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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01
THEY SAW THE BAYOU
Rivers and Harbors Committeeman
Clean Information.
STREAMS IMPORTANCE RECOGNIZED.
Statistics Produced and Maps Arc
Placed in Evidence.
ALL THE DATA is OFFICIAL.
chairman Hooker Announces Thut
Much Mny he Expected for the
IMPORTANCE RECOGNIZED.
ALL THE DATA is OFFICIAL.
Chairman Hooker Announces Tint
Much May lie Expected for the
Buyou-To visit Vclnsco.

and harbors committee Of the house have
seen Buffalo bayou. The trip was made to-
day aboard the tug Eugenie from Clinton.
eight miles south of Houston, as far AZ
Morgans Point, from which place the party
were taken in conyoyances to La Porte and
from there to Galveston over the Bay Shore
line, arriving here at AS p. m.
At La Porte Congressman elect Hawlev
met the party, accompanying them to this
city, where ample preparations had been
made for their reception The ladies ac
companying the committee arrived in CAL
weston early in the day aud were escorted
to the Fremont House, the weather being
too Indictment for them to make the trip
by boat
In addition to the Eugene. the Charlotte
M. Alien, tug somewhat speedy, was used
and Followed the Eugene at easy distance
bearing a portion of the excursionists Be
sides the visiting congressman. the follow
ing were present. on the trip to Galveston:
Congressman Iiutcheson Congressman
elect Ball. Colonel W. II Childress, w. NJ
Reed. Major II. 3. Baer, Major H. W. Cave
j. NJ. Lee l.. j. Parks, j. f.. Meyer. Mayor
II, b. Rice, II. c, Stewart, T. W. Cronnan
John Stewart Archie Hamilton, H. w
Garrow. all of Houston Robert West Of
Austin Captain r. ~. Cobb and Thomas
H. Franklin of San Antonio, Major Miller
and Lieutenant Judson, United States en-
ginoers, Galveston; and II NJ. Mayo, rep
resentatiye OF the Times Democrat, New
Orleans
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01

orlglnal-pav.d NJ, Kaufman. Bluntons
Liano county. - po,,.
oisp nal widows, etc-nh,naag!5;aannr , NY.
TievelanA. BonhaIn, Faan.n connty
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01
TELEPHONE.

OVER THE LINES OF THE SOUTH
WESTERN TELEGRAPH AND TEI.E-
PHONE COMPANY TO many of the prin-
cipal cities and towns OF Texas. Toll
stations at the Central OFFICE, Hotels and
w II. MARSHALL.
Local Manager,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01
TODAT'S FEATURES.
Foreign.

Condition of famine sufferers In India.
Cause of the Benin massacre.
Christians murdered by Mohammedans.
The advance of the Niger expedition.
Steamers sent to the Golden Horn to
protect the French colony.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01

Congressional forecast for the week.
The United States cruiser BROOKLYN runs
aground
The training ship Alliance reported safe,
Seven lives lost in fires in IIobolcen n. j.
Speculation as to the Southern member
ot McKinleys cabinet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01
rnnAN.s rnmEcAsT.

Nr,vy yoRE.-Thc exhibition of the
American WAITER Coior society VIII open
a, Inc Academy of DesiDn today. TO close
February y.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01

.,,,,,, vopy I'VE exhgbit,on of the
A mn eon Winter Coor society WIN open
49, cl036
irahr,Iary NJ
h"p'u'"N 80
r,,tc,co -Bee,nning today several
co,pnressed air fricycles. II Is expected.
wal ~" w i,anaoi t~nIve unee an hour is
iNv'.,;od !" Of ne new nail carriers.
u" '''@''F W
LONDON. --Preparaiions are complies.
,,dav to rernya Explorer hansen, who -
"a o,;u Ia, ,yelenfned by the Royal ieo-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01

LONDON. Preparations are compietni
today To- receve Explorer hansen. VINO .,. ~
ty,,e1s.,eJ 10 arrive In Eagland tomorrow,
=, ,,1 yin he welcomed by the Royal Geo-
grg,plr.s-,l society and the Prince OF Wales.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-01

CHICAGO Beginning today scyerai
cosnpresaed air tricyclcs. II Is oxpecrts,n'
AZ Al he nm IN operation fcr local inaoi de-
m,,arv ~ ieast twelve mlos an hour is
az ni.,,od of the new nail carriers.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26

sound, trustworthy institution. conser-
vative and yet fully awake to the best in
educational movement; one of many on
the North Atlantic seaboard that are
doing splendid service and bidding for
the western boy. Whether the western
boy should go is, of course, debatable
question. Time was when the move
could be argued for because of the better
training, but no one in his senses would
make such a claim today. Another
point, however, is not often enough con-
sdered. 1t is the belief of the writer
that in the interests of broader citizen
ship based on more adequate knowledge
of the varied phases of our national life,
a growing exchange between east and
west of their college-going commodity
would be mutually advantageous. BE
that as it may, scores of western students,
for one reason or another, will each year
seek the eastern college. TO all such
Middlebury extends a hearty welcome,
hundred years of noble history behind
her and the future bright ahead. Not
unimportant among the advantages she
offers is the light expense attending the
education she affords. "A maximum of
training at minimum of cost is what
she claims to furnish, and those to whom
the claim appeals will find that the facts
uphold it,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
DESTRUCTION OF SEALS.
Killer Whale Responsible in Large Meas
ure for Their Diminution.

Capt. Edward p. Herendeen, door,
keeper at the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, is an old whaler of New
Bedford, Mass, and knows the things
which swim in the sea far better than
the majority of men know the animals
of their own country. Speaking to a
Star reporter regarding the destruction
of the seals by the killer whale" or
orca, Capt. Herendeen said:
After man, the orca is by far the
cause of a greater depletion of the
seal rookeries than any other known. l
saw a killer whale cut open once,
which had no less than nineteen seal
pups in its stomach, all as natural as
life. The whale had been run on a
bar while chasing the pups and was
stranded. The old males drive the seal
pups down into the river to learn to
swim, and the killer liking young and
tender flesh, preys upon them.
The orca is willing to fight almost
anything which swims, but prefers the
young of any animal. The only thing
never knew the killer to tackle was
the sperm whale, and this species was
left severely alone, though other vari-
eties of whales l have seen hustle to
get out of the way of the killer The
reason the latter is chary of attacking
the sperm is that the species fights
with both ends,-head and tail-and
can bite like a bulldog.
4 have seen the big bull seals so
frightened at the killers that they
would dive underneath the boat, from
side to side, and act as if they were
scared out Of their hides. The 'orca'
has one popularity, which is that it
has fin, sometimes six feet high, pro-
jecting above its back, shaped some
thing like the paddle of a ships screw.
AS it swims along this sticks out above
the water. The fish bites like any 9TH
er mammal, without turning on its
side
The idea that a shark turns on its
side to bite is a mistake, as l have seen
them hundreds of times. They rush at
thing just as a dog would After
they have set their teeth in it they may
turn over worrying and mangling
whatever they have hold Of They turn
from side to side to tear the piece
out"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
WAS A FORMER CITIZEN.
Edwin Nallette. who Died i'm Florida
"A Native of NIiddlebury.

Edwin ValIette. who Died i'm Florida,
Native of Middlebury.
Edwin Vallette, formerly and for many
years a resident of this village, died at
his residence near Winter Park, Florida,
on Saturday, Nov. l3. twill be recalled
bv our readers that one night last May,
while alone on their place, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vallette were seriously injured in their
efforts to rescue their horses from a
burning stable. Mr.. Nallette's wounds
in the course of time healed with one
exception. but from the shock to one in
his infirm health he never fully recovered.
Mr.. Nallette was a native of Middlebury,
the oldest son of the late John Nallette,
merchant, with whom he was in business
partnership from early manhood until
the latter retired from active occupation
on account of advanced years. The son
continued the business until about ten
years ago.
Induced by failing health to seek a
more congenial climate, Mr.. Vallette in
lSSS removed to Florida and purchased
a place near Winter Park and engaged
in fruit farming. There. with his ac-
complished wife, he made home which
became the centre of a wide circle of
cultivated people and at which charm
ing hospitality was always dispensed.
During the many years in which he
lived in Middlebury Mr.. Vallette was
distinguished for his public spirit and
active interest in everything to promote
the welfare of the community. He had
much to do with the building of the
graded schOolhOuse and served contin-
uously in educational and other af1airA
of county and village administration.
He was also assiduous in the work of
st. stephens parish, was a church
warden for a long period, foremost in
efficiency and influence and generous in
his benefactiOns. In his death the parish
loses one who has been a devoted friend,
a loyal member; one always faithful in
the discharge of his duties, gentle and
courteous in his manner and amiable in
disposition. His example was that of
an ideal Christian gentleman and the
highest type of Christian manhood.
In all the capacities of life Mr.. Val
lette was earnest, helpful and faithful, a
good nelghbor, useful citizen, an up
right man. The world in which he
lived is better for the life he lived in 1t.
Mr.. Vallette was born April s, 1921,
succeeded his father in the mercantile
business in 1916 and in 1863 erected a
substantial brick block of stones which
remains as permanent memorial of his
business capacity.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26

First Lieutenant Stephen NJ. Foote,
4th United States artillery, who was for
merly military instructor at Vermont
academy, was the recipient of a notable
honor last week, when he was awarded
the annual prize of the Military Service
Institution, consisting of gold medal,
life membership and 500 in gold. The
prize was given for the best essay on
BIASED on present conditions and past
experiences, how should our volunteer
armies be raised, organized, trained and
modified for future wars?" The mem
bers of the board of awards were Mai.
Gen. Wesley Merritt, L. S. A.; eX.Gov.
U. A. Woodbury. and Col. II. w. Classon,
l.. S. A.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26

Total Assets, S5.0O201O
TRUSTEES.
y, r, w ARD, WILLARD CRANE,
CHARLES +. SMITH, HENRY GREENE,
j. l.. BARSTow, A. q. PIERCE.
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
OF any month draw interest from the lst. II
made atterward interest will commence the
hrst OF the following month.
interest viii be credited to depositors Jan
uary lst and July lst, compounding twice a
year There are no stockholders in this bank
All the earnings, less expenses, belong to de
positors, The rate OF interest depends on the
earnings and tor the past twelve years has
been AZ per cent, but by a law enacted
pay more than
PER CENT
until Its surplus reaches ten per cent of ITS
deposits when special dividend is provid-
ed for.
All taxes in this State are paid by the bang
on deposits OF $500 or less. Deposits are
received in sums from 81 to $1,000, and no in
terest Will be paid on any sum in excess of
TINS amount, except on deposits by widows,
orphans, administrators, executors guar
dians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court
Funds may be sent by bank check or iratt
or postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
70 standing of the bank may be made to Rufus
wainwright, Middlebury, or f. C. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President.
FREDERICK W. WARD, Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26

An editor has been inspired, after
looking over his list of delinquent sub
scribers, to compose the following /:
"How dear to our heart is the silver
dollar, when some kind subscriber pre-
sents il to view the liberty head without
necktie or collar, and all the strange
things which to us seem so new; the
wide-spreading eagle, the arrows below
it, the stars and the words with the
strange things they tell the coin of our
fathers, We're glad that we know it, for
some time or other twill come in right
well; the spresd-eagle dollar, the star
spangled dollar, the old silver dollar we
all love so WE'LL"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
I'd Fact:

Neverslip Horse Shoe Calks are in
tended to make it easy for the horse
owner to sharp shoe his horse in few
moments-to save him money and
time. They are easy to put in, easy
to take out, and if once tried are al
ways used.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
ONE POINT YOU MUST
UALWAYS BEAR IN MIND

A RAPID SELLER just now is a new
line of diagonal cloths in four colors,
forty-five inches wide and only SIXTY
NINE cents yard, perfect in every way,
good enough to wear anywhere and six
yards makes dress. We want you to
match them with goods sold elsewhere
at Sl.00.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26

Suggests pies, puddings,
nuts, candies, fruits, etc,
n and a good time generally.
IA We have the freshest of Brazil
MID Nuts, Pecans, Filberts, Almonds,
and Grenoble Walnuts, Mixed
I Table Nuts, two pounds for 25c.
\ Our special 2oc. Chocolates are
\ delicious also Molasses Cream
. Kisses, Maple Cream Kisses,
/ and Peanut Tahfy.
4 Leave your orders here, and
we will see that the "fixins" to
NM go with the turkey, chicken or
( roast pig turn out all right. Our
NJ store will be open and our deliv-
\ cry team at your service until 9
O'Clock Wednesday evening but
we will not be open on Thanks
giving Day.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26

Immediate Relief from Neuralgia
To whom it may concern; Neurotic Oil
Co., Burlington, Vt. Dear friends :
This is to certify that l have been a
great sufferer from neuralgia for num-
ber of years. | was induced by friend
to try Neurotic Oil, and it gave me I'M
MEDIATE RELIEF. Cannot say too
much for this wonderful remedy.
MRS. VIM. POTTER. Neurotic Oil
costs 20 cents at drug and general
stores.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
I'D Fact:

Experts have tested both the Never
slip Shoe and Calk to determine their
economy, wearing qualities, practica.
Iility and general utility. These tests
have covered a period of years, and
have proved that all of the claims
made by the inventor are fulfilled.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
WANTED! !

WhNTEnI one Good Agent, and only one
WnN ~ in every locality, to take orders
for "THE EARTH GIRDLED,"
by Rev. t. De witt Talmage,-rare, radiant,
and charming, with hundreds of new photos
lands, scenes, people, and places. The
worlds wonders as seen and described by
the greatest living preacher and orator.
Agents are making from S5 to $40 daily. De-
mand enormous Big commission; Credit
given; Freightage paid; Outfit free. Drop all
trash and sell this master book foI Holiday
Gift purposes, and make $500 per month. Ad.
dress, for outfit and territory,
Peoples, 301I Market Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
FACTS.
ISt Fact:

Neverslip Horse Shoes are made of
the very best metal for the express
purpose of holding the Neverslip Calk.
They will wear longer than other shoes,
work better and are better.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-11-26
n. f. CHAMBERLIN.
DEE HIVE PATRONS
UGETTHE EBESTQUALITY
CARPET DEPAR TMENT,

House Furnishings cannot be selected
with too great care.
Good Taste demands that there shall
be harmony of color, graceful designs.
neat workmanship.
Our Carpets, Rugs and Draperies show
all this to the observant buyer.
Not how cheap, but how good an
article can we furnish you for your
money, is our way of doing business.
This policy makes new customers dai Y
for
THE OLD BEE HIVE"
BURLINGTON. VT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08

county road leading to Joness MIL anu
containg 100 acres. together with Crowns
crops. &c. for $1,000. Mr.. Waitrip WIN
take possession as soon as the necessary
papers can be drawn up and signed:
Preparations are being made at james
town for the large excursion party from
Norfolk, which will arrive there to-mor-
row morning on the Pocahontas. Inc
excursion is for the benefit OF the new
hospital in Client. and the worthy oD-
ject has enlisted many OF the ladies', VINO
are working hard for the success Oh the
enterprise. Every attention viii be SHOWN
the visitors by the manager OF the isiahu'
Mr. Be Dell.
Mrs. W. q. Barlow and children are In
Richmond visiting Mrs. Barlow's mother'
They will be Joined Thursday by MI.
Barlow, who will spend his vacation OK
ten days or two weeks with them.
District-Templar John III. Seymour left
this morning for Charlottesville to attend
the annual meeting OF the Grand Lodge
Of the State. Independent Order OF Good
Templars.
Mrs. Mary r. Branch, from Toano. viii
leave for home Thursday. after plea
SAINT visit TO the home of Mr.. ii. G..
Spencer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
THE STATE CAMPAIGN
AN OPENING GUN FIRED IN CHAR
LoTTE COUNTY.
CONGRESSMAN LAMB SPEAKS.
A Large Gathering of Democratic
Voters to Hear NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Chairman EIIyson In the Old burg'
Notes.
Notes.

sMITHVILLE. VA, September '.-'0pe-
cial.)-The courthouse was cro"oeo W
day to OVERLOOKING with voters from all
parts OF the county. this being County
Court day and those present expecting 10
hear some noted standard-bearer discuss
the issues of the campaign. Ii was plea
SAINT news to them when they were IN
formed that Captain John Lamb CON
gresham from the Richmond Distric'
would address them.
Mr.. G. r. Green. of this county III MS
usual eloquent manner, introduced the
Captain, who came forward amid SHOUTS
OF applause, lasting for several minutes
CAPTAIN Lamb, in an hour ana hiteeh
minutes speech, defended the principles
of Democracy in most forcibie manner
setting forth in every way the issues Oh
the campaign and denouncing in a most
powerful manner the els being imposed
upon our people by the present nationa-
bank system.
He was followed by Mr.. d. q. Eggies'oh'
of this county, nominee for Senate from
the counties of Charlotte and Meckleh-
burg. I'm a very short but telling speech.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
THE PATRICK LYNCHING.
Swung Him to "a Tree on the Road
side.

side.
STUART VA, September 7.-(Special)
The report that Henry Walls had been
lynched for the murder of Sadie Cook is
true Some time ago Miss Cooks brother
caught Henry Walls in the possession
of a stolen saddle. This made Walls
very angry, and he threatened to run
off the entire Cook family. even II he
had to burn them out. Friday afternoon
all the Cooks were not at the house till
late in the afternoon. 1t is thought that
Walls set fire to the house and was de-
tected in the act by Sadie Cook. Her
tracks were found running from the
house and closely followed by tracks
corresponding exactly TO those of Walls.
She was overtaken in about seventy-five
yards, as was shown by signs Of a strug-
gle and blood on the ground. knocked
in the head, and dragged TO brush near
by and her throat cut. She was dis
covered and taken to the house, where
she died Saturday afternoon. Though
speechless she was perfectly conscious.
A lady told her she would name over
some people, and when she called the
name Of the person who cut her throat
she must press her hand. When the
name of Walls was called the poor girl
pressed the hand of the lady. A Coro-
ner's inquestswas held Sunday, and the
verdict was that Sadie Cook came to her
death at the hands Of Henry Walls.
Walls was Immediately arrested. and put
in charge of Constable Childress and
several guards. About II o'clock that night
a crowd OF several hundred masked men
took the prisoner from the officers by
force, carried him a mile. and swung him
TO tree right on the roadside, where
he was discovered Monday morning by
the mail carrier. There was no doubt
of Walls's guilt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
rScTuREs TO DE PRESENTED.
Next Meeting Of Lee Camp to lie nm
Interesting One.

The meeting of r. T.. Lee Camp, NO l.
Confederate Veterans. on next friuay
night will be Of unusual interest IL IL
regular night for the public presentation
of pictures, and friends OF the camp
ladies' especially, are invited to be pres
ent. The musical part of the entertain
ment will be under the auspices OF the
'Philharmonics," and the following PIC
lures will be formally presented TO the
camp: ,,,,
The portrait Of Brigader-General VIII
liams c. Wickham. to be presented py
Comrade Thomas w. Sydnor and receiver
by Comrade Charles A. Taylor.
The statuette of sam. Davis the oos
martyr of The Army Of the Tennessee, 10
be presented by Comrade David {. Rich-
ardson and received by Comrade Norman
V. Randolph.
The picture OF Comrade NJ +. MOTIFS,
the youngest soldier OF the Army OF
Northern Virginia, to be presented by
Mr.. NJ. F. Maury. of the Sons OF Nete-
rams. and received by Comrade John H.
Laughton, Jr
Many visitors are expected TO De pres
emit among them Comrade Keister OF
Shenandoah county. Va, the old bugier
of Wickham's Brigade.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
The Tnppahannock Reunion.

STORMONT. VA, September 7.-(Spe-
cial 1.-THE steamer Chesapeake, Of the
Virginia navy. made a circuit Of the
peninsula of Gloucester. Mathews. and
Middlesex to-day, and took on board a
very large crowd of Confederate vete-
rams, en- route for Tappahannock to at
tend the grand reunion of the Tide
water Virginia camps OF Confederate
Veterans. which takes place tomorrow.
The steamer left Urbana at half-past
g and was expected to arrive at her
destination by o'clock. Many promi-
nent ladies from these counties were
on board. Each county appointed lady
sponsor and two maids of honor.
The lady sponsor from Gloucester is
Miss Mamie Wyatt and Miss Linwood
Stubs is one of her maids of honor.
From AIiddlesex. Miss Eva Hart Is
sponsor, and Miss Bessie Blake and Miss
Blanche Jones are the maids.
From Mathews. Miss Lola Sears Is
sponsor. The other two ladies' names
were not learned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-08
Where Are Waller and Adams!

The two men, Waller and Adams. who
advertised a big Labor-Day celebration
at the observation-disclosures, and then,
after having secured $50 advance money
from the Traction Company, decamped
without carrying out their programme,
are vet numbered among the miss
ing. though the police are looking for
them. No traces of The men have yet
been found.
The Traction Company people are very
reticent concerning the affair. and be-
yond asserting that they have no knowl-
edge of the mems whereabouts, decline
10 discuss the matter