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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26

pointed to an old negro leaning on spade
offered by one of the ladies. and exclaimed
with a high pitch Of the voice, that old
African, aud thousands like him defended
ana cared for orr wives and children. while
Those faithful old slaves are about ali dead.
ana God will give them pleasant lines"
lie took his seat, but not word was ut.
tered for several minutes. 1t required nerve
10 break that sacred silence Comrade crank
VIII he missed by his old comrades. ms bis
voice has ceased TO ring in eloquent appeals.
forever, and his earthly troubles are over.
u. IL Il
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
A Series OF Lectures.

Mrs Cora Bacon Foster will begin a
series OF lectures today to be given under
the auspices OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution The lecture viii be
delivered this afternoon at the Light Guard
armory, and Mrs Foster win have as her
subject the contest IN the Mississippi val,
lev between the French aud Gray IA the
Elghtsenth century.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
After Naval Recruits.

The United States recruiting otfice has
been augmented by the arrival Of naval
recruiting detail and men WHO would like
TO serve Uncle sam on the decks OF one Of
his floating lighting machines will find
Co8swain 7. T. Ryan al the recruiting Of
dee In the Camp budding ready % give
courteous answer 10 all questions and to
grroll any who desire to don a Jackie's uni
form.
The naval recruiting force win remain
here unit next Saturday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
HAPPY HOOLIGAN. &"
Thursday. rebrunrv %.

The speclaties in Happy Hooligan. -"
said the Pittsburg Post ARE worth more
In the first act alone which is worth the
price Of admission This is praise, but IL
Is also the truth, for Mr., Gus hin has
best speciality artists available for such o
cause Ills cast has been made up with a
view of pleasing everybody, consequently
scenery MS a nrstcass speciality show. Rut
Happy TIooHgan Is a many sided farce
comedy. presented with magnificent scenery
and splendid costumes the Sperialtles are
Incidental"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26

"STEINTWAY" AND GREAT PIANIsTs
When the worlds greatest pianists prefer
and use, only the Steinway Piano when the
vast majority of piano makers concede the
superior Steinway construction and musi'
cal excellence thereby attained, surely one
buying can confidently invest the additional
price required to secure n Steinway Piano
VIII A. Watkln Music Co.. State Dealers
II. E. Christopher, Houston Representatives
I'll Binz building; old phone DAG, new H.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
MARRIAGES..
AlIman-Culpepper.

At Q O'clock last night at the parsonage
OF the Washington Street Methodist church
Rev. r. W. Thomas performed the cere.
mony which united the lives Of Mr., Bougald
G, Altman and Miss Jessie b. Culpneper.
Roth are well known and esteemed Young
people OF Houston, the groom being a pop
Central railroad.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26

that a large number Of ladies Of the Thlra
ward VIAL attend. as new members can ohH
be taken. in at regular meetings This meet
ing is to be especially important, as plans
Will be formulated looking to the improve
ment of Houeton's sidewalks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
Mrs. Mary krause.

Mrs, Mary Krause, aged 7a years, died at
1918 p m yesterday at her residence, 10
East Chonayert street. The funeral will
take place from the residence at s p. m.
today, Rev W A. Knollc officiating. Tue
lntcrmcnt win be In the German cemetery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
Vivian Scott.

AT 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the
family residence, $500 Capitol avenue, oc-
CURED the funeral Of Vivan. the infant
child Of Mr. aud Mrs w, S. Scott. The
services were conducted ny Rev. Blashurg
and ntcrment was ia the German cemetery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
THE DEATH ROLL.
Ms. Aunusta Richter.

Mrs, Augusta Richter, aged 81 years, died
Tuesday night at her home. 120S Dart
street The funeral took place from the
residence at p. m. yesterday, Rev. w. A.
knolle officiating, lntermont was IN Mag
nhlln cNmNtNrN.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
lannon.Tiptnn.

Edward Lawson and Miss Aubrey Upton
were married last night at the residence Of
the brides mother. corner Park and Wash,
ington streets. Justice Marmlot performed
the ceremony.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
Vincent Smoaueni.

At 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon occurred
The burial OF Vincent, I-year,old son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Smoqncni Of 1911 Lamar
avenue Death was due TO diphtheria. In
terment was In the Catholic cemetery
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26

hTd Ward CIVIC Club,
The Third ward division Of the civic club
viii hold its regulHr monthly meeting this
morning at Bryan nall at 1880. II is hoped
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26

Take oxIDiNE for chills and Fever..
Cure guaranteed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26
sENsATInN IN cnrrpr

When Withyman, as he was known In
Houston, was called TO face court and Jury
In che Chicago court room last Friday, he
created a sensation by stopping the pro-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-26

see Dalavin's 40; for rent column.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
THE STRIEE IN RICHMOND.

About all that need be SAID about il,
i'm this the second week Of its existence,
is that il is ugly in its every feature
the fruitful source of unrest, discord
among neighb0rs, individual and com
munity loss aud Of a condition that
must end OF chaos will follow. And
who are principal parties to the tran
sactiOn Adults and not infants, men
with sense enough TO organize great fl
nsncial movements, 10 control motors
and collect frOes. And who are aid
ers and abetters? Women and chill
dren, whose daily bread depends on
the daily work Of husband, brother.
father. Officials, men in the private
walks OF life, young men and those
grown gray in honorable service. Men
who have felt the shock Of battle, who
have justly won and who modesuy
wear the name Of hero, and those who
have been simply dancing in piping
times Of peace.
True, order has been restored at the
point Of the bayonet and quiet reigns i'm
the city because Of the presence Of more
than one regiment Of soldiers. And is
this the best that the civilization and
the Christianity Of the 10Th century
can do? Ii seems so; and the fact
should bring us to our knees and there
lind strength that will enable us % F.
stand again on our feet and do the work .
of men.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
SO DIFFERENT.
Lots OF Claims Like This But So Dill
ferent--LOcal Proof is What
FarmyiIIe People Want.

There are a great many Of them.
Every paper has it, share.
Statements hard TO believe, harder t.
prove.
Statements from far-away places.
What people say in Florida
Public expression from California.
Outlines good endorsement there.
But OF little service here at home
Farmville people want local proof.
The sayings Of ncighbors, friends and
citizens.
Home endorsement counts.
1t disarms the skeptic; is beyond dis
pute.
This is the backing that stands be-
hind every box % D0an's Kidney Pills.
Here is ease oft:
w. II. PalmOre, salesman Of the
Farmville Commercial Co., residing
on Main Street, says: 81 am very favor.
ably impressed with Doan's Kidney
Pills. ! saw them highly recommend
ed and got a box at II G.. Crute's drug
store They proved very satisfactory
and cleared up my kidneys secretions
which had troubled me for some time
They also relieved me Of my back.
After the gratifying experience had
with the Use Of Doan's Kidney Pills ]
can recommend them As remedy Of
merit.n
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n.
\ >, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name D0an's and
take no substitute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

somebody say something about poll.
lies. Things are dull on these lines
and we need stirring up. Has the
senatorial fight settled down to Monta-
que vs.. Martin? And when we men
lion the names Of Ayres, Ellyson. Will
iard, Mann and Swanson have we com.
pleIed the list Of Gubernatorial aspi.
rants? Who can beat Bot Catlelt for
the attorney generalship?
And can there be any improvement
on German and Gordon for the pres
idency?
The press Of the country can do much
towards controlling nominations and
election and the solemn responsibility
should be met without fear, favor or
affection. We know the best more
generally and ought not to hesitate to
name them. That's the best news a
newspaper can give out to the people
Alas, alas, alas that it should be said
ana yet how true "when self the wa
Vering balance shakes it's rarely right
adjusted"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The Norfolk Landmark referring Ia
the HeraId'- satisfaction found in the
fact that Mr.. Roosevelt was safe in
Virginia without the usual body guard
of soldiers aud secret service men. adds:
"Ihe Growing may be Justified, but
our horizon is not entirely clear. Viz
glnia is 10y mo- means free from the gen
eral tendency 90 disregard the law
when industrial strikes are ion progr, -
Nothing cuts deeper into the roofs Of
liberty than the abridgementOfa mans
right to work 40 any lawful occupation
al any lawful time. There is "A deter
mined effort ON the part of the lawless
and turbulent 90 abridge this right.
aud unles, the law is more strictly and
vigorously enforced. the effort will sue
coed
"Sad bat true"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
M nrNpREp IONA rARNERs.

"lhe Century for July tells an in
teresting story of 500 Iowa farmers who
have formed combine 10 obtain fair
prices for their crops and buy necess-
aries 40 wholesale prices All the
members of the combine are practical
farmers. Trey were Ted Co organize by
the persistent refusal of the chief trades
men in their vicinity to sell To them at
iair rates, or give them the market
price for their products. They are con-
seqneuilv not trying 90 demonstrate
any economic theory, bat 90 prosecute
their business independently of local
monopolies. They bad "a deep-ro0led
conviction that farmers are not fairly
treated as individuals, but may compel
equitable dealing by combining"
The Herald has often urged the
farmer % meet trust with trust and let
the "tug of war" follow.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
RICHMOND BIUSUpS

One bad boy in the family causes
mother not only to blush but to agon-
ne. So with Richmond, she too is
made to blush on account Of the mad
ness Of few Of her many thousands
OF citizens. No stain rests on the city
but shame on the lawless. From may
or down to humblest official Rich
monds representatives have done
Their duty promptly, brsvely, but there
are some things that mere mortals can't
accomplish. The soldiers were neces-
sary, aud Governor Montague lost no
time IN having them on duty. Rich
mOnd is quiet now.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The Republican State and Executive
committees Of Virginia met in Rich
mond one day last week, had hand
shake, passed resolutions, made speech.
es and actually "saw victory in the
air" Innocent recreation and lift will
have the tendency TO make some
Democratsquit their foolishuess" it will
not have met in vain.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
THE MANN BILL.

The regular saloon man has "a moo,
, ,, beside the social club under the
Mahn OIL, and there is no wonder that
com pialnt is already being heard n
lhe social club is taxed by the city ,hey
are liable TO open just outside the city
limits and then, being in the county
lney could sell the residents Of the civ
an usy Sunday and keep within the
ms feature Of the Mann bin il 81
moving farce, and is going To give
1I,25uole.-Newport News Times Her
Brother Beazley, Of the South Boston
News will kindly read.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

j Pierpoint Morgan should not object
To snapshots from The innocent
camera dend 10 makes him furiously
mad. lie ought TO take 10 as com
pliment-most folks rather enjoy get
ting into print, but all this man seems
to delight in is getting iutI other folks
pockets
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Just as we were hunting up the old
and the new law on the subject Of the
control Of the President over the mill
tia Of the States, the Virgilian-Pilot
was good enough to furnish us with
the desired Information, for which we
are grateful. But now that we have
had the two brought close together
we must confess that to us it looks like
tweedledum and tweedledee. The Pres
ldent Is simply COMMUNICATIVE chief
only that and nothing more
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

90 be mighty chummy with American
sailors he not only goes through
with the hand-,haking process, but
takes luncheon ou ship board and
sends pleasant messages o. our Presi-
dent We ought 90 live In peace, but
it takes but small break 10 cause a
growl, aud the building Of more and
bigger battle ships.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The New York Tribune said: "Apol.
oglsts for lynchers are accomplices i'm
their crimes" to which the Petersburg
lndex-Appeal makes this singing IT,
ply: with equal justice it may be said
that apologists for rapists are accom-.
plices in their crimes"
1t will be idle for the Tribune to
strike back
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Hon. Joe G.. 5. Blackburn says he is
for German as the Democratic nominee
because the capitalist would not shrink
from him Mr. Blackburn did not say
anything about the people-Iimes-
Herald
And for the very good reason that the
people are no longer consulted IN such
matters. OF course they vote, but
simply vote for the nominee.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
Terms by Mail, Pos,age.Prspa,d.
The Twice-a-W Week American.
Tie Cheapest aud Best Family Newspaper
Published.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Six Months, 50 Cents.

TUE TWlCE-A-wEEK AMERICAN il
puulshtd IN Two issues, Tuesday and Friday
mornings, with the news Of the 49, ~
compact shape. IL also contains interesflno
special correspondence. entertaining ro,
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

We are told that 10 one year ll,OOO
stray dogs were killed in the city of
Chicago. The dog killer is needed in
oouthside Virginia. and when he
gets through with his j1b sheep rails
ing Will become more general with H.
and more profitable
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The railroad commission does give
evidence Of being actively alive? And
we have the further hope that it will
dispense exact justice between corp
ratiOns and communllies.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Richmond is greatly indebted TO sew
eral small towns fol sympathy extend
ed anent our street car strike. As the
years and the aforesaid small town,
grow we may hope 10 return the same
Richmond Iimes-Dispatch.
Is il possible that our big brother
can't sympathize with little folks?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
II Cinderella had had to put ON rub
bers she would have lost her job.
No False Claims.

The proprietors Of Foley's Honey and
Tar do not advertise this as a Sure cure
for consumption" They do not claim
it will cure this dread complaint i'm adj
vanced cases, but do positively assert
that IL will cure in the earlier stages
and never fails TO give comfort and re-
lief in the worst cases Foley's Honey
and Tar is without doubt the greatest
throat and lung remedy. Refuse sub
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Sir Thomas Upton is iu America
again in quest Of a Cup" II is sure
not to be a cup Of cold water There
will be no mour ing in our land if he
wins the cup.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The millionaire Of Chicago who Of
fered Sl0OOOOO for model house
servant hasn't found her yet May be
you would like to apply. There is no
reason why Won shouldn't.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
Subscribe for the Herald.
HANPDDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE.

The l2sth Session will open WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER OH. 1893
-Four courses Of instruction leading to the
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Moral surroundings.
For catalogue apply to
RICHARD MClLNAINE,
President, llampden-Siduey, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

In glancing over the last issue of the
Methodist Recorder, we were impress-
ed with the fact that DR.. Cannon had
gwen unusual space to the publication
OIL one address, that Of Bishop Gala.
way delivered on the occasion of fine
laying OF the corner stone Of
Mississipp's new capitol building but
on reading it as We did with growing
interest and unqualified pleasure we
We're convinced that the space could
not have been better utilized. 1t must
take rank with the best Of the day. We
feel better since reading it,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
Two Bottles Cured Him.

81 was troubled with kidney com
plant for about two years" writes A.
III. Davis, of Mt. Sterling. Ia. but two
bottles of foley's Kidney Cure effected
a permanent cure" Sold by n. G.
Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

What's the secret of happy. vigorous
health Simply keeping the bowels.
the stomach, The liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood
Bitters does 10.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
Treat Your Kidneys for rheumatism.

When you are suffering from rheuma-
tism' the kidneys must be attended to
at once so that they will eliminate the
uric acid from the blood. Foley's Kid
ney Cure is the most effective remedy
for this purpose. h. r. Hopkins. Of
Polar, Wis, says, after unsuccessfully
doctoring three years for rheumatism
with the best doctors, ! tried Foley's
Kidney Cure and it cured me. ] can
not speak too highly Of this great
medicine" Sold by II. G. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

ne Boston women kissed the liberty
ueii' out nobody took such a liberty
WIN the Boston bellies. Times Herald
How do you know that nobody took
such liberty with the Boston belle.o
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Peter ], 10 is said, will receive the
cold shoulder from the Servians
That will be an improvement on cold
steel.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

4 little life may be sacrificed to an
hours delay. Cholera infantum, dyson
terry, diarrhoea come suddenly. Only
safe plan is To have DR.. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry always on
hand.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The early worm gels caught at re.
trbution for waking up everybody else
in the house.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Some men are hopelessly dishonest
especially when they get up in the
middle Of The nIghl 70 rob themselves
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

a girl who is being Rugged for the
first time acts like she was afraid if
would never happen again.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

If she could only get we'll again after
wards, the average woman would like
to die every once in so often TO see how
nice funeral she could have.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Mrs. Minerva Smith, Of Danyille, III ,
writes: 81 had bronchitis for twenty
years and never got relief until used
Foley Honey and Tar which is a sure
cure Sold 10y II. c. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
iiets. All druggists refund the money
IL IL fails to cure. +. W. Groves sigma
ture is ON each box. 25c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Foley's Kidney Cure purifes the
blood by straining out impurities and
tones up the whole system. Cures
kidney and bladder troubles. Sold by
II. G.. Crute.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Sound kidneys are safeguards of life.
Make the kidneys healthy with Foley's
Kidney cure. Sold by N. c. Crute
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Everyone needs "A good blood purifier
in the spring. Rheumacide is recog-
nized as the best wherever known.
Refuse all substitutes. Does not injure
the digestive organs. 4 superb laxa-
tive and tonic. Al druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The thirsty man has the drowning
man beat a block as a straw-clutcher.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Whether man is too tired to 20 to
the theater when he comes home from
work depends on whether it is with
his own family.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

We don't know what it means. but
the emperor Of Germany has gotten
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

lime is money, yet some men spend
lots OF their time trying to get a little
money.
II burglars were women the best
watch dogs would be mice.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

1t is easier for some butchers to get
six hams out Of one hog than it is 10
get one truthful word out Of some men
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

1t takes a woman to cast sleeps eyes
at man across the aisle in car when
she seems to be looking out the window
behind her
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

The fool takes things "a they come,
but the wise guy lets good many Of
them pass on.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Hives are a terrible torment TO the
little folks, and to some older ones
Easily cured, DOan's Ointment never
fails Instant relief permanent cure.
At any drug store, 80 cents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03
Bronchitis For Twenty Years.

\ boys first pair Of trousers always
lit IL the pockets are large enough.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Diptheria relieved in twenty minutes
Almost miraculous DR.. Thomas Flee
tric OIL At any drug store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

take a Little Early Riser-it will cure
constipation, billiousness and liver
troubles DeWitt's Little Early Risers
are different from other pills. They
do not grippe and break down the
mucous membranes OF the stomach.
liver and bowels, but cure by gently
arousing the secretions and giving
strength TO these organs. Sold by The
Winston Drug Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-03

Tenderness is all right in its way,
but 1t is seldom weighed out 10y the
butcher.