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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
on AND OFF THE ROAD,

State Director Howard W. Peak was at
Austin on Wednesday,
a. +, Dechman. ex-presidcnt OF Post z
Dallas. was here during the week, a guest
at the Bristol
w c. Akard is now making this city his
headquarters and has removed his famil,.
here from Dallas.
Tom Warden. formerly OF this city. ha.
gene with the Maverick Clark company Of
san Antonio.
Vice President Dave Edcl OF Post I
Corsicana, has returned from Cincinnati
and spent last Sunday in the city.
c, S. T. Holland of Post c came In
wednesday, accompanied by his better half
to attend tho Bryan lecture. He departed
next day for his territory,
Hugo Kaufman has had a most awful
experience while in Old Mexico On his
last trip. Have him relate it 10 you as
you meet him on your rounds.
j. a. Scarborough has purchaw~ the
Mutt hotel at Victoria and is conducting
II with view to please the travelling men
The boys say it's good place TO Sunday al
now.
Z. L. Riddlck, the shoe salesman, will
remove shortly from this city to Lake
Charles La, which will be his permanent
headquarters in the future. Ho expects Ia
make the move during the first week in
February
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
GENERAL c. II. NEWS.

The Maine Commercial, Travellers asso-
citation has made an amendment to its hy =
laws providing for the payment of benefit
of $40 week to sick members for a period
rot exceeding twenty-five weeks
The Hotel World suggests that proprie =
tors of hotels in smaller cities make a mis-
take these times when they do not make a
~ rate. Many commercial travellers, who
are not making as much now as some years
ago Will not pay more than Sc a day, and
the result is that the hotel the lowest IA tie
OF which is above 50 loses their patronage.
The membership OF the Western Com
mercial Travellers association on January
/ was 2ll4, With n cash balance on hand
OF $50 Z06.SS. Assessment No 2S6 and 81
membership assessment has been called
and closes February 10. In the accident
division death assessment No. is ordered
to be paid at the same time.
The acifc Coast Commercial Travellers
association Will likely hold a fair In Frisco
in April or May, patterned after the recent
successful fair held by the Commercial
Travellers Home association in Madison
Square Garden. The associations object
is to raise sufficient money to ondow beds
in every hospital on the Pacific coast, in or
der that travelling men may receive proper
care II taken sick on the road away from
home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
II. Il. 4. CHIPS.

Don't stand en- the corner and srowl
about what they are doing at the meeting
of your post. Go up and kick
only halt done il the duty of the mem,
her who only pays his dues; the other half
must he done by attending the pbst meet.
ings and inducing friends TO join.
Bring in one new member during the
next thirty days and you may keep rignt
on talking about those you intend TO bring
in, bird in tho hand is worth several in
the bush
\ good suggestion would he that every
lost appoint a standing committee, TO be
known as a renewal committee whose
duty shall be to call on each member who
has let his membership lapse and use their
endeavors to have said member rcinstatcd
Accidents to commercial travellers will
happen. How can they help It. as they
travel TO and fro on fast express trains,
on steamboats,, etc. The Travellers Pro-
tective Association of America has a balm
for accidents in the sh9pc Of "A weekly IN
aemnity for SIS Every travelling man
should have membership certificate in
this great organization.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

expensive and unproductive methods are
pursued.
The department is in receipt OF long
letter on this subject from William ID.
Warner. the United States consul at Co.
logne. His letter will be printed In forth
coming number OF the Consular Reports.
He writes that he has many inquiries from
those who export goods, and that nearly all
complain of lack Of results, while more
expensive and inferior material is bought.
for instance In English homes.
MIR. Warner says this Is due principally
to the fact that American business men rely
almost entirely upon circulars. They pas-
ter Germany with printed matter. all OF
which is ignored. The only way to engage
trade is by direct negotiations, by personal
work. He advises the sending to Germany
OF good agents, intelligent men acquainted
with both the English and German Ian
guages. He warns Americans also not to
stop with the establishment of relations
with German agents at the seaports, but
send men into the interior and sell direct
TO the merchants OF German inland cities
and towns.
MIR. Warner says he appreciates the cost
Of such system, but he suggests that a
number Of firms might combine and Sc
cure the services of one agent, who should
travel in their joint interest. He cites
the experience of one American firm which
followed this advice and sent an energetic
agent out to solicit business. The result
is that last year the agent took orGers for
5000 000 worth OF the material he was SELL
ing
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Ouackcry is always discov-
cring remedies which will
act upon the germs of disease
directly and kill them. But
no discovery has ever yet
been approved by doctors
which will cure consump-
ton that way. Germs can
only be killed by making the
body strong enough to over
come them, and the early
use of such remedy as
SCOTS Emulsion is one Of
the helps. In the daily war
fare man keeps up, he wins
best, who is provided with
the needed strength, such as
SCOTS Emulsion supplies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Among the many. very many excellent
practitioners Of Dallas, Texas. the mama
OF Dr. f. j. Dickey stands pre-cminept.
For over twenty years he has engaged
IN the practice of medicine and has made
rupture and rectal diseases a speciality for
thirteen years with remarkable success
since his location in Dallas twelve Years
ago he has treated and cured thousands
OF cases of piles, rupture and diseases
which he treats exclusively His fame
has become National to the extent that
patients come TO him from dozen or
more Statea and Territories. Hundreds
OF the leading citizens of this State as
well as those from abroad. have been
eager TO testify TO the benefits received
at his hands, and the doctor possesses
many testimonials OF which he may well
be proud.
Many readers OF The Post know Dr
Diokey and hold him In grateful remem-
brance for the wonderful cures he has
made in their cases. and all unite in prais-
Ing him, not only for his success. hut as
a courteous Christian physician.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

S@, @, PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
or AMERICA,

section 4. and add new section to BE-
| known as section 3. TO read as follows:
1T shall be the duty OF the National
secretary to send to tho secretaries Of ali
state divisions renewal receipts OF the
members thirty days prior to the expiration
OF their dues. Said receipts are not valid
until countersigned by the State secretary
OF the division in which the member is en- :
rolled.
AT the expiration OF time allowed BY
the constitution for the payment OF dues,
me secretary must remit OF the amount
collected the proportion belonging to the
National association to the National treas
urer. or return the renewal receipts II the
member does not continue his membership.
ANY part OF the constitution inconsist-
ent with this amendment is hereby repeal
ed to the extent OF such Inconsistency"
II is well to remember that the consti-
tuition now provides for the bonding Of the
State secretaries
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Every town in Texas should endeayor TO
have at least one good hosiery because a
good hotel often makes the town. Il IT has
such an institution with genial ana ac-
comodating landlord, it comes pretty neprly
being all right in the eyes OF the travelling
man. whether he sells any goods there or
not: but town with poor hotel accomuda-
tons and farmer for its landlord gets
some pretty rough knocks from The hoys
on their rounds
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

toNcl 1 liONAL AMENDMENT.
Baltimore, Md. January l6.-Edltor r
p. A. Page For the purpose OF simplify
tng the collection OF dues / have sent to
the National secretary a proposed amend.
ment 10 the constitution See copy in
closed.
At present the State secretaries receive
the dues and give personal receipts at time
OF payment, the money IS then remitted to
Et. Louis, the official cards arc then gent
TO State secretaries who have TO renal
them to each member
This is unlike the system pursued by all
tho Insurance companies They sent M
tees to the insured month prior to ex-
piration OF policy that the local agent has
the renewal receipts. which Will be given
upon payment; the policy holder pays his
money gets the company's receipt, aud the
whole matter is settled as far as he IL
concerned The agent forwards the col
iections and such renewal receipts az have
not peen paid to headquarters. At pres
ent our members pay us, and before a re.
port can be sent TO ST. Louis they receive
z postal to pay or they will suspended
This causes trouble, for It creates sug-
picion that either our National secretary
or State secretaries are at fault for ask
ing for dues that have been paid.
Our members would be more prompt in
paying and there would be fewer lapses
II an ofhcial receipt could be given when
the money IL received. The amendment
viii do It, Very respectfully,
j. C. Simmerins,
Secretary Maryland Division,
TINS y the proposed amendment:
Amend article VI changing section . .
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
Drummcrs Ia Germany.

Tho state department representatives
abroad, mainly those stationed at the Eu-
ropean cities and centers of trade. are GER
tainly in receipt OF inquiries from business
men at homo regarding the methods OF ex-
tending commerce. Reports are sent TO the
state department giving the advice. but
somehow II 10 never followed. and 'the old,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
pOstpuneti.
Editor 7. p, A. Page.

EuIrOT 7. T. 4, Tage.
Fort Worth. Texas, January 21.-Please
state in your department of The Houston
Post that on account Of illness OF his wife
tho reception to commercial travellers which
was 10 be held at the residence of the
chaplain Of the Texas division Travellers
Protective Association OF America. Rev
Homer T. Wilson, has been postponed to
Saturday evening, February 6. J.A.K.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Ono Of the members Of tho San Antonio
posts has sweetheart who is learning to
play the cornet. He refers to her always
as the iairest flower that blows"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

The trade has greater faith in the travel
Ing salesman with a regular allotted terri
tory than In the substitute. Here today
tomorrow--nonc knows where"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

It's best to think twice in granting a
line of credit to a new buyer than 20 have
a double barreicd regret afterward
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
COMMERCIAL ROTFI.
JAMES ROONEY. Proprietor.
II II r T. SANIE LIZ ROOMS
CoRSICANA, TEXAS.

unconsrtutional-Sta out late with
the boys.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

an Introduction because he feels fully able
10 introduce himself.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24
An Expetr. Opinion.

Any sort Of nav] m. scrap !. now sup
posed by the ieI4 brethren 70 DO good |
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

NATIONAL orFTcERs--isss-s7.
y President ......... John A. Leo. 81. Louii
Secretary and Treasurer ..............
............L. T. LaBeaume. st. Louii
2irst Vice President ...............::..
.......... Jos. wallerstefn. Richmond
............. VIM. H. Heegard. Chicago
Vnlrd Vice President ..................
......L. G. Cardinal. Montgomery. Ala.
1eurth Vice President .............."
Geo. F. Blrchard. Little Rock, ARK
Fifth Vice President
............. Alex Kurze. Portland. Ore.
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
W. A. Kirsohoff ............St Louis. Mo.
=. H. Wickard. .............. ST. Louis, MO
Ernst Robyne. ...............St' Louis. no
G. X. Dufin.. ............Te rre Haute. Ind
John j. Knight. ............ Dallas, Texas
CHAIRMEN NATIONAL COMMITTEES
I Railroad. .........E. Z. Smith, Atlanta, Ga.
Hotel. Ben Hoffman, Lafayette, Ind.
:. AeBihlatlVe ........... ................
.........J. S. Harwood, Richmond. Va,
Press. ........J ii. Benish, Houston. Texas
employment ............. ..........,..
...Hoyt A. Winsow, Fond du Lac, Wis.
CHAPLAIN.
Rev. Alonzo Monk. Macon. Ga.
ATTORNEY.
Harry 7. Kent. st. Louis. Mo-
SURGEON.
J. W. Williamson, NJ. d. $50. st. Louis, Mo.
National MISREPRESENTATION 4l2, Union
Trust building. St Louis. Mo.
The eighth annual convention meets In
Nashville, Tenn.
STATE OFFICERS. TEXAS. 1861.
Dresden. .t.....,..s.C has l.. Sanger, Waco
First Vice Presdcnt. .......,.,...,......
j. J. Simmons Dallas.
Second Vice President. Observation-Disclosures.
i. L. Jordan Fort Worth.
observation-disclosures .................... >.
Malcolm Graham, Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

At The Iast meeting OF The National board
OF directors OF the 7. =, A. $4,000 death
claim was ordered paid to Miss Ruby Hall
the sister and beneficiary OF Mr., IL G.
Hall. member OF Louisiana diyiaion. whose
dead body was found alongside the rail-
road track near Fredericksburg. Va. The
last seen OF Mr., Hall alive was when he
purchased a ticket TO Washington, and Il
u supposed that he fell from the train
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Membership January l. 1897. ......1i .OS3
National Secretary AMI Treasurer La
Ecarme has sent out the following official
statement regarding the financial condition
OF tho organization on January /, 1887:
RECEIPTS
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28

utes after the unfortunate " oman drank
the poison she was dead.
a family quarrel was responsible for the
woman's act. A few minutes before she
ended her life her husband, John
Murphy, who had been away from
his home during greater portion OF the
day, returned. Mrs. Murphy was angered
at her husbands absence, ana when he
entered the house she upbraided him Tor
his actions. The husbs nd retaliated with
so me harsh words and Mrs. Murphy seized
cnair and struck him over the head.
Murphy was almost rendered uncon-
scious bv the blow, bu; when he recov-
cred sufficiently he shouted to his sor,
christopher, saying that he believed he
had been fatally injured. he then ran
downstairs, and his wife TOR the first
time realized the magnitude of the Of
Tense she had com mitted. She also heard
his remark that he had been fatally in
jured, and began to fear that it might be
true.
Her husband had been gone but a
short time when Mrs. Murphy procured q
bottle of carbolic acid and drained its
contents. Her daughter, Agnes, witness ed
her act, and, hurrying downstairs, in
formed her father that her mother had
taken POISON. Mr.. Murphy was 10th to
believe that his vile had attempted her
own life, and fearing a repetition of the
chair episode refused to return.
His daughter then hurried upstairs ana
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
FOUGHT THE POLICE.
p. /. Pritchard and Mike HaIIinau
Have to Be Ciubbed.

p. /. Pritchard and Mike HaIIinan
Have to Be Ciubbed.
P. /. Pritchard, a plumber. living at
1921 Grove street, was annoying a Chinese
on Valencia-street car yesterday after
noon, when Policeman Wilson, who hap
pened 10 be on the car to d him to behave
himself or leave the car.
Pritchard got off the car at Market and
Cough streets, and Mike Hallinan, saw.
yer, who was with him, gave Wilson to
understand he was mo good" Wilson
cautioned him TO go ONE, but he became
more abusive and was put under arrest
for being drunk. Policeman NJ. Anderson
went with Wilson to the patrol box, and
while standing there Pritchard came up
behind Ander on and struck him on the
neck, nearly knocking him off his feet.
Pritchard squared off, and Hallinan also
showed fight. Anderson mad to use his
c ub before Pritchard and Hallinan could
be sub1ued.
Pritchard was booked at the City Prison
for battery and HalIinan for being drunk
and disturbing the peace.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
15c 25c

We ship goods value S
and upward at regular prices
100 miles free.
Country orders solicited and filed same
day.
April picking Japan Teas arrived. Cata-
logue free.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28

expressed an opinion that no more than
necessary caution was exercised by the
Il overnment officials, and as to indigni-
ties being practiced on those undergoing
iumigation the report was fallacy. One
hundred and twenty-eight Chinese ar
rived on the steamer aelic SATURDAY. even
ing and yesterday morning they were
transferred to Angel Island for fumi-
cation.
DR.. Blue of the United States ouaran-
tine cutter Golden Gate, being aware thai
reports OF lndignlles, practiced in the
process OF fumigation, had been circu-
lated, invited Attorney Rlordan and the
two Chinese secretaries 10 accompany
him to Angel Island. The invitation was
accepted and the guests witnessed the
iumlgatlon OF the army OF Mongolians.
At the conclusion of the germicldal opera
ton DIR. Blues guests returned to the
City, satisfied that the Chinese p1ss,ns
gers OF the Gaeic had been treated with
due courtesy and not undue care.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28

tragedy in a day or two and that Figel
will be arrested for EN- bezz lement, though
there is doubt whether the graver charge
will be pressed
Those interested in the tragedy kept
out of sight yesterday and Mrs Hoffman
and Mrs. Alexander we're not cat home"
when a reporter called several times
during the day TO inquire what were the
purposes OF the attorneys employed by
those who believe in the theory of
murder.
Attorney Naphtaiy declined to make
any statement in the case, as Judge
Murphy before HIM had done. 1t has
probably not yet been fully decided what
will be done in the matter, as the uncle
OF ,he widow has not yet decided what
his advice will be.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28

found her mother in commissions on the
Il or. She again Informed her father and
he hurried upstairs and found his wife on
the verge of death.
Dr. Myers was summoned, but when be
arrived the poison's work was finished.
Death had ia ken place.
All angry feelings were buried in sorrow
when the husband learned that no human
act could save his wife. and with his chill
dren around him sobbed as though his
heart would break
The .COroners Office was notified and
Deputy Coroner HalIet took charge of the
body and removed ii to the Morgue.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
Minerva Circle.

Minerva Circle of the Companions of the
Forest gave q social last Saturday evening in
Foresters' Hall at which there were present
many OF the friends of the members of the cir
Gle, who found much enjoyment in the pro-
gramme of dances provided by the committee
consisting OF Mrs L. Bell, Mrs. J. Blake, Mrs.
Low, Mrs. Page and Mrs Maybell. During the
evening the circle was visited by Mrs. Sarah
Beversen, supreme grand chief companion
Mrs. +. \. Morrow, supreme grand secretary,
and John Falconer, permanent secretary OF
the Foresters. The circle will publicly Install
its officers on the third Monday in July.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
Margaret Murphy Ends Her
Life After Striking Her
Husband.
She Used Chair and Feared
She Had Fatally In
jured Him.
He Remained Away From Home Most
of the Day and Over That
They Quarreled.

Misapprehensi or remorse on the
part OF Mrs. Margaret NJ Murphy, who re-
sided at 1872 York street, prompted her to
swallow quantity of carboic acid with
suicidal intent at 8 o. clock last evening.
The intent was fulfilled, and in few min.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
A Patch Led to HI. Arrest.

John Caldin, nan of 2S years, is behind
the bars of he Southern police station, a
charge OF burglary opposite his name Sun
day morning n. Hines grocery-store, 20 Welsh
street, was entered and quanIty of whisky
and cigarettes stolen. In effecting an en-
trance The burg ar left piec. OF his trousers
hanging or nail driven in door, and THE
piece has been found TO mach a rent in the
prisoners trousers. Caldin pleads innocence,
but the police say the Bit of cloth will Ger
tainly lead to his conviction.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
CHINESE WELL TREATED
No Indignities Are Practiced
on Them During Fumi-
cation.
At Least This Is the Opinion of Wan
Leong Yee and Gee Ohong
Tone.

Chinese women and men are not SUBJ
jected to indignities during the process of
fumigation at the United States Quaran-
tine station on Angel Island as alleged by
Attorney Thomas Riordan. At least this
is the opinion of Wan Leong Yee, secre.
tary OF the Chinese Consul and Gee
Chong Tone secretary of the Chinese Six
Companies. The two Chinese secretaries
witnessed the process OF fumigatlon yes
terday.
When they returned to this City both
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
COILll!B|ERcI,
BOWIE n
< 60.
SPECIAL SAVING SALE

With the last week of the month we
quote these tenn pting prices. fact
worthy of attention: At all our stores we
show FIREWORKS IN assorted cases at
81 to $l2.
Hams finest Eastern} III 7o1c
Sugar cured; guaranteed. Regularly
1415c.
Sweet Wines California; bot. 25c
Our own bottline-Port, Madeira.
SnerTy, Malaga, MuscateI and. An
geltca.
Peaches c'our Choice" brand fin 1rc
California. 3 varieties - Crawford,
Lemon Cling and White Heath.
Regularly 20c.
Lantern Candles Parafinej
per 1b Ioc
Just the thing for the Fourth.
CASTLE Soap GIaq.n5 5af.n5 bar 379c
From absolutely pure white oliy OF.
Regularly SOC.
Sweet Pickles (oid gt5,s5 yj'- bot roc
Selected tender gherkins, deIicat-Iy
sp;ced iii sweet vinegar. Regularly 35c.
Oteo :" O'e'A'''' '000' pkg Ioc
Quickly prepared 3 for csc
Lentils (aerman) p lbs for 25c
Highly nutritious. Regularly 1oc 10.
Hamamelis (extraqt a,Stno Of wi witch, hazel;
= ut 1pt lot
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28
HOFFMAN CASE UNDECIDED.

Inc widow and III sr Friends Evade
Reporters and Are Considerine.
There is probability that there will
be some developments in the hoffman
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-28

HYPNOTIC phenomena at Golden Gate Hall
tonight. Intensely interesting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-10-28
Not For Bimetalism

The ruling power in Great Britain
declines to enter into negotiations
upon the proposition for a re-adop-
ton of the bimetalic standard. So
long as Great Britain adheres to this
position, France and Germany will
do likewise, and thus combined the
three great countries named are in a
position 10 prevent the adoption of
bimetalism as an international
system. The refusal of those ma
tions to 90 into a deal of this kind
occasions no surprise, as there has
seemed to be but little probability
of their doing so. However, the
pledge made by the St. Louis plat
form has been faithfully kept, and
now the. impossibilitv of securing
the cooperation of the great powers
of the world in fixing q double
standard having been demonstrated,
the next phase OF the financial
problem to be met by our people is,
whether or not the United States
shall adopt the bimetalic standard
independent OF other nations.
Upon this proposition the Republi-
can party, and the so-called gold
Democrats, win be found in favor of
maintaining the single gold standard
as being the safest and best, while
the silver men viii be in favor of
making this country the dumping
ground of the worlds entire output
of silver, for free coinage at the ratio
Of l6 to l. In 1898, when the next
Congress is to be elected, the
silver people win force this as a
national issue, which must be met
then, and also in 1900. Bryan and
his friends do not want the voters to
forget that the silver question is the
one now upon the docket next to be
settled.