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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

Senator German is not acting fairly.
He says he knows how the election is
going. and yet ne won't tell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

The problem Of how not to bring
about peace in China is still in process
OF solution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11
Leavenworth and Return $1.67, via
Santa Fe Route,

Account, Apple Carnival. Tickets On
sale Oct 9. 10, H. Final limit Oct. y.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11
COLORADO FLYER.

Via "Great Rock Island Route"
Leaves Topeka $40 p m, arriving
Colorado Springs 1875. Denver HOO
O'clock next a N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News1
We often see weak Old women and
Week-old babies.
It j. said that an enterprising south
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

Let a boy follow his natural business
So many pillow horses are be-
ing worked in carriages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11
GLOBE SIGHTS.

TFrom the Atchison Globe1
The Ioafers do nothing else, so they
TX a great deal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

No one is held to strict account who
lies about candidates or shows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

1t is said that a man who has a be-
lief that he is i'll, may soon suffer with
the belief that he is dead.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

It is said that the husband of an
Atchison woman suffragist has hys-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

At midnight in his guarded tent
The Turk lay dreaming of the hour
When Greece, her knees in suppliance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11
Arrested For Stealing Paint.

= Greece her knees once more, Theo-
1re: perhaps she'll go then,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

Occasionally the people have a right to
abuse you: if you make a mistake,
abuse causes you to be more careful
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

J. c. AVER CoMeANv.
Practical Chemists, Lowell, Mas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
CITY BREvITIEs.

The ladies' OF st. Mary's Guild will give an
Ice cream festival this evening at the corner
Of Cont and Hardy streets.
At o'clock this morning the finance com
mittee Of the First Baptist church VIII meet
at the residence OF Mrs. Charles Stewart
II Samuel Clinton. who lost his home and
family in Galveston by the storm, Will CORE
spend with j. NJ. Mckee, he can get his son 8
photograph
Percy McNitt and Miss Mamie Thomas,
from La Porte, were united in marriage by
Justice w. B, Hin at his office yesterday
evening at o'clock
Rev Father Brannan OF Weathertord will
omen a mission ut Sacred Heart church, corner
Pierce avenue and San Jacinto street. next
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock mass
Thue are undelvered kilograms at the Of
fee OF the Western Union Telegraph company.
for A, II. Mcdonald w, j, Gibbs. p. l.,
FAIRIES. l., c. Clayton and Miss Henrietta
Cook.
The Bering Gun club will haS Its last
shoot OF the season today. The medal Us now
held by Mr.. o. Seus and the match this
afternoon will decide who shall wear II until
next season.
Lulu Davis, oolored who was so seriously
cut few nights ago by a colored man named
Randall, has died from the effects of hel
wounds and charge OF murder has been flec
against Randall, who is recovering from an
attempt at suicide.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27

To the Editor Of The Post.
1t is wisely suggested that the No-TsI-
Oh parade and ball he POSTPONED this yeah
not for the reasons stated by Major DICK
son, but because the $4,000 or more it Will
cost can be best used for the interest oil
Houston in helping the unfortunate storm
swept farmers of Harris county to in part
get on their feet again so as they can be-
come producers and regular contribute $
to the business of the city. Let every
member pay up his contribut on and. do
nate it TO this worthy purpose. 1t Will
best subserve the business interests OF
Houston and help those who need help
right now and show proper appreciation
OF our agricultural friends, 50 ge1e'aliy
neglected Geo. l.. Porter
There is nothing TO prevent those who
desire to do so-and there are many so
iuclined--contrihut to the relief OF the
stricken people Of this section but there
Is no reason why the usual fes'iyit es
should be abandoned this year Indeed
there is more reason than ever why some
thing should be done to dispel the gIlom
from the people Editor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
wELDoS's BAND.
Another Large Audience Mt Forest
Park to Listen 10 Good Music.

Another Large Audience Mt Forest
Park to Listen 10 Good Music.
The omen air concerts at Forest park
are steadily growing in public favor. Last
night another good audience was there
to listen to the charming music rendered
by the Weldon band An elegant pro-
Rramme was presented in which was in
c!uded a selection from the opera La
1raviata," which was played in a master
" manner. AT the request of some one
in he audience Mr.. Brown. the principal
cornetist of the band. played "rhe
Palms' His rendition of this celebrated
song delighted his hearers and ne was
compelled TO repeat it before the storm
Of applause ceased.
Tonight is military night and the fol-
lowing programme Of military music will
be played.
March The Adiutant" .......... Weldon
Episode militaire. The March Past"
..,..... ...... ..............Do dworth
Waltz, The Colonel" .,......... Bucaloss
Descriptive piece. "A Day in Camp"
...,.., ...-...' .......,......R Reeves
Overture. Light Cavalry ...... Suppe
Solo for cornet The Post in the
Woods ..,..... ...,........ Schaefer
MIR. Brown.
Piece militaire. Cavalry Charge,
'..'''..' -. '''.''..'....'..:: .Luder'
Selection from The Army Chaplain
..'s.... ........,.,......... .iMlllocker
Military fanfare. Seventh Army
CORDS -..'.. .--'.,.-,...'.... Neldol
Dedicated to General Fitzhugh Lee ana
plavsd for the first time at the raisiGi
OF The American flag at Havana, CUBA
January /. 1899
The American vitagraph,
Maroh THE Quartermaster." Weldon
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
A CoLoRED THIEF
Attempts to Freak Up Housekeeping
of "a Newly Married Couple.

Attempts hreHk tp
of IA Newly Married Couple.
In anticipation OF their approaching
wedding Mr. Lord Brown and Miss Katie
Bohmiller fitted themselves up cosy
little cottage and together on Tuesday
they selected all of its furnishings and
the necessary outfit, including groceries,
etc, with which to go Immediately to
housekeeping. Everything was moved
into the little cottage which is located
on Meadow street. in the Fifth ward, and
the place locked up on Tuesday night TO
be ready to receive the bridal couple the
following night,
In the meantime an avaricious, thlev-
ing eye had spotted the house. and when
Mr., Lord Brown, the prospective groom,
went early yesterday morning to take a
| final look at the cottage before moving
| in with his bride he found the front win
4 dow knocked out and that nearly every
/ thing portable had been taken from the
house.
Deputy Sheriff Jim Wynne and Deputy
Chief of Police Henry Thompson were
nut onto the case and soon they located
everything that had been taken from the
bridal cottage and it was just ons step
more to locate the thief, which was done
in the person of negro named Russell
the same negro who was shot through The
cheek by Or. Massie some time ago for
attempting to enter his house.
With the goods restored the young
couple were married yesterday evening
and are now comfortably located in theii
well stocked cottage
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
A cARn.

1t is the New York LIES earnest de-
sire to aid as much as possible In tho
competitions OF proofs Of death, and with
this end In view | would strongly. suggest
that each OF our Galveston policy holders
who escaped the storm. either register at
the Houston branch office or let me hear
from them by mail as complete record
in this office OF the living policy holders
will greatly expedite the work In hand.
1t is probable that some of the members
of the New York Life have only ESCAPED
with tbcir lives, losing their entire be-
longngs. To such, and in fact to all others.
| beg TO remind them that a New York
Life accumulation policy. under It's terms.
provides for cash loans at 8 per cent an
nual interest
Those of our Galveston policy holders
who have moved TO the interior since
the storm can materially aid the COM
pany in It's work by promptly sending
their present address to this office.
w, II. Roberts Agency Director,
Houston Branch Office
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
some of the Money Recovered.

Waco. Texas, September ga negro
suitug the description of the one who
robbed Forest II KS near West station
Sunday morning was captured in Corsi-
cana yes erday and upon being searched
1920 was found. suiting the description of
Mr. HixsOns money. While the officer
having him in custody was counting the
money he made a break for liberty and
succeeded in mailing mis- escape The
money was sent here and was returned &c
Mr.. Hixson, Mr. Hixson is sull out $3.50,
the amount stolen from him being $500
The Corsicana officers still hope to APP
prehend the culprit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
10 The Post.

10 Ine POSt.
Cameron. Texas. September 25,-Tne
Young Mems Business leagues building
has just been completed. This is a SPLEEN
did brick structure. 60xll5 feet, and,
though only two stories. has the heighs
of regular three-story building The
ground floor is occupied by dry goods and
grocery stores. The auditorium is one OF
the completest aud handsomest in the
State. The club rooms, for comfort, ele-
gance and attractiveness, are not sur
passed in Texas. The building is erected
upon the most modern architecture Its
cost, including furnishings is over ST. 600
and was erected ny the league for Ito
headquarters and as place to entertain
visitors to the city. This building is a
magnificent and imposing structure, a
monument to the enterprise OF our bust
ness men and the pride of our city The
league. which is the backbone OF the city's
enterprise, Is corporation It's pros-
dent is jeff ID. HeAey and Secretary Montd
! J, Moore.
| The erection OF the league building is
being followed by the building mp in brick
\ store buildings OF the entire block between
II and the First National bank Several
important enterprises are under way. and
Cameron continues with excellent strides
towards the proportions Of large city,
Happily located between the extremes OF
North and South Texas, IN the most pro-
ductve agricultural belt Of the State. as
well as the belt OF the surest crop seasons.
and with citizenship OF the enterprise
manifested by the league. the city now OF
400 will, ere long, become one OF the big
cities Central Texas ought to have
Through the league cordial Invitation
Is extended TO all with means and enter
prise who are seeking homes or place
for investment or business, All Inquiries
will be cheerfully answered. Respectful
ly Monta J. Moore. Secretary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
SOME OF THEM HAVE BEEN WET BUT THE PRICE THE ONLY PAR

Just received a shipment of 400 dozen
Wet Towels, all linen. all sorts and sizes,
at storm tossed prices.
Children's Fine Lace and Button Shoes,
black and tan, sizes to IL, o9r
worth 81. %, sale price .........
Chldren's Fine Lace and button Shoes,
black and tan, sizes / to T. 99~
worth up to $500, sale price. W
Mons fino Calf and vci Kid Shoes. globe.
plain and coin toes, black and 09
tan worth 800, sale price. -
Mems All Wool Black Diagonal Suits.
worth sl2 80 suit z = g
Sald price ..st+....s.... .s..sss.
Mems All Wool Cashmere suits, in brown
mixe1 effects, worth $1,000 J 4 X
suit. sale price ................~
Boys Vestee suits, made OF dark Chevlot,
sizes 3 10 Z, worth $i.9s. SQ~
sale price Observation-Disclosures. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
A Crazy Wanderer.

1t will likely never be known how
many poor creatures have lost their minds
as the result of the fearful storm on
September s, They are being reported
from day to day from different sections
OF the country whence they have wan
dered and half dozen or more cases
have developed In this city.
Yesterday Deputy Sheriff wynne picked
up an old man wandering aimlessly about
ON san Felipe street and all hat could
be learned from his incoherent ut, err
ances was that he had lost all that was
nearest and dearest to him In the fearful
storm at Galveston. The old man was
sent to the lnirmary and will be tried
for lunacy and sent to an asylum,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
Nails and Shingles wanted.
tsketohed by a Post Ariist)

MIR. S. Taliaferro, who represents
the relief work in Brazoria county
and Galveston county manhood.
would like to confer with inc
Lumber Exchange at 10 o'clock
this morning with the view of get
ting sufferers price list on lum-
her and shingles needed for points
in the above territory He alsu
desires prices on nails. Parties
interested are requested to call al
his relief Office this morning and
submit prices.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
Child Given Morphine Tablets.

Paris, Texas Septemher 25.--S. r. West
and wife, LIVING seven miles south, locked
their two chiidran, aged and yea S,
n the house and went TO the Gotten pa h
During their absence the older on Id
climbed up to a shelf and procured so e
morphine tablets, dissolved them n wa cr
and gave to the little one to drink, When
the parents returned the child was almost
dead and may yet die
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
Personal MENTION.

Renj. Hillhronner a we'll known travelling
man, Is a guest at the Bristol.
H. c. Harrison, knight OF the grip from
Chicago, is autographed at the Bristol.
} b Jones, popular commercial tourist
Of 81, Louis. is a late arrival at the Bristol.
Messrs. Branch 7 Masterson and j. Harris
at the Bristol,
MIR J . Vigai, who has heen on an ex-
tended tour IN the Klondyke region, re-
uirnea last Eight and put up at the Bristol
Mr.. George w. Noriali lsecrstAry OF Hous.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
SHOOTING LAST NIGHT.
John Papnchni<onas nEerousiy
wounded Inst Night.

wounded Lnst Night.
A shooting occurred last night about
8 o'clock at George Poemanakos' saloon
corner of Smith street and Texas avenue
John Papachakonas was shot through the
left shoulder. just above the heart, by
a young man well known in Houston.
Papachakonas was night bartender az lii,
saloon where the shooting occurred an
1t Is alleged that he had made some re
marks concerning a third person that
were distasteful to the young man who
did the shooting, There We're seve-a
persons around the place when the shoot
ing occurred and u number Of shots wer
fired
The wound received by Pspachakonas /,
a serious one, and there Is some doub
entertained as to his physical ability I
survive IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
CITIZENS, nLnorRro COMPANY.

Sale Has Been Postponed Jptu the
First Tuesday In January.
Galveston, Texas. September 26.-ln the
case Of Massachusetts, Loan and Trust
Company VS.. Citizens Electric Light and
Power Company of Houston an order has
been fled with the United States court
postponiug the sale OF the property of the
defendant until the first Tuesday in jan
uary, 1901
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27

ment '' ali h siss., All mor Wool biz a...,
sale price ...' worth Zoe. 1r
Mems and Youths Colorsa 1850 ~
Percale Negligee Shirts al
sale price ..... "0''n Zoe. r.,
Mems Fine Night Shirts, emh,,.s -.
fronts, worth 800, ''"derd
p'i.e '.'................. Z9r
Third Floor.
"oxeo Jute SMYRNA Rugs. with -.
knoted fringe, worth ss'n
,, '0 . pi'ce .'....'............,,.. y8c
Heavy China Mating, slightly ,,,,.,
worth up to 5000 roll s0'iea
pa, sale e.. price ,,......,..,,5.5o snd2.98
Nem Tsrnsts OF MSeSet,e and Axmins~
whole remnant of lis yards "a ~, 65r
.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
snr Angelo Notes.

San Angelo, Texas. September "a
Evangelist Morgan Morgan is holding a
series OF meetings at the Christian church.
Rev. l. T. Albin of Newburg, Texas is
preaching anti ordinance holiness at the
court house.
Deaths September 20. owen. l4-yesr-
old son OF C. G. Forbes September q
David S-yesr-old son of J, r. Guess.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
Main Floor.

You will find standard cnlitoes. best
grades. big assortment Of colornGs,
worth &C. sale price ten yards Csc
for .......,.,.'.'' ''''''''''''''
Standard Apron Check Gnghams' all
col0rs, worth Sc, Z5C
ten yards for ........,..''''.'''
Good quality Shifting Checks, tss' eo.ots'
big assortment, worth sac. Csc
ten yards for ....,...'.'''.''''
Full yard wide Sea Island Domestic,
splendid quality worth 71sc' Sc
sale price .....'.'..'..'.''''.'''
Big To- Of new fall outing FlannelS'
worth SIC, &c
sal r,riCe NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
Misunderstanding Clothing the

trial and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
railway companies.
$40 shares in the Houston Gas
Light company
100000 stock In The Houston Light Guard
armory.
$50 shares Of stock in the Houston Drug
company.
stock in the Houston Ice and Brewing
COMPANY
ST. James hotel property in San Anto-
MO valued at 100000
The Houston brick works
The real estate schedule above includes
hut does not specify the 10.000-ac ranch
near Houston al under fence and we'll
stocked.
In 1891. Joined by his wife Mr.. w NJ
Rice made a bchest TO the city Of Hous-
ion of n tract Of land in the city upon
which 10 establish school known as
the William NJ. Rice Institute FOR the
Advancement Of Literature, Science and
Art" This was endowed with j gift Of
500 moo. and subsequently other gifts Of
land, etc, making in the aggregate about
! S55c 00c. IT, was Understood that this sch ol
was not 70 be established until after the
death OF the benefactor. The fund was
| placed in the hands OF a board Of trus.
tees, consisting OF James A B2Ner. Jr
/ G. lombard. A. S. Richardson. f. A.
Rice, J. Il. McAshan and e. Raphael.
Upon the death OF A. S. Richardson Mr.
William Rice OF Hyatt was substituted
on the board. It was the intention Of
Mr Rice that only the interest OF this
endowment should no used in eQuippul
and maintaining the school and public
library aud to further provide for poly
technlc school The institution TO be
free open to all, non-sectarian and non
partisan and subject 70 such restriction
only as might be determined upon bi
the board OF trustees.
~
Mrs. william NJ. Rice died in the
spring Of 1896 at Waukasha Wis. lesv
ing will making some valuable public
behests. among them S25ooOO for an oil
Mans home at Baldwinville n Y; 500,
( 600 for public park in Houston to b
known as tho Elizabeth Baldwin park
$4,000 for fountain in said park to b
known as the Charlotte NJ. Allen foun
j, tain; to tho Parish Aid society $4,000; {
: the Faith Home of Of Houston $1,000; I
Bayland Orphans Home $4,000; FRS
} Presbyterian church Houston $4,000
!, Christ church, Houston $50, 900 Drawn
Room s,ciety Of New York, $4,000 Die
F. Kitchen society OF New York $4,000
y In one clause OF her will she repudlate
any other papers that she may hav,
. signed dsposing of any OF her propert,
i. Colonel o. Il, Holt of this city ia name
. as executor OF the will.
A contest was instituted by Mr. WI
liam NJ. Rice against the probate OF tn
7 will and subsequently, another win o
prior date was illed but was afterwart
"a Withdrawn. The contest over Mrs. Rice
will is still In the courts and though II
"A contestant Is now dead his death viii
a no way effect the litigation,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
MIC xANTHos.

Confectionery, sos Main street. has Just re-
ceiyed a large shipment Of fine chocolates.
Remember also he carries the choicest
fruits and the famous Allcgretti choeo-
latesi Purity guaranteed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
To Cure La1incEs.

Malaria makes you lazy, languid and
lifeless Valerio- Phosphate Quinine tab
let's are guaranteed 10 cure Malaria. Does
not cause nervousness or ringing in the
head. % cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27

ton Drug company and family MIs' WI ~.
Miss Grace Norrell and Master George Nor
ren. are now located permanently at the
al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27

Cheapest and best medicine ever known
Sour Lake water, 81 per gallon. Ask
your druggist for It.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27

catarrh OF stomach and bladder Of
fectuslly cured at Sour Lake.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27

Sour Lake has cured thousands-it can
cure you. Go and try It.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-27
TO SAVE DooToRs' Hills.
Use Garland" stoves and Ranges.

DF9rsy completely cured at Sour Lake.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-13
GENEROUS CARNEGIE.

II is rare day that does not witness
wise and generous decd at ths hands
OF Andrew Carnegie. II is generally u
large gift OF money for public labrary
purposes, for this is Mr.. Carnegie's
special line of benetcence. Within the
past few weeks five such benefactions
have come to public knowledge. the
total amounts promised being not less
than 32.OO0,000. OF this. 3l.750. 900
was the enlargement of the Carnegie
library 10 Pittsburg. an institution to
which Mr.. Carnegie had already con-
tributed several millions The addi-
tional sum, II is said. will make the
library three and one-half times larg
er than originally intended, and the
largest and most magnificent building
Of Its kind in the world. In addition to
Its use as a library. the building will
have departments devoted to the pro-
motion OF science. music. art and liter
ature. The four other library gifts
mentioned included one of $4,000 to
the city Of Duluth. Wis. $4,000 to the
city Of Tyrone. Pa: 3l25.Oo0 to the
Polytechnic Library Society. Of Louis
vile. KY. and s:5. 900 to Tucson. ArIz.
All these donations were accompanied
with the condition that the cities thus
favored should furnish certain sums
Of money for the regular maintenance
Of the library.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-01-13
r.. CITY ..,,r.,, ov.. ,,..,.

The town Of Huddersacld. Yorkshire.
England. stands unique In the world
a. the only town which absolutely
owns itself In every respect. Begin
ming life In municipal artisan +
dwelling. the young man rides to his
work on . municipal tram. He gets
his gas Or electricity from the city.
His wife rents y gas stove from the
city. purchases her produce from =
municipal market, and buys meat that
has been prepared by . municipal
butcher. Both usc the public baths.
enjoy the city's parkn. and send their
children TO the oity's piayErouuts.
Their house refuse is moved by the
city. when III they 60 to the city
hospital: or. II unfortunate. to the city
municipal lodging room. Their letters
are collected by . city postmau. And
In . thousand other ways their daily
life conss In close contact with the
city government. Al last they are
buried In . city cemetery.