The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-29

the bulletin boards were double what they
have been at any time within the past
week. From the kilograms In The Post,
read at an early hour with so much thrill
ing interest It was evident a naval COLI
sion OF some kind was momentaiily cx-
pected, and everybody. fgurativcly speak
ing. kept his car to the ground waiting
Tor the latest news from the scene of war.
The usual sensational dispatches gave the
people something to talk about. and many
were the opinions hasaraed MS to the result
OF the firs, actual encounter between the
conscnding fleets. The public Is now
kceniy alive to the contingencies OF a
protracted struggle. and no longer look
upon the early stages OF the fight in the
light OF a picnic for either side. Every
bulletin is eagerly devoured, and every
thing that looks like an advantage for
Uncle sam Is naturally hailed with en-
,nusiasni. Notwithstanding tho fact that
the news is placardod very generally
throughout the city, the desire for more
constantly increases. The times are GER
tainly exciting. and the future dispatches
from the front are looked for with the
liveliest expectancy.
The application OF Major l.. l.. Bulls,
United States army for authority to or
ganixe regiment against Spain In tho
present emerroncv vii, rnc.,, COWS :, M
~. -, -, $500. - '.S
oAp'oi's VI uiat sa'iane soiuler IN TINS state
some eighteen years ago. His signal pun
ishment of hostile Indians about that tins
and the services rendered the Stats In sup
pressing the lawless element on the border
found grateful expression at the hands
OF the Texas legislature. who, In 1878. pre-
scented MIN with magnificent sword In
reeognitior OF his bravery and usefulness.
MAJOR Bulls is now stationed Mt Fort
sam houston, san Antonio; he Is stili in
tne active service OF the United States.
ana regiment organized and commanded
by such an officer would be one OF the
most efhcient adjuncts to the Nation
aeiehos
foor Baldy Conncl! lie has paid the
last great debt OF nature: his kind and
<etl,l comma nio,sbi, v,,, ,,,ad.n III.
sa,,-
ra,,ana ~ hu.e ne nus sonc w ms MAJ MAJ
49,, u," ~ nis SUI .uner" yeseeiu'sS
-. .at va 10 nv. , y, n.iu "e"e ou. .oir
e'ei WIN .he passlhs 'niohs'
The military spirit of Texas" said an
oid-timer yesterday. never before called
from the ranks Of private life such \
galaxy of distinguished citizens az are now
crowding over the ropes In a patriotic
effort to knock the wind out of the Dons
ana plant the American flag on the attic
pinnacle of terrestrial holiness, Just
think OF his excellcncy. the governor, pre-
pairing to sacrifice himself on the altar OF
MS country as COMMUNICATIVE hief OF the
,'hser magistrate, James Stephen Hog
willing TO serve as private. ind ready
TO go to the front in response to the call
the populist fold and drawing his sword
IN netence of the stars and Stripes. think
" y, -, igasinh 70 o'"er nanus me
In order mai he INV iead a
regiment against the Spaniards: think of
young Albert Burleson of Austin forget.
ting his congressional aspirations and
seeking the more wprlike post M colonel
of militia think Of the hundred and one
other prominent gentlemen who want to
lead our martial hosts against the army
what State can rival old Texas in patriot
,.nn. "iae sinsl kenes cau prtps 10 IN.
Mr. w NJ t,o,,a,d &, .o,,r,o,,,, ,s
~ o.. ~. ,.,,,..',s =,
-e'uas Oh tne o''' ~ - 'no''.',''oi
Texas troops, expressed the opinion that
neither Houston nor the soldiers of the
State had been treated properly by Gov
ernor Culberson's change OF programme.
He thought this city was Infinitely superior
10 Austin as a rendezvous. and regretted
hat anything having the appearance of
politics should cut a figure In the selec-
lion.
Hon. John T. Browne. ox-mayor:
That's exactly how | feel in the prem
scs"
Every well-rcgulsted assembly these
lays seems to enjoy a little excitement"
a member OF the State Medical
to n reporter yesterday after
80, ..,na ,na, ma .cr,romaee ,yo had
~ our meu nr s., ,s The al" ,nci1ent
soked a little sausny for a time, Of course.
but the Intervention Of the chair soon re-
stored peace. and everything Is now lovely
rs May morning IN OUT con9sullou NAL. !