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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
BUFFALO CHATS AND MOSQUITOES.
Pests Result from the Recent Floods
md HenNN RninS.


Nacogdoches, Texas, April 24.-The con-
tinued wet weather has brought the mos
quito and buffalo gnat. Never Before
has the mosquito appeared in the South
ern part of the county and along the
Angelina river and likes in such numbers.
Animals OF all kinds are tormented 10
such an extent that they have taken to
the hills and pine woods TO escape. A
human being who has the hardihoo1 to
go into the bottoms shows visible signs
OF torture on returning. They are so
vicious that they do not give the usual
warning, but go to- business at once.
Nothing but COW hide will stop them;
clothing is no protection. In the north
west part OF the county the buffalo gnat
has full sway and protection and pre-
yentives have to be used on stock to
prevent destruction. Families living in
this district keep a continual smoke 10
the daytime in their houses, but mosquito
nets are not impregnable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Denton. Denton County, Texas. April 2s
"A heavy rain in the southern part OF
the county last night washed out bridges
fences and culyerts. The rain amounted
to almost waterspout in places Some of
the crops in the lower lands will have to
be replanted on account OF having been
washed up by the rapid flow OF the waters
Rosebud, Falls County. Texas, April U.s.
The heaviest spring rains have fallen in
this section during the past thirty days
that have ever been witnessed In this
part, SO say old settlers. AS result a
number Of planters have had to plant
easton over the third time and still hays
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27

no stand Corn on the lowlands has
bad stand. but on the uplands the stand
is good. The Oldest settlers Of Falls coun-
ty say that the crop Is very much later
than usual.
Kehney, Austin County, Texas, April 20.
The recent heavy rains came near ruin
Ing the farms and crops. A great deal OF
corn and cotton Will have to be planted
over. Some farmers say that It will be
at least ten days before they can get to
do any work In their fields, which VIII
throw planting very late.
Goldthwaite Mills County. Texas, April
&c. Three heavy rains throughout this
much OF 1t for the past week. There Is too
snucr OF Il for the wheat and Is delaying
cotton planting. There was some hail. but
no. enough to do any damage. Corn is
small. but has good color. The fruit Is
doing nicely, and there will be lots OF It..
Gardersrs are beginning to bring in vege-
tables. and there will not be any more
shipped in here. Farmers are highly elat-
ed over the prospect for crop this year.
Mullen. Mills County, Texas, April 25,--
A terrific rain falling here at GAO p. m
today, doing great damage to what little
corn and cotton is planted Farmers here
are behind with all planting and need dry
weather badly.
Hennessy. Madison County. Texas, April
24.--One week of beautiful farming
weather was followed here by heavy
downpour of rain on the 22d, and farm
work is again set back from too much
moisture In the soil. The corn crop is
not yet up, after the third planting, on
some farms. Mexican June corn will be
tried by many planters. Today occasional
showers are falling and all are gloomy over
the crop prospects.
San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas,
April 26.-Hail and rain continue falling
In this section A rise came down North
Concho today, sweeping away the foot
bridge in the cty.s
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SOLDIERS ARE sttK.
Many of Those in the philippines
Arc UNFIT for Service.


Weatherford Texas, April CA letter
just received by lady OF this city from
relative who Is serving in the United
States army in the Philippines dlscloses a
deplo-able condition among the solalers
Among other things he says. that the
health OF his regiment Is very poor. "lf, -
says he, something is not done for our
relief soon there will not be 100 men
out OF this battalion of over $50 able for
Gervice," He says III is difficult for
those really sick to get into the hospital
and get treatment If one gees UP in
answer to the sick call and has had only
fever and chills qunine and salts are
prescribed, and If his temperature is not
over 1903 degrees he Is usually marked
duty and sent back to his command for
service. The climate Is reported as very
trying on the American soldier. He says
the enlisted men will return home as soon
as they are discharged and they are
anxious for that time to come
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
nr.-rHE pHoToGRAPHIc PLAT
(BY GEORGE W. GILsoN)

(BY GEORGE w. GILSoN)
That which we find most advantageous
to beginner is plate that will require at
least two or three seconds exposure on a
landscape in a good strong light After
we have worn off the scare" which we
feel at first, it will be ample time to
take UP the more rapid brands of plate.
The plates come one dozen in box.
When we open them we find they are
packed face to face. That is, the film
sides are facing. They are Of creamy
white and should only be opened by a
ruby light In room that is otherwise
perfectly dark. See that no light enters
the room from cracks around the doors or
windows. All white light should be COM
pletely shut off In making your ruby
light you can use an ordinary WINDOW,
shutting off all the light except one pane
OF glass. Over this place one sheet OF
what Is known as 'postonce paper. IL
can be obtained from almost any postof-
flee or stockhuuse and is of a deep-yellow
color. over this paper place one sheet OF
ruby" paper, which can be obtained from
any stockhouse. You will find that in
most cases this light will be perfectly
safe. but 1t should be tested before using,
To test it take one of the plates from
the box, in total darkness ana wrap a
sheet of perfectly Opaque paper around
half of 1t. THE black paper which comes
around the plates in each box will answer
the purpose sdmirably) Now expose the
other half OF the plate to the light, about
one foot distant from 1t, for about five
minutes, after which develop 1--WE will
speak of developing later on) it in total
darkness II there is no change in the
end of the plate that was exposed to the
light we may feel sure the light is safe
IT, however, it is found that half of the
plate has developed darker than the cad
that was covered by the paper II indicates
that the light is too strong. To remedy
it we should add one more thickness o.
the postoffice paper. If preferred and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27

Mr.. Huntington Is out In an elaborate. ana
piausibie argument against the construction
Of the Nicaragua canal. lie contends. among
other things that II will cost two hundred
ard nfty million dollars and that there is no
chance OF II proving profitable Investment
on The amount Of capital invested, Hc shows
that the building OF the canal through the
swanps OF Nicaragus viii cost many liyos,
and that no private concern would ever at
tempt the enterprise without public assist
ance Tho government Is eslled upon 10
make up the deficiency and to nut its money
into an enterprise that win not be nayipg
The argument OF Mr. Huntington NAV be all
right He may know exactly what he Is
talking about. but. as suggested by the
Louisville Dispatch. the fact that he is
owner and manager OF the Southern trunk
iines across the continent rather br.aks tho
IAN AZ far as his advice is concerned. Nh
Huntington IS lookisR out entirely for the
interests Of Huntington. He does not want
ths caad built because he does not want II
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II 1t comes in contact with M a.,
causing the plate to become nin ~
Therefore when plate IA tak.. s.o'iilss
box be careful to wrap tha tsr II
plate again with the black lsnass
which replace the ia to TIA rI S' ~
there need be no fear Of the nj, :" "a
llght-struck II the box is in Us Isl ss'iss
ton. Plates should be kent ~. sai.
and after exposure, in a coz, 'S as ptss
II they are kept in a damp plses TX Pa
which Is OF an absorbent nature. =, Tm Y 1
sorb the atmosphere ana hs.a. wy n
and sticky, and this, of coursa ~,
the plate useless. II the Mae Neasa
in a warm room they viii soo, sse tsS
rate. After we have the holder los usI.'s'
should wrap 1t in black felt ,,s sa0s1 VI
we are ready to place It IN ~. NE W.
Tor the exposure. This furtbass eans,
our plate from being light strn,.' nags
can not be too careful In basSs.. "
plates to prevent them beiux lIss. "
We are now ready to take th ~ ~.
our first exposure. asa Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
JOHN c. BuRKs' CAMP REUNION.
IL Is to lie Held Mt Clari>sviIIe July
IL and IL.

Clsrksvlle, Texas. April 2i,--The date
for the reunion OF the John C, Burks
camp of Confederate Veterans here has
been fixed for July II and ~. The old
students OF Mckenzie college. a celebrated
educational Institution located at this
place before the war. will have reunion
here at the same time and have had a
formal invitation from the Confederate
camp to meet with them. Hundreds OF
these old students are scattered over
Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas An old
tddlers contest, participated in by none
but Confederate veterans, will be fea-
camp.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
smi,hviIlc,s Now on Mi,I

Smithyille, Texas, April 25.-The con-
tracts for the oil mill buildings were let
Monday to l.. G, Manner OF La Grange
The main building Is to be two stories.
the entire structure to be of brick AID
will cost about $4,000. The contract for
the machinery was let about two mG1ths
ago, The oil mill is to cost In the neigh
borhood OF $4,000 when completed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
sherman oda Fellow. celebrate.

Sherman, Texas, April 26,-IThe eighty
nrst anniversary of the Odd Fellows was
celebrated in this city today under tho
auspices OF North Texas Anniversary as
ISOLATION, l. o. o. +. Elaborate prepar-
atoms had already been made by the local
lodges and Rebekahs. Each incoming
train was met by visitors and delegates
and looked after In hospitable manner
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27

what do care what the democrats
say ABOUT me-" remarked Senator Mark
A. Hanna at the ohio republican State
convention. Wednesday last.
True--what does he care. this product
OF sordid cofnmerciallsm and Doodle poli-
ticsf Has his. whole life not been de-
voted to the grosser side OF things. his
very breath and inspiration born OF ma
terialism and his only philosophy that OF
gain7 Has he not been educated by this
philosophy to believe that tho public is
but food for greed and ambition. and that
there Ia no higher aim In life than physical
success, however achieved? In his accu-
mutation OF money, his ascendency over
the half-slaves who have toiled for him,
his independence OF want and In the power
which he has seen In gold, has he not In
senslbly grown to despise the opinion Of
pendent. and had his regard for others to
eliminate in that brutal sentiment OF
rse-proud paryenus, Damn the pub
llc7"
what do care what the democrats say
about mel"
In 1895 they counted in these United
States between 5000. 900 and 1000, 900 free
men--half OF the manhood OF this great
Republic. They numbered In their ranks
millions OF the producers Of the wealth Of
America, millions Of those upon whom
rest the superstructure OF National moral
ity, intelligence and patriotism. Their
opinion of public men and measures en-
ters largely into making character and
history. Their public sentiment will be
imblbed by their children and influence
the Judgment OF posterity. They can aid
In building up or breaking down the Re-
public. To enjoy their esteem and con-
idence would be an honor and glory for
the greatest OF men; TO have their con-
tempt would be fate from which men OF
the finer sensibillty would shrink uncon-
sciously as from the blight Of sorrow or
disease or misfortune, or seek TO avoid as
they would the scorchng lightning's
stroke.
But this man, this gross disciple oil
utlutuflhhlsHit 10 whom reputation 10 Uul
foolish sentiment and material success
the be-all and the end all OF this terrestrial
existence; who despises all that he can not
use and approves or regards with favor
only the agents and ministries that cat
contribute to the qualification OF his self.
ishness and the unbridllng Of his power
this man exclaims beneath his rhinocero!
hide and under the Inspiration OF his mar.
row, materialistic, sordid views. VIVA
care what these more than 100000 o
my American fellow citizens say about
me?'
/ The democrats have made no mistake
nor done MIR. Hanna any injustice, in writ
ing him down as one OF the most danger
ous and disreputabe products Of our lat
ter day life and politics; man whose sill
prome faith Is In force and money. win
has none of that higher nature which seek
to win the esteem and gratitude OF hi
fe'low-countrymen; who knowE nothing o
The higher Ideals and cares less for tn
cid traditions OF the Republic. but Is con
tent TO be dosplsed by millions. II only h
can drive others to minister to his cupid
ity and crafty his lust for power!
Truly The Republic has fallen In III
mlrc when It's dcstinies are directed b
men of such calbcr and Impulses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
Texans In New york.

NNFVVI"I 70 Iut TUNt.I
New York. April 2e-The following
Texans are registered at New York no.
tels:
Fort WORTH, 0, sItnngen. at the
Union Square
Lancaster--F. II. Breneman, at the Park
Avenue,
San Antonio--J. NJ, Moore, at the Al.
bert S. II. Willer at the Aston.
Texas-B, Pleade, at the Astor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
sue. far u,,y, n,n,,,u..

sherman, Texas. April 2s Sc. j. Hulse
filed suit for damages against the Nilsson
RI. Kansas and Texas Railway company
in the sum OF $4,000. Plaintiff alleged
that while in the employ OF defendant
company as brakeman he was seriousl,
and permanently injured as result OF
negligence or the part OF the defendant
employees.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
nied Of Ininrie.

Gatesville, Texas, April 25.--w, A.
Mohler, aged 50, who was injured Few
days aso by buggy running against
him, died this morning, His Injuries were
not considered serious at Hrst and his
death was surprise. Mr.. Mohler was
Candidate for the Justice OF the peace's
othce aud was an honorable and respected
citizen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
THE FIRE RECORD.
Residence Mt GiImer.

Gilmer, Texas, April 25.-At 2:30 a. m
Mrs. p. II. Dakbols residence was de-
stroyed by FIRE; only few pieces OF fur
niture and other household effects were
saved. The fire is supposed to have caught
by leaving a lamp burning. Fully COW
cred by insurance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
Branos Again nosminr

Navasots. Texas, April 2s.--A telegram
was received here this morning by Steele
Steele from mis- brother at Allentarm ask
ing him to come over at once. as the
Rrazos was about ready to come out Of ,hs
banks and was rising rapidly.
Railway travel has not been intsrrup,sa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27

to interfere with local trade The only In
tcrest Mr.. Huntington hss in the canal is in
It's interference with tho Southern Pacific
railway or course the owner and manager
OF tho trunk lines is AGAINST tho building Of
She onnsl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
Five Cottages Mt shreveport.

Shreveport, La. April 26-At midnight
last night FIVE cottages we're destroyed by
fire on Carter street Loss about $1,000,
no insurance.
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Telephone Numbers: ss.ss.'., ~

The city.-The Post Is delivered to any part OF the
city BY carriers per month. $500; three months
$500; six months 5000; ode year. $500.
Mr.. Theodore Befzs has charge OF the city
circulation and collecting Msssrs Theodore
BerinR, Chas. Lott and Paul Hobby the at
lhorirei collectors Of ali city hills lboth atvertls-
ing and subscription and no money should be
paid 10 any onp other than those named unless
special written authority signed b. the business
manager Is shown Al accounts Of any Sire
shoud he paid by check In favor Of The Hous-
ton Printing Company.
Subscribers failing to receive The Post regularly
will please notify the office promptly. Every
paper Is expected 10 be delivered not later than
6;jo o'clock a m.
Cnder no cireuni stances Will orders given by
employees on the office be recognized and
raid, or accepted In payment of accounts.
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Residence NJ CIcburne.

Cleburne, Texas, April 25.-The resi-
denee OF F. H. Gcdon burned this morn
ing about o'clock. The building w1s
owned by Mrs. Ella Moore and was in
sured. The contents were insured for
$500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27

Possibly some Houston Rosenberg will help
the Daughters OF the confederacy out with
their Confederate monument one Of these
days. There Is plenty OF time vet for phil
snthropic foreigners to locate in Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27

The new democratic nominee for governor
Of Alabama will probably retire for the
month OF Ramadban before his Inaugural
ton and give the subject OF constitutional
conventions a most exhaustive and prayer
Pal avarhauilnu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27
A LARGE AssEMBLAGR
Gathers mt birmingham In Pay Trib-
ute to the Confederate Dead.

birmingham, Ala, April 9S.--Momo; ial
exercises in behalf OF the Contcdnn,e dead
We're held at the First Methodiat church.
whore the pastor, DIR. ]. p. McFeryln, de-
livered an eloquent memorial address in
the presence of large assem9lage, The
members OF the two Confederate Veterans
camps marched TO the church lr body.
and after the exercises mdrshel - the
cematery, and assisted by the Daughters
of the Confederacy. decorated the soldiers
graves
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-27

distinctly. or II may be behind ~
ject. throwing the side next 70 Us Y NJ, ~
parative darkness. All these give W.
ent effects to the scene and We ~
study the view under the yaryllk VI
tions SO as to select that lighting =
will give the best result for tne op'e'
have set before us. When Inc sua
on the scene and nearly yerticn !.
sulting picture will be geneIaliy VA
wanting in contrast; good eneA,
plenty of light and shade, eau
with the sun more or less 10 one "a
the view; and at times, win "
slightly behind the chosen po',ITr n
very pleasing effect may be secu.s-
ever. no hard and fast rule can 4
down, the particular light tnal ~
enc scene win not suit ano.ne'
quently the choice must be lei' VI
dlvidual whose object in every Gaze 7.
be the securing OF picture eon'o =,
an artistic manner the lmpFessioa u
In him by the view and me pew
able to show in his work tnaI 'n1
the more claims will he nave "
artist.
Again, the subject OF foresf0ssss
important factor, as without s,A +,
the nearer view there is pisl MA,
is at once noticeable 1t shoula'
not be SO pronounceAas to draw Z
lentlon from the main subject :. ~
ture but must rather be in sualss,.
1t and il possible should be ~ ss,f
For example. the most eharnlus
will be spoiled by large iaNI vas
roadway in front, unless, indesa i IA
sible to include, say, horse ~ Az
couple of children or even MA
break the effect" and draw lne IL
from the unsightly expanse- ..',u
manner pretty view may ps ~
by broad intervening neia
water. but put a couple Of ooslsl,}
or bost on the other ana wv
ture is changed.
The above hints are not y ,,5la
complete, but are given as ~ ..Iss,d
Of what may be effected BY ss
must be kent clearly in mind ~
an artistic result one must s'sa' ,
rlous components which are 70 y s,.s
IN the picture one must have "a
and the faculty OF Observance y
decided upon the view 40 I y,
great a hurry to take the pM',or M q
slider what is the best posiuSelIs, isx
opinion as 10 the most sulis's, ~ -
when these are decided aua w
opportunc expose your pls,e ,r.1A
i Note-Thls subject VII /"
next Friday.
course of Insts::pSss, -
Mondays: American - f1sF
Tuesdays: Recent seienun. II ~
Wednesdays: Twenty Less''s Iott
Conversation. Thursdays ,,tast
Studies for Girls Fridays,o LA
for Amateurs. sundays
I ttarafttrA .It|
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~ NtNiHS iNut Rut0 Tue president OF iu0
United states wants to civ a few net otA-
GERS Of tho army little sratulty out Of
the colonial revenues no merely sollcits
from compliant attorney general m oral
assurance that 1t ls all right and instructs
the war secretary to act accordingly And
vet We hear great many hard things said
IN this country about the csar Of Russial
Senator Culbtrson is due the public no
explanations whatever Tor his vote against
Quuy.
The report sent out from Austin TO the
effect that the Texas morning papers are In
conspiracy against Ex-Governor Hogg
and his present canvass OF the State ia tho
yeriest bosh, Several of the morning papers,
including Tho Houston Post published his
speech in full from the typewriter copy sent
out BY Mr. Hogg which fact would not In
dictate any very widespread ''conspiracv
one South Texas road alone expects to
handle 24co cars OF melons this season, South
Texas can double any of them up,
Speaking OF Turkey. Europe is now
anxious to obtain our recipe for extracting
blood from n turnip. Frat yet few ven.
oampalgn add some trepidatlon in admin
istration circles, then little lingo sentiment
mix thoroushlv and shake well in the
light before application, The turnip begins
TO sweat Immediately.
The lighting IN tho Philippines. has degen-
Grated more and moro into mere man hunt
with bloody loads Of game bagGed weekly.
---+---
Gold In johnson county. copper In Burnet.
coal in several other counties oil almost
where--thus the discoveries 20 In Texas
now, We arc lust beginning. In fact to
scratch tho surface for living IN this grand
old State.
Abdul Hamid Offers in lieu of damages to
rebuild our missions Tor us in Armenia
Does his sublime hishness have no more
faith In humanity than an ordinary Insurance
adiuster?
The ohoans who are in charge OF the
Federal government treat even Ohio like a
mere province whom they send out from
Washington list OF officers and a code OF
prlnclnles for the government Of the state
for the next year or two. It is to be hoped
the buckexe State win get slckening dose
OF imperalIstic methods.
Tne Hawaiian government bill has at last
passed congress, the friends OF the planter
harons finally agreeing to eliminate the s.
poll tax suffrage qualification and the inn.
prisonment for debt feature. Such libcrality
can only be explained on the theory that
the barons have plenty left In the hill.
The Indianapolis Sentinel suggests that the
4 . 80
administration neople are making desperate
enor' to ram the Puerto Rican bill down Tia
tproass OF the kickers. They know thar a
refusal to indorse It is direct slap at Mc.
Asnisy. ana II the slap Is given 1t Will be
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tho signei for general tight against his re-
nomination. Hence their activity
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The Posts Popular Reading Cours
COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY FOR AMATHIn

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STUDY CIRCLE DIRECTED PROF
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Senator Cuberson is due the public no
explanations whatever for his vote against
Quay.
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course Of instsSs,,,.s'n

Mondays: American ~ f,sss
Tuesdays: Recent scien u-e,rs II ~
Wednesdays: Twenty Le's'nlo fnt
Conversation. THURSDAYS psaik1
Studies for Girls, fridays oo;zn y
for Amateurs. sundays
Literature