The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-20

y cOAVlket ~ uOJ mere 10 iuuuiBe III tue Biuu
whirl Of war excitement. nor to shout him
\ self hoarse because Of the setback gIveI
& Tom Reed and President Mckinley in tn
adoption Of the Cuban resolutions. No
can Il be said. having due regard for We
racity. that he comes to Houston for thu
benefit OF his health, These, nor any o.
them, could not woo our great and good
friend from the peaceful quiet Of the must
sal San Pedro. or steal from his bouyant
spirits the happiness he CLEANS In his daily
pilgrimage to the historic Alamo. The
colonel came among us on an entirely dlf-
fcrent mission. He came here TO wit
ness the gladitatorial flights OF men learn
cd In the law, aud to form an impression
Of what the average Houston jury thinks OF
tho smolders OF public opinion" in general,
and himself In particular. Mr.. Gricc came
hero to answer in damage suit for an
alleged libel published In his paper, and,
now that the case Is disposed Of, The Post
can safely say that--although invited" by
legal diplomacy to be present--he was
1nagnanimously permitted to loot his own
hotel bills and unceremoniously compelled
to sacrifice his valuable time awaiting tho
close Of an investigation, the result OF
which (untll the verdict was returned yes
terday morning. neither ''the devil nor Or.
Foster" could foretel. Whatever may be
said or thought of the romantic fabric
known as the Texas libel law land It lis
an institution whose picturesque Inconsis-
tencies would knock fiction completely
"over the ropes"o, we are at least indebted
: to IL for the involuntary visit of our dis
tinguished co-laborer. aud The Post hopes
Ms stay in Houston was as pleasant as
could be expected under the circumstances.
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Mrs. s. NJ. Jarvis and Mrs. Reuben II.
Brown of Qnlntnna. who have been guests
at the Capitol for several weeks past left
town yesterday, the former for her home
and the latter to visit friends In Dallas.
During tho stay OF these worthy ladies' In
Houston they made and renewed the ac
quaintance OF hosts of friends, all OF whom
will miss them in their daily calls.
Il. R. clarldgc Of Clarldge's stock
Farmer" San Antonio. has been proving
around In the vicinity of Houston the last
four days, and boldly entered the city In
broad daylight yesterday. In his paper
Mr.. Claridge has been paying great deal |
OF attention TO the coast country the last /,
year or two, aud his writings have resulted |
in much good for the coast country
Mrs. j. G. Mitchell, Miss T. Bassett |
Miss Lilah Gibson Miss Ella McFarlane,
Mrs. w. j. McFarlane and Mr.. j. Nc
Farane all of Richmond formed a happy |
group at the Lawlor hotel yesterday after
noon. They came to the city to witness |
The grand pyrotechnlc display ut Forest
Park last night
Captain John l.. Ward, prominent citi-
zen of Fort Worth. was seen at the Hutch
ms yesterday IN u rod hot conversation
with guest OF free silver proclivlties. II
tell you, sir, the people OF this country are
for the gold standard he remarked; "the
triumph OF gold men in the next election
and the victory of the Fort Worth base
ball team over all rivals the present season
are two things you may count upon as
certain II you want me to impart another
Iact worth knowing, | can do So provided
You do not give 1t away, and that is--Dr.
John Grant will never again no National
committeeman for the Texas republicans.
we have fixed this, We have found that he
las gone back on his party In indorsing the
present postmaster at Fort Worth (who
u free silyeri;e), and we are determined
70 make MIN n back number henceforth
ana FOR all time" And then the gentle
man from Pantherville lighted fresh
,iger, smiled a bland smile and hied him
'elf away among the passing thrOng.
MISS JAMIE Kennedy, a popular society
Toiing lady Of the coast and sister In law
'f Hon. r. NJ. sheldon mayor of Rockport
y enjoying a pleasant visit to Houston as
he guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert G
booth, In company with Il large party of
fiends she took in the big celebration ut
Forest Park last evening.
Hon. X. j Klvlen well known man
hacturer of Dallas, is among tho arrivals
It the Lawlor hotel and his coming TO
dcnston will be hailed with more than
ordinary satisfaction. MIR. Kiylen is county
'hairinan OF the Dallas democratic party,
out he is not here for politics Inc Is
'lricty business, and comes TO Houston to
personally look over the ground with n
new OF locating a branch of his factory
ierc. IL Is to be hoped he will be pleased {
Win his trip. and that the outcome win
,e the establishment In this city of the
he contemplates.
II
james r. Barnacle OF Omaha, Neb.. ls
lmong the delighted throng OF Northern {
lsitors at present sojourning In Houston.
n company with Mr.. Robert Adar he was
eeiDg the sights OF the city Yesterday
'nu is Charmed with the section. Mr. Bar
lacle Is here on prospecting tour, and !
WI probably engage In truck farming in ,
iarris county, provided he can secure a
uitable tract OF land for that profitable
purpose.
'of course ] will go to the war II am
allied out" remarked Captain James Law
or OF the Lnwlor hotel, In conversation
With party OF friends yesterday Every
nan cf the Emmett Rifles" he continued.
WIN unhesitatingly and gladly respond 10
he call OF duty, and Will 10 wherever they
re sent to without murmur."
but why should YOU leave your family
ND place your hotel under the manage.
nefit 81 strangers. when you can resign?, I
vas asked him.
The captain paused moment, but only
moment. and then thoughtfuliy answer
q Well. II will be sad TO part from the 4,
amily, ana y VIII DO hard to bear the .
70 are summoned to the feld, but | !
you'd rather suffer both a hundred times | 4
yea. than desert my gallant little company