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now by shippers Of the Glars Of freight in
dlcated and the Texas congressman. as all
others, can servo their constituencies and
tho public generally BY assisting in wiping
out the post office deficit and securing In
It's place . surplus in the direction and
through the means suggested.
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sbor, ooH Out Thirteen sp,,n,o.

v.s ,' un'sholm of West Tennessee ,.ro,,
,,os . Dau'y nurt in the tornado which ~
wv 'n'S city last May. She had 49, 70
splnters 'V wnpo this this week. and ,bIr,osn
oncnider was dislocated ma uor arm Her
500, set' so this VIII have % was ampFop-
recent operation. '''ehtiy from the
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
Editorial, %6l. Business. 1855.


The Post 10 delivered TO any part OF the
city by carriers at SIC per month. three
months, $500. six months, @6U; one year.
ei200.
Mr.. Theodore Boring has charge OF the
City Circulation and Collecting.
Messrs Theodore Bering and Charles
Lott are the authorized collectors of all
city bills both advertising and subscrip-
ton. and no money should be paid to any
one other than those named. unless special
written authority signed by the business
Manager Is shown. All accounts of any
size should be paid by check IN favor Of
The Houston Printing Company.
No orders for goods" etc, are given by
the management, and none VIII be accept
ed IN payment OF office bills.
Subscribers failing to receive the paper
regularly will please notify tho office
promptly. Every subscribers paper IS eN-
peuied TO be delivered not tier than G:sC
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40 people ever made moro Just de-
'ahl Tor equalization OF the burdens of
AVIATION than the IRISH are now making
ana probably no people were over less
'Ne'y to obtain the justice they demand
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representative In cu,.,

V4T Fapor,
Cuban arm, mas .. representative in tho
h,s 30" army Rainbow Pat hahn, - 'ne
will bo ea ,s,. to Spanish bullets wo ' "
tue action of Pat. '"'F heid OF Texas by
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The Res, A..

~ Paso Times. ' s'"tc.
,orss =, houston Post is printing ann. J.,
'pAper In Texas in every " was IS the best
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-03

ABUSE England as We may at times. II
IS possible to arouse great deal OF sym
haIhy IN her behalf in tbs country. wit.
ness the general comment on Mr. w. w
NS'ors annouucrl purpose OF becoming n
naturalIzel BrlMshar.
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In communication to The Post, Mr. Il
J.. AshHry remarks that Bryan securoi
hs nomnaiion ~ talking popullsm and
ma, democracy was "popocrat.c" In the
last campaign. These are baseloss asser-
ions. Tho only thing n common between
hrSdn and democracy on one side and
poPuIfm on the other was the advocacy
OF Tree silver coinage Nor has The Post.
as CHARGED abused ''popuism" In the g. /.
IN which Mr. Alsbury argues. The Post
mas expended It's criticism upon the trad
inE' bargain hunting principle selling
l"lders OF the pophsls. As TO the -.
f-cis OF popuMstic SUCCESS ON the material
welfare of a community at Kansas
or colorado untcr Waite. The gentleman
VINO wrote tho communicat signed
huTnoss' is a free silver democrat and
stood exactly where The Post stood dur
mg the recent campaign.
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
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Jonn sherman. SEN
sherman IN the ator from time i'm
Tariff memorial, objects to
commission. 'af''' commission
or the ground that
the formation of
such body would imply that congress is
UNABLE to deal with the questions that come
before 1t for settlement. Doubtless to a
man who has been connected with congress
Tor so long a period as has Senator sher-
man. this plea presents roal grievance
yet the fact remains that for a long term
oi years congress has attempted to solve
we ,arlii question and has failed to bring
u"Vul satisfactory results, wavering like n
pendulum between the extremes of fren
trade and high protection.
All circumstances considered tho neonlo
Gun hhfdiy be blamed for looking with a +,
N"IllS eye upon any plan that promises f.,
se'tle the tariff question enectuallv and
up", Il nasls satisfactory to the entire pilb
~ lFo9apiy at heart Mr.. Sherman is in
Hueh'ed by the feeling that TO form ,orifc
commission is to deny the ef1rorv ~, '
eress ana of a representative form NJ f,ov-
erhihcnt. Yet there Is no DENYING Thar aev-
'ral successive congresses have haan T.,
o,'iV"''ouS IN dealing with The tariff propo
Hi'lon' and that they have failed ai,,,allv
10 provide the people with what they reed
10 Suoh a system as Will furnish nde
4"aIp 'tNehutS ana give n reasonable pro
ION 10 certain Industries. without favor
,'sh 10 trusts and mOnopolies After nh
tu'st experiments have been madn mo mao
PV are beginning to feel that either the
''"S 'Ss3'eu are incapable OF crashing tho
plopi'm involved or that they are TOO sub.
81. s,' I'M 10 muneyed Interests inimical TO
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\ suitable POsitI,.n

heres place Just fit Tor womsn
s,GS Cute regardless OF her rank:
since she can not keep a secret
Make her teller IN a hank.
New York worlA-
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Rebels
They Are,


who are abused when they fail. The mot
ley army of Cuba are certainly rebels. and
those who sympathize with them are SYM
pathizing with rebels who are in rebellion
against the parent government. Tho rebel
brigadiers ot the South are not their only
sympathtzers. The Chronicles own Sen
ator tullom is. at safe distance. thirstiny
Tor SPANS gore, Senator Chandler. from
loyal New Hampshire. is in favor of Uucln
sam lifting his hat In recognition of thc
Cuban rebels. and several condit lonai com
panies' some Of them composed OF old
Union soldiers, have been organized in the
North and East to fight for and with tho
black and brown. the cream and white Gu
ban rebels, who are trying to secede from,
spain and set up a government OF their
own There are many Cuban sympathlzera
IN this country. and they are confined TO no
one section. II there are more In tho
south II is because the fighting shirt is
stronger in the South than In the other
sections. The bad taste In the mouth OF
the editor OF the Chronicle is pcrhaps a.
casioned by being frightened by rebels dur
ing the war--if he was ever close enough to
the rebels to he frightened. At any rnte
we reproduce Its comment for the benefi,
of the original loyalisis In this section who |
are In sympathy with the Cuban rebels.
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Prot cctiOn
on Cot ton.

Iuesday and asked for tax OF 3 cents \
pound on Egyptian cotton. lie described
an extra staple" which he SAYS is grown
IN the Mississippi valley Of Mississippi
Louisiana, Arkansas. Tennessee and in \
small portion of Texas. which is worth fro,,
10 cents pound more than the aver,,a
upland cotton. This cotton 10 used In the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-03

Mr. olney is not going to quit the state
department without an exalted idea of
The size of the hole lcft behind
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Many funny things turn I'M dam, T.,
commissioner of insuranc4's mail Hon.. ,"u
sample: 'i''s
Galveston. December eI.--De.r s,,.
soc,ot,on circular Of the Home BENEFIT ana
wiz see by carefully readng - .n,uh You
h mo- insurance company, as they ' , me, are
,bsy rs only The company advises mo ,b ,or
snSy require no license in either nv ne mat
any state. rs they arc not n lieo lhis Or
ana could not secure license under Iv,n a
to them SA' Pl eps 'aGy in any way amenahs
4et recurring them to pay iicen.e is any
ply remain, a prompt re-
me enclosed circular turnoa 49,,
ieauot detailing that the Hon. o's 10 be
ASSOCIATION Is Incorporated under neheht
,u rne hlstliet OF Columbia and tha ue Jaw, Jaws
Is no chance of loss TO anyone r .bat there
lows It's bait TO quote ,ha VINO owal-
nome o beheits scheme is as follovs.'' the
Certificates Of membership are ,s.,,. 4
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LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP.

Senator $. j. Morris OF the First dis
tr'ct divides with Senator W. D. Yeti Of
Marble Falls the distinction of represent
ing the physicians and surgeons In the
sennto
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From the Knoxville Tribune.

No dishonor attaches to
the name of rebel; rebels
are usually patriots who
are applauded as patriots
when they succeed and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-03

one OF the most prominent railroad man.
ayers IN tho Southwest said today. w..
leSas railroad commission Is goo, .,,"'
,Sa 'o'n 'he people and the railroads. and
c On" ,o D, would not abolish it II tha,.
has hcer ne declared that the commission
cision se"' as rule, fair ana just in lis Ie
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The fee bill fight is likely to prove quite
as interesting as the contest over the as.
Slsnment measure. The incorporation Of
the subject in the last democratic platform
Is pointed to by advocates of legislation al,
a guaranty that measure of soma sor,
VIII be passed The indications are tbat
me controversy will turn upon the event
OF me limitations aud the disposition of the
surplus funds, and that a compromise Mi
VIII finally be adopted. ''''
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Inc inside history of the appointment n,
Judge Wilkinson as reporter for tbo en-
preine court comes to me from a reliable
source 1t seems that the appointment,
70 DC made by that court. by custom y,
t t,, Standing are named by each Of ,bo
sauFes IN rotation. When the recent Ya
t :" occurred 1t fell to Judge Tom nroyy,
a 10 name tho reporter, under this cns 'pM'
Sn ,a ne ne deesisnaied Judge Wilkinson who
mas poeh his neighbor and close friend "Ao
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From tho Macon Tclograph.

Mir. r. w. Craig, n
rotton planter of Mis-
slssippi. appeared he
fore the ways and
uncnpg con,n,t..
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From the Chicago Record.

VI VI.
John Sherman. SEN
ator from time i'm
memorial, objects to
a tariff commission
or the ground that
the formation of
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TEN BILLS PASSED.

Of the remaining forty-one bills ten have passed and gone to the House. They are as follows
 Senate bill No. 1 fBlaeA burn to regulate the sale of native wine. Senate bill No. fGray.) appropri- ating money for the necessary ex- penses of the Deaf Mute Institute.
 Senate bill No, s (Hillhouse, for the better government of cities of the first and second class; to confer enlarged and additional powers on such cities, and to regulate the use and construction of sidewalks, etc, and "to prohibit the sale or giving away of cigarettes and cigarette paper" has been read once in the House.
 Senate biil No. B Wilson), to pro- vide for the support of the Arkansas Industrial University.
 Senate bill No. D (Worthenl. for ths establishment of d State convict farm, amended in House and ordered to third reading.
 Senate bill No. r (rinnix), to inn prove the efficiency of the depart ment of education, fixing the salary of the superintendent of public in- struction at S2000 per annum, his deputy $l 300, and one clerk Ut $500, has been read twice ill the House and referred to a committee.
 Senate bill No. 20 (McMulIen), to provide for the purchase, erection and maintenance of an electric light plant to supply light and power for the Arkansas State Penitentiary the Deaf Mute Institute, the School for the Blind, the Insane AsA lum, and the State House, and for other pur- poses, and appropriating the sum of 1000 for carrying out the provis- ions of the act. No action taken in the House.
 Senate blll No. g (Gray), for the support and maintenance of the State Lunatic Asylum for the ensu- ing two years. The total sum to be appropriated is $2l6,000 Has been read tN ice in the House. Senate bill No. % Witt, to amend section 2s3l of the digest, relating to to public roads, has been read twice in the House.
 Senate pill No. 40 fQuarles) ], to pre- vent tho running at large of stock in the cotton belt district of Phillips county, has been read once ill the House,
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House
THE HOUSE.

In the House 75 bills have been in- troduced and out of this number three have passed. They are
 House bill No % (Naylor), to pro- vide for the purchase, erection and maintenance of an electric light plant to supply light and power for the Arkansas State Penitentiary, the Deaf Mute Institu te, the Blind school the Insane Asylum and the State House.
 House bill No. 46 (yineyard). for the relief of persons who have not paid their taxes.
 House bill No. AZ (Warrer), to ex- tend the time of paying taxes OH real estate.
 The other 72 bills are ill the various stages. some having been read once some twice. some are with commit tees, and a few have been ordered to q third reading.
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HE COTTON REPORT,
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRI-
 CULTURE FOR THIS MONTH
An Increse in the Acreage May be Expected in Almost Every
 State.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The De pertinent of Agriculture in it's re- port, says.
 The proportion of land planted in cotton on May was 81.9, against SIS last year. Estimate by States, it is as follows: Virginia, 31; Florida, 90; Alabama, 81; North Carolina, "A; South Carolina, 80; Georgia, 82; Mississippi, 80; Louis- ana, 86; Texas, 88; Arkansas, 75; Tennessee, 58, Missouri, 45
 The contemplated acreage shows an increase over last year of 5.4 per cent. Acreage by States is as follows: North Carolina, 108; South Carolina, 103; Georgia, 103; Florida, 101; Alabama, 104;; MHiissis- sippi, 102; Louisiana, 102; Texas, l09; Arkansas 104, Tennessee, 105.
 In the Northern part of the belt, planting has been delayed by late season and heavy rains.
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Sultan Feeis Sorry for George.

LONDON. May 0-According to the Exchange Telegraph Company, private adv:ces received in London from Constantinopla, declare that the Sultan has expressed deep sym pathy for Kirg Geeree and Greek government, whose hands, in bis opinion, were forced by revolution ary agents at Athens and Alexan- dria. The sultan, according to these advices, declines to claim war in- demnity and proposes I TErko-. Greek treaty upon the simultaneous evacuation of TheSsaly and Crete
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THE NEXT 6PEAKERsAlP.
There VIII Probably Be Four Nominees
 For the Office.

There WIFI Probably Be Four Nominees
 For the Office.
 It ia tho intention Of the silver Re publieens in the house to keepa distinct organization in the future. Unless 1t is decided to change their tactics the silver Republicans intend to hold caucus when the next congress meets and to vote for 8 nominee for speaker. The Populists will do the same thing, and the outlook is that there will be four full hedged nominees for speaker of the next house. Several silver men in the house said to a reporter shat either Rep resentative Newlands Of Nevada or Rep. resentative Hartman of Montana will be selected as the nominee. Of course they understand that the vote will he simply complimentary, but they intend to cast it.
 Representative Bell Of Colorado was referred to in the house the other day as the Populist nominee for speaker. Tho Pepulisrs wil decide this in caucus. MT. Bell and Mir. Skinner are the men now spoken of. The Populists will not meet often ill caucus with their late allies. They will caucus by themselves The talk about the silver Republicans is significant as showing that they will not tic themselves 10 either the Demo cratic or Pepnlist party.
 Tic Republicans VIII nominate Reed for speaker. and tLe Democrats will have a hot little contest to decide who shall bo honored by complimentary vote for the saILe position Washing ! ton Star.
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ton Co. vas postponed.


 MT. s. c. Martin, by consent, ad- dressed the Council with view to having the order discontinuing fire plug located at Walnut and Thirteenth revoked. On motion of Alderman Beycc, the resolution passed at last meeting as above stated was adopted and the City Clerk was directed to notify Water and Light Company of this action, with request that they withhold the dismantling of said seven fire plugs until the Council could further in vestigate the question and eommuni- cate with them.
 On motion, the question of elect ing City Gottoa Weighers was taken up and the eleeglon of them was set for the first meeting night in July.
 Ca motion the account presented by Election Commissioners for holding last city election was allowed, in part.
 Adjourned.
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THE SENATE.

In the Senate forty-seven bills have been introduced by the following senator's: Blackburn; ?; Cazort, l, Cornell, l; Douglass, ,; Grace, l;
 l; Gray, 3; Hall, 5: Hailey T; Hayes, 3; Hiilhouse. l; Izard, ?;
 kimbell, 3; Manning, 1; McGehee, ?;
 McMullen, |; Pinnix, ?; Quarles, 2; Smith, l; South, ,; Williams, ?; Will |lamson, ,; Wilson, ?; Witt. 4; |Worthen, }; Senators Collins, King, |Aathcock, Lambert, Morton, Rains and President Moose have not yet |intfoduced bills at the extra session.
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. the well shaded plot surrounding it. a paradise for the future Knights and Ladies Of Tennessee.
CHILpREN,s DAY

School children took possession of the Centennial buildings and grounds Saturday. There were pupils from adjacent towns. They saw the sights in Vanity Fair, rode on the lakes in the goLdolas, viewed with wonder and astonishment the exhib- it's in the main building and went into raptures when the open air con certs were given. The day was per- feet and great success, winding up at night with q large attendance.
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cHILDREa's BUILDING TENNESSEE CENTENNIAL.

Tire first suggestion of q Centen-
 Eial was so promptly met by the
 young children of the State, that a special building for their use was at once decided upon. Under the direc- lion of wise and systematic leader ship, the little ones went to work at once, and, as result. they succeeded in raising sufficient sum of money to w for it, but also sufficient sum of money to pay for a tall tower, by q belfry, in which
 is q set of silver chimes. The design Tor the Children's Building is chaste, and the interior arrangements are suited for their needs. It B the intention of the management 10 make the Children Building. and
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Occupatinn YoIo.

coNsrASrlNep1E, May 10-Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander in 1hessaly, has telegraphed from Velestino to the minister of war giv- ing details of occupation of yolo by the Turkish troops, the institution ofOttoman ad ministration there, the withdrawal of the Greek fleet f9m that port and the seizure of large quantities of munitions of war. He has requested the Turkish customs officials to be sent to Yolo to insure a continuance of business at that port.
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 FIVE BILLS KILLED.

oi the otlier forty-six bills five have Oeen killed in various manners They |are: Senate bill No. 9 (McGehee,) for q |fallroad commission. the Jones bill ,Ialled to pass May 5.
 Senate bill No. 16 (Hayes,) to amend the election law, laid on the table May [.
 Senate bill No. 3s (Willams,) ap- |propriating S5,000 for a woman $ |eAhlbit at the Nashville Centennial, mlled to pass May 6.
 senate bill No. 42 (Connell,) to 'esulate the sale of wine, failed to pass May 6.
 Senate bill No. 43 (south,) appro-
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 Oddities

Calcutta is the hottest city in tie world
 From Germany we get the custom of celebrating gold and silver we'd dings.
 A man in balloon four miles above the earth can plainly hear the barking of q dog.
 A million dollars in silver weighs 56,931 pounds.
 The Siamese believe that it reqires seven days for tile human soul to journey between earth and heaven, and therefore pray increasingly for seven days after the death of a friend or relative.
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CITY COUNCIL.
The Proceedings Of Monday Nights
 Special session.

The City Council met last night, pursuant to adjournment. Present and presiding Mayor Bell and all Aldermen.
 The following proceedings were had, to-wit.
 The ordinance creating Improve ment District No. 3. for the purpose of paving Main Street from Third to Fifth avenue, was adopted.
 On motion of Alderman Ridges the matter of erecting . garbage boat, or something upon which to dump the garbage of the city in the eastern end of the city, was referred to the Board of Public Affairs.
 The question as to the open. ing and improving and street leading to Sulphur Springs upon which the Board of Public Affairs are now directing work was discussed, and on motion of Alderman John son, the Board was instructed to discontinue such contemplated i'm proveinei1 |, ufi til ii other needed work upon other streets could be made
 The question of granting certain franchises to the Pine Bluff Trae
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RESUME OF THEIR WORK.

What Has Already Been Accom- plished by
 the Special Session. The special called session Of the Ar kansas Legislature has now been in session two weeks and has cost the |stae SlS,,240 in salaries and other expenses. says the Arkansas Demo- Erat. During this time altogether l22 bills have been introduced on Mbieets in the Governors call, the other one for a constitutional amend nent having been decided unconsti- |tutional. Oi these 123 bills, one has become law, having been signed by Governor Jones Friday, nineteen have been passed by one branch and five killed.