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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16
The Fate of Mrs. Hay. saa ~

To the Editor OF The Post,
Bastrop, Texas, September h-N
niece Mrs. Eva Hays. wife Of R'Stal
Hays, an engineer on the Missouri Mfl
sas and Texas railroad, with her iissa y
r-old son, Curtis, was 10 dalsS'l
during the great storm and her hasan
who was away at the time, but saa "
since been there and made dllgenl m',aI
Tor them since the storm, repeEs W
neither OF them has been found alw s.l
Identified among the dead, There q, Y
no doubt as to their sad fate and 'nasv H
names sheuld Now bekng among seu Y
of the dead. J. g ss'"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16
TEXAS CENSUS RETURN
Population of the state Il G'ssA
a.Rnn. 600,

Especial TO Thc Postl
Washington, September le.--ins Nj
turns for Houston. Dallas. Fort WIZ {
Waco have been tabulated At Inc 'ea'" <.
roau. but they can not 30 eo'siass u
population OF San Antonio Is hsura AA n
and that OF Dallas and Houston ny y NJ,
same, though none OF them eaa ~ ~ rgs
poslt!voly From reliable sout N. :.
latlon Of Texas is given at SsN'w"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16

found a great number With their Dssfsa
cut out aud their purses nutila;ea shas'
ing that somebody had been thcrs Mssa
us. In performing the work We Ia uiil
instances had to wade N water fsau "
inches to waist deep.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16
ASSIST THE UNFORTUNATE.
The Post Has Opened a Subscription For
Storm Sufferers.

suggested from several quarters that Th Post open
rs columns of subscriptions for the sufferers
nd and said suggestion The nosmstes the
charitable Of rouson Texas and of the country gneay to
come quickly the All contributions Sentn will be
acknowledged by publication under this head and the amounts will
m turned over 10 the proper committees for distribution and app-
cation for the notle work of assisting the unfortunate
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16

S cure much speedily now hanhe can three or ' s
men weather conditions favorable. which Nav
~ $3.50 ~ - " w
Or Hathaways System is complete W.
6
'ne eiow members the best mho -
consultations and advice either Office by ma
Saw o. s. s.ssn.w.s Nd 2O9B Alamo Plaza san
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16
!" Waste Not,
Want Not. "

Little leaks bring to Suant,
and little Impurities of the
blood, If NOT attended TO.
bring a Want of health.
Hoods Sarsapariiia Is If.
one and only specific that
sval remoOe all blood hamors
and impurities, thereby pat
ting you into a condition OF
perfect health.
Bad stomach" Headaches ans
bred fsrlin0, bad condisiog Of stomach.
caused ne 10 take Roods Ssssspariiis.
h siopped al faint trouble. Charles
Bcper, Gieas Fails, ~ Y.
Hoods SaaJabaaM
:! q lyE
Heed. rilis cnre liver IN the nen Irritating snd
6gly sashzssle y take W.T. Iiceas s.sssr.Islls.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16
NOW Is THE TIME.
When Cures of Chronic Diseases Az
Most Easily Made.
Dr. Hathaway Urges Upon All Sufferers From caarrh VAR
Structure Blood Poisoning, Nervous Weakness, etc. J" ~
Course of Treatment mt Once

n you suffer from any cn''a" iii
you should cure It or at ieas' :, ,..,ss
check before the severely u,lls 49,
OF late Fail and Winter w ~. y
treatment now is more sfis'a''
mouths later on. .,.s u
There is no chronic sssl'' ~. ~, q
not. more or less. weaken =, - Y
tenn. leaving II more lsSis " !, ..sl
serious complications bssaa''
changes of weather -, "a
Because OF this Dr. ha'a. 4, u;
upon all VINO are afflicted w Il q
OF chronic disease. whs'heI ws.lss''
tarrn. Bronchitis, Nerves. ossass |;
Varicocele. Structure, b.oo1 ,,,lnir "
any Kidney, Bladder o. saII % " 7
plant, 70 write to him o.
once. ..hi.h has p'~
him his world-wlde regu'ss f,is,s.
doctors as well as aIno aa,,s Ii IS ~ !,
Is the speediness OF his es, sness ~
their permaneney. and ne e. s' ir,s -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16

Colonel W j. Moody, one OF the repre-
sentative citizens OF Galveston, who was
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
The Lava-Beds of Our Great North.
west.

A wide waste of gray and black des
olation' would best describe these lava.
beds as seen from the crests OF any one Of
the myriad waves, hummocks or ridges
which everywhere pre- jet in the widest
CONFUSION Here the formation will take
the texture OF Stag or volcanic glass
there it will be wrinkled, ropy, in folds
and rolls or giant coils IT. prevailing
black is often varied by grayish, yellow.
ish or greenish tiuts Its consistency can
be anything from tn. pocket OF ashes or
cinders that look as though the fire had
burned itself out but yesterday to the
rough, Jagged cljnkers, cubes and masses
hard as flint. In eases. notably IN some
of the Snake River eanyoas, the walls
are very regular, conical aud cubeI5e
Along the Columbia, and in full view OF
the Great Northern Railway IN eastern
Washington, we find the Giants Cause
way quite faithfully reproduced, Else
where many of the crests of ridges have
cracked open, and the assures present
along their walls quite symmetrical cor
umns. Their cavernous depths not IN,
frequently reveal formations unique and
fantastic, well worth hours of study
From volcanic Scenery in the North
west" by Robert E. Strahorn, III the
American Monthly Review Of Reviews
for AupuSt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
The Art of Talking Well.

1t is better to be frankly dull than ped
antic.
One must guard ones self from the
temptation of talking shop and of
riding ones "hobby."
Whatever sets one apart as a capital
81" should be avoided.
A joke or humorous story is dependent
upon its freshness for appreciation. Some
emotions will not bear warming over"
1t is no longer considered good form to
say a word against anyone. An i'll
natured criticism is a social blunder.
Gossip, too is really going out of fashion.
True wit is gift, not an attainment.
Those who use it Alright never yield to
the temptation of saying anything that
can wound another in order to exhibit
their own cleverness. 1t is natural and
spontaneous. "He who runs after wit
is apt to catch nonsense"
Talk that has heartiness in it and the
liveliness and sparkle that come of light,
heartedness and innocent gayety, is a
fairly good substitute for wit.
Offer to each one who speaks the hon.
age of your undivided attention. Look
people in the face when you talk to them
Talk of things, not persons. The best
substitute for wisdom is silence.
1t is provinciaism to say Eyes, sir, >"
mo, ma am, ITO ones equal.
Have convictions of your own. Be
yourself and not a mere echo.
Never ask leading questions. Weshould
show curiosity about the concerns Of
Others only so far as it may CRAFTY them
to tell us.
Draw out your neighbor without cate
chizing him. Correct him, if necessary,
without contradicting him, Avoid man,
nerisms.
Strive to be natural and at ease. The
nervousness that cOnceals itself under at
fected vivacty should be controlled as
should the loud laugh Mrs. Burton
Kingsland, in the August Ladies Hom'
Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
BreVitieS.

Paris is to have an international con-
gress of deaf mutes.
Birmingham, Ala, has prohibited
street preaching by Mormons.
Hawaii is said to havemore telephones
IN use in proportion to the population
than any other locality in the world
Increasing telephone business in Barre
necessitates new operator at the cen
trail station. Fourteen long dlstans'
phones have recently been installed III
private residences.
Internal revenue receipts for DecemOql
were $24 219,3OS, an increase 0'
$2,026, 416 over December, 1898.
Soup is very much improved by In al
use of whipped cream. A teacuPIul y, y,
whipped cream is put in the soup tuI S',,
and the hot soup poured over it. f o.G
lightly two or three times with 'o .r
before serving. This addition to any an.
sort of soup, stock or cream will prov
a success.
Meal made of corn cobs, ground, d
used 10 adulterate many 1000 pro-
The two counties of Brewster an ~
Preside (Texas), having joint area . u,
5000 square miles, have, it is said ie"''
than 5000 inhabitants.
An orange hit in the exact center " .
rifle ball will vanish at once from ss"''
scattered into inhnitesimal pieces.
-lNfE
have been removed by acid.
Seven shillings day has been ado d"t
ed by the New South Wales governul'elns'
as minimum wage to railway Iaoo''l. T..
Chichester cathedral spire is the on ng
one which can be seen from the sea aloD'
the coast OF Great Britain. IT,.
Marks that have been made on Pau, ac
with matches can be removed by ruUDH I'm
first with slice of lemon, then wa
whiting, and washing with soap "D'
water.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
What a Sigh Means.

Signing is but another name foroxygen
starvation. The cause of sighingis most
frequently worry. An interval OF seyeIa,,
seconds often follows moments of mental
disquietude, during which time the chfSt
walls remain rigid until the imperloa'
demand is made for oxygen, thus causing
the deep inhalation. 1t is the expiration
following the inspiration that is proper
ly termed the sigh, and this sigh is SIM
ply an effort of the organism to Obtain
the necessary supply of oxygen Inc
remedy is to cease worrying. One may
be anxious, but there is no rational rta'
son for worrying. A little PHILOSOPHY
will Danish worry at once, Worry Will
do no good; it will rob one of pleasure
when blessings do come, as one will not
be in condition to enjoy them.-AuSu"
Ladies Home Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01

the new army. They understood the
trade of campaigning and bore the
hardships better than the young men.
A stranger in the camps could but re-,
mark the Difference paid to war veter-
ans by the new generation Of officers,
all of whom were trained at the West
Point academy When it came to fight
ing the real enemies, Spaniards, heat
and fever the old soldiers easily car
ried off the honors. In the same fire
which nodded them the masses of the
Grand Army were tried, and, if the call
had been urgent enough to summon
the veterans to the field again by the
tens of thousands, the voices of de-
traction would have been hushed for
ever. At the time when a Spanish in
vasiOn Of the coast was feared the
Grand Army of New York offered to
raise 10000 men in its own ranks to
man the harbor forts. Companies and
battaliOns of veterans were rendered
for active campaigning from different
sections, and the records made by old
soldiers in the field from 1898 to the
present time are evidence that these
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
GREATLY BENEFITED BY RAIN.
Favorable Weather Has Caused Substantial
Growth Of New England Crops.

Boston, July 31.-Following is a state
of New England, compiled from the re-
ports Of correspondents throughout the
section, for the week ending July 30:
The copious and widespread rain of
the 18th and 26th broke the drought
which had already caused considerable
damage in many sections, and the
weather Of the past week has been un-
usually favorable for most crops,
Under the favorable weather of the
week the condition of all crops has inn
proved, and the present outlook, in many
sections, is exceptionally promising.
The rain came too late, in western Mas
sachusetts, to save early tobacco and po-
tatoes; it was too late in Rhode Island
and Connecticut to save smaller vege-
tables, and especially those planted on
the high sandy soils. More rain is
greatly needed in these states.
Meadows, where mown, are again be-
coming green, and the outlook is promis-
ing in many sections for a second crop
Of hay. Pasturage has improved and
Owing to the shortage in the hay yield,
corn is being extensively planted, partic-
ularly in Massachusetts,, for ensilage.
Oats and rye are headed we'll, and an
average crop is reported. The indica-
tons now promise full crop of corn.
The berry crop will probably be below
the yield anticipated, but some localities
report extraordinary quantities of black
berries and blueberries. There is an
abundance of wild varieties. In some
parts of the section apples continue tc
drop, but the loss from this cause has
been considerably checked by the rain,
and those remaining on the trees are
reported to be free from worms. All
fruits in Vermont and Maine are re-
ported to be in excellent condition.
The conditions have been exceptionally
favorable for the rapid and substantial
growth Of vegetables, and many crops
that were considered totally lost have re-
viVed. The rains have put the fields in
condition for the seeding of late veg
etables. Turnips are now being soWn.
Beans and sweet corn are doing I'M
usually we'll in New Hampshire and late
cabbage promise a good yield in Mas
sachusetts. Early potatoes have beer
almost a total failure in Rhode Island
and Connecticut, and in the other New
England states the crop has been below
the average yield. Many potatoes have
been of an unmarketable quality.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
The Veterans of l9OO.

When the veterans of the Grand Army
gather at their camphres in chicago the
last week in August, they will ma mes
sages of regret from comrades absent III
actual service in all parts OF the world.
The reunion of 1900 is the thirty-
fourth annual encampment ana every
member of the order has war record
extending backward from 1866, the
date of the first encampment, two to
four years. Every member has rec
ord on file in the war department
showing that he served in the army or
navy between 1861 and 1865. And yet
there is a host of members and civil
war survivors doing duty on land and
sea today.
Since the last reunion Lawton, the
brilliant soldier and fighter, bearing a
peerless reputation for valOr, has been
stricken from the roll by a Filipino
bullet. General Otis is a veteran, and
he left the army in the Philippines
under command of veteran, General
Macarthur. Rear Admiral Remey,
who leads the Dewey squadron in the
eastern waters, and Kempff, of the
squadron on the scene in China, are
veterans, and so is the first soldier or
dered to start for Picking, Colonel E.
H. Liscum. SO there is more than
sentimental bond between the veterans
banqueting and shaking hands under
peaceful skies and the veterans who
are unfolding the flag in its march
around the world. They fought to-
gether as boys; they are comrades by
blood bought ties in their hale man
hood.
The G. A. R. is not on the defensive
in the matter of title to the honors Of
veteranship, although now and then
some one makes the claim that the or
der does not represent the fighters Of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
HE KEPT HIS SECRET.
The Late MIR Chittenden Knew United
states, BencfactOr.

The late Hon. Lucius E. Chittenden
was probably the last man living who
knew the name of the man in London
who in 1864 loaned the United States
government 81 100000 sterling, worth
then, owing to the premium on gold,
nearly $4,000 600 without security,
and especially wishing to avoid noto-
riety.
Mr.. Chittenden told the following
story of this loan Of 100000:
AT that time the great English ship
builders, the Lairds, were fitting up two
ironclads which they had built on the
Mersev. Nobody knew exactly whom
they were for, but Minister Adams
strongly suspected and had pretty
positive proofs that they were for the
Confederate government and were to be
used as cruisers and also to raise the
blockade and lombard Northern cities
He protested and protested to the Brit
ish government, but all his protests
were in vain. The proofs were not
strong enough for the British Govern
ment.
"Finally when the ironclads were very
nearly ready to sail, one OF the officers
on one of the boats, when drunk, openly
boosted that the boats were for the
South Minister Adams secured athda-
Wits and laid them before the Crown
authorities. The evidence was so strong
that the British government was obliged
to recognize it, but said that before the
vessels could be detained as the evidence
was exparte and to protect the owners
from possible damages, it would be
necessary tor the United States to de-
post with the Crown officials 81 ,000,-
900 sterling.
They knew and Mr. Adams knew
that he could not put up 100000
sterling and the boats were about ready
to sail. 1t looked badly. 1t looked like |
war, when a gentleman called on Mr..
Adams and offered him 81 900, 600 ster-
ling without any security. The gentle
man had heard in some way OF the mat
ter, but he insisted that his name should |
never be mentioned, except to as few of
the proper officials as it was necessary |
to make aware of the facts in the case.
I'VE never had any occasion to use the
money, for when the British Govern
ment was notified the next day that the
United STATES was prepared to deposit
81 100000 sterling with the Admiralty
court word was received that it was not
necessary, as the vessels had been de.
tanned by order of the government, but
it is doubtful if they would have been de-
tanned were it not for the fact that the
crown officers felt assured that Minister
Adams had the money ready. The YES
sells were afterward disposed ot-one
went to Turkey and the other to Egypt"
When urged to give the name OF the
man who made this loan so freely, Mr..
Chittenden declined But he said:
"a paper has been drawn up contain
ing his name, and perhaps it will be
turned over to the treasury department
in time"
This means that Mr., Chittendcn him
self had drawn up the paper, and that
some provision has been made so that |
now at his death the government will
come into possession OF the name OF the !
man. with all the facts in the case. The
matter of making the name public will |
undoubtedly be left to the discretion Of |
the president or secretary of the treas
I1rVy
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
New EnuIand Bows al West Point.

West FONT, n. Y, July 31.-Of the cam
didates for examination for admission
to the military academy under the in
crease act, the following include those
who passed successfully and were ad-
mitted: Clarence M. Brooks, New
Hampshire; William Dryden, Arthur w.
Copp, Massachusetts; Harold S. Het-
rick, Charles f. Smart, Matthew II.
Tomlinson, Connecticut; Donald G.
KimbalI, Carroll w. Neal, Joseph D.
Park New Hampshire; Harold c. Rob-
erts Philip II. Worcester, Maine; Fran
els Il. Upham, Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
The Chinese Minister to the United
States.

WI Ting Fang the Chinese minister to
Washington is recognized as one of the
most remarkable men that China has
sent to the United States. Not only is he
unlike former Chinese ministers here, but
he is not at all typical of the ministers
now representing China at the European
and other capitals. So famous has he
become that the suggestion has been
made that the present dynasty ought to
be overthrown by the powers and WI
Ting Fang established as ruler, with the
police support Of the Western nations.
While this scheme is obviously chimerical,
there is something in the condition Of
MIR. Wu's appointment and his record
here to make him a man whose career
may well be watched. He represents
not the China OF tradition, but the ap.
gressiVe, commercial elements. He was
the first Chinaman to take a full legal
course in England and be admitted as a
barrister there. He could put out his
sign in London tomorrow and practice
law with success. His command of the
English language is excellent, and he is
almost as familiar with Western institu
tons as any native OF the new world
1t is said that WI owes his appointment
and promotion, while standing for tn,
progressive element in Chinese affairs, tC
the favor of Ii Hung Chang, who early
discovered his abilities and decided e
bring him to the front. WI is a genuin
Chinese, and not Manchu, which make
his rise in politics all the more notable.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
Iona Standing Strikes Settled.

New York, July 31-Delegate O'Brlen
of the granite cutters has told the Cen
trail Federated union that his union has
settled all its difficulties with Contractor
John PIERCE. This includes the strike
on the hall Of records, this city, and on
the Chicago postoflice, that lasted three
years, and also the strike on the Ports
mouth, N. H., dry dock,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
Complains Of Shabby Treatment.

Worcester, Mass, July 31.-Edward H.
Ten Eyck, amateur champion single
sculler of the world, has decided not to
represent this country at the regatta at
the Paris exposition. Ten Eyck makes
his decision on account of what he al
leges is the shabby manner he and hi
eliminates Of the Wachusett Boat clul
of this city has been treated by the COM
mittee and national officers of the N
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01

Boston, July 31,-John F. Kimball who
was arrested Sunday at Lynn on the
charge of bigamy, must answer to that
complaint in Randolph, VT. According
to the police, Kimball has two wives and
possibly three. In January, 1893, he
married Miss Lillian e. Stoddard in Ran
dolph, but in few years left her, COM
ing to Boston, where, in 1897, he welded
Miss Elnora A. Reed. By each wife he
has had two children. Kimball claims
that his second marriage was bogus.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01

Lynn, Mass, July 31,-The semi-an-
nual convention of the New England
conference Of the Iron and Brass Mould
ers' International union was held here
Sunday 1t was shown that IA new local
unions had been organized during the
past two months. James E. Roach,
third vice president of the International
union, stated that the organization had a
healthy growth of 10000 new members
during the past three years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-01
Nnnrnes End Mexicans In Battle.

Tampico, Mex July 31.-Fifty- eight
Bahama negroes, contract laborers on
the Mexican Central railroad, started a
riot near here Monday over one Of their
number being arrested. Many negroes
severely beat a policeman The Mexi-
can populace took sides with the police
man, pitched battle ensuing. Two ne
groes were mortdlly and 20 seriously
wounded. only two MeXicans We're
wounded, one fatally.