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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Tho benefit for the Cretan widows and
orphans will be given at Turner hall
March 10 and will prove the event OF the
week. The sale Of tickets has been very
encouraging and the attendance will no
doubt be most fattoring. The complete
programme. together with the names OF
the Young ladies assisting. will be pub
lishct Friday morning AT the conclusion
of the performance the hall will be given
UP to dancing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
y. ". G. A. Gnnnrs.

This afternoon at . o'clock there will be
a game OF basket ball played at the rooms
of the Yog-g Mems Christian association
by the business men. This is new de-
parture for them and every one will be
called down on fouls. Every man is asked
to be present If possible at 3 o'clock sborn
The match game Of indoor basehal,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

The following building permits we're is
sued yesterday by City Engineer Guerin-
ger.
Spencer Hutehins. frame residence.
Franklin and 1.aBranch: $1,000.
C. T. Walker, two story frame on DAILY
street; $1,000.
Mrs Reagan. repairs 10 roof on Chene-
vert street; $40.
kapnor repairs on house, Runnels and
Gahol Streets 500.
George Elser repairs to fence; So
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
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Tho Sol(e~1ns orders were made yes
senass ss nis,saes lNssc TNsi;
lor MAN vs. wslNAm Y Turner. mo-
t'cr % s,rsNe opl pls,a,iAs supplemental
octi,inr oVessyioa. to wsieh defendant OK
ccoted i.esNV q defendant to file first
sgprlcfoeN;sl answer. Leave 20 plalntia
e ne arss supplemental petition. on
trial
= " nsVis vs., Galveston. La Porte
sn6 Noosica RailNaAd company. CT al.
Js,rN oAs
~ p oNNnncr vs. Mary \. Ruby CT
al d'su!sssa al defendants cost.
J. T N'Cenpor vs.. Mary A. Ruby ct
OIL. t'sr'iSsca az defendants cost,
J = o'Cgauor rs. Mary \. Ruby ct
a. dismissed at defendants cost.
Junn1ia Gentry ", c. Bi.cNburn; dis
missed a. Jihinun-s cost
Houston lmrrnvcmcn, company VS.. Gar
re'' RaraoAStlc; dismissed a, plaintiffs
cos3
Sahiue Tram company vs. NJ. T. Jones
coa1 Ged senerAily. Sc; for Ariil /. 1897.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
From CRIPPLE CREEK.

After the big fire in Cripple Creek took
very severe cold and tried many remedies
withou, help. the cold only becoming more
settled After using three small bottles
of chamber lains Cough Remedy toth the
cough and cold LETT me and in tins high
altitude 1t takes a meritorious cough rem
oGy To do any gocd-G. b. Henderson. ed
itor Daily Advertiser.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

The monthly social OF the Young Mems
Christian association will be given this
evening at their rooms. Some new fea-
lures of entertainment have been ar
ranged by the committee in charge, and
all young people especially are invited to
be present and enjoy a pleasant social
evening
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

The following marriage licenses were Is
sued Yesterday by County Clerk Duprco:
oliver c. Edwards and Mary L. Cole
man
Charles Minis and Mary Wilson.
c. II. Eika and Miss Georgia L. H..
Brock.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18


The believing orders were entered yes
'e'siay nv Judge shaw,
o. +. Reed vs.. i J. Wick, continued
~ aSrecmen;
John e. Tod county judge. vs.. S. Bongo
a ais coa,luu,d by agreement.
JOHN Tol, county judge VS.. s. Bon
60 "a al continued by acr,ement.
National Cracker company VS.. D. G.
Rest nhcld Defendant granted leave to
alc first amended original answer.
Suf. Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad
H'mnany rs n n. Tnylor x Sons iudg-
inuni for defendant.
Minnie Roach vs.. Houston East and
West Texas Railroad company; continued
av agreement.
l.. A.. and II A. Birbam VS.. Nv G Fox
II on trial
Max iiirseh rs Frank Dunn: mi5.ral.
y +. Starr vs., Houston Eclectric street
Halfway company ct al. leave to defend
ant 10 iie first amended original answer.
Murphy ct al. VS. Fidelity and
i,spost company ct al continued gener-
!. NJ. Frost VS.. Galveston, Harrisburg
ana San Antonio Railroad company, con-
iinued generally.
Il storrie VS.. L. +. IIuri continued
hv defendant
Ihe bering Manufacturing company VS..
donaldson Hines. debt: Judgment for
plaintid for S339.5o and interest.
a. hiesler VS.. Charles Kricsle; continued
generally
Tenmy & Co. VS.. Nathan Brown. debt
reset for April |.
Borchard. Brasher & Co. VS. Ienatius
toSrando. claimant. Mike Lamlna, appeal
reset for April
PROBATE DOCKET
Estate OF W. II. Mankodic. bond OF ad
isiration in sum of 5000, with j s. Stew
art and Joe sam as sureties, approved.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Gas cooking stoves aud hot plates for
sale by Houston Gas liRht Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

The storm waves viii reach this meridian
ard the other changes will occur at and
within 100 miles of Houston within twon-
ty-four hours of p. IN. OF the dates given
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Z. G. Crawford. the re, Man. 1912 Texas
avenue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Coke and Tar-For sale by Houston Ca
Light Co.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

March lS-Cool.
March 10 Moderating.
March 20-Warmer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Estate OF w. II. Mankedic. bond OF ad
isiratton in sum Of 5000, with J. S. stew
art and Joe Sam as suretles. approved.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-11
Christmas Excursions.

Excursion tickets from all points in
Texas to points in Louisiana. Mississip-
.pi, Alabama. Georgia. Florida, Tennes-
see, Kentucky. North Carolina. South
Carolina and Virginia will be sold via
Southern Pacific December 1st aud 22nd.
1897, good for return within 80 days
from date OF sale, at the rate Of one fare
for the ro,ind trip.
Local tickets from and to any point
on line will be sold December 23d, 24th.
25th, Both, 3lst. 1897. and January lst
1893, good to return to January Sd. 1898,
at rate of one and third fare,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-11
Biggest Cattle Shipment.


Monday evening, Thomson and
Hill, of Clayton, New Mexico,
shipped out 808 head of stock
which had been purchased for
them by our energetic cattle dea-
ler Eraste Mouton. The stock
went out Oh a special train consis-
ting of 13 cars and a caboose. It
is expected that it will take about
5 days to reach their destination.
Columbus Trahan and Aubrey
Nugier went along to assist in
taking care of the animals. This
is the largest single shipment of
cattle ever made from this place
and friend Mouton feels quite
proud over the distinction he has
attained in handling such big
transaction.-Abbeville Meridion-
[al.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-11
Knights of Honor.

knights OF Honor.
The annual election 0f0fficsrs bv Lodge
1923 knights of Honor, was held at the
lodge room last Monday, and the follow
ing officers were elected:
+. z. Power, Dictator.
II. P. Olivier. Vice Dictator.
ID. Rees, Assistant Dictator.
Luke BOnin. Chaplain.
+. j. Olivier, Guide.
A. V. Fleming, Reporter.
j. Simon. Financial Reporter
Il. W. Bienvenu, Sentinel.
Ed. Bulliard, Inner Guard.
Albert Bienvenu. Treasurer.
Trustees:
T. L. BrOussard,
H. P. FOurnet,
r. Martin.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-11

There is more Catarrh in this section
tion Of the country than all other dis
eases put together, and uutil the last
few years was supposed to be incurable.
For a great many years doctors pro.
nounced it a local disease. and prescrib-
ed local remedied, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment, pro-
nouDced it incursble. Science has pro-
ven catarrh to DO constitutional dis
eases, and therefore requires constitu.
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F. J. Cheney Il Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t Is taken inter
nally in doses from 10 drops to a tea.
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case 1t fails to cure.
FL. Cheney & Co.. Props. Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-11

CHRISTMAS TREE in College Hall on
Sunday Dec. 18th 1897. Doors open at ii
O'Clock a. nj. Ticket 25 cts every ticket
draws a prize. Entertainment In
the evening at 7:3O by Pupils Of the Con.
vent Schools.
This year Santa Claus will establish
his Express Office" in the College Hall
there will be package for every man,
woman and child in the town. Don't
fail to call at the Office to inquire for
your express c. o. ID.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-12-11

Advertise in the Messenger.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
THE SQUIRREL WHO LOVED MUSIC

| have just read about a sportsman
who, one day, in the woods, sat very
still, and began to whistle an air to
red squirrel on tree.
I'm a twinkling," says he, 1.-The little
fellow sat up, leaned it's head to one
side, and listened A moment after,
he had scrambled down the trunk, and
within few yards, he sat up and
listened again. Pretty soon he jumped
upon the pile Of rails on which | was,
came within four feet OF me, sat up,
made an umbrella of his bushy tail,
and looked straight at me, his little
eyes beaming with pleasure. Then
| changed the tune, and chut! away
he skipped. But before long he came
back on the rails, and, as | watched
him, it actually seemed as If he were
trying to quicker up his mouth to
whistle. changed the tune again, but
this time he looked so funny as he
scampered off, that burst out laugh
ing, and he came back no more. | had
much more enjoyment out of this
squirrel than If had shot him, st.
Nicholas.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
HOW JULES VERNE WRITES.

Contrary to what l had thought, he
does not first imagine the characters
and facts of the novel he Is to write
and then begin to make investigations
into one or more countries for his
scene of action. On the contrary, he
reads up the history and geography Of
the countries first, just as if he intend
ed to do nothing else than describe
them fully and infinitely.
His characters, the leading facts and
episodes of his story rise up in his
mind during this reading, which is
really an object in itself and not mere
means to acquire useful notes for his
book The varied information regard
ing physics, chemistry, astronomy and
natural history in which his stories
abound he has not needed for many
years to look up in scientific works.
These were his favorite readings
from early youth, and he has his scien-
tifc material ready in his memory or
selects 1t out Of an enormous amount
of facts which he Is constantly acquir-
ing from books, reviews and news
papers. He neglects nothing which
pertains to travel, discovery, phe-
nomena, unusual events or characters
and which he thinks may be useful in
any way whatsoever to his future la
rs.-Chautauquan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
TELEPHONE.

Mr.. NJ, Boston gentleman, has a
telephone in his house, and one day
instructed a newly-engaged servant
how to reply in case there. should come
a call over the wire during his abb
sence. One day there came such a
call, and Norah went to the telephone.
We'll, sor?" said Norah, with her
mout TO the speaking tube.
Who's that?" came over the wire
in 4 masculine voice.
It's me, sor?"
And who is me?"
And how should OF know who yeez
are?' retorted Norah, and the laugh
that reached her ears over the wire
made her so angry that she broke the
connection. Harper Bazaar.
The above will do to go with the
story of the boy who telephoned,
send up bag Of oats" who are
they for?" For the horse"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
LAWN CUPOLETTE.

Lawn cupolette is played with
wooden quoits and large wooden pins,
fashioned with a slight cup at the top
in which rests ball.
There are seven pins driven into the
ground; six are set up in circle, with
the seventh in the middle. The play
ers, divided into two teams, and any
number may play, stand at given
distance from the pins, each player is
supplied with quoits, with which she
tries to knock the balls out of the
cups. Each pin is numbered from one
to seven, and before tossing the
quot the player must give the number
of the pin at which she intends to aim,
and If she strikes off the ball. she
scores one; If she knocks off the ball
belonging to any othe: pin, the score
counts one for the opposing team. IT,
however, she strikes off, not only the
ball at which she aimed, but by the
same throw strikes off one or more
balls besides. she may score them all.
variation of the game is to try to
throw the quiots so as to fall upon the
pins, after the balls have been knocked
Oft, and for every case in which she
succeeds she AIDES the number of the
pin to her score.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
THE REFRIGERATOR DRAIN PIPE.

Although all householders and
hcusekeepers should know that to have
waste pipes of refrigerators drain di-
rect into the house waste pipe, which
in turn connects with the sewer. is
very Objectionable, the condition still
exists sufficiel., : often to call for fire.
uent protest Where the refrigerator
is buil. in such a way that it is diff
fcult to carry the water off in any
other way, the skillful plumber viii
put in new device arranged for just
this emergency. This is small sink,
attached by curved pipe to the sewer
waste pipe of the house. Over the sink,
but nearly foot above it, ends the
drain pipe of the refrigerator in a trap
bulb whose overflow drips into the
sink and is thence carried away to the
sewer This arrangement is as abso-
lutely safe as it is perfectly convenient.
New York Evening Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

row bore by the large charge of nitro
powder, the heavy bullet and the very
sharp twist of the rifiing. This pres
sure averaged $4,000 pounds to the
square inch and was sufficient, after a
few shots, to permanently expand the
barrel. AS it was found impossible
to prevent this in any barrel of permits
sible weight the naval authorities
have been compelled to tighten the
bullet from 1876 grains to lis grains,
although this will seriously impair
the penetration and range of the rife.
In spite Of these drawbacks the
lighter bullet will have some advant-
ag IS. For instance. its initial velocity
will be increased from 2,460 feet to
1850 feet second, which will fatten
the trajectory during the first 500
yards of its flight; but owing to its rel
alive lack Of momentum, it will lose
velocity far more quickly than the
longer one, and hence its range will be
shorter and it's fight more curved at all
ranges over 500 yards.
Happily there Is no dissatisfaction
felt regarding the action of the naval
board. The American Lee straight
pull rifle has undoubtedly the best mill
itary action in the world and should
the .236 bore fail to give satisfaction
1t will be an easy matter, although per-
haps an expensive one, to replace the
first issue of arms by rifles of heavier
caliber.-New York Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

stand between it aid liberty, begins
singing with all its might. If there is
redbird within the sound Of the
callers voice 1t hastens to
investigate. One Of the peculiar
habits Of the redbird, hunters say, is
that there seems, by common consent,
to be division of the woods among
them, each bird having appropriated to
its especial jurisdiction certain allot-
ment OF the woods. Sometimes other
birds, either by mistake or for the pur-
pose OF acquiring more territory, in
wade the domain Of another, whereup-
on there is fierce fight, which Is
called of only when one or the other
of the birds conquers, in which case
the victor becomes the possessor OF
the territory of the two, together with
the defeated birds mate, who 1t seems,
Is no longer willing to share fortunes
with her former lord after he haa
proved himself poor fighter.
The hunter has on one side of his
cage a light net, bound about by q
light frame, and to the center of a
light iron rod, stretched perpendicular
ly across this frame, Is attached In
swinging position short, rounded
stick about six inches in length. This
gate Of netting is opened and kept in
that position by the wooden trigger at
tached to the sides OF the cage where
in Is the cal bird. This connection of
the two triggers is very delic: tie, and
the slightest touch will suffice to throw
it, whereupon the netting frame door
is quickly closed by spring against
the sides NJ tn cage This Is what
holds the redbird captive.
AS soon as the hunter has set the
trigger of his cage he hangs 1t to a
limb somewhere or places 1t on the
ground and goes away some distance
to await results. The imprisoned red
bird soon begins to sing, and presently
IL there is a redbird anywhere within
hearing distance, there is a flutter OF
wings, a series of sharp cries, and be-
fore the hunter can say "scat" the
wild redbird flies headlong at his sup
posed enemy in the cage, throws the
trigger and is captured. 1t takes very
little longer to capture redbird at
this time of the year than 1t does to
catch fish. II once the Gagged bird Is
placed in the right spot within the ter
ritory of the other redbirds, and he
hears its singing the rest Is very easy,
for, regardless OF all personal safety
and everything else, he rushes madly
to the fight.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

galleries of the senate chamber were
crowded by those anxious to witness
the closing scene. The vote follows:
Yeas, Allison, Baker, Burrows, Car
ter, Clark, Cullom, Davis, Deboe, FL
kins. Fairbanks, Gallinger, Hale,
Hanna, Hawley, Jones New, Lodge,
Mcbride, McEnery, Mcmillan, Mantle,
Mason, Morrill,, Nelson, Penrose, Per-
kins, Plat comm. Plat IN. ",
Pritchard, Quay, Sewell, Shoup Spoon
er, Warren, Wellington, Wetmore,
Wilson-38.
Nays--Bacon. Bate. Berry Caffery,
Cannon, Chiffon, Clay, Cockrell,
Faulkner, Gray, Harris (kas.), Jones
(Ark.), Kenny. Lindsay, Martin. Mills,
Mitchell, Morgan, Pascoe, Pettus,
Rawlins, Roach, Turner, Turpie.
Vest, Walthall, White-28.
An analysis of the final vote shows
the affirmative vote was cast by 80
republicans, two silver republicans,
Jones New and Mantle, and one
democrat, McEnery. The negative
vote was cast by rs democrats, two
populists, Harris (Kan.) and Turner,
and one silver republican, Cannon.
The total was %. Eight republicans
democrats against 1t. Senators pres
were paired for the bill and eight
ent and not voting were: Populists
five, viz: Messrs. Allen, Butler, Heit-
field, Kyle and Stewart; silver repub-
leans two, viz: Messrs. Teller and
Pettigrew. The bill as it goes back to
the house re-enacts the antitrust sec
tons of the Wilson act, while new rec
iprocity and retaliatory provisiC MS are
substituted for those of the house One
Of the NEST important of the new pro-
visions added by the senate is that of
placing stamp tax on bonds, deben-
lures and certificates of stock Aside
from these more important changes,
the bill as it goes to the house has
Importance which must be reconciled
between the two branches of congress.
The conferees of the house will be
Chairman Dingley of Maine, Messrs.
Payne Of New York, Dalzell of Penn
sylvania, Hopkins of Illinois, Grosve
nor of Ohio, all republicans; Bailey of
Texas; McMillin OF Tennessee, and
Wheeler of Alabama, all democrats.
General Grosvenor predicts that the
bill will be law week from Satur-
day. Probably the most difficult
problem the conferees will have to
solve will be the sugar schedule. The
house conferees will make
strong stand for the house schedule.
A compromise on the hides and wool
rates appears probable.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
STOUT LITTLE FIGHTER.
His Warlike Disposition Often Gets
Him Into Trouble

The redbird, when 1t has gotten
down to home-making, develops re-
markable tendency to fight. At all
other times of the year he is as docile
and gentle as any in the woods-in-
deed, rather inclined to take a great
deal from other birds-but as soon as
the nest is completed and Mrs. Red
bird Is installed queen thereof he gets
on his war paint and will fight any
thing that comes along. 1t is by TAX
ing advantage Of the bravery of the
redbird in defending the home that the
hunter Is enabled to snare It. The
trap used Is wire cage. Within this
cage is a tame bird, one which has
been in captivity for year or two,
and sings freely. The hunter wanders
into the woods and slowly makes his
way through the swamps until he
reaches dense portion. when he
halts. Pretty soon the bird in the
cage. delighted, doubtless, at being
again In its native woods, even II bars
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
GEN. SHERIDAN'S INTERPRETER

While visiting the Spokanes, Gen
Philip Sheridan related to the Indians
through an Indian Interpreter. the
wonders of the railroad. and waited to
see what effect the revelation would
have upon them.
What do they say?" he asked the
interpreter.
They say they don't believe it"
Sheridan then described the steam
boat, and the interpreter repeated
this.
What do thy say to that?" the
general again asked, seeing the Indi-
ans faces all impassive
They say they don't believe that
either"
Then the general gave an account
of the telephone, and told how man
at the end of the long wire, talked tc
Il man on the other end of it. The
interpreter remained silent.
We'll" said the general, why
don't you tell them the story?"
Because | don't believe 1t myself,
answered tho interpreter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15
A RUSSIAN PHILOSOPHER
Count Tolstoi as He Appears at the
Present Time.

Americc Y readers of Tolstoi are di-
is really philosopher or only COM
mon g, rank" but he is unu estionably
man Cf genius. Many regard him as
the t4tCSt realist of the age, much
superior to lola, and his ideas on
religious and social questiC MS find an
echo ia the thoughts of many good
people. Count Lyof or Leo Tolstoi
was born in Yarnaya, Russia, in 1928.
In 1851 he entered the Russian army
and fought during the Crlmean war
In 1851 he resigned ard devoted him
self to society and Liter lure il St.
Petersburg. where he r ,Dlished sew
e"al books. Later he experienced a
rmAl kable change OF character and
rc .isious telief. He retired to his
estate, where En became communist.
He labors ca his farm with the
peasants, builds the fires and acts as
"a servant in his own house, and
dresses and demeans himself like the
poorest laborer. He has written a
novel, Anna Karenina," which was a
remarkable study of the question of
divorce, and The Kreutzer Sonata"
on the marriage question. The latter
was so broad in it's language that it's
circulation in the United States mails
was prohibited by the postmaster gen
eral. Count Tolstoi, although in his
SEVENTEEN year, is at work on another
Lowell
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-07-15

were found dead in their home In Au-
rora. The body of Mr.. Hillock lay
upon the floor and that of his wife up
on the bed. Each was 80 years of age.
There Is no suspicion OF foul play, and
as evidences of suicide are lacking, It
Is believed that the strange dual fatal
ity was caused by intense heat.
The man whose dismembered body
was found in New Yor.. recently has
been Identified as William Gulden-
suppe, a rubber in turkish bath.
Mrs. Augusta Mack, with whom he
lieved, has been identified as one Of two
women who bought oilcloth like that
In which parts Of the body were
wrapped. She has been arrested.