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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-03
COMMITTEES CUAIRMEN.


Executive, Frank Arnold san Antonio.
Railroad Charles l.. Sanger. Waco
Press Howard w. Peak Fort Worth,
Legislative, Joe Lee Jameson. Austin.
Hotel, A. D. Edgar, Palestine.
Livery and transfer, A. Dinkelspiol. Dali
lac.
Employment, n. c. Barrett. Waco.
Relief. J. p. Seegar, waco
state attorneys. Gregory e Bats, Aus
tin, Texas.
State surgeon, Or. j. Allon Kyle. Hous,
ton.
state chaplain. Homer T. Wilson, Fort
Worth.
OFFICERS OF THE UNITED CONNER.
CtAL TRAVELLERS OF TEXAS
Past Grand Counsellor-A. II, Dechman.
Dallas.
Grand Counselor e II. Mitchell. Dallas.
Grand Junior Counselor--Alf Dieckmann.
San Az tonic.
Grand Secretary. u. Seccar. Dallas.
Grand Conductor--J. r, Flcltlin, Waco
Gard Page n. X James, San Antonio.
Grand Sentinol-W. i. Kean. Fort
Worth
Executive C0~m'ltee-I. NJ. Sedbury o,
sherman and W G Akard Of Houston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-02-03
TELL THE BOYS
PEANI.sTs.

Social drinking is a curse to humanity
1t is not so bad Obough bad enough to
take a drink OF spirits when you teei
the need OF it; but to 80 into a barroom
in droyes OF three or four or more, and
feel that each one OF the party Is com
PEELED by sociability to do the treating
act is the worst kind OF punishment to
the animal as well as the moral man.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
THE FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP.

New York, April 1O-The prellmi- naries to the national fencing cham pionships were held at the New York Athletic club last night NJ. de Diaz, of the Boston Athletic association. de- feated four men with the foils and the same number of competitors with the duslling swords. not suffering one de- feat all the evening. In the foils de Dfaz and J. B. Sa Garra were the only ones to qualify to meet the medal win her Of last year, A. Y. 2. Post, Charles Tatham, 3Af. D. Lyon. O. B. Bothner and the champion. Fitzhugh Townsend in tho final bouts on April 26 RI. de Didz was the only one to qualify in the duelling swords and he will meet m this contest Lyon, Bothner and Ta- tflam. Tn tue 'sabres <. V. z. Post cas- fly qualified and will meet l.. F. Slaz- enger A. R. Pope and T. l.. Frying. 4. c. Anderson. W. D. Borne and A. Y. Z- Post competed in tho single sticks but none qualified. and that will leave tine contest for Slazenger, Pope and Eryins to decide.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
CHURCH MUSIC MAY CHANGE.

The Washington Post says: ''A great change is about to be made in the Roman Catholic churches of the United States. The -operatic music, so long in vogue. and which has always proved so particularly drawing card for on-Catholics. is to be abolished, and the simple Gregorian chant more generally substituted, together with the old fashioned choral music of the earlier church. Furthermore, it is reported that women are to be ex- ciuded from the choirs of the church. es in America, as they are from the churches in Italy, France, Spain and Germany.
 ''The Congregation of Rites is now holding q meeting in Rome, and, al- though their decree has not yet been officially delivered to the apostolic le- gation here, it's substance is generally understood in Rome and has been given wide circulation in the Roman papers.
 .aThe Bishop of Cincinnati is the first bishop in this country to take this step of his own yolition, course which for the last dozen years or so has been approved by the Holy See. Followed by a large German backing, the bishop has already instituted the reform, anu entirely reorganizcd the choirs of all the churches in his dio- eese. The women have been dis missed, and the operatic music no lon ger used. The proceeding has been quiet and gradual and no sensational or pronounced opposition has seemed to follow in its course.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
THOMAS LAWSONS YACHT l
Will be in Trial Race for a De-
 fender for Americas Cup.

4 Prominent Yachtsman Says All Ob-
 jections Will Be Removed-Thc New
 port Yacht Racing Association
 Brought About the New Order of
 Things.
 New York, April 10. The Times says: Thomas Lawson's yacht Indc- pendence will be in the trial races that will determine the selection of de- fender of the Americas cup against Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger, Sham rock II. This statement was made by yachtsman who is a recognized authority on everything connected with the yachts now nearing comple- tion for the international event.
 The rule of.the New York Yacht club forbidding any one except a member to take part in any of the club regat- tas, and made Lawson'S statement that he would not race his yacht in the name of a member of the New York Yacht club, and would rather sink his yacht than to race her under any name except his own, was the apparently insurmountable obstacle. In making the statement that the two yachts would now come together, it was not averred that any official action had been taken by the club.
 Make no mistake, the Constitution and the Independence will meet in of ficial trial races. do not feel at liberty to gay exactly in what manner the difficulty has been Smoothed away, but it has been done and in a way so off fho Norly Va01,f f.I1 h no the owner of the Independence has to deyiate from che position originally taken''
 This statement was the result of a conversation based on the interest aroused among yachtsmen by an an- nouncement from Boston to the effect that the Constitution and the Inde- pendence would race in the Newport regatta, under the auspices of the New port Yacht Racing association. The credit for bringing about this satisfac- tory state of affairs is ascribed to the Newport Yacht Racing association, which tried from the beginning of the threatened trouble to smooth over matters.
 They invited MT Duncan to enter the Constitution in the next regatta off Newport. MT Duncan was told that the Independence would probably en- ter these races, and that an effort would be made to bring about a meet ing It was pointed out that the races off Newport would offer an easy solu- ton as to picking the better yacht, so that if there was any doubt left after the races which of the two yachts was the better. trial races could be agreed upon. It was also pointed out that once the two yachts had met in an open race there would be little difficult ty to arrange trial races between them without sacrificing appearances by the declarations made on both sides. The result of the overtures made by an outsider already proved of value in settling on the question of the trial races.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
REsTFUL BEDROOMS.

The bedroom, though primarily a place where one may get refreshing sleep-"sleep that knits up the raveled sleeve of care''-is also place to dream in, by day as well as by night; q place to rest in when one has an hour of leisure; place, in short, sac red to ones self, where one may go, ''the world forgetting, by the world forgot" Its requisites, therefore, are comfort, a restful atmosphere, and as much beauty as may be. Very hand some or elaborate furniture would seem out of place in a bedroom, and in no room are inharmonious combina tions more unbearable. The most successful bedrooms are often found in unpretentious homes, because there simplicity and taste must be used in- stead of expense, says the Woman's Home Companion. The Japanese be- lieve in banishing from the bedroom everything which is not really neces- they make as decorative as possible, but for mere ornament nothing is add ed, unless it be q vase containing flow CTS arranged as only the Japanese can. Their custom will bear consideration by the housewife of our western world for by it's methods the utmost sinlplic- Add beauty and daintiness and little else Is left to be desired. Bedrooms so appointed may be kept in order easily and free from dirt, that foe to comfort and health.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
RESUMED TO-DAY.
James J. Baker. an Attorney of Texas,
 Placed on the Stand.

New York, April 10.--The taking or evidence in the commitment proceed ings in the case of Albert T. Patrick, the lawyer who is accused of having caused the death of William Marsh Rice, was resumed to-day before Jus ticc Jerouie.
 The first witness to-day was Captain James A. Baker, Jr, lawyer of Hous- ton, Tex, who was named as an exec utor i'll the Rice will of 1896. Captain Baker, in reply to questions by Assist ant District Attorney Osborne, said that Patrick had never acted as at torney for Rice at any time. The will of Mrs Lizzie Rice, wife of Will liam NJ. Rice, he said, was offered for probate in Galveston, Tex, by Lawyer A. T. Holt. This will was contested by the children of Mrs Rice, who em- ployed MT Holt and Patrick as attor- neys. The witness appeared in these proceedings as attorney for William NJ. Rice, the testimony being taken in New York city He also said he had acted as MT Rices attorney up to the time of his death in September last. He knew Patrick in Houston, as far back as 1891. The first news he re- ceiyed of the death of the aged mill lionaire was in a telegram sent him by Jones, the valet. He immediately telegraphed Jones to confer with NJ. s. Melvin to maintain the status quo un- til he (the witness) arrived in New York. He reached this city on the Thursday following the death of Rice. He went to the Berkshire apartment bousa and mel Patrick there NIT Melvin was with the witness.
 'sWhen I met Patrick" said Baker, ''he asked me to step into another room as he wanted to speak to me alone. I said MT Melvin should accompany us, but I went into back room with Patrick"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
WELL KNOWN EDITOR DEAD.

New York, April 1o.-Dr William Jay Youmans. for many years editor of Popular Science Monthly. to-day died at his home in Mount Vernon, q suburb of this city, of typhoid fever. When difficulties year ago came upon the house of Appleton, and the Science Monthly was transferred, Dr Youmans severed his connection with it and re- tired permanently from active life. He was born in Saratoga. October II, 1888. Dr Youmans studied chemistry With his brother, Edward Livingstone 1ou- mans, at Columbia college and at Yale Scientific school. He graduated in medicine from New York university with a degree in 1865. He established the Popular Science Monthly i'll 1872, and had been it's sole editor since the death of his brother, whom he was as sociated with in his management. pr Youmans was given much to out-of- door exercise and to athletics. His impulses and his tastes bent him much to association with young peo- pie. among whom he was respected and loved because of his rugged integ- rity, his brilliant attainments and his simple tastes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
IT IS STILL A MYSTERY.
The Disappearance of Those Pigs of
 Copper.

No further developments have been made in the copper mystery envelop- ing the police department. Chief Egan was asked to-day if he intended bring ing charges against the officers who were implicated in the matter and he replied that he would not; that as 2 source of information on that subject he was exhausted, and that all he could say was that the board of public safety would be informed of it and the board could take whatever action it liked.
 Saturday night, the night upon which the copper disappeared from under the eyes of the two officers, photographer who is we'll known drove past the place where the copper was hidden and saw one of the policemen. He did not know then what was going on and supposed the man had been visiting his best girl and was seeking the shelter of tree to light his pipe. This shows that the officers could be seen by the parties who stole the cop per and could lay their pipes through which they could escape with the cop per accordingly.
 An attache of the court house saw three men alight from the car which took Sheriff Rigney to the scene about lO o'clock, according 10 Ch1ef Egan s statements. The men boarded q buggy which was awaiting them not far from the Farmers Home and drove straight ahead. The men were not dressed as they would be were they bent on a social call; they appeared to be dressedsfor cold drive. Sheriff Rigney Is elated over the defeat of the police. Though he denies all knowl- edge of the whereabouts of the copper a singular change is evident in his complexion, and when touched in any part of the body excepting the regions of his pockets a strange and suspicious metallic sound is produced. The change in his complexion, his phy- sican says, is due to the quantity of iron, not copper, in his blood, so that appearances are against the sheriff even if he is innocent.
 The disappearance of the copper is the geatest mystery the police depart ment ever confronted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
stoo FORFEIT MONEY.
Members of St oseph's Society on
 Anxious Seat To-day.

Members of St oseph's Society on
 Anxious Seat To-day.
 The Iron Steamboat company has gone to pieces and as result the St J0seph's T. A. society of this city is in a quandary to know what to do about their S100 deposit which they had placed with the company as a guarantee for their annual excursion, which was scheduled to come off Au- gust 10 While this will not prevent the society from holding. its outing, still 1t is probable that 1t will be some time before they get back their money, if they ever see it again. 4 prominent member of the society told q Democrat reporter this afternoon that he was not sure but the organiza- tion would send a committee down there armed with papers authorizing them to capture the Sirius or some other large steamer belonging to the company and steer to Waterbury along the Naugatuck river as far as South Brooklyn, and anchor it there until they are ready to use it. He said the St Joseph's society could furnish a captain and crew from it's own ranks that would make up as jolly set of tars as ever manned vessel, and that with a crew of their own the forth coming excursion would be the biggest thing of the Kind that ever left Wa .terbury- Who'll be captain? That's the question. Some say J. J. McDon- ald is slated for the berth. while others contend that J. H. Freney is sure to be placed in command. The claims of others are being pushed, notably NJ. F. AIcKennerney and Henry Hayden. so that 1t would be impossible to tell at this time which candidate will win out.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
M'HUGH BOYS CONDITION
Is Said to Be Serious To-day From
 Dog Bite.

As a result of being badly bitten by a dog. little Clarence McHugh of Wal nut street is in q serious condition to- day. The child's father owned a dog, which was something of a hunter. He was a fairly good watch dog and was not noted for being very ferocious. Late yesterday afternoon he entered the home of his master, after partici- pating in a free-for-al1 dog fight. Per haps he had been the under dog in the fight and consequently was not in a very amiable mood. At any rate, he was lying on the floor when the little child went over and began to carress it, as was his custom. As was not his custom, the dog grew sulky and sank it's teeth deeply into the child's hand. Dr Lally was summoned and cauterized the wound, which was very bad. The dog was sent into the hap py hunting grounds last night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
IT IS CALLED A TWIST.


 The present fashion in which the women hold their skirts off the pave ments is known as "the twentieth ccn- tuFy twist" and it is described by q masculine observer as looking as if the feminines were afraid their skirts would get away from them.
 This Is not q particularly elegant DOT trayal, and yet it in a manner conveys an idea of the frantic clutch at their garments which women now affect. The old method of lifting the frock by holding it directly in the middle of the back and pulling it upward has gone out of fashion. Nowadays the folds are gathered in the left hand and are drawn closely all the way across the back to the left side. where they are held high. It is a thorough enough way. Not an inch of material is left to sweep the ground, but it hampers the movements and is mar tistic
 Who, one wonders, sets the fashion for holding skirts, anyway? And does she practice in front of a mirror be- fore thrusting a new method upon q breathless feminine world? In the case of the twentieth century twist surely a mirror could not have been among the furniture, for no woman who saw herself as others see her would ever patronize this style. It has too many disadvantages and too little to reeom- mend it.
 For space 1t was believed that with~fhe spring would vanish all req son for .firess lifts'-to coin a phrase of any sort. But. alas, the spring tailor gowns are all provided with -dips'-hateful word-and we are to. go through this hot weather as thro' last, it seems, bearing our burden more or less easily as we are more CT less ungraceful aud nelegeut.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
ELKs ASSOCIATION FORMED.
Representatives of All Lodges Met in
 New Haven Yesterday.

New Haven Yesterday.
 Yesterday afternoon representatives from the different lodges of Elks in the state assembled and formed a per manent state organization that will meet once q year and will have an annual outing some time during the summer of each year. Only one lodge in the state was not represented and that was the one in Putnam. Officers were elected, constitution and bylaws were drawn up and other business necessary for organizing the associa- ton was transacted The officers chos- en yesterday to act for the next year were:
 President: c. S. AIacGilvray.
 Vice-president: James T. Smith.
 Secretary: George Bindloss.
 Treasurer: c. J. Dillon.
 Executive committee, composed of one member of each lodge in the state: Dr F. J. Brothers of New Ha- ven, George M. Deming of Hartford, Thomas F. Reilly of Nlcriden, F. Fl. AIasterson of Bridgeport, Frank Fl. Bradbury of Waterbury. John Me Glynn of Danbury, A. r. Howe Of Der by, R. F. Fitznauricc of Norwich, Stephen Downey of New London and F. J. Murray of Torrington.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
soAp MANuFAcTuRERs MEEr

Chicago. April 1O.- Soap manufactur- CTS and their representatives to the number of over seventy held secret all day meeting here yesterday. What the object of the meeting was none of those present would state. It is ru- mored that a new soap makers asso- ciation is to be formed to take the place of the one which went out of ex- istence several years ago. It Is said that another session will be held to- day. Nearly all of the leading soap manufacturing concerns of the coun- try have been represented at yester- days session.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
HAD FOOT BROKEN.
As . Result of | Scuffle With a Com
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 While fndulging in some merry sport with 3 few friends several days ago, Thomas Driscoll of Wolcott street had his right foot injured severely by one of his companions accidentally jumping on it. Though the foot caused him considerable pain and de- tained him from work for several days he paid no serious attention to it, nat urally thinking it would grow better in q short time. But instead of growing better it gradually grew worse and became swollen and also more painful. He tried to work yesterday but was unable to do so. owing to the painfulness of his injury. To-day he called at the office of Dr Lodge, who found that two bones in his right foot had been broken. As 9 result he will be detained at home for q week or more.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
THE BAWLER MISSING.
Officer Bmckel Waited For the Vendor
 Who Disturbs the Neighborhood.

Officer John Brickel was stationed at the corner of Washington and Bald~s win streets at o'clock this morning waiting for the arrival of the shouting peddler, but the vender had not shown up at a quarter of 8, so that it is like lw he took another route or got wind of what was going on and drove into the country to exercise his lungs. Those who are acquainted with the man state that he Is afflicted with q peculiar kind of disease which neeessi- tates about so much hollowing in the open air every day and allege that his physician told him that if lie should give it up lie would not live a week.: Before he went into the peddling b1lai- ness he was q farm hand and could make all the noise lie wanted without hotlering anybody
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
SALVATION ARMY LEADER.
General Booth Is Celebrating His Sew
 enty-seeond Birthday.

London, April 1O.--GeneraI Booth or the Salvation Army is, to-day, cele- brating his 72d birthday by attending q series of meetings, at which he is receiving the congratulations of the force" Telegrams from all parts of the world are coming in. The general is in good health./
 The Rev William Booth, general of the Salvation Army. was born in Not tingham, England, April 10. 1929. He entered the ministry in 1852. He has devoted his entire life to eyangelistic labor. In 1865 he organized the Chris tian mission, which developed in 1878 into the Salvation Army, which has become one of the most remarkable forces for religious work in the his tory of the world
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
INSANE RETREAT FIRE.

Indianapolis. Ind, April 1O-Fire broke out in the women's department, in the main building of the central hos pital for the insane early to-day. All the patients were removed in safety. After half an hours work the fire de- pertinent had the fire under control. The loss will not be heavy.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
RIVER RHINE RISING

Berlin, April 1O.-The river Rhine has risen considerably above the nor nal stage. It is announced that at Cologne yesterday the river rose to eighteen feet and that on the Swiss border villages are flooded and the peo- pie have fled from their homes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
SMALLPOX IN HOME

Albany, April 1o.-The state board of health was Informed to-day that smallpox has taken a foothold in the Lathrop Memorial home, . charitable institution situated i'll the heart of the resident district of Albany
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
RUSSIA IMPOSES SENTENCE.

London, April 10.-A dispatch from St Petersburg announces that Lagow- ski the provincial official who recent ly attempted to assassinate Priyy Councillor Pobiedonostseff. procurator general of the Holy Synod, has been sentenced to six years penal servitude, with deprivation of civil rights.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
DEAD IN A HOTEL.

New York, April 1O.-The dead body of q man, supposed to be B. Frost, was found in room in the Hoffman house to-day. The man had died from car bolic acid poisoning. He was well to do and no reason was given for the act.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
HOSTILE DEMoysrR ALTON.

Madrid, April 1o.-A hostile demon stration has taken place at the mon astery of ParaInos. Portugal. The monks replied with gunsnots. where upon the mob stoned the building. 4 1umber of persons were injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
FIFTY NEW CASES.
No Let Up in the Spread of Typhoid
 In New Haven

New Haven, April 1O.-The typhoid fever epidemic continues to increase and the board of health officials say for at least two weeks no cessation can he looked forward to- Although the original source of infection is supposed to have been removed when the Daw- son pond reservoir. supplying the west ern part of the city, was shut off from the water system. up to noon to-day nifty new cases had been reported This brings the total humber up to 300.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
TEMPORARY PR

TEMPORARY PREMIER NAMED.
 Paris, April 10.-Owi1lg to the illness of M. Waldeck Rousseau, the premier and minister of the interior, NJ. Georges Leygues, minister of public instruction and worship, has been ap- pointed to the ministry of the interior ad interim.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-10
INTENDED ASSASSIN ARRESTED

Sofia, April 10. A Macedonian armed with revolver and Yataghan was arrested yesterday at the entrance to the Sobranje. The president of the Sobranje has received letters threaten ing to blow up the chamber of deputies with bomb.