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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

that yer as dead as yen ivir be, ye ar.
The nther day a mon cum TO me an he
asked me whiu the new cintury begins.
an OF tould i'm OF didn't know, OF did,
an he tould me that II begins 10 1901.
he did, an he figured st out fur me, he
did an OF knew he was roight, an so
Oi knew that the new ciptury begins in
1901; an thin auuther fllow the next
day tould me that the new cintury began
In 1900 an he figured IL out fur me.
an OF knew he was roight an that Dim
Twin IN the new cintury, an that the
luther iillow was wrong an thin annther
nllow-iviry dom fillow We mate is talkin'
about it--anuther tould me that the new
ointury began In 1900. but the ould wan
dusent ind ontl 1901. an thin anuther
allow tould me that the ould cintury
indid in 1900 but that the now wan
dusin't begin ontll 1901; an thin anuther
allow tould me the oud cintury lndid In
1897; an aniither wan said ~ indid iN
1896: an thin they TIL me that eciuntists
say--thim filters that's got all the brains
NV wurld---thm filters gay that the
whoule ov whoule years bin lost al
tuglther they do: an thin the Pop--Gcd
bliss 'in--says we'er resavin the pliniries
an blissings an so forth; an sure oi
ought TO take his wurd fur 1t, It's not
Twin we ar. at all, at all. an that he's
too late with his grace, he is, oPm think
in an It's preparn' mesilf fur scorch-
in on am, fur Oi'm expecting iyiry
mint it's summons TO purgatory Oi1l
| git---so IL is--its there we'd bin long
ago, oim thnkin. only there wus so
many ov us died on the same day they're
surerIn' frum ovirproduction, they ar,
an"
"Pou me sowl. an that's H. Is Il?
| Begob. an yell be dead sure enough II
We listin to thin alters, oim thinkin.
/ OF am. Now. olll TIL ye In Just
wan mint whin the new eintnry begins, vi
Will an whln the ould wan nds, an lnia
so want Ia go home an lie down an slapo
! off yer lag an don't be botherin me Win
! my more av yer palaver. The new cih-
fury begins on the furst second ay tho
/ furst mint az the furst hour ay the furst
/ day nv tho furst munth av the furst year
az the new cintury. Dye MONT that now.
| An tho ould clntury inds on the last sec
| ing az the last mint nv the last hour Az
! the last day av the last munth av the last
year nv the ould cintury Dye MONT
/ that now. An II duslnt matter tinker
curse whittier It's In 1900 or In 1901, or
| whittier We count IL at all, whittier It's got
tall TO IL lolke a comet, or whlskers In
frunt av 1t lolke a billy goat, whin ye
write n letter yen have to date 1t in the
| year yer Twin in; whittier ye count u
oike We count hours an moiles, or With
er We count II like We count days an
muntbs; an II We put the roight ADDRESS
on III an the proper amount av postage,
! itll be at the place its going TO whin 1t
| reaches It's destination, so 1t VIII.
Pat Dougherty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07
THE FEMININE OBSERVER.

4 perfect man would undoubtedly be
very disagreeable one,
The girl with the pug nose rarely sees
enytbing pretty in the pug dog.
The trouble with the rainy day skirt Is
that 1t looks so horribly short when the
sun comes out.
woman can always bring herself to
greater state Of complacency in giving up
her homo when she loses good servant.
A man always delights in compliment.
unless it comes from another man on his
choice OF a wife,
Did YOU ever notice that trouble gathers,
but docs not break, unlike some other ills
to which flesh is heir?
II may bring good luck TO wear an ele-
plant as charm, but TO live mp to tradi-
tion II must not be a white one.
You never feel quite so old as when you
get the wedding cards of the little boy In
knickerbockers who used 10 live next door.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

A certain cynic is quoted as saying re-
Gently that the Twentieth century will
dawn upon the universe finding men max
ing new resolutions and women wondering
what the fashions will be. However caus-
tic may be the statement, 1t must be adj
mitted that II is not wholly untruthful
and while critics are making a stand for
the defensive lovers OF the up TO date In
dress will turn TO study the designs thai
are really to play a part in the new year
modes
The calling cape of tho new century
comprises many new features The light
silk creation swatbed in its perishabe
rufhes OF chiffon has sunk into Oblivion.
leaving its vacancy TO he filled by a moro
substantial design of cloth.
For the winter months this cape will
be lined with fur. At the approach OF
spring the fur foundation will he removed
and substituted by one OF silk.
Lapels have so increased In width that
they protrude beyond the shoulders They
are greatly beautihed by rich encrusta =
lions OF lace. spangles and Jet, which are
enclosed in elaborate borders of fringe
aud silk ruchings.
Small hats of fur, felt, cloth. beaver
and satin go with these capes. and there
are so many varieties OF fashionable trim
ming that unless ones taste is very ar
tistic i, is best to leave such matters TO a
most worthy milliner
Helen Grey-Page
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07
.Jordnn-Jack.on.
Mouiton

Moulton Texas, January 4.--Wedncshny
evening at $3.50 o'clock at the Methodist
church Of this place were gathered the rela-
tiyes and friends 10 witness the marriage Of
Miss lima l.. Jackson 10 Mr. Charles Jordan
OF Sinner The church was beautifully dec
GRATED with choicest palms and flowers,
Tho usherE. Miss Tommie Hughes OF sinner
and Misc Paminie Hsnpil OF Moulton. we're
very attentive. The sweet notes OF the organ
pealed forth the wedding march and two
beautiful little flower girls entered strewing
flowers as they went. keeping step TO tins
march Then came the bride. with her SIS
ter Miss Ella jackson; the groom with bia
best man. Mrs. Charles Amsler Of sinner,
and quietly took position in front OF the offs
Giating clergyman. Prof Jordan OF Dripping
Spring. who. IN impressive tones. spoke the
trusting hearts were united In one. After
the marriage a sumptuous supper was served
q; Mr.. and Mrs. 7. +. Jackson's. parents IL
tho bride
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

Chilly his face; deaths dew on ils brow.
Vanished forever tho Old Year now,
Who can tathom the where or how?
lie roi est mort.
Bowed in silence his stately head
Laughter resounds though he lies dead,
Conquered is he by the ruler dread!
lie roi est mort,
Closed are his gracious mystic eyes.
Round him a darkening shadow Hes,
Monarch new from his grave arise,
lie roi est mort rsa
Never thought to the dear Old Year
Giveth mankind though it stands by his
bier
Never sigh and near tear.
lie roi est mort
Cometh the New Year into his own.
Gaily asceudeth the old Years throne.
Lieth the dead In darkness alone,
viye lo roi.
PIaudits loud greet the fair young king.
Paeans OF praise the maidens sing,
Chorals of triumph the sweetest bells ring,
Viye lie roi.
Heralds and honors and courtiars bland.
Toasting and Teasing throughout the Ian l.
Maketh his advent a carnival grand,
Viye lie roi.
Whispers the wind In tho leaness trees,
Triumph is like passing breeze,
Ever before Old Time 1t fees.
lie roi est mort
Twelve months hence aud the gay young
king
Lieth in death, though still we'll sing;
Eager gifts TO another Wen bring.
Vive lie rol.
Fadeth earth's triumphs like neetest
breath.
Answercth each to the summons OF death,
Liveth but Ono who ever saith
II am the King.
Mabel Cronise Jones
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

A delightful combination is afforded In
the accompanying toilette which is de-
veloped in scarlet and mahogany color.
And yet the red is not a scarlet OF the
shade which is so familiar to all. 1t is a
cheerful blending of scarlet and old rose
known as Solterino. and is a color mu h
seen in the beautiful Italian city of Sol
ferino replote with historic reminis ences.
Mahogany is one OF the many browns
and initiates faithfully the article after
which IL is called.
A shopping dress recently worn was
made Of Scotch plaid combining these col
ors and trimmed with fringe. The skirt
was Close fitting over the hips and was
trimmed with two rows OF the fringe one
around the foot, the other just above the
knees.
The waist had bolero OF plain brown
Scottish goods and around the edges OF
the bolero was a deep row of fringe which
made a pretty effect. The wearer OF the
gown was very slim and the fringel trim
ming added a pleasing degree OF fuilucss
to the figure.
The costume was completed by a hat
OF mahogany brown beaver with velvet
crown. The trimmings were simple and
tasteful touch was gained by the fun
chrysanthemum OF solfeli1o red silk.
Helen Grey Page
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07
THE NEW CENTURY.
Patrick O'Houiehnn Gives n Discus
sion of the Subject.

"Will, begorra II Il Isn't Pat.iols
oHoulehan himsiIf, oi'm lukin' at. it is
What's ailin' ye. mon? Sure it's ghost
ye ar"
Whist, Tim; don't sphske so loud!
It's the truth yer teilin' mo mon, sure
It's ghost OF ANA rale wslkin' skill
tin,-though OF don't know whittier Dim
Maxim or nyln; OF don't; It's dead OF
am. an yer dead yersiif. Tim, We arr;
iviry mothers son az Us is dead. we ar.
an"
What the divil ye talkin' about. ora
loike to know? Deed Is itg Begob it's
crazy ys ar, an It's the madhouse yeIl
be goin' TO. Dim thinkiD.'
Be aisy. mon. an ON prove It 70 "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

urcs must be taken to save her from COM
plcte mental and physical wreck.
~ was 50 nervous couldnt bear 10 hear the
sound of MY own voice when alone" says Mrs
Nellie Britterhar, Of Davenport, Thayer Co.,
Nebr II felt as though there was some one
ready to grab me II the least sound was snade.
really cannot describe the feelings had, but
can say have no such ugly feelings now aud
I trust never may again. was suffering from
female weakness and very much from nervous
prostratiou.
~ was not able to do anything could NOT
sit up all day had not sat up all day since the
birth Of my baby, four months before began to
take DR.. pieree's medicines. took one doctors
medicine for four months II did not get along
at ALI SO. discouraged. thought ] would try
DIR, riercc's Favotite Prescription and Golden
Medical Discovery took six bottles of the
Prescription and nine OF the Golden Medical
Discovery aud used Or Picrcc's Pleasant Pellets
along with the other medicines and can say
they have done wonders for me.
II do all my work now and feel better than for
two years. had not eaten anything for three
months except some kind Of sonp and crackers,
now eat anything want, ! believe owe my
health TO Or Pieree'- medicines"
Discouraged, broken down women should
write TO Or X. V. Pierce, at Buffalo, N. ",
aud learn how carefully he studies into
these apparently hopeless cases. He will
send without charge, lin plain scaled
envelopel the best advice of capable, cx-
pericuced physician,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07
THE GIRL OF 1000.
How She Looks and What She Wears-Many
New Things for Her.

cutting the neck az the dress low, thus
making the collar as deep as possible.
They are attaching these stocks to
gowns Of 0 contrasting color and are
making many stocks TO wear With one
gown,
The stocks are fastened on by hooks
which are invisible,
AZ the root OF her throat the girl wears
that very latest OF neck ornaments as it
is the oldest a broochpin. How she gets
II no one knows unless abe has been
down into grandmcther's chest in the at
tic or has been permitted to take her
choice from the family jewel cabinet, but
she wears g.
They are selling these miniature
brooches at very low cost. but there Is
something about them which seems lack.
ing. Sentmentality and all those things
that 30 with miniature can not De
bought so cheap.
There is n pretty custom In some fam
lilies OF allowing the debuntante. on the
day Of her debut TO take her choice OF
one Jewel from the family Jewel chest.
For months before. the girl studies hcr
selection. Which shall II be- that bangle
OF old silver with the turquoise set so
ounntngly In pendant to dangle over
the fingers and afford a study at an en-
harrasslng moment, or shall Il be That
quaint old brooch, With its three rows OF
semi precious gems. around that odd old
agate. She will probably decide In favor
of the bangle.
| know a woman who each season LOOKS
over her inery, selects the trinkets she
no longer wants, cleans them carefully
and lays them spusly away In her jewel
cabinet for the next generation, That
which they lack IN intrinsic value she IS
sure they will gain In interest by the
4 time they are wanted.
Il
| Among the new things which the girl
Will wear there may be mentioned fringe
/ No Indian squaw ever gloried in the
trIngcs which will be worn by tho girl Of
/ 1909. And she will wear rufhes; many aud
many OF them will twist and curl around
( her feet and upwards to her knees.
/ Her latest dress for day or evening vii
I be pettcoated. The tuulc Will part IN
/ front and the petticoat peep out But suct
pettlcoat! The Miss Wilson OF whom
spoke has one OF white satin. abundantlS
traced In black braid applique. In many
( and many II wavy design, The Princess
tunic Is Of black satin covered with Z
tracery OF white silk braid with tiny whit,
snow flowers stuffed and appllqued TO th'
material. The tunic is bordered with the
narrowost strip Of sable. This elegant
gown is a reception dress and the tunlS
has a train exactly one yard long. Al
me. that a debutanto should be 80 bur
dened!
The girl of 1900 Is getting into the Ions
cloak as fast as she can, She calls 1t heI
automobile. 1t is three quarters long. II
is loose, almost baggy Aud they whisper
that one girl wears her brothers. tan coll
ored spring overcoat for her automobile
coat All are double breasted and button
with big pearl buttons.
She Is q novelty the new girl. because
there are so many new things for her q
/ wearl Beatrice.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07
A PERSIAN VELVET EFFECT.
The Most striking Novelties of the
season Are These Waists.

season Are These waists,
New Year calling modes are striktngly
picturesque and modistes who supply the
demand for the seasons novelties predict
n year of unprecedented popularity for tho
separate waist. The abandonment bodices
for calling and dressy occasions are made
OF Persian velvet or Oriental cloth. This
velvet is SO thin aud soft that We're II not
for the supplementary welt OF satlny
threads It might be taken for a heavy
quality OF foulard Tho cooring Is odd
and very beautiful, and one OF the popular
effects has a background OF palo yellow
traced with figures of reddish orange
closely interseeted with dots of Persian
blue and dull green
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07
End Of the Century weddings.

New York Press
A soldier in New Mexico has Just been
married TO Kentucky girl by telegraph. All
that is needed now is d system Of engage
ments by mail boneymoons by long distance
telephone and divorces by thought transfer
ence to make marriage estate OF beatitude
for those who don't do it
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

a NEW YEAR DAY CALLING WAIST.
a bodice OF this pattern designed for
New Year calling Is made upon fitted
lining Is adjusted at the side whore the
opening is concealed by one OF the re-
yers. II had vest OF Persian blue satin
and the pointed lapels are developed In
cream yellow satin appliqued With designs
OF the bodice material. The figures are
carefully cut out OF the goods and sewed
upon bits OF lace then applied TO the satin.
The effect is wholly original. and afforded
variety OF the prevailing passemep.arie
trimmings Of beads and shining threads.
The neck OF the bodice is simply finished
with a crushed stock OF Persian blue satin
nimmed along the upper edge with grad
uated ruffle OF renaissance lace
Helen Grey PAGE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

Meals for a Day.
BREAKFAST.
Stewed Prunes.
California Wheat and Cream.
Broiled Mackerel, Small Hominy.
Buokwheat Cakes, Cafe al Lait
The Post.
LUNCHEON
Oysters on Halt She'll
Goldfish Balls. Beet Salad. Herrings,
Apple Sauce. Waters,
Cheese and Jelly.
Tea.
DINNER
Oyster Bouillou.
Stuffed Crab. Potato Croquettci.
Macaron and Cheese.
Celery. Olives. Radishes.
Stewed Poule d Eau. Turnips.
Fried Parsnips. Shrimp Jamba'aya.
Cauiiower, Drawn Butter Sauce.
Cucumber Salad.
Charlotte Russo. Waters. Neufchatel
Cafe Noir.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

The stock OF the tailor-ma dress does
not have the car points OF the house dress.
It is high and tall and straight and il
fastens invislby. The very newest ones
curl slightly at the top and are edged
NTH stitching or trimming almost as
severe as the stock itself.
Her neck is made longer by the style Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07

White satin is very fashionable. II 1
beautiful and wears much better thai
taneta, keeps clean longer, looks BETTE
after It is partly soiled, and is not so much
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-07
THE NEW YEAR.

Chilly his face; deaths dew on ta brow.
Vanished forever the Old Year now,
Who can fathom the where or how?
lie roi est mort.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
Two Fires.

Two fires that might have proved Of
more serious consequence than they did
broke out in differenent sections of the
city at almost exactly the same time last
night-6:5o o'clock.
One was on East Stephen street and the
other on Charles street, Both fires were
chimney ire" and, in spite OF the high
wild. they were extinguished before any
damage was done.
One of the fires was at the Henry
Young property, Charles street, and the
other at the property owned bv Mrs
Anna Strailman, T. Stephen street, oc.
cupied by the family of John Kndrick
Both alarms were sent TO the City Hall al
about the same time, but the bell was tap
ped for the First Ward first. Both o.
them were extingushed before the FIRE
men reached them.
Last night was bad night for flrt
and had the flames gotten start 1t woulc
have been hard to control them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
Memorial to Wilson.

1t is understood that the friends of the
late Hon. w. L, Wilson, who was presi-
dent of Washington & Lee University, at
Lexington, Va have chosen an admirable
form for memorial TO his fine character,
real craftsmanship, and devoted services
to his country. 1t is the purpose of his
friends and alumni of the University to
raise by subscription fund of at least
$1,000 which shall maintain a profess
sorship. The fund will be known as the
Wilson Endownment,a and if the responses
to the appeal are at all commensurate
with the worth of the man whose virtues
it is proposed to commemorate, much
larger sum than 500, 900 should readily
be raised.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
To Canvas Returns.

The County Court will meet in special
session on Monday morning as board
OF election canvassers TO canvass the re-
turns of the general election in the coun-
ty on Tuesday.
The election returns were tabulated IN
pencil, in the County Clerks office, as they
came in, from certificates issued by the
election commissioners. but when the Of
fetal sheet was being prepared the tally
sheets were taken in. In few instances
there were discrepancies, mistakes having
been made in copying from the tally
sheets TO the certificates.
Mr.. PITZER GAINS p VOTES.
The official sheet, which was com
pleted today shows gain of 22 votes iol
Hon. u, S. G.. Pitzer, Republican nomi-
nee for Prosecuting Attorney. He leads
the county ticket. his majority now being
1871. Mr.. Pitzer carried Martinsburg by
I4I majority, carrying four of the hvt
wards.
There were also several smaller mistake:
discovered. The majority OF John II
Lemen, Democratic candidate for County
Commissioner. over his opponent, Johr
Grozinger, is reduced from to 7 on th'
official sheets and the majority OF Geo
w. Van Metre over Hammond Hunter
for County Surveyor, is also reduced.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17

The funeral Of County Commissioner.
Jacob H Siuckey, took place from Cali
vary Church at Jones Spring this morn
ing. The large attendance at the funeral
was an evidence OF the high esteem in
which the deceased vas held in the COM
munity. All the county officials were in
attendance.
Announcement is made of the APP
preaching marriage Of Miss Bessie L.
Moler, daughter Of Mr.. Raleigh V. Moler,
of the vicinity Of UyiIla, Jefferson county,
to MIR. Hunter Watson. OF the United
States Navy. The ceremony will take
place in Elk Branch Presbyterian church,
Duffields, on November 20. Mr.. WATSON
is a son Of Mr.. John F. Watson. OF near
Charles Town.
DR.. S. N. Myers, f. b. Gardner, 5. s.
Felker. n. S. Cushwa. X. L. Snodgrass,
Charles Lamar and P. X. Harrison, repre-
sentatives Of Robert White and Equality
| Lodges OF Masons in this city and of the
Grand Chapter, have left for Parkersburg
70 attend the annual meeting Of the Grand
Lodge OF the State The Grand Chapter
met today at noon and the Grand Lodge
will meet Wednesday at noon.
The interior of the Brooklyn Brass
factoryis being ftted with electric lights,
which will be used IN place OF gas. 1t is
understood that the company is putting in
the lights preparatory to operating the
factory at night. Although the force con-
sists of about seventy workmen, the fac
tory is unable to keep up with the numer-
GUS orders and it will be necessary to
work at night to supply all the demands.
]. !. Van Horne, OF NewiYork, promo
ter OF the proposed railroad from Han
cock to McConnelsburg, announces that
the road will be built within one year, in
anticipation Of which b r. Simpson has
opened coal mine on his farm near
Dickeys Mountain, and will develop il at
once. DIR. Pennsnan. Of Baltimore. State
Chemist is analyzing the water of Futon
county's mineral springs for hotel com
pany proposing to build a $4,000 sum
mer hotel at Hancock as soon as The
railroad is assured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-11-17
State Bar Association,

At meeting Of the Executive Council
of the West Virginia Bar Association
which was held in the Watson House, IN
Fairmont, the date OF the next annual
meeting OF the Bar Association was fixed
for February a, which is John Marshal
Day." This is the anniversary of Chief
Justice Marshal, and will be observed. this
time, not only by the legal profession all
over the country, but by the educational
institutions. the public schools, and by
public meetings of the people.
The West Virginia Bar Association will
endeavor to get one OF the Justices of the
u. S Supreme Court to deliver their adj
dress. and the Executive Council arrang-
ed an attractive program for their two
DAYS session which will be held at Park
ersburg.
The last annual meeting Of the asso-
cation was held in this city.