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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-21
,I,nINr INTELLIGENCE.
nonr or RIcHMoND. ~. 20. lsgo.

PORT OF RICHMOND. JAN. ~ l''''
ARRIVED.
Steamer Albemarle. Glover. Norloi,Ai
and passengers Ola Doil'H'
ION Steamship Company
SAILED.
Steamer Pocahontas. Graves Nort,ollk
merchandise and passengers virginia
Navigation Company. ,,s.,ht,
steamer Yemassee, Nell, fhilaue' Pila
r,crcbandise and passengers; Clyde Line
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS JAN T"
(By tsiegrsnh)
ARRINTL
Steamer Ethelida. New Orleans
steamer Chickahomny, London
steamer Cydonia. FernandinL us,
steamer 81. Jerome. Hampton hodu'
schooner Lucy r.. Friend. salem.
schooner Agnes y. Manson, boston
Scbooner Chllde Harold, Boston.
SAILED.
steamer Peter Jobson, hapdha'
steamer Pieton. Slugo.
steamer Etheuda. Hamburg.
steamer Cydonia, Glasgow
steamer Shenandoah, Liverpool
Raree Mystic Belle, Boston
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r,r,or ~ nEANIfT MARX 1T.

SUFFOIK. Va, january 2V-IopeoIa'''
uand-nickod fancy. 3l-4c., extra, 5S-lc.
Virginia sheiled. No. l., Sl4c.; no. 2 Se;
eTtTa large. &C.: Spanish shelled. No, !
&c: farmers goods, lie; Spanish |"
goo NOR huehol
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CRESCENT CITY RACING.
Tam kingsley The Only F"'"'i''
That Wins.

>-t,vv ORLEANS. January 21-flIlie''
- Ne Crescent city Jockey club meeIne,
S ,,-' .,,a,. clear and cool; track lasL ! ON
NJ ,"i' ga, Was the only winning Pc
hl.is'.N yrace--eIung. one mIe-Nlt'2 -
10 ID won Gold Mine To 10 tbjrd
gen. second, Chancery q 10 - ''''
rhine. 1902. ., o. half furlongs-
800 Nipht 90 TO - won [ast'no o,,.n1
bIlsii' 10 ID second, May DIoi' ''0Y
third Time limHcec.-scIiing. one and three six
Ihltu tle,Nes-F Ton g 10 ID Won D"3 "A
tetHlHS and l 10 - second, tramp "
70 D,,rth r9ae- Handicap, seven lu' 20 ~
o., oui,tI ' 65 to ID won. Sir tIoIiah y ~ ~
De9iifo 20 "a second, Apple JACK "a 10 -
"1tytftb xce-elevon teenths, ~ ,o O. fs
ca Sec En- GO TO - won o1,,o 80 -, IL tbird
to - and 20 81 second Hoio W " - ''''''
Ii,He. ,roace-gelIlne three-quar'ers OF os "a
srovn kingsley q 10 i won, re- to
iI ,1,d "a 10 ID second, Ben fIoSV - ~
ID third. Time, lAo1z
La Grippe is again epidenlc. ,.d hSei - IFS lis
-, sbould be taken 10 avoia II, I''
snecl0c curs is One-Minu'e Cous" Curc.
The hest remedy for all 49, Plea,
coughs. colds. and all lung irouO'eS
| SAINT TO the taste.
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blows: Common 10 medium Tugs. N:6a
20. good 10 fine Jugs. S3NS5.50. poor shcu
at SQ$i; fair to good short leaf, @aS6
ledium 10 good wrappers. N5MSl2; goo'
fine wrappers, Nf9SzV; medium 20 goo.
I2GSl6. ..,.-,
PETERSBURG COTTON MARKET.
FTFRSBURG. January 20.-(Special.
Cotton-Firm at 9-l6 TO 5-sc. for gooe
lots.
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r,cuvovn STOCK EXCHANGE.

Richmond Va, January %. 1888
SALES: virginia Centuries, 1000 at rs; Va
tionaI Bank of Virginia. 10 shares at 10
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
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NI,fItfN-CtNI UNDERWEAR.

HEAVYWEIGHT Random Under
wear. full suits to match, actually
retailed for less than wholesale price.
No quibbling, no haggling, no tom
foolerv. Nineteen cents each ior
for Shirts and Drawers.
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GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations are for bonds maturing i
rot less than ten wears
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CHICAGO, January 2o.- -Ii,,,y sA II tbe
ron that some Of the pros 8P2ai fSst ~ itsel
stock market must so oon l.i,'' vim heav,
In me ,s sla', a. the seaboard to-day with
clearances AZ ~, Foreigners becoming over.
no sign sign Oh sustained prices in the whea1t
sGpp Ind Nav closed unchanged. corn ,a,, ae,'
of shade higher ana oaJs d ia ,rIi' and rib
pork advanced lV4 l-i2c.' anu ''''
d 45c each. -...,,,5 nc follows.
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Nothing better or more durable has
ever been offered under $50. There
will be no duplicates after this lot Is
sold. Every pair made with patent
hands and buttons. As long as they
last 2Ic.-all sizes TO age 10.
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The total bank clearings I'm the Jnite'
states for the week were 81 936. 81 .l6l, pei
cent. increase. 406 Exclusive Of New
York. 500 21S 365: per cent. increase. l6q.
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LIVERPOOL January 20 -cott9nm rs.p9
in moderate demand: price, aiea "a 900
lies of which coo bales were for speSu
iation and export. and included sSs0 oaies
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70 To lower with the undertone m
March closed use; May c'0Se0u ii@i4
onions opened easy The trend W.
T Gi','9ys because of larger receipt
,''. n :" e a, NJ demand. and declines
Wheat until a final demand from an snI nm
brought a rally. Close steaoy anu ''
changed: May closed 4tsc::,,,o Ontiou.
Oats-Spot dull; NO. = o''t0'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-07

independence are peculiarly sacred 10 US
and should be to every man, woman and
child who seek homes and honors within
our borders who, after that great struggle
and bloody carnage is over and Texas Is
free. come here TO enjoy all the benefits
that the word Texas implies, They are
tho ones who should especially appreciate
you and your work. The people OF Texas
and our state Representatives should IN
derstand that the valuable relics and Inn
roTtant historical matter which you are
collecting and turning over 10 the State
does not cost the State one cent-that your
time. money and influence arc given gratu-
ttously 10 that work. That they are placed
in glass cases under the very eye Of the
superintendent OF the historical depart
ment VA the capitol building where the Of
fieers are required 10 carefully protect and
guard them. and M one. not even the
Daughters Of the Republic NJ Texas, are
ever allowed 10 take them out. They
are family relics OF the Texas republic Of
priceless value. which money dould not
purchase, and only through the influence
OF your association could they be obtained
for the State where we deposit them and
zee that they are securely and properly
cared for every article which we receive
being gratefully acknowledged and their
history published In the daily papers.
We are working for Texas and her in
terests and the love and veneration We en-
terrain for the memory OF her heroes and
their sacred history believing that these
articles deposited and watched over by our
association are more secure In the State
capitol than they could possibly be in prl-
yate homes Let me recommend that
every daughter supply themselves with
Texas flags and on every anniversary hang
them from their balconies and windows
put them in the hands of the children to
Instill into their young and tender hearts
the true spirit OF patriotism and to interest
them in the study OF Texas history. Cali
upon their teachers and induce them TO
properly observe our patriotic days in a
chigalrous and appropriate manner
No man can be an honorable representa-
tiye-a true manwho has not within his
heart sentiments noble, patriotic and un-
selfish. A man or woman void OF senti-
ment is as sounding brass or tinkling
/ cymbol." not worthy Of the high and holy
! positions God intended them to fiji Senti-
I nent rules the world. and Christian senti-
! ment il the great lever power propeline
all that Is insplr ng, noble and true. Senti-
ment ruled tho founders Of the Texas rev.
olution, bequeathing to their poBterity and
the world examples OF the noblest pureui
type OF Christian and heroic worth. Til
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patriotic sceentance indicated. Grand
Governor Lubbock made the presentation
speech In behalf Of the daughters IN his
usual happy and impressive style. The
chapter was honored on that occasion
with the company OF Governor Lubbock,
Hon Guy " Bryan and Colonel James NJ
Hill. president, vice president and treas
urer OF the Texas Veteran association.
Governor Browning and Speaker Sheriff.
with Senators Atlee Burns, Stone, star
ford Greer. Potter Turney and Terrell
with Representatives Kittrell Wootsn
Robertson. Bailey Prince and many others
Of that noble band Of patriots, are your
true friends. upon whom you can ever
depend They are an honor to the State
and will render you that service and con
sheraton you and your work are entitled
TO.
Let avery daughter, as opportunity Of
fers. explain the object and aim Of our
association and the noble part your dil-
cestors took in the Texas revolution Tha'
you are entitled 70 especial consideration
and have legal rights uIon TeNas and her
peonle Portray to them in unmistakable
language the bloody carnage brutal mas
sacres. through which your loved ones
passed ard sacrificed their precious lives
10 give them Texas free and independent
State with all they now enjoy That
they provided for that elegant and thor
ouRhly equipped university. that pinnacle
of knowledge which crowns one of our
most beautiful and picturesque hills, In
GLIDING our entire free school system and
all Sther state institutions. Remind
them also that our beautiful State capitol,
which resounds with those brilliant flashes
OF oratorlcal FIRE. where justice patriotism
and mselfshness should ever reign. was
also provided for them by your husbands,
parents and grand parents. Many who
have come TO Texas In later years reapiDg
all the benefits, enjoying all the privileges
and honors OF our beautiful and patriotic
State, never stop 10 consider that they are
indebted TO the heroes OF the Texas reyo-
luton for all they now enjoy. Such a
spirit was manifested by few in our
! legislature by the unpatrictic stand they
took against the observance OF Texas in
dependence by opposing the reading Of
our State constitution on the memorable
anniversary.
What shame to set such an example
to our youth and what an insult TO the
I heroes NJ Texas. their mothers. wives, sons
I and daughters.
We thank Coo that we have but few
who are 50 uppatrictic, so selfish and
uuappreclstiyo The observance OF that
day and all other anniversaries OF Texas
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the republic be 30 we'll informed upon
Texas history as Ia be recognized authoii-
ty unon that subject making It a special
study. giving II that attention which our
association co much desires. Let us have
a book of Texas songs compiled from our
most gifed authors and let the committee
for that special work write to each noted
Texas poet to honor vou hy contributing
one or more from their gifted pens. Purely
Texas songs gems Of poetic and thrilling
worth, which can be- set to snul-stirring
and patriotic airs. We need them badly
for public and social occasions, they ara
necessity which can not be dispensed
with
Our association is growing in power and
influence, its influence Is extending far aud
wide wide, even II New YORK. New jersey
Pennsylvania. Chicago, Indianapolis and
other points. Texas. your own beloved
state has become inspired by its touch
and feels your mighty influence. Keep the
spirit of your association before the public
by writing articles for the press which
will be productive OF much good.
From my chamber window while pen
ming these lines my eyes were directed to
the Lone Star nag on the capitol, nut
tering in the breeze, filling my heart with
admiration and yeneration, reminding all
Texas that our lawmakers were 10 session
and their burning eloquence in ripping
waves was echoing and re-oohoing
Throughout the nails and stately corrt-
doris Of that magnificent building inI
Earnest thrilling appeals, the speakers
exhibiting determination to carry or de-
feat measures presented for their consid.
GRAFTON. The majority OF our representa-
| tivos are a hne intelligent looking body
! OF men, on whom TO look you would never
/ for moment believe that malice selfish
ness and cruel greed could ever dwell
within their hearts The lieutenant gov
ernor and president OF the senate, Hon. j.
| N. Browning. is one OF the grandest types
! of that true noble manhood and intel
| lectual worth or which Texas can bonst.
| lie Yields the sceptsr with that grace aud
! courteous dignity born Of conscious right.
lHis commanding appearance, cordial grest-
ing and the rapidity with which he dis
patches business lends might and infu-
l cree TO that important office Hon. j S.
Sheriff., speaker Of the house OF represen-
tatives. Is also a noble and d.gniIed ruler.
a man TO he honored and admired for hts
intellectual attainments and noble qualities
| Of head and heart. IIe presldes well over
that large body OF representative men.
These gentleman highly appreciated the
gavels presented 10 them BY William p.
Travis chapter. As their beautiful ana
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dred-ohildren of the Texas revolution
were among the hrst to quickly puckle
on their armor and respond 10 their coun
try's call followed BY the tears and pray
ers of devoted loving hearts bidding them
God speed and to return crowned WIN
honor and glory. bearing the royal PAINS
Of victory These loved ones have suffer-
ed All the SORROWS and prlvstions Of war
ard many precious ones have lain aside
their weapons Of warfare and are row
restiug in their narrow beds OF clay among
strangers in . arrange land the Wives
mothers and daughters OF the Texas feFo-
luton. Inspired with the same heroic Spirit
which governed their acknowledgements
who never shrink from duty With streaTo
ing ewes and heavy hearts commlttlH =
their loved ones to God and His mercy, ny
printing the farewell kiss and pressing
them tn their hearts. To many precious
ones for the last time never to meet
again until the hugle notes Of Heaven
call us all together on that glorious morn
! OF the resurrection
Daughters of the Republic, you are
urged to visit the cemeteries OF our Nus
tricus dead and sprinkle the sacred dust
where our heroes sleep with the richsst
flowers OF carly spring. SEQ that stones
with suitable Inscriptions are placed az
bach grave and urge the erection Of
suitable monuments The observance OF
Texas Heroes day should receive special
| attention and NOT be passed over in quiet
4 Indifference. but should be- observed by
| every chapter with that interest and en-
! thdsiasm which the day calls forth.
Flags and evergreens can be made very
! effective where flowers can not he obtained
and mark with sweet incense those sacred
spots. Your committee on portraits Of
! Austin and Houston Mrs. A. a. Moore aud
/ Miss Jennie Hunter and also the Gem
mittee which has served the past year in
publishing notices Of medals for essay
contest. Mrs. AggIe Darie Griffin, have all
nerformad their parts well and faithfully
and we would recommend that the school
and college youth who write essays for
medal contests next year be given for their
subjects. President Burnet, General
tsvdney sherman and General Burleson
they TO select from among that trio OF
great men the one they desire most TO take
| for their subject. In that way you car
hiring into prominence with The children
aIl The noted men OF the Texas reyalutior
and by your selecting their subjects fol
ESSAYS every yenr they will become more
deeply Interested In the study OF TeSa'
history. and II will arouEe their ambition
ana stimulate them IN their researches.
II IS also desired that each daughter o.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-07

To the Editor OF Tho Post
Laurel. Newton County, Texas. April IT.
Allow me to relate to you through your
valuable paper the good results ! have
received through The Post want ads during
the short time have been IN Texas.
came to Houston on the 1st day OF
January, 1895. My first object was to make
inquiries In regard to the best paper IN
which to advertise to obtain situation.
was advised to get The Houston Post,
which did.
received situation the next day at the
Agricultural and Mechanical college,
BRYAN, through answering an ad. unfor-
tunately 1t did not last long. as the session
was about finished. left there and came
TO Houston and as usual made for The
Post to look for another situation.
secured one at once through The Post
want ads. This time 1t was at Smithville
at Ed Dryers Short Order House. as night
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wuARroS ITEMS.
Jury Assehked cnrr's Punishment nt
Confineme for Life.

Jury Assehked Cnrr's Punishment nt
Confinement for Life.
wharton. Texas. May 8 argument
closed in the Carr case by District Attor-
ney Pinckney late yesterday evening Tho
jury after remaining out all night re-
turned verdict of guilty, assessing his
punishment at confinement IN the peniten-
tiary for life w. II. Hall opened the case
yesterday morning for the State and was
followed by X. M. Brown and j. H. H.,
Dennis for the defense. At 1 p. m. Judgs
Hickey OF Richmond addressed the jury,
stating the law points of the case In
clear, forcible manner. He was succeeded
by the brilliant young orator. Clarence
Wharton OF Richmond, who made mas
terly plea for his client he based his
speech on the old adage, thrice 10 he
armed who hath his quarrel just, and
claimed that Charles Carr committed the
crime under the influence OF fear and In
defense OF his home His address tcemed
with pathos and dramatic situations, lie
was followed by District Attorney Pinck-
ney In one OF the grandest efforts Of his
life Clear, direct, searching, his sem
fences fell like thunder bolts. With hash
ing eyes and voice vibrant an a bugle call.
he gave battle 10 his opponents in defense
of the majesty OF the law. He closed his
Grafton with recital of the Lords prayer.
The verdict OF the Jury was a surprise to
the public. which expected at most light
sentence.
Mrs. Winston. the widow Of S. l., Win
ston, Mr.. Winston and J. Winston also j.
Collins wore present at the trial.
Charley Carr was attended by his parents
and several lady friends, also Rev. J. Muir
ray who stayed close By his side during
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at the latter part of 81, on account Of
quarantine.
or course had to refer to The Post
again. This time received situation
through The Post at the Jackson hotel,
Mr.. Tookes, Weimar, Texas, I remained
there seven months, still lettering myself
all the time. Still again thought could
better myself. This time gave a months
notice to Mr.. Tooke, the proprietor. not
having anything In view. but deeandins on
The Post to look for something good, as
had a whole month to do It,
did not do it in vain. replied to
several ads, but none were any better than
the one was holding At last one took
my eye. 1t was; (Wanted, good cook
for the Sabine Tram company, Laurel,
Texas. Apply to superintendent OF COM
pany) l replied, with good results, /
received reply saying they had selected
me at salary of sS5 per month, with
board and lodging.
Do you see what good results have
received through The Post want ads?
commenced work at $40 per month In June,
's7. and on the 7th day of June 'ss, was IN
receipt of SS5 per month. all In less than
one year, and all done through your val
liable paper.
After found the good results received
from your paper the first thing T did after
| commenced work here was to place So
In the hands of Mr., Kelley, the postmaster.
aud told him l wished to become sub
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DAUGHTERS OF THE aErunLIo.
Annual Address Delivered by Mrs
Rebeccn j. Fisher.

Annual Address Delivered by Mrs
Rebeccn j. Fisher.
The following Is the annual address de-
livered at the State meeting of tho Daugh-
ters Of the Republic of Texas in Temple:
Beloved Companions; In the name and
IN behalf OF your beloved president, who
has Entrusted to me the honor and respon-
sibiiity OF representing her and addressing
you on this important occasion, and which,
II the absence OF your beloved vice presi-
dent. 7 havc accepted the honor with
trspldatiou, realizing my inability to prop
erly represent thofs noble and gifted wo
men. feeling assured, however, that under
the circumstances you will hear with me
IN he exercise OF that charity which is
due one toward another. II is with pro
found regret that announce 10 ycn tnelf
Inability from affection to be with YOU
their hearts respond to your every inter
est and it is a painful priyation not TO Dc
present and enter into your deliberations
They are deeply interested in all your
plans and the success Of your ehorts TO
build up our noble association. ! pray
our Heavenly Father. in which you VIII an
Join, TO speedily restore them 70 peiieet
health that we may agsin enjoy their
sweet presence aud wise council. Before
many years shall have passed away the
younger members OF this association VIII
have to assume all responsibility and carry
on the work We veterans are rapidly
passing down the declinity of life. Tho
dial OF time points us TO the West--onr
bark is waiting at the shore TO bear us
70 that haven OF eternal rest where We
hope TO forever bask in the sunlight OF
Gods own countenance, May we all be
ready whom the Master calls and receive
the welcome plaudit, We'll done, good
and faithful servantG"
During the past year death has invaded
our ranks and taken from among Us SOME
OF our bright aud faithful members, whCge
loss we deeply feel. They lovod the work
and took deep interest in all dts depart
ments. and since our last reunion the
ougle call TO arms has stirred oui glorious
country from center to circumference.
ne pail OF mourning has entered many
homes, spreading desolatiou and sorrow,
while vail OF distress has been herslded
throughout our land. Our sons and kin
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HOW COOK PROSPERED
Began Work at $40 Per Month and Is Now
Getting SIS.

cook at $40 per month. held that for
month and they made me day cook with
raise OF $40 per month. held that for
some time and left to try and better my
self.
came to Houston the following morn
Ing. I took The Post, and TO my surprise
the first thing that caught my eye was
my own name. II read as follows:
(wanted at Mesquite to cook on board
ing cars on the Nj. X. T. Apply to Mr.
Bohanan, roadmaster, for pass.)
wired at once and received a pass the
next day. | held that for two months, my
money increasing all the time.
Still thought could do better. left
and still followed The Post up This time
1t was an ad for cook to work on the
Southern Pacific railway; apply to MI.
Keller. l put in my application and was
sent at once to stella. where the boarding
cars were stationed, and engaged with
Mr.. Mike Branham as cook.
/ remained there until they broke lis up
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Reached Texas Without Cent, But The
Post Soon Helped Him.

To the Business Manager OF The Post.
blackberry, Texas. Texas. April ls.-I
landed In Houston in the spring of 90 as
nat as the proverbial founder.
came from the North on an emigration
ticket.
Picked up page OF The Post in gutter
and read its Christian offer to give "sit-
uation wanted ads" three days free 1
took advantage OF the offer and the next
morning had "want- "a lob. of any kind"
in The Post.
BY night had place to stay" for my
labor
l stayed" at the place till learned
the geography OF the surrounding country
and then ! "sponged" on The Post for
another ad
That time It secured me employment
on farm at s12 per month while there
got acclimatsd and incidentally learned
TO ride a broncho."
My employers neighbor, "seeipg I was
handy with tools and could teach his chill :
dren nights offered me SIS per month
to go TO bis farm. My employer went him
"one better" and stayed with him. tend