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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
A COUNTRY CLUB FETE.
The Society Men Gave Circus--Out
Door Carnival Fun.

Huns
Chicago Chronicle.
Kenwood was fetc spot yesterday sf-
tcrnoon aud evening. An English village
festival OF centuries ago w9s curiously min
gled with sports Of the kind that II. t.
Barnum first made popular In modern
America. Minnie war waa called In 10 fur-
nlsh bit OF stage realism and the charge
that Custer made down the Little Big Horn
was made again at Forty-sevcnth street
and Drcxel boulevard, On this chicago
field the shots rang out an sharp and the
tomahawks flashed as fierceiy as ever they
did in the bloody valley. In garb and color
the Indians were the Indiane OF the plains.
The soldiers were modelled after the men
that wear the army blue In real battle
Society men were the performers In the
circus, which was the chief show OF the
night and they skipped AK nlmbly. dressed
as marvclously and cracked Jokes as reck-
Iessly as do the genuine.
The browning brilliancy OF the fete wac
the society that attended II. The assem-
blage wan OF the kind that only the balls
Of the arlstooratic South side clubs and
the entertainments OF those who lead In
the doinRs o. the winter season can draw
Society has rot for years turned out to a
summer event MS 1t turned out TO the Ken
wool fntc.
All that was done was done for charity.
and charity was much the gamer. Mrs. l.,
ID. Conder. the chairman of the entertain
ment committee. said last night that thous-
auds OF dollars had been taken in ut the
gates, at the stands and Mt the tent en-
frances during the day and evening. Every
cent Is TO go To Kenwcod's pet charity. the
University Settlement Day nursery.
The fete was II It's beat. socially. In the
evening, for tho dance, which was the CHI
macteric event Of the out of door frolic. Sc
cured the presence OF all the young people
OF Kenwood. They came IN summer attire,
white duck trousers aud white duck skirts,
and they danced with zeSt.
The first beauty Of the Sfete lay in its
decorations, ring OF awaying Japanese
lanterns marked the boundary lines CT the
large inciosure. The tents. where circus,
vaudeville, Punch and Judy and fortune
tellers reignod. stood silhouctted against
the black Of the sky. their flaps OCCASION
ally catching the goblin reflections OF the
lantern lights.
Tho peculiar wcrdness OF tho effect was
not fully perceived until the visitor stood
inside the circle made by the fonts. In this
haif-walcd area the witches were. They
were four IN number. each occupying O
tepfe Just large enough for her and her
visitor. Mile. Witchhazel was the favorite
scotheayer Of the four. though the other
three did what might irreyerently be called
rushing business. The madsmoiselle was
evidently a young woman of experience
for no young man who surrendered his
hands TO hers and no blusbing maiden who
hesitatngly extended her SLENDER fingers
and white palm had cause 10 regret H.. She
told only pleasant fortunes and che told
them we'll.
Tho circus was one IN fact ns well as In
name. though not all OF It's amusing point<
were premeS lated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
TEACHER TOLD SAD STORY.
Freeze In Florida Ruined HIS Crops.
Three OF His Family Killed.

Macon. Ca. August 6.--A elderly WHITE
man named Dan Thatcher, accompanied by
his little l2-year-old daughter, appeared
at the police station this morning ana ,oia
a sad story. Thacher went to Florida
fsW years ago from occnee county, soutn
Carolina Al that time he had living
wife and three children. nc bought
farm near Bradford and did well until the
freeze ca,re which left him almost pm
niless Later his wife and two OF his chill
dren were killed and now he is returning
home an object ~ charity. He was given
a pass to Athens by Mayor Price and the
boys at the. Getty nall helped him along with
soma pocket change.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
Teacher. Entertnined.

Temple, Texas. August Cone OF the
most attractive ane interesting entertain
ments given for the benefit of the summer
normal students now in the city was given
yesterday by the Temple Ice and cold stor-
age company. in which $50 persons partlci-
pa,ed. Mr.. p. l.. Downs secretary Of the
company, managed the affair and 1t was
decided success After being shawn
through the machinery Of the plant the
party was treated 10 iced lager beer, lem
onade. sandwiches and iced watermelons.
The teachers were greatly pleased with
tho evenings entertainment.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
POLICE FoR KLoNDIKE.
Canada Intends to Enforce New
Mining Regulations.


Mining Regulations.
Ottawa. Ontario. August Cat today's
cabinet council it was decided to send re-
Inducements OF Northwest mounted police
into the Yukon country. This course was
determined upon in consequence OF official
reports from Dyea that owing TO the crush
Of pilgrims bound for the Klcndike 1t will
require double the present detachment Of
100 men to preserve law and order.
The government is daily receiving pro-
tests from its political supporters in the
west against the new mining regulations
fer the Yukon. 1t is probable that another
hundred men of the Northwest mounted
police will be ordered to the Klondike at
once.
Tomorrow boats from Dyea take six
police and Assistant Commissioner Mcfll-
roy ms well as the boatmen. The shack
builders and trail makers Will go off by
the boat on the 18TH
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
Texas Postal Matters.

Washington, August c. - Especially -
Postoffices established in Texas today;
Dolce, Shelby county, william d. Britain
appointed postmaster. and Doyer, Gohzaies
county, Charles G. Devoe appointed post
master.
Fourth class postmasters appointed In
Texas today: Allen, Collin county w. w.
Chapman, vice J. II. Head. removed; Cad
do Mills, Hunt county, ]. l., Johnson, vice
c. F. Stevenson, renewed; New boston
bowie county. X, b. Harrison, vice j. A.
Ellis. removed, Quitman. Wood county, J.
r. Grogen, vice T, A. Stephens, removed; ;
Ricnzi Hill county, w. c.. Biggers, vice
T. A. Bynum. removed; Leevee. Hill
county, o. j. Moody, vice c. w. Osborne
resigned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
LoTHANRE,s RESIGNATION.
belgium Government Officially An
neupces It's Acceptance.

belgium Government Officially An
neupces It's Acceptance.
London. August Ga Brussels dispatch
says the governments acceptance Of Major
Lo,hanre's resignation Of his commission
in tho army is officially announced.
A great sensation was caused In Eng
land IN May last year by the ncws that
Major Lothanre. an officer OF tho Congo
Free State had illegally ordered the exc
cutior of Mr.. Charles Stokes, Britinh
trader aud missionary charged with fur
nIshing arms and ammunition to the Aiap
slave traders and the enemies OF Inc M
dependent Congo State. He was tried end
acquitted The Congo Free state paid
900 francs indemnity From the trlai
at Bona Great Britain appealed to the su.
perior court In Brussels and another trial
was ordered. resulting In second ac-
quitta1
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
nuRraL or 4 CHICAGO MIsER.
Loss of His Bonds Killed Old Man
sthrnEc.

Chicago, August e--Christopher schrage,
the miser who was robbed Of $4,000 in
bonds year ago, was buried wednesday.
The old MAN never recovered from the
sboak OF losing his wealth. although the
hulk Of Il wss restored. During the past
month he refused food and rayed contln-
usl,y about the robbery The scnras
bond robbery formed sensational episode
IN Chicago police history.
..sleepy's Burke. an ex-convict, when ar
rcsted in copnee.;on with the cass. con-
fesssd. and implicated several police Off
Gals and politicians in the afisir.
The accused men were not convicted-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
MORALLY Wounded Ter Husbnnd.

Nashville. Tenn. August e.-feterday
afternoon In tho office Of Magistrate w.
W. Martin at Deechart, IN this State,
Mrs Charles Oimstead. while aprlying fer
q warrant against her husband, was threat
ened by him with death II she persisted In
trying TO have him arrested, Suddenly
Mrs. olntstcad drew pistol and snot him
In the stomach. inflic.ing mortal wound.
They are comparative strangers In the
town. having recently come from Michigan.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
In AInl,nnnn.

Birmingham. Ala. August 8.--Near
Spring Hill, Barbour county. about mid
night last night, George Turner negro
farm laborer. entered the bed room Of
Miss Mary Robinson. his employers daugh-
ter. She was aroused by the noise and
screamed and the negro attempted to choke
her. Her father ran In from an adjoining
room and Turner sprang out OF the window
through which he had entered and fled.
Before daylight a posse was organized
and the negro WAS run down few miles
away and brought back TO the scene OF
the crime. identified and PROMPTLY hanged
TO tree In a neighbcring swamp.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
PhiIrdeIphin Constituency.

For white woman to marry a negro
recently in Philadelphia created not she
slightest str. but when millionaire in
the same city welded hs houAek@eper the
farhionabies tore their hair and poured
upon hts defenzeIess head ",heir seven
w3a's OF wrath" This. among other like
occurrences, IT. probably the reason why
but q whole casket OF diamonds as well. Y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
A POINTER Fol, KLoNDIKERs.
1t Costs a Pretty Penny to Get to the
DiEgings.

DiEgings.
San Francisco. Cal, August 6.-Speak-
Ing OF the Klondike output OF gold, the
chief clerk of the mint here said: ''All
the gold brought to this city from the
Alaskan mines will not exceed 100000
and that taken this year and sen. to other
minis of the country will not exceed
s2,O00,000. The gold from that part OF
the country is generally from 700 to 500
fine. and some of 1t ran to 900, the average
being worth from Si5.5G TO SIT an ounce p"
A letter from Hart Hunter, prospector
dated Dawson City, June Is. Just received,
shows that gold seekers need plenty Of
capital After reaching Dawson City and
paying the heavy duty on his outfit, be-
sides 30 cents a pound for gstting 1t ever
Chiikoot pass, he will have to pay % cents
.. pound to get his stuff from Dawson to
the dlggings
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
PEACE OFFICERS IN CHURCH.
Memorial Services 10 he Held where
Patterson Was Killed.

Montgomery. Ala, August B.--MomorIht
exercises will be held next Monday night
at the Dexter Avenue Baptist church over
the killing in the pulpit last week Of Dea-
con Patterson.
There Is so much III feeling existing over
tho killing that peace officers viii be on
hand to keep matters quiet. Stokes, Brown
and others in Jail have applied for habeas
corpus trials
Judge sayre OF the city court has. how
ever. denied the petition on the ground
that the heavy dockcts demanded all OF his
time
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
RESULT or A FEUD.
Two Mems Bodies Found niddied
With Bullets.

Middlesborough KY. Auguat Ga
double murder, which is supposed TO be the
result OF an ancient feud, resulting In the
death OF the Garrett brothers OF ows'ey
county, occurred in Clay county yesterday,
Their bodies were found by the roadside
literally riddled with bullets. No clew TO
the murderers has yet betn secured. al
though the county authorities have In
sttuted thorough investigation. The muir
dered men were prominent citizens OF
owsley county.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
sournERN PRosrERITY.

Fine Cereal and Fruit CroEs and
Good Prices for cutton.
Now York. August s.--The Tribune says;
George W. oohs. mayer Of Chattanooga.
Tenn. is in the city. In an interview he
said;
II. is universally conceded that the Ten
nsssoe centennial exposition at Nashville
is brilliant sucostz, 1t 10 the most eIah-
orats and Intelligent display Of the re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
slight Ri.c I'm silver.

New York, August 6.-Yesterday's extreme
reaction in the silver market TO t6h cents
for bar silver brought out some buyers and
the price went to 56A cents in New York
at the close today. In London the close
wes at 20 T-Sd as compared with ao34d
last night. Today the price for E.yican
dollars rallied u to 43.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
A Honeymoon in Alaska.

Mrs. F. G. Fl. Bowker, formerly Miss Do
IA Conlan of oaklnd, Cal. was married re-
Gently at Dawson CITY, Alaska TO one of IT'S
leading geld enthusiasts and it was in this
almost inaccessible place that she passed
her honeymoon. She and her husband are
now in San Francisco. on what the bride
calls her wedding journey" A few days
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
AMERICAN CONSUL ATTACKED.
German Paper Declares Him TO he
interruptions.

VnNcrupUiOWN.
London. August IA dispatch To the
Times from Berlin says Tho COLONIAL
Journal here brands the new.Amorioan con-
eul ut Apia MS an interruptions man, who
considers all means justfiable to reach an
end" Such statements are not uncommon
and might be ignored, but this one ie used
as basis for demanding that the govern
ment deal with Samoa as The United States
with Hawaii, the only possible means OF
protecting German interests.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
THE FATE OF RAPISTS.
vIoLAT0R OF A DEAF MUTE WAS
HANGED IN KENTUCKY.
His Brother May Follow Him--AIn-
bama Negro Attempted Outrage
and Wns Lynched ut Once.

Barbaursville, KY, August 6.--Jack Will
Jams was caught In the mountains near
Brush Creek and lynched last night by
mob OF outraged men, He and his brother
Tom were accused of raping deaf mute
girl named Whey Bays. Tom Williams
was forced to marry his victim. He Is
now In fail here and there are threats of
lynching him before morning. The crime
was a shocking one. The girl was brought
into court today scantily clothed and
barofooted She is in serious mental
and physical condition.
Barboursville. Ky.,August 6.-The bonds-
men OF Gene Williams brought him iuto
court this morning and delivered nlu ZIP.
He was placed in Jail, Williams was
charged with assaultIng Leila Bays, a deaf
mute. on Brush creek, this county, three
weeks ago. He had an examining telal
and gave bond for appearance at this term
of the circuit court. but about ten deya
ago Williams and come friends Went to
the home OF the unfortunate riri and by
force carried her away to Tennessee aud
had 4 marriage ceremony performed. AN
the time the sheriff was In hot pursuit and
Williams. taking the GIRL made for the
mountains. where he kept her Today they
were found on Log mountain nenr the
Tennessee line The girl was about fam
ished and entirely exhausted. When taken
into the court room she VAS barefcoitd
and almost naked. She gave vent 10 the
most pitiful walls when she was parted
from Williams and .ha has since become
violently insane. Citizens of Brush creek,
the homo OF the girl, are making ihrerts
Of lynching. Gene Williams is n notorious
character.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
COMMERCIAL TREATIES.
United states VIII Pave the Way
for prOuOsitious From Europe.

for Propositions FROM EUROPE.
Washington August 6.-The State de-
partment has sent instructions to the
United States ambassadors and ministers
abroad accredited to countries with which
we have trade relations that would be ar
fected by the enactment of the Dingley
t5riff act. directing them to communicate
10 the foreign offices in their respective
POSTS the text Of the act and TO call atten-
ton to the sections OF the new tarhi
which provide for retaliation, reciprocity
and similar arrangements. This is Done
in order that there may be proper OASIS
for The inr.itution OF negotiations looking
TO the contamination of some oil the agree
lnents contemplated In the DinSiey act
The ground to be covered by the State de-
partment in these negotiations Will De
difficult to traverse, owing TO the com
plexity CT the subjects 10 be ueateu oh
and the dissimilar conditions existing IN
various countries So far 1t is said no
| formal responses have been made, but
| from certain news items that come IRON
Europe 1t is perceived that such overtures
may be expected at any moment.
| London. August Tho Paris correspon-
dent OF the Daily Mail reports an inter-
view with the vice president of the Frencn
chamber OF commerce on the subject II
tariffs, in the course Of which he admitted
that France has no way at present OK
bringing pressure to bear against the
United States.
But" said he, the time has now ar
rived for France to reconsider her whole
commercial position and to readjust her
tariff agreements, particularly IN the way
Of making special treaties with Great Brit
ain and the British colonies"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
protecting German interests.
Esportntion of Grain Forbidden.

Expectation of Grain Forbidden.
London, August 6--Jho Vienna corre-
epondent Of the Daily Chronicle says he
learns from Warsaw that the Russian gov
eminent intends to prohibit the export OF
grain this year owing to the expected bad
harvest
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afo she entertained party OF cid school
friends at luncheon, and. although she ex-
preasod herself greatly pleased vita
Alaska, she confessed preference for her
old home, The ladies Ct Dawson City
claim tEat the constant influx OF asw ar
rivals keeps them well posted on the latest
styles In feninine dress. and they try, even
IN the coolest part OF the winter, 70 have
their fur garments cut in the newest FASH
ON.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
A REILLY IN OCTOBER.
Continued from First Page.)
will be built to the mines of that coun-

will be built to the mines OF That coun-
try"
Ex-senator N. p. Hill Of the Boston srd
Colorado Smelter thinks the decline VIII
be seriously felt in many quarters, fhe
aggregate loss VIII be quite large, said
he. Last year the average price paid cur
company for silver was sc cents per ounce.
and the difference between that prize and
today's quotations amounts 10 Sl2O,uuO on
our production last year..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07

Paris Advooarc.
And sow the editor OF the Boston Globe
M kcs ina apology; 1.-THE strawberry
Sersr1 y rea Fly over but prunes are still
/ r R1y midst Everything 70 fully ex-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
Heavy Shipments to Europe.

New York, August 6.-The steamship Luz
cania which leaves for Europe tomorrow
viii take 100000 ounces Of silver and 10000
Mexican dollars.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07
hons MAY NE LYacnEp.



Iron Mountain, Mich, August 6.--Peter
Bons, the tramp charged with thc murder
of Pearl Morrison at Crystal Fails has
made a full confession acknowledging
that he assaulted the girl and then str'n-
gled her to death. The confession was
secured by detective who visited Bors
clad In priests garb, and was heard by
others The excitement oyer the confes-
sion may result in Bons' lyuching,
The people are In feverish state or
excitement ana the least incentive would
probably incite many Of the miners TO make
an attack on the jail.
Armed men watched the Jail all last
night to prevent Sheriff Waite from taking
Bons away. as 1t was reported he Intended
doing. Bons' confession was put in writ
ing. witnessed by the sheriff and Justice
Roberts.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-07

Clnmountain. Mich. August 6.--Tbe APP
peals OF leading citizens prevented a lynch
Ing at CRYSTAL FATS last night The MI
ners employed in tn, surrounding localities
are now making tire ats and well defined
report 10 current to the effect that they
have formed an organization and Will in
wade the village for the purpose OF lynch!ng
Bons. In the meantime II is expected that
Sheriff Waite will take the preeantion to
move the prisoner 10 another county. Bons'
confession was made a second time IN the
hearing OF Attorney Henderson Of Norway
and Mr.. MCGEE. a leading citizen. The
fellow is undoubtedly insane or Is acting
the part to perfection. This is rot the
first crime OF the same nature he has com
mitted. He has been Identified by young
girl at Norway as the man who committed
an assault upon her several moltas ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
A QUAINT BIT OF GERMANY.
Region Just Out of Berlin Remark
BILE for It's Old Customs.

Region Just Out of Berlin Remark
BILE for It's Old Customs.
The Spreewald is the subject of
paper in Century. The writer says:
Strange, indeed, that so near Berlin so
old-time and curious a community
could have remained reasonably uncon-
taminated by the hordes of picnickers.
The Spreewald is too near a great cap
ital for foreigners to hear much of it.
The museums and palaces of Berlin, the
palaces of Potsdam, absorb all the
spare energy of foreign visitors And
for convenient outfights it is little
too far for most burghers of Berlin.
Some have country places in and near
the Spreewald. Many visit it occasion
ally. 1t is a favorite place for people
from Dresden and Leipsic who can give
several days to exploring it's watery
labyrinths. Especially for the teaching
guild is it favorite resort. Every vii
lage has its inns, and at Burg, where
Vendish services are held in the old
church and the costume remains the
most antique, there are several famous
taverns. One is the bleachery where
Frederick the Great established a. col
ony of dyers and weavers, who have dis
appeared, although the art is still prac-
t1ced by private means for personal use
IN many farmhouses. But the fine
green, orange, pink and lilac headdress-
es and the turquoise, gray and yellow
skirts are now bought at Cottbus or in
Berlin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-10-13
COURIERS BACK NUMBERS.
No Longer Any Need to Go Through
Europe with Them.

NO Longer ANY Neeu 10 10 InFOW& IN
Europe with Them.
Up to times within the memory Of
living men, almost no one of means
travelled through Europe without a
courier. Before railroads were built
and before good guide books were print
ed, he was almost indispensable. His
tribe survives, writes Herbert Luce in
Going Abroad, but in greatly dimin-
ished numbers. To the self-reliant
traveller he is of no use whatever. In
deed, he is frequently positive in
cumbrance, and worse. To my mind,
one of the great pleasures of travel is
in learning to travel by myself. There
is satisfaction, pleasure and education
in planning routes, deciphering time
tables, making bargains, learning by
observation the lay of the Land.
The time may have been when cour-
Ter could save a traveller more than his
cost. Most certainly that is not the case
now. On the contrary, as he gets per-
centage on every purchase his party
makes (Which, of course, comes out of
the purchaser In increased price,, and
DIS III is O1Icu IOI Ills Interest 10 duNlSc
the more costly route, the more costly
hotel, or the more costly excursion, he
eats up much more than his wages,
while saving positively nothing. Bean
declares that in two weeks trip in
southern Spain, which he made side by
side with a couple having a courier, he
invariably reached the hotel first, got
better rooms, saw all the sights to as
good advantage; yet the courier was
of his kind an expert. The fact is that
travel has become SO general, tourist
companies, railroads and landlords have
so well studied it's needs, books are so
plentiful, that you couldn't very well
get off the track or have mishap if you
tried.