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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS. TUESDAY.
DECEMBER 8. 1896.
which under -tli
se interpretation of a
►cruising; only enough to Insure the effi
'ciency of th** shii® and weir crews ii
gradually si von
time of activity, The economy t6 result
"irom this system is too obvious to need
comment.
loose statute h.
ond class rates. thus absorbing all pj-cfita-
ble returns derive?} from first class matter,
which pays three or four times more Chan
Its cost, and producing,^! largo annual loss
to be paid by general taxation. If such
second class master paid merely the cost
of its handling, our deficit would disappear
and a surplus resuli which might be used
to give the people still better mail facilities
or cheaper rates of letter postage.
I recommend that legislation be at once
enacted to correct these abuses and intro-
duce. better business ideas in the regulation
of our postal >ntes. Experience and obser-
vation nave demonstrated that certain lm- —.
provements in the organization of the post- I army, and it constitutes a source of suppiy
| duty to especially present this subject to I last year provide for a sensible and uni
i nJ rJfn a.1 ?n congress. J form method of promotion, basing eligibil
un January l, lv.t,, with the amount al- j ity to better positions on demonstrated ef 11
readj matured, more than J13.000.000 of the I ciency and faithfulness. The absence <v
principal ot the subsidy bonds issued by the
United States in aid of the construction of
the I'nion Pacific railway, including its
Kansas line, and more than $6,000,000 or like
-\nvaf ill-tin.
The naval militia, which was authorized
a few years ago as an experiment, has now i
developed into a body of enterprising young j Western Pacific railway company, w
iency and faithfulness. The absence of
fixed rules on the subject has been an in
flrmity in the system more and more ap
parent as other benefits have been better
"• predated. The advantages of civil ser-
bonds, issued in aid of the Central Pacific j vice methods in their business aspects are
railroad, including those issued to the j too well understood to require argument.
1,1 have | Their application has become a necessity
' ' - |. . . , • ■ . ' - I » " uppin (HIUU 1IQO utLUillc (1 11 rCHSSI I y
h1/1}' active and energetic in the discharge , . *] "ue ,a,nc] ,e.n l,al,l °r niust on that j to the executive work of the government
of their duties, and promising great use- I liay "f *)a'" government, without , But those who gain through the operation
fulness. This establishment has nearly the fny reference to the application of the sink- i of these methods should be made to under-
cavti.. 4.. ... .. . 1 n P" tliri.l nnnr in • h. tmn imi rr V,; „ : 11 I ...... u,,ucl
same relation to our navy as the national
guard ift the different states bear to our
for our naval forces, the importance
which is immediately apparent.
of
IXTKUIOR DEPARTMENT.
Appropriations for Last Year.
The report of the secretary of the inte-
office department must be secured before
we can gain the full benefit of the immense .
sums exj>ended in its administration. This i
involves »the following reforms, which I
earnestly recommend:
There should be a small addition to the i
existing inspector service, to be employed !
in the supervision of the carrier force. !
which now numbers 13,000 men and performs ! rior presents a comprehensive and inter-
Its service practically without the surveil- estins exhibit of the numerous and im-
lance exercised over ail other branches of , *r! * mei°Us ana im"
the postal or public service. Of course, such ! pQrtant afafirs committed to his supervis-
a lack of supervision and freedom from i *?n- It is impossible in this communica-
wholesome disciplinary restraints must in- ! tion to do mere than briefly refer to a few
evitably lead to imperfect service. j of the subjects concerning which the sec-
There should also be appointed a few in- retary gives full and instructive informa-
speetors who would assist the central office tion.
in necessary labors concerning matters of i Th® money appropriated on account of
postofflce leases, postoffice allowances for , this department and for its disbursements
rent, fuel and lights, and In organizing and I for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1SH6,
securing the best results from the work of ! amounted to more than $157,0oo,000, or a
ing fund now in the treasury. This will J stand that the non-partisan scheme
»^U ♦a t'! 1 on part of these through which they receive their appoint-
oompanies to the government as will give . ments demands from them bv way '
It Inp rlk'h t tr» Ml nndt. i'K-iltnln ni.^n.,.11., 1 - - -• . . . . .-
If \vTaTL7 V K"Nerumeni as wm P,ve i ments demands from them by way of re-
onPe lllstitute proceedings . ciprocity non-partisan and faithful n»r-
° S£ 710 gageui in* ™ ad(lltlon ; formance of duty under every administra-
i iJo-e ♦IKtss' ^7? J3? due tion and cheerful fidelity to everv chief
nuar> 1, 18.., there will mature between ; While they should be encouraged to de-
frVintlf ^ January ]1,1is199, tlhe remaining cently eierclse their rights of citizenship
the 14,000 clerks now employed in first class
and second class offices.
I am convinced that the small expense
attending the inauguration of these reforms
would actually be a profitable investment.
I especially recommend such a recasting
of the appropriations by congress for the
postoffice department as will permit the
postmaster general to proceed with the
work of consolidating postofrices. This work
has already been entered upon proficiently
to fully demonstrate, by experiment and
experience that such consolidation is pro-
ductive of better service, larger revenues
and less expenditures, to say nothing of the
further advantage of the gradual with-
drawing postoftices from the spoils system.
PnMtnl I'nion.
The universal postal union, which now
embraces all of the civilized world, and
whose delegates will represent 1,000,000,000
people, will hold its fifth congress in the
city of Washington in May, 1897. The
- Tutted States may be said to have taken
the initiative which led to the first meeting
of this congress at Berne in 1874 and the
formation of the universal postal union.
TTtvich brings the postal service of all
countries to every man's neighborhood and
has wrought marvels in cheapening postal
rates and (securing absolutely safe mail
communication throughout the world.
Previous congresses have met in Berlin.
Lisbon and Vienna, and the respective
countries in which they assembled have
made generous provision for their accom-
modation and for the reception and enter-
tainment of the delegates. In view of the
Importance of this assemblage and its de-
liberations, and of the honors and hospi-
talities accorded to our representatives by
other countries on similar occasions. I
earnestly hope that such an appropriation
will be made for the expenses necessarily
attendant upon the coming meeting in our
Capital city as will be worthy of our na-
tional hospitality and indicative of our ap-
preciation of the event.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Clinne:e*i la Construction Contracts.
The work of the navy department and
its present conditions are fully exhibited
in the report of the secretary. The con-
struction of vessels for our new navy has
been energetically prosecuted by the pres-
ent administration upon the general lines
previously adopted, the department having
seen no necessity for radical changes in
prior methods, under which the work was
found Uy be progressing in a manner highly
satisfactory. It has b/en decided, however,
to provide in every shipbuilding contract
that the builder should pay all trial ex-
penses, ami it has also been determined to
pay no speed premiums in future contracts.
The premiums recently earned and some
yet to be decided are feat apes of the con-
tracts made before this conclusion was
reached.
Vessels In t'oainaiHsiv^.
On March 4, 1893, there were in commis-
sion but two armored vessels, the double
turreted monitors Miantonomah and Mon-
terey. Since that date of vessels thereto-
fore authorized there have been placed in
tneir first commission three first class and
two second class battleships, two armored
cruisers, one harbor defense ram. live
double turreted monitors, Including the
Maine and the Puritan, just completed.
Light new unurmored cruisers and two n.*w
gunboats have also been commissioned. The
Iowa, another battleship, will be completed
about March 1, and at least four more
gunboats will be ready for sea in the early
spring.
Construct ion Facilities.
It is gratifying to state that our ships
and their outfits are believed to be equal
to the best that can be manufactured
elsewhere, and that such notable reduc-
tions have been made iif their cost as to
justify the statement that quite a number
of vessels are how being constructed at
rates as low as those that prevail in Euro-
pean "Shipyards. Our manufacturing facili-
ties are at this time ample for all possible
naval contingencies. Three of our govern-
ment navy yards, those at Mare Island,
(al., Norfolk, Va., and Brooklyn, N. V.,
are equipped for shipbuilding. Our ord-
nance plant in Washington is equal to any
in the world, and at the torpedo station
■ we are successfully making the highest
grades of smokeless powder. Three lirst-
ciass private shipyards at Newport News,
Philadelphia and San Francisco are build-
ing battleships. Eleven contractors, situ-
ated in the states of Maine, Rhode Island,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Maryland, Vir-
ginia and the state of Washington, are
constructing gunboats or topedo boats. Two
plants are manufacturing large quantities
ot first-class armor, and American factories
are producing automobile torpedoes, pow-
der. projectiles, rapid-fire guns and every-
thing else necessary for the complete out-
fit of naval vessels. There have been au-
thorized by congress since March, 1893, five
battleships, six light draft gunboats, .six-
teen torpedo boats and one submarine tor-
pedo boat. Contracts for building all of
them have been let. The secretary ex-
pressed the opinion that we have for the
present a sufficient supply of cruisers and
gunboats, and that thereafter the construc-
tion of battleships and torpedo boats will
supply our needs.
Methods of Rnsiness.
Much attention has been given to the
methods of carrying on departmental busi-
ness. Important modifications in the regu-
lations have been made tending to unify
the control of shipbuilding, as far as may
be. under the bureau of construction and
repair, and also- to improve the mode of
purchasing supplies for the navy by the
bureau of supplied and accounts. The es-
tablishment under recent acts of congress
of a supply fund with which purchase
the supplies in large quantities and other
modifications of methods have tended ma-
terially to their cheapening and better
quality.
\
War College.
The war college has developed into an in-
stitution which it is believed will be of
great value to the navy in teaching the
science of war, as well as in stimulating
professional zeal in the navy, and it will
be especially useful in the devising of
p bins lor utilization in case of necessity of
all the naval resources of the l nited
States.
greater sum than was appropriated for the
entire maintenance of tlie government for
the two fiscal years ended June 30, 1861. ,
Public Lnnds.
Our public lands, originally amounting to
1,840,000,000 acres, have been so reduced that
only about (>00,000.000 still remain in govern-
ment control, excluding Alaska. The bal-
ance, being by far the most valuable por-
tion, has been given away to settlers, to
new states and railroads, or sold at a com-
paratively nominal sum.
The patenting of land in execution of
railroad grants has progressed rapidly dur-
ing the .war, and since Kie 4th day of
March. 1S93. about 25.000,000 acres haveithus
been conveyed to these corporations. I
agree with the secretary that the remalndei
ot our public lands should be more care-
fully (Valt with and their alienation guard
ed by better economy and greater prudence.
The commission appointed"from the mem-
bership of the national academy of sci-
ences. provided for by act of congress to
formulate plans for a national forestry
system, will, it is hoped, soon be prepared
to present the result of thorough and in-
telligent examination of this important
subject.
Indian Affairs.
The total Indian population of the United
States is 177.23;., according to a census made
in 1895, exclusive of those within the state
of New York, and those comprising the
five civilized tribes. .Of this number there
are approximately 38,000 of school*age.
During the year 23,398 of these were en-
rolled in schools. The progress which has
attended recent efforts to extend Indian
school facilities and the anticipation of
continued liberal appropriations to that end
can not fail to afford the utmost satisfac-
"p" to those who believe that education
ot the Indian children is a prime factor in
the accomplishment of Indian civilization.
it may be said in general terms that In
every particular the improvement of the
Indians under government care has been
most marked and encouraging. The sec-
retary, the commissioner of Indian affairs,
and the agents having charge of Indians,
to whom allotments have been made,
Strongly urge the passage of a law pro-
hibiting the sale of liquors to allotees who
have taken their lands in severalty. I
earnestly join in this recommendation and
venture to express the hope that the In-
dian may be speedily protected against this
greatest of all obstacles to his well being
and advancement.
condition of affairs among the five
civilized trioes. who occupy large tracts of
land in the Indian territory, and who have
governments of their own, has assumed
such an aspect as to render it almost in-
dispensable that there should be an entire
change in the relations of these Indians
to the general government. This seems to
be necessary in furtherance of their own
interests, as well as for the protection of
non-Indian residents in their territory. A
commission organized and empowered un-
der several recent laws is now negotiating
with those Indians for the relinquishment
ot their courts and the division of theft-
common lands In severalty, and are aiding
in the settlement of the troublesome ques-
tion tor tribunal membership. The recep-
tion of their first proffers of negotiation
was not encouraging, but through patience
t and such conduct on their part as demon-
strated that their intentions were friendly,
and in the interest oi their best welfare,
the prospect of success has become more
promising. The efforts should be to save
these Indians from the consequences of
their own mistakes and improvidence and
to secure the real Indian his rights against
intruders and professed friends, who profit
by his retrogression. A change is also
needed to protect life and property through
the operation of courts conducted accord-
ing to strict justice and strong enough to
enforce their mandates. As a sincere
friend of the Indian. I am exceedingly
anxious that these reforms should be ac-
complished with the consent and aid of the
tribes, and that no necessity may be pre-
sented for radical or drastic legislation. I
hope therefore that the commission now
conducting negotiations will soon be able to
report that progress has been made to-
ward a friendly adjustment of existing dif-
ficulties
It appears that a very valuable deposit of
gilsonite or asphaltum has oeen found on
the reservation in Utah occupied by the
Uncompahgre Indians. Every consideration
of care for the public interest anil every
sensible business reason dictate such man-
agement or disposal of this important
source of public revenue as will except it
from the general rules and incidents at-
tending the ordinary disposition of public
lands and secure to the government a fair
share at least of its advantages in place
of its transfer for a nominal sum to in-
terested individuals.
1 indorse the recommendation made by
the present secretary of the interior, as
well as his predecessor, that a permanent
commission of three members, one of whom
shall be an army officer, be created to per-
form the duties now devolving upon the
commissioner and Assistant commissioner
of Indian affairs. JThe management of the
bureau involves such numerous and diverse
details, and the advantages of an uninter-
rupted policy are so apparent, that I hope
the change suggested will meet the ap-
proval of the congress.
Pensions.
The diminution of our enormous pension
roll and the decrease of pension expend-
itures. which have been so often confi-
dently foretold, still fail in material reali-
zation. The number of pensioners on the
rolls at the close of the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1S96, was 970,678. This is the larg-
est number ever reported. The amount
paid exclusively for pensions during the
year was $138,214,761.94, a slight decrease
from that of preceding year, while the total
expenditures on account of pensions, in-
cluding the cost of maintaining the de-
partment and expenses attending pension
distribution, amounted to $142,206,550.59, or
within a very small fraction of one-third
ol the entire expenses of supporting the
government during the same year. The
number of new pension certificates issued
was 90,640. Of these 40,374 represent orig-
inal allowance of claims and lo,5*7S increases
of existing pensions. Tlv number of per-
sons receiving pensions from the United
States, but residing In foreign countries, at
the close of the last fiscal year was
to this
Jan
that
j principal of such subsidy ' bonds, which
must alsc be met by the government. These
amount to more than $20,000,000 on account
of the I'nion Pacific lines, arut exceed f'l -
000.000 on account of the Central Pacific
lines. The situation of these roads and the
condition of their indebtedness to the gov-
ernment have been fully set forth in the
reports of various committees to the pres-
ent and prior congresses, and as early as
1S87 they were thoroughly examined by a
special commission appointed pursuant to
an act of congress. The considerations re-
quiring an adjustment of the government's
relations to the companies have been clearly
presented, and the conclusion reached with
practical uniformity that if these relations
are not terminated they should be revised
upon a basis securing their safe continu-
ance.
Under section 4 of the act of congress,
passed March the president is
charged with The duty—in the event that
any mortgage or other incumbrance para-
mount to the interest of the United States
in the property cf the Pacific railroads
shall exist and shall be lawfully liable to
be enforced—to direct action of the depart-
ments of treasury and of justice to the
protection ot the interests of the United
States by redemption or through judicial
proceedings, including foreclosures of the
government lien. In view of the fact that
the congress has for a number of years al-
most constantly had unikv consideration
various plans for dealing with the eondi-
exlsting between these roads and the
tions/
government. I have thus far felt justified
in withholding action under the statute
above mentioned.
In the case of the Union Pacific company,
however, the situation has been especiallv
and immediately urgent. Proceedings have
been instituted to foreclose a first mort-
gage upon the said parts of the main line
upon which the government holds a second
and subordinate mortage lien. In conse-
quence of these proceedings, increasing the
complications, added to the default occur-
ring on the 1st day of January. 1S97, a con-
dition will he presented at that date, so far
as this company is concerned." that must
emphasize the mandate of the act of 1887
and give to executive duty under its pro-
visions a more Imperative aspect. There-
fore. unless congress shall otherwise direct
or shall have previously determined upon a
different solution of the problem, there will
hardly appear to exist any reason for de-
laying beyond the date of the default above
mentioned such executive action as will
promise to subserve the public interests and
save the government from the loss threat-
ened by further inaction.
Employment of Labor.
The secretary has persistently adhered
to the plan found in operation for securing
labor at navy yards through boards of la-
bor employment, and has done much to
make it more complete and efficient. The
naval officers who are familiar with this
system and its operation express the de-
cided opinion that its results have been to
vastly improve the character or the work
done at our yards and greatly reduce its
cost.
Discipline—Laying t'i> Ships.
Discipline among the officers and men of
the navy has been maintained to a high
standard, and the precentage of American
citizens has been very much Increased.
The secretary is considering and will
formulate during the coming winter a plan
lor laying up ships in reserve, thereby
largely reducing the cost of inaintaininK
our vessels afloat.
This plan contemplates that battle ship*
torpedo boats and such of the cruisers as
are not needed for active service at sea
shall lie kept in reserve with skeleton
crows on board to keep them in condition,
and the amount paid to them during tin-
year was $082,735.08. The sum appropriated
lor the payment of pensions for the current
fiscal year ending June 30, 1897, is $140,000,100
; and for the succeeding year it is estimated
i that the same amount will be necessary,
j The commissioner of pensions repoi ts that
during the last fiscal year 339 indictments
. were found against violators of the pen-
sion laws. I'pon these indictments 107 con-
victions resulted. In my opinion, based
' upon such statements as these and much
, other information and observations, the
I abuses which have been allowed to creep
into our pension system have done incalcu-
lable harm in demoralizing our people and
undermining good citizenship, l have en-
deavored within my sphere ot official duty to
protect our pension roll and make it what
it should be—a roll of honor, containing the
names of those disabled in their country's
I service and worthy of their country's af-
j feet ion and remembrance. When I have
seen those who pose as the soldiers' friends
I active and alert In urging greater laxity
I and more reckless pension expenditure
I while nursing selfish schemes, I have depre-
| eated the approach of a situation when nee-
; essary retrenchment and enforced economy
may lead to an attack upon pension abuses,
so determined as to overlook the discrim-
ination due to tho-e who, worthv of a nu-
tion's care, ought to live ami die under the
protection of a nation's gratitude.
The secretary calls attention to the public
interests involved in an adjustment of the
obligations of the Pacific railroads to the
government. I deem it to he an important
AGR Id LTC1IAL DEPARTMENT.
Saving' in Appropriations.
The department of agriculture is so inti-
mately related to the welfare of our people
and tfie prospects of our nation that it
should constantly receive the care and en-
couragement of the government. From a
small beginning it has grown to be the cen-
ter of agricultural intelligence and the
source of aid and encouragement to agri-
cultural efforts. Large sums of money are
annually appropriated for the maintenance
of this department, and it must be con-
fessed that the legislation relating to it lias
not always been directly in the interest of
practical farming or properly guarded
against waste and extravagance. So tar,
however, as public money has been appro-
priated fairly and sensibly to help those who
actually till the soil, no expenditure lias
been more profitably made or generally ap-
proved by the people. Under the present
management of the department its useful-
ness has been enhanced in every direction
and at the same time strict economy has
been enforced to the utmost extent permit-
ted by congressional uction.
From the report of the secretary, it ap-
pears that by a thorough, careful and pru-
dent financial management he has annually
saved a large sum from his appropriations,
aggregating during his incumbency and up
to the close of the present fiscal year nearly
one-fifth of the entire amount appropriated.
These results have been accomplished bv a
conscientious study of the real needs of the
farmer and such a regard for economy as
the genuine farmer ought to appreciate,
supplemented by a rigid adherence to civil
service methods in a department which
should be conducted In the interest of agri-
culture instead of partisan politics.
Export of Farm Products.
The secretary reports that the value of
our exports of farm products during the
last fiscal year amounted to $570,000,000, an
increase of $17,000,000 over those of the year
immediately preceding. This statement is
not less welcome because of the fact that,
notwithstanding sikh increase, the propor-
tion of exported agricultural uroducts to
our total exports of all descriptions fell off
during the year. The benefits of an increase
in agricultural exports being assured, the
decrease in its proportion to our total ex-
ports is more gratifying when we consider
that it is owing to the fact that such total
exports for the year increased more than
$75,000,000.
The large and increasing proportion of
our agricultural products suggests the
great usefulness of the organization lately
established in the department for the uur-
pose of getting to those engaged in farm-
ing pursuits reliable information concern-
ing the condition, needs and advantages of
different foreign markets. Inasmuch as the
success of the farmer depends upon the ad-
vantageous sale of his products, and inas-
much as foreign markets must largely be
the destination of such products, it is quite
apparent that a knowledge of the condi-
tions and wants that affect these markets
ought to result in sowing more intelligently
and reaping with a better promise of profit.
Such information points out the way la a
prudent foresight in the selection and culti-
vation of crops, and to a release from the
bondage of an unreasoning- monotony of
production, a glutted and depressed market
and constantly recurring unprofitable toil.
Seed Dlstrlhation.
In my opinion the gratuitous distribution
of seeds by the department, as at present
conducted, ought to be discontinued. No
man can read the statement of the secre-
tary on this subject and doubt the extrava-
gance and questionable results of this prac-
tice. The professed friends of the farmer,
and certainly the farmers themselves, are
naturally expected to be willing to rid a de-
partment devoted to the promotion of farm-
ing interests of a feature which tends so
much to its discredit.
NVeatlier Bureau.
The weather bureau, now attached to the
department of agriculture, has continued
to extend its sphere of usefulness, and by
an uninterrupted improvement in the accu-
racy of its forecasts has greatly Increased
its efficiency as an aid and protection to
all whose occupations are related to the
weather conditions. Omitting further refer-
ence to the observations of the depart-
ment. 1 commend the secretary's report and
the suggestions it contains to the careful
consideration of the congress.
GENERAL TOPICS.
Civil Service Reform.
The progress made in civil service reform
furnishes a cause for the utmost congratu-
lation. It has survived the doubts of its
friends as well as the rancor of its ene-
mies, and has gained a permanent place
among the agencies destined to cleanse
our politics and improve, economize and
elevate tho public service. There are now
in the competitive classified service upward
of 84,000 places. More than half of these
have been included from time to time since
March 4, 1893. A most radical and sweep-
ing extension was made by executive order
dated May 6, 1896. And if foiirth-elass i>ost-
masterships are not Included in-the state-
ment, it may be said that practieallv all
tho positions contemplated by the civil
service law are now classified. Abundant
reasons exist for including these postmas-
tershlps, based upon economy, improved
^ - , citizenship
an I to support through their suffrages the
political beliefs they honestly profess, the
noisy, pestilent and partisan employe, who
loves political turmoil and contention, or
who rendered lax and grudging service to
an administration not representing his po-
litical views, should be promptly and fear-
lessly dealt with in such a way a-; to fur-
nish a warning to others who may be
likewise disposed.
The annual report of the commissioners
will be duly transmitted, and I commend
the important matter they have in charge
to the careful consideration of congress.
Interstate Commerce Couimission.
The interstate commerce commission has,
during the last year, supplied abundant
evidence of its usefulness and the import-
ance of the work committed to its charge.
Public transportation is a universal neces-
sity. and the question of just and reason-
able charges therefor has become of vital
importance, not only to shippers and carri-
ers. but also to the vast multitude of pro-
ducers and consumers. The justice and
equity of the principles embodied in the
existing law. passed for the purpose of reg-
ulating these charges, are everywhere con-
ceded. and there appears to be no question
that the policy thus entered upon has a
permanent place in our legislation. As the
present statute, when enacted, was in the
nature cf the case more or less tentative
and experimental, and it was hardly ex-
pected to supply a compiet ■ and adequate
system, while its wholesome «ffects are
manifest, and having amply justified its en-
actment, it is evident that ail desired re-
forms in transportation methods have not
been fully accomplished.
In view ot the judicial interpretation
which some provisions of this statute have-
received. and the defects discovered by the
efforts made for its enforcement, its re-
vision and amendment appear to be es-
sential to the end that it may more effec-
tually reach the evils destined to be cor-
rected. I hope the recommendations of the
commission upon this subject will be
promptly and favorably considered by the
congress.
The Tariff.
I desire to refer to the statements else-
where made concerning the government's
receipts and expenditures for the purpose
of venturing upon some suggestions touch-
Tng our present tat iff law and its operation.
This statute took effect on August 28.
1S94. Whatever may be its shortcomings as
a complete measure of tariff, reform, it
must be conceded that it has opened the
way to a freer and greater exchange of
commodities between us and other coun-
tries, and thus furnished a wid-.r market
for our products and manufactures. The
only entire fiscal year during which this
law has been in force ended on June 3u.
lvju. In that year our imports increased
over those of the previous year more than
S'j.OOO.OOO, while the value of the domestic
products we exported and which found
markets abroad was neatly $70,000,000 more
than during the preceding year.
Those who insist that the cost to our
people ot articles coming to them from
abroad lor their needful use should only be
increased through tariff changes to an ex-
tent necessary to meet the expenses of the
government, as wyll as those v. no claim
that tariff charges may be laid upon such
articles beyond the necessities of the gov-
ernment revenue and with the additional
purpose of so increasing their price in our
markets as to give American manufactu-
rers and producers better and more profit-
able opportunity, must agree that our tar-
iff laws are only primarily justified as
sources of revenue to enable the gov-
ernment to meet the necessary expenses
of. its maintenance.
Considered as to its sufficiency in this re-
spect the present laws by no means fall
under just conditions. During the oniy com-
plete fiscal year its operations have yielded
nearly $s,yOO,OW more revenue than was re-
ceived from tariff duties in the preceding
year. There was nevertheless between our
receipts and expenditures a deficiency of a
little more than $25,000,000. This, however,
was not unexpected.
The situation was such in December, last
seven months before the close of the fiscal
year, that the secretary of the treasury
foretold a deficiency of $lT7.t>00,00<). The
great and increasing apprehension and tim-
idity in business circles and the depression
in all activities intervening since that time,
resulting from causes perfectly w< 11 un-
derstood and entirely disconnected with
our tariff law or its operation, seriously
checked the imports we would have other-
wise received, and readily account f.j the
difference between this estimate of the sec-
retary of the treasury and the actual de-
ficiency, as well as for a continued deficit.
Indeed, it must be confessed that we could
hardly have had a more unfavorable period
than the last two years for the collection
of tariff revenue. We can not reasonably
hope that our recuperation from the busi-
ness depression will be sudden, but It has
already set in. with a promise of accelera-
tion and continuance. I believe our present
tariff law, if allowed a fair opportunity,
will in the near future yield a revenue
which, with reasonably economical expend-
itures. will overcome all deficiencies. In the
meantime no deficit that has occurred or
may occur need excite or disturb us. To
meet any such deficit we have in the treas-
ury. in addition to a gold reserve of $1!>0,-
000.000. a surplus of more than $128,000,000,
applicable to the payment of the expenses
of the government, and which must, un-
less expended for that purpose, remain a
useless hoard; or, if not extravagantly
wasted, must in any event be perverted
from the purpose of its exaction from our
people. The payment, therefore, of any de-
ficiency in the revenue from this fund is
nothing more than its proper and legiti-
mate use. the government thus applying a
surplus, fortunately in its treasury, to the
payment of expenses not met by Its current
revenues. It is not at all to be likened to
a man living beyond his income and thus
incurring debts or increase in his principal.
It is not one of the functions of our gov-
ernment to accumulate and make additions
to a fund not needed for inimediate ex-
penditure. With individuals it is the chief
object of struggle and efforts. The applica-
tion of an accumulated fund by
the government to the payment of
its running expenses is a duty.
An individual living beyond his income and
embarrassing himself with debt, or draw-
ing on his accumulated fund of principal, is
either unfortunate or improvident. The
distinction is between a government
charged with the duty of expending for the
benefit of the people and for proper pur-
poses all the money It receives from any
source, and the Individual who is expected
to manifest a natural desire to avoid debt
or to accumulate as much as possible and
to live within the Income derived from such
accumulations, to the end that they may be
increased, or at least remain unimpaired for
the future use and enjoyment of himself or
tho objects of his love and affection who
may survive him. It is immensely better
to appropriate our surplus to the payment
of justifiable expenses than to allow it to
become an invitation to reckless appropria-
tions and extravagant expenditures 1 sup-
poise it will not be denied that under the
present law our people obtain the necessa-
ries of a comfortable existence at a cheaper
rate than formerly. This is a matter of su-
preme importance, since it is the palpable
duty of every just government to make the
burdens of taxations as light as possible.
The people should not be required to relin-
quish this privilege of cheaper living, ex-
cept under the stress of their government's
necessity, made plainly manifest. \
Monetary Reform.
This reference to the condition and pros-
pects of our revenues naturally suggests
an allusion to the weakness and vices of
our financial methods. They have been
frequently pressed upon the attention of
the congress in previous executive commun-
ication and the inevitable danger of their
continued toleration pointed out. Without
now repeating these details, I can not re-
frain fiVm again earnestly presenting the
necessity of the prompt reform of a system
opposed to every rule of sound finance and
shown by experience to be fraught with the
gravest peril and perplexity. The terribh
service and the p« ace and quiet of neigh- | civil war which shook the foundations of
borhoods. It, however, obstacles prevent ...
such action at present, I earnestly hope
that congress will, without increasing post-
office appropriations, so adjust them as to
permit, m proper cases, a consolidation of
these postoftices, to the end that through
this process the result desired may be to
a limited extent accomplished.
The civil service as amended during the
our government more than thirty years
ago brought in its train the destruction of
property, the wasting of our country's sub-
stance and the estrangement of brethren.
These are now past and forgotten. Even
the distressing loss of life and conflict en-
tailed is but a sacred memory, which fos-
ters patriotic sentiment and keeps alive a
tender rwgard for those who nobly died.
And yet there remains with us to-day, in-
full strength and activity us an ineidmtof
that tremendous struggle, a feature of its
financial necessities, not only unsuited to
our present circumstances, but manifestly
a disturbing menace to business security,
and an ever present element of monetary
distress. Because we may be enjoying a
temporary relief from its depressing influ-
ence, this should not lull us into a false se-
curity nor lead us to forget the suddenness
of past visitations.
1 am more convinced than ever that we
can have no assured financial peace and
safety until the government currency obli-
gations upon which gold may be demanded
from the treasury are withdrawn from cir-
culation and canceled. This might be done,
as has been heretofore recommended, by
their exchange for long term bonds bear-
ing a low rate of interest, or by their re-
demption with the proceeds of such bonds.
Even if only the United States notes known
as greenbacks were thus retired it is prob-
able that the treasury notes issued in pay-
ment ot silver purchases under the act of
July 14. 1890, now paid in gold when de-
manded, would not create much disturb-
ance, as they might from time to time,
when received into the treasury bv re-
demption in gold or otherwise, be gradually
and prudently replaced by silver coin. This
plan of issuing bonds for the purpose of re-
demption certainly appears to he the most
effective and direct path to the needed re-
form. In default of this, however, it
would be a step in the right direction if
currency obligations, redeemable in gold,
whenever so redeemed, should be canceled
instead of being reissued. This operation
would be a slow remedy, but it would im-
prove present conditions.
National banks should redeem their own
notes. They should be allowed to issue cir-
culation to the par value of bonds depos-
ited as security for its redemption, and the
tax on their circulation should be reduced
to one-fourth of one per cent.
In considering projects for the treatment
of United States notes and treasury notes
issued under the new law of 1S90, I am of
the opinion that we have placed too much'"
stress upon the danger of contracting the
currency anil have calculated too little
upon the gold that would be added to our
circulation if invited to us by better and
safer financial methods. It is not so much
contraction of cur currency that should be
avoided as its unequal distribution. This
might be obviated and fear of harmful
contraction at the same time removed by
allowing the organization of small banks
and m less populous communities than are
now permitted, and also authorizing exist-
ing banks to establish branches in small
communities under proper restrictions.
J hi* entire case may be presented by the
statement that the day of sensible and
sound financial methods will not dawn upon
us until our government abandons the
banking business and the accumulation of
lurds, and confines its monetary operation
to the receipt cf the money contributed by
the people for its support and to the expen-
diture of such money for the people's bene-
fit. Our business interests and all good citi-
'V n-s long for rest from feverish agitation
alpd the inauguration by the "government of
a reformed financial policy, which will en
courage enterprise and make certain the
rewards of labor and industry.
The Evil of Trusts.
Another topic In which our people right-
fully take a deep interest may, be her
briefly considered. I refer to the existence
of trusts and other huge aggregations of
capital, the object of which is to secure the
monopoly of a particular branch of trade,
industry or commerce, and to stifle whole-
some competition. When these are defend-
ed it is usually on the ground that though
they increase profits they also rvduc
prices, and thus may benefit the public. It
must be remembered, however, that a re-
duction of prices to the people is nut one of
the real objects of these organizations, nor
is their tendency necessarily in that direc-
tion. If it occurs in a particular case it is
only because it accords with the purposes or
interests of those managing the scheme.
Such occasional results fall short of com-
pensating the palpable evils charged to the
account of trusts and monopolies. Their
tendency Is to crush out individual inde-
pendence and to hinder and prevent ill-
free use of human faculties and the full
development cf human character. Through
them the farmer, the artisan and the small
tradesman is in danger cf dislodginent from
the proud position of being his own master,
watchful of all that touches his country's
prosperity, in which he has an individual
interest in all that affects the advantages
of< business of which he is a factor, to be
relegated to the level of a mere appurte-
nance to a great machine, with little free
will, with no duty but that cf Missive obedi-
ence. and with little hope or opportunity of
rising in the scale of responsible and hope-
f/ul citizenship. To the instinctive belief
.'that such is the inevitable trend of trusts
and monopolies is due to the widespread
and deep seated popular aversion in which
they are held and the not unreasonable in-
sistence that whatever may be their Inci-
dental economic advantages their general
effect upon personal character, prospects
and usetulness can not be otherwise than
Injudicious.
Though congress has attempted to deal
with this matter by legislation, the laws
passed for that purpose thus far have
proved ineffective, not because of anv
lack of disposition or attempt to enforce
them, but simply because the laws them-
selves, as interpreted by the courts, do not
reach the difficulty. If the insufficiencies
of existing law can not be remedied bv
further legislation on the subject it may
fall short of its purpose because of inher-
ent obstacles, and also because of the com-
plex character of our governmental sys-
tem. which, while making the federal au-
thority supreme within its sphere, has
carefully limited that sphere by metes and
bounds which can not be transgressed. The
decision of our highest court on this pre-
cise question renders it qtute doubtful
whether the evils of trusts and monopolies
can be adequately treated through federal
action unless they seek directly and pur-
posely to include in their objects transpor-
tation or intercourse between states or be-
tween United States anil foreign countries.
It does not follow, however, that this :s
the limit of the remedy that may bt ap-
plied. Even though it may be found that
federal authority is not broad enouah to
fully reach the case, there can be no
doubt of the power of the several slut.-s to
act. effectively in the premises, and there
should be no reason to doubt their will-
ingness to judiciously exercise such power.
Appeal for Economy.
In concluding this communication its last
words shall be an appeal to the congress
for the most rigid economy in the expendi-
ture of the money it holds in trust for the
people. The way to perplexing extrava-
gance is easy, but a return to frugalitv is
difficult. When, however, it is considered
that those who bear the burdens of tax-
ation ha»e no guaranty of honest care save
in the fidelity of their public servants, the
duty of all possible retrenchment is plainlv
manifest.
When our differences are forgotten and
our contests of political opinion are no
longer remembered, nothing in the retros-
pect of our .public service will be as for-
tunate and comforting as the recollection
ot official duty well performed and the
memory of a constant devotion to the in-
terests cf our confiding fellow countrvmen
(5 ROV I<: R CLHVELAN D.
Executive Mansion. Dec. 7. 1890.
l.arg,c iluntiuK Party.
Hyatt, Tyler Co.. Tex.. Dec. 7.—One of
the largest hunting parties of the season
will meet Tuesday on Menard's creek,
where It is crossed by the ldberty and
1 .ivlngsti
itire we
i road. The hunt will be for the
!k, and will be only for big gann
The personnel of the party \yll be' as fol-
lows: Ex-Governor James *S. Hogg ot'
Austin. Financial Agent Joe S. Rice <•!
Huntsville, Captain J. M. Smithers of
11untsville. K. R Smith of Shoplnrd. 1, .-
ther Kountze of New York. E. A Fletcht r
J. D. MoUiin and 11. H. Wiekling of \
age Mills. W. M. Rice and John L. \\
gins of Hyatt. R. E. Wall of Silsbee, C k.
Kerguso». of Nona. \\'. H. Turner of
Kountze and J. F. iCctth of Beaumont.
To Tore a Cold in One Day.
take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug-
gists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Biliousness
Is caused by torpid liver, which prevents diges-
tion and permits food to ferment and putrify in
the stomach. Then follow dizziness, headache,
Hood's
insomina. nervousness, and, ,T>v
if not relieved, bilious fever ^83^
or blood poisoning. Hood's I I
Tills stimulate the stomach, ™
rouse the liver, cure headache, dizziness, con-
stipation, etc. '25 cents. Sold by all drug«,^ts.
The only Villa to tato i with Hood's SarsapurUla.
ATCH PEOPLE J1 MPCUi.
A New Life Saving Device for the Fire
Departments.
New York Journal.
1 he latest Idea for the successful saving
of lives at great fires is the life blanket on
wheels. It is not the idea of a man of the-
ory. but of an expert fireman, Lorenzo D.
B. Shaw ot Brooklyn, and he feels confi-
dent that in putting forward his invention
he will help to prolong the lives of hundreds
of people.
The ordinary life blanket, such as has
been in useful service during the past
years, has been a large woolen or network
blanket. In cases wln-re a building was
on fire and it was found necessary for peo-
ple to jump from upper floors to avoid be-
ing burned to death, this big blanket has
been held by firemen in the street. The
persons jumping into it, in many cases,
were saved. But there* were objections to
it. Sometimes the persons jumping were so
heavy that the force of their fall tore the
blanket fron* the firemen's grasp, causing
the jumper to strike the ground. At other
times the necessary number of firemen have
not been available to put the blanket to
proper use.
These and many other objections are
overcome by Shaw's idea, which is simply
to have a life-saving blanket mounted oh
a truck, which is to be drawn to the scene
of each fire that breaks out. and be in in-
stant readiness the moment the burning
building is reached.
It is mounted on an • > Unary four wheeled
truck. On tne body c. this trr.ek is fixed
a revolving platform, which, bv the simple
manipulation of a spring lever, is made to
tilt at any desired angle or to remain hori-
zontal. Protruding from 'his platform are
six short standards, to which are affixed
arms that telescope to them. By the turn
of a crank these arms fly out and extend
themselves far from the body of the truck.
A lew more turns of the handle, and the
arms are turned upward, so that when the
extent of their length has been arched
they have all the appearance of the ex-
tended ribs of an timbrel la. that is inverted.
Attached to the ends of ih|-se rib-like arms
are the corners of the blanket. When not
intended to be in use, the blanket lies on
the platform of the truck, but with the
turning of the arm crank the blanket is
gradually stretched into position with the
arms.
The crank for extending the arms and
stretching the blanket is conveniently sit-
uated at the a(de of the truck, so that, if
necessary, it can be worked while the truck
is on the way Jo the tire. Even i. the burn-
ing building is reached before an effon is
made to extend the blanket, the woriv of
getting ready requires less than a minute
Once the blanket is stretched it i. all readv
for any on*- to jump into it. Then all the
elforts of the firemen can be given to sav-
ing the jumper in case he is thrown from
the blanket on the rebound. The arrange-
ment for the moving platform is made
that the blanket «may ^>e set at a gi\>n
angle if this Is found necessary hy the dis-
tance the person has to jump. *
To the firemen who have examined the
new invention, one of its chief merits is
that it will not require a special truck, but
can be attached to any ordinary ladder
truck in use by the departments. Alre'adv
the attention of fire companies throughout
the country have been called to the blan-
ket. and everywhere it is thought to be a
matter of but short time before it will be
generally adopted.
It might I
pari
men
before the firemen arrive on the scene.
11 t l ci 11 V •(' I I'll.
It might be feasible to keen such an ap-
iratus as a regular fixture of big apart-
S"Lh.r^.£l L'!?..'" and
-lira, WinsloiVs Sootlilnj; Syrnp
has been used for over ol) years by millions
of mothers lor children teething 'with per-
fect success. Soothes the child, softens
gums, allays pain, cures wind colic. Is the
best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by druKKists
in every part of the world, 25 cents a botti-
A Wonderful Medicine
PILLS'
For Bilious and Nervous ciiioiu^ra.sucli as
and PLin in tho Stoiaach, Sick Headache, Giddt-
doss, Fullness and Swelling after moals, Dlizi-
ness and DroTSlucss,Cold Chills, Flushings oZ
Heat, Loss o£ Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Cos-
tivenesB, Blotchos cn tho Skin, Dlsturbod Sleep,
Frightful Dreams, and aiiXervous and Tremb-
ling Sensations, &c., when these symptoms are
caused by constipation, as most cf thorn are.
THE FIRST DOSE i't:i.L GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY
MINUTES. Thi8i3 no fiction. Every snffsrer is
earnestly Invited to try one But of these P1113
and they will be acknowledged Jo ba
A WONDERFUL MEOISil,
BEECTJA3JPS PILLS, taken as directed,
■will quickly restoro Femaleo tocompleto health.
They promptly romovo obstructions o;- irregu-
larities of tho system. For a
Weak Stomach
impaired Digestion
Disordered Liver
they act like magic—a few doses vrlll work won-
tlorsuyon the Vital Organs; strengthening tho
muscular system, restoring tho long-loat com-
plexion, bringing back the keen edge or appe-
tlte, and arousing with the ISosebud cf
SleaMia Jlie whole physical cni'irjy of
the human frame. These are facts admitted Dy
thousands, in all classes of oociety, ana one of
tho best guarantees to the Nervous and Debili-
tated is that l^ceciaam^s Pills have tEio
Largest Sale oi aay I'a&ent IfJtoilicm©
iu tho World.
WITHOUT A RIM.
Annual Sales more than 6,000,000 Boxes
25o. at Drug Stores, or will be 3ent by U. 9.
Agents. B. F. ALLEN CO., 363 Canal St., Now
Vork, post paid, upon receipt ot price. Book
free upen application.
MONITION.
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
Court lor thf Eastern District of Texas—
N'o. 704—In Admiralty: New York and
Texas Steamship Company vs. Steamship
Melbridge, her tackle, apparel and furni-
ture. In obedience to a warrant of seizure
to me directed in the above entitk-d cause,
1 have seized and taken into my possession
the following- described property, to wit.:
The Steamship Melbridge, her tackle, ap-
parel and furniture, for tho causes set forth
the llb^l now pending in the United
States District Court for the Eastern Dis-
trict of Texas, at Galveston. Tex.. 1 hereby
give notice to all persons claiming the said
scribed steamship Melbridge, her tackle,
apparel and furniture or knowing or having
anything to say why the same should not
condemned and forfeited, anil the pro-
ceeds thereof distributed according to the
prayer of the libel, that they be and ap-
•ar before the said court, to be held in and
for the Eastern District of Texas, at the
United States court room in me city of
veston, Tex., on the lltli day of Decem-
ber. lM'ti, at 10 o'clock on th. forenoon of
that day, if the same shall be a dav of
jurisdiction, otherwise on the next day of
jurisdiction thereafter, then and there to
nterpose a claim for the same, and to make
their allegations in that behalf.
J. s. W .1.1.1 a MS.
I . S. 'Marshal. Eastern District of Texa*
By EDWARD M'kexna. Deputy.
NOTICES.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES' SALE.
On Thursday. Dec. 10, 1S9G, at 1L* o'clock
noon we shall offer for salt to the highest
bidder for cash at the store house of Marx
& Hlum, on the southeast corner of 24th
and Mechanic streets. tJalveston, Tex., the
entire stock of goods of Marx ^ Hlum,'con-
sisting: of Boots and Shoes und Hats and
Caps. The stock of Boots and Shoes and
the stock ot Hats and Caps will each bo
sold in bulk separately. This sale will bo
made under the power conferred on us as
trustees by the terms <~<f the deed of trust
executed by Marx AL- B,: ;n to us on Novem-
ber 14. 15>;»t5. tc satisfy the demands of the
creditors secured by the terms of said deed
of trust. B. V. CASTON
JOSEPH NUSSBAUM. ,
Trustees of Marx & Blum.
Galveston, Tex., Dec. 1, l&iii. 1
Gladness Comes
With a better understanding of the
transient nature of ttie many phys-
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts—gentle efforts—pleasant efforts—
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis-
ease. but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt-
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly bv all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
ficial effects, to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
cle, which is manufactured by the Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disea.se. one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Fig's stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
AUCTION SALE.
U'CTiOrl SALE TO-DAY ATToXmT
-BY-
3B-JR.ITT3E31R. c2? PERRY,
2210 Fostoffieo Street.
Consisting of Retail Stock of Glass. Gran-
ite, China and Porcelain Ware, Toys of all
kinds, Household Furniture, Clothing. Over-
coats. Suits. Underwear, etc., Fireworks,
Books, etc.
See ad for Cows.
AUCTION
OF
IZPiiSLO TVTXIUODO: cows,
TUESDAY. DEC. S, 1X96,
at our Salesroom. 2210 Postoffice St.. at 10 a.
m.. we will have a shipment of milch cows
from Robertson c unty. which we will sell
h" auction to the highest bidder. Cows on
exhibition Monday afternoon.
FRITTER & PEIRRY,
Auctioneers.
AUCTION SALE"
OF
Fine Livery Stable,
Wednesday, December 9, 1896.
(Williams* Livery Stable.)
On premises, s. e. cor. 24th and Postoffice
sts.. at 10.30 a. m.. we will offer the entire
stock of above Livery in lots to suit pur-
chasers at auction, consisting of l* Fine
Hacks and Teams. 10 Single and Double
Buggies. Wagons, Phaetons. Surreys, etc.,
To Head of Fine Horses. Single and* Double
Harness. Laprobes, Blankets, etc. Sale pos-
itive and without reserve.
By order of L. L. SCANLING.
FRITTER & PEKRV, Auctioneers.
Grand Auction Saie.
The entire stock of E. Miller, one of the
leadinrr jewelers of Chicago, will be thrown
upon the market to the highest bidde*. con-
sisting of $10,000 worth of Diamonds. Rubies
and Sapphires; 50» Gold and Filled Watches,
with Howard. Elgin and Walt ham :Clovc-
meats: large line of Sterling Silver: 200 Tea
Sets; Rogers' Knives, Forks and Spoons; 800
Clocks; 200 Field and Opera Glasses; a beau-
tiful line of Novelties and Bric-a-Brac. La-
dies are especially invited to attend these
sales. We have chairs provided for them,
and tfcsy will have a world of Holiday
Goods to select from. Every article guaran-
teed us represented. Sales commence at 2 to
7 p. m. arul c ontinue until stock is disposed
of. CORNER 22D AND MARKET STS
0
ALVESTOiVS REPRESENTATIVE
BUSINESS HOUSES,
ALPHABET1CALLY ARRANGED
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
J. S. Brown Hardware Co., 2226-28 Strand.
BARREL MAN UFACTL'RERS.
Galv. Barrel Factory. Wm, Buchan. Propr.
BREWERIES.
Lemp Bg. Co.. Wm. G. H. Janssen, Mgr.
CISTERN MAN UFACTL'RERS.
Galveston Cistern Mfg. Co., 2Sth and Mkt.
CEMENT DEALERS AND IMPORTERS,
G. H. Kenchman. 2420 Mechanic st.
Wm. Parr & Co.. 2102 Strand,
w. H. Pollard & Co.. Brick Levee.
COAL.
Flood & McRae. n. e. cor. 21st and Mech.
Fowler MeVitie. Cotton Exchange Bld'g.
E. H. Sieling. jr.. opposite News office.
COM MISSION M E RCH AN TS.
Kirkwood & Leeb. n. e. cor. 21st & Strand.
COTTON FACTORS.
Gust Hcye & Co.. 22d and Mechanic.
GROCERS.
Wallis, Landes & Co.. 2409 11 Strand.
INSURANCE AGENTS.
F%eall & Harris, Tremont and Strand.
Beers, Ivenison & Co., 2010 Strand.
LIVESTOCK COMMISSION.
Borden & Borden, Livestock Co., 5Sth, Mkt.
A. 1'. Isornian, ,'>Sth and Market sts.
PAINTS AND OILS.
Rice. Baulard & Co.. 21T> Tremont st. _
ROOFING AND PAVING.
Lawrence V. Elder. Sc's'r to J. W. Byrnes.
SALT IMPORTERS.
Wm. Parr Co.. 2102 Strand.
SHIP CHANDLERS.
T. L. Cross & Co., 2101 Strand.
SHOW CASE MANUFACTURERS.
Southern Show CaiO Works, 2827 Strand.
STEAMSHIP AGENTS AND BROKERS,
Fowler ft MeVitie, Cotton Exchange Bldg.
Wm. Parr & Co.. 2102 Strand.
VINEGAR MANUFACTURERS.
Meister Bros., Acme Vinegar & Tickle Wks.
ONE YtAR
ONE DOLLAR
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The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 259, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 8, 1896, newspaper, December 8, 1896; Galveston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth465793/m1/3/: accessed July 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.