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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-23
HOUSTON. WEDNESDAY, MARCH ~
..TEN PAGES TODAY.
wnnnE ECONOMY is rosslnLE.

The country at large has been wonder
Ing why it was that the Loud bill, designed
to decrease the expenses of handling Sec
ond class mail matter by reducing the
bulk of such matter, was defeated in the
National house the other day. II is more
than likely that the defeat was chiefly
due to a conviction that there was another
and better way by which tho expense for
carrying such mail could bo lowered.
The Quincy, H., Journal remarks that
for hauling ton of ordinary freight the
great railroads charge from three tenths
of cent to one cent per mile. while for
hauling ton OF mail matter the same rail-
roads charge the government . cents a
nlile" The lourna, pertinently asks III
this is not an outrageous eXtorton" that
should be stopped by congress? why
should the government nay the railways
80 for service which is rendered to private
individuals for slg
II is true that mail matter is n apeoial
kind of freight that might properly pay n
iittle higher tate than ordinary frcights,
but il is less trouble to the company
than the freight which the compapy's en-
ployes nre compelled to handle.
suppose. for example, that the govern
ment could get the hundreds of millions
OF pounds Of Its mail matter carried NV
the railroads for one-half tho present
rates--would not the postal department
deicit not only quickly disappear, but he
transformed into a gratifying surplus?
IL is very natural that when the repro
sen'at'Yes of the people are asked 10 de-
crease tho accommodations 10 tho public
IN order to remove dofct, thew shouId
demand that unnecessary expenses in con-
nect'on with these accommodations shall
DO first corrected. II Is true that tho roads
cRh combine 10 keep up cxtortionate
cnarRes upon the government. but Il Is
also true that congress can take agrres.
s've and hurtnT action towards the ro,ds
IN so many ways that the latter would
De glad to conloromise and grant tho gov
erhment something lilso the rates they rlvo
70 private individuals or large corporate
interests
This is a big government Of ours and
INC service given is generally FIRST class
nut IN thousand particulars we arc ma.
ing 'ar too much money for WIN, No get
Economy is possible in mplt,,udo q,
ways ana without tmpairing the efrlciencv
ana completeness of tho service in IN.
least :" VIC
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1870 ------' -"-.'----- 49,
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Warsnw's proposed celebration of the
hundredth birthday OF Adam Mickiewie,.
the great Polish poet, has been prohibited
by the police.
Said Frances e. Willard; Poor. grand
George Eliot who sees no light beyond the
sepulcher; who thinks we are snuffed out
like oandles Dear me. it isD't even IS
thetic."
According to the Washington Post, John
Murray Mitchell of New York Is the oaly
member of congress who insists upon hay
ing his name printed In full on all public
papers TO which IL must be attached.
Lord Roberts. "Bobs of Bahadur," has
had a monument raised TO his memory, al
though he 10 very much In the land OF the
living 1t Is life size statue by Bates,
and was unveiled in Calcutta two weeks
ago by Lord Eigin, the yiceroy, before an
enormous nssemblage OF natives and Euro
peans. lakh of rupees was suhscrib d
for the statue.
What Rev Francis Mahony (Fathcr
ProuD once characterized rs "a shock
ing Specimen of deprav,d taste" on tho
part of Thackeray is shortly TO be brought
10 the hammer IN London auction room.
II is meant 10 be humorous" representa-.
ton of the flight into Egypt composed Of
Mary knitting, loserh smoking and the
infant child playing with toy windmill.
Father Prout once owned Il.
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ouR IxTEREsTs IN THE EAST.

Commercial prosperity IN the United
States from this time forward will de-
| Lend on the expansion OF our foreign trade
4 Through undercoEeumption owing to a va.
riety Of causes. the chief Of which is the
| want of an adequate and equally distri5-
i uted circulation, almost tho limit OF sales
In the home market has been reached and
cur manufacturers and producers are COM
reled to hunt additional purchasers.
II is being pointed out that we have two
promising fields to cultivate in which we
can hope under preeens political conditions
for greater trade expansion than in any
other. These fields ara China and South
walls in those quarters in fair competition
is to continue to feel large degree OF
business depression at home
1t is. therefore. because cur trade with
China is rapidly growing aud has linitless
ptoInise to II, that we can il-afford to
developments in progress In the Far East.
Russia and France and Germany arc
striking out boldly FOR control of the STRAIT
eglc points along the Chinese coasts and
Will when their plans are perfected re-
serve the trade of all sections OF the Chi
troll, 20 themselves.
The day of the accomplishment of these
ambitious and aggressive plans, will wit
ness the loss to America Of n commercial
field that in the ordinary course OF events
we could reasonably hope 10 Gee ono Of
our greatest and most profitable markets
To England, such contamination world
also mean ncalculable commercial losses.
VIII the United States allow this East
ern question, therefore, to be settled with
out taking a hand In the affair? VIII we
allow England to cope singly against .om-
hined Europe when she Is fighting for tho
freedom and expansion of American com
n'erce US VOL as for her own interests
Rightly understood, the Eastern question
is a vital one to us, more vital and mo.
luentous than the Cuban question. I'm It's
possible effects uron the industrial and
commercial lie OF this nation.
Popular sentiment should be aroused
with reference to this matter. II popular
sediment has any weight in shaping ad-
ministratiyc action. The Cubans are en-
titled to assistance from us in the name
oil humanity. but the Chinese empire ia
a'so entitled to aid, in The Interests of chr
pockets and commercial prosperity. in its
struggle against the great freebootcrs OF
tho continent of Europe. When we have
fortified our coasts and strengthened our
navy we ought to turn our attention at
once to the Far East Our splendid iso
lation' Is too costly.
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foakum, Texas, March l9.--Colonel a.
. Lott was In the city last night and a
meeting OF the business men OF the city
was held In the office OF Price & Green
70 consider proposition from him with
reference to his proposed new road. The
proposition was to build the road from Vie
toria TO smithyllle, and to come through
s ioakum II the citizens will guarantee u
seuoo pohus and. secure the right OF way
through Dewitt county.
No decided action was taken. but the
people here have great confidence in
colonel Lott and his ability to build rail
roans, ana the matter will doubtless soon
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SOME posTscRiprs.

The common frog possesses eighty teeth
No bird OF prey has the gift OF song.
The Atlantic ocean Is crossed monthly b.
1000 ships
About 200 tons OF refuse are swept OF
London streets daily.
There is no thunder or lightning within
the Arctic circle.
The finest stops In Chinese city are
these devoted TO the sale Of collins.
On an average every woman carries forty
to sixty miles OF hair upon her head.
Eiehty-fye per cent OF the people who are
lame arc affected on the left side.
Five ounces and half OF grages are
required 10 make one glass OF good wine.
recent landslide In chlna revealed a
rile OF money equaling in value 10000
ceppets.
There is firm OF wholesale groee,s
In Johnstown, Pa, which rejoicss IN the
mare Of Love- Sunshine & Co,
The tallest shaft or pillar In London or
The aeishboihcod is the London monu-
ment which Is only so2 feet high.
simla. India, ~ built on the sides OF n
steep hill. and the roof OF one hos, in
often on q level with the foundation Of
one In the next tier.
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a QUESTIONABLE REsorrr,ox

Tho ro,.,,..,
ntivs W.T. 'a,r"oufea by Renresent-
bonss Mon,, N','p''p" N me National
cuban n,as,'s 'np Sir'nnly taking thu
spa,n ont =, 'au our rotations with
and placing ,,am, na''us OF the president
gress. IS M, on,, 49, WY oeai,hs OF COZ
or constitpt,onaI s9Y"hp'e from legal
politics con,,,,, !. =. 49, pu' 's haa
crat '' ''o''' aemo-
The executive has ~ ao..,
after M a,,.,om,ua 49,. .a'',g 70 ',oN
and even 10 90 - ~ a' , VI 'ne country
inc the be,,,perencv ~ ,m"s.n =. rscosa'F-
new nat,on. 7, 10 a.s,,. 'ss'' ., OF a
responsibility upoo sonsra.. , an,oN ms
well enough and nronsr ano,a, wv" y -
sress to ACT II wou,a ~ ~, ,or con
gress to act in = case where ~ n ,v1 son.
refused to do his duty. bnt IN ,na, eu ~.
1t Is doubtful II the congress cou,a = ~.
far as Mr.. wheeler.s resom,,on 49, ~ 80
plates in considering 'the question 81 a.
relations with Spain growing out Of Tho
= s'S
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L. C. v. ORDERS.
assignment of Brigadcs in South
east Texas Division.

assignment of Brigadcs in South.
| east Texas Division.
General Order No. /.
| Mexia, Texas, March Observation-Disclosures,
| Southeast Texas Subdivision United Con.
iederate Veterans.--1. The counties COM
posing this subdivision are hereby divided
/, into brigades as follows:
| First Brigade.-The counties of Calves.
| ton, McLennan, Falls, Limestone. Free
stone Leon, Madison, Robertson, Brazos
Waller, Walker, Montgomery, San Jacinto.
brazoria, Fort Bend and Grimes will COM
pose the First brigade
second Brigade.-The counties of Har-
rls, Houston, Trinity, Polk, Angelina, Ty-
Ter Hardin, Liberty Chambers Jefferson.
orange, Jasper, Newton, Sabine. San Au-
sustihe'sheiby'N acogdoches, Cherokee and
Anderson Will compose the Second brigade.
2 Brigadier General f. Charles Hume of
Galveston Is assigned to the command of
the flrst brigade and Brgadier General
D. H. Waties OF Houston, Harris county. Ia
assigned to the command of the Second
brigade.
lhey VIII be recognized and obeyed as
such by all the camps in their RESPECTIVE
brigades
p4'saue commanders are requested to
appoint their staff officers as soon as com
.ehlent' assume command of their respec-
Nv. . origades and take such other steps Is
they may deem necessary for the complete
o. a. OF all Confederate veterans
IN TINS subdivision into active camps.
>. Comrades: The time allotted us is
snoTt' our numbers are fast being depleted
ana the demands on us are sacred and
pressing Let us respond to the calls of
duty now with the same energy and
patriotism that moved our hearts and
nerVeu our arms when we went forth to
meet the tide of cruel invasion, and we
n maS set rescue our names and the mem
ories of our dead from the assaults Of ma
iignant and studied falsehood and detrnc
tion and do much to make peaceful and
hapny the closing years OF our destitute
ana unfortunate comrades. BY order of
Thomas j. Gibson,
Breyet Major General Commanding.
ChIciai. A. H. Williams
ACTING Adjutant General and Chief of
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THE GOVERNOR FEELS EASIER

Austin. Texas, March Ex-Governor Gull
berson says a great weight of doubt has
been lifted from his mind For a long
time he has been doubtful about the out
come should Spain and the United States
become involved in war, but now he be-
lieyes the country is safe. Once more the
governors eye is clear. his voice is CHEEKY
and he srasps his friends hands with all
the heartiness that a man can who is re-
leased from doubt and fear aud is restored
TO buoyant, vigorous spirits. All this is
the result OF visit made to the capitol
THIS morning by Don Miguel San Antonio
Austin O'Connor
Senior o'connor and the governor used
10 be warm friends, The governor for,
merly addressed tie distinguished Spanish
american statesman as Mike" and Senior
OConnor, In speaking of Mr. Culberson
| had habit of referring to him famjlialIy
as 1.-THE GUY"
Senior O'Connor entered the governors
oihee TINS morning shortly after 10 o'clock
ana, IN lieu of card, sent an annual pass
III 10 uhe executive. AS soon as possible
an audience was given to the famous for
eigner.
GUY. said Senior O'Connor. II sec
lot of tommy rot in the newspapers
about man of war named o'Higeins Tho
papers seem to think that II BIZ MeKin-
ley can set o'Higsins to fight for him that
the United States can whip Spain. Now.
don't know whether OHiggins Is In Tim
National or the Epworth League or wheth-
er mckinley can buy his release. hut
M Mune 70 tel you one thing right now
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assistance OF war vessels / leave unbiased
men TO form their own conclusions as to
whether or not this move is a concession
to Spain and backdown.
The speech of Senator Proctor, giving a
vivid description of the horrors of the stu-
alton in Cuba among the poor reconcen-
trados while it proved absolutely that all
the newspaper reports from there have
never exaggerated in any sense tire true
condition of affairs. has also served the
administration good turn, by distract
ing the attention of the general public from
the Maine incident" The administration
is just now trying vainly 10 have this done
because 1t momentarily expects that court
OF inquiry to report 1t wants to withhold
That report from congress and the people
MS long as possible. and brings to bear all
It's iinesse and diplomacy to avert war or
trouble with Spain in the interest of the
bond kings.
We are told today by an administration
organ. that Mckinley will probably with
hold that report from congress until he
has committed the country TO a certain
line of action determined by himself-or
by those who do his thinking. Then, hay-
ing acted TO please himself and his finan-
clai friends. he will graciously allow con-
gress to know as much OF the truth as
may be convenient, and proceed to finish
up the deal independently OF the lsgsla-
tive branch of the government Every
possibility of interference with this plan
mas been carefully considered and provided
against, as far as that could be done b.,
the administration. If the National ire
should be raised to such a pitch as to
prlng a dangerous pressure to bear upon
the president, the foreign Intervention
shcst will be raised, and the country
mortified by consent to arbitrate the mas
sacre of our sailors and our right to en-
,orce modern civilization at our very doors.
10 European monarehlcal tribunal,
packed against us.
y tempora. o mores. O Hades,
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ARRESTED FOR MURDER.

"sI'" charged with WrecLinn n
Train ON the Katy.
oaado Mills Texas, March 22.-Deputy
sherih Tanner of Greenyile arrested
simon Morris. colored, ut this place this
evening by indictment found by the grand
jury now In session at GreenvilIe charging
him with murder Simon Morris Is the
negro who is accused of wrecking the
missouri Kansas and Texas passenger
Tram on the night of August 70, 1897, one
mile south Of caddo Mills. in which Elk
press Messenger Rollins lost his life.
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stop to br,italitIes and suffering in Cuba.
Just at this juncturc the president Is IN an
embarrassing and trying position. but h.
must act. In one way or another. Until
then no should not be further Handicapped
nor should congress desire to rush in and
assume the responsibilities Of the situa-
tIon. After Mr.. Mckinley has spoken then
the democrats in the house and senate
can afford n speak--but not before
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to see Mac and tell him you're open for
an engagement"
Much obliged. Guv," said Senior O'Con-
nor. but don't forget to tell him I'm going
to play the game of my life this season."
The governor assured him he wouldn't
and after the usual exchange OF courtesies
senor oConnor left the executive cham
Der. Outside he was Joined by Herr An
heuser Schlitz Weber.
They want me, Web said Don Miguel.
they want me bad. And / don't blame
I EN-, Web; don't blame them for, between
yyou and me, I'm peach"
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3RIGADlER GENERAL GRAHAM AND HIS NEW COMMAND


OF
at
the FRS
of
famous pursuit and battle with the Mexican bandit cornas terwa he be-
brgdcr
He
Officers was
with his would be the
oil
designed
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HIS HAND AND HEART.

take back the heart thou gavest me-"
He said; his voice was tremhIinu low.
4 would not thus have treated thee.
Anc turned thy pleasure into woe.
TAKE back the heart thou gayest me-"
My moneys gone in one great rush.
Aal en- my winnings quickly flee
a oiun would Just complete my flush.
The Widow,
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suburbs OF Just beyond the city limits II thil
territory we're taken IA We could probably
sbcw population Of 5000 by the census TIVE
years hence, with from 1900 to 1900 voters
4 The Post prints In another column this
morning card from tbs directors OF the
! Houston Street Railway company touching
/ the ettion OF Mayor Rice in the matter OF
moving the street cars. This card very Of
fcctuuIIy disposcs OF tho criticisms in tina,
| direction, and The Pest desires while on the
subject 10 enter mn emphatic protest aeains.
! the effort being made in some quarters TO
| prejudice Mr.. Rice In tho estimation Of tie
labor people because he, rs The official head
| OF the city government, extended to the street
| car cornpsny protection in the running of the
rnrs ii is indeed I low order of politics
| which would resort to such methods as the
| arrangement OF an official before unthinking
| people for honestly and fearlessly doing his
duty in accordance with his oath of office.
The Pest is led To this observation because
It believes In right aud fairness and honorable
politics.
- - -. :, ,,a o.t,,,,,,s
,s a.a. y" go, 80, 49, 90 ,o,nn o,r
49,. - mo''' ''''
-
The sudden expansion OF uews matter re-
lating to the distress IN Cuba Is little re-
inarkablc in view Of the fact that this terrible
condition OF affairs has been we'll known In
this country for year past. Senator Proc
w, 20" "s '.vv"s ~, wv,
overlook the Notwithstanding Information and
indifference In the premises for long weary
months pnst during which tens of thousands
have starved
~----------------
One gcafnp on the American press intinl0tcS
that many women are demanding to he enlist
cd for the war because they are Unfortunately
ford of facing powder,
-------~------------
Weston Is uiSposeu 10 no 'ho hahusoi,'e
iol 'no iures cie''Vu "'iu :" w ''o''" W" ''o
~ dealt with by Uncle Sam. and II is graft
twin. to note that Galveston ia properly M
proclatiye and grateful Houston is ALWAYS
proud to see Its quarantine station conducting
itsoie creditably.
As none OF Uncle Sans cruisers or gunboats
have beon named for n Te>ns city. the name
nj "Iioustono Ia resner,frllv sub,niited IN
sccr,torv Ionp MS nm extremely opnropr,ate
ma for n fast cruiser
------
Houston who desire to have voice in the
selcctIon of their c,tv govcrnment will have
+, ,oeistcr got vour certlacntr cnrlv Dop't
a,sfranch,se vourso,s md thcn kick Mt the
wnv tblnps ,nun,ci,ol %
a good republican paner Is authority for the
statement that sc por cent of the aggregate
caI..tnl now invested in manufacturing ia the
Unto, stafes Is invested wholly ar In part in
o,yo,,tyed roo,s and ;,usts
If eor hardly bn noss,hlo that France con.
to,,,iatos pivinr sno,r anv NERVE assistance
nea,ns, the United states. bu, France has
Az, -, ,,o,,,, foo,,.h ching, rocen,,o q, w,,,
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GOSSIP
4

csnkers when IL
at present.
passed by saturs
/ "a, = West r~sat,
authority for III
more than 1900
New new , York k Auopr !.
I over 1000 valued n
Sl5, 200 each.
Unless truly lc,,i
r orally. the scheme
bration on a srsnd q,
called cal ed. off, The Ii, "A
only chance now \
prominent men \
will raise the ~.
p. m. Of the nstms.'s
way.
a butterfly hat i,
Fifth avenue MN
! house. 1t is Of ros.s
! up at the back end i,',
\ exquisitely natural w.
/ which buttertlIs, y
rustic poem In Il, ~
the butterfly fad !, A \
| and then look out =
n''al limitations d IL
The discrepancy \,
violets sold BY the M
sold in florists s,otu
warranted by any dln.,
themselves. Large n
the beautiful and po,s,
purchased en- the p1,ss
&c. cents. Inside they MI h
The street yender dons
coiored man in chains !,
Colonel W. F. coay
cowboys, Arabians, M
are now busily rsaAr
'i ~ SCUM brooklyn 4
Buffalo Bits wild Wei
Square Garden, besi,,
Among the noyeltlss I I
Clusters last rally. Ans
be in the introduction d
veterans OF the lnsurrlrI
who are now attraciH
here.
Albert Of Flander; ID
terday. The royal saa
occupied at the wddn
most expensive set d d
great hostelry. They Nv
only three times, ono 4
magnate, by Mr.. NcEIls
utes and by the prince.
bill was would not n
clerks. Those familiar
prices said that It did ii
low $500 for the Afs. IN
about that much mon
what's the odds 50 lou
taxpayers meekly chip II
The taxpayer" Il N
scrapers up town TAss
dency of late among M
erect buildings Of moasul
a few stories high. ThA
payers" The best specs
on Broadway at Thirtyz
one block south. at TMlu1 b
fine example 81 W
ture is nearing completes Ii
been filed for another
avenue and Forty-sexsl =
cover 23,473 square let
two or three stories q
store rooms ana oin0sA Y
are mainly designed y III
70 meeI wv ST
ana thus easus
wait until real sslals q,
i. DO
III UIHLlIHH ~
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Hon. Ros.l 9

Pecos Valley News
The withdrawal d
race for United sl'M
some peculiar phais
the younger studsna
should he have vilhdns
isfactory to the yolsn
to say that 1t VA
SO recently adopted
m!ttee. That test y
individual and in tn's
uality is asserting l w,
men are not bound ~. ~,
diyidual conscience
in saying that thers
IN 10000 In Texss II
ID1 %' are thousans
hsie NJ 'Tif
VINO h naa az dss- y theIr
test as Z, uopsfs u,ss
individual ,,,;,l pan,t hIas
Mr.. Mi ~. ! -, naakin
plea without ,I,aanea "a y
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THE DAILY Ally POST rn Is st Y p c scsr'
sEMl-wEEkLY POST. M Coils. per Week.
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THE HOUSTON DAILY POST,
ny THE
Houston Printing Company.

R. M. JOHNSTON. PRESIDENT.
q. j. PALMER, --- vIcs-pRnsipESr.
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One scamp on the American press intimates
that many women are demanding to be enlist
cd for the war because they are nordlnately
ford of facing powder!
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AS none OF Uncle Sam cruisers or gunboats
have been named for Texas city, the nane
OF Houston" is respectfully submitted to
Secretary Long as extremely appropriate
ono for fast cruiser.
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Gal, Weston is disposed to do the handsome
for the forts erected and to be erected on the
Island. Few towns have been more generous
iy dealt with by Uncle Sam, and it is graft
fyin,; to note that Galveston is properly up-
proclatiyo aud grateful Houston is always
proud to see Its quarantine station conducting
ttsoit creditably.
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y IS fsrsrally computed That there Is one
soscr q tyery NE iersans In a city. Unquoa-
tlvAabsy scores u qualified ,oters have failed
- fsrisler, AZ Is always tho cuse. and yet Il
VIII le fcurd when tho total b publlshed thar
W have nearly 10000 registered This giyss
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The sudden expansion Of news matter re-
la,ing to the distress ia Cuba Is q little re-
inarkablc in view Of the fact that this terrible
condition OF affairs has been we'll known In
this country for year past. Senator Proc
tors speech may account for the renewed
interest in the subject. but we should not
overlook the ADMINISTRATORS Information and
indifference In the premises for long, weary
months past during which tens of thousands
have starved