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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
sac Cane cos pamaned.

Austin. Texas. January .. Colonel w NJ.
c Hin, financial agent Of the state peni-
Tertiary is hero looking after some private
business In speaking Of the eject Of the
cold weather on the states cane crop, he
said that tho rrop was damaged al least
$4,000 worth. As 10 the building of the
sugar min on th Clemens farm Mr. I'M
stated that the question was still ~ stotu
quo hui that the prospects for raising the
moacy for the enterprise were very gool
ard that he was OF the opinion that tue
proposition would he success.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03

The first report of this departments work
:orered the awards made in November
reeular annual awards were made the le-
gall requirements of advertising In four
rapefs, opening of bids in the presence of
gnyfrnor and comptrole- etc being COM
pIied with. For the information OF ali in
seretef1 II has been thought hest to make
rs 70 part of this report the results of
Wnfds made MS the three regular letterings.
siripg the names Of contractors, list of
sons Of the staple articles time of con
paC From this exhibit. more forcibly and
clearly than by any argument, can II ba
seen Just what progress are making to-
wards the most economical method of sun
piElng our institutions wants Those who
nave Kept posted on the various markets
can observe the advantage accruInr TO the
state by reason Of the long time contracts
ietsH as well as the saving effectd by ag-
RrFEatlnG the articles lone grade for ain
nfeued Tor the support of our Institutions
rs coml Jared with the old system NJ each
nstitutlon luyinC for itself at n time diff
ierent from any other and no uniformity in
grade obtaining
All entlor Is invited the following "a
bies, compiled from the official reports If
me everal institutions named showing prr
capita cost, etc, for the years ending DC
fcber n. 1871 to 1901 The renorts in
Question cover period of fen months
only. Cor the year 1901. SO, for convenience
tnc T'nalnng two montls completing the
year nave been estimated on proportionata
nnsis The institutions mentioned have
been selected because they are the largest
and. they are the only ores making ,er
capita cost statements, I believe II is
reasonable TO suppose that the othe- Ia.
SITUATIONS show propoa tomato reduction
IN populntion, that larger sums nave to be
c,xpei ded each year, but at the same tire
me. per capita cost of maintaining therl
Is decreasing. comparison Of the years
1872 1.-THE last the institutions purchased
tneir own eupplies), ana the wear 1900 (the
arst year II. this Department., is inter.
ssttng and instructive Taking the dif
ference in per capita cost OF each institu-
uon Tor the TWO years mentioned. and mui.
upEing this remainder by the average non
uiAton, shows that in 1900 the cost ~
mnintenance was S1T,O9S05 less than in
is'a. However, II must be horne in mind
t1at, at a conservative estimate the av.
ffage values in the grocery line. dry goods.
ciothing, hardware, coal. drugs aud fresh
meat lines were, in 1900, 10 per cent higher
tnNn for the year before for SINH.
lpr grades of goods. Said institutions
cxpended for actual maintenance I'm 1904
1851. hence ii Is evident that said
fhre Institutions were conducted more
rffp' onticaily by s Coo or over Is per cent
s9R9D than In 1890, While this department
ICES not arrogate TO itself the entire credir
taE such showing and 1t is fully realized
tHai without the splendid management OH
ininlng NJ said Institutions. no such result
foTld he shown. he the cause whnt It may.
M saving Is no less real and true.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
shiner EaIr Aasooiation.

5hiner, Texas. December 3O--A mass
meeting OF the citizens Of Sinner was
called AZ yackaY's hall last sunday and
the Sinner Fair association was organized.
with the following wei known citizens as
oIncers: r. L. Eschenburg. president: j.
L. Harbermacher. secretary: II. G. flato.
Treasurer. II was decided to hold n roping
contest and street fair IN Sinner on jan
uary "a, % and 2G. Great interest Is mani
Tested. over $500 mas been Subscribed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Boil Mesuil nefies Cold

LyoGs. Texas january 1.-The farmers,
contiguous to this town, are very despoud-
ont as ia the future. 10 consequence Of ga
little fHtntnN to The boil wccNil during
the severe cold weather Some claim that
very few were Killed. while thousands Of
them alive ran be seen everywhere in win
ter quarters
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
neath d AIbert Gearhart.

Dallas. Texas, January 9-Aihert $. Gear.
hart, prominent In the lumber trade of
Texas and manager Of the NJ, T. Jones
company, with headquarters at Dallas dict
this afternoon at ST. Paurs sanitarium OF
kidney tronhles, which had made two suTgt.
cal operations necessary. Mr.. Gearhart
was rotiye OF sherman, Texas, and WAS
only % years old.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03

the action Of the grand Jury under a
charge Of assault 10 rape, made his escape
this morning after daylight, 4 white man
escapes 10 the officers this morning when
the discovery was discovered The old iall
Inns been unsafe Tor years. and all ot tho
escapes have gone out At the same place.
from the sewer leading from the corridor
10 the outside
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
l. K lewis Badlv Hurt bv = Train.

Pittsburs, Texas, January 81. X. Lewis
pronincnt citizen and member of the
firm Of Lewis & Barnes, was struck AT the
North Avenue crossing Of the Missouri
Kansas and Texas at l:l5 this afternoon by
the westbOund Katy flyer. He was struck
on the hips and while his injuries are not
regarded as fatal. he is seriously injured.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
FROM THE CAPITAL CITY.
BIG BALANCE ~ STATE TREASURY
AT THE CLOSE OF 1901.
Heavy Damage by Cold Weather TO
Sugar Cane Crop on State Con-
Wet Farm.

Austin Texas, January 2 The cash bal.
auces in the state treasury At the close
Of business December 81 was made public
this afternoon
$50 same tlme last year.
Available school fund SiSae5s. against
SID 70l' for 1900
Permanent school fund sl0.4SaGis. OF
which si,la6a76 is in cash against si.on,-
Az for 1870, and $a,2es, i2I IN bonds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
State Lunatic Asylum.
Southwestern Insane Asylum,
TEXAS PRODUCTS.

\ accordance with the provisions OF the
lHH relating 10 such matters, every Texas
pRduct mas been utilized when practicable.
Ids has brought II about that since the
xration III this department our Institutions
unye used, exclusively Waco pants, cnssi-
Mtre and Jeans. and Dallas duck. Al the
i@t letting award for furnishing black
H1cks and hosiery was made 20 the Gate
EtS Hc sery mills al Denison, tTexas. in
tQdststpg fcr Brangnont and Corscena fuel
~. the contract for hulding storage tanks
WE awarded the state penitenilary.
Afnang Texas products used by the state
INSTITUTIONS NAV he mentioned lguite. fuel
pstrolenm. canned fruits and vegetables.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
8. White kIIIed At comanehe.

Comanche. Texas, January Ill. p.
White was shot and killed last night near
the home of his wife, from whom he haa
been separated for some time An Inquest
was hold
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Killed in a Wreck.

Greenvillc, Texas. January LA telegram
cnme TO relatives here yesterday announc
inG tha, Jim Whatley had hcen killed in a
railroad wreck a short distance from FL
raso. Deceased was brakeman on Il
gravel train. He was n son Of Mrs. W. w
Hanna of this city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Nem School RulIdinn Al hammond

Richmond Texas, January 2-The cleo
ton for school trustees for the independent
school district was held today. Seven
trr stees were elected. 1t Is the Intention
Of the trustees 10 build suitable school
building in Richmond for both white and
colored pupils.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Yoakum Schools neonen.

Yoakitm. Texas January .. The pubic
schools Of the rit; resumed work this morn.
Ing after the holiday ipttrmissior. The
resolution requiring all students who have
hot heretofore done so 10 present and have
placed on record certificates Of vaccina
tion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Mexican Coftee SAMPLES.

Galveston. Texas, Iannary 2-Cousul
Liorente of the government Of Mexico. who
has recently secured the samples Of conee
sent 10 the fau-Americau exposition az
Buflalo for the purpose of showing the
merchants Of Galveston the grade of coffee
raised in Mexico, says that as yet the mer-
chants here have not taken a great deal
OF Interest aud that but few have cnlicd
to see the samples, lie thinks however,
that after the holidays are over and bust.
Eess resumes its normal conditions more ~.
tcreSt will he manifested He states tuat
one of the merchants Of this city has taken
the names OF the lurgc producers ut Cor
dova coffee in Mexico with view Of cStab-
lshing trade relations With them direct.
Consul Llorente states that the coffee could
be purchased much cheaper by the mor-
chants Of galveston. Houston and other
Texas cities II IL was obtained direct from
Mexico instead Of through brokers lie
furnishes whatever information is requested
regarding the coffee free 81 charge.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Availahle sol1ool Fund.

Austin Texas. Janunry = The depart
ment Of education is sendlug notices to the
county trnusurers and trcasurers Of indie.
pendent school districts that they can draw
from tho State treasury an coupon No. :
20 cents per cupltu for their scholastic
population This is tic regular monthly pro
rata distribution 81 the school FUND. not
an additional appropriation and viii az
grCgatc nearly 100000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Swartz-LevY.

Galveston Texas. January Miss Rosa
Levy daughter of eS-Alierman Beu Levy.
and Mr.. louis Schwari7 Of Nov York we're
married last evening nj the synagogue. 4
large gathering of friends and relatives Of
the contracting parties both from this and
ether cities. were prcsenf to witness the
ceremony. After tho wedding there was a
reception al the residence NJ tho bride
Mr.. and Mrs. Schwartz left 9,day Tor New
York where they will hereafter reside.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
erookshire Personals.

Brookshlre. Texas. January l.-Mr. A. J..
Jordon and family have returned after an
absence Of one year: also Mr.. Frank Estes.
who left this section after the storm Of
100 and located I'm the Territory. has re-
turned with his family and states that
this Is the finest poor mans country ON
earth. Mr.. Estes originally from
Kansas
DR.. H. c. Cunningham and family left
this morning for Houston, their future
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
RESISTED RANGERS.
One Mexican Killed and Another Was
Badly Hurt.

Edinburg, Texas. January 2.--State Rang
er Harry Wallis and Layton, accompanied
by Deputy Sheriff vacnte Rodriguez,
while on scout In the back country about
forty-fve miles from here, ran onto two
hides with them. In resisting arrest by the
Officers one of rhe men named Emilio de
Luna Was killed and the other wounded,
but escaped This occurred IN one Of the
King pastures.
An alleged cattle thief was brought in
and jailed here this afternoon from tue
Rucias ranch below here on the river by
Ranger George Wallis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Pendinn Anti-Trust sults.

Austin Texas. January = Tue antitrust
suits against several compress companies,
which were hled 10y The attorney general
charging them WITH violating the law by
buying oui competitors. VIII come w this
month In tho district court here The suits
against tbc Plumbers association Will also
he called for trial during the month Court
Will convene Monday, al which time the
day for tri0l Of tho cpses will be set
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
n The Rabv ls C,Ittino Teeth

be sure and use that old and well tried
remedy, Mrs WnSlow's Soothing syrup.
for children teething II soothes the child,
softens the gums, elsyE ell psin, cures
wind collie and Is the best remedy for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
notwithstanding unfavorabls Conditions,

Cameron, Texas, January 2.-Notwith-
standing the drcuth, the boil weevil and
other unfayorable conditions, as much cot
ton has reached this market 10 date rs
at the same time last yeaf-12. OO0-bales i
but Il Is nearly all Ia. In addition TO this
more corn ana hey ana small grain has
I ,t.i, s =; from mere than ever 6efoIs.
trap row idea. TO get rid OF the boil
Veevil, which though not destroy ed by sny
means, was evidently to some extent
,hinned out by the cold weather.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
SMALLPOX.
AlIeaed smaI!pok a. AalIetavllIe.

Nhc9co oHs"pON az ''a"SNSN"S
Halletsvillc. TeXns, December 81 There
was special session Of the commissions
crr court Yesterday TO- the purpose Of con.
sdering the smallpox situation as there
are many cases even among the whites Of
whai is termed SMALLPOX As the disease
in nn instance has proved fatal II was dc
cided 10 do nothing aud to let the dheasr
run It's course,
The ncFHIeS. among whom II Is most
prevalent cali tue disease the bumps.
Many Of them are badly marked by H.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
AT RED Tor.

Anderson. Texas. December II Health
officer Frank Lowe Of Rcd Ton 'phoned 10
Anderson Yesterday hat he had we'll
developed case Of smallpox NJ pnkwood.
as yri no steps have boon tuken to quar-
autnc. more than yellow dag, and warn
al people To keep away from tho house,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Made His Annual Report 10 the
Governor.
6RFAT SAVING is SHOWN THEREIN
Products OF Texas Have Been Used
When It Has Been Possible to
Secure Them.

nsid. Austin. Texas January 1.-The annual re-
let pourort Of State Purchasing Agent Dodge has
Just been received by the secretary of
State, and is as follows
opy-s no HIS Excellency. Joseph D. sayers Gov
awnl ernor
d and Sir The second annual report Of this
i'm department. that have the honor Of sub
brirs uniting. covers the period beginning Sep
TENDER 1, 1890, and ending August 81, 1901
|isl disbursements of appropriations made are
ns follows
-, Salary of purchasing agent ..... $4,000 %
ht cbssniary OF second clerk ... $50 0O
SlCtAce furniture and fixtures go. 80 %
Once expenses
A.ostaee, teIegraphing, telephone. IA o.
Fould hIr1veltng expenses .............. 40 90
Inc, .Lomingent expenses .............. ~ ~
1884 81
enosgt fThese amounts are composed OF the bal
now naucs of $44.66 made by the Twenty sixth
legislature, and 1923 for salary of purchus
ing agent salary of clerk. and contingent
Ing 10 lures. $3.50 for additional clerk; ali made
h som 1t REGULAR session of the Twenty-seveuth
s- tfgislature.l
anes At the regular session. Of the Twenty
I'D sstyrhth legislature, one additional clerk
|e's dgifen this department. MIR. j. b. Mclean,
formerly, and for several years, storekceper-
iccountant of the State lunatc asylum,
|, ,,, MIR ofice force was much needed, aud The
wWgArpolhtees experienre in Institution WORT
k uthas been Of value 20 me and hts clerical
|nd ie.,iaiees accurate and satisfactory
IA y Mr. Brolie my other assistant. has been
faithful In the discharge of his duties, aud
j, Ills work performed in creditable man
the her,.
se % With this force it is now possible hv
- wording occasionally at night TO handle
a'u 0Ahe Business iu tolefably prompt man
gris1eE and the department is now fairly
here equipped for business
wlsh again Ia call attention to the fact
lintthe salaries paid my assistants, SLOOJ
We nt.na $50, are hardly on parity with other
Joodt1epuff inert clerks doing similar work.
,,,, ieNe amounts shSuld he increas sd to $12oO
NY .trd $1,000 respectively
may 4 Ono evidence Of the heneht accrulng by
in S.eEeoD of more assistance being given this
v,yt, lepafi ment Is the comparatively few emer-
yency purchases made behalf of the In.
stit'ltion for the past year A compare
|. I've statement of the two years follows.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-01-03
Heart
Disease
Ninety Per Cent Of Il Really Caused
From Poor Digestion.

Real organic heart trouble Is incurable
but scarcely one case In hundred Is OF
Eanic
The action OF the heart aud stomach ar.
both controlled by the same great nerves,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-02
cros,.Exam ned BY Distr.ct At
torney Osborne.
TELLS OF HIS ENGAGEMENT
as Relations 10 Eurne,-;sfore Hand>#
writing cstimony. THIS Time IN tne
D tense-M olr.eu. Makes
Good Nlness.

Try Associated Iress.,


SlsN Yost4Ht 800. l.-tne cross-cA-
animation OF Rola:ii 3. NSnneua ny As
q siaialt- BIstiict-8astor:acs Osborne, wiiich
was resumed at the opening of court
to-day. was finished wiDlln q few MN.
utcs after Its resumption Mr. Osborne 5
first question to-day WAS:
Ibid no, Mir. Barnet pay your wife
attention.
Not al all." was the reply.
Did you not SO testify at the In
questg!,'
Molineux,s reply TO this was that Bar.
net had paid attention to Miss Cliese
borough In the spring and autumn OF
1893. before she became Mrs. Go!ineux
The defendant was in the best of has,
NOR. When Mr.. Osborne asked him #
he gave his wife an engagement ring at
the time Of his engagement. and his an.
swer was not To the prosecutors salts
faction lno said smilinrly:
Il can ten you better than you can.
drag ont OF me-
Il don't wish to drag IT out Of you, :.
said Mr.. Osborne.
BOUGHT A RING
a7o'ineux then said he bought an en-
gagcment ring on November Is 1895
Yesterday he testified that he AMI NJ IS
Chesborousf became engaged in Sep.
teinber. 1895
Al Christmas. 1897 he gave her a.
"Mizpah" ring. and when he became en-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-02

he would expec, the sender OF poison
patka sc TO disguise his handwriting
II. knew OF no case In which q person
had sent poison TO any one without
trying TO concea, his indenity- Mr.. Os-
borne got the witness to say that the
~. and &C. in Club written by.
Mo,ineux had many characteristics in
common with tho address on the poison
package wrapper. He found also shad.
ing In the top Of the letter &C IN Cor
r,ish on the wrapper. and Ike shadings
In the &C.. Of the word club In various
Of the conceded writings.
DR.. David Ewell. handwriting expert.
was the next witness He said he had
made careful studies OF the disputed and
conceded writing. and was convinced
thes had not been done by the same
hand
~ Ewell was still on the stand when
court was adjourned until Wednesday
next
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-02
room in the Commonwealth. especially /,

room in the Commonwealth. especially In
the country districts.
Sat soma one says, objectiaG: Surely,
YOU do not mean that muse should be
among the required braacaes. and upon
The sane footing as geography, ariihme-
tic, and reading? Yes, tina: Is wat is
neant, II has taken a l5ng tine to con-
vince school officials and patlons-even
some tcacae;s ttlea.Seive YES Ia i music has
. legitimate piase in tie sshoof stem,
and Is moi sinlp va pretty ac5 omPlish-
inenti'' a Tad. that he ongs al ogesL er
among 1 he so-callsd ORNAMENTAL,
branches. Tsiseignorant and preiGdiced
noiicp has too long kept music from its
proper place in the curriculum of the
pub &c sci1oo,: II has TOO long deprived the
t@achgr OF something TO which she is
justly enltled--one of the strongest ed
rcational instruments within her reach
hut. above all. ii has far too long de-
piived the CHILDREN tilemse yes of their
light. their lawful inleritance. Ina CINE
haipy chi dhood without song.
athef SAYS: Music is a fair and
glorious eit; of God. ] would not for
Ire Norid foiego my humble share OF
it,. But some of us. stubborn and wise
in our conceits have no hesitation In
confrelling the children to forego their
iii'rlhie share of II. even against their
stlo,lees, wishes. They are clamoring
to sing If oitlv they are permitted. and
we cannot afford TO refuse them Why.
slolld they not DO allowed to sing with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-02
MUSIC IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
An Earnes, Plea for This Addition to
The Curricu UNI.

Inc lurfiCO Uff1,
Editor OF the Times:
Sir.-Eren the careless observer can
see the thorougfness with which tie
musical spiri, has begun to prevade
American life. whatever the occasion or
gathering, music In some form almost
insaraby APPEARS. "A religious Sc vice
without music is unknown: civil events
of any Importance demand Il: formal
iaisnuets sci 5ot enter .alnTents, simple
evenings at home--festirities of every
kiud-tiiere are few. IL any events where
q ni.,nher Of Poop. zone I ge her that
are allowed TO pa 8 without IT. ThAs. we
see il, is an essential element in the ma.
tional. religious. social and Intellectual
life Of our people.
Ana YET Il is a strange thing that
while nearly everybody is ayr ed tina I
thee MIST he some mi:sic on g. occa-
sinns o.aiy few greed that this un:ver-
sal element should be systenstcal Y and
efficiently taught in our common schools.
Consequently in spite Of tie fact that
Americans love mus e and spend more to
hear it than any other nation. our Amer
lean children lack proper mss ca tain
ii3s. ana experience. The on way to
correct this is to teach It SO thoroughly
ard attractivslr that our mi lions may
receive its benefit the upiift OF its in
t1uence p,eas1 for Virginia to give
singing prominent place in our SCHOOL,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-02

lessor Hnxley's idea Of education will
remember that5hes considers the love of
all hearty an essential feature of lib
erai education.
No one denies the refreshing. plea sur
abe effect of mus c on the mind and
many ise for ii a pace In the schools
on this ground alone. Many people.
slicwever. ref1l e to acknowledge This
claim. and demand something more
PRACTICAL" 10 justify IT. Their attention
must be directed TO the effect music will
have or t,ess school as such
In the campaign of education just in
ansul'ated in the South. we are hearing
mitch OF the gloomy. unnviting often
rtpu stre PAGES called country schools.
We do not Believe all are like this but
! it is a sad fact that many are. Let
singing be tired as at least a part al
remedy for their appalling cond lion.
ngss bestow upon school life sweet
ness and light" and it is not claiming
too much 70 say, sweetness that will
not erdure offensive unhealthv surround
ings: light that will not permit dark
rooms wish dirty floors, rusty.
stoves, cobwebbed corners murky
window panes and g1imy walls. The
remedy suggested is such a pleas
ant innocent on that it can do nobody
harm TO try it. it is for less dangerous
than the schame OF keening the tea chez
down TO the level of these intolerable
surroundings for fear that. Il she rises