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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
Bryan Compress Company Election

Bryan, Texas, May 23.-The Bryan COM
press company has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: j. w. How
ell president: w. e. Saunders, vice presi-
dent: II. C. Robinson, secretary; r. S,
Webb. treasurer and W. Wipprecht, man
The new officers for the oil mill are as
follows: ]. n. Cole. president; j. o.
chance. vice president and treasurer; A.
d. McConnico, secretary. and NJ. d. Cole,
IT, W. English and the officers above
named directors.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

cation OF the large wheat acreage of this
county three firms here have sold to date
over 200 binders for the hin county crop.
with the prospect OF selling more, Abbott.
ten miles north of here has sold 100 bind
ors In some sections the crop is very
good while in others there viii be fair
crop. flour mill with as barrels ca
pacity wiz be built here at once and
probably an elevator will be built in con-
nection with Il.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
ni.trict court AZ Ednn.

Edna, Texas. May 2S.-Judge Wells
THOMPSON delivered his charge to the
grand Jury yesterday morning and it is
pronounced by the bar and the people
alike as the most able charge ever dellv-
cred here His admonitions were clear
cnt and sayored of nothing that was not
worthy of the closest scrutiny by the
grand Jury Four special venres have
been ordered The civil docket was taken
nm MONDAY The criminal docket will be
called Wednesday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
SEMINOLE DcRNING GASES.
Preacher Convicted--He stood ny
and Prayed for souls.

Kansas CIV, May N.-A JOURNAL dlsoat'
from Moseogee. l. T., says:
The second Of the thirty defendants IN the
Seminole burning cases was today found
guilty in the United States court here today.
His name Ia Andrew j. Matthew'S lie was a
preacher and when the men we're burned he
prayed very loud for God TO save their souls.
but made no effort In their behalf himself
shai Jones. who was convicted last week.
the preacher was tFied Cor kidnapping. This
court viii proceed with the other CAGES to-
morrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
NAVIGATION OF THE BRAzos.

coverpor sayers and Lieutennh'
Governor Browning VIII Atten".
BRENNAN, Texas. May 2S'-Hon' ~ -
Giddings, Jr., has received letters nom
Governor Savers and Lieutenant Governor
Browning advising him that they WIN ac-
cept the invitation to be present at tne
Brazos navigation meeting in BRENNAN
Iuly z next
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
Meals for "a Day.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST.
Sliced Oranges.
Wheatena, Cream.
Broiled Beefstesk
Saratoga Chips.
Flannel Cakes. Iced Watercress.
Cafe au lait
The Post.
LUNCHEON.
Cold Chicken. Tomato Salad Crackers,
Iced Cherries. Cake. Lemonade.
DINNER.
Bouillon.
Broiled Pompano. Mashed Potatoes.
Olives.
Celery Radishes.
Broiled Leg of Mutton. Caper Sauce.
Mashed Turnips. Artchokes
Lettuce Salad, French Dressing
Waters Nuefchatel Cafe Noir.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
DINNER
Bouillon.
FrizEIed Smoked Reef.

one-half pound of smoked beef; melt
two tablespoonfuls of butter in trying
pan; add the beef, then the -four, stirring
Tor one minute; then add one cup OF milK
and a little pepper just befor renewing
from the fire add yolks of two eSgs
beaten.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

mittee on transportation appointed. com.
posed OF Messrs. o. A. Norwood. ]. II.
Freeman and G. T. Garvin to Interview
the railway companies to secure the best
possible rates and conveniences, aud a
special train II necessary.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
AN ENCOURAGING LETTER.

ouintana, Texas, May 80 Hon. e. Bryan
OF Giddings writes TO Edwin Waller OF
this place that he considers the move
ment to get the government to make the
Brazos river navigable to Waco to he the
greatest enterprise in Texas to-day, and II
accomplished will bless the state more
than anything else in point OF develop
ment,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

A HEJEN INII VIN n IV.T'
nWhy can't you see" replied she.
otbat where gowns we're once made Of
Main fabrics trimmed in striped goods,
hey are completely reversed and we have
all striped models are trimmed in plain
goods,
Indeed do, replied your correspond
emit
And 10 prove her assertion the modste
displayed upon her showcase an entire
carriage toilette which she had received
from Paris the day before
The skirt was of dove gray India silk,
striped in ducks egg blue draped over hn
under trimming of plain dove gray. 1t
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
HYMENfAL.

BRoADDUs NoRVILLE. - Caldwell,
Texas May 22.--Mr Andrew s. Brolddus
and Miss Ollie Noryille were united in
marriage yesterday AT the residence of the
BRIDES parents, Rev. W. S. Lackey oiflciat-
ing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

Wheat Crop of HiIi County.
Hillsboro, Texas, May GAS an indi-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

merchant tailors have not yet MASTER
ed the art of serge tailoring. You
get absolute perfection in kiam's Serge
garments and satisfactory and safe
insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
nearrs Vivid Imagination.

Many years ago Lafcadio Hearn was
3 reporter on the staff of a Cincinnati
newspaper. One day famous steeple
climber was going to scale the spire OF
the cathedral to repair the cross that
topped the spire 200 feet above the side
walk. The afternoon he first scaled the
spire thousands of people watched him
breathlessly as he slowly made his way
up the outside of the steeple. OF course
he was interviewed. and he said boast
ingly that the task was so easy that he
could just as well carry a man up on
his back.
That noon Hearn said timidly to his
city editor that he had read of the
steeple climbers offer and would DO
glad to ascend the spire on his back
The editor tried to point ont to Hearn
the peril of the thing, Int he would
not listen. Finally the steeple climber
and Hearn arranged their end of the
feat.
At the appointed time Hearn mount
ed the steeple climbers shoulders, and
the dizzy journey began. Tens of thou
sands of people watched the foolhardy
pair. AT last the cross was reached, and
Hearn left his perch on the climbers
shoulders The mob in the streets be-
low cheered, and then the two men re-
turned to the ground safely.
Hearn went back to the office and sat
down and wrote two columns of story
describing his sensations. and the glo-
ries of the view he had obtained from
the steeple top. Such glowing de-
scription of city seen from a great
height has never been read before or
since. The most interesting thing about
it was the fact that Hearn was so near
sighted he could not see five feet beyond
the tip of his nose. San Francisco
ArgOnaut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Not Stricken With Grief.

81 thought my ambulance service
had hardened me against unpleasant
surprises said a young doctor who
does considerable WORK OH the lower
east side, but sometimes it seems not
For instance, yesterday morning when
1 called on an old woman patient in
big tenement down town l found she
was dying, and / was shocked to see
lying asleep close beside her on the
narrow bed a young girl of about 10.
Il aroused her at once and explained
to her that her grandmother was with
in a few minutes of death. / thought
naturally that she would jump out of
her unpleasant position, without think
ing long about the manner of her
jumping. But l fooled myself. She
just glanced at the old lady and shook
off my hand sullenly and muttered
You lemme lone then she turned
over to go to sleep again without NOV
ing away an inch.
The rest Of the family went on with
their chattering and wailing, and when
l left the house after the end had come
to the grandmother the girl was still
sleeping there, refusing to have her
morning nap disturbed, and somehow
my system was considerably Jared by
the thing'-New York Commercial
Advertised.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
An ENening CnIl.

"I called on Perkins last evening"" re-
marked Mr.. Brown.
Did you have Il pleasant timer in
Quired Mrs. Brown.
VERY. Perkins was beating his wife
when l came ill.,"
What"
81 say Perkins was beating his wife.
but of course he stopped when l came
in
"WcI, l should hope So
81 begged him to go right on, but he
said some other time would do just as
we'll
You begged him to go on"
"Why, yes, l didn't want to spoil the
fun, you know"
"Oh, you brute"'
"Eh?"
"Do you mean to say you could have
looked calmly on while lie beat his
wife,"
Certainly. Why not?"
Il thought you had at least n spark
of manhood left. L suppose you will be
beating me next"
Yes. l think 1 could if you would
play cribbage with me-
PLAY cribbageY
Yes. That is what Perkins and his
wife were doing"
You horrid thing."-San Francisco
Examiner,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Her ThouEhtfu1ness.

Beautiful, my DEAR.
The elderly millionaire who had mar
ried the famous beauty regarded the
watch chain admiringly.
"A very delightful birthday present"
he continued, beaming upon his fair
young wife. so massive and yet in
such excellent taste
Il am so glad you like it," she OBJ
served. 1T was SO cheap too. Just
think. it cost only SO"
"Only S15!" echoed the millionaire.
in establishment. Fifteen dollars for
this solid gold chain!'
"Oh, of course it isn't solid gold"
she interposed. You could never get
a solid gold chain for that price"
What is it, them"
"Why, gold filed, to be sure"
81 see," said her husband, stroking
his chin ref1ectively. But why this
sudden streak of economy? Don't you
think 1 can afford to wear a solid gold
chain?"
"Of course you cam she assented.
But this one is guaranteed to last
for ten years-and-and''-
"Well?'' said the millionaire inquir-
ingly.
Well, dear" she concluded, after
some hesitation, las that is quite as
long as you are likely to live, L thought
it would be fOoliseh extravaganza TO
pay any mOre"-IIarold Eyre in Wom-
ans Home Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

1t is a surprising fact" says Prof.
HOuton, that in my travels in all
parts of the world. for the last 10
years. have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia. deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipa-
ton. / find for tourists and statesmen,
or for persons filling office positions,
where headaches and general bad feel
ings from irregular habits exist. that
Green 5 August Flower is grand rem
edy. 1t does not injure the system
by frequent use, and is excellent for
sour stomachs and indigestion" Sam
pie bottles free at Il. H. Thomas
Sold by dealers in all civilized
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

this. He was engaged to be married
to a young woman and gave her a
ring and purchased her rousseau.
Then she Tilted him. He also loaned
friend a considerable sum of money
on various chattels, and he has flown,
taking the chattels with him. Bereft
of love and money, sweetheart and
chattels. Lawrence bids adieu to the
vain world, and will shut himself up
in a room in his fishing smack, the
world forgetting, and, he hopes. by
the world forgot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

ENGLISH statesmen, identified with
the administration of the affairs of
the government. are almost as incon-
sistent. apparently. as those who have
been of late shaping the affairs of this
government. As late Is 1896, the same
Joseph Cham berlain, who is secretary
for the colonies now, and who has
since forced war with the South
African republic, said in the house of
commons: "A war in South Africa
would be one of the most serious wars
that could possibly be waged. 1t
would be a long war, 4 bitter war.
and n costly war. and, as | have
pointed out already. believe genera
tions would hardly be able to blot out
the memory of it. and to 60 to war
with President Kruger to enforce upon
him reforms in the internal affairs of
his state, in which secretaries of state,
standing in their place. have rePudi-
ated all rights of interference-that
would be course of action which
would be immoral
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
The sorrowful Tree.

There IS a tree in Persia to which the
name 1.-THE sorrowful tree is given
Perhaps because it blossoms only in the
evening.
When the first star appears in the
heavens the first bud of the sorrowful
tree opens, and as the shades of night
advance and the stars thickly stud the
sky the buds continue gradually open
ing until the whole tree locks like one
immense white flower. On the approach
of dawn, when the brilliancy of the
stars gradually fades in the light of
day, the sorrowful tree closes its flow
ers, and ere the sun is fully risen not a
single blossom Is visible. a sheet Of
flower dust as white as snow covers the
ground around the foot of the tree,
which seems blighted and withered dur
ing the day. while. however. it is &C
lively preparing for the next nocturnal
festival The fragrance of the blossoms
Is like that of the evening primrose
If the tree Is cut down close to the
roots. a new plant shoots up and attains
maturity in an incredibly short time.
In the vicinity of this singular tree
there usually grows another, which is
almost an exact counterpart of the sor-
rowful tree, but less beautiful. and,
strange To say, it blooms only in the
daytime.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY had better
either get in touch with his former
premier and chairman of his Paris
peace commission or have the latter
get in touch with him before the eX-
ecutiyc starts out on another tour for
the advancement of his expansion
ideas. In one of his speeches in Da-
kota the president said: lin the
providence of God, Who works in
mysterious ways, this great archi-
pelago was put into our lap" and in
his letter to the voters of Ohio, here
tofore referred to. Judge Day told the
truth about the reasons for the pur-
chase of the Philippines when he said
they were secured on the theory of a
commercial proposition, pure and
simple. Said Judge Day. in fact. lit
was not claimed (by the American
commissioners that the United States
had n right to the Philippine islands
as n matter of conquest" 1t seems
very much as if it was the admins
tration that had worked in mysteri-
Gus WAYS in this proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
FIRST AMERICAN PATENT.
Granted at Boston In 1O4S and Call
ed a Monopoly.

Granted at Boston In 1O4s and Call
ed a Monopoly.
To the general court of Massachu-
sets belongs the honor of granting the
first American patent This was in
1913 and was then designated as n
monopoly. 1t was confined TO the re-
gion controlled by Massachusetts, and
the one issue apparently included all
the invention of the inventor connect
cd with engines that depended upon
water for their motive power. The
limit of the monopoly was II years.
and the court not only retained power
to forbid expectation, but to prevent
exorbitant charges upon the public for
their use.
The patent was issued insthis form:
"JENKES MONOPOLYE.
AT Il general Courte at Boston the
9th of the 9th Mo 1G4S. The cor't cen
sidinge We necessity of raising such
manufactures of engins of mills to go by
water for speedy dispatch of much
worke with few hands, and being Sutli-
ciently Informed of We ability of We pc
tition to pefOrme such wOrkcS grant
his petition yet no Othr per sen shall
set up or use any such new invention,
or trade for II ycares without We Ii
cense of him the said Joseph Jenkes)
so farr as concerncS any such new in
vention, * so it shall be alwayes in We
povr of this cote 10 restrain yc cX-
portation of such manufactures \ We
prizes Of them to moderation if occa-
sion so require"
This inventor, Joseph Jenbes, or
jerks, as it would now be spelled.
came from HamInC-Smith. England,
settled in Lynn in 1G43 and died in
1GS2-S3, aged 81. lie was ! black
smith and machinist, made the dies
for the coming of the Pine Tree"
money and built the first fire engine in
this country, altogether Il man of great
inventive genius and the ancestor of 4
large number of descendants One Of
his sons removed to Rhode Island,
where he built several mills.-Boston
Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
WIND LYRICS.

East wind
Through gates Of pearl. with sapphire st
steal at dawn 10 ny, while yet
The clouds with silver dew are wet,
On wings that brush the morning groS .
OF song afar.
North wind
From fields Of frozen stars ! blow.
] bear the fragile flowers Of snow
That fall upon the earth below.
With pure celestial lips TO bless
In soft caress.
South wind
On wings OF perfume. born Of sprirg.
Sweet memories of the south ! bring;
From birds and blossoms pink that fling
To heav'n their gladncss in IN ecstasy
Of melody.
West wind
Back through the gates Of gold snd rose,
Where late the OF evening glows,
i slip before the evenings close,
On pinions woven Of sigh,
Into the night ] seem to die.
But hush! The night Will sOoE pass by.
Before the lark, when morning Breaks,
The east wind wakes.
Carrie L. Ward in Danaid-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Yellow Fever the Army.

Il isn't the number OF men that yellow fever
kills that frighteus You but the unexpected
suddenneSS OF its attacS. and The rapdity with
which q. kills. \ man Is v ell and hearty AT 3 p.
m ~ p Il he j. d-acly III. AZ p n he IS
dead, and p he i buried. In much the
same manner men viii work day after day IA
apparent health and then will suddenly ap-
pear general weakness. The body Is giving
out l. needs something 10 strengthen IT. TO
drive away theinpuritieS OF the blood TO tone
up the stomach and assist q gestion For this
purpose HostetterS Stomach Bitters is highly
II viii cure dyspepsia. indi ges-
tiou, constipation malaria, feve- and ague.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
PLENTY OF 1T.
Lots More Proof Like This and 1t Is All
From Rock Island People.

From Rock Island People.
The proof of the pudding is in the
eating of it, If any city or town in
the union has sufficient proof on the
following subject it is Rock Island.
Genuine merit is finding its reward
in the hearty endorsement of local
citizens. When people right here at
home, friends and neighbors of our
readers, give n statement like the fol-
lowing for publication, it is proof con-
vincing for the most skeptical. Read
this testimony: A. Stees, of 921
Nineteenth street, says: My kid
neys caused me a great deal of dis
comfort, to say nothing of the money
| spent trying to cure myself. There
were constant pains in the small of
my back and if l changed my position
quickly l was rewarded with pains
shooting through my kidneys. There
was too frequent action of the kidney
secretions, accompanied with burn
ing sensation. Procuring Doan's
Kidney Pills at Marshall & Fishers
drug store l took a course of the
treatment. / am satisfied they are
an excellent remedy and ] know of
others who received equally as much
benefit as IL
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers, price so cents. Mailed by
Foster Milburn company, Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

WHEN Thomas l.. james, president
of the New York National bank and
former postmaster general of the
United States, returned home from
Europe the other day he found his
desk covered with flowers, among
which were five dozen American beau
ty roses bearing the card of the late
Cornelius Vanderbilt. 1t was always
Mr.. Eanderbilt's custom to thus greet
his friend. and the family of the late
millionaire has thus kept IL UP.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Alma Man. TestImoDv.

/ have obtained excellent results
from the use of Foley's Kidney Cure.
1t relieves my backache and severe
pain over the hips 1t toned up my
system and gave me new vim and en-
ergy. l regard it as an honest and
reliable remedy for all kidney dis
eases. 1t makes no false claims, but
does what it says when given a fair
trial. l certainly recommend it.
WILLIAM FINN.
AL Elida Road. Lima, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

On the 10th of Decem Der. 1897,
Rev s. \. Donahoe. pastor of NJ. E
church. South PIT. Pleasant, W. VS..
contracted n severe cold which was
attended from the beginning by vio-
lent coughing. He says: After re-
sorting to a number of so-called 'spe-
cities, usually kept in the house, to
no purpose, l purchased bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. which
acted like a charm L most cheerfully
recommend it to the public" For
sale by all druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

An American, j. &. Hall, has been
appointed editor OF the Johannesburg
Star, in the absence of Mr.. Money
penny, who crossed the border to
cvade a warrant issued for his arrest
bY the Transvaal authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

IN the city Of Quincy they are con-
Quoting a crusade in favor of tenders
on the street cars. In Rock Island
and the others of the three cities these
safeguards have been provided with
out a cru SADIE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

LAWRENCE NORLINsKI. of Chicago,
has renounced the world and its vani-
ties, and will hereafter live the life of
hermit. He has two reasons for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

The steel cruiser Holland. one of
the newest vessels of the Netherlands
navy. is ashore on the west coast of
the island of Java, Dutch East Indies.
1t is doubtful if the ship can be
saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that a
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Cure. Guaranteed or money refund
ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

JOUBERT. the Boer leader, is 6S
wears old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23
Robbed the GraYa

A startling incident of which Mr.
John Oliver, of Philadelphia. was the
subject, is narrated by him rs follows:
Il was in a most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, ewes
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin-
uallv in back and sides no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, a friend advised trying
Electric Bitters, and to my great Joy
and surprise, the first bottle made a
decided improvement. l continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
a well man. L know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of an
other victim.'' No one should fail to
try them. Only so cents per bottle
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
To accommodate those who are par
tial TO the use of atomizers in apply
ing liquids into the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the proprietors
prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm.
Price including the spraying tube is
80 cents Druggists or by mail. The
liquid embodies the medicinal proper
ties of the solid preparation. Cream
Balm is quickly absorbed by the mem
brane and does not dry up the secre-
tions, but changes them to a natural
and healthy character. Ely Brothers,
SO Warren street, New York.
You ought to know that when suf-
fering from any kidney trouble that
safe, sure remedy is Foley's Kidney
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-23

YUKON has one woman physician.