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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-17
LOOKS TODAY HOMES PEASANT AND TANDIoI,D)

st. Patrick's Ireland. az it IS today,
has Il pNople who are all Christians,
and a country that Is all fertility. Tho
crops come up in early spring and on st.
fatrick's day the Irish farmer is ready 10
rut his plow in the ground. The ground
is rich. and from II grow potatoes IN
abundance and all kinds OF fruits. Nuts
grow IN Ireland nowhere else, and the
most shifcioss lardsman can cit down and
wait for his crops to nature. 1t is a bcat-
tful country. and oven those who have
left 1t and come To smother land to live,
admit that for beauty OF scenery, tor
abundance OF fruits, for healthfulntAse Of
air. for bountifH water supply, for n
clear atmosphere. a shining sky and gen
erai abundance there is nothing away from
ireland that compares TO Ireland.
But TIE shadow OF poverty IS over st.
Patriclrs land. Ireland needs her rich men
to return to her and improve her. The Irish
peasants need money and the Irish land
lords need capital. ireland is disheartened.
1t belongs TO country that is different
from II IN religion and different in race
traits and character. The heart of the
freshman Is AS warm as the heart of the
Bnslighnlan is cold; tho Irish tongue is as
soft az the English accent is accurate;
the Irish education Is as fiowery as the
English is statistical the Irish hope rs as
optimistic as the English is pcssimistc,
the Irish love Of family and soil is MS AZ
feetiorate as the English Is critical, and
Ireland chafos at being linked with
horse that goes different gait and pace.
Yet ireland as you see H. today is fairly
prosperous. No one is starving TO death
vet all are poor. The landlords became
discouraged during the days Of Parneli,
and since then have been unwilling TO im-
prove Tho condition OF tho tenantry And
the tenantry has become more and MORE re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-17
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Last Meeting of the Committee
nefnrc the primn ricS.

The city democratic executive commit
tee met last night with Chairman Resner
presiding and all members OF the commit
tee present except Mr.. HeIner of the
Fourth ward.
Letters were read from the following
candidates asking that their names be
placed upon the official ballot to be voted
at the democratic primaries and pledsing
themselves to support the nominees OF
said convention: II. L. Robinson, Henry
pulls. James McAughan, l.. j. Tuffly, !.
G. Lord. l.. Gus Mueller, Henry ii. Dick
son. Dr. George w. Christian. A. r. Ro-
seminal william G. Heinze. II. w. Cortes.
Theodore Dreyling.
The following names were submitted TO
be placed on the ticket as members OF the
city democratic executive committee for
the ensuing two years:
First ward-Alexander Erickson and
Peter Chalmers.
Second ward-John Kennedy. George
W. clarendon and W. s. Proctor.
Third ward--W. 7. Long and J. b.
Dealy.
Fourth ward--F. A. Reichardt, Herman
T. Keller and T. J. Baker.
Fifth ward--John II. Rothwell, ]. w.
Kavanaugb ]. b. Maseie, Il. r. Parker.
Sixth ward--B. A. Riesner and John T..
Conner
MIR. Meyer reported that he had secured
Turner hall for the Third ward primary.
and Mr., Riesner reported having secured
Minister'S store.
The following revised list OF judges for
the Sixth ward primary was substituted
and adopted:
Presiding officer. W. II. Psregoy:
Judges, T. r. Golding and Dan Bloxom.
Mr. Reichardt. as chairman OF the
finance committee. submitted list OF
those who had paid their assessment as a
condition necessary to having their names
placed ON the official ballot.
A number OF candidates have not yet
paid up. They will be given no further
notice but Mr.. Reichsrdt will remain at
his office up to p. m. tomorrow. Friday.
March IS. to accommodate those who may
desire to avail themselves Of the final
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bellious To escape paying rent, they flee
to a country where, though thoy must pay
rent, they have more liberty and 80 tho
condition OF those who remain in Ireland
becomes more lonesome and more forlorD.
That is the lower class OF lrish-tbosc who
dig the ground and bring to town tho veg
etabes for which IL is famous. Many OF
The vegetables of Ireland are sent TO Eng
land and To France,
But ireland has beautiful spots as well
as wretched ones. There are in ireland to-
day 500 castles in which live the descend
ants of the old kings that ruled ireland
years ago, Many of these castles were
standing then, and the richest legends
gather around them. Lying around tho
castles ARE great estates in which live tho
farmers and their families They raiso
upon them and pay rental 10 the es-
tato which rents them the land
If st. Patrick could see ireland today
he would mourn over IL and d0ubtless.-
for he wouId have the head and heart %
straighlen matters out-be able 20 right 1t
soon Tho trouble. where there IS trouble
in Ireland Hes with the iRnorlnGr OF the
gentry, The estate of the Earl of Ava
contains nm Irish castle with 500 acres.
Upon this 800 acres live five farmers,
Years ago they paid certain rent 10 The
overSenr. Today they can not pay that
ront, yet The oyerseer demands IL. When
they say that the land is growing poor and
needs fertilization he refuses fertilizer, and
every year there is trouble on that estate.
a little personal supervision and Il little
they would become willing tenants. That
Is the trouble throughout lroland-r-the ig-
iionsnce OF those who own land,
But Ireland 10 beautiful Ireland. ST.
Patrick would be proud OF II. Ho would
hold his hands over 1t today and say, Il
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These kings belonged to the fire-wor-
shippers. and waged war constantly
upon the Christians. When they were not
fighting they were defending themselves
from the worldly men or savage tribes that
swarmed down upon Ireland from the north
of Europe.
There was no such thing as native In
dustry in those days, and tho IrIsa
people were contented to spin their
own garments with rude needles and
make their footwear with rough In
struments. They lived in barracks of stone,
and they knew not today what tomorrow
would bring forth
st. Patrick himself though born In
France, was brought captive TO ire
land and afterwards taken back 10 France.
He was we'll OFF In France. but he resolved
TO return TO Ireland and do what he could
for the country He remembered how the
beautiful green sward had dripped with
blood. and how the blue sky was red with
the fires of idolatry, so he determined TO
return and devote his life to Christianizing
ireland.
There is no doubt that 81. Patrick re-
serted 10 trickery in performing his mira
Giles OF faith. for he was n shrew1 man
and he knew that to work upon the ignor-
ant classes he must perform wonders, So
he soaked twigs with water and then called
in all the fire worshippers He heaped the
twigs high until they formed an altar, and
then be held his hands ever the altar and
blessed it.
Now set fire 10 itii' he cried. and told
tho fire worshippers to make the fire burn.
When they failed in every attempt, lie
said; Now | will make it burn and
touching few dry twigs in the middle.
he set the fire flaming up.
This is the ALTAR OF the true Cod he
said
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he himself longed for. He gave them the
Christian religion. When St. Patrick,
who was born In France, went TO Ireland
in-250 he found there a nation of the most
ignorant people. They were ruled by
kings and worshiped idols. There was q
pope in those daysPope CONSTANT tine. but
he had very little rule in Ireland When
he heard that young man named Patrick
lived IN Ireland and was Christian he
asked Patrick to work for him and be-
come a priest in Ireland. This St. Pat
rick did. with such good results that he
Chrstianized Ireland.
When st. Patrick died he blessed Ire
land, and turned his face to the wall,
and, smiling peacefully, the historian
near him beard him whisper: Il have
done it," which meant that Priest Pat
rick had spread the Christian religion
throughout Ireland and realized that ha
had done SO.
Ireland had then very few inhabitants,
possibly population of 10000. But in
those days so many nations were wran-
Cling over the little green isle that 1t
was hard to tell what people lived there
and what people did not. All that st.
Patrick attempted was to establish the
Christian religion, and having done that,
he died saying: 81 have done it,"
ireland was in those days under
lSlngly rule. King Dennis O'Flaher'y
reigred and was succeeded by King
O'Roly a long list of Irish kings is
on file in irish records. They differ as
for Ireland in those days was so ignor
ant and so mixed UP, SO tempestuous
and so unsettled that the kings ruled
two at the same time and each king
thought himself proud could he hold Il
thousand acres free from encroachnont.
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have done It," with more pleasure than
he said IT. 400 years ago. II is a religious
ireland, God-loying and God-fearing. 1t
is an honest Ireland, warm in spirit and
good In character. 1t Is a home-loyng
Ireland, and the people do their work faith
fully day after day and 80 TO church Sum
day after Sunday year in and year out.
They are people with a good character and
good heart and people whom you love the
moro you know them.
st. Patrick would find today in Ireland
$4,000 square miles of territory. He would
find there 5,000,000 people. He would find
manufactures and commerce. and he would
find very fine set OF Irishmen In place
of the ignorant ones ne left Gerald VIII
liam Balfour Sir John Farrell Lord ASH
bourne and the Earl of Cadogan arc names
10 conjuro with. names that will be great
In history.
iio would find Its agriculture second to
nono in the world. and he would find great
cities in plnce Of riotous villages. and a.
high educational standard.
Throughout tho isle ne would fnd only
one thing hacking, only one thing craved
by the people. only one thing they do not
possess.
But may be that will come.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-17
NORTHERN VISITORS.
Party of Prominent Capitalists to he
Entertained In Houston.

Entertained In Houston.
committee consisting OF Ticket Agents
r. b. Courtney of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas end George y. Hunter Of the
international and Great Northern viii
leave tomorrow morning over The former
road 10 meet party CT prominent North
ern capitalists, who have been spending
the winter at Hot Springs The train bear
ing the party will be mat about midway pc
tween here and Taylor and Will arrive here
Friday evening. Thesvisitors expect 10 re
main In Houston until Saturday. when they
Will go to Galveston ana from There 10
other points in the State.
The committee named above wish 10
make things as pleasant as possible for the
Northerners, and 10 this end request con-
tributicns OF roses and other flowers with
which to present the visitors. The flowers
can be delivered late this evening or be-
fore 1880 tomorrow morning
The train ON which the capitalists VIII
arrive Will be met at the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas depot tomorrow evening by the
reception and entertainment committee OF
this Business League. Saturday morning.
provided the strike now In progress shall
have been settled by that time. the visit
ors will be given street car ride around
the city. In the event that the strike is
still on, carriages will be used.
The reception and entertainment com
mittee of the business League Is com
posed as follows
r. A. Reichardt. chairman; Abbott Cock
rell. vice chairman Gus Fredericks. c.
Crunewald. B. A. Riesner G. w. Hail.
Adam Clay, ]. 2. CASTOR. william Rice, b.
F. Wesms. W. D. Cleveland. A. =. sittis,
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me SHAMROCK


Chosen leaf
IA =, bard and CHER
Erin's native shamrocx,
Moore.
' . lore of Ireland no tale ~,
n zen or has sunk so deep into
n,os :. Inc hearers as the story q,
bos.. BY reason OF this the little
0ssr is akin to religion ana ,Ts
|, = the rude shiehags along
\ W. e'sa's Of Galway, in the poor
'as bog lands of the South. in
BID ara N the villages the children
arm toid as they rest In tne,,
bblsass lnat the three-leafed modes,
|ihe San ,epresents the Trinity-the
thai :, and the Holy Ghost. They
1.-The n, fatrick used it TO illus
Ehov 4, aas OF old the unity OF The
j /, mree can be one. They are
Hon sepresents the trIune virt,ss
ksss and Charity-and ,bat I,
| |slll touch it. 'A' ana mat no
|in II. 2. ireland have set apart
rersa ~ year for the Shamrock and
very clim s' Today In every land
d n, 1,'ime the sons and dauxl,f,.rs
n -. wear the little green ie.ves
} Of ano story. Will rekindle
DF ali I'M, mat are in ali Irish
lsls Ya'ag connected with the
- the Australian bush. IN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-17

, The Ladies' Auxlllary Circle No. 3 Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
gave an enjoyable reception between the
hours OF and 6 yesterday afternoon, A
large number OF callers were entertained
and a very pleasant time was had. A pro-
gratnme OF music was enjoyed and re-
fresbments were served
Tonight the regular monthly social will
take place. The following programme.
together with feature which has not
yet been announced, viii be presented:
piano solo. Mrs. Crevolan
Duct NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Misses Ethel Richardson and Sadie Jones
Recitation. ............. Miss Maud Rust
Piano solo ..... Miss Theo. Crawford
Violin solo ..............Dr DIR. r. H. Green
Recitation. Hiss Bessie Warner
Solo .................... Mr.. Duncan Bell
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-17

ireland belongs to st. Patrick!
The United States belong to George
Washington!
France and Napoleon are one!
Bismarck and the German empire are
synonyms,
England and Cromwell are linked In
separably. -ir
Russia and Peter the Great stand to-
gether in history,
Gustavus Adophus and Sweden are one
together!
China and Lii Hung Chang are the ce-
lestial empire!
Who can think of one of these coun-
tries without thinking of the man who
made 1t?
ireland as 1t is today is st. Patrick's
ideal Ireland 1t is not the ignorant idol
worshiping Ireland which he left. 1t is
a velvet isle, with enormous industries and
a great people
Yet it is still st. Patriciis Ireland, for
lie knew how it would wax aDd grow
great and prepared for it,
Yet st. Patrick. could he see Ireland to-
day, would be disappointed in it, because
1t lacks the one thing which it wants. 1t
lacks independence. ireland is subject TO
Great Britain. II was acquired by con-
quest in ll72 and has been held by Eng
land, In spite of its numerous attempts to
become free. At times 1t has feed part
of itself only to be reclaimed until it Is
today part of the English nation.
But ST. Patrick gave Ireland that which
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-17
FROM DEAR OLD IRELAND.
Bunch Of Genuine shamrock sent TO
Capt. c. c. heavens.

Bunch of Genuine Shamrock Sent to
Capt. c. c. Benvens.
For several years past Captain Chris Q.
Beavens OF this city has been remembered
Just before ST. Patrick's day by the Sisters
OF Charity of Ballaghaderin. County Mayo.
ireland, with bunch OF genuine sham
rocks, which he takes great delight IN
wearing on the occasion of the ceiebra-
ton OF the anniversary OF the birth OF the
patron saint OF the Emerald Isle. Ihe
usual bunch OF the little plant so dear
to the heart OF every true freshman
reached Captain Beavens yesterday and
viii decorate his coat lapel today. II came
tied with piece of green ribbon, on
which is printed. ''as. Erin go Braugh'
Accompanying 1t were some verses en-
titled 1.-The Shamrock OF 49," the first
OF which is as follows:
Go thou across the sea.
Go. bring afar with thee
Erin's fond memory.
Shamrock OF es.
Bear DER the oceans foam
Where'er her children roam
Kind thoughts OF love and home.
Shamrock q 'ss!
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rbe Posts style.
Hays County Times.

Hays County Times,
Tho Houston Post is to be commended
for tho patriotic style in which It deals
with Cuban adyices--for instance, 1t was
the only Texas daily that gave prominence
TO a cablegram announcing that General
Ice said, III Spain wishes to declare any
or all of us persons non grata 1t Is the
privilege to do SO, but IL we mist leave
town we will leave with the American
flag flying and n brass band at the head
OF the procession" American to the core!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-17

An enjoyable chiIdren's party was held
AZ the home OF Mr.. A. Hampe ON Louisiana
street last night In honor OF The little folk
Of the household A large number Of
guests were entertained, games and other
sniusements being provided for their ben
eft. Dainty aud appropriate refreshments
were served during the evening.
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RuildIng permit.

The following building permits were Is.
sued yesterday from the office OF the city
engineer
Thee. Werner, two-story house. Wash
ington avenue. $4,000.
John Eschenfeider. addition to house, on
Gentry street, $3.50.
N, G. Walsh removal Of fence. Bayou
street $50,
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II. b. Rice. Charles Helm, w, Il. Boyle
W. j. Hancock p. C. Crawford, n. Rolf
j. a. Japhet. j. II Meyer. Justin G White
j. =. Sohosser James T. ID. Wilson. Sam
Brashear, Gus Schultz. l.. Housman. u
Alkemeyer, a, G. Allen, j. /. Wolf, @. G.
Rugers. I'D BroMne. w. 5. Wall.
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limit of time in which assessments NAV

IIHII OF IiWe IN WHICH a5bPBsWenIB may
be paid
on motion of Mr.. Reichardt it was de-
cided that in making up the ticket the
names OF the present incumbents who are
candidates for reelection be placed frat.
President Riesner was authorized to
have the tickets prepared and printed and
secure all the necessary paraphernala for
the holding OF the primaries.
The committee then adjourned till after
the primaries
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A Can,pI,or Tree.

Alex Erickson has ! camphor tree that
was sent him by Congressman Stewart
several years ago. It has grown until 1t is
now twelve feet high. end this year II is
10 bloom. This is the only tree OF its kind
III the State
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-03
PUT A BULLET IN HIS BRAIN.
A DIS0RDERED MINDy EXCITED BY A QUARREL WITH HIS WIFE, DROVE A. L0ZIER TO
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The San Francisco call., 1898-08-03

TT HE@oflcial talk in Washington of
 rushing endorsements to Major
 General Merritt does not seem to have
 any effect at this end of the line Every day discloses a little more work to be done in order to finish the equip ment of the Arizona, Scandia and other transports. The. German system of light ing the Scandfa; must be changed to the American plan. and many other minor alterations musts.be made:
 Major General Merritt may need more troops. but at last accounts Major Gem eral Otis, who was loitering at Honolulu, was obviously unaware that more men were needed at the Philippines. The transports Peru and City of Puebla, with regular artillery and infantry for General Merritt, sailing from this port on July 10, arrived at Honolulu July 24. According to advices received by the Doric. these troops are to remain at Hawaii until the 10th inst.
 Major General Merriam, commanding the Department of California, yesterday re- ceived authority. from the President. through the War Department, to enlist Hawaiian troops in. the. United States volunteer service. The force. to be: r. ised in Hawaii Is limited to one battalion. The officers are to- be appointed by General Merriam, but no doubt the recommenda- tion of Colonel Barber of the First New York will have considerable weight
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-03

house carpenters are being employed, ,,t to do the work. "Of course we would like to have the job said President McCon- nell of the Shipwrights' Association yes terday, ''but that Is not what we are kicking about. First-class timbers are being put In the building up of those yes sels, but what do house carpenters know about the fastening of them? Now If during the voyage to Honolulu anything happens to these vessels it is the ship carpenters of San Francisco who will get the blame for poor work and not the house carpenters. Of course, all we can do is to protest. and that we have done.
 The Lakme. and Charles Nelson will be ready for troops tomorrow. To an out slider 1t looks as though the house car penters have done good Job on both of them, and the soldiers will be com fortable The North Fork will not carry passengers, it is said. but will take down freight for the troops.
 Attorney Stratton, who was emrioycd by the Harbor Commissioners in the suits entered by the Paraffine Paint Company and Samuel c. Irving, has prepared his report. He recommends that the board enter into a contract with the Para fine Paint Company for the treatment of the s17 piles necessary to repair Green-strset wharf. In the meanwhile 1t Is MT. Strat- tons intention to carry the case to the Supreme Court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-03
EAGER TO FIGHT.
The Eighth California Anxious to Go to the Front for
 Active Service.

CAMP BARRETT, Sather Tract, Aug. 2.-Friends of Colonel Henshaw have asked Congressman Hilborn to use his in fiuence in favor of the Eighth Regiment as the next to go to Manila in response to the call for more troops. As a con- sequence the boys are very hopeful . Orders were issued to-day that com pany commanders will see that all en- listed men are instructed each day in the manual of guard duty.
 Upon the recommendation of the com pany commander Corporal James Donnel- ly, Company c, Is reduced to the ranks. At his own request and with the approval of the company commander Corporal w. A. Cockrill, Company c, was reduced to the ranks. Corporal Charles E. Blevin, Company H, was also reduced to the ranks.
 Private Eugene Finane, Company A, has been appointed principal musician in the regiment.
 Oh the recommendations of company commanders the following appointments of non-commissioned officers were made: ston Company c, corporals. vice, respect iyely Donnelly and Cockrill. reduced to the ranks; Private Richard A. Anderson. Company H. corporal. vice Blevin. re- duced to the ranks; Private John Stanley, Company M,' quartermaster sergeant. to fill original vacancy; Privates H. M. Aver and Walter c. Brown, sergeants. to fill original vacancies; Privates Thomas Graham, Alex F. Lowe, Charles P: Val tey and Arthur E. Holt, Company M, cor porals, to fill original vacancies.
 Twenty-nine men repored sick. this morning, and some complaint Is heard on account of the cold spell, but no serious sickness Is reported.