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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10
ISLAND CITY NEWS lfln| !
The West Bad Flats Is ! LsalsIafIss
lssue. M &
! IS OF INTEREST 10 TaE poR1.
Annual Picnic % the nan ma
school-A celorea ChuseA a
the Courts.

Galveston. Texas. May Elm Ill the az.
element over the war the people q GAL
weston have not forgotten that 4 matter
vital to their interests 10 to BE- settled
within the next few months. This Il the
question Of whether or not the west and
flats shall come into possession Of the city
or fall into the hands OF private corrora.
ticn.
Very little has been said recently about
the west end dock. and whether that cor
poration intends to relihquish its intention
OF securing control Of the flats il not
known. Several months ago the dock com
pany obtained permission from the score
tary OF war to dredge channel for deep
water, but they have net begun work yet,
and there are no indications that they In.
tend to do 50 soon. The city sought to have
the permit of the West ELd Dock COM
pany revoked, but failing In that It also
obtained from the war department author
ity to dredyN.
The whole question is going to center in
the ownership OF tho flats. The city con-
tends that the title is vested in the State
"e'' VIZ "Ne'iuiiSiy aSh the htNt leglSll-
lure 70 ccde the property to the city. The
private corporations Interested win oppose
THIS, and VIII bring to bear all the influ-
cnce OF corporste wealth to accomplish
their purpose. The express object OF the
city IN obtaining these flats is to build AMI
maintain wharves aud cocks. The city
would exact no charges for profit merely
demanding enough TO pay the cost OF opera
ton. They believe that the commerce Of
Texas and the great Northwest should not
be compelled to pay a profit to private in-
torests.
The growing trade of the psrt will FUR
nisb business for the Galveston Wharf
company and the facilities that the city
desires to establish. II Is hot to be denied
that the present wharf company has spent
literally OF It's money N developing the ro-
sources Of trade. But the city does not
desire spoliation As said before, there ia
plenty OF business for both II and the city.
The election OF representatives to the
legislature will turn on this question and
candidates are already algning them
selves.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10
spIII.ANE ACQUITTED.

In tho criminal district court today
Richard splliane well known newspaper
niun. was acquitted of the charge Of GRIM
NAL libel. the jury being out only about an
iouT. This is an echo OF the last city CAM
raign. and the charge grew out OF tho pub
LEGATION OF certain articles affecting one Of
the candidates for mayor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the fremont; George H. Steen, 81.
Hcpcroft. London: +. u. Noodle. city: X.
NJ. Holm. New York; W. b. Groseclose.
Houston; Aug Brentano. Evansville. Ind !;
Temple Houston, Woodward, O. r.: D..
Stuart, New York; J. J. Ryan, San An-
tonic; Henneke. HemplemAn, O'Donneh.
Hayes. Stanton, Reynolds, volz. krueger.
Fear, Gregory, Conn, San Antonio Baee-
ball club: 8. Taliaferro, Houston: g; n
leans; G. g. Divine Indianapolia. Ind; j
e. Meginnie, Mexico. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10
TEMPLE HOUSTON.

Temple Houston, son OF General sam
Houston. was here todey from nis home IN
Oklahoma. He transacted some business
with the customhouse officials and re-
turned north ON an evening train.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10

Fort Worth. Texas. May "a rscxuitlas
office Will be opened here weansszsss ~
charge Of Lieutenant John =. aonAn, ~
wants 100 men ~ orce. y 5; s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10

Ordered to Move by Friday.

Austin, Texas, May 9.-It was learned from
employee of the international and Great Northern
railroad today that that road had received instruc
tons from Washington to move the First Regiment
of Texas Volunteers by Friday next
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10

Lacock, e. Westall, A. Nossek. S. Manning
C. w. johnson. II Iarmer W. II. Preston
j.. Rarp, NJ NJ. Radcliffe, G. II. Carr b.
King, Charlee Steinhauser. j. l.. Mcleod
Austin Welsh, Jack White. A. =. Jones.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10

10 see service and marching orders would
be hilariorsly welcomed
The examination OF troops 81 progressing
somewhat more rapidly than before, but /.
is still great deal slower than the boss
would like to see IL. There are now
eleven surgeons Mt work, Drs. w II. Nc
Laughln of Austin, W. T. Davidson of
Bolton and F. Hadra of San Antonio hav-
ing passed the examination and been mus
tered In.
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NOTES

Captain Hernandez OF the San Antonio
Guard Zouaves Company G, First regi-
ment, got several OF his old drill team to-
gether last night and took them out on
the parade ground where remarkably
fine exhibition of the zouaye tactics was
given for the edificatlon of the large crowd
which gathered.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10
IRE MEN NEEDED.
|roor Wants 4S0 Volunteers to
Fill Ont the Quota.
3ORM IN SQUADS OF 10 AT ONCE
Report to Austin for Trans
portation.
y HOUSTONIANS REJECTED
bty.two Light Guards an d Min
EmmetS.
MARRY IS NEARLY COMPLETED
Are Very Much Dissatisfied at
strict Physical Requirements
of the Surgeons.
bty.two Light Guards an d Mn
EmmetS.
) MARRY IS NEARLY COMPLETED

hin, Texas, May Ex-Governor Culber-
ksued the following this evening:'
Ia Public,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-10

Dr. Wilcox received orders this after
neon TO examine all field officers ana i'm
ncdiately went to work but with much less
severity than when those lower in rauh
were dealt with. Every field otticer IN
camp passed satisfactorily, Colonel Mapfy
included but little time being consumed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

The enemies of the immigration bill
now before Congress, say that since
1893 immigration has been vigorously
restricted and has practically come to
a standstil." This is what the German
steamship lobby says. What are the
facts? In 1894 the total number OF i'm
migrants amounted to 288,020; in 1896,
25S 536 in 1886, 43,267, and in 1897,
800 1872. In other words, we have ad-
mitted in round numbers 1000, 900 peo-
pie since immigration has come to a
standstill.' This logic may satisfy
some, but it does not satisfy all. As
long as ignorant, pauper. and criminal
immigrants seek our shores and are
admitted, there is great need to fur
thcr restrict immigration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

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LAS the immortal William once safo,,
remarked Prince Henry, there's a ui.ln-
ity that shapes our ends, rough ne"
them how we will. -,
Really. now. Heinrich" said the Kais.
er. as he overheard the remark OF ,iie
prince. that is quite clever. but "heh
did | say it?''-Cincinnati Enquirer
Charity-Can you help us, Mr.. Slnhich
We are getting up a calico ball for '"e
benefit Of
Sinnick-It seems you women are pouiio
to get into print one way or another.-
Truth.
Browne-Did he turn out to be soi'u
man? ,or
Towne-Oh. yes; there isn't haroer
character in town.-Truth.
Employer-I see you have glass eye'
Pat ,,o
Pat-Yes. yer amer; but it's a swin n.i.
sir | can't see nothin' out OF Ill"
Bits.
Count Spagetti-I have come 10 ASH tUa
your daughters hand in marriage NV
her. ,.os
Mr.. Commonstock-Bu what MAKES
you think | don't?-Exchange.
Miss de Porque-Oh. father. don't VI
der pie for breakfast.
The Old Man Teassuringlyl-rsna
now. darter, don't git skeart. caua
we've got money ernuff ter hev %
times a day eff we want it.-Judse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

Senator Hawley has introduced a bill
Increasing the rank and pay of military
attaches Of the United States at for
ei@n capitals and its friends claim that
it is one that should he enacted into
!aH without loss of time. As it stands
Secretary AIger is authority for the
statement that our military repre-
sentatiVeS are at a disadvantage in
many ways because those of lesser
states outrank them, and Minister
White points out that at Berlin thu
military attache of this country al
though the senior in years and expe-
lience of those from other countries, is
forced 10 take the humblest place be
cause they are of higher rank than he.
Not even the smallest country in the
world sends an attache Of lower rank
than colonel or major. while this officer
is only a first lieutenant. This country
Is represented in the various legations
by two majors, two captains, four first
lieut"nants and one second lieutenant.
and those who would uphold our diplo-
matte prestige abroad hold that this
is perfectly absurd condition of things
for so important nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

Whenever the English in India en-
deaVor To enforce modern sanitary reg
ulatonS to restrain the spread OF con-
tagious diseases the natives are sure 10
vent their displeasure in rioting. After
years of familiarity with European
methods their superstitions appear 10
be as keen as ever. This it is which
makes it well nigh impossible to cope
with the plague, for on every hand
the dead and dying are kept in rooms
With the living against the stringent
orders of the authorities. The most
skillful experts can make no head
against such people, for science is pow
erless before ignorance and supers'i-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09
Reflections OF a Bachelor.

Love sharpens the wits of woman and
dulls the wits of a man.
If most men told the truth they would
write it mine ever at the end of their
letters. -
If a girl has on her plumed hat when
she faints away she generally does 4 it
with her head hanging over the edge of
the sofa.
As soon as a girl gets to Know the DIFF
some she knows too much TO be happy
with poor man.
Probably the women will soon begin to
have Indignation meetings to denounce
the doctors who have decided that house
plants carry germs.
The average woman would forgive her
husband lot easier for cheating an
other man out OF $500 than for squeezing
the hand of her bosom friend.
womans tendency toward hash is al
ways sure to comesout in a club discus
sion. No
1t is probably because man is the ar
chtect of his own fortunes that he fails
to get any closets in. 2g
Probably the happiest years of Jacobs
life We're the seven years of Rachels
father made him wait for her. i. =
As soon as a man hears all the other
women begin to abuse a girl, he thinks
he would llne to meet her to find out Why
they are all so down on her. 10 &. 81,
Jonah probably wondered for a long
time whether he'd better tell his wife the
truth or get up some other story that
wouldn't make her look at him that way
The average woman you see at "a pies
ture show puts in half the time telling
YOU how she discovered what certains
picture meant symbolieally and the other
half quoting Ruskin. &
When an old bachelor has any opinions
at all about love all the women begin 10
wonder whether he thinks so because ne
is an old bachelor. or whether he is an
old bachelor because he thinks so.-New
York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

According to the Publishers Weekly
there We're ALL new books published in
the United States during 1897, as conf
pared with 5lS9 in 1896 and 5469 in 1898.
Fiction led with 7l3 titles. law was
second with Al ana theology third
with 447. Even the publishers regard
the falling off in numbers as a pretty
good sign of improving tastes. 1t -
the quality and not the quantity of
as regulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

Famine and pestilence are raging in
Russia again, on a scale far more Seri-
Gus than in India a year ago. Those
who charged the Indian woes against
the British government will please take
notice. AS for the scourges of Russia,
there is indisputab bic evidence that they
are largely the fault of the government
in refusing to permit the people to be
come educated and thus able to till
their land better and improve their
sanitary condition. 1t insists that they
shall remain in ignorance and squalor,
and the result is that they are now dy-
ing like flies in frost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09
some strong and friendly hand W

some strong and friendly hand would only
give them a lift.
Thousands of weak and debilitated men
and women have found Dr. Pierces Golden
Medical Discovery the powerful and timely
aid to set them upon the level road of per
feet recovery. 1t creates health by making
the digestion perfect and the liver action
regular and thorough
1t repairs wasted tissue and builds ND
solid healthy flesh and muscular power.
1t is palatable, and digestible by the weak
est stomach.
in chronic coughs and lung diseases, it is
Tar superior TO nauscating emissions or
mere stimulating malt EXTRACTS" Its good
effects are real and permanent
For nearly thirty years DR.. K. V. Pierce
has been chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, of
Buffalo, n Y, during which time this re-
markable Discovery" has wrought thou
sands OF cures which seemed we'll nigh
miraculous. Some of the most interesting
of these obstinate cases are fully described
IN one chapter of the great thousand page
illustrated book The Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser" by K. V. Pierce.
NJ. D., which will be sent free for COST Of
mailine oAlr, 81 one-cent stamps, or cloth.
bound for 81 stamps.
y. Gaddis, Esq, of No 5lss J. Street Tacoma.
Washington. writes: II was taken iii in Feb.
ruarv, 1902, with headache and pain in my back
l called III doctor and he came three times
He said was bilious, but l kept getting worse.
took cough so that could only sleep when
propped up in bed. NV lungs hurt me and got
poor that was just skin and bone Thought
going TO die. | tried a bottle of Docto,
rierce's Golden Medical Discovery and it did
me so much good that / tried another one
and i made me strong and well. 1t saved
NV life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

of ignoring or denying them. uhuer
American jurisdiction the subjects cf
foreign countries in Hawaii will be
subject to precisely the same general
regulations that prevail in Arizona or
New Mexico, the right to modify or en-
large the privileges of such persons
being vested in the Federal govern :
ment.
The enemies Of annexation have
shouted "leprosy and loot" and sen
timpntality and sugar" two phrases
which are absolutely nothing except
examples of ALTERATION. AS far as
sugar is concerned. the great sugar
trust has been using all its forces in a
powerful lobby to defeat the treaty
If patriotism and progress, national
policy and commercial welfare are 10
be termed "sentimentality." let US not
attempt to spoil the ALTERATION.
The annexation of Hawaii is coming
and coming soon. The American flag
that Hon. John l.. Stevens hoisted, and
which was pulled down by Cleveland =
God forgive the act, it is the most in
famous blot on American history since
Arnold's treachery-Will again fly III
the breezes OF these fair islands and
will neVcragain be trailed in their dust.
4 few years hence there Will be as
much wonder that the United States
ever delayed or hesitated in the annexa-
ti0n of Hawaii. as there is n3W that
there was any opposition to the Louis
lana purchase ur the admission Of CAT
ifornia.
No section of the country will be
more gratiiied at the accomplished fact
Cf Hawaiian annexation than Men
England, whose sons have gone to those
distant islands in such large num-
hers. To Maine the day will be an es
pecially proud one. President Dole
though born in Hawaii, is the son of
Maine man. Il Bowdoin graduate and a
missionary. and his wife was born in
the Pine Tree State. Foreign Minister
Hatch, who has looked after Hawaiian
interests at Washington since the
treaty was drawn up. is also a son
Of New England and is a BoWdoin
graduate. No city in the Union has
more right 10 be interested in Hawaii
than Augusta, two Of whose most illus
trious citizens, Luther Severance and
John L. Stevens. one the founder of
the Kennebec journal and its editor
for - years, and the other its editor Il
few wears later, have both served a.
the representative of our national GOV
eminent in those islands and have both,
in their turn, used every effort to add
vance the cause of annexation. ON.
Of them, as we all remember we'll,
strong noble man. ana a sturdy Ameri-
can patriot. actually gave his life for
today to know that the flag he 50
proudly raised over Hawaii is to ne
again raised there, an emblem of per
petual union and protection, never to
be hauled down by the order of a
Cleveland. Through all these years
since the days of Luther Severance the
Journal has consistently and persist
entity urged the Importance of Hawai-
ian annexation, and it rejoices at the
prospect of an early ratification of the
treaty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09
EX-Oueen Liiioukalani might

EX-Queen Liiioukalani might have
written a more interesting book than
she has. for she has omitted several
of the best chapters. For instance she
omits all reference to the statement
she made to Minister Willis when she
would behead all who had any con-
nection with the provisional govern
ment This doesn't mean, however,
that she has any different plans as t.
her course of procedure if she had pow
or in Hawaii once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09
The Scheme 0! the Silver kings.

There is something amusing in the
attempts Of the representatives OF the
great silver trust in Congress to rail
against wealth. This great trust con-
etitutes today the most powerful, the
most active. and the most dangerous
combination Of capital ever known to
this country At the present low price
of silver its members are piling up
prnceIy fortunes. If the government
should be foolish enough to take the
product of these great mines at twice
its actual worth, their fortunes already
enormous would exceed the records Of
history. Only the other day a member
of the late J. Gould's family who de
sired to purchase a painting by the
famous artist Fortuny. was outbid by
a Montana silver king who paid the
fairly tidy. but TO him unimportant.
sum of 81 o00 for il. Suppose the gov
ernlnent should afford these mine own
ers the opportunity, they desire to
vastly increase their fortunes, whore
would the wealth thus secured by these
men come from? Somebody would
have to pay the bins, who" Why the
masses of the American people The
immense riches thus secured by the
silver harons would come first Of al
from the wage earners Of this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

1t is officially announced that the
state of Georgia viii offer for sale 10
the highest bidder on April !, 1900 con-
Wet laborers all in middling repair. ana
in lots to suit purchasers. Some queer
novelties appear on Georgia's bargain
counter nowadays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09
Snowlessness Has It's Drawbacks.
fNashville American.1 Z

The dust! 1t is everywhere, in every
thing, on everybody. The streets are
thick with it, houses are covered with it
ana the blasts of wind carry it almost
through the skins of pedestrians. If the
appropria ton will allow, please lay it, if
not, for goodness sake make an appro-
priation and lay it anyhow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

Now that Germany has had her kick
at American fruits and American
meats, how would it do for the United
States to put a stop to the further ina-
Turn about is fair play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

Poor jerry simpson was never given
his just deserts by thepress and uuhlic.
The New York World usually 50 aceu-
rate(D. gives Bailey Of Texas, The
credit(?) for that joke on Mr.. Dingl,y's
hat with the London trademark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

You cannot beat out the college
youth The students at Northwestern
University, are planning to arrange
their dances in accordance with tn
new II o'clock closing rule. by begin
ming the function as a matinee perform
ance, with intermission at 6 o'clock
for refreshments and dress suits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09
Hawaiian Annexation Assured.


1t seems now well assured that Hawaii
will soon be made a permanent part Of
our republic Those best informed say
that the treaty now before the Senate
will be ratified by the necessary two
thirds vote. 1t is certain that a large
majority of the senators are in favor Of
annexation. and even if the necessary
tWo-thirds vote cannot be secured Il
Joint resolution would be promptly
passed by the two branches of Con
gress which would have the same effect
as ratification by tWo-thirds vote
stand in favor of annexation has added
much strength to the chances of the
treaty, and in the House he would
have with him on this issue not only
the solid Republican majority but 4
large number of Democrats.
For many years the Republican
party has been pledged to the policy ii
Hawaiian annexation. 1t has consist
emily supported il. and has fought foT
it at every opportunity. More ard
more on the past few years. however.
as the strength Of The annexation sen
timent has grown in all parts of the
" issue and has Become the accepted
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

The New jersey w. c. T. L. at its re-
cent annual meeting issued d manifes-
to warning young men not to go to
Yale. because liquor is sold in New
Haven The public will therefore watch
the next entering class al Yale with
keen interest. At the same session !
resolution was also adopted condemn
ing bicycle riding on Sunday, and an
other in communication of the chrisjen-
ing of the Japan warshp at Philadrl-
pha without the use of wine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

In the latest West Virginia tragedy
a girl shot and killed man who STUN
bled over her foot at a dance His life
would have been saved if he only ha i
been quick-witted enough to spring
that ancient gag about not being able
10 see ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-09

The Mormon church is one Of Amcyi-
cas- most active religious bodies. IT
has been regarded III the past as one
Of Americas greatest dangers. ana j,
is a debatable question whether all the
danger has been removed. More than
200 Mormon missionaries are at wo. X
in North Carolina, making many con
verts. most of whom are Immediately
sent to Utah, BY thus attracting immi
grafton it is the confident expectation
Of the Mormon leaders not only to ex-
tend the interests and influence of the
church. but also to acquire absolute
control of political affairs in the STATE
of Utah in order that their peculiar re
ligious institutions may be secure
against interference from the civil au-
thority.