Philadelphia Record
Papyrolith. the invention of Otto Kramer
OF Chemnitz. Germany. is a novelty in
flooring material, being a special prepara-
tion Of paper pulp. which IL sold as dry
powder. says an English exchange. When
mixed with water it may be spread like
mortar over stone, cement or wood. where
it dries quickly, and may be smoothly
planed. 1t may be tinted almost any color.
adapting ii for parquetry with yariegated
borders, or for panels and mosaics Among
the advantages claimed are freedom from
crevicos. dsaderiing Of noise and poor con-
dEction of heat, considerable elasticity,
safety from fire and remarkable durability
1t may be used fer wainscoting and oiher
architectural purposes, as we'll as for floor
ing.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

stout than too thin; but either extreme
shows lack of healthy condition.
IT You are not physically up to the mark
appetite uncertain, digestion poor and =
general sense of weakness and incapacitv
you will find the robust health and e,.r.
You need in DR. Pierce's Golden Medic,
Discovery. II renews the blood with the
vital hfe giving red corpuscles which drive
out all morbid elements, and create Dev
tissue, hard muscular aesh and active nerve
force
1t gives color to the cheeks and firmues.
% the form without adding one ounce of
dabby fat above the normal standard of
health Taken alternately with DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription for distinctivelv femi
nine troubles, II constitutes a scientific and
marvelously successful ooH,se of treatment
for delicate women.
Mrs En-, Howell. of Derby: Perry Co.. Ind.
stomach troubie-nervous dyspepsia There was
q coldness in my stomach. and q weigh. wh;r,,
seemed like q rock. Everything that ate gave
was sweIed across my stomach had q ridge
around my right side. and In q short time i xses
bloated; was treated by three Of our bes, phy
siciaus hut got no relief. Then DR. Pierce.
Golden Medical Discovery was recommended 20
me and got 4, and commenced the use of n +
began to sec change for the better. was so
weak 1 could not walk across the room vithout
assistance. took Or. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and his FAvorite Prescription and
one bottle OF the Pleasant Pellets I beeau to
Improve very fast AFTER the use Of few bottles.
The physicians who attended me said I had
'dropsy' and that my disease was leading into
pulmonary consumption had quite cough.
and the home physicians gave me up to die
thank God that my cure Is permanent do not
Eel any symptoms Of my old disease I cannot
praise Dr.. Pierce and his remedies too highly
!he medicines come the nearest to rsisiur the
oeao.' OF any have ever knowa abosst They
are worth their weight in gold"
:. DL. Pierces Pleasant Pellets regulate The
ive1. stomach and howels.
Evening star., 1897-03-20
At the photographer.
From the Boston Post.


A friend Of mine took her four-year-
girl to photographer. The child couldn't
be made to sit still. He of the camera was
as suave as he could be, and worked every
device OF gentle persuasion to make the
little wriggler keep still. Finally, he said
to the despairing mother:
Madam. II you will leave the little dear
alone with me q few minutes l think can
succeed"
The mother had scarcely withdrawn when
she was summoned back by the trium-
phant photographer, who exhibited a salts
factory negative.
When they reached home the mother
asked; Nellie. what did the man say to
you when I left you alone with him?'
He thaid," lisped Nellie ".thit thtilL
you little rathcall or I'll thake YOU"
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Had an Easy Time.

From the Chicago Post
Ihey hai been discussing what they
"Su4n Ike TO be when they became men
anu women. and the little fellow with the
red hair had listened scornfully to the
various views expressed.
You all don't know nothin. ahout ba,,n.
good easy time" he said. when it came
ms turn to speak IF we want to get
a.ohe thout workin' or doin' anything ex-
hGthin' like bein klep;omanIac'
Evening star., 1897-03-20
His First Time Under Fire.
From Judge.


De Starr-"It was my first engagement.
The roar from the front was horribly new
to me. Our assai1ants. who outnumberei
us twenty to one, were yelling like fiends.
and their supply of ammunition seemed un-
limited. Shells were bursting all round
me. 1 vas struck several times Ny COM
pany. which had stood by me calamity till
now. turned ami fed. 1t was more than
flesh and blood could endure The"
Colonel Bludsoe deeply interested)-
What battle did you say II wasg"
DE Starr tseornfuliy)-"Who said any
thing about a battle? 1 was describing my
first appearance as Hamlet
Evening star., 1897-03-20
He Took the Nancy
from the New York Weekly.

froIn Tho View York Weekly.
New Clerk (anxious TO show his sagac.ty)
This silver dollar you just took in is
counterfeit
proprietor (nervously)-'I was waiting on
the ministers wife"
But you cont take counterfeit money
rom women JUS: because they happen to
be ministers wives 90 you,'
No. OF course not
DIDN'T ycu see this was counterfeit?"
tcisarn y, Young man. if you must
NV: @ trat the dollar 1 dropped into the
contribution box last Sunday"
Evening star., 1897-03-20
S O ME CYCLE CHAT

The export trade in bicycles and bicycle
sundries Of the United States for the past
year has Just been compiled by the officials
of the Treasury Department The cash
value is placed at $3.740,922. This Is a con-
cations are. however. that the present year
The totals for the year are not as large as
was expected. and but for larger shipments
toward the close of the year the figures
would have been much smaller. The indi-
cations are. however that the present year,
the value of the exports will be more than
double the showing of the past year. The
exports so far this year have been crafty
lngly large. and bid fair to equal the pros
poets. Last year the Importation by coun-
tries was as follows:
Evening star., 1897-03-20
An E,tenun,ing Circum.tnnce

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
You are accused madam. of throwing n
pail Of water on the complainant. What
have you 20 say?''
i plead extenuating circumstances. voar
honor
What are they?~'
The water was carefully boiled"
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Useful.

From the Detroit Frs Presa
DO you think. professor. that the theory
that Mars is inhabited has any practical
value?"
DO think so?" returned the professor.
II know It. Some periodicals nav s2O n na %
for articles on the subject
Evening star., 1897-03-20
Too Much for Him.

From Harpers Magazine.
He-'I never kissed a girl in my life,
and, what's more, 1 never wanted TO and
never will
Boy (who has been stealing a ride)-"Say!
slack up a bit. mister; L want ter jump
or. 1 don't feel safe ridin' with a darned
fool"
Evening star., 1897-03-20

If you want anything, try an ad. in The
Star. If anybody has what You wish. you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

without them. There are others who have
rot as yet ventured 10 adopt them on ac-
count OF the prejudice they may happen TO
have against bloomers. no matter whether
worn openly or beneath the skirt
Evening star., 1897-03-20
"dltr was carefully boiled"

Want ads. in The Star pay because
they bring answers
Evening star., 1897-03-20

There is a fascina.
hon about 4 vigorous,
healthy woman, WHICH
touches every heart.
Physical weakness is
a great drawback to a
woman's social sue
cess. As she loses
healthy plumpness
She loses attractive
ness. A woman had
even haS<.~ l.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

Grand total. .S3,749.Go2
Ihfs table affords an interesting study
The English-speaking world and the En-
giish possessions are the best customers of
the American-made bicycle. and Great
Britain. while far in the lead, Is closely fol-
lowed by Australia, in both Of which coun-
tries the American wheel Is entered free of
duty In Germany the American product
Is securing better foothold than the home
product on account of the combination of
lightness. strength and beauty. The trade
witt France really began last year, and is
expected to be more than doubled this
year. The showing for Africa exceeds that
OF any other country. yet the export trade
with the dark continent is really in it's in
fancy.
Evening star., 1897-03-20

ASaaiAS tne Ieet, Dy which he claims the
enect Is even worse when pedal,ne than
when walking. He says that pointed to.x
give rise to much suffering and also make
the carriage inelegant Too high heels
cause spinal trouble. and many very pain
iul internal complaints. The ideal heeI is
a low. nat one. that is a support to the foo,
ana not a hindrance to walking Where
the ankles are weak, boots should be worn
ratner than shoes, as the former give uch
more support Great care must he f.k.,
mat the heels OF the shoes do not run dou,n
at the side. or the wearer will walk nn-
spine. '"e
To keep the feet in perfe.. health. thev
must be well washed every uay witt, sosn
ana Water-at night as we'll as In he morn
ing. Ihey must be perfee-ly dried or the
SKn tn may become sore and cause blisters.
The under part OF the Feet naturally wifi
become hardened in time unless hey are
properly attended to. They must be care
fully rubbed with pUmicastone and if This
is done the skin will remain smooth and
SOFT. IL the skin Is apt to be tender ynu
must rub in damp salt at night
After very much walking riding Or stand
ins. tne rect are very apt to feel sore and
tired. When this is the case. they must be
bathed in water in which charcoal has been
boiled. To rub the feet with very common
whisky Is also an excellent thing: IL moi
only removes the tired feeling, bui hardens
the skin and makes the feet less tender
You should never let your toenails grow too
long. They should be cut at regular inter
vais, and kept quite short You should cut
the nails after your feet have been Washed
with warm water, as otherwise they win
be found to be very brittle and hard To
manage. The feet should never lie kept too
warm. as this makes them very tender and
apt In winter time to have chilblains.
The cyclists of England have been called
to mourn the death Of Mrs. Massineberd
who was the founder of the Pioneer Club
well-known cycling organization, and vice
president OF the Mowbray House Cycling
Association.
Skirt holders appear to be all right In
their way. but there are times when they
do not give general satisfaction The task
Is, comparatively easy when sailing along
on q dead level. with every condition IN
favor Of the rider. But even at such times
there are some riders who do not find
things so easy. When the wind b. ows the
work Of the skirt holders is fully tested
and very often found wanting Ii there is
anything mean it is for the wind to blov
the skirts over the knees and esneciaI,y
when the rider is not prepared for such an
emergency. Then. again, there are some
riders who habitually kick when pedaling
Ind throw the skirts up in the same way
Is q heavy wind. The spots Of white which
frequently show are conspicuous All OF
the trouble can be avoided by wearing a
pair OF bioomers beneath the skirt. They
are never seen when thus worn. Many OF
I he lady riders of the city have found out
the advantage OF these. and would not do