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Postmnsters, Cnnxen,,

,., me following invitation has been 70.
ceiyed by The Post: 'sn re-
po You are cordially invited to a,te,s -.
.,,s. convention. 10 mss, en s ,he
July 500 maee, Texas on the i2th dav az ~
" wm - Brush. Chairman, Austin
Z 4. ipixson, clebarne.
" wm, 4 n s, catis' S9rsnbury.
ryier Haswell. BRYAN.
w. e Dwyer. Brenham
W y Miller Hallettsyil,e
- Darling Temple.
Committee on Invitation
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consulted as TO his continuance as chair
man OF indian affairs.

consulted as 20 his continuance as chair
man OF Indian affairs.
~
II is rather significant that none OF the
prognosticatins politicians who have talk
ed to iae about the committee assignments
have venmred to predict anything concern
ing the Craftsmanship OF the committee
on rivers and harbors. 1t looks now as
though Cooper Of Wisconsin Will ask for
this committee and that he will get 1t.
The distribution OF democrats on the
different committees VIII probably be the
same as the last Congress. The democratic
vacancy on the appropriations committee
will have to be filled and leading demo-
cratic member of that committee told me
the other day that DeGraifenreid would
get it Il he could help him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-03

Minneapolis defaulter who fed to Cen
trail America some years oso has returned
He preferred 10 take his chances with Min
nesota jury TO remaining 10 Central America
II is sometimes better to endure the evils
we have than to Zee to those we know notn-
Ing about
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The republican who was elected TO succeed
the late Nelson Dinrley in congress from
Maine had majority Of ssSS over g
opponent The majority is peculiar. bat thu
result Isn't. Maine IS too far behind the pro-
eession 70 be anything but republican.
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Surely kipnaping will 70 gu, Of fashion
now. Three people were sen. TO the peai-
tcntiary in Now York for that .oforse in
double quick tine. and now Chicago has con-
vie'ed man and his wife OF a similar charge.
and given each good term Ia tae state
p.ilon,
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Governor Pingree has done so very many
very foolish things during his public career
that the people are not much surprisod at
anything he does, but they we're hardly pre-.
pared to SEE him enter into partnership with
General Alger
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HuntsviIle ITEM.
shoottns entirely too much wanton
lana and few judicial inf aans men in , The
40 much toward putting i ston 70 would s.ms
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The other day. at the writers"cfub. Lcesy
Miss Beatrice Harraden was warned y
palmsst that In 2 few months time sne n
beware OF water. Ii Misc Harraden y
surersiiuous she would naturally. aftes
AVOID . sea VOYAGE but 1t is quite e"cl
from the fact that she intends visiting K, ~
icrnia sgain shortly. that sha has suAf
lief In fortune tellers- s
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Tho father Of trusts has not been dIscoy
cred. bit the gold standard 10 SUSPECTED. .
sfys the Denver Post
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The king OF Samoa only had a salary of
$50 per annum. Surely he is not Shedding
many tears over the loss of his crown.
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In ono respect at least the Cuban can be
Amerienuizod very readily. II is said that
1000 American saloons are now at fun blast
on the Island
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this action bringins about one Of those dread
tul things known In that country and over
tho world as a ''crisis, .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-03

Very small nails were used TO put down
tho rust plank In the Ohio republican plat
form.
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The Chicago Journal considers the alliance
between PinKree and Algcr only a mess Of
beef and potatoes The Journal means en-
balmed beef. Of course.
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Just before sailing for Europe Senator Han
ma was closeted with Perry belmont A few
days later Perry came out for German. This
was no doubt a result OF that conferences.
the scheme being 10 beat Bryan. 1t will not
work
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THE HOUSTON DAILY POST.
Nv THE
Houston Printing Company.

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the DAILY POST. U THE SUNDAY POST,
SCIENTIFICALLY POST. 40 Coils. per Week
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The queen regent OF Spain has entertained
tho wife Of thu American minister. Mrs Bel.
iamy storeT. or course there vas no refer.
eEee to the late unpicasantness.
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In some Of the Northern cities the min
is'erH are wanting the ladies to take of; their
hats In church. If this gets to be custom
Easter reryices will be poorly attended in
those nlties
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And now Colonel Robert C. Ingersoll has
been heard from. He SAYS that II Mckinley
doesn't end the war. the war will end Me
kinley BRYAN is going to 10 the latter little
Job. war or no war
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The car Of Russia will aot name hi. baby
0epres Dewey. It's a girl.
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In Arizona when they hang horse Jockey
for crooked work. they speak of "Suspending''
him to thc lower end Of n rope. This Is what
they term Suspended animation" no doubt.
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ENTERED AT THE PosrorricR A: HOUSTON TEXAS
As SECOND CLASS MATTER
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The Boston Globe SAYS that the more to
sepd General Otis 10000 troops is as wise as
II Is tardy, from which IT is inferred tina,
tho serdlng OF the troops IS regular Solo
nit Mike act
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The Quincy tIlll Journal has discovered
that 1t Is semetmcf good TO be in the hole
when cyclopo ia in sight Under such CIR
cunstances it Is equal to being In the swim.
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The people OF Texas are big hearted and
generous. and much sympathy is felt for
these Of her fellow-citizens whose crops etc.
are so badly damaged by the heavy rains OF
the past lew days
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4 Outing for July covers every legitimate
sport and pastlmc and Its fiction and travel
departments are charming features. Many
beautiful illustrations adorn Outings pages.
Notable features OF a most satisfactory num-
her include ON Pennsylvania Trout
stream" by Ei ". saldys Hunting Alas.
kan White Sheep" by Dili De Wease; 'The
Golf Clubs OF chicaeo,n by A. j. colmsn;
Remote NORWAY by Elizabeth Taylor, and
.'.rhe Launch OF Columbia" by Captain a. j.
Keneely.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-03

The Internationnl for July starts out with
a generously illustrated paper by Ellye How
ell Glover on "ouaint Old Nantucket" 1t is
wondnful how much OF interest there In to
see and do on this island only fourteen mi, es
In length. The writer OF the article gives 4.
fascinating description OF the sleepy little
rlaee, and the illustra,ions--mestly from am
ateur photographs of the queer hooks and
corners. houses and people OF the island-ars
charming, and story In themselves
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-03

Any critical estimate Of tho genius of Rud-
ynrd Kpiing must necessarily be. for the
most part, repetition OF what has already
been written, IL a study of THE Religion
Of Kipling." however, which appears in the
New Ehgiand Magazine for July Rev Jabes
kipling's admirers be not blinded to thr lact
tnat in some instances, as in his Truce a.
the Bear" The White Mans burden, anc
harmful,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
True Value of Ceremony.

A Canadian minister had just mar
ried a couple. The registers were
signed, and nothing remained but the
giving and taking of the fee. The
bridegroom, strapping young fellow,
asked: "How much is it," The par
son glanced at the smiling bride and
slyly answered.: Whatever you think
it's WORTH Now, it should have been
worth a good deal, for the girl was
young and pretty.
II reckon it's worth about so cents"
said the swain, holding out two quar-
tiers. The clergyman looked blankly at
the two coins, then turned to the fair
one.
"Tll leave it to you, madam" he
said. what do you think it's worth?"
The blushing bride reached out, took
the coins, handed one quarter to the
minister and put the other into her
pocket! GA thrifty wife," said the
Canadian, with sigh, "is her hus-
bands crown"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
CHAPTER III.

From how long might she date this
chal ge-this conversion of the ardent
love Of a man, hard. and selfish. and
cruel?-though not even yet would she
acknowledge that OF the idol only the
clay remained.
But tonight a burning sense of
wrong kindled in her heart-a very
storm of indignant anger.
She made no pretense to sleep: she
permitted her maid to. make her ready
for the night. and then. Diminishing her,
locked herself within her room.
Throwing herself upon a couch, she
tried to fathom the terrible meaning of
her husbands words. Surely, he could
NOT have meant them-coula not have
wished her to credit that he would per-
nit any man to doubt her true position
toward him.
The next day passed as the night.
No enc came to disturb her solitude.
In the afternoon she sent[the carriage
away. She feared repetition of the
scene OF yesterday. Toward evening
her mood changed. Her anger had had
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
CHAPTER ".

1t was the supreme moment of Flor
ence Gervases life; but. if she inward
ly trembled, she outwardly made no
sign She stood like an empress, de-
handing recognition of her subjects.
Louis Gervasc's face perceptibly
paled. The blood slowly receded from
his lips: but it was the white heat of
an awful anger which left it's impress
there.
Madame Ia Comtesse also lost color,
and made a half motion to withdraw
her hand from his arm: but his fingers
closed meaningly and detainingly upon
it with reassuring pressure.
zone of my early follies returned to
haunt me-" he whispered in her ear.
but so distinctly that Florence caught
each word.
Then, raising his head. he said aloud:
MADAME, when have wife, I will
present her to the world. l regret you
should imagine your claim warrants
such a title or such scene Meantime,
will you give place to this lady, that
she may pass?'
He made a movement, as he finished
speaking. to advance; but the young
wife motioned him back; and there
was something in her gesture which
commanded obedience.
again ask you to present me, your
Wife. to madame, the countess she re-
peated, with slow distinctness; "and
since you will not do so. 1 must pre-
sent myself. Madame, 1 am Madame
Gervase, the wife of the man on whose
arm you lean, whom yesterday [ saw
driving in your carriage. Whatever his
motive may have been in Disgusting
from you the truth, it is your due and
mine that we both should recognize il
and each other"
For moment the eyes of the two
women met, both beautiful, both high
bred. both loving the same man; ther
the countess turned toward him.
'Is it the truth, Louis, that this Wo
man speaks?" she asked.
''If so, do you think would allow he1
to assert her claim thus and here? HI
answered. "Let me take you back tt
your box, Adele. How can l forgive
myself for having exposed you to sucl
a scene!
.Madame-" began Florence.
But, with one whitening glance o
contempt and scorn the lady turnet
away, and, with her hand upon her es
cort's arm, walked slowly on.
Florence stood, turned to stone, Wit
no further word nor making an al
tempt to follow. Just then someon
, spoke to her.
MADAME Gervase," said the voice
, and it was at once earnest, respectful
but full of strength, avoice accuston
ed to demand and receive obedience
, take my arm"
A young Americanr-Harry Arkwrigh
who had spent an evening at her Il
, theirs house New Years before, intrt
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04

There's no denying" said the
young man with wide ears, "that a
persons sense of humor changes. After
you've had a few,of LIES experiences
you don't enjoy yourself so easily"
NO." answered tie young woman
alphabetically.
II realized it last night when friend
of mine recited piece Of poetry en-
titled Excelsior used to enjoy that
immensely. You know-that one about
the fellow who wouldn't take any adj
vice, and finally got landed in a snow
drift. l thought it was great. But
since the blizzard must say I don't
see anything funny about it."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
The King Had ArIsen.

When King Kalakaua Of the Ha-
waiian islands visited Shanghai he oc-
cupied a suite of rooms up one flight of
stairs at the Astor house. Two Amer
lean gentlemen called to pay their re-
spects one morning, and, meeting the
proprietor, inquired if the king was in
II will see," replied the landlord,
and shouting to a Chinese servant at
the head of the stairs, asked: boy!
That piecey king top side, had got?"
"Hab got,' laconically answered the
servant.
Gentlemen, his majesty is in. Pray
walk up" said the landlord.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
His Private Opinion.

Mrs. Homespun (suspiciously)-I
wonder why Hennery's college diploma
is writ in Latin, Joseph?
Mr.. Homespun (grimly)-Wal, Sa-
fah, to tell you the truth, I think the
professors have got suthin' to say
about Henry in that diploma that they
don't want us to Know about.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Hcr Obiectlon to Cholly.

Bertie-She twifled with Cholly's af-
fections, bah Jove! and then threw
him over for old Gotrox!
Reggy-Why, Cholly has plenty of
money, and he's much younger.
Bertie-Yes; she told Cholly he
would last longer than Gotrox.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Remarkable.

"Well, sir, there's no use talking,
the women are always surprising us.
You never can tell about them
"Why? What's up?" Didn't you no.
tice it when you called last night?
Your wife and mine talked for nearly
twenty minutes and neither asked the
other if she knew of a good dress
maker"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Being Exact.

do you mean to tell me that the
members of our legislature will be
ruled at the bidding of any one man."
WELL" answered Senator Sorghum,
they're getting rather particular. l
must say the mans got to bid pretty
liberal"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
An Opinion Indorsed.

"Never allow it to be said that you
ever gave. a bribe,' said the man of
high ideals.
"Of course not" replied the pain
fully practical person. "You don't
want to let anybody know about it ex-
cept the man who got it. And he
doesn't dare say anything"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Anything for Departure.

staylate-Just one more kiss, dar-
ling! Just one and then I'll go. Voice
from the Stairs-For heavens sake,
Nan, give him one. It's cheap at the
price.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
wholesael Slaughter.

"I wonder what makes so many let
tiers 20 to the dead letter Officer"
"Why, 1 suppose it's because tie ad-
dresses are so perfectly killing. =
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
AS She Had surmised.

Mrs. Timid-Did you ever find man
under the bed? Mrs. Bluff-Yes; the
night we thought there were burglars
in the house 1 found my husband
there.-Tit-Bits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

Variety of Jokes-Gibes and Irontes'
Original and selected-Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide OF Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
The netore Truthful.

The Vulture-It's hardly polite to
read your paper at table, Mr.. Hall
room. The Victim-I know, Mrs.
Skinner, but it takes my mind off
what I'm eating.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Largest Shaft.

The largest steel shaft in the world
has lust been finished. 1t is q feet 10
inches long and it's diameter in the
middle is 81 inches.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Interurban Amenities.

"Would were a bird!" warb1ed the
lady from Chicago.
II can see no reason for her having
such WISH" commented the lady from
New York; "she is in the habit OF
marrying every spring, anyway"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Heading or a "rouc,,..

Bill met that fellow Boggs yes
terday.
Jill-Did he borrow anything from
you?
"Not on your life! Before he had a
chance asked him to loan me a dol
lar"
II see; you struck him in self-de-
fense."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
An up-to-D.te Cere,uony.

Her Father-H you are already en-
gagged and matters have been settled
between you, what do you want to see
me- about?
The Budding Financier-I would like
to know from you whether It Is adj
yisab1e to marry her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04

Tom-It is a singular thing that
these cookery books give no informa-
ton concerning the most important
matter connected with cooking.
His Wife-What is that, Tom?
Tom-How to keep a cook.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Success

Clara-l'm SO fond Of music. want
to play the piano awfully!
Laura-Well, you do play it awfully.
Boston Traveller.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Decidedly Sc

What do you think Of the army
beef controversy, Terwilliger?" asked
Goldthorpe.
.It's tough"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Sable Skins,

A single fine Russian sable skin is
worth from 500 to $3.50. It is tiny
thing about IA inches long by eight or
nine inches around.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Coming Woe.

"Rastus. dis is de style now. How
do you like my chignon?'' Hits all
wool, Chloe. an yahd wide.''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
Explanation.

Little Willy-"Papa, what is an old
fashioned patriot?'
Papa-"He is voter who believes
that John or Bill and so On is really
honest Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
They Were Loud rno,.h.

Wheeler-Bevelgear never has bell
on his bicycle.
scorcher-He doesn't need 1t. Just
look at his stockings. II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04
New Moon.

Once. when the new moon slittered
So slender in the West,
I looked across my shoulder.
And wild wish stirred my breast
over my white, right shoulder
looked at the silver horn,
And wished wish at even
10 come to pass in the morn
Whenever the new moon glittered,
SO slender and so fine,
L looked across my shoulder
And wished that wish of mine!
Now. when the West is rosy,
And the snow-wreaths blush below
And l see the light white crescent
Float downward, soft and slow;
never look over my shoulder.
AS L used to look before;
For my heart is older and colder,
And now 1 wish no moreg
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04

Father O'Flynn-And now, Pat MUIR
ply, in this season of Lent, what is it
you do by way of penance?
Pat Murphy-Sure, then. IL come
an hear your riverance prayche!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-04

Alice-What makes yon think Mr..
Perkins means business?
Bertha-He just asked me why l
didn't attend cooking school, Critic
rion. ! -
The evening times., 1899-02-18
Death OF AN old
ECCBNTRIC BAKER
Linus Dexter. Who Invented
Angel Cake.
Seized b. Pneumonia at the Age
Of Eighty-Six.
Worth HaIf "a Million and Worked
Like "a IabOrer-Tender Heart
for suffering Humanity.

New York. Feb. iS.-Linus w Dexter.
one Of the wealthiest residents of Vineland,
X. J.. died Thursday night from pneumonia
III the age Of eighty-six. Dexter was the
originator Of angel cake. A baker. he laid
the foundation of his fortune in the con-
dictionary and fancy bakery business in
New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Boston. Dexter was a high roller while in
PHILADELPHIA His stables were The envy
Of all horsemen. and in FairmCunt Park
be was wont 10 drive the fastest stopper
Upon meeting with reverses he alnassed
a second fortune. it is said, by originating
the toothsome angel cake. He subsequent
ly established in Philadelphia the fashion
able eating house which bears mis- name.
IN his later life Dexter became very &C
centric in the piliug up of his wealth.
Though worth a fortune estimated at
$500 Gee he would wear clothing and re-
sort 10 occupations far beneath the dignity
OF any cf the pOCrest Of his tenants Thinly
clad with the cheapest wearing apparel,
Dexter went about the streets a vender OF
small things, which he carried in trays
or in a WheelbaTr0w.
From merchants, against some Of whom
he held mortgages. Dexter collected old
newspapers and odd derelicts. which He
either sold or carried home. He nearly al
ways appeared in oyeralls and in rainy
weather carried an old faded and pertoTat-
ed umbrella which would make a no5o
blush.
Jokers once thought 20 tease Dexter 10y
huving him a pair Of shoestrings. but
he surprised the young men by acceptns
The strings With thanks and deliberately in
sertiug them in his shoes. Dexter rad
Withal a tender heart for the poor ans
needy but so modest and secret was he il
his acts of charity that none but his clos
est friends knew of them. He-was Away
honest and upright in business dealing
and was never known to be harsh Jo IN
poor in his teremenls or eXacung 10 hi
debtors He leaves a widow and brother
and his wealth viii eventually 20 to hi
brothers children, one Of whom conduct
the Dexter eaLing house in Philadelphia.