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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02
TEN PAGES TODAY.
MAD WORSHIP OF THE GOLDEN
GALE.

II Is going the round OF the republican
press that Senator Caffery of Louisiana
declared recently that he would prefer
Imperialism to the policies embraced
In the Chicago platform OF 1886 There
seems 10 be some doubt whether the SEN
ator so expressed himself. but. II he did
so declare. this view COMFORTS accurately
with repeated ut;erances OF gold standard
democrats" so-ca,led.
In declaring that Il Mr. Bryan is re-
nominated and the financial plank OF the
Chicago platform reathrmed there is no
hope for the democracy" the alleged
democratic goldbug journals in several
parts OF the country simply announce in
effect that the gold standard men stand
ready to sacrifice The Republic II necessary
IL order 30 keep the gala dollar, single
and supreme, as the standard OF our IN
ancisl system.
The cherished institutions OF the mag
nihcsn. fabric Of government left us by
The fathers. the p7oud traditions o' the
greatest Republic In history. the liberties
at the people. even the forms OF govern
ment. would be abandoned and in their
plsee Capitalization, conquest, militarism,
Imperialism would be adopted as our
National policies rather than abandon a
gold money system
Was there ever a more sordid more
unpatriotic. a more contemptibiy selfish
more dangerous or dissraceful political
doctrine seriously announced in this coun-
try. by reputable and prominent men
than thls7 It almost passes human he
lief that any class Of Americans would
affirm their willingness TO see the great
Republic OF the New World ruiucd and
supplanted by Imperialism rather than
see silver restored to the place 1t once
occupied in our monetary systen'
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The Regulation banquet.
Y York World.

sNrM iofh WIN.
The menu OF the chamber OF commerce
banquet Mt Delmonico's on Tuesday, a
published in the morning papers OF yes
terday. proyokes natural curiosity to
ask whether the banqueters a,e ths food
that was placed before them,
II was only the regulation banquet---oys-
tiers. soup. timbaie. halibut with cucum-
beers and potatoes, fllei. an artichoke, an
entree OF wings OF fowl with asparagus
tips. then course OF terrapn, an ice. a
canvasback duck, followed by an aspic o.
foies gras with lettuce salad, Swarm,
ices, fruits, coffee and wine to accompany
the bright array OF courses--nothng
more.
It raises really important question in
gastronomy and dietetics. II would be
valuable to find out whether this assert :
ment OF food was actually consumed or
not. Because II 400 elderly, dyspeptic and
plutocratic gentlemen can eat such din
ner and liye--and especially a succession
OF them--then all our theories on tho re-
lation OF eating to health will have TO be
revised and corrected.
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is alleged that the magnificent home pro-
vided by the fond husband has been the
scene OF midnight orgies for years that
would bring the blush of shame to even
the most blase of dissipatlon's devotees
Not only are such violations Of the Sells
home alleged to have been going on in
the absence of the husband during the
last season, but 1t is charged that they
nave been common thing for years.
The refined and cultured daughter Is said
to have feared tragedy in the event that
she made known the facts to her father
and she has suffered in silence her
mothers alleged wrongdoing for the sake
OF preventing what she believed would be
worse trouble. Eventually, however she
could bear the affair no longer. and II
is said to have been she who first ap-
prised the husband of the alleged faith
iessness OF wife and mother
The reports of the detectives who
Swallowed the accused parties are said
10 be astonishing The details of them
however, will not be made public until
the petition for divorce is fled The al
ieged liaision with the well known boni-
iace Is said TO have continued ANN within
very few evenings before Mr.. Sells re-
turned home from his seasons tour. A
feature OF the evidence against him
strange enough, will be bicycle. He is
aieeed 10 have gone to see Mrs Sells ON
MS wheel. and, leaving it outside the door
u was taken into custody by one of the
detectives to use as circumstantiaI evi.
dence. e'i'
me wheel is now locked up in the Chit.
tenden hotel building. in the vicinity Of
one OF the leading detective agencies. 4,
10 salu several other prominent business
men will be involved.
mere is probably no better known or
more popular citizen in Columbus than
REFER Sells philosophical charitahIe
ana OF genial disposition. his friends are
. .a on 80 carefully has the wife guard
ca the alleged skeleton In the closet ira,
never until now has there been tho sy,sht'
est suspicion in the public mind against
t ner ,air name. Mr.. Sells is nearly pros
rated and declines to talk. However he
ma mas =, authorized one of his CONFIDENTIAL
the salien, tac,a ,aa. to make public
and divorce suit '"e separation
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PETER SELLS TROUBLE.
VIII Bring Suit for Divorce on
statutory Grounds.

Columbus. Ohio. November 80. Peter
Sells. the we'll known circus owner, has
separated from his wife under most start
makes against Mrs. Sells will stir the
social world TO its depths. The palatial
home OF the Sells, at Dennison and But
ties avenues. is desolate, Mr.. Sells having
left it, taking with him their accomplished
daughter. Miss Florence aged 20 years.
They have taken a temporary residence
with Lewis Sells, the indignant husband s
brother Mrs. Sells Is lett alone at the
homestead.
Attorney ] E. Safer. acting for Mr.
Sells has prepared petition for diyorM,,
which, II was stated. will be flied in the
courts tomorrow. The charge upon which
II Is based is that of infdelity, and we'll
known Columbus boniface Will, 1t Is said,
be among those named as correspondence
During the many years OF travel as one
OF the principal proprietors OF Sells Bros
ana Forepaugh's shows. Mr. Sells has
necessarily been absent from his family
much OF the time. During all of every
season ne has gone with the show. leay-
Ing Mrs. Sells and their daughter, who
Is an only child at home. The info:ma-
ZION Is that week before the show closed
It's last season, but ten days ago, Mr.. Sells
received positive information that his wife
was unfaithful to him. Detectives were
employed TO shadow her and her supposed
intimates, with the result that her indis-
cereions are alleged to have been proved
by overwhelming evidence.
MT Sells returned to the city when
me season had closed. and at hrst did not
make known to his wife the knowledge
he possessed. He desiref tn Arrange some
OF his affairs for the separation before
ne should confront her with the truth,
rms having been done. he left her and
TOOK the steps for a divorce
me ADVICE upon which the petition was
based are OF character that viii astound
me many social friends OF Mrs. Sells, who
nas borne an untarnished reputation IT
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THE EAsLEY TRIAL.
Taking of Evidence Is Completed
and Argument WIN Begin To-day.


Livingston. Texas, December Court
convened promptly at o'clock this morn-
ing when the testimony for defendant was
resumed and continued during the day
with short recess at noon and for supper,
after which defendant was placed on the
stand. He detailed the facts from his
standpoint undergoing DISCRIMINATION
with but little change. The defense rested
when the State in rebuttal introduced Mr..
johnson of the Tribune, Messrs. Chase.
Brown and exPoliceman Murphy,
The defense sprung sensation by in
PRODUCING a letter from State witness
proposing to be paid for getting out OF the
way and to furnish defense with important
information. The attorneys for the State
repudiated the witness and said they
would not have introduced him II advised
OF his true character.
The State and defense then closed 1t
being IL O'Clock at night, Court adjourned
until O'Clock tomorrow morning, the
judge announcing that the argument would
be confined TO three hours to each side.
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AMEnlcAN opponruyITy.


II Is said thar the United States have
demanded that the powers interested give
a guarantee that they viii maintain the
open door" IN the Far East. The United
States insist that this great international
compact be duly drawn UP and signed
with attest!ng witnesses. Germany so runs
the stately gossip OF diplomatic courts,
hesitates TO append official signature, but
,acitly agrees to the open door" policy.
Yet Germany, without harassing delay.
will sign. ia the event 1t shall be deemed
necessary, Not, however because the
United States shall insist. but because
England shall demand. Great Britain has
suggested II, and Great Britain has a
power behind all schemes of empire, in
both matters of trade and territory. that
renders the demands of British statesmen
paramount with respect to European com
navy that enables the English merchant
marine to dominate the seas and to drop
anchor or slip its mornings in any harbor
OF the world.
Germany 10 the natural rival OF Great
Britain for the trade OF the East. and for
Germany must follow, not lead, or actively
oppose Great Britain, either In the crea-
ton Of new spheres OF influence or in the
requirement ofQterritory, largely becaus Q
Germany has no navy OF comparable
strength and for the further reason Ger
many like Ensland. has not been able to
make 1t appear that common cause has
been created through diplomatic connly-
ance with the Washington authorities
whereby territory Is expanded: nor, In
consequence thereof. inferentially created
out Of this powerful Republic sympa-
fhetic ally that. engaged for the time In
the requirement Of distant colonies with
out the warrant Of the constitution but
upon the specious pretext Of humanity,
may be relied upon, when emergencies
arise. TO become Of value on the substantial
plea Of mutually OF interests.
Alliance with Russia on tho part OF
Germany II impossible. Engiand's atti-
tuds towards the former power and the ir-
fepressible conflict between their designs
Tor commercial vantage BY sea would for
ia Il, II there we're not far stronger cause
lor Germany 70 keep on the tolerant side
q ~ island dynasty. Diplomatic un-
tsrsteadipgs and guarantees between Ger
many "A France are beyond Ell question,
even if 70 Frenchmsn did not ever appear
~ grliesolns nasco " Sedan. Germany
II 5000 mt rfsa - Sail 4. ~. ~~a.A
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it took to support the army during the
past fiscal year. The amount in coined
dollars was 500 ,000,0
The translation into cubic gold was
made by eX-Director and Present Exam
iner OF The Mint Preston, and does not
profess to be fractiunaily correct, Using
the same figures, any one who is nter
ested in making more realistic the process
sonal figures OF the annual reports, may
discover that the total amount of money
appropriated BY congress at its las, ses-
sion (aggregatng about $1,000, 900, 0G0)
would make a cubic block of gold twenty
six and a half feet square. Its weight
would be 1Sll tons. II set in the middle
of an ordinary street there would scarcely
be room for teams to drive around 1t,
and the top would reach to the middle OF
the third story windows.
After ALL millionaire hasn't very much
gold. 1t would only make a block whose
length, breadth and thickness are about
two and half feet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

pace with the statesmanship and dipic-
macy Of Great Britain.
Great Britain. Germany and the United
States constitute the triuns divinity Of the
conspicuous progress that has made this
the greatest epoch Of world history. The
last, and the infant Of the trio. Is, In all
the elements Of strength and initiative,
at once tho giant and marvel OF the age
Founded upon principles and nourished to
sinew and power by constitutional form
Of government that makes Of the individ-
suI citizen self-rsliant INTEGRAL OF the Re-
public. the United States. within the
compass OF but little more than single
century, has become the dominant power
of all the splendid aggregation. To hold
this position the government must not
abandon the ways by which this result
has been attained, In initiating the prac-
tees or theories of less consequential ma
tions that, after centuries OF age, in
trigues. wars and conquests, must now
find 1t wise and prudential to cultivate the
sympathy OF this vigorous giant of the
North American continent chat has taught
them all the wholesome lesson Of whole
some progress upon which they must look
with admixed admiration. amazement and
alarm.
Great Britain. with the aid OF Germany
and Japan. will dominate continental Eu-
rope. maintain the open door," mark out
zones of influence. fling open the Far East
TO the argosies OF commerce and push
trade TO lands and peoples just now awak-
ening to the touch of an energy driven
forward by the tremendous propulsion OF
the most extraordinary international rival
ry that has ever marked the forward
march of conquering civilization. Russia
and France will fight for supremacy in
these fields and for a share in these vast
control, but they will not be destroyed,
not yet awhile. at any rate. be made, In
all respects, to occupy secondary posi-
ton The United States. however. will be
courted, Toasted. toasted and measuraby
relied upon by all. Our exports will con-
tinue 10 increase in leaps and bounds as
these countries enlarge their commercial
operations, II We shall not drift into the
gigantic error Of militarism and load down
the people OF factory. shop and farm with
the burden OF supporting an army recruited
from the ranks OF those from whose prolific
labor and sturdy energy the strength and
OF the American Republic has
been evolved.
Thus has come from out the endless net
of European event American opportunity
to grow and prosper as never heretofore.
Will our statesmen and economists see
that 1t can not escape II we do but ad-
here TO institutions and forms of govern
ment that have led us to National prestige
and frontage or that 1t must pass us by II
We shall forget or ignore them and brush
aside their profound lessons and magnii-
cent accomplishments?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02
A Receiver As,sea ra

sherman Texas December 1. - This
morning, In the district court. the sber.
man OIL and Cotton company of this citv
made application for rsceiro .ns cry
appointed for the College Hin and parE
i.ine railway, an electric street rs,lwav
OF TINS city Plaintiff alleges indeht adn.sy
on the part OF defendant nesS
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stabbed neat.

pa''as Texas December Il Barney wal
p po familiar figure OF harmless char
acter and known as "warwhoon',. was
s'a Mi 70 death at 5 o'clock this evening
.,,.a iryey was soon arrested and
against him. was uocketed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02
Toms OF GOLD
That the Philippine War Has Cost
the Flooding Taxpayers.

Imagine block Of solid gold eleven
and half feet square at the base and
eleven and half feet high; It's weight
In round numbers, 1894 tons. or s3s ,Os5 is
pounds. This Is the amount Of gold which
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

anaconda lMout.) standard.
General Otis again begs to assure the
country that he has everything well In
hand except Aguinaldo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02
john p. ysss. tor co.xr..s.

Tho Journal is pleased to note the can
dtdacy Of Hon. John D. Pitts for congress
IN the Sixth district. He has for the last
four years represented Hin county In the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02
,,.. "Kindls" Il Good.

Atlanta Constitution
,b sr r.a he ss., kindly refers Mr. Hanna 10
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Kansas city Times. s..
Secretary Long seems to he trying 10
break into the EaganA lger class.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

A traveller who is familiar with life in the
Transvaal says the Beers are lazy but
lordly set OF oafers who make the native
"niggers" tend their focks and herds and
the Uitlanders pay their taxes while they
themselves spend their time in the saddle
hunting or Overseeing" things This state
men, does not seem TO have nterfered. how
ever. with their activity in scrap
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

The only clergyman In the Georgia house
Of representatives voted against the prohibi-
ton measure, There's parson who is prac-
teal enough to appreciate the difference 10
the State between the sale Of whisky under
> license and without license
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Telephone Numbers: s 's.s:s'.' 49, ~.

HOUSTON. SATURDAY.. DEC. 2, 1893
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II seems that the London stock market ia
as "skeery as our American stock markets.
A professional gambler without nerve is in
poor way to succeed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

The indications begin to thicken that II
putting his foot. however cautiously. int
the Chinese question Uncle Sam has steppc,
into powerful qu.cksand. II In anothe
year his head is visible above the compiled
lions wc will be lucky,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

Otis informs us that the Filipino rebel
lion" 10 crushed. but it still appears that il
is not safe for a half-dozen American sol
diers to stray hundred yards from their
commando
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

Houston has only to freely use her sur
plus money in public enterprises to become
In the next few years the biggest. the wealth
lest and the most important city in the great
Southwest.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

While the good citizens of Houston are
being called on these days for aid in several
directions OF public enterprise they should
feel that every dollar contributed is in the
nature OF an investment and not pure gift
Whatever helps the city helps every man,
woman and child In II.
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ma DAILY sosT.1 n TIM SUNDAY POST.
sEMi-wHHKLv POST. ~ csls. psr Week
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The cubans are disposed to stand our
military government for time longer. but
when 1t comes to the inauguration of civil
government they very naturally want
hand in its creation. Mr. Mckinley and his
admirers and followers In exhausting Cuban
patience may exhaust American patience also
with a policy of aggression.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

The foundations that are being laid in
Texas this year for an Industrial develop
ment on large scale will undoubtedly be
extensively built upon next year II the crops
and business are good. When Texans once
get started they need very little prodding.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-02

Tho Georgia society is getting ready to en-
terrain their friends in fine style OH 'Geor-
gia Day" at the Houston Festival. wednes-
day, December 10. Tho society wants every
ex-Georglan now living In Texas to be pres
ent. A great time Is In store.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
They Think We Want 10 Eishf.

The latest developments in the
Samoan u uddie claimed the larger part
OF public attention in Berlin last week.
The government is most reticaut, to
the great dissatisfaction OF tho press.
and In the absence of clear information
from headquarters regarding the at.
titude OF the government, editorial
comment is varied and contradictory.
The general tone of the press, in com
mentIng upon the recent occurrences, is
one OF dismay and distrust. both OF
Great Britain and the United States,
and their ultimate intentions. In this
the German newspapers have seeming
ly been confirmed by specials received
from the United States, all of which as.
sert that the American press and people
desire q serious encounter with Ger
many. The Influential Centrist Cologne
Notks ZeituGg prints New York spo-
cial warning Germany against the be.
lief that 'ths anti German sentimea,
prevailing in tue United States is oil
small! account" 1t asserts that war
against Germany is daily preached and
may lead to deplorable results if the
American government does not check
this in time
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
Insurgents FIGHT OPENLY.
One thousand Filipinos led b,
fguinaldo Give Open Battle.
WERE COMPLETELY ROUTED.
Rebel Officers Use the Lash 10 Keep fhe
fiiip:Hes ID Liae-Rritish aud Americas
Cruisers BoEabard lows OF Samoa.

MAsILA (Dy Cable. For the frs.
time since the war began, the insur-
gents gave orca battle Wednesday,
about thousand advancing openly to
meet the Americans on the plapes be-
yond Marilso. They were commanded by
Agninaldo in person, assisted by Gen
erals Garcia, Torres and Pachecho. As
the line advanced across the plain. the
Americans reserved their fire, but when
the natives were only four hundred
yards away there was sudden roar of
artillery and musketry and the iusur.
gents broke and ran. The officers
were seen trying vainly to stop them,
but it was rout. They could not be
stopped as long as they were in
range. Prisoners captured by the
Americans declare that the officers
stand behind the lines with heavy
whips and lash tbs unwilling native
into fighting. These lashes were found
among the prisoners aud the dead
Fl:ip,nos. According 10 the natives
captured executions occur every day,
IN the Filipino army, OF men refusing
or showing an unwlilingness to fight.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
His OWn Soldiers Turned Down.

Governor Poynter of Nebraska, has
sent a message to the Legislature veto
ing the Senate bill which commends
tho First Nebraska Regiment in the
Philippines. Tho languarge in the
bill objected to by the Governor says
''Ihat We acknowledge with gratitude
and JOY the debt that the State owes
them by reason of the honor conferred
upon it by their valor while defending
in the Philippines the prin ciples of our
government aud adding new glory to
our flag" The Governor in his veto
says: II cannot stultify myself with
the calm Judgment Of thinking people
OF this commonwealth by giving of
fetal approval to the statement t'iat
the war Of conquest now carried OF in
the Philippines is in defensa of the
principles OF our government and is
adding new glory to our flag"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1899-04-06
An Excursion Steamer Sui

A Special from Southampton says:
The passenger steamer Stella, plying
between this port and the Channel Is
lands, crashed uron the dread Casquet
Rocks. near the Island Of Alderney,
Thursday afternoon, in u dense fog,
and foundered in 10 minutes, her boil
ers exploding as she went down. Re.
ports rs to the number lost arc con-
hicting, but the officials of tho Lon.
don & Southwestern Railroad Company,
which owns the boat, said that the
drowned will not exceed 20. Other re l.
ports make the loss much higher
Three boats, including collapsible
boat, were lost. There were about 1S5
passenbers on board, aud the crew
numbered 35 men.