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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28

The children OF the poor in Japan are
near y always labelled, in case they
should stray from their homes whilst
their mothers are engaged in domestic
duties.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28
General Ne WIS.
Death of Willie CamphelI

Willie Campb' II, one OF the most inter
estiug figures on the American golf links
and superintendent of Boston's public
links at Franklin park, died Friday at
Dorchester of comp ication OF dis.
eases. He had been confined to his home
about a month. Willie Campbell was
born at Musselburg, Scotland At years
ago. Campbtl's strong point was his
match paying. In 1882 an admirer Of
tered to back him against the world. He
was then 20 years old. In 1888 he chal-
lenged the world himself A remarkable
series of matches filled in the next five
years. From 1888 to 1888 he played
everybody that would meet him for
money. He won every match he played
during those six years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28
Good Outlook for lumber.

S. L. Griffith OF Dandy, reports that
the lumber business has materially i'm
proved since the result of the election
was known. He is selling lumber now
at the same rates he did last year and
has more orders coming in daily than he
can fill He are adv has contracted tor
eight million feet. HIS winter cut, aside
from what will be put in at the mills
owned in COMPANY with others will
amount to over sixteen million feet.
Mr.. Griffith expects to clean up the i'm
Der at Groton this winter and after this
is done to disp Sc of al his property
there. The Arlington mill is a new
property for Mr., Griffith and as he has
recently purchased about 5000 acres OF
well tincbered land in the town of Sun
derland his supply OF timber will not be
exhausted at present
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28
DOINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
The Beginning of the End.

Defeat of the Local Option BiII.-SOme
of the Hea Hre- Killed Ex-senator
Ross Chairman of the BOard of Rail
road COmmIsstODers.-D OIn2s of the
House and senate.
Editorial Cores pOndence
The thought of the Thanksgiving tur-
key sets the solons to thotghts OF home
and business has been transacted with
rush the past lew days. On last week
Tuesday the House continued their re-
putatioH OF slaughtering bills and killed
Commissioner B'gelow's bill to equaIize
taxation, the bill to re-organize the SUI
preme court, a resolution to inspect the
normal schools, and other matters of
less Importance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28
Chairman ManIey Resigns.

Joseph Manley, for sixteen years chair
man OF Executive Committee of the
Maine Republican State Committee, last
week sent his resignation as member
OF the state committee to Byron Boyd,
the secretary, to take effect in the new
year, when the incoming committee is
organized. Mr.. ManIey has served con-
tinuously for twenty years on the COM
mittee, and for nineteen years as men,
Der OF the executive committee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28

Recent developments IN the Chinese
situation show that Japan's decision
will determine whether The vengeance
policy of Germany shall be adopted or
rel cted. Her vote in favor of ii. policy of
moderation will in the opinion of
officials, go far toward solving the prob
lat11
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28

In accordance with the will of the late
5. ], Croker of Randolph the following
property has been turned over to the
trustees OF the Randolph public library:
Money in Burlington Savings Bank,
$l51S.98; money in Vermont Savings
bank, Brattleboro, $1044.38; money in
Randolph Savings bank, face value,
So75.l1; bonds Vermont Investment
Co., Orwell, face value unpaid, $40;
cash. S245.S3; total, 1854 80. This
money will be known as the Sarah Jane
Crock'r und' and will be kept on inter
est by the trustees, for the sole use aud
beneht OF the Randolph public library.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28
Silver Novelties.

New goods, new styles new designs, ne"
prices Cheaper than ever before.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28

The Cabinet Friday decided to recon-
mend Queen VIC oria to make Major
General Lord Kitchener a lieutenant
general, SO as to enable him to take the
supreme command in South Africa when
Lord Roberts returns TO England.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-11-28

The Chian CONGRESS has voted an
appropriation of 100000 to deray the
expenses OF the repres, NATION of Chill at
the exposition to be held in Buff llo, N.
Y, next year. The Gillian government
will be we'll represented.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
MAKE HOUSTON HEAparARrnns.
A Real Esinte Man Talks About Mat
tprs of information,


The Posi- reporter questioned one OF
Houston's many reliable land men as TO
Houston being entitled to be advertised
abroad as well as in Texas as head
quarters on lands etc, for Texas.
After requesting that his name should
not be used fof publication in defersrce
to other real estate men in the city he
said
Il have read with keen interest va
rious communications in The Post re-
Gently pro and con as to advertising Hous-
ion as Texas headquarters for information
on lands and also general information
for home, health and pleasure seekers. As
10 the Two last named classes OF people 40
one, ] presume, viii question hat oar
coast country is par excellence for heal b
and pleasure, and that Houston being un-
questionable the railroad center OF the
coast country with it's fourteen lines of
completed track pointing in avery direc-
ton OF the compass 10 every section OF
the State and especially to nearly all the
coast points between the Sabine and Rio
Grande, is therefore clearly entitled 10
the soubriauet headquarters for these
classes Of people
Now as to information on lands for
homeseekers who are DESTROYS of growing
sugar rice, cotton, hay. wheat, oats, corfu
and other small grain. fruits berries
horses, cattle mules and many other
things no, forgetting flowers. We know
whereof we speak after thirty years ex-
perience in the land business in Texas.
being constantly in the harness. that
Houston can today supply promptly more
information tGnd reliable information. OF
course. Is meanO than any city in this
Great State, Austin not excepted as 10
lands in Texas. their location, cost. PRO-
auctions and value OF the products to ihe
grower. Al the latter place information
may be obtained after time OF state
lands while we not only cover State
lands. but individual lands Ia any part OF
the State timber and mineral lands as
well as agricultural and horticultural.
We have the maps. statistics. testi-
monlals and the personal observations in
an portions of Texas 10 make our claim
good that Houston IS not only headquar-
ters for the coast country, but hesdquar-
tiers for Texas on information on lands
Great is Houston, her railroads and
The Post"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
Ia GnANGE LOCALS.
Wedding of Mr.. {. A. Meth of DHitas
and Miss MIstrot,


La Grange, Texas. May Miss Ida Mis-
trot daughter OF c. L. Mstrot of this city
was married to Mr. C. A. Meth Of Dallas
last night The ceremony was performed
at o'clock IN. at the residence Of the
brides parents. on Enst Colorado street
and the happy couple shortly afterward
boarded the Katy Flyer for Dallas, theli
future home. Mr. Meth is a rising young
railroad man. connected with the Offices OF
the Texas Pacific railroad in Dallas
The infant son of w. Il. Talay wal
buried here yesterday
Mr. Carl u. Krause has formed a part
nership with Z. u. Dane, ESD for tus
Practice of law.
Hon John Llne and family OF Houston
are spending iew daya in the city.
Dr. .. I. Garter or Walhalla was in ;ne
city on business to1ay.
J. c. iSid1red. Esq, or Weimsr, an as
pirant sor senatorial honors from this dis.
trict, vas shaking hands with our cltlaeus
today,
ne friends and Acquaintance OF pr
pnwlddia and wife OF san Antonio ten
tered them a basket plcnlc at tae Cas,uu
\ very enjoyable time was had, about mr.
Teen couples were preseat ana the time
was spout IL bowling ninepins and dane.
ing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

dav after an extended visit to relatives
a this pldee and Burton
Mrs. Sarah Lusk and Master John Parks
left today fer Mineral Wells. where theT
Will spend some weeks.
Attorney w. c Henderson and wife left
today for Amarillo They expect to be
absent from Brennan three weeks.
There is a proposition on foot to organ
lie a driving association at this place
with view to enlarglng Firemens park
and adding a race course.
Brenham lodge No 10. gave a smoker
tonight In honor OF Grand Chancellor Ben
s Rogers who was elected at the Austin
grand loige meeting last week This eye9-
ing was given over to social Intercourse
and informal addresses
The second regiment band Of this city.
which Is fur~ shing music ftr the Rich
mond street fair met with an accident
yesterday by the collapse OF float on
which the members were riding. Louis
Ray OF this place had his right arm thrown
out OF . lra. and Bandmaster f W. Elers
had shoulder injured. Other members
eff the band received superficial injuries
The promotion Of Captain Ben Schmd
OF the Brennan field artillery to be major
OF the artillery battalion left a vacancy
In the Brennan company which was flied
at an &c ton Tuesday night by the pro-
motion OF Frst Lieutenant Harry Schu,ze
70 the cAptaincy Afsnr II was all over
but the shouting the company was Civ II
the command - fall ia and was marched
t. Messrs. suter Bros where an Informal
banquet was served. covers being laid
for forty.
Chairman T A. Holland OF the Maitest
military committee has letter from Cap
tain II Norwood Of the Eavasota company
stating that the o-mpany wants to visit
Brenham during The Mafest.
AT a meeting Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance union Tuesday afternoon the
following delegates were elected to the
Houston convention, which meets on The
Sth instant: MIS- Harry Haynes, Miss O.
o Mason, Mrs. Sarah Dwyer Mrs j d
Campbell and Mrs T. n Dwyer.
DR.. r. b. Minor has purchased the lot
on Third street next TO the Wangamann
homestead and will soon begin the cree
ton of handsome residence thereon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
nnntr,nlc vows Nn,cs.

Huntsville reNas May Q The protract.
ed meeting al the Baptist church by Rev
G. c. Gates continues With undated inter.
est There have been over sixty CONVEX
stons. Day services are now held tom
~. TO $50 p. M in addition 20 otAe
services
II has been decided to have the decofa-
ton day exercises tomorrow afternoon,
The city council last night nNed the tax
rate az the same as last year, 90 cents total
on the Sl00 valuation Messrs. &. a. Myu-
ne, w. w Addickes. II. f. Estln, w.
Barr. t. H. Foster, T, G, Gin and T. T.
Sims We're elected school trustees undeI
the new law,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
No Lady Would Do
Such a Thing.

No lady would take her watch when
Out Of order, to the first person who dis
played the sign Watches Regulated
and Repaired. But she would carefully
enquire for man whose acknowledged
skiil entitled him to take in charge the
Delicate mechanism.
How much more careful should a
woman be, when she herself is disor-
derued, not to entrust the delicate and
complex mechanism OF her being to the
nrst man or woman who displays the
sign Medical Advice Given" No sign
Is TO be trusted which saws g Medical
Advice Given" and stops there. Afedi-
cal advice can be given only by ply
stefan. An accredited physician will put
MS title with his name. Suppose sign
reads, Medical Advice Given BY
Man What woman would rot in
stantly say, " The fact of being man
doesn't qualify him to give medi01i adj
vice He must be a physician to do
that But suppose the sign reads
Medical Advice Given by Woman"
is not the fact just as patent that being
sOo'Haa does not qualify her to give
Wediddt advice. The woman must be
a physician to do that. Medical advice
gwen by an unskilled woman is Just as
dangerous as if given by an unskilled
man.
In inviting sick and ailing woman to
consult him by letter without charge,
DR.. Pierce points to an experience and
practice Of over thirty years, devoted
specially to diseases peculiar to women
In that time Dr. Pierce and his ASSOCIATE
staff of medical specialists have success
fully treated more than half a million
women. All correspondence is treated
as strictly private and sacredly con6den
tial. Letters are promptly answered and
the answers are mailed in perfectly plain
envelopes, without any printing upon
them. Write without fee and without
tear to DR.. r. " Pierce, CHIEF consult
ing physician to the Invalids Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
OTIS POWER.
lie May Have Exceed 1t in Dismiss.
ing OflIcers.

Washington May 1.-The war depart
ment has received from General otis at
Manila the records of the proceedings of
courtmartials in the cases of six commits
stoned officers The chief of these cases
is that of Captain George Kirkman teap-
tain Twenty third Infantry, who was dis
missed from the service by order OF Gsne-
IA. OTIS m conviction by courtmartal Of
condut unhecoming an officer and a
gentleman in having misbehaved in Gp-
pearing on the streets of Manila in a
drunken condition. Generally stated It in
wolves the right of General Otis to dismiss
officers without refr6nce TO the president
us commander -chet of the army 1t
is admitted that such power is conferred
on generals commanding armies Ia the
field in time OF war. but it Is contended
that no such condition existed in the case
OF Major Kirkmap az the time of the of"
fences alleged TO have been committed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

Wharton, TEXAS, May 2.-1ue case OF
Norris VS.. the Galveston, Harrisburg and
san Antonio Railway company, has su-
gagged the attention OF the court for the
last two lays and the evidence is stlll re.
lug taken
Messrs. }. V Meek, A. l., Jackson. O, 4
Holt and ]. c, Baldwin OF Houston Gps at
tending court here.
Cases which will succeed the Morris case
are; VICES VS.. Galveston, Harrisburg and
san Antonio Railway company, and Georg,
Washington va. Galveston, Harrisburg aud
san Antonio Railway company. both dam
age suits for personal injuries,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
BRENNAN BUDGET.
Calico Ban Is to BE t:ivep Friday
Evening.


Evening.
Brennan. Texas. May 1.-The following
invitations have been issued. printed on
calico, for calico carnival Friday even
ing Consider yourself cordially invited
to be present at the correctly constructed
and CONSIDERABLY combined calico carnival
to be held at Lusk's hail Friday night.
May 4, 1900 Conspicuous courses served
In confused compactness--one conglomer-
ate compound circle, one cup communica-
tive cordial Containing no ehicory), or one
cup Of Chinese cheer. or one cup choice
churEed cream, and one cider cured GU
cumhsr and one cup of cold comfort Rulns
and regulations All ladies TO wear a calico
gown, also TO bring one-h half pound OF
carefully cut carpet rags. All gentlemen
TO wear calico tie and kindly requested
TO bring thlmlble.' The programme em-
braces songs, Rotations, etc,
The Central passenger train succeeded
In crossing the OVERLOOKED track on the
Waller county side OF the river at noon
toSay. The water came up three inches
on the sides of the tank and all bul
smothered the engine lire, and would navu
done so but for the fact that the furnace
wood The reports from above indicate
!. that the river 10 failing slowly. and 1t Is
now believed that the highest point has
hean reached.
Born 70 Mr. and Mrs. August Behrens,
daughter
Mr.. 2. J. ozark returned to Temple TO-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
sssessssssssssesssessessssss,
SCHOOL TRUSTEES ELECTION


No question. Affecting the SUI
perintendcncy. ~ Involved In
the election. May >.
The term for which Mr. Bar-
nett wns appointed does not
expire til July, 1901.
Before that time, In MAY,
1901, another election of
trustees VIII occur.
The question now is, whether Mr..
Barnett shal! be permitted to dis.
miss the oldest and best teachers
In the schools, because they did not
support him in his contest for the
superlntendency.
IL you are opposed 10 this schems
to prolong the strife in the schools,
II you are opposed to changing ths
text books In the schools,
If you are opposed to lowering the
standard or impairing the efficiency
of the high school.
~ you are in favor OF free text
books.
Vote, next Saturday. for
CHARLES T.. sHEARN.
J. II. cADE.
FRED. FEN WICK.
DIR. s. c. RED.
u. W. TAYLOR.
ID. u. BLoxsoM.
JOHN p. WILLIAMS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

fattering, It is their intention to over
shadow all previous events. On Sunday,
May l3, Magnolia park Will present an
attractive sight The amusements will
be out of the ordinary, and the prizes to
be awarded for various events will be
the handsomest offered at any public pc
mic. Mr.. Jake Alexander. chairman of
the arrangement committee and MI.
George Glass chairman of the amusement
committee. have things we'll in hand and
promise all grand picnic. The different
committees meet every evening so as to
keep the goodfwork going.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
OFFICERS ELECTED.
captain McCOrmicl Was Induced ,ot
to Resign.

Captain George Mccormick Of the Hous-
ton Light Guard intended offering his
resignation at meeting Of the company
last night, but his proposed resignation
met with so much remonstrance from the
members Of the company tina; he consented
not to present his resignation.
A, last nights meeting. however, First
Lieutenant Frymier rendered his reslg-
nation, and A. c. Hutcheson was elected
in his stead, John S Hoover was elected
second lieutenant and H. C. Ohln first
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
sergeant. The meeting adjouflsi
nesday night.
scrc,aded the Left Hanas's

Mr.. Frank Herb has orsanlis''
tette band, composed Of Herb ''s''
and Monroe, TO go on the la'
summer with the yitograph e'''a II
pany. They expect TO leave Y ~
week. and as fitting preiuae Y,
departure they rendered the n = =
Fishing club yesterday aits'D0a
plimentary concert At ihelr y, y, II
Several beautiful selections a,.S Il
music especially arranged IS M
nets and two irombones apa Z
tainment was heartily efloy~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

Washington. May ? The war depart
men' has decided that the revised Cuban
t9riIi shall go into operation June Is next
The official Gazette of Havana will May
$ begin publication of the repertory, iu-
dicating the extent and character Of the
changes made in the existing tariff SEIZED
..l..-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
MIR. BEN LlBBMAN.

the enterprising and we'll known Young
OF Congress avenue has lloved
into new and spacious quarters. 9l5 Cor
gress avenue. He WIN increase his stock
anl continue 10 offer the most attractive
bargains as heretofore and asks STARE
OF your patronage,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
SPECIAL AyNorsoESsN'

Mischianza Karniyal rshslla /,
day japanese dance I p NJ 4 - &, /,
ter's. fairies and elves At N
al 4 p. M, Scotch dance az
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

will be repeated at Saturdays matinee
performance. All who participated in the
previous presentation are requested to
meet Mrs Carr FRIDAY evening al o'clock
at Grunewald's hall for rehearsal
Mrs Cars friends are interesting them
selves in making the performance as sue
cessful as the previous one, feeling that
much Is due her for her painstaking WORK
and self sacrifice.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

philadelphia Pa. May THE British
steamer Accomac has been chartered 10
load $500 tons of anthracite coal At this
port Tor Cronstadt Russia, at tho rate nj
II shillings per ton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
Lord. c.cle clnh picnlc.

The different committees having in
charge the Lords Cycle club second an
uual outing are hard at work Although
the clubs past reputation has been most
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

Drink Pal Pinto Water, az Kieslings
Soda Fountain. SOC Main street
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
MaEnoIla rark rhursaay evenlns.
rrLEpHoNE pRIors REnucEn.

new phones and be In the push Rssi-
denee 81; business. 50 per month Fun
metallic circuit No party lines Telo-
phone As for contract. Citizens Telephone
Company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
MAGNOLIA PARK.

Every Thursday evening trains leave 6,
Z. 3 and . Elegant lunch ice cream and
refreshments. Music by Herb & Lewis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
BENEFIT FOR MRS. CARR.

Her Services for Library Fund Ga Re
Recognized.
Saturday, May ., the Woman's club will
give complimentary matinee performance
at the opera house for the benefit of Mrs
]. o. Carr in recognition Of her very able
services in the recent production of THE
Chimes Of Normandy" ana "Ermlnie" for
the henei Of the Carnegie library fund.
BY request The Chimes Of Normandy"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03

Drink Pal Pinto water. Kissllngs Sod
Fountain. 500 Main street.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
FoR THE sroMAoH ANp KIDNEYS.

u.oo per gallon lee Cream al Rooib's,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-05-03
MagnoIIa Park Thnrsday evening.

Booths Ice cream only 800 gallon.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-17

town council, was authorized 10 put W
raillngs In his district.
Teams belonging to William Poole,
Amasa Potter and Gilbert Aldrich are at
work on the Waterman Hin repairs in
Johnston.
George Jenckes caught the largest bass
at Moswansicut Lake on Wednesday, that
has been taken from those waters In sew
eral years. 1t weighed 9 Ia pounds.
There was no preaching service at the
Baptist church on Sunday. A concert
exercise took the place of the regular
sermon. Mrs. May Adams presided at
the organ.
O. 5. Halps house caught fire on Tues
day and was damaged to the extent OF
some 500. 1t Is supposed the fire origi-
mated about the chimney. Nj Hall was
at work In his garden. Bert Austin and
MIR. Hawkes. was passing by and seeing
the smoke rushed and extinguished the
fire.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1900-08-17
NORTH SCITUATE.

The mill is running full time.
A party from Manton is camping at the
Lake.
Mrs. Mary Fiske is visiting friends In
Providence.
J. NJ. Randall Is visiting ihis sister in
South Kingston.
Landlord Whipple is repairing the cis-
tern at the hotel.
Thomas Smith Of Mark RoekIis. visiting
his brother Abel +. Smith
Mrs. ]. A. Randall and two daughters
of Woodstock are at Iudson Eddys
Rev. Alfred Kenyon will olliciate at the
Baptist church the next two Sundays.
Mrs. Henry Potter and family have
returned from a weeks stay at the shore.
Edward Austin and wife and William
Austin and family are camping out at
Conimicut.
A barge load from this place attended
the lawn party at Greenville on wednes-
day evening.
Two children of George Jeucks are sick
with scarlet fever at the home OF their
grandparents.
Charles Bishop and family returned
Monday from weeks camping at
Green's Island.
The Glenford Band furnished music for
the Baptist lawn party at Greenville w ed.
nesday evening.
The Ladies Social OF the Baptist
church will be held next Thursday even.
ing at Clark's Hall.
w. r. Angel. at the las, meeiin Of the