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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
SCIENCE VERSUS QUACKS
Extensive Advertising Frequently the Resort
Of FakirS.
THE GOOD vOOX OF ONE MAN IN THIS CITY
MANY pcopIc Never Investigate for
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to Take
Somebody's opinion.

When the average man once makes up
his mind in regard to a certain thing 1t
takes a great deal OF hsmmering to make
him change 1t. He much prefers to retain
his opinion and even whom convinced he Is
wrong he has a sneaking fondncss for his
old belief.
A great many people have made up their
mind that every one who puts himself
prominently before the public or adyertisss
his business to any great extent, must
necessarily be more or less of a humbug
quack. and, without investigating the
matter or looking into the real try~a of
it, they arc content with their own verdict.
or perhaps with the verdict OF some one
else whom they think knows.
OF course. it is true that great many
humbuga have been extensively advertised
and people have been deceived again and
again. but reason and common sense
should be used in deciding upon a matter
Of vital Importance and those who have
lightly considered the question of DR.. w.
+ Seymour's ability to properly fit the
eyes with glasses have done themselves
and him a great injustice.
quack is soon discovered and exposed.
His stay Ia any place is short and he
never returns to face the public he has
swlndled. Dr. Seymour has purposely pro-
longed his visit in this city in order that
those who were skeptical should be con-
WINGED Of his worth and honesty. He has
published dozens OF letters from some OF
the most prominent people In this city, all
OF which testify to his ability. These let
tiers. coming as they do from people of
| intelligence and Of high social standing,
should be proof sufficient to satisfy the
most preiudiced OF the merits OF q man,
who only asks that you believe the evil
dence OF your own eyes.
Since his visit to Houston a great many
children have had their eyes Strengthened
and doubtless many mothers heart has
been made lighter by having this affection
removed from her little one. Numerous
cases of long standing headaches have
given way before the light OF this man 8
knowledge and many pairs OF eyes in this
city that would undoubtedly have suffered
blindness IN a few years hence, have
| been restored and their sight preserved.
These are facts that can be proved by
| calling at the doctors offices and reading
the letters he has in his possession or by
| interviewing some OF his patients them
selves. who have no hesitation in ndors-
Ing him.
To these who have given the matter lit
lie thought or attention, and who are in o.
clned to be skeptical of his ability. Or.
seymour extends a special invitation 70
call and see for themselves what he is
| doing. a visit TO his office is interesting
| and his method OF examining the eyes
VIII convince you that he thoroughly nm
| derstands his business
The doctors Offices are rooms Z. s and ..
| Capitol Hotel annex. Entrance through
| office, or on Travis street, near Texas
avenue.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
\ DISTINGUISHED AUTHORIZES.
MISS Mabelic Biggnrt, Writer and
DraInafist. Visiting Houston.

Miss MabclIc lIiggnrt. Writer and
Drainnfist, Visiting Houston.
Miss Mabelle Blggart Of New York Ia IN
the city en- route TO San Antonio and Mex
leo completing her data gathering Of
seven years for her book. Ourselves and
Our Neiehbors."
She viii deliver an address this after
noon before the Shakespeare club at the
parlors Of tho Capitol hotel, entertaining a
cultured audience with her condemned
dramatizallon Of George ElloCs Adam
Bedc. and all lovers OF George Eliot viii
doubtless be- present
Miss Blggart has the commentator Of
the mother Of clubs. Sorosia, New York
CITY, distinguished literary critics cler-
gymen and educators. She Is ono of the
foremost students Of George Eliot in
America, and has given ticr adam Bede"
Ia every state IN the Union aud through
out The English colonies
Miss Bggart hes but few months since
come from Newfoundland with the most
fascinating tales of people and life and
with wonderful fund OF folklore Of New
toundland. Labrador and the Esquimaux
region. She Is the first to have woven
this folklore aud history into story and
her work, "Soomon's Garland Of New
foundland IL looked for eagerly from the
pupllAner6 hhndS,
Miss Biggart IL New York woman.
born on the banks OF the Hudson river and
has spent her life under conditions that
have given her unusual advantages. She Is
in every sense q scholar and her study mas
gone deeper than that OF a traveller only
Very carly In life she sat at the feet OF
Lucretia Mott. and Is related to Carlyle
and Jane Welsh Porter. In dramatization
she rs pupil Of the old masters Muir
doch. Dion Boucicault and j. b. Roberts
OF Philadelphia
Miss Biggart Is not unknown I'm the
South and viii be remembered by many
for her valuable work In different portions
OF The South during the Atlanta exposition,
when she was invited by number Of In
dultrial and educational associations 10
visit the different points OF interest. since
which time she has been largely in the
Englislr-colonos, Slp finds much OF value
TO her in the romantic story Of Texas and
It's people.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
THE SAN JAcINro CELEBRATION.
Meeting of the Committee to Arrange
for the Event

The citizens committee to arrange the
prellminaries for the celebration Of San
Jacinto day met yesterday afternoon at the
rooms OF the Business League.
Chairman Sittig called the meeting to
order and stated what had already been
done and the interest THAT was being taken
by the ladies In the flower parade lre re-
ferrcd to the rough outline of the proposed
programme us already published In The
Post aud said that the coming of Congress-
man Bailey was already settled, aud SEN
ators Chiffon and CuIberson and all the
Texas congressman had expressed their In
tenton OF being present
Mr.. Johnston suggested that before the
programme was definitely outlined It
might be we'll TO determine where the
money was coming from to pay he ex-
penses, and, acting upon this suggestion.
Chairman Sittg and Secretary Richard
son were empowered to create canvass
ing committee TO solicit among the differ
ent trades.
There was some division OF opinion
among those present as TO the most avail
able and desirable place for having the
fireworks. some favoring the baseball
park others Forest park for this purpose.
The arrangement committee. consisting
originally of Messrs. A. r. Sttig, r NJ
Johnston, II. MacGregor, r. C. Crawford
| and c, Grnnewald, was increased by add
ing the names OF r. A. Reichardt, Ed
kiam, II. Brown. L. ]. fluffy and Max
Samuels.
II was explained that this was simply
preliminary committee, and that, after
subscriptions had been made. the sub
scribers themselves would be called to-
gether to appoint their own committee to
carry out the details OF the celebration.
Upon motion of Mr. Khan, the following
was decided upon as the rough outline az
the programme. subiact to changes and
amendments
Thursday evening, April 90-Addrcss by
Senator Horace Chiffon at the AUDITORIUM.
Friday morning, April 21--Street parade
OF the fire department, civic and military
organizations.
Thursday afternoon-A Address by Hon.
Joe W Bailey at the Auditorium.
Friday night--Firework
Saturday, April 2@-Flower parade in
the afternoon.
Mr.. r. NJ. Johnston was made chairman
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
THE HOUSTON LycEUM
Acknowledges OFFICIALLY the Gcner-
Gus GIFT of the city.


The Houston Lyceum Library association
held meeting last night for the purpose
Of considering matters OF Importance 10
the institution. Quite a number Of old
members we're present and much interest
was manifested in view OF the fact that
municipal aid Is calculated to bring the
institution prominently before the public
The following resolution was passed:
Resolved, That the Lyceum hereby ar-
cepts the appropriation made for II By the
city and returns it's sincere thanks for the
same and assures the city that said apprU-
priatlon shall be used In such manner as
will be productive OF the greatest good TO
tho citizens OF Houston.
A committee was appointed by President
Ruby to devise ways and means and draft
a set OF rules and regulations for the
future government of the institution. The
committee consists OF Mr.. l.. b. Moody,
Mr.. William H. Clute and Miss Kate B.
Schaifer and John II. Ruby.
meeting was called for Tuesday night,
March 49, 10 hear the report Of the COM
mittce and take final steps looking to
more progressive lie
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22

President f. ". Smith OF the Meadow
brook Land and Development company,
which proposes to establish the Meadow
brook cotton mills at Barker, twenty mies
west OF Houston. in Harris county. on the
line OF the Missouri. Kansas and Texas
railway, is in the city and yesterday
awarded the contract to Messrs. Evans g.
Athens OF cleburne, Texas. for construct
ing all the buildings necessary for the
big cotton mill plant, together with lot
of small residences for the operatives, the
contract involving the expenditure OF
about $4,000.
These contractors have just finished the
Santa Ee shops at Cleburne and Mr.. Evans
has recently constructed number of cot
ton mill plants 10 the Carolinas.
A warehouse sOx2JO feet "a to be the first
building constructed upon which work
will be commenced at once and completed
within sixty days. In this warehouse the
machinery will be placed pending the COM
pIetion OF the plant. which Is expected 70
be ready for operation within six months.
The capacity OF this plant comprises:
Eight thousand eight hundred and forty
four spinning spindles in 72-rlng spinning
frames
One thousand eight hundred and ffty-
two spindles, including spoilers, qulllers,
haller twlsters. speeders. etc.
Two hundred and twenty-three shectng
looms;
Twenty-four seamless bag looms;
One hundred and eleven csrding ma
chimes.
Its weekly output will he Three-ysrd
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
THE CONTRACT HAS BEEN LET
For the Construction of the Meadowbrook Cotton
Mills at Barker, Harris County.

goods $1,000 yards. embracing standard
sheeting. and used for sheeting. shifting.
bagging oilclOths, window blinds, carriage
covers. gum coats. signs, book binders
Innings, etc; 3-s5-yard goods: $4,000 yards,
used by pork packers. beef packers, tobac-
co men and all shippers OF packed and
covered goods: 4-yard goods: 10000 yards,
used for salt. sugar and -four bags, butter
rags and all kinds OF goods shipped in
such packages; carpet chain. $500 pounds;
seamless bags, 5000 pounds; candle wick,
1000 pounds; twines, 500 pounds; batting,
two grades. 900 pounds; also mop yarn,
500 pounds.
The company will employ 900 men. run
ming ten hours per day and running day
and night as Is contemplated will double
that number, or II the eight hour system
IL adopted, this number vii, be largely
augmented.
Two million brick will be required In
the construction Of the Buildings and 100.
Coo feet " lumber for the mills alone eX-
elusive OF the lumber that sill be used in
the construction OF about 100 small houses
for the operatives.
a postofiice hotel and livery sable
have already been established at Barker
and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Rail
way company has agreed 10 place sub
stantial brick and stone depot building
there ~ a cost Of $500.
In addition to the site Tor the cotton mill
plant, this company owns 10000 acres Of
land around Barker
The directors Of the compan7 are ]. IT
Brady, Fort Smith. D. 7 Holt G. u. Bena-
dict. F. w. Smith r. l.. McElroy and A
+. Kecney, All Of these are Chicago peo.
pie except Messrs Fort Smith and o. T
Holt,
President Smith and bis company hay,
been greatly aided In their work here b,
Mr. H. T. D. Wilson. who has managed
the preliminary affairs OF the enterprise
and attended to the securing Of bids upor
which tho contract has been let.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
WAREHOUSE BURNED.
The Lottmnn Bros. Warehouse De-
sfruyeh.


About o'clock last night the storage
warehouse connected with the mattress
factory Of LOTHIAN Bros. located in the
outskirts OF the Second ward near the In
ternational and Great Northern railway
bridge. was destroyed by fire. The alarm
was turned In from box % and companies
and 10 responded, together with the
truck and chemical.
The fire was so far removed from the
nearest hydrant that it required stretch
Of about 1900 feet Of hose TO reach 1t, and
owing to the distance and the Roadway
under which the fire had gotten before the
fire department could reach tho scene. the
warehouse and its contents were destroyed
though the surrounding buildings we're
saved.
The warehouse contained about twenty
bales Of cotton and ave tons Of moss, and
the loss Is estimated at $500 or $4,000.
The Lottmans carry insurance on their
general plant and the policy likely covers
the warehouse and contents.
The origin OF the Ere is not known, as
the flames we're under good Roadway be-
fore being discovered.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
THEGREAT HEALERS
Crowds ThrOng Their ParlorS at the
HutChinS House.
MAGNETIC TREATMENT CURES
Seeing Is Believing and II Costs
Nothing To See-One More Day OF
Free Consultation This Week.
TREATMENT CURES

Crowds thronged the parlors of Drs.
Feazell and Fulton at the Hutchins house
yesterday.
Sufferers of various diseases sought
their advice and treatment and many
Of them are already on a speedy road
to recovery,
Among the afflicted we're sufferers from
rheumatism, paralysis, catarrhal dis
Eases, nervous and pulmonary Affections,
wens, generous growths and various
other ailments. To all they guarantee
a speedy and absolute cure without the
use of medicine or surgical Instruments.
Many Houston people have already
been cured by them. People who have
a delicacy about having their names and
their past inirmties made public. In
Vulnerable references viii be given on
application. Go and visit these great
healers. talk with them and investigate
their means Of treatment
Magnetic healing is the wonder OF mod
ern science. The influence eXerted by one
who possesses the great power is over
the mind as well as over the body of the
patient It. is not new 1t has existed
since the time of Christ, but its applica-
tion is modern and its success is attested
by thousands upon thousands.
Mrs Feazell is one OF the ablest ex-
ponents of tho great scientific treatment
in America. She makes no failures with
her cases. DR.. Fulton is an able dag
nostioian and thorough practitioner
He has testimonials by the thousands OF
cases that have been pronounced incur
able that he has cured Let not the
suffering miss this grand opportunity
Health and happiness are offered you.
Investigate at least. Visit these physi-
clans who treat only with natures laws
and natures forces and become onvinced
Remember that tomorrow is the last
day OF free consultation this week. Avail
yourself OF the opportunity. Parlors.
us, go and 222 Hutchins house. Consul
tation free Tuesday and "Wednesday
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
EASTER EGGS.

The King of Shoe Stores has always been
thoughtful of the little boys and girls, and
is constantly advising them through the
culmns of The Post of something II Las
for them. and as it is now nearing Easter.
the proprietors, Messrs. Krupp & Tuffly.
are giving free with every pair of girls
shoes sold a pretty Easter egg and basket
and with every pair Of boys shoes Spald-
ing baseball
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22

had imbedded the welfare Of the home In
this scripture. illustrations enforcing
piety In the home and the mighty Influence
Of consecrated wives and mothers were
forcefu.
At 2 o'clock today DR.. Graves will give
lecture on Woman in her Home. and
tonight on The Father In his Home"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22

Of the reception committee to receive and
provide for the entertainment Of the dis
tfnguished guests who ARE to be present,
with power to add TO his committee as ne
sees 81.
After some further discussion Of gen
eral character the meeting adjourned SUBJ
Iect To call.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS.

First-class machinery, operators. work
and prompt serylui Collars ironed with
smooth and round edges for comfort, BY
~ Packard's Troy Laundry, s12 Prairie;
phone 339.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-22
NorIcn mo- rHE prn11c

1t having come to my notice several
times that the impression has gone out
that am buying property at tax sales and
trying TO dispossess parties from their
homes, want II distinctly understood that
! am not or would not be party TO any
such transactlons I. II seaman
President Water Works Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
Financial MeetinQs.

THE ANNUAL ELECTION for Directors OF
- the American Coal Company Of A.egany County.
MARYLAND will he held at the Companys office, In the
City OF New York. Thursday the 2sth day OF Decem-
Der, 1899. between the hours OF IL and O'Clock NJ
will be closed December 18TH, at
o'clock r. NJ and reopened the morning OF December
29th 1890 - .
Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
BOSTON STOCKS.
THE TRADE ~ CHICAGO.

Chicago Dec o (speclaD-To-night's wheat prices
are nc to l4c under Fridays. but they are 1l1c to
2kc under last Saturday. The wheat news was
rather bullish to-day, but the grain markets felt
the weakness in Wall Street and the disturbing
money talk Besides. the wheat bulls had TO stand
liberal selling against weekly calls at zoe for May
which opened at 7O4c TO 70lsc. sold between 7Ol4c
and 697sc and closed at 697sc to roc. December
closed at 6615c; July at 705sc. Liverpool was IA
up; the Continental markets up even more than
that Western receipts were about halt Iast year .
cog 600 bushels at primary points, against lISon
bushels Ago cars in the Northwest, aglnst 1884, and
ss cars here against 1875. Primary wheat receipts
this week were much less than half last year
4O71 900 bushels, compared with 6,S4sWO the week
previous and 1026s.OOO last year To-day clear
ances were SO4 900 bushels. Shipping bids were
still out of line on all rail basis, though ocean
rates have become weak. The Argentine news was
conflicting direct private cables reporting the
weather unsettled, but THE London Timess ca
BILE on the other hand. reporting the harvest under
way and estimating an exportable Argentine sur
plus Of 70 100000 bushels. The visible supply Mon
day was expected to decrease lJcOp busheis
Worlds shipments will be about 10000 bushels;
there Will be some increase on passage Inc specu-
lative trade to-day was small.
Corn was quiet and firm early. but finally closing
irregularly, a trlHe higher for December and jan
uary a triAe lower for May, and with the entire
range all day within &c. December closed at %'sc:
January May 33c sellers Synpdthy WIFI tHo
rather easier closing tone in wheat was n bearish
factor. Wet weather West and Southwest and tho
prospect of continued rain, small country offerings
and some increase In the shipping demand all raii
were the bull factors Receipts were 23 cars with
2so for Monday. Liverpool was Ia higher on spot
seaboard clearances only $4,000 bushels The
seaboard reported IS loads for export Some all rail-
business is being done each day now, but presuma-
bly, on rate concessions.
oats were quiet the whoe range only NC; the last
prices barely NC under Friday December. 2Hg
22ibc: May, 24G24sc. Receipts were Jay cars, with
179 for Monday Clearances were only 1900 bushels
Stocks will show increase here this week The ship
ming demand has been slow Of late, the export de-
mand particularly slow. Rains. however Will Keep
the Western movement small
FIaxseed made new high record-l ID Tor cash.
81 AZ for December and 81 IL for May. 1t was a
case of shorts getting out 1t has been all along
II was day without excitement however.
Provisions were strong. Pork up 6qlOc; lard up
2IbQ5c; ribs up 24q5c. Increased outside trade was
the feature. The Cudahys are the recognized bull
lenders There will be large hog receipts next week.
probably some pause In the advance.
on the curb puts May wheat closed at 6sAsci
calls 70kc. Puts on May corn. 32sc; calls. SSc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
GinantiaI elections,

THE GER,IANIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY:
THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF Directors OF
The Germania Life Insurance Company will be held
at the principal Office Of the Company No 20 Nassau
Street In the CITY Of New York. Wednesday. the 18th
day Of December 1893. from IL m. 10 p m
HUBERT ellis Vice-Prest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

THE MERCANTILE NATIONAL BANK.
lg Broadway. New York December 9th, 1899. .
THE ANNUAL ELECTION for Directors OF
this Bank will be held at the Banking House on
and / D M JAMES V. LOTT. Cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10

=, oo mounds capacity from the American Car and
G%, $50 Company. We are informed but not
FSousnIsliy that the Philadelphia and Reading is
prepe Number OF cars The American Car and
mIssndrv Company has received an order from the
r,1esuseng and Lake Erie for 80 box cars. This Is
" addition to the 500 cars recently noted The
rran;rai of New-Jersey Is considering puying. a
Svrmber OF new locomotives. The Kansas City,
nn9,tshrrg and Gulf is asking what deliveries can
z wade on from ten to twenty locomotives. The
BE mar and Eastern illinois is preparing specinca-
1hrs FOR FIVE or six passenger locomotives, We
uolso rstand that the Rutland has placed an order
~ w four mogu engines. 1t is reported that the
TTaveland, Cincinnati, Chicago ana ST Louis Is In
~ market for a large number or engines. about
n,r,y We understand that the Plttsburg and
tttS Erie is building some locomotives at its own
lS anv INT we have no official information. The
rEoppsss City Fort Scott and Memphis recently
kansS an order for six locomotives with the Pitts
Pc ocorotive and Car Works We understand
W.. w. the Colorado Southern wants some locomo-
, ires hut that the purchase has not yet been au-
unorlzed by the directors. The Chicago Great
Western is considering some new locomotives; The
SMhoard Air Line is in the market for % ten
eenaoJj locomotives for freight service. 20 eight
w. nassenger locomotives and six wheel
VIZ .ohers we are officially Informed that the
swS~eeIo Rochester and Pittsburg has ordered
p.H~ freight and four passenger locomotives for
eeN ,-, In Nav and June. 1890. The Southwestern
cen cen ord Improvement Company substantially
s.Taa,ical with the Missouri Kansas and Texas has
lue',roccd for twenty-five engines, twentythroe Of
cyxib arc moguls and two consultations The
nhSSnord Locomotive and Machine Works have
socaived an order from the tio Grande western for
light consolidation locomotives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-10
srpryGTH IN GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Government bonds now selling at the best
prices Of the year. one reason for the advance
e the demand from investors which always de-
velons AT this time of the year. Thus the scarcity
caused by the Governments purchases has ad-
vanced prices while in the last few days several
,srge insurance companies have been heavy buyers
20 evarious Government issues. The advance in
The price above the level at which the Secretary
~ TIE Treasury offered to buy bonds has practi-
eslly ended the redemption movement.