davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
cuANGr lN nnIiRS

The closing hour Of Frank Hervey's Grin,
Prairis and Main. have been slightly ali
tered. Heretofore 10 o'clock o. m has
been the closing hour on week DAYS and I
O'Clock on Sundays. Until further notice
week days and p. m, on Sundays This
move was mate necessary througA the in
crease Of late business
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
Brunncr News Notes

Judge and Mrs Campbell Of Drummer yes
terday gave complimentary party to Miss
katie Hardamun, their guest at Elsbury
park, which was largely attended and great
ly enjoyed by all participants
Mrs. ]. w Elsbury Of Drummer. who mas
spent the past four months visiting friends
In san Antooio, has returned to her home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
Mir. |. A. Ptuee.

The funeral az Mr., l.. A. Prpce took
place at . p. m Yesterday from his resi-
aence sOaM Prairie avenue under the aus,
pieces Of Houston aene No g. Fratcrnai,
order Of Eagles, OF which the deceased
Wgs a member
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
BANKING AND OFFICE BUILDING.

Plans Being Prepared for Commercial
National Bank Building.
The Officers OF the Commercial National
bank have been In consultation with their
architect recently regarding the new bank.
ing and office building which they have do.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
THE LOCAL. CALENDAR.

Auditorium Marie Fountain Dramatis
company. Repertoire and vaudeville,
Bankers VS.. Americans at League park,
4S0 p. IN.
Democratic senatorial convention, Harris
county court house. IL a. m.
Meeting OF county executive COMMITTEES
republican headquarters, 5l4 Travis street,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Eliza Jane Kennedy.

The funeral Of Mrs Eliza Jane Kennedy
took place NJ 10 o'clock Yesterday morning
from the family residence on the san Fe'
lipc roud. Rev H. C Wills officiating, IN
terment In Magnolia cemetery,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
BUDGET FROM BE AUMONT
SUITS INVOLVING LARGE AMOUNTS
HAVE BEEN FILED.
One OF Them Is Based on a Failure to
Furnish Oil as Contacted for.
News Notes.

Branch office: The Posts Beaumont Of
nee is now located ia EXall bnlldluS
ground noor. both phones No S33. WIN T.,
Z. Neely as business representative ana
r. W. Greer as correspondent Subscrlp.
tiols ana advertisements ar news ltehs
leit ~ tnls address VIII receive prompt
attention. Subscribers having any cause
Tor complaint as to delivery " pnprrs are
requested 10 phone or otherwise notify tAe
on'ce promptly.
beaumont Texas. August 10 'rhe warm
weather has By no menus stopped De- ming
OF anlts. and today rive urH ones, most
Of them Tor large amounts. were died.
one was for $4,000 and was died by Mrs.
Jane Frugin against the Texarkaua aud
That the road killed her husband and tina
Is the basis for the plea II VIII he re-
mcmbcred that soine ninety DAYS since the
i1ie eyruing train ran Into Mr.. Frugla
aud killed him white he was riding horse
back down the center OF The track ana hp
phreutly toward the trai0 as i; approached.
Another big suit hied Is thar Of the Texas
company against Il J. Cox & GO. aud a.
leges that the plniniin has been damaged
defendant 10 furnish oil rs contracted for
Ihis Is another Of the suits growing on ui
the old oil contracts
william Wlesa has Nled suit against the
Lone Star mud Crescent on company fOi
$1,000 damages and for strip Of lane
which the plaintiff alleges Is owned by
him. hui which the defendant mas unlawful
~ taken possession Of
o. II. Dean ct al have died son ngains
j. s Murrell for $40 co.. damages and foi
possession OF piece Of land near Neder
land.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16

Abilene. Texas. Oct Ia 1901.
Or. p. w. Hall. ST Louis Dear sir-I
nm II years old and have suffered more or
less for several years with Kidney and blad.
der trcuble. ana your Texas Wonder. Halls
Great Discovery. has cured me. and cheer.
fully recommend II to any one suffering
sir~lsriS. Hours truly,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16

tNNU UF THANKS.
Wish 10 thank my many friends for THAR
Kindness and sympathy In my hour Of be.
reavement. and especially the Order OF
Eagles, / will always have xtnd "a
membrance for all. Mira l.. Pfuce.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

The Marie Fountain Theater Company in
THE Two Orphans"
''I'he Two Orphans" was the bill at the
Auditorium last night The Marie Fountain
Thcater company played this standard old
play with dramatic ability large audi
ence received their Efforts with applause.
The dramatic ana pathetic elements of this
familiar play have Interested many play-
gocrs. Last night II again proved Its right
20 hold the stage The specaltes were
GOOD
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16
NORTH TEXAS FEMALE COLLEGE

AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
Fine
wb We nave
nv, b urgart'
night jus
,sInsn,a ATean newly
ler Information address KFY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-16

cu7CAGO MUSICAL c9 1Id nv M
GI' Bid. Chicago Fsl 40 "A
Sept 8. Strongest i tass'V NsF "a
,"o,aitsnr Mailed Free
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
Gen. Carr for Senator.

To the Editor: Without occupying
much of your valuable space l beg to
add an endorsement to DR.. Kingsbury's
article in the News and Observer CT the
18th inst, advocating the election of
Gen. j. S. Carr to the United States
Senate. Any man or measure so strongly
endorsed by Or. Kingsbury, whose wis
dom and sagacity in neglect to the public
veal, has been recognized so long, at
cnce commands the highest considera-
ton.
In his felicitous manner the Doctor has
shown so clearly that Gen. Carr is, in
every way the proper man that North
Carolina should now send to the United
States Senate, that it seems superhuous
for any one else to say more, than aye,
aye.
In the last election for Senator we
favored Senator Simmons. We do not re-
gret it, He is versed in the law, in Ma
tional and State affairs, las great ability
and makes an ideal Southern Senator
Now however, it clearly seems that Gen
Carr is the man we need as his colleague.
In our legislative councils, espec-
cially in that of the highest, the United
States Senate we need a variety of tai
ent: experts in many lines. We now have
en- able lawyer there, but would it not
make a one-sided team to send another
whose training and labors have been in
the same channel? II is a well known
fact the services of well posted, expert
enced business man are needed. In our
National councils business problems are
uppermost to be solved and the welfare
of the people greatly depends upon how
~ 1pa for
our financial system, Imperialism, COM
merce, the labor question and our inter-
course with other nations demand the
attention. not so much of great orators
with rounded periods, but that of prac-
teal. level-headed, honest business men,
who have demonstrated their capacity
to handle such questions in patriotic
manner Now, where is the man better
qualified for this task than Gen. Carr?
All that Dr. Kingsbury says about being
worthy of the honor and that our State
owes it to him we readily admit. but we
want to emphasize the fact that North
Carolina now needs his business ability
in the United tates Senate even more than
he needs the honor of the position. ]
therefore trust that when our salons
come to elect the Senator, they will pa
triotically lay aside any personal prefer
ences and unanimously elect Gen. j. S.
Carr, the man needed.
That some smart Alec may endeavor to
break this force of argument by saying
that this is from an old soldier whom the
General has befriended, allow me to add
that while I am an ex-Confederate SOL
der from the tents of Vance, Burgwin
and Lane Gen. Carr has never been call
Icr- hO hnl rfn To do
me personal favor except, to answer an
inquiry which he courteously did at
cost of two cents postage
D. c. MURCHISON.
La Grange, Dec. 20, 1902.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

North Carolina was in good shape to
year now closing has been one of the
best in the history of the State. There
have been fewer calamities, fewer fail
ures, fewer disasters. There has been a
more general distribution of the good
things of life. The crops have been good in
an parts of the State and the prices have
things considered. than in a decade.
There has been progress in every direc-
tion. Better farming methods and better
crop results have encouraged the farm
crs, while free rural delivery, better
schools and better roads have added to
the joys of farm life. More factories
have been built and enlarged, there has
been a steady demand for labor, wages
have been regularly paid, and more COM
forts have found their way into the
homes of the wage-earners. Business has
been good and capital has found a fair
return upon investment. These things
have not been true only of one section of
the State, but of all. Last year, there
were streeks of good crops and good
times in the srate: This year the crops
have beer generally good and the times
have beeh-oetter in all sections and among
all callings. The consequent material bet
terment gave more money to provide
comforts and Injuries for Christmas, and
gave a good cheer and happiness which
are always heightened by knowledge
that there are a few dollars in the bank
laid up for a rainy day. Happiness is
not dependent upon wealth or condition,
but there is need of freedom from bread
and butter anxiety to give relief from
carking care, a necessary condition to
the best sort of happiness. Given: good
health, some money in the purse, a good
conscience, hope for the future, con-
tented mind, a happy home and good
friends-what is lacking for ideal enjoy
ment of Christmas? These things have
been found in most North Carolina
homes this year and consequently the
1902 Christmas will be remembered as
one signally happy to North Carolina
folks.
May there be many like it!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
A MORNING TONIC.
phillips Brooks.)

Oh. my dear friends, you who are let
ting miserable misunderstanding run on
from year to year: you who are keeping
wretched Guarrels alive because you can
not quite make up your mind that now
is the day to sacrifice your pride and
kill them; you who are passing men sui
lenly upon the street, not speaking to
them out of some silly spite, and yet
knowing that it would fill you with shame
and remorse if you heard that one of
those men were dead tomorrow morning;
you who are letting your neighbor starve
till you hear that he is dying of starva-
ton; or letting your friends heart ache
for word OF appreciation or sympathy
which you mean 10 give some day--if you
could know, and see, and feel all of a
sudden, that 1.-The time is short" how it
would break the spell. How you would
go Instantly and do the thing which you
might never have another chance to do.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
Mr. Fry for Reading Clerk

To the Editor: The Democrats OF
Montgomery county would call attention
to the fact that within her borders are
produced men who are pushing TO the
front in helping to mould fashion and
instill principles of the Democracy IN the
minds of the people.
The new Seventh Congressional District
elected one of her noble and trusted sons
in the person of Hon. Robt. n. Page TO
represent us in the next Congress OF
the United States. We have other sons
worthy of honor which people would
gladly bestow. The lime for the as
sembling of the Legislature in January
is rapidly approaching, and for the con-
sideration of that honorable body, we
beg to present the name of Mr. r. ..
Fry, of Troy, n. c., ere Of Our leading
lawyers, for the position of reading
clerk of the House
In behalf Of Mr.. Fry I wish to say,
he is eminently fitted for the place, from
several points of view. In the first
pdace, he is a Democrat Of the first type.
He has fine physical ability, and can
stand all the work that can possibly be
put upon him. He weighs $50 pounds and
stands six feet and two inches in his
stockings His lung power cannot be
excelled by that of any one in the State.
He speaks auently, distinctly and DELHI
erately Mr. Fry could nave been the
representative from this Senatorial dis
trict in next State Senate, if he had
vigorously pushed his claims, which he
did rot choose to do for reasons salts
factory to himself.
For the last two campaigns, no one was
regarded equal to him for register of his
township and in the face of difficulties
and threatened violence to person and
property, he right manfully assumed the
task and did his duty to the satisfaction
and admiration of his Democratic friends.
Well do our people remember that he
together with other registrars was ar
raigned before a United STAGES court to
answer to an indictment for an alleged
violation of a National law, but it is
needless to say no action was taken.
Mr.. Fry has aspirations along a con-
sentative line and would not intrude what
others might call positive claim upon
his party, but modestly acquieses in what
the people do in convention, believing
their action to be for the general goods.
Finally, will not take up any more
of your valuable space, further than to
say that the good people of Montgomery
will be proud to have him thus honored,
who has done so much to redeem us
from Republican misurle through negro
domination, and believe it would be but
just recognition Of the merit and BRAY
cry of man who will dare to do his
duty. He merits other honprs, but if
when that honorable body assemblies and
Rufus 0. Fry is elected reading clerk of
the House, Montgomery county Democrats
will he satisfied.
Very truly,
A. w. E. CAPEL.
Troy, N c.. Dec 49, 1902.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

can manufacture their own product and
let the robber trust take care Of itself.
1t will require firm, aggressive effort,
but relief can be obtained Washing
ton Progress.
We trust that the tobacco farmers will
in all sincerity follow the purpose of the
meeting in Rocky Mount which seeks to
curtail the tobacco acreage in order that
prices may not go all to pieces for the
next crop.
The American Tobacco Company, we
understand, says it has all the tobacco it
needs for three or four years. This may
be true but every one that knows any,
thing about tobacco understands that 1t
must have age in order to become mellow
and of use to the manufacturers. SO it
is necessary for the American Tobacco
Company to keep a large stock on hand
for future use. If the American Tobacco
Company has such an enormous stock
on hand why was it necessary for 1t to
nay more than it does now for the to-
bacco at the opening of the market 10
prevent the Imperial Company from get
ting it?
There is one thing certain any way. If
the farmers persist in raising more than
the tobacco trade of the world requires
the price will go low and stay low; while
If they raise barely enough to supply the
demands of the trade the American To-
bacco Company as we'll as all others in
terested will be obliged TO pay good
price for it.-Wilson Times.
The Selma correspondent of the Smith
field Herald, writes: "Mr. Pass, OF
Pass. Garrett & Co., the proprietors OF
the Planters warehouse, is here making
arrangements for next season. Inc
Selma Improvement Company will en-
large the warehouses and build prize
houses for the next season. Nearly TWO
thousand dollars will be expended in i'm
rroyements.'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
WHAT THEY ALL SAY.

Up to date only one newspaper in North
Carolina has approved the ruling exempt
ing the salaries of judicial officers from
the tax imposed on incomes. The press
generally takes the view presented in this
paper. Many of them go so far as to say
that if the judicial officers are exempt,
then the whole tax ought to be abolished
by the Legislature. The Roxboro Courier
says:
1.-The Attorney General has declared
that the State has no right to tax the
incomes of State officers. We know moth
ing whatever of the question at law, but
we do know that it is shame to tax the
incomes of those who work ten times as
hard as the office-holder and allow the
office-holder to slip out of it through
a technical point. If the salary of the
office holder is non-taxable then abolish
the law entirely
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS GIVING.

Many of the Sunday Schools have of late
years changed the character of their
christmas celebrations. The old time
Christmas tree and Christmas entertain
ment still abides, but instead of the chill
dren attending only to receive presents
they come also bringing presents for 9TH
ers. The doctrine: 1T is more blessed to
give than to receive is one that cannot
be learned by precept. It is one of the
doctrines that must be practiced to be
!. believed. Many children utterly scott it..
land more grown up people have never
learned that it is the truest and highest
happiness.
In many churches and Sunday schools
this Christmas, perhaps more than in any
Aformer year, the idea of giving has pre-
dominated over the idea of receiving,
and the result has been to give a higher
happiness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
Spirit of the Press.
THE INCOME TAX AGAIN.
Charlotte Observer.

1lIL 1NCOME 1AA AGA1Ns
Charlotte Observer.
In connection with the income tax
opinion OF Attorney General Gilmer,
printed last night, it is recalled that Mr..
A. r. Andrews, Jr., Of the Raleigh bar,
published in the Observer on the Esd Of
June, 1901, communication in which he
controverted the opinion which the At
torney General had just then expressed,
in substance similar to that which he
rendered last week. Mr. Andrews opin-
ion is that the salaries of the judges
of the Supreme and Superior Courts are
not subject to the income tax of the
revenue act, and further that they are
not subject to taxation at all. Mr.. An
drews holds that the judges accepted their
offices subject to the income tax as it
has been continuously in force in this
State since 1851. He thinks that the At
torney Generals law is correct but that
his application of it to Judge elect since
the income tax was Incorporated into the
revenue act is wrong, he having accepted
office with that portion of law in force.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

Allusion has already been made in these
columns to the fact that just before
Christmas, all the old employees of the
factories OF the American Tobacco Com
pany liz Durham were presented with a
full weeks pay in addition to their regular
salary. The Durham Sun says that at
the Blackwell factory the gifts amounted
to s2,Oe0 and at the American Tobacco
Company factories $1,000. making IS, 400
in all This was a generous remembrance
and was in keeping with the best Christ
Apas spirit.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

was entered while the family were at
supper and robbed of $211, which Respass
claims was in a bureau drawer. The
thief entered through a window, it is
thought. Blood hounds were sent for
but could not be secured until too late.
There is no clue to the thief.-Williams
ton Enterprise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
APPEARS TO BE CORRECT.

Kinston Free Press.
The News and Observer contends that
the law requiring judges to pay an in
come tax is ''honest, just and based
on common sense" and should hold
good This appears to be correct, prece-
dent to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

A little while ago it was the May Yohe
and Strong nastiness that nauseated the
public. Now it is royal nastiness from
the German Empire. It's all alike dis
gushing, whether from the court or the
theatre
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

The Statesville Landmark says that a
partnership to practice law has been
made between Chief Justice Furches,
Judge Coble and Mr.. Geo B. Nicholson,
present partner of Hon. B. F. Long, who
becomes Superior court judge on January
list 1t will make a strong team.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
Politics and Politicians.

Mr.. Gudger's employment in his con-
test with Moody of attorneys who open
ly fought the Democratic ticket in the
last election has aroused much COM
ment among Democrats. The conten-
tion of those who criticise such a policy
is that the fight being party fight, the
patronage in it should be given to DEM
ocrats While that is in a measure true
still it must be remembered that a man
having been elected, the office becomes
his personal property, and he is called
on to defend it as such, and if he thinks
attorneys of an opposing party can best
aid him in that defense, he would be
very foolish if he did not employ them.
But having employed them, he need not
be surprised if members of his own party
regarding it as an act of disloyalty, do
not rush to his assistance with the ala
Gritty and enthusiasm that he considers
the exigencies of the case demand. On
these points Mr.. Gudger must decide,
and having decided he cannot be heard
10 complain at the result.-Asheville
Citizen.
1t is said that Clement Manly, OF
Winston. is an aspirant for the United
states Senatorship. It is also said that
a number of people want Governor
Aycoek to be Senator. He is no can
didate.-Cor Wilmington Messenger.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

Mr.. E. B. Wooten, an experienced hotel
man from Marion, s. c., has leased the
Imperial Hotel at Wilson and will take
charge on the first of January.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

Tasker Polk. Esq, has moved into his
handsome law building. 1t is model
of beauty and albeit neat, substantial
structure. The first floor will be occu-
pied by Mr. Polk as law offices, while
on the second floor Or. r. 5. Booth has
a suite of dental Offices arrenton
Record.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
STATE NEWS.

The Elks in Wilmington gave Christ
mas tree and dinner to eco children on
Christmas day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

B A. Lakey Of 294 Elizabeth street,
Auburn, N. Y. says: q had IRheu-
matism in my knees for six years and
could get no relief until used DR..
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy.
That cured me completely"
Rheumatism makes US grow old and decrepit be-
fore our time. Many enc in the full vgor Of men-
hood has been suddenly rendered almost as help
less and dependent as an infant by this ruthless
disease. Liniment or external application can
not check it OF do any permanent good as it is in
the blood. Dr.. David Kennedy's Fevorite Rem
edy dissolyes the excess of uric acid and going to
the root OF the disease cures it for good and all.
All druggists sell it in the NEW so CENT SIZE
and the regular S. 90 size bottles.
Sample b0fkLe-snOngh for trial free BY mail
DR.. David Kennedy Corporation, Rondout, NY.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
TRANSFER BOOKS CLOSED.

Notice is hereby given that the books
for the transfer OF stock in the North
Carolina Railroad Company will be
closed from the 1st January 1909 till the
LIST February 1903.
D. FL. 4.cLEAN,
Secretary and Treasurer.
1913 4Wks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

The house of John Respass. colored.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

Col. John w. Cunningham, president
of the North Carolina Tobacco Grow
ers' Association, writes the Southern To-
bacco Journal that meeting of tobacco
farmers will be held in Winston some
time early in 1903. Efforts are being made
by the association to organize county as
scciations.