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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Fire Mt Mabel.

MABEL, Mimi. Dec. 20-Fire was discov-
cred at o'clock this morning in P. j. Heg-
gems general store, and but for the excel
tent system Of waterworks constructed this
summer the greater part of the business sec
tion would have been destroyed. The flour
and storage wareroom with contents were
consumed A section Of o. X. Wollis' ma
chinery building adjoining took fire, but did
not burn through. Mr.. Heggens stock is
fully insured.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
POPE Leo WELL.
May or May Not Have Discussed the
School Question.

NEW YORK, Dec 2O.LBishop Emard of
valleyfleld, Province of Quebec, who arrived
here on the La Normandie from Havre today,
described his visit to Pope Leo. THE pope
is in excellent health" he said. 81 had an
audience Of hour and ten minutes with
him, and his vivacity was as great as ever.
He asked questions necessarily. He seems to
know everybody everywhere, and follows the
events of the world with avidity." If the pope
discussed with Bishop Emard the Manitoba
school question and other questions affecting
the state and church in Canada, the bishop
was careful not to reveal the fact.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Aged Woman Expires.

Special to the Globe
MONTGOMERY, Mimi, Dec. 20.-Mrs John
Wandeat living one-half mile west of Mont
gomery, was in this town this morning at 8
o'clock. She went home. lay down on the bed
and died In few minutes. She was rs years
old, and four years ago married John Wan
deaf, aged Sc years. Coroner Dolan, Of Water
VILE will investigate the case this evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.-It is rumored to-
day around the capitol that Charles Hendrix,
OF Sank Center has been agreed upon by the
Minnesota delegation as a candidate for
foreign mission. Mr.. Hendryx was can
didate for consul at Bradford. Eng, but
that has been filed, and he will receive some
thing of about the same Importance
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Child Smothered.

The six-year-old child of Mr.. and Mrs c.
Crasperg, residing at 2210 Second avenue
north, was found dead in bed yesterday
morning. The coroner was called, and on
examining into the case stated that the
death was due to accidental suffocation. The
,hild was put to bed in the evening, but
IN some way had gotten beneath the bed
,lothing so that respiration became impos-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Froze In q Barn.

RED WING, Mimi, Dec. 0.-Yesterday An
drew Eaton was found dead in an empty
barn. He had entered the place late Wednes-
day night while intoxicated and had frozen to
death. He was about so years old and for
merly lived at Frontenac.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
New Malt House.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis.,, Dec. pa project Is
on foot to organize another mating com
pany in the city, which will not be AFFILIATED
have a capacity of s125, 600. Cornelius Sanger
Is the promoter Of the company and he said
today that the concern had been practically
site for large malt house soon to be
erected.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Mayor Hits Gets 81.

WADENA, MIMI, Dec. 20.-The jury in the
Itis libel case returned verdict OF 81 for
Tits. The case was one Of the most sensa-
tional ever tried in the county. Iltls is presl-
dent of the city council, and had Editor
Swindlehurst of the Tribune. arrested on
charge of libel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
FUNERAL OF MRS. BOWERS.
Friends From the Twin Cities At
tend the Services.

Special to the Globe.
WINONA Mimi, Dec. 2O.-The remains of
the late Mrs L. Bowers arrived here this
afternoon ON a special train from Chicago.
The funeral was held at p. m. al the First
Congregational church. Rev. West led il
prayer. Rev. Morley preached the funeral
sermon. A special train brought friends to
the funeral from the Twin Cities The inter
ment was in Woodawn cemetery here
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Daudet,s EuneraI.

PARIS. Dec. 20-The funeral OF Alphonse
Daudet, who died suddenly on Tuesday even
ing last, took place today and was largely
attended. Emil Zola, who attended the funer-
al was hooted, owing to his support of the
efforts made by the friends Of Alfred Dreyfus
to bring about a reopening Of his case.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
NO TRACE OF THE VICTIMS.
Search for the Remains of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howe Goes On.

Special to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, N. D., Dec. 2o.-Tne
search for the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Howe,
who persisted in the Hotel Dacotah fire. has
been going on steadily, but nothing has yet
been found. From the supposed location Of
the victims when death overlook them, their
remains must be buried under several feet
of debris.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Riots at Prague.

LONDON, Dec. PA dispatch from Vienna
to the Daily Telegraph reports that there have
been sanguinary conflicts at several barracks
in Prague during the last few days between
Czechs and German soldiers. twenty-five men
have been severely wounded. The authorities
confscated the Czech newspapers that re-
ported the ARRAYS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
want Expense Money.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-Congressman Nor
the pine land estimators on Red Lake reser-
vat!on asking that SO a day be allowed for
expenses for the chief and his assistants dur
ing the cold season.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Rolling Mills stnrt

After four years of waiting, the Minneapolis
rolling mills are at last in active operation.
The furnaces were lighted yesterday, and to-
lay the first output OF rolled iron will be
made. The mill has on hand a large heap of
Icraps. enough to run the plant several weeks.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM.
An Opinion by the Commissioner of
Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Commis-
sioner of Pensions Evans today appear
ed before the senate committee on civil
service and retrenchment, which is con-
Quoting an investigation into the opera
ton Of the civil service system. Mr..
Evans was questioned at length by
Senators Lodge and Pritchard about
the civil service system and its appli-
cation to the pension office force. He
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
KANSAS CITY BLAZE.

Fire in One of the Big Hotels of the
City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. 21.-Fire broke
put at lis o'clock this morning in the big
auditorium building, Ninth and Holmes
streets, which contains the biggest theater in
Kansas City and one of the big hotels. The
ire originated in the servants quarters on the
sixth floor of the hotel Though the greatest
excitement prevailed among the guests of the
hotel, no one was hurt in the panic which fol-
lowed the alarm of fire, and all escaped to the
street.
At 2:30 the fire is still burning fercely The
east wall threatens to fall at any moment
and all spectators have been driven back
from the streets. part of the roof has
already collapsed. The building will prob
ably be destroyed, but it stands alone and
there is little danger of the fire spreading.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Crazed by Cigarettes.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. Dec. so.-Peter s. Nc
Mahon, OF Albany, crazed by cigarette smok-
ing, committed suicide here today. McMa-
hon stood In front Of a mirror and fred a
bullet through his heart. He was about 20
vaapa old
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Received a FatarKick.

Special to the Globe. - A.
DEVILS LAKE, N. D., Dec. 20.-John IT.
horse last evening and died this evening. He
leaves a wife and five children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Blaze at baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 2o.-The extensive
establishment of Crook, Horner & Co.. deal
ers in plumbers, machinists' and millers' sup
plies, Of this city, was partially destroyed by
fire today entailing a loss OF about $3.50 900
to stock and building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
ALEXANDRA WILL NOT PLAY.
New Law Relating to NOn-Catholic
Marriages DispIeased Him.

LIMA, Peru, (via Galveston, Tex, Dec. 20.
1t is understood that President Pierola will
promulgate the new law as to non Catholic
marriages but Senior Alexandra Lopez de
Romano, minister Of the interior, will re-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Barnum Store Burned.

BARNUM, Mimi, Dec. 20.-Peterson G. Co. s
large store burned to the ground yesterday
morning at o'clock. Stock and building are
a total loss Insurance, 81 900 on building and
$500 on stock loss about $4,000
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
Gold Coming.

SYDNEY, N. s. W., Dec 2O-The Oceanic
Steamship company's Aemeda, Capt. Vanot-
tendorf, sailed today via Auckland for San
Francisco. She carries about 100, 900 sovereigns
(about $500. COO.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-21
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
The genuine has L: B. @. on each tablet.
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strike the Yukon River a distance of
about rs miles, and charge from So 10
$40 per hundred pounds. An indian will
carry a hundred pounds besides his own
clothing and provisions, weighing thirty
pounds more. Two weeks is required to
make the trip. About 200 Indians were
at one time employed in carrying goods
over the pass, but the number engaged
in the traffic must be greater now.
Mules and horses are no good in this
mountain climbing: and besides no
grass grows in that country, and hay
md feed shipped in there would be great
1uxuries at enormous figures. only
moss grows there. The country is too
rough for animal travel.
1.-THE country is covered with moss, a
vine that contains prickles as sharp as
a porcupine, with sawlike edges, with
the edges reversed or pointing to you
They get into the flesh and stick deep.
These pricks with the back barb break
as you rull them out of your 1esh, and
q portion remains in the flesh. The only
way to get them out is to dig them out.
The pricks make a sore. These lnlernel
pricks are about one and one-ha'f to Two
inches long, and there is eXcruclaung
pain when you pull these barbed pricks
from your flesh. The chigger Is no
where in comparison to the moss PRICK.
Except where the water wears the sur
face of the earth the country is COW
cred with moss. That is one of the dlf-
ficuIties of travel. Where there is no
ice there is moss and DEVILS crab, the
latter a vine that winds around any
thing it can clutch Persons walking
become entwined in a network OF moss
and devils club, and passage is eX-
tremely difficult and tortuous. kansas
City Journal.
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The Artistic Temperament

A colored man was reclining against
a fence near the brick yard on sunny
afternoon, playing a mouth harmonlca'
He was oblivious to his surroundings.
His soul scared with his melodies INTO
the distant blue. To the white man
who CHANGED to pass it did not occur
that the musician, having solved TOT
himself the problem of happiness WIN
out riches, was entitled to enjoy the
benefits of his discovery without IN
terruption-
you're a pretty good player on that
instrument he remarked.
The performer did no more than let
his eyes drop in response to the com
plinent. His was the Indifference OF
the virtuoso who takes applause as a
matter of course
ct don't know much about music
the intruder persisted. ''Td rather hear
lust a plain tune like that than some
thing classical by a big band. l USED
to try to play the harmonica when L
was a boy, but I didn't make any pro-
gress. It's one of those accomplish
ments that comes natural to some peo-
pie, while others might practice a h1e-
time without learning. And there's no
use of trying to understand why. You
can't define genius
During this speech the colored man
had gone along with his music, playing
with sufficient softness to allow him
to hear what was being said. The OBJ
servations We're not of sufficient import
ance to move him to reply.
MY brother is very fond of that kind
of music, too,'' the visitor resumed i
tell you what I wish you would do.
Come around to our house and play
for us some evening"
you alrs brothuh kin come along
hyuh an listen" was the unconcerned
answer. Il mos allus plays bout dis
time"
"Oh, that's all right; understand
I'll pay you for it,
II doesn' want no pay
"Oh, wouldn't think of asking you
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Picked the Winners.

Last summer young woman from
Kansas City, while visiting friends in
this city, placed a small bet on race
at Roby, picked the three winners in
their order and pocketed $4,000 in cash.
That night she was busily explaining
to a group of friends in a Dearborn
avenue house what she would do with
her new-found wealth, when l asked
her how she gained such a remarkable
knowledge of the turf.
why, bless you!" she said in sur-
prise, II don't know anything about
such things"
Then how did you happen to niclr
three winners out of a big field?', T
asked.
Well" she said earnestly. ct was
very easy. 1 bought a daily napa,-
which contained list Of the entries AZ
Roby. Then L turned the panar o1,o,,
and stuck hairpin through if. Tba
first name / hit 1 set down for frst
place, the second one for second Mac
and the third for third place."-Chicso 90
Times Herald.
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PRICKLY MOSS OF ALASKA.
Mr.. juneau Says That It Is Worse
Than Chiggers.

Nothing ever happens anywhere in
this old world of ours unless a Kan
sas man is mixed up in it in some impor-
tant way. Just now the papers are
filed with accounts of juneau, the me-
tropolis Of Alaska, and this in "A town
that was founded by and named after
a man who is now a resident of Dodge
City, Kan HAJuneau is the man and
for many years he has been Z. resident
of the Sunf1ower State, at one time being
engaged in the lumber business at Well
ington and later removing to Dodge
City, which has since been his residence,
with the exception of the time passed in
Alaska The gold discoveries in the
neighborhood of Juneau were made by
George Juneau, a cousin of he Kansas
man, in company with man by the
name of Harris. The little settlement
that was then started was called Bar-
risburg, but later the miners changed
itsname to Juneau, in honor of the nan-
sas man, who had gone there on the in
vitation of his cousin and established a
trading house. This was in 1881, and
the Kansas Juneau remained in Alaska
until 1885. when he returned to Sun
flowerdom.
In the course of an interview with
the Dodge City Republican" Mr..
Juneau says:
81 cannot see the reason for advising
travel by the Yukon route, distance of
$500 miles or more from Juneau % the
Klondike sold fields, when there is a
sECrter route, perhaps more difficult,
but practical, which is over the Chill
koot pass, distance of 400 miles from
the town of juneau. Indians, both men
and women, are employed in making the
ascent of the pass They carry goods
eli their backs from the head oi Linn
Channel to the nearest point where you
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And Another,

Made of heavyweight serge
in deepest indigo blue, finished
much like diagonal worsted. A
suit that will look neat at all
times and for wear difficult to be
excelled. We have it in cutaway
coats in sizes IS to 40 only, but
IN round cut sack coats we are
prepared to fit all kinds of men
stout men, slim men and men Of
extra build. Price $I5.
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Haviland s Co..
Fine China.

We are receiving weekly New
China direct from the potteries of
Haviland & Co. in France.
In the last day or so have come
some "lovely things" A white
and gold dinner set in their latest
shape, the 'Trianon," will be sold
by the set or the single pieces.
Haviland & Co.'S Decorated
Cake Plates, zoe to 81 Is. The
latter have gilt decorations.
Five o'clock Teacups and
Saucers, CSC to So rs. Choco-
late Cups, 4Ic to So.
Haviland & Co.'S Bread and
Butter Plates, S. IS dozen.
But we could fill the column
with a list of the pretty things at
tempting prices. If you are inter
ested in such goods come and see
them.
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Plaid Dress Goods.

The latest novelties in Fine Sat-
in Stripe Plaids for fall waists,
Children's dress suits, ETC., can be
found IN Our Dress Goods Depart
ment. Beautiful colors in a quail
ity usually sold for ooc, which we
now offer at 75c yard. Ask to see
them.
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A Great Value.

Made of all-wool Scotch Che
vlot in a silver gray color, the pat
tern a combination of an invisible
plaid and a neat check. Some
thing that will not show dirt.
Round cornered sack style; sizes.
IS to AZ chest. Price So 50.
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IBalbriggan Hosiery.

Seamless, with double heels and
toes; tan or black, in fast colors,
Ioc, I23c, 10 2-3c, zoe and 25c
pair.
Seamless Fancy Balbriggan
Half Hose in neat figures on tan
ground. 25c pair.
Fine quality of Seamless, IN
bleached Balbriggan Half Hose
in sizes 81, 9 and q only. sc per
pair.
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To Fair Visitors.

We extend a more than cordial
invitation to call and look over
our Clothing for Men, Boys and
Children. Wevhave stock filled
with good things so far as values
are concerned, and replete with
the seasons novelties. You are
welcome to look whether prepar-
ed to purchase or not.
The record-union., 1897-09-07

Hadn't Written to Henri.

First French Nobleman-T That Riccar-
donno is an impostor. He is not an OIL
Ger in the italian armx.
Second French Nobleman--Tiow do
you know2
First French Nobleman-I heard him
say he had never challenged man to a
duel-New York Press.
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Glow Night Lamp.

A perfect Night Lamp which
burns ordinary coal oil. 1t will
give no smell as it consumes its
own gas by means of an ingenious
burner device. Fitted with small
white globe. Special price 24c.
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His '97 Model.

did you get new bicycle this year?''
inquired the newspaper man.
"Oh, dear, no" replied the artist. ST
couldn't afford it. I am still riding the
one got last wear"
But 1 heard you speak of your '9T
model
Yes. She's novice who has just be-
gun to pose for me this summer'-(sni-
cago Post
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Youthful Conventio,a,.4

Little MISS Muffet-I don't thuppoths
l ought to go awound all alone rvi+t
gentleman like you. Mr.. Donkey Pa,e
out gueth it's all wright. The do,,1,e-,
Is as good as most chaperons.-Har,reeN,. =
Bazaar. Id per
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Cotton Hosiery.

Mems White Cotton Half Hose,
SC pair.
Mems Gray Mixed Cotton Half
Hose, seamless, SC, 8 I-3c, Ioc and
I23c pair.
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The Latest i'm
Plaid Ribbons.

All Silk Plaid Ribbons in all
the swell combinations of colors.
About B inches wide, with the
new satin stripe through center.
For Ladies Four-in-Hand Ties
we have the latest designs. See
Millinery Department. roc yard.
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to make the trip for nothing"

70 make the Trip Tot nothing.
II isn't gwineter make de trip tall"
'fWhy not?'
'"Case dis here's de way I loafs. I
likes ter play dis music It's how 1
takes mer res. An eff I goes takin'
money fob it, den I'll be wuckin' jes'
de same as evuh, an de fus' ting I
knows I'll halter be took ter de hos
pital fob ovuh-exertion. w ashington
Star
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ITEMS Hosiery.

Buying direct, as we do, from
the manufacturers, we are in a po-
sition to, and do give, the best
values to be obtained on the
Coast. Our lines of Mems Half
Hose are now complete. From
among the many varieties we
quote the following.
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Couldn't Miss That Chance.

A cheerful imbecile in New Jersey
thought he would scare his wife the
other night by playing burglar and at
tempting to break into the house. The
wife promptly filed him full of bird
shot. Probably she recognized him.
Chicago Times-Herald.
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ZadkieI's Predia4.

AadkieI predicted for August the as
sasslnation of a great leader in connec-
ton with Cuban affairs. The New yo,l,
papers commented on this prediction q.
week ago. How about Canovas9-Chi-
cago Times Herald. W - ~
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Business Suits of
Great Durability.

We desire to call special atten-
ton to three great values in Mems
Business Suits selected from our
new fall arrivals. The first is
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Chenille Table Covers.

New Chenille Table Covers, GA
size, 81 so.
New Chenille Table Covers, 8-4
size, So rs.
These Table Covers are in
handsome colorings and are supe-
rior values. You should make it
a point to see them.
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Another.

Made of black cheviot, very
heavy weight and nicely finished.
Double breasted sack style, round
cut sacks and square cut sacks.
Price 81 50.
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eIl5LE52!l5y i lI|E lgs5s!D
Roman Stripe Ribbons,

In our Millinery Department we
are showing new line of Fancy
Roman Stripe Neck Ribbons. The
latest fad for ladies' string ties.
Width II inches. Requires II
yards for the new tie. Colors that
can be appropriately worn with
any costume. Ioc yard.
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Isle Thread Hosiery.

Mems Fancy Isle Thread Half
Hose in the new effects, stripes,
plaids and fancy figures. SOC per
pair.
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New Extension Table.

We have just received hand
some polished Oak Extension Ia
bic, six feet long when extended;
when not extended the top is As
inches square. Made of solid oak
with rich polish finish; heavy legs
finished almost plain. Ask to see
it. It's wonderful table at the
price, $40.
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Kipling's new son will be named
Rudyard after his famous father.
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Heavy Sole Shoes
for Men.

We have just added a new line
of Mems Dark Wine Color Win
ter-weight Lace Shoes. Made
with bulldog toe, low, broad
heels and extension soles. One of
the very newest styles in mems
shoes. Price 81.
We have the shoes in green as
well, in two styles of toe, bulldog
and new coin. Both have the
heavy double sole and Scotch
edpe Price 81
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WHEELOCk & CO.,
GRAIN BROKERS

Private wires to s. F. and East. Chicago Wheat,
Sorn, Pork and \. Y stocks bought and sold, so to
$4,000 Ref: LIST Nat. Bank, :. F. Inquiries
pr mptly and courteously answered Office, $40 X,
adjoining Golden Eagle. ". a. CARROLL, Mgr
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Children's Caps.

>A - 49, pc
We have on display in our Hat
Department an elegant lineof Chill
dren's Cloth Tam O'Shanter Sailor
Caps, in new designs and new
combinations of colors. The as
sortment is very complete Should
your wants lie in this direction we
can certainly please you. The
caps are in tan, navy blue, cardi-
nal, black and in a number of sol
id colors with contrast trimmings.
Price soc each.
Water Glasses.
Made of clear glass and in good
size. Can be used as jelly glasses
if desired. Price soc per dozen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-17
r0pILTsT CtiCts.
Agreed on what Legislation The,
VIII Opuusp.

ObUOSt.
Washington. December IS. A oaucrs OF
the populist members Of The house vas
held at the National hotel tonight. The
following resolutions were adopted uneni
mously except that referring 20 the civil
service:
Resolved That 1t is the sense OF Il is
caucus that we will resist ali efforts &c so
modify the existing civil 5ei A.e law az to
enable any party that may be In power 10
MI the different positions IN the cY!i set
vice with partisans
Resolved. That we are opposed TO and
will resist all efforts to destroy our rtoen-
backs and treasury notes, whsIher IL be
by direct legislation or by he sublsr}Lec
Of refusing to reissue the same except In
exchange for gold
Rcscl.ed, That We arc opposed to any
scheme OF charging the powers OF National
banks, HAT we oppose the 1nter,iug q
powers TO issue notes designed 10 have The
ssme functions as money to any bank cor
noraton or Individual
Resolved, That we favor ;he carly con-
sideraJlon ana passage Of JOINT resolution
recognizing the Independence Of the CGtan
republic.
Resolved, That We are in favor Of TIE
carly passage Of dn equitable voluntary
bankruptcy ill.