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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13
A SONG FOn CUBA.
For The Post.

For The Post.
Unnumbered the times that in battle ar
Has cuba enlisted her armies in vain.
And stripping her sword flung the scab-
bard away.
And dauntlesslv rushed to destruction
again.
Far visions of freedom TO tighten her
gloom,
The rainbow of promise in beauty shall
CLEAN.
As long as a patriot remembers his
As long as the slave OF his freedom shall
Still hope will inspire them to valor and
And lons as Cuban wears tyranny's
They'll rise in rebellion again and again.
Beshaz2nr VIII turn the writ on the wall.
Who're Raining his doom, GIows in let
ters of FIRE
The balance has wavered decreeinG his
In ashes tho reign of his crime shall ex-
Usurpers no longer the land shall dcspoH.
Aud labor shall harvest the fruits OF its
toll,
Their tocs'n is freedom and triumph shall
Thor noble contention, tho hone seems
forlorn
And glory immortal its sisnet impress
Upon the red ncld where a nltioa was
born
Ana tho tyrant's dominion no longer shall
En,hroncd on the hnls of the gem of the
sea.
Fred Osborne.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13
FLOWER MISSION DAY


As Observed lay the woman's Chris
tim Temperance Union.
The women OF the Woman's Christian
Temperance union observed Flower Mis-
sion Day last Wednesday
The county and city prisons were visited
each prisoner being given II small bou-
auet of flowers tied with white ribbon 10
which card was attached bearing an ap-
proprate text from Gods Holy word. In
firmaries hospitals. Faith Home and Shell
tering Arms were visited and also many
private homes whore sickness or distress
was found There were also hundreds oil
pages OF literature distributed ana besidcs
the bouquet. every child received dainty
little cake. Flowers were sent to the
union for this purpose from many homes
In Houston and also from Houston
Heights. To all the contributors we send
our heartfelt thanks
So many ask. what is the meaning OF
THE Flower Mission" We take this OPP
portunity to briefly explain. In 1878 Miss
Jennie Cassidy Of Louisville. Ky. who
had been an invalid for nearly thirty y-ar,
and having experienced the great blessing
afforded by the sweet flowers determined
that as she had received so would sho
beslow. Having an ample fortune " her
own, she gathered about her a few cun-
secrated women aud revealed to them her
plans. flowers were used principally as =
means TO gain an entrance into the hearts
and homes of the very poor and the riits
followed UP with sympathy. food clothing,
fuel and work. In 1881 Miss Frances VII
lard. after listening to Miss Cassidy for
some time concerning her work. said 81
have an Inspiration; II is to establish a
flower mission department Of the Womaus
Christian Temperance Unon and make you
the National superintendent.
The flower mission has grown 10 'm-
nense proportions las has all Womln's
Christian Temperance Union work.. June
is Jennie cassady's birthday and 10 per-
petuate her memory this day is set apart
as Flower Mission Day THAT Is why
our women were going into the prisons last
wednesday, where poor. degraded inen and
women are to be found. that perehance the
sweet fragrance = the flowers might bring
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our conntr, hundred Years Ago.

An old copper nine in Connecticut was
usad as prison.
imprisonment for debt was common
practice.
There was only one hat factory, and that
made cooked hats.
Virginia contained a fifth Of the whole
population OF the country.
Two stage coaches bore all the travel be-
tween Sew York and Boston
The Mississippi valley Was not as well
known as the heart OF Africa now IS.
Qunlnc was unknown. When a man
had asuo fits he took Peruvian bark and
whisky,
There was not a public library in the
United States.
Books were very expensive. THE Lives
of the Poets" cost SIS.
A day lahorer received shil.iags day.
a horsoman who gailoped on city street
was fined shillings,'
crockory plates We're objected tn because
they dulled the knives.
A man who ieered at the preacher or
criticised the sermon was fined.
Dry goods were designated as mems
stuffs' or "wonea's SUITS.
Stoves We're unknown. All cooking was
done before an open fireplace.
Six days we're required for journey be-
tween New York and Boston.
A Now England girl was not allowed &
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13
WEsTMINsTEu CHURCH
Calls n Regular Ninistcr-ituw This
Church WI. nrgnniknM.


At called meeting OF the congregation
of the Westminster Presbyterian church
unanimous coll for RcY. Asbury . hrom OF
Oxford. Ohio. to serve the church as min
lister for one year was extended. The sal
AIRY was named al $500, but this will likely
be increased 10 $500. as friends OF the
movement outside of It's membership, after
aiding to secure the first named su,u, seem
inclined to 20 further
It viii be remembered that some six
months ago the Rev II, 5. 1..iflc, n. D.. Of
Sherman, Texas. who represents IN Texas
the board OF home missions of the Prcsby-
lerian church IN the United States u
America. WAS written 10 by o. friend OF this
movement and asked to pay Houston visit,
and II the way be clear % aid IN tho or
eanization of church Al about the same
time similar request was made from
Galveston The doctor came, and after
carefully looking both fields over and in
forming himself rs 10 the situation. did, ON
request assist Ia III, organization of q
church IN each city, aud has with great
acceptabllitY and profit 10 those who have
been privileged TO hear him. preached for
both churches for The SIS months The doe
tor is one Of those grand, consccratcd men
whose presence IS d beuediCtlon The mem
bcrshiD ~ these churches have been greatly
uplifttd by his good work and all VII:
greatly miss his presence in the future.
lie calls these hh twin churches Of the
coast and while the good doctor lives the
latchstring win be out for him at both
The Galveston church. too It Is understood
has secured a minister. and the doctor Will
he relieved and commissioned to other fields
already white to the harvest" Rev. AS
bury r krom comes TO Houston with the
finest Of credentials and enters upon hi,
work with great promise. His gifts ant
energy viii find him az houored place
among his brethren In the ministry ir
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c. Nelron. encral PASSENGER agent Of
the Bay shore,line. announces, that com
mencing Tuesday, June 49, a series o.
evening excursions will he started 10 run
every Tuesday and Friday night TO Hous-
tons "Coney Island at sylvan beach, La
Porte. Masic viii he furnished hy q first
class orchestra. The bathing and SAILING
at La Porte are excellent this season and
II Is confidently expected that LARGE mum
bers OF pleasure loving citizens will take
advantage of this opportunity % cool OF
twice week during the heated term
Sacred band concerts Will also be given
each Sunday In the park which VIII add
enjoyment to the already large number
who spend that day at this delightful spot,
The nav shore line Is doing everything TO
make Il easy for Houstonians 10 enjoy TINS
natural resort and the enterprise should be
well pAtronizea
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THE RETIRING PRESIDENT
Of the Hebrew Ladies' Bcnevoient
Association Is Compiimcnted.

Of the Hebrew Ladies' benevolent
Association Is Compiimcntcd.
A special meeting OF the Hebrew Ladies'
Benevolent association was called last
Wednesday for the purpose OF presenting
Mrs. l.. NJ. Rich. the retiring president.
with a beautiful testimonial. in recognition
Of her devotion to the cause OF humanity
during her long service as presiding officer.
In presenting Mrs. Rich with the resolu-
lions adopted by the society Rev. DR..
l1owenstein, on behalf OF the association,
referred to the untiring efforts of Mrs.
Rich in the cause OF suffering humanity.
Mr.. l.. Sanders. the venerable assistant.
then spoke as follows:
Mrs, Rich-lt is to me an unspeakable
pleasure TO be present and assist In doing
honor to one whose whole life was de-
voted to the cause OF charity ana 10 tue
amelioration OF distress amongst our SUI
fering co-rel!gionlsts To her untiring ef-
forts is due the growth and prosperous
condition OF the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent
society. AS its president for many years
she has enjoyed the love of the members
and has won for herself the highest respect
and admiration of her fellow-citzens. 1t
has been my good fortune to assist her IN
the discharge Of her arduous and delicate
and regret that Ill health compcls her TO
surrender her trust. May the honor he
bestowed upon one equally worthy. Ana
now, Mrs. Rich, let me say God bless you
for your noble deeds, and may the merci-
full Father reward you with long ana
happy life.
The resolution, which wac handsomely
engrossed was as follows;
The Ladies' Hebrew Benevolent asso-
citation of Houston, Texas. to Mrs. l., NJ
Rich. testimonial OF love. respect and grail
tude:
whereas, Desiring TO show the high APP
probation. OF the noble work and untiring
efforts OF their retiring PRECEDENT, Mrs l.
NJ Rich and recognizing her sterling
worth as president OF the society. with
which she has been associated as leader
for the past twenty years, and also az tho
kind allcviator OF tho suffering whom she
kind alleviator OF the suflcrings OF the
needy and INDECENT. TO all OK whom she has
given her time and attention. letting neiih-
err rain nor sleet detain her but going TO all
in trouble and distress and holding out
the broad hand Of fellowship aud compass
sion, spreading the broad mantle Of char
ity over the destitute and never letting
them feel their dependence.
Do present these testimonials AZ mark
OF the high appreciation and extend to
Mrs l.. NJ. Rich their deep regret al the
Illness which has required her to leave her
chosen labor. We feel sorely grcyed that
she must withdraw from the scenes NJ her
former activity and express TO her our
many sincere thanks for her good and
noble work OF the past. aud we trust hat
she may be spared for many. many years.
so that she may keep up her charitable
labors AS long "a charity Is recognized as
virtue as long as people live 10 tell OF II.
70 long will her enrolling character and
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n.cnrni,inn ScrYicc.

church. on the corner OF Hardy and Lib
orty streets, at O'Clock VIII be held
recognition service in honor of Or. j
+. Duncan the new pastor DR.. Duncan is
an able man and will be strong acdusi
ton to the ministerial force OF The city.
Every one is invited to attend aud extend
a cordial welcome to him. especially all the
pastors Of he city.
\ very interesting programme has been
prepared ana it is expected that there Will
be a very pleasant and profitable service.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

No., ,I1 -II =, ~. y,
mo "no'esale generosity OF H.
Coyle. chief shark Of the Lett Handed Fish
ing club is proyerblul but the crowning
no, ~ bis ,,.rero.,,, occ,,rros a, tho
~ VI N's ~"
iiutchins House yesterday when he covered
himself with glory to u sufiocat!ug de-
gree
,,A...., 49,, ..,,,..,,,.., =, ,,,.,,on.,4. 81,
i"'VusH ''e f'viSS'iuue VI o""e'sh'P Vi
the late lamcnted Houston Age. j. 5. Bon
uer. better known as X. I.amity. had be-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

piles OF dead roots and branches OF plum
trees to The Post editorial rooms yoster-
day. and In his explanation OF the cause of
the blight TO fruit trees he said 1t was
caused by bug a species OF tree lice, that
got first upon the limb OF the tree and
Matched there. it's myriad Of progeny going
down TO the roots and causing what are
known as root gals" or large knots upon
TIE roots. which are fatal 10 the life OF the
tree.
These lice. he says. may be kept of the
trees bv the liberal use OF luseed oil
around the trunk in the sprlnglme. when
the pests first MAKE, theIr appearance.
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THE DEATH ROLL.


The friends OF Mr. Ben Joe Daviss Will
be panied to learn OF his DEATH which oc-
Cured at 9:15 o'clock yesterday morning at
the residence OF his father, II. p. Daviss,
No. l2lS Mckinney avenue. MIR Dayies
was a gentleman highly esteemed by all
who know him for his many noble traits
OF character. He was the local agent Of the
Penn Mutual Life Insurance company aud
at ono time was associated with his father
In the cotton business In this city. His re-
mains have been embamed and Will be
conveyed 10 Mexia. Texas where they viii
be inferred in the family burial ground at
that place
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

DR.. J. Burrheim has received recently
from the student OF the Maryland College
OF Pharmacy of the class of 80 beauu-
fully embossed set OF resolution adopted
by the class as mark OF respect TO the
memory Of their dead classmate. julius IL.
Burgheim. who died IN this city about a
year ago. The resolutions were adopted
unon the first anniversary of young Burg
helms death. NAV 90. 1897.
They sneak in terms of the deepest re-
gard t~r the departed one and express sin
cere synipathv at his untimely death.
1t is a beautiful token OF remembrance
and one tina, Or. BwCheim, the father Of
the deceased and his other relatives in
Houston appreciate very highly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

afternoon, juno IS at the residence o, j.
$. Stewart, lllS Main street aud Dallas
avenue. commencing at O'Clock. All wo-
men, especially mothers, are invited to at
tend. Addresses. music and discussion. in
which all are invited 10 participate viii
form programme which II is expected viii
provo both lnhLrMotLve and entertaining.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

Mr.. II. Taylor OF Drummer addition exhio-
tied snake cucumber In Tho Posts sd,-
torlal rooms yesterday, The vegetable
curled snake and n seen In the grass the
resemblance would be very Impressive in
decd. Tho cucumber measures 7 inches IN
circumference In the largest part and at
the head is only pa inches. Its full length
H. . feet inches
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13
A DYING UMPIRE.
A Poetic Gem Rescued From the
Dark Ages.

The recent affections OF long suffering
baseball public have recalled gems OF verse
from other days. The following contribu-
ton has been received:
70 the Sporting Editor Post.
Enclosed find copy of short poem
which appeared in the Detroit Free Press
about 1873, and which seems very sug-
geStive OF last Sundays game
Caesar had his Brutus Charles his
Cromwell and Umpire Phelan mas profit by
the example which they made Of the poor
unfortunate described in the poem. Yours
truly, FAN.
Houston. Texas, June 10, 1897.
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Did Yon Ever

Thy Electric Btters as a remedy for your
troubles? II not. get a bottle now ana sel
relief This medicine has been found 70
be peculiarly adapted to the relief and cure
OF all Female Complaints, exerting Won
derful direct influence In giving strength
and tone 10 the organs. II YOU have Loss
Of Annette. Constipation. Headache, rant
ing SHELLS, or are Nervous, Sleepitss, EA-
citabie. Melancholy or troubled with DIZZY
Spells Electric Bitters is the medicine you
by It's usA Fifty cents and 800 at drug
StoreS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

An umpire OF the league mines,
Lay dying at the plate,
And the CORY rocks about him
Told the story OF his fate.
lie had made rank decision,
And the crowd In frenzy deep.
Had shuffled OF his mortal coil
by rocking him 10 sleep.
The catcher stood beside aim
rs his lie blood ehbed away
And swung his bat with vieor
To keep the crowd At bay.
The dying umpire beckonei.
And the captain of the MAE
Bent over him In sorrow.
For he feared another lire
But the umpire's words came ieebly
As the crisis was at hand,
His dimlued eyes were sooa 10 open
In brighter, faircr land.
Th>n he whispered, low aud sadly.
call the game. it's getting dark;
Let il end on even innings,
So the last run do not MARY.
II have finished watching ,5ases;
am numbered with the slain,
And the crv OF rats will never
Echo in my ears again.
place my head upon the home plate,
Let me have my ltrle mask;
Frame a set OF resolutions
Thl. Is all have TO ask.
The dying umpire faltered.
Ills face turned toward tho sun.
Quo cuan all WAS over
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

Tire regular monthly meeting OF the
Bikor Cholm society VIII take place next
Sunday June 20 THIS meeting was post
ponod FOR next Sunday on account Of the
picnic given today a, Magnolia mark hy the
sunday scnool conducted 10y the orthodox
Congregation Adath Jeshurum and the 81
kpr Chollm society.
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,set IN them thought, o, the days o, in.

back ia them thoughts OF the days Of IN
nocence. mother and of home. and that
their hearts might be lifted to Him who
said; Though your sins be as scarlet,
thew shall be as white as snow" And now
that we know the meaning OF flower mis-
sion day we sincerely hope that June ..
1898 viii find ten times ten Christian
women engaged In this blessed work in
Houston, instead OF ten. Faithfully,
Mrs. C. ID. Schureman,
Recording Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

Tho following business was disposed oil
yesterday in the criminal court:
oliver Edwards, two cases OF forgery and
passing; one swinding continued next
term Of court.
Amos Burns. assault 10 murder; moi
guilty.
otto Smith. assault to murder; reset fol
the 18th.
Charles Mccall. assault to murder; mo-
guilty.
Buck White. burglary; not guilty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

James Brownlce OF Dallas. Texas, who
has been employed at the plant Of the
Houston Packing company. is nursing a
broken leg al So, ,icseph's nfirmary, a
heavy pleee OF machinery fen on the limb.
fracmrng the bone, He was sent To the
innrma,y by MIR. Josh CLARK, tho contract
lrn arnni-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13
A Veil of Mist

Rising at morning or evening from some
Rowland. often carries IN its folds the seeds
OF malaria Where mal9rial fever prevails
no one is safe. unless protected by some ef-
ficient medicinal safeguard. loStetter's
stomach ifittcrs IS both a proieetion and a
remedy. No person who inhabts, or So
iourns Ia miasmaie region on couatry.
should omit 10 procure this terrifying agent
which is also the finest known remedy for
dyspepsia. constipation. kidney trouble aud
rheumatism.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13
sacngerhund Anniversary.

The Houston saengerbund Will celebrate
its thirteenth anniversary By an outing
today at Merkei's Grove.
The exercises viii consist of concert
at . p, IN. singing by the Saeneerbund'
childrens games bowling and shooting,
gymnastic exhibition by young turner's, the
whole to conclude with grand bah in The
evening. Admission viii be free.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

while | like to see a man who is not
afraid TO stand up for his rights SAID
the Cumminsville Sage. "still | have no.
'iced that that sort of a man usually thinks
he has right TO anything he wants =
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

What is experience, Uncle TOM"
Experience II is what we learn from
wanting everything We don't get. and &c,
ting everything we don't want'-Louis-
Vile Courier Journal.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

Mr. Charles Albrech,, who Is doing good
service in Investigating the cause and APP
plying the remedy TO blights In fruit trees
and rose busHss. brought In los Of sAm-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13
OPEN ALL MIGHT. 'PHONE ~
THE r. c. STUART DRUu ~, wG i
Will Deliver Your Medicine Free OF Cra n, go
Night Graduate in Pharmacy III o 'N.e<

6 sleepers will you" And the unhapp,
manager pointed to display beginning
Mattresses until YOU can't rest!"-Typo-
graphical Journal.
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SHOE pEpARrMsyr-c.

80, -SoutluueA
i!eel and Toe Slippers wa M. a
these In I'LL sizes. wopli ~
yn.aP al 7oc a pair. our pr,cs
per mar .......... p''Ss 3dc
n pairs Ladies Tan ss,a.,.
t'ther with heels or s,rin.
heels. would b9 cheap n, tisa
q pair. now ............., Quo
cases of Ladies Black Dor.
Son les. in plain or path,
iea'h'r Zip toes, sizes I 10
regu'ar price I5c, our price pcr -
pan -.'................... =4lC
i3 cases of Mans Solid Les,b.,
congress or Lace Shoes. either
N nlaiE or Cat toe. the .5D,rt a.
Kind our price ..............'.s1i.O
over ieD '-lirs OF Mems Sbms :, \.
following named makes: ~
John Meier.
Burt.
Hllimann
kr.ppcndorf.
nittmann.
Sirgle-Cooper
John Keller.
Thee Shoes were made TO retail
a, $3.50 ari 500. and are chem
at that rtice. our prize as long G no \
as YOU can find Your size at. %AsSo
" Sers. and Ser h TaF a leather si'D 34c
Childrens soft and flexible San. ACc
d4ls' per pair, at....,.........,. 19s
Chlldren's Black and Ton Wei an,
I'D Shoes. per pair. at......... oSC
chllaren's Tan Sandals. Der ,,,r 49c
Examine our line of Boys Black On,
and Tan Shoes. per pair. at -. Wv
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"pid YOU succeed in convincing him that
he was wrong ?"
mo- but made him admit it."--Detroit
News.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-13

Suburban Strategy never met such a
man for praising his neighbors as Irving
is"
move into town"
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You have lovely head for ad writing,
don't think" said the manager.
What have done this timer asked the
ad man.
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CENT STORE
5O9-511 Travis Street.
THE acknowledged LEADERS OF low PRDW

what are going offer this Prices news.
received heard
Below will
bargains in for grand
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Just look At that catch line for sn0o..
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CURRENT Fun.

Athens. Texas.
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lo9 nl,rs of Ladies Doneola K,,
.t and Toe Slippers, we bsys
'Iese IN all sizes. would ~
cheHp al 7Sc a pair, our nr,rs
per mar .... o"' p'!cs
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THE UMPIRE OF THE NINE.

IN. Texas. June 10, 1897
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-10-02

1
MIR. E. NJ. GRANT returned yester-
day morning from New York, where
he had gone with Dale, who entered
Bellevue.
Work was begun this morning on
the new business house above the
brick block ON Peasants street.
YESTERDAY was the Hebrew new
year. 1t was the beginning of the
year 575s. The name of the day is
Rosh Hashana, and it is observed by
all Hebrews, no matter OF what faith.
1t is also the beginning OF the peni-
tential days which end on Wednesday
Of next week, which is the day of
atonement, the most sacred of the
year. Yesterday the stores Of mem
bers Of the faith were closed, and the
day religiously observed. Enmities OF
the year are gone over and reconcilia-
tions of all kinds brought about.