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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08
the TEXAS COTTON cRor.

According to the analysis OF the cation
movement, as made by Secretary Hester o,
TIE New Orleans cotton exchange. Texas
brought into sight 2,76450O bales during
the first four months of the season or
from September l to December 81. incln-
slye This Is 6iS, 900 tales more than we're
recorded during the same period last yeir,
or an increase OF fully 30 per cent. Should
this increase of movement be maintained
throughout the season, tho total Texas
crop fer 1s9s-9s dueluding the Indian Ter
r4tory) Will be only a little short OF a.o0o.-
900 bales.
IT Is worthy OF mole, however. that while
the Texas movement is by far the largest
ever known, and would therefore indi-
tory, many other States have fallen below
last years figures. The group OF "othor
gulf States as CLASSIFIED by Secretary
Hester. and which includes Arkansas.
Louisiana. Mississippi. Tennessee and Ok
lahoma. have brought into sight 2,0s7.66
bales, a decrease under last year of 10000.
The Into sight from tho group Of Atlantic
States, Including North and South Caro-
liza. Georgia, Florida, Alabama and vir-
ginia, has been 2,s43.20l bales. or 10i. 900
less than for the first four months Of last
season
These figures indicate that II the total
United States crop for 1s9s-99 is greater
than last years. the entire Increase mast
come from Texas. for while this State has
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08
-----------7777l7 $500
MIR. CROKER on EXPANSION.

Mr.. Richard Crol1sr's delveraDces on
Friday last on the question of expansion
we're rather il!-timed as an exposition OF
our duty to humanity and the cause oil
freedom, In view OF the situation in the
Philippines as reported at about the same
time OF the New Workers. Interview.
Mr.. Croker IN his effort TO say something
IN behalf of the imperialist movement ar
fects the high moral tone, and declares that
1T is an insult to the American people
and to our nag to suggest that we abandon
tho peoples VIC have released from bond
age. or. what wouid DO more dlsgracetul,
that we should offer to sell them TO the
highest bidder!"
The only trouble about this position
when applied to the Philippines is that II
does not at the case. The Philippines hap
pen TO be contendlng that they chiefly re-
leased themselves from Spanish bondage
but would sim be In political slavery were
wc 70 refuse to abandon" them! Instead
u yearning for our protection, az Mr..
Croker would seem to intimate, they pro-
pose to resist our assumption of guardian
ship at the cost OF their livesl II is not a
question of abandoning" them that cou-
fronts US out there, but rather OF first con-
Querirg them! Mr.. Croker apparently en-
fertains the opinion that the United States
have possession OF the Philipplnes--a mis-
take made, by the way, by great many
ether expansionists.
But. says Mr.. Croker. worse than ..aban-
pondng" these people would be ..to pu,
fhem up 70 the highest bidder" The Post
y ~ aware that any anti-expausion!st 4,
suggesting that we sell the Philippines,
Those who oppose subjugating them by
eruts force advocate allowing them to erect
- government Of their own, under American
tutelAgs and American protection. II might
- pertinent 70 inquire Of Mr.. Croker. how
eNet. WHISTLER It Is more Immoral TO become
~ eellsr n human slave mart than
~ purchaser? We did not hesitate to nav
Qean ~, 00Q, 900 for the ISLANDS against the
pge1sst q ths natives. and we are not
esatstdng y take steps to foreibly subject
- purchased human fesh 70 our own
i pqk u1ill
d = = Dpeelbly tn that M. Croker has
Into The expansion movement, like
ee1 many Other psople--with other
H. $50 the desire 70 give our mis-
orlar : fs,r showing at the natives!
~ - slement In New York that Is
1yollQ Ut INV o. antagonlxing Mr..
X; ~ oopAe 6ennprakic leaders ia
~ X(1h ~ Gran n promoting the
~ ~. A. =. 49, -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08
HoUsION's GREAT COTTON RECoRu

foakum Herald: Houst0n's cross cotton
receipts has passed the two million mark
TOR 1898, and she is justly proud of the fact.
Groveton Herald: Houston is straotly in
the swim She has within q few years
become the largest cotton market in the
south, and Will, ere long, become a great
toni
Gainesville Register; Houston is prepar-
ing to celebrate a notable incident In its
cotton trade. Its cotton receipts during
me present season have reached 1000 900
oales. The two million mark was never
BEFORE reached by any interior town.
lhiling Signal: Houston's gross cotton
receipts for the present season passed the
two million mark on Christmas day To-
t''i receipts on That day 2,010,34l bales, be-
ING nearly one-hfth of the entire cotton
crop Of the world! Hurrah for Houston!
Grand Saline Sun: From September,
1898 Houston's cotton receipts up to and
including December "a, wero 2,O10,3i1 bale:
same date last year, 1,226,S92 bales. The
Cotton Exchange in celebration OF the
largest cotton receipts Of any cot ON market
in the world during this time will give
banquet early in January.
kanes County News (Runge): Hous-
tons cotton receipts for this season, that
Is since September l, have PASSED the
D"'N A''sfi n hiiu uiG SLlli
Houston Is the greatest cotton market in
the world and when Buffalo bayou is con-
verified into channel for oc:an liners she
VIII become one OF the greatest cities in
The South.
Denison Herald: Houston's cotton re-
ceipts passed the 1000, bale mark on
Saturday. This is 100000 bales more than
ever received there in the same space OF
time and 100000 more bales than the total
DrAViCuS
ton Cotton Exchange is preparing to Gale
brate the event with big banquet. Hous-
ton is certainly making great strides to the
front as a commercial center
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

masses of the common people on the questions
Of home rule. taxation. expenditures and
finance lie in democratic doctrine and are rep
resented today by democratic leadership. For
jsthis the Herald has stood and will continue to
stand.
On the first day OF the new year the Bren-
ham Banner celebrated the birthday of both
the daily and weekly issues of that paper. Mr..
John G. Rankin, the veteran editor, publisher
and proprietor OF the Banner. has conducted
the weekly Banner throughout thirty-three
yeare and the daily twenty-tbree years during
his residence of fortysix years in Brennan
and Washington county Mr.. Rankin has
witnessed many changes during this time, and
he recalls many happy days--days when. with
friends who have now passed to the great be-
yond. he Joined in pleasures which were of
enjoyment to all-and in those days of pleas
ure he recalls times when he has joined his
tears with the tears Of others In their trouble.
There were days during the well remem-
bored fratricidal strife" writes Mr.. Rankin,
when duty to the country and the Sta.e
called the strong hand from the pen to the
sword. That day passed. and reconstruction
followed. Those were days that tried mems
souls. and the Banner was found In the front
ranh advocating the strong principles of de-
mocracy which had been the cardinal prin-
ciple Of its existence 1t cost something to
be democrat in those days, and none but
the fearless and tr-e~ walked forth beneath a
banner Cd that party organization Then 1t
was that the Banner was edited with determi-
nation to win or die In the last ditch with
democracy. and. with side arms to protect
ana principles to defend, the Banner stood to
Tue task, and has prospered with the victori-
GUS people. Thrice armed is he whose cause
is just -
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A Model Fsrmes.
I'll Campo Eagle.

One of the industrious farmfn
section last season made ana
thirty bales OF cotton. raised .
bushels OF sweet potatoes raissa q
icient to make moiasses 10 run y
for a Year, has fat hogs and plenS y
feed for a his stock. and ~ y
only tbs help of his children.
man has accomplished others soe
getic can do.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

subjeok u s9papsios. ana bic emphatic
declaration thsk fres silver coinage ''ss
dead ISSUE" are in line with the purpose
to discredit and displacs Messrs. Bryan
ana Bailey and other loyal democratic
champions!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

To He Had for the :
Temple Tribune.
Second baud slot machines
Texas just now. The legisiatn.S b.
ably pass law that wiu
cheap for all time - coma g
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08
A scarcIty of the a

boerne Post.
1T is considered absolutely
that a first class statesman ~
Manila to investigate the siulss
Whsre is he to be found? Inei' v
OF first class doodle politicians *
men, oh deary!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

photographers. The sun sets; current sets
in certain direction; traveller sets out Oh
his Journey; dog sets game, but hen does
not "set" on eggs. she sits" We say dog
"sets" game. but when he takes position of
rest he sits" Tailors will tell customer
that 4 coat "sets WE'LL" but he means that it
"sts WE'LL" This latter misuse of the word Is
quite common
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08
The Conte.t of 1aoo.
Bell County Democrat lpclton1

Dm county Democrat tBclton).
me Issues OF the great political contest Of
i l,uo VIII be fought with more reaching
Importance to the welfare OF the ren,lblIe
Ian any ever before wagsd Prepare for
campaign. :" 'n' s'eas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

MT. JOS Oil. who is ono OF the abiest, fair
EST and best known Of washington CORE
spondents, Is authority for the statement that
Mt. bryan's powerful individuality and in
telectuai breadth are growing upon the
prominent men at the National capital. II
mas been favorite sneer at Mr.. Bryan that
ne was a man Of one idea." Mr.. Obi quotes
q democrat OF National standing. who has
heretofore entertained this unjust idea OF the
democratic leader as eaying that his con-
cepton OF MT. Bryan's character has under
gone complete change and that now he re
sards him as one of the great men of the
Nation! No mere charlatan. no man of ono
ioea' no crank. no character less than Ma
tional size, could have won and retained
popular respect and affection as Mr.. Bryan
has DONE
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08
THE HOUSTON POST is TOASTED.
Manor, Texas, January 4.
h Toast to the Grand Old Post.

NY
'.Al honor to The Post; the poor mans friend
friend of labor-enemy of trusts and combines
which serve to burden the consumers friend of the
United States Constitution and of the Declaration
of Independence, the enemy of government by in
junction and the money power; friend of silver;
, wants it legal lender for all government and pr
vate dues; the paper that desires government Of BY
and for the peoples a believer in the doctrine that
the government ought to issue it's own money and
regulate the value and uolme of it, independent of
banks. In fact abolition of all National banks as
soon as possible" Vive lie Post. w. j. JONES,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

Dallas wants to spread out and take in
suburbs containing 1000 population. Dallas
Is always awake to progress Suburbs that
refuse to come into the fold Of adjoining cit
les sehshly stand in their own light and in
jure the prestige of the city upon which they
daily sponge for municipal comforts and
advantages.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08
NOTE AND COMMENT.

| Attorney General Crane has filed twelve
suits against the Texas and New Orleans
! Railroad company. and eight against the
Galveston. Harrisburg and San Antonio
Railroad company (parts Of the Southern
| Pacific system) for refusal to pormi, Rail-
ioad Commission Expert underh!ll 10 ex-
| anime their books. The n .nimum penalty
| in each case Is fine Of S125, and the
maximum fine of $500. In this matter
! the sun agrees with The Houston Post
| that this prosecution sayors of persecuti on
The railroad companies do not object to
the examination OF their books, but sim
ply to the party sent TO examine them, he
being an ex-employe and personally OBJ
noSlous to the officials. Surely some other
expert would do as we'll --Georgetown Sun,
The bringing of these suits WAS mis-
take. While railway companles--as public
corporations with both implied and ex-
pressed duties to the public--are amenable
10 the restraining and corrective forces Of
the State government, at the same time
they are entitled to proper consideration.
The Post believes that the books and &C
counts OF the railways should be- open at
all times 10 the proper and legitimate in
yestigation OF the commissions authority.
but there is and can be no good reason for
forcing an Objectionable personality on
the roads.
TT
Judge Kfttrell maintains that the prln-
ciples OF tho law Of libel are well estab-
lished and all that Is needed Is statute
that Will enable honest and solvent news
papers to fearlessly expose official short
comings and corruption and at the same
time protect the citizen against the spite
and nlalice OF irresponsible and bankrupt
sheeis.--San Antonio Express.
The trouble has been heretofore that
when the Legislature is approached on the
subject of libel legislation. the responsible
press which will libel no one Intentionally,
10 held responsible for and made TO bear
the odiun attaching to certain d!srepi-
table sheets which deal in libel aud abuse
for livelihood. The bench made rule
under which We now operate does not reach
this latter class. hence It should not be
considered In determining the treatment |
OF legitimate journalism.
~
II Hon. ]. S. Sheriff. is successful In his |
race for speaker It need surprise no one II |
he is candidate for the seat In congress I
nov. occupied by the Black Eagle OF the
PinAy Woods two years hence. --aiockwall
Success
Then there win b ss1 with All sorts
q fringe = =
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

9|gHHsSETc.. v;cs-e esss'D:sT
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

MIR. Havemeyer OF the Sugar trust says he
proposes to fight down present competition
so as TO make 1t clear that Capitalists can
not come along at their own pleasure and
build reaneres TO unload on the trust!" Cor
rectly interpreted. Mr.. Havemeyer announces
that no competition against the trust will be
permitted in this country and that the sugar
refining monopoly Is not to be questioned!
This is the purpose and the spirit o. all
trusts-no American citizen can embark in
their line of business with any hope OF sue
cess without their consent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

1t is becoming aiarmingly apparent that
the PHILIPPINES can not BIO subjugated by pres
idential proclaniations
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

The Philippines our ''new subjects" gra-
oiously consent Ito treat with u.s. on the mat
tiers relating to the Philippines Uncle Sam
is becoming just a trine ridiculous In his Far
Eastern position
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

1un ~ m posfoprlcs At HOUSTON. rnxAs
n AS SECOND CLASS MATTER
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

with deep water Houston would need In
Vulnerable warehouses. elevators. new cstab-
lshments of every kind and few more rail-
roads to handle the business that would be
forced on US We wouldn't know the old
town within three or four years after the
completion OF our deep water channel.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

~ oAkx sosr. 4 rfn s, =. "a 70 scsT.
o1asswIEkLY posr. 10 csIs. ~ Week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

Havana appears to have become suddenly
as quiet as Galveston without an excursion
from the interior!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

The Boston Globe remarks that every man
is better for while at least who made a
GOOD resolution on New Years Day." Should
not the Globe have said ''for while at
most ?"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

Possibly General Lee may be given com
mand of a rural Cuban constabulary com
pany II he only remains patient!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

General Millcr's expedition 10 roilo is be-
ginning to look like wall flower at the
frOilc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

England and the United States have won
! their nrst joint fight against European az
gression in China. This ia calculated to rem
der the imperialists OF both Great Britain and
America more rabid aud speculative than
ever The British arc "egging us on" ut a
lively rate these days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

Mr.. A. F. Barley has sold the Foard coun-
ty News, published at Crowell, to Mr., a, S.
Hart.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

ounsuspelsa ~ Mall Daily ana Sunday rsst enc
S1sf. $500; six monihs. o<.ots three months.
ta.oo; ona month. es.oo.
M SUNDAY Posi-. one year. $3.50.
I'm SnMi- WEEKLY POST Mondays and Thursdays,
- year, Ss.oo; six Months. 30 centss hrss
noolks. - cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

e0svisu OsfIces--Eastem business sfncs - Tribune
tviIdnr. New York (Tne S. c. Beckwith Spe-
siai Agsneyl; Wss,et. 40 lTha Rookery) Chi
ego. (Ths S c Bsekwith Special Agency.
TmvsIInr Arents--C. S. E. Holland, Travelling
Auditor; & r. Holland. B. 3 Thrcop. Travelling
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

II Hon. J. S. Sheriff. is successful In his
race for speaker Il need surprise no one IL
he is a candidate for the seat In congress
nov. occupied by the Black Eagle OF tho
Piney Woods two years hence. --aiockwaii
Success.
Then there vii, b = rao( u.,,h a, so,,.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-08

"sitting hen'' is the right form. but mo-,
setting ben" The last il much used. but
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-27
NEEDS OF GROWING GIRLS.
should Re Taught Their Physical
Mechanism, TO Dance, but Not to
Wear COrscts.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press
Before the Philadelphia Auxiliary of
the National Congress of Mothers. In
the lecture room of the Tabernacle Pres
byterian Church, Thirty-seventh and
Chestnut streets, yesterday afternoon,
DR.. Grace Spiegel roundly scored mothers
for failure TO enlighten their daughters as
to their physical mechanism and the mys-
teries of life. DR.. spiegers subject was:
The Physical Needs OF Growing Girls"
and her language was unmis takable. She
declared that children should be dressed
with regard TO health rather than fashion;
maintained that children of The present
generation do not wear properly made
shoes, and discouraged the wearing of
corsets, saying that they were a menace
to health and were sure to retard the de-
velopment of the growing girl.
Children in school, DR. Spiegel maintain
ed should sit in chairs rather than the
benches which form the fore part of the
desks so commonly used. Girls did not
get enough outdoor exercise.
One point that set the staid Presbyter-
ian members of the congress to think
ing was her advocacy of dancing, which
she claimed was beneficial. and would
make girls strong and graceful"
Don't judge the teacher by the amount
of book knowledge your child has, she
declared but by the physical develop
ment of your child"
In an address on The, Physical Care
of Children DR.. Alfred Hand said that
the mind and the physical training must
be considered at the same time, else an
i'll balanced child would result. Par
euts," said he, like to play with their
children, and il is often that the youngest
one in the family. who Always gets the
greatest attention. is unnecessarily and IN
Willingly compelled 10 jeopardize his or
her nervous system"
DR. Hand advocated gymnastics for
public schools, and said that the Swed-
ish movements would correct many de-
formities in both children and adults Re-
garding the bicycle as a means of exercise,
he said that boys and girls from 10 TO II
years should be allowed to ride only under
proper directions, as il was easy to strain
the heart and cause permanent injury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-27
ALL LOOK TO GENERAL LEE.
lie Is the Victim of An Amazing Kind
of Popularity In Havana.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch. y
Havana, Jan. 23.-Gen. Lee Is the most
popular man in Cuba to-day. He is also
the most bothered. From reVeille until
taps. all day long, week days and Sunday,
too, a steady string of people file through
the generals Office. They all want some
thing. They think Lee is all powerful,
and they do not believe him when he
says:
81 am very sorry. but have absolutely
no authoity to make you collector of the
port"
Gen. Lees personal mail comes every
day by the sackful. 1t contains many re-
quests for information as TO what are the
prospects in a hundred lines Of business
enterprise, requests for autographs and il
has not yet ceased 10 bring wonderful
revelations as to who blew up the Maine
and just how. The name of the perpe-
traitor is usually given as Juan Moreno"
John Brown, and the mysterious letters
come signed frequently by Juan Garcia"
which is about the same as John Smith
in VaguepesS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-27
SAVANNAH. GA. FRIDAY. JANUARY %. 1890

of troopers should be taken. Roosevelt
was to be left behind, and Mai. Hersey
says this nearly broke his heart"
Il remember" said he, Gen. Miles
complained that our regiment was lacking
in discipline and in support of this asser-
ton he told Col. Wood he had been in
formed chat one of his field officers had
been seen drinking in the Tampa Bay
Hotel with private of the regiment The
next morning Col. Wood, Lieut. Col.
Roosevelt, Maj. Dunn, Mai. Brodie and
myself, comprising the field officers of the
regiment. happened to be alone together
Wood began discussing the probability of
our going to Cuba, and of how many men
versation with Gen. Miles. When he had
finished he said: i don't believe it. l told
the general that there must be some mis-
take; that none of my field officers would
be guilty of such breach of discipline
There was absolute silence. Nobody dared
to look about him. Finally. Roosevelt
spoke: Guess I'm The man., said he.
though l never thought about 1t as a
breach of discipline l was drinking a
glass of soda water the other day with
a friend of mine. It's true, ne is pri-
Vate. You see, he's worth half a million,
and he's the godfather of my child"
Il remember that | fell little disposed
to laugh, but the feeling Of relief expert
enced saved me from this disgrace in the
cOonels eyes. l believe that he meant it
to be a lesson, not only to Roosevelt but
to all of the field officers"