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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

The Chicago man who is trying to
keep his name a secret while he gives
literally of his wealth in aid of the
worthy poor objects to being referred
to as philanthropist or to having his
giving termed charity. But, all the
same, he seems to be the truest type
of philanthropist and, his work the
highest kind of charity, if those words
mean anything.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

The voting machine is rapidly gain
ing in public favor. The first state
law authorizing it's use was passed by
New York in 1892. allowing towns tc
use the Myers automatic ballot cabin.
ct in town elections. During the past
year Rhode Island created voting
machine commission to examine ma
chimes and make regulations for their
use by cities and towns. In Iowa tho
use of voting machines has been ar'
thorized at all elections. and a com.
mission to examine voting machines
created.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

The people OF Australia are raising
excellent cottea and they believe they
can grow along their northern and
northeastern coasts more OF this
fibre than they can use. They have
long been the largest wool growers in
the world. British manufacturers
have argued that although Australia
might raise enormous supplies of wool
and cotton II could never make cloth
because the atmospheric humidity re
auired for spinning was lacking. But
the needed humidity is now ARTIFICIAL,
supplied TO spinning mills and there
seems TO be no reason Why Australia
should not make cotton and wooler
cloth as well as provide the raw ma
tsrials
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21
uneXampled.

As a result of the Boer war the
English military papers are clamoring
for complete change in the system
of military maneuvers in England.
One describes those hitherto held as
merely great spectacular social events.
Ii says they were synonymous with
holidays and this notion was encour.
aged by the military authorities them.
selves. The field days at Aldershot
were arranged so as to include the
days-trains full of soldiers going
down to Aldershot put on a siding 10
let the trippers get there first. picnics
all over the heath and hills. officers
and their women friends at cold
luncheon. private soldiers and their
friends enjoying themselves In various
ways. march paS-. march back to
camp, camp fire. sing song. drink-the
whole thing. il says. was stupid and
useless farce, IL compares the pres
ent condition Of the British army with
that Of the French before 1870, when
their military exercises consisted In
marching long columns Of troops past
a decorated stand holding u decorated
emperor. who bowed and saluted
while the band played; while east Of
the Rhine things wete quite otherwl lss.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

William Woolsey, Maryland farm
er, has Just died and left $4,000 to
his country to build good roads with.
Here is an original suggestion and a
good one to wealthy testators who are
in search of something besides col
leges, Libraries, hospitals and churches
on which to bestow their riches.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

California is conceded to be the
great prune state The belt adapted
to the cultivation of this fruit ex-
tends from Washington to Arizona.
but the Golden state produces more
than all the balance of the territory
combined
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

1t is estimated that the losses from
fire throughout the world amount
every year from $150.000.000 to $780,.
100000. OF course. the larger part OF
this falls upon the fire underwriters
of the different nations.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

The North Carolina experiment
station has discovered that the favor
of eggs is determined by the feed.
After giving hens chopped onions for
two weeks the eggs became so dis.
agreeable in flavor that they could not
be used. Wheat shorts. cottonseed
meals and skim-milk increased the
number of eggs laid, but the eggs had
9 disagreeable flavor. Cracked corn
and corn dough resulted in fewer
eggs. but larger ones and of better
flavor
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

The new German code of civil pro-
cedure makes the husband supreme
in most social matters. He may f1S
the hour for dinner. the manner OF
serving il. the number of servants,
and he may limit the yearly supply of
linen, but under no circumstances may
he omen his wife's letters without her
permission. Though he may fix the
dinner hour, it is probably Just as
well for him to be on hand at the time
when the dinner is actually ready.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

1t may seem well nigh impossible
to eXterminate the mosquito. but LEI
it be borne in mind that we have
never consistently tried. Science
should attempt to breed bird or an
insect which will do it for us.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21
What Each Gets.
, bushel OF corn the distiller gets


At the New York automob,ls show thera
Vas an amusing suggcstissness about Thea
iuNtapositlon OF three machines eA the
main floor. Ranged 10 a row there was 4
bag truck bearing the word champagne
~ large letters. and the brand next 10 tt
had ambulance aud next 20 u police pa
troll wagon
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

There is some question whether the
name of the present year shall be
written IN D G. C'' or M ID Z ID
or M C NJ. What is the objection to
plain "1901?"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Luigi Storti will go down to fame as
the first man to die in the electric
chair in Massachusetts, under the new
law. Some men have greatness thrust
upon them.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Both Arkansas and Mississippi,
which are to have new state houses
to cost about $1,OO0.OO0 each. have
by singular coincidence selected as
the sites for the buildings those for.
merly occupied by penitentiaries.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

The old-fashioned gun metal is out
of date. and steel only is now USED
n artillery guns. and in this connec'
tion it is hardly necessary to mention
the fact that the United States fur
nishes the best steel extant.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Alsohol dlminlshes the vital forces.
Unless the hauor traihe he destroyed
the home viii de.
lAc ehussh vlli de
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

The fact that the year 1900 beat all
records for suicides may be attribu-
table to the end of the century argu-
ment
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Any precedence which may be given
to the subject of establishing COM
munication with the supposed inhab-
itants of Mars must be regarded as a
direct reflection on the man in the
moon. whose claims for consideration
are being ignored.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Almost any prediction that can be
be made for the Goth century seems
reasonable. At least there are those
who will believe that whatever can
be imagined is possible at some time.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Massachusetts, has the first law in
the world prohibiting vivisection IN
the schools.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

1t is reported by the Chicago Rec
ords San Juan correspondent that the
republics of South America are nego-
tiating an alliance, having been
prompted to do so by the fear that
American influence will become para
mount in the western hemisphere. The
movement is said to be an outgrowth
of the Ibero-American congress recent
ly held in Madrid.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Russia has again given evidence OF
superior diplomatic shrewdness
through disclosing the fact that she
possesses treaty rights in Mancnurla
which are a year old. but of the eX'
istence of which the other powers
seem to have been totally ignorant.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1901-02-21

Among the new "Don'ts" is Don't
sneeze." You might break an ear
drum.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
sHERlFFs, DEPARTMENT.

strayed or stolen from Joe conpor. corner
Tcnth and railroad streets. n hay marc
mule. years old, ti% hands high, brand
ed W d. on the left thigh; IS reward
Sraycd or stolen from w. A. 1iadd
1904 EEeeman street Houston, Texas 4
dark brown hcifer, . yeprs old, no brand,
frosty nose, black straight horns ahont
Ave inches long, slim built and has a long
tail; SEQ reward
Stolen from n b Tracy, East Houston,
care Carroll Teal, bay mare. s years
old, lG hands high, branded w. on
the left shoulder, dImplc in each hip
when moving $40 reward for mare aud
thief Tho above described mare. togeth-
or with buggy was stolen from lIouS.
ron. June Is, 1901, 10y a white man named
VIII Crawford - years old, no beard.
about . feet 10 inches high dirk com.
plexlon. squint eyed, hardly can open one
eve, looks like he is blind, face splntchcd.
has rough hands. he IS very nervous claims
TO be from Dallas and Palestine lately
was raised In Leon county ! hold capias
for this man and win pay Slb for him
In any jail in Texas
.sirayed or stolen from j c. Flor. 3i02
Main street Houston, Texas, yellow
brown Jersey and IIolstcn COW white
face. q crossed on left side, straight nm
short horns and short legs Liberal re-.
Ward.-A. Il. Anderson, sheriff.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
AT The AupIror!uM.
The Ethel Tucker COMPANY VIII Present
q New Play Tonight.

The Ethel Tucker COMPANY Win Present
a New Play Tonight
The Ethel Thicker company gave wash
inrton Life" It's hnai presentation Inst
night Tonight the play will be changed,
"A Swallowed Life" being the Offering
The San Antonio Express had the follow
ding to sag Of this play and the players;
The Ethel Tucker company gave "a
Swallowed Life" It's initial production last
night aud 10 proved the greatest sue.
cess vet produced by that organization.
The scenes Of this play ave laid ru vr.
ginia, and comedy and path0s are most
beautifully blended. The company has
hreome such favoiIte indiyiduuny that
each member Is greeted by complimentary
applause uB they appear. bouquets were
showered on members yesterday. aud the
players seemed to realize that their friends
were In front ana they seemed tr work
all he harder to make the show 10.
Miss Tucker deserves a great deal Of
credit for the beautiful stage effects and
smoothncss or the performance Of -
Swallowed Life" There Is not n weak
spot 10 the excellent cast.
Ladies' viii be admitted free tonight.
| Tomorrow night Knobs o Tennessee Will
I hold the boards.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
NEW YORK STAGE.

Geographically considered tho coming
season Is going to be widely diversified It
Is quite unnecessary to explain the locale
OF Tim Murphy's new play, "a CApltol
Comedy" and McNally's farce, "Rogcrs
Brcthers in Washington" Charles lgroh
mNn VIII personally conduct "a company
through Augustus Thomas Colorado" {.
r. IAilahan presents q series Of dramatic,
ePisodVs for visitors to "pennsylvnnia;"
Mary MannerinC win bc seen In "Cirau.
stack an undiscovered country; no doubt
ulr musical merry makers In Nrhe EXplor.
tFs ana "Ihe Strolcrs" will omen no
new realms of enjoyment and an enter,
plising manager has arranged 10 brlng
"vHmont" 10 an the stay.'tt homes VIA
S9n nor hope 70 travel as far as tho Green
Mountain State.
Rose Coghian, who Is to star nexr sea
son under the management OF Lcayltt &
Ledercr VIII the managers saw. be SIR
rounded by the largest. strongest and most
complete dramatic organization She has yet
hdd. New sceucry uud elaborate costumes
WI! mark the production OF all Miss Cogh
the comedy peg Wofhuptop' N4 tbs
close OF the season Miss C0ghlau win visit
Australia aud England, SO that this may
~ ne' i"'o"e.' tour oJ the United States
Following Is part Of tho cast that win
be seen In John j. McNallys new farce.
'l'he Rogers Brothers in Washington.
SnFlos Chauhs .............,.. Gus Rogers
ii;nu,sas. tanns ''''.''.'...',. Max Rogcrs
iuisT htHe .s-s-ssss,..... ThomNS Evans
1N A.tllhah ........,.s.s William West
JuSge htiiey ...t....-..... Eugene Jepsnn
Sn sisI hSI 't-'''''''' Iat Rooney, Jr,
Maude Braley, judges niece .......,
1900 $3.50 ...t .,.s.s Grace Freeman
Clara Braley' judges daughter 49,.
Pcssic Rraley judges dsuF6tS ere . oas'aru
1,,i, -, '''''''''...' Edith sc. Clair
halA! Martin .-.......,.t.. Emma Francis
Tho Importance of the players Who win
Interpret 'rhe Gay Mr. Goldstein. in
which Manager Grecnwail win star Mary
Hampton Thomas ]. Keogh and George
c Roniface, Jr., supported by other artists
who have also starred. on have been frat
nlst VITA promineni organizations, has
caused much comment as 10 the character
Of the play. Authors treating the Hebrew
character for dramatic purposes hnvo an
WAYS Win very few executions used the
,gneaat type and for this. reason many
stein is OF the exaggerated hut can not
AarmonAe this with the players Manager
Erecnwall has selected However While
II is a stage picture of the humorous Ur
lreW, u does not necessarily have 20 he OF
mnflcal comedies and variety farce. This
MI Goldstclu, while-p possessing the dlnlcct
hna celnicnl pronenstics In business and
pleasure. Is said 70 be IN an atmosphere
81 renned SURROUNDINGS IN which the au
thor has seen many possibilities for laugh
able scenes and happenings.
~
jerome sykes. the famous stage detective.
"foxy CUTLER" has secured from bis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

WXI,nSeou, and sam Lazarus OF St. Louis
, wnnC Mr, Aoakum was In the CITY he dis.
a u9 TeV,ss some plans thar are making to have
Louis IN 1903 These plons whea c q, ~;
STnr,a WI give Texas building at the
MD mUdt'p bs, TAR that win he worthy The state
"mtilna5 ehserprising people The plans
t fua OF Texas viii start worlds fair
NV t .er Texas, heading the list with $40.
enn, IN addition 70 this" said MIR Yon.
81 1870 additional VIII be raised and added
sn 'ne tHnd that the railroad will start
in :, WIN tnis sum we can put an exhibit
iss.tnrs VIII DC proud Of aud that viii he a
ing oehent 70 the State The buiid-
AAs % ~ e<eetAa. aeeardinE u the plans
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
expEcTEp HoMg LIS MoRNINe.
Houston Soldiers Returning Victorious
from the State Encampment

Houston Soldiers Returning Victorious
from the State Encampment.
The Houston soldier contingent is OK
rected home this morning on an early
train The two Houston companies, Light
Guard and troop a cavalry, left Austin
last night at o'clock on board a special
train and this train Is expected to reach
Houston something after 3 o'clock this
morning
The following Is roster OF the two com
panles which have distinguished them
selves at the state encampment:
Houston Light Guard. Captain, G. A..
Hutchinson; first lieutenant, John s. Hoover.
junior FIRST lieutenant, Ingham S. Roberts;
second lieutenant, W. L. pennis iirst scr
eeant. w +. Bryan: third sergeant, Caliie
Flake; fourth sergeant Dallas Matthew's;
poral Alfred Dyer: tRiFd corporal. Harry
lldstonc. Jr; fourth corporal, Harry Mig
gard; privatcs, II. n. Bryan, W. Alsworth.
Tyler Bryan, John BringhurSt, Gordon
Rack P6il Beqycns, Fred Bococb. Arthur
Cune George II Collins owen Cochran.
W J. Dennis, Fritz Dyer, John Doolan,
FAINT. Dick Fields Russell Fnwrctt Nlur-
roy Jones Floyd johnson, George Klein.
John Kennedy c. W Lldstone. Leonard
Henry Pasche, Preston Reynnud, f. a.
Robbins Gus street, Jr.. Alfred Toombs,
McGrew Wilson. Charles Weaver
Troop A. Houston Cavalry Captain. w.
O Breedlove w. w Coclror FIRST Hon
tenant; J. j. Davis. second lieutenant;
A. ohlin frst sergeant: ] q Timmius.
sercnd sergeant J. II. Cload. 1u8rtcruHs-
tc-' II. $. Ashury, thrd sergeant; O.
Shcllshcar fourth sergeant: W r.. Gray
son gtiidon sergeant; a. n Minus first
corporal Sam r. Fowler. second corporal,
Henry Branard. third corporal; prlyatcs.
Anderson, Watson, Wnggoncr, Chatham
Fourmy. Whcldon Grover. Chalonpka,
Drrringer. Jacobs Damon, Warner. Ball,
Somcrs, Strong. Barnett, Lnvcioy Ross
lacoste. Obcrle. Holland, Wallace, Mullrh
veg, Dare. iiamhlin, II n. Wallace,
HriEht. Mlltc MIlls.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
TEACHERS SELECTED
For the Twenty-fifth School District Of
Harris County

For the TWenty-fitth School District Of
Harris County
At meeting OF the school board n
district - the following teachers were
e;ectcd for the ensuing scholastic year:
Prof u. r. Tlsingcr ana wife, OF CLANCY.
yilc Mrs. Worrhau, nc Farmer; Miss
Gorce. ~ Prairr View: Mrs McGary, at
staples Miss Maggie johnson. at Harmon,
Mlss laura j. Milan. - sii,s; Mrs Genie
walker at AIcCasthnd, aud Miss Anulo
Ailcu, At CmosH
The ho1ri decided to run 1hc schools
eight months tnEnulnE September o.
50 g forner meeting of the hoard Miss
J@rnic y. naNs WAS unanimously elected
10 ter same position Bt Chancyyllo school
Owing to Miss Davis election as principal
OF the Bcuuncr school and her resignation
~ her former position, the board passed
suitable resoluiiona thankng her Cor hor
efficient services I'm the district for the
past seven years and wishing her unbound
al success IN her now field Of labor
The board adjourned til tho next regu-
lar meeting Tho trustees OF This district
arc Iastlc llilchrndt /. Il. McCAstand
and ]. N. Mann.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
Street Paving Damaged.

To the Editor OF The Post.
Houston. Texas, July 27--Atout a year
ego tue city permitted the Southwestern
Telephone company TO put down cable
on knsk avenue aud In doing this the Car
cline street pavement IVES torn nn. II has
ly 1--we been rep'aged and is becoming reg
oe treated thus, why pave3 IN thr arst
plaee theN We're 2 number OF oihvr streets
Mnleh would have done the telephone com
was We'll grayeled. All II should nevcI
have been permitted 10 tear up the ggaveI.
whicn was MOI replaced as II WIS f0unu
someone business to see that the car
norStion puts the city's property Ia a.
Eco1 eoaditlon as u WAS when II damaged
II for It's own use ana benefit
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
Of The men al the head q t'1

of the men at the head o. =. ~
will he an exact Reproduction =. y "a
at San Antonio. the Oldest sSSi 3 I
turesque aud historical sie, IaISe
State. While the Texas panaiia' n 4
reproduction Of the Ala Nam; ne 90
Style OF architecture. Il VIZ al q
larger. with spacious halIs Al ~
and with rooms for the use Il
ltors. II Is the pnrRoss dertsi
terested In Texas and INC ertl
her resources 10 gather, " X ~ =
that the Staie can ciai%e III y III
ductlon or As part ?. ,nsss III
sources OF the country .,an Isn ~,
al once practical and unisttc ti,, "a
tract the eye and eppetnrcf y.
the homesseker, mapui
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
net, author Of 1902 "Jack aud the Besn
stalk" etc.
TEXAS AT THE woRLD's FAIR.

President Yoakum Says Railroads VIII
See to the Exhibit.
penison, Texas, July 27.-rhs president :
special train over the st, Louie and san
Francisco. consisting Of private cars lou.
ioi and as arrived In Denlson from 81
Louis at o'clock last evening bearing
President II. f. yoakum of the Frisco;
B l.. winehel president OF the kansas
City, Fort Scott and Memphis, A. ]. On.
wilson. general superintendent Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

4 generally recognized as one Of the best
clothing men IN the State He vs. y very
populnr salesman and has made many
friends while In Houston. Mr. ilutphinspu
viii leave In few days Tor 4 ya'7ttiun
trip to the East He has severed offers
under consideration and may decide 70
locate outside the state.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

-FOUR PIANOS ORGANS s,ooo

with remarkable summer sales We have
organs for net cash nearly SiOOO. These
eNciusivc Of other sales VIII A. Wlt.Li
Music CO.. Dallas, tue leading Toxus musc
llrlu.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

the Honston Produce and Commission com
residence uf lGJ5 Texas avenue. formerly
owned hy Mailer John T.. Carey aud ma
1cininE his homestead The consideration
WAS Gg-An
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

MI T. NJ. Ferguson, aged a. years, died
Yesterday morning NJ $3.50 o'clock at 10
Colby place. The funeral viii occur nj
lioekleN today, 70 which place the remains
Wefn Skipped Via tue HOUSE n and Tex rs
contra train, leaving the Grand Central
depot at IL O'clock last night
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
ResIaned Ais Position.

Mr. ~ Hutchinson. manager Of "a
Kiams SlothInE department has resigned
III position. - take efeet August 4 Mr..
1fofehinson has been wiiA the Kiam es
IshiIshnscnt for the past nye years. and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
THE DEATH ROLL,
Mrs. Meta Law.

Mrs Nelta Lay, aged 30 years died Mt
$3.50 yesterday morning at 300 La Branch
street lntcrment occurred In Clenwool
cemetery NJ 400 yesterday afternoon. The
Sheurn church.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

Was ist dHs7 Stencils, rubber stamina,
notary and lodge seals, motIl checks. otc
J. V. Love, 220j Mechanic St. Galveston
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

former partner punch Wheeler. all right
ami title 10 the name Of their former dis.
treSsful "Alcazar Opera Company" MIR
sykes win present performances hy this
organization. rejuvenated, In the pickle
Factory theater. ST. James, Long Island.
the Inst week IN July He has been ,in.
uhle 10 hnd his old chorus OF nine people
painted on a drop and win Impress q lot
of sonhrettes sun.merlng al 81. James Into
service In lis place
~
Kirke la sale has preparations afoot 10
present Frank Daniels next season In
new musical comedy Designers. costnm.
ers and scenic artists are al work upon
the production and renearsalS start shorfly
The book OF this new piece Is by X. A. Bar.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
TIVE PIANnL.A

Is The most perfect pinuo player known
Dallas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
sale OF Residence p,oner,v

Colonel n. L. Mills closed deal yea
terday by which Nj, b. A. Baldwin Of
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

jerome sykes, the famous stage detective.
Foxy CUTLER" has secured from his