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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

were selling here yesterday like worse
ed goods. People agreed such prices
had not been quoted them for years.
The sale goes on to-day, and every
day hereafter until lots are closed.
Figured Glaze changeable Silks, lOc.
a yard,
Pure Silk Grenadines. I9c.
Pure silk 2l-inch Brocades. 30c.
30 patterns Fancy SILK. 6tc.
sec' Printed China SILK, 25c. ~
All Silk 2i-inch Duchess. 7Sc. =
Black and White Stripe Taffeta. 75c.
a yard.
High-Art Patterns Japanese Silks. lie.
a yard
MILLINERY FLOWERS.
60 new boxes received since yesterday.
Another OF our great purchases. The
latest fashions In Millinery Flowers,
bought at most surrfislng PRICES
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
BLACK DRESS GOODS,

Twice as many saIespeople Will be
ready TO serve you to-day. We regret
being unable to wait on you yester-
day. The same goods are here. and
you have missed nothing by waiting
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04
WORsTED DRESS GOODS

NORSTED DRESS GOOD>
reached the highest water mark yes
terday, notwithstanding extraordinary
prices. not a yard OF which was not
new this spring. Somebody's loss Is
your gain. 1t is the importers but
you must buy. quickly. as the best lots
are being picked over
Imported French and German
Novelties, including Twined' Eta
mines, B0urettes, silk Mixtures tall
colors). that were 00c., -, $3.50, and
S1.7J. goods of this Seasons import
ing. at the general price of 75c. n
yard.
Atwood Lace Grenadines, full IL
yards wide. Tan, Blue and Green mix
lures. were 75c.. for 43c. yard
Raw Silk and Wool. Cray and Whlte,
Steel and Tan Mixed Cheviots. were
AIl-Wool Gray Clouded Debege. i'm
ported TO sell at Soc. for 2oc. a yard.
All-Wool French Serge, Navy Blue, S1c.
value, for zoe.
Checked Skirting. three-toned, neat for
separate skirts, II lie. value, for &c.
AT 35c.-1 1-i-yard-wide Pure Wool
Habit Stuff. daintily marked, cross
checks. on Tan, Heliotrope, and Steel
Browns, q full 65c. value
At 25c.-An indescribsble assortment OF
Checks. Stripes, Notifies, covering all
seasonable shades. fivalling the best
at 17c."Maltese-cross Checks, Blue
and White. Green and White. Brown
and White; cannot be told from 2Sc.
AT IOc.-shepherd and Fancy Checks,
Black and White, and colors; regular
ATWOOD IMPORTED CHAI.LI, 80
INCHES WIDE. CREAM. HELLO
G Gk89pS, E EEoUfsIrE ASp MAR IKE 5
IN HIGHEST FRENCH ART. M
PORTED'TO SELL AT 75c., FOR 2oc.
a YARD.
Al 70c.-The seasons highest Novelty
Twned Etamine. an exquisite finish.
for walking suits, or tailor effects. in
pretty, new tones, a swell $3.50 value.
AT 5c.-Feather-W Weight Covert Cloth.
full IL yards wide Tan mixtures, an
ideal 81 tailor suiting.
At 75c.-A matchless array of Checks,
Stripes, and Notifies, all WOOL and
SILK and wool, imported 81 novelties. :.
Al 5Oc.-AHWooi Cheviots, Maltese and
Broken-Cross Checks, SILK and Wool
Mixtures, Transparent Two ana
Thrse-Toned Etaminss. Mohair Glaces,
and other fancies; goods that sell
elsewhere at 80.
WOOL CHALLl. BLACK GROUNDS,
POLKA DOTS. VERY STYLISH.
MADE 70 SELL ATTIC, FOR Use
a YARD.
Broadcloth, for tailor sultings. French
finish; colors, Cadet, Heliotrope. Re-
soda, Steel, Tan; a full $3.50 value,
for 81.
English-Finished Broadcloths. full IL
yards wide. in all the popular colors, a
81 value. for 7Sc.
Habit Cloth, Gilbert make, regular
broadcloth finish. Il strictly first-clas5
article, all colors, Toe. value, for DOC
At 73c.-En2lish and German Fancy
Mixes of SILK and Wool. including
checks. stripes, and other nobby de-
signs, unavoidable elsewhere for less
81
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nAnY-CARRIAGEs



Check Waists. of
fine Saline. ny
fronts, with Black
velvet and pearl
buttons trimmed.
two pointed, and
pleated yokes, are
placed on sale to-
day, and the first
time ever shown In
Richmond at 81. In
stead OF $2.25--all
sizes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

5s,,lr,sia NmsiIn ...i2 &c.
I.aree-Dot Mull. yard wide ........ lOc.
Imitation Brussels Curtains, yards,
at ...............' $3.50. s'''s 80
Real Irish Point Lace curtains ....$.5v.
Peal swiss Tambour Curtains. 49,. So.
3-Thread Nottingham Curtains ......Si.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-04

DRAPERIEs AND LACE CURTAINS.
Finest of Japan Gilt Draperics,
every color, Red, Pink, shrimp,
Lfght-Blue, Orange, Figured, and
GILT. never known under 12kc., tn
be sold for sc. yard. No Remn"nts-
whole picces cut as you please.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
Houston Can Do a, we,,

me report of the Detroit mun,c,ro,
lighting commission for the month ..
March shows that the total ooeratinr a W
penses for the thirty days were ss4so % y.
which s622l.01 went for labor. The az ~
erage cost per arc light per month wos
$3.50. AS evidence of the excellent lent" w mus
done by the commission it is shown w ,bat
during 53o,si5 hours of burning LIGHTS oni,,
70 hours were reported out by III, no,i.a
Those opposed to Houston owning it,
own plant claim that city can nor RI,
such plant economically, because IL VIII
enter into politics. The above statsmnn,
from Detroit should satisfy the mos. pess,-
mistic that city can manage an electric
light plant economically.
Detroit's 1000 candle power arc ,,sh,s
cost her ssi.ds each per annum. while we
In Houston are paying private comoanv
Sl2o per light per annun.
Just think OF 1t! Nearly double ,ha
amount for an inferior light. 1t is claimed
ny those who know that our arc lights arr.
far from 1000 candle power.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
CITY BREvITIEs.

Camp MacGregor Scottish clan win in
stall royal officers tonight.
Tic Daughters or the Church will meat
In the parish building today at 4 p. m.
A biz deal I'm cattle Is reported at Vic
toria, where AL McFadden sold 50c0 cows
at so per head.
Arrived. at the home Of Mrand Mrs.
r. J, Huey. baby boy; born Sunday
Tho Harrisburg Cemetery association
will, meet Wednesday afternoon at 3
O'clock AIT Mrs. Milby's residence in Har-
risburg.
There Will be an important meeting Of
san Jacinto chapter, Daughters of the
Republic. at the residence of Mrs Max
Urwitz at o'clock Friday AFTERNOON.
Joseph Virgil Tompkins. infant son of
MI and Mrs G. j. .Tompkins of It's Robin
street. died yesterday morning ana was
buried at p m. in 1.-THE Catholic ceme-
terry.
Undertaken Kopf will ship the body of
". l. Carey, whose death was mentioned
sunday. to T'rfMty Texas, today. 1t will
be- accompanied by e, D. Carey, a brother
of the deceased.
The banjo, mandolin and guitar PLAYERS
of the. city will meet tomorrow evening
over Grunewabd's for the purpose of or
gan'zirg q club among those who play
upon these Instruments.
There are undelivered teIeerame ait tho
western Union telegraph office III Main
street, for Theodore Hchagen, b. Lemann
q Bro. Mamie Shruggs, Mrs. Olivia I'm
derwood. Lester T.. Walker
AT the German Lutheran church Sunday
mo young SON of Deputy Sheriff Parker
was baptized and awarded the name of
Angus; Dawson Parker. The interesting
ceremony was Witnessed by a large con-
gregation.
There VIII be meeting of Lone Star
lodge No !. /. O. O. f., tonight Matters
or fmpcrtlaince will be transacted and q
iu'l attendance Is requested Work will
Pc done I'M THE second degree. Visiting
brethren invited.
a Thanksgiving dinner will be served at
81, Marks Baptist church (colored) on the
AFTERNOON and evening Of Thanksgiving
DAY.. The dinner will be given for the
benefit Of the church and Will be served
from o'clock to $50.
Quttc a crpwd gathered last night nj
,ne market place under the Pythsan hall.
IN the Fifth ward, to witness a prize fight
inc inc principals were George whiting and
Jim Hail. and Whiting won after ten
rounds OF hard fighting
Tonight at the First Baptist church.
.motlier'' Yates OF the Florence Critten.
ton Res cue Home will speak at the re-
yiNai services. She IS a very interesting
speaker and will present the rescue work
from Il wcmhlis standpoint
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
THn .MAiiCa OF PLENTY


II VIII ne an Attractive Feature Of
the r., r. and v. Festival.
The Texas Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
Festival entertainment will open Monday,
December Q, at II q. M. with parade:
which will be known AZ the "MArcn CT
Plenty" 1t 10 especially desired that all
communities, cities, individual exhibits and
counties Of Texas. al near as possible. and
especially those Of the coast country be
represented In this parade by float. The
line OF march will be given out later. Pic
lures Will be taken Of these floats. cuts
made OF the pictures, and these cuts used In
the advertising matter which will be issued
BY the railroads and others In aiyertising
Texas.
Any fruits, flowers, vegetables. or other
products OF Texas used on these floats. cry
II desired. be made portion Of the per-
manent exhibit at the auditorium. but 1t
has been thought best that these exhibits
be OF separate articles. and especially 80 In
the case OF delicate flowers. ferns or such
vegetables as will wilt. However. tho ex-
hibiters are tho best Judges as to what
course they will pursue.
II this March Of Plenty can be male a
great success 1t will prove the greatest I'D
yertisement South Texas ever had. it Will
Impress visitors as well as home people
with the almost prodigal fertility OF Texas
soil. Each exhibit or float can bear the
name Of the community 1t represents and
stand as an indelible advertisement for ttIt
particular section.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
SCALCHI

An extraordinary musical event and one
tnat Is bound to draw the attention Of ali
VINO claim 10 any sort Of culture Is the
appearance here OF Nine. Sofia Scalchi wbo
comes to the opera house on Monday No
vemoer ~, Nine. Sofia Scalchi is the world
ltnowned contralto who has sung before
more nobility and cultured people az the
world than any artist OF her time She
was AZ one time associated so closely with
the irbumphs OF Patti that she became foo
much OF rival and had to be rsleeated
10 some ether part of the globe, when the
capricious little soprano became Jealous
o. the grand contralto. Scalchi has been
inc principal contralto of all the best onera
houses In the world and It is only because
mere is no really grand opera in New
,orK this winter that we are vouchsafed
tnis treat. With the famous coutralto IL
associated the magnificent prima donna an
prano, Mile. Toulinsaet who crcated q
sensation last year by her superb voice ia
ine Scaichi entertainment CONSISTS =,
SWING grand opera With adequate artists
ana In full costume. with SCENERY nara
pnernalla, etc. An act or "ranst,, ana
frovatore" will be given. Tho cpsras viii
De given with Nine. Sralchi Mile Toul,n-
suet. Mile du Bedat Sgnor Garini and
Signor Albert In the cast
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
PALMER cox's BROWNIES.
Seats Selling Fast for the Great Attrac-
ton.

Seats Selling Fast for the Great Attrac-
ton.
There have never been such splendid
scenic effects, Fascinating ballads and novel
specialties in any previous production
Drought here as will be found in c. b.
JeHerson's (klaw & Erlanger's magnifcent
Extravaganza. Palmer Cox's Brownies .
which will be witnessed at Sweeney &
Coombs' opera house tomorrow and Thurs
DAY nights. with THANKSGIVING day
matinee at 2:30 p. m. From the rise of the
curtain TIL its fail on the gorgeous traus-
formation. The Break OF Day in Brownie.
land, the spectacle will be constant
succession OF dazzling surprises. A thrill
ing storm and shipwreck at sea, an earth
quake and volcano, and the instant de-
.struction OF mighty palace will be 40
marvelously presented as to fairly take
the spectators breath away. Twelve scenes
IN all will be shown. The Brownies" will
pc presented here exactly as 1t ran for
l5o nights In New York. with the sensa
tional flying ballet that is danced In mid
ar; the troupe OF beautiful Oriental dane
irg girls; the famous RONALD acrobats
from Europe; Newhouse and Bunts, "are
wandering minstrels;" Eddie Pinaud, the
trick picyclist; the funny German band,
ana ali the other remarkable features Of
me big New York production intact
Palmer Cox, the famous Brownie Man .
himseif appears In a gorgeous spectacle
and draws Brownies for the audience
Ihere are seventy-four people in the big
cast, including such favorites as AMY
hartley, Eva Tanguay, Gerie CARLYLE.
buad Ross, Charles Hagan and Sol Solo
mon , seats Tor the notable attraction are
selling rapidly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
ST. ANDREW CADETS
Arranging for n Series of interest
Ing Entertainments,

Arranging FOR Series of interest
ing Entertainments.
The boys and young men of the Cadets
OF st. Andrew OF Christ church have ar
ranged for series of open meetings IN
the Parish house. on Texas avenue nesr
fannin street, which promises TO beJGof
unusual interest, both to young andffo'd
AT these open meetings addresses will Ne
mace on subjects of especial mtsrest IN
youhg men and boys. Among those who
nave been definitely engaged to take mart
IN TINS series OF talks are Mr.. C. Lombard
VINO has already addressed the Young mon
ON The Influence OF the Mind on INC
BODY; Hon. j. w. Jones. who viii
speak on Wednesday night November "a
on The Responsibilities of Boyhood :"
Hon, Norman G. Kittrell, for December *
on The Law and the Citizen" DR. Mui,so
ior January ID, on The Use and Abuse Of
the special Senses" These will be followed
Dy Hon j. 9. Hutchinson, Mr.. Presley
Il. Ewing and others. whose subjects ana
oates VIII be noticed later. Accompanving
these addresses will be a short musical ana
literary programme, In which the Cadets
themselves Will take part. together viii
an exhibition and prize drill and the
awarding OF the rector's medal to the ha,t
drilled man Of the company. While a een-
erai invitation is extended to ali narents
ana friends TO attend these open meetInes
~ snouid be remembered that thew ar.
given by the Cadets In the interest =,
young men and boys of their own ,ga ~
an OF whom they offer a special and ID. oor ~
uiai invitation TO attend,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
The Flower Committee.

MRS, 0. G. Drew. first vice chairman,
ana Mrs. 7. W House, second Vice chair
man of the flower committee Of the Fruit
riower and Vegetable Festival request
me following named ladies' to act as
reception committee during the six DAYS
81 the festival, and would suggest that
tne chairman call a meeting Of ner com.
mi'tee to arrange for the attendance Of
TWO or more Of the ladies each day during
the week: Mrs. r. S. Lovett. Chairman
MIS-. a, $. Hall. Mrs. w. D. Groseciose'
Mrs. = a; Cannon. Mrs. w. II. Crank,
w. II. kirkland. Mrs. w. II. Palmer Mr.
w. D. Cleveland, Mrs. J. w. Jones Mrs.
". a. Childress. Mrs. R. W. Knox Mrs
;: w. Sydnor. Mrs. PHI Carson. Mrs
vnas. Dliiinsham. Mrs. G. l.. Porter, Mrs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

]. d. Bland of Orange is in the oitv
Mrs. Bette b. Davis has returned from
New York.
Sheriff Jeff Bland OF Orange was In the
city yesterday.
J. W. Covington OF Dallas As stopr.mo n
at the Capitol.
Mrs. Thomas Ballard OF Liberty. Texas
was In the city yesterday.
Justice C. b. F'Stze is confined 70 Fla
homo with RELAPSE of the dangue.
s: j. Cratld'ock and j. f. Baker of vtc-
t9r.a arc registered at the Hutchins
l.. Solinssy, a well known merchant
from Beaumont, is stopping at the HUTCH
ans House.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Stuart and Mis-.
Loula Allen hawe returned from a visit 10
st. Louis. "
n. a. Edwards and f. p. Kiprt,e a,
Waxahachie were among yesterdays or.
rivals at the Capitol.
Roan overseer William e. Ford was In
the city yesterday and took out a lot OF
county convicts to do service on the coun-
ty roads. D No''i-
Mrs. w. NJ. Baugh returned vestor,o
morning from an enforced visit. by rea,
Natchez, Miss. S'
II. Lee Neves and T. C. wictszsr ~.
Nevada, Mo-, with several other pas.ties
from inc North, are In the cty. Nh
New. Meves Is a prominent business man and
business investment. ''''soie
,,S charles leg L; Sanger, a well known mer-
Tnaht of Waco. and ex-pres.de,,t ~ tha
IeNss division of the Travellers Prnton,
~, W, asSocsitinm. spent yesterday In Hons
Yen. When seen last night al the HntcL
III, ms, house Mr.. Sanger said that bushes.
pIlsspects seemed to be unlyers,,lv 800
uhroughout the State He said tha M
y y, Fever scare did not materially AZ
lee. business interests In Wac, whila ~
nv M" and from what he had seen daring
than before the scare. n'e@er
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
The wc.tmin.ter Church.

Key, MT Kromb, pastor OF the westmin-
s'cr Presbyterian church, is preaching
some very able sermons. HIS sermon sun
aay night on God Created Man In His own
image" was conceded TO BE- brilnan,
sort for SO young man as Mr.. Kromb,
a"d evinced deep study He handled hi,
subject with mastery skin, brushing
ASIDE the cobwetS Of tradition wherevsr
found 70 DO hiding truth. Taxing the
Sround that there was no such thing AZ
gig or new truth, but that truth WAS truth
IRON ne beginning ana would 90 con.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
Placed Under pond.

james Johnson. who did some shooting i,
.ne second ward Sunday night, one of the
bullets from his pistol taking effee, IN III
W., WITS, Of coiored woman, the other pass
ne S o s.;r 'ne elothihs o: colored man.
IAgnea before Justice Hill yss, .rdav y" ~,
two charges OF assault to murdcr sr "a
w so.s examination. was rlaccd nnder :.
$3.50 In each case. $500 unoer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

Inc Central market will be omen wssn.
gay afternoon from 2 to s p. M. for Thanks.
s.vlns' There viii be q full supply 81
dressed and live poultry ana Other 80
Assa9le products, the intention beInu maj -
sH'pp.y these who wish 10 supply theIs ~ -
'ues tor Thanksgiving dinner. -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
REAL CIRCUS ARIEy 3

riyng. with or without wing. Ia,
nithero been deemed Impossible 10 man
put the wonderful and daring male am
.en,aie European, Asiatic and Anterior
serlslists with the combined Great FIRE.
psusn- Sells Brothers cIrcuscs spnear ~ ~
"a ave ar.lsucaily solved the problem. AZ
:" evsn~ many Of their trsmendous
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

tinue through all eternity. and IL only hid
den from mans understanding BY his own
fion Is growing rapidly. and II the past
few months be criterion Of the future
1t will only be question Of short time
when larger quarters win have to be
~os,0bt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

The Houston Light Guard club will keen
open house during Festival week. when
their rooms will be open to the public-.d. :
and night. On Thursday night Decar,hay,
p dance win be given for the beneSt -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23
Buildinx Pe

~ "
/ The following buildias
sued yesterday from
engineer: .,,. 3. re
R. H. Row. new floc'
rie; $50. a. ~ ~
and Capitol; $50. ~,
j. NJ. Sampson, two-sse
@. II. Hermann, stao'ss a.
avenue; $l5. ~ 4
II. w. Lottman. fercs
500. III. =
Mary Hendricks. addls.e n
man and Artesian place,
A. Richards. dDrmef
Austin street; $50. =
j. A. Gargen, ccttal
block A, Ke1n street;
q. O. Crawford, rep
street; IS.
W. j. Roberts. ~
street; $40. r
TO HAVE HEALTA
Use Garland" etes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-23

Dr. slegert's Ansostura Bitters il known
81 over ire world = the great regulstor
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fligh.s, dives, heaps, 49, v
and buoyant movement \
far beyond the pnyIu a.
wtngless creatures. Sucn
startling exhibition !, y "a, 3
great artists 10 wltnDs 4
narallel. 80
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TO HAVE HEALTA
Use Garland"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
STATE DELEGATES CHOSEN.
Those Who Will Represent the Fourth
Legislative District.

The Democrats of the Fourth Legis-
lative district held convention in Fad
den's hall, Priceburg, yesterday for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
Democratic state convention which will
convene in Reading on Aug, 81. The
convention was called to order by M.
of the district committee.
After the call for the convention had
been read the convention elected Mr..
McAndrew chairman and Thomas NJ.
Holmes, of Simpson, secretary. After
the convention had been organized sew
eral of the delegates made short speech
es. Delegate McCormac, of Blakely,
made an address, during which he con-
graduated the party upon the progress
it had been making. He also spoke
of the good feeling that prevails and
this feeling he attributed to the adop-
tion of the new rules which now gov
ern the party in this county. He also
spoke against the sentiment which
seems to be gaining ground in certain
| sections of the state, and which is
favorable to the endorsement of Rev.
Dr. Swallow, the Prohibition candidate
for governor.
The election of delegates was then
taken up and the following We're chos-
en-: NJ. i McAndrew. of Archibald;
| Thomas NJ Holmes, Of Simpson, NJ. F..
| Fadden, of Priceburg; John j. Dunn, OF
| Richmondale. The convention was
harmonious, and although every pre-
cinct was not represented, it proved to
| be very interesting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-11
MEET HERE ON SEPT. 3.
Annual Convention Of the Amalgamated
RaiIwaymeu of Pennsylvania.
Object Of the Organization.

Another state convention is scheduled
for Scranton this year. 1t Is the annual
convention of the Amalgamated Rail-
way men and will occur here Septem-
ber %.
The sessions will be held in G. A. r.
hall and will probably not occupy more
than two days, although the visitors
will stay here for a day or two long
er to look about this leading railroad
center.
The convention is known to the rail-
road men as the annual session of the
joint legislative committee of the rail-
way employees organizations of Penn
sylvania. The committee is made up of
one representative from every society
affiliated with the five leading railroad
mems organizations, the Brotherhood
of Railway Trainmen, the order of
Railroad Conductors, the Order of
Railway Telegraphers, the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers and the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
About $50 delegates in all are expect
ed to attend
This organization has been in exis-
tence only about two years. 1t was
quietly formed in this city in the fall
VI 1000 anu ndu llS S6COHI convention
in Philadelphia last summer. The
coming convention will be a most i'm
portant one as it is the first to occur
since the amalgamation has proven to
be a success and 1t is expected this
success will prompt the organization
to widen it's field of usefulness.
During the past year which is vir-
| tually the first year Of it's active exis-
tence, the organization has succeeded
in sending five railroaders to the leg
islature and accomplished the passage
of five measures. fathered and framed
| by the last convention. Among the
| latter was the coercion" BILL which
makes it illegal for a corporation to
offer opposition to it's employees join
ing labor organizations, and the bill
making it unlawful for trolley roads to
! carry freight.
John Mitchell, of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, of Harrisburg,
| is president of the state cimmittee and
the secretary is Jerry Wellener, of the
Order of Railway Telegraphers, of
| Mauch Chunk.