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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-07
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS
Old Indepcndcnt Pilots Refuse to Serve an
Apprenticeship.
THE FIGHT 10 BE CONTINUED At AUSTIN
Lively scramble for Resppointments
Exrectcd--Mrs. willis r. Ladd
Dies In New York.

GdiVestOu, ItNd0 Juhudiy v. hS AAASSs
ing of the pilot commissioners Inst
evening was very warm one. and peace
and harmony did not altogether prevail.
II Ia learned today that Captain Peter
son and Captain simmons, whom the board
decided to ''suggost" to the old pilots. have
refused 70 serve apprenticeship. They de-
citned with thanks the proposition TO serve
q year az deputies before being entitled to
a commission. which is the unwritten law
the members OF the Pilots association
have been pursuing. Captain Mdnot says
he u willing to serve as q deputy now and
will doubtless be put TO work. Captain
Minot is one OF the cltiess pilots at this
port and knows the harbor and channel
like a book. 1t Ia said he made an attempt
o few years ago TO secure a State license
and was met with the statement that he
Unjust come into the fold and become
member Of the Pilots association. He re-
fused with lofty scorn and consequently
has been on the cold outside" ever since.
One of the first things to- confront Gov
ernor Sayers after his induction Into Office
will be the pilots fight at Galveston. Both
sides are laying for MIN and delegations
interest of tho conflicting partee. 1t is
doubtful II any OF the pert commissioners
have d commission that is now in force
and the scramble for re-appontment VIII
be lively one. This phase Of the fight.
together with the legal complications
pending, promises to keep the pilots be-
fore the public for some time to come.
And in the meantime the independents
are doing little business.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-07
NEW LOCOMOTIVES.

The Gulf. Beaumont and Kansas Cit,
railroad yesterday Afternoon receayed two
new locomotives. which viii b. placed In
service on the road in Is few days. a third
locomotive is now en route from the fac
tory and when II Is received The Kaysee
VIII be equipped 10 handle lis rapidly Tn
creasing business. AS stated the Beaumont
Wharf and Terminal company has placed
an order fos 800 large capacity cars. These
cars VIII begin arriving in a few weeks
and will b. available for the Gulf. BesfI-
mont and Kansas City business as we'll as
traffic in and out OF BeaunloDt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
Charming Franknes..

Lady Camilla Gurdon, whose literary re-
mains have just been published in London,
tells many anecdotes about Mr.. Lowell
interesting to Americans. says the Youths
Companion.
On one occasion, she says Thackeray
asked him to criticise Henry Esmond, g"
and frankly to point out any mistake he
might detect In the English of the time
of Queen Anne.
There is one thing 1 think wrong"
said Mr.. Lowell, with hesitation. Did
anybody then ever use the phrase diff
ferent TO- such a thing?"
Hang it aIlr cried Thackeray "Of
course they didn'tp'
An English literary man who visited
this country year or two ago to lecture,
frankly declared that he came, not ex-
pecting to find accurate scholarship among
Americans, especially on purely literary
subjects, adding affably:
You have been too busy and useful a
nation in practical matters to give much
time to the arts and graces of learning"
During the dinner at which ne made
this remark he criticised Shakespeare,
sharply declaring that his metaphors often
were absurd LAS for example," he said,
"sleep that knits up the reveled sleeve
or care How ridiculous to figure sleep
as knitting up a torn sleeve of a coatr'
A young American sitting near him aid
modestly, Il think the word is not sleeve
but sleave, the thin fluff of a damaged
web. 1t IS a technical expression among
weavers."
I'm the states probably!'' retorted the
critic, irritably. Shakespeare never
could have heard it, He meant sleeve"
Il believe persisted the American, gen
tly, 1.-THE word is printed sleave in all the
old editions. II is not an American word
but has been used for centuries by weav-
ers in Scotland and the north of England"
The visitor frowned, and then with Eng
iish frankness said, laughing, THANK
you, 1 was mistaken. Perhaps I am mis-
taken about other things, and will be cor
rected before leave your shores"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
BRIGHT BITS.

Friend" said the mendicant 81 have
seen better days" Great Scott! So have
We all of us!' cried the approached. This
weather is very Observation-Disclosures
North American.
What She Needed-"The man I marry. ,
she said, must have no bad habits; he
must be handsome, manly, loving, gener-
Gus, liberal, thoughtful"
Miss FTeze," he interrupted coldly.
you should marry department store -
Philadelphia North American
His Private Opinion-Mrs. Homespun
(suspiciously)-I wonder why Hennery's
college diploma is writ in Latin, Josiah ?
Mr.. Homespuh (grimly)-Wal, Sarah to
tell you the truth, 1 think the professors
have got suthin' to say about Henry in
that diploma that they don't want us to
know about.-Puck
--EXigencies-'I shall not marry" he
declared, because, if were to be shin
wrecked, a wife would be right in the
way! But he was never shipwrecked. In
stead, he was pursued by wolves, in Rus
sia Now at once he became aware of the
unwisdom of his choice. "Alasr' he cried
if | had wife I might throw her out 10
the wolves and make my escape while they
were devouring her" 1t is very dificuIt
to anticipate Observation-Disclosures Jour
nal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
DIR. Berrr,s stories.

Dr. Berry was extremely fond of a good
story, and would tell one with gusto, says
the London Mail Here is an anecdote
which he was won't to relate of his exper-
fence in Lancashire. He heard poor man
at a prayer meeting offer up an exceed
ingIy fervent pedtion- and this" said the
distinguished preacher, lis how he prayed:
Lord Thou knowest Thou hast tried me
in many ways; Thou hast Tried me with
affliction, Thou hast tried me with work
and Thou hast tried me without work. and
Thou hast tried me with other troubles of
one sort or another; but. if Thou triest me
again, LoTd,slry me, if il please Thee, with
bit of brass "
The visits of DR.. Berry to America sup
piled him with the subject for another good
anecdote. One day he became very tired of
loquaciouS American VINO was always
Boosting of his country and what it could
do. What are you talking about?' said
the doctor, impatiently; and, raising HIM
self up to his fun stature, he grandilo-
quently added. Il belong TO an empire on
which the sun never sets" This expostu-
lation, strangely enough, had the effect of
sHencng the boastful Yankee for time.
and proved so effective that DR.. Berry
tried the same tactics on another American
who was much inclined to draw the long
bow In the latter instance, however, the
doctor suffered discontinue. Don't you
know" the Yankee retorted upon the doc
tor why the sun never sets on your en-
pire?' The doctor said he could not tell
Then" sad the Yankee, Il guess it is
because the Almighty cannot trust the peo-
pie of your empire in the dark.
Another anecdote in which a dignitary
of the Church of England figures, may be
given. Some time ago DIR. Berry was stay
ing at the country residence of Mr.. Col
man, NJ. p. the Dean of Rochester, also
being member of the house party One
morning after breakfast the Dean and the
Nonconformist minister were enjoying a
walk together in the gardens The Dean
wore, of course, his clerical CATERS, but
DR.. Berry was in knickerbockers which
set off admirably his well-proportioned
limbs. The Dean looked down and, admir-
ing the doctors neither extremities re-
marked, Il say, doctor, what a pity those
fine calves of yours are wasted in a Non
conformist Church" The reply of the Nom
conformist divine was apt and to the point.
'Ah," said DIR. Berry, Il was thinking of
that myself" adding, with merry twin
kle in his eye, but. then, you see, the
Noncomformists think more of the other
extremity"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
Personal.

Matchmaking mammas In England s
most aristocratic circle are already plan
ming individual campaigns against Lord
Belgrave, grandson and heir of the Duke
of Westminster His lordship is not yet
of age, but on attaining his majority will
be one of the richest men in the world
The Duke owns an enormous deal of val
liable property in London.
"A quiet international marriage, but
one not without unusual interest, was SOL
emnized on Valentines day at Battle
Creek, Mich, when John Eyre Nelson
and Miss Catherine Cordelia Kell were
united. The groom rs a descendant of
Lord Nelson, Englands most famous nav
al hero. On his mothers side he includes
among his ancestors the first Duke of
Marlborough. He is wealthy in his own
right. The couple will live in England.
Lord Charles Beresford, the we'll
known Englshman, who is visiting the
United States in the interest of an alli-
ance to maintain the open door in China
was in Honolulu thirty years ago as a
midshiptnan. During his shore leave one
night he committed the boyish prank of
removing the British consuls sign from
the consulate and fastening it over the
door of a conspicuous butcher shop. As
soon as the commander of the warship
heard of this bit of mischief he ordered
young Beresford to go ashore IN broad
daylight and restore the Sign to its origi-
nal position, and many residents took
pleasure in watching the proceeding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
HOW the Mnior arc GROW.

Land and Water gives the reason of the
origin of a familiar expression A young
officer out for a days shooting was re-
turning home at night very disconsolate,
as he had not had a shot at anything all
day. AS he was passing the majors gar
den he espied a crow; this being the only
chance he had had all day, he fired end
killed it. The major, hearing the shot ran
up to see what was the ma tier. He SEEM
ed very pleased to see him, and said,
THAT is a nice gun of yours; would you
allow me to handle it?' His request was
a once acceded to. But the major put
the gun to his shoulder and pointed it at
the culprit. and said; Now you scouudrel
kneel down and eat that bird, or l will
blow your brains outs and l might tell YOU
this crow has been pet of mine for
years" He saw no way of getting out of
il. 50 he set to work with a very bad grace
to eat 1t. When he had demolished half of
it, the major said: THAT will do; here
is your gun, and I hope il will teach YOU
a lesson not TO shoot everything you see
next time" But the other no sooner re-
ceived the gun that he pointed ii at the
major, and said, Now you may finish
the remainder, or you viii never leave
here alive" The major stormed and rag
ed, and finally entrested him to let him
60 but to no purpose, and he had to fin
ish the bird. The next day the young Off
Ger was invited TO a great dinner. The host
belonging 10 the party, speaking to the
young fellow, said, ALLOW me to intro
duce you to the major" "Oh," he said,
IT think that is not necessary. as 1 had
the pleasure of dining with him yester-
day"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
THE DAMAGE DONE BY THE BLIZ-
ZARD,

The inquiries which have been made
throughout the state respecting the dam
age done by the recent cold spell shows
that our farmers and fruit growers suffer-
ed 10 the extent of several millions of dol
lars 1t is, of course, impossible to give
an estimate which approaches accuracy.
because of the difficulty in finding out what
injury was done in every part of every
county, but it is quite evident from the
reports that in all of the southern coun-
ties the peach crop will be a failure. In
the northern counties there will be some
peaches, but there will be no such peach
crop in the state as there was last year.
when the fame of the Georgia peach reach
ed every city and town of importance
in the country. Wheat and oats have also
been damaged TO a greater or less extent.
Of plums and figs there will be but lin
tied supply. 1t is safe to say that, when
all The facts are taken into consideration.
the estimate of the damage is not too
great
We have had a great many reports from
Florida, and, while all agree as to the
damage done to the, vegetable crops, there
is a wide difference of opinion as to the
damage done to the orange trees. This
difference is due, probably, to the fact
that the reports come from different local
tiles. In some sections of the state the
trees We're damaged much more seriously
Than in others. The report which we pub
lished yesterday gave a rather gloomy pic
ture of the situation. We are inclined to
think that the picture was more gloomy
than the facts warrant. Stll, 1t may be
that the facts are as stated in the section
of me state for which the correspondent
spoke He is a conservative man and a
careful observer. lie has had many years
experience sn orange growing in Florida.
We expect to receive in day or two a
very careful estimate of the damage done
in the orange belt from one who is max
ing careful observations of the situation
| IL is sincerely 10 be hoped that it will APP
pear that the damage to the trees is far
less than it was supposed to be.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
He Interrupted Gladstone.

A fellow of an Oxford college tells an
anecdote about Mr.. Gladstone's visit to
the college in question when he was stay
ing in oxford for the last time, in 1892 He
had been dining in hall, and afterward
attending common room, which was Just
over, most of the company having dispers-
ed. The distinguished guest was standing
with his back to the fire narrating some
Renaissance of his university days Eyes
sir" he was saying. Il set eyes on him
then for the first and last time, and that
must have been--let me see-fully sixty
years ago" AT this point the young man.
who was sitting at the corner of the fire
place, and was afflicted with cold hap
pened to cough slightly. Instantly Mr..
Gladstone wheeled about, and, making
him a courteous bow, said. with his usual
emphasis; THANK you, sir thank you.
am obliged to you for that correction. l
did exaggerate the lapse of time. / have
no doubt should have said fifty wears
or fifty-five, at the outside" The confu-
sion of the young man, who had not the
honor of the great mans acquaintance
and from whose mind nothing was further
than to interrupt his Renaissance by word
or sign, may be imagined,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

And so there is TO be another junket TO
Cuba and Porto Rico! Secretary Alger in
vited several senators and representatives
to accompany him on the Meade (formeriy
the Beriin), but they declined Now. how
ever, it is announced that members of the
Senate and House committees on naval
affairs viii make a junket of their own
on the dispatch boat Dolphin. The con-
gressmen propose not only to visit the
West India islands. but to go to New Or
leans, Pensacola and Key West. and prob
ably other places.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
TIE OREGON cArLnp FOR.

The disratoh from a mIal Dewey eaa-
ing Ter The batucship oregon naturally
causes a great deal of speculation He
says tina the Oregon IS needed at Manila
for political reasons. Does he mean that
an increase Of or naval force there would
have a good effect on tho insurgents or
that he apBre1ends trouble from one or
more OF the powers Of Europe on account
OF the disturbed state og affairs in the is
lands?
The admiral doesn't throw any light on
these q1es ious-et least the dispatch given
Que by che navy department doesn't The
first thought would be that Germany in
tended 10 interfere on the pretext Of pro-
tecting her interests. But 1t is apparent
that she would not do anything of the kind
without first giving notice 10 this country
by making a protest Of some sort 1t Is
ony within the last few days that one of
the ministers Of Emperor William gave as
sufdnoes that al no time has Germany had
aIy intention of interfering with us in the
PHILIPPINES. II ist not reasonable to sup
pose that she has completely changed her
policy
As lar as we are able to discover there
Is no other power that would undertake to
interfere at Manila. Certainly Russia
would not. That power is particularly anx-
ious to remain on good terms with us. 1t
is true that foreign residents at Manila
SUFFERED considerably from the great fire
in that city this week, but the fire was
not due to any act of this country 1t was
the result Of the acts of the insurgents. 1t
does not afford legitimate ground for in
reference by any power
The probability is that Admiral Dewey
wants the Oregon for the moral effect
which a great battleship, such as she is.
would have upon the Insurgents The more
we impress them with our power the less
likely they are to continue their opposition
to our authority. One of the most inf1uen-
tial Of The tribes has signified it's intention
70 accept our authority. Its action will not
be without its effect upon the other tribes.
When the Ftpinos find out that we are
very much in earnest, and that we cannot
be driven out of the islands, they will, In
all probability cease to make war upon
our soldiers.
Il is greatly to be regretted of course
that we have to use force In dealing with
the Filiplnos, but now that we have an
nounced our purpose to hold the islands the
only thing we can do without the loss of
the standing we have gained among the
nations of the world is to give Otis and
Dewey all of the assistance they need. AL
though the American people are opposed
to retaining the Philippines permanently
against the will of the Filpinos, we feel
certain that if they had the opportunity
they would not vote to withdraw from the
islands while the Filipinos are in position
to say that they compelled us to leave
them. The only thing to do is to push the
campaign with vigor. But our position be-
fore the world and In our own estimation
would be better if Congress should de-
clare our policy to be to give the Filipinos
their independence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

a suit has been brought in the United
States Circuit Court for New York TO de-
termine whether or not Porto REQ is a
part of the United States, and If 1t is by
what right a higher rate Of tariff duties
is charged in Porto Rico than in the states.
1t is provided in the constitution that IAN
duties, lmposts and excuses shah be uni
form throughout the United States" new
erlheless there is not only a separate tarifr
for Porto Rico but merchandise shipped
from the states to Porto Rico is required
to oay duty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

There were fifty Chinese on Deweys
vessels during the famous fight of Manila
Bay. They fought like heroes, offering
their blood and lives for the Stars and
Stripes. Nevertheless our magnanimoas,
grateful nation will not permit them to
set foot upon its shores! Admiral Dewey
has written letter to the department re-
speeting this matter, and asking that in
simple justice and recognition of their ser
vices these fifty Chinese be given permits
sion to come to this country if they de-
sire to do so. However, the law is manda
tory, and the department can not grant
the request of the admiral. Any relief
for the Chinese must come through an
act Of Congress. Presumably a bill in
their interest will be introduced; but 1t is
to be expected that some sand-lot dema-
gogue win raise objections and try to keen
them out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

In Chicago the other day Mr.. f. D.
Morsan Rowland of New York ordered
HIDE light luncheon at one Of the hotels
The check called for $50 denotlng that it
must really have been a simple meal. Mr.
Rowland handed the waiter J $500 bin
and rinsed his fingers and wiped his mus
taehe while the waiter went off to get the
change. But the waiter forgot to come
back. After waiting some Hitle time MIR.
Rowland got suspicious and went to the
landlord and demanded his $40 change.
The landlord refused to pay. The matter
was taken into court, and The verdict was
against the landlord. Thus It is estab-
hshed that one may go into Chicago no.
le's' order $50 luncheons and give $500 bills
to the walters to get the amount out of
with perfect safety
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

New York comes forward with another
claim to superlative greatness. It is now
claimed that that city is the art center of
The world. One dealer has personally sod
during the past twelve years forty-nine
art collections aggregaHng in value an
proNimately 100000; and there are sever
al other dealers who have done probably
as wen. Americans are the most liberal
Of all patrons Of art" said the deaser
first mentioned. when they want an art
object they buy it, without haggnng over
the price"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meotings-First Meeting of Creditors Of
a. c. Scott.
Special Notices-Ship Notice, J. F. Minis
& Co; Agency Established, The Maryland
Life Insurance Company Of Baltimore, w.
M. & W. E. Coney; Fun Line Of Cigars j.
j. Joyce; Soups, C. II. Monsees; Tea, Aber-
corn Grocery Company; The List For To-
day. Drayton Grocery Company; Notice
TO Members of the Bar; Ship Notice,
strachan & Co. Consignees; Van Horne's
Supply Depot
Business Notices-Kennedy' Products,
Henry Solomon & Son.
Amusements-"Under the Red Robe at
Theater, Feb. 2-2s; Eunice Goodrich in
Matinee and at night, Feb. %.
Insurance Statemcnt-Annual Statement
of The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Hartford, Conn.
Long on Hides, Etc.-A. Ehrlich & Bro.
This is Opening Day For the Sale of
Dunlap's Spring Hats-B H. Levy & Bro.
Chicken Tamale-C. A. Munster.
Nearing the End-M. S. Brown, Your
Clothier.
Turpentine Lands For Lease-Buckner
Chipley, Pensacola, Fla.
The Tinkham Carrier-The Tinkham
Company, New York.
Beers-Anheuser-B Busch Brewing Asso-
cia ion.
Condensed Milk-Gail BOrden's cOndens-
ed Milk.
Mineral Water-Hunyadi Janos.
Medical-Dr. Williams Pink Pills; Cuti-
eura Remedies; Hoods Sarsaparilla; S. S.
s.; Ayers Pills; DR.. Kennedy's Favorite
Remedy.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

The Charleston newspapers are still agi-
Eating for first-ciass hotel in that city.
One is sadly needed there, Under present
circumstances, the visitor to Charleston
after stopping at one of the hotels feels
only whit less sore than if he had been
held up and sandbagged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

Gen. shafter has been again expressing
opinions about the fitness Of persons and
Speaker Thomas b. Reed and the Ffdpinos
are he latest TO receive his attention. He
thinks that Reed has got the big head, g"
and ought to be deprived of the gavel.
while the Filipinos are really less fit for
government than the Cubans. 1t will
be remembered what he said of the Cubans
when ne was 10 this city with the presi-
Dental party some weeks ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

The Nicaragua revolution lacks bus lit
tie of being u screaming farce. Seven men
go ashore from an insurgent craft. and in
a few minutes capture a town. Meantime
the insurgenr craft sails away. Finding
themselves alone, the gallant seven, who
have-just captured the town. take to the
woods. Presently the insurgent vessel
comes back and the fierce and war,ike
seven emerge from the bushes and are re-
ceived as heroes deserve 20 be. The prob
abilities are that one battalion of our
Rough Riders could so down there and
chase both parties to the quarrel into the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-25

The government transports are all to be
given the names of deceased federal gem
erals Among those whose names have
been changd within the past few days are
the following: OLDHAM 10 Mcpherson. Ber-
lin 10 Meade, Panama to Hooker, Rita to
Burnside, Port Victor to Mcclellan and
Clearwater to ingalls,. Several of these
are wen known at this port.