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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22
SOME PosTscRlPTs.


Chnas exports OF tea last I24oooooo pounds
as against Ifs,6oo,ooo in the preceding year.
The largest fresh lake is Lake Superior =, ooo
square miles, or nearly onehalf the size OF Missouri
The largest inland is the Mediterranean ozz mo
square miles than three times the size of Texas
Nearly half billion pounds of were consumed in tho
year 1900 IN countries other than the Of production
All manufacturers Of plug tobacco overwhelmed wifi
home aud export orders Tobacco chewing is on the
The narrows OF the Yadkin river the greatest water
power in the South to be developed electrically to ne
highest power -
Under the Mogul emperors extensive systems of roads
were constructed in India connecting all leading pon, ~
the peninsula "
Two cars. seyenNone feet long with Jour motors viii
soon be running on the elevated road between Berlin a.,
Zossen. at a speed OF I2s miles hour
New Orleans Insurance experts warn the peone tb., -
city may be burned down time the present careless
methods Of handlius oil tolerated.
American machine tools far ahead Of Cerma, ,o,
that competition is declared by American tool exportes - ~
out OF the question in Germany y
Mont Blanc has Tor the first time seen fully eo,; -
company of soldiers is top Alpine chasseurs ~
ascent and the usual salute AIRED at chsmenix
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suppression of couple of small republics, peopled by
"mere farmers But they not yet suppressed and
although the threats made by the Brit
ish commander the Boer guerrilla fighters likely to
continue in the field.
Even Cape Colony is honeycombed with treason
against British authority, and there is prospect of
pleasant relations in the South African region domi-
mated by British power. All the of the South At
rcan operations has come through British sources,
which subject to censorship The people
there insubordnate and ready for revolt at any
perfume time The extension of British empire in that
region has been very expensive and not wholly sue
cessful.
The exiIed president of the Boer republic who is a
remarkable person and has filled notable place in
history, is dying of old age and exhaustion but there
are able and vigorous men who competent to take
up his work should favoring conditions arise.
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rAE End Nor YEr.

And this Boer war still goes The end does not
appear in sight Although it is nearly two years since
tue first gun was fired, England still has very yex.
atious not to say serious, situation to deal with.
The two little republics have been advertised as
dead and the territory officially rebaptized as British
colonies yet there thousands of Beers who
refuse to accept the statement of the proclamation as
facts and are st fighting under the flag Of the ex.
tingushed republics
British statistics show that when the war began a
British force Of about 10000 men wae put in the field,
which was augmented to 100000, in opposition to a
Foar army of not exceeding 10000. About 1900 lives
have keen sacrificed for England and about $4,000
are In hospitals. England has expended over $780,
100000 and the outlay now exceeds s5oOOOov week.
II IL frtgstfu cost in and money TO pay for the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22
RAILROADS AS DEVELOPERS OF WEALTH.

Mr. Joseph Nimmo Jr. has issued interesting
pamphlet in which he discusses at length what has
come to be known the Community Of interests" in
the method of handling and regulating railway traffic.
as exemplifed in recent monster consultations engi-
neered by Morgan and other great fnancers.
While it is not proposed here to discuss the argr-
ments he advances along line his peculiar tieo.
res some of his figures will prove quite interesting.
Beginning with the growth of railroad mileage, he
shows the mileage in operation at different periods
since 1882, when it only 229 miles,
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Here is shown, continues the Record-Herad, a
ducton in the carrying charge of railroads per mile of
Ga per cent in twentyeigh years The saving to the
agricultural industrial and mining interests of America
in such reduction of freight rates is practically in
cacuable.
This is indeed remarkable exhibit and one which
even the surface reader appreciate The railways
are doing great work in the development Of this coun
try and while such work may be called altogether
unselhsh, yet tho results must be acknowledged in all
of their stupendous force
But while being appreciative of these important de.
veloping agencies there point that must not be
lost sight ofthat these great corporations must be
properly restrained and kept within the bounds of
wholesome laws enacted for the equal protection of
both freighter and consumer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22
HON 10 USE sOUR MILN.

There is usually superabundance OF SOY, vis
season OF the year. and it is well to be pOS1 r.. a
riety of recipes in which it may be usea .,;.hrssp
recipes have all been tried and have proves IA. s
the result has been decided addition 70 us
little expense. .o,kfsl
Bread Cakes.-Take one pint OF preap anu - MI
milk until soft. Rub through colanasf' az r.l u
sour milk To one quart of this add Two ~ u ..ts
little salt three-quarters OF teaspoo' than
-four enough to make batter niue ai
ordinary pancakes. Bake on hot sfluu, ,b one 81
Graham Gems-one pint OF sour MUS ~. .ssh,,pcssa
m SpgtI butter to ' aDd about one quart Of graham %
to make thick batter. mix o., !
Corn Gems.--One egg two cups OF SOW, ..ns q asal
half cups of Indian meal, one and hs'' =, sagosi
tablespoonfuls Of lard and butter miSeo' ~. Of
soda and little salt Bake in hot gen, !! Il. shuas
In the latter case omit one tablespoons
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22

THE latest report OF the United States commissioner of
education drops from division the fourteen col
eses for heretofore ranked There remain four
Massachusetts in New York and ono each in Penn
sylvana Maryland Illinois, California and Virginia The
Randolph Macon womans college Lynchburg Va is the
only college OF this class south OF The Potomac and it is dis
tncvey Southern institution We take pride in its rapid
development and glad by this official report of
the United States commissioner Of education that il stands
well up in the ranks of such high company.
THr cup isn't 50 heavy but wen bet Upton can't lift it
THE paving bids opened by the city council last Monday
were about the lowest that have been offered Hous
ton both these for asphalt and brick This shows what
active and intelligent competition will do.
The way the negro transgressOr is exceedingly warm
THAT Vermont bank cashier who was pardoned out of
prison in order that he might die in the bosom OF family
has declined die Perhaps he doesn't wish to deprive the
republican party of his vote
THE sultan will soon be nquirins what has K,,rd
IT be hoped that that hipoad of teachers recently
dispatched the Philippines will teach the natives to wear
something more than broad, gummy smile
coRu KING PHrLIps seems 10 have been left holding the
cob
THE Northern papers aren't saying thing about that
rainoad Of travellers who permitted themselves to be held
up and robbed recently in Texas
TEXAS ought asate the liberalization of the hired
girl.
THREE hence the republicans will think that the
democrats have discarded the traditional and are travel
ing in auto.
IT IS not an insult this call man "small 20
tatoes"
TuAr New Jersey woman who essayed ride Pennsyl-
vania bull found to her hurt that it dirsbe steer
WE like the oil wells taxed to their full
capacity.
THR difference between farmer and agricultrs is
the difference between coed crops and bad
yrsEsurtA should feel battered al the attention uae.
Sam Is giving her shis tins.
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After the Rum Demon.
Philadelpbia Time.

Thlaueiphla lines.
News comes that welding female s,,.o...
Mrs Nation has appeared in the West Abroad the
are also trying TO wipe out the saloons but on
erent methods In recent speech Lady Somerset Of FL
government is to be asked to prohibit The , Geinay the
tore a. M in summer and m in winter In Psn, oe
o'.s are oens made to make the places where LIQUOR
as unoTng and uncomfortable as possible ;,S -. : sofa
e, esP9 on ra.i ms Belgian authorities have Ja
drunkenness Denmark mas passed i Ss .ne evils OF
se.on ior drunksrds at the expense or the pabca
old tnen the last drink Norway will NOT VINO
ns equivalent OF cents to be spent at any one va .nan
10 gran, marriage esD .. the smaller German States refuses
hrsn movement is for big syndicate 10 h.. me latest
now popular saloons as they the operaty, ~ many
large towns and modify their ss as much !. parts o. the
., n0aAus lunches sna oy
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AS TO THE WESTERN DISTRICT.

To the Editor of The Post =! ~. 4: .he
San Antonio Texas August Io--As The fost % ue
leading democratic daily of the State any movement ,,
tney hostile to the interests OF the democratic party W.
undoubtedly arouse your interest and opposition
The senate bill which puts Bexar Weno ana Cd''e'o
with other counties into one congressional district threatens
democratic supremacy the southern portion OF the
As showing that danger pointed out IS real ana
attention is called the following summary OF he No -
the proposed district back to and including 1894
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22
A CORNER FOR WOMEN.

Newport. = Mrs, Cl,Eu
Mackay continues to vsif'
chic and unusual toilets VI
have always distinguished
among New Yorks \
gowned women.
At a luncheon r''s
given by Mrs. Cornelius y
derbilt Jr., Mrs, Macksy''
a wonderful French as
gown, embroidered eSlais's
by hand, and a chafatttila
mower hat Of gardeHll' =
English violets.
The gown was cut 'a = !
so slightly in the neck
was a collar Of very OtiH
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republicans a majority.
1903.

Total ........ ..........,.t4 ,7t9 1900 700
In 1898 the proposed Cameron district gave
the democrats majority the republicans s6Iq and
majority over all of 1890 is submitted that this majority
for safety in county which shifts its political
allegiance readily do Of the counties which it
proposed put into Seven of the sixteen counties
were republican among them Webb and Zapaa the latter
having only fifteen democratic OF total Of
6-6
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mites we're republican,

1896 the counties above named which is now pro-
posed to throw into congressional district the demo
Gratis majority the republicans Of and over the
combined opposition the slender majority Of oS4 votes Six
of the Webb and Bexar them, gave the
republicans a majority
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.


e Houston Post has called The he aSd as last
contrary to the records-Waco Times Herald.
Does the record show Treasurer Robbins and '" D.
Workman conpired together and had money carried from e
First National bank the State treasury TO be counted W
the legislative committee make accounts balance ana th
carried back the bank? That the charge you MADE
Was this according the record?
dsrePgabe il Texas that hat G annSre bs
Of those they like without reference to any question G
honesty Such papers can have no influence with tar nna
Hit en- again. Such papers should be handled with
pair Of tongs they dirtyTyle DemoeraReporter'
And, still there be papers in Texas which will ana
do make serious and nfounded charges against public Oh
hcas political purposes These are very small po-
tatoes, about the size of COW peas.
of The Houston Post.-Waco Times Herald
And 80 cents in tine jeans of contemporary would
probably him regard life glad sweet song
The scorching by July have disguised Au-
gust.-Lexington tKy) Herald
But there apparent for August getting so hot
about it.
Man is the most brutal animal earth. The lower ami
aue 10 saV TO srsify an innate thirst for blood or to add
territory that already acquredCeburne Enterprise
! We regret to admit that this is so, brother
yet doubt through ages increasing runs
And thoughts of broadened with the Of
the suns
The world is growing better and despite the occasional
outbreaks of barbarsm the day will when shall all
another and the lion and the Boer shall lie down
together
An exchange says i does pay to gamble with your
d9 t py to go@Ge s % some other TEL
However, il must gamble don't gamble without your
consciente
~ I'LL ,,,t axJ o,,,
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PRESERVED PEAcHEs. ),

Peel, stone and weigh firmly, White ps., AnssF
each pound of fruit pound OF wnNs a.s.erus SO
and sugar in alternate layers in broad Z a. ;rs
when all are in set the kettle at the see .,eus -
it will heat slowly. About half an nou' M fruit IT,
preserves have come abn should l'-N ..riOrst1 =.
tender. Take it from the syrup WIN .sh,, sii q
and lay it on flat plate, so that inc IA hst e.
one another. Boil the syrup until e'ea en sidenSa'
teen mnutes) skimmins often ana y, :. O,ashe y
with the fruit Pour the syrup upon -
the lars
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;
In 1904 the suggested Cameron district gave
the democrats majority over the republicans of 1871 votes
and over opposition majority Of Io2 votes only and nine
out Of sixteen counties republican,
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rHE --LATEST FAD ~ 80 80. I. !

THE latest FAD - -,.oss q. : Z
Linen-colored slippers with paeN .,ockinss y
for walking White slippers and p's.e r0us ny &,
mitted. hut the linen slippers WIN ,,,,,t fad 81
bows OF linsn-eolored ribbon are INC are rra J,
troit Free Press This is because ~ uousyef 3
wear when walking than the tan ~ a ~ 's's'
ing your linen slippers, be sure tnss -
almost q tan. 50 dark are thea
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modes.

modes. ~ .,grl
SO it is not too much to predict that by ano''s'
shall be going sans collar all the time I, MIA
It's sweet if you have a good neck, but i NV
Eugenie--l
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22

THE paving bids opened by the city council last Monday
about the lowest that have been offered in Hous
ton both these for asphalt and brick This shows what
active and intelligent competton will do.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22

Tnp cup ISN'T heavy, but ven bet Upton can't lit it
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22

THAT Vermont bank cashier who was pardoned out ,
prison in order that he might die in the bosom OF his am
has declined die Perhaps he doesn't wish 10 deprive n
republican party of his vote.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-08-22

THE Northern papers aren't saying thing about that
trainoad Of travellers who permitted themselves be held
up and robbed recently in Texas
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IT to be hoped that that shpload Of teachers recently
dispatched the Philippines will teach the natives to wear
something more than a broad, gummy smile.
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THREE years hence the republicans will think that the
democrats have discarded the traditional mule and are
Ana u, an a,to
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THE way OF the negro transgressor is exeeedinsly
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Coax KiNo PHILlPs seems TO have been let holding th
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II IS not an insult this season to call small pc
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THR difference between farmer and aericultrist is
he difference between coed crops and bad
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VENEsuElA should feel battered AZ Tic attention Unee
am Is giving her this tins
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TEXAS ought to asitae for the liberalization of the hired
prI
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THAr New Jersey who sssayed to ride PennsyL
bull found her hurt that it wasn't drebe steer
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ROME HAS NO SANTACLAUS
Christmas Trees and Reproductions Of the Holy
Manger Instead.
rUnnrrrnnirn1nnnInnnnnn OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

very benevolent old woman. who l,..
them dolls. trumpets, little wa,"
sweets and marbles on the night hs.
Epiphany As the wise men of m. b.
brought gold, frankIncense and NY
as gifts 10 the Madonna and the ~
the Romans consider that Eplpbs,. D
the time TO give gifts instead of an. ~
mas. This Is a matcriallstic view rft'
beautiful custom. very different
that Of the Protestant church MI.
selects Christmas day for Cts obs.
anCe.
The people who serve you al nm.
the baker. the milkman. the grocer p.
washwoman, the carpet-beatars r
postman, ETC.. are willing L. rsoa,
their mancie, a small gift OF money q.
Christmas day, They expect Il fs.,
and, fguratively, one holds a regular
wee purse In hand, until the process
Is ended.
Very often there Is an interchang.
gifts and pleasant words. The hr,
sends you a cake Of pan glall1. b
grocer nuts and Malaga raIs'ns. +.
wine merchant bottle OF rare OH v,.
and they know they lose nothing ty IN.
remembrance
Services are held at midnight IN al
the Roman Catholic churches on Chris.
mas eve. The most elaborate OF thss
ceremonies Is held Of course. In the B..
silica OF Santa Maria Magg.ore uts
the Santa Culla. or holy cradle ngt6
lowed to be seen by the dey0u' u f.
generally kept In magnificent rel.
quarry six feet high adorned with bs
reliefs and statuettes in silver 90 .a,
first chapel on the left Of the church
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Wild with grief and mournea ,,.
for lost when the czar c9ms s %
front Ike a man. and offered NJ
change Young b. for n veteran ~ *
who had fallen into the hand. @ p,
cossacks and was now awaltlr, " Ne
In the fort Of Odessa SaIl.l
The ClrcasslanF. however ,.,..
their original proposition. whIcb b., o
long was supplemented hy IN N.l'fa
with the 0mlnous remark tb1, ,ns'ss
Chiefs had agreed 90 wait ore Uei
month, but mo- longer" ''li
IN the desperate hope OF rotrl..,
his vantage by force ot arms ING
Haryatinski ordered a simultarss,,..' l :
tack upon the east ana west si5as ~ a''
rebel sirongholds, hut found tho,.. ne
deserted. and n dozen mesgsngo, ali
white-Hag bearers sent an tho 80, 'n
the retreatIng foe only one rstr., y
with the laconIc reply that emo ' r,l..ii'
% grace had expired" 'N'h
And SO. almost doubtless bod 3D..
son Of Prince BaryatInsM. ION vb".. I.
southern Russia went into mrY,,.. "
that month.
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q tItul'r prince and communicative chief
of Two Russian army corps was as
poor as @ Spanish hldalgo. ana needed
every koDek Of his salary 90 keep his
family In fur caps Poor little Fedor
had begged his way out OF a military
college and by special favor of the war
department was allowed 20 Join his IA
theirs stan and Tor q few months made
himself useful enough % become the
pet Of the camp Promotions followed
in rapid succession without ever being
grulged hv GROWERS. but Nemesis
linked in the dcnle whore his command
was routed with fearful loss and an
but the best hor-emen OF the fuguyes
overtaken and slain or captured
GAR TO THE FRONT.
Young Baryatinski was taken alive.
and somehow on other the hlghlanders
ascertained hIs pedigree ana offered 10
release him without ransom II his IA
Their would agree % Guarantee the indie
pendence Of the country seat Of the FL
bruz Range
The brave old soldier went almost
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AUTHORITIES NOT ALWAYS
HELPFUL.

Tho fact Is that HE friends and the
Philadelphia police worked az cross.
purposes q number OF blackmail letters
were answered IN good faith. but the
moment one ~ the kIdnappers ventured
forth 20 ratify the bargain, he was
scared back by glimpse OF lurking de-
tectiyes There We're two rewards a.
cOIng-Oue Tor The safe return Of the
child. with or without a word Of explain
alton. ana the other Tor the capture OF
the ahductors
a tragedy under very similar circum-
stances occurred IN the mountains OF
Northern Greece q few years ago
KhtrI Gheves). as he band OF wander
.pg outlaws frankly call themselves
captured q travelling young EnglIshman
with his guides and released me guides
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TO saKe Her ChlId

From frightful Disagreement Nn
Mamie Galleger, Of LaGrande Ga. a..
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve TO ga,
sores on her head and face, and writes
It's quick cure exceeded all her hops
II works wonders In Sores Bra
Skin Eruptions, Cuts, Burns. SCalls lri
Piles. 25c. Cure guaranteed by a. C. H.
!. Drug Dept
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Editor s. A. Brown of BonnetisvNie.
S. g.. Tgs once Immensely surprised.
Through long suffering from pys-
porsia De writes "mv wife was great
y run down she had uo stleugth or
VIrur ANA suffered great distress from
her stomach bur she tried Electric
Bittcrs which helped her 0t once. and.
after using four bottles she Us entirely
we'll can eat anything Tts Grand
tonic. and Gee gentle laxative qualities
are splendi1 f1r torpid liver" For In-
digestion, Loss ~ Appetite Stomach
and Liver troubles MS "a positive. guar.
antcod cur. Only j0c az T. o. ". J.
Drug Dept
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KIDNAPPERS PRESENT TOUGH PROBLEMS

How They Have Been Dealt with IN various Ages
Some OF tho Clever Plots That Lost ana Won-Wh"
Roman Emperors Did Under Trying Circumstances
Some Famous Modern Instances and Few So
orets Of the Kidnappers Neiarous Business
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while they held their employer for ran
som The captiye's guardian, a mer'
chant OF great wealth, at once forward a.
ed the demanded amount. together WIN
liberal extras I'm case his ward should
be 10 need Of travelling funds but by
bad luck one Of the guides had Informed
commander Of Grecian frontier
guards who saw q chance 20 achieve
international reward And so. while
party Of citizens with ransom
and refreshments. were toilIns mp
the south side of the mountain
range. a ride-armed commando hurried
up the north side and conulved 90 get
the start OF the civilians
The leader Of the Nleptoi had been IN
formed that his terms would be- ratified
that day. and al the sight " the carl
blnicrs his men stepped forth In q hes.
tating manner. but were greeted with
q hailstorm Of bullets. ana in their rage
az what they considered a breach Of
faith the survivors OF the v0Ilay stab
bed their young prisoner t0 the heart
before snatchng un their bundles ana
rushing down the cliffs Ike panthers.
"BarbaHty2 Oh heavens. we treated
him like q prince" walled one Of the
mounted briglnds. "curiailcd our ra-
lions TO let him eat his fIl, and took on
our shawIs 70 keep him warm last
night