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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16
To visit peunI institutions.

senators stone OF Brenham, Neal OF Nav,
asota and Wayland of Calvert, composing
senate committee appointed to visit
the penal institutions OF the State. Win
meet at the Lnwlor hotel tomorrow morn
ing. and from there viii leave for Hunts
vile on the business named. They will
inspect the Two nentontlaries and several
81 the convict farms aud viii make re-
port OF their Investigations TO The senate
on their return TO Austin
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Tue LocAL STAGE.
KIimt-Hcnrn Company Closes Its Eli
nal Enlargement.

nal Enlargement.
Tho Klimt-Hearn company was seen
for the last time this season at Sweeney
& Coombs' opera house yesterday, My
Partner" being presented at the matinee
and Ten Nights in a Bar Room" at night
Both performances were greeted by large
and well pleased audiences, the fifteen
warogrnph pictures shown on each occa-
sion being especially enjoyed. The COM
pany has made itself very popular here
and has never failed to deserve the pat
ronage accorded it.
Murray and Mack, the Irish comedians
will present "Finnegans Ball" this after
noon and tonight.
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nnnuers OF the Grip.

The greatest danger from la grlppe is Of
its resulting in pneumonia. If reasonable
care is used, however. and Cbanberlains
Cough Remedy taken, all danGer will be-
avoided. Among the tens Of thousands
who have used this remedy for la grippe
we have yet to learn of a single case hay-.
ing resulted in pneumonia, which shows
conclusively that this remedy is certain.
preventive of that dangerous disease u
will cure la grippe in less time shAn any
other treatment. 1t is pleasant anu saie
TO take. For sale by all druggists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

Every woman should realize that hef
health is like bank account. Al the out
set she has SO much deposited to her credit
in the bank of health. If she draws out
more than she puts i'll she will soon over
draw her account An over-drawn account
in the bank of health means one, OF two
things. life of hopeless suffering or an
early death.
The woman who neglects her health in a
wonarly way is making big drafts on her
account with the bank of health and will
soon be a physical bankrupt. Disorders of
this description wreck wofnan's general
health quicker than anything else i'll the
world They soon transform n healthy,
happy, aniable woman into weak, sickly
fretful and Respondent invalid They Ut
terly unfit a woman for wiiehood or mother
hood For all disorders of this nature Dr.
Piercc's Favofite Prescription is the best
of all medicines. 1t acts directly OH the
delicate and important organs concerned
in maternity, giving them health, strength,
vigor and elasticity. 1t relieves pain,
allays inflammation, checks facilitating
drains, and quickly subdues all other syfrp-
toms. II at once stops the dragging pains
and sinking spells, the nervousness the
digestive disturbances and other complica-
tions that arise from the same cause, Taken
during the months of expectant maternity.
1t banishes the usual discomforts and
makes baby's advent easy and almost pain
less. II insures the newcomers health
and a plentiful supply of nourishment
Thousands of women have testified TO its
marvellous merits. An honest dealer will
not suggest an inferior substitute for the
sake of extra profit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

BANDERA.-'rhe wife of Murray Vann
give birth to four children at one ac-
counchement.
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Rnts and Mice E.termIna,eu.

Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste;
25c box. All druggists.
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ruE an,r cIaE 1lrAT DOES c.Rr

Laxative Promo Qulnine Tablets removes
The cause that produces Ia grippe. The
genuine has L. D. @. on each tablet. &c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-16

Home Industry. American steam Dye
Works. I'LL Congress avenue.
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Houston, Texas, February 15,-Enclosed
find s. for the Faith Homo fund. Yours re-
specially, ]. p. Moore.
The following responses have been made
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-02-08

tII0 DULL. xO0 CA6tC0C ne
made heightened hian, the hail Of smashing
wares pricked him like gadfies and his
we'll meant efforts to escape only increased
his troubles And It Is the same with men
Of uncouth manners who find themselves
in delicate surroundings-thoug they
make every one else uncomfortable. they
make themselves utterly wretched and are
more to be pitied than the people Of tender
susceptihilities whom they annoy. The
truth Of these observations was not rea-
soned ont by John Holman on the occasion
Of his first vastt to New York, but 1t was
illustrated fully by his misadventures.
He Is miner by profession, young, am
bilious. bashful and abnormally alive to
his own lack Of breeding, and 1t followed
as q matter Of course that among the
guests in the Merryweasher mansion he
was out Of his element and knew it. When
he entered the parior, he had to wait 30
minutes before his young hostess came
down, for he was so Questionable as to
be on time. That gave him leisure to
mediate on how absurd he looked In such
elegant Surroundings, and he was almost
on the point Of boiling from the house
when Mabel Merryweather swept into the
room.
Such a vision Of girlish beauty was
enough to duster q man more accustomed
to meeting with the fatrest Of their sex,
and poor Holman was Instantly great
hulk Of stammertng awkwardness
"Mr. Holman, believer" she said az
she approached him with extended hand
\ He bowed stiffly and was 60 blind with
embarrassment that he did not notice her
hand until she was withdrawing it. He
then profered hts hand and jerked It back
almost Instantly, a. II he had made q mis-
take, but she was again extending hers
and for q moment they feinted at hand
shaking much as two people who start
wrong will dodge into one another's way
ON busy crossing. Presently, however,
he seized her hand and gave a bearlike
shake Then they both collapsed into an
uncomfortable silence
won't you be seated?" Mabel finally
asked.
He started violently, then sat precari-
ously on the edge of slippery chair and
waited for her to lead the conversation.
Mamma said you will be In town for a
few days."
"Yes-es," and be thought Of the posi-
bility Of another invitation; ''that is,
hope to leave tomorrow night"
Indeed" replied Mabel stif1y, for she
could see that the decision had been ar
rived at while he was speaking and felt
offended at such evident Implicitly.
Their attempts at conversation grew
more painful, and they were fast ap-
preaching absolute silence when q couple
Of college students were announced.
As they entered and were greeted gaily
by Miss Merryweather Holman stood in
the background wondering weakly II he
should shake hands with them when In.
trQduoed. He decided ON the handshake
and while that was tn progress noticed
that they wore evening dress while he did
not 1t at once struck him that their
manner toward him was patronizing, and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-02-08

''Now, TELL Me-" sHB BRGAN, "ABOUT MR..
HOLMAN"
sharp because they could make 10 hit such
an easy target At last one Of the young
men drew from his pocket q hideous val
entine which he exhibited amid much
laughter.
II got 1t TO send to fellow I used to
go hunting with, he explained, "but
think 1t would just fit you1-ahem-
friend"
Then he read the dogge1el that accom-
panied 1t:
"You clumsy zap, you country Jay.
Go home and feed on oats and hay;
Your weak attempts at dress and style
Make even street car horses smile,
But II the city You must visit
Go get job as the what is it, :"
''Give It to me-" exclaimed Mabel.
what will you do with itS"
"I'm going to send 1t TO him. Tomor-
row is St. Valentines day, and It will
just fit him."
Among these foolish young people this
was considered an excellent joke, and Ma
bel, who was feeling angry and. exaeper.
ated, inclosed the valentine In an envelope
and sent It out TO be mailed at once.
Then they proceeded TO enjoy themselves
with gueeses at what Holman would say
and do when be got the valentine next
morning.
When the incident was forgotten in the
dancing and general gayety, Mrs. Merry
had attended. After greeting her young
friends she asked Mabel for Mr.. Holman.
"Oh, yes, he came, " she replied as hen
face flushed with annoyance, "but he un.
fortunately couldn't stayr'
Her mother Immediately OWNED that
something was amiss, but said nothing
until the guests had all departed. Then
she went to Mabel's room.
"Now tell me, she began, ''about Mr..
Holman"
"Mr. Holman indeedl Inever saw such
a fool in my lifel Big, awkward, clumsy
fellow!"
''Mabell"
IT don't care, for he spoiled my whole
evening and made everybody uncomforta-
BILE with his plumbers. Ican't understand
why you insisted on inviting him. Be-
sides being unoouth think be Is cheat,
too, for our mine never pays what It did
before papa died and he became the man.
ager." And the impulsive girl burst into
angry tears
Mrs. MarryweatheT's face became white
with suffering, and abe was silent for
some minutes, then she spoke In q tone
that STARTLED the daughter.
II feel that you have not treated Mr..
Holman a. q gentleman should be treated,
and In justice must tall you something
that had hoped to keep from you always
III lt were not for him you would neither
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-02-08
ON his coming, and he was not expert a

excuses.
Finally the CLIMAX was reached when
one Of the young ladies consented 10 fur
nish music for waltz. The piano stool
was not In its place, and, spying h at the
other side Of the room, Holman started
sitter + Like flying wedge. He stepped
onseverA trains while doing 80 and then
apologized misacably until his prosesta.
lions were drowned by the music. The
beginning Of the dance gave him time to
think, and he decided that the only thing
for him to do was to leave the house at
once. Going up to Mabel, he stammered:
II forgot-er-to tell you that I must
go-that have an Important engagement
-er"-
II am 10 sorry," she said ioily, but in
that case I can only say good night -
And che gave him her finger tips. BE
shook hands and after wondering for q
moment II he should shake hands with
any one else bolted from the house. AZ
he passed down the steps he fancied he
heard laughter, and that drove him wild.
There was general sigh Of relief when
he had left the parlor, for he had made
every one uncomfortable.
''Your friend is not q New Yorker,
presume" said one Of the young ladies b
Mabel.
NO." she replied curtly.
"Looks as II he'd be a remarkable
CATCH" and she passed on with meaning
smile.
HAS the genius left us9' inquired one
Of the college students presently, and that
80 provoked Mabel that she 50 far forgot
herself as to make some angry remarks
about the unfortunate Holman. In few
minutes group of the young people wert
enjoying the luxury Of laughing at the
poor fellow and thinking their wit wa.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-02-08
GALES.

Mrs. H. Dorston is sick with the la.
grippe.
B. Simondson returned to Tracy
Tuesday.
Gust Goltz visited at his uncle's the
past week.
Ed. Jones and J. Muller were visit.
ing in town Thursday.
Fred Swartz patronized the Walnut
Grove mill Wednesday.
Alice and Elsie Drury spent Tuesday
evening at A. J. Porter's.
Mrs. Henry Nelson arrived home
Monday from Wisconsin.
8. P. Hicks arrived home Wednes
day evening from Chicago.
About Is people enjoyed the mothers
circle meeting at T L. Gilbert's Wed.
nesday.
The young people had party at J.
E. Leonard's, also at Fred. Swartz. &
Friday.
Ed. Jones graphophone exhibition in
Dist. 40 last Friday evening was we'll
attended.
The young and old people in this vi
cinity enjoyed sleigh rides Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Fred. Swartz is suffering from neu-
ralgla in his face. Other sick people
are convalescent.
Messrs. Nelson and Montgomery's
young people spent Tuesday evening at
Philip Nelson's.
Miss Maggie Hinderman Of Tracy
enjoyed the past week with her cousin
and family, Hugh Montgomery.
In the spring the human body needs
assistance to throw off the stagnation
produced by winter diet. AS the
temperature rises under the growing
heat Of the SUMS rays, we feel tired,
half sick and low in spirits, because
the blood is sluggish and full Of i'm
purities. DR.. J. III. McLean's strength
ening Cordial and Blood Purifier is q
reliable spring remedy to invigorate the
blood and give tone to the digestion.
Price so centa and 81 bottle. 254t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-02-08

that made him angry, % that By the time
all the guests had arrived and he had been
introduced be was prey 10 every uncom-
Portable emotion. In his efforts 10 oblit-
crate himself he made himself more con-
spicuous, and be spent the leisure between
his different "meAks'' In abuaing himself
for ever having como 70 New York. He
knew be shouAn't b where he va, but
Mrs. MerryweatheR, who was un1oetunste-
" ont for couple Of hours, had in6igted
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-02-08
An AWKWARD VALENTINE.
Copyright, 1870. by the Authorl

HEN considering the
case Of the bull In the
china shop, the sym
pathy Of every thought
ful man goes out to
tina hull The clatfer ho
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11

rains during the past week have soaked
up everything that needed moisture and
have put the corn and pastures in prime
condition The general effect of the
growing prospects has shown itself in a
fall of the quotations on the board OF
trade.
Shenandoah Sentinel: We know a
man who gets from two to three tons
of good hay each year, the product of
the public highway which borders his
farm. He has taken the trouble to
smooth down this strip and seed 1t and
now he not only gets $40 worth of hay,
but he Is rid of the weeds, complies
with the law, and has improved the APP
pearance of his farm greatly. Why
should not this be more generally done !?
New Sharon Star: Most of the corn
has Strengthened up since the heavy
storm of ten days ago, and only an ear
ly frost can prevent u heavy crop.
Mother Nature works wonders.
1t rained enough the latter part of the
week to soak the ground pretty thor
oughly and put stop to threshing, but
it only made corn, potatoes and pas
ture grow faster. Nature is busy
worker, moves Enthusiastically along every
avenue.
Eagle Grove Eagle: John Floyd
brought into market the first oats of
this season. They test SO pounds per
bushel and the yield is so bushels per
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The Waterloo Courier thinks THE
question is not what viii Cato say? but
what can Cato say?"
Ask the first dozen democrats you
meet What is the paramount political
issue this year and note the assorted
lot of replies. suggests the Burlington
Hawkeye.
The Carroll Herald declares that
Never in recent years have Iowa re-
publicans entered a campaign SO united
and harmonious, with conditions so
favorable and prospects so promising"
There is not a politician in Iowa that
has as many friends as Governor Shaw
and it would be we'll for the Gear and
Cummins' forces to keep an eye on
him. says the Grundy Republican.
In regard to the republican outlook
for victory this fall the New Sharon
Star predicts that with promises veri-
fed, pledges fulfilled, prosperity and
contentment all about u.s. former VIC
tories are sure to be more than dupli-
Gated"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11

Gentlemen, have you noticed that the
conditions of the potato crop are esti-
mated at 100 per cent? We who have
to buy these nourishing tubers can re-
joice with the farmer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11

While designing politicians are trying
to make of the trusts distressing polit-
zeal issues the business world is treat
ing them as business propositions pure
and simple. Some rise and fall of their
own weight. All have to, sooner or lat
er, stand upon their own bottoms and
win or lose upon the merits of their
own superior qualities or advantages as
business Institutions. The attempt to
make political issue of the trust may
succeed, but al present it IS about the
most unusual, irrational and ludlcrous
of all political gyrations imaginable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11
! ! II ..s-sll-stta.4-

Speaking of the excoriation of Linn
county politicians by Murphy of the
Vinton Eagle. the Waterloo Reporter
observes that Murphy is slow TO
anger, generally, but from several ar
ticies in his last issue we guess he is
mad all over and has no disposition to
conceal it,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11
OTIS HAS FAILED.

The dissatisfaction with Gen. Otis
management of the Philippine cam
paign has begun to crop out in spite of
the efforts that have been made TO sup
press it. Foreign army officers, who are
doubtless inspired by their more timid
fellow professionals in the American
army, have made bold to express some
very severe criticisms of the generals
competency to command the operations
in these islands, which, along with 9TH
err manifestations following close upon
the famous round-robin of the war cor
respondents, are only the beginning of a
wave of popular feeling that Will soon
sweep Gen. Otis from his command with
all the suddenness and terrific force of
tropical typhoon. Otis will have to go,
unless the signs Of the times are at
fault.
This failure of a commander to meet
the requirements of his position in
times of great military operations can
not be ascribed to any peculiar weak
ness in the Philippine war, for it has all
ways been the bane of every war that
was ever waged. To find the man who
can lead the nations forces 10 victory
and bring about peace by sheer force in
problem in the wars of men. The most
of US are familiar with the costly eX-
periments that We're made at the begin
ming of our civil war to find COM
mander, and the years of failure that
followed until Grant was dragged from
obscurity by the keen perception OF
Lincoln and placed at the head of the
union forces. Any one who has read
the life OF Abraham Lincoln is familiar
with the trials he experienced in search
ing for the right man to command the
armies. That we should have been SO
fortunate during our last disturbance
in the commanders of OUR navy is an
object of wonder 10 all nations today
Such universal success seldom comes to
a nation that enters a war with fight
ing machine organized in time of
peace. Every man seemed TO fit his
one unbroken series of successes. II
was truly remarkable, but We can not
expect such luck to follow us always.
Our army for the most part is well
Differed, we know that, but in this one
case it has become evident that fail
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11
HARD TO EXPLAIN.

II This Had Occurred Anywhere Else
Than MarShalltown. There Might
BE Grave Doubts About II.
II this were published anywhere else
but in Marshalltown, that is. if the
statement given below went the rounds
of the press, readers in Boston or New.
Orleans would not believe that SIM
pie little pill would have any effect on
humanity when the subject is an q Sc
rlous condition. When it has that ef-
ness, perhaps q neighbor, Marshall
town people at least can not possibly
deny it, particularly 30 when investiga-
ton is courted. Now, ask Mrs. L. W.
Fox. 3O5 Summit street, and see II she
will not corroborate personally what
she says publicly. Mrs. Fox says:
II used Doan's Kidney Pills and they
proved to be an exceedingly valuable
remedy. If the same results are OBJ
tanned by every user in Marshalltown
they Will with me unhesitatingly pro-
nounce Doan's Kidney Pills a prepare
ton fully up to the representations
made for IL. / base my opinion on the
following facts: When ! first learned
about them had considerable pain in
my back; procuring a box at the Nc
Bride & Will Drug company's store
used 1t, and was soon freed from the
annoyances. which were undoubtedly
caused by some imperfect action OF the
kidneys ] gladly recommend REM
edy that proved Of such value ~
Doan's Kidney Pills Several friends
Of mine tried them and all hold as high
an opinion of their merits as t.
Doan's Kidney Pills 90 cents per box:
for sale by adj dealers, or sent by mail
on receipt Of price by the Foster
NIilburn Company. Buffalo, N. Y. sole
agents for the United STATES. Remem-
Der the name Doan's and take no other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11
PROSPERITY ITEMS.

Men Wanted signs are seen
throughout the land. This is different
from the panicky times of 1892 60
Canton Repository.
Great hardships prevail in the west.
The farmers can not secure enough
hands to gather their big crops.-Balti-
more Herald.
Jobs are chasing idle men so persist
entity that the professional tramp is
having an unpleasant season.-Kansas
City Journal.
Those men who are now talking about
the army OF unemployed are three years
behind the times.-Lewiston (Me)
Journal.
With wages going up and interest
rates going down labor appears to be
scoring at least temporary advantage
over capital.-Sioux City Journal
The fall trade of the country promises
to be Unprecedented. Good crops and
good business conditions will make
every line OF business hum.-Toledo
Blade.
The idle mendlcant the labor agitator
AND the cheap money demagogue have
had their vocations ended by the in
dustrial prosperity now enjoyed by the
people of the epublic.-Philadelph
Times.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11
FOR BIENNIAL ELECTIONS.

The Iowa press is calling attention to
has been circulated to the effect that
the voters of Iowa are to decide this
year whether elections shall be biennial
instead of every year as now. The pro-
posed amendment TO that effect must
be ratified by the next general assem-
bly, before it can be submitted to pop-
ular vote. There is not much doubt
from present conditions of public senti-
ment that the next legislature will APP
prove of the joint resolution, as the
previous assembly did, proposing to
and thus give the people a chance to
vote upon it; nor is there much question
but that the people would overwhelm-
ingly endorse it at the polls. Dropping
out one state election where two are
held would not only save great deal OF
useless political friction, but would be
great saving in expense-estilnate as
high as 100000. One of the chief rea-
sons for holding annual elections has
been on the ground that it allows one
set Of state officers to remain in posi-
ton while another goes out; but this
difficulty could be oDviated by accord
ing worthy officers a second term, and a
few of them third term at first in or
der to bring about the same changes as
under the present plan. Permitting halt
the number but one term would meet
the same difficulty though this would
hardly be as popular as the first men,
toned rotation. This subject is not 8
partisan one, and can be considered
wholly upon Its merits in the interest OF
the peoptA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11

IOWA CROPS AND HARVEST.
Carroll Herald: The rains of the past
week have been almost too much of a
good thing. Corn has taken quite a
start, but small grain In the shock has
not Jared quite SO well.
Nevada Representatives: Frequent
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-11
Enjoy Life.

How we all desire to enjoy good
helath; to enjoy life as our neighbors
do; to laugh and have bright, spark
ling eyes; to be free from plan. 1t will
cost you one dollar. Beggs' Blood Puri-
fer mkaes pure, rich blood. Geo. p.
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