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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19
DIE D.

BOWEN-In Foster. II. l.. 18th inst. Ly-
man Bowen aged S6 years.
CURRIER-In Central Falls. 18th inst,
Almira L.. widow OF Andrew r. Currier.
aged 70 years.
DARCY-In this city. 18th inst. Edward
H.. only son OF William j and Mary J.
Darcy, aged II months. II days.
GUSTAFSON--In this city 1Sth inst,
Ellen Gustafson, AGED rs years
HYLAND--In this city. 18th inst. John
H. Hyland. Member Of Court Philip
Allen, No. IS. +, OF A. Also member ~
Wallace Branch. No. 20. G. X. of \.
JONES-In this city 18th inst. Mary
Jones. aged AZ years.
LEE--In this city. 18th inst. Ann Lee.
SIERMAN--Tn Lonsdale. Lincoln. 18th
inst. George sherman. aged u years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19


by the nato OF
a Philippines
during The
mcni n
well able
Sam nifom
a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19
Chat About
People.

] have just heard of new sort OF n
scheme TO get the best of the big de-
partment stores. and this is what is
known as the return game. IL often
succeeds because the proprietors would
rather be victimized than have lot
of fuss and talk over the matter. The
other day woman brought into one
OF the large retail stores box of chill
dren's blocks. They were OF the very
cheap order and she informed the
saleswoman she had purchased "A much
higher priced article. displaying as
evidence the receipt slip that Is fur
nished each customer In vain the
saleswoman asserted that the firm did
not and never had kept the cheap va
riety. The woman stood by her check
and appealed 10 the floor walker. That
functionary took In the situation at "a
glance, but rather than have a heated
argument gave the woman the more
expensive article. ! am told there is
much OF this business done at Christ
mas time.
My friend John s. Kellogg tells of a
break" that he made sUr1e time ago,
but fortunately IL had no unpleasant
results. MIR. Kellogg was travelling
on pbSlftSS dHu WI Nne Tram lilt tpu-
versation turned upon Lieut.. Hobson,
when Mr. Kellogg said to his fellow
traveller In the car: such men as
Hohson mace man feel proud that
he is a Yankee" but as soon as he
had uttered the words he remembered
that he was I'm South Carolina, where
the word Yankee" was. 10 say the
least, not popular. But Mr.. Kellogg
was, as usual, fully equal to the emer-
gency, for he turned TO two typical
Southerners and said Perhaps IL
would be just as well. gentlemen, to
say proud that he is an American clti-
zen The flash was passed around
most amicably.
And now am told that a use has
been found for the pestiferous mos
quito. for some medical men assert
that in Cuba his bite acts as inocula-
tion against yellow fever Now If
somebody can only discover use for
the pest in Rhode Island. perhaps his
attacks will be accepted with little
more resignation.
@1S
! have often wondered why women
who are shopping on these days prior
to Christmas persist i'm taking chill
dren with them. I see them in the
crowded stores. being pulled and haul
ed about. constantly under foot.
nuisance TO themselves and everybody
else. Perchance. as one lady suggest
ed To me. the young people are taken
about and shown different gifts as the
nearest approach TO anything like a
gift they Will receive.
900
There are some people who should
never be permitted 10 go through "A
swinging door, for they evidently do
not know how 20 do so or are too care
less OF the safety OF others. This is
very noticeable at the postofficc, and
the other day lady was passing
through with a box containing some
glassware I'm her hand. A swing door
fiend let the swinging portal fly back
on her bundle, and II didn't do thing
TO that box.
The Santa Claus custom is a beautl-
ful one, and I really do not agree with
those matter OF fact parents who inn
press upon their little ones that there
Is no such thing as Santa Claus.
Let them believe IL as long as they
can. for n little child will get more
satisfaction out of the belief in Santa
Claus than probably anything else.
The Gossi0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

Gold aud silver are poured abundantly
into the lap OF the nation. but our ma
terial wealth and strength - rather in
iron. the most useful OF all metals. Just
a the wealth OF "A human being lies ia
useful stomach. II you have oyerwofked
YOURS until 10 10 disabled try Hoststters
stomach Btters u will relieve the
ciossed bowels. improve the appetite ana
cure constipation. dyspepsia, biliousness.
liver and kidney disease.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19
FEMININE REMARKS.

Aids TO memory are we'll enough but
what most people want is something to
help them forget
People who are willing to take the BIT
ter with the sweet will find IL mostly
sweet
woman will usually make ten excuses
for her boy 10 one for her husband
Keeping ones temper is equivalent TO
keeping ones friends
Marriage is failure whenever II is n
disappointment.
1t is better 10 borrow trouble than 10
buy it.-Philadelphia Record
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

That reapportionment bin which has
been reported by the census committee
has this TO recommend u: II makes fewer
changes sectionally. politically aud nu-
mericai!y than others that have been
proposed: " does not increase the men,
bership ~ the house ana the party gains
and losses are evenly balanced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

The unusual has happened. 4 recount
Of tho votes east for mayor by the elect
ors OF Worcester shows that the two can
didates received exactly the same num-
Der and a new election viii bo held.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

Last November the Second Ward Goo
Coos urged their fellow citizens TO vote
against Col. Gon on the ground that II
elected mayor he would favor the build
ing OF a speedway. Some OF these same
Goo Coos now propose 20 join hands with
the speedway advocates, and why2 Be
cause they want the city TO squander 500
GO or s2boOp 10 make beautiful park
out OF worthless swamp hole
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

1t Is worth noting that while at the be-
ginning Of the nineteenth century the
English language was spoken by gl,ooo-
600 people, il IL now spoken by lSo.oOo.OOo.
more than half of whom speak Il 10 the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

According 70 former President Cieve-
lind there y suil future before the
Democratic party " ~ viii return 10
'nrft principles principles.
we orine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

In thlrty-two years only 25l divorces
have been granted by the Canadian
courts. That wouid be a small record FOR
q single year IN the divorce Industry OF
Rhode Island.
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AFRENCH POLICE NOTICE

The following notice was some years
ago rlaoarded ON the walls I'm Dieppe:
IAN baihing-men are hereby ordered.
Whenever they see n lady I'm danger OF
drowning. Va oseize her by her bathing
costume. and not by her hair. which Of
ten remains IN the hands or those &C.
tempting 90 rescue. Newfoundland dogs
'must also attend 90 these Instructions
By order liinkender Bote.
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In the view OF the Goo Goo II Is repre-
hensiblc 20 build school houses nj Wash
ington Park, but highly commendable 10
spuander tho clty's money in transform
Ing swamp hole into a public park.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

igan's gubernatorial chair with pardon
able pride" Pingree's recent perform
ances lead TO the impression that par
doning pride" would be more accurate
statement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

-Four hundred thousand dollars II the to-
tai loss on The Paris Exposition. but af-
ter oil the subscribers cannot claim they
didn't have q bls show for their money.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

Even Gen Harrison viii not be certain
as TO how for the constitution follows the
nss until the supreme court has given
st. decision.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

Gov. pingree has whispered 20 a recep-
use r,svrttr ihst b. rctircs FROM Mich
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

III rules were adopted to the effect
that applicants for government posi-
tions in Puerto Rico Cuba, Hawaii,
Guam. the Philippines and Samoa OF
our own possessions, not to mention
diplomatic and consular officers ac-
credited 10 other countries, must
speak the language of the people TO
whom they were 10 be sent, the result
soon would be very beneficial To the
service Chicago Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

"Rumors continue 10 multiply 10
the effect that a general union ~
forming among the domestic help In
the large cities, and that In the near
future strikes and boycotts may be ex-
pected to occur. With such a pros
pect before him, one almost hesitates
~ tackle s new century. Los An
geles Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-19

There Is a tendency on the part OF
the people of some OF the States to be
more liberal In the matter of prize
lighting. II may be that the frequent
talks of the bruisers through the pa
pers have satisfied them that the
only way to get rid of the toughs is
10 permit them to pound the life out
OF each other. "--Galveston News.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24
BURGLARY AT oHAPpELL HILL.
Two Safes Were Entered and Com
tents of One Secured.


Chappell Hill. July pa bold rob-
berry was committed on Saturday night
last, in the store of Mrs. NJ, Traynbam
Hudgins, near the Houston and Texas
Central railroad depot
The store was entered by breaking the
lock on the front door, ana then the rob
bers proceeded to business In regular
order The large safe. with double
doors, strong and massive, was blown all
to pieces, one door blown completely off,
the other badly damaged. The safe con-
tanned about SIS. all of which was Of
course taken.
Near by was the iron safe of Mr., j.
e. Routt, the knob of which and the
combination were broken entirely off
Evidently the robbers were pressed for
time or would have finished the job and
obtained the money in that also.
Several Of the tools used were left be-
hind. One large hammer was marked
mo and Pacific r. r."
1t is as yet not known II other goods
were stolen. No clue has been discovered
as to the robbers. Evidently they were
white men.
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NOTES ANn PERSONALS.

Mr. ]. F. Hancock left today for North
Texas on business.
Federal Judge MaXey and wife have
gone to Wisconsin.
Superintendent Becton OF the Blind In
stitute left today for Arkansas for u brief
sojouru.
Hon. o. C. Mulkey, ioater-elect from
Hunt and Kaufman. Is here today on
business,
The attorney general today approved
an issue of court house bonds from Irion
county, the amount being s2O50o.
Attorney Fiset has been appointed tenn
porary referee in bankruptcy here during
the absence of Attorney Pendexter.
Judge Cravens, private secretary of
Governor Savers, has returned from Con-
roe, where he has been for the past week.
T. W. Bacot aged So years, clerk in
Deem K Walling's grocery, committed sui
eide this morning at his home. 1910 East
Sixth street, by cutting his throat. wife
and three children survive him.
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HOUSTON DAILY POST: TUESDAY MORNING. july "a 1900
CLARION Is SPREADING
Among Cattle In Edwards County and Two
Stockmen Have Died from II.
LABOR DAY is TO BE CELEBRATED
All Organizations Are to Participate.
Big Ranch Company Char
tered-Notcs.

Austin. Texas. July 23.--Dr U. Folsetter
of Dallas. State veterinarian, and w. ].
Moore, chairman of the State live stock
sanitary commission, were in town today
and had long talk with the governor and
attorney general in regard to the epi-
hold on cattle in Edwards county. The
obj9ct of the conference was to put stop
to the disease. The different phases of the
disease were thoroughly discussed, but
nothing definite was decided on. The
county authorities are doing all in their
power to check the disease. The disease
is rapidly spreading and two stockmen
have recently died from It.
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CHARTERED.

Charters filed with secretary OF state;
West Texas Ranch and Cattle company
of Austin. RANCHES to be located in Bur
net, Travis, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba
counties Capital stock. $4,000. Incorpo-
rators, J. II. Barrett, p. j. Mans, Joseph
Waller, NJ. G.. Sampson and Ernest Male.
Arlington college of Arlington; capital
stock. $4,000.
Howe Telephone company of Howe;
capital stock, $500.
Bailey County Cattle company OF Dali
las; capital stock, 100000.
The Carrollton Cotton and Gin company
of Carrollton; capital stock, $4,000.
T. Sanger Joseph company of Cameron /.
capital stock, $4,000.
Nash Hardware company of Fort Worth {;
capital stock, $4,000.
The South Texas Abstract company
of Galveston; capital stock $4,000.
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%ULISTS OF TEXAS.
Meet al Waco Today to Nominate o
State Ticket.
kIppoADERs TO DOMINATE MATTERS
u. Park and His Lfeutenants
V,rst on the Ground and
have Announced Intentions.

L, Texas. July 23.--The populist
convention will meet here tomor-
h nominate a State ticket. The
t. guard arrived saturday in the
L. of Milton Park of Dallas, State
|zer Jones Jf Erath county. and two
ga others Of the middle.of tae-road
Il and they all declare that their
II will carry everything their own
r,bcn the convention opens. Jerome
n is the only candidate for governor
f. Indications are that he viii be
the standard bearer Tor the party
Ioar as he was in 1876.
h three members of tire State ex-
Ee committee were present at an
hsl conference this morning, but
came in at noon, 1pd an executive
f. was held. All those who kave
IA are strictly middle-o f-the-roaders
lave more TO say against inc demo-
f,han they do the republicans. The
stions now point to small attend
In the convention, bUs there seems
mn lack of enthusiasm ana the con-
I'M may be warm numDer atter
delegates to the populist conven--
tre coming In rapidly tonight and
6usiness Mems club rooms were COM
In filled at 0 o'clock during an in
n conference. The presence of Joe
hrker of Kentucky, the National
han of the peoples party, lent in
/ TO the gathering. and after holding
b. for half an hour, Mr.. Parker re-
ied TO repeated calls for speech. He
forth vigorous applause at the out
n declaring that the middle-of-the-
Twas getting so full of erstwhile
lists that 1t was difficult to Keep
Ia grass. His entire speech was on
Hne of earnest assurance that the
of popullsm was growing, and In
substantial way than ever before.
Nan Park got his platform commit
Seether tonight and they have been
fat work ON a declaration of prln-
II will be a radical anti-demo--
anti-republican document and
lat forth the leading issues in Wig
terms.
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congress by Eleventh District
Republican Conventions

Congress by Eleventh District
republican Convention.
Pro, Texas, July 23.-The convention
lpublicans for the Eleventh congress
Y districs met in Cuero this afternoon
'SO' The convention was called to
and its object stated by Chairman
Pierce, who proceeded to review the
OF the party during the past four
and eulogized the president and the
histralion.
.thee conclusion OF his address he de-
! the nomination of temporary chair
~ order. David Adner of Seguin was
FL temporary chairman, A. H. HUFF
I Wltt county temporary secretary.
rlt'ees on credentials, resolutions
permanent organlza lion were appoint
permanent officers OF the meeting
l., A. Lawson of Floresvllle, chair
FRAZER OF Victoria, secretary, and
pm Dhawe of Cuero, sergeant-at-
Judge James Luhby of San Diego,
Fleree and Luther Lawson were the
s'paI speakers, making the usual
\ enort was made to get Mr.. West
III this place to take the nomina lion,
y declined. Captain B. L. Crouch of
saIi was AGAIN made the nominee OF
Fly and c. c. Pierce reelected dis
ienalrman, Luther Lawson of Flores
with whom this was the first repuS-
convention, was also given a posi-
.o1 prominence in the canvass, He
,ongress.
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ryTu DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
called 10 Meet in Conference mt
EnrIe Lake July 30.

&c.J,ed TO Meet in Conference "t
Eagle Lake July 30
s,e Lake Texas, July 2S.-Mr. W.
dng q, Eagle Lake. chairman Of the
il congressional district democratic
ntive committee. is issuing a call to
4ommNrtee and all other democrats
nsted in the democracy of the Tenth
act TO convene at Eagle Lake July
~ the purpose Of furthering the in
Il of the democracy Of said dis
q Hon. George f. Burgess, demo-
n nominee for congress. will be
4nt and address the convention on
II occasion.
y call is as follows:
<he Executive Committee and other
Gnocrats OF the Tenth Congressional
&trict:
HE Lake, Texas, July 2S.-In order
Bake the necessary preliminary ar
fments with a view to perfectlng a
lament organization, congressional
Bet campaign and of discussing mat
Hper0aining to party welfare and in
|hg democratic interest. in said ter
n the respective chairmen, compris-
|the congressional executive commit
10 the counties comprising the Tenth
Eessional district and all other dem
rs who desire to actively cooperate
personally assist in promoting the
fest and perpetuating the principles
Nmocracy, are cordially invited and
nstly requested to attend a conven-
Eof the Tenth congressional executive
R1ttee to be held in Eagle Lake at
4 m. Monday, July 80, 1900. The
Ffnce Of the respective congressional
~ chairmen is absolutely essential,
the executive committee may be
y informed of and prepared to in
gently and successfully cope with
y conditions current throughout the
Fct. Yours respectfully,
q W. r. King,
N Chairman Executive Committee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24
CASES WE'RE CONTINUED.
Neither Special Venire Case to BE
Tried ut This Term

Gonzales, Texas, July 70. District court
opened this morning Cor the fourth week
The case of the State VS.. George Houston,
for tho murder OF T. II. Roothe last Au-
gust, was called and continued by the
State.
Another special veaire case the State
VS. Kiah Jones, colore1 charged with
the rape of a colored woman, was also
continued. There were only two special
venire cases on the docket this term,
Hon. Yancey Lewis o. Ardmore, l. T.,
is here az one OF the counsel for defense
in the Houston case. Ths is Mr.. Lewis
old home, where he was born and raised
and Gonzales county is Justly PROUD of
his success in the legal profession.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24
nrnnos river Conference.

Brennan Texas, July 23.-At the GAL
weston meeting of the Brazos river I'M
provement committees. with Captain c.,
S. Richie of the United States engineer
ing corps, it was decided to have another
meeting Of the committee at Waco at a
date most convenient to Colonel Richie.
Mr. D. G. Giddings, Jr., has a telegram
this afternoon from Chairman A. P. Dun
can of the Waco board of trade stating
that the meeting will be held July 2b,
and asking him to notify the Washington
county people.
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Republican Committee Called.

Terrell, Texas, July 21.--To the Members
of the Republican State Executive Com
called to meet at San Antonio, Texas. Au-
gust /, to name a time and place for the
next State convention, and the transaction
of such other business as may properly
come before It. e. II. r. Green,
G. w. Johnson, Chairman.
Secretary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24
KILLING IN WARD COUNTY.


Barstow, Texas, July. 22.-There was
killing at Monahans yesterday, p. B, Hill
being the man killed. IT aeems there
had been some misunderstanding about
pasture between Mr.. Hill and Mr. Alex
Burchfield, the step-father of Hill, and an
other party. These parties met ycster-
day in Monahans. where the shooting
took place; Hill was shot SIX times and
killed Burchheld was shot through the
armi the other man was not hit. All
parties are quite prominent stockmen
and all have families
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NOW rc.n. NATIONAL HANKS.

Especial to The post)
Washington. July 23.-The comptroller
OF the currency has approved the APP
pfication of II. NJ. Lazy and others for
authority to organize the First National
Bank OF West, Texas. with $4,000 capt.
tai.
The comptroller has authorized the
First NaJional bank Of Rosebud, Texas,
to commence business with a capital of
$4,000. George w. Riddle is president
and 7. o. Martin cashier.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24
wnrrentcn pemocratic club.

Warrenton, Texas. July 22.--Dr. sey-
mour of this place, president of the War
renton democratic club, has called a
club will reorganize for active work dur
ing the coming campaign, and Will form
a Bryan and Burgess club. This clib will
be thoroughly organized and VIII be kept
posted on current political events. aud as
our young democrats are full Of energy
and enthusiasm, q strnog hight will be
made for the ticket
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Aged Man suicided.

San Antonio. Texas, July 2S.-Mathias
Hoffmeister, aged 49, an old and respect
ed citizen of this place, committed sui
eide by hanging at an early hour this
morning. III health In his old age is
given as the cause of his act. He threat,
ened To hang himself week ago. AT
one time he was a prominent contractor
OF this city.
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Texas Flour for London.

Fort Worth, Texas. July 23.-The Cam.
eron Mill and Elevator company today
shipped $500 barrels of flour to London;
the -four is To be used in the Trausvaai.
Thus far this season this firm has ex-
ported 3,5OO,O00 pounds of -four TO Eu-
rope. Five thousand more pounds will
be consigned later in this week.
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TO CELEBRATE LABOR DAY.

The various labor organizations of the
city are making preparations to celebrate
Labor day in grand style. Every organi-
cation in town has appointed committees
for the event and the unions say it will
be the largest celebration ever observed
here.
The painters organized a union yester-
day.
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killlnr Nenr Jncl.sboro.

Jacksboro, Texas. July 2S'-News was
brought 10 town this morning of the kill
ing yesterday evening OF a young man
named Ratlifi, eight miles north OF town.
He was shot through the head. Sheriff
Carnes went to the scene OF the Killing al
once. Particulars not learned.
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the passage OF such II he is elected to
represent Denton county .his fall. MIR.
Hill is a graduate OF the law department.
of the State university, in the academic
department OF which he also spent three
years. and is considered one Of the bright
est young lawyers and politicians in
North Texas, with brilliant future ee.ore
him, being still very young man.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-24
ADMITTED TO BAIL.
Luther GiIIctt Held in Eight Thou
sand Dollars.

San Diego, Texas, July 2l.-Luther Gil
lett, who shot and MORALLY wounded Dep
uty Sheriff Archie Mcneil al this place
July ?, had IN examining trial yeEter-
day and today; be was admitted 20 bail
In the sum of $4,000. 1t is thought he
will give bond.
torney Of Laredo, AMI the HoA. d Nc
NELL Turner of Corpus Christi. atteroed
the examining trial OF Gillet.; they are
assisting the prosecution in this case.
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Mexican Ran Amucls.

Gonzales. Texas, July ga one-legged
Mexican this evening shot Mexican wom-
an through the arm. her month-old child
in the head. her mother through the hand,
nan to another house and shot himself
through the heart He killed another
Mexican here several years ago.