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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
HOUSTON. MONDAY. APRIL .. 1899
TEN PAGES TODAY =
HousToN's CHURCHES.

The good people of Horston will learn
leading Episcopal church OF this city, is
now free from debt, the announcement to
that effec; having been made at yesterdays
morning service. The large and handsome
edlfce has been wholly paid for aud the
members OF its congregation are TO be
congratulated that they have not only
such fine place Of worship, but that in
such comparatively shert time the debts
upon it have been wiped out
There is another ornament to the city.
the First Presbyterian church, which
its membership are striving energet-
ienlly to free from balance remaining OF
the debt contracted for its erection, aad It
IS hoped that shortly the pastor will be
able 10 announce to his congregation, also
that this balance has been paid. The con-
gTegation is one OF the largest and wealth
lest in the State and ought to have no
trouble in raising the required sum to free
their splendid church ediHce, decidedly one
Of the handsomest and In every way COM
plete places or worship in the South, from
good work of the people OF Christ church.
In the direction above indicated will in
spire the congregation and friends OF the
First Presbyterian church TO renewed ac-
tlvity and generosity in the premises.
Nothing speaks so eloquently or so eff
fectively for a city as tho presence OF
beautiful and imposing churches. They
are evidences not only of the religion;
spirit of the community but of it's culture
refinement. wealth, llberality and artistic
taste as we'll. The building of such odi-
fees should be encouraged In the most
direct and practical way by all classes OF
citizens. from public utilitarian as well
as religious standpoint. In all ages oil
the world among civilized peoples, thelI
degree of culture has been prominently
marked by the character AZ their religious
temples.
Houston. in the two magnificent edlnces
referred to and in others built and pro-
jected, will compare favorably with any
other Southern city of its size and tn,
fact is oreditable to us. But such build.
ings cost money and the burden of pay.
ing for them is no small one ordinarily
Let us hope that not only tho debts re.
naming upon any OF our Houston churche.
will be promptly discharged through tn,
generous contributions of their member.
and their friends. but that more of these
splendid temples will be erected TO show
that we are as community pervaded by I
strong religious sentiment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
LATE MAGAZINES.

There has been so much reference in the
recent cable news from Europe to the strong
feeling in France against England. and SO
much significant allusion to the experiments
which the French are making with submarine
herts. that the question OF the possibility of
French military force ever crossing the
English channel becoming interesting. a
writer In the April Cosmopolitan, "Quatre
Etoiles evidently a nom dc plume--tells an
iasonious story Of the results OF the consum-
nation one hundred years later OF that plan
which was first conceived by Napoleon when
No brought Ills army TO the plains oil Bou-
!csne ~ 1904. When every detail of the plan
mas been successfully prepared a great fetc
Gu the elins OF Bouiogne brings the channel
SQUADRON and the prince OF Wales 10 join Ia
nc ceremony, Insult Intentionally ana sud-
Derry given BY the president Of the French
republic leads % an immediate declaration OF
wal, The English fleet. unsuspicious OF lts
rea' danger, moves TO engage the bsttleships
aui cruisers OF the Frcneh, which merely
serve as decoy for their more than one
tpSpssnd submarine vessels. How these lat.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
Fiat Brighten. the Fipanciers.

LVuiSNille Dlspdlcu.
Mr. Hearst, editor of the New York
Journal, suggests a financial scheme which
almost puts Our esteemed next-door neigh
Dor, the Evening Post on its tiptoes.
Mr. Hearst, among other suggestions.
wants congress to withdraw the note
issuing privilege from the national banks
and compel the redemption of the 1855, 900.
600 and odd, of national. bank notes now
outstanding. Then let the government
issue its own notes to the amount, say, of
$500, 600, 900.
These" says the Evening Post. ARE
the exploded thoughts of the idle and
ignorant, the ultimate expression of fat
ism, which believes that the government
can create something out of nothing and
all very good"
Not having studied Mr.. earst's fnan-
eial scheme, the Dispatch would be happy
10 nave its esteemed contemporary point
out any class or character of mo,ey which
is not nat money. 1t often refers TO sill :
yer as the dehased 50-cent metal. But in
1913, before government put upon 1t The
nat OF Its disapprohation, the 50-cent dol
iars were worth 100 cents Dust as the gold
uoiiar wasl and per cent more than
the gold dollar. If the government can
put 53-cent fiat on DECEASED silver" why
can II net put the fiat on its noteso Re
member, before 1878 the silver dollar wa
primary money just like gold was. It was
not token or redemption money. And ills
is the sole respect the feat of the govern :
ment, which makes the difference.
why should not the government notes,
which so much alright the soul of the
Post, be as good as Mr.. Hearst proclaims
they would be? Would they not be backed
Ey all the wealth of great country. which
herewith builds railroads. telegraph lines
ete'' and makes such notes receivable for
erRal revenue customs duties and Other
ueots, public and private. Who would
spurh them on account of the nat" fea-
fat money? -'"'"ise
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

ing almost TO license. can not make boil,
ends meet!
II may be the extravagantly appreciated
dollar, as many Of us think. that we have
adopted as the standard in this country,
or the gigantic trusts that are crushing
out our natural development. or tho pros
tituiion of government to individual and
class ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, or a combination OF
these evils, that is causing orr poorer
showing from n government standpoint
than Mexico presents. but whatever the
cause the messages Of the American presl-
dents for four or Ave yonrs past do not ring
out the notes Of progress and good govern
ment as does Diaz's latest address to his
congress
We are to a great extent blgoted peo-
pie and it is very difficult to convince us
that we can learn from any other nation.
But wisdom is not going to die with usl We
have some great qualities and an abund-
ance OF practical sense, but there are 9TH
ers!" Human experience is valuable as
lesson from whatever quarter, and 1t Ia
possible for even the Great Republic to sit
at humble feet and learn some useful les
sons in government and finance. Instead
of affecting to despise Mexico we Nigh,
study her progress under Dlaz with no
little degree OF profit in many directions
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

LOUISVILLE Dispatch.
one OF the best things that William Jeu,
nihgs Bryan ever told he reports as hav-
ing heard in small Michigan town in
Potatoes were selling for cents q
nushei- Said the banker to the farmer;
What need of more money? Note tn.
soia dollars purchasing poweri For s2i
you can get suit of clothes which used
That is So" replied the Michigan man.
VINO raised potatoes for s cents n bushel
ana had Just sold wagon load at Inn,
price see 1t very plainly. But under
your gold system | must give I'm sot
bushels OF potatoes for one suit of elothe.
II ! could sell my potatoes for so cents 4
oushel, as heretofore I could pay $50 for
IN, me suit OF clothes, and then have siSO left
ihey might be plain, old-fashioned silver
dollars, but they beat an empty nocket
all hollow"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
A Just pcbt ana should he Paid.

Liberty Nindicator
The State house OF representatives
should really scotch the Hogg fee
rather we see no reason why II should
net be refused.-Crockett Enterprise.
Strange! The Vindcator sees many rea-
sons why it should be paid, The State of
Texas, through her governor, made con-
tract with Hogg & Robertson for collect
ing certain moneys due the State by the
Federal government. They In good faith
performed the service, and now you say
they should not be paid. You might. with
as much reason and honesty, say the State
should not pay Its Rangers for their serv-
ices, or its attorney general his salary.
or, for that matter, any other Just debt
against the State. Shame, shame!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

we are glad to Cooperate with Great Bri.
tain In the conouests OF peace and conner.
cial freedom but Enslishmen should under
stand that We propose TO keep on friendly
terms with the rest OF the world AZ thu
same time II we can These were tn Thoughts
upon his hearers Meune day night and from
the approving demonstrations with which his
words are said to have been resolved, il is
evident that his declarations were fayorably
interpreted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
Power OF the Goa, rru.t.

Evidently the powers behind the trusts
nave no fear Of statutes, State or Federal.
For instance, II is now stated that certain
railroad and mining companies have com
olhed 70 control the output and price ~
coal. This new trust. II is alleged con,
trolls al the coal carrying railroads. ali
the canals that might bring. coal from the
mines 10 the market. and in timo will
nave such a grasp upon the retail mar
kets that 10 independent dealer can exist.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
Me,on, in victoria o0o'p

To the Editor of The Post. -. v,c.h
Nursery, Texas. March 1o'-ln l.,,,s u
County Truck Farmers asS0.'. ,,rs,sss
plant this year 500 acres In w w sSss 7
100 In melons Rocky Ford ans ,;rs.s.sts
acres of beans, tomatoes ana sa I'd y
Some few have planted MESH s.s ~ y,a'
entire melon crop will be pian'''
%.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
Hns n rnnIty MesofN'

Fort Worth Register :. ptss
1t Is noticeable that Govefp0. IA 4
has forgotten the adjectiyess ~ s ss's,:
Colonel Roosevelt iecoratee, . ~ liz y
beef in his testimony pelo's
relief association.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
rorecasters Diseouras'

Atlanta Constitution. 4, ~ ~
An exchange wants TO know ~ ~
sky will be clear BY lsv'. !" \, ~ ~
Tho spring blizzard killed -
prophets down this way x
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
B-gin the "carryins'' mt Home.
,atasVflIa Forum

1t should not be overlooked by some OF
those who are worrying about "ihe white
mans burden" IN the Philippines thar
the first and most important burden for
any man 10 look out for is the proper sup
port OF these dependent upon him. Not un-
III that is done is any man expected to
bear the burdens Of others, be they black,
white. yellow or red.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03
Doesn't Bend that ""

Dallas Times-HeraId. y. y
The talk about Reed runn'. Ina
Kinley's mate next year Is az an III g
is a Reed that does not penn ..cssai I
First place OF none for him
nullus."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

The volunteers who were sent to the PM
ippines got hold Of the laboring emo OF the
oar in our late war, and will not be per-
mitted to turn It loose for some months yet
They can console themselves with the rehee-
ton. however. that their country is proud OF
them and will put the fstted calf to the
slaughter for them when they come march
inc home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Just as a man cannot hope for success IN
business without putting out his money,
neither can community hope for develop
ment without putting lots OF good dollars up
as an investment In the future Houston Will
NEED to remember this fact. 1t takes lib
crality 10 build cities.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

II the hose were turned on the Cuban as
senibly its tendency to dissolve might quickly
become more apparent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

The republican song of prosperity Is moi
down to that fine artistic point yet where
the dlscordant notes OF numerous strikes are
not heard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

TIE DAILY POST. THE SUNDAY POST.
10 Columns. 40 to io7 Coils.
sEMI-wE EKLy POST. M Co.'s. per Week,
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THE HOUSTON DAILY POST.
D, THE
Houston Printing Company.

e. j. PALMER, VICE president.
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Subscription by Mail--Daily and Sunday Post one
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Happily the smallpox scare is dying out all
over the State. Modern scienuc has got the
disease under such control that there would
really be little trouble with 1t but for the
unreasoning panic into which communities
still suffer themselves TO be thrown.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Foreign Offices--Esster business office IS Tribune
building. New York (The S. c. Beekwth spe-
eaI Agency; Western 40 lThe Rookeryl CHI
cago. THE S. c. Beckwith Special Agency.
4 Travelling Aeents---C S. E. Holland Travelling
Auditor; {. R. Holland 3. B. Throop. Travelling
Agents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Tho new bankrupt law is furnishing promi
nent actors and actresses almost as fine a
field for advertising as the divorce courts
In beth fields substantial benefits again tes-
THY TO the value of an ad.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Somebody has been coaching the Porto Ri
cans In a political way, A gold-standard-
republican-annex party down that way ought
to be able to get the ear OF the Fifty-sixth
congress without much delay or difficulty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

1t is gratifying to observe that the British
nnG German papers are carrying the greater
burden of the war over Samoa. We may walk
off with the bone yet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Following this review OF the attitude oil
early Virginia patriots upon the question
and the reference to Virginias inherent
devotion to popular government, the adj
dress, while admitting the presence now
In the senate OF statesmen OF high ability
and admirable character. makes the as
sertion that the average intellectual and
moral stature Of its members is growing
less and less, while the intellectual cul
tyation OF the masses OF the people at
tains daily higher and higher stages.
The senatorial contests OF recent dates
IN Ohio, New York. Pennsylvania. Della
ware. West Virginia, Wisconsin, Nevada,
Utah, Nebraska, California, Maryland
and Montana are referred to as present
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Germany appears to have about as bad an
attack of yellow journalism as the United
States and. indeed, the same is true OF France
ana England. The unenviable distinction is
ours, however, of having furnished the pio-
necrs in that direction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

II was the unanimous opinion OF the North
err excursonists who visited our city last
week that all that Houston needs TO become
q great city Is TO determine to be great and
put up the prerequisites. But the 'prerequi,
sites" must be put up, remember!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Mr.. McKinleys recent fusome praise OF
Admiral Sampson has only emphasized the
character Of the brace game that Schley was
up against during the late unpleasantness,
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Mr. Theodore Boring has charge OF the city
circulation and collecting. Messfs Theodore
Bering. Charles Lott and Tom South are the su-
thoritej collectors OF all city bills both dvertis-
Ing and subscription and no money should be
PAID to any one other than those named, unless
special written authority signed by the business
manager is shown. Al accounts Of any sire
should be paid by check In favor OF / he Hous-
ton Printing Company.
Subscribers failing to receive The Post regularly
will please notify the Office promptly. Every
paper Is expected to be delivered not later than
$50 O'Clock a.
Under no eireurn stances will orders given by
employees the office be recognized and
paid. or accepted In payment Of accounts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

General sanguiliy is the type of Cuban thai
Cuba has most to fear hereafter. The sooner
hts style OF patriotism is properly sized VI
and discounted the better for the island.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

The American navy lost more men in the
rioting of its crews among themselves at
Kingston than in the battles of Manila bay
and Santiago. You can always send for a
coroner when Americans attack Americans.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Havana is to have a typical American roof
garden. Havana has always been regarded
as pretty fast town. but there are OK
periences ahead OF her under American In
nucnccs that will cause her to wonder at her
ole fashioned gait
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Major General Wesley Merritt contributes
the leading article. entitled "our Flag n the
Philippines to tho current Anril number
OF Frank Lsslie'sipopular monthly. No maya
zine contribution could possess greater au-
| thorlty, timely interest AMI value than tbs
fUll and graphic narrative Il the Philippine
campaign. by the distinguished army com-
n'ander who. in conjunction With Admiral
Dewey, took the city OF Manila on August
| IL OF last year. neral Merritts comments
on the present operations IN tho Philippines,
and upon the outlook for the establishment
| OF our military control there. ARE decided
optimistic and make nrst-class roading
| lustratlon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Mr. olneys lne Judgment is going to lead
him presently to pick up his presidential
hoomlet and break 1t over somebody's head
IL his fool frIeuds continue to shove it at
him
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

The FIRST chapter OF new serial by Amelia
r. barr IS the leading feature OF the April
81 Nicholas. 1t is a story for girls written
In Mrs. Bars most attractive manner. and
nearing the pleasant ana suggestive title.
IIiulty Beiis The scene is laid In New
YORK ana when the tale opens. "a young man
named Napoleon Bonaparte is making the
rFeheh nehave themselves" The mascot OF
M hesolute- a foX-terrior belcrcing 10 the
Sunbo&t captain. Commando }. Giles Eaton.
Is the hero of Prince in the battle of SAN
tlago. and tn dogs owner is the author
Oh me sketch. This Is followed by the true
story of Cristobal Colon, net cal thet
Vas rescued from the DESTROYED cruiser OF
tiiet name, and presented 10 Captain Clark OF
the Oregon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

The more the men who are found to strlk-
irgly resemble the president in France the
safer for tho president. 1t is always reas-
surfing to contemplate tho possibility of mis-
takes when an aesassin Is hunting YOU down.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

With seductive railroad rate for our San
Jcclnto Day celebration, Houston ought to he
filled to overlooking with visitors. 1t is safe
to say that all who come will feel repaid for
the excursion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

In the April Womans Home Companion the
second paper on the Southern Confederacy. by
edward Page Castor. describes the inaugu-
ration OF Jefferson Davis. Another subject OF
Lauonal interest Is Mrs Balentlne's account
qt tne women Who Grace Cabinet Members
homes, illustrated from recent photographs
ne arguments In the club controversy arc
nieely na'anced In the earnest appeal, "rh9
me special Easter features include the OK.
qusite painting by orson Lowell, reproducec
on the cover page, and an Illuminated mage
son. i"s'ei sea-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Old Hartford county in Maryland, at the
head of Chesapeake hay. is a delightful
region. fun of interesting history and ira
dition as one realizes in reading Calvin Dill
Wilson'S excellent description of IT, unGsr
the title Through an OLD Southern County, "
In the April issue OF the New England maya
zine. Here was tho birthplace and early
hons OF Edwin Booth, and many other no,a-
hles have been proud 10 call themselves Hsr-
ford county men. The people here are still
loyal to inherited cus toms and ideals. and
strilSngly Indifferent to change. One OF the
Hartford county towns Havre de Grace, once
the United states. coming within one vote
of securing tie prize.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-03

Public Schools and Parents Duties" forms
the theme of very clever article by Julian
Hawthorne in the North American Rey.ew"
for April. Touching upon American parents
neglect of ther children. Mr.. Hawthorne
saws: I'VE do not do our duty bY thea.
IL lis too soft an expression to say tsat we
cEtrust them to the state; we abandon them
10 II. We pay for their book learning. and
their amusemeuts but we aely them what
IL Is our chief concern to give iham--oo-
p3rtunity IN dsvelop character. Yet 1t Is In
ord to afford them that opportunity we, RS
parents. exist o."