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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

Beaumont Texas De9r 1aphsmmcr:
With Mrs. Fosters permission, ] Will write
again to the dear old page for my last
time But lstenl HHps, / intend To give
reason for this beiug my farewell let
ter. / am married and excluded as mem
Der ! think a person Is considered quite
old when they - married. You know
have seen several letters from Hans /
know. here Of late for of course ! stiff
read the page with much ipterest Though
may not write any more 10 the page /
intend 10 keep my dues paid uh through
the club here at beaumont. The club
here (0ur club Is 10 give box sumner
soon for the benefit OF the helping fund
and ] am on the committee on arrange
ments. We'll, our contest Is getting pretty
and General Lee are Ia the lead 30 far
And Of course they were both great men
zee was a very great general and Abraham
IincOln's name will ever be a very dear
name TO the American people. But there
are othef very great men besides these
poets. great naval heroes, great writer's
end great divines Bnt the greatest man
the Nineteenth century produced was
Thomas A. Edison. Just think OF mans
triumph over the forces Of nature making
them his willing servants, and the myriad
to be believed. ! VIII cast my vote FOR
Edison, az / think him the greatest man
born Ia the Nineteenth century. the man
who Invented light next TO sunlight. Mr.
Edison was born AZ Alya. ohio, February
IL 1S47 AS soon ~ he was old enough
showed great fondness for chemistry. This
Indicated the bent OF bis mind. aud was
a prophecy that the natural sciences would
be his favorite pursuit In his boyhood
he only went TO school two months Like
the vast majority OF those men who have
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

prints an the sands ~ time" IL you Vim
follow the example sol by our iustHou4
Lee There were several very infcrcst ne
letters nm last weeks page. certainly
ct'oved them vorv npCh The Hans prro
IS CONSTANTLY Improving Mr. witt Bowcu
allow me 90 commitment Won unon your
able defense ~ General Ice. Please mt
In your anpear1uce again soon. VERY Sin.
cerey n Han Charles r Fuller
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

JoaouIu. Texas-Dear Haphammer' Inc 1nee
again | will write few ilnss 10 " schaeT
have been here one month. ana hAT ~
Mace and the people very Well %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

Houston, 1cxas-Dear ltarhammrr. May
a a. little l2yeor.o}} gtrI join Your h,opp,
Interesting to read the nice letters In The
Pest ! have TO take care of SIX Belgian
hares and five white rabbits ererY morning
before school We have a cute littlf don
key, and have quite nice iimc when we
ride him. Mckinley was the greatest man
in the Ninetcenth century, | think. cor
tainly am glad to join this band. II this
letter isn't correct, I'll not he surprised.
Yours truly, Lucy Brown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

Graham, La,-Dear Haphammcr; wish
girl Il years old. This is NV airst lr .tttei
SO hope it won't md It's way 10 me
waste basket My papa takes The Hons
Ton Post and am always glad 10 see
letters very much. have n net coon and
two pet cats. | viii close, with best
wishes to the happy band
Bpatriro YnUn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01
.Ihink volume.
Write o page,
Aud Of c'elN page of thinc,
rubbish but a single line.

Burrah for Charles Il. Fuller n I,
lee Nil surely win In the rontest. Tor
too much honor could not be done him
Paul II Casey
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

Glen. la. Dear Haphammer: Here nm
10 bothcr you all with my unintrTstlnS
letter. when road the Hans HnEg, !
find such interesting letters and ! wish
I could write one Ike thrm WHAT mas
become Of our dreamer. Willie rHrpcniert
Wake IN. Willie, and ten us some l9ore
Of your dreams / soc the conteat ls, Nv no
was or IS the greatest niau lotn IN me
Niuctperth ccutUry|' think i'rcs lent
MrKlulav was / agree with Tar S1hp. l
think dancing Is a nice amusement go /,
dances and enjoy them very much ! "oula
Hike 10 correspond with a girl at me age
Of - wears. ! will close by wishing sue
cess to all. Al revoir. A trne l1p
Forget Me-NOt.
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East Bernard. Toxas.-Doar Haphammcr.
Here ! come to chat while aim u
years old and go 10 school. have slN
see my letter in print. So | win try again.
see the contest is WHO was or IS the
greatest man born I'm the Nineteenth cen
tury?'' ! cast my vote for Robert T. ier
the man who was greater In defeat than
other men In victory Enclosed find .
CENTS Tor the helping fund. Ny letter -
getting long enough. viii close WIN
love to all tho liaps ana MIS-. roster
remain a true Hap, ,...
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

Kr'gel. Texas.-Dear Haphammrr' VIM
nm vtrv lonesome / Will write 10 ~
IL - old mage. and see II the Haps "
Ter M Join their happy band Ny DI i,,,.
err tales The Post and ! enjoy ,6 realiTif Il
10 vcr, nice for the Haps 10 sign tnelr
real name and not 90 kinds. Of fnHny
MINES Ny pets are little calf B ana a m,
tie dog Ny calls name Is biAe un w.,
Hans ike TO pick cotton7 ! do, Tor or.
| hone Mrs Foster will ask the gtte.s
old waste basket not 20 swallow my 1870 ui.s,
Sor II NAV lodge In his throat ana ch1he
him 10 death Well this Is my nFsl ltp-
~ ~ Ferdinand Luce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
A DELICIOUS Sea Food.

The wonderful storehouse of the deep,
than that delicate little monster. the
crab But as with all other good things,
placed or to the Vaee
and increase the desire to obtain, than
are regarded more in the light of luxury
than necessary food; a notion that arises
tered in past years to obtain them in in
terror sections of the country This is not
the common small green crab seems to
exist in all parts of the world and is not
those which are found on our own Allan
tic eoast II the fa aasS Grabbing Ing
Point Comfort and and No S 'eA- Wv
The difficulty of introducing the crab to
on account of the crab being a very poor
traveller when off his sea legs" unless he
is sent dead head
TRANSPORTED LIVE CRABS.
Fish dealers in interior cities transport
the live, or more truthfully speaking, on
cooked crab, to fill certain limited de-
rants and through customers who either
desire h9veitg or have partaken Of that
some seaside hotel coast resort, where
they. We're offered up, a delicate sacrifice
suggestion of their deep-sea mysteries lin
Combination
disappointment must be the portion of
those who think to enjoy this little crus-
tacean if he has been transported alive.
AS we have said, he is not good traveller
in his shell or if not properly prepared
for the journey
Grabs deteriorate rapidly after they are
taken from their native element: this fact
coupled with the cost of shipping such
perishable food. makes them more ex-
pensve.
THE DIGESTIBILITY OF THE CRAB.
The crab abounds in true muscular fiber
and must be cooked carefully and under
standingiy in order that the meat be
tender and easily masticated. Anyone
who has had the opportunity to draw
comparisons between that piece de re-
sistance of the seaside hotel, the deviled
the culinary domain and the tasteless
shadow that is evolved from the crab that
yields up it's wearied life far from the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
Fads and Fancies.

THINGS SEEN IN THE STORES.
The newest walls are of mouSSeline de
sole, hemstitched, with large dots in
white.
For house wear. suede boots have
taken precedence of patent leather this
season. Satin shoes and slippers are
worn for evening and match the gown.
In the new fabrics for evening wear
a white satin of soft luster, brocaded
with violets in natural shades, is espe
cially pretty.
A handsome clasp for fur or other
variety of mantle is of pink enamel
ornamented with a spread eagle in
gold.
One of the newest hat pins is topped
with an owls head, having rubies for
eyes.
White stitching on heavy cloth of all
colors is a fancy of the season.
A novelty in neckwear is L'Aiglon
collar, made of sheer white embroidery
or hem stitched linen, to turn over on
a band with parallel ends several inches
long in the front On the same order,
Both designs are popular to wear with
silk and wool shirt waists.
There are indications that big sleeves
are coming in again. Not alone coats,
but many blouses and tailor-n ade
gowns, show sleeves full from the top
of the arm to the cuff.
Paillettes, according to good authori-
ornamenting evening gowns. The 1901
sequin is very small and silver, gold
and jet are alike favored.
A fashionable combination is mink
fur and velvet of the same shade.
For young girls, a collar of moon
stones is the latest fancy. The stones
must be matched and arranged in a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

until illness came upon me three years
ago 1 first noticed it by being irreg-
ular and having very painful and
scanty menstruation gradually my
general health failed could not en-
Joy my meals; / became languid and
nervous, with gripping pains frequently
in the groins.
81 advised with our family phys
ician who prescribed without any i'm
provement. One day he said,-sTry
Lydia Pinkham's Remedies +
did, thank God the next month l was
better, and it gradually built me up
until in four months was cured This
is nearly year ago and / have not
had q pain or ache since. BONNIE
DELANo, 324s Indiana Ave, Chicago,
u1---s5ooo forfeit If abovs testimonial Is not
genuine
Trustworthy proof is abundant that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound saves thousands of
young women from dangers resulting
from organic irregularity, suppression
or retention of the menses, ovarian or
womb troubles. Refuse substitutes,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
Monogram Fad Still Raging.

Monograms are omnipresent this sea-
SON. The swell girl has her monogram
handsomely embroidered on the knee
or on the instep of her silk stocking.
Even the domestic underwear, taking
leaf from the book of the French
chemise and corset cover. bears
dainty monogram, says a writer in the
Sun.
is the last cry of fashion with women
who aim at the unusual, and for the
woman with less courage in her con-
victionS there is the glove with mono
gram embroidered on the wrist or, in
the case of long gloves, at the top.
One of the most stunning shirt waists
of the season is of heavy silk in plain
color, with a large monogram embroi-
dered the sleeve just above the right
cuff, and another stylish waist has the
monogram upon the S.n all pocket on
the left breast
The more exclusive mems furnishing
shops display marvellous silk pajamas,
in light blue, pink and violet with
Umbrella covers wear small but strik-
ing embroidered monograms.
Linens have, of course, always dis
played monograms, if the expense did
not bar their owner from the indul-
gence. So, too, there have always been
persons who Sported monOgramS on
their china and glass, but dealers say
that the fad grows more and more
common.
One of the latest developments of the
monogram fad is the candle shade of
fine gold or silver tracery with a raised
monogram in repousse gold or silver on
the side of the shade. Under these, of
course, silk shades in any color may be
used, and even a single candleStick fit
ted out with a candle and such a shade
fastidious tastes and much of this
worlds goods.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

buckles, while through these Sits in the
brim look the heads of two pretty green
parrots, their bodies and wings provid-
ing the only trimming for the crown.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

of Washington life, having lived in that
city during Mr.. Roosevelt's last term
of office Her position, moreover, is an
easy one, technically speaking. She
follows a few simple rules regarding
official duties as hostess and if ill is
readily excused. The only women she
is officially obliged to call upon are the
widows now living of the former presi-
dents. The new lady of the White
House will not, however, spend time
mourning over the lack of society func
tions for she is too much devoted to her
family to find time hanging heavily on
her hands
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

YOU have a dne lot Of apple butter which
will last for years.
1 omitted to say you must add the APP
pies slowly; also have the kettle well
propped so II viii not wobble about while
bests with a crane. / have helped to make
the above recipe. although not grand
mother.
PROFFERED RECIPES.
We are much indebted to our above
correspondent for the recipe and would be
glad II more of our readers would favor
us with some of the good things our
grand-dames used to make but which
have become a lost art to the present
generation. We have frequent calls for
just such unusual old-fashioned dishes
most Of them of local fame in their day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
Identity Still a Mystery.

At least one American woman is the
possessor of d letter from the author
of Elizabeth and her German Garden
but it does nothing to dispel the mys-
terry as to the identity of the woman
who wrote the book. 1t is nevertheless
an intimate letter.
The American admirer of the book
determined if possible to make the ac-
quaintance of the person who wrote it.
She is a resourcefu1 American, and
sought to accomplish her purpose by
sending letter to the London publish
ers of the work, says the Sun.
1t was an invitation to the author to
come to this country and visit the
American at her beautiful country
place, which is situated in the western
part of this state. The writer said that
she would be delighted to have her, and
that she was certain such a lover of
nature would find much to admire in
the country. different as it was from
the authors beloved North Germany.
In the course of few weeks a letter
came from the author of the book In
it she said that she would be delighted
to accept the writer's hospitality and
that she and the Man of Wrath had
intended several years ago to make Il
trip in this country.
She said that she had a drawer full
that she read them when the weather
garden She promised to let her corre
to this country and to accept her invi-
tation.
But she did not sign her name to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
Bnsiaess Departures For Women.

Women are very frequently most sue
cessfu1 in unusual and previously un
tried lines of business. Enterprises that
have been wholly ignored by men some
times give to the other sex opportuni-
ties for effort that were not even
dreamed of. and it is to the credit of
the sex that these have been seized
upon and developed to the fullest ex-
tent
,,,o,, ba--a ---e,o+I-1 a1e-a ~a5 ;s ar 80
ing of various animals to be used as
pets or for food or fur. Quite a thriving
trade is done in Angora cats. and toy
poodles and CAVES or guinea pigs and
Belgian hares are being raised by wo-
men in various parts Of the country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

| buckles, while through these Sits in the
bT1m look the heads of two pretty green
parrots, their bodies and wings provid-
ing the only trimming for the crown.
A Flower Party.
For an informal gathering of young
people, where cards are not desired for
the entertainment, the guessing OF
names of flowers from pictures is sure
to create interest and amuse for an
hour or longer Here is the plan: For
example, picture of a railway car
and England, Germany or some other
name of nation written underneath
would represent "carnatiOn"; q small
piece of iron ore or a picture of same
with a little child underneath would be
orchid'; an illustration of a dandy and
a lion, ''dandelion'; a picture of rows
of Mazawattee tea, tea rose; draw
ing of the lower part of a face, tulips
a sketch of a column surrounded. by
string, 'columbine''; a monk with u
cowl, monkShood"; and Cupid wound
ed, love lies bleeding" \ play tea
represents after the same fashion pop
ular pieces For example. a sketch of
steamer crossing the Atlantic from
England to America, for THE Only
Way
Geographical names may be substi-
tuted- For instance, cities being hid
den in the pictures elected. One might
call these games pictorial charades.
A Novel Innovation.
The bridesmaids bouquet has a rival.
Fashion has decreed that a picture muff
is the thing for the really up-tO-date
bridesmaid to carry. Though conserva-
tives may cling to the time-honored
bouquet, the new fad certainly has ele-
ments of picturesquenesS.
OF course, if the bridesmaids are with
out hats, the muff is impossibility,
but with the picture hat, beloved of
bridesmaids. the muff is a charming de-
tail.
Ermine is the favored fur for the
muff. 1t is made into huge and un-
usual shapes and smothered in rich lace
and flowers, says the Sun.
With the muf there often goes col
lar equally elaborate, and, a rule,
eninently becoming The two form a
decidedly expensive adjunct to a brides
maids toilet and can harly be achieved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
Not the Kind He Wanted.

Men are not invariably impressed ia
vorably by the good clothes of an appli-
cant for work or favors. A position
much coveted on account of it's SubStan-
tial salary was vacant not long since.
The applicants for the place had to be
we'll recommended as we'll as we'll
qualified by ability and training. The
most competent person apparently was
a woman who corresponded with the
firm and furnished undeniably assuring
credentials. The firm made an appoint
ment for a personal interview. The
woman bore every outward sign of
prosperity and had confident manner.
But she wore jewelry, hat with nod
ding plumes, skirts that rustled aggres-
sively and a jingling chatelaine depend
ed from her belt She did not get the
position. The president of the firm was
a stickler for certain things. and he
simply asserted that he didn't approve
of the lady. When pressed for a rea-
son he said. II want working women
to do my Work-not cockatoos."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07
Table and Kitchen.

Conducted by Ida Ames Willis Mar
quette building, Chicago, to whom all in
quiries should be addressed.
All rights reserved by Banning Co., Chi
cago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

save in a case in which all concerned
are wealthy or the bride can afford to
present to her maids the costly fur
souvenirs.
At recent English wedding it was
! the happy man who gave huge fur
muffs to the bridesmaids, whose NOUS
seine and fur suggested the Lawrence
f, picture of Miss Farren, afterward
Countess of Derby.
On the continent sheer muslin gowns
worn with furs have never been un-
common thing, but English and Ameri-
can women have not taken kindly to
the combination until within recent sea-
sons, and even now, it is probable that
the bridesmaids muff here will most
often be fashioned of chiffon, lace, ETC.,
with possibly touches of fur and clusters
of flowers.
Many such muffs, with collars to cor
respond, are appearing in the shops and
are being bought for theater and other
evening wear. AS yet no New York
bride has awaited herself of these en-
chanting possibilities in the planning of
her bridesmaids costumes.
White House Etiquette.
The most rigid social etiquette is OBJ
served at the White House Mrs. RoOSe-
welt cannot pay general visits or give
dancing parties, although the daughter
OF the president may indulge in the
paStime of dancing The invitations,
however, must be informal, and not in
the name of the president or his wife.
Custom prohibits both the president
ana MS wire IRON visiting at the mouse
of any ambassador or envoy, such
premises being, from a technical point
of view. foreign ground If Mrs. Roose-
Welt attends the theater she must sit
in lower box She may attend one
ball during the season-the annual
charity ball-and, if disposed, may
walk through two three quadrilles
but she must not venture a round
dance. When she appears in carriage
she must occupy the left hand corner
of the back seat if the president is with
her. the right hand corner if he is
not with her, says the Columbus Dis
patch.
Mrs Roosevelt enters upon a posi-
ton of imposing dignity but of an at
mosphere somewhat dull, but she has
the advantage of knowing something
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-07

Fine specimens of Dutch, Angora ard
Himalayan rabbits sell readily at fancy
in active demand. Skunk farming is
quite an extensive industry The ami
mails are bred for their fur, which, when
dyed and dressed, masquerades as cleo
trio seal. This is a less Objectionable
business than one would imagine. for
the scent SacS can easily be removed
from young animals and the old ones
Will not nave recourse to this weapon
of defense unless badly frightened.
In certain localities frog raising may
be made a paying business, and it is
no trouble at all. There is a steady
market for frogs legs at good prices.
Poultry and birds may be raised with
profit by women who will make point
of thoroughly understanding their bust
ness The rearing of canarieS and 9TH
er Gagged birds should particularly APP
peal to women as an agreeable occupa-
t1on- Birds properly raised in America
will rival the imported stock Time
spent in training song birds or parrots
will realize good returns in the prices
received for them.
Taxidermy is also an occupation
which might commend itself to femin-
inc workers. Hospitals and boarding
houses for dogs. cats or birds may be
maintained in or near any large city
and made to yield neat little income.
An Ideal Bed Room.
Every bed room should be provided
with the essentials for healthful sleep
and the daily sponge bath.
As nearly as possible the room should
be kept free from anything that would
tend to contaminate the air.
1t should be as large as one could af-
ford and the windows so arranged that
they may be opened at the top and
bottom.
If possible, the floor should be bare
and the rugs SO small that they can be
taken outdoors with ease for cleaning
and airing.
Everything about the room should be
waSha BILE.
The bed should be light and fitted
with strong castors, so that it may be
readily moved.
The springs ought to be firm and
strong, and the mattress of a kind that
will not allow the heaviest part of the
body to sink and so cause the sleeper
to lie in a cramDed position.
Above all. do not overfurnish the bed
room.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-07
The board Of nnance will meet to

AC bSaId OA AAA0h9S'G W AAA SAAS1I5 SS- night.
 There is no truth in the reported death of ". o. Kurten, the well known Simonsville, horseman and liquor dealer MT kurren was about town to-day and never looked better in his life.
 There was large attendance at the annual supper of Trinity church in the parish house last night. Heretofore the parish suppers of the church were held in the armory, but Trinity church has been keeping abreast of the times and is now able to entertain its parish toners in Q building of it's own.
 William Reilly. a fireman at the Burton street engine house, seriously hurt his right foot this forenoon. Mir Reilly was working around tine stables with hay fork and accidentally drove one of the tines through his foot. He is incapactated from duty. MT Reil- ly Is rather unfortunate, 1t being only q short time since he recovered from q long siege Of the grip.