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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
THE FORCE OF A "puLL.v

Whatever else may be said of Mr.. Nc
Kinley, 1t can not be denied that he stands
ready to assist his political friends to the
utmost so long as they are loyal to MIN,
and that he viii even risk goodly amount
of popular criticism in yielding to power
fuI Influences far removed from the peo-
pie.
A case in point Is the celebrated Captain
Carter case.
The press of the East more than That OF
the South or West has repeatedly COM
mented on the administration action IN
this case and wondered at the delay OF the
president in taking up and passing upon
the findings OF the courtmartial that tried
Captain Carter. 1t win be remembered that
Captain Carter who was in charge of the
harbor work at Savannah, was, more than
year ago, convicted by courtmartial OF
the embczzlement of 100000, was sem
fenced to dismissal from the army, to the
payment of large fine and to term In
the per itertlary That report has been In
Washington TO. over a year, but no official
action has been taken upon It, The papers
went to the secretary of war and to the
president, ther were referred back to the
attorney generals office, where they now
lie In any ordinary case the president
would have reviewed the proceedings and
either affirmed or modified the decision
| In couple OF months at most.
| But Captain Carter was a rich man, a
leader of the fashionable set wherever
i
he went u brilliant fellow, and with an
| influential family and strong political
backing. He had graduated with high hon
| ors at West Point and was regarded as
one of the ablest officers in the service
The reports that finally eliminated in his
| courtmartial and conviction by his brother
| officers on seemingly the plainest evil
| dense so plain, In fact, that jury OF his
| fellow officers imposed penitentiary sen
| tence in addition to his dismissal from the
service shocked society In score oil eltie'
| and astounded the army.
But from that good day to this thu
pull" this man has had has kept TN
president silent, and 1t Is freely reporte
that tho past year has been devoted, fror
time TO time. by MIR. Mckinley to fin
some excuse or flaw by which he coul
reverse the findings OF the courtmartial.
If he had been poor captain wlthou
influential friends Captain Carter woul
already have served part of his time in tn
pententiary. AS it is he is only tech
nically under arrest and continues to en-
joy his pay as an army officer!
The papers in the East, and, at las
some In the South. are beginning to freel
ask questions as to the cause of della
in this case, and they DO not hesitate
3 declare that among the many scanda
| under this administration this is one of II
e boldest and most fragrant The retentio
g of Egan in the army after courtmarti
g had dismissed him was less an outraf
4 upon public opinion and the discipline
/ the army than this Carter case,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.
The Terrell Evening Index reads our m

The Terrell Evening index reads our NAM
mas severe lecture. Listen to it,
1t Is q pitiable fact that mothers will trust
their daughters to the care of worthless young
men, whom the fathers would not even trust
with the family carriage horse This is a
sad fact and one which mothers can well af-
ford to take time to consider The father is
naturally the best Judge of young man S
character az the mother Is that of young
woman. II more care were exercised In the
selection OF n young girls company there
would be fewer eases of scandalous nature.
The character of young lady is her best
treasure and one which her lawful protectors
can not afford to have contaminated by I'M
worthy associations
Now, let the bad boy take tho hint. II he
would have the society aud friendship OF the
girls he must turn over Il new Leaf and be
good.
The Golad Guard is not often on the wrong
track. but in the following it is away on:
| 1t is rumored that Ex-Governor Hogg may
succeed Hon, j. X, Jones ms chairman OF
| the National democratic committee II Is said
| that Jones will resign on account of i'll
health, ana that the position Will be ten
! dered Governor HogG ON the solicitation OF
| w. j. Bryan
All mistake. dear Guard. Mr. Jones has
no intention OF resigning, and has said SO in
an open letter,
The Runnels County Ledger has the follow
Ing timely notice of very imnortant event;
The farmers congress to meet at College
Station on tho 2Sth and 10th OF this month
Offers rare opportunity TO meet with the
most successful farmers, stockmen and hort-
culturists of the State. The railroads will
give low rates. selling July % and "a good
TO return July so. The fruit display OF tho
state horticultural society will alone be worth
the expense and few days lime 10 see.
1t will be a good exposition In all depart
ments. and those who visit 1t win be well
repaid.
Il ~
Tho Beaumont Sunday Critic. edited by Mrs
Jack Ward. is a new publication. 1t is like
wise hummer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
An Unde.irabIc Citizen.
jacksonville Meteor.

MadisunVIIIv MeteUF'
The man who wants to be an "l' in
avery enterprise In which town is inter-
ested and pulls back when he can't occupy
ma, nHsItian is an old sore-head and the
town would be better off without him, II
YOU can't work in tho lead, fall IN behind
ana the town will appreciate you.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
A Canning Factory Needed

Wherever operated in Texas canning
INV are, nave proved profitable. The coun-
~ ,suna beaumont is especially adapted
tsc,a r,s ana truck farming and a canning
een,,ys IN ms city would be the only in
farmers neesssary to bring many truck
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

Weimar Mercury
Texas has long stood at the head of the
class as a cow and cotton country. and
now she Is turning EN- down in track
matches filled with big early watermelons
and fine early vegetables that go a-fying
10 Northern markets. where they sell 81
big prices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
Plant Potatoes.

me farmers OF Texas did SO we'll with
nneu potato crop this year that they should
pant mere potatoes this fall. and be fixed
ror next spring. This is a great source OF
~ 70 country. bringing money in
n, um o'her sections, instead of sending il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

transfer of the property of the Ogden Gas
company to the Peoples Gas Light COM
pany, giving the latter monopoly oil tne
gas business In Chicago. The rumoreu
,,,ca "a 90 600 900
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
The yenrie. OF Political Parties.
Lunnn Ti,nes- Herald.

Decided rumblings may be heard OF the
polItlcal night which is on the tapis for
~, v.ar n Will be scrap" TO the fin-
In ana Tho democrats will be the Jeffries
az the occasion. while the republicans Will
represent Fitzsimmcns to the best OF their
abi1gfN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
Means More Business for All.

Location of factory in Beaumont would
be OF benefit to every class of citizens.
FACTORIES mean an increase in wage earn
ers' ana wage earners mean more business
Tor the merchant, truck farmer, dairyman.
washerw man and banker They also mean
more readers for the Journal.
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concord Given on thsI N.

Trieste, July 25.-Admna. ~ Z
evening entertained Frederic. ssa,S
the United States consul ~. sopesIs 4
Der Of other Americans q ,,n,s W
ON the Olympia by the my shs ~ r
miral Dewey did not leave ~ 9
He will sail about August
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26
Eyen :. dine Commonplace.

George Eliots Middlemarch.
Most OF US. Indeed. know little Of the great
originators until they have been lifA,d up
among the consultations and already RUE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

Denison Herald. :, 1ae>geo
Push and energy are a,lf|f
building up OF town. pu' q
crafty is very essential
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

The Harlequin, edited BY Mr.. j. NJ. Lc-
vogue. Is . notable innovation in New Or
leans newspaper circles. II is weekly publ
cation. devoted to matters Of political. literary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

The congress now in session at College sta
tIon IS at least free from the incubus OF a
car and ought 10 accomplish something.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

"as company VIII Have Monopoly.
chicago. July 25.-The Tribune tomor-
row VIII say Negotiations are under way,
which. II successful. will result in the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

The Baptist State Sunday school convention
will meet In Houston on August "a. This rs
a very important gathering. and tho coming
meeting promises to pc one of unusual inter
est, with very large attendance assured.
The Baptists of Houston are making prepare
tions for the proper entertainment of tho
sity's guests on that occasion. and the ciii-
zens generally should aid them in their effort.
Houston must retain her reputation as the
best and the most hospitnble convention city
In the State. Religious bodies should espe7
ciaily meet with a hearty welcome.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

A Texas exchange thinks that "thc resents
of the Texas university nov have an oppor-
tu,.ity to give home talent chance In the
presidency AMI that they might proAtabiy
follow the example of other Institutions in Sc
locting men OF executive ability without re-
gard to special scholastic training" Suppose,
how ever, that II is possible to obtain In one
nan for this responsible position, youth and
energy what we know as hustltng qualities,
schclastic training, large experience us a
teacher fne executive ability. and upright
ness of character and popular manners. would
not such man strongly recommend himself
to the regents2 And II this combination oil
good qualities also filled the requirement OF
home talent" would his claims for consid-
Grafton not be doubly strong? Such a man Is
Clarence N ousley. the editor of the Calves
ION Tribune. AMI The Posi- would be glad 10
see so worthy and brilliant young Texan,
with his extensive business and executive OK
rericnce his I'm. attainments and his Ions
connection with schools, placed at tho head OF
our university ana be lett there TO grow with
4. until no had become inseparable In public
thought from It. A better selection could no;
be made for the vacant post in the State OF
Texas today.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

No reform OF the war office will be com
piete that leaves Corbin on the inside.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

The Kentucky article must be deterioratlng
1t used to be ropy and soothing and capable
Of bridging any kind of n chasm. but it's as
full OF night these days MS an egg Is OF meat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

The esteemed Italia of Rome Is correct In
saying that the United States will do their
duty In the matter of the lynching of the Ave
Scilans in Louisiana, II the United States
l1d that they ought not to pay nm indemnity
under the circumstances not cent goes!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

reciprocity treaty with France has been
signed by the representatives of the United
States and France and is now really for rau-
fcation. Reciprocity. by the way. is dis
tinct recognition of the desrablity of low
rnthcr than high tariff duties.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

The strikes in Cleveland and Brooklyn will
be seized upon by the agents of monopoly.
who swarm at Washington during the con-
greaslonal sessions to urge upon congress Il
stil larger standing army, ostenslbly for the
qualification" of the cooniey
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

England is apparently willing to meet us
half way on every Issue between the two ma
tons except the Mrs. Maybrick issue. There
"a nothing England still delights in so much
as harsh and bullying treatment of helpless
nrisoners In her nils.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

Canada Is just like all other impudent and
aggressive small boys who see big brother
close at hand to respond to their call. But
all OF England's big navy couldn't keep the
Stars and Stripes from waving over the Do
minion forever in case of the worst happen
ngl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

The republicans may scheme to their hearts
content. they Will lever be able TO postpone
or codge the trust issue IN 1900 Anti
monopoly will Re one of the great democratic
war cries in that year. and the enemy must
fight or run.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-26

| Dewey resoluteiy refuses to talk politics to
any OF his interviewers. That looks as II he
were afraid. after ALL that lightning might
Strike him in spite OF his wisest precautions
| f,,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
Anglers JAksAicAna.


1spsst q sir DasiA nAsbour Rsvivea
AnnSHation TTaik. 80
B KINGsToN, jamaica Aug. Il. The
report Of Sir David Barbour, late 6nan-l
cial minister Of India, who has been
Studying the sugar industryrof Jamaica
n Ito bearings upon the political situa-
ton, has been published here. The re-
port has created a sensation and angry
disapp ointment, being regarded as the
result 81 . pre-arranged scheme to de-
spoil the colony Of arepresentative con-.
stitution which would. be likely to en-
courage the American annexation ten:
dency by alternating the wavering SEN
timent Of loyalty. The report may be.
summarized as follows:
The condition Of the colony, though.
precarious, is not altogether hopeless,
but an immediate loan Of 81, 657 900 is
necessary which would be warrantable
only If the colony resigns it's constitu-
ton, accepting imperial control"
Public opinion considers that any
thing would be apreferabls to surrender
sf the constitution, tho most conserve
tive even whispering Of annexation as
an alternative.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
BLIND MANS BUFF.
The Origin of This Fnvorfte Sport of
-,-. Childhood and Youth.

The Origin of This Favorite Sport of
Childhood and Youth.
This favorite sport of childhood and
youth is of French origin and very high
antiquity, having been introduced into
England in the train of the Norman
conquerors It's French name, Colin
Maillard, twas that of brave warrior,
the memory of whose exploits still lives
in the chronicles of the middle ages.
In the year 900 Liege reckoned among
it's valiant chiefs one Jean Colin. He
acquired the name Maillard from his
chosen weapon being mallet, where
with in fight he used literally to crush
his opponents. In one of the feuds
which were of perpetual recurrence in
those times be encountered the Count
de Lourain in pitched battle, and, so
runs the story, in the first onset Colin
Maillard lost both his eyes. He ordered
his esquire to take him into the thickest
of the fight, and, furiously brandishing
his mallet, did such fearful execution
that victory soon declared itself for him.
When Robert of France heard of these
feats at arms, he lavished favors and
tonors upon Colin, and so great was
the fame Of the exploit that it was COM
memorated in the pantomimio repre-
sensations that formed part of the rude
dramatic performances of the age. By
degrees the children learned to act it
for themselves, and it took the form of
"a familiar sport.
The blindfolded pursuer, as, with
bandaged eyes and extended hands, he
gropes for victim to pounce upon,
seems in some degree to repeat the &C.
ton of Colin Maillard, the tradition of
which is also traceable in the name,
blind mans bluff.-Philadelphia Press
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
In|I||||lYgIzD'{D'|||||
yellow Fever Epidemic Breaks
Out IN the Soldiers Home
at Hampton. Va.
Thirty Veterans Down With the
Disease and a Few Deaths
Have Occurred.
GREAT EXCITEMENT CAUSED
Surrounding Towns Take Inn
mediate Steps to Quaran-
tine Against II.
GREAT EXCITEMENT CAUSED
Dread Malady Said to Have
: Made Its Appearance by
Way of Santiago.

NEWPORT News, Va, Aug. L.
There are 30 cases of what is believed
to be yellow fever at the National Sol
diers' Home at Hampton, and three
deaths from the disease were reported
during the day. There were several
other deaths at the institution Satur-
day, but it cannot be stated that all of
them were caused by yellow fever.
Newport News and Hampton will quar-
antine against the Soldiers Home at
once. The government officials at Old
Point have already adopted this action
and no one is allowed to enter the
reservation. While no one outside Of
the home knows how the disease en-
tered it is said it made its appearance
through Santiago. Quarantine regula-
lions will be adopted to prevent spread
of the malady.
The news caused great excitement in
Newport News, Old Point and Hampton
and the most vigorous measures will be
resorted to to prevent it's spread. There
are 1000 of the veterans at the home
and several large excursion parties went
there last week. ~-
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
His Reason.

Some Of the best of Dean Pigeons sto-
ries come from Halifax (not Shefield).
One Of these concerns his verger, one
Sugar. Imagine him, venerable figure
with gray hair, skullcap, gown and
verger's staff. In ignorance they had
married man to his deceased wife's
sister. ..---
Sugar, whose business it was to set
tie the matter about the banns, was at
once cross examined. sob, yes, vicar, "
said he, 'Iknowed right we'll! l know
ed parties. "But why did you not
tell me?" should have forbidden
them" "Well, vicar, it was just this
way, do you see. One of the parties
was "a and t'other Sc. Isays to myself:
Lord, it can't last long. Let 'em wed,
and bother the laws!' London News.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
The Last of the Patches.

was born in 1887, and ! have per-
sonal recolleotions Of a lady in the early
forties using them, The curate Of 49,
lodged in farmhouse contiguous to
my fathers place. His wife was tall,
fine. handsome woman, dressed in black
when I first saw her, and had patches
beauty spots" they were oalled-on
her forehead, cheek Cleft, think and
chin. told my mother on returning
home, and she replied they were beau
ty spots' and in the fashion" Ihave
a most vivid recollection Of seeing her
and her husband on the occasion. a
handsomer couple you would rarely
meet. Notes and Queries.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
A Regular Polyglot.

A gentleman in rural district drew
down upon his head storm of adverse
criticism by marrying second wife
shortly after the demise of his first
Two Of those good ladies who look gen.
orally upon the surface of things and
who are ever ready with condemnation
were discussing the disgraceful affair."
"Why. my dear, there's his poor wife
hardly cold in her grave, and he goes
and marries another!'' "Dreadfulp' de-,
olared the other. II never heard Of
such a thing. - II should think not
indeed, !" went on No. angrily "Mar-
rying wife after wife like that-why,
the man 'sa regular polygot !"-Cornbill
Magazine.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
Excursion Tickets to Lake Sheteck, Trae,

Excursion Tickets to Lake Shsteck, Tracy,
Will be sold by the North Western Line
at reduced rates during the summer sea-
son, from New Ulm, Mimi, on Fridays
and Saturdays at S1.S5 for the round
trip, limited to return the following
Tuesday, and at 1896 for the round trip
daily, limited to return within thirty
days. Lake Shetek is beautiful sum-
mer and fall resort, where the best of
fishing and hunting can be found, prai-
Tie chickens, snipe, dpcks and geese be-
ing plentiful. Good hotel and livery &C
commodations at very reasonable rates.
The following lakes can be reached from
this point: Current Lake, Lake Slegel,
Lake Frem ont, Lake Sarah, Bear Lake,
Willow Lake, Long Lake, Buffalo Lake,
Iron Lake, Beauty Lake, Lake Isabella
and Clear Lake. 81
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
GAMBLERS MUST GET OUT.

Mayor Lacoste Making Great Effort to
Suppress the Vice at Havana.
HAVANA, Aug. L. Mayor Lacoste
has determined that gambling in Ha-
vana must stop. Hitherto only Chinese
gambling houses have been raided by
the police, but now the war has extend
ed to aristocratic gambling circles.
Fourteen arrests were made during the
night and large quantity of money
was captured. ...-.--.-
Four sergeants of police and fifty
policemen petitioned Mayor Lacoste to
reinstate certain police captain who
was discharged for failing to do his
duty. The sergeants were fined SIS
each, and all the petitioners were
warned that they would be discharged
should they repeat their offense.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-08-02
ON THE DIAMOND.
Western League.

- Western League.
At Buffalo, 10; Milwaukee, 6. ....-
At Grand Rapids, Is; Kansas City, 8.
At Detroit, 6; st. Paul, 9.
Position Of Clubs-Indianapolis 800,
Minneapolis .571, Grand Rapids $50, De-
troit .512, st. Paul .464, Milwaukee .45s,
Buffalo Az, Kansas City .407.
.. -,. National League.
At St. Louis, 5; Brooklyn, g..
At Chicago 8; Washington, T..
At Cincinnati 5; New York, 4.
At Louisville, g.; Cleveland, 2. Second
game, Louisville, Is; Cleveland, Is.
Position Of Clubs-Brooklyn 500, Bos.
ton .616, Philadelphia .593, Baltimore 1888,
ST. Louis .5S1, Chicago .541, Cincinnati
.512, Pittsburg 500, Louisville .435, New
York All, Washington 1857, Cleveland. 1859.