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gales, diminishing and becoming
variable.
Local Weather Report
Portland, Jan. 12.-The local weather
bureau Office records as to the weather
are the following:
sa. m.-Barometer. 90. IA; thereIcom-
eter, l8, dew point. 10; humidity, s.;
wind, NV; velocity. 4; weather clear.
Sd. m.-Barometsr, 20. 927; thermom-
ster. 10; dew point, -2 humidity, b3;
wind, NV: velocity, 20; weather. clear.
Mean daily thermometer, 10; maxi
mum Thermometer, 25: minimum ther-
nom eter, 10; maximum velocity of wind,
20KW; total precipitation, trace.
Weather Observation.
The agricultural depai t1nent weather
bureau for yesterday, January IL. taken
at D. m. meridian time, the observation
for each station being given in this order:
Temperature direction of wind, state OF
weather:
Boston. 10 degrees, NV, clear; New
York. 26 degrees. NV. clear; Philadel-
phia. 26 degrees. NV, clear; Washington.
26 degrees. ", clear: Albany. I de-
grees, W. clear; Buffalo, 16 degrees,
NV, clear; Detroit 20, Sc, clear;
Chicago. "a degrees. e. cloudy; St.
Paul, IL e. p. clouyd; Huron, Oak. .18 de-
grees, SE. snow; Bismarck, 10 degrees.
SE, cloudy; Jacksonville, 4S degrees,
NE, clear.
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.ssoretary Francis VIII be Confirmed.

Washington, January 12.-The Senate
committee on finance ordered a favorable
report on the nomination of David e..
Frnncia, 10 be secretary Of the interior,
sent TO the Senate December 9. Mr..
Vest was present and opposed the action
of the committee, but none Of his Demo
cratic associates joined with him and
the. recommendation was ordered without
the formality of q vote. 1t is understood
shat Mr.. Vest will vote against the con-
frmation in the Senate. He may make
q snseoh on the subject, but will not
have the support of the other Silser
DamnoratS
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Peary Receives Cullum Medal.

New York, January 12.-Lieut. R. e.
Peary of the United States navy was
the recipient poday in Chiokering hall
Of the Cnllum geographical medal. The
medal was bestowed upon Lieut.. Peary
by the American Geographical Society
In recognition of his services in polar
seas in 1891 and 1895. The presidents of
tho society, Hon. Charles p. DAILY, in
presenting the medal made brief
speech. Lieut.. Feary made a suitable
reply. He told briefly of the CHIEF
features of his work among the iceberas,
fjords and foes of the frozen continent.
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Hanna on the Verge of breakdown.

Cleveland, o., January 12.-Mark Han
ma is on the verge of breakdown. He
denies that he is suffering from anything
but severe cold, but his friends are
worried about him and are constantly
advising him tO take rest. 1t is fact
that only his inGomitable will power
has carried him through his work during
the last week. He had made I'D his mind
to 20 to Thomasvillo, Co.,, for a rest,
and then he chang ed 1t and said that
he would stick to the field until his
work was done.
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Meeting.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Deering Board OIL
"A Trade will be held on Saturday, January
18th, 1897. at s o'clock p. M, at the City Hall,
Woodfords. for the purpose of the consider
alton and discussion Of the following subjects
Creation of Board of Public Works and the
proposed division and annexation of portion
of the City.
A cordial invitation is extended to the Oiti-
zens generally TO meet with the Board
Per order. Board of Managers.
j134t DEERING BOARD OF TRADE.
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Consumption Pronounced Contagious.

New York, January 12.-The health
board this afternoon made public re-
port by DIR. Herman blggs, James NJ
Pruden and George B. Fowler on the
subject OF consumption. The doctors
recommend the erection of an hospital
II They sHssst say there are 10000 cases Of con,
SUMPTION in this city and an average of
50 people day contract the disease from
coming in contact with those VINO have
it. The doctors say the disease is con-
tagious and should be treated as such.
The health board adopted the report.
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italian immigration Question.

Washington, January 12.-Com
missioner General Stump is informed by
Baron Fava, the Italian miuistsr resi-
dent, that the Italian government has
fined two sub-agents 500 liyres each and
sentenced them to month in Jail for
favoring candestine emigration to the
United States The Italian government
has instituted license system for emil
grafton ticket agents and each has to
give bond in $4,000 for the faithful
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Proposed Paper Trust Abandoned.

New York, January 12.-1t was learned
definitely this afternoon that the negoi-
ations which have been pending for sew
eral weeks between the manufacturers of
white paper nsed by newspapers to the
effect pooling arrangement, whereby the
product of all the mills should be
handled by stock company with head
offices In the city, had fallen through and
the project abandoned. A meeting was
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PORTIAND MAINE.

held in Boston few days ago at which
certain manufacturers having mills In
process of construction. insisted that they
should be given repI esentation in the
pool upon the basis Of future production
and that others contemplating suoh In
provements should not be allowed suoh
privileges. This was a defatabls point
which the manufacturers have been since
considering with the result that negoti-
stions were today declared off.
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Half a Century a Grocer.

Rookland, January 12.-oliver B.
Falss, an old esteemed citizen died at his
home here today at the age or TO- For
nearly 50 years he conducted a grocery
stors In Rockland
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Bateman Goes Out of Editing Business

Lewiston, January 1e.-The Maine
Populist, of which L. q. Bateman Of
Auburn, the Populiss candidate for gov
ernor, the last two campaigns was editor
and publisher, will issue for the last time
Wednesday, Bateman having sold his
subscription list. BatelnNn wfll re-en-
gage in the occurring business, which
was carried on successfully twenty five
yeoVS
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fHE WEATHER.

Boston, Jan. 12.-
Local forecast for
Wednesday: Fair,
continued cold, winds
becoming variable.
Washington, Jan.
12. Forecast for
Wednesday for New
England: Generally
fair, northwesterly
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performance of his duty. These reforms
in the matter Of selling tickets so emil
grants of the undesirable prohibited
classes are the result Of negotiations with
Commissioned General Stump ON recent
visit to Italy.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
State Mutual Fire Insurance G.

The Annual meeting of the State
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. will be held
Wednesday. Jan. goth, 2.30 P. M, at
their office, No. II Exchange St, Pert
land, Ne. Z. Z. CARLL, Sec.
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The unprecedented sale of Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup brovokes competition; but
the people cling to DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup.
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Maine Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, January 12.-H. d. Crie
was today appointed fourth-olass post
master at Crie Haven, Me.
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Pure blood is the secret of health. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters insures pure blood.
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MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Delegates Met and Organized
Yesterday.
HON. G. #. LIBBY ONE OF THE VICE
PRESIDENTS.

Nearly 400 Delegates We're Present-The
President of Conference. Congressman
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ceremony was witnessed by a large num-
Der CT the friends of the happy young
couple,
Mr., s. Ruck.ey received telegram yes
tcrday, announcing the death OF his SON
ir-iaw, A. l.. DAVIS, of st. Louis, Mo. He
leaves wife and four children
Ranyferd Chapter, Order of the Eastern
star, had most enjoyable meeting lact
mght al the temple, complementary to the
natron of the State. who was present as
the honored guest Of the evening.
Nearly every one approached is buying
q ticket TO the pol5comen's ball, for the
heheiit OF the Faith Home. I'VE hope to
realize $1,000 for the COOL cause" said
pepoty DLeary to Post reporter yester-
day. The supper will be supplied by the
wives of the officers. thus reducing the
expense to the MINIMUM"
Owing to the similarity CT names and
occupations. Sergeant Higgins of the po-
lice force desires 10 enter a disclaimer
as 10 HIS being the Higgins who was a
recent party to a divorce proceeding in
the district court. Sergeant Higgins is a
gay young bachelor ard Is looking for a
WIFE rather than a divorce.
The approach of Thanksgiving day asso
ciated with the thoughts of turkey ard
cranoerrses, suggested 10 the members OF
Bray's BaycM Gun Club the idea of a
turkey shoot and barbecue, which VIII he
gwen at the club range s.utQi OF the city
next sunday. November q. to which all
the members and their friends are cor
gially invited and a good time assured
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2ist. AS the vehicles were nearing this
place, colcnel Hlll remarked: We'll do
remember tne day we marched up this
hIl-. | was IN Rurlesons division of the
lett wang, and word was passed down the
Tine to tell Sherman TO hurry forward with
his dly-sion, as ne had TO m;Ae rather Il
circuitous route. so as to~sIrike the enemy
on the extreme left.
''lho Mcxicans." sud he, "h9d taken the
aiphrahOes from rneir pack mules and
made breastworks of them. THESE applra-
Noes were made of heavy sole leather.
stuffed with rolls of straw. They We're
a rather cumbersome sort Of a pack sad
ole. but three barrels OF flour could be
easily carried by a mule that wore one
OF them. Santa Anna had In the neigh
bor'hlJlsd of 100 pack mules, and when the
Appearances were placed bottom upward on
the ground they made u long brcastwork
from two and a half to three feet In
height.
We didn't care for breastworks."
smiled the veteran, "aild we were not
shooting at apparJhoes either. While we
were advancing the eAemy Kept up a fire.
by p.atoonsI which kept them eWeloped
Ia smoke so we would not see them. We
were not wasting amy bullets that day,
however. We would coolly wait every
time til tho smoke lifted a Mttle, SO we
Gould see their heads. and when our rifles
cracked we would see n lbne of Mcxlcans
tumble. We had ,tur Du let's TN our mouths
and when we would drive down ball OH
top Of u chnrge of powder the powder
would no forced into the pan and we wero
ready for another shot.
When we had nearly reached the lns
OF btenstworks." me continued, 1.-The Mex
leans were i'm a state OF panic and runilin.
In every dirccttIn There was tall. fine
looking young officer endeavorng 10 rally
them. so I took careful aim ut him and
fired and he fell Nike "a log, The next
day some OF us went back over the scene
Of IN. nght. When we reached this part
of the field | SAW a sight which | shall
never forget. There was a yoting fetow
going from body to body among the dead
MeNlcans with a pair of forceps and nc
was pulliug out the front teeth of all OF
them who had good sound teeth He was
putting these teeth carefully away In n
little sack which he carried. He was a
young dentist and they dit not have tho
facilities IN those days for making false
teeth that they have now. / went up to
hin and saM: I killed a Mexican officer
near here yesterday He was "a nne look-
ing fellow and may have had good teeth
Now. before we hunt him up. am going
70 tell YOU the exact place where I shot
him. and II We don't find the wound there
then didn't Ioltl him. | in.itcated with
my finger the location an his back near
the shoulder, We found tho body, and
when We looked II over we found lust
eighteen bullet HOLES IN the fellows back
At least ten OF which world have proven
fatal was unable to tell where mine
went In"
on arriving at the top of the lSateau.
Colonel INA designated the pace where
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Santa Annals tent stood, and the party
drove over the hin down to the marsh
into which the MeNlcans retreated pell
mel pursued by the victorious Texans.
Colonel Hin says it Is aitterly imposstb bio
for amy one who was not there to imagine
the awful carnage that occurred.
Tho panic stricken Mexlcans were cut
off on the north by the fgxan cavalry, so
they rushed headlong into the boggy mtre
OF THE swamp. Their pursuers. inspired
to desperation by the memory OF Goctad
and the Alamo. showed them no mercy,
but slew them right and left.
The party was then ux.Hen back TO Mr..
Havermills house, WITCH stands near the
place where the battle occurred. A COLI
venient spot was found in Mr. Havermllls
yard and an present partook Of a most
elegant dinner which had been prepared
and sent along with the compliments Of
sam Jaointo Chapter Daughters of the
Republic. A mere sumptuous repast has
not been enjoyed in many day, and tho
members OF the commission, likewise all
the other gentlemen present, expressed
their sincere appreciation OF the kind
thought fu.ness of the tadleS of Sam ia
cinto Chapter in providing this rare treat.
While at lunch Mr.. Havermlll brought
to Senator Burns very interesting rel'c
of the battle of Sam Jacinto. and asked
him to send the same to Governor Cul-
berscn, no having promised 1t to the gov
error on u IOTI1ltT OCcaSlOIl. II Is u
per grapeshot which was fired from the
Mexican cannon during the fight. The
battle of San Jacinto was probably the
only famous battle ever fought in this
country where such ammunition was
used. These grape shot We're not cast in
molds, but were hammered out Of copper
On tho way homeward Senator Burns
said TO The Post representative: I'VE
have simply gone ever the ground today
with the view Of looking over the terri
tory which 1t will be necessary to rur-
chase. ard we are not in position at this
time 10 close up any of the details of the
transaction. The principal reason for this
Is that some Of the owners Of the land,
are ncn. residents, and We will be unall
to determine on a decisive action in the
promises until we meet again, which will
be in the near future.
at Is AN ideal spot for park" said
he, and the natural location could not
be improved upon | consider II ono Of
tho most picturesque spots In Texas"
Judge Hendrck said: I'VE are unable
to decide ait this time as to definite ac-
ton, l have suggested that the matter
he left open until the first week In De-
ceniber, that We may have time to CORE
srcnd with on-res1dent owners of GER
tain portions of the land. We will have
a meeting tomrrow morning and map out
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young ladies made their first acquaintance
In Honduras, others In Ceylon, others still
In Madras and every capital In the coun-
try. This was one of the most beautiful
methods Of getting the social started.
The Young Peoples society Of the Wash
lngton Street Methodist Episcopal church
had the programme In hand, and TO their
wise management the entire evening was
one Of the most pleasant events ever had In
the rooms. The progranCnn, though not
long. was choice from start 10 finish and
each piece WIS rendered In a most skillful
ana mastery manner The Epworth
league OF that church is 10 be commended
in that IT has such a large and representa-
tive body OF wsrkers
Everybody had n delightful time and
several men and younger boys sent in their
applications as result. There will be
each month social, to which all are in
vited
The married men and the single men
counted cash, and to lhe surprise OF the
single men the married men outcounted
them by is points, The single men will
have to get u move on them and at the
next weeks meeting change the dial The
whole evening was enjoyable and all
seemed loath to leave the pleasant quar-
ters
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II. sv...
NC sro"h"' ihey were joined at the sta
ton by Mr.. John Campbell who owns u
portion OF tho san Jactnto battle p,,ound
-. -, ~ ... s..., :,
N"V'' W. ~ fV'h' county Surveyor u.
Poole, assistant surveyor, and II. II.
Ris1Yv. who accomraniod them during In,
-, -, ~ 49,, ~ r..,,.,,u ,.,.,.,,o,
i'0' VI .he VIZ hi' |"'npooh io'uei's"
over the surveyed lines of the different
ttlr,s of land and Informing them as TO
who were the owners of each tract etc
On arriving ut the edge OF the bayou,
where the Texas troops were cncampcd
t,io u5b..e, M1s ,uisu .,pp. wl.iSt
tjcaI.V ir.tact. vet there are very few trees
now standing that were there In 1896
h.Ght IN that loca.aty mere are several
ds,meter wn,oh wore recertlv Ont down
Any one not knowing how to tell the age
Oh tree would Tnturally tatnN that ONE
Horno1a ~ To-, yeo,s "a i,,.,e iten,.c,,
however, demonstrated scientifically that
not ONE OF them was over tlfty years old
"' VIC ui,,o w Was teieu ~ "u p,u a
Of ihe nge Of any tree after ii is cut down
Several Of the largest suimps In the vicin,
ity were exam.nea by him aud their ages
ranged from thirty to fifty years.
An effort was made to locate the exact
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CRY nREvITIEs.

The Epworuh League win give a
pound" social at the Shec,rn church
chapel tonight.
The Parsonage and Home Mission So
Sety OF Shearn church will have a meet
ins to-day at y. m,
There Ia an undeliveced telegram at the
western Union telegraph office. III Main
street, for l.. A. Jones. Aisdr.
VIM. l.. Ford has been appointed road
ovesveer In pace OF VIM. H. Parrott.
nor the First commissioners precinct.
Mrs. S9,iiers CT New York spoke yester-
Gay afternci1n ON Christian Science m.s,d
healing at o'clock. at ilO7 Lamar avenue.
The subscription charity ball by the La
ules Releef Society to have been given
pcncd.
CITY Treasurer Sxabo was busy yester-
DAY paying on the janitors OF the school
n ua which pay roll amounts TO $3.50
inc Saengcrbund had a most sat.sfac-
tory rehearsal last night, with over forty
members. IN prcparatton nor the coming
Mss Anna NJ. Schnessler and Mr.. Ed
Y: silva were. married at $50 O'clock last
nighi. AT seventh ana Girtrd street. Jus,
uce Fetxe performing the ceremony. The
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Personal MENTION.


w, p. Bett.s was In the city yesterday
from Orange.
Rev, john s. Murphy OF Taylor was In
the city yesterday.
II. w. Clark of Montgomery, Ala. was
ansong yesterdays visitors
IL. NJ. Fick,nger of Fort Worth was in
the city yesterday, at the Lawlor
\. II: scanlan and family have returned
from Chicago, where they spent the sum
mer.
A. wettermark OF Henderson an old
day.
Lewis Herrie left yesterday over the
Houston East and West Texas for New
Orleans.
Allan +. Cameron, deputy internal rrya-
nue. collector, was In me city yesterday
from Galveston.
Mrs, A. s. Fox Of Palestine Is visiting
ner parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. n. Rich. on
Congress avenue
w II. NicGrath, wee president Of the
Houston E.eosrtc Light and Power oom-
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Another Idea.

To the Editor Of The Post.
The question Of municipal ownership Of
industrial properties is two sided one.
AS rule It is safe to restrict government
patronage to the minimum. The best way
to ke,p government honest and economical
Is 70 keep 1t poor. 1t Is true there are
exceptions to all rules. 1t may hs wise
for cities to own and control electric light
plaats ohi water plants, that is, II the po-
litical machinery will manage them eco
nomically in the interest OF the PEOPLE
! he trouble is, our government from Ma
tpal to municipal has too much mac l'nsry
now--tco many officers, too much pa--,nage
TO be distributed. 1t would be bett.r 10
abolish some of the Offices bureaus and
places we now have, and consolidate them
under more efficient service.
In the case OF Houston, We are poorly
equipped fcs experimenting. We ARE re-
stricted in our financial resources and our
unit is easily reached. The money we
have to spend should be placed first where
IL is most needed and every dollar should
hny hundred cents worth OF something
that will give confidence In the future Of
our great city. We need most more paved
streets. a better and more extended sys-
TEN OF sewerage, more and better drainage
and more perfect system of street clean
ing and general sanitation. All the money
we can get from the wise sale OF bonds
UP to safe limit can most probably be
expended in this direction. Let the public
provide all these things--a clean and
healthy city and private capital and enter
prise will do the rest. There Is way
to compel corporations serving the people
under municipal franchise 70 give efficient
service at reasonable price.
The present condition of our streets in
the business center, including the main
street, is a disgrace and sad common
tnry on the enterprise and business sagaclty
of the owners Of our best business prop
erty. Those properly owners should get
together and devise some way 70 pave these
streets even II they have to pay FOR it
themselves. Their own interests and COM
mon decency demand 1t.
Drainage and good roads for the county,
paved streets. drainage, sewerage and a
clean city for Houston should be urged
and demanded By every citizen The
public money can be invested In no other
way to bring as good returns
Geo. L. Porter.
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q Danne Nature smiled upon tho San ia
{ cinto battle ground commission yesterday
during their .'isst TO that historic spot.
4 The morning daiwncd cold and crisp hut
under the unobstrlotel rays Of Old Sol
the DAY sooiS rpenea INTO one OIL thoSe
C]ear and delightful autumn days. so many
of which arc enjoyed IN South Texas
,rh> ,,>,,,,,,ts,.,,., ,,a,,.s.,r,.,. =, fto,,,.,,
WV . ~ N"'"''N'
James NJ. HtI, Hon $. j. Henlirick and
stlsator Walker T. Burns. accompauied by
~. Gu. trst 49,, - f,o,.,ol mn
WI. 'sO's' "a '''" "''' VI N"'V''V' ''i''
and POST reporter left yesterday morn
Ing via the La Porte road for the battu
rronrd
On the way Gown COLONEL filll chatted
Interestingly on different subjects. and
o,,,ar,, o,,t,., ,,p,,,. ~ .,,.t.,t,.i .,,o go,
- :, ~ ~. .,,, Wv
rag! VI h"l'l.eH i"'hVu" paihuhg OF the
surreetier VI Santa Anna, which Is IN tho
staae Hnaise nj Austin Az 10 we'll known
,h,s ,.asr+bn, q, -,,t,,,,,. c,,,,,, -,
800 p"'i''s"s P'"1"tcS oaiiti hii'i' US pe-
Ing smooth faced, or clean sliiVen. Col
onel Hin says he storsi within thirty feet
~ ,,t,. ,faxt,sa,, ,e,,,,,,,.., -. -.
" ''ie N'eN'uS'' oo'h'''a4hci WI ohIet Wnen
ehe SURRENDER occurred, and that he wore
f,Jlonel Hnl ami Iud,a un,,,,cok to,n.,,
In saving ,hat a proot many neon,o aven