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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

At last It is agreed that on the Gath OF this
month the senate will determine whether 1t
VIII violate precedent through good fellow
ship toward Mr.. Quay Precedent and the
constitution are being subjected to some ter
rible strains in Washington these days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

an end An enterprisinE rivalry in attract
iveness Of decorations ought to result in the
finest Kind Of Advertising for many business
houses The chances are that an unprese-
dented attendance will be seen at this Con-
sress and Houston must certainly be out In
the showiest gala attire.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12
British scouting parties should take especia
precautions to keep in from no Wet

at Dallas. OF Colonel w. a. childress. so
long a valued and popular citizen OF Hous-
ton. will be read this morning with sincere
resrot by nm unusually large circle OF
friends OF tho father and family. not only
ia Houston. but throughout the state the
deceased was the only son Of Mr.. chlldress
and was Just budding into younS manhood
70 the bercaved nerents fha Post extenas
its nrofcandest svmpathy and trusts tnat
they may see in this seeming nfnicuen the
wisdom OF that mysterious iroyidencs that
chastcus while 1t Loves US and does all things
for the beat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

| Mr.. Bryan has had ocular and tangible eyi-
dence that California produces popular ova-
tious that even surpass her other giant
growths
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

an end. An cnterprsinE rivalry in attract
Iveness Of decorations ought to result in the
finest Kind Of advertising for many business
houses. The chances are that an unprese-
dented attendance viii be seen at this Con-
sress and Houston must certainly be out In
the showiest gala attire.
| Mr.. Bryan has had ocular and tangible evil
dence that California produces popular cva-
tious that even surpass her other giant
growths.
| The farmers in the flooded districts express
the fear that they will have some difficulty in
retaining or securing the extra labor that
will be required by them for some time to
come. Under these circumstances there need
be no hesitation By the officials OF cities In
enforcing the vasrant laws-when able bodied
men can get work but won't have Il they de-
serve little consideration.
| Unless Lord Roberts 'bobs up" sereneiy
very soon It Is just possible that the waters
will need to be ruffed to bring the body 10
the surface.
II the present congress fails to take some
practical step toward the construction OF the
Nicaragua canal. the people will know where
10 locate the blame. But Will they as they
should, next November. rebuke this con-
tinued neglect OF a great National necessity I!
Congress may be expected to be derelict in
duty so long as the public remain indlffer-
| emit.
The Boer peace commissioners who have
got as far as Naples might probably rest
there for q while-there's such a thing as
being met half way.
1t is in one sense fortunate that tho floods
have como thus early this year and before
the crops had reached that maturity which
they had attained at the time OF the dis
astrcus overfows OF last year, There is YET
q chance for the farmers. There is nothing
like having the right kind of climate and
soil.
Newly organized enterprises in this State
continue to apply for charters to our secre-
tary Of state There's business In the very
air in Texas these days.
At last II Is agreed that on the Gath OF this
month the senate will determine whether II
Will violate precedent through good fellow
ship toward Mr.. Quay. Precedent and the
constitution are being subjected to some ter.
rible strains In Washington these days
|
France Is reported TO be about to spring
another espionage case on suffering world
And all the Dreyfus standing matter In
even the best regulated newspaper Offices de.
stroyed
General Ludlow, the retiring military gov.
ernor of Havana. was rendered fine banquet
tuesday evening. II can be imagined that
the fareweils to this tactless martinez were
hAAv
COMMITTEES Of the United States senate has
ACTUALLY refused to accept as a colleague a mar
who purchased his seat But then this par
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

Admiral Dewey denies the report that he
had renowned bis candidacy for the presi-
dency, Wonder II the admiral actually Inn
AGNES that he Sc runnings Or is II simply a
pleasant hction With him 10 Keep peace IN the
samilys
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12
Telephone Numbers: ss,sss':' ~

HOUSTON, THURSDAY, APRIL IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

Montana is again threatened with an over
flow from the Clark bar'l Like the overflow
from the Nile. however, i is a generous ter
tiliIer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

Newly organized enterprises in this State
continue to apply for charters to our secre-
tary Of state. There's business in the very
air in Texas these days
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12

Unless Lord Roberts "bobs up" sereneis
very soon It is just possible that the waters
will need to be rufhed to bring the body 10
1 the surface
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-12
TEN PAGES TODAY
sArmo TO BE ENDURED.

Olga Nethersole has won in the New
York courts ana the salaclous play OF
"sapho." as interpreted by a charming
actress In the leading role. is triumph
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
GAVE HIM A roNrc.
The over Jealous Bellboy Gets . suit
able Reward for HIS
Cheek.

A well-known drug drummer. who il nav.
ing his regular holiday visit to New Orleans.
took the train last Monday evening for a 1T.
tie side trip to Baton Rouge and in the hurry
Of his departure left handsome bone han.
died umbrella hanging on a hook in the
lobby of the hotel. 1t was tempting prize.
but probably every kleptomaniac who saW
IT supposed the owner was seated near at
hand. At any rate, it remained undisturbed
and was still there yesterday when the drum
mer returned. by the way" he remarked.
after he exchanged greetings with the clerk.
I've managed somehow 10 lose my new
bone-handled umbrella. Have any of Won
seen such thing lying around the Office %
A quick witted bellboy heard the question
Gle hanging within a foot of his head. Sup
posing it had been there for only few mo-
ments, he promptly grasped the ferrule. as
this the one!" he inquired. 'Yes!" ex-
claimed the traveller, delighted, "and must
say I'm surprised nobody has nipped it!"
'"Aw, they couldn't do that" replied the
bellboy. I've been holdin' on to it fer v
ever since y hung it up" The drug drum.
mer stopped with his hand half way down
his pocket and whimsical smile overspread
his countenance. "Well," he said, SLOWLY.
II was intending to give YOU half dollar
but if you've been Holding that umbrella
Ior three consecutive days you're more in
need OF tonic. Here is capsule of quinine
and iron" The gloom which settled down
upon the bell bench might have been hewn
with an ax.-N. o. Times-Democrat.
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4 Pointer sor Tie Bls.a.

There was . man who wanted the
Lords help. He was in trouble and his
heart was heavy within him. A bind
teggar stood at the corner asking aims.
"Ah, poor fellow!" said the man who
was in trouble; II will help him. Twill
be charitable. and perhaps the Lord will
see fit to bless me for it." So saying he
dropped quarter into the beggar's hat
and passed on. The trouble that had
weighed upon the man disappeared in
good time, and again he walked with
proud steps and high head. He passed
the blind beggar day after day, but put
no money in the hat that was always
held out. Yet again it befell that trouble
came to the man that had been troubled
before. "Ah, poor fellow" he said to
himself, seeing the blind beggar, Low
cold and miserable he looks! will be
good to him and the Lord may notice
It," So another quarter ratified among
the pennies in the hat. Verify, the
blind man who begs from the fortunate
is fool. Let him seek out those who
are in trouble and want to win favor
with the Lord.-Cleveland Leader.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

A custom-house officer watched his
actions very closely, and this espionage
materially interfered with many profit
able little schemes which the captain
had in view. He walked confidently nm
to the officer. and asked him if he could
see through a doubloon placed over
each OF his eyes. The ready Spaniard
took the meaning at once and repted:
mo; and if you should put a doubloon
upon each ear / could not hear; and
put another on my mouth, and could
notspeak." The sensible captain spread
his qualification accordingly, and did as
he pleased. 1t is an insult instantly re-
scented to offer bride to a SpanIard
but the same thing under the disguise
OF qualification is the magic kew
which opens all doors in Spanish coun-
tries. Gen. Tacon was the only Spanish
official ever knew who would not ac-
cept bribe.-Jonathan s. jenkins. in
Century.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

will be permanent. The sooner you be,
gin to learn to farm without artificial
fertilizers the better.
But we did not intend to say so
much upon one point.
Be sure to plan to live well. Plan to
have good garden, plenty of fruit, a
good supply of chickens and eggs, but
ter and milk, pigs and beeves, plenty
at home to live on and some to spare
Tor the cities and towns. Plan for
plenty of corn, peas, potatoes, melons,
necessaries and Iuxuries.
Do not let the rise in cotton cause
you to plant TOO much cc:::on. There
is great temptation here and a greet
danger. Plan to be independent and
stick to your plan.
Get together, organize, help each
other plan. There is bright outlook
for the incoming year. Do not cloud
it by your mistakes. Above all things
southern farmers should plan to keep
out of debt. Do not be tempted be-
cause it is easy.
Plan to be cheerful, hopeful and
happy. To have a good and prosperous
year. Do yonr part well and wisely,
and providence will smile upon you
and bless your efforts.
The Cultivator will do its best to
help you have success in all things
Southern Cultivator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
rntronIzc Good stallion..

1t may be truthfully said that there
is scarcity of good stations in many
parts of this country. because good
horses are not patronized by those who
should use them. Owners of good sires
have become discouraged because they
were not profitable. 1t is safe to say
those who did not use them lost the
most money. There is little excuse for
not patronizing first-class stations
now. Their service fee is low, within
the reach of every farmer who has q
brood mare Michigan Farmer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

/ The question of hired help is one
which confronts the truck-grower Al
all seasons of the year, but it is ons
which needs consideration at this time
more especially, because it is easier tc
procure good help now than at any
other time in the year, and good help
intelligent, capable help, is one thing
the gardener must have. 1t is most ag-
gravating to have to put up with a
stupid hand when there is particular
work to be done. So we have made it
a practice on our place to put on sew
eral good men at this season, men
whom we know to be good hands, in
order to be sure and have them when
the rush of work comes on in the
spring, for by that time most of the
really good men have secured places.
Hands will generally commence work
at this season for smaller pay with the
promise of raise when the work
opens up. Any man, however, no mat
ter at what season of the year, must
work the first month on our farm at
from ten to twelve dollars per month,
and board himself in order to show
what he can do; after which, his work
is graded with the other hands, and
his pay ranges anywhere from ten to
eighteen dollars, and sometimes SD
per month, for a good salesman. ac-
cording to the work he can do. We
have found this method to work ex.
tremely well, exciting as it does, con-
slant rivalry between the men, and
encouraging every one to do his best.
When the heft of the seasons work
is over in the summer, the poorer
hands are gradually weeded out, their
places to be taken at the beginning Of
another year by better men. We al
ways try to keep our best men, and the
ones we pay the highest wages, be-
lieving that the best is always the
cheapest, and we have men who have
been with Us five or six years.
Most of our help live on the place.
in houses which we furnish them free
of rent. The majority of these men are
married, and we have found married
men to be steadier and more to be |
depended upon. We try to make them
and feel as if they belong
here; then we pay them promptly, and |
finally, we expect them to do their
best for us, and this they generally do.
IF. j. Merriam, in Southern Cultivator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
Doubtful Comfort.

Casey was on his deathbed. All hone
had been given up, and the physician
fsd gently broken III. news to him
"Sind for Cavanaughi" he gasped
The physician fastened to Cavana,;yb's
house and brought him quickly to the
sufferers side.
"Cavanaugh, TIL docthor siys Dim
dcieing. Isn't thrue, docthor. dear ?''
said Casey.
1T is answered the physician.
well. av coorse, tits not in me power
T. prolong me loifc, but dole wild wan
regret en- me moind."
Whats that? asked the physician.
9TH tin dawlers Oh owe Cayanauob /.
replied the dying man.
SILVER moind thatl" said Cavananeh.
Don't lit that detain We for wan mi,ifl"
ENQUIRER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
PLANNING AND PLANTING.
'ian Now what You Will Plant for
the Year and study the Mott
ter Well.

Now is the time to plan what YOU
will plant this year. Be sure you plan
wisely. DO not plan to plant too much
Plan to plant less cotton and use less
guano.
Much of your present prosperity is
due to the fact that you cut down the
area in cotton last year and that prov
idence cut down the crop. Now do not
presume upon providence to cut your
crop again. Cut it yourself.
Cut down your guano bill. But make
up for that by extra work. If you in
tended to use four tons costing YOU
from eighty to ninety dollars, buy
only two tons, and spend half the
money in extra work in preparing the
land. Thus you will save money and
not cut down the yield, and improve
your soil.
What we wish to impress is this.
That if you will do $40 worth
of blowing and narrowing more than
you intended to do upon the same
land, and use two tons of fertilizers.
you will make as much crop as If Won
left of the extra blowing and used
four tons of fertilizers. Your soil will
be in SO much better condition that
less plant food will be needed, and
better use will be made Of what is
used. This will be doubly sure il the
season should be dry one. You win
make available much Of the locked-un
nlauf -food in voux- soil A. a. :. -..---
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
HERE AND THERE.

"A good mare is the most profitable
stock on the farm. She will work as
well as gelding or mule, and raise a
good colt every year.
of all the things on the farm, the
most care should be given to insure
the purity of the water for family use,
1t should be as pure as possible.
When farmers complain that farm
ers' institutes do not reach their cases
or help to. solve their problems. il
shows that they do not comprehend
the scope of the institutes.
Topping corn before feed maturity
Of the grain is not a profitable process,
as the small amount of rather Door
fodder does not pay for lack of weight
in grain.
The Alabama experiment station
made an experiment in topping cotton.
with the result that in all gases the
process decreased the yield There is
NO known scientific theory which
would account for different result.
No business in a civilized country
can prosper if dependent upon cheap
labor. Farming is not an exception.
Whenever farmers are most prosper
Gus there good wages are paid for
good labor. Poor labor is dear at any
price.
Farmers should keep their ears
open when agricultural subjects are
in their presence, but they
need not keep their mouths tightly
shut. Let them ask questions. Knowl-
sdge that is not worth asking for il
sot worth having as free gift.
lt will not do to put up shredded
:oxn fodder, while wet, not even with
lew on il, for it will heat and mould.
{ not dry enough for final storage aud
must be put in out of rain, stack il
loosely, and fork it over until sufli-
ienfiy cured. Plenty Of air will cure
without sunshine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

~ local applications, a. they cannot reacl
the diseased portion of the ear. Ttsrc r
only one way to cure deafness, and that Z
by constitutional remedies. Deafness j,
caused by an inhamed condition Of the mn.
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inaamed you have rumblina
sound or imperfect hearing, and when Il 4
entirely. closed deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken ont
and this tube restored to its normal con.
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
nne cases of of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an inflamed Condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
we will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused BY catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
send for circulars, free. = :
F.J. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
The Olde.t ArtIvI..~

It is claimed for the Washington ar.
tillery of New Orleans. La, which or.
ganized in 1916. that it is the Oldest ar.
tillery organization in the United
States. 1t was the first in the south ia
tender its services to the government
IN the war with Mexico. and on the day
after its acceptance it was ready. Ii
now is composed of 1--WE batteries, with
total membership of about $50 men.
Albany Argus.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

Herr Rese has collected statistics in
Bavaria and Herr Foerberg in Sweden
which tend TO prove that the water we
drink has an important influence on the
teeth. Carries or decay in teeth is less
common where the water is 'hard" ow.
ing to the presence of chalk and mag
nesium salts. The harder the water the
better the teeth. Probably the pres
cncc OF lime in the water benefits the
bones in general.-N. Y, Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
Renson Enourh

Teasing Friend-What makes that
new baby at your house cry so much,
Tommy?
Tommy (indignantly)-It don't CRY
SO very much; and, anyway, If all your
teeth were out and your hair hair OF
and your legs so weak you couldnt
stand on them I guess you'd feel like
crying yourself!-N. o. Times-Demo-
crat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

Mrs; Fogg-"A gentleman called 10 see
you. David. this afternoon" Sir. Fog
did he have anything to say?" Mrs. Foec
= Only that be would call again" ar
Fogg-"H m--evidently dun; but to give.
warning of his second coming betTays me. !
perience. Reckon there's no great DANCE.
from hun. -Boston Transcript.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. You
ca can drink Grain-O when you please and sleep
U top. For Grain-O does not stimulate:
It nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet Il looks
ana tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
Get package from your grocer to-dav' 1 Trv
IL In place of coffee. Is and 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
The Napoleon of south Anne

N"poicoh OF south America.
Nicolas de Pierola, president of Peru
is called 1.-The Napoleon of South Amer.
lea" lie is known to be man OF
boundless ambition, his one desire be-
irg to unity all the republics of South
America under one central government.
with himself at its head. In 1879 he be-
came dictator, but was swept out of
power when Peru was defeated in the
war with Chill. Three years ago Pier
ola once more struck for supreme pow
er and won. He organized an army in
the mountains. overthrow the govern.
ment, and marched to the palace over
the bodies of 1900 slain men.-Everv
Where.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
RemarIxabIe Wom.r-

Mrs. Gaswell-Mrs. Shadyside isn't 4
bit jealous Of her handsome husband.
Mrs. Dulsane-Isn't she?
no; all summer long she has been
lending him to pretty girls in the neigh
borhood to tench them to ride the bi-
cycle = Pittsburgh Chronicle TeIe-
graph.
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When a mans young he's anxious to show
ms knowledge said the Manayunk philos.
opner; and when he gets older he's Just as
ANXIOUS to conceal his ignorance. "-Phila.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

A North A.chison woman who is nearly
20 years old is so tender-hearted that She
cannot kill fish. The other day she had a
hsh to Kill, and couldn't do it, SO She sent
Tor neighbor, and the neighbor was tender.
hearted. too, so darby boy was called in
and received ten cents for the terrible Job
Atchison Globe
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Sorrow had left its marks on her face.
but she still showed traces of her former
beauty.
In fact, the bitter tears had washed of
only couple of streaks.-Indianapolis Jour-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

Mammy7I wouldn't want no gal OBJ mine
DiDah-Yo' wouldn't!
NO, Why, dat fellah am les as crazy
bout dress az a sensible nigeah nd be 'hont
watahmillions!"- Puck. " SSA'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03
Hfs ONLY Chnnce.

Mrs. Peck-Henry. l wish you would
break yourself of the habit Of talking
in your sleep. It's very annoying.
Mr.. Peck-But, my dear. you surely
wouldn't deprive me of my only oppcr-
tunity, Mould you?-Chicago Evening
News.
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A man can't make his home brighter bv
making light of his wife's trouble. Chicago
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WAS she a trained nurse?" II guess she
must have been. She hadn't been IN The
hospital a week before she was engaged 10
the richest patient. cleveland Plain
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

1 can recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E.T
townsend. TT. Howard. Wis, May 4. '04.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

Mr.. Northside-"Who was that friend yor
had 9th you this afternoon!" Mr. Shady.
slde-Ibat wasn't a friend That was nv
father law. Pittsburgh Chronicle 1ele.
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Largest seed Growers in the World.
,,The John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
WIS, recently shipped Twenty thousand
6usnels OF seed potatoes to Alabama, Flori.
ga, Texas and other southern points. This
firm is the largest grower Of seed potatoes
- also farm seeds in the world.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-03-03

a man is seldom rich enough to afford lux.
ur1es before his stomach gets too worn out
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She-"Woull you be willing to die for
me-; He-"Why. I'm dying for you nowi"