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He said II was his painful. duty to state
that owing to the sickness of President
Anton Brruner and Vice President Charles
Herman \ they could not be present to
deliver n opening address, but In their
absence he had been requested TO say 4
few words. Mr.. Things talk, AS we'll MS
most OF the talks which followed, were de-
livered In the German language, but the
substance of his remarks were that the
gathering together of so large repre-
scntation spoke much for the seed that
had been sown by their forefathers forty
FIVE years ago. and II appeared fitting that
they, tho benefactors. should look hack
with considerable pride not only on the
healthy growth and progress OF the or
ganizntion since that tiine, but also tho
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The Plan of the Ages.
TO the Editor of The Post.

I " PHV 19uFtVI VI fIU USE :
Houston, Texas. January Ill note in
lions Watch Tower, a paper edited by
the author OF Mlllennial Dawn, that a
Brother Ransom is travelling through Lou
isiana. Texas and Arkansas lecturing on
the plan of the Ages" (Which is the title
of the first volume of the Milleunial Dawn
seriesl. A few of those Interested are
striving to make arrangements for free
public lecture by Mr.. Ransom on visit to
Houston, and VIC wonld be pleased to
hear from any one interested in the above
or in the second coming of rhe Saviour
and we will notify them of time and place
of lecture. Hoping that this will find
space in your Sunday issue. very truly,
j. Wyndetts,
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for gymnastic exercises. The captain soon
formed the boyp in line aud while wait
ing for the gathering of the senior mem
bers, put the class through series of
exercises. usint; the gymnasium apparatus
in the yard provided for that purpose.
The exhibition was enjoyable. as the
young men showed considerable grace and
skill in the horizontal bar and other eA-
ercisec.
Secretary Kattmann then requested the
presence OF tho entire assembag9 in tina
hall, when Mr.. NJ. Thing, publisher of the
Deutsche Zeitung and Anzeiger, appeared
on the stage and addressed the assemblage.
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ga, 2I6, 21s Travis Street.
Wash Goods.

Fancy Woolette, for spring -. (
In mingle and fancy checks, ysf4
Real Scotch Bookfold Cheylot ~
Mems and Boys wear, in sInSu
checks and stripes--yard.
Gihghams, IN rich and beautIfs,
styles, in checks. plaids ana fanrs !.
yard. TIC. s 1-3c. i0c. -Ss
Percales, large variety OF na.;
spring colorings, sc inches vida N !,
checks and broken plaids, per VA AZ
10c aud 12isc. .s 49,
SO inches wide fancy Madras. n NJ,
and pretty spring material ~ Z
ladies and children's wear. II
all the new and popular sprinr I
styles--per yard .,.. II.
Real Oxford Cloth, fancy chects Z
plalds and n large variety wovsr (
designs-yard ......z..1.,...
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Hosiery.

o'eahins up week in this department.
Al small lots, odds and ends. must 90
prices slashed fer quick selling. II You
would participate, don't delay.
chlldren's Fast Black and tan
nibbed and Plain Cotton Hose.
double knee, heel and toe; ,bay
are odds and ends. have hem mr.
selling at 25c aud 4Oc; to close. zoe
Children's Fest BLACK Cashmer.
Hose. double knee and soles, ar
nave been selling at 25r. to close. &c
children's Fast Black and Colored
.asainnre Hose. full fnisbsd
aouole knee, spliced sole, have
peen selling at s9c and 45r, ID mr..
Laai s. Onyx Fast Black end ian
Cotton, Lislc and Silk Hose. lull
regular made, odds and en1s,
nave hssn selling at Si.00, S5c cn.
ana Zoe, TO close ...,....... 1II,
Ladies' Onyx Fast Black and ran
Gotten and Ingram I.isIe Hose.
iuli finished, d3uble hfel and TOE.
oncs and ends. have been selling ar
AZ uee. Spc aud i5c. 10 close .... JAG
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Belts and Ribbons.

Ladies Black and White silk and
canvas Belts. with gilt and sIlsS
yer buckle and slide. ,..,.....,3
A large assortment of Leather.
Kid. Silk and Velvet Belts, In all
colors, plaids and stripes. stesi
and harness covered buckles !.
New line. OF Jet Steel and White 4
Elastic Belts. with fancy buckle, d,
81 25 to $500. y
No. 1 Bolt Colored and Black Vel.
yet Ribbon, satin back, 10 yards
No. 2 Purl Edge Shirred Taffess
Ribbon, in white, cream, pink.
blue, black white with black
edge. and black with white edge,
per bolt
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SHORT LENGTHS IN sILKs-Aft.r
s.,sock-taking, all short pieces thrown out:
.ney are AZ big bargains. Hundreds OF
wa mu,s. iems.ns IN stripes, checks and plaids,
n m a great many skirt lengths In black
Ineir real value bears no relation 10 tho
present price. Be sure and see them.
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Clearing, Sale.

Next week We will place on s,Is ".
tire line of Wool Flannels, in nsvs
white, gray and red. IN plain ana n
at n saving of 25 per cent. Wa Nh !.
You a few prices below: ~ ~
Plain While Wool Flannel, n
per yard .s.................
Plain Red Wool Flannel. ss Y
per yard .....,.........s...
Red TwiIled Wool Flannel. \
extra heavy .....,................,
Navy Blue TwiIled Wool Flannel I
heavy weight .....,..,,.......
White Medicated Shaker Flannel A
heavy and wide ....,...
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Carpet Department.

Curtain Poles, III
complete with trimmings. "'.''''
Window Shades. feet long.
with spr.ng roller ......,.'..''''
Window Shades, 6 feet long.
extra quality ..............,.'''''
Lace Curtains, 3is yards long
$3.50 value .........,.....'..'.''''' !.
Lace Curtains. az yards LONG.
$500 value ................''''
Moquette Rugs.
u inches Wide ....,....".''''''.
Smyrna Rugs,
sxl2 feet ...........',.'''''':.I
We make speciality OF hans
OPAQUE Holland Shades. we $50
widths and cclors. rr,,na
NO ADVANCE ON MATrrsH.0s
ADVANCE--SAME OLD PRICE
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EmbrOideries,.
Hamburg and Nainsook edeea

Hamburg and Nainsook edges u 4;
sertions from to 3 inches wide, Il d
&c. 1-Sc, 10c, 12lsc and 15c a yard \
Colored Embroideries at &c, sI.sc
1oc yard. 81
Sets for Infants Suits. In Swiss, NJ
sock and Hamburg at l5c, CSC, "a. r
Coo, 75c and Csc yard.
Fine sets In Swiss, Nainsook and ~
sl.6o, $500 and $3.50 per yard.
Hundreds OF remnants OF EmbroSid1
and Insertions. very desirable Lengths
Swiss, Nainsook and Hamburg. wida ~
narrow, all at half price.
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Millinery.
Things won are done;
lows sOut lies In the d ding.

We have enjoyed an exceedingly y
patronage in this department. NO..
the season Is near its end, we ~
tonishing reductions to clear evay
manning Hat In the stock.
$1,000 and $500 Trimmed Hats.
Tor ...........-.,...'.. =
Sc. 80 and $500 Trimmed Hats. I,
SIS. 90 and $3.50 Trimmed Hats,
LOT .,............,...'. ~ y
So 90 and Sc 80 Trimmed Hats.
for ..,.......-.......... ...''..'.';i-'
Rough and Ready and Sailor Has
that have been selling $l.Oo. oso
and TIC choice ......,......,s''
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Wrappers.

Percale Wrappers, well made and I'm.
extra wide Observation-Disclosures. JUG
Outing and Percale Wrappers. 7r
lisht ntted Innings .,........... lJG
Outing and Percale Wrappers,
made with square yoke and neat m.
~ trimmed with finishing braid. J0G
New French Psrcale and Outing
Wrappers, made with fancy ynke
and trimmed with ruffes and two 4 nr
rows OF hnisning braid ..... t,ZJ
New French Ptreale and Outing
Cloth Wrappers, made with fancy
yokes and trimmed with fancy
zap on sleeves and finished with 4 rn
'oMs OF neat braid .............. JU
Ne nv,s snaass Ia fancy Percalss and
Cuuhgs. finished with cap o,i
sieeVes and neatly trimmed with IN
fancy orsids and raffles 81 n Ia ., lU
S9,pted Cashmere and Flannel
wrappers. handsomely trimmed r. "a
WV" 'aney piaids. $3.50 and 80. J, UU
Silks Black and CoIored. |
2orinen fancy Brocads Waist silks or
~ sa'u ,,,,,.,.,......... {Ic |
AZ fancy Check. Stripe and plain
s sa,ns Tor Waists that have bss,' m
a. 's"'ns at VIC and Soc. choice for hHc |
-o,,nen Liberty Satias, Tor eyeuiny
IS,ear wili not crease or ,rTs,
- pure siik, have heeu salIiny an |
~ osc, all shades. HQn |
rrintea Moussellne de Sole bo,.
a aSsa WIN loud acclaim nv
we .s y bargain al Doc ward.
and 1 Tvs ny eoiors. bright. new ~
~, "e'iui --,-,...,..,.... ,11E /
nsm broeade Silks. handsome
r 49, esiHps come elegant hassa,
No on,, nave been selling soc and RI
~ NNo'po '''-..r..s.,....,. 1Jn
H-ipeh Heavy plack ra,., N, WV
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LOCAL LABoR NOTES.

Labor ORGANISATIONS TINT HIVE RE-
GENTLY Elected Officers.
The painters and decorators will meet
at 10 O'Clock this morning at Red Mems
hall on Congress avenue to form union,
the charter and supplies for this purpose
having already arrived
The Brewery Workers have elected the
following officers: q. Walter president;
l.. l.. Kossman, vice president. Adolph
Lange, recording secretary. A. Lutz,
financial secretary; John Pisch, treasurer;
executive board. r. kuhner l.. Martin. j.
Proebstle; trustees, Il. Kunlz. L. JNiorian
A. Gloger; delegates To Labor council
G.. Walter, l.. kossman; scrg SAINT at arms,
j. Phillips; shop delegate American brew
cry, G. Hey; shop delegate, Magnolia
brewery, Fritz Hartman.
Following are the newly elected officers
OF the Musicians union. Felix Schram
president; o. T.. Diohl vice president;
John Nehman. secretary; William Diehl
treasurer; executive committee, G.. Moer-
lein, e. II. Smith. o. q. Lewis; board of
directors, Julius Dlunm, y Hervy Secrist;
sergeant arms, Max Schmidt.
= =
The Bricklayers and Masons have elected
the following officers; w. II. Lighthouse,
International union deputy; AL. Feary,
alternate: j. A.. Umberfeld, president;
James Ducoigne. vice president; u. NJ
Sparks, recording secretary; j. II. S. Whit
marsh, financial and corresponding secre-
tary; A. Vaughn, treasurer William
Lumpkins, doorkeeper.
~
Union meetings will occur this week as
follows:
January 15-Coopers' union.
January 15-Musicians' union.
January 16--Laundry Workers.
January 16-Eleetrical Workers
January 11--Houston Labor council
January 17-Machnists union.
January 1s-Street Railway Men.
January 1S-Plumbers' union.
January 2O-Cooks and Walters.
January 2o-Carpenters and Jojners.
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Dress Goods.

we direct your especial attention to. the
ored Serge: anu WI
Af-,neh French Imperial Serge, all
MOO, Mool' regal value at zoe. this or.
WEN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. t1Oli
45cineh Scotch Cheyiot aud storm
serge, for general wear the most
value At sc sa0 iii. w ss exceptional 45c
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or Omaha. Neb., who has hceu making
q tour of the South, has decided TO re-
main in Houston for some two or three
weeks. He has contributed u number of
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Drunkenness Cured
IT Is Now WITHIN THE REACH OF
EVERY WOMAN TO SAVE
THE DRuNI<ARD.
TRIAL PACKAGE FREE.
The Remedy Can BE Given In Ten,
Coffee or Food, Thus Absolutely
nnd secretly Curing the Patient
In n short Time without
His Knowledge.

This cure for Drunkenness has shed radl-
ance irto thousands Of hitherto dcsolate fire.
sides. II does its work so silently and surely
thar. While the devoted wife. slsteS or daugh-
ter looks on. the drunkard is reclaimed even
The record-union., 1899-02-24
UNDATED DEMAND,

The voice Of the press and the people
Is undated and is augmenting in de-
mand that an end shall be put to the
Senatorial deadlock The situation is
developing conditions which threaten
the very existence of the Republican,
party The men who stand in the way
of bringing harmony out of disquiet,
will, if they maintain their position.
surely feel the punishment outraged
public sentiment will visit upon those
who infiict harm upon the State and
it's people.
Fact is, the matter is about to pass
to that stage where a change from
political outrage to positive assault will
set in upon State interests regardless
of party. This fact is impressing itself
upon the minds of people not closely
allied with the party, or whose party
allegiance hangs loose upon careless
shoulders. They are now joining in
the demand that an end be put to the
deadlock and the State given full rep
resentation in the Senate of the United
States when Congress is called in extra
session in March, as it now appears al
together probable will be done.
Further blocking of an election will
amount to political treason, to rebellion
against the party, to downright wreck
ing rascality, that order of viciousness
which will sacrifice any interest to con-
serve selfish and personal ends.
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The Golden Fleece.

Some days ago the Italian and Aus
TRAN newspapers announced that the
Emperor of Austria had conferred on
the Duke of Aosta the collar of the Or
der of the Golden Fleece. AS the cere-
mony of presentation of this highly
priced decoration is always conducted
with great state. some curiosity was
expressed in Italian society as to the
way in which the precious distinction
would be conveyed to it's recipient.
Shortly after the news of the presenta-
ton it became known that, the Austrian
ambassador to the Quirinal, Baron Pa
setti de Friendenburg, had left Rome
for Turin, accompanied by Count Louis
Szechenyi, in order, in the name Of
the Emperor, to present the collar, to-
gether with an autograph letter from
the Emperor. On reaching Turin Baron
Pasetti was met by Colonel Carrano,
-de-camp of the Duke of Aosta,
and in the afternoon the ambassador
proceeded to the Paiazzo della. Cisterna,
where the Duke of Aosta awaited him
in full uniform and surrounded by his
civil and military households. Baron
Pasetti, in the name of the Emperor,
presented to King Humbert's nephew
a large sealed envelope containing the
autograph letter, with valuable case
in which the golden collar was inciosed.
The ambassador then went back to his
hotel, where the Duke of Aosta return
ed his visit within al hour. A banquet
took place in the evening in honor OF
the event, after which the ambassador
and his Secretary returned to Rome
Rome correspondence of the London
Post
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not have application to the menacing,
cowing, threatening, lampoonipg and
brow-beating of legislators because Of
votes cast or withheld. But whether
it applies in the present case or not, 1t
is an indication of what the earlier law
makers of the State thought of indie
cent methods to influence legislation.
The belief is entertained, but which at
this writing we are unable to verify,
that other laws exist with penalties
for this order of interference with leg
islative duty and privilege. But, how
ever that may be, the suggestion may
be Of value as indicating the possible
wisdom of providing by statute against
tors are concerned, and this may be
done, we apprehend, without infringing
by hairs breadth upon the rights of
free press, of free speech and free crit
icism. For the people are entitled to
have their representative so far pro-
tected as is essential to free action, pre-
cisely as the law does, and should even
more stringently, hold legislators to
strict accountability.
But aside from the just and rightful
free criticism to which all public SER
wants must submit, legislators should
not be held accountable for their legis-
lative acts except to the body
to which they are accredited. Such is
the rule of law regarding Congressman
and United States Senators, and it
should fully obtain in the case of the
State legislator. If legislators are to
be, by libel, cartoon threat, menace and
COW, driven by the libeler and slanderer
under cover Of the free press, then in
deed the newspapers legislate and not
the Legislature.
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THE WAY CLEARED FOR JUSTICE

This journal, in common with all
well conducted high-minded papers in
the State. having true conception of the
office Of journalism, and which abhor
the prostitution of this great agency for
the promotion of wise government, the
protection of the liberties Of the people,
has protested against the so-called anti
newspaper legislation Of the present
session.
There is meant thereby the legislation
other than the cartoon bill, inspired in
large part by the disreputable courses
of yellow journals, sensational sheets
and those domineering, threatening,
character-wrecking, constituencies and
cowing papers, that have endeavored to
substitute for government by the people
government by the newspaper.
The passage Of the anti-cartoon bill
yesterday; its immediate approval by
the Executive and it's placement upon
the statute books of the commonwealth,
together with the emphatic resolutions
Of the Assembly in condemnation of
cartoon and disreputable Journalism,
indicate that the anti-newspaper legis-
lation has been aimed at specific and
limited class which abuses the trust
with which the Constitutional guaran-
tee of free speech invests every citizen,
and is not intended to cripple, restrict
and destroy the decent, self-respecting
and reputable press of the State.
1t is therefore to be hoped, nay it is
believed that the Legislature will now
see its way clear to give heed to the
respectful protest of the California
Press Association, and prevent injury to
guiltless order of journalism because
Of just anger at the guilty and con-
scienceless class. The press of the
State, its great conservator in develop
ment and upbuilding, has it's black
sheep doubtless, and those for whom
no apologies are tolerable. But to
visit upon this great agency of
civilization and freedom punishment
along the whole line for the sins of the
few is at once unjust and cruel. The
anti-newspaper legislation proposed
and pending at this session Of the Legis-
lature cannot have any other effect than
to cripple the press. Just as, that agency
is rendered ineffectiveyis curbed in nat
ural right, or cowed under threat of
the laws proposed, human liberty and
free government is imperiled. That is
truth established in the history Of
every nation upon the face Of the
globe.
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settled and in a way that should be
satisfactory. The terms provide for
the payment lin round numbers) of 3d.
100000 every six months for a period
of ten years. with interest at two per
cent on deferred payments. The Gov
eminent will receive $4,000, 600 in this
manner with interest payments added
10 this amount, The whole amount of
the Indebtedness will be paid and the
Government will not lose cent. This
ends finally and fairly the matter which
the fusion speakers and journals six
months ago claimed was the only ques-
ton of vital Importance before the vot-
ers of California.
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are congratulating the people on the
settlement Of the debt of the Central
Pacific Railroad. Here are some ex-
pressions:
GRATIFYING TERMINATION.
From the MERGED Starr
The Indebtedness to the Government
of the Central Pacific Company has
finally been adjusted with the approval
Of President Mckinley BY the terms
of this settlement the Government is to
receive every cent demanded by it..
principal and interest, and the company
is to make payment at a good rate Of
interest in twenty semi-annual INSTALL
ments, four of which have already been
taken up, leaving but sixteen to be paid
within the next eight years Thus we
see that through a Republican admin
istration and an honest and just Pres
ident this railroad issue which has been
the fat on which such political dema-
gogues as Mcguire and other politicians
have Toasted for years, is forever
removed from politics, and settled in a
manner most satisfactory to our Gov
eminent. The gratifying termination
of this vexatious question demonstrates
one fact. 1t proves that Congress and
the President fulfilled the promise made
months before the last election that this
matter would be adjusted to the salts
faction of the people. And yet Ma
guire made his fight for the Governor
ship on this very issue and endeavored
to pose as the little giant who sac
rificed himself for his people in his
fight against this "monstrous steal"
when in reality Mcguire was one of the
distractions that stood in the way of
this satisfactory settlement of the ques-
ton. The RELOCATING of this man from
political prominence into total obscurity
is just rebuke from the people Of Cal
ifornia
TIME TELLS.
(From the Red Bluff Sentinel)
The statement concerning the settle
ment of the Pacific railroads obliga-
lions to the Government as issued by
the Department of Justice, is respect
fully dedicated to the examiner"
whose insane vaporings a few months
ago, echoed by individuals and the Bry-
ante press, were to the effect that the
Republican Administration would be-
tray the people and make the railroad a
present of many millions We remem-
Der well-known Democrat of Red
Bluff who asserted with great warmth
that Mckinley would give the railroad
forty-fve million dollars These great
'anti-monopoly" blowhards have been
shown what may be accomplished in a
quiet business-like way and the vim
dication of Congressman Barham over
Mr.. Mcguire and his other traducers is
most thorough and complete
THE DEBT SETTLEMENT.
!, (From the Visalia Delta)
The long-standing Central Pacific
debt, about which much buncombe was
heard during the last campaign from
Democratic speakers, has been finally
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The successful settlement of the rail-
road debt, and upon which the Depart
ment OF Justice congratulates the peo-
pie, is the sharpest rebuke yet given
to demagogues who have for more than
decade fattened upon the subject
and made hostility to the railroad the
text OF all their preaching. Likewise
1t is the most splendid financial and
business achievement related to Cali
fornia interests, or for the matter of
that any other known to the history of
the nation. It will forever be a mon
ument to the genius, far seeing persist
ent wisdom, and untiring faith in the
right Of the great railroad promoters
of California.