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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-21

MICHIGAN ZIMMERMAN AT THE PASS.
a correspondent writes the Chicago Tim
herman from New orleans as follows
met Arthur Hll of Saginaw at the
st. Charles few days ago. He had ac-
companied his sister South on her way to
Arizona, and took tho opportunity t. stvdy
the great harbor improvements at Sabine
Pass, Texas. in company with Mr. Quinn
of Saginaw Mich, who is the agent OF
Kount5e Bros. who are owners OF much
of the dock property and thousands of
acres of land adjacent to Sabine Pass. On
his return to New Orleans Mr. Hill was
quite enthusiastic with reference to the
future of the Pass. lie had read of the
progress made there in development of
a great ocean port. and was delighted to sec
a large fleet OF vessels from all parts Of
tho world hong loaded with yellow pine
He Is Of the opinion that the Pass has a
great future, and believes the harhor com
mittce of congress. because OF their re-
cent visit to tho South, will be disposed TO
further the interest OF the Southern water
WAYS in all ways possible
The Kountzc brothers are perhaps the
largest owners Of pine lands in rcNas, their
holdings aggrcgating something like 300
600 acres. Nearly or quite all OF this vast
quantity of pine timber is accessible for
export through Sabine Pass the most re-
mote tract being not more than l25 miles
istant from that port and much of il lies
within sixty miles OF deep water. These
lands will sooner or later be placed upon
The market and their DEVELOPMENT Will aid
largely in increasing the shipments through
the Pass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
"THE MAN IN BLACK"
Wen Presented by Walker Whlteside and
Ills COMPANY Of PLAYERS.

The engagement OF Mr.. Walker White
side and his admirable supporting com
pany, In THE Man IN Black" which OPEN
ed AZ the Academy last night. was an
artistic success The bad weather was the
cause OF a small audience, but those who
ventured out were well repaid and they
showed their appreciation by repeated APP
plause.
The play itself Is full OF grim, creepy
situations beginning In the first act and
continuing TO the last, but the various
incidents are brought out by the company
I'm a way that attracts and holds the at
tention OF the audience. Mr.. Whiteside in
his dual role sustains the parts remark
ably well. and when II is understood that
he is a very youthful actor, the auditor
can readily see that he Is consummate IN
his art.
Mr.. Frederick Paulding. the leading
support, Is a thorough actor. but In his
part of Count de VidOche, there Is per-
haps too much posing end too much pam
fomime He makes a good villain, but IS
slow. He doesn't exactly suit the action
90 the word as Shakespeare would nave
him do, but even with this defect ne
makes an admirable villain and dies the
death that all of his kind meet In tragedy.
Miss Antonette Walker does the part
of the waif In "A very natural manner, ana
the portrayal Of Diane by Miss Leila VOL
stan Is beyond criticism. The other mem
bers Of the cast are proficient IN ther
parts and "The Man in Black VIII be
repeated at the matinee this afternoon,
and Hamlet" Will be presented tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
DIR. moor ~ FREDERTCKsBURG.
He is Prevented by sickness the First Time
i'm His Life From Filling an Appointments.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. oct. %
Specfal.-Rev Moses ID. HOge. ID. D.. OF
mower nj the Presbyterian church here
Sunday morning. At night. however. a
neuralgic attack prevented him from NIL
ing the pulpit the first time this remark
able preacher has failed TO MI an APP
pOintment on account Of sickness during
ministry of more than halt century S
This is truly a remarkable record. His
sickness is by no means serious ana To-
day he Is much better.
Rev James II. Smith. who during the
war served on Stoncwall Jacksons star,
and a number Of other gentlemen VINO at
tended the synod here last week We're pre-
vented to-day from taking contemplated
drive over the battle-heds of SpOtsytvania
BY the inclement weather.
A heavy rainfall. accompanied by Sc
we're wind. prevailed throughout this sec
Large quantities OF chestnuts have re-
Gently been marketed from King George
county. but the crop is said 10 be much
smaller than usual.
In the surrounding counties the law pro-
tecting partridges has proven a GOdsend,
and these toothsome birds, which had be-
come almost extinct, are now cutie nu-
mcrOus.
Hunters from the large northern cities
are securing many fields and woodlands
I'm this section in search Of such game as
has no legal protection.
Whether Mchinleyism has anything TO
do with dollar wheat or not, as claimed
by Republican speakers, one thing IS GER
tain. and that H. that dollar wheat has
inspired many farmers TO iced large
acreage i'm this cereal this fall. and deal
ers i'm fertilizers have prOfitted thereby
The synod closed Saturday after DON az
5.3O o'clock. but many Of the minister's
did not leave until to-day. Most Of the
pulpits in the city were filled by them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
THE SONS or TETERANS.
Capt. John Cussons and Mr. Peter II Mayo
Elected Honorary Members.

The stormy weather Of last night did
NOT keen the brave young mon OF Lee
Camp. Sons of Confederate Veterans from
having their usual weekly meeting in Lee
Camp Hall.
Commander Mlnetree Folkes called the
camp to order and presided over ,he as
sembly. which was not marked by any
great amount Of new business however
CAPTAIN John Cussons, of Glen Allen,
and Mr.. Peter II. Mayo, OF Richmond
were elected honorary members OF the
camp by a ri-ing vote.
Very complimentary remarks were inaue
bv members of the camp concerning these
two gentlemen. and there were many eN-
pressions Of gratitude made 10 them for
their always kind interest in the men,
beers and affairs OF the camp
On motion Of COmrade r.. l.. spence,
Jr.. the sincere thanks of the camp were
unanimously rendered to Captain Gus
sons for the fine entertainment which he
gave to the Sons of Veterans. sponsors
and maids at Glen Allen during the late
session of the Grand Camp Of Veterans.
The Executive Committee Of the camp
reported great progress in its affairs ana
n hopeful outlook for the future.
The Committee on Contributions de-
ferred it's report until another ana fuller
meeting Of the camp.
The Committee on Entertainment.
which had especial charge of the courte-
sizes and attentions to the visitors to the
late Grand Camp. made a report II re-
ferred briefly but most pleasantly. 10 the
entirely successful efforts Of the COM
mittee i'm those directions, and the cordial
support which tho committee had from
the other members of the camp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
4 PASTOR ENDORSED.
The Letter Asking Rev. DIR. Owens Resig-
nafinn N ifIlIraMn--A cfinn of He Z Lock

Ut'iHn W UhtfhWu -Aftlbn Ot Ills lock.
NORFOLK. VA. oct 25.-SpeciaL-
congregation of Court Street Baptist
church after a discussion Of about an
hour on Sunday adopted the following
resolution by "a unanimous vote.
Whereas, the deacOns Of this church in
a letter addressed 90 our pastor. Rev
DR. \. +. owen. dated October H. 1897. adj
wise him that Ia view of the condition Of
the church that his resignation could re-
suit IN good. both 10 himself and the
church. giving a. the reason therefor the
want OF interest Hanifested on the part
OF the members. and a loss Of influence
on the part Of the pastor. as evidenced by
such neglect. therefore. be "
Resolved, That We. the members Of the
Court Street Baptist church I'm mass
meeting assembled do most profoundly
regret that the dcacons deemed such ac-
ton on their part 70 he necessary. and
although our neglect OF duty may have
induced such belief We now say 10 both
pastor and deaconS. acknowledging our
fault and with confidence in YOU. we
promise that IN the future We will endeav-
or to be faithful in all our obligations. and
pray that our Heavenly Father may keep
us steadfast in this our purpose and that
together we may labor for the upbuilding
OF our Masters cause.
The tenor of the discussion was that n
any were 10 blame N was the members OF
the congregation. Al the deacons Joined
i'm the request for the withdrawal OF the
letter asking for the resignation. though
Messrs. New and Brooks would not admit
that the letter should not have been writ
ten. yet they all agreed that Or. owens
should have been consulted before it was
written
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
CITY School Board.

The regular meeting of the City school
Board of the city of Richmond was held
at the Office of the Board at the CITY
Han Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
Those present were Messrs. J. Taylor
Ellvson chairman. Jos. c. Dickerson'
James II. Capers, r. Edgar Shine' IL, l.
briggs. Charles Hutzler, and Reuben Bur
ton. and William +. Fox, superintendent
and G. T.. Rady, clerk
The Superintendent submitted his
monthly report, which shows total en-
rolment of 1862, and an average daily at
tendance Of 1885.
The Superintendent reported that the
night school opened Monday, October 4th'
with an enrolment that now numbers fif-
tY-s.X.
The regular schools are progressing very
satisfactorily since the opening, with an
exceptionally good attendance.
Several Of the teachers who were de-
tanned by reason of sickness have return
ed to duty.
After the transaction Of regular rou-
tine business the Board adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
HoLLow ErEN NEXT rNDAr
Significance and History Of the Now His.
toric Occasion.

Hallow-Even. or Halloween is the name
popularity given 20 tho eve or vigil AN
Hallows. or festival of Ali-Samts. which
being the Isl of November Halloween Is
the evening OF the 3lst of October.
I'm England 10 was long customary 90
crack nuts, duck for apples in "a tub ~
water and perform other harmless fire.
side reyelries.
While the same thing can bc said of
Scotland. the Halloween ceremonies of
that country partoOk more of "a supersu-
tious character. taking. for rusucs. the
form Of "a charm 90 discover who should
Doe his or her partner for life.
or these now almost exploded customs.
the best summary is that contained iu
Burns well-known poem. Halloween.
All-SaInts Day. in old English. All-Hal-
lows All-Hallowmas or simply Iallow-
mas. 's "a festival OF the Roman Catholic
church. introduced because OF the impOs-
sbility of keeping "a separate day FOR
every saint
As early as the fourth century. 900 the
cessation of The persecution of tho Chris
tians tho Sunday after Easter was ape
pointed bv tho Greek Church for come
mcmorating the Martyrs generally. and
ion the Church Of Rome 20 similar festival
was introduced about $50 g. H. WHOM the
old heather pantheon. the present roun-
da or Santa Maria del Martiri. WAS cone
secrated. ON the 18th of March. to Mary
and AN the Martyrs.
But the real festival of All-Saints was
first regularly instituted bv Pope Gregory
w. in Nj. and appointed FOB he celebrated
on tine lst Of November lf We admitted
into England about SOD
All-Souls Day is 90 festival Of .he Roman
Catholic Church. which falls 0u tho I'D ~
November and mas for Dos object tho al-
deviation Of the souls n purgatory hy
prayers and almsgivng.
IL was first instituted 600 tho monastery
Of Clergy. 993 and the following is the ace
count given OF tho circumstance in which
it originated.
A pilgrim coming from tho Holy Land
was compelled by storm 20 land ON FOL-
rocky island somewhere between Sicily
and Thessalonica.
Here he found q hermit who told him
that among the cliffs Of the island WAS
the opening 90 the underworld
The hermit declared he could hear The
cries Of souls who were tormentod by evil
angels. and the imprecati0ns NJ Tho devils.
an the number Of souls torn from fhom
bv the prayers and aims Of Che pious and
especially were they onragcd against the
abbot and monks OF clergy
ON his arrival tho pilgrim acquainted
OdHo. Abbot OF Cluguv. with what had
come to his knowledge. and the Abbot
thereupon appointed the day after All
Saints 20 be kept On his monastery 1s ar
annual festival Tor "All Souls and fhe
Observance was quickly adopted hy the
whole Catholic world.
Another account transfers me scene NJ
the incident 20 Sicily and The Institution
% the year 99S.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

same day. leaving the train at Johnson
station. He there announced his Intention
Of going TO the house OF man w tue
neighborhood named Clark for the pui-
pose Of getting something 10 drink. W"
negroes saw him after he LETT the ra'-
way station, and TO them he also s.a.eu
that he was going TO Clark $. Notn,ns
more was seen of him until the frloay
following when his body was found as
above stated.
The inquest held yesterday disclosed
that his neck was broken near inc pase
of the skull and death was Doubtless III
stantaneous
The position OF the body when found
gave rise to the opinion thatthe deceased
had fallen from his horse and Win SUM-
Gent force 10 kin him. but this IS merely
a theory and not supported by any sub
stantial facts.
The parties al the railway station and
the two negroes on the road VINO saw nm
the night he Is supposed to have met MS
death all testified that he was sober ana
then capable OF taking care OIL himseh.
Clark. TO whose house he said he was go
ing, stated that he never came there at
all. An examination OF the ciothlng worn
by the deceased did not reveal anything
Of value. a knife and comb being all IN
his pockets
The general impression Is that ne came
TO his death by a fall from his horse out
up TO this time nothing has developed TO
make this certain and many people be-
lieve that the cause Of his death VIII ever
be A mystery.
Mr.. Scruggs was unmarried and a man
OF reputabl connections.
FORK UNION. VA. oct. 25.-Special.-
Marion Wills the eighteen-year-old son
Of Or. T. G. wills. was found lying dead
In the road near his home, three niles
below this place Saturday night Tnere
Is no doubt that his death was caused oy
n fall from n mule he was riding, as
large bruise back Of the ear and stone
lying close by told the sad tale.
continuous rain and wind storm rom
the North has been raging since Saturday
and the ground T. thoroughly saturated
for the first time in nine months.
Mr.. John Melton. brave Confederate
veteran. was buried yesterday afternoon
Notwithstanding the Indictment weather
great many testified their respect to the
dead.
The political apathy is unprecedented In
this county and the result ia made doubt
full by the inactivity OF all parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
Tributes or ESTEEM
To the Memory Of the Late Major Thomas
j. kirkpatrick.

LYNCHBURG. VA. Got 2j.-Speciall.-
To-day was the day set apart Dy Juuse
Christian Of the Corporation Court lot
hearing any resolutions that were 10 be
offered by the bar of the city in respect
TO the memory Of the late Major Thomas
Jellis Kirkpatrick. ,
Court accordingly convened at 10 o'clock
and after the dispatch OF some Few rou-
sion Of sorrow. Captain Blackboard. nav
ing been selected to prepare memoir OF
the deceased. presented the same, Whlch
was read at his request ny MI. hdIIls
CAPTAIN Blackford then addressed the
court. For nearly thirty years ne mad
been associated in the practice OF his pro-
fession with Major kirkpatrick ana rom
his intimacy thereby necessltdted ana
the warm friendly relationship existing
between them. It seemed most hitting that
he should be the one 10 embody TOT record
the tribute to his comrade who had gone
before.
In his remarks Captain Blackford spoke
with deprecatiOn Of the lack OF sentiment
that seems to characterize the age OF bus
mess in which We live, the prevailing as
position among men TO stihe within tnem
the feelings that are engendered Wheh
death comes into our ranks and removes
from our midst one we have loved and
honored. and the propriety, therefore; OF
the action which was now being taken
by his associates. He told the story or
the bravery of Major Kirkpatrick at
style by a member Of the famous battery
OF Kirkpatrick who figured with the
Major in that scene Of carnage.
MIR. Robert j. Davis the oldest prac-
titloner of the Lynchburg bar. who for
hfty-fve years has been familiar figure
in the courts OF the city and under whose
guidance the vigorous mind Of Major
Kirkpatrick was trained in the study OF
the profession which he has since so
beautifully adorned. spoke with much feel
ing OF the subject OF the memoir that was
before the court
Short addresses were then made by
Messrs. Kean. Wilson. Lewis. Coleman.
Diggs. John II. Christian. Murrel. Lee.
Minor. Stephen Adams, Murray and Bur-
roughs.
In these remarks the magnificent char
acteristics OF the dead advocate and cOun-
sellor-his manly independence. his dig
nihed and splendid courage. his agrees
siveness. his ability his gentleness i'm his
home and personal relations, his kindness
10 his felOwman and his Christian attri-
butes-were discussed and dwelt upon at
length by the speakers.
At the close OF these remarks Judge
Christian. with a few appropriate words.
ordered that the memorial be spread upon
the records and adjourned court for the
term.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
THE GTNTER WEMORIAL.
Meeting This Afternoon for Organization
at Chamber of Commerce Hal.

An important meeting of representatives
from each Of the business and other or
ganizatiOns OF Richmond will be held in
the Chamber of Commerce Hall at y.
NJ. to-day.
The object of the assembly is the cree
fion I'm Richmond Of a suitable memorial
TO the life and deeds of Rchmond's late
citizen and philanthropist, Major Lewis
Ginter.
IL Is thought that the most Useful and
appropriate memorial for this purpose
would be a mechanics institute or tech
nolOgy.
A committee of five from the organi-
cations named viii compose the meeting
called for this afternoon.
Their aid and cooperation was request
ed at "A meeting Of a representative body
of citizens of Richmond. held last Thurs
day week At this meeting judge Lewis ~,
l. Christian was the chairman and Mr..
Henry Lee Valentine was secretary
large turnout is confidently expected
TO be at this afternoons meeting, 7hu al
tbaf time proper steps for the crganiza-
lion contemplated will be taken.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

The Board Of Fire Commissioners met
last night with AN the members pres
cnt.
Application was received from the Man
chester Department for the purchase
OF a reel and hose and the chief was au-
thorized to make the sale.
A communication was received from me
CITY Council with reference 10 the chiet
OF the Department experimenting the
proposed chimney sweeping and the chieI
was authorized 10 look after the work
W. n. Wyatt was elected "a substitute
for Engine Company No. 6. and james ].
Cox was put on the list as candidate
FOR substitute I'm the same company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

The members OF the Gesangveroin Viz
einia opened the present season of en-
tertainments last evening with "a iuli-
dress bali AT saenger Halle. IT, was strict
" a private affair, only members on we
ted. Notwithstanding the bad weather,
the attendance WAS quite large.
The grand march took place shortly ar
ter o'clock last evening ana dancing
was kent No until late hour this morn
ing. About midnight am elegant supper
was served on the lower floor by ca-
terer AnSpach
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

LEXINGTON VA. oct 2j.-Speci1l-
' No"orroiei-. tho Reuu'li"pn non inee
for the State Senate from this district was
refused by the Electoral Committee here
10 let his name appear d. the ffleial
ballot on account Of not hard ng h,5 n',ne
TO the county clerk before The time re-
quired had expired.
He to-day notified all parties ,orforcd
that me would bring the cIse before The
circuit Judge of this district. Judge Nc
Lauehlin who is now holding co-rt ~
HarrisOnburg. NO.
He will be represented hv Attorney ~.
A. White Of Buena Vista, ana Paul -.
Penick Of this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
THE NORTH MOUNTAIN SKELETON.
Parties Visiting Scene Find a Gold Watch
and Pocketbook Containing Money.

WOODSTOCK. VA. oct. 2j.-Special.-
The skeleton found in the North Noun
tain. an account Of which was published
Am sundays Times. IS supposed by some to
be the remains of a revenue officer. The
murder may have been committed al some
other point and the body concealed in the
ravine. which Is seldom visited by any one
Some parties visited the SPOT in the
North Mountain where the skeleton was
found this morning and found near
where the bones were discovered a gold
watch and pocket-bOOk containing sixteen
dollars and twenty cents and business
card of the TAYLOR Hotel. Winchester
The deceased was about five feet seven
inches In height
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
FOR THE DEFENDANT.
The Suit of y. 4. n. kaufman Against r.
Thurman settled.

The case Of +. and H. Kaufman
against Z. Thurman for 5000 damages.
alleged 10 have been sustained by a leak
Ing roof. which has been on trial In the
Law and Equity Court for several days
past. was concluded last night by YER
dict in favor Of the defendant.
The case OF Dr. !. II. White against the
Richmond Railway and Electric Company
for alleged damages sustained by col
lisiOn between Street-car and his buggy
comes up In this court to-day.
In the Chancery Court yesterday Mrs
J. c. Noel qualified as Administrative or
tho estate OF n. l.. Noel.
r. II. Plermont qualified as executor OF
the estate OF Joseph a. Picrmont.
'rhc case OF Ellington & Guy against
T. A. l.. Moore in the Chancery Court.
in which the evidence was supposed 10
be all in on Saturday, was reopened yes
day by the introduction Of new witnesses
for the plaintiff. After hearing their
evidence the court adjourned until ~
o'clock to-day when argument Will begin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
POST OFFICE ROBBERT.
Expert Cracksmen Go Into the Safe al
Blacksbure and Secure Good Hootv

BLACKSBURG. VA. oct. 2j-SpeciaL-
Between midnight and morning the post
Office here was broken into and robbed
w 6; Elicit found that the door 10 the
postonlee had heen priced open and the
door Of the safe blown of presumably
with nitrO-glycerine. The manner In
which the work had been done indicates
that the robbers were experts From the
safe was taken $50 In cash, SfOS In postage
stamps and notes 10 the amount OF 81 200
These latter were promlsory notes belong
ing 10 DIR. Elicit II is not likely that the
thieves will De able TO negotiate these.
as steps have been taken to stop their
payment.
The conclusion produced BY the explod-
ir.- 80 .hA sTf " he"-.t - --f,r>-tar
OF persons. but In this vicinity peo-
pie nave become accustomed more or less
TO slight earthquake shocks. and cOnse-
quentiy no attention was paid 10 the
noise.
So far there is no trace TO the thieves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26

PETERSBURG, VA, oct. 25.-Special-
Mr. w. NJ H8bistOn. vice-president and
general manager Of the RichmOn4 Trac-
ton Company. was seen tonight by The
Times correspondent and asked II there
was any truth I'm the report current I'm
Richmond to-day that the Richmond
Traction Company contemplated building
an electric car line from Richmond 20 Pc
tersburg He replied that he had not
heard OF the rumOr and that there was
no foundation whatever for 10.
Mr. David Dunlop and wife who have
been spending some time i'm Europe, have
returned home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
ESCAPED From the Reformatory.

I.onnie Kirby. a small boy about twelve
years Of age. was arrested Yesterday ny
Policeman Griffin. charged with being
fugitive from the Reformatory az Laurel
The boy escaped from the heformato'Y
some time ago. When found ne was wan
dering around near Fifteenth and clay
streets. An officer from the Laurel insti-
tuition took him back there
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-26
No Business Transacted.

Pickett Camp met last evening at its
hall in the Powhatan Club house at s
o'clock.
Commander w. T. Woody being absent.
Lieutenant Commander T.. Scott Gibbs
assumed the chair and called the meeting
20 order.
No business Of any character being
presented. the camp was declared adj
journed.
The inclemency Of the weather caused
the very small attendance.