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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

in spite Of years endured we keep hearts young
Is there not divine commandment which enjoins upon
us to endeavor to be as little children?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

JOKING aside the abduction of Miss Stone furnishes food
for serious reflection Go all lands heach the
gospel to all people all right its way the way that the
good book it, which by way is not the wav of the
missionary of today When that command was given it was
not meant that ones hreside must be neglected and
Miss Stone could have found hundreds naked starving
children IN big cities who have Of God and
who much her mnistrations than were
the Bulgarlans Why, the very OF Bugarans"
should have told her thar they would get the bulge on her
If Miss Stone gets home it is dc,ouy hoped that she
will stay home
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

NORMALLY New York city is democratic by large ma
jory Mr. Bryan whose financial views undoubtedly
against him in the Eastern metropolis carried the city by
large majority Mr. Van Wyck, in his gubernatoral race
against Mr. Roosevelt received almost three the ma
ority given to the democratic presidential candidate Such
being the political complexion OF New York there is
ue indianapolis sentinel apparent
cratic defeat in the present municipal unless demo
Gratis are deceived into believing that present fight
y nonpaan The faacy Of this preense appears in the
TACT that MI Low while appealing for democratic support
the ground OF nonparsanshp urging republicans into
line by assuring them Of Mr. Rooevet interest in the con-
test 1t is not likely that any real democrat will be deceived
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15
THE HOUSTON DAILY POST.
HOUSTON PRINTING COMPANY.

r. NJ. JOHNSTON. ..............,...... President
G. J. PALMER. .................4....Vi Vice President
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

Entered The Posocs at Houston Texas SecondCIdss
Mai Matter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

The sultan in the hands OF his doctors More power to
the doctors
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

FERDINAND will probably give the kidnapcrs the odd
$4,000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

IT look cudahy might get his opportunity
to cat Grove.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

lP ROOSEVELT sticks to his resolution appoint only the
best to Office the FIRST thing he knows he'll be demo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

SAMPSON perhaps thinks that will make the public
heart f0ader OF him. There plenty Of room for il 60
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

OFFICE OF PUBLICATION.
Nos. 1to1, 1908, 11o5, 1907 and 1909 Franklin Avenue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

PEEiN Illinois shouldn't get excited 1t isn't there that
he royal family is headed for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

TRAVELLING AGENTS-C. s. E Holland, Auditor;
r. Holland A. W. Palmer and B. b. ThIoop.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

AN ERA OF good feeling to be dawnne upon the
South Carolina democracy and every element old and young
IS bent upon sending Wade Hampton back to the senate
Even Senator 1illman who bitterly fought Hampton ten
years has heartily acquiesced in the plan contern
upon the aged statesman this GROWING honor 1t will be re
menbered that Senator Hampton recently the Nc
Laurin bait
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

LADY BIRDIE STEWART has Tilted Lord Kitchener for
life guardsman. Now. Lord Kitchener whose little birdie
| is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-10-15

THE brigands will wait. Eventually she will be worth
soooo If dead she wouldn't be worth cancelled ecenter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
The artist repliet
nreaa and Cheese.

A couple advanced in years got mar
ried lately.
The Husband had a room in the house
securely locked. the inside of which his
wife had never seen. and, being Curl
Gus as to its contents, she begged again
and again to see the room.
At last he consented, and, 10 and
behold, the room was full OF whole
cheeses,
He explained matters by telling her
that for every sweetheart he had in his
young days he bought a cheese.
His wife began to cry.
Don't cry, dear" he continued. 'I'ye
had no sweetheart since I met you"
'.Its not that" she replied. still Sob
bing. II only wish l had been as
thoughtful as you and bought a loaf
of bread for every man that kissed me.
We could have had bread and cheese
enough to last US all our days."-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TAX.
Decision of an Illinois Court Sustains the
Chicago Teachers.


Springfield. Ills. May 2.-Judge
Owen b. Thompson, of Jacksonville,
handed down his opinion in suit for
InandamuS of the Chicago Teachers
Federation against the state board of
equalization. and awards peremp-
tory writ of mandamuS. Judge Thomp-
son holds that members of the state
board of equalization are public Off
GERS, and il is their legal duty 10 as
SeSS stocks of twenty or more com
panieS named in the petition. He also
holds that the last board did not even
make a pretenSe at assessing thirteen
Of this number. He holds that the act
of assessing still remains unfinished,
and can. under the statute, be as
SesSed as omitted property.
In closing his opinion. Judge Thomp-
son says: The exigencies of the case
demand the application of this extra
ordinary remedy. Such officers must be
made to understand that both the
spirit and letter of the law must be
observed: that assessments must be
made honestly and in absolutely good
faith: that no neglect or evasion Will
he tolerated: and a mandamus Is the
only remedy known to law by which
such duties can be compelled
The teachers claimed that the as
SCISSORS had failed to list the stocks
and bonds of street railway compa-
nies at their market value. minus the
assessment on the tangible property
of the companies, and that in failing
to so list such property had violated
the law
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
WARM WELCOME TO coNoER
Gisen IA Heros Reception when He Ar
rives n the Hawkeye Border.

Des Moines, Ia. May 2.-The special
train bearing United States Minister
L. III. Conger and party arrived in
DeS MoineS at 10 p. H. yesterday. An
immense crowd of people was at the
station to greet the distinguished
Iowan. Conger and party We're quick
ly trasferred from the train TO car
riage amid the cheers of the multi
tude. and escorted by Il drum corps of
veterans from the railway station to
the majors home. just outside of the
business district. There We're no cere-
monies last night.
Council Bluffs, Ia. May Maj. L.
Ii. Conger WAS accorded Il heroS re-
ception yesterday morning by the peO-
pie of his state as he first set foot
ON Iowa soil at Council Bluffs His
private car arrived at the city station
OF the Northwestern promptly at IL
a. III. and was greeted 10y more than
one thousand people. who had assem-
bled to do the first honorS to the re-
turning minister. Representative Wal
ter L. Smith. Mayor Jennings and 9TH
erS boarded the car to extend the
greetings of the city.
AS Minister Conger appeared on the
rear platform tremendous cheering
greeted him. The line was then formed
for the escort to the Grand hotel,
which was TO be the headquarters dur
ing the day. When the minister arrived
at the Grand hotel a long line of peO-
pie was waiting to shake his hand,
and a formal reception followed for
nearly an hour. While the reception
was at its height the special party
from Des Moines drove to the hotel,
headed by Il band. Goyernor Leslie NJ.
Shaw and ~ Il. Cummins were enthu-
siaSticillly cheered as they entered the
rOtunda.
During the time occupied by the pub
Ec reception in the corridor of the
hotel Mrs. Conger held an informal re-
ceptiOn. which was attended by num-
bers of the women who were attend
ing the Iowa Federation of Women'S
Clubs. Later there was oratOry. in
which Coug1r was formally welcomed,
he responding. and speeches by Sen
ator Dolliver and others.
Accompanied by large Des Moines
delegation. COnger left for the state
capital at : p. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

Frank Bricksiel. IS years old. was
the first person this year to be pros
trated by the heat at Chicago.
President JimineZ. of San Domingo,
las named IL new cabinet
TheOdosius T. Secor. pioneer
American marine engineer, is dead at
Brooklyn.
The California supreme court de-
cides that the Fair estate must be di-
vided among the children.
William Ii. Elliott. Michigan mem
ber Of the Republican national COM
mittea, is dead at Detroit.
1t is reported that Germany is ne
gotiatng for a coaling station on the
Venezuelan coast.
-Four gates of the Welland canal
were carried away at Port Colburne.
Ont. stopping navigation for a week.
The total indemnity claim against
China is S2T3. 100000.
May corn sold at 5G cents bushel
on the Chicago Board of Trade yester-
day.
The engagement is announced of
Miss Emily Katz. of Salt Lake City,
to Governor NJ. Wells. of Utah.
At last Apache Kid has been shot
to death. 1t was done by Mexican
soldiers.
manufacturers of proprietary medi-
cines are holding Il convention ut New
York.
The president and Secretary Hay
have each given 500 to the Chinese
relief fund
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
GOV. MOUNT NOT RICH.
Administrator of His Estate Only Has to
Give SIS, 900 Bond.

Charlottesville. Ind, May .
Charles +. Butler has been appointed
administrators of the estate of the late
Ex-Governor James y. Mount. and has
filed bond in $4,000. The estate. out
side the real property. is not especially
valuable. the personal property being
listed at $4,000. The administrator
is the son-m-law of the dtcedent. and
is managing the Willowdale farm.
The members of Governor Mounts
family We're in this city Tuesday and
Visited Oak Hill cemetery.
1t was finally ,icided to retain the
lot where Governor Mounts body is
buried. There lad been talk of buy
ing another lot higher on the hill, but
no more suitable location could be OBJ
tained. so the body will not he re-
moved The cemetery authorities
have agreed to grade the lot higher,
and i'm Il short time a handsome monu-
mPnt will he erected. airs. Mount is
in excellent health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Where He shone.

A Thespian who spent several years
trying to get beyond 'the carriage
awaits milord'' station in first class
Broadway productions was induced by
his brother to join him in the dairy
business in the City of Mexico. While
on n business trip to this city recently
buying new machinery and appliances
for his prosperous Mexican creameries
he met one of his former companions
who was still struggling for an oppor-
tunity to SAY lines" An exchange of
condolences revealed the fact that the
former actor was now making n snug
fortune in the milk business, and his
friend, the persevering player, remark
ed: You're all right, Billy. You could
never have shone in theatrical way,
but you are a star in n milky way
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
FIGURED IN A MURDER CASE
Death of the Woman Accused of Poisoning
Bertha Erickson.

Bertha Erickson.
Eau Claire, Wis, May 2-The
funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Russell.
who died at her home in Bruce, Wis,
Sunday, took place here Tues
day afternoon. She was the wife of
Thomas Russell. who is engaged in
the lumber business at Bruce. Pheu-
monia was the cause of death. The
interment was at Lakeview cemetery,
where the body was laid at rest be-
side the father and mother OF de
ceased. Thomas Russell, the husband,
accompanied the body TO this city.
Only a few friends attended the fu-
neral.
Mrs. Russell was the principal figure
in the famous Russell murder trial
of ten years ago. She was accused of
administering poison TO Bertha
Erickson, causing death. On May 26.
1891, Il cOroner's jury found against
Mrs. Russell. who was held for trial
in the circuit court before Judge w.
T. Bailey. The trial was very sensa-
tional and resulted in a verdict of
guilty. The case then went to the
supreme court and in the end the ac-
cused woman was discharged. Up to
her death she claimed innocence
The late General A. Burlington and
the late William Carson, both of the
Valley Lumber company, for whom
Thomas Russell had worked for years
believed i'm the innocence of the ac-
cused and gave their aid in her de-
fense. standing the burden of the cost
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
President at New Orleans.

New Orleans, May 2.-The presi-
dent accompanied by Gov. Peard and
Mayor Capedeville and escorted by
mounted police and Louisiana cav
airy troop visited the Southern uni
versity,a colored institution, where he
was enthusiastically received by the
faculty and students. The president
made a brief address and later the
party visited the state supreme court,
where the president delivered two
short speeches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
The Word Gazette.

The word gazette is from the name
of an old Venetian coin worth about
One-half cent of our money. The name
is applied TO newspapers because IL
was the sum charged for reading the
first written journals that made their
appearance in 1850. After the paper
was read it was handed back to the
owner, who charged the next conner
gazette for taking peep at it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
CORN NOW SIS CENTS:
IS HIGHEST SINCE 1894.

Chicsgo, May 2.-May corn, con-
centrated in the hands of George Z.
Phillips, advanced to So cents today,
the highest price since August, '94,
compared with 49,, the closing price
yesterday. Phillips predicted that
the price would be 65 before the end
of the month.
The market during the afternoon
worked back to 3. closing,at 81 to
cents higher than yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
AGED WOMAN ROBBED.
Thugs Bind and Gag Her and Get Away
With a Roll of $4,000.

Adrian, Mich, May 1.-Two masked
men entered the residence of Mrs. Ruth
Ayres on Saturday night at Spring
vile, where she lived alone, bound
and gagged her. and ransacked the
house. They obtained about $4,000 i'll
gold and currency. She is an eccen-
tric. aged woman, and was assessed
at $4,000. and it is known that she
always kept large amount of money
about the house.
The officers found more than $50 i'll
bills and $50 in gold and silver in Il
ShOeboX that had been opened and
part of the money taken out. A $50
and a $50 bill were picked up on the
bed. The robbers evidently knew the
house and worked in haste. There is
as Yet no clew, but it is believed they
drove to Jackson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
EnRIl.h Rohe. of stase.

Every robemaker in London always
Keeps some of the most expensive
robes of state-those of a registrar, for
instance-ready and lends them out
when officials have to use them at any
great ceremony. Many a peer, when
his portrait is to be added to the family
picture gallery. has obtained the Grim
son and ermine from his tailor for a
small consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
PROSPECTS GOOD
For SETTLEMENT

Chicago. May 2.-Prospects of a
peaceful settlement of the differences
between the Illinois Central and the
machinists in its employ are exceed
iugly bright today. Business Agent
Roderick practically admitted that
there would be no strike and that
m -st of the concessions made by the
company would be accepted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
HyGienfc.

'Your poetry" we ventured, sis emf
nently heaIthy.''
1T should ber' rejoined the poet,
with dignity. 81 am always extremely
careful to boil my Pierian spring water
before drinking, or, rather, quaffing itr'
Detroit Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Is Fought Between Russians
and Chinese Near
Mukden.
THE CzAR's FORCES SUFFER
Several Officers and Soldiers
Are Killed and
Wounded.

Berlin, May "A Pekin dispatch
dated the 1st, to the Kounische Zeit-
ung, says bloody battle occurred be-
tween the Russians and the Chinese
near Mukden. The Russians lost 60
killed and wounded. Four Russian
officers were killed and among the
wounded was Gen. Zerpitzki.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
CARDINAL MARTINELLI
TAKES OATH OF OFFICE,

Washington, May Cardinal
Martinelli took the oath of his new
office and subscribed to the profession
of faith at the Papal legation todsy.
The ceremony was private and cx-
Ire mely simple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Driven TO suicide by spooks.

Milwaukee. Wis. May William
4. Benordc OF 11TT Richard street,
an elderly timer succeeded Tuesday
in his third attempt at suicide. to
which he was driven by the spirits,
according to his own story. The three
attempts had been made beginning
with last Saturday. He saw Shad"'t
coming to see him Tuesday and took
two hnftleS of carbOlic acid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Why She pi.carded Hin.

Don't despair, Edward. even If fa-
ther does say you'll be young enough
to marry five years from now"
"Oh, don't care for myself. but how
about you?"-P Philadelphia Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Ba.e Ball Recortis.

Chicago, May 2.-Yesterdav's base
ball scores by League clubs were as
follows: At st. Louis-Cincinnati a,
st. Louis 3; at Pittsburg-Chicago 8.
Pittsburg 3; at Philadelphia-New
York /, Philadelphia q; at Brooklyn
Wet grounds.
American League: At Philadelphia
Boston I. Philadelphia "A; at Cleve-
land-Milwaukee 3. Cleveland 6: at
Baltimore d. Washington
4; at Chicago-DetrOit ., Chicago 10.
Western Association: At Marion
i oledO q. Marion III; at Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids 3. Fort Wayne /: at In
napolis-DaytOn ,. Indianapolis a:
ut ColumbuS-Louisville 4, Column
bus g.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Ann Arhnr Weddings.

Ann Arbor, Mich. May AT the
church Tuesday Joseph
j. Walser. of Chicago welded Miss
Grace l.. Moore of this city. At st.
Andrews church Clarence w. Whit
ney. of Chicago. assistant editor of the
Western Electrician, welded Miss Mar
garet ID. Mason. formerly of Muskegon,
All We're college people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Man without a stomach.

Chicago. May. Paul Kruger.
the man without stomach. is still
improving at the hospital of the Illi-
nois Medical college. and there is now
no doubt of his ultimate recovery
unless something very unexpected oc-
ours. Kruger had his stomach cut out
by DR.. b Il. Eads ten days ago. on
account of a cancer. The remarka bic
operation was undertaken as Il last
resort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Make. die DeatI, RoII Sir,

South McAlester. /. T.. May q
The body of Joe Petrovitch, reported
missing Monday after the explosion
in the Ald,.s son mine was found
Tuesday. making the total number of
1oo6 cix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Fourteen Buildings in Ashes.

Des Moines. Ia. May Fire dur
ing Tuesday night practically de-
stroyed the village of Kensett. Worth
county. Fourteen buildings were
burned. The total loss is estimated
at $4,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Seven FIGURING Mill. Combined.

Superior, Wis. May "A lease OF
the seven Touring mills at the head OF
the lakes has been closed by the Du-
luth-Superior Milling company. new
corporation now being formed under
the laws of the state of Minnesota.
The new company is formed simply TO
operate these mills. The property has
a total valuation OF Si.000.O0o. while
there is producing capacity of $780,
900 worth of -four day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
GEN. VAN HAPNKE
RERIIN'S GOVERNOR

Berlin, May 2.-Gen. Won Hapnke
till recently chief of the cnperor's
military cabinet. has ben appointed
governor of Berlin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Short Line of railway Purchased.

milwaukee. May 2.-The Wiscon-
sin Central Railroad company Tues
day bought the Marshfield aud South
western road. which is thirty miles
long. connecting Marshfeld with Port
Edward and Grand Rapids. The road
lies entirely within Wood county. and
IL is supposed that the Central either
bought the road for a feeder TO the
main line or as a part of an extension
which il cOnfen1nlnteS building
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
EVIDENCE OF
ROSENFIELD'S CRIME

St. Paul, May 2-The body of the
9-year-old Rosenfeld boy was taken
from the river near Fort Smelling to-
day. This is believed to confirm the
police suspicion that William Rosen-
field drowned his four children and
himself a week ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
PROMINENT MAN
DIES AT DUBUQUE

Dubuque. Iowa, May George B.
Burch, one of the best known men in
the Mississippi valley, president of
the Second National bank, died this
morning, aged 65.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
P.1lbenrer, While You Wait.

Milwaukee. May 2.-The Milwaukee
Uniformed Pallbearers' association. or
ganized six weeks ago to furnish hired
pallbearers. received it's first order
Tuesday The men officiated at the
funeral of Mrs. Natali Wiese, the wild
ow of Charles Wiese, 49, Mineral
street The pallbearerS were attired
in black broadcloth uniforms. cooked
hats with plumes. broad white collars
and knee breecheS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
AIIis Company to Enlarge.

Milwaukee. May 2.-AS a result of
the machinery manufacturers com
binatiOn the Edward Z. AlliS com
pany. of this city. one of its mem
bers. will enlarge its plant within the
next year and Il half. eXpending in
the neighborhood of So. SOC. 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02

Madison. Wis, May 2-The elc-
vatOr at Chadbourne hall. with thir-
teen of the young ladies and Miss a..
;. Mayhem. prcceptress Of the hall.
took Il fall of twenty-five feet. but
fortunately without harm to any OF
them except for the scare. The ele-
vatOr started OF its downward course
at the second floor and the operator
was unable to bring il to Il stop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Citizen suddenly Disappears.

Howell. Mich, May 2.-Thomas
Brewer. Jr.. aged % years. mysterious
ly disappeared about noon Sunday. and
no trace of him has since been found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
Municipal Ownership of Drunks.

Terre Haute.. Ind. May 2.-Rev.
Worth Tippy. pastor of the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church, has start
led Methodists in Indiana by advocat-
ing municipal ownership and mOnOp-
oily of the liquor traffic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-02
OSHKOSH SYMPATHIZES
WITH ROCK ISLAND

Oshkosh. Wis. May 2.-The b gh
sch ool building. a 4 story brick stru :
ture. was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. The loss is $40 900.