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ALMOST A MIRACLE.

q Case No. 49,673. Mrs. NJ. listed OF
l2o7 Strand Street, Galveston, Tex,
who is proprietor Of boarding
house at that address, numbering
among her boarders dozen medical
students, says: II caught cold dur
ing the flood of September, 1900, and
i settled in my Kidneys. Despite the
fact that tried all kinds of medicine
and was under the care Of physicians,
the excruciating twinges and dull
aching across the small of my back
refused to leave, and trouble with
the kidney secretions began to set in
From then, ordinary Anglo-Saxon
fails to describe the annoyance and
suffering I endured. The fearful
pain through my body, loss of appe-
tite, loss of sleep, consequent loss of
energy, and, finally, an indication of
complete dissolution compelled me,
from sheer agony and pain, to either
lie on the floor and scream, or forced
me into spasms. On such occasions
my husband called in physician,
whose morphine treatment relieved
me temporarily. I grew weaker and
thinner, and so run down physically
that nothing~ was left but skin and
bone: All my friends, acquaintances,
and neighbors knew about my criti-
cal condition, and on one occasion
| was reported dead and they came
to see my corpse. At last the doc
tors attending me held consulta-
ton and agreed that if I did not IN
dergo an operation I could not live.
Preparations were made, a room Sc
lected at the city hospital, and they
even went so far as to have the car
riage brought to the door to carry
me there. I don't know why, but
something told me not to go, and I
absolutely refused. Now I want the
reader to grasp every word of the
following: A friend of ours, a Mr..
McGaund, knowing that my kidneys
were the real cause of the entire
trouble, brought a box of Doan's
Kidney Pills to the house, and re-
quested me to give them a trial. I
had taken so much medicine that I
was more than discouraged, and had
little, if any, faith in any prepara
tion. However, I reasoned if they
did not do me good they could not
possibly make me worse, so I be-
gan the treatment. After the third
dose, I felt something dart across me
like fash of lightning, and from
that moment I began to improve.
The pain in my back and kidneys
positively disappeared, the kidney
At present rest and sleep well, my
appetite is good, my weight has in
creased from 118 to 155 pounds, and
my flesh is firm and solid. My friends
actually marvel at the change in my
appearance. Words cannot express
my own feelings. I am not putting
it too strongly when I say I have
been raised from the dead. I am
satisfied that had it not been for
Doan's Kidney Pills, taken when
they were, would have been either
lying in the Lake View Cemetery, or
an invalid for the balance of my life.
I will be only too pleased to give
minuter particulars of my case to any
one calling on me, not, of course,
out of idle curiosity, but if they real
" have kidney complaint and want
to know what course to pursue to
get relief
A FREE TRIAL of this great kid
ney medicine which cured Mrs. listed
will be mailed on application to any
part of the United States. Address
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price so
cents per box.
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He Lost.

A Quaker city gossip tells this story Of :
young man who apologized for being lats
1T dinner party: >,
lawfully glad to see you. Mr.. Blank,
And all the way from New York, too! But
where is your brother"
"I am commissioned to tender his re-
grets. You see, we are SO busy just now
that it was impossible for both OF us 3 to get
away, and SO we tossed up to see which. OF
us Should come" said the young man.
GLOW nice! Such an original idea! AND
you won" :, .r
"No," said the young man, absently; II
lost. t."-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13
A ONE-HORSE HARROW.
The One Here Described Runs Very
Light and Does Its Work in a
Splendid Manner.

The sketch below is one-horse har-
row or weeder that does the work in
a most excellent manner. 1t runsvery
light, covering two rows and tapping
half the space to the adjoining rows,
thereby making speed with one horse.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13
A Surprised Physician.
A dying patient RECEIVERS through the In
1 terposition of humble German.

"A uylHB pdIlCuG IcCOVeIS IuIOuSl. LAS Ia
terposition Of a humble German.
Chicago, Nov. IS.
Some weeks ago DR.. c., ;, a very reput-
able and Widely-know physician, living on
c. Street, was called to attend very
complicated case of Rheumatism. Upon
arriving at the house he found man about
forty years OF age, lying in prostrated and
serious condition, with his whole. frame
dangerously affected with the painful dis
ease. He prescribed for the patient, but
the man continued to grow worse, and on
Sunday evening he was found to be in a
very alarming condition. The knees and ell
bows and larger joints were greatly in
famed, and could not be moved. It was
only with extreme difficulty that the pa
tient could be turned in bed, with the aid
Of three or four persons. The weight Of
the clothing was so painful that means had
to be adopted to keep it from the patients
body. #
The doctor saw that his assistance would
be Of no avail, and left the house, the mem
bers of the family following him to the
door, weeping. Almost Immediately the
grief stricken ones were addressed by an
humble German. He had heard of the
despair, of the family, and now asked them
to try his remedy, and accordingly brought
forth bottle of st. Jacobs Oil. The poor
wife applied this remedy. The first appli-
cation eased the patient very much; after
few hours they used it again, and, won
der OF wonders, the pain vanished entirely!
Every subsequent application improved the
patient. and in two days he was well and
out. When the doctor. called a few days
alter, he was indeed surprised.
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4 Made = Direrence.

A man of literary aspirations who had
poem, which he submitted to his wife be-
fore sending it out for publication. "Why,
Henry" she said on looking it over, you
have made hundred rhyme with on
ward.'" "That's all right he replied;
"Tennyson did it," eyes," rejoined his
wife, "Tennyson could do such q thing,
but you can't, Henry Chicago Chronicle.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

A household necessity. DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. Heals burns, cuts, wound
of any sort; cures sore throat, Group, ca
tarrh, asthma; never fails.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

'I owe my whole life to Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered my body.
l seemed beyond cure. B. B. B. has made
me perfectly well woman" Mrs. Chas.
Hutton, Berville, Mich.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

Praise mans wit and he will admire
your Judgment. Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund money if fails to cure. 25t
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain the
hands or spot the kettle, except green and
nurnle
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Many man who thinks he is martyr
is only chump.-Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

The best policy is paid-up one.-Chica
60 Daily News.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

The little folks love DR.. Woods NORWAY
Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take; perfectly
harmless Positive cure for coughs, colds,
bronchitis, asthma.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

Posthumous praises are like gold stripes
IN a hearse.-Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

Magnificent promises are always to b
suspected. Theodore Parker.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

It's easier to make tool of dull man
than of a sharp one.-Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

If man carries a mortgage it is usually
because he can't lit it.-Chicago Daily
News.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

When passion is on the throne reason
is out of doors.-M. Henry.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

Itchiness of the skin, horrible plague.
Most everybody afflicted in one way or an
other. Only one safe, never failing cure
Doan's Ointment. At any drug store, Soc
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

Cure your cough with Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Charity seldom crawls out of crowded
purse.-Ram's Horn.
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13
q sES1|4IE(s1Ez2;lli 4 7{3l :

$50 Ambishious has achieved fame, has
he?" asked the Philosopher. "He has"
things said by other men are now credited
to him" Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Warren sheaf., 1902-11-13

Another club woman, Mrs.
Haule, Of Edgerton, Wis.,, tells
how she was cured of irregulari-
ties and uterine trouble, terrible
pains and backache by Lydia 3.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
"a while ago my health began to
fail because Of female troubles. The
doctor did not help me. remembered
that my mother had used Lydia ID.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
on many occasions for Irregularities
and uterine troubles, and I felt sure
that it could not harm me at any rate
to give it a trial.
81 was certainly glad to find that
within a week felt much better, the
terrible pains in my back and side
were beginning to cease, and at the
time of menstruation / did not have
nearly as serious time as hereto.
fore, so continued it's use for two
months, and at the end of that time
was like new woman. really have
never felt better in my life, have not
had a sick headache sinceJ and weigh
20 pounds more than I ever did, SO I
unhesitatingly recommend Vegetable
Compound" Mrs. MAY HAULE, Ed
gerton, Wis, President Household
Economics Club. $4,000 forfeit if originatot
atoue letter proving genuneness cannot be produced
Women should remember there
is one tried and true remedy for
all female ills, Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Re-
fuse to buy any other medicine
you need the best.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
ROOTS ORGANIZATION BILL.
II Passed, as He Desires. viii Complete
iy Change the Militia Laws.

II Passed, as He Desires, viii Complete
ly Change the Militia Laws.
Washington, December 4.'-The senate
c, nnlttco Oh military affairs met today TO
tlkc up tie iii for the reorg pi5atlon ~
the uh itla aud llstoned to testim ny IN
support of the measure by Seer tdry Root
ana General Carter When the hearing OF
the secretary Of war wa concluded the
comun, tee decided to r,oort the till as it
pass,d the house. Tho bill passed tho
house lust ssion, but WIS MT considered
by the senate committee. Esriy aeticr
h 5 b. en- ged hy the war department and
a.so by rcprea, natives Of tho militia o."
gaulzations Of tue coustry, snd thSre VIII
br an effort 10 secure action by the senate
before the adjournment for tn holidays
to permit The various state les'sl lures
when vii, meet la J.nuGry, To take cog
nIzance OF the changcs In conditions which
uie proposed by the BIZ, 40,
Secrptnis Root suiu tie mousse plh WtA
not .lt,gctber D. RECT. put II would be bet
| fections later. lie SAID II "culd pc usees-
! sar, 10 giyr the measure trial ana see
| yviI9t IL Woui do. IL was new departure
| In M M WAYS. aud no ,hiDs out ap dVsviute
| t,tal ~, MD demonstrate what re tnre
| ,spr, impi ne, lcuu.e and should be changed,
| the SECRETARY eyid az. ~ body recognizes
| int tne militia laws were ia M oOsVisi !.
! Ind that change was IeeesssIS, Jun ' w,
| onini,n ~ thoso Wuo aad given tAe suUJe1,
| C,re,ul nit n ion VS. that the pending DIN
! vns the ucst tnat cou.d be framed ~ Lnls
4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
A CHARGE Is MADL
That The Report Of the Department on
Cotton Licked.
EXACT FIGURES KNOWN
Twenty Minutes Before The Time II
Should Have Been.
THE ACTION OF THE MARKET
Proof Conclusive" that The Information
Was General
NEW YORK JOURNAL or COMMERCE
| Returns to the Attack on the Statistical
Bureau and Makes Positive
Assertions.
NEW YORK JOURNAL or COMMERCE
Returns to the Attack on the Statistical
Bureau and Makes Positive
Assertions.


New York. December a.--rhe journal OF
Commerce viii say tomorrow lhere naNp
in recent years bccu many reports that inc
agricultural hurenu's cotton report has
Leaked in other verbs that rs gcn'
eral character has become kanNn 20 80.
yorcd few before the tiuc ~ is ohlcla'
publication. But never has tho conviction
been more urmly held by the cotton trade
than IN the instance OF the report isaucd
by the department Wednesday. II was Inn
possible TO Give entirely specific evidence
that tho report was dishonesty made
known to particular interests Ia advance
for direct evidence Of this charactce conll
bc received only through the parties them
selves participating m the theft nut the
course of Wednesdays market is arcept
ca by The cotton trade at hciug abb els
ana uucquiyocaily Indicative n &c
markot Interests Ind definite information
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RooseyeLrs REFeRegs.
Another Blow at the Lilly White" Move
n1ept in Alabama,

Another Blow at the Lilly White" Move
nent in Alabama,
Birmingham, Ala, December 4.-Ihc Age
Herald win say tomorrow: President
Roosevelt has designated Joseph o, Thomp-
son, c. II Scott ard William L. Aldiich
as referees In Alabama, to make recon-
mcndations for men TO be appointed 10 OIL
vacancies occurring in political offices in
the State.
For sometime It has been rumored that
these gentlemen would be designated by
the president to act as referees, and IT Is
know that yesterday they received word
from Washington that they had been Sc
lectcd. In the future, therefore the presi'
dent viii depend on them TO recommend
men Tor Office 10 Alabama. Heretofore nc
has been advised by National committee
men. the chairman OF tho republican STATE
executive committee aud personal friends
Mr.. Thompson has recently been appoint
ed collector of Internal revenuQ for tp'
district Of Alabama. Nr. Aldrieh IS 40 OK
member Of congress and Sir. Scott Is
nuancier aud wen known republican
is said the president has d great deal O.
faith in these gcntiomt- The referee
named are opposed 80 the tIily white
movement In Alabama
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
RuNwAYs VIII De CLOSED.
Government May Stop the Influx OF VI
dnsirahle lmnIarants.

May Stop the Influx OF Ur-
desirable immigrants.
washington. December 4,--The several
.,',,,,tss,oners Of immigration who have
l,ccn In conference with Commissioner Gen
eral sargent, primarily with a view to Sc,
curing more uniform Interpretation ana
enforcement Of the immigration laws at the
larger ports OF the country. concluded their
work today It ia understood the depart
mept has specified information as TO sew
ersl ponts on both the Canadian and Meu-
can frontiers where immigrants have been
crosslr- into the United States quite IN
n,olested and arrangements are perfect
ior under which these runwsys WIN ue
c,o.cd and a more rigid inspection OF the
frontiers put into operation. The immisra'
,ion Bin now pending in the senate was
also discussed and several suggestions
bcaripg principally on the administration
fsa+,,rf., ,vIIl bo made to the immigration
commission. which meets next Monday
morning.
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washington, December a. President
Roosevelt is assured that II the ncgotla
tlons with Cuba for reciprocity are con
cluded by the state department tho treaty
viii be ratified during the present session
While many senators stil arc opposed TO
direct legislation 10y congress Oh the sub
iect Of Cuban reciprocity some Of them.
at least and perhaps majority among
the republicans, Will vote Ia ratify rca'
sonablo reciprocity treaty. Senator Elklns'
who led the anu.Cubau reciprocity forct
In tho senate during the last scssion If
congress. had an extended interview With
the president today, during which they
discussed Cuban reciprocity. TIE Informed
Mr. Rooscy IL that he would support a
proper Cuban reciprocity treaty and OK
pressed the belief that such o treaty would
be rntiaed by the senate soon after lis
presentations Such a solution Of the COM
rnerclaI obligations OF the United States
to Cuba would he entirely satisfactory Il
senator Elkins and many Of his equatorial
colleagues who opposed the eEgctment OF
direct legislation because they feared sucl
| action would open tarn controversy
which, In the view OF the strong gdyo
Gates az tue protection system. ugut prov
| embarrassing. n not dangerous, 90 The yo
publcaus. President Roosevelt g 10 un
derstood has egeceiyed assurances frou
other seuatorswwho last spring, oppose,
reciprocity legislation. that they viii sun
port by voice and vote Cuban rcclproclt
treaty.
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.sssssssssssssss sssSssSsS

THE TREATY rs READY.
Washington, December 4-The report
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RECIPROCITY WITHCUBA
President Assured That Treaty Would Be
Ratified by Congress.

from London that the reciprocity treaty
with Cuba would DC signed today receives
partial confirmation here The lntcst ad'
vices from Minister Squicrs, dated about
two days ago, were 20 the effect that, iu
his Judgment. the treaty would be con.
plctcd aud ready for signature in the course
OF three or four days 1t Is understood
that the treaty does not differ materially
from the outline draft prepared here
At \ srANDsrtLL
Havana, December 4 Tho reciprocity ne.
COLLATION. between General Ticker H. Bliss
aud the cuban secretaroe Monies und
zaldo is practically at staudaui owing
to- the desire Of the latter to await the
outcome Of the bill introduced Into the
house Of representatives, This bill provides
FOR the appointment OF committee TO
draw up bill defining the limits Of the
concessions which The Cuban government
can offer foreign couutrlee IN negotiations
az reciprocity treaties A committee OF
the house began the study Of the question
today. II Is known that Secretaries HalH'
I ana Afontest h1ye reported an agreement
and that practically az that has been let
nudoue Is 20 sign the trcuty. In DIS
/ QUESTION So the senate todoy On the dues
jicp, scuor SHpsuily said an ngreemcn
signed 10y President Palma and scerctnric
/ Haldo aud Monies would not he hlndiu
and that tho matter must be brought b'
fore both houses OK parliament Congress
he said should be Informed regarding m
particulars Of the proposed treaty. In orde
that II might tntclligenty discuss ia
changes IN the tarin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
MINISTER BUCK IS DEAD
EXPIRED WHILE AT THE IMPERIAL
DUCK SHOOT At TOXIC.
He Was d Native Of Maine, a Veteran
Soldier and a Republican Leader in
Georgia Politics,

Washington, December l. The Japanese
minister called at the state department In
haste today to communicate TO Secretary
Hay cablcgram be had received from the
minister Of foreign aGalrs at Toxic today.
stating that while MIR. Buck, the United
States minister to Japan, was Oh hunting
trip this morning he was taken suddenly
III and expired.
The deceased minister was born In Maine
but was appointed to bis post from Georgia
In April, 1897. His service covered criti
cal aud important chapter ia japanese his
tory. The state department win take the
necessary steps that Mr. Bucks remnlus
are brought TO this country for lntcrmcnt.
II bis family so desires. Huntington VIII
son, secretary OF legation, was designated
as charge danaires.
At the close OF The official day a cable
gram was received at the state department
from Mr. Ferguson, the second secretary
of the American legation at Toxic, saying
| that Il was Ills painful duty 10 announce
| the death OF Minister Buck, who died to-
day, but making no explanation OF tue con
| ditions,
| IL Is expected the remains Of the dead
minister, who was veteran OF the civil
, war, VIII be brought TO Washington for iu'
| terment at Arlington, where the minister
| selected Il burial site for himself when be
was IN the United states, about two years
! ago. Mrs. Buck Is understood 10 be In
! Toxic. aud the state department Will ad
| dress @ proper message OF coincidence "
| her,
Atlanta, Ca, December 4.--Alfred q
Buck was native of Maine. Before com
ing to Atlanta he lived In Mobile a mum
Der Of years, lie was about 90 years Q
age. Many years ago be removed 10 At
lanta ana became leader in republcal
politics in Georgia. and, Ia 1897. was ap
pointed by President Mckinley Unite
states minister 20 japan, which post be ha
since held. His last visit 10 Atlanta wa
made about year ago.
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Nv. c. GoodnoW, NJ. D.;
II. A. Gnrdiuer, NJ, D.;
at. L. Mcdonald, NJ. u. "

DIR. Gardiner made two visits to bis pa
tent during the evening, leaving the nrst
time at $50 o'clock. Later he aud pys.
Goodnow and Mcdonald came and remained
at the botel Tor nearly two hours, some Of
the time with Mr. Reed aud the remainder
in consultation over his case
Or. Goodnow In addition to other physi'
clans is a PhtIadelphiau and was called
into the case as expert consulting paysi.
clan. He expected to leave for home again
on the midnight train. Or. Gardiner was
not disposed to talk about the case tonight
or 10 ada anything to the bulletin, saying
that II contained On exact statement. He
could say, however that Mr., Reeds con-
dition vas critical. bet that II was better
than at p, u. In some respects Mr.. Reed,
he added. was better than last night aud
In some respects was worse. He was bet
ter, 80 far as the appendicitis symptoms
were concerned. but the uraemie features
gave the case graver aspect. After issu'
ing the bulletin the doctor said he wac
going home for the night and would leave
his assistant, Dr. Bishop, who would re.
naiu With Mr.. Reed during the night
Az 100 a. N. Mr.. Reeds condition was
| uncaapsed asd ali was quiet IN his room
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-12-05
SCHEME is ON FOOT.
Crumpacker Resolution Is 10 Be Favor
ably Reported 10 House,
ELECTIONS IN THE SOUTH
Will Be Investigated by a Partisan
Committee Under II.
IT'S TO BE A SPECIAL ORDER.
But the Committee On Rules Keeps
Date Secret,
TO BE PASSED AT THIS SESSION,
Republican Caucus Has Already Passed
on the Bill and Has Approved It's
Language and Objects,
Especial to The rostl

Washington, December i.-Thc house
committee on rules this morning reached
IN agreement to report resolution making
a special order Of tic CrunPackcr rcsclu-
lion for tue appointment OF committee
Of thirteen to investigate southern cleo.
tious Tho date has not been announced.
The Crumpacker resolution was introduced
al the last session and a caucus Of the
house republicans requested the committee
on rules to report rule for It's consldcra-
ton The matter was, however deferred
but It win be pressed at this session.
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REED IS CRITICALLY ILL.
URkEMlC COMA FEATURES GIVE
HIS CASE A GRAVE ASPECT.
Appendicitis Is Not an Important Factor
in His Conditior--His Mind Is
Clear Again.

Washington December AT midnight
the condition OF Thomas b Reed, who has
been III here since Tuesday evening, was
reported to be critical few minutes be.
fore that time Dr.. Gardiner, ono Of the
attending physicians, handed tho follow.
ing bulletin 20 the press:
AT 10 p. IN. Mr., Reeds condition is as
follows; Temperature, 100 %; pulse, ssi
respiration. 81.
"Mr, Reed suffered from some degree Of
uracmle coma during the afternoon, bnt his
mind is again clear this evening His ap.
pendicitis symptoms are rapidly subsidlng
and his appendicitis is not an important
factor In his present condition.
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An,th.r TEXAS Court Bin.

washington. December 4.--rwo bills pro-
gliding for certain changes 81 the time OF
holding court in the Western juciol district
OF Texas have been introduced. The one
nv Representative Burleson, as mentioned
in these dispatches last night, snd the
other identically the same by Representa-
Tive Stephens. The two additional weehs
witch Inc biii provides for y, pasc will be
taken from San AntonlO's term With tue
fuil consent OF the bar of that city.