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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
AFRo-AMEnIcAv FAIR.
detection of a iionrd of Directors
and Various Committees.

Selection of a H0nrd of Directors
and Various Committees.
The Afro-American Fair association met
~ adjourned session Monday night in the
esity council chamber for the transaction
g important business. As there we're sew
raj committee reports to be acted on. the
aeeting remained In session until > o'clock
Yesterday morning. Tho most important
Exports were the ones submitted by the pru-
Genital committee and the committee on
Ssy-laws. The committee whose duty 1t
gas to revise the articles OF Incorporation
admitted at previous meeting, after Two
ytfecks' careful preparation, ofiered articles
hat were. after lengthy discussion re-
Seived and adopted. The report was adopt
ID by sections.
a Immediately after the adoption of the
}ommittee's report a board OF directors.
Consisting of twenty-one members. was
aected. Nine OF these are from Harris
Spunty and twelve are from the State at
trge,
81 The members OF the board are Dr. j. II.
Garrett II. NJ. Tarser. William Jones, Hill
elard Taylor. W j. Smith, S. II. Cotton, W.
r Spencer. Dr. $. N. Lyons and Ed Banks
10 Houston, DR.. j. II. Wilkins and W. 4.
Knowles OF Galveston; Professor L. c. An
Whitley of Colorado county; C. w Luckie
End W. d. Woodruff Of Prairie View; L.
q LeQiey. N. A. Smiley and II. G. Fergu-
on OF Fort Bend county, and w. H. Wilson
80 Sandy Point
q The officers OF the association that were
Confirmed at Monday nights meeting aro
Or. j. II. Garnet, president; Ed Banks,
,frst vice president; Professor Il. L. Black
hear second vice president: T. l. klcn-
3 rdSOu SECRETARY. Charles ~ Lava os f2f. |
INT secretary Sam Wilson. treasurer: j. |
:. Lights, auditor, and j. r. Bell. director
General,
q The following comprise the committee |
o go to Washington, n. c.. for n national |
lppropriation: Or. J. II. tiarnstt and Rev. |
i. l.. Lights OF Houston; DIR. i. II. Wilkins |
Z Galveston; Professor NJ. II. Broyl.s OF I
Prairie View and Hon. II. l.. Smith OF
Colorado county
The chair appointed G, W Luckic of
'rairie View and Ed Banks nnri L. !. Rich
sr,l on of this city as committee to al
end the negro conference to BIZ held at
guskegee Ala, on February 20
The trarsbcrtatlon committee consists OF
id Banks W N. Spencer and w. H. iIu-
crt.
The soliciting committee 10 solicit sub
criptions to cover the expenses OF the del
cation to go TO Washington. D. c.. on the
9th inst, are ]. b. Bell. Sam Wilson aud
iiiliard Taylor of Houston; DR.. ] II. VII Il
ins, w. X. Hill and W. r, Knowles OF
galveston, Professor T.. G, Anderson OF
.ustin: r. l.. Smith OF Colorado county:
Z A. Smiley and Y, U. Jones of Fort Bend
ountyf and Professors Il. L. Blackshcar
nd NJ. II, Broyles of Prairie View,
me committees VIII proceed with the
FORK In hand at once. and VIII report TO
nc board OF directors next Monday night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

zoura.' and Alabama" and is said to be
a worthy successor of this playwright $
greatest efforts. Opie Reads story of The
same name suggested to Mr.. Thomas the
play. He is said 10 have retained The
Southern locale and atmosphere which so
accentuates the beauties of all Mr.. Reads
Southern stories
Mr. Robson will appear at Sweeney &,
Coombs opera house Thursday, February 3,
matinee and night. in the following repcr-
toire. AT the matinee he will present THE
Henrietta and at night 1.-The Jucl,!ius."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
A Uonple af Eir,.s

About o'clock yesterday afternoon ! ara
elarm was turned in from lnox 5ia calling
the department 10 1909 hurry street. In the
Filth ward. whore flre was discovered in
me roof OF Q house owned BY MIR. Garnet
anu occupied by James Hammie. The cause
Of tho fire was shark from the flue The
yAlue Of tho building was about 5000 tho
damage about $50
-. ~ o:ab p. m. there was n flue fire al
loV0 Moore street. No damage An uinrn,
was turned III from box 6s.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

Java Blend Coffee in one. two and four
pound cans has been reduced from 40 cent,
fee war now existing. This coffee 60 han,i-
picked and carefully roasted and put I'm in
dramatically sealed cans, thereby retaining
all OF the strength and aroma II Won en-
Joy delicious cup OF coffee use no other.
For sale everywhere. Prepared only by ina
American Coffee company. largest deal
ers in the South. Warranted full weight
and strictly pure.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
ANOTHER ARREST
Growing Out of the Recent killing
of MnrN Bcnch.cN

OF hnry Bcnch.cy.
Another arrest was made yesterday
growing out OF the killing of the old color
ed woman, Mary Benchley, at her home
in the Fifth ward last Friday night.
II win be remembered that on the day
ntter The killing colored man nam d
Andrew Adkins, n son n-iaw of the de-
ceased, was arrested charged with COM
plicity in the crime.
Yesterday another eolored man named a.
II. Robertson was arrested at Giddings
upon n similar charge and last night Dep
uty Sherim Archie Anderson, armed with
u Warrant sworn out in Justice Fitzes
court, charging Robertson with completely
in the murder. left for Giddings and will
likely return today with Robertson as his
prisoner
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
BuckIen's Arnica SAW.

me best saive in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands. Chilbains
Corns and all Skin and Eruptons. and nosi,
lively cures Piles or no pay required n l.
guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per hoy
For sale by George w Heyor 49,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
nig paws ColIc,tion..

On Monday, which was the last day OF
grace for paying State and county taxes
without the penalty OF 10 per cent. nearly
800 taxpayers called at the office Of State
and County Tax Collector n. NJ. Curtin ana
iiquidatcd their taxes. aggregaiing SOS 000
TINS represents the biggest days work Of
this office on record
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
Cedar I.axou Lncnlx.

CEDAR Bayou. Texas, January Sl.--Local
ponies are beginning to bubble over the
oinee OF commissioner. There are three
names being discussed for that position.
Tne spell of wet weather seems to have
neen broken, We are now enjoying a lit
tlr sunshine. which Is highly appreciated
Inv NIL 7771,'-- $3.50 ~>'"eSN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
THE LOCAL STAGE.


Bostoninns In .Thc Sercnm,ie."
4 a combination OF the best work of one
sf the most popular composers of the MUSIC
~ today, and lihretto by one OF the
+ brightest and most versatile authors In hts
( phere OF effort, hns resulted in giving to
! re hostonians their new light and comic
Espera. The Serenade." This composition
sas heard for the first time at tho Houston
pera house last evening by an audience
: nat filed the theater from parquette 10
saiiery. The audience itself was a tea,i-
.nonial TO the merits and popularity ot the
! amous bostonians. but there Was n still
timer evidence in The continuous and
! searty approval with which the various az
I )esrances, and delightful execution M the
il ektectiys parts, OF the old ftyorltcs u era
eselved Mrs. Davis. Eugene Cowltu, Mis-,
Sicisen, and last but not least the peren.
~ bHrnahee, We're warmly greeted as they
i |;hhap tne1r entry upon the stage. Both the
composer and libfettist seemed To have
80 each Of these artists III mind IN tbe
spmpoxltlon of the opera, SO admirably
I 49, each role 1T hs Interpreter ani al
mpletely are the requirement. and ca
411clU OF each voice nier.
e(l ~ Se<euade Is uEquestionnbly tho
- comic or light opera which hns bea,
i:3loo1csd py tho HostoniAna since they first
4eo!ed Robin Hood. Indeed, the palm
-. ", eosn !or music aud fun and pop
- ~ Against robin Hood" me notes
49, eerenhde." which run thro,lrf tha
SQgM the basis for wealth AZ tufe.
3S.yc ana = great deal Of fine comedy
\ \. Srp = composition Il PLACED Ia ths
4 eeeap any containing one n fho
s5S ri. ~ .eoet capable operate come
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
For Trenfir,. Count, Pntien,s.

Tho bill q St. Joseph's lnfirmary against
the county OF Harris for services rendered
during the month of January Was filed in
,fe office OF County Clerk Dupree ,yester-
aay. II shows that ninety-six county na
tents were treated during the period, the
compensation asked for which is S,S6 so
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
COMING OUR MAY,

We are doing more bundles OF laundry
work than ever before at this season OF
the year Why? just send us yours and
you VIII see. Troy Laundry 9l2 Prairie
avenue. Phone $50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
Mrs. Mnhrs Rccention.

Tomorrow afternoon from TO :, Mrs.
J. T. Mahl will receive her lady friends
ut her home on Mckinney avenue in honor
of Miss Graves of San Antonio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

Yoakum, where he had contract for plant
Ing ornamental trees and shrubs in the park
which the San Antonio and Aransas Pass
at that point
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

Lillian Russell, clear Havana cigar. loo
and lSc sizes for limited time al &C. At
Taub's 1870 - se' -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

Miss Evans dancing classes BRYAN.
nail Wednesdays and Thursdays. Residence
1919 Walker.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

number of other pleasant affairs are
on the tapis for the latter part of the week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

0as coeklnf stoves ana hot nIate. n. -.
y Houstsn d. Lisht Co s' 80 sAis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
I'm THE SOCIAL WORLD.

on the preceding evening Light sefsesli-
mcnts were provided and punch was served
by Mrs. T. J. Radcliffe. Mrs. Sterling ~
Myer, Miss Mary Ella Taylor and Miss
Marietta Delgado. delightful programme
OF concert music was rendered by an or
chestra stationed between the two main
doors leading into the parlors, and hidden
called. @
Box Party.
Last night Captain and Mrs. Hutchescn
gave a box party at the performance of
The serenade" by the Bostonians in
honor of their guests. In the party, in adj
dition to the host and hostess. we're Miss
Baker, Miss Fannie Baker. Mr.. Harris
Garrow and Mrs. George Kidd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
The Twenty club.

Tonight Miss Root win entertain the
members Of the Twenty club and their
friends with a court costume german at
her home on Clay avenue. Some unique
and pretty fcatures have been arranged for
the occ;ision,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
pERFonMANcE OF "DnN nuR..

homemade and refreshments.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-25
AFTER RYDER's LYNCHERs.
Brother of the Murderer Seeks to Bring
Them to Conviction.

Atlanta. Ga, March 24-Dr. c. A
Ryder, of Gainesville, Ga, brother of
the man who murdered Miss Owen and
was subsequently killed by mob last
July has written letter to Governor
Atkinson naming those whom he says
were implicated in the lynching.
The writer affirms that every one in
Talbot county knows the names of the
lyncherS and charges that threats have
been made against him if he did not
drop the investigation. He then says:
1--WE have positive evidence that the
following parties were in the mob: DIR.
Billy" Bryan. who was one of the
leaders and the man who gave cnlOro-
form to Dr. Ryder; Mr.. Will Parker and
Albert Owen were there and took active
part; Will Leonard and Tim Leonard.
sons of John Leonard; John Parker and
Riley Parker, sons of Representative
John r. Parker.
'This murder was planned and en-
cOuraged by what are termed Church
going and prominent citizens"
Governor Atkinson telegraphed Mr.
Ryder to go to TalbOttOn and assist the
county solicitor in the prosecution of the
alleged lynchers.
Miss Owen and DR. Ryder were en-
gagged to be married. The doctor APP
peared suddenly at her home one even
ing. about three years ago, and without
word shot and killed her. He then
ran and jumped into pond. trying TO
drown himself. but failed. He was cap
tnred. but afterwards taken from jail
and hanged. His friends claim that he
was demented. The murdered man as
well as his brother was prominent doe
tor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-25

below. The monotonous buzzing of tn,
saw started again, and everybody hel(
their breath, eagerly awaiting the
strange spectacle of seeing a ship chris
tened with pure spring water.
There was only another instant of sus
pense, as the weakened timbers com
menced to crack under the severe strain
of the ships burden, and the long eX
pected snap quickly followed.
At 80 the big hull started from ite
long occupied bed, and Miss Bradley
smashed the cut glass hottie, filled with
water from a spring in Kentucky from
which Abraham Lincoln, in his youth
was wont to quench his thirst, squarely
against the sharp Prov.
simultaneously with the sound OF
breaking glass and the downward rush
of glistening water. the great crowd of
spectators saw Miss Bradley's lips part.
and those in the immediate vicinity
heard. in tones of girlish sweetness, the
following time-honored expression:
Il christen thee Kentucky
As the vessel started on its journey
to the water, number Of pint bottles
of Old Bourbon whiskcy were hurled
from the crowd and smashed against the
shining side of the battle ship.
Amid the cheers of thc masses. the
Kentucky dashed down the creased
ways at a twelve knot clip. starting
slowly and gaining momentum as it
neared It's natural element.
Striking the water with a loud splash.
she skinned out upon the lashing waves
and cut the water for a distance of sew
eral hundred yards before coming to a
full stop.
As in the case of the first shin. thc
newcomer was welcomed with the shrill
blasts of the steam whistles on all the
large craft lying i'm the harbor.
Many State military organizations
came from nearby towns in honor of the
occasion. and dress parade was held
on the Casino grounds i'm the afternoon.
THE BANQUET AT NIGHT.
Newport News. Va, March 24.-Tmmc-
diately after the launch the invited
guests of the Newport News Ship-build-
ing and Dry Dock Company were ban
quoted at the Chamberlain Hotel Old
Point Comfort.
The presence Of General Nelson A.
Miles, and many Congressman and Sena-
tors lent additional eclat 10 the brilliant
event, which took place in the after
noon.
The commodious ball room was con
verted into banquet hall in order to
accommodate the guests, who numbered
seven hundred, including many ladies.
Toasts were responded to as follows:
Our President" by Congressman r.
). Hopkins, of Illinois: "Old Dominion, y
hy E0yprnar I Hcoa Tylar. ..KantucLv -
by Governor w. O. Bradley; Our
Navy" by Senator j. l.. Rawlings, of
Utah: 1.-The Newport News Shipbuild-
ing and Dry Dock Company" by NJ r.
ingalls,, President OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company.
Governor Bradley was the orator of
the occasion. When he arose to re-
spond to the toast of Kentucky" he re-
ceived an ovation from the delegation
from the Blue Grass State, and the Vir
ginians that lasted several minutes. His
address was punctuated with periods of
deafening applause.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-25
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL
Spiritedu and Patriotic Speeches in the
House, Which Excited Applause.

Washington, d. c., March 24.-The
Naval Appropriation bill was taken up
in the House today and after considcra-
BILE difficulty an arrangement was made
to close general debate at | o'clock to-
morrow. There was great pressure for
time, hut the leaders desired to limit. as
far as possible, the opportunity for in
hammatOry utterances. The debate to-
day was not on sensational lines, but
every radical expression was cheered to
the echo by the crowded galleries.
Mr.. Boutelle. Chairman of the Naval
Affairs Committee, in opening the de-
bate, stated that it was exceedingly I'M
portant that the bill should be passed
as speedily as possible. 1t was the most
complete measure for strengthening the
Naval establishment ever reported to
the House. He gave a detailed ex-
planation of the bill.
MIR. Meyer, Democrat. louisiana.
one of the members of the Naval Com
mittee was the next speaker He
strongly advocated the strengthening of
the Navy.
Mr.. Dayton, Republican. West Vir-
ginia), another member of the commit
tee, in discussing the bill spoke feelingly
of the Maine explosion. But the blow
ing up of the Maine" said he, sis mere
incident compared with that greater and
more horrible tragedy which is transpir-
ing daily before our eyes, and which we
AS great and enlightened nation, in
sist must stop. Great Applause). Two
hundred and ffty-seven American sail
OrS have gone down in Havana harbOr
250.OOO people are dead in Cuba, and
100000 more, mostly women and chill
Continued on Fifth Page.)
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FIRE AT ASHEBORO.
Judge McIvers Fairness and Ability
Nobody Sentenced to Penitentiary-
Death.

Dedtn.
Asheboro. \. c., March 24.-(Special.)
The barn and stables of Mr.. ]. G.
Miller. and the blacksmith shops of Mr.
]. III. Wright, of Asheboro. were burned
Tuesday night The burning is supposed
to have been caused by matches in the
pocket Of some one sleeping in the barn,
The loss was not very great TO either
party.
Solicitor HOtOn, having finished his
work at this term of court. left yester-
day afternoon. The convictions were
few and of minor Importance. Not a
single person was sentenced to the pen
itentiary. jail, or the county roads
Judge McIver has sustained his reputa
ton as being a fair, honest and able
jurist
Miss Sarah Clary. the aunt of Mrs. J
A. Blair, died at the home of the latter
last night. The deceased was in hel
10th year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-14
UNCLE SAM CALLS A HALT
GENERAL WADE INSTRUCTED ro
 CHECK THE DEAL.
If Necessary the Principals in the Enterprise Will Be Promptly Arrested and Im-
 prisoned.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-From in-
 formation received here it appears that l the autonomist government of Cuba, | established year ago, is making stren-
 uous effort to dispose of a number of | very valuable franchises and conces- | sionS before the advent of the military government of the United States. These franchises and concessions in- clude the right to construct and operate the Central Railroad line of the island, including eleven branches, and also Q.
 network of electric trarhways for Ha- vana. The authorities first secured an agreement with General Wade at Ha-
 vana by which Spanish sovereignty over the island was to cease and for
 nal occupation by the United States
 begin on January 1, 1899. Advertise ments were subsequently prepared and inserted in a Havana newspaper. ask ing for bids for these concessions and franchises, the same to be opened and presumably the award made on De- cember 29 of the present year, two days before the government is formally turned over to the United States
 The President, however, has seen fit to put a quietus upon the enterprise of the Spaniards, and has issued instruc- tions to General Wade. the chairman of our evacuation commission at Ha- vana, immediately to inform the off, cials of the Spanish autonomist gov ernment that the United States strongly disapproves of the proposed disposition of the concessions and fran chises described, and to ask that all negotiations for the same be discon- tinued. It seems probable that this hint will be sufficient, but in case it is not, General Wade's instructions are sufficient to meet every, contingency. thQSR proceedings without any limitations on his authority. If necessary there is no doubt that the principals in the scheme will be promptly arrested and impris- oned.
 According to the terms of the adver- tisement in the case of the Central Railroad the concession is to run ninety-nine years, and under it "the government" it is stipulated, Twill aid the concessionaire by guaranteeing an annual interest of 4 per cent on the capital invested in the lines mentioned, besides all advantages granted to rail- road companies under the laws of 1877 and 1S80." The roads are also granted exemption from import duties on ma terial necessary for the construction. and operation of the lines" and also free cession of such lands belonging to the state or to towns as may be necessary for the construction and ope- ration.'
 Bidders were required to deposit be- fore bidding the sum of 100000 pesos in gold in the Spanish bank in Cuba and a further sum of 100000 pesos in gold as guarantee"
 "The treasury of the island of Cuba" 1t is declared, twill pay in gold to the concessionaire every month the amounts due on the sections of line in operation at the rate of interest guar anteed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-14
WHITE HUNTSMAN
 SLAIN BY INDIANS Murder on an Island in
 Portage Bay. FATE OF BARNEY PHALE REDS RESENT ENGAGEMENTS ON THEIR PRESERVES. Halibut Schooner Two Friends Be- lieved to Have Been Lost With
 All on Board at Dixon
 Entrance.
ATE OF BARNEY PHALE
REDS RESENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 ON THEIR PRESERVES.
BY HAL HOFFMAN.
Special Dispatch to The Call.


 WRANGEL, Alaska, Dec. Il (by Dec. 13).-About three weeks ago Cap tain James Nelson, of the halibut sloop Caroline, and Barney Phale. a fisher man, went ashore on Kupriauoff Island, in Portage Bay, to hunt for deer. Phale never came back, and the captain tells that he was deliberately shot by Indians. This explanation is accepted by. the halibut fleet that fishes in Frederick Sound.
 Captain Nelson says Phale was only a few hundred yards from him. but he could not see him on account of the underbrush He heard shot. and. going in that direction, found Phale al- ready dead. Phale's gun was loaded and he could not have shot himself The tribe did not want the fishermen to hunt in their country and kill their game The killing will be investigated by the authorities here.
 The feeling against the white men is increasing among the Indians. owing to the encroachment of the whites This Is only one of several instances in which this animosity has recently shown itself.
 The halibut schooner Two Brothers has been missing nearly SIX weeks. The fleet fishes in the waters between Wrangel and Dixon Entrance. and the catch is unloaded from lighters in the narrows upon ships and taken below to supply the markets of Seattle and San Francisco ] Fishermen recently found one of the dingies of the Two Brothers ashore and badly broken on the beach at Dixon Entrance. near the ocean. It is thought all on board have been lost. The names of the crew are not to be had here