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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs Carl strakosch, once famous In the
musical world as Clara Louise kellogg, Is
now making her permanent home in New
Hartford, Conn, village about thirty miles
from Hartford.
Prof Josiah Royce is about to start tor
Scotland 70 continue the clifford lectures on
natural religion at the University of Aoer-
deem. He delivered the lectures during tho
Christmas holidays a year ago.
Joseph r. McFee, social superintendent OF
the Salvation Army. is about to establish in
Baltimore a poor mans hotel, similar to
those operated by the Salvatonists In New
York. Chicago and San Francisco.
Congressman George b. Mcclellan of New
York is regarded as the best story teller
in tho house. and when there is nothing I'M
portant before the chamber his desk is the
center of group OF members. who enjoy
laugh.
/ Messrs Charles Littleneld and Amos La.
Allen. the two new congressman from Maine,
I are referred to as the Damon and Fyth'hs OF
the house. The two are almost constantly
! together and their seats are within speaking
distance.
Lord Pauncefcte has discarded his tricycle.
since receiving his title of lord lie mas
Joined the army OF walkers, and scarcely a
day passes in which he 10 not seen exercising
between the embassy and tho west gate OF
the capitol via Pennsylvania avenue, accom-
panied by Lady Pauncefote
Congressman Robert w. Tayler, who is
leading tho fight against Roberts. the Nor
mon. is an Ohio man. who comes from the
sturdest stock of the Western Reserve. lie
was born in New Lisbon in 1867, was edu-
Gated at the Hudson Academy and Western
Reserve college and began life as school
,eacher in his native town,
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The Presidents Christmas.


This nation has grown great through
peace. Down to the present year 1t had
no standing army. In tho European mean
ing OF that term, Washington In his
farewell address admonished his country
men to cultivate peace with all natons.''
Grant said, Let us have peace" Sher-
man declared. WAR is hell!"
Arbitration Is Americas civilized sub
stitute for the barbarism Of war, This
nation was the first TO favor and TO prac-
tice 1t. The signature of our delegates
to the plan of The Hague conference was
only a continuation OF the splendid triumph
OF peace recorded In the treaty of Wash
ington.
What more opportune time than the
week before Christmas--the anniversary
OF the era of Peace on earth. good VIII
to men"-to stop through friendly media
tion the dreadful war In South Africa?
With this incentive, and with the war
rant OF unvarying international usage for
century supported by the express sane
ton OF The Hague conference, how can
President Mckinley longer hesitate? How
can he face Christmas with a war raging
that he might have averted--that he may
even now stop?
II the president requires any more moral
support to enable him to make this effort
for peace no viii hnd It in the resolutions
and petitions presented In the senate yes
terday by Mr.. Mason.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

Ia tho British standard by which civiiiza-
ton 10 measured Accordingly the mill
tary proficiency Of President Kruscrs
people. as demonstrated In their recent
successive defeats of Great Britain's best
generals leading Great Britain's crack
regiments. must be accepted to indicate
by the British standard. that they have
attained a high degree OF civilization At
any rate IL Great Britain declines TINS
admission because President Krugers
generals have hammered It's relieving COL
umns on their way to Kimberley. Maze
king and Ladysmith too hard, the world
will make 1t for Great Britain.
But aside with military efficiency as the
standard Of modern civilization. and 70
other tests far more noble and agreeable.
Enlightened humanity from man to man
nation to nation--is civilizations stand
ard Apply that standard 10 President
Kruger and his people. This war was
precipitated because the Boer refused to
permit the naughty Briton to take from
him government that he had established
by his patience aud valor and sacrifice In
the wilds of remote Africa. He STANDS tor
the essence OF that civilization that Is
pleasing to man and God--an independent
republic.
In the outset of the ensanguined strug-
gle a God fearing and God-ioving Beer
officer whose command had slain in bat
tie. among others, gallant British Oh
fcer. sent his message OF coincidence u
stricken wife in for away London ms
was the first deed by which the Boer as
serted the best civilization of which men
can know. Now comes the testimony OF
young Winston Churchill to the soer
humane even kind treatment OF BRUSH
prisoners"
These incidents as well as the won
derfu up-to-dateness of the Boer army
make out fairly good case for oon'
Paul's civilization and the world accept;
him and his gallant farmers as being wen
up to standard requirements.
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

KoPPERL.-Aftera sixty-hour rain, wheat
is looking very fine; large acreage has been
put in this year
NAVAsoTA, Bud Pankham was hit be-
tween the eyes with a ball from a Roman
candle; he may lose his eyesight in conse-
quenee.
CLEBURNE. -Brakeman Lawson Smith
was thrown violently against brake and
hurt internally; he was brought here for
treatment.
FORT WoRTH.-T. B. Davis, student
at the Polytechnic college, broke hts right
leg near the ankle while playing football Mon
day afternoon
WEATHERFoRD.- &C, $. Settle. a work
man at the oil mill accidentally stepped into
the conyeyor; the bone of his left leg was
laid bare and he may lose the limb.
Rtsk.-While a deputy sheriff was illus
trating the evidence in the Matthews murder
case, MS revolver was accidentally dis
charged, Mr. Kellum receiving the bullet in
his leg.
TEHuACANA.- About thirty days ago
smallpox WAS discovered here at boarding
Louse Tor young men who were attending
the university. The last case has been Dis
charged.
6REENViLLE.--A commission house here
mas sent out for the holiday trade four car
iShds OF Hunt County turkeys over 5000 Of
Tue royal birds. and will ship another car
81 Zoo this week.
LeLlNG.-ln consequence of the five days
OF ariz5ling rain, the roads are almost i'm
ip Il nan's ana Christmas trade win be dull.
mo9iu appear TO be an excellent time for
good roads convention.
San MARCOS acetyleno generator
~, ,sSom, outside OF and some ten feet from
az ,aiiesoyterian church. was blown UP. The
sspipsion created much excitement in town.
worr ,s strong suspicion that 1t was the
laredo The officers who have hem
w,pthihg on the murder Of Jack Hardesty.
Tha,Sn occurred here Two weeks ago. claim
S IA ,hey have positive evidence that a negro
sr r .ue aeed and they expect TO secure Ills
@'.sst ~ Mexico in a few days
HAiNEsVlLLE.--Am man giving hts mama
"a fowell reported that two men rode
az 70 MIN and without a word Of warnine
an su upon MIN, when he fell from his horse
Mn MN was robbed of all his money save SEQ
"n'en theS overlooked in his vest pocket.
ns man,.EENVlLLE.-The Weld & Neville COM
,nn'. managers and operators of the LowerA
bnlinaa 1aie gin are utilizing their press In
t,n,wsss nav which viii be shipped To either
: hsi' es'oh or New Orleans The 3f-innh
$50 pounds. A'' 'ns io-'nch oa's
1917 WORTH .--fieneral q. NJ. Dodge.
o., Of the Fort Worth ard Den YER -
MIN "a 10 his room BY sickness al Inc Worm
ia NJ, he was taken sick While on his trip
Jen.. accompanied by Colonel Morea,,
t'r'ss shd Mrs Beard OF Iowa Park and
sics oack en- that account He has bean
~'NN ~ the hotel since HIS ,aturu
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THEY ARE GUESSING.
Anti-Goebel People Do Not I'M,
the Purpose.

Anti-Goebel People Do Not Kls|
the Purpose.
Frankfort, KY, December 22-TA
lay on the part of Goebel and BsA1
in serving notices of contest against q
ernor Tanner and Lieutenant GorH]
Marshall leaves anti-Goebel dsmouttI
doubt as to the purpose Of the ra:ts|
ants. The time for taking depaf
prior to the meeting Of the legislatrns
pired yesterday, only four witnesses y
ing given testimony regarding the ~
in the contested counties Tbs y
committees, however, have power =
for persons and papers II It 50 asa's1
The anti Goebel leaders VIII niN
informal conference at Louisville 0l
the holidays to decide whether Wy
make a fight to organize the tFo y,
OF the legislature. They claim 70
enough votes to organize the ssnis
a majority of the leaders seem % q
the fusion organization, preierrlns "
show their strength till the con'ea
voted on.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
REV. DWIGHT |. MOODY DEAD
THE GREAT EVANGELIST HAS GONE
TO his LAST REST.
lie Died spenlsinS of the Divine
Providence, In whose Ntncs"ra
He Had SO Long Lnborc"'

East NorthHeld, Mass, December 2z'--
Dwight l.. Moody, the famous evangelist
died at noon today.
1t was not expected until yesterday os
the members of Mr.. Moody's family ana
immediate circle of friends that dea'n
would be the result OF his illness. me
cause of death was general oreaKihg
down due to overwork. Mr.. Moody's neaFt
has been weak for long time and exer-
tons put forth in connection with meet
ings In the West last month brought on
collapse from which he failed to rally.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
DAY OF UNREST.
Boston Financial Circles TrembIed
hut Held Firm,

Boston. December 22.-Another day OF un-
rest in Boston's financial circles went by
without incidents OF a startling nature. The
reeeivership for the Globe National bank took
nearly every banker and broker by surprise
and when business in the money market
began forebodings were direct But prophecy
and fears were not realized Tor the situation
tonight was conservatlvcly considered as good
for fortnight, Not failure was apnouncsd
when the stock exchange was closed and
money seemed easy. The key OF the whole
situation ID believed TO be in the action of
s.. %o. 600 worth Of certificates for ,emnorsr,'
relief. From this amount II is nnders,ccj
the Globe received 5000 0oo In cash ys.'
seroay' y Is currently reported. the clearinx
DARK further assistance and 10 this fact l.
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BUTLER IS MAvIs:
CONCERNING TIM y
TioSAL cow
con'nltins Mensss. !,
'es s...,s !. shs'i,ss J.
aef''"nd Densessss' I,

Washington. Dessus,, !,
tomorrow will say; $50 's
Nor'h Carolina. the chsltp,. :, \
PIES party yesterday sent \, !,
each Of the National commit. u
orsanlzation asking them 3.
Questions the answers 10 VA )
termine the plans and pu,ss... q
populist party. AS long a. I. \ 4
of 1898 the populists decided : n
convention in advance Of N Y.
In 1900 as a concession to ~
the road or radical faction !. !,
Senator Buffers letter /, !, ~,
sir--As You know. the Mo-, X
mittee at Its last meeting I ~.
last, passed an agreement ~.
Omaha agreement, to ~ .sse
convention should be Aeld' 4 ,s
month before the old party ~.
We're held. The National rsn,,s M.''al
mittee has just held a metsIss =,
June IS as the time for their ". ~ n
convention. The democrats ~. 1,
mas been called to meet Februxt, n =. :
a date for their conyentloh ~
probably hold their conyeptiou y!
two before or after the Republican g, ~.
ton. l write now to bet ia ,. w !
OF opinion of our National cunr,s.' !
the following points.
l. Shall | call meeting 4, ". Il
tionai committee to fix the In. !, j
next National convention.
2. If yes, what time and pl.r j. :,
favor for the committee meetjns,
j. Or shall l take the vote a 4. y
tional committee as to the time 4 sss]
the next National convention 81 M
DUN? Z ''s
A. If you favor the Referendum !,
what date do you favor for the Y,+,7
convention?
.. Shall / invite the silver rsout,]
National convention to meet at M N
time and place with US.
l submit the fifth question bs,,s
notice that at the recent meeting Il
National executive COMMITTEES Of Ii. N
republican party there was a strcu, y
ment expressed in favor Of holdIus y
convention at the same time and pls|
ours, with the view OF agreelns d I
National ticket.
Senator Butler expects that the esus
tee to whom his letter has been addrul
will reply promptly and that withli
next two weeks he will be able " Id
definitely what course to pursue.
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Not n New Industry.
Beaumont journal.

There Is a general impression that rlcs
growing is a new industry in Texas. This
is erroneous. A Gazetteer OF the United
States published in 1854 In discussing the
agricultural products OF tho then young
State says that In 1850 Texas harvested
s9.9is pounds OF rice. Elsewhere In the
Gazetteer II is learned that the rice was
grown along the banks OF the Brasos river
between the old town OF Washington and
the mouth OF the river. II would be inter-
esting to know the method Of Irrigation
used by the Texas rice farmers Ia 1850.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23
THE GOLD PLANK.
Foraker Denies the CIaimTsf =.
suat.

Foraker Denies the ClaimTd =
snat.
Washington, December
Foraker, in answer to the statensa'
corning the authorship OF the s''' :
of the republican platform OF Nv
today: 1.-The statements publisAsa Z 4
PAYNE, Governor Merriam, ssn lsss,,' =
and Senator Proctor do not c ..aa K
any any statement that has been a., maze q, I
s neatn'' The point in issue was . "a 4
NOT Mr.. Kohlsaat drafted Ins ~ ~ W
and forced its adoption upon y, ~, n
tee. These statements snow II. "a
nothing whatever TO do WIZ ~ NJ.
of that plank, except ~ ,v snd5
other. republicans and ! rslu''
his cMim of authorship
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-. MeGregor a Caadisas. I.

Aneleton. Texas, Decempei y
D. McGregor, a prominent e'' y
business man of Welmaf' w. q,
mentioned as a possible cand'a'N W !,
s rpess from this district, spsl, y
last In Angleton, ana Is' tsr.,sud, VI
welcome from his many ..naudsni y
section. The Post coi, s,ascy NJ
viewed him as to his cana', nav na
tor stated that he was NO. Ss sIstrI.i, v
he make a canvass OF .n' -. uouIsi
he should be honored oy , ,nI IL ~
he felt confident that ne s,s IGslye,tfsl
He stands squarely on ,ns s,s.mIndAl
form. The doctor is a or nsrs, ia
with an abundance Of ,s ea'' Il opssIs
thuslastlc on the sup'e''
the Brazos river.
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After preaching the Word widely on this
side of the Atlantic where his labors were
crowned with the greatest success, he
visited Europe in 1873 with his worker,
Ira d. Sankey. and arriving In England,
their success was abundant. In 1876 they
held great and memorable meetings in
New York city. Since then Mr. Moody
has continued his work in the United
States and Europe, notable instance of
this labor being his evangelistic meetings
al Chicago during the exposition. He es-
tablished TWO academies for collegiate pre-
paration at Mortified, his native town
and woman's training school, and also
founded a school for Biblical instruction
at Chicago. Mr.. Moody's style was plair
straightforward and devoid of ornament
his object being to inspire confidence and
insure conviction. He dealt with the
gospel In its simplicity He was prac-
teal worker in the vineyard, without pro-
ducing works of a literary or theological
character. The results of his evangelical
labors in Europe and America can not be
estimated
Kansas City, Mo, December 22.-Dwight
l.. Moody, the evangelist was stricken
with heart trouble in this city November
l6 last, while holding revival meetings
ut Convention hall. He was compelled to
give up his work here and on the day
Following started for his home In the
East in the care of a physician.
Mr.. Moody probably addressed the larg-
est crowds during his stay here that he
ever faced The meetings began Sunday.
| November IT, The crowds were immense.
thousands OF people filling the hall after
noon and evening OF each day. The strain
upon MIR. Moody was great He preached
his last sermon Thursday night, November
l6. fully $1,000 people listening to an
earnest appeal that many stamped as
one OF the evangeists greatest efforts,
He was stricken the next morning at
his hotel but laughingly declared that he
was all right and that he would be able
( TO preach that afternoon. He grew worse
however, and 1t was deemed best to start
him for his home the next day. although
I the physician stated that Mr.. Moody's
condition was not necessarily serious.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

Frankfort. KY. Decemu' J, ~, i
row. 1t is understood Judge ss 'ss +
ton Of Bardstown WI, -. = Committee,
t ton was ,a1e ONE Of Goebsl's o'np'
tenants ten in the campaign !, elections
The state commission ON q contest. 4 \
organized will hear -. apd
officers, except for g COVE Two bdsg
by the legislature
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

The Kansas City Times says: in clubbing
our noble executive Assimilation william
The Houston Post made most apt phrase
1t deserves place In the galaxy OF appro-
printeness alongside No. Step Backward
Mack" and Criminal Aggression BILL
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stampeded mules and treacherous guides
no longer give victories to the Eoers, even 10
tie British estimate. Now they win by SUI
pcror generalshir and mobility"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

General Kitchener defeated the Soudanese
by drawing them on in attack on machine
guns. The Beers don't fight that way. They
draw the other fellows on.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

The generals whom England is sending to
succeed the defeated generals in South Africa
haven't had as much experience hghtins
Beers as their predecessors and will do no
better, unless acquiring wisdom from study
Of their reverses they shall pursue different
tactics
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

Congressman Joe sibley has ruined bis
democratic stride In stepping from the hi
metallisuc steed 70 tho gold standard cle-
plant
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attributed the quick appointment of a re-

When early would-he customers appeared
at the Globe bank they found Receiver Wing
in charge and the clerks at their accustomed
places. There was no excitement for time,
but as business on the street grew to its
he ght. the bank was the center of attraction,
and many harsh words were said against It
usual mirror OF the ups and downs of hnan-
ces, hardly good sized ripple was created.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-23

In its initial proposition the NasnS,'.'
American is right in the following paragraph
bu, wrong IN its Offset proposition
That was rather clever hit OF Mr. oa ia,
mack. In which he told the repuoheahS ina a.
conditions we're Just what the repuoi,iuans
nrsdlcted they would be should free esihAs93
Of silver prevail, namely, high prices iof a..
The uecessaries of life. The repuoneans II.
ened in tho campaign Of 1896 that an eH
pansive currency would cneapen money ~. m,
make dearer products OF all kinds. but ms ~,
condition has been brought about wtthout IN
currency being expanded by turning INTO II
ali tho silver bullion mined, However, wsses
have been raised in many Instances To- ohF ,o
This. and employment has been S,Veh W
thousands upon thousands who we're iuie se'
eral years ago.
Wages have been raised. it is true In many
instances. the increases. however, being mere
~ restoration ~ former wages but tho
army of employers that nourshed before the
combines strangiod competition has been ma
tcfaliy decreased So there Is to the increase
Of wages to the diminished number OF en-
ployors the offset of no wages at all TO INT
excessive number OF discharged labor
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WIN Not BE q Cas-

Greenville, Texas Des s,a N, a
T. Craddock, ESQ, Q, "a a over \
been favorably mentio s,s.,, ii y
trict as a probable csa sut ia. y :
a aiasS moi to make the race
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The oxpansionist who favors the opening
up OF the Philippines to the production OF
cotton is charminsly absurd friend of the
South
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Incoming Dissu

sherman Register. -. cost " !
An unholy war that aA :, III ~.
a general like Lawton ARM. aas IN,
and less each day - "
people for Endorsement. y
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psny. II is hereby concluded proper TO drop
Assimilation william and take up Monopoly
Mack
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c....u.ucs. wou'd

Mckinney Gazette that sill
TO US il we get into ,, wa osly
In the Transvaai'
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On reflection. and since Mr.. Mckinley
seems determined TO subject the govern
msnt's cable rights b the Philippines to the
hold-up Of the EAststn Extension Cable COM
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Dom Paul Is probably ealarssng his parbsd
wire corral at Pretoria for the better accom-
mediation of hts growing host of British
guests.
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SOUTHERN REPUBLICANS sing PRAISE OF MARX HANNA

by
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HOUSTON. SATURDAY, DEC. 20. tsoo
TEN PAGES TODAY.
A TIMELY RESOLUTION.

Senator Morgan's antitrust resolution
may rice TO vex the temper of the ad-
ministration and its clansmen In the
American senate. 1t is as follows: