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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11

billiard hail. eating his first bird next Sat
urday evening at . o'clock. and from that
time on nc proposes TO devour a quail at
the same hour each night for thirty con-
secutive nights. all the birds to be cooked
alike. and on the last night he will finish
up with two birds or forfeit the bet.
After eating the birds Mr.. Goofty will
entertain the audience with some OF the
many interesting incidents OF his life.
among other things his attempt 20 cat
thirty geese in thirty days as a condition
imposed for winning the hand OF right
wealthy California widow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
THE EYESIGHT is INVALUABLE
BLINDNESS THE MOST woEFuL OF
ALL AFFLICTIoNs.
A Few Thoughts Suggested by the
Present visit to Tbis city Of DR..
w. l. seymour. tho Omaha
Eye Specialist.

Truly, sight Is the most estimable OF
all blessings, and blindness the most vice.
full of all Affections. Do you, then, give
these essentials of happy existence at
tention in proportion to their Importance?
Are you protecting them with Il solicitude
founded on Just realization of what their
loss would mean to you
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
TOBACCO RAISING.
Farmers of Navarro and Henderson
Counties Are Interested.

Corsicana. Texas, January 1o-Tbs
farmers in the east end of the county 1,
is learned have decided 10 cultivate con-
siderable tobacco this season, as they
claim It win pay better than Gotten With
not so much attention.
The farmers Of Henderson county also
contemplate raising tobacco
county. Yesterday Mr.. E, T. Walker, iiy-
ing Just over the county line In Hender-
son county, was in the city 10 disgose ~
some tobacco he had raised. He found 4
ready market for the product. but would
not tell what price he received There
was nearly 800 pounds n che lot. vhlch
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
Death OF Mrs. Lottmnn,

Mrs. Sophie LOTHIAN, nee Sophie PrIet-
eel, wife of G. +. LOTHIAN. died at II
o'clock last night at the family residence
on Ninth street after a brief illness. The
deceased was a native Houstonian. Be-
sides husband she leaves four young
children to mourn her loss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
Y. VI. G. A. Election.

Az the regular meeting of the board OF
directors last night officers were elected
for the ensuing year, the old officers being
reelected as follows; President. ]. ".
Dealy; vice president, w. n. Jones; re-.
cording secretary. q. d. Thomas; treas
nrcr. II. C. Breaker.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
A cARp.

Having retired from the office OF district
attorney OF Harris and Galveston counties
! desire TO inform my friends that I have
Resumed the aenerai practice OF law In all
the courts and have opened an ofYioe al
l0lbiz Preston avenue Houston. Texas.
j.. X. r, Gailasple.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11

IF THE BABY is CUTTING TEETH
be sure and use thar Old and we'll fries
remedy, Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup'
fer children teething. II soothes the child
sottens the gums, ailays all pain. cures
wind collie and y ths best rsuody To-
liarrhcta, -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
MEMORIES OF OLD vIRGINrA.

Don't miss the lecture at the Young
Mems. Christian Association hall Friday
night by Judge Flournoy on Memories OF
Old Virginia Before the War" Admis-
sion rs cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
THE ANNUAL LEAGUE MEETING
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE
HOUSTON BUSINESS LEAGUE.
w. A. Childrcss Reelected Prcsi-
dcnt-The Directors Namcd-Reso-
Iuti0ns Adopted.

The annual meeting of stockholders or
subscribers to the Houston Business
League occurred yesterday afternoon with
President W. a. Childress presiding
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11

Your business Is our business. That is
10 say. your business suit II is our business
to clean or dye. American Steam Dye
Works. 1911 Congress avenue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11

Rll4 Qoofty. who has achisyed sons
4 North Texas IN successfully per-
!. what A generally regarded as
W elfacuIt pastromonie fete Of de
\ lEty auail N ~ many consecu-
z - ~ eenmenee : contest Of this
y W. eaoes = ~ HutchIns house
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11
WILL FIND OUT

You get good at-some, better al IItheys.
but the best 1t 81 Packards Troy Laundry.
ei2 Prairie avenue; phone Ssa.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-11

TO CURE \ COLD ~ ONE DAY
take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money n Il fails 10 cur.
.bc. The genuine has L.B.Q. on each tablet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
NEWS in GENERAL
ALLEGED rENIAN ORGANIZATIONS.

said to Propose the InvAsi0n Of Cam
ada In the Near Future.
4 BUFFALO, Dec. 27.-A Dunkirk, N.
Y, special says: "The Fenians are
said to be organized here for the inva-
sion of Canada. A man known to
have knowledge of the condition of
Fenan affairs in Dunkirk says this
city has been called upon to raise six
hundred men to form part of New!
York's quota Of 125, 900 men to be en-
rolled throughout the country. At
present five hundred men are known
to be mustered with the Fenians here,
and the remaining hundred will be OBJ
tanned with little difficulty. It is cur
rently reported and extensively cred
tied that the Fenians have two car
loads of arms and munitions of war in
concealment in or near this city. This
material is said to have been in posses
sion of the Dunlkirh Fenians for some
years."
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The British
ambassador has made no protest to the
authorities here relative the reported
organized movements in various parts
of the country in behalf Of the Beers,
including the alleged Fenian move
ment. although these matters We're sub
jects for discussion between Secretary
Hay and the ambassador as late as
yesterday, afternoon. The only atten-
ton which the embassy is giving to
these reports is to keep advised through
British consuls at various points as to
any movement of Importance. Thus
far, however, nothing has come from
the consuls to indicate that any of the
movements were more than local and
trifling.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
SANDBAGGED.
Northwestern Employo Badly Used Up
and Robbed.

Northwestern Employe Badly Used Up
and Robbed.
AMEs, Dec. 27.-Carl Smith. of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, who is in the employ OF the
Northwestern railroad, was held up on
an east-bound passenger train as it
stopped at the railroad crossing in the
west part of Ames. He had been rid
ing most of the afternoon in the same
seat with a we'll dressed stranger who
was very agreeable, and who announc-
ed that he was q travelling man for a
we'll known dry goods house in Chi
cago. When the train slowed up at
crossing in the west part Of town the
stranger motioned for Smith to 60 out
on the platform. Smith went out and
had no recollection If what followed
except that he found himself by the
side of the railroad track q half hour
later with his money, ticket to Chi
cago and watch gone. He was badly
bruised about the head, and he sup
poses he was struck by the stranger
with a sandbag, rs his head was not
cut very deep. He managed to walk
to the Northwestern depot, where the
authorities took care of him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Meeting Of the PedagoEuss 81 Des
Moines Very Interesting. s5YE

Me citing Of the PcdagoEuss at Des
Moines Very Interesting. &
Dies MONIES, Dec. 2S--The State
Teachers Association had its formal
opening last night, with addresses by
President Freeman II. Bloodgood OF
Vinton and Charles +. Thwing, presi-
dent of Western Reserve University OF
Cleveland, Ohio. The educational
council adopted the final report on the
treatment OF incorrigible and neglect
ed children, recommending the es-
tablishment Of industrial schools in
every congressional district, and every
county if need be, ID which persistent
truants should be sent. f.. S. 90 r
There was sharp passage-at-arms
between President Gates OF Grinnell
and President Beardshear of the State
Agricultural College in the college Sec
tion over the standard OF pedagogic
instruction. President Gates spoke
slightingly of the work done at Ames,
was called to account by President
Beardshear, and then withdrew the
spirit of his criticism.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
FAITH IN DULLEH.
Churchill says tho British Forces Trust
Him Implicitly.

Churchill Says tho British Forces Trust
Him Implicitly.
LONDON, Dec. 29..-The morning
Post has received the following from
Mr.. Churchill under the date of Dec.
&c, telegraphed from Chieveley Camp,
where he has arrived: "All ranks
have complete confidence in Sir Red
vers Butler, and there is a stern de-
termination to succeed next time at
all costs. A painful impression was
caused by the announcement OF the
change of the commandments
and the soldiers here are resolved to
vindlcate their trusted leader. The
situation nevertheless, is difficult, the
Boer position being one of extraordi-
nary strength, with high hills lined
tier on tier with trenches and galleries,
rising from an almost unfordable river,
and with smooth plain in front.
The enemy have all the ranges marked
and many powerful guns dominate
the various points of the river, while
the drifts are commanded by converg-
ing muslSetry fire from probably 49,
600 Beers. There are sixteen miles Of
wild, broken country before reaching
Ladysmith, which demands early re-
lief"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
THE NEWS in IOWA
PAVING Law is STRICKEN.
Judgs EichelberEer Declares 1t to u
SS Unconstitutional.

Judgs EichelbsrEer Declares It to DO
E Unconstitutional.
OTTAWA, Dec. 2s.--For the hrst
time in the history OF the state OF
Iowa q court has held that the statute
relating to the assessment and collec-
tion Of paving tax by the front loot
rule is void and that the Iowa statute
is unconstitutional. This Is in line
with the decisions of the United States
supreme courts and federal courts, but
IL the first time that an Iowa court
has passed upon the constitutionality
Of the law. The opinion was rendered
By Judge F. w. Eichelberger in the
case of "A. H. Hamilton, ct al, vs.. the
city OF Ottumwa and the Assyrian AS
phalt company Of Chicago. By line
OF reasoning the court, in line with
the decision Of the supreme court in
the case Of Norwood VS.. Baker, holds
that the front foot plan of assessment
is void because it takes into account
the benefits derived. The validity OF
the assessment was attacked by the
demurrer and is the first case IN
which the inhibition Of the federal
constitution has been involved in this
state in this class Of cases.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
SYMPATHY FOR BOERs.

Colonisa Dutch Openly Show Sympathy
81 -i-t. With Two Republics. 1- e
LONDON, Dec, 2s.-The Cape Town
correspondent Of the Times, under
date Of Friday, December %, says:
:. Anxiety regarding the attitude Of
the Colonial Dutch is steadily growing.
Thsy make no effort to conceal their
sympathy with the two republics, and
the only question now is whether, if
the military situation is not changed,
they will keep from open rebellion.
Even IN districts that have not been
visited by the Beers in the eastern
part Of the province, the Dutch farm-
ers are riding about armed. This is
the case also in districts only fifty
miles from Cape Town, where sedit-
ious movement is busily propagated.
The British forces are inadequate to
guard 1880 miles Of communications
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
WAR COUP BY BRITAIN.
Claimed That Delagoa Bay Has Be-
Secured Under Secret Treaty.

Claimed That Delagoa Bay Has Boon
Secured Under Secret Treaty.
LONDON, Dec. 20. - Announcement
by the Berlin Lolzal Anzeiger that
under the secret stipulations of the
treaty Germany will take Portugal's
Asiatic colonies and the territory
north of the Zambesi and England
Delagoa Bay is the most startling
news of the day. The authority is
not Official, and the statement of con-
certed action by the two powers
against French and Russian occupa-
ton must be accepted with reserve un-
til the foreign officers confirm it. The
alleged payment of a5,ooC,ooo marks
for Germany's share in this territorial
trade also seems doubtful. Some dis
closures of this kind has been expect
ed in diplomatic circles for several
weeks, since the necessity for shutting
off the supplies of arms and ammuni-
ton from the Transvaal has become
apparent with the prolongatio1 of the
war"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
THAT'S SPAIN WELL.
All Prisoners Sent Homo At Expense
of the United states.

All Prisoners Sent Homo 1T Expense
of the United States.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The cabinet
decided to construe in the most liberal
way that portion of the treaty with
Spain regarding the return of Spanish
soldiers and prisoners of war. by the
terms of the treaty the United States
agreed to transport all such from the
conquered territory to Spain. The
question as to whether the terms Of
the treaty covers Spanish prisoners in
the hands of the Philippine insurgents,
now being liberated, has been the SUBJ
ject of correspondence between Otis
and the Spanish representative at Ma
Mia. The cabinet to-day decided to
admit the language of the treaty COW
cred not only these, but their families
and all civilian officers and their fam
lilies. All will be sent home at the
expense of the United States.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
GEN. MKTHUEN HEPORrs.
Doors Make Another Attack-niik
station EstAblished By British.

Doors Mako Another ACtScAAsAA AAS
station Established By British.
LONDON, Dec. 29-From Capetown,
Dec. 27.--Gen. Methuen reports as fol-
lows:
SAT $3.50 yesterday evening, the
Beers on the south side OF Magers1on-
tein, opened a very heavy fire tor some
time. This morning the naval brigade:
fired at the enemy at the west part OF
Magersfontein, the cavalry brigade
were accommodating in northeasterly
direction. Lieut.. Masters made an ex-
tended reconnaissance westward and
'nOrtllward to Enslein and reports all
is we'll. The farmers were glad to see
our men. They are suffering from
want Of food. have established
market here where can purchase
fresh milk and vegetables, selling to
the farmers tea and other articles,
which they cannot otherwise purchase.
A heavy rain fell last night"
The latest from Ladysmith:
''The field fertilization would now
withstand any or anized attack the
enemy is likely to deliver. There is
sufficient food for two months. The
question of forage might be trouble
some, but since the rains there has
been some grazing within the British
lines. There is no horse sickness.
Casualties caused by our shell fire are
increasing and the Beers are reported
as becoming nervous. They fear night
sorties and constantly open heavy
fulisades on imaginary attacks. Ger.
man officials have promptly stopped
the Beers from recruiting in Damar-
land. Neither men nor horses are per-
mitted to cross the border" a.5 %
Gatacre and French report no change
in the situation. y
Baden-Powell reports all well, De-
cember ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
MErHUEN IN A HARD PINCH.

British Camp Between tho Horns OF
the EOer Entertainments.
LONDON, Dec. 25-If late advicea
from the Modder River are authentic,
Lord Methuen's position is most criti-
cal. When the battle at Magersfon;
TEN was fought the Beers hes, = eslliiss3}s
of trenches s.xR miles long, I'd ~ :
from the -ailway IN the center :
plain 20 the river on the east to-.
Methuen's spies have made the VS'
cry that the Beers have just com 20,
another line of trenches of hee
length to the west, connectinlate D
horns of the river in the form
crescent. The British camp lies
way between the horns. It is evil
Gen. Cronje is determined that
Methuen shall not escape. Bes2
the elaborate system of entrenchmeS
he has secured endorsements, ulS
now he has 10000 men, almost thu
to one of Lord Methuen's force. II
Beers have fred just enough She
into the British camp to keep Lol
Methuen guessing while the ditchS
were being dug. A few cases of ell
teric fever are reported among thl
British, owing to the scarcity Of
water and the clever placing Of the
Boer guns.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
Beers Rejoicing.

LONDON, Dec. 2s.-The Capetown
correspondent of the Daily News, tel
egraphing under date of Dec. 20. says:
Lord Methuen, understand, intends
to remain at Modder river about three
weeks longer. From Boer sources,
hitherto singularly, we'll informed, 1
learn that there are 5000 European
officers and men. skilled in modern
military tactics, particularly artillery,
ministrative official in the Cape service,
who has just returned from official re-
lieving duty in the Dutch district,
says the news of the British reserves
has been received with great joy even
il localities where there is no open re-
volt"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
BIG BOSTON FIRM SUSPENDS.
e. G. Hodges 4 Co., Bankero, and
Brokers, Forced to Close.

e. G. Hodges 4 Co., Bankero, and
Brokers, Forced to Close.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Edward c.
Hodges & Co., bankers and brokers, OF
So State street, has suspended bust
ness. 1he firm is one Of the largest in
the city. Its dealings have been prin-
cipally in municipal bonds.
Mr.. hodges said the trouble was
caused by the refusal of the Boston
banks to give the firm credit on Unit
ed States mining shares. I'VE have
5000 shares of that stock on hand"
said Mr.. Hodges, "and when the banks
refused to accept it as a collateral
there was no course for US but to pro-
tect our creditors"
G. C. Dickson of the law firm OF
Dickson & knowles has been named
as assignee.
The firm was composed Of Edward c.
Hodges. E. F. Lowrey and Frederick
Swift.
The suspension, it is estimated, will
carry the total of liabilities Of concerns
here which have failed within the last
two weeks close to $17,000,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
COMPANY INCORPORATED.
Beet Sugar Enterprise Assuming Tans''
r5.& III BILE Form.

Beet sugar Enterprise Assuming Tans'-
5% @g bic Form.
Dies MONIES, Dec. 27.-Articles of in
corporation of tire Iowa Sugar COM
pany have been fled for record with
the county recorder. This is the COM
pany that proposes to erect beet
sugar factory in Des Moines during
the coming year. The incorporates
are John Emery, Fred Hubbell, Robt.
Fullerton, w. Jordan and N. T. Guern-
sey. Mr.. Guernsey is president and
Mr.. Hubbell secretary of the company.
The vice president and treasurer are
70 be selected later. The incorpora-
tore also constitute the provisional
board of directors. The authorized
capital stock of the company is 81, ooo'-
600 and business is to commence when
$3.50, 900 of the stock is paid in.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
HAY DEMANDS AN EXPLANATION.
10 Investigating the Seizure OF Ameri-
can Goods at DelagOna Bay.

10 Investigating the Seizure OF Ameri-
can Goods at Delag"na BAY.
New YORK, Dec. 20. - Secretary
IF State John Hay. las COM
municated with Unitcl States Am
bassador Choate in London, regarding
the seizure off the coast of South AT
RIGA of three vessels loaded with Amer
lean goods and consigned to merchants
in Lorenzo Marquee, Delagoa Bay. r.
w. Geldart, an export merchant of
South William street, is one of the suf-
ferers by the confscation of goods,
consisting of flour, beef and lard, in
transit, and he has laid the facts be-
fore Secretary Hay. Mr.. Geldart says:
IL informed Mr. Hay about the seiz-
ure. and in reply, he sent me letter
saying he had communicated with the
United States ambassador in London.
l am going to have the matter brought
up in congress and see what redress
Americans have for these seizures.
The proceeding was most highland
ed one and without precedent, be-
lieye." ~" '..N -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29

s1DastA QsaksA Il An Parts Of ss.th-
sststs ern CA1lfornIo.

$500 a..l.A !. An ,.,l f..t' e s','@'
y san JAc1NTo, CAL, Dec. "A dis
astruus earth quake occurred at 4:e5
yesterday morning. Nearly every
Two story building was wrecked apd
Il e estimated that the damage will
aggregate over $4,000 The main
shock w,,s preceded BY loud D6aring
sound and awakened many just in
time to escape from the doomfd build
inRs. The business street w9s such .
wreck that tons Of debris had to he re.
showed before the buildingS could be
entered. At Sabons Indian reserva-
zion six squaws were killed BY falling
walls, to fatally injured and many
sierioasly injured. Reports from other
places show that the shocH was felt in
n,any places bnt without such great
dama9e.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
Tanner Not a Candidate.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. eat the
gathering of Illinois republicans for
their annual love feast a bomb-shell
was exploded by the declaration Of
Governor John r. Tanner that he was
not candidate for reelection This
declaration was made at special
meeting of the governors political
friends called by himself. He said:
II have not been candidate for gov
ernor from the time that entered Of
fee and am not now candidate for
reelection" GI .of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
How Beers Are Warned.

LONDON, Dec. 29.-The Modder river
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
gives an explanation of a sudden rifle
fire inexplicably opened from tho
Boer trenches. He says:
1.-THE Beers have wires stretched
along the ground in front of the
trenches and connected with lamps.
If wire be touched a lamp is extin-
guished, thus giving warning. Ono
night a high wind extinguished q
lamp, which resulted in a false warn.
ing. The fire ceased when the Beers
discovered that the alarm was false"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
mask Statement UnHSvorsbls.

Berlin, Dec. 29.-The Reichsbank
statement is regarded in German busi-
ness circles as highly unfavorable. It
shows 100000 marks less metal in
stock than year ago, s4,0Oo, 900 marks
In notes in circulation and 241,000,0 900
marks in discounts in excess Of last
years figures. Herr Koch, president Of
the bank, admitted that the final state
ment at the end OF the year would be
the worst In the banks history. The
usual relaxation in January will be less.
markell than in former years, owing to
London conditions. whore : furthsr ~
yapcs in themqpsy 0ta = expectsG
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
Omcers NJ State Teachers.

Dies MONIES, Dec. e29.-The following
are the new officers of the Iowa State
Teachers Associations: President, w.
0. Riddell, Des Moines; First Vice
President, G. I. Miller, Boone; Second
Vice President. A. r. Sale, Mason City;
Third Vice President, VIM. Bell, Cres-
ton; Executive Committeeman at
Large, Inez Kclso, Corydon; Educa-
tional Council, II. Is. Hayden. Council
Bluffs; A. v. Noble, Ames; President
Blakesley, Mt. Pleasant; c. II. Carson.
Marengo; w. w. Gist, Cedar Rapids:
C.. T. Schell. Garner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-29
Right of Way Cases.

MANSON, Dec. 27.-The right OF way
cases of tn. Rock Island railroad
through our town which We're not
settled by tie awards of the sheriff's
iu-yy are now being tried in our court.
mir. Swanson has tract Of fourteen
acres tbree-fourths OF mile from the
center of the town. The sheriff's jury
assesses his damages at $500, less than
three acres being taken. The land
before the survey was made was worth
at liberal value 500 per acre. What
remains is worth $1,000. The trial
Jury brought in a verdict Of 81, 400.