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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
TEACHERS DECLARATION
OF PRINCIPLES CALLED TO ATTEN-
TON OF CITIZENS.
They Urge That the Full State Tax Be
Collected and Want Local
Taxes Raised.

Austin, Texas, January lat o'clock
p IN. yesterday evening, as finale to n
most successful session Of the State Teach
ers association, the following declaration Of
principles and purposes were offered by the
special committee, and adopted after
short discussion;
We, the members OF the Texas Teach
ers association, invite the careful atteu-
ton OF the Intelligent citizenship Of thls
State to the following declaration of prin-
oiples adopted at the twenty-fourth annual
meeting held in Austin IN December, 1907
IA general diffusion OF knowledge be-
ing essential to the preservation Of the lib
critics and rights Of the people, it shall
be the duty of the legislature of the Stat
to establish and make suitable provision
for the support and maintenance Of an #
hcent syst. N Of public free schools (Con-
stitution, art. Z, section IL
I'm order that an efficient system OF
public education be maintained it is owl
dent that adequate funds must be provided:
We, therefore, urge that the state school
tax he raised to the constitutional limit,
~ cents on the 500 Of property valuation
and because Of the fact that the State
school funds now are, and VIII ever b.,
insufficient, we further urge that local
tnXation tor pubic school purposes be
adopted as the liked policy of every school
district in Texas.
Sin the common school in which tue
entire rural population must secure Its
scholastic training the State is to fnd
surer defense than IN legislative enact
ments, DEGREES of courts or armed bat
talions. A complete and sufficient system
of education, however, is impossible, how
ever, unless there be adequate provision for
the support also of secondary schools aud
higher Institutions of learning,
We stand for the doctrine that the
efficiency Of Il system of schools Is de-
pendent upon the professional qualitcl-
tons of It's teachers, and we rejoice thar
the State. In her university and her norm j
schools Is increasing and strengthening the
means for the preparation of professional
teachers.
5-Bclcvng that agriculture and manual
training in their cducative aspects should
be Incorporated into the school course OF
study, 1t is our opinion that the state
should first make preparation therefor by
furnishing rational instruction In these sub
jccts to the men and women that are to
teach IN her schools.
e. We believe that the English Bible
Should be read and studied literary
work Of the highest and purest type. side
has inspired. and, In large part formed
that this great hook may become the teach
cr's aid I'm the Interpretation Of history
and literature law and life.
I've believe that our State superintend-
ont should receive the loyal and Jealous
support Of all teachers Of TeS1s I'm Ills
ardlous work Of cnryiuS into eject such
measures as viii advance the educati nal
interests of our imperial commonwealth.
Iic Is orr leader, and we should hold up
llc hands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
kaufman county's Record.

Kaufman, Texas, December 81, 1902
9rie Temple. the negro who was shot
eEgypt Monday night by Pomp Crouch,
I'd last night from the wound. This
g4s four men who have been killed IN
Ndman county the past three weeks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
Advance at corsieans.

Cofsicana, Texas, January 1.--oiI took a
good advance here yesterday, at which time
the Corsicana REFINING company posted
bulletin. advancing the price OF light crude
oil from $1.0t to $l06.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
!. H. LONG,
V. NJ. FULTON,
T, NJ. SMITH.
" & SI1TT0N

Following the adoption Of this declara-
tion. Mr.. Louis j, Workman was Invited u
address tie association or the Importance
Of having n good Texas exhibit at the Lou
Mr. Workman responded in a strong dd-
dress
The association passed a resolution favor
ing the Texas exhibit as q general PROPOSE
ton and promising 10 assist in ra sing
funds for the purpose A plan for doing 50
viii he formulated later the tetchers Of
Texas advised Of the method, aud urged 70
cooperate In It's execution.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
.EATHER UNFAYOR ABLE
! Farming Operations 10 Texas Dur
ing Month Of December.
IINFALL The HEAVIEST FOR YEARS
here Is Some Cotton Yet TO Be Picked
Wheat and Other Cereals Are Max
ing an Excellent Growth,

b Glowing is the report of the Texas
ttionSof the climate ana crop service Of
!, wether bureau for the month Of De.
bnber{
Exceptionally unfayorable weather condi.
bns f4r farming operations prevailed our.
h tie month, aud such work Is now
hatlS In arrears in practically an parts
4 the State. Rains were frequent, and in
b nobheru portions OF the State snow
d on Nseveral days. Little preparatory
erk Dr. next seasons crops has been
eompAshed, owing to the unusual Wet.
Is of8the soil, but toward the close Of
h mouth this work commenced in scat
bed localities. The rainfall Of september,
ttobeT November and December has been
hetSiest for a number Of years, and
u gropnd is now thoroughly stocked with
pistule; this condition is fayoraoly com.
tntef on by n large number Of CORE
hnddlts as acquiring we'll for "A coming
1 son Nof exceptional productiyeness.
ehclcl Is some cotton yet to be picked
scattered parts of the northern portion
thcs State, owing to the absence Of
d mobth Of December. Wheat aud other
'fcals{ have continued to make an excel.
Be growth, and, with the exception ot
Rely scattered sections where minor in-
IN has been caused by rust, green Gags
M excessive precipitation, are making a
gorous growth IN better condito on at
Is time than for several yearE No dam
"a has been done TO small grain by the
cderate freezes during the month, stock
4wintcring very well, and, so far there
u been no complaint made of scarcity Of
ed. Truck In the COuSt districts suffered
s. serious injury from frost, aud the pros
Its are bright for all crops that come
l1er this head. strawberry beds are in
rcelleut condition. aud from favored sec
ons small shipments OF berries are being
Hde The cutting Of sugar cane has been
1shed ana grinding Is sgell advanced;
il output is highly satisfactory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-02
JANUARY DATA.

The following data, covering a period Of
lirty-two years, has been compiled from
le weather bureau records at Galveston;
Temperature. Mean or normal temporal
ne, So degrees. The warmest month was
M of 1850, with an average of 50 degrees.
he coolest month was that of 1854, with
b average of ~ degrees. The highest tenn
elature was Is degrees ON 2Sth, 1876;
ath, 1880; 27th, 1852. The lowest tempera-
be was IL degrees on January s, 1888,
Nerage date on which first "killng" frost
ccurred In autumn, December 20. Aver
81 date on which last "killiug' frost oc-
arred in spring, February D.
Precipitation (raln and melted snow
yerage for the month, 3.67 inches. Aver
BE number of days with ,O1 of an inch or
lpre, II. The greatest monthly preclpi
itiOn was 10. 80 Inches in 1899. The least
ionthly precipitation kas 81 inches in
sp3. The greatest amount of preclpita-
3n recorded IN any twenty -four cousecu-
Me hours was 3 81 inches on January 1.
sS7. The greatest amount of snowfall
ecorded In any twenty-four consecutive
ours Uecord extending to winter of 1SS4Sj
nlyl was 9 inches on January IL, 1888.
Clouds and NOTWITHSTANDING number
clear days, 10; partly cloudy days, o.
loudy days, -.
Wind. The prevailing winds have been
rpm the southeast. The highest velocity
the wind was 90 miles from the north
y January s, 1877.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
DIR EOlcS' Almanac.

An Almanac is one Of the most extra
ordinary publications. TO get out, yet
u Is a useful and familiar pamphlet in
every household. DR.. Enlcs. the poo-
ular Monroe stree, druggist. has pub.
,ishcd AN edition for 1904 which is
ready for free distribution To- all who
expect to keep an almanac in the house
during the coming year.
DR.. I!olcs has cuitcd the papcs of his
Almanac after the plain Old STYLE and
also includes Il hand-book Of vnluobIo
information. The book is well con.
ceivcd and, as its name implies, is an
"Alinanac for Town and Country" and
II credit 10 its author.
br' h"irS has enough copies to sup
ply the county, which can be sccur II
by applying at his drug store, and the
head of every family should make IL n
"A point 10 ccur" this Almanac, pub.
i'ahed Tor their benefit by one Of our
worthy home druggis s. Call on him
at once, TO make sure Of p~cttlny :,
copy OF inns home production.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27

Last sunday morning, at the resi-
dence Of Harvey Marriott, seven miles
southwest of Versailles, was the scene
of The most notable social event that
has occurred in tina, vicinity for some
time. A goodly number % invited
guests and relatives assembled at II
o'clock n. IN, when Rcv. l.. j. Banph-
man, in his usual happy manner. pro-
nounced the ceremony that published
- the world the nupiials Of Charles
MurdocIt, of Saline county, and Miss
Bertha Marriott, Of Versailles. After
congratulations were freely extended
all repaired TO the dining room where
they did ample justice 10 an cx.
cellent wedding dinner The young
couple were the recipients Of numerous
beautiful and useful presents. They
will reside in Saline county. Their
many friends lin in wishing them "A
long, happy aud prosperous future.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
ROOM NUMBER FIVE.

Following are grades received by the
pupils in Room No. ;, seventh Grade, in
history-Wray Wittcn, Teacher:
Frank kidwcll %, Mary l!cale %,
Katie Moore 90, Everett Roachc 90. Lou
Ettcr -. Joe Kidwcll 81, Maude Baker
50, Ross Burns So, Guy Gibbs %, Wal
kcr Addison 90, Harrison Barton 30,
Robt Stephens 80, Clcvc Spurlock ~,
Berba Mcrriott Sc, Sallie Merriott %,
Cora Campbell 81, John Mounts -,
Emma Jacobs 80. Jim Hubbard 30, Fan
ME Padpett -, Mildred Busby 80, Kate
Chis,n %, Lillian Dunn %.
First Ycar-lda sherman 81, Warren
HOlcs 81, John Moore 30. Frank Ham.
lin -, Archie Livcsay 81, Sam McClan.
ahan %, Eva Wassung 81, Pearl Mob
ley 81, Harry Mills ~, Sgd Duff -,
Bonnie Anderson 30, Estel Dcvinna So.
Franh Polston 92I, Clara Lumpcc s74l,
Louis Gray -, Ncttie Mccain %, Hat
tie Thorpe 80, Sadie Young 90, Kate
thisin 80.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
h New Versailles.

II makes but little difference now ~
70 what our people have suffered OF
what serious conditions have presented
themselves in the past To mar Their
temporal blessings, the thing for us &c
DO at this time is TO let the dead past
be buried and move forward to the
goal Of supremacy rs a city. We have
the new trunk line. which gives us an
opening 10 the commercial world, we
also have a branch Of the Missouri Pa
cihc, which is an equal competitive
system; we are In "A fair way to have
our city lighted by electricity, and we
will have "A big brick plant To employ
much Of our labor, all Of which should
inspire our citizens with new conf
dencc and n keen sense OF pushing IN
ergy that must bring Versailles TO the
front.
The brick plant alone should be "A
s%tilnulant for harmonious action in all
public matters. The main man in that
enterprise, David A. Murphy, of ilar-
risonville, Mo-, was here last Saturday
and secured the deeds to the land on
which the plant is TO be located. He
has confidence in the success of the
institution OF which he Is the head, and
stated that the kilns and equipment
To manufacture brick would be at once
installed, az the company would II
their own brick ia be used in the con
slruction of their main buildings. The
number Of brick needed will be about
one million. This, before general man.
ufacture begins, and should be cncOur-
aging rs n starter.
While this is going on every citizen
should exercise "A spirit Of harmony in
all that pertains to our public welfare.
Give everything that may coinc our
due consideration, but steer clear
Of snide Industries where a big bonus
concentrated in ''hot air yet we want
legitimate industries, and now we may
them. The New Versailles
needs push, energy and Il good sprinlf
ing Of horse sense used with con.
action, and the seeds sown will
BRING forth Il rich harvest. Knockers
be rclcgatcd to the rear. Let
reach on and become "A city
# the first class. We have the start,
-, nc tak. ,Ipnut.,r. ,f IL
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27

Uncle George Ihruston. one of the
oldest colored residents in Versailles,
met with misfortune last sunday morn
ing. The home which. by his frugal
efforts, he had managed 10 make com
Portable in the south part of town near
the cily cemetery, was entirely q II
stunned by fire, and all Of his personal
effects succumbcd to the flames in Il
very few moments. The fire started
from "A defective flu and the house was
doomed before the nearest ncipnburs
reached the scene.
Uncle George 1hruston is considered
one of our most respected citizens,
having been %ianitur at the court house
for "A long period. His home wa his
paradise, and the fact Of his loss, which
was everything to him, has aroused the
sympathies Of ST. ne of our citizens who
have known and respected the 'aithful
old man for his honesty and inte"-
rity, and it is very probable that much
of his loss will be made good to him.
II would be "a piece of bcncvolcncc
which all citizens. white or colorcd.
would commend with just appreciation,
Uncle George is probably the oldest
coIDrcd citizen in The city.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. william j. Latchford
Of Macon were divorced in September,
he being given the custody of the chill
dren. As he has TO be away from
home IA great deal it is necessary that
he should have "A housekccpcr and he
has hired his former wife, agreeing to
pay her II stipulated salary. SO Mrs.
LatchfOrd goes back to the home
where she reigncd as wife in the ca
pacity Of g]overncas
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
At the Christian Church.

The revival services at the Christian
church are still in progress under the
guidance of Elders Gaylor and Woods.
Last Sunday evening one new convert
was immersed at the church. The
are practical, reasonable and
rich in thought. The devotion and
song service Is inspiring, and all citi-
zcns will profit by attending these SER
vices, which will furnish n rest, if
nothing more, and close the ear TO the
common place chat of the day while
spending AN hour listening to the Cos
pei discussions. Try il.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27

a child Of Mrs. Geo. +. Benson, when
getting his usual Saturday night bath,
stepped back against "A hot stove which
burned him severely. The child was
in great agony aid his mother could
do nothing h. pacify him. Remember
ing that she had Il bottle Of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm in the house, she
thought She would try it. In less than
half an hour after applying it the child
was quiet and asleep, and in less thar
two weeks was well. Mrs. Benson is II
we'll known resident of Kcllar, Va.
Pain Balm il ~ antiscptic Eminent
and especially valuable for burns, cuts,
bruises and hprains. For sale by Wit
ten Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
Mrs. Harriet o. CaIfcc Dead.

Mrs. Harriet o. Calfcc, aged II years
and we months, widow Of the late
Morgan C%alfee, died Friday morning.
November Goth, at G:2O o'clock, at the
home of her son-in-law, All. Walters,
at Climax Springs, the immediate cause
being complications incidental to Old
age.
Within "A few years the death angel
has more than once visited the Calfcc
family, near Climax Springs, and this
last time the spirit Of the aged mother
was called. Harriet o. Calfce wa born
September 30, 1882, in Tennessee. In
her early childhood she came with her
parents to Missouri, living near Proc
tor until 1884, when she was married
to Morgan Calfcc. They lived at Pres
ton, Hickory county, until his death
in March, 1891, the family then Sc
Ting ncnr Climax Springs. Only one
sister survives her, Mrs. Sarah j. Cline,
Of Sagradn, No. OF six children born,
four SURVIVE her.
Her children had hoped to have her
with them at least II few years longer,
as she had, up to within Il few days of
her death, enjoyed very good health
and scciucd strong. She felt the loss
of her husband, and when sickness
came disappointed her children and
friend By giving up this life struggle
in the hope Of meeting him in the bet
ter land. She was Il good Christian
woman, II regular attendant and mem
Der of the Methodist church. The re.
mains were taken to Preston for inter
ment Saturday, where the funeral dis
course was preached, and the deceased
vas aid to rest in the cemetery near
the old home which in life She had Of
ten recalled as being the most cher
iNhcd spot on carth. The relatives
have our most sincere sympathy of this
their hour of sorrow. j. NJ. C.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
ItOlI of HOn0r.


Versailles. Mo-, Nov. "a, 1904.
The third month Of our school has
lust closed. and we feel gratified at the
advancement made by the students.
Our per .centage Of attendance is excel.
lent. In some Of the rooms IL has been
| 100 per cent, and such thing is OF very
raro occurrence, as every teacher
knows.
Our tardv list is comparatively small,
one room reporting no one tardy Tor
the past two months. We have two
interesting debating societies that hold
their sessions weekly, and occasionally
we have Joint discussions, then you
should hear them.
our patrons do not visit US much. ]
am sure we have not had half dozen
visitors this year. This should not be
the case. Parents should see to it that
they encourage both teachers and pu-
pills, by occasionally giving us the ben
eft of their presence. Come, and spend
"A few minutes in the different rooms.
Respectfully,
J. A. LIvEsAY.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
HIGH SCHOOL.

j. A. Livcsay, Teachcr-Lucius Ross,
& Il Livcsay. Annie Clifton, II Mason,
Fac Long, Arthur Duff, Ted Living
ston, Josie Bicrsach, Ross Witten, Nina
Mason, Denc Price. Monte Hardy, Ave
ry Price. Gregg Gum, Wallace Clifton,
BERTHE Etter, Prissie M~cCianahar, At.
wood Long, Mary Kaufman, Archie
Jones. Walt Quinn, Kate Hardy, Geo
Oliver, Ross Eaton, Maggie Askcw,
Ieula Hubbard.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
Manager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman Va
manage business in this county and adj.
joining territory for well and favor.
ably known House OF solid financial
standing. s2o straight cash salary and
expenses paid each Monday by chccI,
direct from headquarters. Expense
money advanced; position permanent.
Address Manager, $40 Monon u dp A..
Chicago, Ill.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
ROOM NIMnEE EOIK

Mabel Livingston, Teacher Nora
! aft, l!p~ina Curtis, Thornleigh Lum-
pee, Edwin Williams, Robert Bcalc.
Willie Kidwcll, Willie Gibbs, Leonard
Drysdalc, licv johnson, Elmer Steph-
ems, Eu"'th kidw"ll, olive Thorpe,
Bcrnicc McCnnn, Linda licincmau, An
ME Duff, Winnie Oliver.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27
Room NuMHEK THREE.

Nirgic McCIanahan, Icach,r-lrwin
Young, iiobt Merriott, Royce Mpscr,
Roy Thomas, Eugene Moore, Marvin
Scnggins, Warren Iillman. Clinton
shores, E'wood Silvcy, Frank Williams.
Maud Manning, Myrtle Cash, Erma
Ti!lmnn, Francis Thorpe, Gladys Buck,
Alma CIodtcltcr, Maudc Blair, MAY
Eos',Ltllic Hunter, Ruth Ma.on, Bertha
Stringcr.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lady or gen
tlcuan 20 manage business in this N
ty and adjoining territory for house of
solid financial standing. $50 straight
cash salary aud expenses paid eacl,
Monday rect from headquarters. Tx
pcnsc money advanced; position pcrma.
ucnt. Address Manager, GD5 Monon
u Dig Chicago.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27

The Best line Of Ladies' and
Children's Jackets and Wraps
and Skirts, Underwear and Ho.
siery at Carl w. Biersach's,
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-11-27

For sick headache try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets; they vii,
ward on the attack II taken in time.
For sale by Wittcn Drug Co.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-05

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-Today's market
was narrow and dull and was largely con-
fined to professional operations. the
movement was decidedly irregular, espe-
cially at the close, when some of the lead
ing stocks ran up to the top level of the
day. notably st. Paul and New York
Central while others ran off to the low
est, Erie and Missouri Pacific being con-
spfcuous. The tone was somewhat I'M
settled throughout
London's influence caused the opening
decline and an effective rally was lost on
The decrease in the loan item was small,
but il was satisfactory in view of
the heavy requirements of the October
settlement, and the steel conversion
cash of $1,666,500 disappointed ex
pectatiOns. This item, however, was
complicated by the cash dividend payment
OF the National Bank of Commerce, In
the adjustment of its merger with the
Western National bank. The market raj
lied and closed about as indicated. There
was some left over liquidation, and the
outcome of the Baltimore banking embar-
easements was till somewhat disturbing
factor on sentiment
Jump In Cotton.
The violent jump in the cotton market
on the governments monthly report OF
CONDITIONS was not well received in the
stock market. Sterling exchange was
easy and discount rates declined in Lon
don, with reports of large arrivals of gold
from South Africa. New York's probable
coming requirements upon London for
gold thus promise to be facilitated. The
showing In the annual reports of Read
ing and New York Central was considered
favorable. There were signs of continu
ance of arbitrage operations by the under
writing syndicate by buying United States
Steel preferred and selling the bonds.
Bonds were not so active as stocks, ex-
cept for the enormous dealings in steel
q. ma kaf hQd fha off Offh a
improved feeling in stocks. United States
new and old As declined II per cent. the
IS coupon u. the Is 1 per cent, and the
IS registered ~ per cent as compared
Closing List.