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, 1901-10-03
B0SLER
BOYS IN THE BRONCHO BUSTING
BOUT BOUND TO BE
BULLY.
The Judges in the Contests at Denver
Unable to Agree Upon a Choice
for the Championship Belt and An
other Contest to be HeId-CIarke
and Stone Among the Contestants.

The broncho busting contest for the
championship of the world, one of the
features of the Festival of Mountain
and Plain at Denver. held there yes,
terday afternoon, is conceded to have
been one of the finest exhibitions of
skilled Craftsmanship ever witnessed
in the west. Riders from Utah, Wyo-
ming. New Mexico and Colorado par
ticipated.
The array of prizes offered for the
meanest horse tool to Denver a num-
Der of noted "outlawed' animals. The
contest consumed the entire afternoon
and was witnessed by ten thousand
people. The judges were unable to
agree upon a choice for the champion,
ship belt and Purse. and last night de,
cided the six leaders must compete
again.
More than I dozen of the horses en-
tered were not tested, and these will
be used in the final trial. 1t was de,
clded that each man should be requlr
ed to ride three or four horses in sue
c%ession, and only tried buckers would
be used.
The six men who led yesterday are
NJ. ThadsOwder. Cheyenne, Wyo., w
n. Carver, Cheyenne, Wyo., Duncan
Clark. Bosler. Wyo., b. F. Stone. Bos,
Ter, Wyo., Walter McCool, Sugar City,
Colo, and A. w. Vauhn, Dunkley.
(Routt county, Colorado. 1t is prob,
able these men will contest again to-
morrow afternoon.
, 1901-10-03
COLUMBIA
WINS THE SECOND RACE OF THE
SERIES OF FIVE FROM THE
IRISH CHALLENGER.
Latter Crossed Three-MiIe Line More
Than a Minute Ahead of the De-
fender, But Was Overhauled and
Passed Before the End of the Race
Good Wind and Magnificent
Sport.

New York. Oct. 3.-(SpecialD-The
yacht race today was a magnificent
spectacle. the Columbia crossing the
line a minute ahead of the Shamrock
thus winning the second of the series
of five races to be run, having to her
credit both races.
When the toats were within three
miles of the home line the Shamrock
vas leading by one minute and ten sec
onds. but when the line was reached
the Irish challenger was a minute shy
and the race went to the American de
fender.
There was sore disappointment
among the followers of Sir Thomas's
flag, but the race was lost to them by
the superior sailing of the American
and they could only bemoan the fate
hat was against them.
The weather was fine and the race
as pretty and spirited as one could
hope to see. The friends of the Co
1umbia are wild, and all sorts of pleas
ure craft are lending color to the re
joicing. Steam whistles are blowing
n bands are playing Columbia. the
Gem OF the Ocean"
1t is believed that the captain o.
, 1901-10-03
WORDS OF THE WISE.

Economy is the good genius whose
presence guides the footsteps of every
prosperous nan.-Dr. Wise.
Shallow men believe in luck. believe
in circumstances. Strang men believe
in cause and effect.-Emerson.
Hundreds of people can talk for one
who can think, but thousands can
think for one who can s~ee.-Ruskin.
Nothing is aver lone beautifully
which is done in rivalship, nor no.
bly, which is done in pide.-John
Ruskin.
Let us be Of good cheer, remember
ing that the misfortunes hardest to
bear are those which never come
Lowell.
Remember all who have ever shown
us any kindness. May we never for
get to be grateful.-Henry Ward
Beecher.
, 1901-10-03
GETS BIG CONTRACT
ON CANADIAN LINE

Contractor S. b.. Doyle, who had a
contract IN the Union Pacific on the
hill last summer, and who has his out
fit here, returned today from Canada.
where he secured a contract for grad
ing a portion of the Algouma Central
railroad. which will require about a
year to complete.
Mr.. Doyle says he likes this part of
the country very well. and when he
has finished his Canadian contract he
will return here, certain that the west
will present a rich field for railroad
building.
Victor Beaumier and w. P. Cook.
who went to Canada with Mr.. Doyle.
will try to secure a contract on the
same road, and believe they will be
successful. They did not return with
him, but stopped over in Montana on
business.
Mr.. Doyle will get his stuff ready
and begin shipping in about ten days.
, 1901-10-03

A Brooklyn dentist. wishing to en-
large the grounds surrounding his res
idence, tried to buy adjacent property.
but the owners refused to sell. Then
he offered his own property for sale,
but no one would buy. ~whereupon he
offered $500 to any real estate agent
who would sell the place Ito negroes
only" The street is one OF the most
exclusive in Brooklyn.
, 1901-10-03
FISH EDITOR is
SOMEWHAT MIXED.

The fish editor of The Republican
closed the season just a month too
early, and those of the readers of the
paper who desire to catch fish during
the month of October may do so with.
out fear of violating the law. The sec
ton covering the open season says:
mo person shall catch or take, or
have in his possession" etc. during
the months of November. December,
January. February, March and April,
, 1901-10-03

Some Boston people and certain
E~nglishnen who are afraid our Ian
guage is being corrupted by unedu-
Gated Americans think kick" when it
is used as a synonym for object or
complain is slang. In the First Book
Of Samuel, second chapter and twenty
ninth verses, we may read: Where
fore kick We at my sacrifice and at
mine Offering, which I have COM
manded in mine habitation?"
, 1901-10-03
ALBANY COUNTY MAN
ACTED AS JUDGE,

The following gentlemen acted as
judges at the rough riders contest at
Denver yesterday:
Fine p. Ernest, w. J. Wilson. John
C. Twombly, John Coble of Bosler.
Wyo., and w. j. Wiley of Holly.
The following Wyoming broncho
busters were entered:
Duncan Clarke. NJ. T. Sowders,
Frank Stone. Sam Mckee. Otto Pla.
ga, w. NJ. Craber.
The Denver Times says Duncan
Clarke is considered the champion OF
Wyoming.
, 1901-10-03

To read a persons character from his
face Is an accomplishment which few
possess, but which many would like to
have. The study Is an absorbingly in
teresting one, and has not only an en-
tertaining, but a practical side as we'll.
An article on the subject in the Ladies'
Home Journal gives careful details re-
garding the traits Of character indicat-
ed by the differing features Of the face
, 1901-10-03
Gard of Thanks.

The undersigned wish to express
heartfelt appreciation to the many
kind friends and neighbors and to the
patriotic m benevolent societies
who so devotedly assisted and comfort.
ed us by word and act in our late deep
husband, father and brother.
MRS. EDMUND PEALE AND FAMILY.
MR.. AND MRS. FRANKLIN PEALE.
, 1901-10-03

CLEANING UP CITY.

Quite a sensation was sprung on the
citizens of Douglas Tuesday when
Mayor Harvey gave orders to City
Marshal Hubbard to arrest all pimps
were caught in the net and were
brought before Judge Daniels, who fin,
ed them all $50 and costs and sixty
days in jail, IT gave them eight hours
to leave town. They have all gone and
the citizens rejoice.
, 1901-10-03
Was Taken for Dreyfus.

A Lucerne newspaper relates that a
man who recently travelled through
Switzerland-a Belgian count-was
much annoyed by being taken for
Dreyfus. People crowded about him
and stared and would not believe what
he said about himself till he showed
his card.
, 1901-10-03

and Mrs. L. w. Condit and Miss B,
Roses and carnations-Charles and
Don McDermott.
Sickle-Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Holmes,
Wreath W. W. Bower.
Bouquet-Mr. and Mrs. Ola Peter
son
, 1901-10-03
BUSINESS MEMS MEETING

The weekly meeting of the business
men of the city will be held at the city
lall tonight, and there promises t. be
a big turnout, as the smelter PROPOSE,
tons to be submitted will be full of
interest.
, 1901-10-03
NEW PLATE GLASS FOR
POS1QEEICE BILL DING

The plate glass to take the place
of the n broken in setting at the new
Dostottice building arrived today and
this afternoon was placed in position,
Mr.. Symons experimenting the work
in person.
, 1901-10-03
COAL TO BE WEIGHED

ON CITY SCALES.
The county commissioners issued an
order before adjourning yesterday af-
ternoon that all coal sold the county
shall first be weighed on the city
scales.
, 1901-10-03
GONE TO WORK ON

THE HAHN'S PEAK.
a. Nicely, the grading contractor who
has been employed at Kimball. Neb..
has come to Laramie, to work on the
Laramie, Hahn's Peak and Pacific
railway grade.
, 1901-10-03

The sentiment recently expressed by
a good-natured Swede, when interro-
gated by a young bride, may be shared
by a good many queens of the Kitchen
Now, Ina, can you cook" asked the
bride. earnestly. Are you a good cook,
Ina?" 'Ya'as'm. I tink so" respond
ed the girl. with perfect innocence, "ir
you will not try to help me-"
, 1901-10-03

When you wake up with a bad taste
in your mouth, go at once to F. H. Egg
gleston's drug store and get a free sam.
pie of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
err Tablets. One or two doses will
make you well. They also cure bill
%iousness, sick headache and constipa,
ton.
, 1901-10-03

For a bad taste in the mouth take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. For sale by F. H. Eggleston.
, 1901-10-03

To loiter originally ear nothing
more than to walk slowly.
, 1901-10-03
both yachts will answer ready when
visited by the committee and asked
if they will race again tomorrow.

A report received here at $40 this
afternoon says that the Columbia won
by three minutes.
, 1901-10-03

Jolly Della Pringle at the Opera
House all next week.
, 1901-10-03

A good paying business cheap, if
sold soon. NJ. T. ULEN.
, 1901-10-03

historical Departmentn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31

Go there at the banquet and and. ~ ysa
welcoming smile for moneyiess man.
60 TOOK In you church OF the cloud reacn.
which gives to the sun his same look OF
red Are.
Where the arches and columns are COR
geous within
aud The walls seem as pure as sou, with
out sin;
Walk down the long aisle, see the rich
In the pomp and tho Crldc Of their world
~ estate;
Walk down IN your patches and hnd. II
Who opens a pew for a moneyiess man.
Go look in the banks. whore Mammon mas
His hundreds and thousands In silver and
gold;
Where, safe from the hands of the starv.
Lies pile nron pile Of the slittoriug ore.
Walk M TO the counter. All! There you
may stay
Till your limbs grow old, tin your hairs
And you'll fnd at the banks not one of the
clan
With money to loan to moncylcss man.
Go look al yOn judge, In his dark, lowing
gown.
With the scales whereon law welgheth
Where he. frowns on the weak and smiles
on the strong.
And Furnishes right while he justlhes wrong
Where jnries their lips to the Bible have
To render verdict they've already made.
Go there in the courtroom and fnd. II you
can,
Any law for the cause OF moneyless man.
Then 20 to your hovel-no raven has fed
The wife who has suffered too long for her
bread;
Kneel down. by her pallet and kiss the
death frost
From, the lips of the angel your poverty
lost;
Then turn in your agony upward TO God
And bless while II smites you the chasten.
ing rod
And yeull ind at the end OF your life's
little span
There's welcome above for moneyless
man.
~
"a compilation of 100 OF the very best
poems composed by sons Of the South aud
West in the last century would he 4 great
addition TO the schools and colleges OF
our prolific patriotic region"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31
RALLApE oF PoINT pIspAIR.

Soft were the eyes that were met by mine,
Soft rs summers morn
sad WIS the glaucc ihDt was giVn 10 me,
Sad. and q bit forlorn;
Keen was the thru that DISTURBED my SOUL
Keen as COW herds horn.
swift DER the waves rose q sombre mist
swift DER the restless sea-
Deep was the grief on the maldens iAce'
Deep as a grief might be-
Low were the words that she slowly spake.
Low were her words to me:
"Far 10 the East has my lover gone.
Far Ger the Vastly deep:
Fleet is the pace of the rising Storm
Cold arc The chiils that enthral my heart.
Cold are the chills that creep.
"Fan was the day that my lover sailed,
Fnir for n ship 10 steer;
Sweet the farewell that be said TO me,
Sweet for a maid 10 hear.
Dire as a watery bier.
".If,' said my lover, 4 ne'er come back,
II meath the waves lie,
pearl Will ] send through tue sea 10
thee,
shrill is the voice Of the coming storm.
Shril Is the sen-gnlls cry.
"Pure is the pearl that tightly clasp.
Pure as "a maiden's love-
white Is It's tint on my Icy hand.
White as u fairly dove.
Black Is the sorrow within my heart,
Black as the clouds above"
swift DER the waves rose a sombre mist.
swift DER the restless sea;
Deep was the grief on the maidens race
Low were the Words. that she slowly spaks.
low we're her words 70 me.
-Dysslt 1ossst Tssanaa " IA SeasniaA'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31
Books and Their Writers.

Songs OF All the Colleges Is the title
Of a very Interesting book published ny
Kinds & Noble, New York, Music mas
become universally accepted educatona,
agency, and the college music OF this cou0'
try contains many noble compositions wen
worthy serious consideration. 1nis heAn-
titul volume draws from the music OF
many lands. Swedish. Swiss. German,
French. English--these aud other countries
have contributed, aud so, this collection
may properly be said to represent fairy
the college music not only OF the unFcd
States, but of several other countries. Moth
ing can take the place OF the genuine col
lege song. Its words may often with their
nonsense smack of the absurd; but always
Is there the favor Of high spirits and
jollity--of youth. No better collection Of
college songs than this had been made In
any language. The many new songs IN
tersperscd with the old give II, moreover,
an element Of novelty. which enhances Its
attractlveness.
''The Iniander." by Harrison Robertson,
has boon received from Charles Scrlbners'
Sons New York. GLOW the Derby was
Wou,' short story In Scribners, hrst
brought the author of "The Iniander" into
literary prominence although he had long
been known In journalistic circles as the
associate editor and later managing editor
of the Louisville Courier.Journal. GLOW
the Derby was Won" was followed by N
! were Man" and Red blood and blue,
two novels which have placed their author
In the FIRST rank of Southern writers. The
Inlander" is another striking story OF the
new South. 1t is well written, thoroughly
wholesome and good from every point of
view. dor sale by T. Pilot, Houstonl
~
George AIDES new book, "More Fables, -
which is one OF the big successes OF the
modern phraseology than his arst volume
OF Fables in Slang A majority of the
fables in the second volume are cntircy
new, having appeared In 10 periodical pre-
yious 10 their publication in book form.
~
Former Governor John p Altrcld of III
nols Is now an author, having Just written
a neat little volume on "oratory, Its Re
durements and Its Rewards" Like al
Mr.. Altgeld's works. the story Is well aut
tersely told and Is practicable to remark
able degree. It will doubtless he mucl
pernsed by those who are interested IL
that great art.
~
| Gail Hamilton VIII he remembered b,
former readers Of the Atlantic as one a
the abest and brightest contributors Il
that magazine. Her popularity was AT On,
time Wide. and during the years that sh,
lived in Roston and Cambridge and ais
when staying In Washington with Mrs
Blaine. she wrote almost daily letters t,
her family. These letters are now 10 an
! pear under the title "GalrHamnton's Idf
! In Letters"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31

Yulk fellow pupii Of Omar. for almost
all we know OF him. The two together
with another lad, studied with imam va
waffak, noted teacher. repeating the
lessons TO each other after he had gone.
Whether there Is suggestion for mod
ern educators In this class OF three. In
far'away Persia, In u court, shut In from
the iostling hustle Of the cobbled street.
who can doubtl Afterward the influence
Of Nizam al Yulk permitted Omar TO en-.
joy a pension, living gay literary ex.
istencc, drinking Eastern draughts OF life
and thought.
"FitE.Gcrald lived quiet. scholarly life
in suffolk England. lie had iew wants,
which IL wise.
How does 1t happen that this poem
has lcaped into popularityG Omar speaks
10 you, no matter what your mood, aud
he never hurries The very rhythm is
slew. our life goes fast. We splash
through our bath into our clothes, catch a
bite Of breakfast, run for the car WORK
like a volcano. until noon, back again aud
az II until night. Is II any wonder that
the modern world has turned, full face.
toward the poet Of restl
'rherc are two points In the poem
which are oftenest clticiacd, the con
slant mention Of wine ana the doubling
spirit There are some critics who
make wing mean the wine Of the love
Of God. and In some places It may mean
that In others ain afraid, IL was Intend.
ed to read without any mystical meaning,
Drinking was common In Persia--which
Was pity. His doubt is that Of mau
who would gladly believe, and yet who
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31
SWEET CHILDHOOD LULLABY.

Fair is the castle mp on the hill
IIushaby, sweet my owni
The night is fair sud the waves ara suii,
And the wind is singing 10 you ana me
In this slow home beside the sea
IIushaby. sweet my own!
ON wonder hill Is store Of wealth.
Hushaby, sweet my ownl
Ana Jewellers drink 10 a little ones hesltni
But You and bide night and day
For the other love that has sailed away
Husbaby, sweet my owni :.
See not, GEAR eyes. the forms that cresp
Ghostiike, o my owni
ont Of the mists Of the murmuring deep
On see them not and make no cry
NH the angels OF death have passed u "
Hushaby, sweet my own
An. little they reck OF you aud me-
Hushaby, sweet my own!
In our lonely home beside the sea-
Tbsy seek the castle mp on the NIL, ,,
and there they viii do their ghostv Wills
Hushaby. sweet my oval
Hsrs by the sea, mother crocus
.sHushaby, sweet my own
In wonder castle a mother swoone ..
while the angels 80 down TO ne ~sv
bearing little enc fast sslsep
aushabx swsse ~ ~ ..&n
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31
The Late MAGAZINES.

The dramntizAtion OF Mary Johnston
40 Have and TO Hold" which has slreadS
been produced In Baltimore aud Buffalo,
and Is now running In New York, is SAID
by the New York sun TO he "a more merl
torlous play than is often derived from the
modern novel. The superior vim of the
story was as npprociable on the
stage us It had been In print" The open
lug chapters OF Miss Johnstons new ro
nance Audrey" are TO appear Ia the
May number of the Atlantic Monthly.
The April number OF the Smart Set Is
crowded with arnicles and stories that com
mand public Interest, Tho leading novelette,
is entitled The Tanning OF Sylvia" aud Ia
by Elizabeth Ducr who Ia perhaps better
known 10 Knickcrhockcr society as Mrs.
James q, King Duer. This story gives The
author a very high place among the popular
Writers Of today. II is light, bright AMI
charming, and the somewhat difficult con.
version of the hoydcn sylvia, the grand.
daughter Of the General" millionaire
gentleman Of the old school," Into prop
or young lady Of society aud II matrimonial
subject, viii be followed by the reader with
,ntcnse amusement.
Mir. w. A. Fraser. author Of Mooswa aud
]
ton In the Saturday Evening Post short.
stirring serial entitled THE outcasts"
''rhe outcasts' are an old bufIalo and n
wolf dog, ana the greater part OF tho story
is about the strange comradoshlp and strlk.
Ing adventures OF these companions, ma
their pilgrimage, In company. 10 the Instant
| plains OF deep grass, of which the wolf
dog knew.
In variety and value Of contents Me
! Cures Magazine for April win he a uota
BILE number. rlmcllncss. literary worth.
historical researches. analysts Of character
studies in natural history. and life next,
IN the soil. In the metropolis Va the Orient
all these aud more viii distinguish the
| forthcoming Issue, and 1t viii he ndorned
throughout win ilmstratlons contributed
| by the best artists and reproduced With
the extreme Of alaIl In art process.
Those who love plants ana their cultlva
tion ought each month 10 look at the artl
clcs contributed To tho nclncator by Ward
Mcleod These not only Impair original
| information. hut also answer the questions
Of those who arc puzzled and troubled
about their plants In the April number
NJ the Dellncator ward Mcleod speaks
| especially OF the Cultivation Of Water
| Plants.
The Bohemian for April offers goodly
supply of clever things by clever people.
| The stories are unusually interesting, and
the verse is bright and dainty. The lead.
ing story, "a Wicked Spanish Pstole,'
/ boy Frank Alchestcr Ferguson. presents an
interesting study Of modern society.
|
The unique project of phoiographing the
entire route Of sheridan's ride, from Win.
| chester, Yirglnh 20 Cedar Greek, as II is
today has been carried out by the Ladies'
! Home Journal and the result VIII be
/ shown In a picture story Of fourteen pho
! tographs Sheridan aud his aides on
/ horseback. from historical pictures nave
\ been Introduced into each picture, so that
/ the ride Of 1864 is shown as II II were
/ taken today through that country, which,
! in reality has changed but little.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31
Thoughts on Man.

va" " the wonder OF hature.--flato.
Man Is the htile world -Zoroaster.
Man Is the measure OF all things -Prota
eoras'
Nan Is sample OF the universe. -Theo-
phrnstus'
"an IS the great Wondsr.~ Hcrmcs iris
meglstnS
Man is an epitome Of the world. pliny,
Nhh Is soul using the body as an Ia
strument.- Procus
Most men are hnd Bras.
Man the image of Gods personality. -
Bronson Alcott
Man 1hou pendulum betwi1t II smile
aud teor.-- Lord Byron.
me srent man IL he VINO docs not lose
his child's heart Mencius.
Man Is an initiative creature, and who
ever IL foremost ,enus 'he heru'-schilier'
Great men stand like solitary towers in
tne cry OF nou'~ L"nsieNo"'
OF all animals which fly in the air, walk
on the srouhu VI SWIM III tne sea- the most
foolish is man Boileau.
Men were gay decei'erS eyer.-Shake'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31

Because I've koven had him on his little
Llsrt.
why dld charles Darwin Because ne
never turned his back 10 Defoc.
Where did Captain Frederick Marry at 7
Az thn Ellen olncy KIRK.
What made Colonel Richard H. Savage ,
Hearing Charles Carlton Comm
What Kept Charlotte NJ. ycnrei Helping
Elizabeth Phipps Train.
Why do We not laugh at X, ID. Black
moref Because we ind james Greenleaf
whittier.
Whence came samuel Smiles? Because
he saw hen reward Beeeher.
why did Miss Mu.loch mp the sllverf BE
cause she saw Flora Annie Steele.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-03-31
EVENING SONG.

Lock OF. dear Love, across the ssllow
And mar marx yon meeting Of the sun and
How long they kiss in sight OF all the
lands,
AM longer, longer, We.
No,y ia Inc seas red vintage melts the
sun, - -,
AS Eeypts pearl dissolved 10 rosy wine
1--we Law thine hand In mine.
Come forth sweet stars, and comfort
heavens heart.
Giimmer, ye waves, round else unllgnted
sands;
q night divorce our sun ana sky apart.
Sidney Lanier.
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ALiterary Nightmare.

From Lilt
when does Mary Mapes DodgeT When
Thomas W. Knox.
What did Charles Reader Whatever ne
saw Mabel Osgood Wright.
When is It that John Burroughs; When
he hears Edward Everett Hale.
why did they Hall Gamer To make
Frances Hodgson Burnett.
who gave Thomas Paine? Hamilton
Wright, Mabie.
what made Winston chureh-ill? Eating
uhor he saw John Esten Cooke
what will make Walter A. wyc.kony l..
zsng-wiil,
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Indication Of instruction.

Epicetus i,i.to.+rnctea man 80
!, Ia the act OF one who has begun 10 he
instructed, 10 lay blame on. himself; AND
~ one whose INSTRUCTION I. completed,
uslthsf 70 blame another % ainseli-