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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22
says the San Antonio Light;

France has found out that she can not
touch EstSrhazy without getting such faint
them will hardly purity them from their I'm .
cleanliness she viii glvc deaf ear to that
propcsition TO let tho forger and liar Of the
Dreytue nastiness cross her Threshold for a
knows that IL is best TO let him alone ~ hts
guiltness
Tho Light takes tho proper stand on thla
question The whole world is aware that the
military history Of France is unsavory. and
II Is perfectly content TO leave 1t untouched.
Too much Of Il was unravtied in the Drey.
tas disgrace ssy Ia
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22
Telephone Numbers: sss s.ia.:s ~

The city.--The Post Is delivered to any part OF the
city by carriers, per month. Si.oo; three months
$500; SIX months, $1,000 year. SI7.oo
Mr.. Theodore Berng has charge OF The city
circulation and collecting. Messrs Theodore
Beung. Chas. Lott ana Paul Hobby are the su-
uofzed collectors OF all city hills teoth alveItis-
paid 10 any one other than those namea, unless
special written authority signei BY the business
manager is shown. Al accounts OF any siza
should be paid by check In favor Of The hous-
ton Printing Company.
Subscribers failing to receive The Post regularly
will p,sase notfy the office promptly. Every
paper Is expected to be delivered not ,atsr than
$50 O'Clock a. IN.
Gpeer no circumstances viii orders given by
employees on the office be recognized and
paid, or accepted IN payment OF accounts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

Kansas literary society will debate this
intricate subject Al It's next meeting WAS
tho act Of John Ruskin in giving up his wife
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

AT ToNIGHT's SESSION the bill. 49,.
yesterday and today were signed i, 4.
presiding officers of both houses and d,
extra session adjourned sine die ~.
afternoon an attempt was made to eat !,
the libel. bill, but 1t proved abortiy. !.
the necessary vote to dispense with B.
printing could notbe obtained.
THE GOVERNOR signed Coles blu S.
yiding a uniform method OF the elss,l..
OF trustees in independent school sstr,,s
the text OF which is given elsewhere
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

SIR. $. j. Bla5kshsar. eiiior of the
Nayssota Review. speut part o. yesser-
day in the city on business. Ha Was a
suest OF representatives, Of the Iogsi pisss
vhile here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

The latest news from the celebrated bue-
cancer, Mr.. Cecil Rhodes, was that he was
hitting the roads only in the high places
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

Kansas can furnish more crank ideas and
schemes than all the other States combined.
Just now another OF the kind that has made
that State notorious has been sprung by a
Wichita populist. He proposes 90 incor-
porato q company and send commission
to the Philippines for tho pnrpose Of sup
plying tho people Of Kansas with truthful
news relating to anairs In those islands IN
order that McKlnlevs policy and the failures
OF Otis NAV be made an issue in the coming
election. Just as u the neople Of the whole
country are not fully satisfied as to all the
bundsrs made there and IS n trio OF Kan
F0s popullsts could bring any more eonyinc-
inG news than that contained in the soldiers
letters which got BY the eensor.-Fort Worth
Mall-TeleEram.
The fun and complete story has been told
many times by returned soldiers. aud there
is absolutely nothinE LETT to be Investigated.
This Kansas cuckoo probably wants some
free advertising, and we observe that he is
getting It, Kansans know how 10 keep their
names in the papers and they do IL.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

Mr.. W, NJ Carpenter. who is conusrtsl
with large eleot'as construction houss
OF Chicago, Is In Houston on business with
ore OF the local telephone companies, Mr.
CaFperter. who Is 4 guest az the ca ito
curing his stay here has nsye, vi lied
Texas befors and he expresses himself as
being highly Rleasei with what he has
so FAR seen Of the State. especa iy fioug
the lines OF commercial deyeiopm ert.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

The Chicago Chronicle is running pollti-
cal circus department and thus adyertises
one OF its star attractions
Having succeeded in saying nothing on tho
currency question, though he talked on that
topic at great length, It will now DO inter-
estng to observe the gyratious and nip-aops
Of hlllallison rs he tackles the Puerto Rlcan
tarin bill. We regard blllallison as the most
UNIQUE and interesting creature since the
s.deshow boa constructor who was noted for
swallowing himself, crawling through himself,
tying himself in a bowknot and swapping
his tall at the word OF command billallson
is pre-eminently supnle and adaptive
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

Corpus Christi Is shipping one thousan
present ana the net result TO her truck gar
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

When the poor man. with political bees
humming In his lambrequIns. reads that CLARK
spent more than $4,000 in his campaign for
the United States senate in Montana, the
aforementioned poor man will probably mark
Montana of his list and keep his eye on Utah
or Pennsylvania. M
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

The Troy Press rings the bell on the feline
statesman Of the York commonwealth:
1t Us a deep disgrace to the republican par
ty that Tom Plat should be hawking the
vice presidential nomination. with the evil
dent consent OF Mckinley and Hanna. It
seems 10 be arranged that Boss Hanna shall
nnme his net candidate for reelection and
that Boss Plat shall have the vice presi-
Dental crumb subject TO Hanna's approval
And professedly in the party OF Lincoln.
Sumner and Seward
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

Lieutenant Hunt-Grubbe Of the British army
ought to be promoted to 0ommissariat and
placed In a good big lager.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.

Tho Post has received and perused with
much pleasure tho February number OF the
Southern Industrial and Lumber Review. II
Is one OF the most beautiful and pleasing
trade Journals In the world. andNs the equal
In artistic finish to any literary nfhsazine, 1t
makes a specialty OF noting the Industrial
progress OF the Southwest In general and OF
Texas in particular. and there is not the
slightest doubt about its doing much good
In that field. Prosperity is visible in every
page Of tho Southern Industrial and Lumber
Review. and The Post is especially delighted
TO note IT, The magazine is an honor to
Houston and VIC are right glad that the busi-
ness men Of Houston are supporting It so en-
Enthusiastically.
Tho Dallas Timcs-Herald gives this bit Of
commercial observation, which is pertinent
at the present time OF industrial activity In
Texas;
I Some Of tho LARGO cotton mills In Georgia
and the Carolinas now wealthy corporations.
consuming hundreds OF bales OF cotton and
employing whole communities, had their be-
ginning during the civil war In family looms.
Tho largest factories in Dallas In the snddlcry
line started with two men at the bench. Small
factories pntroni2ed at home become big fac
/ tories patronzed by tho commercial world
To this tho Denlsou Herald takes notice and
adds:
Correct YOU are. Tho small factory that is
success Is much better than two largt ones
standing Idle. No man would bore hole
for one-auarter bolt with a two-inch augeT
/ tho hole would be worse than useless. on
the same theory. It is useless to start big
enterprise In n field where there is no de
inand for ts products.
A prominent Southern newspaper offered n
valuable cash prize some years ago to the
person sending in the best answer on how to
improve and enlargc tho city in which the
newspaper was published, Out OF more than
5000 answers tho following took the prize;
Build small factories" One need not pom
der long TO SEQ the good that would follow
several small industries.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

It is said that General Otis has decides
to remain in the Philippines. For this ono
we wish TO endorse the generals decision an,
to thank him therefor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

en- S J0sMSIos - vica. BsssIDs ssI.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

An exchange tersely sums up the relative
value OF tho newspaper and the dodger as
advertising mediums when It says: "The
dodger nine times out of ten, stops at the
front door. while the newspaper finds its way
to the dining room or parlor, and enters right
into the basom of tho family"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

Tho commeroai-Appea says Memphis has
at last gotten a town clock. The next i'm
proyement will probably be some strong pine
benches around the train station. so the
orewd WIN have a place to sit and white
when the cars arrive.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22
Governor Savers Gave Reasons Why 9
Second Session Was Not Called.
HE THINKS THAT SOME GOOD HAS RESULTED
Beatty Caldwell Anger by the Governors Mes
sage-Land Bill and General efficiency Bill Were Agreed
On and Passed Finally

port Of the State government; the settle
ment OF what is due to the permanent
school fund from the State and the law
providing form OF government for the
schools in the place of the statute re-
Gently declared unconstitutional by the
supreme court, thus providing for the
continuous progress and advancement of
our splendid system of public education;
these measures without taking into ac-
count other laws that have been passed
within my judgment entirely justify the
present session of the legislature before
the bar of public opinion.
Joseph D. Sayers, Governor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-22

The nearer wo approach the end of the
1Sss-lsO0 cotton season the more absurd do the
Neill crop estimates appear and lower and
lower does that prophet sink in the estima-
ton Of the English sp!nners.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
INSPECTOR CENSURES CHAPLAIN.
THOMPSON LEADS RAIDS ON ALLEGED DIS
ORDERLY HOUSES - SAYS CAPTAIN
SHOULD MAKE THEM.

INSPECTOR Thompson with thirteen men entered
Captain Crapman's district last night ana mace
raid on the alleged d.sorderIy houses Nos r. g.
% and 27 Hancock-st and arrested eleven women
and
Yesterday afternoon Captain Halpin. Of the
Charles-st station led a raid On Nos IL. 10 and lo
on the opposite side of the street ana Hiaoe 4
number of arrests Captain Chapman was at
tending boxirc match ct the Broadway Athletic
Club last night when Inspector Thompson Invaded
his district. Inspector Thompson commended Cap
tain Hap!n for his efforts in trying TO clear MS
precinct OF vice, and then said:
rfuvAre captain OF these nrecircts l would clean
ont These houses In a minute. TT" caDtairs say
they can't but they dent tiy. These houses STe
disera &c to civilization I would be ashamed 10 be
a captain in the precincts IN which they exist IL
seenls that have been doing work tonight which
ether people won't do.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
SUICIDE UNDER AN ICE WAGON.
SHIPS CARPENTER BREAKS HIS OWN NECK
DELIBERATELY. ACCORDING TO
WITNESSES

AS Abraham Jones driving wagon for the
American Ice Company. Of No "a West Twenty
fourth-st., up Avenue a. yesterday. a man walked
along beside the wagon for some distance; then he
fell and wheel passed over him. His neck was
broken and he killed instantly.
Jones arraigned In Yorkville Police Court
before Magistrate Brann and was remanded to the
Coroner who held him In 81 900 bail to await the In
guest In court II was brought out that the man
killed had undoubtedly committed suicide lie had
been idenIhed John Beiley. thirty-hye years old
ships carpenter on the four mastsd bark Eors' e
Shaftesbury. which sails to-day for sydney, n .
w. Since ADril Beiley mas been living al the
sailors boarding house Mt No. l23 CheTrN-st
Just before 10 o'clock Mrs. NJ WInwertn OF No
524 East Sxteenth-st.. and Kate Frankei OF No
so1. East Eighth-st.. were walking un Avenue \
when they saw Jones coming along. They hotIceu
the man walking in the street and swore IN coui S!I
that he suddenly dived between the 'front.' ana hlnu
wheels Of the heavily loaded wagon, ana that 'he
wheel grazed his neck. .,- II, 49, 4.
Policeman Goss, of the Fifth-st stnt1on slld my
tho mans neck was broken by the COZ. SON
The body was removed to the MorGue-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
T. UZON REBELS SURRENDER
FORCE CUT OFF-AT.
TACK IN MINDANAO REPULSED.

Manila, April 1I.-General Montenegro, one OF
the insurgents best fighters, has surrendered 10
Colonel Smith, in the mountains near Camalins.
in the Province of Pangasinan where, with
General Macabulos, he had been trying to reor-
ganize the Filipino army. Colonel Smith, with
five companies of the 18th Regiment, nearly
surrounded the force Of Montenegro, who, dis
couraged by the impossibility of making his
men stand against the Americans. surrendered.
Macabulos escaped.
The insurgents have attacked San Jose, in
the Province of Batangas and Santa Cruz. on
the lake fruitlessly.
Twelve hundred Tagalogs attacked Cases bat
talon headquarters, of the 10th Regiment, at
Cagayan, Island of Mindanao. April L. The
Americans had fifteen casualties, while of the
attacking force fifty were killed and thirty
wounded or taken prisoners. The enemy, num-
bering 100 rilemen the remainder being bolo-
men, archeTs and mounted spearmen, swooped
down in a bowling mass at daylight surprising
and killing three of the sentries. They Swarmed
through the streets in small parties. some bear
ing scaling ladders by means of which they at
tempted to enter the houses.
The Americans tumbled out of the barracks
and formed in the plaza, and companies began
sweeping the town. The subsequent street
fighting lasted twenty minutes Twelve of the
wounded Americans board the hos
pitnl ship Relief. The enemy withdrew to the
mountains in great confusion.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
INQUIRY FOR JUSTICE WORCESTER
STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ASKED
TO INVESTIGATE MATTERS
AT HIS COURT.

The State Civil Service Commission held meet
Ing yesterday at the Giisey House. Comm issioners
Silas w Burt and Willard A. Cobb were present
The object OF the meeting to hear representa-
tives of the Civil Service Reform Association on
county offices. These representatives included the
secretary Mr. McAneny; Horace e Denlirg. the
Rev Mr. Slicer Judge Miller and Mr. Ordway'
They urged upon the Commission the importance
of extending the classified service so as 10 include
all subordinate officials in county Offices at once
They said that there essential difference De-
tween these officials and those in city departments
and there was no reason why their positions should
not be under Civil Service rules. The Commission
had previously taken the testimony of county OH
in eleven of the most popuous counties IN the
State regarding this matter. Decision was reserved
Secretary NcAneny of the Civil Service Reform
Association said yesterday afternoon that MS or
ganization had requested the State Civil Service
Commission 10 investigate apparent violations of
the Civil Service law and rules in appointments
and removals made by Justice Francis ]. Worces-
ter of the XIth District Municipal Court in the
Borough of Manhattan
against Justice Worcester. according TO state
rnent by Mr. McAncny. The association: he said.
merely presented a statement of facts for exam
mat ton by the State Commission Continuing. ne
said the association had asked the Commission, IN
the exercise of the authority given urGer para
graphs and of Section OF the Civil Service act
WOrcester'S The further wording OF the
communication. which he admitted to be accurate,
ito investigate IN particular the matters re-
ferred to in the papers herein mentioned Para
graphs and of the Civil Service act give the
State Commission all the powers of legislative
rcsses the production of books and papers. etc
Justice Worcester Is Republican He was ap-
pointed to his present office on January !. 1898.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
FRANK uoss's SECRETARY FINED.
THAT SAVES THE POLICEMAN" SAID Mr. MOSS
AS HE HURRIED FROM THE COURT.

Crrin 3 Booth. twenty-six years old. of East
Orange. N J., who for several years has been
Frank Moss's private secretary. was fined So in the
Centre-st. yesterday by Magistrate Zeller on
a charge OF disorderly conduct preferred by
Roundsman Sherwood. of the Church-st. station.
Sherwood said Booth had Monday night called
him 'ioafer" and used other abusive language
toward him. Booth had then been arrested and
locked in the Church-st station Booth, through
Mr.. Moss, who apDeared for him. entered general
denial. and said he hed been assaulted by the
rnI,r6srran Nj Moss said he had known the pris-
oner to be a most upright and hcnorable man, IN
capable of wyurgdOing.' Detective Mooney
roborateG the rounGsuan's testimony. THAT saves
the policeman remarked Mr. Moss. ne hurried
from the courtroom, followed by Booth, after the
fine had been paid.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
THE ANEER GROWS RESTLESS.
COMPLAINS OF BRITISH WEAKNESS RE
GARDING RUSSIAN AGGRESSION.

Lahore, Punjab. April 1T.-That Great Brit
aims attitude toward Afghanistan in connection
with Russian designs Herat does not meet
with approval al Cabul the capital of Afghanis-
tan is proved by autograph letter published
with the Ameers consent in which after refer
ring 20 the various rumors. he says:
Now, when Afghanistan is overwhelmed on all
sides, the British Government does not seem TO
take any interest, but enjoys the pride of aloof-
ness and reserve. Whenever I have suggested a
check 10 Russian aggression / have had no re-
sponse from the Government of India except the
suggestion that AfghGnistan might consent to
the construction of railways and telegraphs.
This is impossible, the Afghans consider that
such step would their ruin. Notwith-
standing all these troubles, / have proved for
the last twenty-one years the firm ally of Great
Britain. but now, at the last moment, | must in
form my powerful ally. the Government of India
that the present is the time for deeds and not
for talk.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
HEARING FOR THIRD AVENUE CREDITORS.

Arthur H. Masten. the standing master appointed
by Judge Laconbe to pass upon the advisabrity of
issuing receivers certificates for the Third Avenue
Railroad gave another hearing the creditors and
others interested yesterday It was the consensus
of opinion that the reorganization of the Third
Avenue Railroad was progressing favOrably and
that nothing should be done pending the ratiica ton
of the lease OF the Third Avenue the Metro
politan Traction Company. The hearing was ad-
journed without acton TO May 80
Adrian j. Joline appeared for the Protective Com
mittee of the Third Avenue and Charles w. Dav-
ton appeared for number of large creditors
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
CHI PSI FRATERNITY C0NVENTIoS

The annual convention OF the Chi Psi fraternity
will be at the Holland House to-day, to-mor-
and Friday OF this week. Chapters of
the fraternity from eighteen colleges universi-
ties in the United States VIII be represented by
Sclegates Among them Williams. Amherst
Wesleyan and Middlebury, in Nev-England: Ham
ilton Union and Cornell, in New York: Rutgers
and Stevens. IN New-Jcrsey. Ann Arhor Chicago
Wisconsin. Minnesota ana Leland Stanford ir
in the West; Lehigh, In Pennsylvania, and Wofford
COLLEGE and the University OF Georgia. In the south
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONERS SAIL

San Francisco. April 1.-THE Philippine Corlms-
soners sailed the transport Hancock early this
afternoon. The Hancock Will stop at Honolulu,
Yokohama and Hong Kong the way to Manila.
The Commissioners met many members of the bar
yesterday in the OF the United States Circuit
Court They were also entertained at luncheon
by General Shafter.
Commodore Cowie L. 5. ". sailed for the Philip
pines to-day on the steamer Doric. take charge
Of the machine shops at the Cavite Navy Yard.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
HEIGHTS CLUB OPENS ITS HOUSE.

The new house OF the Heights Club at ST.
N!cholas-aye and pc-hundrcd -and-forty -sixth-st
which described In Mondays Tribune was
formally opened last night with reception which
was most successful affair. Eight hundred invi-
tations had been out. and judging from the
congested state of the stsirways end the rooms on
the four floors OF the building. a large proportion
OF the eight hundred recipients accepted them.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

and when the IVth District delegates got together
yesterday Arthur Seward began the circulation or
a paper for signature In support of Mr.. Post M.
Sharkey, who had discovered that he beaten.
tried to dissuade Seward from getting the names;
Mr. Seward kept right ahead and finally secured
a majority without approaching the delegates from
the XNIth Assembly District. in which both Mr.
Post and Mr. Sharkey live Then the Naval Ohcer
threw up his hands"
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

Several dispatches to the effect that tie yacht
Tolna owned by Count Ruiolphe Festetics Ge
Tolna had been wrecked ct Miniroy were received
here yesterday and Monday from Perrin Island
One message said the Count and of the crew
were picked up and taken Perrin Island by the
steamer Birchtor Another message was that the
Countess Festetics among the perso rs
drowned. The latter is untrue as the Countess
is staying at the home of Mrs. Louis T. Haggn. at
No. 2S Fifth "A Tribune reporter was unable
learn last night If any dispatches regarding the
reported wreck of the Counts yacht had been re
ceiVed at that house. The Countess IS daughter
Of James b. Haggin; of No. 5S7 Fifth-ave. mem
ber Of his hopEeFnid said last night that all he
knew about the reported wreck he had learned
from newspaper
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
sHARKEY FAILS TO GET POSTS PLACE.

SHARKEY FAILS TO GET POSTS PLACE.
One of the interesting minor contests connected
with meeting Of the convention was that be-
tween Naval Officer Robert A Sharkey ard John
D. Post for the place Of State Committeeman from
the WITH District. Mr. Post committeeman
last year and demonstrated his ability. He IS re-
gsrded by MessTs. Woodruff. Atterbury and Dady
as one of the ablest political managers in Kings
County. Much 10 the surprise OF Mr.. Post and his
friends IL developed a week ago that Naval
Officer Sharlzey trying TO secure Mr. Posts
place for himself the State Committee. Mr.
Pest went 10 work with his accustomed energy
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
REBELS Routed IN COLOMBI4.
TWO BATTLES AT MATAMUNDO AND PRA-
DERA-QUIET IN MAGDALENA
DEPARTMENT.

Kingston. Jamaica, April 17-News received
here from Colombia says that two big battles
have been fought at Matamundo and Pradera
where the rebel forces under Generals Rosas,
Ibanez and Caicedo, were completely routed a
large number being killed, wounded or taken
prisoners
The Colombian Government has sent six thou
sand additional troops north. Peace is reported
Magdalena
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
MORTON TRUST VOTES FOR MERGER

The stockholders Of the Morton Trust Company
held special meeting yesterday and voted unani-
mousiy 10 consolidate with the State Trust Com
pany. The stockholders of the State Trust Com
pany VIII meet next TUESDAY ra tify the action
Of their directors authorizing the merger with the
Morton Trust Company.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

The biggest of all the politicians was
Jake Schell, of Amsterdam. Mr.. Schell weighs
about three hundred and fifty pounds. and,
while he is not spry his feet some others,
his think works said TO be geared up to
lightning speed He elected to the State Com
mittee to succeed J. LIE Roy Jacobs. who died.
The people along the Mohawk Valley say that Mr..
Schell takes weight or loses IT with the sue
cess or failure OF the Republican party to win at
the polls