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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-13

| No. Pocket ball and stop In ring with cue
bnl
the game of pool embraces tho game of bill
lards The good old monks were wise In
their generation. While the average man. Az
he looks back over the long stretch OF CEN
turtles, sees Them rising at dawn to sing their
mathis, porting over some work of art or en-
gagged In some treasure In the shape OF manu-
scripts which TO be found today In the
rarest of collections, they never neglected
that which is so important 10 every man. the
cultivation of physical health.
II believe that the world Is indebted to
Sir Reginald Mortimer for the earliest ac-
counts which have of billiards As you
know. Sig Reginald was among the knights
Templars who returned in safety from the
Holy Land ana afterward Joined In the sec
ond crusade under the leadership OF Richard
Couer de Lion. On their return from Paies-
tine the game now called billiards was intro
duced by the knights and was considered at
that time not only an amusement but means
of preserving health. II was because of the
latter feature of the game that the monks
were allowed by their superiors to take part
in it. Since that early period the game has
ever been popular with those most exalted in
station and position"
LITTLE HISTORY.
Perhaps nothing In history is more shrouded
in doubt than the origin of this agreeable
amusement To quote from an authority on
billiards and TO use the term billiards en-
braces the game of continuous pool: Shake
speare would have us believe the game WAS
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Pocket 3 on one shot. Heavy English.

position and stroke. You cant acquire the
former without the latter however
The stroke in pool is practically the same
MS the stroke in billiards It is simply the
ABILITY of the player to so far control tho
cue ball that he may be able TO drive 1t for.
ward certain distances or TO stop II whore he
THE VALUE or ENGLISH.
There arc many who play fairly rood
game OF pool who never seem to roalige that
English Is transferred from tho cue bah TO
the object ball, and even to second third
or fourth object bali
rs an example Of force and It's value, Ma
innc played the shot which is illustrated In
diagram No. /. The cue ball wa. placed Ia
the law of pocket No. ), the object BAH In tho
center OF the table, and chalk circle OF about
b inches diameter was drawn around IT, IN
order to play the shot II was necessary TO
elevate the cue. but despite this dlffcnlty
me bail was driven into pocket No d as
straight ms the flight of a crow Tho cue ball
stopped within the circle showing how abso-
lutte was the control over its course
AS an example OF something brilliant In
this linc OF exhibition playing, Malone mr.
ranged the balls as they arc seen in tho dia-
aRram ., The object, said he sis to pocket
the four balls In the four different pockets.
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city, who is one of the best pool PLAYERS in
the State. 1t Is probable that the game will
be played IN the Menger pool room Friday
Mr.. Malone Is one of the few men In tho
billiard world for whom the Literature of tbn
game has as much attraction almost as the
game itself.
vi the thousands, or. might say. millions
who take an interest In the game OF billiards
or pool today. from the veriest tyro to tho
professional expert, l wonder how many are
aware that the fascinating and rccreating
amusement was INDUCED IN by the cowled
and sandaied monks within the walls of their
cloister many centuries agoe''
This was the question asked OF few friends
by Mr.. Malone at Cooley's last night after
having whiied away an hour at the Mengcr
practictng some of the fancy shots which
have surprised all who have seen him handle
the cue.
Yes. he went on "the monks were among
the earliest players of billiards and pool, for
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pcliciou. Applc omeIct.

In the February Ladies' Home Journal
Mrs. S. T. Rorer gives the following re-
ceipt fer apple omelet: seolra;e four eggs;
beat the whites to very stiff froth; thon
add the yoks and beat again, adding grad
ually two tablespoopfuls OF powdered
sugar. Have ready an omelet-pan, in
which you have melted tablespoonful OF
butter put in the mixture; when 1t begins
to thicken spread oyer layer OF 'pple
sauce. Fold, turn out and serve at once
with powdered sugar
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Thc Coming woman

who goes TO the club while her husband
tends the baby. as wcll ia the good old
"a shionsd woman who looks after her home
viii both at times get run down In health.
,rhev will be troubled With less Of appe-
liz headaches, sleeplessness, fainting or
dIzxy spells. The most wonderful remedy
fsr these women is Electric bitters. fnou,
Weak Kidneys rise up and call II blessed
I, Ia The medicine for women. Female
acmnlsii,ts ana nervous troubles OF al
htnds are soon relieved by the usc OF Elsc-
rio Bitters. Delicate women should keep
ihis remedy on hand TO build up the fys-
tenn. only 50 cents per bottle. For sais
By Oeo W. Heyer.
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'c Victoria Post.

" Dieckmann and G. S, e.
all the preliminary prepara-
organization of a Travellers
fsociation post at Victoria
Pls post bids fair to be the
Pc State and will proceed at
hsht for the holding of the
convention of 1899. The fact
y the City of Roses and has
slrls than any town in the
same population is sufficient
% every travelling man who
uiehtion. and all that will be
70 ratlly the suggestion by
Ut the State convention.
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Inlian Russell. who started her career -
singing soubrette ut Pastors thsGter.
sang her way into $4,000 house In New
York
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Homer Il. Wilson.

/ y Wilson, National and
Of The Travellers Protective
PeiWered three lectures dur
~ Yoakum. The attendance
was not so large on account
1 weather. but the audience
.Iahced BY the eloquent ora
[Isd on The Uncrowned
E,lsa, in which he pictured
y NE so wildly as to bring
SUsnition 10 the face of all
Miisen Will deliver several
pslo and Victoria next week
KS De greeted with crowded
IN. Protective Association
rsces VIII bestir themselves
. he is enc OF the best
re association has in the
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Irr1cERs. TEXAS. 1928.

rrIcERs. TEXAS. 1923.
Ar Dieckmann. San Antonio
President.
Howard Peak, Fort Worth
President. ...................
49,. A. Hoover, Corsicana
President
...... II. ]. Hardy. Houston
teasurer. ................ :.
Ludlow, Dallas, Texas.
|MlTTEE CHAIRMEN.
ALBERT p. Foute. Fort Worth.
Is. E. Holland, Houston.
blob Boldt, Houston.
LIB. +. McNulty. San An
Irles X. We'll. Waco.
ht-W. N. Stroud. Dallas.
Transfer--John Gross, Hous-
IRD OF DIRECTORS.
". Michaux. Houston.
eorge Bartholomaei,.
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|seph G. Booth, Austin; F. NJ.
ktin: II. M. Finch. Austin.
]. Hughes. Galveston.
homas +. Farmer. Waco.
mes Garrity, Corsicana.
B. Gateley. Fort Worth.
G. Bennett. Gainesville.
In NJ. Lasker. LaGrange.
Rev. Homer T. Wilson, Fort
7. L, Peeler, Austin.
urgeou-Dr. N. o. Preinzie.
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2. A. Notes.
Dleckmann was on IN.
~ Arsnsas Pass from Alice
,nsussaay, from whence he
I'm Gcliad to Refugio.
FOWLER, better known az
~ iepresents T. IL. THONG
s.ssuston. made" Rockport
the early part OF the
the Simmons Hardware
An'iis, boarded the NORTH
ass train at Gregory
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nonn, Wen g. Co. Of New
nnsslietaville Thursday. MIR.
Az, seSn q Preacher Coffin
suits him. lNit!)
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n,osnier and haberlasher
q sssofge Is a rustler and
AN might as we'll stock
NV. usfs viii 60 rolling In.
's,''Amsoa. general manager
ss..' Der yards In Texas.
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eign and internal politics.; but why could not the struggle have been confined to par ty warfare within the walls of the con- yention? Why was it necessary to deci- mate the Girondin chiefs? The only an- swer that can be made Is that suspicion had grown to such a pitch that the very existence of Girondism was considered in- compatible with the security of the repub- lie Men had become frenZied insane, through constant spying on one another's actions and perpetual attempts to fathom one another's inward thoughts; and the Flaw of suspects was simply a formal ex pression of national craziness That way madness lies In the person of Robespierre preternatural suspicion attained it's most complete incarnation. His feline nature was ever on the dart for its prey; he could not hear a good word said of any man but he instantly began to revolve in his mind the question as to whether there were not some concealed motive in the praise. The shout of triumphant relief which reverberated over France when Ro- bespierre's head fell into the basket marked the break of the straining- point of that suspicion which had created and sus- tained the Terror. When we remember that but for an accident Carnot would have fallen a victim to Robespierre's sus- picions, and that this suspicious disposition had led man of sentimental virtue to become a wholesale murderer we can un- derstand that feeling of relief
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Humors of Clerical Life,

From the Cornhill Magazine.
 Some of the ideas held with regard to ecclesiastical matters as funny as they are extraordinary, though they cause one to reflect on the methods adopted by the church and the various religious bodies. A woman came to me one day to say she wanted her daughter to be confirmed. "Mr. -" she said, from the chapel over the way, as been a-trying to convert 'er, but I pretty soon told him what I thought bout it. I ses to i'm, I'll lave my gal con- firmed, but won't ave 'er converted so now you know. l don't b'lieve in conver- sion." What the minister said or thought of this truly marvellous statement of doc Urine I don't know.
 Phe monograms I H and x r c, which are so often to be seen in our churches, sorely puzzle a portion of the congrega- tion, a larger proportion, I am inclined to think, than is generally supposed. A cer- tain vicar, soon after his arrival in the parish, placed a new cloth upon the altar, upon the center of which was embroidered a large cross. Such strong opposition was raised to this symbol of our Chris tianity, that the vicar gave way before the storm and had the initials I H substi- tuted. parishioner who was not at all in favor of the change, on being asked the meaning of the letters, replied, "Why, don't you know what it means? It means, I Hope you're Satisfied" "
 Children's answers are always fruitful source of amusement A girl fifteen or sixteen years old, who had received what was supposed to be a good education, was describing to me her recent visit to the Tower of London. Among the many won- ders she had seen was a sword given to Henry VIII. by Max Muller, an amusing though not altogether unnatural substi- tute for the Emperor Maximilian. If child ren are allowed to think for themselves, their answers are amusingly original. ''What do you think makes the sea salt" was question put to a national school class. A brilliant idea struck a boy. "Please, sir, the 'errings."
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THE QUALITY OF GRACE.
When It is Possessed by Woman it Surround
 Her as a Halo.
From the Philadelphia Times.

From the Philadelphia Times.
 Many women neglect to cultivate grace full way of rising from chair Probably nine women out of ten, in rising from seat, shift their weight from one foot to another in the act of getting up, and start off upon the wrong foot. The proper way is to rest the weight upon one foot while still sitting, holding the other lightly upon the floor. Now rise by pressing down hard upon the foot that has previously been bearing the weight, stand erect and still for a mere second to get poise, and start off lightly upon the free foot. If there is to be a turn in the walk stop with all the weight upon the foot that is in advance, rest only the toe of the rear foot upon the ground, then turn around smoothly by transferring the weight to the free foot, making the turn entirely upon the balls of the feet, with the heels scarcely touching the floor. A turn like this is as rare as it is graceful, yet it can be acquired in half an hours practice.
 A perfectly graceful woman is graceful in everything she does-in the pose of her head, the unfolding of her hands, in her walk in the way she rises and sits. As to the last little can be said, and pretty way is easily demonstrated. What not to do is to fall heavily upon seat like a badly jointed doll without nerves. A sensitive woman feels her way daintily, unbending with smooth. slow motion till she appears to have settled down safely as cloud sinks into the bosom of lake. Such a one will know how to rise also, and can make the difficult transition be- tween her chair and the doorway without of those awkward jerks and starts that render half of feminine creation laughing stock upon public thoroughfares and especially in public conveyances.
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eagerly marched, and attacked the net work of buildings within, The resistance they encountered was, however, stout, and even desperate, every room being contested. At length the enemy were expelld and the Mott Mahal the last building held by the rebels on the line communicating with Out ram and Havelock. came completely into British possession"
 The best known biographer of the pres- ent commander in chief, and, indeed, the vast majority of persons who know the story, think that it was an astonishing thing "that Sir Colin was furious with him for having exceeded the letter of his in- struetions, in that, when he was only or dered to take the messhouse, he actually, of his own motion, had driven the enemy out of the Mott Mahall The brlgadier (Adrian Hope) advised him to keep out of the way, as the chief was asking for him and he never saw a man more enraged in his life."
 We know that the grand old soldier sub- sequently, after having administered severe wigging, condoned the offense, con- graduated the offender on his courage and ability, and promised to recommend him for promotion. But Is the example given by Capt. Wolseley one to be received as approaching a rule of conduct for the army? Has the present commander In chief perfect confidence in It's propriety?
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WOLsELEY EXCEEDED ORDERS.
Captured a Rebel Position and Greatly Dis
 pleased His Commander.

From Blackwoods Magazine
 Let us glance at one occasion on which a comparatively junior officer had the cour- age, the initiative, and, as generally ac- cepted, the clear-sightedness to act con- trary to his instructions, to perform bril- liant feat of arms, and in doing so to in- cur the wrath of one of Englands most able and valiant generals. It was during the long and anxious operations which con- stituted the second relief of Lucknow. The old messhouse of the Thirty-second, strongly held by the rebels, stood in the way of Sir Colin Campbell's advance and beyond it was the Mott Mahal. These two strong positions carried, a junction with the beleaguered garrison could be effected. Sir Colin, having made arrange ments to secure his communications, di- rected the gallant Peel to open fire with his heavy guns on the messhouse.
 "The fire continued from the early morn ing till 8 o'clock in the afternoon. At that hour the musketry fire of the enemy hay ing been almost silenced, it appeared to Sir Colin that the messhouse might be stormed without much risk.
 He ordered for this duty company of the Ninetieth, under Capt. Wolseley, with some other details. The actual leader of the storming party was Capt. Wolseley. "Never was a daring feat of arms better performed" Through the hot fire Wose- ley led his men, clambered through the breach made by Peel's guns and entered the house, driving the enemy before him. His orders had been only to take the mess house, but "the victorious stormers fol- lowed the fleeing enemy, and wolseley, far from checking them, determined to push his advantage to the utmost" He pressed on to the Mott Mahal, and, with the as- sistance of the sappers, succeeded in mak- ing narrow openings in the solid wall.
 Through these Woiseiey and his mon
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is a blood or constitutional dis ease, and in order to cure 1t you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts direct ly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a quack medi- cine. 1t was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and Is a regular prescription. It is con- posed of the best tonics known, com bined with the best blood purifiers, act ing directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingred- ients Is what produces such wonderful results dn curing Catarrh. Send for. tes- timonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Props.
 Toledo. O. Sold by druggists. price 7sc
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ru-na. In four days after I began taking 1t l felt better, and in a short time was entirely cured. If it had not been for that medicine I would be dead now for kept getting worse all the time. I heartily rec best in the world"
 pr. Hartman has written a book espec, 1aily for women. It treats of the catarrhal diseases of women, and is of very great interest to catarrhal sufferers. ''Health ana Beauty" will be sent free by addressing The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Com pany, Columbus, Ohio
 Ask your druggist for free Pe-ru-na Al manac for 1898.
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 was cured. The following is an ex- tract from a letter written by her to Dr. Hartman: "I suffered t e r r i bly, with female weak ness for two years. I took many differ ent remedies, but they failed to cure me. A friend ad- vised me to take Pe-ru-na 0 f t e r reading one of Dr. Hartman's adve r. tisements. I got
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CHICAGO, H., July 4, 1sc
Oct. 14th. 1897.
DR RADWAY-

DIR. RADWAY- Dear Sir:-Please let me know your terms for one dozen bottles of your Resolvent My mother took it ten years ago for large swelling of some kind she had in her side. It was large enough to be seen across the room, with her clothes all on. After taking the Resolvent (she took twelve bottles) 1t seemed to gradually go away, and it was not long before it disappeared entirely Now another growth on the other side seems to be coming. I want to get the right kind of to take something else, and I want just what we had before, so write to you direct so as to get 1t direct. Respectfully,
 A. c. SWEETLAND,
 Baraboo, Sauk Co.,,
 'tha7ss Wisconsin.
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April 15, 1896.
RADwAY & CC

RADWAY & CO.,
 Dear Sirs: I have taken your Sarsarrari'- ian Resolvent, off and on, for 2f years, for my blood. It is the only medicine that keeps me well and ever does me any good. I am troubled with nervous failing and sexual decay.
 P. S.-Sent for five dollars worth of your medicine today. A. s. WOODWARD
 Genoa, Vernon Co.,, Wis.
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GOOD ADVICE
From a Friend Often Saves Lives.

How many remedies are recommended to suffering persons by their friends In a great many cases a cure is effected by a remedy recommended in such a way Mrs. Frances M. Badgett, S19 New street. Knox vile, Tenn, was suffering with female trouble (cataarh of the pelvic organs). Pe- runa was recommended to her by a friend
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THE MOST EcoNoMIcALl THE BEsT

One bottle contains more of the active principle of medicine than any other prep aration. Taken in teaspoonful doses, while others require five or six times as much. Sold by druggists. Price $1.
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USED WITH PERMANENT BENEFIT.
 BROOKLYN. N. T., June 8, 1886. DIR. RADWAY & CO.,
 Gentlemen: Kindly send me your book on Irritable Urethra for friend. used your treatment in 1877 for the above malady with lasting benefit. Yours respectfully
 AUGUST OCHSBNREITHER,
 63 DobeVoise Street
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Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, India missionary the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and per catarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung affections, also a positive and radical cura for nervous debility and all nervous com curative powers in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo- tive and a desire to relieve human suffer- ing, will send free of charge, to all who desire 1t. this recipe, in German. French or ing and using. Sent by mail by address ing with stamp, naming this paper. W. A. Moves, 820 Powers block, Rochester, N. Y. 9-b-eOsu-9t