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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-07-26

THE tariff on soft coal was reduced
by the Wilson bill from - to 40 cents
per ton. Notwithstanding this fact,
a new coal trust is in process of or
ganization with s50,00O,000 capital
to control the bituminous coal out
put of the south. Will our free trade
friends please howl little about "pro-
lection trusts?"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-07-26

IT now looks as though both the
republican and democratic parties
would come before the people on
sound money platforms in '9G.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-07-26

THE democrats tried TO enact a
"tariff for revenue only" and they
did it; but the Rothschilds instead of
the government are getting the rev.
enup
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-07-26

Eczema in any part of the body is in.
stantly relieved and permanently cured
by Doan's Ointment, the sovereign rem
edy for all itchiness of the skin.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-07-26

For earache, put couple drops of
Thomas Eclectric Oil on bit of cotton
and place in the ear The pain will
stop in a few moments. Simple enough,
isn't ity
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

The growing Importance OF the necessity
for department OF trade and COM
merce." whose secretary shall have seat
In the cabinet OF our government, is Oh
vious to all who are aware % the fact
that our commercial affairs are constant
~ becoming more complicated and enian-
gied owing TO our rapidly increasing
commerce and population. Hence tho
bill that is 10 be introduced during The
present session of congress by the chair
man Of the National legislative commit
tee OF the T. p. A.. the Hon. John s. Ha7-
wood OF Virginia, asking that body TO
create the cabinet portfolio Of 4 secretary
Of commerce. can he easily explained. Its
passage will result in the correction OF
commercial evils and abuses by happily
guarding all matters placed In its care.
and when any recommendations OF
commercial character are presented TO
congress, the business interests OF the
country may. at least. rely upon author
ltative representation, thereby dispellinE
all fear and promoting prosperity and
happiness instead. The necessity for the
early creation Of this additional depart
ment TO our cabinet can better be recoe-
nized from the late fierce ordeal which
beset our commerce az 1t is an assured
fact that the radical source OF the recent
ernbarrassmen;s can not be otherwise
attributed than TO lack OF commercial leg
islatOn: for II must be admitted that mat
tiers which affect oar politics, and not
our commerce. were the issue which. for
the past few years. occupied the greater
portion Of the time Of our legislators The
question must therefore be asked, Upon
which IS our government most dependent.
politics or commerce. and the merchants
and manufacturers of the country who
are n, arhiters Of the fortunes OF this
Nation, and upon whom the government
IS dependent. must answer the vital ques-
iion through their representatives at
Washington before the adjournment OF
the Eifty-fourih cnngrcss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
GENERAL c. Z. NEWS.

The Sioux Falls. :. u, travelling sales
men have organized a local association
:or their mutual benefit.
The s.. Louis city Drummers' associa-
ton Will hold a reception at its headquar-
tiers on New Years Day. one thousand
invitations have been issued.
At the last meeting held by tho board of
direc tors OF the Western Corlmcrcial TRAY
cltfs' association, on tho It'll instant the
serretary's report showed balance ~
S@SllS5 in the life division and sl45l 10 in
the accident division.
on the Road: The Midland Railway Co.
England, announce that cloak room tickets
for commercial Travellers luggage are now
ON sale, and that books Containing thirty
tickets can be obtained at the stations On
The payment OF 2-6 each Thc tickets are
issued for tia convenience of the conner
cial travellers to enable them to send their
PACKAGES 10 the cloak rooms Of the Mid
land Railroad company from the hotels,
etc, and obtain possession Of the pack
ages on arrival al the station. a ticket
will be required Tor each article. which
VIII frank its deposit In the cloak room
for any period not exceeding forty-eirht
hours. after which time the usual charge
for commercials luggage will he made in
accordance with the compauy's regula-
tons.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
LITTLE GRIPS,

National Director John J. Knight was In
the city Wednesday,.
e. J. Pietsecker is at home for the bal
ance OF the year.
State Director Tom Frecland is making
Headquarters In San Antonio now.
sam Herman was here Friday on his
way % spend Christmas In Galveston.
state Director Ne.n I.eman is expected
10 return from New York on Christmas
Day.
Dave Edel left here Tuesday for Cincn-
natl. thence he goes to Richmond, Va, to
spend the holidays with relatives.
]. Teagerd ~. Fairbanks man. left here
for st. uis thursday. He wul return
to his regular territory on the "a prox.
We understand the old travelling force
formerly employed by Halm & NeWbouer
Bros VIII be retained IN their former ter
ritory
Charles Peterson. ono Of the oldest on
the. road in Texas, came IN Thursday
night charlie nov represents a New or
leans FIRM IN his territory.
George Green left Wednesday night for
st. Louis He departs from there TO-DAY
for Reading. Pa. to visit his mother. and
VIII be back in his territory on january !!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
FROM FLORIDA DIVISION,

Editor T. +. A. Page;
Pensacola, Fla. December 1.-THE
Houston Post has been placed before
our members. and all are unanimous In
their expressions of its being a valuable
paper and fun of Information on TRAY
elsrs' Protective association matters, |
read The Post with great deal of
pleasure and viii always continue to do
so. Owing to the absence of quite "a num-
her OF our members our regular convention
ON the 9th instant was adjourned until
January s, 1896. As yet am acting for
the press committee. II pleases me 10
state that the Florida division Is progress
ing finely. now numbering ~ members
and Wa feel hopeful by January !, lSl6
we win reach NIFTY, ms applications a;o
If all were eligible that apply we could
have added quite a number TO our divi-
sion. Our members are active and We
hope to continue the good work. Presi-
dent Max l., Bear Is "A very enthusiastic
worker, and "A worthy officer.
1t is the intention OF the International
committee OF the Florida division to add
an early date to our organization of n
social club" that will prove great
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

a source OF much qualification 10 che Ma
siorai officers and should be so 10 every
member CT the association, as 1t Was not
expected that the cash balance would be
accrued.
''Thc members should bear in mind
tfat nearly the entire membership now
pay their dues In December and June ca IN
year. and thus the first os the following
months show the heaviest cash balances OF
the year. which are gradually decreased
each month by the paynen; Of indtn,ni-
ties. until the next semi-annualre remit
lance comes around arnin,"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
TENAs Tips.

Next Friday evening the 9TH Post d
San Antonio. win entertain its members
and invited guests at their elegant quar-
tcrs, the lflks hall.
state Secretary Graham Is still absent
In the East. hut the office Is giving prompt
attention to all association matters through
It's efficient assistant secretary
The National secretiry's report on De.
Cemhor ! shows that during November
$40 has been paid TO TEXAS members
TOR Indemnity. VIZ. j. NJ, Ilutchlus, Si00:
Alex Rosenneld. S75.
state President Booth writes. ''You can
not Imagine how gratifying II is 10 me to
sec our members renew 81 promptly
licadquartcrs are receiving an average OF
thirty-tvc renewals every day"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following Is list OF letters remain.
Ing in the Houston postoffice for the week
ending Dec. q. a charge OF cent is made
on each piece OF mail advertised. When
calling for these letters please say adj
yertised, giving date. FREE DLLIN ERY
OF NAL NAY BE ,t sEESSukhp ~
DRESSED TO STREET AND NUN.
Der. Inform your correspondents OF
your correct address and request them TO
DAN G; sMlTH,
LADIES LIST;
!. o Alien, Miss Maud Alexander,
Mrs Robert Alsberry, Mrs Sntha Al.
len, Miss Rose Andrew.
B-M,ss Iexnner Backner. Miss Matte
Bacon, Mrs Linda Baker. Mrs Fannie
Bate, Mrs u l. Beers, Miss Maggie
Brennan Miss May Bradley, Mrs
Mrs l. A Burns.
C-Mrs Ruth Cameron, Miss Mamie Car
ter Mrs Cottlcn, Miss Georgia Car
ter Miss I.ussie Chrysty, Mrs Mary
Il Clark, Mary Clark, Miss Hattie
Clark, Mrs Pinkic Collins. Miss Ma
II Ii Copcfain, Miss Addie Collins,
Miss Anna Collins, Mrs Maria Grow
ley Mrs Mamie T. Cunningham.
E-Alrs Ed Erskine, Miss Minnie Earnest.
Miss Francis Fields Mrs NJ A Ford
81. Mrs Lizzie Frier Anna \ Fronck.
G-Miss Emma German. Mrs L L Good
night, Miss A L Gold, Miss Bette
H-AIiSs Myrtle Hayden, Miss Maggie
Henry, .Lrs Hannaly Heaggs. Mrs
Matte Hill, Mrs Lima Holmes.
Airs Wolfe Irwin, Miss Bessie Irving
(2l.
Mrs Grace James, Miss Eliza Jackson,
Nj I I,,l,r
son, Mrs jamie johnson.
K-Mrs 5 ! Kcyce.
Miss Libbie I.aphnm. Miss Hattie
lauscrs. Emma l.ntiner Martha Lew
is O. Miss Luis, Miss Maln Louis
Miss Susie Lorraine, Mrs Ellen Lud-
wig.
MMrs Susie Martin, Mrs Mollie T.
Matthews, Miss Marshall Miss len.
ME Mealcha. Ella Mayfield, Miss
Winnie Mitchell, Miss Polly Mitchell.
Mrs j w Milan, Mrs Patsy Moody
Mrs Mary Moore Niles Jessie Nor
gan, Mss c NJ Morton t2l, Miss Ana
Mrs Dora McIin.
miss lihhic Norton.
P Mrs Tcabfa Parker Miss Edith
Payne.
R-Miss Martha Ray. Mrs A l. Red6cld,
Miss Estolla Reed, Mrs Hattie Reels
Mrs Marie Richards, Mrs Richard
Ringgold, Mrs Hannah Robert, Miss
Mary Rodgers.
S-Nlrs Savage, Mrs Margaret Sanders
Miss Sarah Sims. Mrs + Il skinner,
Miss Chanie Smith, Mrs j A Sweet
Mrs Joeie Taylor Mrs r y Taylor
Alice Tcrrchinc, Miss Maria Teldes
canus, Miss Nancy Jensen, Mrs VIII
robin, Mrs Charear Tomas, Miss
Forest Tucker, Elizbieta Tgnasials.
C-Miss Coreue Uzzell.
N-Miss Bell Vinnedgc.
W-Nliss Jessie Wallace. Miss Julia
Whitaker Emma White, Mrs A y
Whalcv, Mrs Maggie WillianA, Mira
s Williams, Miss Lena Williams.
Mrs Frank Virgins, Mrs Eliza Will
linms Miss Ada Wilson, Miss j \
Woods, Iuoasc Wright.
Mrs g w XeiClcr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
GENrI.nMEN,s LIST

Nff4AN l4lsAlf4lN' - LIS :.
"A G Allen Allie Anderson. Joe II
Anderson, Alfred Atchison, W o
B-,Iohn Baker, i Il Barbcc. nalvor
balkin. George Bates Il j Baker,
y LLOYD Bartlett Charles l. Banner,
Bcnedetto. + J Bigcs, Ehb Blair, A
II Blake, Marion Boyd, r c Bovkin,
Willic Boothc, Henry Brooks. Fred
Brandt, Elk Brown (2), A G Brown
ell, jim burrows.
Gilmore I Cuntncll, Ruben Casper,
David Cargil, Arthur Campbell,
Cantrcll Il Eastmean. Johnnie Click.
w NJ Collins, Jimmie Cook. James
Conley O.. Frank Cooley, L + Cook,
Charles Il Conrad, i II Craw ford,
Joseph Crews, * III Culpeppcr.
DIV II DALEY lr, $ G Davis, $ NJ c
Davis. T IL Dinkcl T o ponnal.
Bernard Doyshcn, /. $ Duprcc. b
Duncan.
John Earls, Edgar Easton. William
Edwards, Bob Ellis, George A I'm
holm. II Fnl;le.
F-Will'am Ferguson. Ellis Feames. A
II Foster Arthur Finncy, John FTca-
q Otto Gcsc, George Geldard, Tbad Gil.
liam C2l, Walter Glass, l. ID Gordon,
Ilenry Graham. s Guyucs.
II W . Harding, William Hart, John Il
llappel, Jacob Harmon. Joe Harris,
George Hamilton. T. $ liagens. Bob
Heart. w q iIcndriX, J l. Iii, Dorcc
llidrcth + IIoemathc. Charles lious-
ton j ~ Hughes. James Hunter,
John Nudge
J-Walter James. J $ Johnson. Jubcy
lohson, John X ,lohnSon,Jim Johson,
G ] Jones.
K-Morris Kelly, Roy Kite, Kimball K
Kenyon. Frank y Knight,
L-Gcorge lay. \ Layonio, Victor La
Verne. John Lewis l2l, John Lee,
Nj j MaIouc. ] p Marcinc, Eugene
Martin, Leon Mclit2a. Edic Mcnrl.
Middleton Bros. Bin Milling, Rev A
N Miller ca. ] Mohlcy, J l. Morton,
John Y Morris, j j McRae. Allen Nc
Coy
Nm Williamson.
O--Ed Orr. Burt OsEood.
P-,lohn Pfancil, viii Powell. S A Pryor.
Henry Pratt.
Randle, Il \ Rend, Il II Reed, Mar.
tin Raznndofskie. Sam Roscnthal,
Samuel Robinson
Pleasant Scott, John Scott, Henry
Scott t2l. Henry Schulcr (3l, I'D
Scovcn c b Scott, Walter shaw,
MIR sherman, Smith Il Campion, Wi
liam Smith. ! |. Smith. Henry L,
Smith Young Sorrcs, James Strong.
l. + Swift Mac Sweeney, Edward
Sylvester.
T-Willinm Taylor, j II Tanscy, Luke
Thomas. Charles Thornton, Henry
Turner. Bort |. Turner en-.
| We g Weak.
VS. NJ Wnrden, NJ l. Watkins. G w
Wallace. w i Wells. ! q Weaver
Frank Welsh. John Wiley. John I.
Williams, Courtney Williams. \ vii.
son. Clint Wood, $ \ Wright, Charlie,
Wright.
Wv $ Yancv, II $ Young.
Z-Sam Iclinski. 4 Ielinski.
FOREIGN LETTERS.
p-Mrs I l. Dnrout
G~-lIcnry w Gallwey.
Holm Ilnchclif.
! Flora e. Ivers.
| Mrs \ WIcws.
81. \ Suick,
N-,Iulins Won Tigerstruc ~. Osca,
Nacth.
Z-llcrmann Xeischanc.
PACKAGES.
p-Irenc ponncllv.
H-Mrs Lizzie Hill, Miss Stella Ham
ilton.
M-Mrs T. Martin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

Competition is beneficial In one trade
as It is In another 1t prevents monopoly,
stimulates industry, educates the public
taste In the right direction, and by the
constant Incentive tends to raise the en-
tire fraternity of commercial travellers to
higher level. The best of all, is that II
weeds out OF the ranks the incompetent
man, who she uld have never known what
II was to undo a sample case.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

Visiting members. Every member OF The
Florida division, Travellers Protective as
socia ton heartily indorses the good work
p peiihg gone by r, H. smith chelrInsn,
division and the Hon. C. L. Branan.
Wishing you tho compliments of the
season. rerain, yours fratcrnally,
Henry Horsler,
Secretary. Florida Division Travellers
Protective Association.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

The Interstate Grocer OF 81. Louis Will
accept our thanks for pamphlet of the
proceedings OF the Commercial Mems Con-
gress. containing much interesting data
to travelling men
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

The writer met an ex-member of the
Texas division few days ago. who in
quired how the Il. p. A. was getting on.
The poor fellow seemed to imagine that
his loss would paraiyze the ASSOCIATIONS
usefulness and energies In Texas because
No had allowed his membership TO lapse
H was almost stunned when we proved
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

The interests of the employer or his
travelling representative are the interests
OF both, and just as quickly as this truth
is recognized and Infused into all business
the relations between them will become
truly harmonious and valuable in the best
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

The calling OF the commercial traveller
III not temporary one, as a great many
people imagine. but often extends over n
lifetime and is built up by careful and
painstaking efforts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

Hotel keepers are not expected 10 be
intellectual. Brains are not needed In
their business. All they have to do Is to
open hotel and the travelling men will
show them how 10 run It.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

We acknowledge the receipt OF hand
some new monthly. the American Com
mercial Traveller, published at Chicago,
with c. A. Barcher as it's business man.
ager. and are pleased to note that its
editor thinks so much OF The Houston
Posts T. p. A. editorials as to use them
as original articles.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

II travelling man does not think much
OF the line OF goods he handles, how can
he expect the good opinion IN that respect
from his trade?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

The instrument used by manufacturers,
wholesalers and johbers to reach the mer-
chant is the commercial traveller.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

1T has no doubt often occurred TO you
while walking Oh the street that yon have
net n pedestrian going in the opposite Ill
rection and attempting 10 Iuss you. hob
from one side TO another" said Captain
Y. II. StedmGn. The result IL dodging two
or three times from one std. to the other
before either gets by. Houston drum
mer met with that experience the other
day. young colorci iamscl was COMING
in the opposite direction on Cueros Main
street After two or three lodges each
way In hts endeavor TO pass. the girl ex-
claimed: Fo' dc I.awd's sake, honey, what
is dis we're gySine to be--a waltz or a
schoitische?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

Boomers are all right to strike matches
on. but woman Will find they are poor
things 70 make matches in.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
TRAVELLERS PROTECTIV E
~ ASSOCIATION
WV OF AMERICA.

to him that the organization had In
creased its membership. and very largely,
since his desertion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
"q $ 81 Alr11ana|
For 1896.
For 1896.

The Houston Id
developed half
believe that the Houston Post Almanac is the
N
amount of Information political scientific
Any child who has
or Ma
formation
well equipped library.
books
those whom libraries
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

An appropriate Xmas present to hand
, 20 your wife, sweetheart or mother-a
policy In the T. +. A.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

Keep pace with the times don't lag be-
hind. and don't get ahead OF them, either
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22
NArroNAT, orrfcERs-lse5.s a.

NATIONAL oFFfcERs-iss5-ss
secrstsry and treasurer :. Lee. 81 o'''
.:.:;:....;...L; T. LaBeaume. st. Louis
VIC. een waiiersien. Richmond
i, ,.:;.;,...A. =; Mckenzie. Denver. Colo
Wee {. cardInai. Montgomery Ala
........C,. w. Jacobs, Nashville. Tenn.
.a Geo. Geo &. Burehard Little Rock. Ark.
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
W. A. Kirschoff, ............st. Louis. No
G. II. Wickard ..............St Louis. MO
Geo. .. Heckel. .............St. LOUIS, MO
n. e. Hughes. memphis Tenn.
John j. Knight ............... Dal!as, texas
Carl NJ. Aldrich Peoria. III.
CHAIRMEN NATIONAL COMMITTEES
Railroad ....... Nell McCouil. Chicago
Hotel ~. Ben Hoffman,, Lafayette, IND.
.......J. S. Harwood. Richmond. Va.
Press.......J. NJ. Benish. Houston. Texas
..........j. G. simiesrinilg.. baltimore. Nd.
CHAPLAIN.
Rev. Alonzo Monk Macon, Ga
49,, ATTORNEY. ,.,,. uo
National Headquarters. Oriel Building.
st. Louis. Rooms 30i, 305 and 1906.
The Sixth Annual Convention meets In
AoTTo Ildule, lHu.
STATE, OFFICERS, TEXAS. 1864.
State Headquarters .....................
................... Driskill Hotel, Austin
President Pres. t, ...,s. G. Booth Austin
...............H Harvey J. Wheeler. Waco
Second Vice President .............:..,.
....................,F wild. San Antonio
Third Vice President ...;..::.;,...,,..,...,
.......................F. Millard, Daiias
Secretary Treasurer ...., .,..............
................ Malcolm Graham. Austin
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Nern I.eman OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. houston
Thos. L. Freeiand. ..................H Houston
aug. Hoover ...,..........,'...... y oInicaiia
FRANK L. Jordan ..-..........'.Eort Morth
y. M. hickman .................,..-'...M AGO
Charles L. Sanger ....................;W AGO
n. NJ Flnch OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES austln
u. NJ. Rundeu ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Austln
-. bIuHDtT 1900. ..s....'.'...-. .Al4Stil'
Geo. Barthoiomaei ..........,.San Antonio
y. " horey ..,...........,..,.........D a4ids
Chaplain Observation-Disclosures.
Rev. Homer T. Wilson. Fort Worth
Chairman Legislative Committee ......
...................H. y. Harrison, Austin
Chairman Railroad Committee .........
....................Ge George A. Hi. Waco
Chairman Press Committee ...........
..................J. NJ Benish, Houston
Chairman Hotel Committee ............
...........Ah Dicckmann. San Antonio
Chairman Employment Committee.
NJ "a q
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yls,27t 90

Balance Dec. !, 1875. Susgl u
Speaking of this report the Commercial
'Trayclcr. st. Louis. SAYS cditorially.
THE last me nthlv report which will he
made before the sem-annual dues begin
coming in. Is herewith submitted. and is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

member OF the Waco T. p. A. post.
lately married, was asked by Tom Farmer
why he never attended a post meeting, and
had n little fun with the boys He ex-
planned; "Durins my engagement to my
wife We commenced PLAYING Post III. meet
ing as an evening amusement. Sne elected
herself president and severely insisted on
there always being quorum present l
am the quorum. ana. under the c.rcum-
excused hin,
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A PAGE OF THE INDEX.

The following will partially -
formation contained the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

He came to town from along the Hous-
ton East and West Texas railway to take
in carnival week. and being determined
10 put on style. he put up at the Capitol
hotel. said Captain John Morris. Il no
tced him walking Ground In the rotundd
and writing room for over an hour. and
occasionally CHANGING at the hig clock in
the office. Al last he screwed NJ courage
enough 10 walk mp to the d!amond-be
decked clerk behind the desk and beloved
out: say. young Teller. whcn's eating
timeI' To which the clerk replied that
dinner had been ready for more than an
hour More than an hour asked the
estonished rural gentleman. why, how
do you run this here hotel? l amt heared
M hell riuf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

CertlfiCates Issued
in Nov, l5S....s s93 IS
Dues paid in Nov. l.2pO as s2,iqi 80
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

N--Miss Bell Vinncdrc.
W-Miss Jessie Wallace, Miss Julia
Whitaker. Emma White, Mrs A Il
Whalcv. Mrs Maggie Williams, Mrs
J s Williams. Miss Lena Williams.
Mrs Frank Virgins. Mrs Eliza Will
linms, Miss Ada Wilson, Miss j \
Woods, Luoasc Wright.
Z-Mrs Q w XeiClcr.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-22

Mrs Grace James, Miss Eliza Jackson,
Mrs Alice Jefferson. Mrs Lucy John
son, Mrs jamie Johnson.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1895-10-21
DRESS GOODS.

36-inches Cheviot Serge, a very dura-
lie fabric for ladies dresses and TO-
children's coats, formerly 2lc. forlZO'
Brocaded fancies expressly for ladies
and children S dresses, in black ana cor
ors. silk lnstre patterns, 29-lnches VICE.
always sold for l5c., our special lOo
price
Double width Cashmere in all colors,
regular 25c. Cashmere, reduced for
the benefit of our customers at TO-
Much better Cashmere, 36-inches
wide. in colors and black, fully To-
worth 29c., at lS'
Very fine Imported Cashmere in col
ors and black, S6inches wide, OOo
reduced TO &OO'
Strictly all wool Plaid, 36-inches wide,
mostly used for ladies waist and chill
dren s dresses, when made uplt
gives very rich appearance, at OOC.
36-inches all wool Dress Cloth, in all
colors, changeable effects, plain, black
and PARTISAN fancies, can't be matched
elsewhere for less than SOC. per o.
yd., our special price 80.