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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
An Anecdote of Stevenson.

Robert Louis Stevenson about strong lover Of
the United States would be possible for any be-
One night he present dinner the British exchange
in Honolulu annual affair which all the prominent
invited He consented 70 attend upon receiving
the express promise Of the presiding officer that he wouldn't
be asked do anything and therefore only the few
his of the table had the pleasure of enjoying his
talk tire dinner warmed up with all hands and the wine
went round The avors tiny American and British
flags Of silk designed fit into small silver holders that
were provided. An Englishman present at the dinner,
who had only lately arrived in Honolulu and who had dncd
freely picked the tiny American flag his plate and
insoleny swashed It around In big stein Of ale before him.
while he grnned eontemptuously An athletic young Ame-
naval officer close by him the action and called
The Eugshman for IL That's observation-disclosures
Of course your part inquired the naval officer No
said the Englishman continuing soak the American flag
in the ale Stevenson got his feet his very wrath
full you should be chastised for that" he said the
Englishman The officer invited the Englishman stand
up and when he did he knocked flat BY the naval
officers hst The dinner brooks up disorder and tbs
offending Enyshmsn was bafred from lhs club fpm that
nghtr-1hs 6lRlMs ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
The Mezu Afnstee's.

Ainslee's Magazine is entirely devoted to fiction and
poetry so that anyone who desires to be instructed had
best pass by But although it disdains to attract by
illustration there is much entertainment be found within
its pages The October number will be especially attractive
to Texans by means Of bright little story called, "A
Departmental Case that is laid in Austin and deals with
Texans Uncle Frank the kindly State treasurer who
figures in the story is easily recognized as Ex-Governor
Frank Lubbock and the methods used by the Commissioner
of Insurance and Statistics thoroughly in keeping with
the temperament of the old Texas ranger
Other stories in this number that will serve to pass an
hour or two pleasantly a Marital Vacation by Ed
ward Van Ze and Lord Belamy and His Valet" by Roy
Hornirnan The former is pleasant variation on the
Prisoner Of Zenda" class of novels with the American
J the latter story Of unsual force. The number is de-
oidedy worth the advanced price that Anslees Magazine
demands for the FIRST time this month
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
Henry Norman on 7olstoi.

In Henry Norman's recently published "Ii the Rus
sias the following excerpt conserving Count Toll
stoi:
far the secular authorities concerned Tolsto
seems to bear charmed life I asked him point
blank How II that the government has arrested
banished youP Il not tell" he answered, aud
then, after moments pause he added slowly in Of
much soemnity, Il wish they would II would be great
joy me- The general opinion among advanced Russians
that the police restrained in this instance by
worldwide scandal that any harsh treatment Of Tolsto
would But l inclined to think thar Toistos in
hucnce which is probably greater Of Russia than in it,
being almost confined the spiritual sphere found
running ahwart the administration in practical life How
should it7 Here, for example Is Of his proposals
my land here he said when pressed him for
immediate practical reform, lis worth me, let us say
rublcs an year. would have the government im-
pose upon this land Of rubes. ] could not pay IT,
Very we'll let them take il away from and give it in
to support them They could well pay the higher for
it, Such this do not endauger the Russian social
fabric.
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.SnoiLs Boer Books Prospects.

White Mr. Fisher Unwin is TO publish Mr., Krugers
memoirs in English the publisher Of General Dewets book
has vet to be settled From what can gather the chiefs oil
few weeks ago One publisher Of whom inquired today
bo his head and remarked that the Boer generals mani
esto would tremendous effect on the popularity Of tAe
book in England ~
When they came they welcomed as heroes but
nubIic feeling has now changed and great many people
who out Of sheer admiration would nave oous '1e oooh
g. ,Lir ovn shelves al home would surely leave it
alone while the curious would seek chiefly through the
medium Of the public libraries Moreover guarantee was
to nublish not less than hundred thousand copies
Win pavment OF 5000 (Ss5ooo) advance OF royalties,
which we're much faueu even under more favor
able eirctnstanees.--New York HetGaS London CAME
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
A French Poetess.

Mademoisee Felix Faure like Mademoiselle Matthew DO
Noaes poet whom NJ Bruueiicre has also opened the
columns the des Dex Mondes the sacred
fire Of inspiration she has the gift Of expressing sentiments
and emotions Such the secret Of the reputation she has
gained the world Of letters Her FIRST book, La Mederr
rance was only read by few intimate friends yet u
deserved be submitted the public because it not
only reveals the descriptive talent OF the writer but also
furnishes vision OF olden AT stage of her
journey traveller in her ecstasy at the wonderful scenery
amid which she found herself gave meaning 20 the
images her eyes remembering the traditions of their
nast.-ERNEsr DAuDEr in the Paris Figaro.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
a NewLHe of Dumas.

The constant interest in the novels Of Alexander Dumss
ST. has greatly increased Of late owing largely TO the fact
that July OF this was celebrated centenary OF his
which B. Lippincott company will issue almost mmediate
" under the title Of Alexander Dumas (pere) His Life
and Works" The author 70 Arthur f. Davidson, M. A.
formerly scholar Of Kebe college Oxford who has been
very close and student OF the French novelist
There will be photographs OF Dumas and impress
sons from earcatres and drawings famous in their day
The volume viii be OF four hundred pages and viii b.
printed IN handsome type and richly bound IN eoora
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
Oneer qite for Conan Doyle.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle author Of Adventures Of sser
ll Holmes arpers) told amusing incident inc other
~ a, dinner az the Authors club in London i seems
ma the rst intmaton of the Of his knghhood came
10 him in a bill from his gunsmth, which CLERK Of ule
Lee, lad addressed "Sr Sherlock Holmes The gunsmilh
| worthy and credulous had no idea Of perpetrat
inc Joke but had written the superseript,on N soDet
earnest having heard that who are knis,sa aaopt
s With the titls and that DR.. Conan poyle weuld
naturally tsks ths nams Of his famous dstsstiys. =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
Gosse's History of English Literature.

Edmond Gosse IS writing history Of English itciatrnA
and his admirers insist living Of letters s
better fitted for the task These admirers include some Of
the most prominent critics Of both England and Amerire
In connection with the natter has revived the
story Of Mr. Gosses application for the place Of Ciark
lecturer at Trinity college. Cambridge
There were many candidates and each handed IN host
Of testimonials from more leas famous Of ettfE
Cosss presented ouly shse bas hess thfss s
browning, nc was spnpiatsas ,NeR 5Kegh tsna
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! NaOVeltst's "Aloofness From Life. !"

~ ~ Ills = who conducts monthly department
lss Of ~. iuc writes Interestingly in the Septem-
Pie aT;m Journal concerning the novelist's contact
pat liyrs was he says, when the author was an
lss he tbirt seelusion, unspotted from the world"
a. ne novelist Of today is and must be-f he is
'ss ius, % his times Alright II he is to interpret
es Writs. ne man Of the people the good citizen.
'n OF the novelist Of this present day is 70
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In commenting Prof Charles Eliot Nortons transa
ton of ola Dvna Commeda the literary supplement of the
London Times calls attention the fact that Prof Norton
has we'll kept up the literary traditions OF the college where
the chair Of bellies ettres held in by Ticknor Long
fellow and Lowella brilliant succession--dd great work
many years making the great classics OF Europe
known in the United States and Great Britain"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
TWO RUNAWAY BOYS.

The Sparano Brothers, of Windsor
 Locks, Taken to Police Headquar-
 ters.
 Benine Sparano and his bSother, Raf- fale N. Sparano, were taken to police headquarters yesterday afternoon about 5:S0 by citizen of the town, who said that the boys, aged twelve and fourteen years, respectively, were probably run aways. His belief proved true, for the boys were from Windsor Locks and had come here earlier in the day. When they reached police headquarters one was taken in the detectives room and the other was brought behind the ser geant's desk. They both told far diff ferent stories, but later confessed that they were given seventytfive cents and that they bought one ticket to New Haven. both riding on 1t.
 The boys were barefooted and were wandering around Meadow street in an aimless manner when they were taken to headquarters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
AT WARNER HALL.

Lecture by William T. Brown, Candi-
 date for Lieutenant-Gover of New York.
 Rev. William Thurston Brown, one of the most forceful and eloquent of all those earnest Americans who have thrown their lives and energies into the struggle to secure justice for the work ing class, will speak at Warner hall to- morrow evening. His subject will be
 Shall We be Free?"
 The unrest that pervades all classes of society to-day testifies to a common feeling that we are on the eve of great social revolution What form this revolution may take-what of freedom or of despotism it may have in store for the common life-is the problem of absorbing interest now challenging the
 attention of all thoughtful Americans.
 There is no one upon the American lec- ture platform better qualified to teach the significance of the complex social problems which are crying for solution than William Thusston Brown. From the pulpit. of Plymouth church of Roch- ester, N. Y, he has in the few years past enunciated truths and sentences that have been heard around the world.
 MT. Brown, althougha careful student. 1 is by no means lecturer of the lifeless academic type. He speaks because he has a message to deliver-because he ! hears the voices of tomorrow. Earn I est, forceful, with a style remarkable l for it's literary beauty and eloquence. | though his hearers may not agree with
 him, they never fail to understand him.
 MT. Brown will speak here under the
 auspices of the socialist party, of which
 he is the candidate for lieutenant-gov-
 ernor of New York. Admission to the | lecture will be free. **
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
JUNIORS IN "SHEFF."

Won the Annual Rush and Wrestling From
 The members of the junior class of the Sheffield Scientific school were victorious in the annual rush with the freshmen. which was held in vacant lot at the cor Saturday night. The 1904 s. wrestlers were the winners in two bouts. the mid de and heavyweight contests, while the lightweight battle was fought to a draw.
 The classes formed near Sheffield hall, on Grove street. from which place, led by Il brass band, they paraded to Temple street, and thence to the battle ground on Whit ney avenue. Many of the naraders were customed as ballet dancers, Indians. wait ing maids, policemen and clowns. One junior was made up to represent his Sa- tanic majesty. and he played the part to perfection.
 Along the line of march there was the usual display Of red fire and Roman can dles. Two trucks were included In the procession. and each was overcrowded with passengers
 The first wrestlin. contest called was that of the light weights. A Fulton Phiz- Charles Dewey, the juniors. The match was slow and uninteresting and ended in a draw.
 The mlddleweight contest developed some hurricane wrestling, and the contest was exciting from start to finish. Tn this John Wathing, and Edward Moon went in. to the fray for the freshmen. The first bout was q draw. In the second. after about two minutes hard work, Wathing won a rolling fall. The third also resulted In draw.
 The heavyweight contest was between a freshman named George and q junior named Bryant. The latter was the aggres- sor from the call of time. and within q minute had scored a fair pin fall. The succeeding bouts were draws.
 After the wrestling the students marched to Cold Spring street. thence to Orange street. The parade then proceeded to the Green, where the Yale men held forth in an enthusiastic manner.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
WOODBRIDGE.

An event of more than usual interest to the people Of the Baptist church of
 South Norwalk and other friends was the marriage Of Miss Edith Emeline
 Robbins, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs.
 George Robbins. to Frederick c. Sper- ", the eldest son of MT. and Mrs. AL
 bert Sperry of Woodbridge at the
 Baptist church of South Norwalk on the 24th inst. by Rev. Mir. Paddock.
 pastor of the church, assisted by Rev.
 s. P. Marvin of Woodbridge The
 church was beautifully decorated with
 golden rod and palms. The couple stood under an arch of golden rod from which was suspended a marriage bell Of the same material. The clergymen
 standing among the. palms during the impressive ceremony in which the
 bride was given away by MT. Robbins, her father. Although it was an un- pleasant afternoon the house was filled with those interested in the occasion. After the services at the church the parents of the bride held sumptuous entertainment at their residence. At
 it's close the bride and groom left on
 their wedding tour in which they will
 take in Niagara and other places of
 note, when they will return to their own furnished home in Woodbridge and
 be 'at home" to their friends, after Oc- tober 15
 The presents were numerous and valuable, showing the high esteem in which they are held by their friends. Among them was a ribbon with twen- ty-five dollar gold pieces attached to 1t from the church. showing their ap-
 preciation of her aid in all it's activ- ities. Other gifts In gold and silver amounted to over one hundred dollars. Besides these there were silver spoons and knives, glassware in beautiful patterns. lamps, table linen. Morris
 chairs and other things sufficient to
 furnish the home of the new house. keepers when they return.
 Of those present 1t would seem that all the members of the Baptist church and society were there, among whom was Mrs. Ferris, S3 years old. There
 were friends from West Haven, Wood bridge and other places.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
ITEMS ABOUT HORSES.

TTotters and Pacers in the Home Stable Good Prospects for Next Year -
 Brief Facts About Direct Hal. 2:044 Frank Agan 2:o394 Not Sold. N. W Hublnger's trotters Metallas 2:11 and the pacer Elastic Painter are at the home stable for the winter after long campaigning tour which was commenced last July. The trotter ar rived home with the same record that he had last year, but has trotted much faster than his mark. At the recent races at Baltimore he trotted three heats and made each of them several seconds faster than his 2:11 mark. As he is young yet (six years old) he is re- garded as a good prospect for winning money and a new record in future years.
 Elastic Painter has shown remark ably fast during the season, but has evidently been saved for next year when his opportunities may be more favorable on account of less opposition in the very fast pacing classes. This season Direct Hal 2:04A in the hands oA Eo. HeeTS mas paced InlleS 1Fotl 2:06a in his first race to 2:04A in re- cent contest. Mir. Hubinger's stallion can start in 1903 in classes to which Direct Hal will not be eligible. This stallion has been one of the greatest wonders of this or any other season. He had his first race this year, his slowest record being 2:06A. a worlds record for first race. He has won first money in so many races this season that he has been a sure winner for pool buyers.
 The statement that N. W. Hubinger has sold the pacer Frank Agan 2:0s% is going the rounds of the papers. One of the Hubinger brothers is authority for the statement that the pacer has not been sold, but is the property of N. w. Hubinger.
 J. F. Hubinger has a small string of race horses that are being campaigned by W. o. Foote of Dallas, Tex, who. as reported, will start in several races west and south during the fall, before returning to his home with his racing stable for the winter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
REOPENING DAY
At the Grace Methodist Church Tester.
 day.

At the Grace Methodist Church Yester-
 day.
 Yesterday was celebrated as reopen ing day at the Grace M. E. church. The two new rooms which have been built under the direction of H. M. Towers adult Bible class, and which have just been completed and furnished, were dedicated with appropriate services. Henry H. Benedict, the president of the Twentieth Century Wesleyan league. delivered the address at 10:90 in place of Rev. Dr. George F. Reed, who was detained at his home on account of sickness. MT. Benedict possesses a voice of marvellous power and varied modulations. He speaks with great ease and fuency. He captivates an au- dience by his humorous sentences, and with the boldness and freshness and s originality of his thought, and the apt ness and vividness of his illustrations, many of which are selected from na- ture or travel or his own experience. The address given was an entirely new one and one of extraordinary interest and merit.
 E At the close of MT. Benedict's words H. M. Tower made a statement for the building committee. He stated that the total expense of the addition amounted to $1,500. About $1,100 had been raised. The pastor then followed with popu- lar one-dollar subscription. In a few minutes s200 had been subscribed and the adult Bible class pledged the bal ance, so that the entire $1,500 is pro- vided for.
 x Rev. Arthur J. Smith preached in the evening on the subject When the Preacher Didn't Come" The day was a memorable one in the history of the church.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
CRAWFORD CAUCUSES.

H. ". Averill and F. E. Smith Nomi- \ mated for Representatives.
 The republicans of Branford held caucuses in the town hall on Saturday night to nominate two representatives, two selectlnen and two members of the school board. The caucus was largely attended and was presided over by John Fades, the secretary being John Cum ingham.
 <. H. W. Averill and F. F. Smith were nominated as representatives, both by ballot, the former getting 15s votes and the latter Ill.
 < For first selectnan Barlow Honce was nominated by exclamation, and for second selectman Calvin Northrop was the choice of the caucus. s John Cunningham and MT. Bray sWere nominated for membership on the school board.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29

NEW HAVEN ORPHAN ASYLUM.
 Donations to the New Haven Orphan asylum from August 2S to September 25:
 Discount on bills-The Gamble-Des- mond company, $2SS; Winslows Cot tage bakery, $2.12.
 J. s. Coburn, medicines for the month; Mrs. H. A. Warner, four pie lures; friend, eight waternelons; Mrs. Wells. two girls dresses and hose; Mrs. Smith, two pairs of boys trousers; friend, years subscription to the Out look; Albert L. Sperry, Woodbridge, five baskets of peaches. Visiting committee for October-Mrs. c. Berry Peets, 396 Orange street; Mrs. Frank H. Sperry, 392 Orange street. JOSEPHINE S. NEWTON, Treasurer"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
LODGE NOTES.

At the regular meeting of Camp No. 8, P. o. s. of A.. in their hall in the Insurance buitdnig. Friday night, the degrees were conferred on one candidate and several ap- plications were received.
 The meeting of Goddess of Liberty coun- cil No. 8, Daughters of Liberty, Friday night was quite well attended. One can, for membership received. A social session followed the business meeting and refresh ments were served.
 The ladies of Mystic chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. had a very fine supper in their lodge rooms in the Insurance build. ing Friday night.
 The fair by Court Guiding Star, Forest CTS of America. in Music hall, opened Fri day night, continues tonight and Tuesday night An entirely different programme wifi be given this evening and there prom. ises to be large attendance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29

Barnes~-The trouble with Merker is that when he gets off joke he has to go to work and explain it.
 shedd-Generally speaking, I agree that that is vile habit; but in Merk- CTS case don't you think an explana- tion is quite proper? Without 1t, you know, how would one ever be able to understand Merkers joke?-Boston Transcript.
 Burnett's Vanilla Extract has outlived criticism. It is the finest and unrest van, fila extract that can be bought. Once tried always used.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
CRIED AT RAIL GAME.

the scene of the greatest baseball game in it's history Saturday. Camden and Glouces- ter teams played for the championship Of South Jersey. "Cy" Voorhees, of the Amer lean league Washington team pitched for of Connie Mack's Philadelphia team for the local team. Camden won, ? to 1. and after the game wildly excited rooters huggcd and kissed the champion Athletics twirlcr, while others cried like infants with joy. About 5000 people attended.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
PRESIDENT HADLEY
Will Speak at the Inauguration of

Will Speak at the Inauguration of Dr.
 Strong.
 President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale has accepted an invitation to deliver the ad- dress of the day at the inauguration of Dr. Frank Strong, the newly elected chancellor of the University of Kansas. The inaug- uratlon will take place on October 17. Dr. Strong was student at Yale and was also an instructor at the Hilllhouse high school. Elc has many friends here who will be pleased to hear of his election to the posi- tion of chancellor. He has held ap posi- tion at the Kansas university for two years. About one year ago he was elected chancellor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
LECTURES ON THE PHILOSOPHY
 OF RELIGION.

Professor Ladd will begin this after noon 8 course of lectures on the Phil osophy of Religion. This course, which will extend through the year, will treat systematically of the principal topics of mans religious beliefs and religious life. The lectures will be given in room AZ, Osborn hall, and will be open to all students of the university and their friends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
AMERICAN LEAGUF

At Baltimore-Frst game-Baltimore s, Boston g; second. game, Baltimore ?, Bos- ton 1.
 At Detroit-First game. Detroit 1. Cleve- Q 'i
 At Washington-First game, Washington 9. Athletics I; second game, Washington z Athletics 5.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
LOCAL GOLFERS LOST.

Defeated by the Champion Team of the
 State.
 The New Haven Country club golf team went to Middletown last Saturday and lost an interesting match 10 the crack Ara
 wana club. the state champions, by the score, 13 to s. The summary follows:
 II C Ct
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
SATURDAYS GAMES.

National and American Leagues Still Playing.
 National-At Philadelphia-First game, Philadelphia ?, Boston 8; second game, tie, , to 2.
 At Brooklyn-First game Brooklyn 0, New York 4; second game, Brooklyn F, New York i. At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 13, Cincinnati 6.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-09-29
LETTER CARRIER CHANDLER.

Died at the New Haven Hospital Early
 Yesterday Morning.
 Samuel w. Chandler of v Adeline street, one of the oldest letter carriers in the city. died yesterday morning at the New Haven hospital after a short illness. He was taken to the hospital Thursday night, suffering from intes- tinal trouble from which he died