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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15
Re.ixnation. ~ waco

Waco, Texas. July l4.--A. Richards ha.
resigned the Office of deputy United States
internal revenue collector at Waco aud
viii return to Houston. Matthew Patten
has been appointed to succeed him
Prof. Charles T. Alexander. who ha,
been superintendent OF the Waco puh,,e
schools, has resigned TO take pos,tlon
as Southern representative Of a New York
publishing house.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Mr.. Bryans running mate next year. The
democratic papers are not the least bit inter
ested In the matter thus carly. for they know
that the gentleman will be a democrat. one
thoroughly in harmony with the party on all
the issues. and whose record is in every re-
spcct all right
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

The republican papers, and certain sort OF
so-called democratic journals as we'll, fire.
quently declare that Mr. Altgeld stands very
close to Mr.. Bryan. The real democratic
papers have failed to mako any such discov-
cry. Many people are fortunate In having
imaginative minds. and when they desire a
thing to BIO certain way. at once. as If by
mrgic. II appears precisely to their liking.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Many Of the republican papers are concern
Ing themselves very much about who IL TO be
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

A druggist Is a sure enough mixer In Ger
many. One has married cousin of the
kaiser.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

II Houston's public schools are not in poll
tics. will some one be kind enough to tell a
| suffering public where they're at?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

The republican organs are maring a grea,
ado about the speech Of Postmaster General
Smith. in which he sought to defend the ad
mnistraticn In the Philippine war matter. BY
the by. isn't this about the nrst time in the
history of the government when the presiden,
sent his cabinet officers out over the country
campaigning in his interest for a second term
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Kansas City started out the other day 10
RAISE $4,000 as an entertainment fund for the
National democratic convention, and $4,000
was subscribed in half an hour. The hotels
pledged $4,000, the brewers and grocers $4,000
and the street railroad COMPANY 5000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Mrs. Lease has announced that she has rer
manently retired from politics. This is the
hrst heard OF her for months, which would
lead one to think that the announcement was
unnecessary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

The man who "ays me down to sleep OF
a railroad track should be certain to repeat
the second line Of the first verse before he re.
signs himself entirely into the hands OF Nor
rneus. It's mighty apt to be his last oppor.
unity
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

The st. Louis Post Dispatch says: 1.-THE
price OF farm lands can not much increase
rnder the trusts. They arc likely to decline
still more. Making farming more expensive
without insuring the farmer better pay for
his work must have its effect on farming ia1d
values"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

The disputed Alaskan boundary line only
covers about two miles OF territory. This ia
a very small thing to have so much trouble
over. and especially sixtecncay speech from
one man.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15
rnH HOUSTON DAILY POST
liouston Printing Company.

az s y2SNHiTos' :.. vic.-PP::ss::''DDs PRESIDENT.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Rev. Mr. Jeffries said the hand of Provl-
dencc was In that fight between his sou anil
Fitzsimmons. What does he think abou, 1t
now that his boy is going into Inc saloon
Lusiness7
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

There Is peace party in England and tho
jingoes are laying the blame for the impend-
ing war in Africa at its doors. This is equally
as ridiculous as the attempt now being made
to throw the responsibility of the bloodshed
in the Philippines upon the anti -expansionsts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

To date something over 5000 of the Cubans
have received their share OF the 5000, Oou
That all Will apply there is no doubt The
Cubans are rapidly becoming republicanized
and are ready to take all that's in sight.
The "old North State" is erecting statue
10 her illustrious son, zebulon Vance It will
DO seven and half feet high. and the pedes-
tai on which I: is to stand will be the same
heght-flfteen feet In all.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Georgia. says the Atlanta Journal. will add
six or eight cot.,n mills to her list this ysar.
The Post would like to see Texas do Just twice
as well. She could do Il and not half try
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

The Chicago Times Herald says that Bryan
does not want tho next National convention
held In Chicago because he is afraid Carter
Harrison might take the nomination from
him. This Is a republican fake. of course.
Bryan knows that he is sure OF the nomna-
ton. no matter where the convention is held.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Divorce by telephone is the very latest fad
in California. Chicago's effort to get ahead
OF this will be looked for with interest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

~
The announcement of a conference he-
tween Allan w. Thurman and Mr.. Bryan
probably resolved whatever doubts Mr.. Nc
Lean mad as to the position he should
take. Thurman represents the most Bit
Ter hostility TO Mclean. and is an en-
thusiastic Bryan man. 1t was inferred
tnal Ihurmans conference with Bryan
related to the control OF the Ohio delega-
lion to the National convention next year.
while 1t is known that Mclean Is friendly
70 Horman, and IL is believed that he de-
sisns 10 cooperate with him as to the
eontroi OF the National convention, the
laet that there is no sufficient evidence
VI MS hostility TO Bryan and the g6 plat
iotn renders the situation very embar-
Iassihg 70 the Bryan people. They are
not warranted IN declaring war npon him. !
ana yet they are afraid 10 trust IN him the |
oontrol OF the State organization. The
Vnahees are that the democrats ,yill con-
siude to accept him as a candidate. Win |
oa' opposition, and endeayor 10 hold the
oisahtaation for Bryan while sup
porting McLean's Candidacy n Nal aan
tonh,aa,' e eieeted, however. II would I'M
ma na. strengthen him In the State
,tata 1923 give MIN the control of the
= ~ o'ssnization and the next delegation
,thar 49, s'onai convention. II. on the
he damn" nis candidacy should reduce
,ryan ans Suu vote, II would strengthen
he vote nis friends by comparison with
~ w. Well informed dem
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-15

Already the cloven foot of Eastern capital
is seen in this Philippine war. The National
government has been asked to charter two
National banks at Manila
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
SNYDER JOINS THE
ANTI-QUAYITES
A Luzerne Representative Listens to
a Speech from John Wanamaker.
congressman Huff and Dalzell Also
Present,

Harrisburg, Jan. 24.-The anti-Quay
Republicans caucused at the Common
wealth hotel this afternoon. They
were addressed by John Wanamaker.
Fifty-one of the ffty-two anti-Quay
legislators We're present the sole alb
sentee being Representative Woodruff,
of Philadelphia, who has cast his vote
for Judge Rice for senator. Represen-
tative Snyder. of Luzerne, who was NOT
one of the signers of the anti-O Quay
pledge, but who has voted for Alvin
Markle for senator made his initial
appearance at the anti-Quay caucus.
Mr.. Wanamaker addressed the meet.
ing as follows:
1t has become an accepted fact that the
ffty-two staunch Republicans united in
opposition to all Quay machine can H.
dates for the United States senate are H.
resitible, and all the people throughout
the state are behind them to support them
because they are right. 10 be right is
better than to be regular and 1t will be
the glory of fifty-twO men to let it go
down in the history of their families and
among their neighbors who elected them
that they cared more for their con-
sciences and their constituents than they
did for caucusses, commands of party
organs or sneers and threats of the paid
Quay workers who are tempting them
to pcrjure themselves and betray their
honor.
1t is said that some prominent DEMO-
Gratis are on the pay roll of the Quay
machine insidioUsly working at Harris
burg for Quay among their Democratic
brethren to get them TO break away.
While union with the anti-Quay forces IS
much deprecated by the Quay machine
workers and two or three Democratic
members who indulge in newspaper in
terviews at the instigation of the An
drews-Quay hired men, every possible
EFFORT Is being made to elect Mr. Quay
by Democratic votes. The help of the
Democrats Is set down as an awful wrong
II given to the flfty-two sturdy men who
Will not how TO Quay but Is decided TO
be all right If gotten by the Quay people.
and no promise, place or perquisite Is TOO
large TO pay for Democratic votes TO set
tie Mr. Quay again in his coveted seat.
The one distinct issue in electiug mem
bers of the legislature In the last cam
palgn was for Quay or against him. and
scores OF men In both parties are here
because elected as opposed 10 Mr.. Ouay's :
recollection. How can any man forget
this IL he wants to be fair and hold IN
MS head In the neighborhood Of his
| nome? My acquaintance with the mem
bers of this Legislature has increased my
faith in men, Like President James A
| GARFIELD, they are unstampedeable and
1t Is my belief that there are many who
are eager TO leave the Quay sinking shin
VINO VIII before many hours declare
themselves ready to stand with us and
vote against Quay.
Former Congressman Hun and Con.
gresham Dalzell were also present and
made speeches. 1t was decided to meet
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25

While the expenditures for improve
mentS and repairs have decreased nearly
One-half from those of last year, several
important improvements have been MADE.
At the time of or last report the Home
committee had under consideration the
work of remodeling of the attic of the in
sane bildings, and fitting II up as sleep
ing apartments for the attendants. there
by providing room for the care OF "a
greater number of insane patients. Dur
ing the year this work has been com
pleted, the cost to the district being FOR
material only, as all or the work was
done by the inmates of the institution.
The barns and other buildings formerly
situated I'm front of the insane buildings,
have been moved TO the southwest about
l,2O0 feet, placed upon new foundations,
and otherwise greatly improved,
The cottage and old lNn's building,
formerly situated on the west side of the
driveway, have been moved to the east
side and I'm q line with the insane build
ings; the sanitary condition of the build
ings improved, and the interior surround
ings constructed 90 give all the comforts
possible TO the occupants.
The grounds surrounding the buildings
have been fenced with an eight-foot iron
fence which not only improves the APP
pearancc Of the Home, but gives better
facilities for the recreation of the in
mates.
The lawn has been extended until we
now have ten acres Of graded lawn, sun
passed by none and equalled by few III
the state.
In the superintendents report there are
several items worthy of special attention;
An increase of nearly two thousand dol
lars over that of last year in the value
Of produce raised on the farms; the in
crease in the population of the farm over
that of 1877 the amount of cash re-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
PEACE AT CARNEGIE HALL.
Ratification of Settlement of Wage
Differences

PittsburG, Jan. 24.-Carnegie nall in
Allegheny rang with the hymn Of
America" tonight in ratification Of
the settlement of the wage differences
which was effected between the coal
operators and miners of the states of
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and PennSyl-
vania. The settlement means peace for
more than 100000 men and their en-
ployers as far as the general issues are
concerned.
The settlement was reached after
one of the most notable gatherings in
the history Of the industry. The lead
ers of both sides made a bitter fight
and at times it looked as if there would
be split ANA chaos prevail i'm the
great industry. Tonight every operator
and miner WAS in the best of humor
and all left for their homes feeling
glad. The only soreness is with the
block coal interests of Indiana. Today
William Risher, block coal operator.
announced tnat he desired to change
his vote which had been in favor of
adopting the scale. He was a member
OF the scale committee. His announce
ment caused no speech and the re-
mainder of the delegates decided thar
the settlement should stand in spite of
the protest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
WHEAT MARKET.

New York, Jan. 2I.-Wheat traders who
have heretofore been rather skeptical ON
the question of outside interest in wheat,
were convinced by the air of today's mar
ket that Wall street and other public in
terests had taken a vigorous hold TO the
exclusion Of all other influences. Through
our the forenoon and arly afternoon there
was scene of old time excitement and
violent price fluctuations in the pit, ad-
vancing the May option to 779sc., or l%c.
higher than 1t has been at any time in
the present season. Then the northwest
commenced to sell and room traders see
ing their advantage, hammered the mar
ket heavily producing a final rea ction 20
Ii54e. Nevertheless iinal prices were still
llsdlsSc higher than the previous day
aud sentiment unshaken, expecting fur
ther support from outside sources.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
HAVE YOU GOT IT?
You May he Tresdirg on Very Dangerous
dround without knowing Il.

Hundreds of people have the grip who
do not know It. They are not, however,
in the final stages. They have pains in
the head and bad taste in the mouth,
get tired and despondent have chilly SEN
sations, their limbs and muscles acho
and life is q burden. In most cases per
haps they consider 1t simply slight cold
They are mistaken. 1t Is certainly grip
There is but one thing to do when these
symptoms appear and that is, to take
prompt and vigorous measures to fortify
and strengthen the system.
A well directed action at just the right
time will accomplish very much more
than any efforts afterwards.
There is but one thing TO be done and
that is to use a pure stimulant; something
that will promptly arrest these first
symptoms and in no way injure; some
thing endorsed by scientists, recommend
ed by physicians and popular because 1t
Is efficient 1t is Dufry's Pure Malt
Whskey. The only medicinal whiskcy In
Amreica and so acknowledged by the
Government.
Duny's Pure Malt Whskey has been
used every year that he grip has visited
America. Indeed, 1t has been the stand
ard remedy used and recommended by the
medical profession.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25

ers are troubled with loss of flesh and
appetite with accumulations of gas,
sour risings and heartburn.
1t is safe to say that Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets will cure any stomach
weakness or disease except cancer of
the stomach. They cure sour stomach,
gas, loss of flesh and appetite, Sleep
lessness, palpitation, heartburn, con-
stipation and headache.
Send for valuable little book on
stomach diseases by addressing f. A.
Stuart Co., Marshall Mich. All drug
gists sell ful-sized packages at 20
cents. Professor Henry w. Becker,
A. NJ, the well-known religious worker
and writer of St. Louis.
Secretary of the Mission Board OF
the German Methodist church. Chief
Clerk and Expert Accountant for the
Harbor and Wharf Commission. Public
Secretary for the st. Louis School Pa
irons Association, and the District
Conference of Stewards of the Meth
odist Episcopal church; also takes an
active part in the work of the Epworth
League and to write on religious and
educational topics for several maya
zines. How he found relief is best told
in his own words:
"Some weeks ago my brother heard
me say something about indigestion
and taking a box from his pocket said
TRY Stuart's Tablets" l did. and was
promptly relieved. Then l investigat.
ed the nature of the tablets and be.
came satisfied that they We're made OF
just the right things and in just the
right proportions to aid in the assim.
ilation of food. l heartily endorse then
in all respects, and l keep them con-
stantly on hand"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
Nervous Dyspepsia
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, TO
Know What Appetite and
Good Digestion Mean.
MAKE A TEST OF sTUART's DYSPEPSIA
TABLETS.

No trouble Is more common or more
misunderstood than nervous dyspepsia.
People having it think their nerves
are to blame and are surprised that
they are not cured by nerve medi-
cines The real seat Of the mischief
is lost sight of. The stomach is the
organ to be looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever in the stomach,
nor perhaps any of the usual symp-
toms of stomach weakness. Nervous
dyspepsia shows itself not in the stom-
ach so much as in nearly every organ
In some cases the heart palpitates
and is irregular; in others the kidneys
are affected in others the bowels are
constipated, with headaches: still 9TH
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
hereafter every afternoon until the sem
atorlal contest shall have been settled.
GoRDoN's PREDICTIONS.
The Ex-Judge Hands Down an opin-
ion at Harrisburg.

Harrisburg, Jan. 2i.-Ex-Judse Cor
don, Of Philadelphia. issued a state
ment this evening, In which he de-
clared that Senator quay will never
get a single Democratic vote. He con-
tinued
In the long senatorial contest OF 1881.
the same acts and devices were tried by
Quay to secure Democratic assistance
but they failed, and they will fail again.
The party mey not he as unit on all
questions, but IL Is thoroughly cementcd
in opposition to Quay and Quayism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25

SHELL THE ENEMY OF HEALTH
AND HAPPINESS.-Is the Stomach
Sour? Is there Distress after Eating ?
Is your Appetite Waning? Do you get
Dizzy? Have you Nausea? Frequent
Sick Headache ?-forerunners of a gem
eral breakup, DR.. Won STAINS Pine
apple Tablets dispel all these distress
ing symptoms. They aid the digestive
organs, cure the incipient or the chronic
cases. 80 cents. Sold by Matthews
Bros. and w. 4. Clarke.-l5. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25

Total for miscellaneous, print
ing and stationery .............S 376J 81
ACCOUNTS OF COLLECTORS.
Aria williams. collector, 1895. in account
with the Scranton Poor district.
To balance due. Jan. 1, 1S9S....s 600 60
OR.
BY cash to John Van Bergen,
treasurer ..............,,.......... $40 10
Balance due Jan. l. 1899 ........$ CLIP a
Mr.. Williams has asked for commits
sions, abatcments and eNoneratons,
which. when allowed, will balance this
account
count with the Scranton Poor district.
To balance due Jan, i. 1895 ......s T45s g6
BY cash to John Van Bergen.
treasurer .,......s..'.............. l,OUO w
Balance due Jan. I. 1899 ........s 6,45c &c
Mr.. Finn has asked for commissions,
Attachments and generations, which,
when allowed. will balance this account.
Wade NJ Finn. collector, 1897. In ac-
count with the Scranton Poor district
To balance due Jan. 1, 1898 ......S 17,oN os
BY cash to John Van Bergen,
treasurer ...'...'..................s $500 %
To balance due Jan. /, 1891 .....s 7.4O4 Os
Subject to commissions, abatements and
generations.
Wade NJ. Finn. collector 1895 in account
with Scranton Poor District:
DIR.
TO amount of duplicate, 1S9S.....s % 500 90
Cr.
BY cash to John Van Bergen,
treasurer .,,....................... 10000 90
Balance due Jan. l. 1899 .......S 23S22 20
Subject to commissions abatements and
generations.
ACCOUNTS OF THE TREASURER.
John Van Bergen, treasurer 1895 In ac-
count with the Scranton Poor District:
DIR.
! To cash on hand. JAM |. 1898 IS 1851 81
! To cash from Aria williams.
collector, 1881 .................... "a 81
| To cash from Aria Williams.
To cash from ON Wade NJ. Finn, Finn, '' W
To cash from Wade NJ. Finn.
collector, 1897 ..................... $500 90
To cash from G. w. Beemer,
board of patients, etc ......... 5,646 20
! To cash from state auditor gem
cral ................................ 1S,l1S 10
| To cash from Greenwood Coal
Co, Limited ...........,.......... 2S7 70
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .s1O7, ,212 "a
BY warrants cashed to Jan. /,
1899 .......................... 90, ,2l6 SO
Balance due Jan. 1, 1899 .........s 16, ,996 Is
WARRANT ACCOUNT.
! Warrants outstanding Jan. l,
| 1873 .......................... 0UOI Oh
Warrants issued in 1898 .......... 9l719 81
Total ............................ So SO6 95
Warrants cashed in 1898 ..........$ 9O,2l6 80
Warrants outstanding Jan. /,
lo99 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. o0~ hS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
REPORT OF THE RESIDENT PHYsI
IIAN


On Jan. l, 1895 there were 225 patients
in the asylum; ia males and Ill females,
Admitted during the year 92 males and
81 females; total lj3; "a of an increase
from last year.
Discharged and died 1874 leaving in the
asylum Dec. 81, 1898; males. 10, females
49, total, 2i
The civil condition of those admitted
was married, 90 males, 81 females; total
go; single males 56; females Is; total, Ia
widowed males T. females 70; total, ~.
OF those discharged I6 were restored l,
improved, 10 unimproved and three that
were admitted and discharged as not in
sane; showing a percentage OF 80 20 pei
cent. on admission for those restored.
There were 40 deaths in all; sane males
Is sane females 4; total, 10; insane males
IS: insane females II; total, 80.
There were 1925 prescriptions f1lled dur
ing the year, as follows: Sane males 3,li1
sane females 1863; total, 5,ll0; insane
males, .952; insane females, 2,263; total
i2lJ; at a cost of Sl966O,
Respectfully submitted,
A. STRANG, NJ ID.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-25
QUAY LACKS Ia VOTES.
Absence of Representative Brickei
Reduces His Ballot.

Harrisburg. Jan. Ex-senator Quay
fell fourteen short of a majority on the
sixth ballot in the joint assembly of
the senate and house today for United
States senator. Representatiye Bricker,
of his home county of Beavt. was alb
sent without a pair. George \. jerks
pOlled so votes and the anti-Quay Re
publicans scattered their votes as
usual. Representative Edmiston, of
Bradford, voted for his neighbor, Ben
jamin 7. Hale, wholesale lumber
dealer at Bradford. changing from Dal-
zell and Representative John NJ. Mar
tin changed from Tubbs to Alvin
Markle