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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-14
A LITTER IN EVIDENCE.


soldier OF the line with the Thirty
third United States infantry writes from
the Philippines. TO his brother in San An
tonic. under date Of December %, 1899. as
follows;
! have been in Two Of the biggest battles
that have been tought--one OF them the bat
ne Of San Jacinto, whore we killed $40 men,
including good many officers. and where We
had eight killed In tho hght Including Major
Logan, but two more have died since from the
effects That was fought on November II ana
listed about three hours, The ncgroes were
commanded by sOld Agile himself, which
WAS the first fight he has been In They
hac three generals ~ the fight ana had Three
rfHments Of hs red roRtH,n who arc sun
posed to be his cratk soldiers We had III
setonn ana Third battalions OF tho Thirty
ilnfd They enrely gave US n warm reception
Tor awhile NO termed in line OF battle az
about lvp yards distant aud went 10 shoot.
ins, and they never moved an inch so NE
advanced undcr heavy fire until within fftv
yards of the trenches and then charged NJ
Int right into the trenches on them and
inn6ht hand 70 hand, II was there Thai ~
got n our beat work When they turned "a
tun they could not get more than twenty focl
rom me trenches before they would fall. Yen
NIX about sight, hut i hope that / viii
nslg, gee anything Ike that again. II was
rive hundred and ten natives siaugh-
feffa % sacrifice OF eight men killed n
cur troops ene yss this is an unequal war
- which the unitsd States eau engage
~'tn Slpfy 70 their srm The yrueson.e
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story put forth in the letter quoted would
seem Incredible II II were not true that Il
is supported by reams OF correspondence
literature with which the country has
been flooded by our soldiers since they
were engaged In the Philippine srevice,
at the instance OF an administration that
sought 10 create. rather than TO destroy.
provocation for a merclless war; and to
prolong It beyond necessity and utterly
without enlightenment or reason.
The gallantry Of our troops is source
of pride to every chivalrous American, but
TO have that glorious quality employed In
war against the simple minded and incom-
petent fighters OF the Philippines, is re-
pulslve to American Drawn, courage and
incomparably superior resource. All the
rant In which all the hysterical orators
of the country may indulge can not dis
suise the fact that sits, like the memory
of nightmare. upon every stalwart con-
science In the land that in no sense posi-
Bile even 10 patriotism In extremes, Is the
Filipino foeman worthy our steel. lie
should be treated with after manner that
civilization would suggest and not butch
cred after a manner that hnds sanction
nowhere except IN brutality.
The treatment the Filipino is receiving
is due TO the Mckinley administration ana
not 10 the soldier at the front who has
no alternative in honor save 10 obey or
ders however distasteful to him they may
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EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.

The honse OF representatives n, r.,.. 49,,
,sruay declared the seat OF Representatiyo
tarVer OF Webb county vacated by a Nh :
ier'ty o. nearly ten 10 one. tie had Accent,
sae nln'e nt school snperintendent since iagi
ss.salon' rms action OF the loglslature in.
1orses me course pursued By congressn,ar
!. w bailey when he eontlnded Tor the VERY
same prinoiple SO vigorously in congress
y y, MN inat q congressman was not entltlei
70 ms sat u he were also 4 general m IN
,nl'ei States army.rrClcburne Enterprse.
nv Bailey was ishting for Que OF tho plain.
es' nrinriples Of our Federal constitution. ana
the Texas house OF rensesea,aiikes covered
isseli with glory when Il took tho same view
q the farvsr case that NJ Bailey took il
ne Wheeler casA--not that the legislator,
al9 anl'hIrE hu, its duty. but, then, many
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Columbus, Texas, February H. Major
j. S West aged q, one of the Oldest
citizens of Columbus, died OF pneumonia
and other complications this morning. His
life has been one OF adventure During
the SOS he led u body OF Americans
through Central and South America. talk
ing part in several Of the revolutions Of
those States. He mined gold and stiye,
IN those countries and In Mexico be,or,
and since the American civil war. He was
government agent for the Confederate
government with the rank of major and
did detail work over all the South and IN
Mexico. He was polished southern CEN
ueman. He leaves o son, Mr.. T. b Wcs,
and a daughter, Mrs. j. W. Munson. DO h
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Eagle Lake, Texas, February ig.-Rey
Dr. I. B. lawson. an aged and much re-,
spected Episcopal minister, died az his
home two miles from Eagle Lake at $3.50
this morning. DR.. Lawson was So years
OF are, but preached regularly for three
different churches. lie was mi only about
iive days, His death IL greatly lsmented
BY his many friends The funeral viii
take place tomorrow morning aud he ali
be laid TO rest IN Lake Nisw cemetery in
a sacred place previously selected BY him
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their their county and ad valorem t,,.. y
STD was taken up. Llllard 10 ma
ainsnu by adding that the ar,,1 moved 4
appiy 10 an other chapters VIZ shcg3
auopteu. bean offered an anna ue II
strike out the clause lImi,,nsen dnnt
ment OF scrip to persons har,ss NE w.
services for same. Culp monas rsadsa
and the ayes and noes were ID AZ y III.
the motion was tabled. Ths emsnded NJ
tiele was then adopted ~ ofisiaal /.
Wright moved that besinn,u
night the house hold right sss. lonc,mv
purpose of considering ths ,s ans icf Ii.
the trustee bill. Childers r,ars OH AZ
lost. The ayes and I've LIVED % ;xlis
manded and the motion us. seit Ii
ayes 81, noes &c. vas edopM
Senate bill to appropriate sso N,
eplleptlc asylum was referres st"w To- i.
mlttee on asylums. :" lne ma
Bits were introduced ana -,
follows; @Au referred Il
BY Henderson OF Brazos--r,
Jaw rsinlNe TO the government y n
Agricultural and Mechanical eolls.uu Y
committee on education 1'iese 7.
BY Caidwell--To provide un,fo.
cd of electing school trustees Il 4 ntti
ent districts, etc. To committaa uaepsct'
cation. % eds
BY Wooten and McKamy--To a..
Dallas city charter. To comm uleua y
cities and towns. y
BY Bailey-To amend the law ro,..
matter of furnishing blanks. ro,,s ast
receipts for the assessment. rend,,, ~ y
collection of taxes To commits. ~ ' va ~.
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ARRANGE AaENDAf's
W.. inserted In the Tax n'
was ,,on OF wheies IN.

4 Ill
,,A Aqs'' nm. gshas 'e offered By N.Y.
today. TO chapter Of the
adopted; sttsr
Amend article 5o5I. ehap,ysl' psss r
words. rate OF tax, iine - n.
adding the following horanHnE e 1, x (,
All counties and cities porrs,,h shsa i
coast of he Gulf Of Mexii2 Tsoan;ie<
s sSns.Fasf portion Il s@ 81 sSIss %
the general ebb ana nov low. q q two :
from the gulf. upon yols N sb's !
Of the taxpayers therein, W. ,afss
ascertained in tho manner "a 10 lsfs "a
yided. are hereby autno a.sm tay w
S sropsrts situated IN s,la s sssss
construction OF sea wsil., sr,se
sanitary purposes. ana ms' ncsif y =
Tor such works and issus
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MIR, PRINCE WARNED TUE Housl

dR, PRINCE WARNED THE HOUSE
against the evils OF hasty legislation.
Its greatest duty was not the passage
of tax bill A thorough Investigation
OF the question Of taxation was demand
ed by the best Interests OF the state
before burdening the statutes with pro-
visions that would leave an Impression
on legislation for century 20 come, de-
clared the gentleman from Navarro, and
1t was unwise to in any way impede
the progress of such invss igatlon, In
support OF his position, he quoted the
the report Of the tax commission, N
which the legislature is eniolned 20 stud
the provision OF the bill submitted with
view of avoiding the adoption OF any
OF It's provisions without sufficient rea.
son. In conclusion, he asked his col.
leagues not to fear RELOCATION to private
life because OF any position they might
lake on the pending Hill, He recitui
the story OF brave hotel elevator boy
who stuck to his post during a Ore and
rescued the guests. but finally got eut
on from his lift and lost his own life jus.
as the last guest has been snatched from
the flames. Having in the most glowing
terms held NJ his hero 70 the admiration
az his entrsnsed hearers, he declared
that the boy q his tale would be eclipssd
IN bravery by the member who aid bis
duty and voted On the tax bill IN spite Of
the certainty Of bsinE shsirsi when b.
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WHEN the section Of the chapter regulat-
ing the sale Of liquor was under discus
sion in the house this evening. Mr.. Kit
trell warmly opposed the efforts made
by those who offered amendments to
raise the tax on malt liquors from 500
to $75 or 500. He defended the ex-
elusive beer dealers on the ground that
while he was in for increasing the tax
on saloons selling other liquors the ex-
elusive beer saloon sold a home made
product and the tax was high enough
on the basis OF other liquor taxes.
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An optimistic editor up in csnuckdom
eheerinily hopes that the sephyrs OF victory
VIII soon be playing through the British lions
meme ]. Bull will do wen to not overlook
this name chance.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-14

The South African war is nearer a close
than the Philippine war-If the latter can be
dsgrihed by the name Of war at all.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-14

THIS CHAPTER relates to the state rev
enLc agent and his duties. Messrs. Max.
well and Kittrell proposed that said
agent be deprived of the power to inves-
tigate any and all state institutions
when so directed by the governor or
when required by information coming
TO the knowledge of said agent. Mr.. Nc
Clellan addressed the house on the ne
cessity of clothing the agent with said
p.wer and the clause comforting it was
retained. Mr., Lloyd objected to allowing
the agent three deputies, as provided in
the bill, and an amendment offered by
Messrs. Powell and Shelburne cutting
said deputies out was adopted by vote
OF SO TO IS. The net results Of today's
work in the house was adoption of chap
ters III and ~ and the opening up Of
work on chapter V, which relates to
liquor taxes. Chapter ~ was mutlated
to the extent that the provision fer three
deputies for the State revenue agent
was eliminated.
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got home. Tears shone in several eye
lids as Mr.. Princes tale progressed ana
he had the undivided attention OF all
as he reached the climax. bnt a change
suddenly came over the spirit OF mem
bers' dreams when he suggested that ny
facing political death they might sur
pass his elevator boys herolsm. stony
stsres rapidly took the place OF moist
optics and II looked for whila as II
the prevailing question would be moved
on the gentleman from Navarro from at
least seventeen different directions, but
he resumed his seat at this point and
vote on the Garner motion was promptly
ordered. 1t was defeated by vote OF %
to 80 and the house PROCEEDED to the
consideration OF chapter ".
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THE HOUSE COMMITTEE on public
buildings and grounds this evening made
a favorable report on a bill defeating
the temporary capitol grounds to the city
of Austin for public library purposes.

MR. BAILEY introduced a bill IN the
house today providing that all assess
ment list. assessment rolls or books re
quired to be used by the tax assessors
shall be provided by the county clerk at
collectors shall provide themselves with
nd yalorem tax receipts in the same
manner. As the law now stands the
rolls, books and blanks referred to are
furnished by the State.
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republican senator to discuss an International
agreement as a predicate for bimoalllsm
Evidently our republican friends are paving
the way for a further postponement OF tho
currency issue 80 far as any definite action is
concerned
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considering lack of mobility. up to date
ordnance and strategic commanders the Brit.
ISL army In South Africa is up against the
most difiicult undertaking OF lis career.
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Japan is sufficiently chummy with England
to lend her some big guns that Japan had the
foresight and national enterprise TO have IN
process of construction Now. II England
would only borrow some up-to-date generals
she might give Dom Paul brave run for his
money
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The extra session dies bard, but dies never
theless Whether it will have another III,
has placed the wisest at the capital in a pain
ful condition OF profound guess.
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The Rockdale Reporter is in favor Of trades
displaNs. In discussine thnnl n snvs

displays. In discussing thom 1t says:
Richmond. Texas, town OF 1900 people.
has already hegun preparations for two
days trades display and Maifest 10 be held
ia May. Why can't Rockdalc get up an en-
ttrtairment OF this character. Il gy.s a.
CITIZENS q daN or two OF pleasure and recrcA q
ucn and brings tho peopo OF the towns aud
It's trade territory moro closely together ana
cmuNatss tendency for general good ftcl-
ng amone all the people Trades displays
popular ia TcXFs
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Maud Come, the Irish woman who is now
in the United States Advocating the Boer i'd
or the south African imbrogo, seems to be
rather ubiquitous, kind OF ION again, on
again. Come agaIn lady, so 70 sneak.
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A friend OF this naper who recently lived
az Guadaup Calya, mining town in the
state OF Chihuahua. says that the trial OF
an American citizen. Joe Tnrrtntlne, down
Mexican authorities. much TO the distress Of
the accused who Ia without means and at .
place whore there is no American consul who
Times.
Tho trouble with the Mexican state govern
ment is they forget there is anything in
Texas Sccpt san Antonio and lei Paso. and
are inclined to be imptrtlnent II n few
gallons Of hot Federal soup were shot into
the scnors they would III the heuocucss wear
their zombreros not 10 iuuntly as at present.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-14

Feuds liquor and guns appear to be the
fends in triumvirate that hold the elements
OF dlseord alive In unhappy Kentucly.
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&. n Jo,H |! 1880 . Pc PssslDs ssT
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-14

1t is pretty hard on Butler when the Lon
don war critics admit his defeat at Ladysmlth
and predict the fail Of the garrison,
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raderewsld has been shorn OF fully a half
foot OF his chrysanthemum locks, is little
shy on his erstwhilc prodigal supply Of
roulades. bravuras and trillg, but otherwise
lao has the same powers over those who flock
to listen to him as he ever had--stll makes
'cm get up aud dance IN their sleep,
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Tho Huntsville ENTERPRISE pays this neat
and we'll deserved compliment to Congress
man BALI
Tho NANTES OF the ablest and most noble
lesislHtiNa solons rest with grace and dig
LltN upon the shoulders Of Hon. Thomas II
Ban, the peerless REPRESENTATIVE OF the First
congrcssona district OF Texas, Every por-
ton OF the district is unanimously I'm favor
OF returning him IN the nostlon for whick he
is SO highly puelihCd by reason Of his manly
attributes talun- ana ability
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-02-14

Taylor holds on although deserted by every
body except tho bcllcose governor of New
York.
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Miss Geuovleve blair OF Corscana will is
sue tho first number OF the Kodak in III
Corsican city next sunday The Kodak vii
he society weekly, and We trust it vii
snap all the good things in It's territory an,
take shot at the bad ones,
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The senate end OF the extra session has
been very LARGELY enjoying the delectablo sen
sations OF a prolonged period Of innocuous
deeretude
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Chaunoey Dopew nils up on patti dc fol
sras aud straightway secs visions in which
Taylor Is martyr TO the cause Of an untram-
meled ballot in Kentucky. Chauncey should
col stmo some wholesome food and lift his
daEsllng genius above the lnnuenee Of snonks.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-10-27
ERRORS IN REGISTRATION.

The following errors are reported
i'm the registration at Gaines Stable
precinct. This is the precinct
where last year Richardson, the
only Republican officer, was
removed; just preceding the cleo
ton, and Thos. G.. Newman, Demo-
crat, was appointed i'm his place,
and where the Republican challen-
ger and inspector were both denied
admission to the polling place:
Jas. Smith, registered W, should
be c.; Ben Carroll, registered w.
should be c.; Tom Calvin, regis
tered from go Nero street, should
be 334; Winston Hawkins, c., regis
tered as Wilson Hawkins; Armstei d
Holmes, registered as w. should be
c.; Robt. Butcher, registered as W.,
should be c.; Squire Reed, c. regis
tered 444. should be 434, Ennis Berry,
c., registered as 225 High, should
be 525; James Mason, c., registered
as 338 Blanton. should be 32S; Bland
Pleasant, registered-as Bland Bles-
ant; Dave Wallace, registered as 81
Holmes as &. D., corrected at county
clerks office i'm registration books
since registration to read A. A.
Wallace, 5Sl Holmes, as w. ID.
The investigation is still progress
sing.
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MATRIMONIAL.

ADAMS-S II AN NON-At the
home of the brides father, Mr..
Hiram Shannon, on Monday even
ing, October %, Mr.. Suter Adams
and Miss Sarah NJ. Shannon were
married by Rev. George Darsie.
BARRET-JOHNSON-Cards are
out announcing the marriage of Mr..
Frank Barrett and Miss Ella John
son, daughter of Mrs. WIS. Johnson
which will occur on Wednesday,
December II.
Miss Johnson is one of our pref
tiest and most lovable girls. Frank
Barrett is No. l young man and
is now employed in the engineer
corps on Kentucky river, at lock
No. s.
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vOGLER'S PRECINCT REPUB.
LICAN CLUB.

We, the UNDERSIGNED, hereby
agree to become members of the
Vogler's Precinct Republican Club
and TO use our influence and best
efforts to secure the success of the
Republican party at the approach
ing election.
G.. G. FUR. A. w. MAJOR, James
Taylor, Will Price. Jacob Burns,
George Booker, Austin Thomas,
Rogers Monday, Warren Greer,
Will Nelson, Robert Smith, George
Washington. Chas. Smith, Will
Davis. Preston Martin, Albert
Handy, John Canaday, Thos. Cana
day, Daniel Edwards, Geo. A.
Lewis. Geo. Penn, Chas. Spaulding
Jake Warren, Russell Chiles,
Louis Dent, Loft Handy, Will
ShOwalter, Sim Buckner, A. NJ.
Spies, Edmond Miller, F. Stage,
Reuben Taylor, Bob Smith, AlonzO
White, Morrison Butcher, Henry
DNt0lN u w III NV lOls 0lldNs ~
Wizard, Will Taylor, Henry Black,
Henry Lee, Johnson Jackson, Chas.
Howard, Wallace Gordon, John
Fremont, Joe Denlay, Henry Gar
ner, Ed Chiles, Chas. f. Henry.
There will be speaking at the
South Side Colored Methodist
Church Monday night at 1880
o'clock.
Reuben Taylor, President.
Morrison Butcher. Vice President.
Will Kibbie, Secretary.
Will Price, Asst. Secretary.
Save your money and secure a home
by purchasing a loS at the Sale of Harvie
Subdivision Oct. Both at ? p. NJ. Sale on
premises Corner Nero and Wilkinson.
l.. b. Marshall & Co. Agts.
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DEATHS.

HICKS-At his home near Will
lis, Texas. on Saturday, Oct. ID, Mr..
Jack Hicks. formerly of this county,
of congestive chill.
Mr.. Hicks moved from this
county i'm December, 1897. He was
an honorable, upright man and a
member of the Christian Church.
The funeral took place on the Sum
day succeeding his death, and the
remains were placed i'm the cemetery
at Willis. He leaves wife and
eight children 1.-TWO grown sons,
John and 5. A. Hicks), to mourn his
death.
The sympathy of their Kentucky
friends go out them in their affiic-
ton.
MULHOLLAND-At his home
this county, on Saturday, Mr.. J. W.
Mulholland, aged about 81 years.
Mr.. Mulholland was considered
TO be one of the best citizens of
that portion of the county-upright,
honorable and conscientious in all
his dealings.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
morning and the remains were bur-
led i'm our cemetery.
DRANE-At Elkins, w. Va, on
Thursday night, Mr.. Edward c.
Drane, son of the late Judge George
G. Drane, aged about 26 years.
Mr.. Drane was a splendid young
man. His death was sudden and
unexpected, although his health had
not been good for some time.
The remains Will be brought here
for interment.