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The Globe-republican., 1899-08-31
A New Ramie Plant.

The Agriculture Ledger of Calcutta.
India, announces the discovery for the
government of a plant described as
similar but superior to ramie. Ramie
furnishes an extremely fine, strong
and valuable fiber. suitable for making
fine, high-class textile goods. and the
only thing which has operated to pre-
vent its culture extensively in this
country is the fact that it has to be
degummed, which is always a costly
process. This new kind of ramie. If
1t can be SO called, is free from gum,
and therefore does not, in its produc-
ton, present that dimculty. The de-
partment of agriculture is invest:gat-
ing the subject, and is arranging to
procure seed for trial and distribution.
Mr.. Jared G. Smith Of the department
states that a ramie which does not
require degumming would, in all prob
ability, prove a highly valuable acqui-
sition, and its introduction might be
the means of starting a new line of
industry in the United States. Such a
plant. he says, might to some extent
replace hemp.
French Government Stallions.-The
French government keeps stallionS for
the use of the farmers. charging only
a nominal fee Of 81 or $ per service.
BY this method the French are rapidly
improving their horses. for these gov
ernment stations are carefully In
spected before being approved for
service.-Nr. Thompson.
The Globe-republican., 1899-08-31

Water for the Horse.-The quantity
of water allowed to horses is often in
sufficient. says Rural World. The wa
ter required by animals for nutritive
and depurative purposes is obtained
partly from the drinking water. Green
foods and roots contain good deal
of water-as much maybe as 80 per
cent-and animals getting these foods
require to drink less, but the staple
foods Of the horse, oats and hay. con-
tain no more than from IA to is per
cent of moisture, and on this dry food
there should, unless under special and
very peculiar circumstances. be . fres
allowance.-E1-
The Globe-republican., 1899-08-31

New Shade Tree Pest.-That beautl-
ful and graceful shade tree, the white
birch. which decorates so many parks
and home lawns, has been attacked by
very destructive insect enemy in our
state. For several years past some of
the finest specimens of this tree in
Buffalo's parks have died each year.
1t is now known that the cause was
a small, slender beetle, whose grub
makes tortuous tunnels just beneath
the bark. To scientists the insect is
known as Agrilus anxius, but we may
well speak of it as the birch Agrilus.
have, as yet, no better sug-
gestion to offer than to cut down and
burn Immediately. especially before
May in the spring, all trees found dy-
ing; l doubt if any protective wash
for the trees will be found practicable
and effective.-Prof. NJ. v. Slingerland.
before the w. N. Y. Hort. Society.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

pn,,.s subject of Moral Response.
rnst Z CARPENTER has that to say.
lt,o,. connection with the fore
,p s ~. necessarily intended Tar
b AZ. paOies us to probe still fur
o., ,usas which. by the very
NJ. Dsychical constitution relate
and attributes OF the pe,,v
,,,nr. . In fact. no part of man $
asi. which does mot speak 70
,,s Rightly questioned. OF some
n q a. ABOVE himself. The very
"a. Iol,e existence. whether in
II n.. .eaas to the idea Of the in
A n eeDlion OF dependent exist
si,io, ~ 'oea OF the self-existent.
IA. IA. cnangs in the uniyerss
b PER- =, an unseen power as its
e.rlsp'lon of the order and con-
FL 4, al those dIverslties which
b. es,, nature presents leads to the
hisll .s Of that power. The recos-
n ss,rs1,' A' VIII as the source OF the
ksal Ives exert leads to the idea
\ an :, = Operating in the universe.
n II spseity for reasoning. which
|ssa,ass !, na'e obtaiaed by our indi.
n Il y, : a direct testimony to the
Nj Ia 'se Being VINO Implanted II.
n i,.I,."0n tho very existence OF
4 n s,,', III, % the eoacention Of The
I s,h.s 4 the same in kind.
y .,,. = cesree. in the Divine Be
hh y truth implies lis actup,
n. ,.O,.. ''nS who is Himself n,
|es,,, !, ana the LONGING for a vet
y M. : :, y which is experienced in
y, ,,n q. Dy those who have already
ss. ~ ard widest view. Is the
y l.ts. own souls to the truth n
sas ssFssption 81 rish.,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
THE LIBEL LAW.

Dallas Times-Herald; Again we say that
this legislature should not adjourn without
lassng an equitable and Just libel law,
| Denison Herald: The Texas legislators who
are fighting just libel law ought to be rele-
gated TO the dark ages. Trey are behind the
| times.
Denison Herald: Whether the Texas legs-
lature passes libel law or not one thing is
reason for congratulation. Some of the mem
ltrs. of the Legislature have been enlightened
on the criminality of the present law.
Mount Pleasant Times Review: Can any
hcnest man object TO libel law which, in
newspapers from proving the truth of its
statements IN defense? Our legislators are re-
duested to answer
Galveston Opera GLASS; The present libel
law of Texas often does an innocent publisher
81 cat harm--in fact, more harm than the man
who supposes be has been libeled when the
plain truth has been published about him. The
Law is rotten to the core and should be reme-
died.
Var Astyne Leader: On account of the
piesent libel law 1t is Internationally danger
Gus for newspaper to give the simple truin
G facts In matters Affecting the standing or
mi acts are for that reason withheld from the
public,
San Antonio Light: There seems TO be no
rea! reason why that libel bill should not pass.
with such provisions as are accepted as oqui-
table. There are few members of the State
legislature in either house who, when ap-
preached on the subject. express themselves
otherwise than favorably disposed TO such a
law. but when II comes to consider II in COM
mittee or in session. then there is the mis-
chef to pay and there is nothing favorable
about the treatment the measure receives.
There is something peculiar in this. aud 1t
does not reflect credit on dcl!berative body.
supposed to represent the sense of Texas, that
. measure so necessary as THIS. ana when
could not, il passed, possibly work to the in
Jury OF any person or class, is thus thrust
aside from consideration,
Port Lavacaen; The editors OF South and
West Texas will assemble at Cuero, April IL
are IS. Their last meeting was something
more than pleasure bent gathering, for II
took up the subject of libel law and was
mainly instrumental in getting measure be-
forc the legislature. The State Press assoeia-
ton has been meeting annually for years, but
has accomplished little practical good It is
about time that the newspapers of the State
made themselves felt as an organized force.
They have been playing party packhorse and
disfing out free puffery to windy would-be
statesmen long enough. What have they re-
ceiyed In return? Why, practically nothing
Many OF the notoriety seeking windjsmmers
at Austin even scott at a proposed law defining
libel and establishing the rights Of the people
and press
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

III en- New York Letter.
Chairs for the lazy men ara among the
many novelties saw In one Of the big uptown
department stores the other day. They ara
big. roomy affairs. with high backs and
broad arms and deep. low seats. They are
made OF reed. stained green or red, and have
cushions OF crctonne. striped or lowered. On
one side Of the chair Is a set OF wicker shelves
fer tho lazy mans books and newspapers.
cno OF these shelves Is used for glasses. box
OF cigars and a suspicious looking bottle. On
the other side Of tho chair Is a pocket al
Ire end OF the broad arm, In this the lag
man keeps pack OF cards, his tobacco pouch.
a cigarette case and other odds and enis
etsentia: 70 his ease and comfort. lust below
the arm Of the chair Is row Of wicker Rugs.
set close together. This Is the lszy mani
ripe rack. some OF these chairs are f,irntsbed
With wicker canopy and have silk eurtNYs
which can be drawn a, the side, svpplyiaT
reciusion a. well a. ease. II desired
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
FROM 1.-THE CRuCIBLE."

PtIny Magazine.
We often give another strength by leaning
upon him.
Confidence is born OF ignorance, but II be
comes the father of knowledge,
II we could see ourselves as others sac US
we'd probably look tho other way.
To be learned is to have full reservoir te
he wise is to have an unfailing spring
poor man who is positive is regarded as
au ass: rich man who is positive is regarded
as genius.
II some men were as great as they think
themselves, others would gladly pay an al
mission price TO sec them.
Friendship is too often only an elevation
where men stand to see you better, in oreer
10 be able to hurt you more.
Many untruths are like hles-they are al
lowed to live simply because y Is too muep
trouble to chase them down and Kill them.
Possession is a great thing. but temporary
uee OF the other fellows possessions often
gives more pleasure than the owner gets iFoin
them.
The man who tells you that he knows all
his faults will argue an hour with you trying
10 prove that his chief weakness is his greatest
virtue
Some men see ell things as individuals,
others see things only IN groups. wnas ~
with thu really great mind separates such az
individual as he wishes TO study snc fnakts
all else background The power to DO this -
gsnius.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
A rAnol.Ep rR,soNrn.
Mr.. T. VI, stewart stiIi Has his v


Mr.. r. VI, stewart still Uns HIS war
Paper.
Mr. T. II. Stewart OF Aimeda. Texas
was Ia the city yesterday. and showed a
Post reporter a very interesting relic Of
the war between the States He has his
order from headquarters OF the Northern
army making him paroled prisoner. hav-
ing preserved the paper for the past thir-
ty-four years.
Mr., Stewart enlisted In the Confederate
service from Georgia. his former home,
He was In the Third Georgia sharpshoot-
ers. aud was captured on the 10th OF Au-
Rusi, 1864. al Front Royal Va. He was
taken first TO Harper's Ferry, then to
washington City aud finally TO Elmira.
NJ Y.
II was at the latter point that he was
granted a parole. His paper reads as fol-
lows:
Headquarters Department OF Rich
mond. Richmond. Va. 1865.
Special Order -. In obedience to
Instructions from the secretary OF war,
tho following named men (paroled
prisoners) are granted leaves of lndul-
gencc for thirty days tunloss sooner
changedl; OF the expiration Of which
time those belonging to commands
serving north OF the Southern boun-
dairy line OF North Carolina, and in
East Tennessee, will report imme-
dlately 70 them. II exchanged other
wise they will report TO camp OF pa
rolled prisoners, Richmond. Va. All
other paroled prisoners. except those
whose commands are serving within
the limits above mentioned will also
report. at the expiration OF their fur
luuEhs, to camp OF paroled prisoners,
Richmond. Va.
Quartermaster will furnish transport
tation.
BY order Of Lieutenant General II.
9, Ewell.
BY S, Eweli. Jr., Assistant Adjutant
General
The only prisoner named In this order
was Mr.. T., II. Stewart.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

ssccnd The moisture IN the afr and direction
OF tho wind. ns well as tho temperature, In
nuence the movement and speed OF sound,
What countries lcd IN immigration 70 this
country last year, What was tie tctalS
II. Graham.
For the year ending June 80; Italy. sseoy
fussia. T22i Ireland. a5.ias. Austria. as,iss
All the res, were below 2c.cco. The total was
go, asp
Please tell me the number Of American
troops in the Philippine islands to date
n.M.C.
there are about as,coo thsrs acw. ana when
those on the way arrive the total win be
about $1,000. besides 1000 marines and sailors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
SCARLET FEVER GERM
Has been discovered ny n Chicago
Physician.


DR.. William j. Glass OF the medical in
spector's staff has discovered the mlcrohe
organism or germ OF ecarlet tower, end
opened the way TO the speedy finding OF a
class OF microbe organisms OF contagious
diseases that have remained mystery IN
spite OF all the laboratory Investigations
made for them. or the three contagious
diseases~-rcarlct fever, measles and small
pox--whlch are annually so destructive OF
human life, the bacteria could not be
found by the process laid down BY Koch.
The problem which now oonfronts DR..
Glass is TO find In the animal kingdom tho
kind OF creature that Will yield to an in.
oculation OF the scarlet fever germ,
standard serum with which the disease
In human beings may be treated, as dlph-
iberia Is now treatedi in other words. no
wants an anti-toxine. Or. Glass has dem
onstrated his newly found organisms In
the city laboratory before the medical
members and officers of the health depart
ment, and they believe his discovery to DO
genuine,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23
Duty on FrSptiup cotton.

TallahaFsee, Fla April as.-Thc legislature
has passed by majority vote Of both houses
memorial 70 eonKress ssking an import
duty On Egyptian Gotten.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

Jefferson was 'lady's man" lie was noted
as a gallant ell over Virginia. He had one
serious love AFFAIR while in college with a
young woman named Belinda, who lived at
Carriers Grove, a famous old place near VIII
itsmsburg, the seat OF william and Mary coll
iege, where he was educated. lie atierward
uerred widow whose acquaintance be made
at williamsburg while he was studying law
Her name was Martha Shelton. Her father
was a Mr. Wayies. planter. who had hne
place called "Ths Forests" few miles from
the city. They seemed TO be attracted to each
other by their musical tastes He was de-
voted to the violin. and she played an accom-
psnlment upon the harpsichord. He has left
a number Of letters concerning his courtship.
which are published in his biographies. and
ineicate that he was not off with his old love
before he was on with the new.
lie had considerable trouble adjusting his
conduct 10 the satisfaction Of his own con-
5. ence. The story goes that he was spurred
into an engagement with Martha SHELTON by
tie rivalry of two OF his friends, which whom
re came 10 an understanding that they should
craw cuts for tho FIRST proposal. II she re-
jtcted the frst. he was to retire and give the
ueat a chance, aud IL be was not accepted
the third was at liberty to propose. Jefferson
drew number one and started 10 the Wayles
pIaptstleu. His rivals iciiowed him and hung
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-23

Worry must be fought with GOODNESS. hrm-
ness and determination. Whenever II comes
It must fad something else In tho place
seeks TO hold. While you are among cneerx
friends or busy at work II STAYS away Let
It nnd your mind hlled with heaithfni
thoughts or compelling OCCUPATIONS when you
are alone Let there be no compromise with
the enemy. day or night. and YOU Will see i
leave you at last q DISCOURAGED old tagged
out failure OF a worry Ada G. Sweet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-17

trouble to some people. Thus. one young
man found gu, the day before the we'd
ding that he did not know where his
girl Vas born. or what was the maiden
name Of his future mother-in-law. He
was refused marriage license.
II h. no doubt. proper to surround the
marrhige contrnet with all the safe
guards necessary to prevent many or
tho abuses now prevalent 60 an alarm
lns dcarce. but on the other hand. too
many restrictions are likely TO result
In oven more dcpiornble conditions than
thorc now existing. In Europe. where
number II ceremonies have TO be
observed and large fces are cxaoted for
this that and the other, many people
do not marry az all They will start
Housekeeping In company without lcEa'
sanction. of remain single.
Enoourarcncnt ~ honorable marri-
nrp " important 10 the state. II
should be made reasonably easy. and
not be- numbered by unnecessary re-
sticlions ar prevented by imposing
barriers. The building NJ homes the
rearing NJ families and Tho promotion
Of domestic virtues should w. aided
and not retarded. and laws relating to
mntrimony ought 10 keep these ends
ln Wow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-17

want state exhibits. No space charge
viii b. made
II IL further explained that the COM
pany has bought the buildings used for
tho Transuississippi exposition ana
that these and the grounds viii he oc-
cupied BY the new show. The Idea ~
TO present 10 the eyes Of visitors VI
vld and striking picture Of the newly
acquired islands In the Pacific and AZ
lantlc. The archipelago Of the Philip
pines Il 10 be- laid out In miniature. II
may b. that actual water will be used
~ that the people may paddle about
In boats from Luzon TO Mindanao and
among the smaller islands Of the group.
There will be people on the islands
nj all events the biggest Of thcm-na-
tive Fulpinos. dwelling In their huts'
and living In all respects a. they do
when they are at home. Not only viii
there b. the comparatively civilized Tia
gals. hut also representative OF the
Aetns-the half wild. monaey-like
dwarfa Of the interior u Luzon. The
Hawaiian group Will be Represented In
N NAINNAAN MWNH NAAN 'h'a hff
Rico. Thorn viii be nm opportunity
Tor visitors To sec with their own eyes
how the Kanaka lives when he Ia at
home and what he does to nmuse him
self II viii be- the same way with the
Porto Hionn and the cuban. Both 81
these viii have conspicuous place IN
the exhibition. According to the plans
already formed. about 1900 natives Of
these various Islands nre to be taken to
Omaha Tor tho purpose. together with
nn Immense quantity ~ material with
which 10 furnish them with their appro-
printc environments.
The purpose u the exhibition. We are
told. Is further to present "A correct
representation N the fauna and fora
~ the various islands and thus give the
general public information concerning
region which must be- ~ interest TO
the people ~ the United states.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-17
\ co.orEn,ri,E FAILURE.

The breaking down ~ the co.opcra-
tive association la France after an ok.
pertinent II two years H. another illus.
tratlon N how difficult II h. In apply
even correct principles 10 the practical
workings Of dnly lie. This assocla.
ton was commenced under the most
favorable circumstance Vet. II failed.
The history ~ the ease may be- re-
lated briefly. Some employees ~ "a
GLASS works near Carmuux were dis.
charged for attending socialist meet.
ingr. Their fellow iaborcrs then
struck, and $50 mon Joined the strike.
Henri Ruchofnrt took an interest In
the case ANA through his efforts thr
sum or 100000 francs was subscribed
Tor o. cooperative glass works. To- be
owned hy the worklngmen themselves.
This AaH o. favorable opportunity. The
onIsrrruc started without debt aud
with much puhllc sympathy
luL % appears. trouble started from
the hcglnnng rho nrn refused 90 obey
tn. communrTt RULES of q Workshop.
I Zach man considered himself proprl.-
. inr ANA proceeded tn enjoy tho priv.
I ueses of "a proprietor The mru elected
/ tp positions OF authority wrw mnr
7 uiig'au. and domureruF than tho oll
7 hns fas. and tho employees hrgan Cd
lurs Tor the ulu days and condition.
when ,hoy VERY simply workmcu and
uHl ppmu0w no complete tho gpu.
rral dissatisfaction che capital uhlrl
Cite public bad freely given tho mri
uu dirHlpatod und the revenues wen,
Insufficient IN mrut operating expenses
Sn after two years. trial tho 500 bone
noiarles OF thr association agreed &,
disagree, the glass factory was uhu
down
~ thr brief career NJ this cntcrprla
30 coutwsted with the history Ut cu
operation Boa Che valleys of Utah. IN
uct Nill appear that tho moral qunlu
of Those cnugcd ga cooperative un
dcruiirga H essential 10 ~ success
Hrfogmrn often busy themselves wit
new sohrncs. without payiug due at
tentian Co tho moral Improvement q
holr followers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-17
run n.nr CONTROVERSY.


Whatever may ba the merits Of the
"embnlmed beer controversy they are
not Ia be- regarding as affecting In any
way the decision MS to what course
should be taken with Conminanry -Gcn-
sral EnEnn. Cen Miles may or may
not have been wrong In his accusations.
he may or may not have conducted
himself with proper discretion. Wrong
or not. his action IL a matter entirely
distinct and apart. The nations judy.
mcnt VIII be passed upon II In good
time. Gen. Eagan. acting as a respon-
Hible officer Of the army. has INDUCED
In such an outburut Of hlackguRrdium
and billingsRatc ~ could not be- toicr-
Ated outside 81 n barroom. The utmost
freedom ~ speech ~ granted To Amer
lean officers and there IL no disposition
~ curtnil their privilege when II II used
deccntly ana mnnfully. Had Zen.
l.agan chosen 10 prefer specific charges
or 60 put his statement ~ the ease In
language NJ for civilized ears he would
have had every chance Co prove his
ease. lie had preferred. however. sim
ply To be brutal. coarse and Insulting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-01-17
chIcasn rimen.Ireraid.

Just NJ present tho question Of vor-
acity between General Mllrs and Com
mlHrary.ucnerli Raglan In altogether
oyerrhadowed by the pficnr- OF deccncy
and discipline committed by the later.
The action ~ the Investigation COM
mission In returning General EaEan's
typewriter testimony Tor suppression
or expurgation paftakca OF sweeping
out the crockery after the huh has
committed the havoc IN the china shop.
The commission should have refused Co
listen 10 the indecent TRADE. which had
no excuse Of overwrouEht impulsivenerH
"a Justify It's typewriter blnckguard-
Ism. General Engan was entitled Co
weak In permitting him 10 make IT,
session a dlHErnceful spectacle Tor the
shame and humiliation ot the American
army.