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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-03

half miles of main canal have been dug,
and fifty miles of levee have been built
Furthermore $500 acres We're planted 10
valued at S375,00 is being harvested The
pumping station at the river contains two
s engines Of 81 horse power each four
pumps of a combined capacity of $1,000
gallons per minute
Tenant houses and harms, a 2o0oO-sack
warehouse, handsome office building.
company barns and storehouses and other
needed structures have been erected on
the property during the year, exclusive ot
the 20,0O0-sack warehouse Of the Atlantic
Milling company of Beaumont few
days ago the directory appropriated an ad-
ditlonal $4,000 10 be expended In the
erection of an auxiliary pumping plant
and in enarging the irrigatlng system.
Next year rice mill win be built at
Lane City The company now has about
1000 acres leased, with applications for
5000 acres more thus lnsuring the future
cultivation of all of its rice acreage. the
productive capacity OF which, at low
estimate, Is 100000 sacks worth at least
100000 on the market. beginning has
been made in clearing the 5000 acres OF
timbered land included In the plantation,
an experiment, the intention being ID
experiment is successful There are eight
miles OF main line and four and a half
miles of sidings track on the property.
The directors OF the company are John
b. Holloway. c. p Boone, A. G. Lenert,
Il. Klatt. Henry Schaefer Henry HART
son, j NJ Harrison and Jonathan Lane.
The officers are Jonathan Lane, presi-
dent; A. G. Lenert. vice president; john
b. Holloway, treasurer' George Lenert,
secretary. Mr.. Lane gives his personal at
tention ito the companys Affairs and Mr..
W r. Eldrdge manages the plantation.
J.; p. Beadle is the chief engineer and
W r. Belts the mechanical engineer
Eleven miles below Lane city the Cane
Belt strikes the Bay City Irrigation com
pany's place, The president Of this com
pany Is V. l.. lie Tulle, a prosperous Bay
tity business man. and Il has 1000 acres
In rice.
pany Is the next rice growing corporation
on the line Its stock Is owned In Bay
City and Weimar and Frank Huebner Is
rs president It owns 1900 acres OF rice
land and waters an additional $500 acres
for small owners.
BAY city, the present southern terminus
Of the Clpe Belt lies beyond the last com
pany's plant. II Is thriving town a. 800
Inhabitants and the county seat OF Mata-
ssr6A county, Ersn there the Cana Belt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-03
MODERN IMPROVEMENTS.
Famous ST. Bernard Dogs Now Summon
ed by Telephones.

Famous 81, Bernard Dogs Now Summon
ed by Telephones.
John w Gates tells story about
friend Of his who went into the Alps last
summer in an effort to escape from "all
the modern improvements Of llfe." says
the New York Times. MY friend began
the ascent to the hospice OF st. Bernard. A"
said Mr. Gates. when about an hours
climb from the pass he was stopped by
dense fog He waited gleefulIy, expect
ing to be rescued Dy the dogs, and SO be
able to come back TO us with a thrilling
story The dogs did not come. however,
and the fog partly lifted So he resumed
his climb, and finally arrived at the hos
pico, where he was welcomed warmly by
the brothers His hrst question was:
"'why did you not send the dogs out In
so dangerous log
"He nearly dropped from his chair when
one 81 the brothers said
You did not telephone us,
Telephone your he cjaennted.
Yes, was the answer. You see, shell
tiers have becn built all along the climb,
aud each shelter has been provided with
o telephone. IL n fog comes up, all one has
Ia do Is TO 90 10 the nearest shelter and
telephone We Immediately send a man
ana dog to that shelter The dog carries
bread. cheese and wine. AZ we know az
just what shelter the climber rs, no time
Mir. Gates says his frield was so dis
Is lost In looking for him
gueted with having his romantic notions
knocked In the head that he left Switzer'
land al once.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-03

as has already been told he was enabled,
in the face OF many drawbacks. to show
good results in less than twelve months
That the Bay Prairie irrigation company
can await the future in full confidence OF
success and the profits that attend II Is al
ready assured That Mr.. Lane has pro
NOTED an enterprise that will live as "A
Of public spiritedness and keep
alive his memory as that Of a useful and
citizen Is a fact. for the Lane
City rice plantation is in a sense the big
gest thing in Texas and a source of par
donable pride to It's people. L.A.P Z.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-03

(Speclal Correspondence Of The Post)
ane City, Texas, November LESS than
<Iye months ago there was nothing to
anguish the site Of Lane City from the
'usends Of surrounding acres Of grass
terd timber fnnged prairie upon
1ch it is located. Nature relgned in
hit majesty where hustle and business
~ acquired sway with their attendant
ses and stimulating activities. The birds
The air chartered in undlsturbed free
b. little suspectlng the approach OF
mar invasion of their domain. and too
eltss Of the future TO look forward TO
y Sound the advance notes OF the
lnkes that have come over the landscape.
fhere was a railroad growing in length
Tfiht direction; working its way through
! ash the live oak and the pecan growths
the Colorado bottom to the sage grass
'ohd. The Cane Belt was coming to
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-03

Wonderful Progress Which Has
Been Made In the Past Twelve
Months In Developing the Gar
Zen Spot Of Texas"--Great Ca
halls for Rice Growing Built and
Sugar Mills Under Way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-11-03

Do not leave homa on a Journey without
bottle q chamberlnin's Collie, Cholera
aud Diarrhoea Remedy. II Is almost Ger
tcin to be needed and can not he procured
while you are on board the cars or steam
tbip. 4 is pleasant safe and reliable. For
ARIe by ali dxuRglGtA
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-15

stream. bringing 6cEn fresh water
from the mOanEzias ard trailing o.
down to the sea Along the coarse
Of this stream are some very fiae lots,
With n City feet frontage and run
ming back some TWO hundred feet TO
the stream. these are especially gcoI
building localities. well freed. vel
vatsrei and well levslsd
Right behind the Gulick house lies
some few relics Of an ancient ~hsiau"
which is well known 20 lots OF Hawai-
isns living today Il WAS here. where
q few scrap stones lie now. that the
with its high stone wall running
around il. welcomed its heather de-
votess-tOday it would make very
nice building site
The atmosphere Is very fine. fresh
and cool in spite Of sun. for kalihi
way the winds drop curling from the
hills and sweep down to the sea and
il is said with truth that Kallhi is
the heslthiest suburb OF Honolulu.
or late there has been mention made
OF the slaughter houses being moved
TO Kalihi. they NAV be and probably
viii be but their location viii be a
mile and half removed from Kalihi
proper, down By the sea.
In the Tract itself there are over
seventy lots 10 be disposed of. all OF
them being desirable properties. the
electric car running past every If
teen minutes affords easy access to
town. the surroundings are pleasant
in every way, no Objectionable feat
ures like poi shops. saloons and wash
houses in the vicinity. the land itself
is very fertile and viii grow any
thing. II lacks new but the build ars'
art to convert it into one OF the finest
residential portions OF the town.
Lots can be obtained for cash or 5y|
easy payments and Mrs. S. A. Quick
does not anticipate much trouble in
Of these remaining lots. Her
p. 0. box No is AS.
It is worthy of mention that none Of
This is low-lying land; it is well above
the sea level and lies spread along
the Kalihi slope Behind lie the tint
ed hills, before rich green sward. L.
ing straight away and down 10 where
sky and landscape merge.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-15
WHAT You GAN SEE.
BY TAkIHi GAR RIO:
The Finest Suburban District in Ho-
noIuIu. kaIihi AS a Residential
Portion of the Town.

Catch a fast flying electric car and
take trip put to Kalihi one Of these
DAYS. it is well worth while. for the
building Of the car line has throwa
open a great residential district, be
yond the turmoil of the city.
On the right hand side as you g=t
out past the Bishop Museum. you
viii see near the terminus of the
road. a white h-use set back hevond
some green taro-patchss and back Up
the hill further s-me new houses
springiug up-this Is the Quick
Tract-with a frontage on King street
OF CSC feet and a gradual rise to the
mountains behind OF 1860 fest IN
length. II is here ven will note the
richness of the red soil, the intense
greenness of all the vegetation and
the large variety of the trees alg TO
ba. palms. date palms. monkey pods.
gusvas. in fact ali our well known
native woods flourish here luxuriant-
~.
The Tract has been surveyed ani
divided up into lots. two roads run
through il and a further one Of So
feet in width has lately hesn given 70
the Public Works authorities BIZ Mrs
s A Guliek on the understanding
that they viii make a fine macadsrl-
lied street Of It When completed IL
win run direct into King street the
ether end running hack Up 70 the
Kalihi VALLEY Road AT throughout
here you viii see the marks of TN
provement Trees have been removed
or cut down loose stones collect ID
into heaps and the lard leysled on
Government water runs throughout
the entire Tract
Forming the boundary On the Eve
side OF the Estate flows the Kalihi
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-15
To Get Rid Of Troublesome Corn.

First soak il in warm water 10 soften
it. then pare it down as close as pos
sihle without drawing the blood aud ap-
piy Chauberiain's Pain Balm twice
daily: rubbing vigorously for FIVE min
utes At each application 4 corn plas-
ter should Re worn for few days. tc pro
tect Il from the shoe. As general
liDiment for Sprains. bruises. lameaess
and rheuTatisT, Pain Balm IS uneqESled.
For sale by a. 1ru, sists and dealers.
Benson Snif agents for Hawaii.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-15

-SAu buS dbBNc lahuldAtUH II may
De seen that the samples of Hawaiian
coffee are unusually high in caffein.
The beans are large as is shown BY
the number contained in a measure of
so &C.
No roasting test was made since
the quantity submitted WIS too small
to insure roasting under Identical
conditions and further more. the De
par1ment has no standard samples of
well known brands for use in making
comparisons The eoffees are of good
form and color
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-15
COFFEE STANDS COMPARISON.
The Hawaiian Product Showed Good
FERN ard Color.

ELIFl dtau 1OtOf.
T. C. Ridgway sent few samples Of
Hawaiian coffee to Senator Cullom Of
Illinois who turned them over TO Sec
rotary Wilson Of the Department OF
Agriculture for analysis. says the
Hilo Tribune. The report from the
Secretary of the Department of Ag
riculture. received bv Mr.. Ridgway is
a most flattering showing for Hawaii
an coffee.
Oh the three samples submitted,
samples marked "A" from Hamakua
shows LII per cent CT caffein; b"
(Peaberry) 1.55 per cent land &C"
(from Olaal LA per cent. Sample
"A" and &C" measure 157 beans per
80 cubic centimeters. while the Pea
berry "B" numbers 176 beans per 50
cubic centimeters.
Following are reports Of similar
tests showing caffein content of vari-
ouG coffees.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-15
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
PRESIDENT OF PRESIDENTS.
A Distinguished Lady Indeed. Is Mrs.
Mary T.. Poole of whiting, Ind.

""Ey IL BOOle oI "httthEr i"h'
Whiting. Ind, Feb. 4, 1901.-CSpecial)
The Presidents Of the Ladies of the
Grand Army Of the Republic have an
association composed exclusively Of the
Presidents OF the different State Associ-
atoms. The Presidents Association
chooses a President. and to this very
high and distinguished position Mrs.
Mary L. Poole of his place has been
elected. Mrs. Poole is thoroughly de-
serving of this great honor. Her devo-
ton to the interests of the Association
is very marked, and her experience
with the old soldiers Of the G.. A. z. is
wide. Mrs. Poole is never slow to take
advantage Of anything that may bene-
fit the veterans, and her zeal has re-
suited in much that is good to these
grand old men. She writes of her ex-
p%eriences: Honor to whom honor is
due, and having seen the numerous
cures effected through the use OF Dodd's
Kidney Pills, l gladly endorse them as
being particularly effective to cure that
dreaded disease Of so many Of our old
soldiers, Bright's Disease and Kidney
Disorders OF different kinds. Kidney
Disease soon poisons the entire system,
and as a result the vital organs are at
tackled, and / have found that no rem
edy so surely, completely and quickly
finds the weak spot and heals 1t as
Dodd's Kidney Pills.
IT have used them myself in slight
attacks Of biliousness and Indigestion,
and usually find that from three to four
pills 10 the work"
Such evidence from a lady Of so much
distinction and experience should con-
vince any sufferer from Kidney Trou-
BILE that Dodd's Kidney Pills is the rem
edy that never fails. SOC a box, six
boxes for $3.50. Buy them from your
local druggist If you can. II he can't
supply you SEND 10 the Dodds Medicine
Co, Buffalo, N. Y.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07

Fargo, N. D., Feb. .. - The business
portion of Fort A~berCrombie, thirty
miles south OF Fargo, was destroyed
last night by fire, which is reported to
hav been started by an overturned
lamp in a machinery house.
Both the telegraph and telephone
wires were grounded, but messages
from adjoining towns state that the
fire was controlled after eleven bust
ness houses had been destroyed. These
included the bank, postOffice, Milwau-
kee depot, elevator, two implement
warehouses, three general stores, drug
store and telephone exchange. All the
business houses on the south side OF
the main street were burned. The loss
is placed at from $4,000 to $50, 900. with
less than $40,0 900 insurance.
The fire started early in the evening
and burned for five hours. There was
a steady northwest wind, which famed
the flames. There was no fire depart
ment, and zero weather prevented much
ade. Many things were saved from
the flames.
Fort AbercrOmbie Is the earliest set
tied point in this part Of the Red river
valley, and was formerly a Hudson
Bay company trading station, being
the midway stopping place from St
Paul to Winnipeg. More recently IL
was a government fort during exciting
period of the Indian wars.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
Did II.

Ottumwa, Iowa. Feb. "A religious
revival at Zion Center was responsible
In effecting a reconciliation between a
husband and wife who. thirteen years
ago, quarreled over the name for their
Young baby. and have all this time
lived under the same roof. yet have by
no sign given any evidence that the
other existed. The three sons and three
daughters of the couple are wild with
10y over the fact that their parents
have made UP all differences. and the
principals seem to be no less happy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
Valentine Tells of Happy Results Accomplished by
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

b Mrs. PINKHAM 1T is with pleasure that
k%stimony to your list, hoping it may induce
wall themselves of the benefit of your val
Iedy. Before taking Lydia IL. Pink
Vegetable Compound, l felt very bad,
y nervous and tired, had sick headaches,
te, gnawing pain in stomach, pain in my
Right side. and so weak / could scarcely
Tas not able to do anything. Had sharp
trough my body. Before l had taken half
your medicine, / found myself improv-
Pntinued its use until / had taken four
ID felt so well that ! did not need to
pore. am like a new person, and your
fhall always have my praise."-MRs. w.
FNE, 500 Ferry Avenue, Camden, n. j.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07

A Glasgow servant girl went home a
few evenings ago with her head
wrapped up in a shawl.
Her young mistress asked her What
allied her, and was told that she was
suffering from a bad attack Of tooth
ache, brought on by sitting in h park.
But you ought not to sit on such g
cold chilly night as this" said the mis-
tress. You should walk at a smart
pace"
The girl looked at her a minute, as
though pitylng her ignorance, and then
answered:
you Gamma coort right walking; you
must sit doOn."-London Spare Mo
ments.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
peafne.. Cannot ns Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach this
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by Consti-
~tutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
infamed condition OF the mucuS lining OF the
EuStachian Tube. When this tube Is intamed
ing, and when 1t IS entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by cRtarrh,
which Is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the mucuS 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.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
A Poverty-Stricken Crowd.

Visitor lat a poorhouse)-Where did
that ~hne-looking pauper come from?
Notwithstanding city. He owns
the st. Fashion Flats.
My goodness! Why is he here?"
He charges such high rents that
they have been empty since the second
year"
Hum! He seems to be on familiar
footing with a good many Of the other
paupers.'
Yes; they are the people who were
his tenants the first year.'-New York
Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
saltwater Mans Suicide.

saltwater, Mimi, Feb. 2. - Walter
Lehmicke committed suicide at Hot
Springs, Ark, word being received here
by telegraph. He was formerly reg
lister Of deeds of Washington county
and was born here. For ten years he
had had charge OF the Isaac Staples
water works at Hot Springs. He was
~forty-six years old and a son Of Ru-
dolph Lehmicke, for thirty years q
public official here. His brother. Albert.
is cashier OF the Lumbermen's National
bank here. Mrs. Albert Wilkinson or
ST. Paul is a sister.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
TuIettered poIjtcuess.

He was a poor but honest working
man, on his "a home in a Broadway
car. as the car proceeded dowI own
it was filled with passengers, and soon
the aisle was crowded, some swinging
on the straps. The laborer got up from
his seat. touched his hat, and motioned
TO a well-dressed lady to take it.
Don't let me deprive you of your
seat, my poor man." she said.
He touched his hat again, and re-
piled:
"Oh. take it; that's all right. No de-
pravity at all, woman, no d~epravity at
ALL"
And he wondered why everybody
smiled.-Louisville Commercial.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
Tho Power Of tho Pres.

Is a common expression, but few realize
It's actual power. Great as is the infiu-
ence Of the press, II canno begin to equal
the power Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
over disease. the Bitters strengthens
The stomach. purides the blood, and cures
dyspepsia, Indigestion and constipation.
II will tone up the nerves. stimulate m
active kidneys, and as an appetizer. 1t is
~unequaled. II you want to get well and
keep well, use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
For Her Husband. Death.

Winona. Mimi, Feb. 2.-Mrs. Mary
Karstelska. who brought action against
the sewerage contractors. Jackson IL
Bokorny, for $1,000 damages for the
death of her husband. who vas killed
last summer while at work In a sewer
by its caving in. was awarded the full
asked by the jury before whom
the case was tried. 1t is probable that
the case will go to the supreme court.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07

81 notice hat Prof. Dewar says that
IL pure helium could be produced a
temperature reaching TO within five
degrees Of absolute zero might be ex-
pected."
That's funny. The name helium GER
tainly doesn't suggest cold at ALL
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
RATTLEsHIP MINNESOTA.
Move to Name One of the New War
Vessels.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Senator Clapp
and Representative Stevens made a
formal request Of Secretary Long that
one Of the new battleships authorized
in the naval appropriation bill Of this
session be named Minnesota. Both
gentlemen stated reasons why Minne-
sofa is entitled to the honor and
strongly urged the secretary to grant
their request.
Secretary Long told them that many
applications were on file from officials
of other states, who want similar hon-
ors for their states, but no action will
be taken for some time. He told Sen
ator Clapp and Representative Stevens
to file a formal application in writ
in his department. He also suggested
that state officers join with the con-
gressional delegation and present Min
nesota's claims in writing. A strong
effort will be made to secure the honor
for the state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
SWEPT BY FLAMES
FORT ABERCRoNBIE, n. d., SUI
FERS SEVERELY.

hire Destroys e Business
Houses, Causing "a Loss of From
$4,000 TO S0O,OOO-started by an
Overturned Lamp In n Machinery
HOuse-Thcre Was no Fire De-
partment and Zero Weather Pre-
vented Much Work Being Done
by the Bucket Brigade.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Feb. 2. Halvor
Thompson, a wealthy farmer living at
Emmons, Mimi, was instantly killed
by being struck by a passenger train
on the Minneapolis e. st. Louis rail-
road. Thompson was driving across
the track with a load of lumber and
was struck by a train going at full
speed. Death vas instantaneous. The
dead man leaves a wife and family in
prosperous circumstances. He was
sixty years Did.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
Secure In His Record.

$50 We are going to marry Garritys
wildly, are yez?"
"Oi am"
And fwat will yez do twin she takes
to tellin' yez how much the better mon
her first mon was?"
she won't. Didn't OF used to be
lickin' Garrity-God rest 'im-about
once a fortnight for tree years?"-In-
dianapolis Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
Eo..t ~ Raj News.

Bacon-I understand a member of the
Anti-Imperialist league had a bad
fainting spell the other day.
Egbert-Indeed?
Yes. He heard his wife vas about
to appear in an Empire gown"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
He Was Right.

Mr.. Newlywed-I actually believe you
like your pet poodle better than you do
.
Mrs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS George!
You know l would do as much TOT you
as I would for the dog.-Ohio state
Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07
Ourht TO Have Damages.

simmons-He says he met his wife by
accident.
.Jimmops-I hope he was carrying an
accident policy at the time'-Sniai'
Set.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-02-07

900 yearly to Christian Man or Woman as
Manage. Of our growing business In your Home
County. Position permanent. Enclose selt-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. General Manager, 3O5
Insurance Exchange Building, Minneapolis.