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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06

Chinese artists cannot paint N AMI
nal without making q caricature,
whereas their flower pictures are MOI
only true to.life In form and eoloe. bu(
Ghow . loving study of detail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06
Il Depends.

IL Depends.
"Don't you love an old fashioned
snowstorm. Pauline"
Eyes. II the man who takes me out
has new fashioned sleigh."-Chicago
Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06

II we did but know how little some
enjoy the great things that they pos
sess. there would not be 30 much envy
IN the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06

An angel Is being who can watch
another being poke a fire without Of
fering suggestions. ns.-Indianapolis Jour-
nal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPIRp rHB ~

Correspondence on practical Agricultural topics
10 solicited. Address all Communications In
tended for this department TO HENRY ID. HAN.
noNp, Agricultural Editor Oxford Democrat
Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06

Hats were nrst manufactured II
England by Spaniards iu 1910.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06

WHES In Lewiston you win and the very nnes'
10 The eating Inc ~ Longs Restaurant
s. Lisbon 81. Near husie Hall. LEWISTON, ME-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06

Nm. SMALL a son. Bryant's Pond. Maine.
Boots and shoes. Dry Goods, Srocertes, furnish-
Ing Goods and Clothing. Boots shoes Repaired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-03-06

FRANK HAPGooD. successor 70 John Hap
gocd. Dealer IN Fancy Groceries. Fruis, Con-
,ocs,onery. Cixsrs and sporting Gcoda. BErHsl-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
The Deadly ARTILLERY Punch.

4NtW ioFh
II notice." said an officer of the Sixty
ninth regiment, that Admiral Dewey was
knocked out at Savannah by imbibing a
glass of artillery punch combined with
a plate OF chicken salad. 1t is my private
belief that the chicken salad mixture is a
paper correspondents. From my experience
with that particular punch, 1 am free to
say that I believe It's deadly effects need
no side Issues to put 1t on the plane OF
Knockout drops.
"our Southern frelends, who understand
the mystery of the compound, can drink
quarts of It. They are immune
my Initial experience with the punch In
question was acquired at Huntsville, Ala.
where we were camped in the winter OF
1S9S-99, after our Intellectual attempt to In
ject ourselves into the struggle in Cuba.
The officers of our regiment were invited
| to u ball given at the best club l ever en-
| joyed the hospitality OF. A feature OF the
entertainment was nonstrous bowl OF
artillery punch. The officers of the
| Sixty-ninth, toasted by the charming Ia
dies OF Huntsville. drank of this punch
| brew.
II drank two glasses-small glasses, at
that. We were all foolishly intoxicated
] ana the next uOrHluk AOIuuEi Duusb VIII
heard OF our exploits. threw the soldiers
invective into us In manner that made
us long for sight OF Broadway. Va
learned that day that some of us had beer
| found asleep in vacant lots and doorway;
and that the only Sixty-nlnth regiment of
fleer who had escaped the seductive In
nuence OF the punch on this occasion wa:
u dear friend OF Mayor Murphy of Hunts
Vile, who had put him through rehearsal
few nights previous.
well along came another reception a
tho club. We went and seorned the puncl
as we would a chance to retreat before thu
enemy. But so strong were the assurance
that 1t would not affect us that we took
chance 1t was glorious. We went to cam
clear and fresh and got up In the morning
feeling like potentatos,
II don't know what they put In tn
punch; 1t is a Southern secret, but l I'm
agine that there is a blend OF superlo
moonshlne whisky and champagne In
somewhere. To the taste 1t Ia as pleasan
as mild lemonade"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
A CHANCE ron Ho,rn STATESMEN


While the State IS looking about for in
dustries that will add to the development
OF Its resources and the expansion OF It's
manufacturing wealth, It would be in line
with economy to consider some method
OF providing agains. the destruction OF
crops IN the fertile AREAS through which
flow the BRACES. Colorado and other
rivers.
These recurring oyernows not only sweep
away millions OF property value, but are
constant menace to the public health,
to the safety Of travel and TO the facili-
fation OF commerce. Railroads can build
their embankments above the reach Of
high water. but they can not make them
nor their bridges secure against such
foods as last year bore millions Of dollar,
worth Of property to the gulf from soI
miles OF Brazos valley or recently swep
down the Colorado and tore Austin'l
great grarate dam en- twain as II It hs'
been constructed OF straw. AT this tim'
the Brazos valley is inundated for mile
snd endless suffering and loss has beef
sustained BY farmers and stock raisers
10 lesser degree the same may be sal
Z Of tho Colorado valley,
a what way can the recurrence OF thes
oSlauitksu b guarded against most Of
foe>lvslyf rhny are not going to oeas
= ~ "a accord On the contrary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
A spion Kop Legend.
London Telegraph.

itlSSlapu.
Pertaining to the elevated scene OF Sir
Charles warren's latest feat at arms there
+ native legend which runs thus Many
years STAGE there died celebrated zuln
chief At his obseques there gathered q
notable band OF warriors and others. In
the midst Of the assembly. suddenly, an
enormous python put in an appearauce. A
youthful warrior. thirsting for glory.
sprang forward and struck the reptile with
some description of lethal weapon. the
blow severed the creatures tail from Its
body. The chief witch doctor present rep
rehended the act, and ayerred the python
was the spook OF q warllke sncestor OF the
recently departed chief, The creature, de-
prived OF It's tail recovered health in
time; and, though stump tailed, became
sacred. Ever since the story has found
believers. The Beers. superstltlous ~
they are, soon lent a willing ear. and the
story became mixed up In their own some
what prolific spookology. Certain II Is,
this stump tailed snake--or another OF the
same pattern-appears from time 10 time
AT every appearance, II "a alleged by the
Beers OF the neighborhood, some event oil
great 'portent Is on the tapis. Perhaps,
II this snake has recently appeared. Il
may have had something TO say about the
relief OF Ladysmlth or the advent OF Sir
Charles Warren,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.


Are tho citizens OF I,ongView going 10 re-
mnin in a state OF inertia, or viii they iniuse
themselves with new vim ana enterprise "u1
secure that cotton factory Aet now OF u ",u
forever be too late. Longview iuture 10 at
stake --Iongview Times Clarion.
What the Tlmes-Clarlon says OF LonsView
is applicable to all other communities that
are disposed to remain in "a state OF IN
ertia." There is "too late" for towns as
well as for individuals and 1t is possible that
at almost any time the train of progress may
be seen pulling away from us.
~
These who put out shrubbery, trees. etc,
struck 1t Just right this spring, for there mas
been no trouble in getting anything to grow
owing to warm weather and plenty Oh ram
italy News-Hernld-
Hero are disclosed tho risks and dlsad-
vantages of putting the editorial side TO press
too soon up in North Texas Let US hope,
however, that the frost and cold of last week
spared most Of the shrubbery, etc" put out
by the enterprislng and home adornins peo-
PIE OF italy.
Kansas City Is brimtull OF energy, and the
enterprise Of her citizens is eommendaole,
The large structure recently burned WIN ne
rebuilt and be In readiness Tor me uemoeraue
National convention, which is TO convene IN
that city on the Fourth OF July great
undertaking. --rlatona Argus,
| The enterprise Of Kansas City kept pace
with the occasion ana for that her citizens
have received just praise, but the occasion
must not be overlooked A National con
ventior Is richly worth the investment of Q
few thousand dollars The reflection sug-
gests Itself whether II this stimulus had been
wanting the popular response would have beer
anything Ike so prompt or gensrous2 Pcs
slbly IL would and possibly II wouldn't-eser
In Kansas city. Twenty-nve-dollar day
visitors are not generally allowed to escape
| When a town wants TO pass on to a city II
| these DAYS IL must start up machinery. Elec'
ition tain and no other talk will DO II. 1t Il
best TO face facts, Texas has 100000 Gus
toners and hne crop prospects, dallas Times
Herald.
That's the philosophy! Don't be eonten
or rest until YOU "see the wheels 20 round.
The most important oil strike made in th
TERRITORY for many months Us reported To-
day aud demonstrates that the limits OF tn
field are far beyond the expectations Of tn
most sangune Tho woll brought IN yester
day Is flse miles south, and the oil Is tn
Eame as that in the old teld.--Corsieana sun
4 Yes. the field does not stop within man,
miles Of Corsicana. II dips down under Eas
Tsxss and has been struck In rich and paying
Quantities dowa near the gulf COAST Il sz
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

Vernon Weekly Globe: Last Sundays
Houston Post was a hummer-sixty- eight
pages, seven columns to the page, full to
overlooking with the latest news OF the
world, well displayed advertisements and
a nne illustrated cover in colors 1t was
its fifteenth anniversary, and It felt just
like spreading it on little, and succeeded.
The Post is the best democratic paper IN
the South, and every democrat in the
state should take it.
To the Editor of The Post.
Cedar Bayou, Texas, April 12.-Last
Sundays Post was a hummer. You are
fully justified in being proud of it. Every
newspaper in Texas, and every man, wo-
man and child who sees it. ought. 10 be
proud of It, too, and OF the State of Texas,
and of the Texas push and energy that
can produce such paper. such enter
prise as you have shown will surely do
all of us good give us new life and make
us take a fresh hold on every opportunity,
thereby fitting US TO receive all the bless
ings and rewards of life in grand old
Texas. Very sincerely,
John P. siolander.
To the Editor OF The Post.
Office Of the Harlequin. New Orleans-I
want to congratulate you on your superb
I anniversary number. Not alone Is IL a
/ credit to The Post It is tremendous
credit to the State of Texas There Is
/ fine brain and discrimination in its make
up. l heartily congratulate you.
j. NJ. Leveque.
| Corsicana Herald: The Houston POSTS
special edition OF last Sunday was the
finest effort in journalism we have had
the pleasure TO examine in many a day.
1t contained sixty-ei or more pages OF
the most valuable information. Almost
every business ayoeauon that man en-
cages in was thoroughly and ably written
up. Houston's commercial, social and re-
I liglous interests were thoroughly ven
tilated. and also that of the State, too
The outside cover was printed in different
colors and was very pretty. The occasion
OF the special edition was that OF the
Transmississppi Commercial Congress-
which is to hold its session in Houston
shortly. The Post certainly desssves con.
CALCULATIONS upon its successful efforts
Texas Christian Advocate: The Houston
Daily Post came out last Sunday In az
anniversary edition, which eelipsed any.
thing OF the sort in the history OF Texai
journalism. IL contained sixty-eight page
OF reading and advertising matter. and /
covered wide range OF matter. Wei
may The Post celebrate, for II has grown
from q small and doubtful condition 10
magnificent success, and TODAY n is
leading factor In the development Of Texa'
life and industry. 1t is a credit 10 IN,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

State, and deserves the high place 1t has
won in the esteem of the reading PUBLIC.
Schulenburg Sucker: The Houston Post
has reached It's fifteenth mile-post, anu
last Sunday II celebrated the event by
issuing q paper OF sixty-eight pages.
brimiull Of interesting and valuable read
ing This is by far the largest paper ever
issued by a Texas publication, and as IL
was ably and carefully edited and artisti-
cally printed, the management will come
in for a large share of deserved praise.
Texas is great State-The Post is
great paper; The Post is proud of Texas,
and Texas is proud Of The Post.
Waller Advance; Last Sundays edition
of The Houston Post was mammoth
sheet Of sixty eight pages, chuck full OF
advertisements and information. Last
Sunday was the fifteenth anniversary of
The Posts existence, and its mammoth
proportions speak louder than words in
praise of its splendid management and
success as a newspaper. For the tnfor-
nation that issue contains in regard TO
the great city of Houston and South Texas
there ought to have been circulation of
100000 copies.
Groesbeeck Journal: The Houston Daily
Post celebrated its fifteenth anniversary
last Sunday by presenting TO its readers
sixty eight pages filled with news OF gen
eral interest from over the world as well
as the State. This enterprise on the part
OF The Post is to be commended, and
places 1t on an equal footing with the
great dailies of the North and East. The
wave Of prosperity has completely over
whelmed our neighbor for which happy
condition We offer congratulations.
Gainesville Chronicle: Last Sundays
EDITION OF the Houston Post, celebrating
the hiteenth anniversary of that great
eaiiy' was magnificent journalistic eff
fort, 1t was a marvel OF editorial and
mechanical enterprise seldom, If ever. he
lore witnessed In the Lone Star State
The Pest is not only clean politically h,it
one OF the most reliable and enterprlsing
newspapers of the South. Long may IL
wave. -
WallisVille Age; Sundays Houston Posi-
rs paper OF immense proportion. 1t CON
tains slAty-elght pages and vast deal OF
sIy interesting matter. 1t is a combined
hiteenth anniversary and Transmissis.
nppl Commercial Congress edition. II
- an exhibition of the resources and
abilities OF the paper that It's management
boasts of and has reason TO. The AZ,
SENDS congratulations
italy News Herald: The Houston Pos
eoinmemorated its fifteenth anniversar,
On 1prll with sixty-eight page specia
euluon' The Post has long since take,
rank along with the leading dailies no
only OF the South. but OF the United states
1Nu 'nis special edition is fully in keep
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

the elements scem 70 promise that they
shall occur with moro frequency and ad-
ded dcstructiveusss. It would bankrupt
the thousands OF small farmers and
stock raisers who cultivate and people
these fertile river valleys 20 protect the
fruits OF their industry and their belong
ings by the building OF levees This ia out
OF the question on the part Of individuals
and practically beyond the ability OF
neighborhoods. The state should take
this matter in hand. and at once Every
years delay makes the situation more
perilous and invites still greater loss. IN
stead OF expanding tho energies OF tons
Of gray matter and tndulging endless
travail over an occupation tax to squeleh
lightning rod peddlers or to exterminate
prairie dogs. some statesmanlike study
might be given to the timely solution OF
simple engineering problem that would
protect farm lands from the ravages OF
flood and make secure, to thousands OF
toIling citizens who contribute by their
unceasing industry to the grandeur OF
Texas, their modest homes. Either the
miles on miles OF splendid valley, with
its thousands of populuHon and meal
culable wealth Of cotton and cereals, must
be protected by levees or sooner or later
It must be given over to the ruin and
mastery Of the floods, Here is an oppor-
tunity and demand for the economic
and wise expenditure of some of the
states millions, gathered from the tax
PAYERS to lie idle In the vaults OF the
treasury. Upon such an investment the
State would not clip semi-annual Interest
coupons, but 1t would add to Its materla
wealth and to the happiness and prosperity
OF thousands OF Its people. beyond the
value OF any bond Investment of which it'
ananciers could conceive. Here Is an OPP
portunity for that crying need of our daS
"a genuine statesman--a statesman VIII
good old fashioned patriotism and horse
sense, The Post charges nothing for tn
suggestion. Who will avail the oppor
tuuity2
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
Chat and Comment Upon NJ.
Interest--Criticism Of Rob. ( \

high authority who nils Mr.. a.
says, "If the author intsnds1
more than to throw conventleus
she would have accomplishsd ~
with great spirit. but she ms.ss
deal more--she had TO; or thess
no romance, II Q mar r.
a poor character a. Mr.. Gc1s'
be fallen In love with 81 Z RI
such high character, inteni.
worldly experience az Miss n.y..
have qualities that can delu2,
ana good. The most 4;
son for it's popularity amons
a seemingly authoritative dInS1
mans imperfect nature"
Now, IL the high AUTHORITY w
A fudge of women as he Il d1z
would know intuitively--but VI
stronger sex seorn to know ink1ssi
evolves things from It's inneP ~
ness and reasons them out. Vr'
not reason, because they can ~
return--the high authority nkma
that Just such poor chAraol1r
Scarlet are frequently fallen b
by women Of many Superior n
Undoubtedly he has Qualiti&
delude the wise and good, ~
qualities that can delude ia =
good. are plentiful as blachho1,,1
have been since the world bekan II
and good need not be necessaiily y
with those who are charscir
weaker vessels, to be mos eu1'7
deluded.
RED Pottage" is not : III
Il is not a good book; 1t has. hi
from an artistic, literary or ~
of view, to justify Its populAhh
Is simply another illustration Il "
special, National tendency TO hs,i
thusiasm in many directions. n
measures, for example, as well !
Whether from climatic or teupu.
conditions, we are prone to pred
and sadly need to be toned down Y
ciplined in the school Of sota
thought.
Samuel Johnson is another ot
men who have at intervals VA =
safed to US. 1t Is not recorded d. v
he laid claim TO the gift Of secora Z
but he has proved himself noas n
20 be Internationally q prophet
the truth IS, that human natuls d
after all, very much the same, SID
i civilized man. and nine tlrnes "! {
! YOU find the savage. Our own ontS1
5 has recently demonstrated to ustiII
/ narrative correctness OF Dr.. N
) opinion that every man thinks an
D himself for not having been td
+, heen at sea-" Boswell, who hadu( :
t recollection for either war
o hesitated to accept this sweeplngrI
:, and suggested Lord Mansfield
= ception. But his oracle declined y 1
t it. Sir" he said, "if Lord Msu'ia|
$ in a company of general ohicsn
mirals who had been In seryits y
o shrink; he'd wish to creep under "
= No. sir; were Socrates and chr1
y XII. of Sweden both present y NJ
= many and Socrates to say, T61
It and hear lecture In philo'cri)
: Charles, laying his hand on hhu
@ say. Follow me and dethroue 4
q man would be ashamed 10 fopoS
a ties. Sir, the impression is univa.
e Nevertheless, we will relesan
: miral's credentials to the Dulsn
livion in the housebcat on the W.
we have not Socrates as an alts',na|
however, does not reflect In en5 NJ
DR.. Johnson's reputation as ~
3 is simply a notable exception nN
!" governing our present Nations
o and policy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

diplomacy Of her unhappy emperor, held to
his course BY the ties OF the royal family,
can not hide the seethlng sea OF revolt
In which his people are aplunge.
After all. is HE risenf" Doth He hold
on this morning dawn Of o new century
dominion in tho hearts and consciousness Of
His incongruous subjects? Let every
chritian man and woman confront that
question, on this Sabbath day, in the clois-
ter OF Individual introspection. Yea, lot
Houstonians ask the question. rs He
Risen. Indecd?"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

Ing Win the ulbn otaAa
excellent journal.
Flatonia Argus: The HouaM
last Sunday came nearer pelns
clopedia than q newspaper
deed a record breaker. contain
eight pages, ATS columns, .M
were advertisements and ~
reading matter. The Posi- su,-
tainly be proud Of its fifteeau
San Marcos Peoples Era L
The Houston Post commemols.
tenth anniversary by the issg'
gantic special edition OF sixty-ev1
with many illustrations, Shows
terprise of the management M .,.
and the grand status Of ioS
business center in most atla's
Corsicana Democrat, Tne TAXI AZ,
of last Sunday celebrated " ~
niyersary by publishing 2 W.
containing thorough wrl;e-
ton, with beautiful coloreu .sS
This Is the largest edition puS
South, and Houston snousc
this enterprising paper
Rusk Industrial Press;
Post came Monday with n1S
and clothed In a beautllul t
though she was the bride q ~
lily. It was her fifteenth ann h
is now in her sweet sixlss ssss
modest is exceedingly cnaF
Kemn weekly Voice: In h ~
fifteenth anniversary Tine ~ ~
Post issued sixty-elght pas
reading matter last sunosy &.
comes to hard down entesms 4
is "thar'-and don't you '''s
o.rm,ns Enterprise; rhs ss ; Z
was a record breaker indeed, s,x|
sixty-eight full pages, a. s,ar "A
choice and interesting rea ',r n.
the way of news menus
hard to beat.
Kaufman sun. The Hou.' .s,, d
brated its fifteenth annis,ssrsstsl
ing out an unusually ss ii
+ sunday, full of the cnoiossdsn
the news and gooa &
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
wabbiing md Uncertain.

Boston Herald.
It makes no difference what one may
think on the merits OF Imperialism as a
policy. Those who support 1t and those
who do not have learned that tho presl-
dent is a wabbling and uncertain person,
who Is OF one opinion today and another
opinion tomorrow. The weather predic-
tions are not more changeahle and incon-
slstent. One has to consult the newspa-
pers every morning for the latest predie-
lions and then give the best guess he can.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
No More Runaway. to Sea.

Troy. n. T., Times.
Where are all the youngsters who used
to run away to sea to grow up in the mari
time profession and become shippers of
their own ships? Either the sea has lost
It's attractions to youth or else the run
aways fail 10 make their way from tho
forecsstie to the cabin In the time-hon-
ored fashion. Competent navigators OF
sailing vessels have now become so scarce
that In England vssssi has hssn pur-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15
TO ne Fattencd for sIaughter.
Peoria Herald-Transcript.

The republican, claim that to grant free
trade In Puerto Rico Is to turn the isIsnd
over 20 the trusts. and yet they have ar
ranged TO grant Puerto Ricans free trade
in two years. Perhaps the party wants
to have little time TO fix matters IN ~.
islands so that II win be worth presenting
TO tho money interests.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

house as to the power OF congress TO legis-
iste ier Puerto Rico without regard to the
Constitution. There is a similar unanimi
y among the American masses outside
ony y Is the other way. Perhaps the re-
s ls OF thls difference may be that. while
. nshha VIII get the campaign contribu-
the votes in November -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

Duluth Herald.
me amendments have not changed the
central figure Of the blll-the erection of
tariff wall between the United States
and Puerto Rico. 1t Is a 'scomprom,se .
rut eas Two Minnesota senators, standinx
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-15

Tho bubonc plague In Sydney. Australia.
appears TO be OF very mild type. only about
cnc-third OF the sick having died Those OF
us who become frightened at talk OF yellow
fever or smallpox have yet good deal to
learn about real. genuine plague-one that
ordinarily kills from so to rs per cent OF those
attacked. The death rate from the plague
in Honolulu reached tho terrible height OF
more chan so per cent.