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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
A WARCLOUD GATHERING.
British Ships and iurkish Troops Are
Being Concentrated.
THE TURKS ARE AFTER KOwtYr
snnlish win Not Permit Them to oe-
eupy that Strategic Position--No
Overt Acts Yet Reported.

Bombay September 2s-A British naval
FORCE Is concentrating In the Persian gulf.
lhree warshlpS are already on the spo, ana
they viii be augmented by the runboat AS.
save which has already left Durrachce
aud the nagship, the ondclass cruiser
High Flyer.
The third-class cruiser Pomona viii also
sail for the Persian gulf as soon as she has
coaled. 1t is believed that fresh trouble
Is impending at Koweyt According to
report Turkey has 10000 troops at Basra
ION the Shat El-Arab seventy miles from
the mouth of the Persian gun commanded
by Edhcm Pasha, with the object Of secur-
Ing Kowcyt
London September 2s.A dispatch to the
Times from Bombay gives the following nd.
ditlonal details regarding an alleged Anglo.
Turkish crisis in Southern Asia. According
to these latest dispatches the Turks again
attempted "a land troops at Koweyt The
British cruiser PerSeus. noticing the move
mrH'S of n Turkish vessel steamed up and
demanded the object of the visit. The reply
Was that the vessel had been instructed 60
hnd 500 men, The commander OF the
Persous advised the Turkish commander TO
return TO Busra. The Turkish vessel instead
of doing this entered the harbor and pre-
pared TO land the troops The Persons
cleared decks for action and played her
Searchlight ON the Turk all night In the
morning the Turkish commander visited
ihc Perscus and ntmatcl his intention Of
returning to Fao and tclegmphIng to Con
SIauunoplc for Instructions. The vessel
went TO Fac and is stin there. Meantime
Turkish troops are massing at Busra ana
are reported to he under the command OF
Eileen Pasha
The Shiekh Nlaborah reports that the Valu
e Busm has asked him to discourage the
Ca Is Of British warships aud mail steamers.
lie has refused to do So
!, British protectorate has not yet been
os lublishcd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
Speaker OF the House.


no Whom It May Concern.
House Of Representatives, Twcnty-hfth
LEGISLATURE. Austin, Texas June H. 1897
/ take pleasure in stating that have
known thc bearer Or Frank Tanning, Tor
several years, and that his reputation as a
rtIzcn and gentleman ls thoroughly estab.
Hvhed iu Texas. He stands at the head
oil his profession and I know personally OF
many cures he has effected ! commend
hlm to the confidence and support OF all
those with whom he may, come IN contact
Very truly, H. l. Dashleu,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
House of Representative.

To Whom It May Concern.
House OF Representatives, rwenty-hfA
Legislature Austin, Texas June ", 1871
II gives me pleasure to say that l have
known the bearer Of this for the past ten
years. during which time he has been
resident Of my city, and that l Know MIN
to he d gentleman In every sense OF the
word ! bespeak for him the kindly con
5ideration Of every one whom ne may meet,
with the assurance that he viii not abuse
any confidence reposed IN him. Inc DearSr
OF tbIs rs Dr. Frank Tanning, my friend
Very respectfully, X. b. B.alI,
Rep. s9th Dist. OF Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
TAYLOR TOPICS.
Plan Of One Farmer to Extermlnate Bot
WeeVil

WeeVil.
Taylor, Texas, September 2s.-Mr. c. c.
Hooper an extensive farmer near Taylor.
says that In examining tho cotton hollis on
his farm he hnds that nearly every one
lis affected with boil Nccyil and hence the
prospect of cop crop is nil The bolls
look SQUAD and healthy, but on cutting them
open the worms appear lie wiH cut and
burn The STALKS together with what weeds,
trssh ctc., can bo found in the fence cor
ners. turnrows and neglected spots with
the view Of destroying the pests for next
crop.
An audience as large as the auditorium
OF the institution CouM hold was delight
fully entertained ye,. erday morning at the
Scudder coNoLG by lahlrauN, music aud rec.
itaWons, both ln English aud German, in
which the professors tWu worry young dIugh.
ters were the hu participants.
Mr. Forest NJ. Marley OF Taylor has Sc
cured Tor % HE partner Miss BeuWe Wat
son OF Hamilton, Texas,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
President Pro Tenn.
10 whom Il May Concern,

To Whom It May Concern.
Senate Chamber, Twenty fifth Legigls ture,
Austin, Texas, June II, 1897 - have known
Or. Frank Tanning Of San Antonio, Texas
nor many years, and take pleasure In stat
ing that ] have found him 90 be a gentle
man worthy the confidence OF all persons
who may have dealings with him His
fame as Magnetic Healer" IS well found
ed In this State, and having had personal
experience Of his healing powers unheSi,
tatingly state that ] believe he can do all
he claims 10 he able 10 do.
j. B. Dibreil, President Pre- TEN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
A Lieutenant Governor Talks.

A Lieutenant Governor Talks.
10 Whom It May Concern.
senate Chamber, Twenty -nfth Legislature,
Austin >Texas June II, 1891 --rhe bearer
hereof, DR.. Frank flaming. is well known
90 me from an acquaintance Of some TWEEN
,l years, and # gives me pleasure to state
.hat | have known him as trustworthy
honorable gentleman. Very truly
Geo. 7. Jester Lieut.. Coy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29

was given At tho residence Of Mr.. NJ. a
Rohinson last night Cor the bene8t Of the
Episcopal church
Miss Minnie Boyd Of Mississippi who has
been visiting relatives here lett this NOM.
Ing for san Angelo
Mrs q. II. Wilbur aud son OF Houston
are visiting relatives IN the city
=. Mcdonald Meachuni, prominent at.
torney OF Nayasota. Is In the city today on
legal business
c w. Stewart OF Nav0sota Is in the city
today.
rity 80
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
. 7AYTIEN REVOLUTION.
Arrested ooII

'"'CilN wen Have Been
.sso, Arrested. '
In, '1mala, September 2s.-Kc.
ii b., ,.e.ola'lonary outbreak IN uovti
irs~ y Today by the German steamer
Eih, "a W., w, FORK via Jeremle. Haytl.
n AZ, " tae statements Of those On
ben n ia a large number of proml.
/ u " y o,iemle were arrested on tba
! to Par '"1' y ana Immediately re-
ata.tlos 4 a. Prince and imprisoned
|ie q 6S Ia sd n Inc Interior Of Hovti Il
r Ptesj5eSSft serious owing To the onnosi'
i 4Vu' Sam continuing to o FetSsin
1 tra5eee , ,tae former Haytien minis.
ath N n nad said Ia he ono of ,iiit M
.sha va iHia!ti) who is now IN IN thiiss
tubefs i \ SAID TO be the rhoIce u nf
fot Saeo ~ , me Hoytlcn nationGaiil tomas a ..
Pan decH presidency to succeed con-
I Present. 81, to sneak on the he sIigaa.
T~ -, oul friends Of Ueytl bore
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29

Cameron Texas, September s.-Last
night, about three miles from Cameron
sim Burt shot ANA Instantly Killed Bon
nlnssengame for cnrslng him and ether.
business Roth parties are colored. Burt
surrendered to the ofheers sns Is In lS4I'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
ST. JOHN TO BE PRESIDENT.

1T Is Understood in VIRGINIA that He viii
Succeed Hays.
Atlanta, Ga, September 2s.-A special to
the Constitution from Norfolk, va. says:
Everett ST. John. late vice president and
general manager Of the Seaboord Air line,
Will It is understood, succeed c. NJ. Hays
Of the Southern Pacific on October 1.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
AEMPsTEAp HAPPENINGS.
Condemnation Proceedings Begun by tn
aod n NJ

IOnUsTTUdIUTT
I. and G. N.
Hampstead, Texas. September 2s.--Con-
demnatlon proceedings were filed IN the
county court today by the international
and Great Northern Railway company
against Milan lacy to condemn right OF
way across lands Of Lacy and TO award
damages for the sline
n. Grew, j, T. Clarke and c. a. Wier
proceedings.
IA sateFtslapsss saa iCa Srsal sumner
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
PRESIDENT MAY VISIT SOUTH.
He Has Promised to Go to the Pacific
Coast.

Washington September 2S.- Is not i'm
probable that the citizens Of the South
may again have the honor OF greeting the
president oc the United states next Spri0g
president Roosevelt las been urged to visit
the Pacific coast next year. nnd he has
promised 10 go as far north Ms Washington
He proposes to 90 West over one route an
rctGrn over another New Orleans aud
Houston. therefore, may be In the itinerary
for n brief StOp.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29

Willemstadt, Island OF cufseos SAT-.
per 2s.--vla Hayden cable-Repor,s n rtJ",
nave jnstsarrlved here fran veprzuc,o a a,,n
nrm the rumors that the partlsnns ~ ~
eral Jose Emanuel Hernandez knocr ~
hlmerho' THE malinedi hecousa 40
trlphed arm are very active {"
uredk Is expected at several polnts s OIL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
colon sitlatIon unohann.a

Colon, Colombia, September % ,r,. =.
uation at Panama Is uncbnpgcd rs NV s.l'
i i",no''n guhhoat General Plnzon is sim
tb6rougb mere Snno,, News from Rio Harha
lily eXpected S'u'Ne Is mumentar-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29
RACE FOR LZFB,
Special Train Over the Southern Pacific
Makes III Miles in rs Minutes with
M
Sleet and a Norther for
an Accompaniment.
COT A COOL RECEPTION At aB|VAL
~-~-~-~~~---~-~

lie Offered $50 for Four Mile Ride-Livery Stable
Helper Told Him to Go to the Hot Place, but
lie Flooded Across the Prairie and Made
the Four Miles in Two Hours
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-29

planned long ago movement was
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The Horse Thief Detective association
held their annual summers outing at
Crescent Park yesterday. The attendance
was large aud there was nothing lacking
to make the event enjoyable.
Pickpockets at Crescent Park must be
numerous for many complaints are en-
tered at the police station every day
Yesterday o. young men named Medbury
was relieved OF a well-hllcd pocket book
and Mr.. Arnold, the ianitor az the town
hall. had "a pocketbook taken from his
hin pocket but there was no cash In H.
for just before he went onto the grounds
he transferred the money from the book
10 his side pocket and Il Is reported that
when the book was "pinched" that Mr.
Arnold was talking 10 the lynx-eycd
policeman.
Mr. 4. A. Bates or Scekonk was In town
early this morning and purchased a hand
some Shetland pony outnt for hts children,
Mr. Bates was offered a good-szed bonus
for his trade by well known citizen OF
this place.
woman was arrested az Crescent Park
Yesterday for being drunk and this morn
ms was tincd s. and costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
GEN. WOOD AND CUBA.

Returning Cuba given people
understanding they have
had before The the budding republic certainly appears
promising Gen.
has been passed by the constitutional convention
points American supervision safeguard
the value OF which be
To may appear light uuwarrauted intee
but little thought reading OF the history
American republics will furnish proof that such provision
the interests people The occupy
only the position friendly advisor It will in
interfere with the full aud expression the
Cuban people Rather that if committed
the their independence bring and
perhaps disaster later
The revolutions that constantly occurring Latin
American republics mistakes were
the prevent unfortunate happenings
and the Cuban republic right the United
States will have friendly supervision of the e
tions
As to the work of Gen Wood may be said that it
calls for the highest praise sanitary rep ulation
has driven scouge yellow fever governments have
been established firm basis encouragement given to
agricultural and industrial development to come when
Cuba has to be prosperous progressive happy republic
the OF Gen. Wood will be honoed people as one OF
those who them efficient intelligent in realizing
their ASPIRATIONS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
Curiosities.

In German cities fresh oysters cost
from 60 TO 70 cents dozen.
1t is stated on good authority that kero-
sene is used as an intoxicating beverage
i'm Paris TO a limited extent at present
The stimulant Is not I'm high degree In
toxicating. but It OF most peculiar fas-
cination.
Statistics are said TO show that I'm the
past 20 years only 21 divorces have been
granted in Canada. Parliament passes on
most divorce cases and petitioners do not
care 20 face the solemn proceedings.
A Beggars Hoard.-A beggar woman
who died In Paris left behind her eScoo
I'm gold and bonds The money was found
concealed IN a hovel I'm which she re-
sided for half n century. She begged
principally at church doors.
About mile south Of the Michigan state
line and near Cedar Lake. Ind. is y
small spot OF land upon which vegeta-
tion absolutely refuses 60 grow. The spot
is less than % feet In diameter and IL To-
Gated I'm a grove which tradition declares
10 have been tho torture ground OF the
Bawbeese Indians.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
When Visiting the Sick.

When calling on a conVaIescent wesr'
some simple gown, not black and hat
without plumes. Avoid jewelry or purse
or ornament or any kind that jingles
Leave your fuTs and umbrella in some
other room and. IL the day is cold, be
careful TO remain outside the sick room
until the temperature OF the house has
modified the chill Of the open air stlll
clinging TO ones dress after first coming
indoors.
This touch OF cold Is very trying. es-
pocially TO a neuralgia patient, who Is
painfully sensitive TO any slight change of
atmosphere. Never SIT on the bed, but
choose straight back chair and place
IL at convenient angle for the patient
TO see without strain Choose pleasant
friendly subjects for talk. Sometimes the
sick one Will suggest what she wants 10
hear about after her long separation from
the world. IL is always safe 10 walt for
such lead that Is, II conversation Is
permitted.
II the case is stiI of such character
as 10 forbid this IL will be wise TO re-
strict topics TO impersonal subjects, Do
not speak of a wonderful appearance of
health after such an attack because In
the first stages one does not like TO come
out OF such an ordeal looking robust, or
even fairly well. It is better to modify
expressions of congratulation to few
well-chosen hints as 10 the recovery
Whatever happens never contradict pa
tient. Remember she is unreasonable
the real woman is not present, and
visitor can afford 10 bide her time for
final settlement until they both stand on
equal grounds.
The last and most important reserve is
never 10 ask about the appetite and things
TO eat unless the nurse has first been con-
suited The bare hint of dainty will
arouse a craving that two or three days
acute misery will follow the denial TO
crafty Il because of the danger. Illness
leaves every one childish and feeble. and
II Is merciless TO excite mind ALREADY
drained by disease for lack of little
precaution. First see the nurse, then
go ahead. If these FEW practical sug-
gestions are observed, and the visit Is
restricted TO twenty minutes Duration
at the longest a cheerful caller will he
welcome to both nurse and convalescent
and the occasion will be comfort and
a distraction from the intolerable routine
of a sick room that is SO fiercely resented
with the first dawn OF health and pos
sble return TO the accustomed place IN
the world-Ledger Monthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
hsGossip.
In Praise Of Walking.

The best exercise In the world IL walk
ing. and this Is the most suitable season
Of the year for taking It,
A person who knows how 10 walk intel
igently can get along without a gym
nasium. No other form OF exercise brings
so many muscles into play and develops
them so normally.
The most popular games are those In
which walking forms prominent part.
Golf. croquet. and I'm "A sense cricket. and
even bicycling merely give an excuse for
walking one way or another
Everyone should know how to walk
properly. IL is because OF carelessness
that so many walk badly The body
should be carried erect, the chest well
out the head back. while the arms should
swing freely at the sides
The pace should be regulated 10 one
strength Everyone should walk fast
enough and far enough TO get the body I'm
4 comfortable glow.
To get the best results from walking
one should give his undivided attention TO
n In other words. ne should walk for
she Measure 81 ~ and not carry
worries with him. Exercise walking Is
INJURIOUS Never walk Just after n heavy
neal or after violent exercise. And after
A walk it is well TO rest for ten or fifteen
minutes before taking up severe mental
work. London Express
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
0LNEYVILLE.

The funeral OF Thomas Donahue was
held at his hate residence on Huntington
avenue this morning. and later services
were held at St Mary's Catholic church
The bearers were James Hogan. William
Kelly. Thomas Cannon and James Oates
The interment was at ST. Francis ceme-
terry
The concerts given by the Banda Ma
poll have became SO popular that the
merchants have decided 60 make the
fund OF sufficient size TO admit OF band
stand. so that the full benefit of the mu-
sic can be had, for i'm the past the band
has either been seated on chairs on I'm a
party wagon. and were not as COM
Portable as they might be. 'fhe band Will
be located at the foot OF Broadway this
evening and the program will consist OF
eight well chosen numbers.
Dr. NJ q. Milan is spending a few days
at Cottage city.
The committee on city property exam
ned the Webster avenue school house
this forenoon.
Woonasquatucket tribe OF Red Men
held a well attended session last evening
and initiated one candidate.
Patrolman Koch has returned from his
vacation.
The Rough and Ready Veteran stood
No. 5 In the squirt" at Crescent Park
yesterday
Henry Fallon. a well known man, died
at his home In Merino early this morning.
The Sunset club will hold It's monthly
melting Monday evening
Letter Carrier ". G. Marks began his
vacation this morning
Olneyville has a new institution in the
Savoy brass band. which was recently
originated at Silver Lake they having
taken the room over John OConnelrs s
store. and will practice Monday, Wednes-
day and riday evenings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
DIE D..

ANDREws-In this city, July 3ist Nell
Andrews.
BARRY-In Warren, X. l., Aug. lst.
Katherine Maude. daughter OF william
r and Waltube @. Barry, formerly OF
Providence. aged year ! month and
days.
CAssIDY-In this city. August the Isl. AT
her late residence. No: Af Wilhams
street. Mary. widow OF James Cassidy,
formerly OF Pond street.
CREENE--Charles II. Greene, member
Slocum post. No 10, g. A. r..
JoLLEY-In Plainviile. Mass. July 81,
Ralph Jollcy. formerly OF Pawtucket'
in his 7ith year.
MAPLES-ln Auburn. X. l., on the lst
inst. Alice a. Naples. In her 18th year.
sCHWENK--1n Pawtucket. on the lst
inst. Frank Schwenk.
sMITH--In this city, on the LIST. Aibert
H. son OF James +. and Ellen smith:
aged months. days. Residence ss
Branch avenue.
sswEET--In Slocums. Y. T.. on the ISL
inst, Della NJ. wife OF George Is
Sweet. aged 32 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

The Industrial Trust company is making
q splendid name for itself among the
banking institutions OF the east. As
sound. progressive and enterprislng in
stitution II ranks among the best in the
eouyirx ~rfrS> the action taken yes
'sfday it seems certafs that it is destined
to stun further enlarge its usefulness.
not only in this community but in sun
larger sphere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

'eThe great cost of wars, the enor-
nous destruction OF life and property
and the elevation of mankind IN moral
sentiment and in Intelligence combine
TO prevent war and thus TO establish
the era Of universal peace. IL cannot
come too soon for the welfare OF man
kind for there is no truth I'm the
statement that war is needed TO
awaken the energies and the spirit OF
natlon-at least not In the case OF a
nation which is enlightened. progress
sive and enterprising in the arts of
peace Denver Republican
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

a New York bank has just declared 4,
dividend of 1900 per cent. That is a
record-breaker In the way Of dividend
division and Is almost astounding. hut
after all in these latter days it must be
remembered that the power Of money to
earn money is greater than ever before
IN the worlds history.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02
THE DEMANDS OF THE
PEOPLE THROUGH THE NEWS.

Free transfers by ticket the railway
within the city limits
No central or substaons detention houses for
passengers and obstacles regular and legitimate traffic
the public thoroughfarss.
No gift Of land belonging the city which the Union
company central transfer and by occupy
ing for its offices and by the sale of privileges make
large profits at the expense of the taxpayers
The selection of candidates for the city next
November, who from mayor down will pledge themselves if
elected to refuse all further privileges the Union company
until that corporation consents to reasonable
ticket transfers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

THE desire 20 loot might conceiv-
ably induce the nations OF the world
10 combine against the United States.
Il may be that the Goths and Huns
OF modern Europe will some day de-
spoil our territory But not until
they have plundered fat John Bull and
sacked London need Americans fell
alarmed When the Teutons and the
Slavs and the Latius run riot in West
Minister IL viii be time enough tor
Uncle Sam TO look ia his defences.
Until then he can possess his soul In
peace Baltimore Sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

The fact that there Is more gold In the
United States treasury today than at any
other time T. not exactly satisfactory to
the free silverites whose memories are
stlll I'm working order.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

1T Is evidently the intention of Sec
retary Root TO appeal 10 congress for
a restoratio of the army canteen. He
has directed every post commandant
10 make report on the effect of clos
ing of the cantcens. and there is not
the shadow OF a doubt as 10 what the
army officers will say. With the ac-
cumulated evidence that the abolition
OF the post drinking places has led to
a great increase I'm the consumption of
spirits by the troops and in the
number OF arrests for drunkenness,
fighting and other offences, congress
can have no warrant for refusing TO
take action for which the secretary
will appeal. l."-Philadelphia Record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

I'VE shall be surprised II the German
Emperor. who has n high regard for
the honor OF his flag and perhaps an
exaggerated idea OF the respect to
which il Is entitled, does not call the
government OF the United state OF
Colombia 20 prompt and stern account
for what has just happened at Car
tagena, where Abel Murillo, a passenger
on the steamship Allegheny, a vessel
flying the German colors, was forcibly
taken ashore i'm spite or the protests
OF the captain. of the German consul.
OF the passengers and Of Murillo him
self. lf."-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

In South Africa. Roberts is a brave and
brilliant officer and perhaps entitled TO
reward but he did not finish his work
and the war still goes on at the cost OF
a million dollars day to the people OF
England
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-02

Billy Bryan did the right thing in re-
fus'ng 20 give bond not to again become
o presidential candidate. Ills action
elbows that bis conscience win not permit
him 70 place those who might become his
nureties in the position OF being compelled
90 make settlement