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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

Now York, May 2I'-TTNe TIIbNht baysi
Money Hos wythnm 1enana IN Ibis div
he ,lemau1 being too small 10 haze an
npnreclabie Influence upon bank holdinHs.
sii the consiuptly increasing ifpo.its ana
fiaEnat.or In towns have l.d hunters 20
so;i4atiaa on lines similar 10 those en-
tercd upon by the Third Nhtionhi bank
ard the National city lalk. Lhher tbe
existing conditions many banks carve
only ~ store honses for money. without
enough loans TO make the business prof.
ii,l bile.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

Washington, May 2S,-Tho arTHHs'HvH'S
of the match game OF chess between Sc
lected individual players of the house OF
representatives and the British house OF
commons are practically completed inc
gamea viii be begun at y. m, Washlhs
ION time and O'Clock. London llne. May
81, and continue four hours me sth.
ui,l Iva finished on june | II not finished
In the time agreed upon DeGrnhenrein
OF Texas is one Of The American team.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24
,,npsist Missions.

pit.sburg. May 2s.--The Baptist minis
tiers attending the anniversary fiiled the
pulpits Of the different denominations In
the city today and a large number OF spe-
cial meetings were held. The regular pro-
gramme OF the Baptlst Mission Tor the DAY
Mas carried out IN fun and consisted OF
forenoon. afternoon and evening religious
Eeryices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

Grocnyillo. Miss May 2S'-~The hfs'
train on tho Yazoo aud MisaissIppi Valley
railroad since The overflow arrived today
Reguar trains between Grcenyiile and
Carey win commence running tomorrow
The river is failing four-tenths every
twenty four hours.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24
CHARACTERIZATION SCENE.


vicksburg, Miss, May 3D. Hundreds OF
mules were sent baciS to plantations in the
delta from horc today transformation
scona aa wonderful as amy spectacular
drama Us being enacted IN the oVerlloWeI
region. and ali is activity with planters ami
tenants. Camp Warren WI 20 "npuod
IuC sday and the tents f0lled away
The two crcvassrs bcow GiceD,ille.
Docrfod and Promised Land are closed.
or win be- in the next few days. rb ialling
waters making this an easy task.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

plcasauton. Texas May ~ The man
Crawford. who killed dick whitcseii near
here three weoks ago, committed suicide
In Jail here yesterday by swallowing broken
rla.4s ana phurphorus
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

Alto. Texas. May e2-News has Just
reached here that tho Baptist church at
Forest, ten miles south OF here. was burn
cd last night. No particulars.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24
THIRTEENTH YEAR-NO. so
TODRT'S FEATURES.


Senate will take up the tariff bill tomor.
row Democrats are not yet decided as 10
their course
Republican leaders will prevent the con-
saerdton Of the Morgan resolution until
the president decides on his policy.
seventy-second ami, oi'say of the tract
society was celebrated at New York.
Two serious accidents happened at New.
castle. Pa.
Chicago will have to poy FOR damage
done during the bg strike.
Cuba.
Havana newspapers are not permitted to
refer TO the passage OF belligerency reso-
luttons,
The RUIZ Investigation is very likely TO
prove a iizzle.
A British fruit steamer was chased IN
Cuban waters by Spanish sunboats. which
fired sol ID shot at her,
Foreign.
The present position of the Spanish cab
tnet is causing considerable anx'e'y 20
the government.
Soldiers dred on citizens during an clec-
ton rot in Hungary ldiltir fourteen,
Another outbreak among Armeniaus has
occurred in Asia Miner
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

BnaA BIRTH in session at Waco.
Mary Texas schools VIII close shortly
General Hannita II. Boone dead az hi,
home at NaNosu,A.
WIN y. Jones, white. was shot to death
in the county Jail at TYLER by mob
WHO refused 30 lynch Il negro charged with
the same crime
Beaumont VIII have ain electric street
railway.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

sheered Off aud gave vigorous chase TO The
newly discovered steamer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

1t Is now realized by the porte that a
serious hlnnder Was made in the immodcr-
ats demands upon Greece.
Edhem Pasha has informed Greek o.
fieea that he is empowered 10 negotiate
for peace directly with Greece
Greece Is hsvire; trouble In getting rid
Of her anarchistic Italian allies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

Observations taken by the tni'el 9'"''s
,,c,.her bureau al 5 .. M. 18th mefidNlh
time. Rain
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FaN River min statements show no i'm
proVement in tho print cloth situation.
Manchester cloth looms are practically
al "a alunIatll. and no indlcation Of 70
yevul soon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-24

TAMPA. Fa.-Tho citizens OF Tampa
arr ureuarlug for an extensive cetealA-
ton of Queen N.ctora's birthday today
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Louisville. fly The Narionai To-
hncco W orker7 Union y u non ~ ~. "a.
liou4l convention here, beginning today
New-York tribune., 1897-10-26
Mr. Lows hCCErTANCE
O. STRAIGHT FoRNhRD DECLhRATIoN o. iHiN
cuLFs hNp DISCUSSION o. MuNici-

a. srhhIiBTFORVhRD DECi.hRATION o. iltE-
cILFs hNp DISCUSSION o. MuNici-
PAL IrTEREsr'
NJ Lows f,rrnal hitter accepting tho Mayor
,lfv uon,ina;on - the Citizens Union. Wa-
nro,nrry rat forward. The fun te,t ar It, pub
ishcd IN 'rne T,rtvnc IT The time. - herewith
repc.t'd.
September L.. 1897
Mcs,rs Ics,rh I4,.ocluo ana others. acting on
tcha,f o. IN. citizens Cnicn ard ether vc'cr
of th~ cty 81 New-York.
,yons'bii,ty the nomination ,hat you offer Ine in
your communication II September J. So far ~
the expression Of popular dcsnc which accom-
t9nics 4 implies confidence IN ne. il Will b." a
lifelong Inspiration and strong impulse. n thc
event of my election. To- fun the expectations
of those for vhom you speak. takc 1t ior
granted fat TINS nomination - offered subject
10 the expressed condition stated IN ny letter
to q committee of tho Citizens Uuon. dated June
Z yhi.h letter wa used as the basis ~ your
cglivaes and in viii h said that could accept
no nomination n .herc were attached to II any
obligation, expressed or implied, IN case % eioc-
tion other than The obligation Of the official oath
a Mayor 10 make tho interests OF the city the
paramount concern H. The discharge of every
duty.
CITY PATRONAGE FOR CITY GOOD
nm a Republican and 1 expect 10 remain
enc, but am completely in sympathy with the
purpose q The C'iDers Union to secIre i Mayor
New-York tribune., 1897-10-26

The ciiy Of Ncw-York VIII have - population
i,fe.r than that # most oi ~" states or the
Union aud larger thaI That ~ AL the colonies
combined ..h.n they Issued thc.r Declaration OF
II td.r,udcnsc. The wish ~ hose for whom you
st,ak - I understand b.. is especially To- secure
Tor this imperial city tne "ppoi tunity 10 START
,t,,n IFS u..s career under an admin iStrit ion
ul.d..,d to make III. interests OF the city its
surr.fnc ,af'. Suoa a purpose ought 10 appeal
10 the civic pride Of ,'.iy citilen. could wish
rat tho popular movement which you represent
rad desi -natcd some other man To lead in the
great struggle, for in such "A cause II would
have been rlcasur" TO serve IN the ranks. But
# nv felow-,iiizens see TT 10 entrust the ar
duous task 10 me- | shall sc.Nc them loyalty
With s.eip n.'"-s hat have. Respectfully,
SETH Low.
New-York tribune., 1897-10-26


Charles II. Van Brunt, candidate ior Justice
Of the Supreme Court, was born at Bay Ridge
Long Island In 1886. he comes Of Dutch an
cestry He was graduated from the unyef'
sity OF the city OF NewYork IN 1876. STUDIED
law IN the office Of Judge Leonard and Cover
nor Hoffman, and was admitted 10 The BAR ID
IsCO lie became a partner in the firm aft6
serving. a. confidential clerk. lie was cnce
counsel t. the City Chamberlain. In 1863 h
vas appointed Judge Of the Court of Common
Pleas and in 1870 he was elected 10 succeei
himself III that capacity for term ot fourteen
years In 1888 he was elected 10 tne Suprem
court where H. IL now the presiding Justlcs
cial District cr,ated ty the Constitution Of
1891 He is a member OF the Manhattan ana
Iotos clubs and the st. Nicholas Society, ana
IL one OF the council OF the New YORK UnI'er
sitv HIS work on the bench has been con.
spicuous for promptitude. energy, industry ana
extraordinary facility IN the dispatch of bla'
ness.
GEORGE 7. ANDREWS.
George T. Andrews, candidate for Justice o.
the Supreme Court, comes OF old Ncw-tngand
stock. and was born at North BIIdgeton, Me-
September 20 1885. After attending a common
school and high school. he WAS sent 10 ue
Williston Seminary Easthampton' Mass, ana
then to Dudley's Institute, Northampton, IN 'ns
same State. lie was graduated from fae ~
1853 having been elected class orator. ~
Andrews then studied law at Poruand ne
I'm the office Of United States Senator fesser
den afterward Secretary Of State. Coming
this city. he entered the office OF Henry T. r
seudeu. a cousin OF the Senator, ana t"o y.s
later was admitted to the bar. since '~'
be has made thia city his home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29

crushed under a deep, black satin cir
die, fastened at the sides with small
gold buckles. At the throat Is wide
stock OF the black and white topped
with deep ruche OF green crepe de
lisse TO frame the face.
The very short bolero Is green velvet
appliqued heavily with an odd gray.
lacy stuff. caught together with heavy
black threads.
This bolero is furnished with a wide
collarette flaring out over the should
ers, of velvet covered with the ap-
plique.
Gigot sleeves OF velvet finished sim
ply at the wrist with a touch OF lace
completes the rig.
Another stunning spring gown is
built OF pinkish tan ladys cloth, and
Prussian blue velvet.
There is an odd bolero front effect
OF black Brussels net I'm box-plaits bor-
dered with rows of blue velvet
To be smartly gowned, I'm these days
does not so much imply expensive gar
ments as suitable TO the occasion.
To over-dress In the early part Of the
day. or 10 dress richly is outre I'm the
extreme. SO that ones street gown,
which, while elaborate, is perfectly
suited to afternoon wear. Ia altogether
out OF place in the morning. One might
much better be too simply gowned than
TO attract attention by her misplaced
elegance.
a natty rig, and one perfectly suited
to street wear for the morning, is built
of royal blue melton In light weight,
in plain fashion, and yet full of chic.
The skirt is perfectly plain, and beau
tifully hung, with hips AS smoothly
htted as a glove, and n close mass of
fullness at the back. caught under an
inverted plat. so that there is no
breadth except at the foot, where IL
spreads out fan-shape.
The coat bodice Is I'm the style of a
Norfolk jacket. fitted easily, reaching
over the hips and belted at the waist
with a belt of blue leather handsomely
buckled In front
IL is ble-breasted, and fastened
with tiny olives of black braid.
There Is deep, square collar OF the
same shade OF velvet, opened to show "a
soft vest OF pelissed black Liberty silk,
with a plain black silk stock.
Snug sleeves. remarkable in no way,
and jaunty hat of black braid with
two tips at the side and a smart drap-
cry of black Liberty silk, with suede
gloves OF black, complete a perfectly
appropriate street costume for the
morning.
We have very few weakly women
nowadays. Indeed, they are far out
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29
For the Chocolate Icing.

Crate three ounces OF good chocolate.
Put II on a tin i'm a cool oven. TO dark
en- IL. but do not burn II. Rub half a
pound of icing sugar through a hair
sieve to remove all Jumps. When the
chocolate is dark enough, put il in a
saucepan with half gill mot more) of
water. Let this get hot, then add the
sugar, and stir with a wooden spoon
till the sugar is melted. If too stiff
add a little more water but remember
il must be sufficiently stlff to we'll coat
the back of the spoon, or IL will all run
off to cakes. When il is the right
thickness pour Immediately in spoon
fuls over the cakes. which are placed
on a dish so that you can catch all the
extra icing, which can be used again.
Never let icing boil, or 1t will crack
when poured over.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29

Well wash with plenty Of cold water.
Next throw IL into plenty Of fast boil
ing water. in which there Is a teas
poonful OF salt. and half teaspoonful
OF lemon-juice TO each two quarts of
water This latter is to preserve the
whiteness of the grains. Stir now and
then with a wooden spoon After ten
minutes have passed, try a few grains
between your finger and thumb; when
soft. throw I'm a dash OF cold water
20 stop the boiling Instantly Drain
OF all the water. and rinse with a little
cold. Put the rice back i'm the same hot
saucepan. Shake well BY the side of
the fire for few minutes. then cover
with a clean cloth, and stand on the
hot plate. or in front OF the fire. AL
low to well dry; each grain ought to
be separate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29
Shaving n Lady.

A story is going the rounds concern
ing Tom, the barber" whose dexterity
with the razor is household word in
Bombay
A lady, just arrived from England,
drove to the hotel In Bombay which
had been recommended her. ana was
given a spacious bedroom, which she
was told had just been vacated by a
military officer who had gone up-coun-
try. She was very tired and
very sleepy. and after dinner she re-
turned at once to rest. with an in
struction that she was not TO be dis
turbed in the morning.
Imagine her surprise when, shortly
after sunrise, she awoke TO find half
of her face covered with lather and a
ferocious-looking native holding a ra-
zor In close proximity To her throat
She shrieked aloud. and tom, the
barber for IL was he, fled
When the alarm subsided, IL trans
pired that Tom had a contract to shave
the departed officer at a certain time
every morning. asleep or awake. and
that he was unaware OF the fact that
the bedroom had changed hands Tom
makes IL his boast that he can shave
man without arousing him from
slumber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29

The sight of a row OF forceps has
closed the mouths of many sufferers.
even after they had seated themselves
in the dentists chair. Dental surgeons
anticipate this, and the following
amusing instance of how an obstinate
Irishman was made to show his teeth
may not be amiss.
Pat came to his office with his Jaw
very much swollen from a tooth he
desired to have pulled. But when the
suffering son OF Erin got into the dem
lists chair and saw the cleaning pair
Of forceps approaching his face, he pos
itively refused to open his mouth.
The dentist quietly told his office boy
to prick the patient with a pin, and
when Pat opened his mouth to yell the
dentist seized the tooth and out It
came.
"It didn't hurt as much as you ex-
pected IL would, did it?" the dentist
asked. smiling.
"well, no." replied Pat. hesitatlngly,
as II doubling the truthfulness of his
admission. But" he added. placing
his hand on the spot where the boy
pricked him with the pin, "begorra,
little did 1 think the roots would reach
down like that"
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and the best products of the tailor's

and the best products of the tailor's
art.
a clinging. slender looking gown OF
black broadcloth, bit of fur at the
throat or huge bow of muslin,
turning the wesrcr into n Puritan
chic toque unnotieeable for any oddity
OF trimming, loose-wristed gloves of
plack suede and a suede covered prayer
book, the demure face shaded by n veil
OF black chiffon. and you have the up
to-date Lenten girl who PAGES Fifth
avenue after church is out, gazing with
calm oisapprobatlon at the gay people
OF the world. Their reds, blues, grays
puppies and all the gamut of fashion
able color.
Very few women order entirely new
gowns for Lenten journeys, preferring
to renoyate the winter finery. leaving
all new modes for the spring.
One young woman who Is considered
great beauty In Gothams swell set.
has set herself a severe penance, that
OF fixing over her winter gowns for her
travelings abroad, all TO be accom-
plshed by her own pretty. white fin
gers, which, however helpless they may
appear. have a krack OF making dash
ing bows, and the smartest OF trim
mings. gift that comes naturally TO
some women. The most difficult task
seemed to her the freshening Up OF her
one evening frock which had queened
at several cotillons and was finally
ruined by contact with "A foamlng
champagne glass. 1t Is q beautiful
Catherine de Mermet pink I'm the heav-
lest quality OF Liberty satin; a glorious
blending OF rich color and cleaning.
shifting lights.
The skirt, which had received the
full charge of the champagne had its
fared seams cut away until IL hung
In soft. clinging folds 10 the limbs.
Then from the hips fell a graceful
circular rounce OF pink moussellne de
sole, bordCred at the top with "A band
OF fresh-iooking pink roses.
The low bodice was entirely draped
with the mousseline de sole, with a
heavy string OF roses starting from the
shoulder among puffs OF the gauzy
stun. dropping over the bust. nearly TO
the waist, then to the right shoulder.
where ends Of the rose rope fall over
the bare arms.
Short Psyche wings OF white chan
tilly lace were, added to each shoulder.
each about seven or eight inches wide
when wired out. its width at the upper
end standing out from the shoulder
then sloping to nothing. then tucked
in underneath the puffs. The effect
was wonderfully graceful and dainty,
and az fresh ss a new coin
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29

stepping the men in development and
vigor, and giving them hard chase to
keep up with them.
The girl who ha Z strength for a
dashing game of golf is behind the
times, and not TO be included in the
list OF fin de steele women.
Blessed be health" the society WON
an cries, and straightway goes TO work
TO attain II, by vigorous exercise and
life spent out of doors as much as
possible.
OF course she spends az much time
with her modiste and milliner as ever,
but IL is time well spent. for she is con-
sidering suitable costumes for the
health-g giving pastimes she means to
follow.
A smart new golf cape is built of
stone gray camels hair cloth. in quite
a heavy texture. so that no lining is
required.
Its oddly lies in the fitted back.
high collar, and oddly arranged hood.
IL is the usual length, and is cut I'm
circle fashion so there is unusual full
ness at the sides.
The fitted back seams flare out at
the bottom in wide box-plaits.
The collar is unusually high, and
blocked. springing out from a wide
hood which reaches far over the shoul-
ders, lined with gray and white plaid
wool, making an attractive finis to the
cape.
A similar cape is shown in scarlet
wool with an enormous hood lined with
plaided silk in scarlet and black, set
Off by heavy cord and tassel of
black.
A woman is never so sweetly wom-
anly as when in dainty house attire.
be IL an elaborate tea gown. or a SIM
pie negligee in which one may lounge
at ease with no fear OF spelling frills
or ribbons.
The best shops now carry a full line
OF these goods. made up In the most
approved fashion. for which are asked
sums fabulously high, but then they
arc wonderfully pretty and soul-satis-
Tying. a beauty of a neglige is built
I'm the most captivating manner. OF sky
blue tatfeta with bedeckments OF brown
tinted Val. lace and blue taffeta rib
bons OF the same shade.
IL has loose front, and Vatican
back, springing out narrowly at the
top from bolero made of alternate
rows OF ribbon and wide lace insertion,
quite long, so that the frill OF lace at
the edge reached below the waist.
The elbow sleeves were rather more
full than is now usual. and we'll stiff
ened with deep. full frills OF lace. and
knots OF ribbon at the elbow.
A delicious little neglige dressing
Jacket. built of shrimp pink Liberty
satin. has no seams except those direct
ly under the arms; though there is a
general air of fitness about the chic
little garment.
The front is cut bias. and stretched
across the bust SO that Il falls In quite
naturally at the waist I'm easy curves.
The back Is cut I'm the form of a
circle: n narrow Watteau formed at
the shoulders widening out tremen-
dously at the bottom in the sauciest of
flares
IL is quite short, barely covering the
skirt band. and as girlish as can be
because Of this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29

heir tailors with anxious questions as
20 the most correct form of costume
tor this season. 1t goes without say
ng that for this exercise. as for all
open-air sports, the palmer and more
severely severe the get-up, the better
'orm ii is considered: the only frivolity
allowable is IN the form of cravats,
which are remarkably gay even for
such attire, and so big and sprawling
as TO attract no end OF attention. For
this reason the cravat is a serious
point of consideration among up-to-
date maidens who neither wish TO
overdo the thing or be behind the
times
perfectly rational and altogether
etching golhng suit is built of heavy
weight English cheviot showing a
yround OF greeniah tinted tan. speckled
paringly with dashes of green.
The circle skirt reaches quite to the
ankles. hanging full OF beautiful folds
at the feet. though smooth as a glove
,ver the hips.
AT the top OF the two front side
seams are wide straps of the cloth fas-
tened down with greenish pearl but
.ons.
The waist is in basque effect, fitting
very snugly and curying just over the
waist line to escape being properly
called round waist. 1t is double
breasted, fastened diagonally with
,nall pearl buttons
A narrow, straight collar OF linen
md "a cravat OF scarlet finishes the
leck smartly.
Coat sleeves with stitching AZ the
wrist. and a rustling lining OF moss
green taffeta complete the rig, together
with the leggins matching the gown
laced at the side with narrow strips of
tan leather, and the Alpine hat of the
same goods, finished with a crown
band Of leather
Women shed their winter coats and
wraps with as much delight as when a
butterfly escapes from its chrysals
state and flies forth. a beautiful,
winged creature perfect i'm color and
form. There is a certain sense OF
freedom TO be able TO walk the streets
without the burdonsome heavy cloak.
which gives a buoyGn 10 the step and
a lightness TO the feet
Of course | am speaking of the finely
formed woman whose curves IL is a
g coquettish li,tle bolero over her
Gown, maybe matching it, and maybe
lot, and sally forth to conquer the
world IL g. not long enough TO reach
ger waist, and is moulded TO the upper
ortion OF her body as snugly as the
t)tt blouse worn underneath.
smart, Gotham gown has a cling
= g skirt of softest toned cadet gray
shmere. slashed about the feet i'm
'ng squares, 20 admit three tiny plait-
fB or moss-green velvet set on I'm a
lunch, sticking out In ruche fashion
There. IS short, round bodice OF
nlack and white striped taffeta. with
we stripes running bias, folded and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-29

Take one dried haddock, remove the
flesh from the skin and bones, and chop
IL. Next melt one ounce OF fat In a
saucepan; peel and slice one onion, put
IL in the saucepan and fry very pale
brown. Then cut up two large toma-
toes (or half a TIM; put them In a
saucepan. Simmer for fifteen or twen-
~ minutes, seasoning IL with pepper
and salt. Next add the fish, stirring
all over the fire for few minutes. To
serve, place the fish, etc, in the centre
of a hot dish, and make wall around
of boiled rice. III liked, one teaspoon
ful OF chopped parsley may be
sprinkled over the rice.