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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-10


senator from Texas, spent a part of yes
terday in the city and left during the
afternoon for his home at Tyler Mir.
chiffon told n representative Of The Post
who saw him in the corridor of the Rice
motel, that he had been to Beaumont on
LEGAL business. On being asked II he was
making any Investments in the new oil
helds he replied in the negative lie said
thdt he was of the opinion that present
conditions at Beaumont more nearly ap.
pronched being normal than for some time
past ana that he believed the town was on
the eve of q moro conservative era, when
values would he gotten down TO lcgiti,
mate basis and something definite as to
the future of the oil nelds would be de.
yelored. The possibilities Of the wonder
tul discovery were MANY he thought, but
he did not care to commit himself to any
positive statement ia the premises The
on, apparently, was the logical and reas.
onahle solution of the vexing fuel problem
which has confronted for SO long those
who are Interested IN the establishment
OF manufacturing concerns. and he was
OF ihe opinion that, after pipe line sys,
TENS are onllt a renewed activity in the
manufacturing line win he discernable.
u 81 where this activity would DO most
noticeable was 2 question he did not feel
capable of deciding. 1t might be New Or.
leans or Houston, or both In any event
he ga not see how Houston couli fail to
profit.
How about poIlrics, seuator2'' was
politics." he repeated, far away
now my boy. think that any one who
mentioned politics Just now, In the same
breath with Beaumont oil, would be ac
counted a very crratic person, indeed ia
put 1t quite mildly. Personally. / don't
know thing about politics Yes. / have
observed that the identity Of the man
VINO is to succeed Governor Sayers is al
ready being discussed hut-ah. here is
me omnibus and J. must say goodbye
Next tiinc, perhaps ="
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
THE TERRAPIN SEASON.
Fresh Water Turtles to Help on the
"Opening"

The terrapin season opened in Mary
land Yesterday but owing to the mild
weather there were comparatively few
of the birds" in town. Samuel II. Ses-
sions said that the season began TAME
ly and without much demand. but after
it became colder business would liVen up.
The Chesapeake terrapin, he continued.
is undoubtedly thinning out. and large
diamond backs sell as high as 500
dozen. Few of them exceed seven
inches in length.
Most of the terrapin sold here and
served in restaurants are from the West
of what is known to the trade as the
golden stripe variety" SO called from
their markings. They are caught in the
fresh water lakes of Indiana, Illinois and
Missouri, the greatest number coming
from Illinois. They are large, fine and
clean looking, and sell at from only 81
to Sc a dozen. so that they have almost
entirely superseded the diamond back
terrapin.
The flavor of the Western tetrrapin is
said to be very unlike the diamond
back, but in appearance the two spe-
cies are not all sumilar. Mr.. Sessions
showed reporter yesterday some West
ern terrapin. They We're large, some
measuring IL to IA inches. He also had
some diamond backs. The latter were
much more "gamy" in appearance and
in action, being quite lively, while the
Western variety We're sluggish. The
Maryland diamond-back looks more like
a thoroughbred than the Western terra
pin. He is trinity built and seems to
possess more spirit On the other hand,
the terrapin from the fresh-water lakes
are said to have more eggs than the
Chesapeake species.
Some North Carolina terrapin are also
sold here with success, as they are not
unlike the local product. Farther south.
however, the terrapin are tough. and
none is of such delicate flavor as the
genuine Maryland product.
The state laws of Maryland prevent
the taking of diamOnd-backs of less size
than five inches on the bottom shell at
any time. Terrapins over this size can
not be taken from April 1 to November
! l. Tho counties of Worcester, Calvert,
| Charles and st. Mary's are not includ-
| ed in this law. as each has local laws.
| Baltimore Sun.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
American wagewOrkers work y
with their heads as we'll as their y
hands. - From the Presidents J
Message.


tary expeditions sent by the various
powers to protect life and restore order.
Under the provisions of the Joint note
Of December, 1900, China has agreed to
revise the treaties of commerce and navi-
cation and to take such other steps for
the purpose Of Facilitating foreign
trade as the foreign powers may decide
to be needed.
The Chinese government has agreed to
participate financially in the work Of
bettering the water approaches to
Shanghai and to the Tientsn. the GEN.
tiers Of foreign trade in central and nor
them China, and an international con-
servancy board. in which the Chinese
government ia largely represented, has
been provided for the Improvement of
the Shanghai river and the control Of
Its navigation.
Tariff Assented To.
The same line Of commercial advan-
tages a revision Of the present tariff
on importa has been assented to for the
purpose of substituting specific for ad
valorem duties, and an expert has been
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manner satisfactory to the powers Of the
various grounds Of complaint. and will
contribute materially to better future
relations between China and the powers.
PREPARATION has been made by China
for the murder of foreigners during the
uprising and punishment has been In
fiicted on the officials. however high in
rank. recognized as responsible for or
having participated IN the outbreak.
Official examina tons Fave been forbid
den for Il period Of Ave years in all cities
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In which foreigners have been murdered
or cruelty treated. and edicts have been
issued making all officials directly re-
spOnsible for the future safety OF for
cigners and for the suppression of vi0-
lence against them.
Provisions have been made for i'm
surfing the future safety of the foreign
representatives. in Picking by setting
aside for their exclusive use a quarter
of the city which the powers can make
defensible and in which they can If nee
essary maintain permanent military
guards: by dismantling the military
works between the capital and the sea;
and by allowing the temporary mainten-
ance of foreign military posts along this
line.
Edict by Emperor.
An edict has been issued by the EN-
peror Of China prohibiting for two years
the Importation at arms and ammuni-
ton into China.
China has agreed to pay adequate in
IDENTITIES to the states, societies and in
dividuals for the losses sustained by
them and for the expenses of the mill
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
Lest We Forget.

Abooien Kahyam-Then you do not in
tend to take 25th wife into your harem?
Oman Benall-No: by ALA! It is SO
large now that when I go to the bazaar
I have not fingers and toes enough for
my present wives to tie strings on to re-
mind me Of things they wish me to buy
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
A Territorial plaa.

With both Oklahoma and the Indian
territory pleading for statehood union
old Uncle Sam should not refuse to per-
form the ceremony that makes them one.
ST. Louis Republic.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
SYMPATHY FROM ABROAD.

The death Of Queen Victoria caused the
people OF the United States deep and
heartfelt SORROW, to which the govern
ment gave full expression.
When President Mckinley died our ma
toap in turn received from every quarter
of the British empire expressions of grief
and sympathy no less sincere.
The death of the Empress Dowaser
Frederick of Germany also aroused the
genuine sympathy Of the American peo-
pie; and this sympathy was cordially
reciprocated by Germany when the pres
ident was assassnated.
Indeed from every quarter Of the civ
ilized world we received at the time Of
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
ings Of the Pan-American Congress,
convoxed at the invitation of Mexico.
X X X X X X X X X x X X X X X X !: 4
!: X
x Reciprocity must be treated az 4
X the hand maiden Of protection X
\ From the Presidents Message.
): II
4 y Y X X + X X X X X Y X X 4 X + X 4 X

and now sitting at the Mexican capital
The degelates Of the United States
are under the most liberal instructions
to cooperate with their colfea CUES in
all matters promising advantage to the
great family of American common
wealths, as we'll in their relations among
themselves as in their domestic advance
ment and in their intercourse with the
world at large.
My predecessor communicated to con-
gress the fact that the We'll and La
Abra awards against Mexico have been
adjudged by the highest courts of our
country to have been obtained through
fraud and perjury OF the part of the
claimants, and that in accordance with
the acts of congress the money remain
ing in the hands Of the secretary of
state on these awards has been returned
to Mexico.
A considerable portion of the money
received from Mexico on these awards
had been paid by this government to
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03

the presidents death assurances of such
grief and regard as to touch the hearts
of our people.
In the midst of our affection we raver-
entity thank the Almighty that we are at
peace with the nations of mankind; ana
we firmly intend that our policy shall be
such as to continue unbrolxen these inter
national relations of mutual respect and
good will.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
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: The first requisite of our pros
perity is the continuity and y
stability Of our present economic ,
: policy. Nothing could be more ,
: unwise than to disturb the BUSH y
: ness interests Of the country by y
: any general tariff change at this y
: tlme.-From the Presidents Mes >
{ sage. .
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03

The chief factor in the success
of each man-wageworker, farmer
and capitalist alike-must ever be
the sum total of his own indt-
vidual qualities and abilities.--
From the Presidents Message.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03
To Foster Good Will.

It behooves us to continue in these
paths, doing what lies in our power to
foster feelings of good will, and leaving
no effort untried to work cut the great
policy of full and fair intercourse be-
tween China and the nations on foot
ing of equal rights and advantages to
all.
We advocate the "open door, with all
that it implies: not merely. the procure
ment Of enlarged commercial Opport,Ini-
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sent abroad on the part of the United
States to assist in this work.
A list Of articles to remain free Of
duty, including -four. cereals, and rice,
gold and silver coin and bullion, has
also been agreed upon in the settle
ment.
During these troubles our government
has unswervingly advocated moderation
and has materially aided IN bringing
about an adjustment which tends to en-
nance the welfare of China and to lead
to more beneficial intercourse between
the empire and the modern world; while
in the critical period of revolt and mas
sacre we did our full share in safeguard
ing life and property, restoring order.
and indicating the national interest
and honor
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-03

terror by the waterways with which
China has been so extraordinarily fav-
ored.
Only by bringing the people of China
into peaceful and friendly community of
trade with all the peoples of the earth
can the work now auspiciousIy begun be
carried to fruition.
In the attainment of this purpose We
necessarily claim parity Of treatment, un-
der the conventions. throughout the en-
pire for our trade and our citizens with
those Of all other powers.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
GOV. ROOSEVE

MEEKER, COL, Feb. 18.-Vice-Presi-
dent-slect Roosevelt aud John Golf
have conclude ed their hunt for big game
in the mountains. Seventeen noun
tain lions were killed, of which Gov.
Roosevelt dispatched twelve.
He is much annoyed over the hair
raising stories that have been circulat-
ed concerning his hunting experiences.
To reporter of the Associated Press
he gave the following statement: mo
correspondent OF any newspaper, no
man who wrote to or gave any infor-
nation to any news paper man was
within forty miles of where was hunt
lug at any time during the five weeks l
was out. The sensational stories, such
as those describing adventures with
bears and wolves, were deliberate and
wilful fabrications, and, / understand,
were written by men who were not
within hundreds of miles of where l
was. did not see bear or wolf on
the entire trip. Aside from lynx and
smaller game our hunting was confined
to hunting the so-called mountain lions
or panthers. got twelve OF them. l
never enjoyed holiday more. As l
am obliged 10 go east in view OF the
nearness of the Inauguration, l am, to
my great regret, unable to address the
Colorado legislature, in accordance with
their kind request"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
The Englishman's Frank Toast.

A well-known local minister who has
just returned from an extended west
ern trip tells the following:
"Recently in Los Angeles five prom
inent gentlemen of foreign birth
CHANGED to meet. One was Russian ,one
Turk, one Frenchman, one an Amer
lean and one an Englishman. These
gentlemen became bosom friends, and
finally champagne supper was pro-
posed, at which each gentleman, to be
in keeping with the times, was to give
toast to his native country, the one
giving the best to be at no expense for
the wine. Here are the toasts given:
The Russian-"Here's to the stars
and bars of Russia, that were never
pulled down."
The Turk-"Here's to the moons of
Turkey, whose wings were never
clipped"
The Frenchman-"Here' to the cock
of France, whose feathers were never
picked"
The American-"Here' to the stars
and stripes of America, never trailed in
defeat"
The Englishman-"Here's to the
rampin', roarin' lion of Great Britain,
that tore down the stars and bars O
Russia, clipped the wings of Turkey
picked the feathers off the cock oil
France and ran like HI from the STAR
and stripes of the United States o.
America
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
Concerning Screeds.

Unwittingly the JOURNAL seems to
have grieved the editor Of the st. Al
bans Messenger therefor is itself
grieved-by referring to a recent article
on "Swindling the State" as "screed."
Now "screed" is defined as "a
harangue; long TRADE on any sub
ject." For example, "The old earle
gae them a screed of doctrine; ye
might have heard him mile down the
wind" The article in question seems
to fit the definition, though the JOUR
NAILS reference was more particularly
to certain passages which were quoted;
for instance, that "fossilized, old
hypocritical farce of prohibitory
law" which Everybody knows is the
veritable father of lies and the parent
of scores of just such frauds as this"
to wit, the alleged swindling Of the
State by the selectmen of Vermont
towns and the aldermen of Vermont
Cities" who are Figuring backward
and forward, upside down and wrong
side out, cross ways and end ways,
sideways and always, to see if they
cannot doctor up the liquor agency &C
counts and prevent any of the profit
from going to the State treasury"
etc. This, the Messenger protests,
"was meant to be digniied and ra-
tionsl editorial utterance," and 80 re-
sents its Characterization as "screed"
as "a phase of reckless and caustic
comment that have long been charac-
teristic" of the JOURNAL, which, the
contemporary AYERS, "dearly loves a
controversy
Well, there's the definition, and
there's the sample Of the Messengers
"dignified and rational editorial utter
ance." The jury can take the case :.
On the contrary the JOURNAL loves
not controversy, but when there's
one on hand, or when the contempt
raries are growing reckless in state
ment or accusation, it is ready to "lay
on Macduff" and abide incidents and is-
sues without whimper. The JOUR-
NAL never squeals.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
IN CHINA.

PEKIN, Feb. 18.-Count Won Wal
dersee has written the generals under
his supervision, notifying them to have
all their available troops ready in two
weeks for an expedition lasting eighty
days. His letter says: "Oging to the
unsatisfactory nature of the negotia-
tions for peace and also TO circum-
stances rendering such course desir-
able, it will probably be necessary to
resume military operations on a large
scale, especially toward the west"
An announcement is soon expected
that the destination of the proposed ex-
petition is Sian-Fu. The foreign en-
voys believe its object to be TO compel
the Chinese to accept the terms of the
powers. 1t is thought that when it be-
comes known that the expedition has
started the imperial court will hasten
to comply Immediately with the de-
mands of the joint note. The military
are much elated at the prospect of
active service. Many believe the Chi.
nese army will strive to the uttermost
to protect the province of Shen-Si
against invasion,
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 19.-It is re-
pOrleu IrOm NagdSASl J0aL au agree
ment has been concluded between
China and the -tusso-Chinese bank fol
the construction of rail way from Lake
Baikel, Siberia, to Port Arthur. The
bank, in return for constructing the
line, gets the right to work it for thirty
years.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18-It is evi
dent that this government is far from
acquiescing in the request of Coun
VonWaldersee for American cooper
alton in the expedition to clear the
province of Pechili of Chinese troop
aud create wholesome dread of for
eigners among the Chinese. This gov
eminent not pnly refuses but will en-
deavor so far as possible to prevent th,
movement. Orders to this effect will
be sent to General Chaffee this after
noon.
PEKIN, Feb. 19.-The foreign en-
Voye held conference on Monday re
garding the Chinese reply concerning
the punishment of the guilty person
named by the powers. The reply wa
considered unsatisfactory, and the en-
voys decided to insist upon a compli
ance with their original demands.
SHANGHAI, Feb. 19.-The Shangha
Mercury states today that the allies ar
preparing move that will astonisl
China and quickly bring her to terms.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
IN CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Nearly all
of Mondays session of the Senate was
devoted to the consideration of the
postoffice appropriation bill. So far as
committee amendments to the measures
are concerned, the bill practically was
completed, although the amendment
appropriating 100000 for an extension
of the pneumatic tube service remains
undisposed of.
In the House, Mr.. Cannon, chairman
OF the appropriation committee, made
detailed statement of the appropria-
tons of the present Congress. He was
led to do this, he said, by many criti-
cisms OF the reckless extravaganza of
this Congress. The situation, he said,
was quite bad enough without exagger-
ating it. He figured that the appro-
priation would total 1904 ,118, 595, ex-
elusive of the sinking fund require
ment of $53, 900, 900, against 1867, 150,-
1862 for the current year. In the
course of his remarks he fired some hot
shot at the minority for prating of econ
omy and not helping to uphold the
hands of himself and others when they
were trying to keep appropriations
down. The grand total of appropria-
ton bills up to date given by Mr.. Can
non is $26, 1855, 200 below the estimates,
which aggregate $720,347 1904, exclu-
sive of the sinking fund.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. - In the
House, the general deficiency appropri-
alton bill was reported. 1t carries, ex-
elusive of $2l, 100000 reappropriated
for expenses of military establishment,
$l2,503, 429. The largest amounts are
$3,973, 145 for the naval establishment,
S2,414 $50 for postal service.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-two reso-
lutions by Lentz dem. Ohio) and
Naphen Dem. Mass.) requesting in
formation from the State and Treasury
departments regarding the horses,
mules and supplies being shipped
from the United States to British in
South Africa were agreed to at the in
stance of Hit, (Rep. No. chairman
OF the foreign affairs committee, who
said the committee was unanimous in
desiring it's passage.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
He Raises ShamrOcks.

"John Miller of PENIS Grove, n.
J,' says the Philadelphia Record,
"claims to be the only successful grow
er of genuine Irish shamrock in this
county. By raising fourishing crop
III his store window he has rendered
speeches. Hibernian friend, one An
drew Moriarty, who heretofore had as
serted that the plant was so intensely
Irish that mere removal from the En-
ersld Isle caused it to pine and die.
Mr.. Miller is German, and he aroused
his friend Moriarty's Indignation by
declaring that he had frequently seen
shamrock in the Harz mountains, To
prove his assertion he offered to raise a
fine crop on soil from his old home il
the other would supply him with few
shoots of the genuine Irish article.
The bargain was concluded, and the re-
suit is whole show window full of
shamrock, which is the delight Of the
Irish born residents of Penn's Grove.
The shamrock nursery is one of the
curio stiles of the town."
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-02-20
MRS. CARRIE NATION,

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb 1S.-Mrs. Car
rie Nation put in busy Sunday in To-
peka, and as result the capital city ex-
perienced more genuine excitement
than can be remembered by the oldest
inhabitants. Mrs. Nation succeeded
in having the contents of a notorious
joint smashed, broke into a cold storage
plant in search of liquor, ruined the
mirrors on several bars found stored in
a livery barn, addressed large mass
meeting of men and women and was
arrested four times. The last time that
the law laid it's hands upon her was
when Mrs. Nation emerged from the
church where the m ss meeting had
been held.
Mrs Nation announced last evening
that she would begin this morning
where she left off Sunday, and that she
would not rest.until every joint in To-
peka is closed.
EAST LIVERPOOL, O., Feb. 18.-Jack
Ecker had his saloon demolished yes
terday because he used base ball bat
in putting a man out.
TOPEKA, Kan, Feb, 19.-Mrs. Ma
ton is in Jail here on peace warrant
sworn out by the Cold Storage Com
pany, whose place she broke into on
Sunday. Mrs. Nation acted as her
own attorney in the trial. Judge Hazen
placed her under $4,000 bonds to keep
the peace and ordered her to appear
before him at the next term of court.
Mrs. Nation refused to give the bond
aud said she would go to Jail. She is
now detained in the hospital room of
the county Jail, where she will probably
remain for some time. 1t is not likely
that Mrs. Nation will be able to give
bond, because she declares she will re-
sumo her smashing crusade against the
joints Immediately upon her release.
Her friends have been advised that
Judge Hazen will make her release
conditional upon the promise that she
be sent to her home at Medicine Lodge.
TOPEKA, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Nation is
sues proclamation to the Home De-
tenders. Their motto should be Ne
hemiah iv:l4, which she quotes. She
makes a stirring appeal in a strong re-
ligious vein. No whiskey, no tobacco,
no profanity shall defile Kansas hearth
stones. Kansas shall be free.