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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-10
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.


General Nelson A. Miles famous collection
CT weapons has been recently augmented by
tho gift from South American politician
Of sword worn In several campaigns by
Simon Bolivar. The Liberator."
The Khedlve OF Egypt Intends TO make a
long cure" in the Canton OF vaud. He has
hired the Chateau Tatiana. the property OF
the late Russian Prince Yossupof. until the
FIRST week in September. 1t is not far from
tho plvonne Baths. where Ahhas Pasha made
his Swiss cure two years ago.
Lord Roberts never learned the art of die
tatng his dispatches and to this day has
to writo them out with his own hand His
writing is, however, so very bad that II can
he read only by his aide, to whose lot It con-
sequontly falls to translate" the orders into
ohoraeters more readily decipherable,
lsx-Presdent zaldwar Of Salvador. who re-.
Gently came to Washington as minister Of
that country. says the people down there want
an inter-oceanic canal MS badly as the United
States, and they prefer the Nicaragua route.
because it would give Salvador an Atlantic
port for It's markets. something which II has
not at present,
Count Leo Tolstoi denied the other day the
recently printed statements TO the effect that
he had been asked to visit the University OF
Chicago by DR. Harper, it's president. II
am" he said, getting too old to travel far.
but must add that It is one of MY creates,
regrets. that | mover had an opportunity 10
study properly the splendid Republic OF the
United States"
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IMPERIALlsrIo sopHrsraY.

The republicans are now taking a new
tack in answering the charge OF imperial
ism. They are contending that the DEM
ocratic Is more imperhllstic than the
republican policy, inasmuch as It proposes
to hold on to the Philippines for time
after admitting that they are aud OF right
ought TO be- free and independent
This is what We might term the last
ditch OF the special pleader, or the only
straw in sight for the drowning man.
No less a parsonage than United States
Senator Nelson OF Minnesota actually made
long and grave argument in speech
the other day TO prove that Mr.. Bryan )
idea of arst establishing a stable govern
ment in the Philippines before withdraw
ing from the islands. was a gross neon
sisteucy in view OF his contention that
the Filipinos were entitled to independ-
ence. II they are entitled to independ
ence. seriously argued Senator Nelson
we have no night to establish any kind
Of government over them. and to do SC
would be imperialistic aggression OF the
worst sort.
This Is sophistical enough TO suit 4
bair-spiitser IN any part Of the world
The reverse Of the proposItion would be
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PAGES TODAY.
THE sToRm.

For twenty-five years past the coast
region of Texas has not experienced such
storm as that Of Saturday. 1t appears
TO have originated in the East gulf off
tire coast OF Florida and Louisiana. and
pursuing westerly direction to have in
creased in severity until It reached this
region,
A. this writing the full details of the
GO stsuetiyeness Of this hurricane in the
Texas theater OF It's operations are not
known. We can not yet reach definite con-
clusions. In Houston we see its results on
every side, not fortunately In wrecked
houses so much as in injured houses, pros
,rats trees tangled wires and the debris
that always may be expected in the
streets OF 4 city after severe blow. 1t
is possible, Indeed probable, that the de-
atructivcn.ss FIRST reported at all points
has been exaggerated In Houston. in
deed. the total losses are made up mainly
of compa; stiyesy trillng individual losses.
with us there has been no death list but
the indications from present reports point
ominously to deplorable results in that
direction elsewhere at Galveston and
other towns near.
nfaf LAT NAT a,rs.r, o.,
are Inaccurate, The fact Is that until more
time has elapsed for ascertaining def
nitely both the loss OF life and the prop
erty destroyed, we can form no Just OF
safe estimate OF the storms ravages.
Yet It has been at the best an extraordi-
nary visitation for this immediate sec-
ton. and one that Will leave IN It's pat,
much suffering ana corrow. Those OF u
who have been fortunate enough to come
off safely should hold ourselves ready tc
promptly meet any call for aid that ma,
reach US.
There is no suffering so pltiable as tina,
which Ia entailed by the great agencies OF
nature when they break loose in their
fury and sweep all before them. Man 4
so utterly helpless under such orcum-
stances, so absolutely free from any con.
tributing cause to hts misery. that we In.
stinctiyeiy hold out our hands to each
other and feel that bond o, human sym
pathy that makes the whole world kin.
1t 10 not likely that We shall see suol
storm as this again In this region within
lifetime Our long immunity gives u
basis to hope for freedom from such q
visitation again for years. or for ever II
the meantime let us meet the dlsaster
bravely. and as quickly as possible repai,
the damages, succor the needy and turi
our faces to the morning again with cour.
age and hopefulness
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mass OF voters regard him as the special
champion o, the Nebraskan in this state
and then have them realize that ne couiu
mot or would not carry the convention OF
his own party Tacitily 1t Is understood
that after the candidate for governor Is
named 1t will then be time 10 popuiarlze'
so far as such thing could be needeo,
the democratic National nominees Win
tboee OF tho State.
one thing has impressed itself upon
New York In regard TO democratic ahairs,
VIII ch is that so far as the National cam
paigu is concerned the party Is acting
clevorly This is being admitted freely ny
those who do not hope tor its success as
well as by those who do Not as matter
of principle or worth, but simply In regard
10 the plain business Of politics tAis Is sa u.
In a State where the blunders OF the
democrats have so often delivered ovsr
their majority to their opponents this
present situation is the more noticeable.
Mr.. Jones, committee has kept its skirts
clear of local contentious and the many is
sues OF State Importance have not become
mixed with National ones, something That
the wellwisher for democratic success
believed in July to be hardly possible. the
citizen who cares to divide his sentiment
and his vote will never n the world oon-
fuse anti-imperallsm with "Ramapo.' II
by any means the latter STATE issue snoulu
be resuscltated. Never before has gem
eral election been so full of principle aud
hardly ever have business ideas so en-
tered into a local contest.
~
However. this last refers to the so-cslied
in elligent voter. There are unfortunately
many who are not designated in this ia h.
ion. with these the details of the actual
balloting are more important and the :
feet which he use by them of the present
system of electing public officers Is to be
carefully studied. New York uses the
Australian ballot and when everythin :
pretty much from presidential electors
down through State, congressional, city,
borough and district offices to the last
alderman are to be filled, the sheei the
voter handles with few more numbers
and some black-faced type would easily
pass for an average railroad time table.
For the uninteiligent, not to speak OF the
actually illterate, the only course of
safety is to vote the straight ticket The
district captain in one of Tammany's East
Side strongholds may have a prejudice
against some candidate near the head o,
the ticket, perhaps for the gu3ernatori5l
nom nee or even regarding the Nat onal
banner bearers themselves, but If he is to
be assured of the election of the council
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Question of rnctories.

Literary Bureau Sunset Central Route
The Eastern States are glowing examples
oi the benefits Of manufacturing institutions
This thing OF producing the raw material and
then buying the finished product second
hhnd. as it were, is not conducive 10 pros
.ItIlly, save the prosperity OF the other fcl.
OF course, applies TO Texas, has been making
II possible for the manufacturers Of other
States 10 become wealthy at the expense OF
tue States. which by virture of their posi-
ton and their diversity OF products, should
wax rich upon their material The Tin
Bucket Brigade is an evidence OF material
progress and 1t is only seen In those sections
OF our country where the factory has become
factor la the body polite and is assisting in
the extension of cities and civilization, which
is made possible by an aggregation OF peo-
yet outside the charmed circle which owes It's
development to factories. Producing in the
law, she buys the finished product from be-
yond her confines, negccting the glorious
Opportunities for promoting her welfare
which lie on every hand, awaiting the time
when local enterprise or the employment OF
foreign capital shall stimulate and bring to
hitting conclusion the possibilities so evil
dent. Factories employ people. The larger
tho factory, the more people, and the greater
the payroll. People make communities; com
munitles grow and become cities--a sort OF
compound progression as Il were. which has
been manifested in the East. and has made
possible the concentration and utilization Of
vast wealth, which has made the Northera
hdlt OF the Atlantic seaboard the financial
aud clNilElng power that IT Is today. There
10 wonderful held Tor Texas In the direction
Indicated and sooner or later the wheels will
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EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.

The influx OF new farmers to many parts
o. THIS country this year Will materially
increase the products OF the soil In inoi
There Is sull room for more, as not over
10 per cent OF our lands are in cultivation
Abilene Reporter
The flow of immigration TO Texas Is eon.
lstantly increasing as tho people OF the old
States become more and more familiar with
the advantages OF the garden spot OF the
world Some portions of the State are
thiekly settled but, as the Reporter remarks,
there is still room for a great many more.
And they will be welcomed when they ar
rive.
49,
In the crop calculations at present Texas
Is put down 10 raise one-third OF all Tho
cotton paised in the United States. Fort
Worth Times.
Texas Is fully capable OF doing the very
thing. and when ono considers the enor-
nous size and number of the other crops
In the State one will be Just beginning "a
realize the possibilities OF the greatest STATE
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SOME PosTsCKiPTs.

According to a German scientist the earth
weighs IL ,0l3 900 900, 200, 900 pounds.
Chicago trolley lines advertise in the pa
pcrs Fine scenic effects are offered.
Italy's new king received more than TWEEN
ty thousand messages OF coincidence.
There are not ten men In every thousand
80 built that they can go without suspenderH
The golden eagle has great strength. 1t
lifts and carries OFF with ease q weight Of
eighty pounds.
AS late as the fifteenth century Vienna had
no street lamps and every waytarer carried
his lantern.
Bachelors In the grand duchy of Hosss are
compelled to pay IS per cent more taxes than
married men.
The state OF Colorado and the cattle barons,
working together, are Offering $3.50 for
every coyote scalp presented.
A Japanese Christian minister. writing of
the divorces In Japan during n recent year,
says there were S5s,ss9 marriages and ZIG 775
divorces.
Boycotters displayed n Kansas City tailors
name on big posters, with the result that sew
eral men saw the name aud nothing else and
came in and ordered.
Irrigation in Nebraska, at cost OF 81 an
aeie, has spread prosperity all over the State,
no longer linked with conditions so precarous
as that of the seasons rainfall.
During the last season the exports of tea
from Japan to the United States and Canada
amounted to no less than 9993l, 239 pounds.
OF this amount IS, oi6 020 pounds were ship
ped from Yokohama and the rest from Kobe.
1t is not widely known that Queen Victoria
rules over more Mohammedans than the sui
tan Of Turkey, over more Hebrews than there
are In Palestine. and over more negroes than
any other sovereign who Is not native Of
Africa
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anil, sruAnr AcmnsoNl

New York, September 6.-tstan spe-
cial. ).--National politics In New York are
naturally in state OF suspension while
the gubernatorial conventions are looked
forward to and in session. 1t Is decidedly
severe year for the local patriot. II
ever the affairs OF his own State were
taken out of his hands it has been on
this occasion. There is hardly a pretense
of looking for "the voice OF the people
ard both parties have been about equal
offenders against the theory OF popular
choice as to local candidates. Any che
who tries to think OF the unrestricted
franchise and the capitol at Albany at
the same time can hardly suppress smile
Regarding the republicans there has
been nothing said, no protest nor cutlery.
Mr. Platt has gone ahead without dream
ing that no is rather upsetting tho IDEAS
OF popular government IN his acting Tor
and as his party, but In the democratic
camp things are rather different. one
leader who resented anything Ike inter
ference with his plans either within his
State or in the National convention IL
SELF has been faced by another who had,
however, such different Ideas and ambl-
tions from those of the Tammanyite that
bpIlblOM IUcy IcIuSeu 10 Glhhn. w uNu ~
came to committee work Croker set up
an Independent headquarters at the Hoff-
man house and MIR. Hill straightway Of
fered him stationery from the real State
headquarters in the st. James building IN
order to facilitate his work. When It. be-
came mstter OF candidates the Tammany
chief made arbitrary demands and the
ex-senator, while supporting the wishes
OF the p-statc democrats quietly gave
out the hint that II II meant real tgnt
Tsmmany must battle 1t out within itself.
II there ever has been case Of VITA
drawal of minor questions In The Interest
81 greater ones 1t is in these actions OF
Mr.. Hill.
Whether by actual agreement or from
considerations OF political expediency 1t
has been deemed wise by both those who
have the National campaign under their
caro- and the oneS who are engrossed at
present by State matters that the name
OF William JenQing Bryan shall not be
linked with that OF any clique or faction
that may go down to fefeat In the state
\ convention. This H. especially true with
MIR. Hill and HE associates. He foresaw
the possible danger Of having the great
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man upon whose success II.
on the street cleaning dsnsa worl>e1 Z
he knows enough to saa .nent decs.s
that his constituents placa ~ Nhs 4,
a un w sa ne nImly believes 4 .soh Y,
own own, s'ar and does not allow IA. auaar,
Tempt TO wreak vengeance u .nen 70 d.
National figures BY euttlns sp,o ssr,,
the ballot with divided ", .nd ilrAs,
AZ may not pc especially yr..,. 4
prominent candidate To LnsNylns d
gained so much as one vo,s sv that i
the impossibility OF a certs,r ?! reas,o !,
terminating In the exerclsa Citizen d.
enlse, but nevertheless thIs !, " DIS III.
that campaign managers y sneth,,
LOCK into and consider. w,ss'y Proper,
ings Tammany may have lesef "a.
candidates who are seeking lssaili1x IA
noes TO be filled this Nove,, g, ~ nishs, d.
not meant to infer In 4. 'osr ma ~
barhori any dlsloyai ones "osse ihi
me most part straight dsu Wy esx as
from end to end, NsAnociatls Va.
Beyond these consldero,i.
only Just to recognize thar ro,.s ~
country is sentiment sxistIus !. Z Y Y
estly and loyalty democra,Ie ~ - M''
found among this same mas. !, r : la'
adherents. They arc dsmnes anrsry
they are Tammanyites ana hs ss rs'sls
their readiness TO follow M 'e Ncsl
of Mr.. Bryan even when sr W. 'eadensl,
was not dictated to them H. !, : courts
chiefs. ~" 'y Their lopl
Up the State the situation i,
and VIII certainly remain cbsc wv sl'is
sometime after the slate is fixea NJ ny sau
even after that the copdliion apoa sli
rural districts will not be aasI,, y
mined. The voters of these n,r, v ss'si.
demonstrative In their choIes ~ us'
are not reached until they drivs ~. naiy
to cast their ballots. Ivy ''sa
The republicans have IA ri,
enormous majority in that ssctian !. y
come the democratic one keIow IN s NJ
lem and while they work herl ~ ' ns,'
1t Should be realized, an excallsns ~, w
ization it is often found that N NH, ;.s.
influence has been at wo,k ana u,,a s' \,
best calculation of Plat ann b,s sy ,,,s. ~
ants. These agriculturalIs a ara ,h,s.s..
while the politicians scheme ons I ,sasl
It can be said that no new developmsut 1,
to be noticed at this time amsnr tSss
1t is fair to state that they csnsllar ~
fully and exercise their franshisa Ii.
some degree OF conscientousnes, ,ns ,h'
is precisely the thing the damo,,,.I,
leaders here say they wish to bars H.
pen, believing that II II does the ss, M ~,
vote of the State OF New York IN N
be in doubt, :"
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GET I'm and move.

Literary Bureau Sunset Central Route,
The trouble with most of us is that we are
too prone TO consult our own comfort in the
matter of public enterprise and let 'the other
fellow do tina talking and the labor of build
Ing up the community. We may hitch our
wagons TO a star from a theoretical stand
point and content ourselves with u theory and
lot the practical possibilities go glimmering
tor want of energy and enterprise, hoping IN
a dim way that providence may work to tine
general advantage aud thus encompass our
destiny to the satisfaction of all concerned,
This is a fallacy or rather a weak way Of
reasoning. We want to get up aud move
vigorously We want to inspire our neigh
bors by a stirring example VI our own faith
and our own work. We want to get up and
wave our hats and cry, Come and labor IN
the vineyard with me-" roll up our sleeves and
sweat in the hay fields or among the cotton
stalks, hguratively speaking. Texas is a
great State with wide eXpanse OF tillR-
bio ground and vast possibilities, and 1t Is
to our interest to see energy and enterprise
make use Of these verdant wastes and con.
tribute to the general welfare. We want TO
talk Texas, work Texas. educate people to
the truth about Texas, bring capital to Texas,
make wise laws for Texas, advertise Texas,
leave politics to the politicians and plaza
trees and vines, We don't want to lie In the
shade Of our hg tree and dream and hug
Gelusions that we are better than our neigh
31rs and that Texas can take care OF herself
Thank God you are from Texas and go out
proselyting until you let the world know that
Texas is all right.
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psen.lse mat large industrial combines are
necessary TO carry on properiv tbe Immense
ea u,e OF the present day, especially in
n v'sss foreign commerce and in securing
,, SlheS LOT surplus products. But as Mr.
t,hhlhs nom combination of CAPITALISTS Tor
nv ny purpose OF restricting competition and
er l,,a, monopoles. lie then discusses with
in,,, n ne.men. the nature ana scope Of leSis-
ra,t,Ss,i .ultroi over trusts. the evil of over
sail,ull1stion, the effects OF trusts upon wage
ir & ana tue proper remedies 10 be applied
"a r rsVn case The social side OF the question
'The Nan IN an interesting chapter headed
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TREATISE on TuE TnrsTs

TIE TRUSTS. by William Miller Collier.
New York; The Baker & Taylor Company
me author Of this able aud timely work is
es!ii,nlssioner Of the New York civil service,
ahu nus written valuable treatise bank
Itptey. While not an avowed enemy OF trusts
pc Is very far from believing that they should
20 uee from all legal restrictions. In his dis
's1s''oa OF the question. he states as a arst
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LABOR'S SNUB TO TERRIBLE TEDDY.

Bryan alone was reviewing aemos,,,,
parade rather than q supposedly non.n,l
san procession OF toilers wno have ~,
so often told that prosperity Is hsrse
While they stood on the outside Of
locked shop door,
Once there was faint cheer az M.
Bryan and Roosevelt shook hands and *.
chapRed greetings Then the voice
msrcher was Heard to inquire.
whats the matter with Bry.nt
The cheering for the great ant.lmp-
rialist broke out anew and no more II.
heard o. Tediy
AS the carriage containing the Ros,,.
welt party entered Electric park tire
WIS a demonstration by spectators rA
n-ust have brought unpleasant thoughii,
to candidate. Crowded on either sled
Inc vehicle were hundreds OF worklagnsh
men Yao have been told that they ln
experiencing prosperity under Mckinley
rule, but whose families during the pG
year have many times felt the ralss d.
hunger Instesd of an enthusiastic thetf
for TEDDY" they glared at the Nusa
Rider and many clenched fist was skisl
In hi, direction. bs4. b. ssas
The crowd was there to hear Roosevelt
and once they saw his teeth and DIS
Rough Rider hat their curiosity WA a'
isfed.
Il want to say" began RoosessI
Say what you like" shouted a y0fs
"but keep Hanna out Of It.
Teddy WINGED 4.
~ usually say what | Ike, was 'l'
speakers response, and though his ",
continued to move net word vas asis
twenty feet away, for the air was lui' :.
Kisses and cat-calla, mingled Win casa'
Tor Bryan.
The audience would not listen qua ~.
most of its attention to humorous hA'
from bitter minded work!ngmsn'
Not in the history of Cook county nli'
candidate for National oiilc, oeen ~
such a reception as Governor kocss.s,.s
Some of the crowd seemed to ply A'a
in his hour OF deep discomfort
"He is an invited guest, give IVY
chance" a member OF the crown sa ~ !.
HE deserves 1t; let him nave " =
lowed another. ,a,
Quite different was the reception q y.
Bryan when he arrived at the palA N, "a
Wild hurrahs, waving OF pinusis n,
throwing of hats indicated the Joy y X, ~
workers at the opportunity to slre .,r y,
man who is one OF the people A. ~ VI" =,
and not merely at campaign umsa "A
carriage was blocked by enthusiasts ,tsi
time and again Mr.. Bryan Va VA M,,l
to acknowledge the plaudits WIN s'
head. ,.,,iv IA.
During his speech he was frequsnm I
terrupted by great bursts OF app'au'''
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No crlnging to i,ritn,n.

Kansas City Times.
With Bryan In the White House there
VII be an american administration, not a
British one.
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tpin ana the Empire State become in truth
lne empire, and achieve the greatness which
SSesuhy has set forth. But factories there must
De and plenty OF them.
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HOUSTON, MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 1900