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AMEuicAN GOODS.
Cologne ManufR cturrrs Do Not Like
the Tariff.

Cologne NInnufR cturers DO Not Like
the Tariff.
Berlin, December l7.--At q meeting of
the Cologne Manufacturers association
yesterday Manager Stellar reported -tipon
the recent Philadelphia congress- He adj
vised against the appointment OF an in
ternal commission to investigate the tariff
disagreements between Germany and the
United States and said: Such tender con-
sideration for the Americans is misplaced,
Only self assertiye attitude on the part
of the German naton can impress the
American public opinion Wo must make
the Americans realize that We can dispense
with them II necessary and we must de-
mand that Germany be treated upon a
footing OF decent, reasonable reciprocity"
The Hamburg Boersen Halle advises
conciliatory measures, advocating n reduce
tion In the duty on maize and less severe
inspection OF American commodities. II
claims. however. that the American treat
ment OF Germany In tariff administration
is unfair
A distinguished member OF the dlplo-
matte corps, in the course of discussion
today regarding General Buffers reverse
said; 1T means morally far more for
Great Britain than the mere loss OF the
battle. Her prestige after the defeat OF
last week has fallen enormeousy on the
continent and II will be many years be-
fore she will again venture to assume
tone against great power such N she
took In the Fashoda affair"
In view OF the fact that the highest court
has decided against the Berlin City gov
eminent regarding tho inscription for
the monument to those who fell in the
/. revolution OF 1sis, Emperor William vii
confirm the election as burgomaster o
Herr Kirschner. who has been waiting
year and half,
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women who do equal work with men the
same wages. Thus the family standard Q,
wages would suppant the individual
standard The various assaults upon tne
family must be resisted. for IT Is inc
social unit. The madonna, with the chiiu
In her arms, must not be detnroneu 70
=, a,,e room for the public woman. Divorce
10 this country is increasing two and a
half times as fast as populations. 1t parai-
lels the Industrial invasion of women In
twenty-five years divorces doubled In the
state of Ohio, while marriages actuaiiy
decreased. Not every movement In society
is either safe or final. No civilization mas
any assurance of perpetuity that does not
depend on It's virtue and its Intelligence
when the Greeks chose Aspasia, the te-
male philosopher. as their heroine rather
than Penelope. the virtuous wife, 1t was
not the reinforcement OF Penelope alone
but the doom OF Greece.
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JACOB RYAN DEAD.
He Was the Oldest CitiIen 4
Ch0rles. us

He Was the Oldest CitiIen n
Charles.
Lake Charles, La. December III
Ryan, aged 81 years, died at Bis y
Lakefront this morning at aodut
Ryan was the oldest living irhiRs
this city, having resided here al
first year of his life. Mr.. Mii1
life as a planter and stock faisfl
early age. He continued In this y
for a period OF about fifteen yeirsSI
he turned his attention to mercfsf'
which he followed for some SIX y.
years. He served as sheriff Of u
parish for six years and reprsat'
parish in the Legislature Of lsar'l
was tax collector of this parish il''
to 1879. He engaged in savnl
1861, which he pursued up TO W.
his mill was burned, which was ~
mill lost by fire. s.
Ryan street, the principal sifNl
city, was named for the dectael
the father of a large family, al
are married. He also leaves : Y.
funeral, which will occur tcmo'ls y
the family residence, will pe os
with Masonic honors. The busineal
OF the city will close du1al
funeral out OF respect to TINS " "
citizen, who served the city % y
In many ways.
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berelair, Texas. December I5.--Colonel
Robert p Wilkinson, Captain e. B.
zaehery. Major II. P, Diebel, DR.. II. e.
Whatley and NJ. j. Arnold are represent.
Ing Berclair at the Houston Fruit, Flower
ana vegetable festivities this weak
grand supper and concert will be
given here during the holidays for the
purpose OF raising funds to purchase a
peii and organ for the church.
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Sweet Home News Items.

Sweet Home. Texas, December l5.-Mr.
aud Mrs. 7, r. Taylor after a short visit
to Mr.. and Mrs. H. C, Midd!ebrsok re-
turned to Concrete Sunday.
J. c. and Mrs. Koerth, with their son
Charlie, and the Misses Franks, went
to Houston Sunday.
H. c. Middiebrook left on Monday for
Houston to take in the fruit and flower
show
W. A. Nichols, after a short business
TRIP to Cuero, returned Monday
t. Y, Hill of Hallettsville was out on
Wednesday.
some of the visitors to Houston returned
Yesterday and report having had a royal
time.
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MANCHESTER GOODS.
Last Weeks Market Was strong,
but Quiet.

but Quiet.
Manchester December T.--I.ast week 5
market was strong but quiet. The actual
cloth business done was large. but there
was an Increase in Calcutta demand
which was partly executed. for shirtings
and light goods. Fair lines were booked
for Burmah, Java. Karachi and the minor
Indian markets China Is nibbling again,
but otherwise there are only small orders
for assortments. Yarns were fairly ac-
tive and firm, American yarns being
rather dearer on the week. and Egyptian
yarns being 3-S to ga higher spelling
business. Rouen reports considerable ac-
tivity with an upward tendency in yarns.
All kinds Of cottons and graz prints. dyed
heavily. are under orders for months, and
prices are raising. Mulhouse reports a
fair business In grays. with delivery ex-
tending TO the end OF 1900. Yarns are
rather higher. and somewhat hindering
free sales. Gladbach Is quiet and wants
more proof regarding the 100000 bale
crop before operating.
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WOMEN WAGE FARMERS.
DIR. smith Says They should He Pro
hibited,

st. Paul. December i7.--Rev DR.. G. s.
Smith, OF the Peoples church. whose argu.
ments against women wage earners have
attracted much attention, tonight present.
ed his solution OF the trouble.
Dr. Smith said: II am not under obliga-
ton TO put out a remdy because disclose
a wrong. but have suggestions to make.
Four States forbid women to work In
mines. These laws should be extended 10
about one hundred Of the present occ,ipa-
lions which are too severe and 100 un.
healthy, Then all girls under IS years
should be forbidden to be employed in
commercial and industrial pursuits. These
measures would cut down women labo
one-haif. Then movement. largely 40.
cial aud moral. but also by women organ.
isation. should be made effective to give
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company. Miss Ellen Beach Nv,
lamentable failure. Her singing I
ways been inartistic to degree, I
only claim to fame rested on bet N
nally high notes.
But as a rule she did sing Il y
Now whether from nervousness u
she never by any chance happtfd
within a half tone OF the enl
throughout the opera. Her ssth
gswky, aud absolutely devoid Il
cerity.
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LOCAL.

Regular semi-mpnthly meeting OF Dick
bowling Camp.
Tho funeral of Mr.. Felix Huston will
take place this morning at 10 o'clock.
The last OF the recently escaped prison.
ers from the Galveston county tail cap
tured in this city
Mrs. John Krupp was buried yesterday
from the Sacred Heart church
After the Festival. Clearing away the OK
hibits Some of the Midway attractions
will remain.
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THE TRANsyAAL.

Baron Roberts OF candahar and Water
ford has been appointed chief in command
of the British forces in South Africa.
with Lord Kitchener chief of staff
The British government has decided to
send tho Seventh Army corps and many
volunteers TO South Africa.
The natives in the country north OF
Storkstrom arc said to be in rebellion,
A meeting in Dublin rejoiccd la tho tri-
umph OF the Beers,
The Times confesses that Britain is now
struggling to retain her position as an
empire,
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Fec, from Liverpool for Galveston. are broken.
She has arrived here.
LONDON. REAR Admiral Lord Charles
Bertsford confirms the Associated Press un-
nouneemenl OF his appointment 10 the second
In command of the British Mediterranean feet
HAVANA.--Mr. Connolly, who was ut one
time private secretary OF Captain o. NJ Car
ter, has been placed under arrest here by
order OF Secretary Root
MADRID. The Spanish government has
formally recognized General Castro as pres-
dent OF the republic OF Venezuela
mozambique. Portuguese East Africa
The island was swept by terrific cyclone,
which d.d Immense damage, destroying many
houses IN Mozambique
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A. AND NJ. ALUMNI.
An Epjoyab,c Entertainment mt the
fsuIt

College.
College Station Texas, December 16.-Th-
local Alumni club last evening repeated its
annual success in one OF the most enjoyaoie
entertainments that has been given at the
college this season. The programmes Tor
the evening were IN imitation of the usual
bal, room programmes. but instead of dane
ing delightful ten or fifteen minutes talks
we're INDUCED in between the various part
ners and this ingeniously devised feature
proved a most peasant departure in every
respect d.,
lows
\ l. Anything"
song" Back Mid the Glover and the
Corn quartette.
I 2 THE Truth
I Vocal solo by Mrs. A. L. Banks
4 INSTRUMENTAL solo by Mrs. W. B. Phiipott.
/ lntermiss. on.
! l. weather
Vocal solo by Miss Marie Adams.
.. War
sons-"Litte Cotton Dolly" quartette.
6. Peace"
! The exercises were terminated with a
sumptuous banquet which embraced all that
was calculated 10 allure the palate OF the
most iastidous cpicurc
The feasting WIS intersposed with several
impromptu toasts. which were responded 10
in happy vein. The subjects proposed were
peoul arly adapted TO the speakers seiecteu'
and were productive of much mirth and mer-
rment.
{ The menu was printed on channels skin and
will serve as enduring souvenirs OF this most
pleasant occasion. The programmes were
also gotten out in an elegant style and were
appreciated by the fortunate recipients
Among those present We're Colonel and Mr..
L. l., Foter. Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Love, Mr..
and Mrs. +. e. Gesecke, Mr.. and Mrs, ".
b Phipott. Mr.. and Mrs. b Sbisa, Misses
Edmonds, Parker, Adams, shepard, Sbisa,
Wallace. Shields West. Mcclellan, Cavitt
and Purcell Messrs. Tilson, Burgoon, Fer
gusou Murray, Martin, Kerr flutson. Smith.
Adamson. Maggie, Hooper Bland. pttuch and
Goodiow.
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DOMESTIC.

Three children were burned to death at
Nicholasvillc, Ky.
The coffee laden steamer Willardene ar
rived at New Orleans from Santos and is
detained az quarantine.
DR.. Hirsch of Chicago says the jews
should not celebrate Christmas
Lieutenant Thomas NJ, Brumby. who was
with Dewey at Manila. died in Washing
fOu
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JEWS AND CHRISTMAS.
DIR. Hirsch Says They should NJ
CeIcIruta

DIR. Hirsch Says They should Not
Celebrate 1t.
Chicago. December lin Sinai Temple
today Rev. Emil G. Hirsch the most prom
inent Jewish clergyman in Chicago, de-
nounced the celebration of Christmas by
the Jews as day af rejoicing. He de-
clarel that every true Jew, remembering
history and knowing that the day is one Of
persecution of his people in Europe, should
observe the day not in gladness, but In
sorrow. This Christmas particularly DR..
Hrsch said, was one that should not be
observed with cries of peace on earth
good viii toward men," when nations were
at war. He declared that 1t was a day
dreaded by the Jews OF many European
countries, as they feared for their lives.
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FOREIGN MARKETS..

War Conditions Have Depressed the
stocks Traded In.
London, December H.--Dnring the early
part Of the week. owing to the tightnesa
Of money and the absence Of buyers.
prices fell quickly on the stock exchange.
The settlement however, passed better
than was expected. Eight members failed,
but shsir defaults were unimporlsnt.
With the news OF General Buffers re-
pulse At Tugela river. heavy fall all
srouhd set n. which was all the sharper
Ter ~ previous rise. and caused soIne-
fhlns IKE : panic for awhile. Americana
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not delay one day before Sunsp
crsn book and xhG G,.ssse 40 y
proper treatment for Il 1gure n
the adding OF column s DR..
For over twenty ~. ths isefle.
HATHAWAY has . 1esn or1ctrs - h.
Of this ID s eount HAN that q ~ e.
so o His cures q =, na,,uissi Z g
cal profession and tn !. 70 chaie
Dr. Hathaway ma aIsser Il W g Z
suitation or advice e.i is tsksn
mail. and when essS medlsips
fee covers ali cost o. Va
sionai services. .raAWAys
,. NEWTON hA 8 ~
Dr. Elsthewsss. Astp
200 d. Alamo Piaso'
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rIFTy-sIxTn CONGRESS-.

both the senate and house will adjourn
Wednesday for the holidays.
Beyond the announcements OF the COM
mittees. the senate will do very little this
week.
The vote on tho currency bill will be
taken today.
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BRIEF WAR ITEMS.

sYRBAN.--The Natal Government Gazette
announces that Gen. Butler has appointed a
commission 10 inquire into the losses OF the
people OF the colony resulting from the Boer
Invasion.
LoNDoN.--The farewell banquet at Garlic
,on hotel N aid % the fund Of the American
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-18

To-day Customs Officers Rec and Worsham n,
Laredo testified that the Rio Grande was moi
havignble. Witness Worsham said that one
years use OF tho water OF the Rio Grapde
cation Pat Garrett sheriff OF Donna Ann
county. N. NJ. testified as 10 the long drouth
IN Bee and other counties OF Texas prof
college told of measuring the Rio Grapde IN
Colorado to test its losses by seepase. ha
found that water seeped out regularly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-18
AN Aged MOTHER
Was Prepared for the News of He
Sons Death

Sons Death,
Marietta. Gapl December ls.-Mrs. Ann
Eliza Brumhy the aged mother of Lieu.
tenant Brumby, received the news OF her
sons death very calmly. The long Illness
OF the lieutenant had prepared Mrs. Brum-
by for the shock and she displayed Ii t.e
emotion. She admitted that she had given
up hope of his recovery several DAYS ago,
The Brumby burying ground is in At an
Ia and while Mrs Brumhy would like
TO have the remains of her son brought
home. she said tonight that she would offer
no objection should the Washington ofh-
cials desire to inter the lieutenants re-
mains there.
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GERMAN MONEY.

Berlin. December 17.--Oenerai Bullers
defeat In the engagement at the Tugela
river has not affected the German money
and stock markets seriously. Neverthe-
less, the money stringency Is growing
daily and private discount has equalled
the official rate since Thursday. Finan-
cial circles are now expecting an advance
by the reichsbank any day. Apparently
the reichsbank is only awaiting the action
OF the bank of England According to in
formation from within the bank. an adj
vance In the rate may become necessary
at any moment. and the money situation
Will grow tighter. In consequence OF
General Buffers repulse. London sx-
change is already above the gold point.
Only the taclt agreement OF the great
private banks not TO embarrass the
relchsbank prevents large gold exports.
Tho gold movement from New York to
London, however, is expected TO give tom
porary relief.
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Bryan. Texas December l5.--Mr. Bryan
KINNEY OF Hollis. Madison county, was in
Bryan today buying stock OF general mer-
enanaise for the purpose OF starting a store
at his town In the near future
judge n II. Nall OF this city, district
uepuy grand master, and DR.. A. j, White
Macy master OF Hemphill lodge. returned
ga IA msh' from attending the State Grand
- large number of the Fruit, Flower and
s r.ss,anle Festival visitors are returning By
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SUMMARY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.
STATE.

sale OF big body Of gypsum land
near Quanah has been made
The Cherokee county iron furnaces have
been sold and will be put into operation at
once.
Educational agent OF the Northern Meth
odlst church gave his views on the lynch
ing question in sermon at Fort Worth
Victoria county stockmen will expert
ment with an automobile In ranch work
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-18
TAYLOR COTTON MILL.
Propositions Received from Tv
Eastern Concerns.

FTVH"SfFFVHN NtCtTNtU frOm TWO
Eastern Concerns.
Taylor, Texas, December le.-Mr. W. s.
Wade. chairman OF the cotton mill commit
tee recently appointed to float stock for the
new cotton mill at this place. SAID to The
Post correspondent yesterday that he had re-
revrd letters from two large cotton factories
N the East offering to move their plants 10
THIS place for consideration. One OF the
plants claims TO be a $1,000 mill and wants
q bonus or guarantee OF subscribed stock
OF the removal. It is preferred here thar Tho
factory be owned by home capital. but II
they should fan to raise the required amour,
OF stock the proposition from the Eastern
people will probably be considered.
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The Sunset limited will start today,
Passenger traffic men will meet in Chi
cage Tuesday.
Tho Southern Pacific company is invcs-
tigatng Mexlcos coal deposits.
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WILL NEW ER DO 1T.
Spain Has Not Coded Her Africa,
pnssessipus.

Madrid. December li-senor Sllvela. the
premier. replying to question on the
subject in the chamber of deputies yes
tnrday said the report of an alliance he
tween Spain and Russia based upon the
cession of Ceuta. the Spanish seaport
town in Morocco, opposite Gibraltar. was
without foundation, Neither now nor in
the future" he declared. will Spain on
any account cede her African possessions
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also dropped quickly, New York's rscov-
ering not avaiiing to check the decline.
The gold situation is improving on the
expectation OF heavy shipments from the
United States and that the bank OF Eng
land will buy German and French coin.
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FOREIGN.
RAILROADS.

Cologne manufacturers are dissatisfied
with the German American tariff
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The S|CK AAD

Have you any rain, or aen; ~
Does your blood show tnas Do n
purities' Are you nervous III
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FoREIGx nnIErs.

ST MIcHAELs.-i~w propeller blades OF
the British steamer ashton Hall. Captain Me-
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ELEPHANT nurrE DAM CASE.
Evidence In All In and Arguncn,
Begins Monday.
Special to The Pos,

fNH'V'al 10 7 NC Fust.I
Las Cruces n. NJ, December i6.---Ali ths
evidence 10 the Elephant Butte dam case ia
~ tonight and arguments begin Monday.
Tho defense has mado out . strong case.
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"EOa Dispo,I
Are Ea,ly

Just 50 eva Il
comes out Il
serotala. pinplss,
children e and yoss.
Taken IN tine I
e'adfeated BY asias =
SarsapanNa. Ii olx,'
pie. the aftermath ]
ul la HUing shous ~
biiious conditions, u
head, a foul mo|
general bad feelina !
the Blood. tie anpuw ~ /
ohieh Is tie real cause. a..
Hoods Sa,sapan1la an S,,'
reign IN your family.
Bladder Trouble -. |
time getting over tie ~ h.
FOLLOWED by seOere bladst,is,s
ing helped until I used u, n
raa. TsOo bottles mad !. a.
zDeA." Mrs. Lois Wu,t,. E p
Poor Health ~ a., y
soeH. TOOK Hoods Sa,ssu.,I. ~
and satisfactory effects. IN |:
good health eve, since. Z" YIri'
lin, AS Hale ST.. c4usu,t.. &.
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1la22
Hoods pills cure liver ills; u, y, -
only Cnthartic to fats ,-i,h I.--T- -.
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TO CURE A COLD n ~ !,
Take Laxative Bromo eu,a , Il ]
All druggists refund the mon" .turs
to cure. e. W. Groves ssp
each box. Is cents. -.
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HUNTSVILLE ITEAS'
Convicts Arc Preparing ~
Annual Minstrel sh0v'

Annual Minstrel ssov'
Huntsville, Texas, Decempsl \
penitentiary MINISTRIES are maklns
ration for their annual ennst
New Years concert. Same pl0A.
be fine this year. ..,,,,s
The ladies of St. Stephens c ~.
Just closed a successful doll az
half of the proposed new cnu'S,. 4.
desire to return thanks 70 lne 4, 4,
the Bryan and Calven Episc0pA y
for assistance. .,a.v
Mrs. +. B. Robinson ley ioaax; n
tend the meeting OF the Tex "
Press association In Houston
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