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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
DEAD AND INJURED.

Results of Numerous Accidents in the Two
Cities Yesterday-A Railroad Man and
an Unknown Killed-Others Who We're
Probably Fatally Injured.
The accidents in the two cities yesterday
were more numerous than usual, and the
serious ones were in the lead. Two men are
dead and two others were probably fatally
injured. Street cars and railroads came
in on the most serious cases, but the run
away also did damage. Following is the
list:
JOHN KILPATRICK-John Fitzpatrick had
his leg broken yesterday by falling log in
Narshalps grove. He was taken to the Allie
gheny General Hospital. He is So years old
and lives on PerrysvilIe avenue.
ANTOINE CHEssER-A sand SCOOP fell on
Antoine CheSSer at Stolzenbach & PfeiPs sand
yard on South Twenty.sixth street yesterday
severely injuring him about the body.
JOSEPH VOLLMER-Joseph Vollmer, Penn
sylvania Railroad car inspector died at the
West Penn Hospital yesterday from injuries re-
ceived in the yards at Twenty-ninth street only
few moments before. He was 45 years old
and lived at Bloomfield. The Coroner will in
vesrigate to-day.
UNKNowN--An n unknown man was instantly
killed at the Washington avenue crossing of
the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne and Chicago Rail-
road yesterday morning. The body is at Low
rie's undertaking rooms awaiting identified
tion.
ALFRED LLoYD-A runaway occurred at
o'clock yesterday afternoon in the West End
by which Alfred Lloyd sustained injuries that
may prove fatal. His horse became frightened
and dashed against a telegraph pole on Steu-
ben street. throwing Lloyd to the ground. His
skull was fractured and he was injured in
ternally.
FRANK KoNoPACKI-Frank Konopacki,
aged 10 years. was probably fatally injured by
being run over by car No. of the Birmingham
line. He attempted to run across the street to
get out of the way of wagon when he was
caught and thrown under the horses. and the
wheels Of the car passed over his left leg and
right foot, necessitating amputation. The
driver, Robert Rubert, was held under $500 bail
to await the result of the boys injuries.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
ANOTHER ALLEGHENY BLAZE.

Benson's Pump Works Damaged Last
Night to the Extent of $4,000.
A general alarm from box Sc at $50 last
night called out the entire Allegheny de-
partment for a fire at Samuel Benson's
pump works, at Ridge avenue and CHARTERS
street. The entire loss is about 81, 900, none
of which is covered by insurance.
The fire started in the engine room in the
finishing department. The firm has lust
gone back to coal and the owners suppose
the hues were not in proper shape for that
kind of fuel. The fire was discovered al
most as soon as it started and was therefore
easily confined to the one building. The
other part of the works which contains the
machinery was covered by insurance, but
was not damaged in the least. Nearly all
the loss is on flushed wooden pumps.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
AIR INSTEAD OF GAS
Turns the Hands of the Meter just as Fast
Evar

Turns the Hands of the Meter just as Fast
as Ever.
Some people on the Southside have been
trying to find out for some time past whether
the natural gas furnished them was wet or
whether they were being supplied with at
mospheric air in part. They have come to
the latter conclusion. They say that when
the supply cock is turned on there is blow
ing for considerable time, and they are
obliged to be careful to sustain blaze for a
considerable time before they get gas. Some
of them suppose that the air comes from
blowing apparatuses intended to increase the
gas pressure.
The principal objection to the arrange
ment is that the escaping air works the
meter just as gas would do, only more So,
and they kick on being made to pay several
dollars each quarter for an element they can
get in inexhaustible quantity by simply
opening their doors and windows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
THE MAJOR MoNTo0TH BAND

Sues to Secure Pay for Services Rendered on
July 4.
There was hearing before Alderman
Richards yesterday in civil suit brought
by the Major E. A. Montooth Band against
Joseph A. Skelly, of McKeesport, who
acted as grand marshal of the federation of
Catholic societies in the parade on july
last, for the recovery of S130 for services on
that day. At the hearing it was developed
that the band had been engaged by Thomas
McCusker, and judgment was given against
McCusker for the amount claimed
McCusker in turn at once entered suit
against Skelly and others to recover from
them on the ground that they had author
lied him to engage tie band and promised
to pay for the same.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
Interesting Lectures.

Two lectures will be given under the
auspices Of the Laymen's Missionary League
of the Episcopal Church, in Trinity Chapel,
on Monday evening, the 18th, and Monday
evening, the 22d inst. On the first day the
lectures will be DR.. R. P. Fslkner, of the
University of Pennsylvania, at Philadel-
phia. His subject is ''Some Aspects of the
Prison Question" DR.. Falkner is Assist
ant Secretary of the National Prison Con-
gress, and has made a careful study of PEN
alogy both in this country and in Europe.
On the evening OF the 22d Rev. George
Hodges, of Calvary Church, will deliver
his lecture on the passion Play"
All young men and friends OF the League
are cordially invited to attend these lectures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
SHE SHOT HERSELF.
Mrs. Hemmil Becomes Dsmented and
Tries to Take Her Own Life.

Mrs. Hemmil Becomes Demented and
Tries to Take Her Own Life.
Mrs. Aggie Hemmil, of IA Lowrie street,
Troy Hill, attempted to commit suicide at
o'clock yesterday by shooting herself The
attempt was made with a fobert rifle, and
the wound is not necessarily fatal Mrs.
Hemmil is not yet % years old. The
primary cause of the attempt, it is alleged,
is because she was unable to bear children.
An operation was performed on her a few
weeks ago in Mercy Hospital. Since then
she has worried so much that she has be-
come partly demented.
The wounded woman was taken to ALE.
gheny General Hospital. To the police she
said she had been shot by black man, who
stood in the doorway. Her bosom, however,
was marked by the muzzle of the gun. Mrs.
Cox, neighbor. heard the shot and ran in.
She found Mrs. Hemmil lying there, bleed
ing, and did not see any man.. The woman
is resting easily at the hospital, and no fears
are entertained.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
A woMAN,s HUNT FOR WORK.

Finally Reaches Pittsburg.
Annie Arnold, about 40 years old, called
at the Twenty-eighth ward station last night
and asked for nights lodging. She stated
that she has been travelling around the coun-
trv for some time. She left Wheeling yester-
day morning and reached Pittsburg in the
afternoon, having been furnished with a
railroad ticket by some friends.
She says she makes living by doing any
work that she can get, and stated that dur
ing the past six weeks she had visited Cleve-
land, Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville,
Youngstown, Canton, Akron, Wheeling,
and is now in Pittsburg to start life over
again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
RATHER COLD RIDING.

A Detroit Boy Who Finds Pittsburg Too
Chilly for Him.
Thomas Barefoot applied for aid yester-
day at the Department OF Charities. H.
fulfilled the impression given out by his
name. He was 15 years old and tall and
lank. The boy had come to Pittsburg from
Detroit by the freight car route, riding on
the bumpers.
About week ago he was landed on the
Southslde but could only get job of wash
ing dishes. He gave that up and tried starv-
ing with no better success. He was given a
pass as far as Cleveland and from there he
intends to try the freight trains again until
he reaches home.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
NOT INJURED BY THE FIRE.

Klebers' Pianos and Organs-A Card.
The public are respectfully informed that
the fire next door to us has not in the least
injured or affected our stock of pianos and
organs and the rest of the goods.
There is not flaw upon any of our fine
pianos. and they are absolutely as perfect as
when received from the factory. Call and
see them and make your selection for hoii-
day gift in time, for piano or organ Cor
any other iEstrument) which is bought at
street, is accepted as the best and most re.
liable goods of their kind to be had in this
city or in any other place.
II. KLEBER 8 Bro,
d 506 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
DOODLE ALDERMEN OUT WEST.

Why Pittsburger Failed to Get an In
clined Plane Franchise.
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 12.-Judge Wood
son, of the Criminal Court, to-day ordered
Marshal Stewart to call a special grand
jury to report to the court on Monday next.
This action was taken in compliance with
a resolution adopted by the City Council
demanding that speedy investigation be
made of the charges preferred by Banker
James Mellon, Of Pittsburg, who alleges
that he could not procure franchise for an
incline plane company in Kansas City on
account of the great amount of money de-
manded by some of the Councilmen as
bribes,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
LOST MONEY AND GOODS.

S. Armson Complains That One of His
Agents Has Done Him Up.
S. Armson, of Wylie avenue, charges A.
Swartz, of No. 68 Franklin street, with
fraudulently secreting and disposing of his
property. 1t is alleged by Armson. who is
in the notion business, that Swartz secured
a lot of drygoods from him to sell on COM
mission, and after selling the goods he failed
to turn over the proceeds.
Swartz was arrested and committed to Jail
by Alderman Richards, in default Of $500,
for hearing to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
SHAKING UP THE FORCE,

Chief Murphy Objects to His Officers Snoring
on Their Beats.
Chief of Police Murphy, of Allegheny, is
giving his force quite stirring up and
letting them know that they are paid to at
tend to business.
On Thursday night Chief Murphy visited
the different patrol stables about midnight
and found some of the men calmly sleeping.
The result of this was that when the men
reported for duty last night three of them
were given notice of ten-days' suspen-
sion
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
CHRISTMAS MUSIC BOXES.
Klebers, Annual importation

II. Kleber & Bros annual Xmas impor-
tation OF fine music boxes has been received
and can now be seen at their store, No. 506
Wood street. The high grade of these beau
tiful works of art being well known, we can
only say that happy, indeed. will be the
person who shall become the possessor of
one of these delightful gifts. Kle5ers also
have full line of the celebrated Washburn
guitars and mandollns, Stewards and Fair
banks & Coles banjos, either of which will
make highly desirable gift.
Call early and make selection. Store
open every evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
From Jail to Jury Box.

In this bounding country a man who cam
not get ahead must be nerveless indeed.
Some years ago some people were prosecuted
for stufing ballot boxes, and it was dis
covered about the time the trial began that
one of them was on the panel. sitting in that
court, and might have been called to sit on
his own case. A man has been sitting on
the jury in Common Pleas for some time
past who was in Jail within few days of
the time he took his seat among the other
"good men and true"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

STREET CAR travel in Pittsburg is six
times what 1t was a decade ago. A staff
correspondent of THE DISPATCH has
taken instantaneous photographs of street
scenes and has gathered interesting statis-
tics at Harrisburg. see the mammoth "a
page issue to-morrow morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
The cases were disposed of as follows:

LONDON'S Historic Tower is to be util-
lied by the eldest son of the Prince of Wales
on his marriage, as a residence. THE DIS
PATCH has secured photographs of the
palace and a complete description. See to-
morrow's mammoth 192-column issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
A Promotion in the Postal Service.

Mr.. James Mcconnell, of the East End,
who has been connected with the railway
mail service for number of years, has been
appointed chief clerk at the Union depot, to
succeed Mr.. Palmer, who took the place of
Superintendent Of Mails, rendered vacant
by the retirement of Mr.. Stephen Collins.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
TUNING UP FOR CHRISTMAS.

Putting Church Organs Into Shape for Holi-
day Music.
Several Of the employees Of an organ COM
pany at Salem, O., are in the city tuning
up and repairing some OF the local church
organs for Christmas. They are working
on the organs in the Bellefeld Baptist
Church, Father Tobin's Church and q
church in Sharpsburg.'~
The Salem company expects to put in a
fine pipe organ in the Fourth Avenue Bap-
tist Church next spring.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
ChiIdren,s Warm Winter Goats.

Special values, sizes 8 to 8 years, prices
So and s. each. Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

LADIES and gentlemen's umbrellas for
holidays. SMILEY & Co,
% Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

THE REBELLION was the salvation of
the South, says a member of the famous
Black family of Pennsylvania, who was a
STAKEHOLDER, and a rebel General, and is
now an iron master of South Carolina, in an
interview with Charles T. Murray. See to-
morrow's 24-page issue of THE DISP ATCH.
All the news.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
A Pointer,

Go to Gallinger's jewelry store, 1900 Penn
avenue, and see his stock before purchasing
your holiday gifts elsewhere.
Remember the address, 1000 Penn avenue.
Finest line of music-bpxes in the city.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

FRANK G. CARPENTER has a brilliant
letter of Washington gossip for THE DIS
PATCH tomorrow. He always entertains
and instructs. Contributors far ahead of
those of any other paper. Twenty-four
pages, 1872 columns.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

Comb and Brush Sets! M Manicure Sets!
Shaving Sets!
Pocketbooks, writing cases and tablets,
leather goods. r. S. DAVIS & Co.,
Booksellers, 96 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

FOR Christmas presents. The handsomest
line of mems fine neckwear ever shown in
this city.
JAMES b. AIKEN 8 Co., 100 Fifth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
Cut Prices in Millinery.

Ali our fine pattern hats, as well as those
of our own manufacture, have been marked
down 10 s.. Think of it, hats and bonnets
that sold at So, $40, s12, S14, and $15, all at
S5. Biggest bargains these, we ever sold.
CAMPBELL & DICK, Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

RUDYARD KIPLING is the craze of the
day. His first serial story, "The Light That
Failed" is published exclusively in the Sum-
day issue of THE DISPATCH. The best
features obtainable. Twenty four pages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

FINE silk handkerchiefs, plain and EN-
broidered, for holiday presents.
JAMES II. AIKEN & Co., 100 Fifth av.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

No Christmas table should be without An
gostura Bitters. Appetizer of exquisite flavor
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
Wool Seal Capes at sig 90.

25 wool seal capes, worth $40, sold at S12
Saturday. Mufs at correspondingly low
prices. HORNE & WARD,
Al Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
Alaska Seal Capes,

Very best shapes, very best qualities, very
best values. All sizes.
HORNE 8 WARD, Al Fifth avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

LADIES astrakhan capes.
SMILEY & Co., % Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
Big Bargains in Plush Jackets.

A line of stylish vest-front seal plush
jackets. Medici collar, satin-lined, were
cheap at S1S, go down to-day to SIS.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
Alaska Seal Canes.

Very best shapes. very best qualities, yer.
best values. All sizes.
HORNE & WARD. Al Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

LADIES, have you seen the interesting
bargains in blankets, bed coverings, fan
nels, etc., at Arthur, Schondelmeyer &
Co.'s? II not, visit them; you'll be sur
prised. 6S and 20 Ohio street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

LADIES' long wraps at bargain, S5 to
S15 now for best styles and materials; were
SIS to $40 regularly.
TTssu HUGUs & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

DR.. 3. M. HANNA. Eye, ear, nose and
throat diseases exclusively. Office, 720 Penn
street, Pittsburg, Pa sSssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13
wool Seal Canes at $40 on.

25 wool seal capes, worth S20 sold at S12
Saturday. Mufs at correspondingly low
prices. HORNE & WARD,
Al Fifth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

Fine seal plush jackets, satin lined, So, So,
$40, S12 to S1S 70; sacques, $40, S14 90,
$16 80, $1S Is to $24 80, worth 30 per cent
more, at Rosenbaum & Co.'s. d
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

THE DISPATCH tomorrow will consist
of "A Pages, or 1872 Columns. Get it. 1t will
surprise Won.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

EUROPE is covered by Special Cable Let
ters from all the Capitals. See THE DIS
PATCH To-Morrow. "a Pages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

LADIES sable capes.
SMILEY & Co., % Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

A FEW OF MANY
APPROPRIATE q,
HOLIDAY GIFTS
Extra Grades Fine Umbrellas.
2s-inch Gloria covers. with choice natural
sticks and metals, 81 SC, 81 IS, 81 So.
@.lnch Silk Umbrellas with silver mountiugs.
2S-inch extra grade silk covers in extra nne
handles, walrus, horn, hammered metals, etc..
IS so. So, 81 So
Make your selection early to get choice ham
dies.
Our Cloak Rooms.
Several hundred Ladies' Newmarkets, Jackets,
ETC.. in medium and heavy winter Welghts,
reduced
one-third former price.
You can have your choice from goods that
sold all through the fall at s6 to s3O. now at -
S. SS, $40.
Genuine Alaska Seal Capes and Coats. Seal
Plush Coats and Wraps, Children's Garments,
Gents Smoking Jackets, in solid colors with
gay Silk Innings and trimmings Jackets In
ba6dsome bs5qsom # 91ld s. psiGGs pslC and eA up
Good bargains in Fur Collars and NUNS Tor
ladies and children.
Our Trimming Room.
HANDKERCHIEFs.
Ladies, and Gents Handkerchief from low
to fine grades put up in attractive boxes, LIZ,
1-6 ID dozen each. We call special attentlon 70
our line of extra fine Handkerchiefs at 25c
each.
Pocketbooks, Shopping Bags, satchels, Belts,
ETC., in very great assortment.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY
For Men, Women and Children, embracing
staples and high novelties.
Eiderdown Comforts, Pillows. Chair Rests,
etc., covered with fine Satines and Wash Silks
in beautiful colorings at very reasonable price.
What more suitable for holiday presents?
RlRER x EAiTuN.
SOS and so7 MARKET STREET.
asis.rrssa
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

Every department choek full
of Holiday Goods. You will
find it both pleasant and profit
able to make a general tour Of
the store and note the many
special offers made for these
busy Holiday times from one
side of the house to the other.
Every counter bristling with
bargains.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

Our complete stock Of Alaska
Seal Jackets, Capes and small
furs of every description offer
special inducements to persons
desiring to make substantial
Holiday presents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-13

SOS and so7 MARKET STREET.
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-20
HOUSE BUILDING.
n eat Plan for a L0w-COst Cottage. with
Bathroom and Plenty of Closets.
Descriptions, Dime nsiOns, Estimate, Etc.
Feasible Notifications Suggested by 3.
". ShOppelI, Architect.
copyright by the Author. I

The design given herewith is one
that is almost universally popular, which
is information of special interest to those
who build to sell. Those also who build
low-cost cottages for homes should bear
in mind that dame fortune regards them
with unusual favor. Future prosperity
may impose duties and awaken ambi-
lions that will make it desirable to sell
the small cottages and build more pre-
tentious dwellings.
Following will be found a somewhat
detailed description:
General dimensions; Width, twenty
eight feet and SIX inches; depth, includ-
ing veranda, fifty feet and ten inches.
Heights of stories, first story, nine feet;
second story, eight feet.
Exterior materials: Foundation, brick
piers; first story, clapboards; second
story and roof, shingles.
Interior finish: Hard white plaster
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-20

ceilings; walls plastered for papering.
Soft wood floors. trim and stairs, finished
in hard oil.
Colors: Clapboards, lattice work in
front gable, sashes and piazza floor light
brown. Siding below window silis in
first story, all trim, and doors, dark
sbrown. Briokwork, dark red. Wall
shingles dipped in buff stain and brush
coated - Roof shingles left natural.
AccGnm odations: The principal rooms
anaSEheir sizes, closets, ETC., are shown
.kgsxhe plans. No cellar.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-20

great Republican newspaper in this
.1city, and the belief that Mr.. Halstead's
experience, ability, earnestness and
force will materially aid such an under
taking, that he has been induced to come
to Brooklyn in the prime of life, with
his pen at its best and his heart in the
work -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-20
THE TEXAS VETERANS.
The Whole Nation Honors Them and Thanks
Them for Making Us First Glass
Nation.

For the Gazette.
The heroes of San Jacinto, the men
who achieved the independence of Texas
are here-that is, the handful who are
left on earth, and the city and state are
doing them honor in behalf of Texas. I
shall probably have no opportunity to
speak of them; it is not necessary,
for THE GAZETTE means the larger audi
ence; but l want to say to them, in be-
half of those OF us who were not born in
Texas, but are citizens of the great re-
public, that we honor them and thank
them for making US the great nation that
we are to-day.
Had they not achieved the independ-
ence of Texas there would have been no
annexation, no invasion of our state by
Mexico, no war, no treaty of Guadu-
lupe Hidalgo, by which we ac-
quired all the domain north of
the present Mexican line and west
of the Missouri river except the small
northern belt acquired from Great
Britain.
On securing Texas; New Mexico,
Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and
California we acquired the gold mines of
the world, silver equal to Mexico, coal
and iron in abundance, and mountains
and summer resorts to our hearts con-
tent!
Besides these rich products it gave
us territory enough to enable US
TO match Russia and China,
and to place us without
question among and in front rank with
the first-class powers of the earth.
Veterans of San Jacinto, fathers who
brought us the mountains-sf our great
republic, we honor you! We thank you!
And we would like to see congress give
you an annuity in proportion to the re-
suits of your achievements. Yours -
a R. A. CANIEESN.