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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-26

Roswell. y M.-Dcar ilappybanuncTs: Ny
last letter was dated 81 san Angelo bat
there Is fhe stretch Of $40 miles between
mYs0if and old home some mas say that
isn't far bot even twenty miles j. far
when a fellows dad Is % the other end,
ard 10 about an that fellow las IN tolls
world. But the trip was very interesting.
for all OF the country was new, ana y
drop O description 81 n here for the bc9ent
n my friends. We started one afternoon
ana only went about ten miieg. Tor cloud
was coming UP and It WIS pouring down
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Some write for pleasure,
Some write for fame
But l write simply to sign my name

Lone Grove. l. T-Dcar Happyhammers:
oh, my Isn't this a Jolly bnndf About ~.
GO liaps oil knocking for 10y; but MY n
doesn't seem az n any Of the Joy Is FOR
the cripples. Mildred y Powers, DO you
think your dreum VIII ever come to passl
Willie May Watson. your letters are hne.
Come again. ! will tell you my dream /
dreamed / had mnde n promise to my
friend, the cotton patch, that / would pick
30 pounds that dag, 50 ! was up an hour
before the sun rose end started 10 the cot.
ton patch On arriving / saw a smnn w0.
man. who said "Go 10 work my lady, 20
60 work. began my task aud 20 my great
but glad surprise She was going 10 help
me. We had worked o while and when
she said How many % them have youY'
ON looking into my sack ! discovered n
was fun q large ratilesnakes falnted
at the sight and fell helpless Then the
cotton patch was al turned 10 sunkes aud
50 was J. AZ last ! awokc TO md ! was
on the foor yelling With all my voice
TAKE II on Take Il or" and ] bumped
my head and ] jumped up. rubbing Il and
snylug "Oh. how glad ! gm If IS only a
dream" Mrs Foster what shall our next
contest BET How viii this dor ''That q dog
Is more useful TO man than q gun" Adlos
70 you all, Ruby Turner
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Marceena Texas Dear Happyhammers;
May ] step IN few minutes? am IS
years OF age. / have never written before,
but / do enjoy reading the Ilaps' letters
our school has begun and how glad ] am
Come on, Iaps, with your dimes and nick
els and let MS help the crlpples Think how
many there are waiting for a chair.
win say good -hvc aud let some good writer
come in With best love to Mrs. SISTER
and the Haps, Bunnle.
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Evergreen, Texas, Dear Hoppyhammers;
been thinking of writing for quite n while
but never could scrape up courage enough
before. Our school will start before long
and / will be glad ] like 60 90 to school,
for school days are the hnpplest days of
all live one-half mile from the school
house, SO you see Il is pleasant walk only
for the sandy hill have to climb. Ry-hye.
A true Hap, Adcll Ayeryt.
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iorsh,v, 49, IN ithPIyhanmefs
e e SUI Ii,r wi r.,,a i.,,t IS Mrite again
bsinin f5nd 90 si,ort il NAL mn' ne ,, see ,he
rs,sto, M ,i,t,s 80, 'Smta Hm,te 70
a liSi II asa - ~, "w n,tnHy On LIS y
N"',u IN nr,'li5o ,,,j,,s 90, Wilt r,i pe ai'iVy
l.et v" w. Ptttv,it' 4Wn"t w pItNcn, we all
hlrh' nf NJ NY hu ~ tnr eahiyi
Eliu wy ti,lsa ~ ~ Wh9e ~ ma
Egi ~ "u,,ni'9 IN ~ heau money
,,. tItpe oI,t rottong i" 4 itlw
90 l,9t .Ill'g ~ ~. ~ ~ soon pc lonr ana
va" M h3t d' eIm ,aitt -, sil9 W Vetp.
n'i tte AZ My's lWn l9lies 20
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FL Campo. Texas. Dear Tappyhammers;
brother takes The Houston Post. | am
u years old and am In the seventh grade.
/ like to 20 To school. Our school Will
begin In November and / am glad of it
too. My papa Is a cotton planter. We
have Cinned two bales and we are pick.
ing on the third. with love to the HAps
and Mrs Foster. a new Han,
Ebba Bergstrom.
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Huntington, Texas Dear IIappyham-
mers / received my chair Q few days ago.
/ am very proud Of n ! know Won have
gladdencd the hearts Of SO many inYulld5
hy sending ont presents to them fol
can't imagine how much / appreciate my
chair Ny old chair had gotten bad 20 90
IN. Papa paid the express on the chair; It
was 81. I viii send one % my pictures as
soon MS ! have some taken. I enjoy reading
very much 1 send many thanks aud 600
wishes 10 all 90 the little llaps and Mrs
Fustpr. Your friend, Pet Woodc0ck
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stella waIdrlp ana Ethan Andrews.

Hampstead, Texas.-Dear Hnppyham-
mers; May I como in a while3 want
welcome. &C least to Mrs Foster and the
cripple, who Is waiting for n chair Ny
grandma was telling two little girls OF
five years about the little cripple and said
chair. AS thev said they wnnted 10 send
some money also. she suggested TINT they
each send in Il nickel and ask each mem
Der OF the family 60 assist them. SO they
very proud to think they were helping
some one that could not walk. The little
girls are Minnie McDade and Lucille PEN
ningtons Ever true Han
Jpepphiup Camilla VVtor
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Pierce. TeSas-Dear Happyhammers: I
am y years old. Who has my birthday
September Is? ! like to read the IIaps'
page. My papa takes The Houston Post.
live on a farm two and half miles west
OF Pierce. Ny little white rabbit ran away
one day. With love to Mrs Foster and the
Haps. From your little friend,
Haymaker.
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Pierce, Texas. Happyhammers:
Here comes another boy II years old
pick cotton for 20 cents per 100 pounds.
am keeping my money to buy cattle, so
that when I am of age 1 viii have a home
Of my own and raise cattle and sell butter
for a living. Boys, let us know what you
are going to follow for a living With
love to Mrs Poster and the Haps Yours
truly, Morris O.. Starr.
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Novice. Texns.-Dear Happyhammcrs:
Here comes n country girl 10 years old who
wants TO Join your happy band ! have one
pet and it's a muley calf. My father takes
The Houston Post and ! enjoy reading tho
Haps page ] live In the country. about
seventeen miles from town. and about half
n mile from school The school house lies
north Of our place. Some one asked 10
write an album verse:
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Belmont, TeSas-Dear IIappyhammers
Here comes Texas girl to join your band.
am II years old and 1--we on farm. I
have shepherd dog, and lac is n good dog.
lie win Keep the chickens out OF the
garden and will beg for water Ny grandpa
lives With AS Grandpa takes The Houston
Post. ] enjoy residing our page. l won
der If any of the ffaps have my birthday
September 23G Love 10 Mrs. Foster and
the Haps, Annie Howell.
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Goliad, Texas Dear Happyhammers. I
HaVe been reading the Hups letters aud /
seeded | would ike TO become a menntr r,
thlnk tue letters are very interesting and
with my uncle aud aunt In inc Town ~
S5ouau. Goliaa suffered very severely from
t4ne cyclone. We were not IN the path ~
w w cyclone, but heard the rumhllng n6lso
SinSt the cyclone many people have hunt
storm houses | have n pet eat and his
Ra9aho Is Niger Tat. With much love 10
Mrs Foster ana the Haps. A true Hap.
Amy.
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Round Rock, Texas Dear Happyham.
mers; | have no pets, except sweet lit
tie baby brother My papa * farmer and
q stockman | had fine time eating fruit
this summer | viii close, MS the waste
basket Is waiting for my letter. a new
Hap Hattie Powell.
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petition o. the HaPpyh'TnmeF
rhe Houston Post;
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Star, La Dear Happvhammers: am
a reader of The Houston Post and enjoy
1t very much. live ont In the country,
about twelve miles north OF Crowley.
am girl IL wears old. and ! am afraid
rather dull but send In some Of my draw
Ing which may interest some Of you. A
new Hap. Whrcn Whitman,
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shire, Texas Dear Happyhammers Good
evening Haps! I'm new one asking for
admlttance TO our bright page NV sfster.
brother and myself an run to tie office
every Tuesday morning Ia see which one
cgn get The Houston Post first. How many
or tue Haps Ike 70 pick cotton7 do not,
bnt the, liking of II doesn't help matters
any, My papa has just got up lot of
goods, among them were some book sntch
els, ana mamma leased me ana said they
were tow sncks, and I'd have TO take my
Sister knows you. Lovingly, a new Hap,
Mary Anuie MayhCiu.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
CANAL BEING BUILT
Torpedo Boats and Other Naval Yes
sells Congregate.

NEW YORK, Nov. 27,--Since the ar,
rival here OF Rear Admiral HIgginson's
fleet the hluejackets Of that command
have been engaged, says Il Herald dis
patch from Culebra, W. l.. in cutting
canal across the narrow neck Of land
which separates Great harbor from
the larger bay, thus affording easy pas
sage from one harbor to the other,
The Panther with 500 marines on
board who have been loing guard duty
on the Isthmus OF Panama, has arrived
and was placed in quarantine as a pre-
cautionary measure. When it is
thought safe her detachment will join
the 700 now in camp, forming a full
regiment which will take part in the
coming operations.
The torpedo fiotilla Of seven vessels
arrived from San Juan and has gone
into its berth in Great harbor, where
the vessels will lie made ready for duty
as scouts in the search problem. The
fleet is engaged in routine drills pend
ing the arrival Of the GOLFERS which
are daily expected. Then the bunkers
will be filled in preparation for the
search problem.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
WILL BE THE LARGEST
CATTLE RANCH
IN THE WORLD
Land In Mexico Has Been Purchased
BY Americans At An ES-
penditure Of
81 900 000

SALT LAKE, Nov 21.--The purchase
of millions Of acre snt Mexican tev,
ritory along the bopler Of the L. .Hd
States, for the purpose of creating out
of the largest ranches in the world,
is the result Of recent negotiations ot
American capitalists with Utaa men
as principals. The Ctaniaus involved
in the transaction are J. II, Wood, W,
S. $ Mccormick. F ], Hagenbarth,
II = Wood and Josiah Rarnet;. AS
socia.ed with them is ., Nj, Stafford,
banker and capitalist of Cleveland,
The purch Used land comprises near
ly 1000 square miles of territory and
extends along the border for l59 miles
from point l6 miles west Of Ell Paso.
Texas, The purchase involves an ini-
tial expenditure Of N,0oo,oo0
1t is the intention Of the promoters
of the enterprises TO make this Mexican
ranch breeding ground for cattle and
for this purpose will place from 1900
to 1000 upon the land the comlns
season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
STARTLING CONDITION
Filipinos Are Making Secret Prepar-
ations for War.

SEATTLE. Nov. z7.-Natives of the
Philippine islands urged on by priests
and through the medium of secret So
cieties are arming themselves and mu-
nitions Of war are being furnished to
them from some source, not krown to
the government of the United States.
This is the statement Of Lieut.. H.
Newton kie.ulff of the transport Dix
which arrived today.
AS evidence Of this Lieutenant Kier-
luff tells of the finding of wrecked
barge on the coast Of Luzon which was
loaded with guns and ammunition and
which must have been delivered from
some schooner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
AsL.GMp AMID r1.AMEs.

l'reaklng into u blazing home, some
hrcmen lately dragged the sleeping ln. .
mates from dca'h. Faneied security
aud ieath near, It's that way when
you neglect coughs aud colds, Don't
do It. pr. Kings New Discovery FOR
Consumption gives perfect prot.ctIon
against all Throat. Ghost and i.unS
troubles, Keep Il near. and avoid sur
fcring, death and doctors bills. A
tcaSpoonfui stops n iaate cough. per-
Sa,ont use the most stubborn. Harm.
less aud nice tasting. its suaran,.sa
to satisfy by chas. Rogers, Price tss
and ,i.0o, Trial bottles tree
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
4 STARTLING SURPRISE,


Very few couldb elieve In iooAInE
at A, I. Hoadlcy. u healthy. robust
blacksmith OF Tlldcn Ind, that tor
ten years he suffered such torture.
from Rhcumatiam AZ few could endure
aud live, Hut u wonderful change fol-
lowed his taking Electric Bittcrs, TIVE
bottles wholly cured me" he writes.
"and | have not felt twinge In over
u year" They regulate the Kidneys.
purify the blood ana cure Rheuniltisn
Neuralgia, Nervouancas. Improve a..
gvstIon ana give perfect health ITy
Them only so cts, az Char. Rogers
drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO WITH
DRAW INSURANCE DEPOSIT. BY
THE IMPERIAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED

TO WHOM IT MAY CoNCHRN-
In accordance with the requirements
OF the laws OF the State Of Oregon.
relative to insurance companies, notice
Is hereby given that the Imperial In
surance Company, Limited, Of LONDON,
England, desiring to cease doing bus
mess within the State OF Oregon, in
tends to withdraw its deposit with the
treasurer OF said state and will, IL no
claim against said company shall be
hled with the Insurance Commissioner
within six months from the second day
Of September, 1902, the same being the
date Of the first publication Of this mo-
tice, withdraw its deposit from the
State Treasurer.
IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO., LTD,
By WIN. J. LANDER6, Manager.
Dated at San Francisco tbs 1st day
OF September, 1902.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28

Inc statement of MIR. ], F. Homan, >
Z. Adams St, Chicago. proves that tn
worst cases of Asthma in the world mr.,
not only relieved, but are readily cure,
by DR.. Schiffmann's Asthma Cure. H,
says: asthma kept me in terrible mis-
cry Tor ten years until used you,
Asthma Cure, After the first trial wa.
a changed man. I wen, to sleep tha,
night and awoke next day mach relieved
and ! have gotten entirely over the As,h.
ma. II is now nine years since wa.
cured" "'
Sold by all druggists a, Soc and 81 90
Send &c stamp to DR.. K. Schlfmann, Box
Se4 ST. Paul, Mlnn.. for a fTce trial
package.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
MORE POWER FROM NIAGARA

Il has bean decided to build a large
power plant on the Canadian side OF
Niagara falls, which when completed
will enable the operators to furnish
100000 horse power. A few years ago
the idea of using Niagars power would
nav" seemed ridiculous, but the pro,
gress of inynetion during last CEN
tury has now made 1t possible. There
also has been wonderful progress made
in medicine during that time, the most
noticeable being the Introduction Of
Hostetters Stomach Bittetrs about %
wears ago. This family medicine is for
everybody. but more especially for
those who ere weak and sickly. 1t
will strengthen the stomach and
nerves. cure indigestion insomnia.
constipation and malaria fever and
ague. Try it and see for yourself
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
PRESUMABLY SUICIDE.
Aged American in Paris Found Dead
in His Room.

NEW YORK Nov 27.-Frsncis Reu-
ben Bryan, an American, has been
found in his room shot through the
heart, presumably by himself says a
World dispatch from Paris. He was
70 years old and came originally from
Philadelphia.
About fortnight ago Bryan con-
sented to quit his apartment in the
Fauborg St Honore, for private SAN
itarium. He left the hospital last
Thursday without notice to his rela-
tiyes residing here and returned to his
domicile. The body was found on Mon
day, but the greatest secrecy has been
maintained regarding the case.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
ART COLLECTOR DEAD

NEW YORK, Nov. William II.
Fuller, widely known as an art SOLICIT
or is dead at his home in this city at
the age of 81. He was graduated
from Yale in 1861 and spent most Of his
life collecting works Of art Of which he
owned many choice examples.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
NEW MEXICO AS STATE.
Every Reason Why Territorial Form
Of Government Should Cease.

CHICAGO. Nov. 27.-M. A. Otero
governor Of New Mexico, who is in
Chicago on business. believes that New
Mexico is entitled to be admitted to
the union of states. There is no reas-
on on earth why New Mexico should
not become state" he said last
night 1T has population of 100000
people and We have wealth and educa-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
KHCPP IS FXONERATED
Defsmers of Late Manufacturer Will
Be Prosecuted.

ROME, Nov y Inquiry Instituted
in The scandals concerning The late
Herr krupp dt Capri island is said to
have completely cleared Krupps char
acter ana in consequence the govern
menE viii prosecute the newspapers
which made the defama:ory state
ments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28

tion that entities us to statehood
The real property value OF the terri
tory reaches seOOOOO,Ooo and the native
Mexican population Is fast becoming
an educated and progressive factor in
the community"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
UNDER SEALED ORDERS
Presumed That British Cruiser Has
SAILED for Venezuela.

HALIEAX Nov. aT.--The British
cruiser Chanybiis sailed tonight un-
der sealed orders. Though her desti-
nation is unknown here. general i'm
PRECISION is that she is goirg 10 Vene-
zuela, Extra supplies we're rushed
on board at short notice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28

member Of the stock exchange since
November l. 1850 and chairman dur
ing the past year, has sold his seat and
will retire. The sale price is said TO
have been $50, 900,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28

Umpire, Dan B. Allen; referee, Pro-
fessor o'Hara; linesmen. Larkin Shell
Of Columbia university, Henry Rose of
Astoria high school; time of first half
25 minutes; Of second half, 20 minutes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
A FINE LlnARY.

Of ito volumes IL found on each Of
the Northern Pacine's North coas,
Limited" trains. Don't forget that
these are the only trains operated In
the West that are lighted throush shou,
nv electricity,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-11-28
Luxurious Travel

The "Sor.hwestern Lml' "a" sra,na,
electric lighted Throughout. both made
and out, ana steam heated. are With
out exception. the tlnesl trains In Ihs
world. They embsdy the Iaies,, rewes,
and bss, Ideas for comfort. convent -aes
and luxury ever offered The travelling
public. and altogether are the nlcsI
complete and splendld production of me
ear builders art.
These splendid Trains
Connect with, :.
The Great Northsrn
The Northern Pacific and
The Canadian Pacific
AT ST. PAUL FOR
CHICAGO and the EAST.
No extra charge Tor these Wupsr.or
arommodatIons and all rlaasan Of tich-
cts are available for passage ca The
trains on 'hia line are protected By the
In ierloeklns Block System,
w, II, MEAD. II. I. sIgI.DR,
General Agent. Travelling ATL
Portland. Oregon
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SEAT BROUGHT FORTUNE.

NEW YORK. Nov H.-Chairnlan
Mcpherson Kennedy, who has been
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-08-06
OAKLAND SEWER CHOKED
Heavy Downpour Too Much for
the Old Drain Pipe--
Local Flood.

The heavy downpour Of rain this morn
ing caused the sewers in many places
on the Heights to become choked and
at a number of receiving basins the
streets were flooded with a foot or more
of water. The three foot Oakland ave-
nue. sewer was unable to carry of the
surface water and in some cases the
watr flowed into cellars and Easements.
doing considerable damage. The base
ment of Groeschels Assembly Rooms.
at Oakland and Beacon avenues, which
is located in the kitchen. was flooded
with more than two feet of water, and
even as late as noon d good-sized puddle
was left on the corner. Mr.. Groesehel
was picturesquely alfred in undershirt.
pantaloons. rubber, boots. the tops of
which were strapped abou his thighs
He said he had to don the rubber boots
in order to wade around his kitchen.
The Oakland avenue sewer was built
before many of the sewers Of the inter-
secting streets were laid. Most of these
empty into it and its capacity after a
heavy rain storm is invariably oyer-tax-
ed.
At Sixth street and Newark avenue,
under the Pennsylvania Railroad freight
trestle, the water that washed down the
Newark avenue hill flooded the avenue
for over hundred yards. Pedestrians
in the early hours were obliged to use
planks and rocks or wade in a foot and
more of water.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-08-06
STRIKERS PICNIC.
Two Thousand Parade in West
Hobeken | No Attempt at
Any Rioting.

The striking silk weayers of West Ho-
boken are holding a picnic today at
Kroebel's Boulevard Park. North Bergen.
Before commencing the festival at the
park the strikers, both men and women.
assembled at that place and forming in
procession paraded through some of the
principal streets of West Hoboken and
Union Hill, passing through Main street
from Bergenline avenue, in the latter
town, to Hudson Boulevard, thence back
to the park from where they started.
There were in the parade about two
thousand persons, probably FIVE hundred
of them women and young girls, who had
the right of the line. The procession WAS
headed by a band and in the line were
carried several American flags.
BY going down the Boulevard the pro-
cession was obliged to pass Simonds Y
Co.'S mill, causing apprehension of some
demonstration at that place either on the
part of the paraders or by thase at work
in the mill There was not the slightest
outward evidence however, that either
was noticed by the other, the strikers
passing quietly and the mill hands re-
naming at work KS matter of precau-
ton against any possible disorder Chief
of Police McAuley had his entire force
on duty to-day and one of Leibers stages
improvised into a patrol wagon stationed
at Headquarters for use.