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means by which they are attained 10
condemn Mr. Bryan's campaign because
II apparently failed. But II was not
failure No man In our time mas done
so much to reawaken a faith In Ameri-
can Ideals. devotion to the true DOC
trine OF berty. He had to battle agains.
ali the forces of materillism, to sordlu
Influence Il wealth, the timidity OF ignor'
ance and the strength of organized pow
err The odds we're ali against the man
Of pure convictions and high ideals bu.
he never faltered, And the standard Oh
freedom and manhood that he bore 30
biavely will never be pulled down.
The people were with Mr.. Bryan. Tney
are with him now, even though many
Yielded to the tyranny Of their surround
ings and voted unwillingly for his oppo-
nent. 1t was they. not he that erred
When we come to contemplate the propa-
b e results of the renewed Mckinleylsnii
IL VIII not be democrats al ne VINO VIII
rerret that Bryan was not elected,
The salvation of the republic lies III
these living ideas which Bryan mas up
held and which the nation will assuredly
enforce upon tho who continue to DEFY
them. This will be Bryan's reward. II
the peaple seem to have turned aside from
his teaching now. they will return TO ",
because it is externally true and needful'
l. ng before the boosted four years more
of Mckinley have passed with Its III
umphant partisanship of imperial ampl-
ton and corporate greed, the American
people will rise against 1t for their owp
defense. Then they will remember and
recognize the work of William j. Bryan
in the great campaign OF 1900 and Will
accord him the honor that he has nobly
earued
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Reapportionment and Revenge.

Washington Times.
On the basis of the Twelfth census re-
turns there must be a reapportionment of
representatives in congress from the sew
eral States of the Union, and that will, of
course, involve changes in the electoral
vote. Practically it has been officially an
nounced by the leaders of the party now,
and for four years hence, to be in CONTROL
OF the government that the South Is to be
punished for its sturdy and answering
democracy, through cutting down the rep
resentstion of ali States which gaye Bryan
and Stevenson maiorities this year. The
basis Of this cut is likely to be partly the
withdrawal of the sYffinge from Hitter
ates as we'll aE changes in population.
The pity is that the blow could not fall
solely upon the States of West Virginia
and Maryland, whose people have know
ingly and deliberately helped TO rob the
South generally of Ats future standing and
influence in the country.
On the back of such a sweeping triumph
1t is quite natural that the victors should
wish to realize on the spoils as speedily az
possible. Ordinarily it would be improb-
able that they should attempt to enact any
radical legislation in the approaching
short session of congress. This year,
however, it is likely that the reapportion-
unment Will be proposed and pushed
through, unless unlocked for things should
happen
1t would be easy enough in the senate
TO talk to death 4 punitive measure d.
rected at the Southern Bryan States But
that would mean only useless obstruction.
AFTER the expenditure OF lot of elouuence
and energy, the Fifty-seventh congress
would meet in extraordinary session i'm
medlately after the 4th of March, prepared
to pass force bills, army bills, judiciary
bllls, or anything else calculated to fasten
the grip of the trusts more firmly upon
the Nation. Democratic opposition would
be futile, and we hope that it will not be
ohered beyond the extent demanded by
considerations of principle and Justice
represented in formal protest against IN
justice and outrage. Where a case no
torlously is preiudged 1t is uncalled for In
act like the men at Thermopylae, who.
mad they not worn themselves out fight
ing without the smallest chance OF sue
cess, might have served their country on
other occasions.
The democratic traitors in the North
who are rejoicing over the assistance they
nave rendered Mr.. Mckinley, will now
gather one result in their efforts in the
decreased vote of the South. The cleo
toial strength certain for the democratic
nominee OF 1904 will be reduced by twelve
or hfteen, and there will be that many
eemocnafie votes short in the house OF
representatives. These Benedict Arnolds
WIZ feel this loss acutely when they start
ID On 'helr party reorganization scheme.
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just Add This.
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
The Chicago Times Herald. which was
so Jealous against the Porto Rican scan-
DIAL one week and 50 strong for the iu-
dorsement of its chief agent the next.
gees into black tyre thus:
HOW PRESIDENT McKINLEY'S RE-
ELECTION AFFECTS BUSINESS.
Heavy Investments were made in bonds
and stocks.
Loans for now industrial enterprises
held for weeks or months In abeyance
were sought at the banks.
Plans for new railways and for ship
building were announced
Hundreds of thousands of dollars In or
ders for goods mot to be delivered in case
Of Bryan's election" began to be filled.
Many extra travelling statesmen were
sent out OF Chicago 10 seek country trade
The employees in the wholesale district
worked much overtime.
We would suggest the addition of this
Associated Press item to the list:
Chicago, November "a nat Increase OF
cent pound WAS put on beef. pork and
mutton today by Chicago packers. In one
year the additional cent will yield TO the
Chicago packers, bsslng the estimate upon
la years business the following sums;
Dressed beef. S15 900 900; dressed pork
and pork products. $50, 900. 900; mutton
81 100000. Total addition in incomes $685.
900 geo,
Taere will be another time for dang
ing
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tiopal requirements have not been side
tracked. SO to speak, and yet the senator
has been selected by popular vote OF
the people. The idea is not an original
one with the Tarhcel State. Arkansas
Endorsed, or really selected. Senator Ber-
ry to succeed himself over Governor
Jones last spring by primary vote
Alabama and Texas have substantially
done likewise time or two.
The method is undoubtedly more dem
ocratic and therefore better in every
way than that in vogue in so many
States of the Union, OF choosing legisla-
tors simply and solely because these
Legislative aspirants favor or oppose Gel
tain avowed candidates for senatorial
honors. The primary method takes the
senatorial fight out OF the hands OF the
law makers. except In very perfume
tory way and enables the State TO get
much better service out Of those people
whom they select TO frame and improve
their local laws. 1t practically pre-
vents scandal and the long wrangles
that have proven such detriment AMI
humiliation 10 an alarmingly large num-
Der OF commemorative Of late years.
Times have changed wonderfully since
those good old fathers OF the Republic
deereed that senatorial aspirants should
fight their battles in the State house.
Then the man who would have attempted
to influence members OF the legislature
with money would have been held up TO
everlasting shame Now he is, II the
senate itself is to be believed, not only
courted, but actually "honored" The
whole people should decide whom they
wish to elevate to the highest official
pedestal in their gift and the primary
method seems to be the most feasible one
yet attempted and certainly the most
dnmnnratic
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POPULAR SELECTION OF SENATOR'S.

Some OF the Southern States. notably
those in which the populace strongly ad-
heres TO the fundamental principles of an
orthodox democracy, have practically
succeeded in selecting their senators in
congress by direct vote of the people.
OF course, they have done this In a
sort of round about fashion. but 50 long
as the upper house OF the National con-
gress refuses TO allow constitutional
amendment on the subject to be submit
ted to the voters OF the whole country.
II would seem that the method adopted
by few Southern states is The next best
manner TO settle the question.
North Carolina has chosen f, W. Sim
mons ts succeed United states Senator
Marion Butler. II did SO by primary
vote at the late National election. To
he sure the legislature OF tho State will
finally have 10 perform the function Of
'electings Mr.. simmors, but that action
xiil be mers formAiity' she constitu-
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AN EXTRAORDINARY PROPOSITION.

The statements made since the election
by leading members of the dominant
party with reference to the increase in
the regular army, foreshadow a complete
realization OF the worst fears of those
citizens OF the country who cast their
ballots against policy OF imperialism.
1t is no longer question whether
we will have large army, adding scores
OF millions annually TO the burden OF
government expenditure. but the new
form in which this increase is to be pro-
vided for is, II anything, more alarm
ing than the mere increase itself.
Ii Is now proposed to authorize a per-
manent establishment of say $4,000 or
$1,000 men and at the same time confer
upon the president the discretion" to
raise the total force to 100000 men when
he may deem such further increase neces-
sary!
This is the most radical step toward
Imperialism. the boldest. most aggressive
the executive ever contemplated in time
OF peace in this country. By one legis-
latiye step of this character the presi-
dent of the United States would be
clothed with the powers OF an emperor.
The constitution provides that the
army shall be raised only by vote OF
congress, with specific appropriations for
a specific number and for a maximum
period. Congress has no right 10 dele
gate such authority, but we have soen
recently, unfortunately, that not only is
congress ready to anquiesce In disregard
of the constitution, but to surrender
much of its authority to the executive
The mere fact that congress is thus
disposed is one OF the most dangerous
political developments OF the times THAI
a party in power would under our con
stltution seriously contemplate placing q
large increase of the regular army within
the simple discretion of the presiden
would be wellnigh incredible were ii no
that we have seen the remarkable sub
serviency of the congress and of thu
country to the executive within the pas
twelve months.
Truly we are rushing into imperialism
with wild and reckless whirl. Thu
power of attorney" issued on the 6ti
OF this month Is being interpreted al
absolute and without limitations.
1t is no defense to say that Mr. Nc
Kinley would not abuse the extraordinary.
grant OF authority. He nor any othe
man IN fha Ranuhlic ehouId eyar n,
clothed with such discretion" It Is ia
preferable that the army should be raised
to even 100000 men In the constitu
tional way than that the president shoul'
be empowered to add 10000 or 10000 mel
to the establishment on his own motion
and of his own sweet will.
And II the people quietly sit by an,
accept such usurpation by the execu
tive then have we been already "Mexi
canized," and placed upon the high roa
20 dictatorship and military despotism
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How 1t Happens.

beaumont journal.
Beaumonters who take both The Hous-
ton Post and the Galveston News ex-
press surprise that the former paper pub
fishes much interesting Geographic news
twenty-four earlier than the latter. This
was especially noticeable the days fol-
lowing the election. The explanation,
however. is very simple. The edition OF
the News which comes to Beaumont must
go to press at a. m, in order TO catch
me early train out of Houston. while
Inc Pest can receive telegraph for its
beaumont edition as late as $3.50 a. m.
II IS frequent that the most important
Topographic news is received by a morn
ing paper after O'clock
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POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The princess of Wales and her daughters
will spend the winter at saudringham, but In
February viii make Mediterranean cruise
and visit the royal family OF Greece az
Athens.
Tho Publishers Circular OF London thinks
that the $4,000 which Kipling received for
his new story OF $1,000 words is the highest
sum. ever paid to an English author for a
story OF similar length.
II is stated that Lord Dalmeny. the eldest
son of Lord Rosebery, shows no Inclination
for political career, and will probably eater
tho British army. His youngest brother re-
sembIss his father IN disposition.
Henri Houssaye. the frenth Academieiaa
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WITH TRIFIFS
A SMOKE.

All, what is so good as a GOA -,
Not the hopes OF the future r. u'sarf
Nor Joys OF the past for the~ ny ATARI
With the past to diel How az, are gon I
flowD tine hal
In sorrow ever have found re,,o,
From the fragrant breath q, s ss
ing leaf: 'N burnX
And have quaffed deep, deem q, .,
delight VI Inc rar@
That turks in a weed which ia ~.
just right. - wrapped
And ever and ever as ashes fa,,
And the smoke wreaths, ou~,
voices call wi shall
Thro' the misty years to mo !,
And my life shall be what IA =, rsr me
A spirit OF pleasure lies bound MI ~ be!
The dark brown curve OF tbe "aln
skin. glossy
And happy Fancy doth preen for a.,
While trouble goes out with the ,, n.sn'
light. "a'ch
Such = rare veined leaf and vora.s..
gloss 'uufOus|
Is only grown meath the sou,bero 4.
In faroff isles of the Southern ss, sloss
Where Night lies hushed by the NAL.
dies "elo-|
That ripples sing in monotone
AS they lave the shores Of the broad
lagoon; ''oaa
And fairyis kiss on each lea, br,r,.
forth s'Hss
The golden spots that shall prove !.
worth. ''s
And it comes to me in the days decl,n.
Itself and sisters, some forty-nine.
And each Is sweeter than maidens kissI
Less fraught with grief, more tnll Al
bliss; II
And meath caresses my lips bestow
The smoke-wreaths riseF and tanc,s,
flow
In rhythmic sweep, now near, now Ear
All, there's JOY ana peace in o sS
cigar!
To casual observer 1t looks as /, tb,s
years Fruit, Flower ala Vegetable Fes.
tlval were to be a success right from m.
start, if one may judge from tire p.m.
Der OF star attractions that are hanging
on by their nerve waiting for the music
TO start. On one of cur principal ror.
ners we have a rancous-voiced snakeol-
ogist who, wreathed in smiles and rat.
tlesnakes, discources at great length on
the habits and habitat OF the various
ophidia, and who ends his harangue BY
inviting the onlooker to deposit 10 cents
and watch him devour his stock in trade,
Across the streets a vender OF popular
Il wonder why?) ballads shreks: She's
the Girl Who Made Those Goo-goo Eyes
at Me-" Then there are so many other
attractions booked or to be booked. |
watched the hoochie-koochle wriggled
last year and the girls who contorted On
that occasion slowly froze to death be.
fore my eyes; but there will probably
be others, for we can not get along with
out the ''hoochie.'' I do not know
whether these attractions come under
the head OF fruit, flowers or vegetables;
but l do know that If find It abso-
lutely necessary 10 make a choice be-
tween the so-called stomach dance
and the snake eater" l shall deposit
my money with the baby incubator"
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Too Much for the Editor.

DanIOnega nugget.
subscriber whose time has expired
to the Nugget. makes the following re-
quest which We can not comply with be-
cause others might follow mis- example,
and we would dry up on the stalk and be
carried out OF the office by the ants;
Editor Of The Nugget, I will drop You
few lines to let you mo that you can
continue The super scription OF the Mug
get II you desire for twelve months hence
will pay you Before the super scrip
ton is out and II not you can stop It /
can pay you next fall without fail this
Is better maid than lost ! Will close for
this time i remain yours truly =.
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William j. Bryan.
Philadelphia Times.

H'u IHeIpnIN Times.
"hoeVer else may have gained or lost
in power or in reputation in the eiection
1as| passed William j Bryan comes out
Of 'he contest with honor and with tbs
esteem and g'aitude OF all hlga-mlnde /
II IS no dseredit to any man to have
iaiisd OF ee,ion aader suea oondlfon.
WINE the defeat & the administrator
party was MOI 100 much to hope for \,
was too much to expect To have maaa
ssen hsht as Bryan made ana H.
naue ! ! was glori. US, ana the service hA
n no,. afne his country is not TO be ror.
Is easy for those who Iook or
immediate results. regardlcss OF ~. y.
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Jones should read tho history o, his country
some more How about Hayes Tor u
stance
man up in Kansas wrote poem on the
character OF Bj5rnsijerne Bjurnson Tic
author riust be a true artist TO mix thai
phrsse UP with harmonics
Telegraph operators west Ct Albuquerque
\. NJ. went out on strike ON the santi
Re railroad wednesday ami stayed out thirty
rutes This will probably retall the mirth-
provoking lecture of the Southern humorlst,
William Llghtfoo, vsscher. entitled. Twen-
ty Minutes in the War"
Tha, more or less esteemed contemporary,
the Congressional Record. will soon RESUME
publication at the oIe stand. whether it
fills long felt want or not
Philosophically the Savannah News con
eludes life is still worth the living. even II
the election did 20 topsy turvey to It's wishes
with golf. football, turkey and cranberry
sauce and chrysanthemums one can yet afford
to be happy on the way.
An indiana man is to pull out lock OF
his hair every day until he Is as bald as
an autumnal pumpkin. because Bryan was
defeated. He will. no doubt have TUT
time OF It,
That bank clerk who ran off with $500 be.
longing TO Kansas bank will probably be
hanged He must be tenderroot at the
business. otherwise he would have AFFORDED
the institution with moro skill and profess
sional technique.
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elected 10 the legislature and will be ono
OF tho foremost among the young men Of
that body. The state needs such men in its
legislative councils.
Those erstwhle leaders Of democracy, who
/ hercest battle IL ever fought, now assuming
to "reoreanize" it. serve only to remind one
of the Prince of Darkness quoting scripture
TO the faithful.
Every indication points to the forthcomin 2
! Fruit Flower and vege, able Festival benG
! the hest ono In the history Of Houston There
/ is no need 10 relax worl; on It, however
IL can not be too good!
What would bo the reasons for change
in tho personnel of the Mckinley cabinet.
! The trusts and the money power have beer
represented ably and faithfully the past foul
years and there is no need to change on thai
| score.
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REFLECTIONS or A BACHELOR.
New York Press.

New York Press.
Every girls liver ought to be as active
as her Imagination.
No matter what you DO, woman is
bound to baby her husband till she gets
a real one.
The first year the average woman loves
her husband. After that she either
adores him or else only likes him.
The women always try to act solemn
at wedding. like 1t was such a dread
full shame in the man to want te do 1t.
After she's been married year II a
woman gets kissed more than twice a
day she's lucky or else her husband
isn't
The only advantage in long engage
ments Is that the longer people are en-
gagged the less time they have to get
married
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houston, THURSDAY, NOV. 10, 1900
TEN PAGES TODAY
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Correspondence of all descriptions,
whether intended for the business
or editorial department. should be
addressed TO "The Houston Post"
and mot TO amy Individual, and all
checks, drafts, money orders, etc.
made payable to the "Houston Print
ing Company"
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KNOWS THERE is A TRUST.
New Jersey Victim Publishes unique
Advertisement.

Trenton, N. j., November 11.-William
j. Lee gave Trenton republicans jar
this morning when he inserted the fol-
lowing advertisement in local news
paper:
Election is over. Prepare yourselves
for a, shock. There is at least one trust
know it, 1t is named American Bridge
company; capital $40, 600 600. 1t is com
posed of twenty eight OF the largest
bridge works in the United states,
among them the New Jersey Steel anu
Iron company Of this city, by wnom
was employed for tweuty-three years
and eleven months No one has my 1oD
now, for the simple reason that the
bridge trust found twenty eight corps OF
estimators ana abolished twenty-seVen OF
them 1t is but fair to state that the
bridge trust has already started TO place
at the New Jersey Steel and Iron com
panys works the largest bridge shop IN
the world, and probably 1900 additional
men will be employed there, which WIN
be a good thing for Trenton. Wherefore,
it is not seemly that | should whine.
Nevertheless, the bridge trust will not
employ me. There are no other bridge
works in this vicinity. l don't want to
compete with those useful gentlemen
who dig our sewers, and | do want
full dinner pail. For this reason is my
residence at No. 962 Damberton street
for sale at $1,000 less than cost An addi-
tional lot of 1872 feet of the river front
will give to the purchaser as trading
stamp. 1t is possible that the river front
may in a few years be more valuable
than the residence. If this does not suit
you make me an offer on your own
terms. 1 am not in a position to dictate.
william ]. Lee,
mo 96a Lamberton street.
There is nothing left for Lee to do but
to sell his home and look for employment
elsewhere.
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More Mules for Africa.

Fort Worth. Texas, November ~ IN.
Smith. representing the Enslisn ~ ., ~
ment in the purchase of mules - - Ia
British army. is today recasT ny i syea q Va
Thev viii be shipped to soli.s,Ailas, xs:s
New orleans. Two hundred nsA c,ty b.
ehinnes n South Africa from TINS wv n
Frank Arson yesterday.