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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
NEWS T

Dallas McNeece dropped dead in the
public square at Robinson, ILL.,. Friday.
Herr Knapp. the German gunmaker,
Is building 4 large mill for the manu-
facture of American car wheels and
hXles.
The hot weather of the past week
has been disastrous to the corn heldS
i'm Kansas. Much of the early corn Is
ulready burnt up.
Peter Howard. aged Ga, the oldest
business man of Kenncy, ILL.,, Gied very
suddenly Friday.
The Garland chain works at Rankin,
Pa, were DESTROYED by fire Friday
afternoon; loss. 100000.
DIR. E. a. Holloway mysteriously dis
| appeared from Shelbina. Mo-, about
ten days ago, since which time nothing
has been heard of him.
Col. Jafes y. Dennison died at his
Zone in New York city. He Won his
| Missouri.
Mrs. Washington Gregory. aged IS,
dieG at Mowequa, III. she had been a
resident Of central Illinois for fifty
years.
Congressman Champ Clark. of Mis-
scuri. says that he will be Il candidate
for the senate to succeed Mr.. Vest.
Gov. Charles \. Allen. of Porto Rico,
who has been in Washington. has gone
to Canton to consult the president on
| Porto Rican affairs.
1t is announced that Queen Vic toria
Of Hopetoun as governor general OF
the Australian commonwealth.
Mrs. Mary c. Stewart. aged 81 years.
dieG at the home of her son-in-law. +.
Il. Locking. at Hannibal. Mo. The de-
ceased was born in Pennington, \. Y.
from heart disease. aged 73. He was
one of the prominent men of the u
ty, and ooe of the earliest pioleers.
Alfred NJ. Chesmore. aged 60, presi-
dent of the wholesale firm of Chesmore
d Eastlake, died at his hone. in St.
Joseph, Mo-, from apoplexy.
Capt. William II. Ross, member of
the Hatch battalion of Minnesota vol
unteers and an argonaut of 40, died
at South Bend, Ind, from general de-
bility, aged "A.
The fiscal of Havana says that for
mer Director General of Posts E. 6.
Ralnbone will not be arrested until
sIl the papers in the Nicely case shall
have been received from Washington.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
CONFIRMED VIA LONDON.
The London Daily Nails Report of
the Affair From Shanghai.

The London Daily Mails Report of
the Affair From Shanghai.
London, July 1s.-The Daily Mail
gives the following dispatch from its
Shanghai correspondent, under date of
July Il:
The allied troops resumed the at
tack upon the Chinese walled city of
Tien Tsin on the morning of July IA.
and succeeded in preaching the walls
and capturing all the forts.
Chinese Completely Routed
1.-The Chinese were completely rout-
ed. and the allies took possession of
the native city and it's d~efenses.
: Heavy Losses of the Allies.
The total losses of the allies in the
engagement of Thursday, Friday and
Saturday were about 500 killed or
wounded. The casualties were great
est among the Russians and Japan
ese."
After Hard Fighting the Chinese
Fled.
The guns of the allies did immense
damage to the native city, causing
many large confiagrations, and finally
silenced the majority of the enemy's
guns simultaneously. Then 1.5OO Rus
slams, assisted by small parties of Ger
mans and French, assaulted and cap
tured eight guns that were in position
on the railway embankment for the
eor% @la ,,,rozpa rf x,hioh tho Erannl,
subsequently blew up. A body of
Americans, British, Japanese and Aus
trian troops then made Il sortic and at
tackled the west arsenal, which the
Chinese had occupied. After three
hours of the hardest fighting yet ex-
perienced. the Chinese fled.
still Outside the Walls.
When the arsenal had been evacuat-
ed by the Chinese, the Americans,
French, japanese and Welsh fusiliers
advanced toward the native city and
Joined with the other attacking
forces. The Japanese infantry and q
mounted battery advanced to the foot
of the walls. supported by the Ameri-
cans and French. Despite valiant at
tacks, the allies were only able to hold
the positions gained outside the walls
preparatory to renewing the assault in
the morning.
The Heavy.
The casualties sustained by the al
lies were exceedingly heavy, especially
those to the Americans, French and
Japanese.
Several explosions in the naive city
were caused by the bombardment.
The Chinese appear to have en-
hausted their supply of smokeless
powder, as they are now using black
powder.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

The dreadful truth is known at last.
Reliable information was received from
China. on the 18th. that in the early
morning of the eth, after a defense
that would have excited the admira-
ton and protection of savages. the de-
voted guard and foreign residents at
the legations in Pekin, beset by untold
numbers. their buildings battered down
about their ears. their ammunition ex-
hnusredand themselves almost starved,
were overcome by the relentless enc
nv and. to a xaul. put to the sword.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Kanrns Corn Crop Saw ed.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 17.-Northern
Kansas, from the Missouri river half
way across the state, was drench7d
with heavy rains Sunday night, and
further west and southwest o the Col
Grade line good showers fell Yesterday.
Continued rains are predicted for %
dav. The downfall, which breaks a
drought Of from four to i've weeks
duration, comes none too ccn to save
the corn crop.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Missouri Apples.

Mr.. L. a. Goodman, secretary of the
Missouri State Agricultural society,
speaking of the Missouri fruit crop,
said: Taking it over the state as a
whole. we can oun at this date on
half a crop of apples. They are re-
markably fine in size for this time of
the yea due to the very favorable sea-
son. and are rather free from worms
and fungus diseases. We count on a
fair crop of good apples and fair
prices for them"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
A OF WAR.
Hoxtilitics Already BeEun Bctween
China and RUSSIA.

London, July 1S.-Thc Daily Mail
publishes Il sensational dispatch from
st. Petersburg, dated Monday, which
asserts that there * no doubt that
China has declared war against Rus
STA.
The Russian press. says the CORE
spondent. is restricted to- the publica-
tior Of official details. and the pullica-
ton of many dispatches from the
front has been prohibited
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Tanner Corn Year Predicted.

Omaha, Neb., July 16.-With the
lodnteous rains of the past IS hours
Throughout Nebraska, ElkhoTn railway
headquarters give out an estimate OF
800. 600, 900 bushels of corn in sight for
this wear. The same road also fur
nish>s these figures for the i'ast four
weary: The yield in 1899 was 22~4,313.OOa
bushes: in 1898 it was Us. $4,000; in
1897, 241, POS. 900. and in 1896, the ban
ner wear, 29S, 900, 900.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Toronto vessel men predict a revival
Of steel vessel building. on OF
lower prices Obtaining. At present
Ir;ces, the cost of building Z steel res-
sci of $500 IONS is $50.G9o 20 S7i.OaG
less than the same boat would nave
cost a year ago. No fear of Il dull sea-
ton III shipbuilding On the lakes is en-
tcrtained. everything pointing 10 a
large number Of orders for lev YES
sells.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
DAMAGING Storm in Chicago.

Chicago, July IA severe storm o:
wind and rain passed over the city
last evening, doing considerable dam
age by blowing down signs and tree.
in the western and southwestern parts
of the city. At Forty-seventh street
and Ashland avenue mt man was
killed and two girls were injured by
a piece of wooden sidewalk, which was
carried fully a hundred feet by the
wind,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
RUINED BY FLAME AND FLOOD.
Eocas del Toro, Colombia. DemOrni-
ized Over "a Dual Catastrophe
Caused by Carelcssness.

Kingston, Jamaica, July IA letter
from Atrato, Colombia, says Bocas del
Toro has been visited by a terrible
gale, which destroyed many buildings
and banana plantations. Immediately
after the gale a fearful FIRE swept the
tuwn. destroying its finest buildings.
The situation is sail to be desperate.
the people being demoralized over the
dual catastrophe. The fire originated
through carelessness in the Chinese
quarter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Ten Thousand Beers Will EmiG rate
TO Ancricn When the Cruel
Wac is Over.

Cape Town, July 1..-When the wal
In South Africa is over 10000 Beers
chiefly naturalized citizens of the
1ransvaal, vii emigrate to The United
States. Irish-Artericans are arranging
the preliminaries for this movement.
Tht latest Machadodorp adv;ces state
that President Kruger will refuse 10
surrender until his supplies are ~.
tausted.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

The sickening report was received,
on the 18th. that when Admiral Sey-
mour was forced to retreat before the
hordes of Chinese which confronted
him. it was found absolutely necessary
to leave the wounded behind. and at
tie request of the latter squads OF men
were told off, and the wounded were
dispatched to prevent Il worse fate at
the hands of their barbarous foes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Lord Curzon of Kedleston. viccroy
Ct India, cabled to the secretary OF
state for India, Lord George Hamilton,
Gil the 18th, hat an excellent rain had
fallen in the northwestern provinces
end in parts of central India. and that
useful showers had occurred in Raj
poutana and DeccaE.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Gov. Charles \. Allen of Porto Rico.
who had been in Washington, went to
Canton, o., on the 18th. TO consult the
president on Porto Rican affairs. He
will 90 from Canton to his home near
Lawrence. Mass. for a two weeks stay,
sailing from New York on the May
flower about the Isl.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

A letter from Atrato, Colombia, says
Bocas del Toro had been visited by a
terrible gale. which destroyed many
buildings and banana plantations. Inn
mediately after the gale - fearful fire
swept the town. destroying its fines
buildings. The people are demoralized
over the dual catastrophe. The fire
originated through carelessness in the
Chinese quarter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

The municipal council of Paris. on
the 18th, annulled the action of the
council of last year in voting to grant,
gratuitously a site worth i"n.oo3
gratuitously, a site worth 100000
francs to the American national insti-
Of French artists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

The California Cured Fruit asspcia-
tirn issued a bulletin. on the 18th, in
which it states that the June drop of
rrunes is unprecedented IT recent
years. It was estimated that 90 per
cent. of the crop would be lost.
Teaches. also. have ripened premature
~ and the total output vii! be con-
siderably less than previously esti-
mJIpd,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Rev. Henry Smith, rector of St.
Paul's church in Ardmore, l.. T., was
ordained a priest of the Episcopal
church, on the 18th, in the presence Of
a large audience. Rev. Smith is the
first Cherokee Indian to enter the
priesthood. He will be assigned as
an assistant at the cathedral of Mil
waukee.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

A dispatch from Solway, MIMI, on
the 18th. said: Danger of an out
break by the Blanket Indians on Red
lake is increasing. The Indian police
from the agency have gone over to the
point. where the B~lanketerS are still
holding their war dance, Inc it is eN-
pected trouble will ensue."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

The statement of the treasury bai-
ances in the general fund, exclusive OF
the $50, 0OO, 900 gold reserve in the di-
vision of redemption, issued on the
18th. showed: Available cash balance,
s15O.32s,5 91; gold, S7O,954,95S.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Street Railroad Report.

During the first quarter of the year
the St. Louis Transit Co. (street rail
way) carried 27,O3S,5S5 passengers and
made 1,257.S25 trips. During the sec
ond quarter it carried 12,S76,664 pas
sengers and made 391. SIS trips. Allow
ing 100000 passengers for April. when
there was no strike, this would give
the road less than 1000, 900 passengers
during May and June, strike months.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Many of the most prominent natives
of Leon, Nicaragua, banqueted Presi-
dent Zelaya, on the 18th, on the termi-
celebration of the seventh anniversary
of Zelaya's party's control of the gov
eminent of Nicaragua. During the
proceedings he was urged to accept a
third term as president.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Che Den1nrrat.
b, n. ADAMS, Publisher.
CAPE GIRARDEAU. : MISSOURI

At Canton, O., On the 18th. William
Mckinley was officially notified of his
second nomination by the republican
Party for the highest Office in the gift
CT the republic.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Northern Kansas, from the Missouri
river half way across The state, was
drenched with heavy rains, on the
night of the 18th, and farther west and
southwest to the Colorado line good
showers fell on the 10th. This down
fall, which ended 4 drought of from
four to five weeks duration, came none
too soon to save the corn crop.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
VICTORY At TEN 1S|N.
Admiral Remy Reports the City OF
Tien Tsin and Forts in the
Hands of the Allies.
COMBINED LOSSES WERE VERY HEAVY.
Death. of Col. Liscum and Capt. Dn-
Wis Conference.-The Guns OF inc
Allies caused Immense DnnifSS
to the Native City by Explosions
and Fire.

Washington, July 1S.-Admirai
Remey has cabled the navy depart
ment that the city and forts of Tien
Tsin are in the hands of the allies. his
list of killed and wounded is some
what fuller than Mondays report. but
still not entirely complete. His dis
patch follows:
Admiral Remy's Dispatch.
Che Foo. July 17.-To-dav hope to
get wounded from Tien Tsin either In
hospitals at Taku or aboard Solace-
Communication very uncertain; fol
lowing casualties apparently con-
firmed:
Marines-Capt. Davis killed; Capt
Lemley, L~ieutenants Butler and Leon
ard wounded.
Army-Col. Liscum, killed; Majors
Reagan and Lee, Captains Noyes,
Brewster and Bookmiller, Lieutenants
Naylor, Lawton, Hammond and Wal
dron. wounded. Total killed and
wounded reported. rs; Russians and
japanese lost heavily; u total loss
reported 215: about 40 were Marines,
but the number is believed to be exag-
gerated. Have an officer on shore
especially to get authentic list OF
names. which will be promptly tele-
graphed. City and forts now in hands
of allies. Admiral Seymour has re-
turned to the fleet; the officer ashore
is Admiral AleXieff at Tien Tsin.
"REMEY."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Sheriff Killed.

Richard Jarrett. of Pipeville, sheriff
Of Mcdonald county, was shot through
the abdomen and killed, at Southwest
City, by Ted Fisher, whom he had I'M
der arrest. Jarrett allowed him to re-
enter his home with his handouts on
under the pretense of getting some
clothing. Fisher returned and opened
fire on the sheriff.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Half n Foot Of Rain.

Sioux City, Ia, July IA rainfall
Of over one-half of Il foot has delu@rd
this section. Small streams are ont
Of their banks. and it is feared the
damage to crops will be great.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
They Wanted to Lynch Him.

a young woman was mistreated, in
Clinton county, by General" Arm
strong. a ~16-year-old negro. To pre-
,ent a %lynching. Armstrong was taken
To Kansas City and jailed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

\ serious split is reported in the Co
lombian government. Certain minis
tiers have taken n position antagonistic
to their colleagues. The former have
the confidence of the public and SOL
diery, and should the split become
more cut the rebels. it is said. will
be largely reinforced by government
frnOnS-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21

Twenty-one championship athletic
contests in connection with the Paris
exposition had been decided, up to the.
10Th, in which Americans won 10 hrst,
10 second and IL third prizes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Conditions of N Mothers VIII.

Mrs. Maria Taylor. by her will filed
for probate in st. Louis, leaves n
dollar each to five of her children. and
leaves the rest of her estate in equal
parts to her daughters, Katie and
julia, on condition that they do not
marry.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Judge HirzeT's Successor.

Gov. Stephens has appointed John
". Booth, of Franklin county, to sue
cecil the late Judge Hirzel OF the
Thirteenth judicial circuit.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Another Texas CIoud-Bursf.

Kerrvillc, Tex, July IA cloud
burst occurred north of this place last
right. MANY farms were inundated,
and loss of life is possible.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Died From LOckjaw.

Samuel Goodall, a well-known resi-
dent of South st. Joseph, died from
lockjaw, caused by injury from a
blank cartridge on the Fourth of July.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-21
Boys and n Loaded Gun.

James Ewing, eyed nine years, acci-
dentally shot ana killed Gernie Jones,
aged seven years. at Sedalia. The boys
we're playing with a loaded musket.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-22
THE CLUB.

r,.onyhsmmers are the young people
Il. shliareu) who read the Youths Depart
N " Tbe Houston Post. There are no fees
Y srsss Of any kind connected with the
Rovs and girls who read The Post may
L.,olisd as active members by sending
u Axe and address. !,
NJ sshe object of all Happyhammers to
assr happiness when and wherever pos
" Hence the club name and motto. The
|sover is the violet, the club. tree the live
and the club pet is the mocking bird. all
ss.sarite dog of the Happyhammers Ia the
IN collie, or shepherd.
n club colors are rose and gray. These
\. srs intended to be worn with or without
LINN hutton or pin. They are made into a
\. Nv plnnlng or sewing together two
y al narrow ribbon, one OF rose pink
he ether of light gray.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-22
Club Talk.


~ received letter this week from
'"0u' any signature, but tho
~ ~ expressed in it are so fine that
s 70 give some parts Of the let
NOT only that, but | am going to
suggestions made in it and
sions subject OF discussion. | have
NJ sas mat a discussion of the Con-
|scpls Sos might bring out feelings
foa,b ssser not be expressed. To
shar,s nu Southern people their
~, ssu'e De held in sacred remem-
n ana sacred for heated discussion
In ~ frivolous words. So we viii
~ bsss u their glory, holding them
|rri,.sa Tor discussion-too great To
a,p IN 1ur correspondent says:
lbs We h Z. Lee. who at the out
b nlpa. being an officer who stood
rssirnaS rank in the United States
sereea u that office as he did 10
slit II, ,h % his State. deserves all
u,ts noerty loving peopla can give
y VIII siS e OF the one sentiment,
le CT Sfn. Ae.u tue bayOnet, mada
Death ,Suewall Jackson memorable.
ssls los ne Confederacy suffered an
olless eSs lie was a man of pure
ssryias Aaraeter. His life was given
1uc,sS & MS State. AS teacher
= Of I. Ssf youth in her military
q 10 hsrA ington. AS a patriot. he
~ shs oeiense at the first indica-
ehilsusr 10 be attacked. AS a
e AImIrhtn,e never failed to rem
!rspIs.ss earnest nature. AS a gem
vi !; ~ unlimited confidence IL
N tSat ~ men. and they nad coma
AZ w sls he was defeat could
~. military genius, he came
Va d oss % a man like this .
<e1fs !. vas among the treat
Inc principles Of STATE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-22

In almost every nelghborhool there Is
some one whose life has been saved by
chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and Disr-
rhoea Remedy or who mas been cured Of
chronic diarrbosa by the use OF that medi-
cine, Such persons make a point OF tell
ing Of 1t whenever opportunity ofsrs.
hoping that Il may be the means OF eav-
ing other lives. For sale by all druggists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-22
HAVE COURAGE.

those poets whom the world has
known.
he altar lights of fame,
4 felt what twas to rest on a stone
N be pierced by arrows of shame.
h songs we're tried by flames OF are,
M sfted for a grain Of truth
might, perchance. lead away ND
higher
Ime docile or hayward youth.
I'VE felt the shaft from envy's bow.
t winged its way through tn air
bripg the aspiring soul so low
ID bury 1t deep in despair.
I. often have seen the finger OF scorn,
\ dressed in a handsome glove,
pointed to novels where they were
. born
tid scenes of simplest love.
of these trials. with steady heart,
ley climbed to the mountain height
IRE to and fro the suns rays dart
wixt the leaves so fresh and bright.
! from this scene so grand and high,
Seir love flows forth in a word;
liter by far than maiden's sigh,
|at the heart of her lover stirred.
scorner who sat on his cushioned seat
"a Envy who held the bow.
! brought them now an offering sweet
pm the Towering vale below.
llders who were ready to criticise
lery line that flowed from the pen
folded their hands. raised their eyes
= are shouting: Amen and amen.'
Marguerite Myrtle Kay.
cola, Texas.
KINDERGARTEN EASTER CAROL.
out! Ring out. Glad Easter bell
to the world thy message tell;
riet Is risen! Alleluia!
God is Good.
the sleep Of seeming death
divine hath breathed the breath
life eternal! Alleluia.
God is Good.
pature doth the message hear.
slesls the springtime OF the year
% voices glad. Alleluia
God is Good.
little streams so long ice bound,
Een Win the joyous sound.
murmur low, Alleluia!
God is Good.
little eggs within the nest,
Wings were folded long at rest,
voices come, Alleluia!
God Is Good.
awakes with the humblest things,
sae cocoon come fairy wings
butterflies. Alleluia!
God Is Good.
nNaren's voices join the song.
l.und me earth doth roll along
Easter time. AlleIuia,
God Is Good.
;ssn tor the Happyhammers by Mrs.
stone Gregory.
4 ~
A LOVELY PARTY.
~ y. wren once gave a tea.
,a asaus OF birds were present
j O0Ooilnk, the chickadee.
: M.ely, stylish pheasant.
y a'saaungale he sang a lay.
!, ss sOoin laid an egg,
az rAsn twas time goodbye to say
n.y. each one shook a leg
lorsl,' uey hadn't hands to shake.
S's's party" said the drake.
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~

Ohio. Texas.--Dear Haphammer: As the
waste basket got my first letter, | will
not write any more, It is raining here
now and it has been raining ever since
2 o'clock this morning.
We'll, Hans. | will close. Your true Hap,
Claud Green.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-22

Dollardville. Texas.-Dear Haphammer:
Here comes another Texas girl to join
your happy band. | am IA years old.
There are three stores and one gin and a
school house at this place. AS SEE the
waste baskets ugly mouth, ! VIII quit.
Rosa Lindsey.