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The Lamar register., 1896-10-03
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fhFsr Dollars Of Two coantrie..
easo. H.. July 2s.-To the Editor.
4 you kindly answer the follow
20" many grains OF silver in a
an dollarT
fioW many in a United States dol
I 4 nat is the difference in purchas-
loweF in Mexico?
"A hat in the United States2
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

The home over which the trusted
wife presides is the citadel OF our
strength. the best guarantee OF good
citizenship and sound morals IN gov
rrnment. 1t is the foundation-all else
is constructed.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

A great hnd Of platinum has been made nj
Pitheld. New South Wales. Australia. The
platinum
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

wOman's idea OF showing deep devotion
for her husband - 70 insist upon being
caaxe-i BY him before she will leave him TO
take vacafton
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03
Ts- ua-e M.rs...


kcefs OF the United States is in thelY
|one market. and the policy that will
tsIa up that market should bo their
SHcy. To say that the frec coinage
! silver will contribute TO the expan-
5ou Of the home market Is TO dIscredit
\. common sense OF the people. be-
kuse all Who know anything on the
sbleet understand that Il Is not mon
bat Industrial development which
~ascs a market for commodities. As
halor Mckinley very clearly stated
u matter in his letter OF acceptance.
y employment Of our mints for the
inGEe OF The silver OF the world
pulA no, bring the necessarica and
-forts OF life back to our people.
ls vii only come With the employ
sni o, the masses. Opening the mintA
puid not Improve the industrial sitn-
oa II would no, promote new
odue;ivs enterprises nor revive
pc aow idle. Il would create no I'd
ianAI demand for labor. on tho con-
~. its FRS, erec; would Be to in
sify Industrial paralysis and zns-
bet tho number of those Who are
os employment Il would lessen
,sad Of Increasing the purchasing
yer oS the people.
ne Agriculture prodnee-. therefore,
J. favurp the IRE. coinage OF silver
supporting proposition the result
rhlsh Soaid b. 70 reduce the value
himself Of his bes; markct--a mar
which nos consumes more than 20
cent q what be produces and would
s1,e more N all tho labor Of the
ztry sas fully smployed How is
home HaafSst 20 b. built up Mani-
y oniy through the restoration %
policy TO which sts pas; growth
bssa due In other words therc
p b. such judicions protection Of
sriean industries as wiIl foster
r development; and make a demand
labor al good NarrA THIS would
p experiment.. We trfed ~ tor marc
, thirty years. wtsh results that ex-
the Wunesrs of the world In
the United States Was Al a Low
iaduStriaily. All elAsssa Of the
pc Srre poor. We bad so-ealiei
s,Alllsm and practical FREE trade.
= iSs5 20 ls9s ~- realized the
l,ssi indmtriai expansion In the
pr Of The world for a like period.
larger part OF II after the rcsump-
q specie payments Ia 1873 Pro-
1a could have no stronger vindi-
pl than the achievements os that
od
hsre Rre some who would wholly
'rs this policy In the pendinE cam
+. There are others VINO. while
to eoneede its bauencent effects
p past. are no, disposed 10 regard
very great present importance.
republican party and the rcpubli-
standard bearer believe protection
a. neeessary now to the progress
Is country and 20 the prosperity
e people as Al any time In our his
and they refuse TO permit Il 10 be
ned or reduced to q minor place as
sue. They will continue through
he campaign To say 20 American
lngmen that in order TO better
condition as to employment and
the republican policy OF protee-
must Be restored They will con-
to say to the agricultural pro-
> tha, their hope OF relief Is in
Ing up the American market. In
Asing the home demand for their
icis. which Is only to be aeeomp-
by a judicious system OF pro-
N. They win continue to urge
What this country nee-ls IL Rr1saf-
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

Norway hiss done away with the study of
Greek and Latin In the public high schools,
whbeh means, OF course. the abolition of
classical education altogether
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

oAnd you say that the haiistones were as
large a. hen eggsF' Ne said the eau
ts5ns person. .'fhey were not quite that.
They were say. the sire OF boarding house
eantelOnpes ~ Indiana poIls Journal.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

Just try 1 foc hox of Cas-arers. the naest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

Plso's Cure for Consumption has been
family medicine with Us since lsG5.-J r.
Madison. e409 42d Ave. Chicago H.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

Cascareis stimulate liver kidneys and
bowels. Never sleken. weaken or grippe.
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03

II told Miss Goiiehtiy that would go
round the World for her sake what did
she suyg'' .'She answered that halfway
round would do"
The Lamar register., 1896-10-03
~ the baby !. cutting TEEN.

surs and nae that old and vciltried remedy. MA
rSsIov's soorHrSa srsur for chilaren rssthing.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
Sew Rutchins House.

Miner az Guerin-
ger. Propr!etors.
Remodeled ana
newly furnished.
. nequaled In NIL
its appointments
in the State oil
Tevas
The l. Q O O \ ny
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
AFTER THE RAILROADS.
Bill Of Complaint Filed Against the Joint
Traffic Association.

Bill Of Complaint Filed Against the Joint
Traffic Association.
New York. January 9.-United States
District Attorney MoFarlane has filed a
bin of complaint In the United states cir
cult court against tho thirty-two railroad
companies forming the joint traffic assoc
ciation. lie also gave notice that on jan
wary II he would move for an injunction
restraining the association from operating
under its agreement.
In the bill of complaint II IL charged
that the agreement between the com
panles Is intended to combine or pool all
competition In traffic within It's scope
and that the agreement covers all through
traffic OF all the great trunk lines. which
comprise II very large part of interstate
railroad traffic of tho United States. This
agreement Is unlawful. In that II es-
tablishos not only traffic pool, but like
wise pool of earnings, In violation or
section & OF the Interstate commerce act.
and that II IL u contract or combination
In restraint of Interstate trade and COM
merce. and unlawful under the antitrust
law Of 1890, known as the Sherman anti
trust law, The biz Of complaint asks as
n relief TO have the contracts between
the railroads declared null and void ana
the parties to II pcrpetunlly enJoineh
from acting under tho agreements. 1t
also asks for a. temporary injunction.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
HOuSTONIANS ABROAD.


gainesville Register: Major r. D. Crib.
pie of Houston is in the city.
Denison Herald: Conductor Tobin of the
haty out OF Houston is in the city.
brenham Banner: Rev. G. C. Rankin
returned TO Houston yesterday afternoon.
Brenham Banner: Mr.. and Mrs. +.
day.
;, Victoria Times: Seymour Brasher of
houston is mingling with Victoria bust
ness men.
TYLER Dispatch; p w Ford of Houston
~ IN the city....R. S. Lovett of Houston
spent yesterday in the city.
- Palestine Times: Mrs. Orvile lie Roy
inrown OF Houston Is visiting her sister.
-"rs' d. w. Cunningham, in this city.
LuIkin Press: II. A. Humason of Hous-
.on was IN town Tuesday, He will re-
nam IN this section, dividing his time
",u"een this town and NacoPdoches.
lemple Tribune: Mr., w. \. Easton, or
,ne New Hutchins House, at Houston, is
~ temple visiting his brother, Mr. +. Il.
naston' cashier at the Missouri, Kansas
ana Texas depot.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
Commission HEARING.

Austin, Texas. January 9-The railroad
commission issued notice this evening TO
all parties interested that it will. January
Is, take up and consider the question of
revising its commodity tariff No. 9. eff
fective September g. 1894, applying on
grain, grain products and hay in carloads
and less than carloads. Also the question
of revising commodity tariff No. 8, effect
i've September II. 1891, applying on cotton
seed and cotton products. The object of
the hearing is to determine upon a plan
for making more equitable Joint rates
than those prescribed in the above tariffs.
The cancellation of circular rs, issued on
December 10, 1891, and the substitution OF
the following therefor will also be con-
sidered: at is hereby ordered that when
two or more routes of railroad shall he N
operation between shipping point AMI
point of destination the lowest rate ap
plicable by any one of such routes shall
be adopted by the other routes accepting
freight FOR transportation between such
points"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
THE BULLION EsTIMATE.

London, January 9.-London authorities
on the movement of bullion estimate thai
shipments of silver TO Asia IN 1875
amounted to about 100000. q railing of
as compared with recent years. On the
other hand exports to the continent Of
Europe Increased f2500,0Oo over the previ-
Gus year.
Mexican dollars have been I'm good de-
mand all the year at the East and the
price IL closely followed by that OF bar
silver with a premium Of about ~ per
cent In favor Of the coin. The Imports OF
gold at London were very large, amount
ing 10 about fS6.ooe0 900. including III, $4,000
sterling from the United States, to which.
however IS 275, 900 was shipped: e. 2o0, 900
from South Africa and i6 10000 from Aus
tralia, while India and China shipped fs.-
300, 900 TO London.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10

from Shreveport. whittier he went to ar
range matters preparatory to commence
ing work on the Kansas City, Pittsburg
and Gulf. having secured the contract to
build this road from Port Arthur north
ward toward Shreveport.
Robert II. Robb of the superintendent
Office of the Houston and Texas Central
was undoubtedly the happiest man in
railroad circles yesterday and spent the
day practcing the swing Of his alto
graph with tho new handle appended. He
has been elected corporal of the Light
Guard and Is now prepared to defend his
country In any war In any country.
]. w. Barbee, the genial general live
stock agent Of the St Louis Southwestern.
headquarters ut Fort Wcrth. spent yes
terday in the city enjoying the society or
friends and acduaintances AS high muck
a-muck Of 1.-THE Stays Retreat he won
fame and never tires talking OF the days
of plenty" He and II. G. Wcatheriy OF
the American Refrigerator Transit COM
puny, who Is an cx-member of the stag
Retreat" renewed old times yesterday and
revived memories OF tho happy days when
they were boys at the Retreat"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
GALVESTON. LA PORTE AND Hous-
TON

A visit to the general Offices of the Gal
weston, La Porte and Houston Railway
company by Il Post reporter yesterday
evening found Receivers House and Jones
engaged in earnest discussion with tho
executive officers of the company. While
the receivers have taken formal posse ssion
Of the property they are deterrnned to
acquaint themselves thoroughly %th the
affairs of the company before making any
changes or announce their plans Both
tho gentlemen announced that they hid
nothing further to give out for publication.
and that their slate Of appointments was
not vet completed
Meantime work continues along the line
as usral. A force of bridge builders are
engaged on the bridge putting the finish
ing touches to the structure and pre-
pairing for the reception of the steel draw.
The several gangs of trackmen are scat
tered along the south division of the line
ballasting and finishing up IN good shape
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES.

The following M" the entries for the
New Orleans races as posted nj the Turf
Exchange last night:
First race thrcc-fourths OF a mile, sell
ing-Miss Nutting, My ifcbe Carrie h.
l0i. Glendaga JOG. Semelc, Minnie Mackin,
Lena. Mardcn Pet l05. Florana l07 lilnck-
smith 100. Tradssman ne. Arkansaw Trav-
cler H.
Second race. thrce-fourths of mile,
sclling-I.ottie. Sister Rosnlind 100 Fav-
orlta 109 Burloy Leaf. Peanuts. Crusad-
er 10l, Kirk III. VIM. Duke, Jr,, III, Prin-
cess Yama III, John Stewart. Fiddler ll9.
Albert s. 10.
Third race. three-fourths OF mile. sell
ing-Festival 1Oi. Spirltualist ied, white
Wings, Nido, Toeta May l07. Henry Ows-
ley 100. WIN Elliott 100. Senator Vest.
Monarch. BalklInc. Elberon, Ashland IL.
Fourth race, one and one-sixtcenth OF
u mile Observation-Disclosures 100 Lillian H..
No. Nikita, Chugnut g5 X g. l0G Lonsdale
i0i, Roosevelt 10l. st Leo ios Ovcrena lOi.
Constantine %, Robert Lolita ia, proyerb
100, Iamborce 1906.
Fifth race. one mile--Annie McNairy 10i,
Venice 10i Frankie D., Hazclton. Rooso.
Welt 100 Barney Aaron, Jr Monk over
ton, The Sculptor III. Judge Cook Chat
tanooga III, Soundmoro, Royal Prince Ia.
Post Tips
First Race-I'loriana. Minnie Mnckin
Second Race KIRK. Burlcy Leaf.
Third Race alklne, Ashland
Fourth Raco--Domingo, Jamborce
Firth Race-Chattanooya, Soundmore
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS.

Ottawa, January 9.--ln the senate this
afternoon Sir Mackenzie Bowel made his
promised statement regarding the minis
terial crisis. He said he had been de-
slrous of rcsgning. but Lord Aberdeen
had declined to allow him to do 30. holding
tnat as his government had promised in
the speech before the throne to introduce
n remedial bill with reference to Mani
toha schools action on the speech should
first be taken. After reading the state
ment Sir Mackenzie made violent at
tack on tho ministers who had bottled Vhe
reasons given the governor for resigning
were not. he said. such ms would prevent
their associating themselves with the gov
eminent in tho future
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
HAWAIIAN NEWS.

Astoria, Oregon. January 9.--Thc steam-
er Rhosina arrived today from Honolulu.
bringing news up to December 70. She
brought no t,dings OF the missing steamer
Miowora. The schooner Henrietta OF We
toria, loaded with 7tOo pounds of opium.
was captured by the Hawaiian govern
ment.
Captain Anderson, Passenger c. Y. Gale
aud four men are now In prison.
The United States ship Baltimore ar
rived Mt Honolulu on the 23d.
Carpenter Cooper died OF his injuries
here and several OF the crow were more
or lcss injured by the rough passage.
j. f. Sheridan and Dr. j. Underwood.
the two strangers who were recently ar
rested for conspiracy. have been COM
mtted for trial without bail. re two
prisoners had scheme to restore the
queen. for doing which they were to OBJ
tain a concession for an American sport
ing syndicate. The gamblers intended to
start n lottery
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
Quarterly Meeting of the Southwest.
crn Passenger Association.
COTTON BELTS DlFFERENTIAL. CLAIM
Commission Meeting Announced-.Ncw
Iranscontinental Route--Southern's
Extension Personal Mention.

St. Louis. Mo-. January Sat the regu-
lar quarterly meeting Of the Southwestern
Passenger association held here today al,
the roads interested were represented.
Inc notice of withdrawal given out some
time ago was withdrawn by the Cotton
Belt, which, however. reported a claim for
a dinerential of 81 on first-class and 81
on second class and a commission Of 81
on each ticket sold here to points In
Texas. This matter was referred to the
executive committee for action.
a new rate of l5 cents a mile on special
baggage cars was adopted ard 1t was
agreed that short line tlcket!ng from
Denver to Texas via Kancas City be dis
continued at present rates. Hereafter by
this route 1t will cost So additional
1t was decided to make rate of one
fare for the round trip for the Mardi
Gras at New Orleans and the pug,listlc
carnival at lei Paso, Texas. next month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
SAN ANTONIO SHOOT.
Good Shooting for the Trophy-Parmalee
Ahead,

Good Shooting for the Trophy-Parmalee
Ahead.
San Antonio, Texas. January 9.--The
race for the Il. c. Powder company's cup.
so singles. 81 entrance and 500 added. was
the principal event at the shooting tourna-
nent today. After ticing Redwing OF
Gle Gland on ~, Parmaiee Of Omaha won
the race on the shoo, -ofI. breaking AZ TO
Rodwng's IL out Of Il possible so.
Parmaee forged ahead today and placed
himself abreast OF lieikcs DlCkcy and Gil
bert on the averages. The leaders In the
averages today were Parmalce with s5S
ard lioikes and Dicltey with 95.S each.
The winners of first money IN the events
today are as follows;
First. 20 singles-critzer, Loomls, Con-
nor, score 20
Second 90 slngles-Parmalec. Trimblc.
Gilbert Guesaaz; score 20.
Third. 20 slngles-.Budd. Hickey. Hcikes,
Parmalee, Marshall.
Fourth. Il. G. Powder company's cup. 20
singles, s. entrance 500 added-First
money, Parmalec, Redwing, score 40. sec
ond money. Dickey. Elliott, Latham, Con-
nor, Fulford. Gilbert, score IS. shird money,
Budd. Bartlett, Hc.kes, Trimblo, Wheeler.
score q.
.fifth, 20 singles Bartlett. Helkes, Trim
BILE; score 70.
Sixth - singles-Budd, Elliott, Latham
Sergeant. Powers. score 20.
Seventh, - singleS--Dickey, 1eikcs,
Young, Powers. score 20.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
legged disease and the efficacy of this pro-

legged disease and the efficacy of this pro-
posed plan OF relief. New issues and new
alignments can not be made to order.
There ~ no possible way OF forcing the
ton M n final settlement of an issue.
The issue of protection was not settled by
the defeat of tho protection party IN 1880,
nor by the second defeat In 1892. 1t can
not be regarded as definitely settled by
tho triumph of protection In 1894.
But 1t is n great mistake TO charge our
political contests with Il bellgerent ten-
dcncy. Their influence IL always for
peace. Tho ballot is the enemy, not the
promoter OF war. And our Galveston
contemporary win find the most stable
affairs are controlled by few political
parties; the most unstable In those where,
many parties contend for supremacy. Tho
United States and Great Britain are ruled
by two parties, neither OF
which IN new. And they are the best
governed countries on the globe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
NEW TRANscoNT1NENrAL.
Experts Looking over the Route of the
Proposed Interoceanic

Experts Looking over the Route of the
Proposed Interoceanic.
e. u. Chadric of New York. accom-
panied by L. Stockfelt and w. II. Dalton
OF London are at the Coates, says the
Kansas City Star. Mr. Stockfelt and Mr..
Dalton are English railway experts. Their
GRAND Is an inspection of the proposed
route of the Interoceanic railway This
railway scheme is unique because 1t was
gotten up and Is backed entirely in Eng
Iand. 1t is proposed to cross the Indian
Territory with road north and south and
a road east and west.
AT Denison the proposed Interoceanic
VIII connect with the northward spur OF
the Southern Pacific. 1T is to reach Kan
sas City by connecting with the Kansas
City, Pittsburg aud Gulf road at Poteau
river. 1t will also connect with the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway 10
use tho words of Mr.. Chadric, THE In
teroceanic will provide the missing link in
transcontinental transportation.
If the report of the English railway
experts Is favorable. the needed $4,000. 600
will be furnished in London by private
subscription. The bonds of the Inter
oceanic will not be floated in the open
market.
Mr.. stockfelt and Mr. Dalton sailed on
the day of President Cleveland's message,
and they were warned by the time Amer
lca was reached they would be in the
midst Of war. So they sailed In German
steamer. THE war scare does not affect
the investors in he Interoceanic," said
Mr.. Dalton. I'VE do not believe for a
moment that war will take place. We
have been received everywhere with the
utmost frlendliness and our impressions OF
America are Favorable"
Mr.. Chadric stated that there is no
connection between the lnteroceanic and
the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf rail-
way.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
IT WILL Be A SHORT FIGHT.
Peter Maher Thinks So. and Names
Himself as Winner.
GOOD SHOOTING AT SAN ANTONIO.
Trophy Won After Double shooting.. Dan
stuart In ~ Psso- New Orleans
Races and Entrles.

Little Rock, Ark, January e.--Peter Ma
her went through Little Rock this after
noon on his way to Ell Paso. He said:
Il do not expect a walk-over with Fitz-
simmons. but l do believe the battle will
be short and decisive. expect to win.
and win quickly, but expect also to
know that am fighting and being fought
while I'm doing It,"
Ell Paso. Texas, January e.-Dan Stuart
arrived here today. accompanied by Ever
hardt and his trainer. Seymour Suthcr-
land. Mr.. Stuart says he has found It
necessary to make several changes In the
carnival programme. Critic refused to
nSht E,vcrhardt to n finish. so Horace
Leeds has been matched against Ever
hardt. Pcddler Palmer could not be So
cured. 80 Stuart has signed Dixon and
Marshall for the fourth event on the pro-
grainmc.
Stuart said tonight. IL do not intend
10 have any limited contests. Every event
VIII be to n finish for n championship, and
YOU can state that there will positively be
no hitch that every fight will take place
as scheduled, without Interference. Mahcr
VIII be here saturday to 40 into training"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
GALVESTON ECHOEs.

Galveston. Texas, January s-Thero was
runor nfioat In the city today 10 the
effect that the Gulf and Interstate railroad
was 20 change owners. When President
/ con Blum was ssen in regard TO the ru"er
he said there was no truth In the report
"W, intend" said he. ''to complete me
roae and put II in operation. Additional
funds will have TO be provided FOR tha'
purpose. but We have no intention oil par'-
ing with the property"
Regarding the Galveston In Porte and
Houston road It rs said here that the re-
oeivers intend to complete the road with
all possible dispatch, and have confirmed
the contracts previously made with thf
bridge builder. TIE fact that Receive,
T. W. House is one of the directors anu
the financial agent Of the Houston, EasI
and West Texas, and that the receivetsnip
Is an entirely friendly proceedins' may NC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
A CRISIS APPROACHING.

Pretoria, Transvaal. January 3. The gov
eminent is showing discomfort at the re-
luctance displayed by the Rand men to
disarm. 1t is estimated that 30 400 of the
latter have been armed and 1900 have
yielded up their arms. The Beers In the
field are also impatient
The position Mt johannesburg Is critical
and the Boer lenders have the utmost DIFF
hcu,y IN restraining their men.
proclamation has been issued calling
upon ell the Rand men to disarn, before
o'clock on Friday evening on pain of
prosecution, Those complying will he par
dored except the leaders Of the revolt
There is feeling here that the Rhodes
charter Will be cancelled TO prevent fur
thcr disorders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-10
THE JOCKEY CLUE.

New York, January 9.--The annual meet
ing of the Jockey club was held tonight.
August Belmont presided
The reports of the secretary and treas
urer, ending December 81, 1895. were read
and filed.
The rules OF racing were amended TO
provide that n heavy handicap Is a race
In which the top weight shall not be legs
than 40 pounds.
The following stewards were elected to
serve for three years: August Belmont,
]. r. Keenc, f. *. Sturgls and j. II. Brad
ford. Andrew Miller was elected to serve
for ono year.
At a meeting Of the stewards for or
ganizatlon the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year;
Chairman. August Belmont vice chair
man. w. =. Thompaon: secretary and
treasurer, +. X. Sturgis.