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Evening journal., 1899-02-24
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SEE THAT YOUR TICKET READS
VIA THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The Southern railway operates three
through trains on each week day and
two on Sunday. II is an inland route,
clean and through an interesting sec
tion OF the South. The schedules of
its trains are fast but not too fast to
be maintained. Write to John NJ. Beal.
District Passenger Agent, S2S Chestnut
street, Philadelphia, for full informa-
ton, illustrated matter and advance
Pullman reservations.
Evening journal., 1899-02-24
MINsrREIs NEXr MoNnAY


Years ago Lew DOckstader. now of
Primrose & Dockstader's Big American
Ministries, which Will be at the Opera
House next Monday night, had to play
in little town in the far South, where
minstrel companies were a rarity. AT
the breakfast table next morning. a
darSey waiter asked Lew what he had
done to make himself look so black the
night before. why" replied the 10.
cose comedian. just before the per.
fOrmanee began, took a chocolate
bath. The negro looked at him fully
minute and then a light dawned OF
his dusky face as he remarked: You.
must used pcwersu lot of il to go.
as black as yous looked .ast night, an
l reckon some oh de sand in it am
sticlkin' to your humor yet Yahl Yah
YAH"
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RETURN or THE -srRlANCER. .

leEl UltN Of THE IS IRLAlNGER.'
The happiest sort Of good feeling is
bound to exist at the Opera House next
Tuesday evening. when Hoyt's roaring
comedy, "A Stranger in New York, "
viii return. This piece is no stranger
with amusement gOers Of this city, for
il was presented here some time ago
and made a most emphatic impression
with those who were fortunate enough
TO witness il. In sending "A Stranger
in New York to Wilmington this sea.
son. Mr.. Hoyt promises that it will be
better than ever, and also promise.
many things in the way Of novelties
The cast will be the strongest and
most versatile ever seen in. Hoy'.
comedy and Includes all the best come
dians and all the prettiest girls of tn,
Hoyt & Mckee forces.
Evening journal., 1899-02-24
ITS THE GRIP

That counts In Eye Glasses. and IT'S the
only Grip you want. Our patent Anchor
Guards are safe. Can't shake em of
Two noses cannot be found alike In di.
mensions. We bear this In mind wher
fitting Eye Glasses and Specincles. and
achieve results which give relief TO the
Eye and comfort 10 the Nose.
II costs nothing TO consult our Optician
II may cost you more not 70.
MILLARD F. DAVIS.
Jeweler.
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William A. Reilly. wagon builder,
62S East Fourth street. builds wagons
in the good oid-fashioned way, OF the
best material and workmanship. His
wagons stand rough usage and are
up-to-date.
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no REslGN NEXr MoNrH.

10 HNI4oIl4N .N111NI ldOlNTIHi.
Chief Engineer T. S. Janney. OF the
Wilmington and Chester Traction
Company will resign his position on
March ] to accept position as super
intendent Of the Bed Rock Dredging
Company, Of Boise Basin. Idaho. Mr.
Janney has had large experience il
mining in the gold fields Of Alaska.
Evening journal., 1899-02-24

Mems Calf Shoes, of the celebrated
George G. Snow make, every pair war
ranted by the maker, were $500. now
$195.
Mems $3.50 Winter Russet Shoes
made in The latest style, extension
soles and Bull Dog toe. reduced to
s179.
Mems s4.OO Shoes, in BOX Calf
Frenbh Calf and Patent Leather. all
strictly handmade, reduced to $3.50.
Youths Casco Calf Shoes, sizes 70 to
2. made to give service. were $1.1S. now
Toe
Boys Shoes. sizes to ., in light or
heavy soles, made in opera toes, were
S1S9, now S9c.
Chiidren's grain Button Shoes, sizes
to II, stout leather soles, and will
give elegant wear, were $1O0, now 5sc.
Misses Lace Shoes, made of Paris
Kid, smooth leather inner soles, were
$125, now 85c.
Child's India Kid Button Shoes, sizes
! 6 to 8, were Soc, now 29c
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BUY YOUR TEAs AT L,YNCH,s

ANNAe AA-A' al hA-NOil =.
Our soc. 60c. and soc. teas are un-
surpassed for exquisite flavor. You get
quality and no prizes. Same goods at
either store, northwest corner Madison
and Fourth streets; southwest corner
King and Eighth streets.
Evening journal., 1899-02-24

A cheap substitute for a standard
advertised article may prove TO be any
thing but bargain. Be careful to get
what you ask for.
Evening journal., 1899-02-24

Do right this year; buy for you,
home Ludwig Piano Nothing better
Rtore hl5 Shipley street
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MARRVED.

GOUERT- -DUTTON. the 18th in
slant. at ST. Paurs M. E. parsonage,
by Rev. w. l.. S. Murray, Walter A.
Gouert and Mabel A. Dutton. both of
this city.
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For Sale or Rent |

Store and dwelling northeast corner
Fourth and Franklin.
Store and dwelling northwest corner
Secom- 4 Harrison.
House ~. 225 Brcome street, 10
rooms, front and back porches and all
the modern conveniences.
Also several 6 and s room houses
with all improvements, $40 and $12 per
month.
Two room houses with front porch
es, at Fourth and Scott, sS per month,
Also a number of houses ranging
from Sc per month upwards, according
to the locality. Also a number Of de-
sirable building lots in different Sec
tions OF the city will be sold on month
ly payments. Special terms to build
ers. Desirable tenants can save money
by applying to
p. J. FORD,
S. e. Cor. Tenth and Market Sis.
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3 East second street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
SOME posTscRIpTs.

The second city OF the British empire In
size is Calcutta.
The finest shops In n Chinese city are those
devoted to the sale OF coffns.
Land In England Is 500 times as valuable
now it was 200 years ago.
An electric automobile in France recently
ran 12i miles without recharsing.
Confessional boxes are 10 be fct nd In Ave
doceses OF the Church OF England.
A million dollprs were spent in stipends
to Presbyterian ministers In Canada last
year
When first known to the Romans silk was
so dear that 1t was sold weight for weight
with gold.
At wardbury, Norway, the longest day lasts
from May 81 to July % without Interruption.
fine OF 500 may be legally imposed on
any boy who seeks to see circus by crawl
ing under the canvas.
cook In earthenware. The heat In the latter
Is more uniform, the flavor better preserved
and there is less liability TO burn.
New York City annually pays $50 in gold
IN one payment TO every blind person who
has been year a resident OF the metropolis.
and who has not been an occupant OF city
institution during that time.
A New York man found a large sum Of
money In the road. and. knowing to whom
II belonged drove his horse so hard to re-
store |. that the animal died. On restoring
the money the finder received IS for his
trouble. Tho horse was worth s.25
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04

than NIL other agencies toward settling vi
the farming lands with thrifty. Intelligent
people. They are great civilzers and built
up both city and country
\*</
Volume 1. No 1, OF the Grimes County Rec.
ord. published at Anderson by II. IL. Hodges
has made It's appearance. Its irst issue con.
tains the following by way OF salutatory;
| We now have in our possession flc copie.
| or the Central Texas Record, which was pub
| lished In Anderson In lS66-61-6S The Record
| y 1856: an independent weekly newspaper. and
was the official journal OF walker, Grimes,
Montgomery aud Madison counties. II was
me same size that the Record now is and was
nicely gotten up. Mr.. Lambert published the
Record In Anderson for nearly three years
and received advertising patronage from all
| over the South. Merchants in Houston, Gal.
| WESTON, New Orleans Memphis Atlanta and
| southern towns Of any size paid "a per inch
| for display advertisements. The Record OF
Ma Oh 30. 1861. contained thirty three adver-
tisements from business houses In Anderson.
Next weeks issue will contain clippings from
these papers
There were troublous times In Texas when
Colonel Will Lambert published the Record at
Anderson The yellow fever epidemic was the
cause OF the demise OF the Record at that
Tune. The Record could fight the carpet
baggers. but Bronze John was too much for IT..
~
The Bay City Visitor man evidently attend
cd church. He intimates as much when he
says:
Sol Clevelands fst sermon was corker.
lines. II is hoped that corker doesn't mean
that Sol went fishing on Sunday.
The Haletswlle Herald has found rope
with a cham. 1t says:
The rope with which Clay Ford was hanged
at La Grange last Thursday was also used in
hanging Murderer Shaw at Cieburne. Pass 1t
around. Other counties need It,
Yes. pass 1t along. It's a good thing. A
more frequent judicial application of hemp
would benefit Texas millions OF dollars annu-
ally. But II all the red-handed murderers
should receive their dues more ropes would
be needed.
Says the Schulenburg Stcker:
The Sucker believes in honorIng the honor
able. but II draws the line when 1t comes to
virtually getting down on ones hunkers AMI
vorshiping some oficcholdug mortal for hav
ing done his plain duty. IL Is so seldom how
ever, that our public servants earn Their saia
ries that when they do the people are SO
?leased and gfntinod they feel constrained to
have jubilee ever the fact
When politician does his duty these days
no is invariably assailed by class OF people
who have so long beer permitted TO violate
The law that they think 1t is their privilege to
dc SO. Every officer who upholds tho law
should be praised. Encourage honest off,
oialn and there will be less crime and fewer
lynchings.
The Paris Advertiser wants factories. Vide.
barrel factory in Paris would be Il s.avlng
good thing.
Then whoop her up and barrel factory will
soon be headed your way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

ISIS Mary Love Lawless, who died recently
at Lexington Ky. was Abraham Lincoln S
first sweetheart
John Burroughs, the critic. is quite hermit
and lives by himself in a little cabin on the
Albany
Verdi wears n long, loose, double-breasted
sack coat and baggy trousers, so that at first
sight 1t seems as u the great maestro were
clad In pajamas,
General Winfield Scott was very fond OF
his namesake. Admiral Schley, and in 1919
undertook the tiresome trip from Boston to
the Maryland farm "to see that baby that 5
been named for me-"
The Grand Duchess Serge of Russia. the
elder sister of the czarina. possesses many
accomplishments. her greatest gift being that
of a born mimic and actress: those qualified
to judge, having seen her as an amateur
declare that she would have won fame and
fortune on the stage in any rank of life.
The admirers of the great octogennran
Dutch painter, Mr.. Josef Israels. will be in
terested to hear OF his last achievement. He
has Just finished "A huge picture-l2 feet In
length and proportionatey high-of David
Playing Before Saul" 1t las been stu
pendous undertaking and one that Mr.. Israels
has worked at for many years
The Chinese emperor must never turn a
corner when out for a drive. If he is seized
with fancy to drive out. which. fortunately.
does not occur often. as it means enormous
expenses all the streets must be made
straight II any houses interfere they are
promptly swept away. while even dried-up
water course must be spanned with bridge.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.

The Dallas Tlmes-Herald believes that the
stream Is no puier than Its source when II
says;
The Texan 'mob law" sc-cnlled, has been
pronounced unconstitutional because nobody
can understand II. The court Of criminal ap-
nehls declares that II is imperative and yoid
because II Is incapable of construction But
the truth is, the makers OF the law were
themselves Incapable of construction.
Between picayuno lawyers. demngogues and
incompetents many Texas laws have become
such tumble that the higher courts can not
Interpret them.
The Calvert Courier is a friend of the much
abused hen. II says:
The hen is becoming an important factor in
the diyersihcation OF crops In Hunt county.
Eighteen thousand chickens have been shipped
from that prosperous county to Eastern cities
this season. Robertson county farmers will do
wen to raise more poultry.
Statistics show that the egg crop OF the
United States alone sells annually for more
money than the corn crop; besides, the oriyi
ma capital remains. Egg and poultry raising
is one Of Texas most profitable Industries.
~
Good roads are being agitated by the Dem
ton News. which states:
That tho roads leading Into Denton need
ZONE immediate Improvement will not be
questioned by any one Whose duty 10 II Ia
improve them, and how are they TO be inl-
proved. are questions that We pass up to the
ON the same subject the Colorado Citizen
says;
Good roads are second In Importance only
to railroads. and the energies OF the people
generally should be directed 20 securing them.
All OF which Is true. Good roads do more
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
TOO LIMITED AUTHORITY.


The statement issued by Governor Brad
ley OF Kentucky and published in yester-
days Post as to his course with refer
ence to the troubles In Clay county, In
that State, and his impotency under the
laws to do any more than he did, should
attract attention In all States where the
chief executive Is clothed with but little
authority.
As a general proposition In all elective
governments the executive responsibility
for enforcing the laws, or the power OF
removal OF unfalthful public servants,
should be concentrated to the limit OF
safety. or as far as possible. On extra
occasions, which are rarely provided for
In the constitutions. the governor OF a
State generally finds himself without con-
stitutional authority no act. In such
cases. therefore. he Is practically OF no
use. except to order out troops. or else
he takes all the reins In his own hands
and looks to the public to afterward In
dorse his usurpation OF power. Under our
State systems as population grows denser,
industries more diversified and mob yio-
lenoe more common. we could safely In
trust the governors with more authority
With perfect safety.
The variety Of courses which Governor
nySdlsy says we're pointed out to him
which be might adopt In the Clay county
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04
HOUSTON. FRIDAY. AUGUST 4, 1898
len PAGES TODAY,
ALABAMA AND TEXAS.

In Alabama the democracy is In absolute
control; in Alabama. however they have
political chickering's and disorders that we
do not lave in Texas; they have In Ala
bama race troubles that we do not have In
Texas Naturally we must conclude, there
fore. that II investments fail to come to
Texas and yet seek Alabama, the cause
is found in something else than politics.
or disturbed conditions, or racial troubles
We learn from paper over in that
middle section of the South that large
land sales recently made In Alabama are
attracting much attention. 1t seems that
one of these sales was of $4,000 acres of
land voted by congress to the Tuscaloosa
college and now sold to a Northern syndi-
cate at S. per acre. The land is well tim
bered and offers good profit to the In
vestors. The other sale was the purchase
by the Plttsburg, Pa, Lumber company of
tract of $4,000 acres located in Bibb and
Tuscaloosa counties chiefly. This is not
only timbered but includes some of the
finest marble beds in the country.
The Columbus Ca, Inquirer Sun says
that these two sales mean much for Ala
bama. The concerns making the purchases
have declared their intention OF establish
ing mills, manufacturing plants and quar-
ries without delay, and all these enter
prises will call for the investment Of add-
tional amounts Of capital and bring many
new people to Alabama.
The interesting question is. how were
secured? Politically the States of Texas
and Alabama are alike; life and property
are as safe here as in Alabama: we have
as fine and as cheap lands as can be found
in the South; our timber lands are as at
tractive and profitable as those in any
part of the Union; we have inexhaustible
beds of granite and of iron ore. Why
are not big transactions being recorded
here? Just now pig iron is In greater de-
mand than ever before-some mills even
fearing shortness in the supply that Will
be disastrous to them. In East Texas
there is a field for Investment unsurpassed
in timber and iron lands.
What's the matter with Texas?
Chiefly want of local push and enter
prise!
In Georgia. in Alabama and the Caro-
linas the citizens have been "hustlng."
They have gone Into the money centers
or to capitalists and taken inspectors and
prospectors home with them and shown
them what superior advantages they had.
They have in the case of mills and fac
tory enterprises taken large amounts OF
the stock. They have put up local money
and have worked for what they got--and
got it,
Texas has been boasting OF her un-
surpassed advantages and waiting" for
some strolling capitalist to come along
and discover them! Our people have not
been going after investment. Texas bonds,
county and municipal. always sell readily.
There's no fear of the State as field for
iRyestment--it Is simply not known as
other Southern States are, and our own
people are allowing II to remain in the
background under general belief else
where that all we have here, or that all
the State is fit for is cattle ranch or a
cotton piantatlonl
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| troubles were nearly all suggestions OF
| shst would have been violation or usur-
patton Of authority. 1t was demanded OF
him that he declare martial law, but the
constitution OF Kentucky gives only to the
general assembly the power 10 suspend
any law. Then he was blamed for not
arresting all the participants in the kill
lngs and having them tried at once But
the governor can not do that. II is the
duty OF the peace officers and OF the
judges to perform that service He had
no power either to dismiss any sheriff or
fudge who failed in the premises. Then
it was suggested that he appoint spe-
cial Judge and prosecuting attorney to at
tend to these cases-but that again he had
no right to do!
All that could be done he did. ordered
troops to the scene with Instructions to
protect the courts and maintain peace and
order. II the troops would not do their
duty faithfully he was ut the end OF the
row.
All the suggestions made as to what
the governor should have done were good
ones. and II such powers had been con-
ferred upon him the State would have
been better off But unfortunately they
did not fall within the scope Of his au-
thorlty.
The governor OF Texas Is equally help
less and powerless in an emergency II
he and all governors were empowered to
suspend the civil and declare martial law
in riotous county. or in cases OF lynch
ing. in counties where the lynching oc-
Cured; or to suspend judges and shcriffs
where charges were well authenticated
that they were binssed or not vigorously
and honestly doing their duty; or to APP
point special Judge and States
attorney and sheriff with deputies
from any part of the State to go
to any other portion to try cases where
feuds or lynchings occurred, or manifest
favoritism was shown. or anticipated, to-
ward the prisoner-hls action to be based
always upon an examination by the at
torney general or petitions or affidavits OF
reputable citizens-our liberties would be
just as safe as now and the administra-
ton of justice and the preservation of
peace and good order far more certain!
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rheumatism" is good deal worse thar
he thought 1t was and induce him to pro.
long his stay in Europe indefinitely: he
might ehatter some idols now resting upon
rather sbnky pedestals and at the same
time do the public a great service. There
are many questions that will continue TO be
asked with aggravating persistency until
complete and comprehensive answer is
given. War contracts will continue to bs
nightmares to this administration which
made them until 1t allows them to be seen
by the American people. 1t is not crime,
Il Is not iese majestic for the taxpayers OF
this Nation to ask fair and pertinent ques-
lions regarding the expenditure of s13,769,-
43l for clothing and equipage during the
short period covered by the war with
Spain. 1t is said that Abner Mckinley.
the presidents brother, made fortune
In 100 days, the duration of the war, and
that he was interested in many OF the
clothing contracts which helped to consume
those millions OF the peoples money. IT
has been stated under oath that "Brer ABB
ner' is the man who had the DISPOSE.
ton of those various contracts anu aiso
named the prices that should be paid. Our
Spanish war cost us sSO0O0o,0oo
~
We absolutely know that many men who
stand high in the favor of the administra-
ton pouched a fortune made from con-
tracts. How was 1t done? The subsist-
ence of the army for the short war cost
the people s23, 166755. Why? The rail-
ways of the country scooped from the
treasury over $4,000 900 for transportation
of troops. Why? We don't know now
many millions went to fatten the bank
accounts of the beef trust. the railway
magnates and that unclean gang who made
up the Doodle fund for Mark Hanna IN 10.
That is what the people OF this country
will insist on knowing The little that has
leaked out has given them fat appe-
lite to know the details in extenso. Let
us hope that Steve Elkins will be defeated
in West Virginia and will get mad enough
to pull the temple down. Let us hope he
will run amuck or course the democrats
will clamor for the opening of this sewer,
but they will need all the republican help
they can get or the bottom OF this cloaca
bed will never be reached.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-04

TotaIs =. sl..5O.O0O 1850 ONO. OoO 192i isl O0G


One of the first things to strike us in
this table is The grand total of the pros
pective yield for this year--over two BILL
lions of bushels. Even at twenty cents
bushel this crop is worth $400, OO0, 900.
The surplus for export will be immense.
and the beauty OF the matter. so to speak.
is that our corn exports are steadily and
RAPIDLY growing. When we can get Eu-
| rope, but especially the far East, to eat
Inc our corn in greater quantities, this
crop Is going to become one of the most
profitable in the country
The position occupied by Texas in this
table is discouraging We do not even
raise what we need, although the State
has larger suitable area for corn than
any State In the Union. We are even
falling off this year as compared with
last. We continue to pay tribute to Kan
sas and Nebraska for n crop we can cas-
lily raise ourselves, and concentrate our
attention on four and Ave cent cotton!
II is the old story--buying the necessa-
ries of life abroad that could be raised at
home while devoting our attention to n
cheap home product. Financlering of that
Kind will make few rich or independent
men. still there are men In this State
who would stick to cotton II 1t brought
only two cents pound and continue to
attempt to buy corn and bacon from Kan
sas and Nebraska.
Corn, poultry, oats, dairy products.
fruits and vegetables-all these things
should be the first care OF an intel
ligent Texas farmer--even newspa-
per farmer knows that--bscause they are
food for the farmer and his family that
cost only little more OF his labor, and
thus turn his labor into a money making
and money saving agency. The cotton
should BIO the surplus profits OF the year.
The prospective yield mentioned for this
year In the table quoted is the largest
crop ever grown and at a low price will
so long way toward making the big corn
States comfortable financially. Would that
as much could be said for the big cotton
States that have to buy their hog and
hominy!" A little more attention than
formerly Is being paid in Texas and the
South to variety OF crops. but not enough
as yet to render us even approximately
independent or interfere seriously with
the Vests and Central States food pro-
duet trade in the South.