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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09

Education begins tomorrow. The session
win continue through three days.
The committee in charge of the enter,
talnment OF the visitors is taking care OF
the arrivals in royal shape and there Is
no confusion. Among the many prominent
educators already here are Or. Butler, OF
Columbia university, New York; Robert
B. Fulton OF the University of Mississippi
and a. X. Taylor of Emporla. KAN, presi-
dent of the National Council of Educa-
ton.
President Linte of the National Educa-
tional Association Will arrive today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
THE WHIST LEAGUE.
Ninth Annual Congress VIII Open
on Monday

Chicago, July THE ninth annual con-
gress of the American Whist League Will
open in the banquet hall of the Auditorium
hotel Monday afternoon. and lovers OF the
game from other places are arriving to
attend. It is expected Chat between 300
and 400 whist players Will be present to
participate in the tournament. There are
four principal trophies for shich special
contests are held The first is the Hamii-
ton trophy in which teams oifour from
different clubs compete. This trophy Is
held b. the winning team until the next
congress Teams of four play for the A
". l.. trophy. but the winners of Ii are
subject to challenge for six months after
the tournament. II Western team wins
il at the congress after six months 1t goes
TO the Eastern team making the next best
score.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
Euir Gronndn Resu1ts.

st. Louis. July s.--one mile, selllnE-Mitch-
eli, Moraist. Wilson Time 1;45.
Seven farlongs-Dr. Graves, Sir Joseph Lis
ter, Easter Card Time 1S9.
Mile and quarter-Chimura, School Cir,
kushneis. Time 2:15.
Five and a half furlongs, handicap-Thrivs,
Alice Turner FL Caney. Time ITO.
Mile and sixteenth. handlcap-Raffaello,
Leo Planter. Crockett Time 1852.
Six furlorgs handicap--Verify, Richard j,
Lord. Fairfax. Time 1:15A.
one mile-Streamer. Hinodnet. Disoris. Time
1:44.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09

the West in both singles and doubles began
today at the Kenwood Country club. The
tournament will continue for week. In
all sixty seven players are entered and
among them are the best in the country
Never before, with one exception, have so
many entered for championship honors In
tennis tournament. The exception was
at Newport FIVE years ago, when eighty
seven players participated. Some players
have entered who have not engaged in
championship contests for at least two
wears
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
FOOTBALL GAMES.
varsity Eleven Has Arranged for
seven Dntes.

seven Dntes.
Following is a schedule OF the games whleh
have been arranged for the University Oh
Texas football team during the coming sea-
son. Gordon Clarke of the University OF chi
eago has been elected coach for the Texas
eleven:
Dallas Athletic association at Dallas, octo-
Der 2l o 10
Tulane university, at Austin, October ~.
ssyaneo university. at Austin November s..
University of Mississippi at Memphis
vanderbilt university, at Nashville. Tenn
''S So 4. q or Tulane at New Orleans, No
yember 20. ... N,.,,
her 30
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09

The fourth disturbance OF July Will
reach the Pacific coast about i7;h. cross
west OF Rockies country by close OF 18TH,
great central valleys 10th to 2lst. Eastern
States 22nd.
Warm wave will cross west of Rockies
country about nth, great central valleys
18th, Eastern States 2ist. Cool wave VIII
cross west OF Rockies country about .Oth,
great central valleys 22nd. Eastern States
24th
The warm waves, cool waves and storm
waves predicted for June have come almost
In exact accord with the forecasts. Han
storms and tornadoss predicted for north
ern latitudes have verified the predictions
and proven them to DO correct
Bulletin OF April % said: There have
been, within this century, years that nad
no summer and me late Ions idwA out
winter brought fears to many that We vere
on the eve of another cherries Slmlucf
season Not so. 1t will be hot. too not
The rule will work both ways for thp
causes that brought very cool winter
will bring very hot summer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
IsTHMIhN CANAL COMMISSION.
Details of Their Duties Are be'ns
Arranged.

Washington, July THE Isthmian com
mission today worked on details OF the
duties that viii fall 10 the several COM
missions. 1t has been decided TO send the
Panama commission TO Paris PROBABLY ear
~ In July. This will include Colonel Ernst
and Megsrs. Barr and Morrison Admiral
Walker. who is a member OF all the com
missions. probably viii accompany them
as well as one or two members fFom me
committee on commercial and politlca,
features. Profs. Haupt and Johnson ana
ex-senator Pasco are members OF tniS
commission
While 1t has been expected that inc
members OF the commissions who are not
on the Paris detail would gosSouth late
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
JESTER MURDER CASE.
Woman Making the Accusation Al
legged to he Insane.

Muncie, Ind, July 7--Philander Jester
OF Muncie, brother OF Alexander Jester,
arrested in Oklahoma. three weeks ago.
and taken to Missouri to answer for an
alleged murder committed in 1871, today
made statement on the case.
A sister charged Alexander with killing
her sweetheart, TO whom she was to have
been married, while the two men were
coming back TO Indiana In wagons from
the West; Philander statee that he has in
yestigated and finds that on the date OF
the alleged murder his sister was The VITO
OF a man residing in Kansas City, Kan,
with a family of children. He declares
the woman is Of upsound mind and says
he viii go to his brothers. assistance
shortly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
Harlem Results,

Chicago, July S,--Four and half turlongs-
Unsghtly, Princess Thyria, Muliah. Time
:56k.
Mile and quarter-Mayme NJ M. Uarda,
Ray IL. Time 2:10E.
Mile and sixteenth--John Baker. Tenby,
Monk Wayman Time 1:4s&.
Two miles-Teuton, Barton. Banquo IL.
Time S:35.
Six furlongs-Meddler Hugh Penny, Canova.
One mile--Free Hand News Gatherer. Eg-
bart. Time 1894
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
TAYLOR WILL GET 1T.
sure of Republican Nomination for
Governor.

Governor.
Lexington, ky. July Tit is claimed
that Attorney General Taylor is sure OF
the republican nomination for governor at
tho state convention next week even with
out the delegates to he selected at various
county conventions tomorrow. u.oo,,
mis- will leave contests next week
90 he candidates for minor places on the
STATE ticket, the chamber of commerce
has arranged for an extra attraction next
vvednesday afternoon, the first day OF me
ren,,blican State convention here Iney
win give a great barbecue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09

itoen bases--Boyle, Loman.
fwo-bsse hits-Boyle, Keefe, Hurlbert.
thyee- base hit-Weikart.
3acrihce hits-Wekart McMackin.
Double plays-Boyle and Weikart t2); Boyle.
Min and Weikart: Page, Peduinney and
Sckbecker: Pequinney tunassisteD.
A In Struck Bases Wild Batter
(itchers- nings. out. on balls. pitch. hit
e n'orla ir ; & : 9 !
3mpire-Matthews.
lime of game-l:25.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
Insure
Your
Cotton Crop.

Insure your crop against destruction by
the cotton worm by laying in a supply of
PURE PARIS GREEN while the stock
can be obtained. The crops outside OF the
oyeriiowed districts are very promising,
aud the most serious danger now is from
the army worm.
Don't walt, like so many did last year,
until It is too late to secure the needed
poison from any source. II the worms
don't come you can save the poison for
future years and be thankful that you
had no occasion 10 use 1t.
We have complied with the new State
law governing the sale OF insecticides.
and dealers will save the cost of analysis
on all poisons bought from us. Bottom
price on open orders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
American Horse Won.

London. July S.-P. Lorlllard's Juvenice,
ridden by Tod Sloane won the great foal
plate of 1000 sovereigns at the Long1eld meet
ing today. Elopement was second and Dunn
DUN third. Eight horses ran. The betting
was to l against Juyenlce.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09

Cleburne, Texas. July i-Johnnie SULTAN
Of Cleburne and Pete Jackson of Dallas viii
fight for the Texas featherweight champion
snip in Ciehurne for $50 and gate receipts
fifteen rounds, weight 40 .ounds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
was the fact that both of the yachts ssIlet

was the fact that both Of the Yachts sailed
the wrong course. 1t was In fact the fea-
ture of the day and the strange actions OF
those in charge OF the Yachts kept everyone
guessing as to the ultimate result
The course was to have been eight miles
long. The yachtsmen of the Riverside club
were having race on the sound. They set
their turning point right the course that
the Columbia and Defender were 10 sail over.
but only for four miles from their starting
point. When, after an exciting luning match.
Captain Rhodes saw this mark. he promptly
kept the Defender off and rounded II. and
for u while no one knew whether 1t was
real race or not.
c. oliver Iselin explained matters when
seen after the race by an Associated Press
representative He said: The Defender
made the mistake and we simply followed to
make race. 1t has turned out good ono
We are verv well satisfied with 1t all around.
We both made a mistake. but 1t has been
am satisfied that the Columbia is the better
boat. but she will go TO Bristol to have her
sails recut before she races again.
The regatta committee saw that the event
will be considered us race and Commodore
Postlev will probably award the cup to the
Columbia.
Larchmont, NJ Y. July s.-The Columbia
in running in for her mooring after todays
port topmast shroud and afterwards with the
topmast backstay. bending the Defenders
hollow steel spar almost at right angles. The
Columbia was uniniured and Immediately at
ter caught her own moorngs. The Defender
will 70 TO Bristol on Monday, where the in
iured boom will be Strengthened and II neces-
sary will DO cut and spliced.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
NATIONAL EDUCATORS.
nearly Two Thousand Delegates ~
Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal. July NEARLY 2ooo
delegates to the National Educational as.
sociation have arrived in the city ana
twenty special trains are scheduled to ar
rive today bringing several thousands.
r,s erst session Of the National council Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
Jas. Butte,
HOUSTON.
long as they do not contract other mar

long as they do not contract other mar
riages.
The writer OF the article referred to was
evidently imposed upon as to the scene
witnessed at wedding in Poland. The
Roman curia Is the most conservative body
In the world. and acts only after the most
thorough investigation and upon the fpli-
est proof. 1t is not conceivable that II
could be brought to declare the nuli!ty OF
a marriage upon such slight evidence Of
constraint as that OF single blow given
to the bride on the eve OF marriage hy
her mother. @. H. Pendarvis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09

this month there has been so much talk OF
sickness on the lsthmus that the start may
be delayed until late in the autumn.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

louisville. July S.-The Colonels made 1t
n straight from the Reds today.
3core- r H n
Eisville ................ o2o o3O COS ii ;
ecinnat ..........:... 21O 600 100 4 y 2
cunningham and thinner: Hahn and Wood.
li-tshurg. July s.-Pittsburg split even in
series with Chicago by shutting them out.
GORE II e
EoeSer and schrlyer; Phyle, Chance and
fohue.
lew York. July s.--The Brooklyns won the
pc IN the fourth by punching three hits,
p as many bases on balls.
bore r II e
lladelphia -............ 600 oo1 oo1-2 /
fOklyn ,................ 100 400 ore . /
Frazer and Mcfarland; Hughes and Smith.
|altimore. July S.--But one game was played
|aay and the Orioles won that after n feat
fless contest.
5InSore ................ III 900 100 7 i i +
lshington ,............. 600 100 OOO-1 /
4 Ill and Robinson: weighing and Mcclure.
\; Louis, July s.--The Perfectos had their
pes from the Exiles.
pore r II E
Louis ............ 100 100 900 l. 3 II G
lyeland ............. 200 oS1 900 o. 7 /
[oung and criger; Knepper and schreckon-
' lsai, Game .'....... o,, .os oo.-s i i E
Eeiand ........... 200 100 00i-2 Z 4
luahod and criger; Hughey. Lockhead and
loston, July s.-Rain prevented today's
le between New York and Boston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09
we,tern Tennis Tonrnament.

Chicago, July THE annual tennis
tournament to decide the championship OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-09

AMI
will within
during the winter
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04
MORE TROOPS TO BE SENT.
Orders Issued By War Department 60 En-.
pedits the Movement of Reinforcs-
| msnts to the Philippines.

Washington. Feb. 1.-0rders have
been issued by the war department 70
expedite the movement Of reinforce
ments to the Philippines The trans
port Sherman will start FROM New
York next Thursday with the Third
regiment of infantry and four compa.
MES Of the Seventeenth infantry. The
following Thursday, February 0, the
transport Sheridan will sail from
the same post with the Twelfth
infantry and the headquarters and
remaining companies Of the Sew
enteenth infantry. The officers
in command of these troops have
been instructed by telegraph tn exc
cute the orders for this movement
without unnecessary delay. Both
transports will follow the same route
TO Manila taken by the transport
Grant, across the Atlantic and through
the Mediterranean sea and the Suez
canal. The Grant started several
days ago and is now supposed to be
In the vicinity of Gibraltar. Gen.
Lawton, who is to assume active COM
maud OF all the military forces
in the Philippines when Gen.
Otis becomes military governor OF
the territory Is passenger on
the Grant Two regiments of infantry
are also under orders TO proceed TO
Manila by way of the Pacific ocean.
One OF them has already started and
II Is expected the other will take its
departure from San Francisco within
few days The arrival Of these four
regiments will increase Gen. Otis
fighting strength by nearly 1000 men.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

A BILL has been introduced into the
Illinois Legislature providing for the
ssta blishment Of two hospitals, to be
located In the north and south part Of
the state for the cure Of inebriateA
They are to be under the management
Of commissioners appointed by the
governor. A provision In the bill
makes habitual drunkards-whose
stains shall be determined by police
Judges and Justices of the peace-sub-
Jet 10 confinement In these hospitals
until cured. The saloonkeepers will
Be taxed to support the hospitals. The
bill was introduced ut the request Of
salooukeepers OF vandsliaA
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

In mall village just outside Noting.
ham q fem laborer went to the general
store, which was kept by an old woman mot
overstocked with brains, and asked for =
pahnd O. bacon" The old lady produced
the bacon and cut piece of, but could mot
find the pound weight. "0h, never mind q
pahnd weight" said he; "me fist just
weighs q .pahnd, 50 put thar bacon in q
scales" The woman confidently placed tho
bacon into one side Of the scales, while tho
man put his fist into the other side, and of
course took good care to have good weight.
While the woman was wrapping the b.
con up the pound weight was found, and
on seeing it the man said: "Nah you soc
II me fist don't just weigh a pahnd" Ths
pound weight was accordingly put into one
scale and the mans fist into the other, thu
time only just to balance. The old woman
on seeing this said: "Wha, never seed
aught SO near afore! Here's q red herrin'
for thee honesty, me lad."-London Spare
Moments
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

THE Chicago Young Peoples Chris
han Temperance union has formu.
lated and sent out plan for lifting
the entire debt from the Woman's tenn
pie In Chicago and making 1t . memo
rial TO Miss Frances E Willard. The
plan IL TO divide the $500, 900 necessary
70 free the building from debt into
%. 900 shares Of $40 each, and the propo.
sition Is meeting with hearty indorse.
ment and cooperation. The work will
be pushed with vigor. and the young
people are assured the entire sum will
be pledged before the close Of 1899.
An earnest appeal 10 the public for
pledges has been issued.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

OK one joint ballot for United States
senator In the Utah legislature Sena-
tor D. Il. Perry, Of Salt Lake, Utah,
voted for State Senator Martha Hughes
Cannon. This, 1t is said, was the first
vote ever cast for q woman for the
United States senate. The senator ex-
planned his vote by saying that the
woman was, in his opinion, thorough.
" competent for the exalted Office OF
United States senator 'She has served
~ member of our state senate for
two years with credit and deserves
and Is entitled TO the promotion" he
stated. She is physician Of recog.
nized standing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

Cleveland, O., Jan. 8i.-Joseph Lei
ter. the Chicago Spectator. in an in.
terview here concerning the recent
rise in wheat, is quoted as saying: II
am not paying any attention to wheat
now. I have dropped that and am
giving my whole attention to the bust.
ness of forming combinations How.
ever, 1t Is no trouble to account for
the rise In wheat The demand Is
simply greater than the supply"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

TWENTY thousand persons are fed
daily in Cuba at the expense of the
United States and the machinery OF
the military administration is working
toward the relief of $4,000 or 10000
more. Since January 10 l, 800, 900 rations
have been sent to department and dis.
trict commanders in the island. Re-
ports recently received by Gov. Gen.
Brooke from Matanzas show that there
are $4,000 destitute persons outside the
cities in that province. Gen. Wood is
able to say that Santiago province is
not In need Of further rations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

The government commission for the
revision and codification Of the Grim.
insl laws of the United States Is now
considering an amendment TO the ex.
listing law prohibiting the maintenance
In any city Of any private letter.box
scheme. It Is intended to break up the
facilities now flourishing in many cities
for clandestine and improper CORE.
spondence, the promotion Of fraudu.
lent schemes and the boycotting Of q
postmaster through subsequent direct
delivery to trains, by using private let
ter boxes at cigar stands, stationery
stores and other private places
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

SECRETARY ALGER, of the war de-
partment, at the instance Of the presi-
dent, has extended an invitation to the
members Of the house and senate com.
mittees on military affairs to 60 with
him on tour to Cuba and Porto Rico
The party is to start from Washington
March 0 and will spend about three
weeks in the two islands The presi.
dent, It Is said, Is very anxious for the
two committees to CLEAN more infor.
nation about the military government
Of the two islands than can be OBJ
tanned from the official reports and
hearsay evidence.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04
SAYINGS OF THE YOUNGSTERS

Teacher-"What's the matter with
you to-day. Tommy You seem to be
nervous and uneasy" Tommy-'I am.
Yesterday was my pa and mas wooden
weddin' and nearly all the neighborn
sent 'em shingles"
"Ahi" sighed the elderly visitor.
would that ] we're Q ittls girl again
like ypu.a HWeH,s replied fuur.yesT.
old Eihsl. rlsf1 play that yeu are my
liins girl ana zen pretend TO ebe
naughty ana I'll whip you and ssnd
sea OF 70 bed Niihnui seuE suptsg.r
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

Sioux Falls, 3. D., Jan. 2s-At yes.
terday's meeting of the National
Creamery Buttermakers, W. D. Board
man, of Nevada, was elected presi'
dent; Leland Griffin, Desmet, S. D.,
vice president-at-large, and E Sud
dendorf, OF Elgin, ILL.,, secretary.
Among the vice presidents selected are
Kansas, w. +. Jensen; Missouri, ID.
II. Kenneth The next convention will
be held in Lincoln, Neb.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

Denver, Col, Jan. 2S-The National
Live Stock convention adjourned yes
terday. Fort Worth, Tex, was chosen
for the next convention city. Resolu.
tions were adopted indorsing the work
Of the agricultural department in the
grass and forage investigation, and
requesting President Mckinley to issue
an executive order giving United
States cattle preference in the Cuban
trade
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04

THE earl Of Meath has come forward
e. the pioneer OF scheme Of military
drill for all lads between Is and IS
years Of age. The war Office will be
asked TO provide g capitalization grant
ior these cadet battalionS The earl
Of Mesth anticipates enrolling 100000
in6s'who VIII eventually be converted
into > useful trained reserve. so that in
che future. 10 time Of grave emergency.
ihe RDsernmDut will have thousands
q young men, already qualified to
6niSr The ranka Of the regular troopR
4 nnmbeF Of eminent mill Arg men
|n1cfsa he idea A eommlttee has
I,sr iofnsd % ssrEy oet the plen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04
800 Reward 800.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there 10 at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure II
all It's stages, and that 10 Catarrh. Hall'i
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cur,
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrf
being q constitutional disease, requires .
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrl
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the, foundation
Ct s dsfs ina M s tSe ss ssnd3
assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that 1t fails to cure
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-02-04
KANSAS IR0IstATURr.
Condensed Proceedings Of the sssass end
noussyThs Billa IAtrodaosd
and Passed.


II the senate on the foth MT 1immef IVY
endottel presented measure directing A.
torney General GODDARD TO bring suit 70 deter.
miuo the controversy over the state line 30.
tween Kansas and Missouri the ways ana
means committee rejected number OF claims
OF state employees Tor overtime the commits
sion on uniformity OF state laws. appointed oy
GOV morrill, In lssd reported In favor OF COO.
incauon OF the entire law OF CONNER
ciai paper. bilis 70 carry out tnese
Recommendations were introduced IN DON
nouses;..'The mouse adopted. cy strict Party
vote, the resolutions prepared 10 republican
caucus favoring rntincation OF peace treaty ana
declaring lot TERRITORIAL expansion. ~ voIs
OF 70 70 " the mouse also aoopteo 2 resoIu-
ZION declaring AGAINST tine seating OF repre-
sentative.eleet ROBERTA 0, Juan Inc nouse
saopteo tne senate resolution eeclaI,ne Va
.e'or W INC Nicafusue oaaat osefsa w"