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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-23

Heye & Co., spent Wednesday nIsAt I /,
city sA' X I
John T. Sweeton, representing Gun n,
Co.. took a flying trip to Caivss
Thursday.
VIM. Dixon, president Of Posi- p !, =.
mont, was guest Of the Bayou CIR /
Wednesday.
Harry HARDY OF Post C left Houaa,
the westbound Southern Pacific Il N /
| ginning Of the week.
JOHN j. Bailey and George A, BahvJ
bcth CT st. Louis, were registered Il d
Lawlor on "Wednesday.
!. w. Moses, representing The Anissls
Blu oh Brewing association Of St. I'D
went TO Beaumont Thursday
g. A. McGregor representing the n
souri, Glass company, called on Nj n
along the Central railroad last week
Glenn Fittger was noticed in RoseahQ
Monday morning waiting for the N
caronl' THIS city is Clem's home ncv.
Joe Lucas of the firm of l.. aiIe.
Grange. was seen busy last Tuesday niil1
ing customers and drummers both II 4
same time.
Abe Edel of Pest c, with Meyer. Rsl
Freiberg, showed "a face full Of smiles q
m order hook full of orders at Nanli
last Tue ;day
Robert Boggs was sem at tie ctsa
depot at Houston last Tuesday riNpillj
observation-disclosures Object-puht
TAX ng orders.
c. f.. Hooper. the man Of Fashion n
cuated amongst his frienis here
Wednesday in searcr OF the whersMn
fill ont his order book
Charles DIESEL OF the firm Of ].
Hughes a. Co. stopped over at the Lss
Tues ay on his way 10 Galveston ana
that business Is quite good with aim
Walton Smither made one Of bis
Monday visits TO Richmcnd last wesk
Harris was seen there likewise ne
to let his mustache grow out,
Henry j. Labatt, Jr., Representing
DAYS & Co., went TO Southwest Ias
the beginning of the week, rep'r
good Dizziness for the previous xeeh
Dan Borcharf OF Post C took 4
trip towards Yoakum last Iue;oey
reports crops in that section as velf
but business fairly satisfactory men
less.
j. f. Wool member Of Post \ n
Beaumont last week in the interest,"
Baldwin g. Co. and expresses TIE hoF
the New Orleans quarantine IS soon
raised.
A. Linz, the jewelry man IRON
came through Houston Wedlesuays n.s
very proud OF his new building y
wrich Will be one of the finest ~ ~
when finished
d, Trsmway Call of Hoo Hoo ialne s ".
over at Beaumont THURSDAY en- W.
his hcme at Orange, to listen 20 " 81
to- gued Bailey, the eloquent Tom ~
great Simon b. Cooper and all w
Aamocrstic speakers, who naa
here for Beaumont's Jubilee
Mr.. A. Guggenheim OF the MOI
)uange, an cd travelling MA ~.
of business being IAs 80
light now. on account OF travri
'ast being suspended altogetses n,
he west being curtailed GOES 'as
however, that the COW
e the cause of quarantine pehe
peeaiY. Below is list Of ns
sst week: r. J. Bole. ST. LOVE- ~
upp,ies: j. T. Gibbons, Hous!oSa
/. c. Roberts, Houston, nu"a ~
itedman, Jr., groceries; 7. B. h'S GsrS
lille, Bonnie Bros, WHISKY novas;
St. Louis. George 4.
ross, Galveston, groceries; a. -
Iouston. butter; Robert Bogss ~
Y. D. Cleveland; James pal, Iss,S
aw mills; f. S. Bennett, On.s.D.
nilfs: r. J. Yates, Boston.
Win ans, Cincinnati, shos;' z.
Y. Louis. shoes; I, HeidenaeW,ss ~
on, groceries; Jack Wocus,
tardware; Max Basstst. cioVA~,- -
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NOTES ABOUT THE TRAVELLERS 4.

|. He.Senheimer Of Ca,ve,,,n
'erea al TIE Lawlor Tuesday. AS regis
Max Stispel was reg stored -,
Noa IN Hempsiead wedn sday. ~ VIC Iup'
Cnarles S. Chesibo-cugh Wal,
Lewis & Co.. wss in Nayssots Tu o,lmann'
Jake Davis OF Calves.,, 49,,
sr's-gs, Ark, for a few we.l. sune 20 Hot
Fssi G. n ,ssmsuong, tho 'c.iy" meivber Of
w = u..-, 'a.oasa Hous,on Tuesday.
W. = harris Of Bryan, represeptipr Gus,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-10-23

San Antonio. two prominent stock mel
orerst.ng in this section. are in IRE city.
Armand Half. with NJ Half a Bro. oi
San Antonio, was registered at the Lester
this week.
W. G. Akard with W. d. Cleveland &
Co.. Of Houston was after the local grocery
tiade this week
J. A. Bryan, Jr.. With F'ocke, wilkins g.
Lange Of Galveston, WAS autographed as
guest at the Lester this week.
g. G.. Perry, with Pebst G. Leinbanh OF
Galveston. was here this wesk
F. G.. Bachari, with Jsphst Co.. OF
Houston, spent several days with the local
trade the past week.
J. A. Mittmann. with Mensng Bros OF
Galveston, came through here this week
after his share of the custom.
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Request from the Rev. MIR. vu.o,

| Nt our last National convention the report
OF our National president, secretary and
treasurer also the state ufficers. presented
most encouraging condition of the rrav.
elers' Protective Association
u occurred to me report from tho Ma
wi, Vulhaln AZ our next convcation
mouiu he In order and would al least To-.
me world know something of the nohia
aeeis OF the travelling men
:, therefore, earnestly request thar the
te 20 Oh cers and officers of each rost
ne. record Of all charities. of wnatever
klnd positions secured. ANA in fac; MI
VIII send to each post a blank in du,
r''io "a De iiiIed ont and returned to me
convention Ivy "u' new
o, ~ the boys will kindly grant this rs-
quest they VIII doubtless feel nrons ~ 10
work done. Very truly, nc
Fort Worth, Texas. '''o''
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state ChnnIain,x r.,

Kew Homer T. Wilson started last nigh,
on ieoiuilng tour through Ip.cor, al
Kentucky His msay admirers o, ~, r.
sM ION w.sla him a pleasant trim. ,sree
-"'N We ana a safe and spa.dy return 1e
trsa. nn, gar safe. II those two States
,ry ana forget tina, they Sere charter ,'ar,
sp..rg. "'nana iast
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company. Phlaielphia; Carload" Jones.
with Preston g. Stauffer, grocers. New Or
leans; c. H. Braoey, with A. Karcher &
Co. candies, etc. Little Rock. Ark: Jam IS
Daalss, representing the Charles Muns-n
Betting company Chiclgo, e. S. Wilson,
with the slayden- Kirksey Wooden mills.
Waco Teyaq
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Drumnters' Day mt ,bc C,.

= N"H NH1UHiu EXPRESS.
houston wants the Fruit, Flower an,
Vegetable festival to be- yre.t 49,, WV
cess ana has w'ssly enlisted the ipteres,
u, me travelling men and asked their ba,n
~ ne ~ iost : boys are busters from the hea,
the me S, rec SaeeS and i Drummers' Day is nor
M a' osses, gay OF all the festival If VII,
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MONTHLY REPORT.
lReceipts nnd Disbursements OF Il

lReceipts nnd Disbursements OF the
y. i. a. Last Month.
The report OF the National secretary OF
the 7. p. A. for the month OF Septem-
Der. received last week, shows an Increase
IN membership over August OF liG There
has been an Increase almost all along the
line The financial report is as follows:
EECElpTS
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La Grnngc pcr,ona

Ia 1'ange' Texas, oo,ober u. --Georua T
aAensNoF'h. with Newton & Weller ~ s,n
Arm. '"'ssss. CT MS
Nessrs, Q. e. and Harry l. ra.. :.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Post CD w. Michaux, Houston.
Post D--Frank Arnold, San Antonio.
fost &c. A. Mangold. George Sturgis ana
H. b. Marchbank, Dallas.
Post F--A ID. Edgar, Austin.
Post G-F. A. Guttman, Galveston.
Post H-Dan We'll, Waco.
Post III. ID. Singietary, Corsicana.
Post Nv. T.. Craddock. Fort Worth.
post KS. G. Bennett. Gainesville
Post LII. G. Heilig. La Grange.
Post Mr.. b. Wofford, Cuero,
Post Nj. u. Seeger Temple.
Post O--Robert Groce, Victoria.
Post P-Tom G. Swope, Beaumont
Post 60. II. Jaeggli, BRENNAN.
Post R-F. A. Inmnn, FL Paso
Post T--Cal. c. Brewster, Laredo.
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN.
fress-C S. E. Holland, Houston.
RailroadA. p. Fout, Fort Worth.
Relief-Pau f. Erb OF Dallas.
Legislature--B f. McNulty OF San Antonio.
Employmcnt-E c. Barrett of Waco.
liotel-Ernost Lasker OF Galveston.
Livery and Transfer--A. l.. Fowler OF Hous
ton.
Executive Committee-Charles Mangold OF
Dallas chairman; II. II, Marchbanks OF Dali
las w. e. Craddock of Terrell.
tNote.-Committee chairmen are also nom.
beers OF the board of drectors.l
Next State convention meets at Victoria.
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TEXAS DIVISION, T. p. A. OF

Presdent-Howard w. Peak. Fort Worth.
Secretary and Treasurer--James Il. Ludlow,
Dallas.
First Vice Prcsident--Dan NJ. Lasker. La
Grange.
Second Vice President-w. J. Hughes. Gal-
weston.
Third Vice President-Adolph Boldt. Hous-
ton.
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OFFICERS OF THE TRAVELLERS PRO-
TECTIvE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
National President Charles X. Duffin.
Terre Haute. Ind.
National Secretary and Treasurcr--Louis T.
La Bcaume, room Az. Union Trust building,
seventh and Olive streets. st. Louis. Mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Started.

My Uncle Jim's patriot. People say he's
"out O. sight
He amt done much fur weeks eXcep' to
talk about the fight.
We know when he gifts under way the daS-
tard foe will quit
He's the hero of the township-though he
hasn't started yit.
We're filed with admiration at the way
he's gofn' to look.
He amt done any marchin'. But he's had
his picture took
He knows exactly what it Is the COVER ment
should do.
An what's more, he amt backward bout
a-tellin of it, too.
An when it comes to promptness, there
amt any one kin say
He's showed the slightest symptoms of a
likin' fur delay.
He didn't wait fur battles to be won by
hook or crook,
But as soon as he was mentioned went an
got his picture took.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Hold the Fort.

The plans of the friends of annexation in
the Senate, as outlined, are wise and ought
to win. The Newlands resolution needs no
additional advocacy or explanation. 1t
speaks for itself and advocates itself. A
majority of the Senate desire to vote, and
at once. Monday would suit them best.
Let the minority have the floor. Let them
so on the record as willing to hamper the
country in this war with Spain, either
through pride of personal opinion or SUBJ
serviency TO the Sugar Trust, or in the hope
of making partisan capital for use in next
falls campaigns
The country will watch this fight with
greater interest than any that has taken
place in Congress in very many years.
There is presented for the first time the re-
markable spectacle of a congressional hold
up in defiance of the highest professional
war opinion, of the wishes of a national
administration charged with the duty of
carrying on war and earnestly and ably
discharging that duty, and of well ascer-
tanned and pronounced public sentiment. 1t
is the boldest thing in our history, and were
it to succeed 1t would also be the most
shameful. Minority rule in a crisis would
be established, and the obstructionist would
be melted and encouraged to whet his knife
for anything and everything failing to meet
his approval.
But the minority cannot win If the ma
jority do their duty. The majority have the
game in their hands. They have but to
stick to their task. The country expects
them to stick. There is no reason why they
should not stick. State conventions and
district conventions can we'll be left to take
cara Of themselves. Far and away the most
important business now on hand is the war
with Spain. and all measures calculated to
bring the prosecution of the war to an early
and successful close should be adopted
The address of every senator and repressn-
tative in Congress while there is urgent
work for Congress to do should, therefore
be Washington. D. C.
The prospects are favorable for action at
this session. The talk of postponement
until January is a device of the enemy
Senior Sagasta himself might we'll have
originated it. Tomorrow for duty Is Span
ish. Today for duty is American
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

such an error. If the Philippines be the OBJ
jective there is no possibility that Camara's
ships can reach Manila before Dewey's
military and naval reinforcements arrive.
In such circumstances 1t would be almost
as forlorn a hope to undertake such an ex-
petition as to send a fleet to Cuba. This
leaves within the range of likelihood some
such enterprise as the bombardment of
American cities.
Carranza in his letter already mentioned
expressed the frank opinion that the time
for such a move had passed. The naval
situation in Cuban waters is such that the
greater proportion of the blcckading ships
could readily be detached to intercept and
fight an invading force from Spain. While
some initial damage might be wrought, the
almost certain end would be the total de-
struction of the enemy Operating far from
base, with limited supplies of coal, ammu-
milton and food. the period and range of
activity of these ships would be small and
they would operate at serious disadvan-
tage.
If the ships went into the Mediterranean
they cannot emerge from that sea without
detection. at either end. If the Philippines
be their destination we are sure to know
the fact within a few hours after the YES
sells have entered the Suez canal. If they
double and return to the Atlantic we are
almost equally sure to be apprised of the
circumstance, for Gibraltar is a neutral
point of vantage from which reliable re-
ports are being received. II the ships have
merely changed their loafing place, for the
delectation and encouragement of the peo-
pie of Spain. the fact will soon become pat
ent through their prolonged Inactivity as
factors in this war. Meanwhile there is
little reason for the slightest apprehension
in this country concerning them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

Washington Corr. Baltimore Sun.


The probable acquisition of the Philip
pines has already weakened whatever OPP
position might otherwise have been found
among the republicans. With the possible
exception of Senator Morrill,, whose posi-
ton is not definitely known, all the repub-
icans are inclined to vote for the annex
alton. Senator Wellington, who has here
tofore opposed annexation. has changed
his attitude. To representative of The
Sun he said today:
II have always been opposed to Hawaiian
annexation, but / feel that conditions have
cEanged materially. and that stronger
arguments are presented now in favor of
the proposition then ever before. If the
war in the Philippines is to be prosecuted,
and the United States is to have twenty
thousand men in the islands, IL is obvious
that We must have base of supplies some
where. In this respect the Hawaiian
Islands present many advantages, and as
the situation now is, do not think l can
offer any opposition. AS a distinct prop
osition l am still opposed to annexation,
but as possible war necessity / am will
ing to acquiesce in the Judgment of the
majority of the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Spain L. mt Sea Once More

The Cadiz fleet has left Cadiz That fact
seems established. Beyond that point there
Is only uncertainty. There is no reason to
doubt that certain Spanish ships OF war.
commanded by Admiral Camara. whom
Lieut. Carranza derided for inefficiencv and
Iaziness in his famous letter that was never
posted. have put to sea from the port that
they have been frequenting for so MANY
months The reports vary as TO their num-
Der. condition and destination The most
authentic statement is that there were ten
or them, and that they were headed east.
past Gibraltar. moving into the Mediter-
ianean One report states positively that
the fleet has merely gone around the corner
10 Cartasena. where II will maneuyer
IhiS would be eminently characteristic OF
opahish methods The ostentatious cere-
monies upon the eve of departure. the bless
ing OF nag and the bombastic messages to
the crown officials from the officers of the
neet prove nothing II Spain were not
Spain these mummeries might mean that
the ships were destined on a serious errapd
OF war. long cruise, or a shrewd expedi-
ton OF mystification, carrying them into
foreign seas. But Spain is still the same
tricky. unreliable, uncertain Spain that SHE
has always been.
There are three possible destinations fol
such war fleet on an errand of direc,
campaigning-Cuba and Cuban waters, the
Philippines and the North Atlantic coast OF
the United States. The American warships
In Cuban waters are vastly superior In
numbers and fighting ability to all the ships
Spain now possesses in reserve. An az
gressiye action. either for the relief of tbs
beleasuered commanders In this vicinity Of
to destroy the American naval forces, wouit
be based upon the longest Of hazards. Il
. incor-eciyable that Spain would commit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Congress and the City of Washington
From the Philadelphia InQuirer

Congress cannot be too generous In max
ing appropriations for the building up and
the identifying of the 'nauonal capital. The
third Napoleon understood how to build q
city when he made Paris what it is today
He tore down rookeries and he pushed out
boulevards and splendid avenues. Was the
money that he spent wasted? ASK OF the
crowds who yearly go to Paris because II
Is the show city of the world. The money
expended in public improvements was Just
SO much capital invested upon which great
returns are annually made, and thus 1t
should be with the city of Washington.
The District of Columbia is absolutely I'M
der the control of the federal government.
No government can exist there except by
the act of Congress. The residents of the
District have no voice whatever in national
affairs. for they have vote. This politi-
cal question Is an interesting one, but we
do not propose to discuss 1t now. The point
that we wish to make is that If this terri
tory belongs to the government the govern
ment should make of the national capital
"a city in which the country can take the
utmost pride. 1t should be made Mecca
for all foreign visitors. Representatives
from interior states may not take deep
personal interest in the general improve
ment of Washington, but they should re-
member that in these days of cheap rail-
road travel Washington is visited by many
thousands Of excursionists from all over
the country every year, and that the Amer
lean people would like to think of their
Hdtioudt Cdpitdl as a city tndt would COM
pare favOrably with any capital in the
world. Americans do not begrudge the ex-
penditure of money. All that they ask is
that results shall follow the expenditure.
Washington has made a splendid start
we admit that. 1t has fine avenues and
the shade trees are beginning to arch over
the roadways, and picturesqueness Is one
OF the city's admirable features AS a
matter of fact, Washington was practically
laid out by the once-maligned Boss Shep-
nerd He was denounced as extravagant
but he pushed ahead and built it for the flu
tUre. and today his name Is remembered
for what he accomplished.
But the work Is only just begun, after
all. There Is very much remaining to be
done. We say to Congress that any appro-
priation. no matter how large, for any pub
lie Improvement in Washington If honestly
applied, will be commended by the think
ing people. The entire nation has an inter-
est IN Washington, for 1t is the nations
own city 1t is not a local city by any
means. 1t will never be a manufacturing
center, and 1t Is not desirable that IT should
be- 1t will never do any more business
than Is necessary to supply local necessi-
ties 1t should be, and will be, a CITY of
smooth and wide avenues, of a forest of
trees, or magnificent parks. of statues and
OF architecture. AS the national capital it
should be national city in fact as well as
In name, attracting visitors not only from
the United States, but from all foreign
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Last Ditch of the Sugar Trust.

The last hope of the Sugar Trust Ia IN
ffbustering against Hawaiian annexation.
Il desires that its attorneys in the Senate
and the few reputable members who lag
befind the public In perception of the needs
of the counsry's future shall endeayor TO
talk the NewlaEds resolution to death.
But there is now every prospect that the
Trusts hired men and the Intellectual have
Deems Will fail utterly. They are to be per-
mitted to do all the talking, and If they
persist In obstruction night sessions will he
called in order that they may exhaust their
elcquence and themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
A Proxerb Proved.

The Partisan editor was greatly exasper-
ated. He gave expression to numerous fer
vid and moro or less lurid CALCULATIONS.
Whats the matter?'' inquired his assist
ant.
Il was just getting ready to write about
the three duels fought today when 1 ran
the point of my pen into my thumb. There
is no use in trying to deny it. The pen is
mightier than the sword
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Congress VIII Not Adjourn.

WashlhGtoh Dfspatch % the Chicago Tribune.
Congress will not adjourn until the Ha-
waiian question has been voted on by the
Senate" said Representative Dolliver of
Iowa. I'VE are determined to retain her,
ard the opponents of annexation in the
Senate might as well know 1t. do not an
ticipate a lengthy debate, as the large ma
jority for this measure in the House will
havs Its effect on the Senate. They cannot
hold out long against the wishes OF Is OOO,-
600 people and their representatives"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

The report that Spain has been provided
with new and deadly long range explosive
would indicate that Sagastas government
still has enough money left to make it a
mark for the sure thing gentry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
Facing the Tail of the Wagon.

To decline the present opportunity of Sc
curing the Hawaiian Islands would show a
want of craftsmanship that would sooner
or later bring discredit upon those respon
sible for the blunder. 1t is noteworthy that
a majority of last nights democratic con-
81 esssonal caucus voted against Hawaiian
annexation. The rule still holds good tina:
the democratic party rides with its face
toward the tail Of the wagon Of American
progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
LObbyist Oxnard Skulks From III,
Threatened kicking.
shington Dispatch to the New York journal

washington Dispatcn TO the New York Journal
Oxnard. representing the Sugar Trust In
the Senate lobby, was rot so plentiful in
tie marble room today as he has been re-
Gently. Mr.. Suffers references to Oxnard in
his House speech and the applause with
which thu congressman received the Ten
nessee members assertion of intention to
take physical pains with the sugar agent
when found on the House side had the ef-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

1t is an era when people must be specially
educated for every branch of industry. 1t
may not be long before newsboys will be
expected to take vocal lessons in order to
hit the exact lawful key in calling their
wares. y..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
A Matter Of Fancy.

THAT politician is a has been,' isn't hep
remarked the observer.
No. replied the captious friend, che
isn't even that. He's merely a 'used-to-
think-he-was'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

The Spanish army in Cuba and the Philip
pines has been reduced to point of d.gra.
oatlon where iesertion is not only the
safest but the decentest course its mem
bers can pursue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18

Governor Black is evidently of the opinion
that the sooner a politician goes in to bust
ress on his own account and ceases to be
an infant prodigy, the more he is likely to
prosper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Annoyed.

whats your objection to annexing Ha-
waltz" said the inquisitive man.
NO objection to annexation, on general
principles" replied the representative of
the sugar trust. THE point In that we
wanted to annex 1t ourselves. and VIC re-
sent the governments fmpertinence in III
rogating any such functions"