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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
One-Eyed Mnrlssmnn.

One good quality about Senator Tillman
Tho is not afraid to say what he thinks
And more than once the cyciopean states
man has hit the nail on the head.
Nine Patti, who is wonderful house
wife, has perfect passion FOR linen. Her
cupboards are among the wonders OF Craig
y-Nos. With innocent coquetry, Caroline
her faithful servtress Of thirty years
standing, has tied up the beautiful sets OF
sheets and pillow cases and towels and Ia
bleoloths and napkins In pink and blue
ribbons with little outstanding bows, so the
cupboard when opened resembles a flower
garden
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American and European spinners tn hrv
except for their immediate wants De-
spite the printing In daily Journals all
over the country OF an unsigned piece of
advice la the public. ito buy cotton and
hold II. II Is the only cheap thing left
1t Is evident that the speculative rutlic
has generally failed to take the advice. and
those venturesome people who did buv
cotton futures" sold out au quickly up-
on every decline that their investments
proved a positive source OF weakness TO
market already contending with legitimate
causes for depression.
Since September 1 my advices Indicate
that the general condition of the CROP
has undoubtedly deterioratcd and the out
look is for a smaller Weld than seemed
probable at the time. The injury may be
exaggerated. rs NIL injuries to a cotton
crop usually arc. but the occurrence OF
unusually early frosts would undoubtedly
reduce the yield far moro than tho shed
ding and rust concerning which COM
plants are now being made.
Cotton Is met dear at present prices.
1T has not been SO low since May. 1895,
the season of the great depression In cot
ton. ] think that spinners can now man
| ufacture II at fair profit II may &c
lower and the prospects for an immediate
| Improvement are not enconregIng but from
its present price It would jump by leap,
and bounds phould unusually early frost,
| occur Tho spinner who buys at presen
! prices and In case OF further decline fol
lows tho market down, will probably no
| have cause to regret such action. for h,
| will have obtained his supplies Of raw
| material (Which loses nothing of its valus
! by being kept at price far below tn,
average for many years. Those who Wal
| for low prices in their anxiety TO sc,
| cure their cotton at the very "bottoSA'
may find their plans upset by sudder
| and severe frosts and be compelled I,
&! pay Well for their cotton--and expert
ence. The crop is far from being secured
| Its extent and it's quality will largely de.
| pend upon the weather during the mex
! six or seven weeks. Frosts Will reduce the
| yield and froEts and rain will injure the
| quality. The present receipts arc excel
! lent, both az 70 quality aud staple. and
! spinners need not be afraid to buy II and
| put II away, for there are far worse in
| vestmenta than actual cotton of good
grade and staple at present prices. Those
who entertain the idea that cotton will
| fall to the low prices Of the season OF
| isqt-15 are hugying vain delusion. The
| conditions are essentially different. and
| I never expect again 10 see middling cot
| ton sell In New York for 3 GIG cents. whiGl,
was tho price In November. 1894, and in
March, 1885, II H. well to remember that
! in April. 1926, It had advanced nearly III
/ cents. and In May advanced 3-S cents more
making an advance Of nearly 2 cents In
two months.
Exactly this state OF things may occur
again II prices are forced too low during
~ Alfred -. shepperson.
New York, September 2S, 1897
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Posts Usual Enterprise.
In Snor Nouehny

The Houston Post. with It's usual enter
prise. has put on special train from
Houston to Beaumont in order that it's
taking off OF the regular train on account
OF the quarantine Since the Southern Pa
cific took off its regular morning train
passengers and mail would miss the Kay
see and the East Texas trains and were
obliged to stay all night in Beaumont. All
points on the road only received their
daily either late in the afternoon or the
next morning after publication. The train
will carry passengers and express and The
Post
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

'You passed me yesterday without .
word" he said reproachfully.
Forgive me-" she murmured.
And have you no word OF explanatory"
"Two." she answered.
"And they ares''
"A borrowed wheel and mouthful Of
gum. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
''Gweat heavens, Algy! do you always
have = gwcom attendance when you SO
wheelingf''
"Hc is not gwoom. deah boy I have
the fellow along to make wepairu.'-In-
dianapolis Journal.
"How long" inquired the Eastern po-
tentate, has the young man been In the
treadmiil?"
Two weeks, conquering king! And y
told me yesterday that he was having Z
fine time. although the scenery was get
ting monotonous."
Two weeks? Great Allah! Who Is he,
anyway"
HE claims he is an American bicycle
scorcher: but what that might be. Rnow
not" PUCK.
what is to be will be- says the sage
OF Lanniganville land so l am never
afraid. II I'm born to be banged won't
be run down by bicycle. "--Philadelphi
North American.
Gibbs at last has got his wife to ride
a bike"
How did he manage IT."
Had somebody start report that he
didn't want her to ride. Boston Traveller.
cycles-whlch is the head Of that fam
| lily?
WheelmaD--Well. don't know for GER
| I'm sat,
he always rides In front. --Somerville Jour-
nal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Pitiful.

Providence journal.
1t is something OF pity that the orig
inators Of Arbor Day didn't have the plain
American common-sense to call It Tree
Day"
suppose He Got Full OF o. u. Joyful.
Kansas City Star.
Senator Deboe's first appointee, Ken
lucky postmaster. is named o. b. Happy.
Well. why shouldn't heY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
The Next step.
Chicago Recor,

Chicago Record
A bill permitting the gas trust to compel
every citizen TO patronize 1t and provide
ing that the trust may collect bills with
a shotgun would seem to be the next step
In monopolistic legislation.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
recoliect a nurse called Ann.

recoliect a nurse called Ann.
Who carried me about the grass;
And one fine day fair young man
Came W and Kissed the pretty lass.
She aid not make the least objection!
Thinks /. "Ahal
When / can talk I'll toll mammal
And that's my earliest recollection.
Frederick Locker.
ONLY nat would speak Of a nat as
home. suite home. "--SoInervilIe Jour
nal.
A man eating tiger strolled down by the
sea,
And sThia is my shambles,' be saith.
But he looked and he looked. and there
wasn't he;
And he stalryed--did the tiger--to death.
CLEVELAND Plain Dealer.
The Klondike gold miner held up u
nugget which he had just found. II waA
as big as his fist. Isn't that beauty9'
he asked.
The society notes Of Sundays Houston
Post were indeed very interesting. The
Post Is good paper. --Luiing Record.
"oxiln" is the name OF the new sub
stitute for India rubber, which 1t Is claimed
will do for hydraulic packing II Is i'm
previous TO oil, and stands 200 to 400 de-
grees Fahrenheit In It's natural and yni-
canized forms, respectively. II can be sold
much cheaper than india rubber.
The consensus OF opinion was that the
nugget was a beauty, indeed. Yes, in
deed" said one OF the old hands. after
the others had expressed their admiration
that nugget Is easily worth It's weight In
.corned "-IIarpcr's Bazaar.
His Achieyement-"yes Hubbloson IL .
man OF mark. !"
why. what has he ever dcne TO make
him so?"
HAD tho smallpox ."--Cieveland Leader.
II you wish to have wall rapered which
has pre- yiouxiy been whitawashed. u must
be we'll brushed over with vinegar or the
paper will not stick.
1t now develops that great deal Of hi
so-cailed Scotch whixky u made 70 Qef'
many. The nativity " Irish whisky hal
cot vet been imp<Achpd.
French newspapers ~ suggssting ney
system for The pysvantjpn y mnrire noc1'
dents which prppcnea = p1ece p{r1A<y
smelItDs c]Hemtcela - ooa1l1g lpeap
q o. 4 ~ 1870
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Llttle Tommy declares hat he's not treat
ed rieiE.
viii agree.
And 80 hin asxs nsra'as. sss s':ess
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smithville Transcript.
Iowa has chosen the rose as It's state
flower. The people OF Texas made their
choice when they elected the legislature
II is a daisy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
The Monastery SANDER.

Collinsville Times
SANDER has buzzard's eye. VOLTS
nose. a viper's tongue. bats wing, =
leopard's claws and a ravens voice.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
A. Others see Him.

Jacksonville Banner.
The Houston Post has an excellent arr
tiss The yellow fever liars" portrait in
Wednesdays paper was a striking likeness.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Mr.. Hanna's work.

Texas Sun.
Mr.. Hanna will doubtless discover that
there is vast difference between manag-
ing n tidal wave and directing bucking
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
The verge OF a volcano.

Democratic Eagle.
The trusts are on top. bat the day OF
reckoning Will surely come. They are on
the verge OF volcano Of popular indigna-
hOn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
n VIII no n,

Knoxville Tribune.
If the people can be made prosperous
by heavy taxation the Dingley bill will
do n tleif
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Republican Responsibility.
N1.nts, DA.yaus

Johnson County REVIEW.
Fish are dying in tho Kentucky river
because of the filthy condition OF that
stream. Kentucky. be It remembered, has
q republican administration.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
Tired Of n Hot Climate.

Waxahachle light.
A party OF Kansas and Iowa farmers
are In South Texas looking for a loca-
lion They are tired of the hot climate up
there: besides they desire a place where
farming pays.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
An Editor'. Troubles.

Port Arthur News
To our mind last weeks issue OF the
News was not UP to its usual standard,
and while we are not given TO making cx-
euses we believe In this instance We are
j,.stihable In making an explanatory state
ment. With the overhead ceiling OF our
Office room about Two feet out OF plumb
With the noor. the side walls and CENTER
posts leaning at an angle Of about SO de-
grees. the floor laying In waving undulas
Tons and the doors all standing on bias,
we think we have measure OF excuse for
not being able to concentrate our thoughts
and energies exclusively on the matter Of
getting up red-hot up to date newspaper.
we are not easily Disconnected, but there
arc some things which Will knock us
ont temporarily al least. Things are now
he.ng placed to rights" ana are getting
shaped 20 We can look straisht UP without
growing disxy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03
CURRENT FUN.

Pm in eternal disgrace up at the
Slaters'."
What's the trouble?"
Daphne Slater left her new hat In a
chair and sat on it,
Ruin the hat?'
"oh. didn't mind that so much, but
she'd left her hat-pin In it!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Three men walked into Louisville drug
store the other day and one ordered drinks
He and one of the others asked for soda
water, and then the clerk turned to the
third.
what will you have, sir?"
The man looked at the one who was
treating and said:
"You know I don't like soda, john"
Then. turning to the clerk, he said:
GIVE me five postal ards."-Louisville
Post.
81 don't know as it's any OF my BUSH
ness" remarked the boarder whose silence
usually became ominous after two minutes.
'but l don't like the way your new cooks
hair is dressed
"Ah!" rejolned the landlady, her appre-
hension bur thinly cloaked under an affec-
tation OF gayety. what would you sug-
gest?"
"oh. say a mayonnaise or something OF
that sort, you know."-Detroit Journal.
The solictor-Yes. madam. We shall
have to put down your correct age in the
deed
Client-Put as. then. II you must have
1t, but for goodness sake write 1t as IL
leglbly as possible.-London Tit-Bits.
Mrs Scrappe-My husband and I agreed
the day We were married to have no quar-
rels
Friend-Have you lived up to 1t?
Mrs. Scrappe--Well, l have. but don't
think anything could keep John from be-
ing ugly at times.-Philadelphia North
American
$50 you proposed to her." said Willie
Washington's friend
yes"
did she give you any encouragement
Some She didn't laugh. "--Washington
Star.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

is the term of enlistment on
States training ships? 2. Is
salary? 3. Do they send ap-
p school? 4. Where can | find
Pry information and dates for
h! R.D.O.
II and is years of age to q.
is 50 a month at first. If the
becomes proficient at his work
Ter three months be advanced
pa c.ass. wherein the pay is $40
then TO first class, Sl1 per
thence to seaman apprentice
month. and IL transferred to
nip In the general service may
high as s24 per moggth. 8. The
IS schooled in English as he Is
pip and gunnery. The course
-adang, writing, arithmetic,
eograrIhey, history of the
es. history OF the navy. re-
vocal Instruction. 4. Address
e. t. Strong. U. S. training
care Navy Department; Conn
y. Manney, training ship AL
port News. Va. or Captain
lens, Constellation. Newport,
r that yellow fever formerly
q an epidemic Ia the North
"vn! LIS.
that the Northern portion OF
knew something about "yel.
before the Southern portion.
pping place was at Boston in
Rdred and fifteen years before
first appearance in New or.
: "a New York In 17oa. Mobile
adelphia "a years ;ater. Nc~
-. N5rfosk IN i747 and New
- Since l7ss the disease kai
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The Klondike gold miner held up u
nugget which he had just found. II waa
as big as his fist. Isn't that beautyT'
he asked
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The society notes Of Sundays Houston
Post were indeed very interesting. The
Post is a good paper. --Luling Record.
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It now develops that great deal Of ths
so-called Scotch whixky ID made 10 Qef-
many. The nativity " Irish whisky has
DOT vet been inpeAchpd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-03

4 a semaphore? RICO.
nm use 1t is a post with nova
by which signals to stop or to
Aare given to a railroad train.
IS, a semapbore served In place
1hph. Each post had two arms,
I'd be made to project at any
by this means messages were
par weather.
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Only nat would speak Of fat as
home. suite home'--Somerville Jour-
,a1
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last legislature pass q law pro.
le sale of wine manufactured
he grapes and berries, or was
ended in any way? SAT.
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''Gweat heavens, Algy! do you always
have = gwoom attendance when you 50
wheelingf'
"Hc is not Q gwoom. deAh boy ! have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-17
THE NEW TESTAMENT.
Second of the Series of Sunday Evening
Lectures in Central Congl Church.

At the Central Congregational church
last evening the pastor, Rev. DIR. Moore,
gave tho second Of four lectures on the
New Testament canon. The subject was,
1.-The New Testament writings as they
appear in the ADologists, Iatan, Mar
cion, the Mountainists, Elevation of the
Apostolic writings to equality with tho
Old Testament that Is to he regarded as
Scripture MIR Moore said in brief:
Up 10 the year 100 or-i5b no author speaks
all the four Gospels and none refer To the
writings OF Paul as having any authority.
La the second century tine confusion in
tho churches and the writings Of boretics
first brought forward the writings Of the
Apostles with influence more as the opin-
ions of deyout men than as inspired writ
ings.
About the year 1870, Justin, the first
Christian Apologist, was born. he was u
follower of many religions. but was con-
yerted 20 Christianity about 1i0 He
wrote an apology for Christianity ad-
dressed To the emperor. His writings are
the first in which we find the New Iesta-
nient mentioned ms having equal author
ity with the Old Testament
Tatian the second Of the Apologists,
wrote "A life of Christ complied from the
four Gospels. Agagius. bishop OF Antioch
den ed the sacredness of these works and
quoted part of Corinthians as II IL were
Scripture and mentioned as works that
are sacred, the Old Testament, the Cos
pels and the writings of Paul.
During this time many writer's wrote
lives of Christ and attributed them TO the
Apostles. Upon this the church declared
that only the four Gospels and the writ
ings OF men associated with Christ were
TO be recognized. The bishop OF Antioch
said OF the so-called gospel of Peter, frag
ments of which were found in Egypt in
lS.s. 1--WE receive the words of Peter as
Scripture, but not the works falsely at
tributed 10 him.
At the beginning Of tho third century
il was generally believed that Christian
ity had sacred book OF its own, but the
question was what writings composed
that book. A manuscript found in the
Ambrosium library in 1900 mentions four
Gospels, l3 letters OF Paul, one OF James,
two of Peter and two of John. These
have now come to be believed as sacred
and only these.
The subject next Sunday evening is.
''The Canon IN Literature from Jrenaeus
70 Jerome.
Next Thursday evening William >.
Beard OF Yale will speak on the student
volunteer movement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-17
Providence, NJ.
Some Queries That are Beyond Us.

To the Editor of The News:
There has been considerable space in the
different papers in this city devoted to Coun-
Gilman Waterman and the merry goround at
Roger Williams Park, and, as understand
the matter, Nr. Waterman has no objections
10 young folks or old folks. enjoying them
selves at the park Sundays so long rs the city
does not receive in gain for the same. Now,
then, let us argue the question a bit. Doesn't
the city license hacks, express wagons, mail
wagons, undertakers ana the Lord know
what ALL and are not these part and parcel Of
the city, who deal directly with the city, as
well as the man who gets a license to con-
duct his business And what difference does
ii make whether my children go cut 90 the
park and ride around on hobby horse, or,
as child would say, behind "A real live
borse" attached 20 family carriage There
may be a heap of difference. but if there is 1
can't see il. Now, Mr. Editor, l want to ask
you just more question, and that is in
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-17
DEATH NOTICES.

BISCHOFF-.In East Greenwich. ltth inst,
Frederick g. Bischoh aged OS years.
CI.ARKE-In this city, on the 18th inst, Ann
Clarke.
DEXTER-In this ,.ty, ON the 18th inst.
James n. Dexter. aged % years,
FOX-In this city lssh inst, Maria A. Fox,
wife of John j. to<.
UOLIAND-In this civ, on the l5ih inst,
Michael Holland 20 e Geslor street, for.
n,crly of Cedar street, nRoi 10 gears
Funeral will take plnco Tuesday morning at
80 o'clock, from his lata residence, a. Gcsler
street. Relatives and friends are invited 10
attend.
HAZARD-In this citv, on the 18th inst.
John q. Hazard, aged c. years.
Funeral from Grace church, en- TDesday,
tho 18th inst, at IL O'Clock. Ro ativCs and
friends are invited To attend. Please omit
flowers.
HooD-In Howard Y. l.. lith inst, Eliza
Hood, aged NJ years.
RoGERS-In This city, 18th inst, Susan.
daughter Of Frank and Susan Rogers,
Funcrai from the residence of ner cousin,
Mrs. Mas.orson, IS printery street, Tuesday,
18th inst, at s 30 n. m. Relatives and friends
are invited TO attend.
SEE1 .Ey-In Apponaue, ". T., on the 10Th
inst, Ann Jane, widow uf Capt. Isaac
Scolcv, IN tho 58th year of her ago.
Funcrm TUESDAY, the 18th inst, from the
residence of George %. Par;,Cr. nt o'clock.
Relatives ami friends are invited to atteno.
In the police court yesterday morning %
persons were fined 50 ard costs for being
drunk .ohn Mcdonnell was fined $40 and
costs for roveling and Matthew Lcbermann
was fined slO for driving an unlicensed
wagon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-17
EPWORTH.
Eighth Anniversary of the League.
Observed In Many Churches Sunday
Evening.

She official program for the celebration
of the eighth anniversary of the formati, n
of the Epworth League was rendered
Sunday evening in all the churches in
which there is a branch of that organiza-
tion Of young people.
The records for the last year show "a
marked increase in the mem Dership Of
the league, its ranks now including moro
than |, 300, 900 members of tho senior
department. and 300, 600 OF Epwor
juniors, while the circulation of its Official
organ. the Epworth Herald, has shown
an increase SO that there are at present
10, 600 names upon its subscription list.
Tho Epworth League reading courses
for lS98-T mbraco 5000 sets and 80 900
volumes These figures show, rs we'll as
figures can show, that of all strictly deEon-
national religious societies the league has
made the most noticeable advancement
during the past year.
The program which was rendered in
Trinity NJ. Il. church last evening was
as follows, the official program Of course,
being the same in ali chapters
Organ voluntary; quartet selected !;
Introductory address by the president of
the League. chap. 100, l.. NJ Wheeler;
responsive exercises and singing; charge
to the young people of the League, Rev.
Il. w. Holden; junior professional; ad-
dress, "1he Making Of the Bible. Rev.
d. w. '. Rlch OF IroVluence; singing;
address "The Bible in tho Hands OF the
Young People" Rev. & W. Holden of
pawtucket; Installation Of officers, grad
uation of juniors and reception of new
members; conservation service and Dox
elogy.
In the Introductory address the presi-
dent discussed briefly the origin and
growth of the League, showing how the
League as all other organizations of
its kind began with few workers and
has steadily increased in numbers rs is
marked especially by the closing year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-17
OUR LADY OF THE SHOWS.


lRudyard Kipings canadian Tariff Poem.
Last, but not least (he said. we give :
the people tire benefits Of prelerentli lrau
with the mother country. New Sanauia
Tariff.
nation spoke TO a nation,
A queen sent word 10 throne:-
Daughter am in my mothers house,
But mistress in my own.
The gates are mine 10 open,
AS the gates are mine 10 close,
And set my house in order"
Said our Lady Of the Shows.
Neither with laughter nor weeping.
Fear or the child's amaze
Soberly under the white mans law
Ny white men 20 their ways.
Not FOR the Gentile's clamor-
Insult or threat OF blows
Bow we the knee 10 Baal,"
Said our Lady.of the Shows.
4" Ny speech is clean and single
talk Of common things
Words Of the wharf and the market place
And the ware the merchant brings;
Favor 70 those favor.
But stumbling block for my foes.
Many there be that hate us,
Said our Lady Of the SEows.
" ! called my chiefs TO conncil
In the din Of n troubled year:
For the sake Of sign yo would not see
And "a word ye would not hear.
This il our message and--answer;
This is the path we chose;
For we be also people"
said our Lady Of the Shows.
" Carry the word 90 my sisters
To the Queens of the East and South.
have proven faith in the. heritage
BY more than the word OF the mouth.
They that are wise may follow
Ere the worlds war-trumpet blows
But IL am first in the battle
Said our Lady of the SHOWS
A nation spoke TO "a nation
a throne sent word TO throne
" Daughter am ] in my mothers house.
But mistress in my own!
The gates are mine TO open
As the gates are mine 10 close,
And abide by my mothers house."
Said our Lady of the Shows.
--Rudyard Kipling in London Times.