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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
Had Conscience.

A-Why do you write to your fancee
with a typewriter?
Bout OF precaution. She may have
my writing examined by those fellows
who can read the character from hand
writing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
Don,ts for the Table.

Certain books of manners printed in
England more than two Centuries ago
enJoined various rules upon young chill
dren. and we may be sure that the youth
tul American colonist also read and d.
gested such sapient hints one little
manual of etiquette widely circulated
among our forbears. shows some things
which the child was trained not to
do:
Never sit down at the table till asked
and after the blessing.
Ask for nothing: tarry till 1t be offered
thee. Speak not
Bite not the bread. but break 1t.
Take salt only with q clean knife. Dip
not the meat in the same.
Hold not thy knife upright, but sloping,
and lay 1t down at right hand Of plate,
with blade on plate.
Look not earnestly at any other that is
eating.
When moderately satisfied leave the
table. Sing not, hum not wriggle not.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
ACCOUNT Current.

Manager-What are you doing there,
erasing in the books is not allowed?
Bookkeeper-I am only erasing blot
that l made.
Manager-Erasing is not permitted at
all; make simply on che opposite side
another blot and it %ill then balance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
Malice,

Wife-How long must we wait with our
Mary? She is already eighteen years old.
Husband-Till the right person comes.
Wife, didn't wait so long.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24

yonaise salads and sandwiches. oranges.
bananas and yellow glazed meats. Yellow
teas have Superseded violet teas, dafro-
dis being the essential decorative flower
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
An Unknorn auestior

Lawyer Ito client)--Don't you think that
L defended you as 1 would have done to
my own son?
Client-Why, is he such knave?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
PATHS MUSICAL PARROT.

Initiates the Diva;s TriIIs and Rou-
ladies'.
Madame Patti has several pet birds at
Craig-y-Nos. which she took over from
New York. One is a parrot that initiates
her songs, not only copying the trills and
roulades of his mistress, but putting In
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
Taken Literally.
FIiegende Blaetter.

Z ILtBtIiut bIdtIltI.
Councillor Ito suitor)-Even IL you are
sure of my daughters love 7 cannot agree
to this union unless you become another
man.
Suitor-With great pleasure; but your
daughter will not want TO marry another
man.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24

chenille will be seen; but the silk fringe
as yet, is the first favorite for wooden
gowns
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
YeHow-Partiea.

Yellow parties are among the latest
fashionable fads aud Particularly COM
mend themselves t lf0stesses with cleo
trio lights in theifdinfng rooms. The
white table cloths and napkins are en-
broidered in yelloHsifk, the meau being
printed in gold. sold and white china
and gold washed siRerWare with yellow
glass. goblets. wines seand finger bowls.
candles of yellow axeiII brass candelabras.
with yellow silk shades. harmonic with
yellow-iced cakes and confectionery, ma
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-03-24
JOKES FROM GERMANY.

They are inexpressibly dainty and deli
cate. They cost $125 a pair
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
TEXAS TOBACCO ExHIpIr.

Colonel W. p. slossop. who has re-
Gently taken considerable interest In
securing tobacco exhibit from Texas for
the Paris exposition, and who has for
warded samples to Hon. Milton Whitney.
chief of division of soils of the United
States department of agriculture, is in
receipt of the following letter from Mr..
Whitney concerning the Texas exhibit:
Mr.. w. b. Slcsson. Box 144 Houston,
Texas-Dcar sir
Washington, D. c., Janury Ill beg 70
acknowledge the receint OF your favor OF
the 18th instant with express receipt. and
to say that the tobacco samples you re
ferred to have also been received. l am
having the samples put in condition and
will make as creditable a showing as poe
sible | appreciate very much the inter
est you have taken in this matter.
Relative to express charges. ! will in
form you later If there are any charges
made.
Again thanking you. beg t. remain,
very truly yours, Milton Whitney,
Chief of Division
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
MARRIED MEMS CLUB.
The Bcnedicts Organized Mt the IMP
itoI Hotel Last Night.

what promises to be one of the leading
social clubs OF Houston was organized az
the Capitol hotel last night, It is COM
posed wholly of young married men and
it's membership Is TO be limited to Atty.
They propose 10 give several cotillons
during the winter season and other forms
OF entertainment in the summer
Organization was perfected by electing
Mr.. l., ]. Parks president Mr.. r. K. Dh-
bingham vice president and Mr. B. y.
Bailey secretary Messrs. r. A. Cargill
and NJ. T. Foster were elected members
OF the executive committee TO serve with
the three officers named. II was decided
to call the club the Benedcts.
Rules and bylaws were adopted and
tho general method OF entertaining dis
cussed. The original membership consists
OF thirty married men. Among those pres
ent AZ last nights meeting we're Messrs
r. y. Morris Sterling Meyer. q. r.
Bailey Paul Timpson, l.. j. Parks. En-"
MS Cargill. John Metteuheimer. II. II.
Dumble Or. Mullen. FLOYD King. y X.
Dillingham;. NJ. e. Foster. Robert Koy-
worth, r. a. Cargill and w. A. Pollard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
THE DRAINAGE CONVENTION
VIII Meet ut 10 O'clock This Morning
at city Hail.


Tho Texas Coast Drainage convention
will meet this morning at 10 o'clock al
The city hall. In addition to large
number OF delegates appointed by the
various organizations of Houston, quite
a large representation is expected from
Galveston and from different parts Of the
coast country, which section is so w'ally
interested in the question of dra'nase
In addition to the list OF delegates
printed IN yesterdays Post, following are
those appointed by the Houston Real
Estate association:
c. S. Penheld, w. l. Williamson, C. w.
Harral, J. c. s. Morrow. W A. Wilson,
Ir. c. W Culmore. r. Moskowitz, II. f,
Fuller, Allan Paul, H. A. Condit.
Mr. S. r. Strong has been added to the
Business League delegation. Mr.. Strong
has some very interesting letters upon the
subject Of drainage from General Harrl-
son, the great advocate Of good roads,
who recently visited Houston in the in
terest of the good roads movement
Al the opening OF the convention by Mr..
G. j. Palmer. who was selected chairman
at the Alvin meeting. an address OF wei
come viii be delivered by Mayor
Brashear, after which the regular bust
ness proceedings will be taken up.
Several Interesting papers upon the sub
ject OF drainage legislation will be read
and some practical talks will likely lie
made upon the subject OF the physical and
material benefits resultant from thorough
! draiunrp
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23

Bob Kirkpatrick. But pulled through the
fever and set about getting away from that
very undesirable place. saw the Ameri-
can consul. but be turned me down be-
cause 1 had landed there from a British
ship. ! then visited the shipping master
OF the port. He took my name. but told
me there was nothing doing for me. How
ever. he was Kind enough TO tell me that
was a pretty good talker and might sue
coed IN talkiug some captain into taking
me off the island. I then began boarding
every ship that came In. finally succeeding
in getting into the good graces Of big
hearted Irish captain, who told me 70 ccnis
aboard his vessel. the Aldborough, a tramp
steamer, He told me that he would return
me TO the states. giving me three regulars
en- route. and I would not have TO work
my patsage, either MY letter OF credit
had been misplaced while l was sick in
the hospltal)
81 boarded the Alihorough. art. alter
q long and circuitous journey we landed
at Baltimore just as old Sol Was arising
from watery bath across the Chesapeak-
bay Thanksgiving morning. I did not
eat turkey that day. but I was the hap
piest man IN the United States.
The British are entirely welcome to
all OF their West India possessions saw
would not give a good bee course in the
United States for the whole business"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
Personal MENTION.

c. G.. Ellis OF sartsrtia is at the Lswlor,
! u. Lyons left last night for Austin.
v Arson of Coleman is at the Dawlor.
W. w Wilson Of Beaumont Is at the Law
lor.
A. j. Strobe of chcnaugo is at the Hutch
ins
c. e, Sampson of Galveston is at the Capt.
toll
c. S. Parker of Bryan was in the city yes
torday.
J. NJ Thornton OF Austin is stopping at the
bristol.
r.. II. Robson OF Dallas is a guest at the
Capitol
A. c. Goeth of Austin is stopping at the
Lawlor.
NJ. Balton OF Austin is registered at the
G. S. Palmer Of Dallas is stopping at the
Hutchins.
J. X, White Of Rcllvllc. is stopping at the
Hutchins.
A. W Stores Of Granger is guest at the
Hutchins.
A. y, Hamilton Of Hemphll is registered at
the Capitol.
J. E. Leach of Chicago is autographed at
Mr. Charles Moore of Galveston was In the
city yesterday.
stephen +. Reed of Goiiad is domlclled at
the Lawlor
G. A. beaumont Of Huntsville is a guest at
the Lawor.
], w Nicholson OF Waco is an arrival at
the Lnwlor.
n. shilling OF Cedar Bayou is registered at
the Hutchips
Perry G, Hyde Of New orleans is Qusrtered
at the Bristol
]. $ Cohen and wife of Toronto are located
at the Bristol,
J. A. Baehman OF San Antonio is domicled
at the Capitol
], h. striplng of Nocogdoches is stopping
at the Capitol.
w. c. bryant Of Elkhart Ind. Is late ar
rival at the Bristol
E. l.. Long OF san Antonio is among the
guests at the capitol
J. n. Holloway and wife Of Ell Campo are
guests at the Capitol.
7. b. DuBose and wife OF Sandy Point are
resistered at the Bristol.
c. u, oliphsnt and wife Of Huntsville have
apartments at the Capitol.
W. n Munson, an attorney OF Angleton,
Is an arrival az the Hutchins
United States Marshal borough of Calves
ton WAS IN the city yesterday.
Hon. Lewis r. Bryan OF Angeton was a
visitor to the city yesterday.
Colonel John d, Rdsors Of Galveston was a
guest Of the Lawlor yesterday.
Howard Peak weilsknowu travelling man
OF Fort Worth, Is at the Lawlor
T. C. Mum. sheriff OF BraEcs county, is
among the guests az the Hutchins
Carl F. Drake Of Austin was In the city
yesterday a guest at the Capitol
John Iuliff OF Julin, Texas, was among yes
teFday's arrivals at the Bristol.
J. w. Doremus OF Bryan was In the city
yesterday, a guest at the Hutohins-
d. T. Bomor a prominent attorney OF Fort
Worth, was at the LawloE yesterday
Mrs, Roberts and her daughter. Mrs, Stacy,
left yesterday foe Liverpool, England,
| John Cherries Harris. a weli-known attorney
OF Galveston, was at the I.awlor Yesterday
Dr aud Mrs j. W. Daniel. after an ex-
tended visit to California, have returned home.
y u. kimhrough, a wellknowp travelling
man. left yesterday for tour threaeh East
Texas. @s
Colonel Frank narst came in sunday. hiring
7, Ing With him party Of six prcspectors from
Galesbnrg III
Mr. Iohu Linderholm. manager COR the
southern Texas Calculation company, was a
tueat Al the Hutehins last night, lie has
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
The Proposed rnx MI.

To tho Editor of The Post.
Houston, Texas. January 22.-Your Oft
repeated prefers OF the use OF your
columns for the advancement of the Hous-
ton Manufacturers association tempts me
10 write you few lines in our interest.
AS your readers know, the Houston
Manufacturers association has offered a
prize OF $50 for the best article showing
wherein the proposed tax bill is antagon-
istic to the manufacturers Of Texas. You
have very kindly published this fact to
your readers and it was highly appre-
ciated by the members OF the association.
Taking advantage OF your Kindness. I
ask that you permit me to state a few
words.
The proposed tax bill taxes notes
When manufacturer wants to buy a pie a
OF machinery he usually gives his note
for part payment. II the bill IS passed..
the price Of the piece of machinery will
be increased TO the amount OF the tax
on the note. Many manufacturers hor-
row money 10 carry on their business and
give their note for the same IL this bill
is passed, the interest which they will
h"NN " laN ~ Nuc utnh Will De Increased
20 the extent of the tax on the notes.
Manufacturers have children who 20 10
school. This bill taxes the gross sale OF
school books per cent; this will bs
added to the cost Of school books. The
manufacturer will have to pay his prc-
portion OF this increase OF the COST q,
school books
Few manufacturers have money enoneh
to pay the cash for their homes. Thsv
usually buy them on time with the sssiv.
tarce OF building and loau ASSOCIATIONS
This bill taxes these associations "a snch
an extent that they will be driven out 81
business. and hence the manufactlrsr
will be aHable to build his home until IA
has saved enough money which w.u NJ
either not al all or when he Is too IA
70 enjoy the comforts OF home MIN
he can really call his own.
This bill taxes money. which win bsv.
the effect 10 drive money out az Tsy.s
Thus making Il more difficult for n,ar,'
tac'urers TO borrow money.
| csn only state facts in plain ~,
u The psopie win read tho bill, they ,r;,i
see that these are facfs, stubborn t,r,.
ard 40 the bill is passed II viii result II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23

Just brought a number of colonsts from Iowa
TO Chesterville, Colorado county.
Hon. John r. Browne and Hon. Waller T.
Burns left last night for Austin 10 attend
the legislature.
Hon. NJ $. Mahon judge of calhoun coun-
w. is guest OF the lawlor. fie Is here to
attend the irrigation convention
Mr.. h. NJ. Frank. representing S Valfor e.
Co Of New York, was In the city yesterday
on one of His periodical visits
Hon. I. c. MacFarland a member Of the
committee on revenue and taxation of the
present legislature, was a guest at the Law
Tor yesterday. en- route to Austin.
Miss Alice Gates of Denison is visiting Mrs
Charles B. HerYey at the Capitol hotel Miss
Gates formerly lived IN Mississippi, and is
an old friend and schoolmate Of Mrs. Hervey.
Colonel Mark Weiss OF the Reliance Lumber
company, Beaumont, was registered at the
Capitol last night. en- route home from Mem
phis. where he mad been to attend a meeting
of the Southern Lumber Manufacturers asso-
ciation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
CITY BREyITIEs.

The Houston Turnverein will give their
weekly hon Friday night at Turner Hall
There is an undelivered telegram at tho
Office Of the Postal Telegraph company, lis
Main street, for G. y. Phelps
The womans Relief Corps will give a
social Tuesday evening, January 30 at tho
residence of Mr., Engle. 900 Elysian street
Frances Williams, colored, had an exsmin,
ing trial yesterday before Justice Malsch
and was bound over In the sum of $3.50 on a
charge of theft.
A delegation Of cattlsmen. who have been
attending the convention at Fort Worth
will arrive here on special train at o'clock
this afternoon.
Tho revival in progress at the Mckee street
Methodist church continues with increased
interest. The services will continue until
Wednesday night,
Justice Malsch performed a marriage cere-
mOny at his residence at S o'clock last night,
uniting in the holy bonds of matrimony Nj.
Alfred B. Cox and Miss Lenora Bostiok.
News was received yesterday of the death
at Monterey, Mexico. OF Mr. II. D Spore.
brother of Mr. Roy Spore formerly OF
this city The deceased will be buried ct
Monterey. He leaves wife and two chill
dreu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
NOTICE.

There seems to be an erroneous Inn
preston In the minds OF some of our
have been oocasioned by Mr.. Louis l..
Meyers announcement in last weeks
papers. Mr.. Louis l.. Meyer had no con-
nection with our family or firm other
than that of an employee. having a ted
In the capacity OF salesman Tor us prior
to January IL, 1900 The firm OF Me- ef
Bros consists OF John II. and Frei r.
Meyer only
The position vacated by Mr.. Louis L.
Never leaves an opening for FIRST class
salesman and window dresser
Thanking our friends for their past pat
ronago and soliciting their future favors.
We are respectfully,
Meyer Brcs.
40i Main Street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
THE LOCAL STAGE.
The Baldwin-McIvilIe Engagement
Closed Last Night,

Tho Baldwin Melville company close bits
engagement in this city yesterday, pre-
senting "The Russian Slave" at the matt
nee and Streets of New York" at the
night performance. Both plays were put
on with the finish and careful attention
70 detail which Is characteristic OF every
thing tho company does and both wore
thoroughly enjoyed by the packed houses
which witnessed them. This seasons en-
Ragemeut Of MIR. Baldwins clever organi-
cation has been a record breaker in point
Of attendance and the company leaves
here with more friends than when 1t came.
which is saying a great deal.
The next attraction Is The Old Home
stead" in which Mr.. Denman Thompson,
the veteran player who originated the
part of Joshua Whi;oomb. will be seen
tonight, one performance only. The COM
pany IL said to be one Of exceptional
strength and a production of great merit
may be expected
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
Interested in aon.ton.

A real estate agent OF this city received
draft yesterday morning from c. j.
Drew, mayor of Topeka, Kan, which COM
pleted the purchase of SIS acres of land
which he has bought in Harris county .
Mayer Drew also inclosed with it letter
in which he stated that he intended TO be
present with a number OF his citizens at
the Transmississlppi Congress to be held
here in April and that the interest In the
movement was increasing in his locality.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
"a FAMOUS vIoLINIsT.
PctschnilSoT May he Secured for -
Houston Performance.

Tho efforts being made by committee
from tho r. e. Lee chapter. u. d. c.,
TO secure the appearance OF Alexander
PetsehnikoG. tho famous Russian violin
list, at Houston some time soon will no
doubt he successful Petschnikod is now
touring the country and is the sensation
of tho season. In Germany he is re-
garded ms the greatest OF all present
day violinists. and his vogue is so great
that he gives nearly all OF his concerts
at his own risk, asking no guarantee and
feeling confident that only standing room
Will be found whore he plays, He is
new to this country, however, and in
order TO secure him for Houston the la
dies will have to guarantee him $500.
They want to be sure of at least 800
worth of tickets to be sold before making
the contract and committee will can
yass the business portion of the town
this week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
Cowboy Rangers riIl.

Captain \. R Anderson has ordered
a drill of the Cowboy Rangers this even
ing on the Harrisburg road at o'clock
sharp, Members living in the city and
suburbs will meet Lieutenant Wood on
the corner Of Preston and Fannin at 7:3O
sharp when they will proceed to the
Brady place, on Harrisburg road to meet
the Harrisburg contingent, in command
OF First Lieutenant E. NJ. Coghlin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
INSTRUMENTATION,
what BnIIcy said.

Representative Bailey OF Texas
said that he camc merely TO give
his moral support to the cause. His
address was vigorous one and he
was loudly sppiauded. II am sick
OF hearing about our brothers
across the sea- he said. England
is brutal. She has hunted tho
Irish down and shot them In
brutal manner among the boys
and fens OF Ireland. II is not
merely English greed OF gold or
desire for wealth that urges Eng
land on during this war. She
finds an opportunity to blot a re-
public from the face OF the earth.
and she does not hesitate to do It.
blush TO say that there are men
under this flag who hope 70 see
this crime perpetrated. But they
hope in vain. Report from great
mass meeting held in Washington
last Sunday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS
To Restrain Certain Defendants
from Cutting Timber.

10 hestruln terrain De1endunks
from Cutting Timber.
Deputy United States Marshal borough
was in the city yesterday serving papers
in the case OF the New York and Texas
Land Company, Ltd, of New York, which
has filed a suit of injunction in the United
States court at Tyler against the South
ern Pine Lumber company. f. NJ. Rozelle
and the Houston East and West Texas
Railway company TO recover 1884 acres OF
land situated in Trinity county. The bill
charges that said land was patented to
the International and Great Northern Rail-
way company and that said defendants
unlawfully entered upon this land without
the knowledge OF consent of complainant
and is cutting the timber off said land and
that said railroad be enjolned from trans
poitng the timber thus cut and that the
said Southern Pine Lumber company, to
which it is to be delivered be restrained
from receiving or cutting said timber into
lumber.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23
BURNED TO DEATH.
An Aged Coiored Man Meets HIS
Death ut Harrisburg.

Abraham Prior, colored, aged so years,
died yesterday morning at 1 O'Clock in
Harrisburg from the effects or burns
which he received there sunday morning,
The details as near as can be obtained are
that he was trying TO make fire in "A
stove. when his clothing caught fire and
before assistance could reach him he was
SO badly burned that he died from the
effects He was buried yesterday after
noon at o'clock in Harrisburg,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-23

Mat Toole's bloodhounds We're given
another trial chase sunday afternoon,
A negro was given about two hours start
of the dogs going by devious route
through the city to the baseball park,
whore he hid in one OF the buildings
The dogs took the trail and followed it
closely TO the negro's hiding place. Sew
eral ladies' and gentlemen witnessed the
close OF the chase at the ball park.