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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-21
CONFEDERATE VETS IN NEW York.
They Celebrated the Anniversary Of
General Lees Birth.

lew York, January 2O.--The twelfth an
nual banquet Of the Confederate Veteran
camp at the Waldorf-Astoria tonight was
attended by over 800 persons, half the
number being women. AS the banquet Nas
given In honor Of the memory OF General
Robert p. Lee, the presence Of his daugh-
ter, Miss May Gusts Lee, lent additional
interest 10 the occasion Mrs. Jefferson
Davis, widow Of the president OF the
as we'll as many others Of the Southern -
ciety.
Oratory was enliyened by songs by Miss
Orleans. and c. ]. Bushnell violin solo
by Miss Fannie Marks, accompanied on
the piano by Miss lima Hogg OF Texas end
a recitation by Miss Marian Childers, for
merlX OF Texsa
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nemooratio cauons caIIed.

Washington. January 90 Representative
Hay Vn). chairman Of the democratic
house caucus. today issued call for a
caucus next Friday at p. N. In the house
Of representatives, for the purpose OF re-
ceiying the report Of the special commit
tee which has considered resolutions decla-
rstory Of party policy.
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eenet1l Oheervationa.

Observations taken by the United states
weather bureau at ,. m, 18th meridian
timer Tananar. Rain.
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THE FEDERAL COURT BILL.
Texans Have Finally Como 10 an
Agreement.
Igpecfat IN The postl
Especial TO The Post)

Washington, January. 20 Representative
Henry has been Informed that the members
OF the Waco bar will not object to being
placed In Judge Msxey's district the West
ern. in the event that ney Federal dis.
trict is formed. The bill providing for
the district will be introduced by Mr.. Ball
tomorrow or neat day.
number Of the dlsagreements which
formerly existed among members of the
Texas delegation have been settled. but It
is possible that some Of them will have to
be arranged when the bin Is considered In
committee
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-21
WEATHER INFORMATION,
Probabilities.

Washington, January 20 Eastern Texas
Fair; much colder Tuesday. Wednesday
fair; fresh northwesterly winds.
Denison, Texas. January 20.---A verltable
simeon has ragged here all day. The city
has been euveloped in clouds OF sand aud
dust. Nothing like 1t has been witnessed
In many years. Tonight the weather has
turned TO a blizzard.
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cuLeERsoMs RESOLUTION
Wants Information About the
Philippine Tariff Bill.

Washington, January 2o.-seuator
Culberson Of Texas today intro
duced resolution directing the
secretary Of war to transmit TO the
senate copies OF oil suggestions,
criticisms and correspondence be.
tween the war department and any
officer or any person or corporation,
aud between the war department
aud any official and the Philippine
commission. relating TO the customs
tariff affecting the Philippine is
lands eliminating In the philip-
pines tariff measure pending in the
senate. The resolution went over
until tomorrow.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
NO soER ovERTuREs.
Chamberlain Has Made Official
announcement,

London, January 20.-The colonial
secretary. Mr.. Chamberlain. In the
house Of commons this afternoon.
sald there was no foundation for
the reports that overtures for peace
In South Africa had been made by
the Boer ENJOYS.
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paoTEsrs soHEEPERs, EXECUTION.
Dr. Leyds Says II Win Be an Assassina-
ton to Do So.

Brussels. January 2o.-Dr. Leyds. the
European representative OF the Transyaal.
has addressed protest TO the powers
against the execution Of the Boer Com.
mandsnt scheepers. whose death sentence
confirmed by Lord Kitchener be describes
as an assassination.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
His Qualifications.

The following letter was sent by a
Mississippi man in answer to a matri-
monial 'ad" Il incloas my potoeraf
with My Full Descriptions. 1t shows
the features as rachel as can bee. only
it is to Dark; l am very lite Complex
ion, Gray eyes, ORION hair. foot high.
waight 1870 Lbs. Inclined to be hump
shouldered; \ Muskler Man and a wild
over IS years old, with Common
School Equations. but hav Got Ancf to
Atten to Emmy business. am Strictly
Morrel. Don't use Tobacco Nor Wits
key" He is anxious to have her I'm
derstand that her age. Complication
wait and All Suits me to Il tee. Kind
Loving Girl. l hav Only one Thing to
Offer. And il is Neither Lands Mar
Gold. But \ Strong Arm and True
Hart. and will Lay Down My Life for
the Rite Girl and Be happy. for am
fired of living Alone. The Girl thai
Steels my Hart and takes my Name fer
the Remainder OF Ny Life will make
Happy. for am Hunting Girl that i
can idleise and Make a Angel Of"
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Secretary Shaw's Backbone.

The days work DONE Secretary Shaw
ard Postmaster General Payne wander
ed leisurely and listlessly back to the
Arlington yesterday, much a-foot No
official carriage and pair for them-no
footman fripperies that smack royalty.
They sauntered slowly by the White
House. Mr.. Payne with a big bundle
under his arm-he had stopped at the
store on the way-and Mr.. Shaw twirling
a jackknife between his fingers Now
and then they would stop and dig into
the bark of a tree. as they discussed
the various phases of the topic OF the
moment and then straggle on toward
the hotel. 1t was all simple and delight
fully provincial. They might have been
two country merchants In Crescent. Vt,
going home to supper and talking about
the good and bad qualities of the new
minister.
They reached the hotel with their sub
jcct unexhausted. and stood for a long
time on the sidewalk, entirely uncob
scious Of their surroundings and OBJ
livious Q. the fact that they were great
Cabinet Ministers Of great country
I'm not so sure" Mr.. Payne was
heard to remark. as he dug his toe into
the curbstone.
We'll. now, then, think 1t over; think
it over" said Secretary Shaw. and he
backed up against the big iron stan
chion which supported the awning.
Just then Senator o. IL. Plat came
up.
Hello. Shaw" said he. What are
you trying to do with that iron post p"
Grating in a backbone" was the
quick reply. This Treasury business
is good deal tougher than Iowa poll
ties"
And then the Arlington supper bell
rang.-New York Herald.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Baptismal Party Celebration.

Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. oDonnell enter
tanned a number of friends Sunday even
ing at their residence. l103 Sixth Street
southwest. in honor Of the christening
OF their niece, HiIda Loretta Smith. An
automobile conveyed the baptisma1 par
ty to St. Dominic's Church in the after
noon, where the service was performed.
A bounteous supper was served at night
and an orchestra rendered some beautiful
selections. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Smith. Miss Ag-
nes 0Donnell. Mr.. and Mrs. Scofield and
little daughter and son. Mr. and Mrs.
George j. Stafford and little son Lewis,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Holden, Mrs. Lewis,
Miss Jennie Lewis and Mr.. Harry r.
Baines. Miss A. Crogan. Miss Mae Mo-
Namara, Mrs. Bowen and Miss Rosie
Bowen. the Misses Murphy and O'Don-
nell, Messrs. John and James ODonneil,
Mr.. NJ. Dugan. H. Turner, j. Baily and
Mr.. Raymond Schroeder.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12

One hundred and forty-seven thousand
men are idle in silent. suilen battle
for rights justly due, and too long denied
them. as the result of the great strike
in the anthracite coal regions of Penn
sylvania
For more than twenty-five years the
condition Of the miners in the anthra-
cite coal districts has constantly grown
worse. IN season and out they have suf-
fered reduction in wages. Their neces-
saries of life. including the powder used
in blasting coal and the tools of labor,
they have had to buy from the com
pany stores at prices in excess of what
they could be purchased for elsewhere.
The miners have been obliged to live
in the company's hogs" called dwell
lings. They have been bounded and
Icornered into such an abject mental and
physical fear that few entertained the
hope that these men would ever dare
rise erect and have the manliness to
call their souls their own, much less
assert determination to be considered
as men and human beings with the hopes
and aspirations and responsibilities of
husbands and fathers and citizens of
this American Republic.
Surely when 1i7 900 men voluntarily
and deliberately lay down their tools of
labor and declare that they and theirs
will go hungry if necessary, and bear the
other burdens and sacrifices which a
prolonged strike may entail, they must
kenely feel the wrongs from which they
suffer, and are painfully conscious of the
necessity of this step to attain their
object.
Nor can anyone, no matter how hostile
their feelings and interests. charge these
men with i'll temper, impetucsity or I'M
due haste. Antagonists will have TO in
vent some other explanation than the
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Breakfast able Letters.

The 'London Lancet" which
can usually be depended on to re-
! port the latest quirk of medical
fancy, enters a violent protest
against the habit of reading ones
letters at breakfast. 1t is the
practice of many people to have
their morning letters placed on the
breakfast table, to be opened In a
leisurely manner while they con-
sumo the meal, and, according to
the Lancet" this results in the
scattering of an army of hungry
| microbes over the food. 1t is not
to be supposed that those who
handle the letters have had their
hands washed in some antiseptic
liquid, or that the letters them
selves have been subjected to any
such process.
If this anti-microbe war keeps
on there will soon be no safety for
any of us except in a sanitary
bandbox. with air-holes covered by
a thin sheet of absorbent cotton.
But if we are attacked by no
| germs except such as come in our
correspondence most of us will be
very fortunate.
There is a reason, however, why
letters ought not to be read at the
! breakfast table, and it is sanitary,
though not connected with micro
organisms. No person has any
business to read anything while al
table which will cause worry or
unpleasant feelings to arise; for
such emotions interfere with di-
gestion more than all the microbes
that would come from thousand
letters. Unlesso one has an UNI
usually pleasant set of CORE
spondents, the reading Of letters is
not matter of unalloyed bliss.
There are apt to be bills in some
of them and unwelcome news in
others, and business matters in
others. and none of these things
should be discussed while at break
fast Exactly the same rule ap.
plies to conversation as to reading.
There are some families in which
the table talk consists mainly of
discussions of household business
and disputes about its settlement
Such a custom is responsible for
much dyspepsia and more bad
temper.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12

WORKOUT one that the men have been
urged or ordered to strike by their
leaders.
Nearly two years ago these miners,
taking courage from successes of their
fellow miners of the bituminous regions,
declared that unless some improvement
came in their own condition, they would
strike. They did so, and after pro-
tracted struggle, succeeded in compelling
the mine owners to increase wages 10
per cent. and make some other changes
and improvements.
Nearly two years have elapsed since
that memorable event, and, as is well
known, cost of living has largely in
creased within that period. The miners,
feeling their condition keenly, present.
ed to the employers a demand for i'm
provement in their condition, enumerat-
ing the following:
An increase in wages of 10 per cent.
A ton of coal to consist of 2,2iO pounds.
The appointment of a man by the min
The miners acted not only in con-
oiliatory spirit, but were willing to sub
NIT the case to arbitration. This the
companies rejected. The questions in
dispute are matters of fact, not of prin-
ciple, hence there can be no good rea-
son why the companies should reject ar
bitration. If they are right it can be
determined before board of arbitra-
tors If the miners are justified in their
demands. that, too. can be settled be-
yond doubt. The mine owners will
have some difficulty in convincing the
public that they cannot grant the re-
quests of the miners, particularly af-
ter refusal to submit the case to ar
bitration.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Miss Kennedy Now Mrs Keller.

Mr.. Francis Keller and Miss Margue-
rite Kennedy were married by Rev.
Father Caughy. pastor Of St. Stephen S
Church. at the home of DIR. and Mrs.
Foster. 1922 Twenty second Street. on
Monday at 4 o'clock. The parlor was
deliberately decorated with La France
roses. ferns and palms. The bride. who
was given away by Mr.. Frank Foster.
was attired in handsome costume of
fawn crepe de chine over green silk.
Mrs. Frank Foster who attended the
bride was dressed like her. Immediate
ly after the ceremony refreshments were
served for the large company present.
The wedding presents were beautiful ard
numerous. The couple left later for New
York, where they will make their future
home.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
NAVAL OFFICERS FOR NAVAL VESSELS.

According report Secretary Moody eonmpa departure
in the assignment of naval officers duty He intends, said
well of those attached
to the bureaus of the Navy Department. and them to active
aboard ship In this the seriously deficient complement OF Off
will be considerably augmented and the efficiency of the
greatly increased
complaint has been heard that there woefu lack
essentials One the of the other
the difficulty securing adequate number of officers for the ships
Ii weknown fact that Annapolis has been unable to
supply the number of graduates the deficiency and Sec
Moody with bunke has hit the remedy The
policy the liking of the officers who soft
bh but there be question that the generally will
be the First and last officers work
make himself proficient possible the duties his
proficiency acquired
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
CHARLES SUMMERS IDEAS
ON AN ISTHMIAN CANAL
By ISAAC SHARP.

interest the statement of Representative Ca
Montana with reference to "The Most Practicable
Route Canal which he only his ndl
viua without giving for his conclusion
offer few IN favor OF the
Panama by the late Senator Charles Sum-
ner might well FOR the American Congress to reflect
In speaking the routes he sand the Panama
route among other advantages the other:
Frst-It very much the shorter
Secondt would require less time and money to construct
Thrd-WouId economic time in going through
Fourth "A very much better terminal anchorage
farther from the locality Of disturbances
being of the line thereof
SixthThis being enterprise which citizen OF the
deeply interested body OF
locate the other than the Congress OF
United States, the peoples representatives
These Mr. Summers opinions, and worth
careful investigation
simply give of that in order that they
may be of benefit to the present generation.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Miss Melzar and Mr.. Corey Married.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Hiss
Louise Melzar and Mr.. George Harris
Corey. of Boston, were married at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest A. Melzar. 2l43 n Street.
Rev. Frank VI. Bristol. pastor OF the
Metropolitan VI. E. Church, officiated in
the presence OF a small company made
up of relatives and close friends.
The bride was attired for travelling in
light gray, and her sister. Miss Sara
Melzar. who was her only attendant.
wore a gown of white organdie with
touches of ribbon and lace. Mr.. Charles
Handy, of Salem, acted as best man.
The drawing room was tastefully
adorned with white flowers and palms.
A luncheon was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fenner will spend some time travelling
and then go to live at Copeland Terrace.
Maiden. Mass.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Enjoyable Musicale.

The pupils Of the Misses Minke gave
musicale at Carroll Institute Monday
evening. The hall was filled to its ut
most capacity with relatives and friends
Of the pupils and teachers, whose efforts
were warmly applauded. Many of the
pupils exhibited Improvement in their
studies. The participants included Mrs.
Rose Bretney, Ralph Garren. Miss Helen
Myers. Charles Ruoff, Miss Hazel Tineh-
er. Miss Gertrude Brooks. Ernest Thomp-
son. Miss MILDRED Draney. Miss Ruth
Barnes Miss Margaret Cummins. Miss
Helen Dinsmore, Miss Inez Maley. Mrs.
Cordelia Rearden. Miss Nargaretta VIII
hanson. Miss Pauline Bishoff. Mr.. Wal
ter Barnes. Mrs. C. McCafferty. Miss
Marie Myers, Miss Mary Warrener. Miss
Ruth Brock Herbert Thompson. Miss
Grace Guy. Miss Faith Scribner. Miss
Marion Barnes. Miss Helen Keech. Miss
Bessie Monaghan. Miss Grace Fuller.
Miss Helen Fay. Miss Mary Branson.
Mrs. Ida Jones.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
CAUSES OF THE GREAT COAL STRIKE.


When II IS borne in mind that the an
possession OF hard coal; that there is
always a demand for that product, and
further. that these mine operators and
the railroads are one and the same per-
sons, controlling the entire output as
we'll as the price for which coal is Sold
il is not difficult to see that there is
some other motive than the one advanc-
ed behind the refusal TO grant the min
owners have for twenty-five years nurs-
ed deep-set prejudice against organ
lied labor, and during this time they
have been monarchs Of all they sur
veyed. The miners, the wealth produc-
ers, have been their serfs.
The miners in this contest have con
Quoted themselves with calmness ana
deliberation. They have been guided by
conservative opinion and judgment. The
strike was not declared until after all
Conciliatory and peaceful means were
exhausted. Two months elapsed be-
tween the formulation of the demands
and the Inauguration of the strike.
Every fair-minded citizen, every liberty
loving man every union workman.
unites not only in wishing the miners
the greatest possible success in this con-
test, but will supplement these wishes
by every assistance, financially and NOR
ally to the full limit of his ability.
The conditions by which the miners
have been surrounded, the misery which
was their lot, must. never again be pos
sible They have moved upward and
onward in the social and industrial
scale. 1t is essential to the future
well-b being of the entire American peo-
pie that they be aided to continue this
movement for their material, moral
and social welfare.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.
Bear Hunt for President.

Senator Pritchard Of North Carolina,
who has extended an invitation to the
President to join him in bear hunt in
the Tar Heel State in the fall, yester-
day received a letter from big Tom
Wilson, the famous bear hunter Of
North Carolina, stating that he had just
killed his scventy-sixth black bear since
last fall.
Big Tom" is to act as the guide to
the President In the event that he can
drop official business for several days to
participate in tho sport, the President
having accepted the invitation on this
condition. Big Tom Wilson writes that
If the President will only come the bears
will give him a lively time.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES
Predicts Democratic Victory.

Predicts Democratic Victory.
The sentiment in Tennessee has not
as yet crystallized on anyone for the
standard bearer OF the Democratic party
in 1904" said Mr.. Reau E. Folk. State
treasurer CT Tennessee, at the New Will
lard last evening.
Hen David B. Hill. of New York,
however. has many friends and follow
crs in the Volunteer State and in the
event OF his going to the next Demo-
cratic national convention with the sup
port of New York STATE he would IN
Guestiorably be = strong candidate with
the Tennessee delegation.
"Of course. it is entirely too early
to make any representation as to the
choice OF the Tennessee delegation, but
the name OF Mr. Hill has been discussed
to n very great extent by the Tennessee
Democracy. Heu. Richard Olney is held
in very high esteem by the people down
there. but it is hard TO say what will
be the extent OF the boom that has beeI
launched at Memphis.
The Democratic party in Tennessee
lis entirely harmonious. Al the elements
that were a. Giscord during the past
Jew years have come together under the
common banner. ana there is now no
G.saaection in any quarter.
The various candidates named for the
Presidential domination in 1904 on the
Democratic ticket have many friends in
Teanessee, bur when the time comes there
will be a Willingness TO unite on the man
who appears to be the best and the Co5t
available.
Ii the condition of the Democratic
party in Tennessee is any index to the
condition of the democracy in other
States. the prediction OF Democratic sue
cess in l9e+ can be made with q great
d, al OF confidence.
There are some Democrats who viii
possibly disagree en- the Philippine quss-
ton. but in my opinion most of them vii
be willing to accept the dictum of the
next Democratic national convention"
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Betsy Ross and the Flag.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune-And
in the observance of Flag Day don't for
get Betsy Ross, whose dainty and pa
triotic fingers made the first flag OF the
United States. Betsy was a true woman
The Congressional Committee had de-
termined on six-pointed stars. but Bet
sy determined on -pointed-and five
pointed they were, and are. And they
do say General Washington cussed a lit
tie bit when he saw the deviation from
the original plan. But Betsy-bless her!
was a woman, and won.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
THE. WRECK OF THE MAINE.

The bill introduced by Senator Lodge
of
should removed the interest of the
able of the fearful February
their death while which
perhaps o Although
explosion the outside thereby opprobum
o
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
THE CADETS.

The Capital right proud high school cadets
spurred the wild their admirers
competing military The training
warke operations be valuable though should
school military
ceed Obedience authority the essentials
good many
will be invaluable him the battle of life. He comphends
of detail gains lfeianee
better pe and the desire for good appearance which for great
deal nowadays.
The Washington cadets be compend upon their
showing which
mark of perfection indication that the spirit will be carried
competition the fields
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Musicale at Carroll Institute.

The pupils of Miss Hattie VI. Ritchis
gave an enjoyable musicale. last night
at Carroll Institute Ha4-Aiss Richie
is one of WashiHgtons best known
teachers and is the soprano soloist of
st. Peters Church, Capitol Hill. posi-
tion she has held for long time.
The program last night was carried
through in its, original form and each
number was heartily appreciated. AT
the conclusion of the concert the young
people danced and it was nearly mid
night when the strains OF Home.
Sweet Home closed a very delightful
evening.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Trinity Church Guild Entertainment.

Mrs. ]. NJ McCauley Dresdan Hall.
Carroll Avenue. Tacoma Park, d. c., en-
tertained the Guild of Trinity Church at
luncheon on Thursday last. The meet
ing was presided over by the president
of the Guild. Mrs. Henry Cady. After
the regular business OF the meeting was
over lunch was served. The house was
tastefully decorated with ferns and
roses and presented very pleasing APP
pearance Among those present were
Mrs Taylor, Mrs. Perry. Mrs Coterille
Mrs. Smith, Mrs Warren, Mrs. Burdette.
Mrs. Feldman, Mrs. Haas. Mrs. Guerry.
Mrs. II. C. McCauley. Mrs. Whitney
Mrs. C. C. Wright, Mrs. Rosalie Thorn
ton. The favors were needle and pin
books.
The Washington times., 1902-06-12
Miss Prospect WEEDS Mr.. Fenner.

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Caro-
line Prospect and Mr.. Charles Albert
Fenner. took place last night at Trinity
NJ. E. Church. Rev. DR.. Nicholson Off
ciating.
The bride wore dainty gown of white
organdie and carried white flowers. Her
sister. Miss Aspasia Prospect, attended
her in pink organdie. and MIR. Lee P.
Herrell acted as best man
The ushers were Mr.. Willard E. Dixon.
Mr.. Morris Otterback. DR.. c. c. Ober
and Dr. William G. Roe.