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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Wanderer. ,o,,,onag
Who hath babbling? Who hath eorns on
the bosom OF his pants? Verify, he goes
forth upon the road to travel
He roeth forth in the morning with
light heart and starched collar and re-
tnrneth at evcntde with solled raiiheh'
and blisters on his heel.
He goeth forth like a roaring lion seen
ing whom he may devour; but TO- every
man he meets smiteth him. lie soeth "
the place where they do entertain sllanh
ers and what he ordereth OF Inc so'Nui'
She bringeth not, and what he doth NOT
order is SGT before HIM ,,,
Md when eventide has fallen, lie sa!e'n
unto the keeper OF the house:
"Behold, would be awakened AT the
arm hour OF the morning that may depart
TO another country ,.,,o.,,
And 10, before it is yet light he knoeReth
loudly against the door, and sayeth IN
loud voice. Arise, that thou maye'h ue'
part upon thy train ,.,, t.,
haste and putteth his right foot INTO ms
10, shoa and he girdeth himself quickly
And behoid he woaroth his clothes hlhu-
side before. so great is his haste 'hereoi'
And the collar that should be glrt appu-
his neck is cOilcu III lue uPPS' 'NN''
hat - .,,ooa FROM
And when he arriveth at the place iroi 'i
whence he would depart, he mas IL oniy
the third nour of the morning, ana ne
iSaneth against a telegraph pole, and IN
his heart he revileth the keeper OF the
house wherein he slept ,,>,
or porchance he asketh to be aWahenea
al The sixth hour OF the morning and 10.
the servant man knocketh not untii me
eighth hour and when he raileth the nlred
man lookoth at him with lUok OF scorh'
He goeth forth to ride upon The railway
Then cometh in beautiful maiden. ar
raved ike the lilies. and behold she taketh
a scat afar off. but the dowdy woman WIN
Hve children and wart on her nose inc
seat nearest him. ga
Verify. man that Is born OF woman, anu
poeth upon the road. is Of a few days anu
variecated rations. To-day he has much
mat q good, and tomorrow the food Is me
vlithered grass. yet not clearly, Where ne
s,aaneth. II there be much water. no hath
M tow,Il; but II tho water be gone, he hath
Of towels Ave In number, and piece OF
sCap. ,..~,o,,r a., ~
oeedipg great murnur.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Travellers
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
OF AMERICA
ISOLATION
OF AMERICA.

house for nothing, actually going in debt
for the purpose Of advertising it's business
and placing Its goods on the market.
Is this a fair deal? 1t is too one-sided.
There is no reciprocity in 1t.
Any bright young man sent out by a
house is worth his expenses as an adyer-
ttsement. He should receive such ex-
penscs and then be paid n commission on
his sales until such time as his trade" will
command n salary. No house has right
to ask any man TO 90 in debt to spend his
own money when working for It, and the
house that does so is possessed OF tran
scendent gall
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
Practical Charity.

A few evenings ago ii poorly dresse"
girl. apparently about II years old. step
ped from a Vandalia train and walked into
tbs Union station. The depot employees no.
ticed that she appeared TO be nervous ana
excited. and looked anxlously among the
crowd, but. being accustomed TO such
sights. they paid no attention TO her she
took scat in the general waiting room
where she remained for two or three
hours before she was questioned. The &c
not matron spoke TO her, and win teaFs
in her eyes she told her story. she haa
come here from a LITTLE town in southern
Illinois. expecting TO meet her father VINO
wrote that he would be here. she balely
had enough money TO pay her ear rare ana
as her father failed 10 put in an appear
anue. she found herself in strange oily
without friends or money. While teillhS
her story curious crowd, fomPpseu
largely of depot employees gathered about
her. Finally n man pushed his way tnroush
the little crowd, and asked what the 'fou-
BILE Was about.
she is here without cent replica
some one.
why in the hi don't you help hor ou' !,
thenq" asked tho stranger. II am Wiling
TO give a dollar" said he, handing II 10
her. "a.
His example was followed by the ON.
ers. and in a very short time the girl nag
money enough to return to her nome, ~
she wished To GO While the collection was
being taken up the stranger Disappeared,
but II WAS afterwgrd learned that ne was
a travelling man. representing Que OF inc
81 Louis shoe houses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Not long ago New York jobbing drug
house dispensed with the service Of tray
cling statesmen. This sort OF thing al
ways brings to the front the question OF
the commercial traveller and his value to
tho mercantile world. Whereases and
resolutions by the bushel are hurled at
the devoted head OF the drummer at every
meeting OF a jobbers or manufacturers
organization. 1t doesn't seem TO have
much effect on him. and he isn't losing
any sleep or missing any meals over It.
The drummer goes right along the even
tenor of his way. selling goods and maxi
ing himself indispensable TO the up-to-
date johber or manufacturer. The trade
of the house that dlsponses with his SER
vices will resemble tho man who tickled
the mules heels. This is official.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
COMMISSION BASIS VS.. JUSTICE.

,r' .as'e are many jotbcrs and manu,oc-
, ~, ~ mis- country who are building nm
ana A. uaae at the expense Of the brains
pro,s. 10y o. young travelling men, and We
a s,'. .. that IT is not a square deal We
| Of n. 'ne Iobbers and manufacturers
in,o :, 'uh'fy to turn their establishments
.sk -. 'ssacsynary Institutions but we do
r ~ 10y ialr play to the bright Young men
men ~ ambitious to become good sales
tra "r',s It "a true that the salaries paia TO
ara nv s men today, in a majority Of cases
tspraso,', ~ the quantity of goods sold ns
prse,,ea,,,' IN dollars and cents. and on
ire tsa, "a a Commission basis. it is also
had 10 haa.. men drawing such salaries
no ~. s,n at one time whom ,har naA
,obAers A., and that was the time when
.asll NALL .. ana Manufacturers paid them @', .
|pscssx nm qua paid their travelling sx-
-trsas. while they were bul,a,na >,
., that was their only cs anvs mouse ~na,
!, s,a be the rule ,oaaS Ar 1va and
ssuag nv. that 1t is not So Amn,,,o' 20
eeAAn,en ara ~ desire to become good
sslr sales Out Out, q V sh'a a commission
l,eDs0s' n 8 own expenses. II frsa0 sr,s
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
TWO MEN AND A BUTTON.


BY F. P. Van Hook.
John King was In a great hurry.
After having tedious time.
He had argued explained and figured,
From seven till after nine.
Nov the order was safe in his pocket.
Just time for hotel and his grip;
And TO send In the order by wire,
Then away for un all-night trip.
He could save square by short cut,
30 down through the by-way he strode,
6ut was startled 10 see before him
man lying prone in the road.
10 thought dead drunk what u pltyl"
AND was passing hastily by,
Maea something upon the mans coat
front
Quickly arrested his eye.
modest little round button.
NO brlliiants or gems on its face,
ou! John Kings cheek flushed scarlet
10 see 1t there lp disgrace.
~ more LOT the sake OF the emblem
=, man 'he one who brought il so low.
''s raised the crushed hat from the feat
ures
Then staggered as If from a blow.
ale e.. iaee Of friend all CHASTITY
n, ana feeble moan told tale
y, NV Wicked assault that made even
1ae rugged John King turn pale.
''y ~, qs s Tor relief and assistance,
Ar r9f doctor, nurse and wife;
ton, '''H'p' Az
A0y Walters again faces life.
FL, " ,s 'ney meet on their Journeys,
AVA yr .hey still belong TO the band
IS t sach always has for the other
" Aearly' warm clasp OF the hand.
NT Th. walters tells to his children
Ava out Tor the T. p. A.
!. bers Vi 'he OF It's mem,
lucy would be orphans today.
Coma mss :, no disgrace or reproacb D'
That y sne eloquent emblem
se 'he fronts OF your coats.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Is earnestly requested to be prevent II 1t Is
possible. and II not be sure to send a proxy.
Mr.. James Il. Newton, secretary OF the
Sour Lake Hotel company, says that not
only the members OF the beard OF directors
VINO attend this meeting shall be guests OF
tho hotel. but extends this generous invi-
tat'on 10 every member Of the Travellers
Protective Association. and is anxious 70
see big crowd of them present
He requests that all members who in
tend to 20 to Sour Lake on this occasion
notify him OF such intention In order that
he may provide vehicles to meet them and
accommodations at the hotel This is a
splendid Opportunity for the boys" 30 get
rest and enjoy themselves; and they
should arrange their route list SO as to be
able TO accept such generous hospitality
and at the same time participate in an i'm
portant meeting that will probably take
some action for the good of the orsaniaa-
tipn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
snuR LAKE REsORT.

Now open for the season OF 1897. The
accommodations are better than ever be-
fore. Good clean rooms. excellent table
and well kept baths Good fishing ana
hunting. All skin diseases. rheumatism, N.
etc. cured BY our hot mineral mud baths.
All dyspepsia, indigestion. liver and kidney
troubles cured IN our mineral waters. Try
them. Hotel rates. $40 and t12 per week.
Plunge baths. 70 cents; hot mineral baths,
~ Sour Laks O.. oeuf yAia TogaA
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04


Chettick T. Levere. In the Home Magazine.
II was Sunday afternoon In one of the
large hotels in one OF the western cities.
a Hartv OF drummers. mostly all acQuain-
ted. WIRE sitting around laughing and
smoking, and talking of friends and loved
ones at home. as all drummers do. espe-
cially on Sundays. They were thus gath
cred when tall. handsome man joined the
group. After while some one began to
tell a yarn: chairs were drawn closer, and
the gentleman who had joined the group
and who was the genial representative of
a New York commission house, was asked
TO tell story.
Yes. Charlie. it is your turn" came a
chorus OF voices.
well. boys" said Charlie Harcourt, ~
can't tell you story. but II YOU don't
mind. III tell you something which cul-
minated in almost tragedy, in which /
was the leading actor"
We'll, to begin, before went on the
read l Was much bothered by reports-un-
founded ones. too-that were circulated
about me. occasionally | would have friends
remark. MIR. Harcourt, | saw you dining
last evening with we'll known actress,
ana SO ON whereas had been to the
;hrater with nv sister in prook,vn.
couIdn't think vhat ina matter Wa until
one evening at tho ciuh / was apuroarhed
hy a friend VIM snid. ,Charle rnn,e into
the narlnr ,Nnnt to ,rtrndice you 10
vn,,rs,Ifi .v-hv What ia, Won ,ne,n', rn.
nlisd .yVb, +bor., - a ,,isiinr s,roilinp
around hero tonight who. though a stranger
IN nenrly ail Of us wat baIf me hovs snea,x
In Mn, r,IstnLin, rim fn,. ,o,, rThr rc-
.orI,ta,,ca ,',,,st ,a~n hsnr very marked
n. i, ,,,.,s ~, .,,,i.'1., 81 y,,,.h Comment nv
ali fa,,r5 az, nm nv dounlo ur Grev.
ro,,,, vas ,o,,r,arriaI tr,vr,.'r ru,cr,ny
almost tho sam, terr,tcry do now. He
~ i,.., o,n. a, hnsi,tss in tho West
r,ho,o hnNn N. viii .tav as No cheated
,na n,, 90 III. hon,e and my fondest
draans
'.TIm soo ., No continual oct vns This
WOW. I,n1 Nv Nv .o n,sa,,,,nn, with Miss
Greono of HroaEivn She Was NV nancee.
IN, mn abonI a, nv sto-v. was COM
im, - w. Wi, trn,S ,ht vest and as Il,
- w w. ,i.t. - tt,' , ,.,s ,ery
,,'o io'' itnS y, "a, ,a,hcnr 10
,i'a r,in,. mr. ,ratr .,,i,,5d a, ,hc rentr,,
'.'e 49, ~ ia6 nd" arr,n,,c.
'". ,o, to,.o 10, noachman drive
-, -, ~, II, 800, ,,d ha driven
ue' NV. ~ 49,, h,1i sec,,red Inc
~ VIC V ,I.n1 ~, Wroti a,,seed ON
.iehtt' "e,V' I1an.es ,rn,, ,ta ,rain and
.ou'T, s'lt u.s. NV, ,,is,form where saw
-, 'a,,di,,, uh,n onothor lady ran for
Talu' sl"siou l.iS ,,-,i'u "'.u how yeil
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
Imror.nnt Meeting.

a very important meeting OF the board OF
directors of the Texas division oil mo
Travellers Protective Association OF Amer
ica has been called by President All pieek-
rnsn to meet at Sour Lake. Texas, q 2.
y. suly ~. Euey msmsse q ~ oos's
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

The commercial travellers of the coun-
try viii nearly all go on the stand and
swear that the railroad corporations are
not altogether soulless. when they only
allow ten minutes for refreshments at u
railway lunch counter
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
New Hotel, New Post.

John Mutt OF Cuero VIII open his new
hotel July II. 1t Ia said to be one of the
best arranged and equipped hotels in South
Texas.
Post NJ, 4. p. A. OF A., will be organised
on the opeping night Of this new hotel.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

All the commercial travellers organiza
tions in this country should get together
aud organize National cooperative coun-
ell. We will have more TO say on this
sllhinnh
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

The fable of the bundle of faggots being
mereial traveller, and he should straight
way join the 7. p. A. and all pull on one
string
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

A man who can be easily persuaded to
buy goods he doesn't need will prove a
tough customer when 1t comes to col
lecting your bill.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

The It. p. A. boys" of Texas don't
seem to take much interest in this page
devoted to their interests. We never re-
ceNe communication from them. Are
they all asleep?
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Don't listen to calumnies on your COM
petitor. You run the risk OF being de-
ceiyed If they are true. and If not, of hat
Ing people not worth thinking about
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

so pieces Colored Sheer Wash
Goods, intended to sell for
l0c and l5c, but we want
to give best value
in the city for. 80. DC,
75 pieces Checked Nainsook,
considered a good article at
Toe, we will close this
last lot of the sea.
son at. ............ w
so pieces 36-inch, l0c quail
ity shifting and Wrapper
Percales, the last of the
season, reduced to
only. ........ "
35 pieces of Spring Outings,
regular value 10c and l5c,
to close out the lot
we will let them
go at. ........... w
Entire line of tailor made
Suitings or Ducks, includ-
ing our best quality French
Cheviots, worth l2ac and l5c,
to close out this line we
have marked them
down to IUC
Is pieces Turkey Red Table
Linen, our regular 25c
and 35c kind,
once more only. 80. HOO
The remainder of our Mad
ras and Swiss Draperlng,
has been selling for 35c
to Csc a yard, to close
the entire lot
we say. ........... RoS
20 pieces Oh fancy Linens loF
Skirts or full Suits, regular
value Soc to 45c, ~-
reduced to. -. %CC
The remainder of our Dotted
and Figured Swisses, have
been selling all season for
we we say a,y' -''' - o'0se DC
All our Dotted and Figured
Swisses, the 35c, Acc and
soc kind, now -
choice. ....o.... EOG
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Travelling men sometimes find It as Diff
flcult TO sleep In a sleeping car as 1t is
to keep awake on a midnight local train.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

The American system of checking bag
gage is excellent What the boys" want
now is system OF checking the baggage
,.t,a rt,nr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Whenever enything good comes your
way you may rest assured you were in
strumental in starting 1t IN your dlrec-
ttpn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Don't place too much confidence in the
fellow who always has secret talks with
alleged friends.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Don't be satisfied because you are SELL
ing more goods than your competitor. You
may be doing that and then not DO doing
what you should
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

II the Texas State division will take UP
this mileage book question it will accom-
pllsh something
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

There are travelling men and men who
travel. All travelling men do not belong
to the r. p. A. but all Il. p. A. members
are travelling men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

When the average railroad begins to ask
for receiver there isn't much to re-
ceiye.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
SENSATIONAL SELLING OF HIGH GRADE
DRY GOODS AT HAMPES. = e: e: ; T.: e:

$50 large size ready made
Sheets, splendid Cotton,
value soc, our competitors
would claim them to be
worth Csc, IN
our price. ......... CSC
&c will buy any of our soft
finish Nainsook or Null that
has been selling for l24c
and 1Sc, ~
to close out. OC
All of our soft finish plain
Nainsook or Mulls, ranging
in price from 25c to
$50, choice per yard lCC
Choice of any of our best
quality Cotton Bird Eye
Diapering, 20, %, "a and
q inches wide, ranging
in price from Csc to
95c per piece,
your choice. zee. 4OC
so dozen Turkish Towels, the
last of the season, real
value 10c each, we will sell
won Al 1oyen for
only 1oS
% dozen only Turkish Tow.
els, the last of the season,
intended TO retail at 15c
each, real value zoe,
we will sell you a on
dozen for only. -. OUC
Another lot Novelty l.aces,
comprising Nett Tops, ORR
entails, Point de Gene, Point
de Irelande, Point de Esprit,
etc, ranging in price from
40c to soc per yard,
to lose the lot we
O I them at. So. ESC
large lot Baby Caps, Hats
and Bonnets, broken lots,
odd sizes, formerly selling
75c to $1,35, 40
choice IS(
We offer our entire line of
plain and drop stitched
Ladies' Black Lisle Thread
Hose, our regular Soc
and 40c kind,
choice ........... AOS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

rbe drummer from Milwaukee was ex-
p,sanins y gropp = interestee hueeneM
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
and

We sell Royal Worcester w.
G. G. Corsets, at Sl.00,
81. 25 and S1.T5.
We sell Prima Donna I'm.
ported Corsets, at $l.25,
81. so and $3.50.
We sell 2. ID. Corsets at
S1.75, $3.50 and 1925.
We sell P. N. Corsets at SOC,
75c, $l.0o, $1.25, $3.50
and 81. 90.
We sell J. b. Corsets at Sl.25
and $3.50.
We sell w. B. Corsets at 81,
vi. 20, $3.50, $1.75, $500.
We sell Linen Corsets 81. SO
We sell Ventilating Corsets
at Zoe and 81. 90.
We sell Empire Corsets at
$1.25 and S1.75.
We sell Nursing Corsets at
81. %.
We sell Young Ladies' Cor
sets at SOC and 75c.
We sell Misses Corsets at
soc and 75c.
We sell Ferris Good Sense
Waists 35c, coo, 75c, 81. 25.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

Entire line of plain and drop
stitched Ladies' Black Lisle
Thread Hose, former price
45c, soc, 60c and
75c, choice. :. -. CCC
The remainder of our Ladies
Tan Hose, in plain and drop
stitched, 25c and 35c quail
tiles, to close the lot
choice ~
You can buy as long as they
last any of our Ladies Lisle
Thread or best quality Swiss
Ribbed Vests, selling at
Soc, real value 45c,
choice fVC
Entire line of Kid Gloves,
consisting chiefly of Foster,
Paul & Co. IS make, in Black,
Tan and Browns, former
selling price 81. 25, $1.5o
and 81. rs, to close
out, choice. go. QUO
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
Trouble. of the Travelling Man

Boys. YOU shall all have piece OF I
wedding cake" said liarcourt'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04
Hundreds of Remnants

Hundreds of Remnants
still on hand; you can buy
them at less than half of
regular value.
Shirt WaistS-Have all
been reduced to cost of
production.
Wrappers and Skirts
are still going at a lively
rate; note quality and price
carefully and you will be
a purchaser.
A Great Fallin Parasols
and Umbrellas
You can buy any of our
fancy Parasols Excepting
White) at just exactly half
of regular selling price.
We Offer-About $50 o.
inch Gloria and Silk Serge
Umbrellas at prices that
will please the closest of
buyers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-04

BY F. P. Van Hook.
John King was In great hurry.
After having tedious time.
He had argued, explained and figured,
From seven till after nine.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-08
Observation-Disclosures.

Miss Margaret Vanderpoel. daughter Of the
Newcomer Of Baltimore yesterday at Kinder
hook, NY. The ceremony took place at Sparren-
Roedc, a colonial mansion built by a granduncle Of
the brides mother some years before the Revolu-
ton. The old-fashioned house was beautifully
decorated with palms, smilax, and chrysanthe-
NUNS. The spacious hall extending through tho
mansion was made attractive with huge
branches OF pine and fcstoons OF autumn leaves.
The bridal procession passed through the hall
as up the aisle OF a church.
The bride was escorted by her brother, Angus
tus II. Vanderpocl OF this city. The best man
The maid OF honor was a niece OF the bride. Miss
Edith Vanderpoci Franklin of Orange. y. J.
The ushers were Eustacc Conway OF New York
and Frank y. Maslin of BALTIMORE. The cere-
smith. assisted by the Rev. r.. :. de q. Tomp-
kins. both OF Undertook. The brides cos
tune was white. brocadcd satin, trimmed
with point, d'Alencon lace. which was
half a century ago. The bridal veil. of tulle.
was fastened with rosebuds. The only orna-
ment worn by the bride was a magnificent sun
burst. u gift of the bridegroom. She carried u
bouquet OF white roses and orchids;
Among the guests were b.. +. Newcomer,
Robert S. Maslin. Mrs. +. T. Smith. Michael
jenkins. Mrs. George X. Gather, Jr. all of
Baltimore: Henry Walters. President OF the
Atlantic Coast Line, Railroad: Warren 9.
Elliott, President OF the Wilmington and Wei
don Railroad: Mr.. and Mrs. william b. Horn
blower. Mrs. Russell sage. Alinon Goodwin,
William b, Eankinc; Harold I%;ankine. Georse
York. Mr.. and Mrs. William g. Hibhard and
Mrs. r. b. Gregory Of Chicago. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Marcus Hun OF Albany.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-10-08
COMMISSIONER STILEs's DEATH.
The Park Board Expresses Its Appreciation or
HIS Services and Regret at His Loss.

At a special meeting OF the Park Board yes
terday the following resolutions were adopted:
The board, having learned with sorrow of
the death of our fellow Commissioner. William
A. Stiles, on the 9th inst. desires to place on
record a cstimonia as to his worth. ability and
the possession Of those qualities that make tho
most successful public officials and the most
loved men. For two years he has filled the office
OF Commissioner, during which period he
was. by the unanimous choice OF his asso-
ciates, treasurer of the board. Commissioner
Stiles was so peculiarly fitted by train
ing and education for the duties OF a
Park Commissioner that the loss sustained
by the department and the public Is irreparable.
By his sterling integrity and honesty OF purpose
in all matters he won for himself the love and
respect of his fellow Commissioners as well as
OF his acquaintance, and his deccase will be not
only a loss to the community which he 80 faith
fully served. but a great bere' vemcnt TO his
friends and to the Park Commissioners. who de-
sire hereby to convey to his relatives an express
sion OF their sincere regard and respect for their
late associate.
"Resolred. That ono Sergeant. one rounds.
man. and five patrolmen be detailed to attend
the funeral. and that the offices OF the depart
ment be closed at l. o'clock, noon, on the day OF
"Resoired. That a copy OF this minute be
spread upon the records Of the board, md that
an eng rossed copy DO sent to the relatives of the
late Commissioners, William A. Stiles"