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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

Two Clever Performances Given by
Mil lreI AZ Roucicrc.


The peopls who witnessed TIE perform
ances of Mildred & Rouclere at Sweeney
& Coombs' opera house yesterday alter
n On and last night saw an entertainm mt
thar which nothing betsr o. $ nd RAJ
ever appeared here. The organizat on has
before and practically nothing was knlan
OF 1t here, to which fact rather than to any
ether is TO be attributed the very lish,
houses which We're in evidence we. .ay.
However, the audience IN eaca os.as. IN
was thoroughly app. ec.at.ve ANA the mn
strong features OF the programme We're AL
well received.
Mr. Roucleres feats of ledgerl main,
which form the first part OF the ente. tan
mem, are very clever and are ma e all the
more effective by the runl.ng mon logic
With which the performer accom- 3anleS hi
work. Miss Mhdred's lie ep tAeti.
seance" contains several features viii IN
are N surpassed by any thing Of the 81 I'd
ever seen on local sage All o. the
thlags dons are wholly In xplca5le 10 the
average la3 man, some of ID I'M t. uch an
eHten; as to cause even the most com. mel
skeptic to lean to the rp nicn tlst 8 Q p O
ffsaor is assisted by s me supe "a uia
agercy. The trunk trek, W lea Is Ito.
3 iher different trcm an equa Gle e.
a. that which was inc udel in the pro
anime OF the la He rnanl, a N r.
III ly ing NOUS pc Q of rN AMI lie
fats to thor ugaly mystfy those {
IT, TIE Midnight al the Mahatma - as
handled by Mss Mildred, is ext emely
clever, but Is too much l.ke rar tie
peri rmance of the late L i,k n
croft 10 be ella sed as thor ugh,y o ma
George Wilson, the veteran mins.le
appears as one of the features of he pr y
gramme He gives his usual mo oil e
in addition to sIn7lng seye a. $ ng an
while there is nothing par cola " ey !
t, ire h about his work he ne .er ia l. ia
keep his auditors in hi N tat d
| humor frrm the time he appelas be
them rnfii he laves tNe sage His "a
of the entertni ment was recelvel l. a
very enthusiastic Mariner a. beth per-
formances yesterday Tho STOW is every
thing crnFi'erei. more thAa r'e one.
The next attrneti II is 'T're'ei tie
Great" which viii be pro uced bv Lew
MORTON and powerful company AT
Sweeney 3 Coombs' opera house tonight
/ one performance only.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

The South Texas Poultry and Pet Stock
association met last night with President
Ramsay presiding:
Several applications for membership were
presented.
The finance committee reported progress
The committee on securing a building in
which 70 hold the poultry show reported
having an option on the Latham brIildina
ccFper Capitol and Main The COMMITTEES
Fas INSTRUCTED to close the O. ntracs.
~ xae moved and carried that six Others
- eqd$d 70 the catalogue COMMITTEES,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

which consists OF the following parties. in.
GLIDING the six added names: e. G. Ru t,
H. NJ. Ramsay, G. C. Chaniler Il. c. era v
lord, C. j. Wa karte, W. l.. Howe Nj +.
G mbert c. G. Glass, Lewis Mackisol,
James Crawford.
The secretary was ordered to have mem
bersh p cards printed.
1t was ted that tho show be conducted
on the percentage plan.
Treasurer reported cash on hand, $69.25;
receEts of the evening, SS.25.
The president was instrpc ell to have
signs painted and placed on he building
where the show is to be hell.
The association decided TO work II c n
jurctinn with the Fruit, F'lcwer and vAge-
table Festival to secure the largest crowd
ever brought to Houston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07
FESTIVAL NOTES.


Mr. e, Clede sent to the Business League
yesterday two large aud very beautiful
cockscombs. They are as handsome speci-
mems as have been seen here in long
time and have been much admired. They
will be shown at the coming festival.
The first entry blank filled out for the
Texas Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Fes-
tiyal and returned to the secretary was
made by the Texas Leaf Tobacco aud CT
gar company. The tobacco department
was great feature last year and prom
iscs 10 be much more attractive at the
coming festival.
Mr. W. F, Box OF the live stock commits
sion firm of Box. Bell & Saunders Who, in
connection with Mr.. Jules Hirsch, has
charge CT the live stock department of the
Texas Fruit. Flower and Vegetable Fes-
tlval left last night for san AnJonio, ac-
compnnied by Secretary Ton Richardson.
MIR. Box will look after The live stock in
terests. while It will be the secretary'a
duty To find out IL there are any attractions
at San Antonio that are wanted at the fee
tiva.
Subscribers to the Texas Fruit, Flower
and Vegetable Festival fund will canfer n
favor upon the management by promptly
paying their subscriptions TO the collector,
Mr. William Whine. Mr. Whine collects
the monthly dues of the Turnverein, Busi-
ness League and either regular customers,
and Is especially anxious TO close The col
lections for the festival fund as early as
possible.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07
ORGANIZATION or nx-cEoHaiAss
Movement Is Meeting with Success.
A Day During the EcniiNnI.

The movement having for it's object the
formation of society composed OF ex-
Georgians Is meeting with very encourag-
Ing success. The organization will be per-
feeted at meeting to be held at the office
OF Watkins & Jones In the Kiam building
tomorrow "wednesday evening at s
o'clock and all Indications at present point
to very large attendance, 1t is the idea
OF these who are interesting themselves
In the matter to have Georgia" day
during the Fruit. Flower and Vegetable
Festival and to invite to the various en-
tertainments which will be given In con
necticn Herewith all of the OK Georgans
in this section Of the country. A very
prominent citizen Of Georgia will be In
vlted TO address the meeting and it Is
more than likely that the invitation will
be accepted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

Miss NJ. 4, zwieb carries the largest and
handsomest stock Of millinery. also. ali
nua 2, woisted yarns, aud embroidery
1916 Prairie avenue WIN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

J. j. Kelly & Co. Meats and Groceries.
have moved from 62s Travis to the old Pas
toriza stand, Dallas and Austin.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07
BEWARE or ColrNTpnrE,r.

And II In need OF cleaning or ayeing re.
member we can serve you Just as we'll NJ
IN the Laundry Line. at 81. packard's
Laundry. sl2 Prairie avenue. Phone sss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

oelicions French Dripped Coffee win
Wnippea Cream Cakes or Hot Rolls. 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

Berwick Bay Oysters every day at NaquIn
a baiieys' Free delivery. Phone 2oi
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

Fresh Fish and o"7ters always at
Naquin a. Bailey's Phone 2sl.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

After the theater go to Booths for Hot
Drinks ana Oysters in all styles.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

4 Bailey's today '-puis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

Ismar met with such wonderful success and
scented to- so accurately answer aay aGes-
lion which was asked her that furor was
created among Houston people 20 such an
make an engagement ahead in oiGer TO have
this strange little lady predict their futui
Tor them Her ability to foretell the future
accurately is firmly believed in ny all who
visited her then and there are many promi-
rent people in Houston today who claim tn t
what she told them has absolutely come
trie.
Ismar reached Houston few days ago
and sinre the great many of those whU
had sit,tnes when she WIS here htfore have
called on her at the Capitol Hotel, VIII re
sbc has secured her former rooms o. tn
prflor floor. reception room No. !, Cap to'
Hotel annex Entrance through office OF on
Travis street. near Texas avenue. Office
Hours: o to II. to and to p. M
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-07

Fresh Oysters served In all STYLES; Hot
Chocolate and ccIiee with Whipped Cream
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
WINCHESTER.
The Shenandoah valley Fnir-A
Wedding,

WINCHESTER. VA, September IS
(Special)--The thirtieth annual fair of
the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural So
ciety opens here tomorrow, and will
continue four days. Entries in all the
departments are fuller than ever before,
and the fair if good weather prevails.
Will be the most successful of recent
years. The attractions provided are Of
the best. Nearly every race has already
been filled. Mr.. Charles b. Rouss. of New
York. who is president of the fair. will
be here on "Rouss-Day," Thursday. ac-
companied by a party of friends. He will
arrive on a special train, as is usual OH
this his annual visit TO the home of his
youth. He will be the recipient OF mark
ed honor. Mr.. Rouss will give a NAM
moth banquet to all who attend the fair.
The trial Of Thomas B. Almond has
again been postponed. owing to the abb
sence of a material witness, who is be-
yond the jurisdiction of the court. AL
mOnd is under indictment for obtaining
money from A. A. Robinson under false
a former prominent real-estate and stock
broker.
A pretty hgh-noon wedding was sol
emnized here to-day at the home of Mr..
f.. NJ Barr when Miss Nancy Allen Mes
mer. the pretty daughter of Mrs. Nancy
Mesmer, was married TO Mr.. Roger Otis
Clapp, OF Hartford. Conn. The maid OF
honor was Miss Edith Kremer and the
best man Mr.. William II. Clapp. of In
dianapols. Ind. Rev. w. l.. Seabrook of
Grace Lutheran church, performed the
ceremony. The young couple left for a
wedding tour Through the West.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
/ WARN MEETING
,,rr.p on YESTERDAY AT LaNcAs-
TER COURTHOUSE.
CALLED FOR A REORGANIZATION,
nus Ended In n spiss-The Mcdonald
Lee and the Lewis Fsrtions--The
powha.an Demoerms-other State
Politics.

WARSAW, VA. September iS.--ospe-
cla,)-Funy 500 Democrats OF Lancaster
county assembled in mass-meeling at
their courthouse to-day, the object OF
the meeting being TO reorganize the
Marty. The meeting was called TO order
bv w. Med. Lee. the county chairman,
and Warner Ball was chosen permanent
presiding officer by the county commit
Zee. motion by Mr.. Lee that the com
mitteemen OF the several magisterial dis
tricts be elected en- ass-meeting, was
carried by q vote of Z9i to 100. DR.. ;. W.
Lewis and his followers opposed this mo
lion. and withdrew from the meeting "a
they we're in favor OF the precincts re-
firing. and elccting their respective mem
hers of the committee. The Lee faction
ratified the nomination of Thomas Pinck-
nrd a Martin man. as their candidate LOT
The House OF Delegates from the counties
Of Lancaster and Richmond. they also
PASSED resolutions endorsing the oanil-
dscv of Hon. Thomas :. Martin ior
United States senator. Mr.. Lee was
unanimously re-clcctA county chairman
Inv this faction whilst the Lewis facuon
elected A. A. Moory for Ike position
The meeting will long be remembered as
the warmest OF its kind ever held at Ian
caster courthouse. The opposing rae
lions fought bitterly and several alterca-
lions were narrowly averted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
WILLIAMSBURG.
school OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
and General.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, September IS
Especial 1.-The public school opened to-
day with a good attendance. Rev j.
n. Latham, pastor of the Methodist
church, was present and opened the
school with prayer after which ne made
a very interesting and instructive ad-
dress TO the pupils.
Rev. /. 5. Boyles, the pastor OF our
Baptist church, has just declined very
fiattering call TO one Of the largest
churches of this denomination I'm VIII
mington n. c. The series Of revival
meetings at Dendron, which Mr.. Boyles
has been conducting. were very success
full. there being forty-nne additions ana
RESERVATIONS 10 the different churches III
the .neighborhood.
A marty of well-to-dO home-seekers
from the far-off state OF Michigan, were
here yesterday, looking over the country
They seemed much interested in what
they saw in this section. Among the visit
tors were Charles q. Deisner, A. u.
Rolfe. c. Bishop. and j. K. Bishop.
Mr..and Mrs. John B. Spencer leave in
the morning for New York. They will
be gone about a week or ten days.
Superintendent OF Schools Robert. I.
Armistead left this morning to attend
court at Yorktown.
Mr. L. Henley, Jr., was in Richmond
to-day, on business.
Mr. II. X. Himmelwright, who left his
home, "Cappahosie," on York river, for
visit among his friends and relatives az
Pottstown. Pa, hoping 10 be benefited
by the change, Is somewhat improved
and will remain North for some time yet.
Mrs. Boyles, wife of Rev. |. 5. Boyles,
pastor Of the Baptist church, is still in
Western North Carolina, where Mr..
Boyles spent his vacation. Mrs. Boyles
is not expected home until the 1st or
October.
Mrs. Hartwell Macon leaves In few
days for Richmond where she will visit
friends. While away Mrs. Macon will
spend some time with her sister, Mrs.
Edmund Rufiin. near Old Church, in
Hanover county.
Mrs. Smith, wife OF Judge Sydney
Smith, expects TO leave tomorrow for
Essex, TO visit Mrs. Newblll, sister OF
Judge Smith.
Mrs. John Ii. Seymour and her son, Mr..
Blackwell Morris. were here yesterday
from Newport News, where they now re-
side.
Mr.. Mrs, and Miss Balsom. after a
visit TO the charming home of Mr.. j. 7.
Johnston. near Kelton. will leave during
the next few days for their home, in
Norfolk.
Mr.. Charles Bushrod B0wery, an l.. /.
of william and Mary, IL now in charge
OF a graded school at Christiansburg.
Montgomery county. and is also assisting
Professor j. Leslie Hail. OF William and
Mary. in conducting a teachers institute
there. which will continue several days,
| commencing September 22d.
Mr.. JEFF Shell and wife, and party
of friends. from Newport News. are here.
visiting Mrs. Shells mother, on east
| Francis street.
Mr.. Elmore Dickinson Is at home ia
| visit his mother. Mrs. V. II. Dickinson
before opening his school. in Cape Cha''e'
City.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
FORK UNION.
sv,rm Of Butteriies-Relisio us
and Personal.

FORK UNION. VA, September IS
(speciaL)-For several days this section
has been invaded by swarms Of butter
flies. They are of the yellow variety. and
their fight is southwesterly. If it is the
larvae of this fly which produces the
caterpillar, we may expect to be cursed
with millions of this festiverous grub
next spring and summer.
The Rev. j. ID. Gwaltney pastor OF the
Memorial Baptist church, OF Columbia,
preached here last night.
Miss Bette Cleveland, for several ses-
sions a teacher in Central College, Ar
kansas. has accepted a position In the
faculty OF Hollns Institute where she Is
now engaged in The duties or her new
situation.
Mrs. Harvey, OF Carysbrook, accom-
panied by her three grandchildren-Niiss
Lucy Lee and Masters Julian and Tom
mic Jones-returned yesterday from the
White Sulphur Springs. where they had
been for some time summerng. Mrs.
Harvey was also accompanied by her son,
Mr. Thomas n. Jones.
Rev. Martin Johnson, rector or 81.
Johns Episcopal church, of Columbia,
now has the fourth Sunday In the pulpit
OF that well-known resort OF worship.
The fell-llks weather Is rapidly thin
ming OF, the city guests OF our boarding
houses, but few still ltnger, 10th 10 ex-
change the quiet of the country for the
rush and din OF the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
CHARLOTTESVILLE.
To he Married in Jersey City-Pain-
full Accident.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. September
H-(Special.)-Mr Morris Flynn, of AL
berene. and Miss Minnie Jones' accom-
panied by her sister. Miss Nina, left at
3 o'clock this morning for Jersey City,
where, on Wednesday. Miss Jones will
be married TO Mr.. Flynn at the home of
the grooms father, in that city. Miss
Jones Is an accomplished young lady
daughter of Mr.. Jesse Z. Jones, OF this
city, and was last session teacher of art
in the Albemarle College for Young
Ladies. Mr.. Flynn is the superintendent
OF the soapstone works at Alberene. The
young couple will remain away for seve-
raj weeks before returning TO Alberene
TO reside.
Mr.. James II. Harris died yesterday at
his residence, In this city. In the 64th year
Of his age. He had long been in bad
health. but went about his work as usual
until last Tuesday when he became Sc
riously i'll. and IL was soon known TO his
physicians that his condition was des-
perate Mr.. Harris was native or
Louisa. He came to Charlottesville about
fourteen years ago, ana had occupied the
position of car inspector for the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway at this point
since. He was an Industrious, trusty man;
an indefatigable worker. and IL Is said
OF him that I'm the fourteen years or MS
service here he lost not over ten days
from any cause. Mr.. Harris married Miss
X " Hancock, who survives him. HIS
funeral which took place from the
Christian church at o'clock this after
noon. was in charge of the Masonic IRA
ternity
MIR. f. ]. Ward was painfully injured
yesterday. While he was riding, near
Monticello. his horse became frightened.
ard ran into a barbed-wire fence, infiict-
ing severe wounds upon him. The horse
was somewhat torn also
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
! and there was never any hope of his re-

and there was never any hope OF his re-
covery. ,o.ar,-
ment's announced determination nos.
TON for repairs, Immediately AFTER
the Dewey ceremonies In New YORK, tne
local committee appointed TO secure ner
attendance in Hampton ROADS outins
the State exposition VIII has,en 'n It'll
trip 10 Washington. on which they VIII
no accompanied by committees nom
Richmond and Newport News. An inter-
vievy has been arranged with the i'e''
dent for Thursday ,.,,.~,,, ,co,or-
The night before James BehaInS ~
ed was found dead IN b ,n IN him OF
the same calibre as an army SpIihhss non,
riae siIoh a weapon was borrower a IN ~
a member of the Old Dominion ou ra,,,rn-
Smjthfield. by Jefferson Hester as,aryard
ed Cuban soldier. Inc Gay "a on the
etrength of this testimony the ooi ehdiar
,nrv 9scribed the murder to the so rrnss
To-day the rifle was returnsu ~ o,nt Ac-
from n distant North Carollhd po' 'et,rn-
companying the rife was a.; = ~ weapon. 1t
ING thanks for the use OF the weapod' ar
C. cold that Hester became ehtaseIi .
peliamv's remonstrance against hiS
10 the latter's wife. -, ,,o.,,oar vetar
George Watson, an OLD MeAiCan.
ran. who came to Norloik 5esent 10
from Wilmington ~; chief-of-Po-
Washington this evening py rsriandless.
,,ca Kizer He is homeless ana irienui.1ha a
~ ne 50 n and hopes to be admitted to >, t op
%a,Jnnai soldiers Home in Wasnlil ls, .on :,
there there are many other
Henry Copeland, negro desp EZRA 10 real ,s
custody for stealing DlcyC rions offences.
L. wanted for far more serious ,ba neni-
~ ~ ~, an escaped convict from VI" Siffolk
t 6elhg Sn He is also wanted N there
t zen criminal assault, comm'''eo '
-lorcral Nenrs ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
EMpORIA.
-, ,o The Ministry-Person"i
and General Notes

EMPoRIA. VA, September S'LVo l",,
ciall-Tbe services at the Baptlst eilurT"
v~eitrday were of an unusually ny IN oydi.
INC character. the occasion beng ny NJ " f,,iI
nation of Rev. G. Il. Ryland nc, 10 'n ne,,rch
work of the Gospel ministry; Inc narega-
yos crowded with an attentive consi ',,,,n
lion MIR. Ryland is a bright youhts o ne,
and deeply pious. After taking 80. oop AZ
9t Richmond college, he gradua1'eSSa ,,,i.
Tho Southern Baptist Theological, sos,n,
nary. AT Louisville, Ky me IO,.oT Pew
ministers composed the prespyteix,;, o 70 ~
dickinson. ID. D., senior eui'gi Va Va
the Religious Herald; Rev vernon w w
SON con Of West Norfolk. and KEY w. ~ ordi' a.
Griazard. OF Adams Grove. ne he rev
ratior sermon was preached oy meJ,
Vernon Hanson, the charge TO the Gnu ~, a
,ras given by Rev. DIR. Dickinson, 80, aii
re pTesentation of the Bible was MAJ.
~, Rev r. ". Grizzard. The oeieu ~
for ~ WA was pronounesd by the ne WY or
LINED minister. Fhe music on INC W.
casjon was beautiful and appropIl5a'e1 ,bo
Mrs A. G. Briggs, Of R,cnmQQIn,u d,r ne" re,
hos heen summering at Village Nle"' ie
,urned home Saturday. ,.,..o
Mr.. w. f. Bailey left Tor bai'il'o''
Most of our merchants are havih !, t are
fronte of their stores repainteu anu o'"e
wise improved for the fan traoe'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
A HOTEL CLERK MISSING.
A Mystery at Newport News-Foui
Play Suspected.

NEWPORT NEWS VA. September IS
(Special) Crawford Bell. day clerk
a the Warwick Hotel, young man
popular I'm society, IS missing, and not
a little mystery surrounds his disappear
ance. Mr. Bell was last seen in New
port News on Wednesday afternoon. The
circun stances in the case add TO The
mystery. and no light can be thrown on
LIS movements. although several efforts
TO find him have been made. Wednes-
day afternoon az about 4 o'clock he was
rctced on an electric car going toward
Hampton. and at late hour, IT
is understood he was seen on tire
ole Point Comfort passenger pier. This
fact leads TO the theory that he either
went TO Washington or Baltimore, or IS
Il, Norfolk. When Mr.. Bell quit inc
Warwick Hotel on Wednesday, he EVIL
IDENTIFY did not intend TO remain away
from his desk for any very great length OF
time. as he left all of his personal be
loreings In his room at the hotel, IS
far as can be learned, he did not even
take a grip with him. These facts. con-
rected with the absolute failure 10 get
any tidings of him, have led many OF ms
friends to suspect that there may nave
been foul play. They feel confident that
under other circumstances he would have
let them know where he Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-19
Offering Water.
CNew York Commercial Adver,is,

fNeW 1OTK NUTIIitItIiI AuNtTIINbTI
The plan to be tried IL Evanston which
is practically Chicago, Of filterlng q good
part of tho lake nj once by shooting cleo
trica. currents through IT, ls on the isrse
plan that Chicago loves, and which APP
peals TO the imagination. IL. as It's In
yentor, Gathmann, maintains. all foreign
substances can thus be deposited on the
bottom OF the lake. the same method
might be used 20 make land where river
heavily laden with mud empties into
lake or sea. Nature deposits slowly. and
Chicago and electricity may make land
quicker and cheaper than. the present
method of filling IN with dump carts. a
stream thus found 20 deposit mud where
II is wanted 10 make land would have
none left TO make bars at the harbor
mouth This would he better than the
jotty system. which saeraly moves the
bar out to sea.