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authorities who were put in power be-
cause OF their supposed devotion to Sound
money!" II was loudly boasted that It
was the republican purpose TO protect"
the people from debased currency, that
the poorest working man" was entitled
TO dollar that would be good for 100
cents anywhere in the world. and good
1t Is proposed practically to pay the poor
man, and the masses generally, from day
TO day. in non-iegal tender notes OF hand
OF a certain class Of bankers--for we would
see. under the new system. but little gold
and silver, and no paper money issued by
the government. in circulation. Those who
went into power on a crusade against sill
yer with its intrinsic value and legal ten
der quality, now propose to give tho Ma
ton species OF wildcat" currency as
the sound money" of the country!
The New York Journal, which affects to
believe that Organism" and blmetallsm
are dead, yet denounces this treasury
plan and would have in its stead the is
suance OF more paper money by the gov
eminent and the retirement OF the Ma
ticnal bank notes. The Post agrees with
the Journal and leading papers in all
parts Of the country in the general propo-
sition that the National government
alone should issue the Nations money
and regulate its supply" II private notes
are allowed to DO put out as money, their
issue cor ainiy shouId mt ha timited NJ
a privilege to one class of bankers
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olenn Street. in ohristlnnia.

chicago record
To the Editor: With regard TO the all
absorbing question of dirty streets, think
my observations may be OF some Interest,
having just returned from an extended
visit in Norway In Christiania, city Of
some 200 c0o population, where spert
most OF my tine. they have no street
cleaning department, yet, strange a. 1t
may seem TO Chicago politicians, there IS
ROT dirty street 10 be found in the whole
ely.
The secret Of its cleanliness lies in the
fact that the law compels all property
owners 10 clean the street halt way in
front OF their property at regular intervals
every week. Failure on the part OF any
one Ia comply with the law causes his
helghhor to report him and makes him
liable TO fine Alth ugh 1 do not aG-
m.ta their government generally, | can
Roi but c0rclude thai ihair method of
street cleaning IS head and shoulders Ia
advance OF ours and less expensive by lar,
no fat salaries to pay. In my opinion we
can neyor expect 80 have respectable 10 k
Ing streets, generally speaking, under ez-
isting conditions Of local politics, without
adopting some similar system.
c. II. Ferguson.
Chicago, March %.
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HOUSTON. WEDNESDAY, APRIL >.
TWELVE PAGES
NEW JERSEY AND rue TRUSTS.

That the State of New Jersey Is reaplng
rich revenue harvest out OF the trust
charters being granted by that State was
most strikingly demonstrated By the fees
received during the month Of March just
passed II the March record could be
duplicated through the other months OF
tho year New Jersey could almost pay its
way from charter fees!
IL appears that during the month men
toned thirty-tye corporations were or
CARRIED under the laws OF New Jersey,
with capital stock ranging from Sl500,O0O
to SOS. 100000 to the company. The aggre-
gate capitalization OF the thirty-four, out
OF the thirty-five. corporations that par
took OF the character OF trusts, amounted
TO S1.111 $50, 900! Besides these larger
companies about 200 smaller concerns,
whose capital aggregated SlO,oO0,ooO, were
chartered
According TO the information furnished
in dispatch TO the New York Journal
the State of New Jersey received in fees
for the thirty-four trust charters the sum
of s12s,0O0! This is at the rate of $685.
900 a year--or the revenues of a good
sized State! 1t Is not every month that
such harvest is gathered in, but for two
years past. or at least since the Dingley
bill became law, this golden stream has
been running into the New Jersey treas
ury. The fact that the balance OF the
country is suffering in consequence of this
wholesale organization of big combines
does not affect public sentiment in New
Jersey. 1t is prohting in revenue way
and public conscience for the time being
Is deadened.
1t would have been singular II the idea
had not occurred to that States officials
that this rich mine might be worked
deeper. Accordingly, the attorney general
OF the State recently prepared a bill in
creasing the charter fees, but the cor
porate influence was strong enough TO have
1t buried in one of the legislative com!
mittee rooms. The creature was able &c
dictate terms to its creator.
So long as States recognize the validit!
of charters granted in other States, and
commonwealth like little New Jersey Of
fers itself to the use and benefit OF tn
trusts, the necessity for some Federal Law
or constitutional amendment prohibiting
TO the States the right or authority t
grant charters to trusts becomes painful,
apparent
New Jerseys March record In the prem
ises is an outrage upon the country a
large. That any relief can come to tn
Nation. however. until straight demo
cratic administration and congress ar
elected, is matter of the gravest doubt
II the people of the United States were a
alive to their political and other interest
as they once were they would sweep re
publicanism from power on this issue c
the trusts alone. An Indifferent or sordi
public sentiment is republics creates
danger--ani It looks at times as II we ha
reached that critical stage in the Unite
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THE posT's ANNIVERSARY.

1t is with a record justifying pride in |
its past and confidence in its future that
The Houston Post this morning enters
upon Its fifteenth year. Though its past
life constitutes but a comparatively brief
career in journalism, The Post in that
time has developed into the full and strong
stature of maturity and has achieved al
success that is equalled by few news
papers in the United States,
This has been accomplished by adhering
strictly to business principles and faith
fully endeavoring to serve the best inter
ests OF the public. The revenues OF the
enterprise have been put AL: into the inn
provement OF the plant and the daily is
sues OF the paper, until today no more
found in the South. The management
have believed that the people Of Hous
ton and OF Texas were entitled to the best
paper that their patronage would supply,
and having acted upon this conviction.
have found the public testifying its appre-
| citation through the most generous and
practical recognition OF the papers merits.
1t has always been source OF great
satisfaction to The Post to note the fact
that itself aud Houston have grown and
prospered together. The Post has devoted
its columns at all times to the upbullding
Of this city and the expansion that has
made of Houston such great and prom
Using community has been freely reflected
in the business of the paper. The pros
perity of the one has aided the prosperity
OF the othei.
The Post has had no pet interests tC
subserve, no special irons in the fire. II
has been hampered by no particular in,
fiuence, but has been free to advocate
that which 1t has felt was RICH. and TO,
the good OF Houston and the State o.
} Texas. 1t is as little handicapped today
by other than the legitimate purposes o
honest and fearless journalism as an,
paper on this continent!
e 1t is because the management feel tina
their interests are those OF Houston anC
. Texas that they anticipate a continuance
y of that public favor that has given Tn,
Post its present envlable position. An,
this popular support will still be merite(
a by the continued devotion OF the pape
: to the things that work for the materia
c progress social welfare and political goo,
: fortune OF the people.
And both The Post and Houston are t
J. be congratulated that as each succeedin
u mile post in their progress has bee
= reached, the prospect ahead has locke
"A brighter and brighter.
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TERRY RANGERS DArrLETLAc.
II ,,,x Not Re Returned to Texas
MI

II May Not BE Returned to Texas
Until he Fall.
The following is taken from the lh-
dianapolis News Of March 81;
''Governor Mount said today that unless
arrangements for the return of the nag
OF Terry's Texas Rangers were completed
within the next few days, 1t was highly
probable that the return would be post
poned until next fall. The large number
Ct persons who wish to acc. mpany the
nag On it's return. and the small APP
preparation made by the legislature to
defray the expenses of rrtuning 1t, nave
almost convinced the governor that tne
flag should not be returned until next ran.
The governor hopes by that time that suit
able arrangements can be made and re-
duced railroad fares can be secured SO
that Indiana may send large delegation
with tho trophy.
The Texas legislature adjourns April
IA. 1t is now crowded with final business,
and would have little time to spend in the
exercises of the return of the nag. When
the request WAS made for the return of
the flag It was urged that the Indiana
delegation go to Texas before the close
of The Texas legislature. At that time 1t
was thought that the delegation could be
made UP before April /. letter mas
been received at the governors Office
asking that il the flag can not be returned
before tho close OF the legislature the trip
be postponed until some time during the
Texas State fair, at Dallas, In September,
when there is always a large reunion OF
Indiana people who live in Texas. 5 mo
of these Indlanans have written, asking
that the return of the flag be made also
reunion Of Hoosiers, both of Indiana
and Texas.
Governor Mount said he did not believe
in pomp and show on all occasions, but he
did not like to 60 to Texas like a tramp,
with no staff and with few companions on
such an occasion as the return of the
captured batileilag, He wanted his staff
wiki him, in order that the dignity oil
| the State might be upheld. The people q
\ Texas were preparing to make the day OF
d wn in the history Of the State, and he
though the State Of Indiana should have
good representation
THE Apr priation, he said, VIII pro-
vide for only about four persons--thC
chi-f executive OF the State and the com
mander of the Indiana G. A. r.. with al
Cacort for each one. do no. think tina
would he sufficient representation for sucl
IN cccasi-n and ! am not willing tha
Indians should net uphold her dignity anC
reputation on such au occasion as this
The governor said that II the return
CT the flag we're postp uei until fall HI
was sure arrangements could be provided
hat would secure large representation
for the State"
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THE Sound MONEY. PROPOSED.

II is becoming apparent from revlving
discussion OF the matter, that the repuh-
lican currency reform plan OF retiring the
government paper money and turning
over to the National banks the issue OF all
our paper currency, will meet with far
moro opposition even In republican ranks
than the administration now anticipates.
This treasury plan, which has received
Endorsement from the house committee
on banking and currency. Is one OF the
NEST outrageous propositions ever serious
ly made with reference 10 our government
finances. The government proposes to sur
render to one class OF bankers the govern
ment prerogative OF issuing the money
Of the people. While no limit practically,
is to be imposed and no legal tender quail
ity conferred upon this National bank
money. yet the public from the very neces-
ssiies OF the situation win be forced u de-
pend upon these notes as the chief cir
cuiatiug medium % ths country Business
will become embarrassed or speculadve
and uncertain. in proportion 70 the Huc-
tuations of this bank issued currency,
based, as 1t Is 70 be. upon the bankable
assets alone Of the corporations issuing 1t,
and without adequate provisions for It's
redemption either by the banks or the
government.
Such surrender of government author
lily in such vital direction is not only
undemocrstic, but contrary to the very
spirit II not the letter Of the constitution,
This Gage or administration scheme il
remarkable also as the suggestion Of those
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FROM "rHE cRucIBLE.r

The man who doesn't agree with your
methods is theorist.
II faith did not piece out reason many
moro men would commit suicide
The lamb makes no enemies, but fears
many; tho lion makes many, but fears
none.
The far-seeing man usually secs so
much that he is too timid to undertake
any hing.
What we call a mans personality Is
often no more than the present fear which
he Inspires.
very small piece of lead from a very
cheap pistol in the hands of a fool may
kill very wise man.
The man who for anothers good tells a
disagreeable thing usually himself gets
the most good out of It.
The mind is like steel: friction sharpens.
heat tempers, idleness rusts. II you want
good blade, keen Of edge and strong IL
must be pounded into shape by skilled
hand at n hot forge. Great minds are thus
shaped and tempered at the glowing forge
/ of life,
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zdelan afair nrc arousiny the criticism In
American papcrs that they deserve. II Is SIN
gular that our smart representatives, abroad
can't understand that they are not sent to Tor
cign countries to belittle US.
The Boston Herald says that probably Mr..
sewali OF Bath can stand being left of the
democratic ticket next year" In view Of the
results In Mr. sewalls section and circle 10
10. II is probable ''the democratic ticket next
year viii not be OF an experimental nature
In any respect
The Chicago Times Herald Ia OF the opinion
that II the antitrust laws had been framed By
the trusts they couldn't be more worthy OF the
trusts or less trustworthy!
1t is about time some further and practical
action was being taken by Houston's citizens
looking to the establishment OF tobacco
warehouse here to handle the coming seasons
South and East Texas tobacco crop. It is ex-
pected that the crop will be a large one.
Hanna's indignation that Major Lee Should
attempt to connect his name With the beef
scandal would indicate that the major had
succeeded in lan1ng pin In very sensitive
part
ABulrhlco VIII continue 70 1901 Win tnS
buzz saw in the Philippines until some fine
morning he will find himself on his way TO the
Urited States for heroic treatment of his
trouble. Old Geronimo could give him few
very valuable pointers Just at this time.
I "Expspsion means. among ether things. the
expansion of the pension list" says an OK
/ change. If 4 means as great an expansion as
the pension list. the anti .cXpansonists are on
| the safe trail.
England's West India islands are likely t
become embarrassing to us in their lout
floclS for admission to our political famil,
circle. We cant hobnob with John Bull an,
al the same time hold out any inducements Il
hi. colonies to desert him.
The brave soldiers in the Philippines are en-
, titled to good rest and might as well taxi
it, No matter what they accomplish now. /
viii have to be gone over again as soon as TIL
|, Fi,lpinos get their wind
/ The daughter oil once poor Nevada mine
and the great-grandson of staten ISLAM
ferryman yesterday demonstrated what trans
formations few years can accomplish in
social and financial way in this great AM
glorious republicl
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LOUISIANA EXPOSITION.
New Orleans Preparing for the Big
Jndertn king.

Undertn king.
New Orleans, March 20,-There is now
in the hands of the printer a prospectus
OF the exposition giving the rules govern
ing the exhibits classifcations of exhibits,
in the general departments, and the list
OF prizes to be cflered in the horse show,
live stock, agricultural horticultural. arts
and sciences and other sections of the en-
position. Copies OF this prospectus will be
mailed free to any address upon applica-
ton to Secretary w. J Leppert
The committee charged with visiting
Washington to present to President Nc
Kinley an official invitation as agreed
upon between tho chief executive and the
former committee appointed for that pur-
pose has been appointed and is composed
of the following gentlemen Governor NJ.
j. Foster, Hon, w C. Flower, Captain a.
T. Wimberiy Colonel w II. Byrnes Hon.
John Fitzpatrick, S. j. ShwartZ NJ. j..
sanders G. N. Loahy. Charles Janvier, S.
Locke BreauX. J. 3. Sinnott, +. w.
Young, Leopold Levy Pearl Wight, Cap
tain Charles Drown. Walter D. Denegre,
j. +. Denechaud. Edward McCl IN. j.
G Murphy II. Dudley Coleman, w. w.
Dusson, Colonel j. NJ, Foster, w. b.
hugerr j. R. C. Pltkln, II, B. Stevens, j.
NJ. Parker and J. p. Parker.
These gentlemen win leave New Orleans
within short time in q special car and
viii present the invitation which is to be
II the form Of handsome stained glass
plaque
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Atlanta Constitution.
The return cf William Waldorf Aston to
New York City Is the elimination of an
evil which the government will have TO
deal sooner or later.
This particular Astor. and the richest Of
the family. took up his domicile in Eng
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mot Our Funeral"



Congress adjourned without making any
appropriation whatever
J. For the government of Hawaii;
For the control the Philippines;
3. Fer administration in Porto Rico;
4. Fer the management OF Guam;
., For carrying out our pledge to set up
the Cubans under a government of their
own,
The congress declined to join Mr.. McKin-
ley in the hearse and took its place on the
sidewalk as long-faced spectator of the
melancholy procession.
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BARONESS De RlRScH, PRlLANTHROPlST.

widow Baron eh VINO u9u
whose known the w3fu
udeed be found VINO
the a th thorough harmony az
the lifetime the on
his best helper and adviser .nle
in her personal
the ea OF
his plans ana hau
dded eMootiye
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The nest Thing to Do.

Wood County News tMlneolal.
Henry watterson in the Courler-Jour
nal, asks the question; What shall the
democratic party do to BE- saved? II We
were called upon to reply, our answer
would be, Pay no attention 10 old frauds
like Watterson.
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ity in tho next house, and has also allowed
the information to percolate through his
hat that he would not refuse the nomlna-
ton for vice president next year with
Bryan at the head of the ticket. 1t will be
observed that New York people are very
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Some Consolation.

Eagle Pass Guide.
The members of the Texas legislature
can at least console themselves with the
reflection that they are not the Oklahoma
legislature. The governor OF that Terri
tory has vetoed sixty Ave out of the eigh-
ty-nine bills passed by the legislature.
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a strangc nthropy.

Grandvew Graphic.
1t is a strange philanthropy which
teaches that its benefciares are better
of dead than alive. Yet the Filipnos are
still being rapidly shulrled off to the happy
hunting ground to the merry tune OF
Yankee Doodle" and In the name Of
humanity
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4 Candidate ana rhnt,. An.

Beaumont Journal,
1t is seriously stated that Secretary
olney Will be candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for the president and
II may be Just as seriously asserted that
be Will not be ANYTHING more.
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srsin will increase taxes Ia consequence Of
the burdens left by the war. II there is any
consolation in distinguished company, Spain
caa contemplate the situation In the way OF
tax burdens of her hate adversary and be
heppy. II is stili sn open question whether
Spain or the United States is to be congratu-
lated upon the promise OF the future.
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Our friends the cubans are not displaying
that lively gratitude for Uncle Sans assist
anct that is certainly que him However we
must make full allowance for the streak OF
Spanish In Cuban character ana the natural
suspicion aroused by iutlmatIons In this coun-
trS thai We have gone into Cuba TO stay.
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An Impossibie Invent,on.

Waco Times Herald
Wireless telegraphy may become an
ACCOMPLISHED fact. but there will never he
any wireless politics.
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The Homo Market First.

ININ WI u ItVNI9tVIf
Texas needs the Nicaragua canal in her
business Of supplying cotton to the Orient
but mere than tina, she needs cotton mills
to work up her cotton crop into a finished
product
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The New York Herald thinks the beef in
qniry board will vindieato Miles. and the
Globe Democrat thinks that the board will
roast the general II the board was organized
TO ascertain and report the truth 1t will be
compelled TO find that Miles charges have
been substantially proven. but these govern
mtnt boards are as uncertain as the quality
OF the army rations in these latter days
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Another unlnyltea pemocrnt.

" NJ IIIIIVa- TIVIdIu,
There has been no place provided for
Grover Cleveland at any Of the many
Jeffersonian dinners.
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1hc Tronhic Mlth HANNA

WayerosA Evening Herald.
The Yankee lives and grows fat and rich
on what the southern man wastes and throws
Hanna.
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Are Ihcy Ashamed.


NNFIlkN"Iu INVVNUTI'dl.
There is no doubt about Il. the republ,can
party IS hopelessly sDlit. Senator Hoar has
more Followers than they would like TO admit.
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Admiral Sampson would probably like 10
visit foreign ports all the tIme-he is received
with some degree of enthusiasm away from
home
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II the Americas cup is carried away by the
Shamrock, Il Will SIMPLY demonstrate that
England has still to depend on ireland to win
her victories for her.
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Municipal elections in the Middle States
were Just mixed enough to keep the politicians
s,.ll guessing as to the drift OF popular senti-
mint.
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Ambassador Choate's recent sncering refer
enees TO this country's attitude In the ysne-
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salt Lake City is going to build 'salt pal
ace II all accounts be true there are better
uses than that TO which salt can be put in
Utah
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sK1xRrp Al TIE posrorFicH At HOUSTON. TEXAS
As SECOND CLASS NATTER.
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THE DAILY POST. THE rs sy q p, c pSsr'
sEMi-wEEKLy POST, M Coils. per Week
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THE HOUSTON DAILY POST
ny THE
Houston Printing Company.

Z. y. JOHNSTON, ~. Ps5s,D5sT.
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xubscrjption BY Mail Daily and Sunday Post one
wear $500; six months. $500; three months
5000; one month. $500.
THE SUNDAY Posi-, one year, ti.So.
itn Srml-WsrKLY posi- Mondays and Thursdays)
one year $500; six months. SO cents; thre'
months AZ cents.
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The Chicago Times-H Ia OF the opinion
that n the antitrust laws had been framed by
the trusts they couldn't be more worthy OF the
trusts or less Trustworthy