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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
PREsBYrERIANs sHocKED.
A Minister signs Liquor License
Petition.


A Minister signs a Liquor License
Petition.
New York. October 22..-The signature
Of Rev. DR.. Charles woodruff Shields Of
Princeton to an application for liquor
license for Princeton Inn threatened to
completely disrupt the Presbyterian synod
OF New jersey which has been In session
at Plainfield. The following resolution
was adopted:
The synod finds occasion to reiterate the
judgment that the renting OF property for
saloon purposes and signing Of liquor H.
censes Is not consistent with Christianity
and that the attention Of all Presbyteries
sessions. pastors and teachers be brought
to bear upon this matter.
The New York synod OF the United Pres
byteriar, church In session at Jersey City,
adopted the report of the committee of re-
form which says:
The conditions Of society are now
more threatening Than ever and can not
be ignored much longer. With what as
constituent and humility was the fact
learned that a drinking BAR legalized
through the signing of petition by pro-
lessons has been established In old Prince
ton college. II is matter of some con-
ISOLATION that the theological department
is not involved
But II students in course Of preparation
for the learned professions may be en-
couraged by such authorities using In
toxicating beverages. how long may we
hope to keep the ministry and even the
pulpit from the calamity OF the cup.
I'VE can not do less than enter our en-
phatic protest against the appearance OF
this old monster under the sanction of
professors in American Protestant institu-
tons of education
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
A Dc.cryed Promotion.

The many Texas friends of II. T. Greene,
who has been connected with tho general
passenger department Of the Mexican Ma
tional railroad at Mexico City for some
years, will be glad to know that he has
been promoted to the position of assistant
general passenger agent. This is one OF
the highest posi-, LIONS in the passenger GER
vice, and Mr.. Greene Is being warmly con-
gratulated upon his advancement He has
risen steadily in the railroad business, and
is recognized throughout the republic as a
most courteous and efficient passenger man.
The Mexican National Is one of the best
railroad properties on this continent, and
It's officers are men Of brains and business
sagacity,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
Rates for the Circus.

The Houston and Texas Central pas-
senger department has issued a circular
announcing rates for the performances Of
Forepaugh & Sells Bros. circus at the fol-
lowing places In Texas; Denisen, October
20; Mckinney, October q; Sherman. No
vember 9; Waxabachie, November 8; Fort
Worth, November 8; Corsicana, November
"a; Mexia, November 25: Brenham, Novem-
Der 26; Houston, November 80. and Austin,
December 3. The road has made q rate
of one and third fares for the round
trip from each stations territory with a
limit Of one day from date Of sale.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
Quarterly Rate Mccting.

The next quarterly meeting OF the Texas
passenger rate clerks will be held at the
Der 2, the place OF meeting having been
changed from San Antonio. The Texas
rate sheet will be Strengthened out and
differences adjusted. The adoption Of Sec
ond class rates from Texas points is one
of the propositions to be wrestjcd with.
along with other phases Of the second
class rate question, which were scheduled
for consideration at q special meeting or
dered for several weeks ago, but which
was never held. William Doherty will rep
resent the Houston East and West Texas
and Wallace O'Leary will attend in the
interest of the Southern Pacific and Hous-
ton and Texas Central
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
nRADsTREET's.
a Volume of Business Continues of
Large Proportions.

New York, October 22. -Bradstreets to
morrow will say: While the trade move
ment is somewhat irregular and there are
further evidences OF falling off In demand,
the volume Of business continues Of large
proportions Speculation In wool has
ceased and demand for that staple is less
than for weeks past. Cotton goods are
duh on the weakness OF raw cotton and
iobbers report dry goods slower than a
week ago. Interior merchants in the Gem
trail West have not distributed fail stscks
as promptly as expected and many jobbcrs
al Western conters find that they over
estimated tho consumptse demand when
securing fall goods.
Unseasonably warm weather has inter-
fered with the movement OF heavy goods
az the West but rsins In Kansas. Okla
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

known a. the Hoosac Tunnel route. Mr..
washburn 10 now IN Boston. but he 10
considerins the offer, and his friends say
he will accept Il. Mr.. washburn was
freight traffic inanager Of tho Hoosac Tuu-
mel route twenty years ago. and he v
favorably known to the directors OF that
road He succeeded thu late George H.
Nettieton a. president Of the Memphis line.
=. J, Fletcher, freight traffic manager. and
Daniel Bcntecou, chief engineer Of the
Memphis. are mentioned - likely to sue.
coed Mr.. Washburn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
Knapp Roller Boat.

Toronto. Ont. October GA trial OF tn.
Knapp roller boat has been made that dem
sibilities OF the new ship. She attained a
speed of about six miles an hour when
1t was found the plates Of the cylinder were
net strong enough to permit II being
worked at full speed. Mr.. Knapp said the
trial trip demonstrated that the boat was
under perfect control and the mater NJ
speed was simply question OF more pow
erfui engines.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

~ Farm Boy Succeeds.
"a mammoth Sunday paper q
uested to young men that the
ior them to do was to become
With different lines Of industry:
bould the time ever come when
thrown out of employment,
readily adapt themselves to the
ies that presented themselves.
right along.
|Ing over the life Of a farmers
a readily see that the main ele-
Inc success he always makes,
ak OF life, is his readiness to
nself to anything that comes
While 1t can not be de-
sack OF all trades"
Il none,' yet, 1t is equally true
farmer boy becomes acquainted
1 variety of work and becomes
a all, that he can successfully
most anything that comes up.
hIned be becomes an expert horse
Ia sometimes trainer. He soon
good Judge of cattle In all lines.
n cows, though they may be few,
.iur the management Of q dairy,
throughout the list.
BOT take him long to become an
dse OF wheat, for he will study
What ID first class wheat. When
bfsshcd his wheat he Will care
ect II for foul seed. bad grains
Of any kind. He will grade 1t
sells II. and when 1T goes into
y will have the satisfaction OF
That he has made no mistake in
subject some attention. Many
man has been called from the
Ae office Of the grain dealer, be-
the pains taken while on the
produce the best wheat he could
Faise.
IN business is a speciality, and a
lnlve speciality; yet more can be
lbout what 1t takes to consti-
various grades Of wheat by
pyestigation on the farm than
else. The same is true of all
ni, especially clover seed. There
hat farmers raise about which
y little as the clover crop. 1t
aatiyely new crop and has been
nyely profitable one, yet it has
led but little. The microscope
nv things that can not be seen
lld eye. Many farmers never
trouble to Investigate so closely,
Pae who does is sure to profit
nay safely be said that almost
Engaged In the live stock COM
eness have been boys on the
- on the farm they learned to
s6 OF lat cattle. They watched
GOV, develop and fatten, with
interest, and naturally became
nat line. Moreover, they could
seer that would feed the best,
y mat would fatten the slowest.
uh up for years they drisfed
tof stock-and finally to the
: farmer keeps an account OF
snd expenditures, and every
~, II he teaches his son how
s e accounts it implants within
naoit OF being accurate. and II
so rom the country to the town
readily. Add to these the habit
s''aiui and honest, which a boy
farm, and 1t may readily be
Nc succeeds in other lines of
L A Robinson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
Receipt. Are Increasing.

The raising of the guarantees along the
line of the Houston and Texas Central has
had the effect OF daily increasing the Cot
ton receipts OF the road, and for the TWEEN
ty-four hours ending yesterday noon the
record was 1861 bales. The guarantees
kept money from the interior banking In
situations, which with the inability to ship
the staple, kept what little there was [,
market from being sold. There has been a
decided change, however. and from now on
big receipts are looked for.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
pRINcEToN,s CELEBRATION.
Lord Aberdeen Received nm Hon
Ornry Degree.

Princeton, N. j., October 22.-The l51st
birthday Of Princeton university was cele-
brated here today. More than usual inter
est was manifested In the commemoration
on account OF the presence OF ex-President
Cleveland and Lord Aberdeen, governor
general OF Canada.
The academic procession OF Princeton
trustees, faculty, alumni and undergradu-
ates formed at Marque chapel at a. III.
and marched to Alexander hall. The body
was led by Mr.. Cleveland. the Earl OF
Aberdeen and President Patton. The ex-
ercises were opened by Dean Murray with
a prayer. Then Grover Cleveland read his
address.
At the conclusion OF the ex-president's
speech the degree OF doctor Of laws was
conferred upon Lord Aberdeen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
Flows and CuItiyntors.

ssherson and Daniel Webster
'uah any other two men to de-
"rm OF plow which is still the
'Mon use, and even they did but
'nan 20 somewhat change the
:" the principle Of the impie-
mad been in use a thousand
reesnt substitution of the
IN the place of the slid
moidboard Is the greatest
"a We designs OF farm imple-
H. ms been made since the in
AZ ~ moving machine. The disk
we believe, in the rolling
now used In ploW,ng. null
Sean2 and cultivatine. and IA
~ q the old methods em-
~ ;pollboard plows, with all
nv !, improvements, still work on
ne,pie thmt the old wooden
TvMs OF our grandfather's
od,nxneewfse the tooSh harrow,
All scratches and tears the
~ we old wooden tooth. butt
= sv,ner centuries. The steel
81 ws.rks on a different prime
|lkh.as of tearing, making
y at besides its REGULAR mo-
an the soil to the depth il
IA, NE disk has not had an ex-
5 ~ ont reports from the best
h IN much IN Its praise. The
1At N ,p'tom of the pillow. as
he awa,ne inoidboard and land
= swsy with IN the disk. An
[Itbe mach importance is the
n Il ,1,'om Of the furrow in
y a. In much better condi-
6,fnsk Chat breaks the hostom
|Fch sEce) than by the old
q s,, often packs the moist lana
!, thns as TO close the pores
faIlin preventing the moisture
"A according to the needs
~ eultivator nothing eoua,s
mar can be thrown toseth hera or
~ e m the soil can be workea
Cop. and they can he Al
|is sne disk marks an era Il IN ,e as.
ALrH AND HAPPrsEss
stoves and Ranges.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

San Angelo, Texas. October pa. n.
Nasworthy OF this place today sold to d.
w. Christian Of Mullen the west half Of
his pasture, 2l2 miles from hero on the
Concho river. consisting OF 10000 acres at
$265 per acre. Murray Bros. 10 A. A..
Huffs.utler of Lometa 1900 2-year. old
steers at SIS and 500 willis Johnson to
Lon Arnett 1l60 stock cattle for $3.50.
II. w. McKery to ]. Ryburn all spring
bulls for $500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
PtLappa AIpbn.

The Texas alumni q the Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity viii meet In Dallas October 20.
A large attendance is desired Steps Will
be taken to form an alumnus chapter for
this State. and plans for the advancement
Of the order discussed.
Robert Hill. Grand Secretary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
A speciaI 10 DALLAS.

Captain Quinlan. vice president and gen.
eral manager of the Houston and Texas
Central, he's rendered a special train to
Governor Ross and the students Of the Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical college at Bryan
TO be used by thcm on next Thursday to
Dallas and return There are ABOUT 200
students aud atteahss OF the college who
will accep, the courtesy OF the Central.
which Captain Quinlan extends them each
year of the Texas State fair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
A DISTINGUISHED PARTY.

Governor Ahumada and Party 81
Mexico Leave for the North.
Little Rock, Ark, October 22.--Msnuss
Ahumada. governor Of the State Of ChihuaS
hua. Mexico. spent few moments In Littls
Rock this morning. He was accompanied
by his wife. son and daughter and few
friends. The party was en- routs 70 Ste
Louis, Chicago and New York At 81.
Louis Governor Ahumada Will b sccorde0
a banquet and reception. The governor ID
travelling for the beneft Of Mrs. AhumndA'o
health. Before leaving his native country
II was necessary for the governor 70 obtain
permits from three sources--one from IT'S.
ident Diaz. one from his State leSisIatures
and one from the secretary o. var. tne
governor being colonel In the army n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
war.bou.emcn,s Association.

Nashville. Tenn. October 22.--The Amer
lean warehousemen's Association TODAY
elected the following officers and adj
journed; President, II. ID. Campbell OF New
York: vice president. ]. r. Price OF Cleye-
land; secretary, Percy Thompson OF New
York: treasurer, f. NJ. DoIbear OF New
York. "Club Methods and Government
was generally discussed DELEGATES
brilliant reception was given tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
TnMn SHORTENED TWO HOURS.
New Time Card Goes Into Eject ON
the Shreveport ROute SundnY

New Time Card Goes Into Eject ON
the Shreveport Route sunday.
new time card goes into effect on the
Houston East and West Texas Sunday,
which will shorten the time between Hous.
ton and Kansas City two hours. The night
train will leave the Grand Central depot at
9:40 p. nj. and arrive Shreveport. Kansas
City, Pittsburg and Gulf depot $40 a. m.
and at Kansas City 1886 a. m. the second
morning out of Houston. The soutbbound
train will leave Shreveport, from the Kan
sas City, Pittsburg and Gulf depot. at
1875 p. m. and arrive at the Grand Central
depot, Houston, 6:19 a. m. With this card
the route will begin the operation Of q
dining car between Shreveport and Kan
sas City
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
shreveport and Red River Valley

Shreveport. La. October east right
the city council granted the proposed
Shreveport and Red River Valley rail: Dad,
projected by Mr.. William Edenborn Of Chi
cago the necessary franchise. This read
runs down the Red River Valley east band
to Couchatta, fifty-four miles. Today a
grading outfit went to Logsy bayou, fwon-
ty miles below here. to bssin work. Ills
road will be completed by or before Mare,
1. It also insures the completion of The
Shreveport and Texarkana that has already
entered the upper line OF Caddo Parish.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

several weeks, and have asked the South
ern Pacific company To use their every e.
LOT. ~ opening up communication this
to have business done from this end but
sney DO not care about trains going any
further east. a. tho company proposes 10
operate them a. far = Lafayette. There
mas been several changcs In the parisl,
board Of health during the lAst few DAYS
wnscn may account for their extrsor iinary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
MORE STRICT THAN EVER.
The Calcnsteu Parish. La, Quaran'
tine Is No Better.

tine IB NO BetteF.
There was a long string OF resolutions
and "whcreases'' adopted by the board OF
health of Calcasieu Parish. La. yesterday
at Lake Charles, the main point OF which
was that the quarantine be dawn tight
er than ever" while other towns Of the
same parish held indignation meetings Goa
demning the attitude Of the Lake Charles
people. They are getting weary Of the
quarantine. which has been running for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
yictoriu Notes.

Victoria. Texas. October =. -fne pay
car made its regular monthly trip over
the Victoria division to cuero today.
General Superintendent L. Feibes
left today for Houston on company otsi-
ness.
General Live Stock Agent James Beau
mont is up today. after being conHnfd 10
his bed by sickness for about 4 week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

Agent Patterson Of the Missouri. Kansas
and Texas has gone to Dallas.
10 r. Greenhill. city ticket agent Of the
Santa Fe, left last night for Dallas.
General Agent Booth Of tho 1nterna-
tionai and Great Northern was In Column
bia yesterday
J. r. MAhl, engineer Of maintenance and
way Of the Huntington lines. returned yea
terday from California
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
An Important Legal Decision.

Des Moines, Iowa. October 22.-The Iowa
supreme court today rendered decision
declaring that contracts for grain, where
tho intention 10 merely a speculation on
the chances Of the rise and fall Of the
market, and no delivery is Intended, are
gambling contracts and vold.'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
Wondered 10 Wn.hburn.

A Kansas City dispatch says: e. s,
washburn. president and general manager
OF the Kansas City. Fort Scott and Mem
phis railway. has been rendered the presi-
dency Of the Fitchburg railway. better
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

Frat sunset steamer Cleared.
The steamship Alfalfa Of the Sunset line
cleared yesterday from the port OF Calves
ton with cargo OF $500 bales for Liver
pool. This was the frst steamer In the
trade TO leave this season.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

Austin. Texas, October 12.-Thcre were
$4,000 Of Galveston school bcsdk registor-
ed in the comptroller's oface tcdey-
Colonel r. N. Hsni Of Houseon e IN
tho city on legal business
Judge Priest wilaon % Ruak Qheeokeo
county. IL here.
Governor Hogg . eus aGnSA Afeer q
hard tussle with dcngue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23
,fHB HOTELS

nnn-RATEs $3.50 AND Saee
II JAMES LAw1'oR PRO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-23

18th AND HAPPISEss
Stoves and Ranges.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-07-28
announcement.

The fourth annual Teachers In
stitute and summer school for
Bear Lake CO., will commence
Monday, August the I'd, at the
school house, Fish Haven and will
continue three weeks
| take great pleasure in announc4
ing that Miss Mary F. Galloway
of the Lewiston State Normal, who
is now in California doing special
educational work, has been en-
gagged to conduct the school. Miss
Galloway will be assisted by a
number of our local teachers. As
an outline of the work to be ac-
complished, will be presented the
1st day, it is Of the utmost import
ance that all those who expect to
attend, (this would include those
who cannot arrange to attend the
whole term,l should be at the com-
mencement.
The law makes it the duty of all
our county teachers to attend, and
as the Institute works this year
will constitute a part of the anr da1
examination, it will he very diff
cult for those who do not attend
this school to legally qualify them4
selves to teach.
Very reasonable arrangements
for board and lodgings can be made
by making immediate application
to parties in Fish Haven by calling
on me at my office in Paris.
Dated at Paris this goth day Of
July, 1897 ALF. OsMoND,
County School Supt
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-07-28
LOCALS.

Another exodus Of our citizens
took place Friday night, bound for
Salt Lake. They returned Sunday
and Monday mornings.
The oath passed quietly in this
city. Many business houses were
closed and the only attraction in
sight was the merry-go-round, and
the little folks flocked there BY
hundreds.
For Bargains-Dry Goods and notions
go to s. A. Mills store, for they are
going and will soon be gone, for the
price asked ror them will not leave
them unsold very long. Also ladies par
asols and umbrellas so cents and ups
ward Is
You can make your final
proofs before r. s Spence
In W0ntpeIier and SaUe the
trip to Paris ouer bad roads.
Fees as Io10 as any.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-07-28
Don,t Effect ono Iawa.

The HALEY times asked Chief
Justice Sullivan if the decision of
the supreme court on the fee bill
would likely cause unusual litiga-
ton upon laws at previous sessions.
The Chief Justice said in SUBJ
stance:
"While I prefer avoiding the dis
cussion Of the points bearing upon
any particular case, l will state
that it is the we'll settled policy of
the courts to avoid interfering with
public interests or disturbing prop
erty rights that have long existed.
The reason for this is too evident
to need explanation. If the peo-
pie wish to attack the constitution
ality of any law, they must act
within a reasonable time after that
law goes into effect
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-07-28
IO6HL NEWS.
Items about Montpelier a
the County.

The Short Line is still selling 1000
mile books for $50.
Best 5-cent cigar in town, the Fon=
tella at Hansen's. o
/. p. Riley, known here as a jeweler,
is in st. Anthony doing business.
Fruit preserving kettles and all other
granite iron vessels cheap at Hammond
& Whitmans. 20
Mr.. and Mrs Hancock left Monday
for W oodruff. Mrs. Hancock's mother
is seriously i'll at the above place.
Fruit Jars, 4 gal. d gal. the famous
Mason jar. Also extra rubbers at Ham-
mond & Whitman's, 20
Hildretb's Velvet candy the best mo.
lasses candy on the market at Hansen's
The tourist sleeper heretofore running
between Portland Oregon and Omaha
via Granger, now runs via Ogden. and
Salt Lake.
The Co op w. & M. Co., have the
finest alfalfa seed, garden seeds and etc.
Call and see them. T
The anticipated storm on Thursday
failed to materalize. Like the politician;
the only thing visible of it was wind.
Our stock OF liquors are selected for
medicine purposes the public can rest
assured of getting the best Ritter Bros
Drug Co. 10
I J. F. 0Gonnor and Joe Fuller went
to SslSLake Wednesday, and thence to
lRlsekfoot Friday to hear Bryan speak.
You should see the fine display of
hand made team Harness and Cowboy
Saddles at the Coop w. & NJ. Go. Z
H. H. Dslrymple, who returned from
Salt Lake Friday, says the Zion city is
crowded with people and the heat was
intease.
Everything goes at less than cost al
the Fair. We must have room for ew
goods. The greatest bargains ever
offered. 20
Warden Van Dorm of the penitentiary
has made his first quarterly report tc
the governor. 1t gives the expenai-
lures in detail for the quarter ended
June 80. the total being $sl57.23.
Try bottle of our Lemon Extract.
It is stronger, goes father, and is the
best extract made. Get bottle al
Ritter Bros. Drug Co.. and be convinced
For the National Indian association,
which meets in Portland from August
End to August 7th, the Short Line will
make one rate fare certificate plan.
Ask P. H. Murnane for information.
Parties wishing to prove up on land
before the Clerk of District Court. can
now do 50 either at his Office in Paris,
or at his place in Montpelier. Gus is al
homo in Montpelier every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday night, to any
one wishing to call on him. 70