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CAPITATlON TAX.
actor.

THE opponents of the prepayment of
capitation tax as condition of voting
urge the immortality of the practice by
party managers of paying voters
taxes in order to control their votes.
This would indeed be q corrupt use OF
money. and should be rrl,tt,e -aihefahte
to severe penalties. But rs question
OF morals 1t might we'll be doubted if
men who were willing to surrender the
control of their votes to any one who
would pay their capitation taxes would
not for consideration surrender 1t just
the same even If no capitation tax were
required. The difference is that the
corrupt voter gets the money under one
plan, whereas the State of Virginia gets
her dues under the other. and all tax
payers are notwithstanding In
deNAppeal.
Experience has shown that any de-
parture from the usual and orderly pro-
cesses of law, whether in civil or Grim
inal matters leads directly to mischief:
and surely our well-informed contem-
porary recollects that the paying of the
polltaxes for voters was not the great
est of the evils that attended the poll
tax qualification of the suffrage when
it was formerly in force. Let us emu
merate these in their order:
1st.-It degraded and debauched an
ever-increasing body Of charity
voters" which rapidly comprised both
colors and nearly all classes for as
it is now astonishing how many APP
parently respectable men, not all black.
hang around the polls on every cleo
ton day. until they receive at least a
dollar or two, on some plea of pressing
necessity, OF on the ground that they
have had to lose n day they could i'll
afford ito support the party" or the
candidate-so it is certain that II the
qualification he again eXacted, a larger
proportion than of old will expect their
polltaxes to be paid for them. as a
matter of course. WITH A BONUS.
which in many cases these fellows will
demand and increase with thinly veil
cd hints that they can get more else
where! And thus the plague will grow
to the corruption OF many men 10 Whom
a dollar is no small sum. easily gained
by honest industry.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-06
WILL YOU BE ONE?


well illustrated
HY THE CASE
or MIR. G.. W.
RHODES, or
PlNN ERiS Pr.
who came to M
to hc treated
Tor deafness. AZ
ter GAMMA
ton I FOUND
y II y y I II l..
ID Il a j. II Il. S.
WAS DUE To
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19

nomination. beg to say that can MOI
account for this opposition except upon
the theory that sheriffs' accounts against
the State In felony cases have to be au-
dited by the comptroller and can be paid
only upon his warrant drawn against the
State treasury, aud II is not an uncom-
mon occurrence that these accounts for
fees are scaled or payment refused by the
department because some Of the items are
not authorized by law.
My action In the matter OF payment OF
sheriffs' accounts in accordance with law,
regret TO say, Is, In may opinion, the
main reason why some OF the sheriffs are
opposing me. However, believe a MAJOR
ity of tbs ssheriffs indorse an officer who
follows the law and they are generally my
supporters. In this. as in all other OF
hcial matters, the constitution, the iaws
and my oath of office have been my only
guide and ! have simply performed my
plain duty under the law, and have been
sustained therein by the attorney general
and the supreme court. l have conscien-
tiously followed the law in passing on all
claims against the State. presented for
payment, and this shall continue to do in
future. ! would not be deserving OF the
confidence of the people should | pursue
any other course. ! prize this confidence
Of the public far above office and no act
OF mine shall ever vary from what con-
ceive to be my duty under the law.
Thanking you very sincerely for your
interest and hearty support, / am very
truly your friend. r. w. Finley.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
WILL SUPPORT BAILEY.

Georgetown, Texas, April 1S.-iion.
Cooper SAMSON, democratic candidate Tor
the legislature. on being asked whom he
would support for United States senator
since the withdrawal Of Senator Chiiton,
said: quite a number OF my frends
have asked me the same question, and /
unhssitatingly say that l shall earnestly
support Hon. Joseph W. Bailey in our
primaries. Senator Chiffon is my per-
sonal friend and il he had contnueu IN
the race until the primaries ! should have
voted for him, but he having Withdrawn
from the race l shall now vote for MY
Bailey. believe Mr.. Bailey will be the
choice Of the democracy Of Texas without
further opposition, but should opposition
arise in the person OF some new candi-
date, shall still vote for Mr., Bailey, he
lieving that the race he has made, to-
gether with his recognized ability ana
the public service he has rendered the
people Of Texas, now entitle him to the
senatorship."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
TEXAS POLITICAL NOTES.

-, v..,on roxas. April 1s-Democratlo
n,in,nries for State and district OFFICERS a'e
TO be held July D. ,.,to
Midland, Texas, April 1.-THE dem U,Si, ~
county convention of Midland county VIZ
held here next Saturday
KvIe Texas. April 16.-Democratic preeinet
meetings are to be held In Hays county Ap pr
Ok and the county convention May Il no 'esN
was prescribed SOW,
Beeyille. Texas. April 16.-Departing from rom
the usual custom, the exeeutEe ny IN ~. hsia
has decided that the piiNaiie' ~ ~
Tav,or Texas. April 1.-THE big Bailey
c,nb Organized here last week is stu grow
ine. prominent citizens have Responded 20 m
vitations to make addresses to the members
sn,aer Texas. April ie.-The people OF
seurr, county regard Mr. Rogan as the best
lana commissioner the State has ever hau ioI
he thorough protection Of the public sehoo'
fund. ,..,,,,.
Anderson. Texas, April ls,-The Crimes
co,inty populists decided to stay strictly IN Ihs
eoS s,s ~ ne road and resolved that they de-
sired a straight ticket from president 70 con-
stable. u,..,.,
| naiIas Texas. April ls.--Dudley q. Wooten
who withdrew from the congfessloanissl is a.
yesterday, announces tooaS az nominai.on h
Inc democratic congregational hoi'ina''oh a.
ro,o,ado Texas. April 1s.-Borden count.
Instructed for the present state ouielhls W. W.,
The exception that r. ~ Love ioI ~, w
land ". b. Neyels for land commissioner "e''
Endorsed.
san Antonio. Texas, April lS-A mass meet q,
ing Of the populists Of Bexar county ioT se
Purpose OF slecting delesa9ss hss Me-,
eSiIed The meeting viii be held April :
II EDNA. Texas. April ls.-A call for me meet
s,y Of the Democratic executive committee q
jackson county has been made by Insirns :,
nars ~ Saturday. April q. for the purpos
81 determining the date for holding tue pf'
Imary election IN this county,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
WILL LET MATTERS REST.
Friends of Mr.. Chiffon Are Not Seek
ing Another Candidate.

Austin Texas. April 1S.--Chilton' with
drawal from the race for the United States
senate excited but little surprise here
where 1t has been understood for some
time that the result in Hunt and Travis
counties would practically settle matters
insofar as the gentleman from Tyler IN
concerned il they went against him. Chill
toms friends had confidently expected TO
carry the Ninth congressional district
solid but the loss OF Washington. Bastrop
and Travis counties added to the loss OF
Hunt. the largest county In Mr.. Chiffon S
own congressional district, was too much
for them and they realized that they were
engaged in a hopeless fight. They saw
that a prolongation Of the canvass would
result in nothing but the development oil
bitterness between the friends OF the con-
testants without advantage TO their man
and we're prepared for the finish. rather
hoping for it's early approach. They are
now satisfied TO let matters rest as they
stand and there is no indication among
them OF a purpose 10 take stock IN any
movement looking 10 the bringing out Oh
some other victim to share Cnliton iate,
| AS to the story printed In san Antonio
paper today to the effect tnat GOVERN.
savers may be induced to take up inc
! fight where Chiffon left off, with the as
surance OF receiving the solid support o.
The Chiffon following, is laughed at ~
/ this city. os,,,o,
THE Post correspondent Is IN posis.. n,
IN state ex cathedra that Governor savers
would not for one moment tolerate the us'
Of his name in such connection Tor soy,
eral reasons. In the first place, ne IS hol
a candidate for the senate az tnls ,lin'
under any circumstances. Furthef nYi {,
he Knows full we'll that Mr.. Bailey ard
his closest friends stood by him agains
lthe @onspirstors who. after repeated eno' :. =,
ignoniniously failed in the allemPt !.
find some one with whom 70 asiea. "a -, ca,,.
nomInation. Satisfied Of this ana ,o ~,
yineed Of Mr.. Bailey's fairness toward I'm 2
under trying circumstances. the so ,o giv.
can not be drawn into a scheme 70 10 g ',b,,
the gentleman from Gainessiile ,ss ay IRE
simply 10 crafty the spleen OF rev ~
a.neiiahias Who by no means repre- =
the sentiments of the main ooay 81
IChilton'S friends.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
WOMAN'S FEDERATED CLUBS
ARE NOW IN ANNUAL CONVENTION
AT SAN ANTONIO.
Papers on various Interesting Top
les Read and Discussed, Among
Them Household Economics.

San Antonio. Texas April is.-The Wo-
mans Federated Clubs OF Texas opened
their third annual meeting in the Har,
mony club this morning. After the adj
dress OF welcome by Mayor Hicks and re-
Spouse by Mrs. Cecil Smith Of Sherman
the reports Of standing committees were
heard and twenty nine clubs were admit
ted 10 the federation. Various papers on
woman's work were road and discussed.
The subject for discussion for the after
noon was household economies. Mrs. u
IN. Harris chairman Of the committee. re-
ported much interest on this subject and
numerous clubs devoted to study OF this
subject. The report emphasized the i'm
portance OF teaching boys and girls 10
meet tho stern duties of practical. every
day life.
Mrs. Gill Of Paris read a most delight
full paper on the Effect OF the Club OF
the Home" and received the greatest ap.
plause. A general discussion followed.
Mrs L. B. Afford OF San Antonio. tn,
National vice president OF the Society o
Household Economics read veluable pa
per on the great Importance OF the stud,
of housekeeping and home working
The committee on village improvement
reported work done by various clubs.
! report from the committee for the pro
lection of birds, Miss Helen Ponder, chair
man. shows that the members OF tw
clubs have pledged themselves TO wear n
more birds on their hats and much publ
sentiment in favor OF bird protection
being created by having Bird Day In IN
public schools.
Mrs. w. o. Davis paper ons"What Con
stitutes the Greatest Power 10 the Gu
I Movement" was read by Miss Nettie Ut
i Harper.
The musical programme was compose
OF Sar. Antonio's best talent.
The feature OF the evening Was the al
nual address by the president Mrs. ].
Terrell OF Fort Worth.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
| Congressman Are GInd that
Bailey Was Successful.

Especial to The Post.)
Ashington, April 1s,--The announce
Of the withdrawal from the sem
al race In Texas of Senator Chiffon.
leaving clear field and the assured
ess Of Hon. ]. W. Bailey, created a
e Of excitement here today in the
Re, house and the press galleries
big Mr.. Bailey's democratic colleagues
Ne house, there is almost universal re-
pig at his signal triumph. They say
| while they fully expected him to win,
did not anticipate that the victory
d be won so easily and so quickly.
torial interest in the matter was
! dignifed and reserved, but was none
sss earnest.
Hey stories are going out In every
tion today from the press galleries
Texas political affairs have become
ational interest. Many kind and com
entary things have been said here
about Mr.. Bailey, as well as few
from the envious.
old and able democratic member OF
house said to The Post correspondent
that with the advent of Bailey In
senate, Texas would have in him
senator Culberson the strongest team
IS ever had here, and be beyond all
Ion the ablest represented State in
Union.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
HoGG HAS DECLINED
To Become n Candidate Against Mr..
Bailey.


Waco, Texas, April 1s.-Ex- Governor
Hogg arrived here tonight to fill an ap-
pointment to speak tomorrow on the ques-
ton of insolvent corporations, the use
of corporation funds in political campaigns
and free passes on railroads. He will ask
the people to demand a constitutional
amendment making it mandatory upon the
legislature to pass prohibitory laws
A number OF his friends called TO see
him tonight and urged him TO be can
didate for the United States senate, but
he declined to entertain the proposition
| movement WAS started here this
morning looking to his candidacy, and
Waller S. Baker was detailed to COM
municate with Mr.. Hogg.
Accordingly Mr.. Baker sent the fol-
lowing telegram;
Governor James S. Hogg. Austin,
Texas.
Your friends will elect you United
States senator if you will allow them.
Waller s Baker.
At o'clock this afternoon MIR. Baker
received the following reply:
Hon. Waller S. Baker, Waco, Texas.
1t will take life time as a private
citizen for me to pay my debts to the
people of Texas, and / can not incur
further liabilities on that line; thanks.
J. 8. Hogg.
To all corners the ex-governor said last
night that the foregoing telegram con-
tanned his reply to all friends who desired
to support him for the senate
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
MALLORY NOTES.

W. W. Kirkern Of velasco is ssvsitor in
the city.
E. H. Caldwell OF Corpus Christi Is In
Galveston.
Dan A. Stuart the well known sports
man. came in last night from Hot Springs.
Marriage licenses we're issued 10 Truly
Whitehead and Miss Laura Arey, Daniel
Williams and Miss Carrie Harris.
The Olympia has bean leased for the
season OF 1900 by Edwin A. Rogers. who
Will furnish vaudeville entertainment
and concerts during the summer.
Camp ]. B. Hood. Sons OF Confederate
Veterans. has presented 70 Mira. Moill.
r. Magill Rosenberg a handsome scopy
Of the resolutions OF the camp touching
the death OF Mrs. Rosenbergs brother
the late Frank MaegiIi.
AZ Harmony hall tonight Prof. r. w
Poole. the noted hypnotlst. assisted by
his ~ife, gave the first OF his series OF
hypnotic entertainments for the benefit Of
the unfortunate people who lost their
homes through the recent foods.
The Gulf, Colorado and Santa re Rail-
way company viii sell tickets to Washing
ton, D. c.. on account or meeting of the
Imperial Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine a
one fare, plus 81. The dates OF sale are
May 10 and 20. limited 10 return May 81
Mr. James pupas. who has besn consul
for France at Galveston for several years,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
Mrs. S. j. Colin. pead.

LoyeLady, Texas, April f6.--Mrs. 8. J.
Collins. wife OF Dr. S, j Collins. died yes
terday evening about 7 o'clock. aged IS
years. she has been Ill for quite awhile
and her death was not unexpected. She
was a true and consistent member Of the
Baptist churth and devout Christian.
She was dearly beloved by all who knew
her. She leaves besides husband several
daughters and sons, all but one being
married From until o'clock this az
ternoon all business was suspended. and
very large crowd OF friends and rels-
lives gathered at the city cemetery 70 pay
the last tribute to the deceased.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
rnrMoNr ARRIYALs.

F.. W. Greer, Beaumont II. II. Lcellie
Kansas CITY; e. s. Bebas, Mr.. and Mrs
II. II. Lyen. New YZk; Dan G. Stuart
Hot Springs A. ID. Buchen, Chicago; NJ
T. Tusior. Houston: ] S. Guthrie. Colum.
bus; S. w. Talbot. Temple; Charles Falk
New York: Ben Harris. New York; Mrs
W. s. Bradford. Mr.. W S. Bradford, Biz.
minghafn; W w. Kirkern, Velasco; J. NJ
Hefey. Cameron John II. Kirby. J. II
Eagle Houston; c. Il. Cummings, Hous
ton; r. II Caldwell. Corpus Christi; H.
Labatt, Jr.. city; l.. F. Haller, VICTORIA
Homer r. Mitchell. Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
DINING CAR ASSURED.

Arrangements have been completed to
have the famous sunset limited dining
car accompany The Posts excursion to
Mexico leaving saturday night, This in
sures all the comforts Of hotel on
wheels. The last car is opened to-
day. No other viii be added and ss0se
desiring 10 80 are urged to call at The
Post today and reserve their berth. Any
desired information cheerfuIly given.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
FROM THE CAPITAL CITY.
Interpretation Of the Exlradiiion Law with
Mexico Made for Benefit Of officers.
A STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT pRArnfR
Regarding n Case cs smallpox at
acknowledgements Let for Tear
Ing Down of Old Capitol.

Austin. Texas, April 1s.-The following
between the United States and Mexico has
been given out by the executive depart
ment for the guidance OF sherifs and
district attorneys:
1. Every requisltion for extradition un-
der the provisions of the treaty between
the United states OF America aud Mexico
shall be accompanied either by copy of
the sentence Of the court in which the ex-
traditable person was convicted or by
papers proving the alleged crime or Of
Tense. The requlsition shall. in all cases.
BIO also accompanied by a description OF
the accused In order to establish his
identity with the person whose extradition
is demanded.
2. The corpus deficit of homicide in
cases of a person not yet sentenced must
be established by ocular inspection of the
corpse and by medical testimony. II
scientific evidence can not be had. upon
their impracticahility being set forth. the
testimony of reliable persons experts to
be preferred) or other proper evidence may
be produced.
3. The general rule shall always bs
that, In order to prove the existence of
tho corpus deficit. which Is a requisite for
person charr @iH the crime or offense.
the best evidence the nature Of the case
admits OF shall be presented, II possible TO
be had, but If not possible, then the best
that can be had may be allowed.
1. The testimony of witnesses under IA
years or o. other disqualified persons will
not he admitted, unless the circumstances
of the case show that better evidence can
not be hau.
s. Each witness must explain satisfac-
torily the manner In which the facts as
serted by him OF her came to his or her
Knowledge.
g. The provision contained IN the third
paragraph of article OF the treaty for the
addition of an authenticated copy OF the
law of the demanding copy defining the
crime or offense" shall be observed when
the extradltion is demanded for crime
or offense unde the numbers 10 or 81 OF
the schedule OF article 2,
T. In the case OF crimes or offenses
committed or charged to have beer, COM
mitted by extraditable persons in any OF
the fornte~ States or Territories, requs,-
tiOns for surrender may be made either
through the diplomatic or consular agents
OF the demanding country, or through the
authorities Of such bordering State or
Territory enumerated in article OF the
treaty. In all other cases acquisitions
shall he made by the respective diplomatic
agents, or, in their absence, by the superior
consular officers. as prescribed by tht
FIRST paragraph OF article 3.
s. The provisional arrest authorized BIS
article 10 OF the treaty must Invariably be
requested through the diplomatic or con-
sular agent. whether the crime or offensr
was committed or charged to have been
committed in the frontier States and Terri
| tories or elsewhere.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
SMALLPOX STATEMENT.

President Prather made the following
statement tonight: ''Mr. C. G. Johnson
OF Corsicana, a student of the university.
has mild CAGE of smallpox ard has been
isolated by his physician. His room
mate has also been isolated, Arrange
ments have been made to have all stu
dents vaccinated Immediately, and every
preoaution will be taken to prevent in
lection from this or any other cause. No
alarm nesd be felt by parents or friends .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
Victoria County ocmmittee's Action

Victoria, Texas, April 1S.--The Post cor
respondent has received the following from
Hon. j. D. Jameson, chairman OF the
democratic executive committee of Vietoria
county:
"You were in error in your correspond
ence to The Post In reference to the action
tspe- by the democratic executive commit
fee saturday. A motion was carried unani-
mously that Chairman JAMESON be ap-
pointed committee OF one 10 at'eIu -
tha orintinq of tickets for the primaries On
Nav is and that he see that the namas OF
the democratic candidates from gover1pr
10 and including representative be prop
please also state that it is the Wish
of the committee that all democratic can can.
didates send their names to me tnS they
may be properly placed upon the demo o.,,h
primary tickets, when VIII DC ''
out expense to them"
The Post correspondent cheerfully makes
the correction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-19
NO OPPOSITION IN SIGHT

Dallas, Texas. April 1s.-Up to date the
anti-Bailey democratic leaders have failed
to find man to make the race against
the Fifth district congressman for United
States senator. The Bailey leaders say all
opposing candidates will look alike to
them 1t is not probable, however, that
Mr. Bailey will have any further oppos.-
ton, but his campaign managers are
vigiaut and on the alert for eventualitiss.