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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
PRIVATE CONCERT
By the Ariou and Harvard ounrtette
Clubs,

Quite an interesting and novel musical
concert took place al the First Presbyterian
church Yesterday morning-tho portorm'
ers composed of the famous Harvard quar-
tette and the "Arlons" OF this city. COM
posed OF Messrs. oliver. Nelson. Duncan
and Criggs. About 10 o'clock Post rcpor-
ter was arrested on the streets by Mr.
Griggs of the "Arlons." who was class
mate of MIR Thomas OF the Harvards, and
the party proceeded to the church. After
surveying that elegant structure inside and
out. the Harvards We're loud In their praise
OF the edifice, stating that 1t is the finest
and hest arranged church In TINS country
outside of Now York CITY.
Then came the organ, to which there was
no end Of praise by the Harvards. The i'm
promptu programme was as follows
The Ring and Rose. .,-.......... Harvarus
Remember Thy Creator ........., Arions
Sweet Evening Prayer .....,., HarNards
l.arboard Watch NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Nrlons
Following this Mr.. i}reaker rendered
several organ selections with great effect
and skin.
The Harvards were we'll pleased with
Houston and it's people. They left at l'3V
over the nav Shore road for Galveston. ac-
companicd by Mossrs Griggs and Oliver.
who returned on the evening train
The Post reporter and others present are
thankful TO the musicians Tor the morning
entertainment,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

On Thursday evening at the home o,
Mrs. Bradley, there was organized another
Presbyterian church 10 help do the Chris
tan work needed in our city.
DR.. H. s. Little acted as moderator. and
the church yet without official name. will
be connected with the Presbytory Of Aus
Tin and the General Assembly OF the United
States OF America. l.. S. Fawcett and Il. h.
Rood were elected elders and Herbert Rich
ardson and II. N. bradley were elected
deacons. These viii be Installed at the
morning service, The meetings Of tho
church Tor time will be in the han owe,
Brown Bros store, Main aud Capitol
streets, Sers Ices Nill be held there this
morning at II O'Clock a, m. and at 1870 D.
m Preaching hy II. :. Little. u. d. AZ
$3.50 this evening Nouus Peoples Society
OF Christian Endeayor viii be organized
ana that work viii be zvalogsly pushed
from tho start
\ word q explanation may be approprl-
ate Some may ask. What need il there
and what Justification in organizing an.
other church where some are now strug.
Cling 10 exist" one reply made is ina
tnls Is move for conscience sake. Many
OF Its membership. coming from sister
churches TO assist In forming this. believe
with the Great conmoner." that de
cent respect TO the opinions OF mankind re-
qulres that they should declare the cause,
which imIri them 10 the separation. :
Among other thlngs II may be said tia,
thelr ideas Of policy. methods OF work and
Christian belief are in important respect,
those Of their brethren Of other churches
They believe thar the training and tondcn.
eies OF the one do not develop and enlarge
me whole man as do those OF the other
ih.y believe that In these theirs is mol
that liberty and freedom OF tho individual
IN matters Of religious observance thai
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
A SUGGESTION.
Lets Entertain the Editors Here One
Day This Week.

Day 1uts w
The National Press association convene
ia Galveston next Tuesday. the 18th There
will be several hundred editors and pub
fishers present representing newspapers In
every state aad section o, the Union Their
programme eontemplA,es three days in
Characteristic is;A. Eth aad 18th.
Why 70; &c; them 10 coma up to Houston
one day. say the 18th or goth And why not
show these gentlemen our bayou and pro-
posed ship channel to tie suit' We could
bring them from Galveston up the bayou.
1t is no; necessary Tor The Eos; to men
tioa the importance OF this suggestion 1;
will be plain TO every oae.
We have a committee which Is handling
the proposed legislative excursion. Why
not expand the programme and have the
arrangements Include these gentlemen Of
the press:
Providence is good to Houston this year;
j, Is throwing opportunities in our way
right along.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

Scripture and approved Presbyterian
ussges allow. They believe that there are
those Of like opinions scattered all over ihe
city. some connected with churches and
Others not. Such OF these as desire viii
have opportunity 20 connect themselves
with II, II will be missionary church.
brt not distlnctiveiy such. II follows that
II IL would accommodate those above men
toned Il should. for the present. at least.
ard until 1. can ascertain who It's patrons
Will be. Il must have a place OF meeting
cea;ral to the city. l; may follow later.
when ., comes 10 build, that a move toward
one Of the suburbs would be wise. !. the
riovcmen, 10 Of men 1t will fail II IL he
Of God, It will prevail. Il, asks the SRA
cious favor Of Almighty God. the eonsid-
crate Judgment OF the public and the kindly
assistance OF all who believe In Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

Charley FELTON,. the high diver who has
been giving free exhibitions al Forest Park
for several Sundays past. is Houston boz
the son OF Professor Charles n. FELTON, He
expects TO take the road soon aud en-
deavor TO excel II possible, the high divers
VINO nave appeared before the public
throughout the country. Young Mr.. Fell
ton S greatest plunge was us feet. and he
is an amateur at the business yet
Another Houston boy who has caused
merriment and laughter IN many audiences
ana who gave two performances at the
syndicate hall In Drummer the past week
In negro and character impersonations and
musical spccialties, is VIII Colby. son Of
Mr. VIM. Colby OF the Sixth ward and a
brother OF Messrs. Frank aud Walter Colby.
WIZ has Travelled extensively from Texas
10 canada and on tho Pacific slope, ana is
SAID 10 be rising star OF the stage.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

Chief OF Police Helm has received tele-
gram from II. J. Rogers OF Pratt Mines,
Ala. making Inquiries for j. S Nelson,
who had prisoner TO escape from him
last Monday at the Grand Central depot
IL VIII be remembered that Nelson was
taking an escaped prisoner back TO Ala
hama who had life sentence hanging over
MN Chief Holm has wired back that he
mas not seen officer Nelson since Fehru-
airy 10. when he received from him a writ
len account OF the escape OF the prisoner
ana delivered to him his grip. which the
prisoner had dropped on the banks OF the
bayou
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Houston Business League. which all MEM
DOTS are expected to attend. will be held
ut the rooms of the league No. PIG Main
street; tuesday morning, February Ii mt
~ O'CLOCK PROMPT attendance is especially
dselred, Important committee remarks III,
be made 'S'' "HA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ATTENTION. wooDMEN OF TIL,
WORLD

The unwilling OF the monument Of do.
ceased sovereisn, w. l.. seogar, by the
ed by the members OF the other csmns .,
the city, viii take place at 4 u. m, Febrn.
airy H. In the German cemetery. An nom.
hers OF the several lodges OF the civ ero
urged to meet at the hall OF Camp M a;
on Houston avenue at Sd. m, to arrange FOR
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
Renl Estnte Men

Ihere VIII be a meeting OF the real e.-
tate men, which all resident and visiting
real estate dealers are cordially invited to
attend held at the rooms OF the Houston
business League. No. ZIG Main street.
Monday evening, at 1880.
These real estate meetings are attract
Ing a great deal OF interest and attention
ana those who have not been present in
inc past VIII fnd 1t TO their interest TO bo
on hand Monday night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
IT'S A pLEASIlRE

for us to handle laundry work. as Wa ara
iuiiy equipped and we know how 10 honJIo
the trade Tho people know what We sav
is true what we do is legitimate and what
we promise Is fulfilled, Give us a cali
ric. ia'-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
THROUGH TRAINS FOR THE INAuGry.
RATION

VIII leave st. Louis SIP a. M, S:24a M
p M. 1880 p m, via Vandala- Pennsyl.
vania Short Line, Excursion tickets or
sale March /. and 3. Full Information
frce by applying to travelling passenpe,
agent or W. Il. Drummer A. G. p. Agt., 81
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
ANYTHING WILL M

70 wear nshing. but for dress, thcaters
balls, etc, hno work. such as 81 parls,
ards Troy Laundry turns out. is the thins
NO VIZ Prairie Ave. Phone 33s Try thor,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

Follow the crowd and 20 IA tho N,.,..,
store IL they can get big bargains tboro
you can, too Try 1t. The place is @a,
Main street >N'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

These wishing 10 get rid of rheumatls,,
should try a bottle Of Elmer 4 AmcnI',
Prescription No. 2S5i. Il. i. SchmiIt
Houston. Texas, sole agents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

The Wonder Store opens its doors =,
a. m. and closes them at s D. m an,
sells goods at corner Main and Texa
avenue. This is so.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14
4 HEART AFFAIR.
4 Valentine Entertainment by the
Woman. Relief Corps.

The Womsu's Relief corps gave unique
and pleasant social Friday night In the
Rice building. corner of Texas and Travis,
10 honor OF St Valentine. Tho hall was
brilliantly lighted and artlstically decorat-
Ell with hearts Of all sizes. the dominating
color being red and white. a dainty booth
occupied the center OF the floor. from which
was displayed some very attractive valen-
tines. dainty little fauctcs IN water colors,
satin hearts: also Ia evidence was the
yellow kd' very clevsrly done In water
culors, with the saucy remark. who says
I'm In loyo1" After numerous games came
tho piece lie resistance" dainty and
rather aesthetic lunch Elegant little hand
painted menu cards, in shape Of II heart
with white wings slightly poised. under
wl'ch was the Inscription, with best
wishes accompanied each plate. and on
the inside described the lunch. as follows:
MENU.
w Il. C. February IA. 1897.
Sandwiches.
Sourcd Hearts. Cheese Love Knots.
Broken Hearts.
Kisses Iced Hearts.
Everything was IN heart sl;ape except the
cheese straws. which were tied in love
knots ped pickle hearts. red and white
hoqri cakes. heart shaped sandwiches etc.
Tho lpoih ~ home made candies drew 4
boyy 81 young people. like butterflies IN the
bright sunshine, and the young gentlemen
acre forced to nay tribute 20 this shrine
whenever tho fair ones demanded a for
felt In me games. 1t was altogether very
enjoyable affair, AMI the Womens' RELIEF
CORPS has scored another deserved success.
The ladies' tn charge were Mesdames Rue.
Rust. Fellows. Van Horn. orvis, Jones,
lourh and Maync Miss Allie Lewis pre-
sided over the candy booth, while Miss Mel
lie Van Horn acted as sponsor for st, Val
euftnc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

Man TO be shot out OF cannon from n
balloon. Forest Park Sunday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

SMALL TALK
It 10 reported In baseball circles that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

80 Well Made Black Brocaded
Skirts, we'll made and lined
throughout, really worth $2.75. .$l.S5
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-14

20 pieces of the New Japanese
Drapery in all colors and traced
in gilt worth 15c per yard, for 1OC
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
MR.. MARSDEN GOES.

Those of rs who desire to see
diversified industries on these Isl
ands, wish bon voyage to Mr..
Marsden, the Commissioner of Ag-
riculture. 1t is not his fault if our
horticultural interests are neglect
ed. Here we are importing grapes,
apples, oranges, lemons, peaches
and even vegetables from Califor-
mia. instead of exporting them. In
the United States, the subject of
scientific horticulture is at the
front, and experimental stations
are found in every State and Ter
ritorv. These teach the use of
brains in horticulture, and open
new ways of making living, and
of creating that best of political
factors, contented homes. We are,
here, practically, hanging on to
prosperity by single sugar thread
The Minister of Finance seems to
adore it. mo money" for in
creasing the number of strings.
Paganini executed exquisite music
on one string of his violin. Prem
tiss asked, in the Louisville Jour
nal, "why will Colonel Stump Ga
noted South Carolina nullifer) be
like one of Paganini's tunes"
Because he will be executed on
one string" If things go against
us in the United States, Hawaii
may be executed on the single SUI
gar string. Mr.. Damon may be
the Financial Paganini to do it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
THREATEN TIE TURKS.
VIII Not Cease 10 Act CutIl De-
mands are Satisfied.

VIII Not Cease 10 Act CutU De-
mands are Satisfied.
CONSTANTINOPLE, August %
The confessions of two Armenians ar
rested on Saturday, at whose residence
two bombs were found by the police.
are said to have been prompted by the
Turkish authorities. The prisoners are
alleged TO have confessed they intend
ed to use the bombs at the Russian and
German Embassies.
The circular letter received by the
ambassadors of the powers from the
Armenian committee is almost identi-
cal with the one sent to the Embassa-
doris in 1896. 1t declares that the Ar
menians are tired of waiting and are
resolved to take action for the redress
of their grievances, also appeals to the
nations of Europe not to allow the Ar
menian nation to be annihilated; as
serts that the Turkish promises of re-
form are dead letter and that in this
extremity the Armenians are resolved
to carry out what was foreshadowed
by the occurrences of August &c, 1896
These steps, they further state, are the
preliminaries of April 1st, the very
idea of which fills them with terror.
They declare that they will not cease to
act until their demands, "sanctified by
the blood of martyrs are satisfied.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
CORRESPON-
THE

The text of Count Okuma's let
ter is now published. 1t is rather
a singular document. It's striking
feature Is Its extreme indefinite
ness. An impartial diplomat would
certainly infer, on reading it care
fully, that Count Okuma had not
clearly made up his mind as to the
precise issues to be arbitrated.
Otherwise he would have stated
them more definitely.
His refusal to permit the arbi-
tration of two points, without Civ
ing any reason for it Is also singu-
lar. Possibly he may have good
reasons. But in narrowing the Is
sues, he was bound to make his pos
ition good. Minister Cooper has
fairly and automatically made the
only reply that could be made, and
has placed the Government III an
attitude that the scholars in diplo-
macy will heartily approve.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03

mark in 1916 that within twenty
years we shall see New England
in the Pacific ocean"
But we are Optimistic" IN spite
of this gloomy document. The
political situation, and not that Of
races, or civilization, will, prob
ably, secure annexation. If the
United States are determined to
have an outpost here, they will
have it, races or no races, civiliza-
ton or no civilization. If this
should be the case, this valuable
Report can do no harm.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03

MY boy came from school one day
with his hand badly lacerated and
bleeding, and suffering great PAIN
saws Mr.. E. J. Schall, with Myer Bros
Drug Co., st. Louis, Mo. Il dressed the
wound and applied Chamberlain Pain
Balm freely. All pain ceased, and in a
remarkably short time it healed with
out leaving a scar. For wounds,
sprains, swellings and rheumatism 1
know of no medicine or prescription
equal to it. l consider it a household
necessity" For sale by all druggists
and dealers, Benson, Smith & Co.,
agents for Hawaiian Islands.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
A SUGGESTIVE CENSUS REPORT.

The report of the General SUI
perintendent of the Census OF 1896
is now issued in phamphlet form. 1t
is the most valuable report OF the
kind ever made on these Islands.
The plan pursued in taking it, the
care taken to correct the returns,
the full analysis made of the fig
ures, are most creditable to the
Superintendent.
We believe that it is an open Sc
cret, that the returns of the Census
of 1890 were never prepared IN
way to fully inform the public. 1t
was not the fault of Dr. Rogers,
the Superintendent. He, if allow
ed to execute his own plan, would
have presented most valuable
analysis, which would now be use
full in making comparisons with
the present census. The trouble
was, in 1890, the figures looked
"ugly."
Mr.. Atkinson, the Superintend-
ent of the present census, being
under no restraint, has given out
an official document of very great
value, in many ways. 1t is an
official summary, for the use of
the world, of our race assets, our
race debts and credits. 1t sums
up just what the Anglo-Saxon has
done, during the last fifty years,
in collecting and establishing here,
the raw material for civilization.
But the document is sadly ''pessi-
mistic." The excellent Superin-
tendent is in the position of the
distracted apprentice in the
E'Priates of Penzance' who was
forced, by his contract to faithful
ly support and defend the wicked
pirates, until twelve o'clock noon
of each day But after that hour
he was free to conspire against
them, and even kill them up to
midnight. As editor of the Star,
the Superintendent is bound under
contract, to conjure up optimistic
dreams of a solid Anglo-Saxon
civilization here, until noon. Aft
er that hour, he is at liberty to
prepare and publish, as Superin-
tendent of the Census, a dreadful
ly pessimistic document, with the
official seal of the Government on
it. This document, being anthem
tic, contains, so far as the civil
zation" and race question is con
cerned, one of the strongest argu-
ments that exist against annexa-
ton. 1t will delight Carl Shurz and |
Senator White, who will study its |
painful details. 1t publishes to the
world, with the utmost frankness,
the fact that, after more than fifty
years of dominance here, with a
valuable reciprocity treaty to help
out, the Anglo-Saxon rounds
up" with only six per cent. of the
people, and the American with
less than three per cent, including
children born here. If General
Garfield were alive, he would
surely declare this report to be
grievouslv ''pissimistic," after
his very Optimistic" re
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
G God

Blood is essential to health. Every nook
and corner OF the system is reached
by the blood, and on its quality the
condition OF every organ depends. Good
blood means strong nerves, good diges-
ton, robust health. Impure blood means
scrofula, dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh
or other diseases. The surest way to
have good blood is to take Hoods
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
Murine

For the teachers and clerks who have
doubtless profited by their summer va
walton, ought not to drift back to the
tired and wornout condition they
were in previous to taking their vaca
ton. Take MALT MURINE and con-
tinue to improve.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
Malt

Of the many reputable preparations
offered to build you up and restore lost
vigor, most all of them are repulsive to
some people, and, therefore, ought not
to be used. MALT MURINE acts
very marked, and at all times bene-
fetal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
TOPICS
AUGUST Fl, 1897.
H PARAGON OF EXCELLENCE.

ALASKA Is attracting an
enormous amount of atten-
ton just now, and every line
of matter containing refer
ence to it, is eagerly scanned
by thousands.
In view of this, perhaps it
is not out of place to mention
a few facts worth consider
ing.
I. The Alaska is con-
structed upon strictly scien-
tific principles, by which low
temperature and dryness of
air are naturally and newt
able obtained.
2. The Alaska has pre-
served. fresh meats perfectly
for three weeks in the hot
test weather.
;. The Alaska produces
better results with less ice
than any other.
4. The Alaska possesses
the only provision chamber
free from odor.
{. Between the outer and
inner walls there is an inch
and a half space filled with
pure charcoal, and experience
extending over three and a
half years, has convinced
us that the Alaska is without
doubt, the best refrigerator
on the market, in conStruC-
ton, in power to preserve
perishable goods, in economy
of ice, and in fact, in all
points necessary to make
them flrst-class in every re-
spect.
We have them in several
sizes, at from SIS to SIS and
also keep the Alaska ice
chests.
Call and examine at
The R0NQi0D H0rdVQTe 60.
2S6 FORT ST.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
Satisfies

You need not feel that you are ex-
perimenting when you begin taking
MALT MURINE. The many hun
dreds who have profited by taking it
have placed the preparation beyond
all fear and doubt as to it's virtues
Our orders placed with the manufac-
turers show a steady increase, which
signifies popularity and merit.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03

Marshal Brown and bride will arrive
by the Mauna Loa today.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-03
Preserve
Your
Health

EVERYONE ADMITS THAT A
tonic taken now and again will prove
decidedly beneficial in preserving ones
health in this climate. Naturally there
arises question as to what will best
suit your constitution
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
DRAINAGE BILL PASSED.
Illinois House Makes Provisions fOl
Continuation of Tax.

VI
Springfield, ILL.,, May 5.-Immediately
house Tuesday the Chicago drainage bill
was taken up on third reading as spe-
cial order. The bill provides for the levy
of the present tax of ~ per cent. in the
Chicago drainage district to the end OF
the year 1899 and makes provision for the
drainage channel in accordance with the
compromise agreed upon with the val
ley people. Upon the call of the roll the bill
was passed-yeas, 50; nays, 80.
Springfield. ILL.,, May 5-Gov. Tanner
Tuesday morning sent to the senate the
appointment of j. r. B. Van Cleave as
insurance superintendent, to succeed B. K.
Durfee, term expired.
The house bill (Cochran's) amending
the civil service law by giving eX-soldiers
the preference in tho making of appoint
ments was passed. Senator Crawford $
South park bill was made special order
for next Tuesday on third reading.
Senator Netterstroms bill increasing the
board of Lincoln park commissioners from
five to seven came up on second reading.
The bill was advanced to third reading and
made special order for Wednesday morn
ing. The senate passed the Chicago real
estate board revenue bill providing for the
appointment of three supervisors of as
sessments in Cook county and making the
county treasurer of other counties eX-of-
ficio supervisor of assessments. The Chi.
cago drainage bill just passed by the house
was reported to the senate and referred to
the committee on waterways and drain
age.
Des Moines. Ia, May 5.-The Temple
amendment is dead. Both houses of the
legislature adopted the report of the con-
ference committee restoring the old law,
and striking out all reference to railway
relief associations. leaving the Burlington
Relief association undisturbed.