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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-10

New Orleans. La, November o.-The
Picayune has received the following ad-
dltional replies frocn leading democrats
giving expression with reference to the
future of the democratic party:
John r. Mclean. telsgraphing from
Washington. says; THE democratic
party, Notwithstanding 1t has had to
carry many 'isms' that 1t has allowed all
the disappointed to enlist under It's ban
ner and at once become active directors
in the party, has polled about 100000
votes.
ITO say that such an organization
should be abandoned or the devoted men
of that organization should be dhmlssed
or retired. is poor policy and Will never
meet with success, 1t is the duty OF the
party to calmly abide by the result and
wait for events.
II no more believe today that the re-
publican party is right than l did on
/ the morning OF the 9Th OF this month. In
many things the democratic party has
been wrong, but its members are the
liberty loving people OF this country.
"The election has proved that the com
merctal Interests of the country are par
amount. Whether the commercial in
stinct will submerge all others Is to be
shown. Business interests must be re-
garded and values be unmolested, but
the general government must not be for
gotten. ! believe "a a party We should
remain quiet; let the excitement of the
moment pass and later consolidate The
opposition to the republican party undei
conservative leaders. but not with per
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Mckinley to Bryan.

Washington, November s.-President
Mckinley today answered Mr.. Bryan's
message of congratulation in the follow
ing dispatch:
Executive Mansion, Washington, d.
c., November 9.-Hon. w. j. Bryan, Lin
coin. Neb.: / acknowledge with cordial
thanks your message OF congratulation
and extend to you my good wishes.
william Mckinley"
Mr.. Bryan's message 10 the president
reached Canton after the president hac
started for Washington and was forward
ed to him here.
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Poor Policy to Think OF Abandoning
the Democratic Organization.
John r. Mclean Does Not Believe the Re-
publican Party Is Right.
Morton Thinks Another Administration Like Cleve-
lands Would Be Observation-Disclosures Conven-
ton of the Gold Standard Democrats.

sonal politics that may be labeled with
the name OF any one man"
]. Sterling Morton OF Nebraska City
says: ITO be saved, : the democracy
should repeal the crime of miscegnation
with populists and free silver repubh
cans. Alter that 1t should remove Bryan
lrohy and all which that name POLITICAL
ly implies, Then 1t ought t. nominate
for the presidency in 1904 some man who
has always stood firmly for honest money
FOR tarin for revenue only. for the
strct construction OF the constitution and
for conscientious enforcement of the
laws as interpreted by tie courts.
The democracy can never be regener-
nted, disiniocted ana made immune FROM
the vagaries and lunacies OF the FUSION
lists until 1t shall have renowned the
free and unlimited coinage OF silver at
the ratio Of lG to /, denounced the de-
nund for the initiative and referendum and
announced It's sincere and deliberate puf-
pose to stand up for and elevate and adj
vance the principles OF free government,
as illustrated by the frugal and honest
administration OF Jackson and Cleveland.
/ convention OF gold standard democrats.
representing each State and delegated by
,the democracy Of that financial faith 90
meet at New Orleans on January 8, 1901.
might prove a good beginning for the
revival of courageous. conscientious and
conquering democracy"
s. E Moss, editor OF the Indianapolis
Sentinel. says: Democratic principles
are thoroughly sound and must be ad-
hered to II the Republic u to exist.
Strictly economic questions must be tenn
porarily relegntod and the control OF
the new democratic movement placed in
the hands OF Northern men OF character
and political ideas, repudllting all pre-
lenses OF the leadership on the part of
such men as Richard Croker. Democrats
must nominate some man as patriotic and
inrorrurtible as MIR. Bryan hut of wholly
dfffrrent teupepmpnt."
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Texans in New York.
fsnecinl 10 The Post.l

Especial to The Post)
New York, November 9,-The following
Texans are registered at New YORK
hotels:
Houston-h. N, Kittredge, Normandie'
Dallas-Mr. and Mrs. j. c. Norris Nor
mandie.
Forney-Mr. and Mrs. W. A. George
Bartholdi,
GaIyeston-Mrs. H. H. Hawley, HOLLAND
San Antonio-A. S.sner. Belvidere'
Texas-T. Henderson. Herald square
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s,r,,.e settled.

PIttsburg, Pa. November s.-offieials
o: the Amalgamated Association OF Iron
and steel Workers announce the settle
ment today of the strike Of the Riverside
Iron Works OF the National Tuoe eon-
pany and the Bessemer. Ala, plant OF the
Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway COM
pany. The resumption OF the TWO plants
will give employment to 5000 men
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WEATHER IMPORTATION.


Washi gton, November 9.-Eastern Texas
Rain Saturday, except fair in northwest por-
tion: warmer in northern portion; sunday
fair. fresh northeasterly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Terrtory-Fair and
warmer SATURDAY; Sunday fair and colder;
southerly winds, becoming northery by Sat
urday morning.
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STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS
Decline to Discuss Cession of Cibun
and CaEayen.

and CaEuyen.
Washington, November 9.-Because the
cession of the islands OF Cibua and Caga-
yen, of the Philippine archipelago must
be ratified by the senate of the United
States. the officials of the state depart
ment positively decline to discuss the
transfer which was referred to yesterday
by the Spanish premier. Still the fact Is
not concealed and was sent out in these
dispa ches about two months ago. thai
the transfer had been arranged as far as
the executive branch of our-|government
could effect it.
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GenernI passenger Agents.

Chicago. November s,-Committees 10 piah
and assist in carrying out the purposes OF
the AL erlcan Association of General PSs-
senger Agents have been appointed py ~.
G. Townsend, general passenger agent OF tne
Missouri Pacific. the recently elected pres eI,
mittee IS made up OF A. 8, Nansen OF tne
Boston and Albany; G. Z, Eusher; ganaalaS =
Pacific: T. j. Weekes, Philadelphia anu
ern. IL s. EustIs Burlington; c. L. stone,
Louisville and Nashville; W. r. caliaway
500 Line.
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FIRST TOUCH OF WINTER.
- - .--.@I IL. mn 1red HuiIdinns

wind Blew seventy-tyvo Miles an
Hour and Damaged buildings.
New York. November 9.-The first touch
of wintry weather came to town today in
the trail of a heavy west wind. which
reached a velocity OF seventy-two miles.
Up to 10 O'Clock tonight no loss of life
had been reported in New York City or
Brooklyn, but stories Of damage TO build
ings in the cities and suburbs were
numerous.
Many row boats and small yachts an
chored In the Hudson were swamped and
drlfted away.
The mails TO and Tfrom Shelter Island
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MIR. BRYAN's PLANS.
He VIII Probably Say Something
About Them Later.

About Them Later.
Lincoln, Neb.. November 9.-Mr. Bryan
Is in receipt OF many requests for a
statement concerning his future plans and
his attitude on public questions in view
of Tuesdays results. He intimated to-
day that he would. before long, enlighten
the public fully, but for the present he
had private matters which demanded his
attention. Mr.. Bryan said to-day ne might
not accompany Colonel Wetmore on his
hunting trip in the Ozark mounia ms.
His health is good and he does not feel
the need OF such trip.
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Observations taken at all stations oY tut
United States weather bureau at .. M yes
teiday. 10Th meridian time:
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postoffice has been established at
Keechi. Jack county with Samuel j. Rog-
ers postmaster
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TEXAS MATTERS.
fsnecial to The PostN

VNptCIdI 10 7 Ht iVoN'J
Washington November 9.-Pensions
granted. origlnal-William j. Spence.
So Widows-Floret Hendrick-
son, Denton, 49, Mexican war widows -
Margaret NJ Anderson, Terrell. IS.
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The receipts OF the Dallas postoffice
for october, 1900, were SIS 204, against
$1,000 for same period last year, being
an increase of $2ls4.
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Henry T, Fuggett of San Antonio has
been appointed messenger In the
weather bureau.
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ksA - PUMPS,
@ MACHINERY and
s SUPPLIES.
INWARD S MI T H CO.
Eonclusiue Proof

hat we satisfy buyers who
vod Us their open orders tor
rocsries is furnished by the
number Of mail orders
We receive daily.
h, exercise great care in this
apartment Of Our business
and when a trial is given Us
We usually gain a new Gus
toner.
There is nothing old in our
stock and your orders will
X filled from clean, new
goods purchased this season.
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sonal politics that may be labeled with
the name OF any one man
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
Hack Party Was Enjoyable

An enjoyable hack party left the
home OF Miss Maud Baer for Newport
Thursday evening. Arriving in New
port the merry makers proceeded to
the homo Of Mrs. Hanna, where they
were splendidly entertained. During
the evening numerous games were
played, and at a late hour the guests
were invited to the dining room. where
they partook of all the delicacies OF
the season. At an early hour yester-
day morning the guests left for VIII
mington, thanking Mrs. Hanna for the
pleasant time they spent.
Among the guests were: Misses
Maud Baer. Sadie Zebley, Jamie Hall,
Edna Davis. Maggie Davis, Edna
White. Lizzie Ellis. Nellie Hartman,
Martha Wade. Emma Kindstrand Ida
Cunningham, Lola Hanna, Vera
Cooper. Elva Hanna, Katie Hanna
Mabel Hanna, Dora Myers, Howard
Scarborough, ,Reuel Rose. Charles Rose
Arthur Parsons Cecil Reeder, Ray
mond Davis. Harry McISaig, Herbert
Minker. Matthew Mlnker. Harry Kol-
hacker, William Shinn. John Cunning
ham. Lewis Houck H. w. Myers
James Hilyard and George Houck.
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
NEWSPAPER OPINION
Iayton Is United

Frcm Georgetown Sussex Republican.
It is reported in certain newspapers
that GOvernor-elect John HUM has
eonfded to a few friends that he in
tends to appoint Dr. G. r. Layton, sec
retary of State. II such a report is true.
Mr.. HUM has made a grievous mis-
take. DR.. Layton IS bright, energetic
and vOluble, sometimes volatile, but
any fitness or qualifications that he
may have for any office is completely
OvcrshadOwed by the fact that he has
seen fit to sink his own individuality
to become the subservient tool Of Ad-
dicks. He is a director of the Bay
State Gas Company, which is so organ
lied and conducted that It Is absolutely
dominated by Addicks. and as such, II
is reported. receives twenty-five hun
dred dollars a year. So energetic has
he been in furthering every wish OF
Addicks that he is looked upon by all
as the personal representative of Ad-
dicks. and his every declaration Is ac-
cepted as that of Addicks. Such clost
relationship precludes the possibility
of his selection for this office being
considered, other than as the represen.
tative of Addicks, and It is impossible
that Mr. HUM can so far deceive him.
self as TO consider it in any other light
II such is the case il at once brand,
the governor-elect an Addicks man, anC
prevents him from using the prestige o.
his high office for the benefit of th'
party by establishing a more amenabll
understanding between the warning o
factions thereof Because 1t follows al
a matter Of course, that the so-calle,
/ Regular Republicans will feel ag
grieved, and will naturally believe tina
their confidence has been misplaced
and that they were deceived when the.
accepted and voted for Mr.. HUM as
Republican free from the control an
domination of Addicks. Mr. Hum. fo
his own sake and that of the part
which has selected him as the truste
Of its best interest, cannot afford to as
sumo the odum of such an appoint
ment.
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
REVOLUTIONARY
DAUGHTERS MEET
At the Home OF the
Chapter Regent
Pleasant Parties and Other 0e-
eurrences Of Social Inter-
est TO City Folk

Miss Sophie NAPLES entertained the
members of Caesar Rodney Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution.
nt her residence. No. 500 Adams street.
Yesterday afternoon. The occasion was
the annual meeting OF the chapter, and
after the election oc officers and transac-
ton of incidental business, Miss NAPLES
entertained the daughters at n dainty
luncheon.
The officers elected arc: Regent, Miss
Wnples: Vice. Regent. Mrs. Caroline +.
Dcnnlson. OF Philadelphia; Secretary.
Miss Helen E. Van Trump Registrar
Mrs Elizabeth Washington Cardeza, of
Cloymont Treasurer, Mrs. Ella g.
Drein; Historian Mrs. Sophie Keller
Hall; Chaplain, Miss Harriet Mahon, Of
New Jersey.
One Of the most interesting subjects
discussed was q plan to obtain legislation
in the General Assembly for the protec-
tion of the American flag from desecra-
tion and q committee was appointed, con-
sisting Of Mrs Daniel Corbit. OF Odessa
Miss Anna Lea. Mrs. Horace g.
Knowles Mrs. George &. Hall and Mrs
James III. Holecker TO look after the
matter.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke Chufchman reat
an interesting paper written by Miss
Mary Isabella Forsythc, of New York
IL was on THE First Decade Of the Ma.
tiQnal Society, Daughters OF the Ameri
can Revolution" and gave a ten years
history of the society.
It was reported that the monumcn
over the grave of Lieutenant Clark
Churchman at West Point has bee
completed al a cost Of S4i5.5O Colonc
Iarned a professor 40 the West Poin
| Academy. writes that il is very hand
some monument, one of which the Stat
of Delaware may wen be proud. Tn
Daughters of the American Rcvolutio
and their friends have also raised $50
for the Churchman memorial prize fun
nt Delaware College. Each year $40
given tho student who displays the great
est proficiency in military tnctics.
Reports showed the membership to h
more than hfty which entities the chap
ter TO am additional delegate TO the Na
tional Congress, which viii convene
Washington ON February %. Mis-
Waplcs and Miss Helen Il. Van Tmn
we're chosen delegates TO the Nation.
/ Congress
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
WORk of cnNGREss

The United States Senate devoted
praetically all OF yesterday TO the Hay
Pauncefote treaty in executive session.
It was agreed to vote on the commit
Tee amendment for the policing Of the
canal On Thursday next. Senator Teller
offered an amendment striking out the
prohibition against the fortincation Of
the canal
The House passed the Grout oleo.
margarine bill by vote Of 1876 20 a2
after rejecting Clls 70 l7sl the aubsu.
tate proposed by the minority Of the
committee en- Agriculture Mr Payne
chairman q the Ways and 9Ieans
Committee, gave notice AZ the close oi
the session that he would cali up the
War Revenue Reduction act after tn,
disposal Of the Legislative ApproDria
ION bill hext week, pFobsbly on Tues.
daY.
The House Committee on Naval AZ
Evening journal., 1900-12-08

This news item appears to-day in a
Philadelphia newspaper under the
New Castle date line: Captain Chaun-
cey p. Holcomb was seen to-day rela-
tive to the report that James G. Shaw
and he were carriage riding and lay
ing plans for the bonoht OF Addlcks.
Representative Holcomb asserts that
the carriage riding was just an inter
esblng part Of the talk between himself
and very close friend, one about tC
take unto himself a relative OF the
family at an early date. 1Mr Shaw,
said the captain. cannot swerve ms
from my duty, nor will ! allow an,
man to dictate to me TO vote for Mr.
Addlcks am a Democrat and as sucl
viii vote for Democratic prineiples
This Is an interesting contribution tC
contemporary political history whicl
now IS being written with such untir
Ing industry on all sides
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
Trade OF HE WEEK

In their weekly review of trade r. G. !
Dun & Co. say: Business is progress
ing along conservative lines Il ISL
without excitement and without great
speculative activity. but with conf
dent undertone which Is to be expl3in-
ed largely by the fact that leading
concerns in most Of the great indus-
tries have orders booked to employ
their machinery at nearly fun capacity
during months when curtailment isl
usual This situation should quiet
fears OF bad shocks such as some pro-
vious seasons have seen. No net reduc-
iion in working force has appeared IN
the last fortnight, and a redjustment Of
wage schedules in some branches OF
the steel trade Is effected without trout
bic. Prices OF commodities are gem
orally steady, and holiday trade is brisk
at all points. The South IS partlcu-
larly cheerful with cotton firm and the
rice crop coming in at very full prices.
Bank clearings make excellent com
parisons At New York this week the
gain Is 21.S per cent. over the same
week in 1899. and 45 per cent over
1928. For the leading cities outside Now
York the gain is per cent. over 1899
and 26 over 1898 The railroad earn
ings On November increased l3 per
cent over last year and 10 per cent.
over 1898. Granger lines decrease
though there are signs Of a recovery
Of tone in business in the Spring
wheat belt Collections are excellent
particularly in dry goods
Bradstreet's sizes up the situation in
this wise: There Is a quieter tone and
reduced volume Of business doing at
Wholesale in many lines, but this is not
unusual at this season, and Is partly
balanced by larger interest in retail
and holiday distribution. Weather
conditions are still drawback TO tho
trade In Winter weight goods, but it
is notable that better report comes
from the Northwest than for some
weeks past Southern trade advices re-
main good, but retail business at East
ern markets is still reported backward.
In the larger lines Of trade new fea-
tures are not numerous. Textiles are
quiet and rather dun with agents pend
ing the opening OF the Spring season.
Wool and woolens are still quiet Cot
ton is irregular, and the market Is at
a balance pending the publication of
the next government crop report,
which however, is expected to approx
mate 9,75OOOO bales. The high cost OF
raw cotton has not as yet been equal
ed by the advance In manufactured
goods. The higher trend Of values in
November has been duplicated In the
first week Of December, and cereals.
long backward In this respect, have led
the advance, which, however, has not
been steadily maintained. The better
business in November is being reflected
in renewed gains IN railway earnings
over lastyear' exceptionalreturns.B Bank
clearings. swelled by enormous inter
est payments. are the heaviest ever
recorded"
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
social and Persona Mole.

Mrs. Job H. Jackson and Miss Mary
jackson were In Philadelphia yester-
day
Harry p Baynard visited relatives
In Smyrna yesterday.
a IL. Cahall. OF Hickman, was the
guest OF friends here.
Senator Stephen Slaughter was IN
Wilmington yesterday.
James c. Wickes. Of the Smyrna
Can, was In this city yesterday.
Alexander Blake. OF Hnisboro, Nd,
Who has been visiting in this city. has
returned home
Governor Tunnel will attend the
.can'tal centennial ceremonies IN Wonh-
ineton next "wednesday
AIRS VI N. Child and Miss Lucy b.
chil1 Of Philadelphia ere visiting IN
The city
Governor John Walter smith ~
Maryland Was in Wiminstoa yeztar
day
Mr.. ana Mrs. Alexander Fl. Craie
have returned from their wedding trip
and are at home at No. 1ge7 West
Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
Holiday
FurS

By a recent visit to the Furl
market we are able to offer
Furs at prices very slightly in
excess of wholesale prices.
We believe that such a hand
some array of Furs has never
been shown i'll this market.
Every article guaranteed; note
these prices on fashionable
Fur Scarfs.
Real Stone Marten, $500,
$1,000, $25.O0.
Real Mink at $10.00,$12.O0,
$500, $500, $1,000, S25.OO,
and upwards to $500 each.
Sable Fox, $500, $500,
$1,000, $25.00 and $4,000.
Brown Marten at $1,000.
Real Black Marten at $500,
$1,000, $1,000, $500, $500,
$1,000, $25.00 and $1,000.
Japanese Gray Fox at $1,000
and $500.
Pointed Sable Fox at $500,
$1,000 and $500.
Red Fox at $3.50.
Persian Lamb at $1,000
and $1,000.
Dyed Lynx at $1,000
$500 and $500.
Full line Of Collarcttcs.
Handsome line of dyed Fun
Scarfs at $3.75, $3.50 anc
$500.
Children's sets at $500 anC
upwards.
Handsome line Of Muffs il
the following Furs:
Astrakhan, Persian Lamb
Stone and Black Marten
Sable, Mink, Electric Seal, &c
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
CATARRH FoR TWENTY YEARS
Ra- MIlmlngIon. nel., necembeT ), WI

CATARRII FOR TWENTY YEARS
AND CURED IN A FEW DAYS.-Hon.
George James, of Scranton, Pa, says:
Il have been a martyr to Catawh for
twenty years constant hawking, drop
ping in the threat and pain I'm the
head, very offensive breath I tried
DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder The
first application gave instant relief,
After using q few bottles I was cured.
so cents Sold by Miller Drug co.
402 Market. and N B Danforth. Mar
ket and Second streets
Sold by Miller Drug Co, 4O2 Market.
and N y Danforth, Market and Sec
ond streets
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
CATARRH CANNor RE onRPn

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. a. thev
cannot reach The seat az ne diseazr
Catarrh q blood or constitufion,f Ar
ease, ana ~ order 20 cure BE- Won must
Ike internal remedies Halls Catarrh
~ule IS taken Internally and acts di.
tsctly o. the hlcod and nuccur surfacee
f-aliS Satarrh Cure Is not q ousck rne5i.
cine. i was prcEcribed tv one al tb-
pest pnyslcians IN this country Tor vears
posed OF the best tonios known ro,,-
hined with the best blood purifiers. al.
ing directly on the mucous surfaces. NM
perfect coordination Of the two in.rredi- \
cats IS what produces such wnndertil r..
suits n curing Catarrh. Sond for testi.
moniais free. '@-'-
r. = CHENEY g. co. Props, Toledo O
Sold by druggists. price 75c
Hans Family Pills are the best.
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
Miss Vinsinger Entertalns

Miss Matte L. Nlnsinger pleasantly
entertained a company OF friends in
her home. No. 213 Rodney street. sew
.eral evenings since. Her guests were.
Mr. and Mrs. j. j. McGovern, Mr.. and
.Mrs Frank Siegrist, the Misses Anna
.Christy. Julia A. Truitt. Rebecca c.
.Milligan. Josephine Milligan. Emma
Julian Of Baltimore; Ada Bell Mabel
Rothrock, Ellen Croney. r. Elva Vim
singer. and the Messrs. Charles IT,
Rommol. John Paris Jr. Frank W.
Cooper, William Johnson. l. Leon
Parker, Wesley Simmons and Thorn
Martin
Evening journal., 1900-12-08
Renaissance
Covers

We carry a complete and
handsome line of these i'm
ported handmade goods. All
are moderately priced from
the smallest to the largest.
Our stock of Irish Point
Bureau and Table Scarfs cover
the widest ranges of styles
and prices.
Note the suggestions for
your holiday giving.
Mems SILK and Lisle Fancy
Hose.
Womcn's Plain and Fancy
Silk and Lisle Hose.
Umbrellas, Gloves, Fans
and NeckweaS.
62l-623 Alu4tcU st.