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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-18
Houstok, Texas, Saturday, October 10, 10
A FoRcEFuL CRITICISM.

Case and Comment in discussing a bill
said to have been passed by State legiala-
ture inhibiting the use in the public schools
of any history that does not accord to schloy
the credit for the victory at Santiago, says:
IF every disputed fact Of history is to be de-
termiued by the legislature, important facts In
all other realms Of human knowledge must come
quite az truly within its province For the beue-
ht OF the agricultural constituents of the mem
bers, legislatures ought finally TO determine just
what constitutes the true effect OF the moon upon
the growth OF cucumhers, the influence Of sun
spots upon the weather and the mythical or his
torical basis Of the theory of cquiuoctial storms.
II might be WELL too for them 90 settle the truth
of the theory that Friday rs an unlucky day or
thirteen an uulucky number. tn the realm OF
historical matters the legislatures ought 60 de
terminc what became OF tine lost ten tribes Of
Israel and the authorship OF the so-callcd Shakes
pcarean plays. There are great number Of
questions more closely akin 10 that of the COM
mand Of ihe feet az Santiago which arose during
the civil war, some of which have NOT yet been
autnoritatIyey settled Long controversies have
ragged over some of those matters that the om-
nlscience ot legislatures could easily settle There
is only one drawback 20 this swift and sure
method az determining disputed questions. That
IS the horrible possibility that the legislatures OF
IN different ways IL Schley was IN command OF
the feet throughout the jurisdiction of New
ork and Sampson IN command throughout the
jurisdiction OF PENNSYLVANIA there could be but
one remedy, and That is an amendment 10 the
constitution Of the United States by which all
questions Of history rs well of science shall
be settled by congress. IL would then be ncces-
sary for congress 20 prohibit the Introduction into
The United States Of any books which taught any
doctrines which congress did not approve. Then
he country would be safe.
This leads the CourerJournal to face.
uously remark that It fears Case and Com.
ment has not given full consideration to the
problems 1t raises. Under existing condi
tons It does not seem that 1t would be neces.
sary to turn them over to congress. Is there
not Theodore Roosevelt? Theordore-unof
icialy Of course. unofhcially- settle
them without any bother from legislatures
congresses and such superhuiues"
Speaking seriously, The Post recognizes
the full force of the criticism Of Case and
Comment The matter of State Legislature.
selecting text books for schools is one o.
doubtful wisdom or utility The Texas legls
iature has gone to the full extent in that
regard that any State should go, in provld
ng for uniformity; and many lntelligen
people oppose even this action
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-18
THE HumoR OF THINGS THAT HAPPEN

II was Soame Jennings who as Lord
Macaulay observed in one of his essays
curiously opined that one of the greatest
joys of the angels and the blessed in Para
disc would be derived from their sense Of
humor in observing the puppet show here
below, with the vain perplexities of men
and women and their needless appre.
tensions through ignorance of future events.
While it is impossible for men to attain
to this oddly enough imagined humorous
enjoyment of angels, there are funny things
continually happening in current events
which II they were all gathered together.
might serve TO supply a comic journal in
which the jokes would all be true.
AS an example of the humor Of jokes that
are true, take the story of the old man
whom Algernon West found having At as
he climbed up hill near his house in Lon.
dom "Hi mostly as fits climbing hup a M
the old man explained Mr., West congratu-
lated him on his journey homeward being
mainly downhill "Hi Railways pitches on
my cad going down I'll" the old man Ia
mented. He had been out in that hilly
country all day for days pleasuring
The journey to Santiago Of Vereachagln,
the Russian painter to study the foliage OF
a redleayed tree for his battle picture OF
San Juan Hill is funny thing when it is
considered that he has painted Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt in command of Rough
Riders and regulars as we'll 1t is much like
the picture In Senator Lodges committee
room Of Senator Lodge addressing the sen
nte with sublime eloauence on the occasion
Of the passing Of the appropriation for this
Spanish war, which tho Congressional Rec
ord shows went through without debate.
The consultation Of President Benjamin
Ide wheeler, OF the University Of California
By the citizens Of Los Alamos, on the oe
casIon OF the recent earthquake in thoiI
city, Is a funny thing, President Wheeler
Is a professor. not Of geology, but Of Creek
ana IL the author Of an excellent history Of
Alexander the Great
Thers arc but . few instances Of the
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
While the fool ponders the wise guy a 81 /,
Opportunities are far more powerful
prophets. 49,
If you would discourage trusts neither y
nor lend.
Poverty isn't crime--unless it ftlnlsns
with prison fare. ~
than it is for the tenant ,,.,,rs.
Man can see a sorrow at twice inc o''''
can see blessing. ,,-
Misfortune is no respecter o. P'''s
neither is fortune, for that matter -rtr
With the march of civilization CONS
able chances to make dishonest hsil ~, :
When people actually carry ou' spi b,,,t
intentions the, millennium will be ~ ~ ,seb
Contentment may be better tnah .,..s i
the most of us are compelled TO Jos 'sD'
out either. LII
A New York physician has sueees ~. M;
ing a mute woman talk. Still some l0' s,,lns
that it is impossible for a doctor 10
usefulness.
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OPENING OF THE CONGRESSIONAL CAN.
pAICN


Hon Lock Mcdaniel, republican candidate
for congress from this district, delivered the
opening speech of his campaign in this city
Thursday evening, the salient features OF
which were reported in yesterdays Post.
Mr. Mcdaniel. who IS a most excellent gen.
tleman, appeared to think that Il was neces
sary for him--a man born and reared in the
South and who served in the Confederate
army--to explain why he Is found in the re-
publican ranks. The motive which prompted
this explanation is the sole property Of the
orator Of the occasion, but The Post would
suggest In passing that this is a free coun-
try, and that every man in it has the un-
questioned and unquestionahle right to be-
long to the political party which he likes best
and whose principles, policies and environ
ments are the nearest in accord with his
judgment and inclinations. There can not,
therefore, properly be any excuse for chal-
longing the judges assertion that patriotism
and love of country prompted his align.
ment with the republican party, as he sees
it; neither is It probable that he will call to
book those who have very serious doubts as
TO the final wisdom OF his selection.
But that Is another story.
The judges speech in the main consisted
of the stock arraigument OF the democratic
party. charging it with incompetency. lack
of patriotism and with responsibility for all
Of the ills TO which the country has been sub
jected, while at the same time claiming
most If not all Of the patriotism, wisdom and
integrity for the republican organization.
In this he took the cue from and followed
closely the lines laid down by the big bosses
of the party in the Northern States, adding,
upon his own motion somewhat vigorous
arralgnment of his opponent. Congressman
Ball, whom he charged with being a Bourbon
of the Bourbons unprogressive and without
influence at Washington.
In view Of what Mr.. Ball has accomplished
at Washington this plea of politician hun
cry for place will no doubt fall upon deaf
ears in Texas. and especially in Houston.
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Betting on the Election:
lrtctr 80 80 taa AtA Aa 800 nAaua - -

but the rallying cry through the entire Stat,
coal The black diamond stickpns, made n
gold washed pin surrounded by tiny lunB
anthracite, are on sale in all Of the cite, Al
the line of the New York Central and Huj,
River Railroad company, and the possibilities
the strike are more generally and more esrn,s
discussed than is the outcome Of the poiu
fight
Men talk and think of coal and curse col, 4
orators in Syracuse Utica and Oswego Just
busily and as vigorously as they do in New Ys
Some joke of it, but grimly, an intensely anusi
and witty demonstration of the real unisti
condition and value in which anthracite is al
held being witnessed Saturday night in oc
bar room conducted by an Irish wit Han
O'Bren
dozen men were standing at the bar taxi
OF the coal strike and its possible result On d
candidacy of Governor Odell, when a well dtas
stranger carrying a satched stepped in.
"Highball, please said Scotch"
He mixed the drink to his liking, drank n
then took from his inner pocket heavy vi 4
With care he opened it and, extracting ps|
OF anthracite coal about the size OF hr
chestnut he eravely laid it on the bar
Wit that he was, he had met bis sa
O'Brien was as deep as the stranger. ReYaT
he picked up the bit OF carbon, punched
cash register and, taking out IS cents, he fisy
out the coins as change and deposited the e'l-
Thank you, sir said he Call again
The approaching fuel famine is deemed
most momentous import in this city, ard
fact in every city along the Central line hiE'|
New York and Buffalo and the men whose q
ions are worth listening TO when basing paa'
prediction rarely talk without consderhg 4
coal famine in connection with the political a'
Democrats feel certain that the famine ana
sequent suffering will be laid directly at TIE q
of the republican party, and they seem .
that the victory is won. Republicans 8! 4
if something can be done soon to g.
miners at work and to start the shipment q n
into the cities before the cold weather ssf " /
catastrophe may be averted
As we'll posted a man as ex-Mayor Jane
Mcclure discussed the situation yes1efap'
he predicts most sweeping democratic Wv
Il may be too sanguine" said he, but q.
believe that Bird s, Coler will carry ihe
of New York by the largest democratic ny
ever given a candidate since the msH'''
Cleveland-F olger campaign Of 1889
The diversion of the coal strike pfoai0ll'
republicans from presenting their issues
people. Beyond ali this the democratic palg
finally united and the republicans arc y"
factions everywhere throughout the s'ss
The normal republican majority in W.. NY,
county is about $500, and am eonna'"
we will cut it down from 1000 to 5000
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Especial to the World)

Syracuse, n. Y, October 14.--If hotel lobby
talk and the waving of big punches of bills go
tor aught the trend of the campaign is demo
cratic. In Utica many republicans hesitate to
predict the reelection of Governor Odell and his
associates, and ask obviously what effect the
coal strike is having in New York in Syracuse
the feeling is stronger and republicans gumly
say that they fear that if something isn't done
before the cold weather sets in somebody on the
republican ticket will suffer"
There is vast amount of Golfer talk and
plenty of democratic money is being offered
In the lobby of the Yates hotel Friday night
three OF men of both political parties stood
about and eagerly discussed the situation In
the throng were men notable for their republic
loyalty and servility to the Plat machine
men who hold and have for years held big poiti-
cal positions.
IN bet any sum from $1,000 up to $4,000 on
three propositions" said Russell Stewart in A
clear tone that was heard all about the lobby
The first proposition is that Erie county will
Greater New York will give Coler over $4,000
plurality, and the last is that Golfer and ali his
associates on the State ticket will be elected by
handsome pluraities."
Division Superintendent Thomas Wheeen. re-
publican leader Of Oneida county looked panied
James II. Gilbert was far from happy, and Cor
poration Counsel Cowie stepped forward as
'HouSn waiting 10 sec nood OF republican money
come forth,
Get Jim Ratchford,' said Michael Kingsley,
who was standing near. Jim is loyal republic
an who is always ready to make a few thousands
on an election II he likes the proposition"
Mr.. Ratchford was dining in the hotel and he
was summoned.
The proposition was repeated.
Il make it practice to wager heavily on
elections said he. Its the only gambling
do But don't like to lose any money. Here's
counter proposition Accept it and I'll see about
your Erie county proposition. I'll bet $1,000 even
that Jack Davies is elected judge Of the supreme
court by not less than 5000"
Mr.. Stewart, who was division engineer of the
Erie canal under Grover Cleveland and who forced
David B. Hill to nominate him for State enein-
GER is democrat of the vigorous type. but he
refused that wager, and Ratchford, equally strong
a republican, refused the proposition made by Mr..
Stewart.
IN not bet any money against Golfer at
present" said Ratchford IN work and vote
for Odell, but as the situation looks to me AZ
present ~ not bet him"
Even stronger in this section and further north
IN the State is this fast-growng feeling that the
democratic tidal wave is approached 1t is in the
talk that Golfer has strength with the farmers,
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Beginning to Think. vi VITA hs'f F.5 afi. i

the gold standard and others bv 4.
imperialism. The party thus wet. peiti
slant erosion was further injured ~ !. y &
sion Of a considerable number ~ We III
ton and monopoly democrats Pss,s tiira
exchanged its reformers for the me-. IS Aif
moncy-serving element in other Dsag q
been mortgaged by its leaders 10 y.
syndicates and the combines. I, ana
TO respond TO the wishes OF the nso.i Rossi
in the end disappoint those of NJ 80 ~ sno
still entertain a lingering hope Of - ,''i'
ton. :" fss,Ss
Not only does the republican n,r..
yield to the reasonable demands !; ,s'A j
members, but II goes on building ~ e
and higher, unmindful OF the fact ~. s'n M
plank increases the danger OF gooa ~ \
opinion, now restrained, will Som, Ol y
all obstacles away and mock the e,go,,. ~
who attempt TO stop the progress u 4. u v.
and check the development OF huma, N ,1i''
My caller informed me that h s'V
republicans among his personal ,ca anss
who were thinking seriously on ,r s-l'l''''
political conditions and who were 'y.@ 4.
same conclusion that he had. Yang
II was encouraging to learn az ~.
reinforcement from the ranks Of succs,s,.,,
ness men. We have already powe,s.,
the middle classes-those who have s,s s;1g
muscle, who are willing to work apd o sisn =
a fair share OF the rewards Of tb4;, Y. Y
common people who are both the s,, VT
dueers and warriors of the nation. W. 49,
expect to secure the support OF tboss II
be corrupted or coerced, for our partv ~. ~.
means either to buy or to compel vote. ~
US hope that it will always lack tbe 5...9l
do SO. Our appeal must be to those M. n
and have the courage to act, and this ar,..'
be made TO the rich as well as to tbs ~.
the rich that they may leave their es;IS,-
good government, which is a more subs,,rt.,
hertance than wealth. to the poor NJ, :,
may guarantee to their children iair *
in the race of life.
The democratic party is really me ,,,,
alive party of the nation; it builds rnon \.
honored principles and opens its doors Il 4.
of every calling, profession and oceuoadoo !,
vided, they believe in equal rights a II /,
special privileges to none 1t is erahfTu,
see that men Of independent fortunes are av.l.
ing to the seriousness OF the situation ,n5 1
ginning to search for rcnedy for present n
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men are almost unknown also theft arson and
burglary. and until within few months past The
county could challenge comparison with any Other
IN the State for its freedom from homiedes
mere have been few kilngsd uring the mast
SIX months, but they were not of character 10
indicate the prevalence of crime, and in every
case the law has promptly asserted its autbority
and viii do justice in the premises No nar, ~,
the country has yet succeeded in entirely nre,
venting crime, but our county is right IN he
front rank in its record for law and order ana il
will be kept there. u !"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-18
EXCHANGE INTERVIEWS.


Sehwab the missing million,dollar president Of
the steel trust has been found. Ike is on his
way 10 Europe TO form international steel
trust 70 control the markets OF the world Steel
will he as expensive as beef before long-Ma-
Mia Freedom.
That's tough
Every democrat in Navarro county owes il to
himself, his county and party 70 vote this fall
Old Navarro is entitled to better representation
IN the various conventions than she now has and
with all democrats voting November 4 she
will get her deserts.-C0rSlcana Sas.
But they'll have TO register hrst
=
Plenty Of amusement this week "The Tele-
phone Girl" last night the dog and pony show
today and tonight, the big circus tomorrow.
'PiekinSs from Puck tomorrow night, Sam Nor
RS Friday night and the Perueh Beldeni com
pany Saturday matinee and uight--Corsicana
ComierLight
'Pickines from Puck ism, an amusement; it's
visitation.
This country is coming to a fix mighty fast
when fnaneiers trade with the National govern
nlent for special privileges in exchange for a
modienm Of justice 70 starving miners Wall
street IS the, power that runs this government
It doesn't make mI.n difference who Is the nomi.
nal president at Washington--GrecatiBe Morn.
ms Herald,
Aud yet next election these same starving min.
crs win be herded TO the polls and will vote the
same old starvation ticket
=
The Post is in receipt Of the Knoxville (Tenn.)
Scntinel's special fall trade and industrial edi
ton, which consists Of thiriy-two pages OF vcr,
we'll arranged and readable matter, illustrated b,
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The rotar EoIIows The FLAG.

Manila Freedom. ~
Thomas Mcguire. who was recently ~ Il
vagrancy and sentenced to pay Z w., 81
was again arrested yesterday thls ...s,.a
charge of carrying weapons. When ~, "a
guire had two huge Colts reyoss 80 bs
person. Mcguire seems unable g
reach Of the strong arm of the Jaw
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JUDGED by ths company II k.Dt.
BRENNAN Evening Press

WIS 7 INas.
An m anxious public has been relieved BY d.,;,t
.s ds report tnaI the South Dakota farmer re-.
tbsir n,,, p..m" ne presidents son to hunt on
the fact that the boy was with 49, -,ose from
roaa masrates, and the farmers suppo,sS ran, .sl,
~ P.s'y was there to raise railroad rsteS ,,,hs,
-, = ~~@eN h~t4Ss
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An undeserved Rep,
Naeordoehes Sentinel.

For some reason not founded in fact NseOs-
doehes county has bad reputation in SOM.
parts Of the State for an unusual amount ., i,,s,
lessness and crime. This is gross inipst;es ).
one Of the most law-ahiding counties IN Ts,.s
Our population ranks With the best IN n. s,s..
in obedience 70 law and in all the other svsi.;s.
Of good citizenship. Criminal assaults upou va.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-18

Speciaism is the cause OF our difficulties, abandon
special legislation and oar troubles will disap-
pear.
The democracy OF Jefferson is what the country
must have Equal and exact justice 20 all ex-
elusive privileges TO none is time honored, but
il is not piatitude And the conditions Of the
times rchabili,ate It with a new aud vital thrill.
II 1t had been uttered only yesterday the nation
would be ahre with Il today
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IL THE report that Houston is to have trust
company, with an abundance Of financial backing
be true it is piece Of welcome news. Such an
institution here, conducted on anything like a
liberal policy. would be Of nealoulable benefit
in the promotion Of business enterprises
TIE republican party will now say. I'VE did it~
MoaoAN's refusal to dig up for the republican
campaign fund is doubtless caused by belief,
iostered by recent events, that he is already so
much greater than the republican machine that
it San be Of no further use to him,
MEN may come and men may 60 but the Moli-
neuE case bids fair to go on for ever.
FBoM the number of inquiries as to her identity.
the proposition OF the Houston lady to erect
fine business building has had the effect to wake
up some people. And {; ought TO. Houston needs
an awakening along that line.
Two THINGS you should do right away; Put
mp your stoves and so and register,
Housrov's football team is off for BRYAN.
Houston Houstou Rah Rail- Rahi Foot
BALI Football Hah Hahl Hahl See us
punt the bah a spell we can play and play like
well
TwENrY-rnpIE applicants at the Houston naval
recruiting station already. Blast your tlrry top,
/ lights
| CANDIDATE Mcdaniel admits that there are
wiser heads than his, II his admission were
not enough the fact that he Is running for con
sress against Tom Ball would clinch it
THE Houston people are going to give visitors
the biggest thing of the year next month in the
great carnival week,
WHAT wideawake man wants to lease a fine
business building, If you wish to rent one
Houston has a patriotic lady who will erect one tc
suit you.
Din you notice what happened to Jones ("
lie toted gun and got off so easy that he car
afford to tote it again
IT WILL be just like some newspaper para
grapher to ask what Mr.. Morgan got for under
writing that peace proposition.
CHICAGO is to have 100000 restaurant
trust Chicago will stand for anything but tn,
cutting off of her pruue supply
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REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR
New York Press.

New York Press.
A wife's silence gives content
Maybe Bluebeard got his hand in first on h.
is to themselves. FN'p's sFing
Whenever a woman hears of man te;ng
her boys to Sunday school 'ehus