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The Irish standard., 1902-08-02

Il distinct gain to commerce. The es-
tablished lines threatened reDrisals.
The new line must make {; rate at
sixty or seyenty-fve cents a word, OF
they would come to nominal rate-sL
shilling or siNpence a word. Here at
the outset was trial. Unite with
the old companies, adopt their oppres-
sive rate, rate necessary to float
their watered capital, and there would
be peace. The new venture might
have the share of business it could
win. But with reducton-war!
Well, war be it then. The CONNER
cisl cable meant a distinct promise to
serve the public by reducing the ca
bic tolls to a fair rate. No threat Of
war would lead to the dishonoring of
that pledge. Let all the companies
agree upon forty cents, said A1ackay
and Bennett, and have peace. But
they would go no higher.
Then began one Of the most nota-
he contests in the history Of financial
war. The old lines came down to
twelve cents IL word-a very expensive
measure to themselves, but, as they
believed, sure to prove fatal to the
new venture. 1t was at first pro-
posed to answer this move by a re-
duction to six cents word. This was
abandoned and, as events showed,
wisely. Mackay reasoned that the
public which supported a cable was
limited, that it was an intelligent busi-
ness public, which knew that if he
were beaten, the rates would advance
to seventy-fve cents or one dollar a
word, and that it would fare worse
than ever. He therefore fixed the
rate at twenty-five cents double the
antagonists war rate. Whether this
would pay or not. was question.
The Mackay-Bennctt people would
try it. And so the war went on.
There was no offer of truce OF conces-
sion. In time the old lines became
weary. They had jlad enough of con-
troversy, of fruitless squandering Of
money. They offered peace at forty
cents word-the rate Mackay pro-
posed at the outset. ooh, no." said
Mackay, 81 have tried twenty-five
cents. 1 am content with that rate.
The public is satisfied, and 1 will stay
where am"
Peace was made by the absolute
surrender Of the monopoly and
Mackay remained victor in the most
strenuous and boldly sustained war
ever seen in the history of financial
antagonisms 1t was not a triumph
for himself, but for his company.
"Mackay," said cynical friend
who had known him in Nevada days,
sis one of the few rich men I would
care to know if he were poor" This
was an odd way of expressing faith
in the entire manliness of Mackay.
Concerning the finer qualities of the
man the same chronicler says:
He is exceedingly well-informed,
abreast Of the channels of current
thought, master of his trade, as the
strong man should be-or rather of
two trades, mining and telegraphy.
There is no branch of these profes-
sions in which he is, perhaps more in
terested than any man of the day,
that he has not minutely studied.
Outside of his engrossing cares his
tastes turn toward art. His passion
is painting, and he would make the
The Irish standard., 1902-08-02

Bishop O'Gorman. Of Sioux Falls,
s. d., left Rome last Saturday for
Genoa and sailed from there for New
York. He goes first to Oyster Bay to
present the letter and gift Of the
Pope to President Roosevelt and then
starts for the Northwest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
A Good Rain Fell in South Texas.

Breuham Washington County, Texas,
February 4.-Ihe recent showers have been
" inestimable benefit to this secrion. hut
here has not been enough vet There
las not been enough rain since last May
or real good season or TO replenish the
now dry stock anks.
LNllug, Caldwell County. Texas February
= This section has been blessed with Ene
rains, beginning yesterday evening an con-
inuluE nearly all nlgat The fall was SOW
and steady and an was soaked up by che
ground. For farming purposes the season
now is excellent.
Taylor Williamson Comfy Texas Feb.
began to fall. II continued an me evening
turning 10 seet q, ulchtfa It Is the host
rain since summer. but IS hardly start71
Cor what is needed aud needed badly.
Giddngs, Lee Conntv Texas, February
"a good rain fell here last night. It
was attended with some slcet, but it HIS
moderated today and the ice melted of,
Not enough rain has fallen yet to make
sufficient supply Of stock water
Beevile. Bee County. Texas, February
IA. slow soaking and most beneficial
rain is falling herr today. The wind Is
rom the east and the indications are good
for a thorough wettlng Of the ground.
Brazoria, Brazorla County, Texas. Feb
ruary 4-The wind is blowing from the
northeast and is accompanied by q drlz,
cling rain. The roads are impossible ana
business is practically suspended.
Hearnc, Robertson County, Texas Feb
ruary 4-The sleet and rain Of several
DAVIS ago put some moisture in the ground,
but not near enough 10 be OF much benefit
to farming.
La Grange, Fayette County. rexns, Feb
ruary "A slow rain all day and the
season IN the ground is very good Most
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
SNOW COVERS NORTH TEXAS.
1t Has Done Great Good to the Wheat and
Oats and Relieved the Drouth.

Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, Feb.
ruary A good rain began this afternoon,
nut turned into sleet. of which there was
nea'S ran.
Comauche, Comanche County. Texas,
February 4.-Snow nnd ice ON the ground
for eight DAYS Wheat has heeu greatly
benefited, but cattle hurt.
WORKMAN Fraestonc Copptv Tnxos
February 5-Sicnt fsU moro All GIi.bt SOL
suffering. as feed is scarce.
SANTA Anna Coie,,o, Cor,+r rov.s
F~bTigrv i,,go i,lIcs s,,,,,' "a ASiii
falling WI 'No" anu s'''4
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tire face OF this section. To wheat crops
farmers and ranchmen this snow is a great
blessing. ! is true some loss of cattle
viii follow, but the loss will be nconsld
cradle In comparison to what losses would
be II the drouth had continued much
longer
Hico, Texas, February 5--Fiyc inches
OF snow fell last nights stlll threatening.
Calvert. Robertson County. Texas. Feb.
ruary 5.-The rain, sleet and snow Of yeS-
terday and last night has had most
desirable eject on the condition OF the
lands surrounding Calvert.
Waxahachie Elus County. Texas. Feb,
last night and the farmers arc greatly
reioiced,
Ennis. Ellis County. Texas. February
5.--An inch OF snow fell here last night
Kaufman. kaufman County Texas Fch.
ruary BIN less than thirty minutes the
thermometer dropped below zero ana IL
began 10 sleet; still sleetng
Baird Callahan County. Texas. February
4.-Sleet begun falling here about o'clock,
which afterwards turned so SNOW There
IS now two inches on the ground The
snow VIII result Ia great good every
one.
Moody, McLennan County. Texas. Feb
ruary The ground Is covered by about
three Inches of snow this morning The
wheat crop Will be much benefited
LampasnS, Lampasas County Texas.
February 5.-Rain, slcet and snow began
falling yesterday evening and this morn.
Ing the earth Is covered with three or four
Inch Of snow, which will prove vast
dement, 70 small grain ana farming In goa
eiaL Cattle are being universally fed and
are In good condition.
Morgan Bosque County. Texas, Fehrua.
ry. 5.-ThIs morning the ground Is covered
with twoinch snow. which viii be
great help to the wheat crop.
Merkel TAYLOR County. Texas. February
4-Snowing heavily for i've hours; is iust
what the farmers want No rain Of con
sequence has fallen here since last spring.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
ODD FELLOWS WON'T MOVE

start TO finish. The morning session was
consumed In motions aud no vote was had
on the resolution until the afternoon.
The resolution 10 move the headquarters
was lost by nine votes ana the headquarters
will remain at Dallas. resolution was
then adopted providing that the headauar
ters shall remain at Dallas aud that all Sos
sions shall be migratory. going to such
places each year as the Grand Lodge may
from time 10 time decide.
Another resolution was adopted providing
for holding the sessions of the Grand Lodge
from the nrst Monday in February 10 the
FIRST Monday in March,
Grand Master Cough has announced these
appointments. Grand Lodge trustees NJ
W. liiingsworth. j. W. Skelton T. [. Pea.
cock OF Dallas. u. L. Shlpley OF Montague.
S. b. strong of Houston Trustees OF
widows and orphans home c. r. Suther.
land and II. A. Johnston OF Corsicaua. A
NJ. Dechman OF WaSahachie.
The Rehekahs today installed new Officers
as follows: President, Mrs. NJ. Il. Wiley:
vice president, Mrs. NJ Is. smith. grand
warden, Mrs. ]. Z. Littler; grand treasurer,
Mrs Mamie KELSEY grand secretary Mrs
j. ID. Alexander The Grand Lodge will
complete It's labors and adjourn tomorrow.
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Of the farmers are wen along with <,oir
- Gcorgeiowu, wniarnsoa cop1tv. Texas
rSG}9l II "a go0d rein, the irst in sew
the farmers concerning a drouth.
Yoakum. De Witt County. Texas. Feb.
rgary 5.-The best rain In months fell last
night Puts the ground in fine condition
and insures stock water
Cuero, De Witt County, Texas February
farmers generally are about ready to go
10 planting,
Beevnle Bee County. Texas, February
GA twelvo-hour rain, tho finest 10 sew
eral months. II --.Ares large farming
acreage.
smithvile Rostop County Texas Feb
ruary A cold. steady rain here all duy
Gives stock water and supplies the need Of
farmers.
Thomaston. De witt County. Texas. Feb.
ruary 5.-Good rains during the past TWEEN
ground,
oakvlIle, Live OAK County Texas, yeb
ruary 5.-A light rain here. The cold Is
severe on the cattle In poor condition.
Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas, Feb
rnary "a heavy rain With some sleet.
The best rain in eight months.
Waelder, Colorado County, Texas, Feb.
ruary "a heavy rain here, which assures
the finest farming season in years.
Moulton, Layaca County. Texas, February
ga steady rain. which is stIll falling, be-
gan yesterday.
Victoria. Victoria County. Texas. Feb
ruary 4.-The weather is cold and drlz-
zling.
Reagan. Falls County. Texas. February
5.--A good rain has fallen in this section.
RIGA. with supplies for the British army;
FINLAND (Ger), for Dunklrk, France, via
Norfolk; Comus tAml, for New York; III
Dia (Am.l, for New York.
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Texans in New York.
lspeclal ID NC Post.l

New York, February 5.-The following
Texans are registered in New York;
Houston-Adam Cieary. St. Clair; j. II.
b. Goldberg, St. George.
Huntsyillc-W. II. Hannan, st. George
Austln--W. 2. Smith, st. George: Z.
Bnnn, Grand Union.
Galveston-W. Easton. Broadway Central
Fort Worth--A R0smer. Darlington.
Dalas-Miss X. Connolly, Navarro; II.
A, Cravcroft, Imperial; j. Il, England.
Grand Union.
sherman Miss W, Lillard, Broadway
Central.
AIvarado-J. B. Moses, Broadway Cen
trail.
Deulson--J Woody, W. 9. Knight,
Broadway Central.
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Headquarters of the Order in Texas
10 Stay at Dallas.
cORSlcANA WAS BEATEN BY NINE VOTES
Next Place Of Meeting OF the Grand
Lodge Is TO Be Fixed at Each
Session.

San Antonio Texas, February 5.-There
was but one subject of Importance to clalIs
the attention Of the Grand Lodge l. o. OF.
at today's session and that was a resoIu.
tion TO change the headquarters OF the
strand Lodge from Dallas TO Corsicana,
which had been made the special order Of
the day. This question caused the attend.
ance of every delegate and the Fight for and
against the resolution was a hot one from
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
MOVEMENT OF ocEAN VESSELS.
lsneolal 10 The Post.l

New York.-Arrived' Concho, from CAT
weston.
Antwerp.-Arrived: Middleham Castle
fBr). from Galveston.
Seilly. Passed: MaNtawan tBrl from
Galveston for Hayre,
Norfolk. Ya.--Arrived: Sierra tSpan.l,
rom Galveston.
Port Eads, La Arrived: ~ Norte (Am.),
rr0rH Nee York: Accomac fBr.b, from LIZ
err0iI; MenfezIm fBr.). from Algos Bay.
SEfleAi PgSxtezA lRKsl tnx CspaaeND. Az
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
scuene EueI Famine At Texarkana

Texarkana. Texas. February "a severe
fuel famine is prevailing here. The demand
for coal and wood has been so great that
the supply has grown lnndsauate. sntA4liHg
prices 90 extrsyagant as TO make u I'm
possible in many instances for the Pe'te
to secure fuel IrHless the SEVERE Nsarher
of the past sixty days shows an early cbts'
maus INA crisis VIII sDoa cnne wksa HHhlic
reEtsf WI n BeesAzzxz. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
Reeidenee al Waxahachie.

waxahachie. Texas February 5.-The
residence Of Hon. A. l. Love was destroy
ed by fire at an early hour this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Love barely escaped with
their lives The house was Insured for $500.
There was some insurance on the house
hold goods but not enough TO cover the
loss
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U
"a Iils ines came upon me three year.
ssat,' nd I'd. having very painful Sng and and
i,a.;., &enstruation; e,raduaiiv nv
sgns' . nsalth failed I could not en-
s.s.ogs, meals; became iang1 i'd and md
|aa. s,o with gripping pains frequently y
|..ss s sSoi, s,.i with our family phys
|esov.rs.ssO. Prescribed without spy I'm.
Ida p; One day no said, TRY
|lsssr-' - me- God; the next month was
NIL 1. to 1t gradually built me up
llsa,1,l our months / was cured. TINS
y p.isy year ago and I have not
Srasop pan ,s or ache since. p---BoSNTE
,sooo 'sas Indiana Ave, Chicago,
49, '''f't y asoOs tsstinouial 4 net
IIgdis rrorthy proof is abundan. that
csneos Pinkham's Vegetabie
Pa wan saves thousands Of
soa erss amen from dangers resulting
z s.ss sss,e l. i.rregularity, suppression
nh kx 49, o. the menses, ovarian or
&soaeA Rstnas sabsaitutes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
A PLAGUE OF PNEUMONIA
SEVERAL DEATHS CAUSED BY THE
DISEASE.
Physicians Of Denton County Are Kept
Busy Attending to the Cases and
the Death Rate Is High.

Denton. Texas, February 4.-Pneumonia
prevails throughout the county and In some
Instances there are several down with the
disease in the same family. All the doe
tors in this city are kept on the dead
run from morning Till night attending
pneumonia cases actual and incipient, and
the fatalities are alarming.
FREY.--Palge, Texas, February Paul
FREY. aged 10, Is dead of pneumonia. lie
was a cripple, having been paralyized by
iaIling into a we'll some years SINCE no
one expected him to live but he partially
recovered and was getting better an the
while until attacked with his fatal sick
ness
SETTLE Denton, Texas, February A.
Hnmilton James Settle, an old minister of
fhe Southern Methodist church, retired,
lied here last night az the advanced ase
~ III years Pneumonia was the cause OF
death. The interment will take place at
lie Csdd Fellows cemetery tomorrow.
MPHAIL.-Goizales Texas, February
Miss carrie McPhail, aged %, died at
rhompsonville OF pneumonia.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06
PISS BONNIE DELANU
,Valtago Society Lady, in a
Aasr to Mrs. Pinkham says:

psiA Mrs. PNKHAM: OF all the
si,. .'Si daughters to whom you have
|gl,d than /. 'e aie N'te
~ home and my life was happy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

"This IS 20 certify that am Il years olds
that live In Nebraska, Ia the Town OF Aurofe.
that commenced 70 lose my sight over ono
wear ago from cntaracts on both eyes. COM
uenced treatment under Dr. w o Coiee for
the cure OF cataracts by Absorption. hafe
carried on this treatment fot nearly hTe
months and yesterday he turned ne on as
perfectly cured
thread needle without glasses; and l want
10 sag 70 anyone afflicted With any disease OF
Absorption method docs cure them and that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

his terms are very moderate "
DR.. Cofes's book q yeritahlo
encyclopedia. tells how lie
cures every eye trouble cata-
racts, weak or wafery eyes.
granulated lids. falling sight.
scums or blindness. complete
paralysis OF the optic nerya
excepted. Book Is FREE and
may show YOU or some member
OF your family, or friend. tho
way to light. Address
sc aaz eood Rlaek. ma. Moi.as 4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-06

RIGA. with supplies for the British army;
4 inland (Ger), for Dunklrk. France. via
Norfolk; Comus tAml, for New York; III
Dia (Am.), for New York.
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LACE CURTAINS.

as with any other sorts. Think Of what it
is then, when you can get values like these.
We never knew anything approaching these
offerings.
Irish Point Lace Curtains, graceful. pretty designs. floral
and conventionali,ed effects, good quality O. 7S
net. reinforced edges; Saturday $500 pair at pZ./C
Irish Point Lace Curtains, dainty Duchesse Lace effects,
Beautifully embroidered; Saturday $3.50 cE I'm
and $500. At QC.CU
Real Renaissance Lace Curtains. in Louis xiv. and Marie
An: ss g period designs Saturday $3.50 S6.25
Point Arsbe Lace Curtains. genuine hand made lsces. The
parior curtain OF the day. Mounted on strong. DUR
Saturday s,1sC' !" WORKED "''' 'e'sn'' $3.50
Stores Bonnie Femme. richest quality OF French Null.
daintiy trimmed with finest quality OF Renaissance
to sis.sS, at WV '''''' ''"" $3.50
Third floor
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A Few Words as to Gloves.

A Few Words as to Gloves.
No batter kid glove than tn: FIDELlA
can b. made, no better skins can be had, no
high.r grade work can be dons, no more
skill can b. shown In the manufacturing, no
fit can be more perfect. If you know the
best Of best along the entire line you may be
sure they all meet in the FIDELIA. 1t pre-
sents the perfection o; the %glovsr's ART.
The FIDELIA Is here in Suede and Glaze,
in dainty tints and familiar shades, and with
newest embroidery.
Our Glove Store always presents a COM
plete assortment for women's. m.n's, girls
and boys wear-svery quality that should
be In q high grade glove house and with
prices right every time, for inNanee:
What are left Of the fsyofits BOULEVARD" real
Md gloves. 2 clasp. white. tsns. modes. slate e 4 IN
and pearl, regularly si.n. may so.U pI.UU
There are several other sIeshas lines Of aviek prices.
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r SILh

We could make It thirty just as well.
and each would be as stirring. No need 10.
Thes: strike the keynote-only they do no,
tel how the new sorts arc erowding in.
Tho,e who know our silk methods needn't
be told that everything timely is always at
hand hare.
$lS Kind. ............-. ..'... pl.ZO
Novelty Silks, an extraordinary large assortment OF fancy
Sssvss, tskel from our regular stock. value 81 90 en-
7se. 10 500 per yard. N................. Do
Rotunaa
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Zine Cotton.

New linss arc coming IN daily, em.
bfolssfs5 swisssL. lnsn baiiSis. six lephyfG
bish slmriss, sheer ofgsadiss vii BE- ~ vsry
rnea, dsmsns.
sas I'asAs@' 10 ,oAs sosn sas go asu 90 go W
Ass'si Asssnsss 'hsab'si sss Issus fsFhiisi IL
i'si p.aa',. % ssb Ass ssls,fss - ace sas n
aslsil sssisas 81 ~
m ftft bhsthtfST
fkssassas u gsssss u sss isst isiisf ssaef ~ sins.
tss .ssA tsias Hssis ssna ff4s 4 IT.
ssi hs pstsss. 81 <s
nassasf
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9a;mpso,@a

Every day we push the standard of the store
further ahead. Our best of any yesterday must not
be the limit of our service for any tomorrow.
What we tell of now is representative. We
welcome you to look, whether you come to buy
or not.
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AND FURS.


We want to say a quick "aood-by' to
every co!d-weather piece In these stocks.
There Is one sure wAy-makc 1t to the In
terest Of any woman who has a present or
prospective need for such goods to come, see
: and be eaptivated. These are almost at
random:
Alaska Seal Coats, London dye. Only four Of ,hsm. and
the seasons price was $3.50. Also, Penian Coat, chin
ehina OF mink trimmed, choice goods. beauti- &11E
fully lined, ~A~O
Fur se.ts Of Aissks Sable dyed or Brown Fox &S S0
Special lot, value $io.so. at ....".... ~O'OV
Balance inc; q s,. SS' r ~ e s,sss' b IHs.sd! ss.; 4. : .s:. '. st :SeS, o aSs
half from regular prices.
Short and three-qusrte length Coats, plain and fur
trimmed, only one or two OF q kind; Imported mSdei'
and high class Domestic Coats, reduced about onehaf.
$50 Tsilor-msde Jackets Of kerssy and oxford materials,
satin lined, plain or velvet collars good 'tyie. perfect NJ.
s,yoo. s ses. $3.50 $500 and $3.50
Talor.made Suits. 1902 models. Of fine quality
sh:viot, silk.hnsd Coat. pereslins lined SIX 81
Skirt . VAO'CV
O'' Gs ST." $3.50, SIP and $15.75
The remainder Of our Long Wraps, for stree, or carriage
wear, at greatly reduced prices. One special wfap,
. Francis model four own importationC, OF Lyons plush
ihfss,au.rter length; handsome .mefOasry on reSsn
w ....n. .''''' ""4.""",.'e.." $IZ5
Evening Cspes. Of light coors. plain with tor. espes or
$500 s1 nos' to $40, Sis and $3.50
Long Garments Of black or tan kersey; also q few coverts,
semi or loose fitting, finely tailored; were $500, go
now.
Fur-trimmed Short Coats Of tan kersey, satin lined, full
collar and reves OF line quality beaver; we're 6
$SSUO, now.
Third noor. front.
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Unusual Lace Values.

unusual Lace 61OcS.
You know what the record Of this house
is for Laees-seeond to none. We begin by
getting the cream Of the market at prices that
only the fullest knowledge Of conditions and
buying in largest quantities makes possible.
Then we hand them out to you with only a
film Of profit.
German Torehon Lsees. al linen OF best manufacture,
equal In character and design to handmade goods,
and Tar superior for wear and laundering; edgings
ssSd 'n'e'''ns' TO m''en' $50 Is
Nottingham and Calls Lace G alloons, In white, drab and
butter shades, cut out and flet effects. b. =
~ to , inches wide; per yard ...,.. ~ DO
Black Silk Chantilly Lsees, finest French make, bright silk
lustre; edgngs and insertings to match; & z
very desirable for ruilss. etc; per yard. 10
Black Silk Chsntlly Lace Gallons, GarIsnds. serpsn.
tines and double edge Bandings, all French goods,
s Silks: per ' yard .'""me rou'." Is to 80
Black Point dEsprt and Grenadine Robes. ruIfe. ribbon
trimmed, skirt, waist and sleeves eom- C0n IN
plete-un-msde; 5000 values, at...... QZOsOO
Greatest values ever Offered in Black Spaneled Net Robes.
A lot Of rs JUST received from the best Paris maker.
Skirt. waist and sleeves complete; regu- 6 SO
lar $50 Robes for ............. p1Z.CO
First door