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ASKS CHANGES
IN LABOR LAW
Easy to Find Good GiJts at Little Prices in This List !
HOUSTON 20. 1912.
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Commissioner Starling Filed
Biennial Report? -
Ants tit Provide fiesta for Tern ale
Employes limit Honrs of women
and Beitrict Hirins; of .
Children Eecommended
(Houston Part Spocial.) -
AUSTIN Texas December II. The
biennial report of Commissioner of Labor
Statistics Starling la Just out Below
will be found hia recommendatlona for
changes In laws affecting labor. " -
Statlstica taken from the report for the
largeat countlea on average wagea per
- day high and low are aa follows:
Bexar County. Men maximum $S a
day cigar manufacturing; minimum 11.05
a day hotel employes. Maximum women
$6.73 dry goods; minlihum 46 cents nut
shelling. Telephone girls are paid is
cents a day on an average.
Dallas County. Hen. maximum $4. TO.
contractors and builders; minimum hotel
employes $1.13. Women maximum 4.60
furniture company employea; minimum
89 cents employes of grain merchants.
The telephone company did not report.
Harris County. Men maximum $4.17
car wheel foundry; minimum $1.49. tex-
tile mills. Women maximum $3.60 oil
company; minimum 14 cents printing
and publishing house. Telephone girls
show an average of $1 a day.
McLennan County. aten maximum
$4.11 electrical workers; minimum 85
cents hotel employes. Women maxi-
mum $3.60 wholesale grocery; minimum
. (3 eents wholesale grocery firm. Tele-
phone girls show averagea of II and M
cents. 11 women employes.
Tarra-nt County. Men maximum $4
printers; minimum $1.34 telegraph cora-
pany. women maximum $3.60 syrup
factory; minimum candy factory 86
cents. Telephone company shows IS
cents average; another 81 for women.
Travis County. Men maximum $4.11
wholesale grocery; minimum $1.23 tele-
graph company. Women maximum
$3.50 wholesale grocery; minimum II
cents telephone company.
Reforms Recommended
The recommendations follow;
The enactment of a law requiring all
employers of female help In the Bute of
Texas to provide seats for such female
employes.
The enactment of a law In this State
requiring all buildings of three or more
stories in height to be equipped with
good and sufficient fire escapes to Insure
-safety to persons employed in such build-
ings. In my opinion this law should also
specify the character of fire escapes to
be used. x
That the enforcement of this law be
placed In the hands of the Commissioner
of Labor Statistics and his Inspectors
and that sufficient appropriation be al-
lowed to enable the said Commlsaloner
to properly enforce Its provisions.
Laws for Child Labor.
The enactment In this State of law
limiting the Jiours of labor of women
and children and prohibiting the em-
ployment of children after 1 p. m. of any
day.
The enactment of a law In Texas lim-
iting the hours of labor of children un-
der 18 years of age. In all occupations
to 48 hours per week or eight hours per
day said work to be performed between
the hours of 7 a. m.. and 7 p. m.. and
prohibiting the employment of children
in any occupation after 7 p. m. of any
day.
Also a law limiting the hours of labor
to be exacted of female employes- over
. 18 years of age to not more than 64
hours per week or nine hours per day.
The amending of the law creating the
Bureau of Labor Statistics so aa to pro-
vide for an additional Inspector In order
that this part of the work of this depart-
ment may receive the attention neces-
sary. Regarding car sheds the amendment of
the law so as to speciry. aa tar aa pos-
sible the character and kind of building
required by this law. This law now reads
"Building or shed." Some railroads have
a ahed with a flat roof and no character
of protection on the sides and yet they
claim they are complying with the law.
While other roads are providing good
buildings with both sides enclosed from
the roof to the ground and very comfort-
able In alt character of inclement weather.
For Arbitration Board.
Regarding the blacklisting law that
this law be amended so aa to provide Im-
plicitly that employers shall under the
law state on the clearance of discharged
employes fully the reason for his dis-
charge and not make use of the terma
"Insubordination" or "unsatisfactory
service."
This Is vague and works a hardship
upon the employe. And further this
provision would not In any way embar-
rass the employes.
The enactment of a law providing for a
State board of arbitration and concilia-
tion similar to that of Oklahoma.
I would respectfully call attention to
the conditions existing in our coastal
waters In the fish and oyster Industry.
I find after much Investigation that
notwithstanding the fact that the law
provides that fish and oysters In the
coastal waters are publlo property and
belong to the cltlsenshlp of our State
to a very great extent the cltlsens of
Texas have been driven out of this In-
dustry for the reason that those who are
engaged In this Industry have and are
using the cheapest class of labor avail-
able In our State vis: Greeks Manila-
men and Mexicans. -There are many
large Industries In this trade having a
great many vessels and It has become In
my juagmeni quite a monopoly.
Help Poorly Paid j
These boats are dally In the trade of
taking fish and oysters from our coastal
waters and as a general proposition there
is but one American citizen on board
these vessels he being the captain and
crew of fishermen are made up of the
hereinbefore stated class of labor. I am
reliably Informed that this foreign ele-
ment of labor gets barely sufficient com-
pensation to exist and In many cases are
nejM? out of debt to the industries for
wi m iney are worning.
how Inasmuch as the fish and oysters
according to our law. are the Dronertv of
our cltlsenshlp I would respectfully rec
ommend ma enactment or a statute pro-
viding that none but American oltisens
shall be permitted to engage in taking
nsn ana oysters irom tne ooastai waters
for the wholesale ahlDment and eiiim?
trades. I wish to state that after mak
ing a personal investigation along these
waters I find that the class of labor re-
ferred to herein have to a great extent
driven our cltlsens out of the trade of
taking fish and oysters from these coastal
waters.
Statistics of Labor.
Total number of establishments report
ing 61L
Total number of males employed S(58.
Total number of females employed (863.
Total number of persons employed 43-
Total amount paid in wages bv all es-
tablishment! reporting $47615113.37.
Average earning per employe for two
years $1120.57 7-10.
Average earning per employe I or one
year $651.07 8-10.
Nativity of persons employed:
Americana Males 13998; females 3157.
Germans Males 748; females 345.
English Males 106; females 13. '
French Males 27; females 3.
Swedish Males 85; females 6. '
Negroes Males 8323; females 195. '
Bohemians Males 46; females 12.
It-luli Males 163; females 93.
Mexicans Males 1243; females 630.
Italians Males 74; females 14. '
Austrian" Males 85; females 1.
Jewish Males 77; females 36.
Miscellaneous Malea 16836; females
444.
About 40 per cent of the Industries to
which blanks were sent failed to respond
la nnre to oe inciuueu in tms reports
HOLIDAY
ON OUR SECOND FL00I
WORK BASKETS
German Wicker and Leather
with sewing outfit. Former
17.50; sale price
Wicker Work Baskets Mdlre lined leather
bound; with full get of sewing implements.
Former price 18.50; sale d AO
price ePOeeO
German Wicker Baskets With leather trim-
mings silk lined; all articles for sewing and
embroidery. Former price $10.00; q ifl
sale price ?f e10
Handsome Wicker Baskets Leather lined or
silk lined; with every sewing re- dn MO
quislte. Former price 112.60; sale prices? 7eflO
TRAVELING CASES
Seal Leather Case Leather lined with com-
plete outfit in French ivory; military brush
comb tooth powder tube tooth' brush In tube
shaving soap tube soap box shaving brush
In tube talcum box manicure scissors file and '
mirror and loop for razor. Former dQ no
price $1200; sale price pOe70
Men's Traveling Case Of seal leather leather
lined with outfit of eight pieces; ebony
mounted. Former price $11.00; sale a iq
price PO40
Ladles' Traveling Case Of ecrase leather In
irich colors; moire silk Uned.with ten pieces;
In ebony. Former price $11.50; q in
sale price Pe40
DESK SETS
Consisting of blotter mounted in metal and
all conveniences for writing in aluminum or
brass. Like this:
$3.00 Desk 8ets for ...........$2.25
$5.00 Desk Sets for $4.00
$10.50 Desk 8ets for $8.50
$12.50 Desk Sets for ....$1000
THIS STORE OPEN EVERY
EVENING UNTIL CHRISTMAS
BOOK BOARD
HELD HEARING
Many Protests Against His-
tories Were Heard.
Baptists Took Especial Exception-to
' ityers' Account of Early
Biblical His
tory.
(Houston Post SfeUL) '
AUSTIN Texas. December 19. Tha
State textbook board today heard from
Ray. R. T. Hanks of El Paso and Rer.
O. H. Haley of Corslcana the protests of
the Texas Baptists aa recently voiced In
thetr Fort Worth meeting acainst tha
Vannasa-Meyera general histories which
have been adopted by tha board for use
in the Texas high schools. Some tlm
ago the board refused to order changes In
the books when the Catholics protested.
It Is not at all unlikely that tha same may
be done at this time. Messrs. Doughty
Cunningham and Qarrison of the board
have been appointed aa a special commit-
tee to look into the complaints. During
the presentation of the protest a letter
from i. P. Robertson of the Presbyterian
committee saying the revised edition of
the Meyers books Is not objectionable and
that he has understood that Rev. Mr.
Hanks agreed with him In thla opinion
was read. Rev. Mr. Hanks very politely
said that Rev. Mr. Robertson had in soma
way became misled as to the matter and
that he did not yet consider the books aa
In accord with the Biblical doctrines.
When the discussion closed Governor
Colquitt declared that he considered the
Bible the greatest textbook on earth;
that if it be taught in a nonsectarlan
way he would like very much to see it
taught in every school in the State as a
textbook; that the protests would re-
ceive due consideration from the board.
No action was taken with regard to the
charge that the Ferguson and Lewis First
Principles In Agriculture which the board
adopted at a prior price of B centa a
book has heretofore been sold for 40
cents a copy to Farm and Ranch. Mr.
Ferguson answered some time ago that
he sold. the book to Farm and Ranch for
a dollar with (0 per cent discount because
of the advertising that hs got. His case
had been referred to the Attorney Gen-
eral -aa was the further question as to
whether or not he has paid hia gross re-
ceipts tax and whether it la necessary
that he ahould have paid the tax. The
Attorney General has found that hs did
not pay the gross receipts tax but on the
other point haa rendered no opinion.
For Advanced U. 8. History.
Four bids were submitted for an ad-
vanced United States history to take the
place of the Adams & Trent book which
was adopted and later withdrawn. They
are: A school History of the United
States by Henry Alexander White Ph.
H. D. president of Columbia (8. C)
Theological Seminary published by Sll-
verburdett ft Co. of Chicago bid at 80
centa retail and 40 cents exchange: "An
American History" by Nathaniel Wright
Stephenson professor of history in the
college of Charleston published by Glnn
Co. of 'New York bid at $1.41 retail
and 70 cents exchanga; James ft San-
ford's American History published by
Charles Scrlbner's Sons New York price
fl.il retail and 66 centa exchangers. P.
Lee's Advanced United States History
published by B. F. Johnson Publishing
Company of Richmond Va. pries (1 re-
tall and 60 rents exchange.
Tha signing of the contracts is expect-
ed to begin Friday.' The representatives
of the successful book houses are here.
The text of the Baptist protest Is given
below:
"Meyers does not regard Genesis as his-
tory and Adam as the first man. No
matter what may be tha Individual opin-
ion of any number of men the objection
is that such statementa should not be
officially taught to the children of a vast
majority of the cltlsens of Texas who
believe Genesis to be divinely inspired
record.
"This objection holds against the entire
discussion of the so-called 'prehistoric
times." For Instance Meyers says: "When
man appears in history he appears sur-
rounded by almost all the domestic ani-
mals known to us today and the earliest
speech used by historic man as Taylor
observes teaches ths Interesting lesson
that the main work of language making
waa done in the agea before history."
. The Egyptian Theory.
A ' paragraph under the head - of
"Egypt's Contribution to Civilisation"
leavaa the impression so the Baptists say
that Christianity got the doctrine of Im-
mortality from the Egyptians.
"As a matter of fact" claim the Bap-
tists "thevOld Testament taught the im-
mortality of the spirit from the time God
made man and 'breathed Into him the
GIFTS
Gifts
Men's Fine Neckwear
SEDUCED FOR CHRISTMAS SELLING
Splendid assortments of $2.00 and
$2.50 Silk Knitted Scarfs frl fin
reduced to..... ...... IUU
Imported Silk Knitted and Crochet-
ed Cravats; $3.00 kinds jJQ
- $3.50 Imperials the wide end
Work Baskets
price
$5.48
1
Scarfs in Persian designs; can be
worn Ascot or
for.
Men's Gloves Seduced
Fownes' -Walking Gloves all sizes;
reguW $2.00 and $2.50 fl1 Cfl
values.. pliUU
AUTOMOBILES Large
enough for "The Boy" to
ride in. Reduced like this:
$15.00 Automobile for $12.00
$12.50 Automobile for $10.00
$11.00 Automobile for $8.50'
$10.00 Automobile for $8.00
$5.98 Automobile for $4.98
breath of life and he became a living
apirit. "
In the second paragraph of "Epic of
Creation or the Babylonian Genesis"
Meyers says:
' "The account of the creation has been
an important factor in religious world his-
tory. In the hands of the Hebrew think-
ers and teachers the story waa molded
in audi a way as to render it a means of
moral and religious Instruction and thus
was made the starting point of Hebrew
religious literature a literature which
was destined to become an important part
of the religious heritage of the younger
Aryan nations of the West.
On this is ppassed the following criti-
cism: "Herfcia a statement that sets it-
self squarely against the Christian schol-
arship of the whole world. That scholar-
ship embraces the majority of the scholars
of the world and with them the- Baby-
lonian accounts of creation was largely
influenced by that in Genesis. For Meyers
to say without qualification or even nn
explanation that the 'Pnhvlonlan ac-
count was modeled by Hebrew thinkers
and teachers in such a way aa to make
It the sinning point of i-kiuub h..u-
ture and thus a means of moral and re-
ligious Instruction' Is unscholarly' and In-
tolerable. Besides It utterly discountH
the way Genesis accounts for Itself and
is based upon bold inbeilef of the Divine
inspiration of the account of creation in
the Bible."
On page 78 section 84 the God of the
Universe is called "The National God
1'ahweh (Jehovah").
To siell out God with a little G" and
to designate Him aa "the National God
of the Kingdom of Israel is irreverent and
also ranks Him in the estimation of Mr.
Meyers with any other "National diety"
is the criticism made.
Criticise Meyers' View.
"Myers says that the Old Testament Is
made up in part by 'patriarchal tradi-
tions" continues the criticisms.
- "Those who believe the words of our
Lord who called them 'The Scriptures"
and of Paul who said they were 'Given
by Inspiration of God" could hardly con-
sent for their children to be taught Mey-
ers' view."
On page 81 Meyers says: "The earliest
Hebrew conception of future life and like
that of the Babylonians Sheol was a
vague and Bhadowy region beneath the
earth a sad and dismal place. The small
and the great were there. There was no
distinction between the good and the bad
the same lot awaited all who went down
into the pit. The good man was thought
to receive his reward in long life and
prosperity here on earth. As time passed
tha Hebrews exchanged this vague and
gloomy conception of the life beyond the
tomb for one more like that of old Egypt
so it wss finally by them that the doc-
trine of Immortality and coming judgment
was spread abroad In the Western world."
To the above paragraph the (following
objection la made:
In that paragraph Mr. Meyers speaks
dogmatically about matters of great mo-
ment and undertakea to settle the belief
of the ancient Hebrews contrary to th
opiniona of the most learned theologians.
And the opinions he expresses as if they
were settled facta are discreditable to the
Hebrews and are such as will nil young
minds with a contempt for them Instead
of giving them reverence for the word
of God. '
LOWER KEY RATE FOR GALVESTON.
State Insurance Board Has Received Evi-
dence Warranting Reduction.
(Houston Post Sftciol.)
AUSTfN. Texas December 19. Ths
State Insurance Board has received in-
formation and records which show that
Galveston Are loss record is good enough
to allow that city a 16 per cent reduction
on lta final Are insurance rates. As soon
as the actuary reports the reduction will
be granted.
The reduction ia effective aa of Sep-
tember 80 the date that the board made
the reduction order and applies to all
policies Issued since then.
Corporations Chartered.
(Houston Post Sptcial.)
AUSTIN Texas. December 19. The
Secretary of State today filed the follow-
ing charters:
McClure Company of Texas. Fort
Worth; capital slock 110.000. The pur-
pose of the corporation Is to do a silo
and farm appliance and machinery man-
ufacturing business. Incorporators:
Charlea W. McClure Daniel G. Black and
A. Christopher.
Deutscher Gesel Verkln Teretn of Gal-
veston: no capital stock. Incorporators:
Paul Verkln C. J. Charke William Boiler
and others.
Roaring 8prtngs 'Townsita Company
Roaring Springs Motley County; capital
stock (50000. Incorporators: 8am Las-
arus Charles H. Sonimsr -A. G. Llgert-
wood and others.
The Sylvan Beach Hunting Fishing
and Boating Association of Laporte filed
and amendment changing lta place of
business to "near Houston" with a
branch office at Laporte.
Texas Lamp and Oil Company of Hous-
ton filed an amendment increasing Its
capital atock from 120.000 to $2i000.
American Trust Company of Houston
filed an amendment decreasing tu cap-
ital atock from $600000 to I2S0.00O. Like-
wise reducing the number of its direct-
ors from IS to i. . i
Permit to do business in Texas was
granted to the Garwood Irrtgutlou Com-
pany of Hamilton O. with Texaa offices
at Garwood Texas; capital atock $100000.
Certificate of dissolution was filed by
Jayton Mercantile Company of Jayton
Kent County.
for Men at
four-in-hand
$2.00
Some Fine Toys at Reduced Prices
POOL TABLES TVhree
and four feet long reduced":
$15.00 Pool Tables for $10.00
$25.00 Pool Tables for $19.50
RUGBY FOOT BALLS
$1.98 Rootballs for.... $1.00
$2.48 Footballs for $1.50
The 'American Derby An excit-
ing race; reduced Q no
from $5.98 to aPJelfO
E3 HZD.
SUPERBA
BICYCLES
$17.50 to S25.00'
Less 5 Per Cent for Cash
RACYCLES
$35.00 to $60.00
1120 v
TEXAS AVE.
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THINKS JOHNSTON
THE LOGICAL MAN
If Bailey Kesigns Colonel Wolters
Thinks legislature Will Elect
' Houston Editor.
'Houston Post SpscudJi
1 SAN ANTONIO Texas December 1$.
"If as is reported from Washington
Senator Bailey resigns shortly after the
holidays Governor Colquitt as he has
publicly announced will appoint Colonel
R. M. Johnston of The Houston Post to
succeed him and I feel sure the Legis-
lature will elect him to fill the vacancy"
said Colonel J. F. Wolters this evening.
"I do not know that Senator Bailey
meana to resign because I have had no
communication with him on that matter
but if he does quit. Governor Colquitt
could do no more appropriate act and the
Legislature could do no better deed than
to put Colonel Johnston In aa Senator
during the few weeks Intervening before
the beginning of Senator-elect Shep-
pard'a term.
"I expect and hope to see every Demo-
cratic member of the Texas Legislature
to vote for the election of Mr. Sheppard.
I should like to see every Democrat in
the Texas Legislature vote for Colonel
Johnston to All the Bailey vacancy ahould
that vacancy occur. We Democrats of
Houston and . of South Texas generally
know and value the Democracy of 11. M.
Johnston.
"There were times not so many years
ago whea South Texas Democrats had
need of Colonel Johnston. His devotion
to his party has never faltered and he Is
one man to whom the party organisation
throughout the State owee more than a
resolution of thanks. The fact that his
friends -a-ant him to have the brief honor
of being a Senator of the United States
two months means little within Itself; it
Is however an expression of our confi-
dence and a token of our admiration of
the Democratic veteran who has stood up
for his party In city. State and National
election -when it needed auch friendship.
i kmil that I am aulte sure the
" legislature of Texaa will elect Colonel
Johnston snouia a vacancy laas piace
prior to March 4. Such action ought to
be made unanimous just aa the election
of Mr. Sheppard to the full term ought
to be made a unit"
Reports received from Washington by
Texans during the last few days are that
Senator Bailey will deliver a notable
speech of farewell on January t and J
and that his resignation aa Senator will
be forwarde to Governor Colquitt Im-
mediately on conclusion of his address.
JUDGE WELLS PLEASED
Over Democratle Victory and Senatorial
Appointment Prospect.
(Houston Pott Social.)
WASHINGTON December If. Happy
beyond adequate expression Is Judge
James B. Wells of Brownsville over the
National Democratic victory last menth.
"I never will get tired crowing over It"
said the Judge who spent today In Wash-
ington on his first visit to the capital
In many years. The veteran Democrat
of Southwest Texaa Is pleased further-
more over the prospective anDointment
( by Governor Colquitt of Colonel R. M.
Greatly Reduced Prices
These 'Reductions on
Men's Superior Bats
Just in Time for
Christmas!
Silk Finish Imported Hats from Lon-
don art shades; regularly priced at
'on..; $3.00
Our Fine French Hat the "Moisant?
a soft hat in' grays belly slate and
brown; a $5.00 Hat $350
Genuine Austrian Velours the finest
quality brown black and flf Cfl
cream; regular $10.00 Hats forVUiJU
A splendid Assortment of $2.00 8oft Hits-
all shades and shapes $1 65
Large Locomotives Com-
plete with cab large enough
to hold the "owner" .
i
$17.50 Engines for... $14.50
$25.00 Engines for... $18.50
$30.00 Engines for... $25.00
$10.00 DRESSED DOLLS.
To close out $0 98
AIB GUNS
GOJ
. IE
Johnston of Houston to succeed Senator
Ilalley in view of the announced Inten-
tion of the junior Senator to resign his
toga early in January.
"Such a recognition of Colonel John-
ston's lengthy service for the Democratic
party is due him by all means" said
Judge Wells. "And It is a very graceful
thing for Senator Bailey to do inas-
much as he would leave public life in
March anyway. That I regret to see
however for 1 think with Culberson and
Bailey Texas has the ablest Senatorial
delegation of all States. Colonel John-
ston has devoted his energy time and
money without stint for many years In
advancing the Democratic cause without
any hope for reward "
Judge Wells visited the Texas Senators
and Congressmen and Speaker Champ
Clark at the Capitol today and left tonight
for the North.
Senator Paulus' Position.
(Houtton Post Spocial.)
HALLETTSVILLE Texas December
19. In reply to the question frequently
asked by local people. Senator D. A.
Paulus states that he will vote for Colonel
R. M. Johnston to fill out the unexpired
term of Senator J. W. Bailey if given op-
portunity so to do.
That while he will vote for Morrla
Sheppard for tlte long term to elect him
for the short term of only about two
months would creste a vacancy In Con-
gress from the First district of Texas
which could not be filled prior to March
4. at which time Senator Horace W.
Vaughn will succeed Mr. Sheppard.
104 Years of Age When fie Died.
LAVERNIA Texas December 19.
"Granfather" Llnne. i04 yekrs old died
Wednesday at the residence of his son
J. E Llnne near New Berlin. He had
been regarded as the oldest resident of
this section of the State.
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Holiday Umbrellas for
Men and Women
AT THESE REDUCTIONS -
Women's $4.00 Umbrellas n QC
for eyaSesO
Women's $7.50 Umbrellas . . qq
Women's $10.00 Umbrellas
for
Women's $15.00 Umbrellas
for
. $7.50
$10.00
Men's $10.00 Umbrellas
for
$5.00
Men's $15.00 Umbrellas
$10.00
for .......
Popular Walking Sticks
Reduced
$2.00 Canes for....... .$1.00
$4.00 Canes for.... .....$2.00
$5.00 Canes for $3.00
Don't Forget
These Fat
Christmas
Stockings!
They're filled "to the brim"
with every sort of "goody" '
and cunning toys; 25c 50c
$1.00 $1.50 $2.00.
SS CENTS
REEVES COUNTY
OFFICIAL KILLED
Tom Tucker Shot to Death on Hii
Farm W. J. Hilet Surrender-
ed to Officers.
(Houston Post Stociol.)
PECOS Texas December If. Tom
Tucker county commissioner was shot
and killed at his farm near here today.
W. J. HUee surrendered.
The two men have been near neighbors
and good friends and yesterday Hllee car-
ried groceries from Pecos to Tucker.
A party of doctors and City Marshal
Morehead have just returned from the
scene and stated that Dr. Tucker only
lived a few mlnutee after haying been
shot
Both parties are wall know here. Mr.
Tucker having Just been elected county
commissioner of Reeves County.
PHONE CELL'S CLOSE CALL.
Warning in Nick of Time Sared Her
From Death in San Marcos Fire.
(Houston Post Spoeiol)
SAN MARCOS. Texaa. December Is.
The timely warning of a negro who dis-
covered a fire In the warehouse of Funk's
Drug Store at I o'clock this morning; an-
mm
A gift that carries with it the true
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DRIPP1N6:SPS1KGS
It has a delightful mellow taste it is in every respect the V
very highest and finest distilled whiskey on the market.
It is bottlexl in bond and nerer offered
for ssJo until it b fully matured.'
A bottle with your compliments cannot fail to be fully
appreciated by its recipient. ;
Dealers everywhere supply ' the home.
On sale generally at Hotels Cares and Qubs.
t Err? TU & CO. SU DUMkatert v . HAM OFFICE DALLAS TEXAS
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Men's
Handkerchiefs
Men?s Japonette Handker-
chiefs eaoh 10c; 12 for $1.
Men's Pure Linen Initialed
Handkerchiefs Extra qual-
ity 25c.
Men's Plain Hemstitched
' Handkerchiefs In all sizes .
kup to 24 Inches square 25o
Men's Hand Embroidered
Initial Handkerchiefs With
various styles of letters and
mannish corner designs Z5o
and 50c.-
Men's Silk Handkerchiefs
White fine quality; all sites
45c 60c and on to $1.50.
Women's;
Handkerchiefs
Sheer Initial Handkerchiefs
With fancy embroidered
designs 10o and 18c
Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs
With narrow hem; dainty
initial in embroidered wreath
S for $100; each 30c
Very Fine Linen Handker-
chiefs With delicate hand
embroidered initial -and de-
sign; each 600.
Women' Handkerchiefs Of
the finest daintiest fabrics
with beautiful hand em-
broidered corners or borders
91.00 $140 and on to $340
Iver Johnson
DICYCLES
S20.00 to $40.0(1
Less T Per Cent for Cash.
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HARTFORD
Bicyles $30.00
1120
TEXAS AVE.
PRESTON 4848
ite
The past goodness of
this paint is history.
Its future goodness is
assured and guaranteed
bythemakersJOHNW.
MASURY & SON.
Sold In Texas br the
JAS. BUTE CO;
abled Vise Dykea the night operator for
the Southwestern Telegraph ead Tele-
phone Exchange above the dreg store to
eaoape without Injury.
Mlsa Dykes opened the rear door only
to be forced back by a wall of flames.
She escaped through another exit. The
warehouse .waa filled with heavy drugs
chemicals and supplies. The blase is be-
lieved to have criminated beneath the
floor.
The loss Is about $1000 with insurance
for about $500.
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