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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-16
FRACTIONS COMMENCE TONIGHT.

The gates Of the city were thrown open
yesterday, aud though the railroad cxcurs-
ion rates do not. as a rule. become o,Icc-
tive until today. except over the Houston
and Texas Central, that road alone on it's
first train brought In nearly "a thousand
visitors.
The streets were crowded last night. al
though there was no special attraction ar
ranged, except tho prc,tly dressed show
windows and the street concert by Lewis
Military baud.
The opening numbers OF the concert were
rendered In front OF the public comfort
headquarters. No. 2i6 Main street, at y,
III. Tho concert was continued by the band
at various prominent corners IN the city.
Advices to the railway agents of the Nari-
Gus railroads entering the city indicate that
a large crowd OF visitors viii be here TO
witness the opening street parade tonight,
which will form on Commerce avenue be
tween san Jacnto aud Main streets. the
historic and trade display floats resting
upon Commerce avenue aud the military ON
Main street
The line OF march will be up Main &c
Rusl avenue. around Rusl, 90 Travis street
down Travis street 60 Congress avenue, on
Congress avenue 10 San Jacinto where The
line viii disbaud
The parade VIII move promptly at Sp. IN.
The order OF the parade VIII no.
Squad of mounted police. commanded by
Sergeant William Higgins.
Military hand. under leadership of Pro
fessor Charles Lewis.
Military organizations, under command OF
Colonel j. X. Wsitos.
Band.
Historic floats.
Representing the birth of the Texas lie
public.
Houston ns 1t is and AZ IT Will be,
The principal product OF Texas.
Following these Will come the trade d's-
play floats
Everything indicates that the parade VIII
be a very attractive one, and all patriotic
citlacns should aid in making II 40 ny pnrn
ing coored fire In front OF their promises
while the parade Is passing, ana also IL |
Illuminating their houses.
chief Of Police Helm requests The fost
to ask tina, the owners Of vehicles and
horses keep them off the line Of march dur /
ing the parade. The fireworks VIII cause |
the gcntlcst of horses to stampede.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-16
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-16

mere promises TO be an Interesting con.
test for the position Of Superintendent Of
the Hallway Mail service. for the Eleventh
division, including Texas, Louisiana. In
dian Territory. oklahoma ana Arkansas
now held by A. l.. Teachout, with head
quarters at Fort Worth. Teachout secured
his appointment under tho democratic ad-
ministraeion, anu since McKinleys election
the mail service boys have been speculat-
ing upon mis- successor.
1t is understood the present incumbent
Will again aspire for the place, baslng his
claim on the fact Of having been gold
democrat and exercised his suffrage In the
interest of the Canton major In addition
to MT Teachout two others have been men
tened, VI. c. Bailey of Houston and Peter
Engelkng, prominent German OF san Al.
tonic and at present a postal clerk be-
tween that city and Houston He is back
Cd. so It is reported, by the entire bu.iu, IS
community OF San Antonio, and further
that some of his friends have arranged for
a com renee between he and c. +. Hunt
lngton, of the Southern Pacific, at an easly
date An effort viii be made TO enlis, Mr..
Huntington in the clerks behalf to bring
What influence he can to bear for his APP
pointment Mr. Engelkng was appointed
from some small place in the southwest
during the administration OF Mr. ltarr-
son, and has since built himself up in the
service unailcd
W. C. Bailey. the other aspirant, is u
Houston boy. and the third oldest in the
service in Texas Dick Terrell a clerk run
ming on the Katy, and Ben Brown. OF the
Texas and Pacific, are two first ON he lis.
Bailey has been an ardent republican all
his life He has been continually In Tho
eervice, excepting when he served MS r,'t-
master at Hearne, Texas, under appoint
ment. and upon being removed by the snn-
cceding democratic administration, took MS
run on the Central again. II is said Bailey
Endorsements are of strong character
coming from other States as we'll as Texas
Current rumor has 1t that another Ken
non1 is in the field for the superintenionry
who claims to have his republican rAc1rh
and Endorsements of prominent politicians
in shape for presentation Among the Ia
fer are John sherman Of ohio Genera
po,voil Cjavton of Arkansas. ey-Governor
Warmoth OF Louisiana and the con,roilhs
elomen. of the "stalwarts Of Texas.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

ps,., =, sss Ntrength, the viola.~
frOpaDiy the naruoos - an In
Washington Is Secretary Lamont. New
Years evening about Q O'Clock called at
the secretary's house 10 see him about a
matter Of public importance and was In.
formed by the butler that the secretary had
gone 10 bed half an hour before, completely
worn out. New Years Is hard day FOR
high officials In Washington, and one "a
not surprised that with the reception at
the White House and reception all aft
ernoon at his own house, with stream of
callers from noon till after dark, compelled
TO stand on his feet all the time, the score.
tary was eager to get early TO bed. He was
not the only member Of the cabinet who
retired that night as quickly as he could.
and IL Is the general remark that the ladies
Withstand these social ordeals much better
than the men. saw women on New
Years day who had stood in the line Mt
the White House from II till Q helping
the president and Mrs.. Cleveland receive
their guests, and who had aftorward stood
at the entrance TO their own parlors from 3
till or 9. without n moments rest, and
who were still as fresh as daisies and quite
willing TO carry the festivities on into the
evening. That Is what weak woman can
do when her heart Is In the work.
Popular Dan Lamont.
Every day Is a hard day with Sccretarv
Lamont. He is without question the most
popular man In the cabinet. All day long
his rooms are crowded with callers
Though he hos a wonderful way OF tispos.
Ing OF visitors and OF giving close and
practical attention 20 their wants II is sim.
ply impossible for him to see any day more
than half OF those who whit In his ante.
room. Level headed, quick, practical, yet
sympathetic and generous, It Is not sur.
prising that IL has become an axiom in
Washington with all sorts Of people with
all sorts OF things they want done, "See
Lamont" 1t is influence with the ad
ministration, information about appoint.
Ipents, q letter OF introduction to some ono
In New York, "pull" with senators or
representatives government contract that
has gotten Into a tangle, or what not. IL "a
always the same-''See Lamont: he will
hx IL up" And IL 10 Is n fixable and prom.
ar thing the chances are Lamont will M,
tend TO IL. How no finds the time 10 nor.
form the multiplicity OF things he does 40
Is wonder TO all his friends.
There Is one privilege which an ex mem.
Dor OF the cabinet enjo-s hat Is Mt times NJ
value TO him. At La - IS Office ope dav
the usual crowd was waiting to seq the sec.
rotary. There were army officers. senators
Representatives, newspaper correspondents
In walked an ex-secretary OF war, not now
q very important man In the political
world But tho door was instantly thrown
OPEN While senator's and others waited
impatiently the ex-secretary walked In,
had long chat with Lamont and came
ous smiling. We always do that" OK.
planned the polite messenger who guards
Mr.: Lamont's door. "That Is courtesy
which we extend TO an ex-secretary of war
Whenever he comes here"
WALTER wELLMAx.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
rhe Ftnlanders'

Mutual Fire Insurance company OF
Houghton and Keweenaw counties, or
gained in 1890 according to the laws OF
the State OF Michigan, will insure proper
ty OF its members. Have paid fire losses
over $4,000 during it's existence. The
company paid back during the last year
to sixtY-two OF it's members OF FIVE years.
standing 6s per cent OF their premiums,
amounting to $3,502. Will pay back
during this wear on the same rate to
thirty-six members OF five years stand
ing $1,447. On the first day OF this wear
the company had 344 members, s297,-
40 worth Of property insured, and
$6,594. IL IN treasury. For further par
ticuIars apply to the undersigned.
JOHN BJoMQvIsT, President.
ALEX LENoSEN, Secretary.
Office. 443 Pine street, upstairs. Red
Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know it's value. and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try ii free. Call on the advertised drug.
gist and get n trial bottle, free. Send
your name and address to II. f. Buck.
len & Co., Chicago, and get a sample box
OF DIR. Kings New Life Pills, as well as a
copy of Guide to Health and Household
Instructor, free, all Of which lie guaran-
teed to do you good and cost you moth
ing. For sale at ID. T. Macdonald's
drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
ml6 mine an 4 -. ~ :.

Att ssPn 10 mine ON -.-al..,
Wilksn al was struck on the left hand by
falling rock He will be laid up Tor
some time.
The lecture given by Mr.. Thomas Nc
Neagh was very interesting and the audi
ence were very highly pleased with 1t.
The dangerous practice OF jumping on
moving trains as they pass through the
city is likely TO come to a stop as the
railway companies have issued instruc.
ton that all persons doing so should be
arrested. One young man has already
been fined for committing the offense
complained OF
Promoter c. J. Bryns is organizing a
camp OF Modern Woodmen nj the Win.
throp location.
NEGAUNEE
Since the cloing down OF the Queen
mine large number OF families have,
thanks TO the exorbitant greediness OF
the fee owners, left this place some going
to Ishpeming and few Others have left
for the west.
Editor Grifiey, Of the Iron Herald,
who has taken up the cudgels on be.
hall OF the miners and mine manage
ments, says helwill not lie them down
until he has exposed the thing to the
bottom.
On the line of the new railroad be-
tween lshpeming and Marquette a num-
Der oil bridges and trestles will be re-
quired and Mr.. CUrvan, bridge con-
tractor from Chicago, il here with an
eye to taking the contract TO build them
At the schools here over 200 pupils
have been enrolled.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
CASH VS. CREDIT!

How much can I save, is question which every
thoughtful man puts to himself He figures his rent,
COAL wood butcher book store book and few
other books By the time he is half through with
his book accounts he despairs of ever saving half
the sum he expected. Why? Because he paid
about 90 to 35 per cent for the goods than he
would if he bought from us for cash.
The following small price-list is an illustration of
how save you over 81 every $25 worth
of goods bought.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

Wiie-Here's an account OF man who
shot himself rather than suffer the pangs
OF Indigestion. Husband-Ihe tool
Why didn't he take DE Wits Little
Early Risers? used to suffer as bad as
he did before commenced taking these
little pills. EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

LosT-On Saturday evening, December
81, between Pine street and Shea sliyeIy
a shawl. Finder please leave at News
Office and receive reward.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

FoUND-Last Tuesday night, between
the post Office and railroad crossing, a
cali skin robe. BY applying at the News
office and paying for this ad, owner can
have aame
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

AS remedy for all forms OF headache
Electric Bittershas proved to be the very
best. II effects permanent cure and
the most dreaded habitual sick headaches
yield TO its influence. We urge all who
are afflicted to procure a bottle, and give
this remedy fair trial. In cases OF ha-
bitual constipation, Electric Bitters cures
by giving the needed tone to the bowels,
and few cases long resist the use OF this
medicine. Try it once. Large bottles
only 80 cents, at d. T. Macdonald's drug
store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

The Rockford electric belt is meeting
with the best OF success. Call and exam
inc it and get references. Office over
Grand Union tea store Red Jacket, Mich.
Russell & BURNS.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

Piles OF people have piles, but DE Wits
Witch Hazel Salye will cure them. When
promptly applied it cures scalds and
burns without the slightest pain.
EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
The Hest We Have.

Insist on getting a LA Empresse"
10-cent cigar. All flrst-class dealers sell
them, try 'em. like 'em. Equal to inn
ported.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

wANTED-A & RI to do general house
work. Apply 20 Mrs. Wilcox, Scott
street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

One Minute Cough Cure rs a popular
remedy for Group. Safe for children and
adults. EAGLE DRUG STORE.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
B0artIers Wanted.

| can accommodate six boarders, price
SIS per month. House over Sam Nav
rence's store. in the Jermain block, Front
street. PETER CAREY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
Wood for Sale.

Good drv family wood delivered for "a
per cord. Orders to be left with Mr.,
George Hall, Wolverine, or at the News
office. Short wood to suit the times.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

Just received by Mike Johnson, the tai
or, a winter stock OF clothing for fall and
winter suits, special line for overcoats.
Something appropriate tor ths s-.--s--.'
coid weather, -Aiself for the u,;n."
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

Ladders Of all sizes for sale at Arm
strong & Thielmans lumber ward.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

All holiday goods at greatly reduced
prices at yertin Bros
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

DE Wits Little Early Rissrs Tor bill
iousness, tndiesstion, constipation.
EAos1 Duuo group.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

Our lodge room can be rented Tor
meetings on Saturday evenings.
SIvERr OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13

Oates. auctioneer, want second hand
goods.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
stocks.
BOSTON, January IL, issS,
uARQURTTE COUNTY.
MARQUETTE.

Mr. and Mrs. w. Janzen, OF the JaDzcn
Hotel, are very much pleased with their
new boarder. who took up his quarters In
their hotel on Thursday last. Heweighed
nine pounds before he bad eaten a meal
in the house.
Mr.. c. d. Blanchard, who is the first
resident in the Upper Peninsula to re-
ceive the honor OF being appointed grand
high priest of the State, was on Friday
evening last presented with a magnih-
cent diamond ring by the Royal Arch
Masons of che Upper Peninsula az a
token OF the respect he was held in by
them. The presentation was made by
Companion +. M. Moore, the high priest
OF the chapter here.
The musical association has now Ell
fected permanent organization, with
Mr.. A. o. Jopling as president; Peter W.
Phelps, treasurer, and J. Everett Ball,
secretary. The following gentlemen
compose the executive committee: Messrs.
f. W. Allen, NJ. d. Crawford, n. ID. Man
80 ~. +. McCabe, and F. L. Needham.
stupid aua snnaIs'PEMING. :, s"v, re all
Iifa II We cant bur like TO hear /
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-01-13
CALUMET BUSINESS LOCALS.

Oates clean and press suits for $3.50
The morning times., 1896-04-26
This Page Is For BOuS and Girls

The squadron one mile apart, the Detroit
sent long twenty-four-pounder ut the
Lawrence 10 test the distance. 1t passed
beyond the flagship.
Perry seized "a trumpet, and sent word
along The line: Vessels close upl Take
positions" At 12:15 Perry's short guns
were brought into play. He moved near
er; for an hour, fought against hopeless
odds. The distance was too great for the
American short guns. The whole British
ship. The Lawrence was a wreck. her
rigging damaged, spars shattered, sails
torn TO shreds, OF 1o3, eignty-three killed
and wou nded, Perry's little brother struck
down with a splinter. Two musket balls
ing In rags. The poor brig was filled with
dead and dying. Perry said: Send me
help TO man the guns" The wounded
era wled up TO help, but Perry himself
WIN MS chaplain aud purSer loaded, train
ed anu fired the last gun on the Lawrence
at $50. Two hours and forty-five minutes
Vie brave flagship had stood close encouu-
Ter with The enemy. She was drifting out
or action. The Niagara had kept far down
the line. She had failed to come near in
The distress of the Lawrence. Perry saw
her, stanch, swift aud unhurt, far out OF
danger. He determined, under cover of the
smoke or battle, to fly TO her. spread sail.
eaten tile breeze, bear down on the enemy
ana make Il bold stroke for victory. 4
boat was lowered. Perry, with his broad
pennant on his arm. with his brother and
Ionr seamen, spraug into the boat. He took
OH MS jacket and put on the uniform of
The morning times., 1896-04-26
Fun
Loving
o KaguS

copyrighted, 1896, by j. Carter Beard-)
There is in the geological gardens In Lon
don bird whose ayary is constantly
surrounded by groups OF cBIdreD, shouting
with laughter and vigorously applaudiDg.
as If they were witnessing the performance
OF some fayorite play-actOr, comedian or
pantOmimist, instead OF the antics OF a
rather commoDplaee-IoOkiBg fowl. neither
as remarkable for shape Orplumage many
another about him.
If, however, you were to join one OF
these groups OF spectators and watch bis
actions. feel sure you would acknowledge
him to be funny as any human being, or
monkey, you eversaw-
He has such an Old-fashioDed, high
shOuIdered. learned look when you first
see him that you cannot help respecting him.
much as If he was really and truly
the wise old professor he looks to
be; a German professor. perhaps.
such as you have seen pictures Of; a
professor in a gray dressing gown, with bis
hands behind him and his head and long red
nose thrust forward and nCdding at every
step. as he stalks sOlemnly about, wrapped
in silent meditation.
The dignity and seriousness of his gait
and expression. indeed, is something that
must be seen TO be appreciated, as must
The morning times., 1896-04-26

MS rank as one sure OF victory ani the re-
ceptlon OF British Officers. de SAID 10 the
lieutenant " You ma ynoIu cut or surrender,
as your Judgment auu cIrcun stances dc
tate
capt. Barclay was wounded. His flag
snip was almost dlSlnantird. de wei knew,
WIN Perry as Commanucr OF the Niagara,
they We're lost.
Perry stood erect in the boat until the
seamen refused 10 row with their beloved
COMMANDER sue target tor the enemy.
III Inteen minutes the half miie was
crossed. They STOOD on the Niagara.
The blue banner was hoiSted; the pennant
run up; signals given Ior close action;
sails set, and black with smoke of battle,
Perry bore down upon The British halr u
mile away. The lire was close and
deadly; the fight terrible. The movement
was successful. Eight minutes after Perry
dashed through the British lines, the De-
troit struck her coloFs All but two OF
Commander Barclays squadron followed
her example at once. AT p. m. the VIC
tory was completed THE Lawrence had
been wrecked, but not taken, "a feeble shout
went up from the few left OF her crew, as
their flag was run up 10 the mast head.
Perry saw his victory. With pencil, on
the back of an old letter resting on his navy
cap. the historical dispatch was written
to Gen. Harrison:
I'VE have met the enemy and they are
ours; two ships, two brigs, one schooner and
one Sloop
Yours, with great respect and esteem.
20. II. PERRY
A few minutes later he wrote as if awed
by their wonderful preservation, in great
danger.
'U. S. Brig Niagara,
"Off the Western Head of Lake Erie,
September 10, 1913, p. m.
"Sir-It has pleased the A Almighty to give
to the armies of the United States signal
victory over their enemies on this lake. The
British squadron consisting of two ships,
two brtgs, one schooner, andon Sloop, have
this moment surrendered to the force under
my command, after sharp conflict. / have
the honor TO be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
20. II. PERRY.
The Hon. William Jones, Secretary of
the Navy
Perry gave the signal to anchor, went
from the Niagara TO his battered fla gship
determined on her deck, in presence of
his surviving officers, to receive the British
commanders. 1t was a solemn drama.
Over the dead and through blood the
enemies swords were given to the vic
tor. but Perry requested the officers to keep
their. sidearms. At twilight of this Sep
tember day the dead of both squadrons
(of the seamen) were buried in Lake Erie.
This was the most remarkable battle In
American and British history, for never
before had a whole fleet been captured
by an American.
Ibid Perry gain the victory with the |
Lawrence or the Niagara"
The morning times., 1896-04-26
Apdrew Jackson.s Cl,nteen.

". H. Harrison of Taliaferro county owns
canteen that once belonged beyond
doubt to Gen Andrew Jackson. He
prizes il highly because Of the fact that
"OId Hickory used it in the war OF
1872 He came into possession Of lt
in the following manner: Gen. Jackson
gave it to Mrs. Moore who, before her
marriage, was a Miss jackson, and prob
ably a relative of Gen. Jackson. James
Moore and wife were blessed with several
children, one OF whom was named Jackson.
The latter received the canteen from his
mother, and IN turn gave IL TO one OF
his sons, named Isaac Jackson. Isaac
Jackson Moore has one daughter, whom
w H Harrison married. Mr. Moore
gave the canteen to Mr. Harrison about
twenty years ago.
The canteen is of a peculiar pattern
1t is OF earthenware and holds seven
eighths of q pint. 1t is about SIX inches
high and about five inches wide. The
reservoir is perfectly circular. A hole
goes right through the center of il, and
through this hole the strap tEat was used
to carry it was passcd--Atlanta Com
stitutiOn.