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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
HoryrOs, SUNDAY. April -, Isos
roLlTIcs AS 4 PROFESSION.

The Quincy. Ill. Journal points out the
unprofitablencss OF political career I'M
der our American custom OF changing our
representatives and officials every year or
two and Illustrates Its conclusion by citing
the history OF Hon. John Bingham OF Ohio,
This once prominent and able man served
sixteen years in congress- and then was ap
pointed Judge advocate with the rank OF
major by President Lincoln. Aftcrward
Lincoln appointed him United States solicit
tor for the court OF claims Bingham tEcn
served twelve years as minister TO Japan
capacity and this career as indicated waf,
rs things go In politics, an unusually sue
cossful one And yet Mr.. Bingham. MT tho
age OF SO. Is now In such straits that he
is glad 20 accept pension OF SIS per
month.
This Is a noteworthy case, II is trua
but it In only one OF many that readily
suggest Themselves to the reflective mind.
Who OF Ms can not recall instances OF a
practically wasted life that had been de-
voted to politics--where. after long years
OF honorable and conspicuous public sery
ice thu servant has been dismissed without
further hope of preferniont With no other
berth in sight and no accumulation OF
means for successfully meeting the require
ments OF old age?
Carried away by thoughtless love Of sp-
plaueo aud misdirected ambition, SPLEEN
did talents and energies are often With
drawn from channels where comfort and
independence could haze been acquired
Only 10 be FILTERED away in the noisy and
unsatisfactory whiri OF politics,
The young men OF tho country should
not neglect politics and its better forms.
Attention to public affairs is n duty and
1ndiffarcnce bcgets bad government Every
good citizen SHOULD take an active inter-
est In the selection of first rate men for
office. and good men should be willing to
takc office, and maniiest tie proper CON
Germ nbout governmental measures, but
politics as a career--is dangerous anl
empty! The same adroitness tact ability
and energy required to keep man In Of
flee, under the elective system. II devoted
10 some legitimate field of buslness en-.
terprise in this business and matcrallstic
age. would win fortune and power dozen
times where they win 1t once IN politics.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
SOME posrscRiprs.

The Roman province OF Gaul was littl,
smaller than Texas.
The empire OF Charlcmagne covered
about 100000 square miles.
Scarlet Is the mourning color for unmar-
riei women In Brazil
In all countries more marriages take
place In June than in amy other month.
Almost al the camphor used by the
world comes from Jailan aad Formosa-
The death rate OF the sailors in the mer-
camille marine Is II per 1000 lower than OF.
land,
An species Of shell fish DRAW. the carbon
ate OF lime, OF which their shells are form
cd. from the sea.
You can not enter or leave a city or town
IN Russia without reporting yourself 10 the
rolieo like q ,lckst-of- leayA man,
Italy has iliooo square miles, 1000 mics
moro than Arizona. or abort the e,m-
blne'i area CT Kansas and the Indian Ter
r!tcgy.
Tho empire Of the Spaniar,ls fourds,i IN
this country just agtor the disecyery CON-
ritory. - -
Tho voice Of woman is audible ia 4 hal
loon At the heisht Of about two miles.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
conREcT FIELD OUTFIT.

The Army and Navy Journal gives this
list for the proper outfit for an infantry
officer Of the State troops. aiding the
Injunction. Cut this out AMI paste 1t IN
your trunk and. when ordered outlook Il
over and see II you have what you need
and thus save cumming" on your friends.
Bedding Mattress, thin and flexible, 10
roll up with your blankets. rubber blanket
i; WOODEN Blankets A. canvass to roll all
bedding In; straps. large, connected, for
bedding; folding cot Gold Medal pat
tern, to roll up In bedding; pillows and
cases; sleeping cap; shelter tent, to cover
bed In daytime: mosquito bar.
Clothing Gloves, heavy and light; shirts,
flannel. 81, undershirts, Il; drawers, 1 socks,
III; handkerchieis, SILK, - hand
kerchiefs, linen, Il; campaign hats.
z, blouscs. p vests, p. overcoat /; trols-
u; leggings, 2 (; neckties, 20.
81 Equipments Sword and belt; pistol and
cartridges; canteen, dispatch bag, small;
field glass watch; pocket Knife; compass
gc&glcs; noto book match safe.
Toilet Articles Wash basin, tin; soap,
face and bath: towels small, 4; towels,
bath. 2 hair brush comb; tooth brushes.
:; tcotn powder; razors, 2. razor strap,
shaving brush. shaving soap shaving
glass; tlimbler metal, toilet paper; court
plaster; surgeons plaster; cauiphor ice;
tooth brush mug, metal; sponge. face,
sponge, bath; whisk broom; backing brush
vaseline; soap box, nail brush
Camp Outft--Folding chairs, 9; yallse;
satche. small trunk or chest: dunnagc
btg; candlcsticks or candle lantern Gold
mg). candles table, folding; water pail
Books Dictionary; army regulations;
army register; drill regulations; courts
martial; good work on field service, etc. !;
maps OF the country; the Army and Navy
Journal.
Mess outfit---Ness chests; mess stores;
meas table, folding.
Stationery Blanks, mileage, pay. etc. !,
paper, letter, note, etc. envelopes, large
and small, pencils, all kinds; penhUlders
and pens; postage stamps: telegram blank
book; telegram blanks; memorandum
books; ink red and black; postal cards;
ruler; blotters; tracing cloth; rubber
bands; travelling inkstands, 2; mucilage or
mouth-glue.
Mscelluneous-Tob or cigars; pipes !;
tobacco bag; seidletz powders; thread !;
needles; thimble; buttons; snap buttons;
beeswax; Irvine; housewife for sew
ing material; scissors: awl handle and
tools: cutting plyers; eyeglasses. spare, il
used, buckskin or lacing leather; shoe
strings; tape, black and white. cloth, for
mending; matches; whisky; shoe thread.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
A TRIBUTE TO THE LONE stan.

On glinting arrows finds delight;
For The Post.
On his north the simple red man
SCUM the Mexico's waves sporting
Fling their glttering hues of light,
Far to eastward stretch her forests.
where sing birds with tuneful glee;
west, the rolling Rio Grande
Sends its waters toward the sea.
Within her bounds are happy hearthstones
Where the listening stranger hears.
How our lands first glimpse of sunshine
came through CLEANS from orphans
tears.
How widowed wives, heart Stricken
mothers.
For their countrys ransom bore
Griefs, in bitterness surprising
The amruta cup of Indian lore.
nor man man, nor youth turned. nor looked
Nor grudged lifes blood that stained the
sod
Nor stunned Deaths messengers, In hot
haste winging
10 send souls forth to meet their God.
should Palms await the victor's coming?
snohid valors brow in laurels wreathe I?
is glory meet for sleeping heroes?
breathe?
should love of land be rocked a virtue?
should patriots deeds cause hearts to
swell?
snould lips that laud the cause of freedom
rheir names to future ages tell?
Far, far away mid tallowed vista.
Methinks sec there towering high
a nRnt-it shaft Of whtest marble,
Glistening in the azure sky
inscribed thereon. in splendor beaming.
Set with gems Of ray serene.
more radiant meath our Lone Stars CLEAN
ing,
ITO Martyred Heroes" there is seen.
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Praise for The Post.
Taylor Journal.

layior journal.
Credit Is duo The Post for the push
and enterprising spirit it has maintained
IN all matters OF interest bcntAcial to the
public Mtlfare. Every step COOS up the
ladder where The Post leads. The best
compliment that can bc rendered a news
paper by the public Is confidence in the
papers veiaeity, and The Post has secured
this great public boon In all the great
questions Of the day, which it handles
goarlessly and trlumphantly The Post
lacks all sentiments of that braggadocio
coniSmptihleness which makes many daily
papers obnoxious and repalsive to sensi-
tive newspaper readers. There is honor
aud ohivalry, pluck and chaerfnlness sur
rounding this big Texas daily that make
It tho peoples Nyorits We congratulate
Tho Post In every term of eulogy found in
tic English vocabulary, and wish for 1t a
continuance OF its wonderful success.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
THE GLORY OF TEXAS.

For the Happyhammcrs
Among the stars resplendent upon our
Nations crown.
The bright Lone Star OF Texas looks eyer
proudly down,
Where earnest hearts salute 1t with loyal
love and pride
No other star more cherished In all the
world beside.
Ny happy hearted children, SO eager for
lifo's joys.
This glorious star is shining for Texas
girls and boys;
And II you truly honor this State We love
SO well.
Be like the famous heroes OF whom her
histories tell. ss'a, TIL.
And you should know this story Of one
whose well-earncd fame
Has added to the glory Of our great coun-
try's name.
a hero in fierce battle, hero in peaceful
DAYS,
IT'S Houston we remember with words Of
grateful praise.
In eighteen hundred and thirty-six. by
Mexico oppressed,
There was no other way but war to have
our wrongs redressed
Some Texans fell in battle and some were
basely slain:
On Santa Annals record dark. disgraceful5
stain,
Then to the front came Houston, a leader,
bravo indeed! s
Nobly he helped the Texans In time OF
greatest need. es@
With his intrepid soldiers he conquered In
field,
And naughty Santa Anna to him was
forced to yield,
That twenty-first OF April should ne'er
forgotten be,
The San Jacinto battle that made our peo-
pie free.
Then in the new Republic twice Houston
has the place
OF president. the highest gift within the
peoples grace.
And after on the Banner of Red and White
and Blue.
The Lone Star Joined the others, as It was
best to do.
We chose Sam Houston governor. he was
so true and brave:
And zealously from trouble he worked his
State 10 save.
Then Texas left the Union, and chose for
governor. Clarke;
But Houston still was loyal in days with
war clouds dark
True to the voice of duty, firm for his
faith he stood,
Through hate and bitter censure, strove
for his countrys good.
But from all strife and trouble, death came
and set him free,
In the light of July morning. in eighteen
and siXty-three.
Before he was called to enter the City of
Rest above
Houston spoke to the people words of cour-
age and love,
And he said, Though am nearly touch
Ing Eternity's sea,
My thoughts are ever with Texas--her
welfare is dear to me.
" Ever the children of Texas. l pray that
you may bless,
And keep them honest and true and free
from sins distress"
Fully forgiving injustice, that to himself
was done,
Trusting in truth to triumph, so was his
honor won.
Now in our list of heroes, grateful are we
TO claim,
Friend, statesman and soldier, noble Sam
Houston's name.
Children with dear. bright faces. listening
to this story,
Each of you may add something to Texas
glory.
y GU can all be heroes, doing what is right.
STANDING by truth and honor, keeping the |
Lone Star bright.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
"ris True, 'Tis PITY.
Nayasota Examiner.

General Lpe is getting some fine notices
from the free silver press--Galyeston
News.
Wclli That is an unklnd cut indeed. Is
It possible wo have within the boundaries
OF this grand state OF Texas Newspaper
50 unklniiy. thoughticssly thinking, as 10
In the slightest sense cast one unkind
fling al that true, great and grand Amsri-
can. General Lee, Alas. it's too trus.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
UNCLE NOSES rnAl
He Prayed Eioauently: ~
Iift,c Too FOEs...zl

He Prayed Eloauentiyy,.. .2I1ij'
~ Litt.c Too Fe
Louisville Dispatch. y,
Uncle Nose came down ~ "
to visit his son, who workee !. I
stable. Uncle Nose was a dea9 II
country church, and was ny y y u I
feryent prayers; but when Y Y 4. !
him to the colored churca { w
when he heard the organ - y, 4
the we'll dressed darkies - NJ. q. =
Lord was a long ways Of. VIZ q.
met the parson the Gay 4. ~
was his surprise when M - !
during services: wen 81. ~
wild Brother Nose Smith, - j. I
Uncle Nose came cow shnpv y
down on his knees an vhIe& 4.
voice and soul in a pray. A. IL,
refters' As he came % tns n =
white head was shaking ~ s,apey
bringing each saint any II
shouting point. Al ~ ,
dv Jn an nab been fcller q, 81
which sabor NV do I rssts y
we know dat dow IN dy s's Il nis5
gwine tuw swipe hit one, u
cay 10 e,un ~ durin' - ~ /
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Puerto nlco Elgnros.
81 Louis Globe nemocrat.

% lsuWlH NIouc-utfnocrat
The Island of Puerto Rico pays Spain
this year IN taxes M,sIis7i. of which only
se5o,ooo Is spent for the bcncat Of the
native population. OF the iSs.ss7 whI,es
on tho island, only u. SCI can rend
and write, The illctcrates aggregate s95,-
US The spaniards supported by the
inef'o klcans number not less than S.
ooc It Is a true picture Of Spanish rule
In America
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
Treatment OF the Hen.

~ China hens are employed to hatch fisn
SECS These are sealed in an eggshcll and
placed under the unsuspeciing han Tor a
icy, ,.s days until the spawn has warmed in,o
ne. me contents of the shell ara then
enpticd into shallow pool. where thew
can pask IN the sunshine until the minnows
are strong enough to be turned into ! lake
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
The Post Leads.

'HUUUlt UTHphlc,
The Houston Post deserves special men
ton for its enterprise in giving Its read
ors the latest war news. The Post has
'ed Tue papers OF the State in this line,
snc though the paper is received late in
me evening Is eagerly sought by every
cue. because what The Post prints is re-
hao'e, and nothing is withheld from its
eaiumhs that its readers ought to know.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

,ps,cn, D. c.. for a printed circular Of m
structions.
ia' TOM.
rhe service Is compulsory on all for eight
years In Spain or four years In the colonies.
rs Florence Nightingale, the famous nurse
In tn CrImean war, living z'o.A.
Yes: she makes England her home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

as citizen. -
Tho Houston Post. In treating OF coinci-
| dc ,res mndc tho curious mistake Of placing
the turrendsr OF Lees army on the l[ih OF
frrll. 1866 whereas It occurred on the sth,
This Is on par With tns austin ,,i Aic sr,'y
IN Lamar county. whereas II Is IN Faunin.
| such journalistic authorities shoud be little
| more careful OF their facts Williamson
County sun
journalistic crlti,s ahouli be little mere
careful IL their reading. The Post said Lees
army was "dIsarmed'' on the 18TH of April,
1856 thus terminating its existence us an
army. All the world knows tina, tho sur
reader was On the eth. 9s.g iii X
-
II the Paris is caught II will be clear
case OF coptributory negligence on the part
o, he. officers or OF this government.
4s -------z-z4.- l ssE5ss4,
TX. Postmaster General Gary is said to have
quit The cabInrt by reason OF his want Of
sympathy with The Cuban policy Of the nd
minisuaiion. Mr. Gary lias not been go
many that lie 10 likely TO be missed IN WASH
ingtcn. however. Only patriots nre wanted
At tile front now. H
II will poy us all 70 remember as we pro-
gress with tA;s war that this country Is full
81 vivid imaginatons and that they are work
Ing overtime.
We n.ny expect TO hear OF captures on the
sea by the Spanish and Of Spanish triumph
here and thorc, 30 milton ever went Into
wnr without receiving some hard blows. II
is more than probable thpt Spain Intends TO
night Kind OF guerilla warfare on the ocean.
There nre othec People titan the reconcen-
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while that Of man never reaches higher
than mile.
The University OF Calcutta is said TO be
the largest educational corporation In the
world. 1t examines more than 10000 stu
dents annually.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

would y expsr,snos ana ne rsaults saiu-
abe X our diplomacy were taken out 81
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and direct more effort 10 equippins the
graduate with information and skill that
VIII be daily useful to him in business and
an n ciffxnn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

The Eastefn papers are not SO excited about
the war that they forget tic necessity of hit
tius Mr.. Bryan lick on every possible oc-
c;sicu. lie gold bugs fear Mr.. Bryan more
tban they do tho Spaniards
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

II the Paris is caught II will be clear
case OF contributory negligence on the part
O, he. officers or OF this government.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

Brother John Wanamaker of Pennsylvania
has huNcred himself TO be diverted from his
attacks On noss Quay by the splendid oppor-
tunitios fer advertising offered by the talk
ahuut ynlunteerg
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

This is tho time in which to load tho Cuban
INSURGENTS with plenty OF ammunition and
held artillery. They viii do the rest and
ohv'pis the necessity of sending many volun-
toers to tho ialanh
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

self-touhderce Is good thing to take into
fight with you. Tho Americans are not
likely to shake with the buck ague at tho
sight Of n spanlard. whether they ever saw
one before or not.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

A SECOND CLASS nAy5aA.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

quit the cabinrt by reason 81 his wnnt q
sympathy with the cuban policy Of the nd
minlsuaiion. Mr.. Gary has not been 80
many that lie 10 likely TO lie missed IN WASH
inEtcn, however Only patriots nre wanted
At tie front now. -.s3 Il as <ss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

We niny expect to hear Of captures on the
sea by the Spanish and Of a Spanish triumph
hero snd thoro, 30 milton ever went Into
wnr without receiving some hard blows. II
is more than probable thpt Spain intends to
ilrht a Kind OF guerilla Marfnre on the ocean.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

II will poy us all 70 remember ns we pro-
gress with tAis war that this country is full
Of vivid imaginat,ons and that they are work
Ing overtime.
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There nrt othe. People titan the reconcen-
t,asns who ars likely to TO hungry In Havana
soon. ard this Nation lis not going TO divide
III til Sympathy with them, either.
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The POSTS LETTER BOX.

frhis department is intended to answer
questions that arc " general interest. US
main object Is TO supply the way $50 49,
sonaI interest only Will not bcsanswered. NO
business or personal addresses VIII pc siven.
Ali correspondence should he addressed 70
The Letter Box, care Houston Post ow,"s
swois can not always be given promptly'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

Tic Spanish butchers In Cuba will have
fun swing among the rcconoentrados and non
contdtants until the American troops got
into tho island, II We are to invade Cuba It
weuld seem to be the part of wisdom to move
quickly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24
GOSSIP OF n

New York, ApfIl q
s s,naa,., from taxation ii
. includes 40
% fire houses ana Is
the assessed vaiue 10 81 p1!l 1
goo. The exempt chmss.sss
600 p' anu the Bronx m
WV Dut nobody is kicf,s
.,x,,. 49, - n
lnere Is no city in q. ' .s
young pretty woman !, \!
s s'.ao's 81 New York II rs
business o'l : .s and looks ii "A
! believe Ella speaks y.
= woman ia safer IN rs ~
York than a man, ~ (
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

Il Is gratifying to hear thn. Speaker Reed
aud Mr.. Bailey have clasped hands in Tho
nfcbcnce OF common danger. We could not
afford the continuance Of such an iptcrnecno
strife with foreign war on our iinnds-wc
want action and not tall. In congress-,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

If snnln is able to put up fight against
t,is ccuutry for rs long M six months. II
will irdicntc thnt there is practically no Emit
TO the Point to which credit can be stretched
In Europe
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-24

If Mr.. Mckinley and his cabinet advisers
have the practical good sense with which they
are credited. they will turn the fight over
wholly TO the army and navy officers and not
try to direct operations altogether from the
White House
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IMPRESSIVE AND WORTHY.
bismarck Memorial Service at the Royal
Opera House.

Berlin, Aug. IA Bismarck m
iaI service, organized by the Bismarck
committee, was held at noon to-day
in the royal opera house. There was a
large attendance. The ceremony was
impressive and worthy of the occasion.
The walls and balconies of the Audi
forum were draped with black. After
the funeral march from Beethoven =
"Froica' symphony had been per
formed. curtains were drawn aside dls-
closing a laurel surrounded bust OF
Prince Bismarck. In front OF the ped
estal upon which stood the bust was a
gold wreath trimmed with mourning
ribbons. Ernest Won W~ildenbruch le-
cited a poem entitled Our Bismarck,
and the chorus of the opera sang VIE
Sic Sanft Ruben" Privy Councillor
Kahl. an old friend of the dead states
man, then delivered an grafton In which
he referred to Prince Bismarck as the
conscience of the German people, a her
itage ever defended with our blood
At the conclusion of the Grafton the
assembly arose n sang Arendts
hymn. "Gemh Nun Hin Und Grabt
Mein Grade" The services were con
cluded by the rendering of a funeral
march by Wagner.
The Staatsburger Zeitung says that
after the funeral services In Berlin on
Thursday last. at which the emperor
and empress and many diplomats Were
present. the emperor, in conversation
with his ministers. expressed the wish
that the emo of the great ~chancel-
Tor shall remain fresh and undimmad
with the German people and his grave
become a place OF national pilgrimage
for all time.
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The Pacific Ports Made the Most Satisfsc
tory Record of Any Group.

W q v ~ NV 'host
tory Record of Amy Group.
Washington, Aug. IA comparison
of the figures made by the bureau of
statistics covering the exports and inn
ports of the various ports during the
fiscal year with those of preceding years
shows that the Atlantic ports as an en-
tire group retained. when compared
with the preceding year. their normal
proportion of the exports OF the year,
but lost slightly in imports, the total
increase in exports in these ports being
17.61 per cent, while the total increase
in expectation from the entire country
was l7.3 per cent. The total importations
of the Atlantic ports, however, fell 2l.
per cent, while the total importations
into the country decreased put 1913 pei
cent. The gulf ports did not. as a whole,
maintain the rate of increase which the
country at large made in exports. their
percentage OF gain being but Sc pei
cent. against an average of l7.3 pei
cent. for the total, while their loss in
imports was still greater, being 29.s pei
cent, against an average of 1913 pei
cent. for the entire country. The Pa
cihc ports made the most sa~tisfactor,
record of any group, their gain in ex
ports being 25.7 per cent, while the,
actually gained In imports 1853 per cent.
while the total imports for the country
were being decreased 1913 per cent. TIT
northern ports made the largest percent
age OF gain IN expectations, their tota
for the year being 273 per cent. create
thar thai o. the preceding yea Will
In importati0ns they lost 2l.l per cent