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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26
Gowns.
Knit Underwear.

Ladies' natural ribbed Vests, 25c, 4oc, 600.
Ladies' wool ribbed Vests especially &c., worth s!25.
Ladies' Munsng plated Vests, 81 20 and S175.
Ladies' Union Suits, TOO, 5l0O, SI25 $780, SL75, So 90
and 81 go.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-12
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The National Review OF London expresses
the hope that Colonel John Hay is not an
orator.
The Prince OF Wales Is enjoying holt
day along the Riviera. but he remains in
constant telegraphic communication with
London in view OF the Cretan situation
There are persistent rumors In London OF
rupture between Sir Henry Irving and
Ellen Terry. A detailed story is told Of
harsh words at rehearsal, and Miss Terry
Withdrawing in tears.
Queen vlctcria's sciatic rheumatism has
become so much worse that, with support.
she can walk only few feet. and that
with difficulty. She has TO be carried IN
and down stairs and into her carrigae, and
wheeled from room TO room.
Isaac II. Allen. the negro. OF Boston.
who WAS elected n member Of the govern =
or's council, thought he would make a lot
OF money by locturing on How I Got
There'stu the towns Of Massachusetts, He
began with Haverhlll. but Us the receipts
footed up only 80 no refused 10 speak,
II is announced that Ilg. the Swiss en-
Enecr to whose good offices the peace ne
gntIated between Italy and Abyssiuia was
chiefly due. has been presented by MenolelS
with concession Of land necessary for the
construction Of n railroad liue from the in
terror Of the Negus' realm 10 the Red sea.
When Justin s. Morril Of Vermont tales
his seat in the senate NJ the approaching
session of congress he will enter upon his
forty-second year OF continuous service as
n National legislator. OF that long period
the first twelve years were passed In the
lever house, TO which he was first elected
in 1855.
The long agitation in England against the
cruelties of the royal hunt has resulted ir
the queen commanding that report on
the subject he submitted to her Her ma To-
jesty is disposed to abandon the buck
hounds altogether. In any case It seems
certain that the hunting of tame stays will
be discontinued.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-12
SOME POsTsCRIPTs.

The Maine bear is fast becoming a ira
diiion. There is talk OF aholishlng the 50
bounty on bear.
a pearl that was Afterwards sold to a
jeweier for $15 was found in the gizzarl OF
turkey in London recently.
Missouri is decidedly the first zinc State
% the Union. II produces as much zinc as
all the other States together
The lrsC day OF January and the first day
0, October of any year fall on the same day
Of the week unless It be leap year.
OF 1000 men who marry. 3s2 marry young
or women. SO marry women of the same
age. and eighty nine marry older women.
The fall term. 1896. Of the Logan county,
Ky circuit court Was the first ooe In forty
years with no murder case ON the calendar
Tho vote on Methodist union in Australia
shows 10000 in favor, 600 opposed, and
5000 not voting or their votes not yet re-
ported.
The London school board rule forbidding
collections in schools was suspended in or
der TO allow subscriptions to the Indian
famine fund.
NJ Chaille Bort. son OF Paul Bert, is try
ing TO have the French government ale
viate the lot OF settlers In its colonies by
exporting wives to them.
The newly reported revised statutes of
Wisconsin gave legal definition Of the
newspaper advertising square" as one inch
in depth and the column width.
sensation was caused in the social cir
Giles of the Bucks county almshouse at Doy
lestown. Pa. the other day by the elop-
ment OF Charles Simpson and Belle Flew.
inmates
Paris is making the venture Of laying
down mahogany roadways. The Rue La
fayettc has been pulled up and rslaid with
real Brazilian mahogany Of a peculiarly fine
texture and color.
The city council Of Chicago has begun Il
crusade against the ringing of large bells
on either private or public buildings
Large" in this case means greater than
eight inches in diameter
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$50 a night And shc beauty OF IT Is he
aas.it an army OF offiue seekers after him,
making life miserable.
The Abilene Reporter throws this tou-
qacs at Chairman Green:
Texas owes +. II. X. Green vote OF
thanks for carrying this Lone StSr flag
Ia the inaugural procession yesterday. MIR
Cree, has proven no exception to the rule
that those who adopt Texas as n home
soon become as enthusiasts. In their de-
votoa TO the grand Empire State as "a.
tivcs. II the North has any more repnb-
iieons like Ned Green. Texas VIII receive
stand n hundred thousand before getting
alarmed AT the political outlook. Good
luck TO .Chairmal Green, the Lone Star
flag and the Texas Midland
The Newton County Record reports do
nations for the sufferers In Newton coui-
ty:
There have been two cars of corn rem
crously donated by the citizens of Beau
mont for the relief OF the people OF ms
county. which viii arrive ut kirbyville
IN Few days. consigned 10 relief COM
mittee appointed by the mass meeting
held on the 9Th of February.
The Paris News says of Consul General
Lee.
Those lingo newspapers which have been
oriticsing General Ffizhugh Lee Tor what
they were pleased TO term his policy OF
iiHCWoh in dea44ug with the cases OF
American citizens aTress,el and impr.so is.-J
~ tuDt VIII now nave 10 take back all
ihey have said and do some tall apolog.z-
ing. HIS vigorous action in the case OF
Charles Scott shows that he Is made OF
the right stun, and worthy OF his great
name. Gel.ral Lee is not a jnEo, bui
ne Is an American to the backbone and
can Ice relied upon to dbschargc his duty
fearleSsly and promptly.
DISCIPLES OF Brigham Young do not seern
to be in giNiat favor In Vernon. The News
OF that place says.
1iie two Mormon elders we made men
ton OF last week as being in Lake Charles
arrived n our town saturday and again
az he1 PERMISSION 10 pneach In some OF Lh..
churches or school houses AMI n1r,fn tn
people refused. They may not think The
people here mean what they say, but they
Wali mn out THAT they are trdmpiug out
the.r snoo leurller 10 no purpose. The
people have gwen them 10 understand
that They do not approve OF the Mormon
i"cNne and II seems 10 us the e.! lers
wan tad-+f there Is such a place
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-12
VISITORS TO NJ CULTIVATED.

Another evidence Of the desirs Of South
Aneria 10 promote more extensive trade
relations with This country IS Indicated h,,
To" proposed elst 10 June. To the United
s'sies q nitJ representative South Aperi-
can business mon from Argentine and IRA.
I'll apa Uruguay
lt wil be remembered tina, last wear a
Delegation from the American Nanu,ac,ur.
els association went to the South At,c-i-
can countries nsmei in response To she.
eial Invitation from tbs goyeramen,s there
The proposed tour by the South American.
IL somewhat IN the nature of return visit
our delegation an not seem TO see any iru.
mediate prospects OF added trade be,we.,
the United states and South America b,,,
1t viii be also remembered that the OBJ
atacles mentioned woro such only AZ W.
could remove American banking houses
were needed down there. American agents
to BE- stationed there and American .oods
made ard packed to suit the demands
there. Certainly 4. would be comparative
u easy to meet these requirements. Ger
many and England and France had me,
them and were enjoying the trade In conse-
quenre.
It Is to be hoped the visl, Of the South
Americans here viii BE more productive OF
results. The coming visitors arc said to be
in every instance the leading business men.
In their respective communities. being
heads or prominent importing houses.
They ought to see much to Impress and
atirae, them IN the United States. Most OF
them have never been hero before. An
Itinerary is being arranged for them In
tho East. but whether II viii iuclude prom
ipent Southern cities is not known. The
Southern cities ought TO sec that these
strangers visit the South for no section is
more Interested than this one In the de-
veiopmcnt Of our trade 10 the southwark.
Ihs American manufacturers aud whole
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HOUSTON. FRIDAY. MARCH ~. i4o!
It II n y A.G ES.
RussslAs srRoNG HAND.

When Russia was advancing VIGOROUSLY
towards ConslsnGuopIe in 1871 aud the
long desired prize was almost within her
grasp. England and the other powers IN
tcrferrcd to save the Turkish empire ard
robbed Russia OF the fuiia Of her hard
fought aud dearly won baules
From that time 70 The prcsout Russia
has aonenrcd TO be t,termiuvl thai no o.hcT
power should r,ap a reward or gaia an al
vantage 10 any development az the East
eru question Quietly the huge Northern
power has been iuproyinE its army and
navy and rs finances aul "bidns US dime ~
The dream OF the czsrs Is st.li AS VIVID AS
1t was hundred years ago Vhea the art-
ual march 20 Consant.uople bcg-n. Pa
tontly Russian diplomacy has worked WIKI
Turkey as tie prize Il is therefore not
difficult 10 understand The policy The ezar's
ministers have been pursuing for months
past, Turkey IS being preserved liz whole
for Russia Nothing 80 the way o. coercion
Of the sultan has been permitted that Nigh.
preclpliate a general conflict before Rassis
was ready England especially has been
held in cheek
This fixed policy on the part q Russia
to keen all hands from Turkey but her
own Ia really the sterc, of her present
hosiilit towards Greece. The latter may
disarranse Euss.ss plans she may open
the neht before rho car sees his chance
and Russia allows soothing 20 stand ia the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-12
FROM the Cameron tToxas) Herald
ENiHAVAGANT The greatest question
hofora tho raori ~

EXPENDITURES. before the people of
the United States today is the one. perhaps
least discussed, II Is the question of pub
lie expenditures. The thoughtful mind cal
scarcely contemplate this problem without
experiencing sensations of fear and solicit
tude concerning the ultimate outcome. So
far as approximations are concerned. the re-
cord OF the Fifty-fourth congress is an open
DOCK. The record of the billion dollar con-
gress has been beaten and no remonstrances
from the people who will have to pay this
vast sum are on file. But few notes of
warning have been heard in congress Five
hundred million dollars to pay the running
expense OF the government for one year is
what they tell us Is now required This
is sum In excess of that required annually
10 support the vast standing armies OF Eu-
rope. No monarchy in Europe Is as ex-
penslve as this government has grown to
be- We repeat that this is one of the CUES
tions OF questions. and that this habit of
voting money In response to this demand
ana that one should be made an ISSUE
IN each election. Tho public mind should
not he diverted from it's consideration. We
should even spurn government appropria-
lions that even throw their influences
about our own homes. Money should not
he taxed from the people for any such pur-
poSeS' rake combined Europe, with all the
great wars. and our pension list fails to
iind counterpart there More than ten
hundred million dollars appropriated by the
present congress to be paid in two years
Reader. did you know that this Is a sum
larger than our National debt? Well. IL Is
We talk about the tariff and free Coinage.
but here is a question for you. This is
inc chiei souvenir presented to the people
by republican house elected in 1891. and
What are We going to 10 with 1t? The
object was to give additional strength TO
the plea OF necessity for an increase in tar
III taxes. and now the new administration is
confronted with the question of raising this
vast sum Of money. 1t is not in the treas
ury to be paid out. Where Is this money to
come from? and who will have It to nav?
Not farthing Of it will be paid by the
raInpered Industries of the North This
money Will come from the South and West
ana VIII be paid by tho people who were
charged last year with desires to repudiate
debts. Those who have carefully studied
the sources from which the public revenues
arc drawn, will at once concede this Then
Is this not an issue in its reach and effect
Is IL not just as important that We should
know how our candidates for congress stand
on appropriations as II is to know how
much silver they want to put in a dollar or
no" much gold? IL is n question that has
not been discussed enough. II Is a fact
that congressman swap votes in order 10
secure appropriations for their respective
districts. and such acts have grown to be
Passports to reelection. Il is a matter
that ought to be laid bare, and the effects
fully disclosed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-12
Just Among the Boys.

Young men who want to he In demand In
any line of employment may wear tailor
made clothing. derby hats, toothpick shoes,
hair parted in the middle; nay be "hand-
some and accomplished" and have hun
ared other excellencies, and yet If they fail
In the one essential of making money for
thelr employers. they will lose every posi-
'loh they secure. Business men do not
Whtinue indefinitely TO make investments
mat pay no returns. and you may be sure
that they will not make an exception IN the
case or your wages, and as sooa as they
learn that your work does rot bring back
me money paid you, plus a reasonable
profit they will certainly dispense with
your services
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the exterior OF the untutored rustic. But
he makes you feel as though he were riding
in tho lists at Camelot. where
Perfume and flowers fell in showers,
That lightly raned from ladies' hands"
You feel the thrill that gallantry. self
sacrifice. and quiet herosm are still able
to impart to this faded generation. He
makes you remember the day when
chlYalry was the rule of life and the
standard of mems worth.
We regard Sol Smith Russell as the ex-
ponent OF everything that is beautiful and
tender and ennobiing in the modern drama.
ne neither utters nor suggests an impure
thought. No word OF his is ever remem-
oered with regret or pain. Ho is the
apostle OF what is lofty. brave and SPLEEN
ana In his sphere. 1t will be a public
calamity when his quaint and gentle fig
urc passes from the stage.
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CURRENT FUN.

Yonkers Statesman.
so you want to marry Fred, do you?"
said the father.
yes, papa" replied the daughter. with
her arms about ma neck.
And go away and leave me all alouc''
why, no, plpa, | know Fred Will be
willing to leave mamma with YOU"
London Answers.
Dot Dust back from contlnent-Well, m.
I'm engaged TO seven dukes, q marquis.
eleven 'ouuts. apd nine grandces of tho
frat class.
pa-Wha,i
loot-ch., is all one fellow, He's SPAN
inid. you know.
Iiarper's Pager
Papa-Tm surprised that Won are At the
foot OF your class. Tommy. Why aren't
y9n. nj the head some times. like little
Willie BShceY
Tommy-You SEQ, papa Whites 70, an
awful smart father, and / guess he takes
after him.
London Tit-B,tl.
4 doctor once took a tippling Scotchmar
10 task. and graphically described for HIS
bonent tho effects Of overndulgcnce, add-
ing;
'Thnk OF what physical pain a man
suffers after drinktng-the aching brow
the parcaiod throat. the tp,mhlAnE nerves"
WhareupDn Sandy interrupted him with:
CITES yor han, doctor mani We de,
scribe tho sensations sac weel that
think ne nD' tho frat time we've been
lou yersec."
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sailors are ccns.sSsay ss7ing ss- saeea for
sxa szase as4 sszss~Et=S the sesanuia-
sss= &C q s<-Slas q r-s3as,s here. and
sss veHz aes1zl. tangible opportunities
ter expansion are prssrr;e3 isey are not
~siltss4 as sAes should be People who
are lsrsc,r rSxp5nsisls for their eva mis-
fNrsr=es o. losses are 10, entitled 10 any
sreai Arssgn, u p-opaiar synpAthies. South
America Is ANXIOUS 10 trade with the
United States. but we wlu 20; take the
trouble TO ascertain What the pcople there
xs.r
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-12
EDITORIAL SNAPS

"a new whisky combinatlco. ~
beat the old one. with lemons wv
hot water.-Evening World. IA
Greece shows a king high fluie, ~ ", y. \
is A suspicion that the powers s'I 49,
the necessary full hand to beat
Tribune. ~
Tho other wonders Of modern su'a Y
into insignifcance beside wn.' M y
done TO the broken bacAoon'~
Detroit News. !. MI
OF course. II bachelors ~ sse v y n
the fellow who tries 70 sV ssIa ~
can't should be entitled 70
cago Times Herald. vi
svlyania leaves the whole y sus,Isls
wealth entirely free for quay
Providence Journal !. MT \
There may be nothing ~ 40, y w
somewhat significant thai = r,thirss
stepped down and out sps yors Crsr
promise of reforms. i0',
Mr. Mckinley says that ls !s ! j
mi M To- producers Is beneficial N.,l s~Ss.ass
,ul To which makes even Y, "a
, nroduoer at the same time y w.
ton Globe. 49,. vey "
Kin i, to insist that the . oI, ies
hihie' ,soIvas In haftsi ,Is, y
a auds make their attack 10 -
n ion.- - Record. i. ~
lm,a,g H. who can es!in, y hspps
sn ouoen i, wife and ITO 70. = Prs.
e Is ;sssa ss;s, s'.: 81; e; !;
s5sas rI f ssfss's';
less IS. etc. Cleveland ,vsn polIts,y, , sss
Siines tine proposed e b a s'sss
y wn Iook sHs as il he p na.,ss iasr.l
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on W ATCH.
What business Nnn Thinks md
Suys of the situntion.

snys of the situntion.
To the Editor of The Post.
beaumont Texas. March s.-Our gold
standard republican and democratic
friends. by the inauguration Of Mr.. Nc
kinley' are now TN the saddle"
The brain and the power OF these stall,
warts are harnessed together to bring
about an era OF prosperity for the hosts Of
industry, and the hosts of industry ex-
pectant stand ready TO applaud hone
success International agreement about
silver coinage is first to be attempted. and
II that fails land 1t will fal) OF accom-
plishment it may be supposed that his
brain aud power will resoiutely sol about
10 pay everything in gold and mako every
thing payable In gold: to retire Tho 1rcsr
oacks and the silver (certiricatos and
colnsl by payment In gold, or creating NV
inerest-e bearing debt. or course this sat
tieihent VIII require large issues ~ United
states gold bonds. and the National HANKS
W., T' ne permitted to issue paper money for
'he face value OF these bonds. while ,he,,
continue to draw gold interest on Tho A.
posted bonds; they viii not he rnnuiro1
10 pay the government any intarest On a.,
money issued by them. yirtunlIv ~,
eharter OF the National banks viii bo .xe
..huea Tor good period withou, CHARGE ~
mem There are few 81 gold pieces In ov9
is'ehce ana there Is now no law for coin
rs ans' anu what gold coins We have will
In npa1aeu ana handled as bullion. hence
III eheet there will he no yInIre5 So
government money nj o,l I, cona., suites
,a,on ana business viii be done cn,,,.i,,
upon the credits allowed by the Na,iora,
rms wtl complete the grandest ana r,o.,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-12
LEADING EDITORIALS.
From the New York Journal
THE CONTROL OF MIR. Bryan, in Q
MUNICIPAL mum alton

From the New York Journal.
THE CONTROL OF MIR. Bryan, In
MUNICIPAL com m I'm alton
M0NoPoLiEs. printed Sunday in
the Journal, ccngratulates us on our labors
in behalf OF cheaper gas and OF enforcing
a further restraint of moncpoles. The
late democratic candidate. who made such
a gallant battle for popular rights and
by that great canvass sen a new tide mark
chile phrases q conviction which Is slowly
taking possession OF the better men of both
parties.
To reach the great commercial monopo-
lies which have crystalized into trusts Is
by no means an easy task. II will require
sagacious plan OF campaign The trusts
are intrenehed behind many laws and court
decisions. outtressed by colossal wealth.
protected by the interests and prejudces
OF q powerful class. defended by a host OF
eapitalistic newspapers. But there is
class Of monopolios which comes within
the natural control OF government
municipal. State or Federal
II government chooses to en-
force its innate rights. Railways, tele-
graphs and the light supply are among
these rights, which rest on 4 principle an
aiasous 10 that OF eminent domain The
same power which gives the Federal gov
eminent the control of the postal machin-
cry carries with it the right Of manipulate
ine the common carrier and telegraph sys-
TENS The same authority which dstrib-
utes water to the people OF u city can
rishtfully assume to furnish its Light and
It's facilities of travel. The right relegated
can be resumed at any time.
This can not be stigmatized as distinc-
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The Post 10 delivered TO asy part OF the
city By carriers AZ 81 ~ per month, ihIee
months, so. s!2 months. Sa.re. oLe year.
el2oo
Air. Theodor4 Boring has charge OF the
City Circulation ana Collecting.
AfesSrs. Theodors B~f1ng AID Ch4ries
Lott are the authorized collectors Of all
city bills. both ADVERTISING and sapscr.p-
zion. and no money should be paid 10 aay
one other than those named. unless special
written authority siegea ~ Inc BSsiness
Manager is shown. AL accounts Of any
size should be paid by cheek IN favor "
The Houston Printing COMPANY.
No orders .or g0o4s." cts, are given ns
Tho management, and noae viii be accept
el ia payment Of office bills
Subscribers falling TO receive the reff
regularly viii please notify the office
promptly. Every subscriheE's paper Is ca
pec;ed to bs delivered not iaier than s.Ss
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AN rNrRAcrlcAsLE SCHEME.

The proposition made by Mr.. McKihley
IL his inaugural address that commission
should De appointed for handling and set
enc seriously entertained by the president
4aa ii Is reported from New York that an
attempt will be made TO have the scheme
given form and effect during the extra ses-
sion Ct congress.
II would be. possibly, good thing were
tie financial and tariff questions taken out
O. party politics and settled upon the wisest
and hr5adest business principles. but the
statesman Is nm Impractical ono who i'm
sgines that such a thing is possible In this
country at this time. In the presidents
case It looks like cowardce to suggest
throwing the responsibility on a mixed
commission 1t smacks OF political sub
ieriuge. and seems. besides, 10 be confess
sion on Mr.. McKinley's part that the ad-
min!siration has no plan for the improve
ment OF our present financial system.
Otherwise the president would be quick TO
win the prestige that would follow prac-
teal and satisfactory solution OF the veXa-
tlous problem
What hope could come from the appoint
inent OF commission by Mr. Mckinley!
lie would no, dare appoint an equal num-
Der Of gold and silver men. and II he should
10 that Il deadlock would result. II he or
eaniz,d gold standard commission the
money question would still remain a-
popular issue and the silver forces would
rally for such a victory as would enable
them 10 repeal the commission law.
It is not possible TO "arei;ra,e" this is-
sue now.
The lines are drawn and the struggle
will continue until one or the other party
practically destroys the opposition. \ com
mission would only confuse matters. and
before even It had reached a plan or th-
PARTY 10 power had baen abe to put 1t into
execution change might occur IN the con-
trui o. congress and upset all the commits
slon's conclusions.
These obvious objections to the scheme
rust have suggested themselve. to the
president or else be is giving the matter
very superficial inquiry. The fact rather
seems 90 he that it is a case Of politician
cat Of SOAP who il playing for delay and
trusting 10 the future for the unexpected
TO happen ard relieve the situation of its
embarrassment.
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,.ure.entative

Huntsville Enterpr' 49,, ID. ser ~.
spirit is so rampant mt, 'd 70 .s,ssts q,
81: sir i ,.n as '' + !: \.
s s1:s,. s'', r {. { 6:
n ams.ls, Which q is.; e.. ~ y
w.