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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-14

~ say. have closed up many Of the mills
and factories of the United states, with
the object of reducing the cost of pro
duction and lessenins the price OF COM
modlties TO consumers On and the closing
OF every mill or factory and the consoli
dalton OF a number Of mills and factories
into one. have thrown many people, drum
mers Of couree among them, out Of en-
ploynnent.
Now. when We stop to consider what
the withdrawal Of $500 drummers from
the road means. especially to hotel men,
railroads, etc. we shall see what serious
matter It Is A drummer is allowed tsayJ
IS day for his expenses--his salary we
shall not take into tho calculation as in
most cases perhaps he does not spend II,
the daily expenditures OF $500 drummers
at IS per day would amount TO s43T 500
and If every one of the $500 is on the
road 100 days IN the year the 81 500 would
spend the sum Of $43,750o0o every year.
This. at the very smallest calculation,
represents the loss that has accrued 10
hotel mel. railroads and others. ouins tc
the action Of the trusts in depriving one
fourth OF all the drummers OF the United
States OF their ususl employment
This being SO, there is certainly moth
ing astonishing In the fact that the drum
rpefs and hotel men have formed an anti.
trust league for the protection Of their
special interests; and 1t Is pretty certain
that this anti-trust league will not be
without Influence on coming elections and
coming legislation Both Rouifaces and
commercial travellers are suffering so
badly owing to the action OF the trusts,
that We may take 1t for granted that
there are few hotel men or travelling men
in the United States but viii henceforth
refuse their votes TO any candidates for
State or National legislatures who do not
pledge themselves in the most uneqmVocal
way to use their utmost epdeavors IN help
ing to suppress these infamous combina-
tions of capital.
The movement 20 form an antitrust
league among the travelling men aud hotel
men OF the United States was only started
a few months ago and already the league
reioices in membership of 80, 600 With
tho prospect Of seeing that number multi
piled by ten before We reach halfway to
| the new century. The movement was con-
ceived and iuaugurated by William Hoge.
a drummer OF Brooklyn, and already,
thanks greatly to his hustling, the league
| is domiciled In the ST. James building
| Twenty-siSth street and Broadway, Man
! haitian, with the extraordinary member
| ship already mentioned.
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WHO is LIABLE:
A Case of Interest 10 Men Who Eat
Mt Restaurants.

(Selected by the Press Committee.)
case which has just been decided
by the appellate term OF tho supreme
court OF New York has been the cause of
much interest in the metropolis, chiefly
among that large c:ass OF men who take
their meals in restaurants.
New Yorker named Marcus NJ. Mont
eunery, who had taken his dinner at
resteur kept by one John Ladllng,
found wher he had eaten and paid for his
dinner that his overcoat. which he had
hung up With his own hands on peg
close TO his table, had disappeared. The
sroprietor, on being appealel TO- discla,med
all responsibility for the loss of the coat,
sll the ground that neither he nor his
waters had been intrusted with the GUS
tody OF it. Mr. Montgomery demanded a
return. or the value. OF the garment from
the restaurateuri and, on Bonifaee's re-
ftsa to comply with the demand, he
brought suit against LadIing in a munich
pal court for tho amount.
fhe Judge in the municipal court found
for the plaintiff IN the amount claimed
but the restaurateur was advised not to
pay. and he declined TO pay, and appealed.
The appellate term OF the supreme court
has Just decided the case reversing the
Judgment OF the lower court aud holding
appellate court, after passing ia review
many casts OF somewhat similar nature,
ssss in It's decision
The rule 10 he sddunad from all these
cases is that before q restaurant keeper
VII be held liable for the loss OF an over
coat If customer white such customer
takes a meal or refreshments II must an
pear either that the oVercoat was placed
In the Physical custody Of the keeper Of
the restaurant or hts servants or that. the
'ysrcoat was neoecsarilv laid aside under
circumstances showing at least notice OF
tbs fact and Of such necessity to the keeper
AZ the restaurant or his servants In which
there is an implied bsilment or oonstruc
tive custody or that the loss occurred
by reason Of the lnsufheiency OF the gen
fral supervision exercised by the keeper
Of the restaurant for the protection a,
customers overcoais Temporarily laid
aside. After all, each case must largely
depend upon its own particular facts and
circumstances, for It Is we'll known that
there are all kinds Of restaurants, In
some Of them good taste and etiquette
require that customer should remove
bis hat and overcoat while eating meal
or refreshments, while In others. especially
. to so-called quick lunch establishments
customers frequently remove neither hal
nor coat
There Is a great deal OF good com.
non5sense IN this decision; and restaura-
fenrs and their customers would probably
not do atniss 70 govern themselves in ac-
cordarce with II.
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The ncncvoicnt Leasuc.

Notices Of assessment No. in the Be
neyolent League were sent out very
promptly because II is of utmost import
ance TO have the indemnity fund replcn-
ished and ready for the next sight draft,
which may come at any time and which
no man can anticipate. H. Is one which
comes without the usual notice, and FOR
which We must be prepared.
DO not delay sending your remittance
at once hut II You are not a member do
not longer remain on ther doubtful lat
as 10 whether YOU viii join but cane and
he one with Us. ASK yeur wifs or family
whether i would he hs,tsr "a be a a,on,
Der Of the Benevolent League Or not. aud
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WHOM securing New Member..

When urging men TO come into the l'rav
eiers' Protective Association ono should
bear in mind the fact that the statements
made by applicant ION tho blank he ales)
becomes part of his certificate. and that
the association rightly compare such state
ments with those made on papers used
for filing claims. Fewer complications will
arise II only such as really eligible are
admitted. II It be known that only such
viii be taken in the confidence OF both
old and prospective members will be in
creased.
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rrnveIing Mems Window.
the Editor OF The Post.

Fort Worth Texas. January i1.-please
advise in sundays issue, through the
travelling mems column, that the dedica-
tlon OF the tabernacle al Fort Worth viii
not take place on the alst as expected,
owing 70 the fact that the seats for the
building have not arrived When the day
OF the dedication Is positively known /
Will advise the boys through sthese col
umns, when, hope tina, al trsvelins men
regardless OF associations will try and be
present al the dedication ct the travellny
msn's window. which Will take place in
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NO C. O. D. OR DEPOSIT ScnEM,

Every person who Is sufferer from nervous
diseases should write the Won Mohl Co, Gin
cinnati, Ohio, at once, and accept their offer
OF Ave days trial treatment free OF charge.
This is no @. o. u. or DEPOSIT scheme but a
liberal proposition made to unfortunate suf-
ferers by this long establlshed concern. which
Is the largestimporter of specifics for nervous
and sexual diseases in the world.
The Won Mohl Co. has the sole American
rights for Prof. Laborde's French preparation
of"Calthos," the only remedy known to ad-
vanced medical science that will positively
cure nervous debility. This remedy has for
years been used as specific in the French
and German armies, and since its introduce
tion into the United States has cured many
thousands OF sufferers. and the remarkable
success of the remedy in Europe has been re-
peated in this country.
In order to place this wonderful treatment
In the hands Of every person who suffers the
mental aud physical anguish of sexual weak
ness. The Won Mohl Co, has decided tosend
free trial treatment to all who write at once.
The remedy is sent by mail in plain pack
age, aud thereis no publicity In receiving itor
taking It, Accompanying the medicine there
is a full treatise in plain language for You to
read Take the medicine privately with per-
feet safety, and sure cure Is guaranteed.
Lost vitality creeps upon men unawares.
DO not deceive yourself or remain in igno-
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this insidious disease. No matter what the
cause may be, whether early abuses, excuses
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are the same premature loss of strength and
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TEXAS DIVISION. r. p. A. OF A.

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secrstary-James F Ludlow, San Anto-
First Vice presidsnt--B. B. Gatelsy. Fort
Worth
Second Vice President-D. W. Michaux
Houston,
Third Vice President-c. 8 e. Holland.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pest G, Thon as l., Freelsnd, Houston.
Post n, Frank Arnold. c. S. Austin and
c. v Holland San Antonio, Texas.
Post Il, II, 3 Msrchbank, Dallas.
Pest r. G. Q, Horton. Austin.
Post 9, H j. Labatt, Galveston
Post Fl, Thomas Farmer Waco.
Post l. H. ". Slngietary. Corsicans.
Post j. II, l., Frye. Fort WORTH
Post x. s. G. Bennett. Gainesville.
Post L. g. A Heils, La Grange.
Post Nj, r. B. Wofford. Cuero.
Post n. g. H. Cox, Temple.
Pest O. p. j. Burgess. Victoria.
Post 2. Tom C. swope. Houston.
Post Q, l.. z. Harrison, Brennan.
Post r, Ernest Kohlners 81 Paso.
COMMITTEE CHA1lMEN,
Railroad A P. Foute, Fort Worth.
Press, Adolph Boldt Houston.
Legislature, Joe Lee JAMESON. Austin.
Hotel. Ernest Lasker Galveston
Employment Paul r. Erb. Dallas.
Livery and transfer. a. ID. Edgar. Pales-
tine.
state physician, j. Allen hyle, M u.
Houston.
State chaplain Homer 7. Wilson, For.
Worth.
Executive committee. Frank Arnold,
chairman. San Antonio; G. E. Austin and
c. " Holland San Antonio.
Note,--The committee chairmen are also
members Of board Of directors.
OFFICERS or THE UNITED CONNER.
CIAL TRAVELLERS or TEXAS.
Past Grand Counsellcr--A. F. Dechman
Dallas,
Grand Counselor-E b. Mitchell, Dallas
Grand Junior CnunseloT-Alf Dieckmann
San Antonio,
Grand Secretary--J p Seeger. Dallas
Grand Conduotor--J. T, Fieklin Waco
Grand Page-B X James San Antonio
Grand Sentlnel-W. L. Kesn. For
Worth
Executive Committee j. NJ Sedbury o.
Sherman and " C. Akard OF Houston,
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have thousands of testimonials from t NV
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ruined in health by disreputnhle msdi Ky
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OFFICERS OF THE TRAVELLERS Pho.
TECTIvE ASSOCIATION OF AMERI-
CA.
National Presidept--L. ". La Taste.
Montgomery, Ala
National Secretary and Treasurer--Louls
I. La Beaume, room 412 Union Trust
Building. Seventh and Olive streets, st.
Louis. No.
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The Cordova Hotel

BEAUMONT. TE%AS.
Elegant Bath Rooms Fire proof Building;
IN fact. everything new The Cordova and
Imperial Hotels arc under one MANAGEMENT.
Everything modern and up-to-d5te Hotel
uueaualled SO elegantly furnished rooms.
Cuisine nnexceled Rates $2.0o and 81 70 per
day, Free sample rooms.
L. D. ROME. Manager
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its easy to imagine how short time Il !
viii be before we enroll you as mem
Der.
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the afternoon Of The day Of tho church
dedication. Very truly Yours
Howard w. Peak.
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j. &. JOHNSON 4 4ss R sts.I, ans 0f' ess
tract with Travellers Protective Assn. Same as
L, {, l. Satisfaction guaranteed,
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Central Parks Promenade
 New York's Latest 1 a ]

Among the changes wrought in New York of late years, says the New York Times, there Is one which promises to make that city in still another way a rival of Paris and London. Foreigners have never been able to understand why it was considered by society bad form to walk in Central park, a magnificent garden in the heart of the fashionable district, and one which is by far more attractive than Hyde or St. James park, and yet society turned the cold shoulder upon 1t. Londons most picturesque feature in the full sea- son is the church parade, where, in Hyde park, after church hours and before lunch con, society turns out en masse. The London people still go to the church on
 Sunday, and many of those in the very
 exclusive" CIV York sets go to the coun-
 try instead, but still there are enough who remain in town to make a very re- spectacle church parade. Now that soci- ety is massing in Sixtieth, Seventieth and Elghtieth streets, on the East Side, the park has become a possibility on Sundays after church, and there in the short walk between the Fifty-ninth street or Plaza entrance and that at Fifth avenue and
 East Seventy-second street one may meet society. Each Sunday during short hour just after noon this promenade is crowded
 and seems to grow in popularity. It may De passing fad, but it has the prestige and hallmark of an English custom.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
SOUTHERN OFFICIALS
Inspecting Terminal Facilities of Road
 at Mobile

Mobile, Ala, April 1S-W. W. Finley, Second vice-presdent F. s. Cannon, third vice-president; J. s. Barrett; general su- perintendent; J. S. B. Thompson, assistant general superintendent; c. S. Hayden. su- perintendent of the Anniston division, all of the Southern railway, have spent two days in Mobile inspecting the terminals of the .company here. They say the com pany's intention is to greatly improve ship ping facilities here
 The river front of the company's docks will be dredged to thirty feet for loading of steamers The company contemplates going in for the banana import business, which is one of the largest interests of Mobile; also into the shipment of early vegetables from this truck region. Fast freights will be inaugurated north and east from Mobile and the trackage to accommo- date the truck growers in loading will also be put in.
 Many thousands of dollars will be ex- pended in these improvements, and the off, cials are satisfied it will be an excellent investment as they are very much inn pressed with the signs of evidence of sub stantial progress here, and the promise of rapid growth in all lines of business.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
The First Reception
 Of the Easter Season

The first of the afternoon teas of the Easter season was given by Mrs. A. J. Camp and Mrs. John Towers on Tuesday from 4 to o'clock. That the occasion opened the post-Lenten season, gave an added charm and pleasure, and afforded numbers of women an early opportunity of wearing their new gowns. The many beau- tiful toilettes made the apartments dis tinctly picturesque, for there cannot be more effective background for woman's gown than fower-bedeckted rooms.
 Mrs. Towers own toilette of white, rich ly appliqued in lace, was extremely smart and she looked unusually lovely. Her grac- ious hospitality was never more in evil dence, and indeed her charm of manner aAd her queenly bearing naturally made her even more conspicuous in the large assembly. There was decided crush after o'clock, and the afternoon was so de- lightful that many women fingered in the drawing rooms and at the tea tables.
 Mrs. Camp was unfortunately prevented from being present. She has been i'll for several days, and was unable to leave her private apartments.
 The decorations of the house were ex- tremely artistic the hall being in red and green, while the drawing room was in white and gold. The library was in pink and a cooling beverage was served here by Mrs. Blount and Miss Will Morrow. In the dining room, where a delicious menu was enjoyed, the decorations were in white and yellow The receiving party included: Mes danes Jack Johnston, Blount, John Hine. s. L. Ledbetter, J. D. Moore, William liar die, George Ward, J. A Going, Robert Cunningham, M J. Lunguest, w. l.. Sims. Robert Mcknight, A. B. Curry, George Eustis, J. S. Handley, and the Misses Will lie Morrow, Hall and Mallam
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
eeeOeeeeeeeeeeppeeeeeee

afternoon, at which the Daughters of the American Revolution will entertain; musicale this evening at the residence of Mrs. J. M. DeCottes, and a reception to- morrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs Phares Coleman.
 The children's ball that was given last night at the Phoenix club was one of the most beautiful events of the season, and was great success in every way. Miss Evelyn Byrd is i'll with typhoid fever at the Danis hospital.
 
 Mrs. J. Bruce Morson, who is in Louis vile, Ky, was the guest of honor at a reception yesterday afternoon, given by her sister, Mrs. Phillip Allin.
 Mrs Davis of Charleston, S. C., who has been spending several weeks with her sis ter, Mrs Colmand Wilkinson, returned home few days ago. l. Miss Henrietta Wilcox will entertain the Amaranth club tomorrow afternoon MT and Mrs Charles Roy have returned from M1SS1SSlppi.
 The Edgewood club will meet this after noon with Mrs. G. R. Harsh at Beeler sta ton.
 There will be a meeting of the entertain ment committee of the Federation this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. John w. Tomlinson.
 
 There will be a meeting of the Ladies Mite society this morning at 10 o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church. Mrs. T. c. Catchings, wife of Congress- man Catchings of Ncksburg, Miss, is the guest of Mrs. w. B. Catchings in Cullom Place.
 Mrs. L. A. Stubblefield and her mother, Mrs. A. H. Atwood left for Atlanta this morning to be the guest of Mrs. Frank Singer at her Peachtree street residence.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
BURGHERS OBJECT
To Sending Boer Prisoners to Island of
 St. Helena

Pretoria, April 1S-As soon as the Berne award in the Delagoa Bay railway arbitra- tion was published the Transvaal govern ment offered to lend Portugal the amount she was compelled to pay, which was courteously refused, the statement being made that the money was already pro. vided.
 The government is receiving many memo rials from burghers on the subject of the sending of the Boer prisoners to St. Hel- ena, and will formally protest to Great Britain on the subject Secretary of State Reitz says the Transvaal government is not taking any resolution regarding the destruction of the mines.
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Jefferson Clubs Easter CotiiIon

The Easter cotillon of the Jefferson club was danced last night at Elks hall and was Tn every way notably brilliant event. pelng characterized with the elegance that marks all of the entertainments given by this club. The dances of the winter are the most charming affairs of the season. and' indeed, society is greatly indebted to the Jefferson club for many delightful en- tertainments. The cotillon last night was followed by supper at the Morris. An elaborate and delicious menu was served and the occasion was one of the most de. lightful of the weeks gayeties
The age-herald., 1900-04-19
Daily Passenger Service to Cincinnati
 and Louisville

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad operates two daily passenger trains between Birmingham and Cincinnati and Louisville on quick and convenient schedules.
 No. ''Cincinnati Limited" solid vesti- buled train, leaves Birmingham daily at 5:55 a. m., arrives Louisville 7:35 p. m., Cincln- natl 7:90 D. m. Through sleeper to Cincin- nati; also cafe dining and observation car, serving all meals la carte, Attalla, Ala, to Cincinnati.
 No. "Queen and Crescesss Special" leaves Birmingham daily at AIS E. m., ar rives Louisville 7:55 a. m.. Cincinnati 7:45 a m. Through sleepers Birmingham to Louisville: also sleeper and free reclining chair car, Chattanooga to Cincinnati.
 The scenic line via Lookout Mountain. Detailed information, sleeping car reser- vations, etc., cheerfully furnished upon ap plication to R. M. Ellis, Travelling Passen. ger Agent, 2O19 First Avenue. Phone, 617.
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