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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11
Echoes From Mill End Sale.
ODD LOTS AND LEFT-OVERS
From Our Second Mill End Sale.

One lot Of yard wide Percales, t21zc
grade, 7e and Sc.
One lot of Corded Dimitics, Zoe grade,
Axe.
One lot of Fine Figured Organizes, I5c
grade, 8Ilc.
One lot of Dark Colorings in Saleen, I5c
grade. &c.
One lot Of Figured Lappct MuIls, }2Hc
grade, KS.
One LOT of Fine Corded Dimitiss, in neat
effects, I5c grade; SIC.
One lot of Toe Dress Ginehams, now &c.
One lot Of Huck Towels, j21lc grand,
now 7c.
One lot Of Checked Dimities, t2Me
grade, now Sc.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11

refreshments of tempting nature
were served during the afternoon. and
it is needless to say they were en-
joyed y birthday cake, with seven
candles. was an important feature OF
this feast. Little Miss Smith received
number of pretty presents. Among
those who were present on this occa-
sion were Misses Helen and Whydie
Webb, Misses Anna and Margaret
Curdts. Miss Christine Newbaugher,
Miss Madge Price. Misses Virginia and
Louise Tucker. Miss Margaret Maha-
gan. Misses Truah and Freida Vail.
Miss Fannie Jernigan. Mr.. Hesrich
Smith. Miss Helen Young, Misses Ann
and Winefred White and Mr.. Madison
White. of Portsmouth: Miss La Luce
Nichols, Miss Louise Guy and Messrs
Robert and Jack Parrot.
One of the most enjoyable affairs OF
the winter was given Monday evening
by Mr.. NJ Il. Crowell to party OF
Hampton friends. \ dinner party was
first on the program. an elaborate menu
being served at the Monticello Hotel.
The table was prettily decorated with
white and red roses. covers being laid
for six. After the dinner had ended the
party repaired 10 the Academy of MIL
sic. where they occupied the right hand
box TO witness the superb performance
of Mr.. Richard Mansfield. in his great
success, "Cyrano de Bergerac." 1t is
seldom that the people OF Norfolk get
an opportunity 20 witness such play,
so 1t is needless to say the evening
scored Il success from that point OF
view. After the performance had end
cd this party left on special boat for
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11

Wash Silks. Fresh from the Orient, as
cool and delightful AS can be, and you
know, too, how satisfactory they are
Blues and White. Pink and White, Purple
and White, Ccrise and White. Turquoise
and While, Lavender and White, Black
and White, 35c and SOC.
Hcmstitched Silks. Some new shades
come this week: Fresqus, Old Rose, 20 in
chcs. at Sl.25.
Fancy Corded. Here are some inexPen-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11

sivs goods that you arc always looking for
with White grounds, with Pink, Cerise,
Purple, Green and Turquoise stripes, 20
inches. 75c.
Drapery Silk. At popular price.
Some p inch goods, fancies, Old Rose,
Green, Light and Dark Blue, Canary, Red
and Pink grounds. at soc.
Black Hemstitehed Goods. a variety Of
designs this is one of the most popular
weaves, they range in price from S5c. to
St75.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11

One lot of Fancy Crcpons, lie grade,
now Sc.
One lot Of Dressmakers' Cambria, &c
grade; now IKE.
One lot Of Fancy Striped Lining, 121lc
grade, now Sc.
One lot of Fancy Silks, a9c grade, Soc.
One lot of Dress Goods; 25e grade, Sc.
One lot of Dress Goods; Toe and t2Ec
grace, oHe.
One lot of 25c Plaids, now l9c.
One lot of White Shirt Waists, SIPS
grade, o7c.
One lot of White Countcrpancs, ready
hcmmsd, 75c grade, SOC.
One lot of Sc. Wash Rags, now 2}ze.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11
DRESS DRESS SILKS.

few words concerning Silks. It will certainly be to
interest before buying have some values,
we'll styles and that will be your interest to
Among the many things this week are some
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11
DRESS GOODS.

Our Dress Goods Department Of the bright and in
eresing sections Of store We have many new things
to show and when it to quality and price can meet
your idea. Why not make your selection now? You are
Just Of getting the correct thing
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11

Printed Mercerized Foulards, Navy Blue
ground, White figures, at I2lsc.
Fine Irish Dimities, neat patterns, choice
designs, price t21sc.
Big showing of Jaconets, in stripes and
dots, price &c.
Fine Dmitiss, newest patterns. beautiful
colorings. in stripes and dots, price 17c.
Fine French Sateen, in all the popular
colorings, at 29c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11
SOC and 75c Corsets 29c

The people who purchased Corsets yes.
terday at pc expressed themselves as being
highly pleased with their purchase.
The balance will be sold at the Shirt
Waist counter Center Counter.
Don't miss this sale. All sizes, 10
Price - SS9 8 Cents.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11
WASH FABRICS.

We have experienced some large Wash Goods days dur
ing Mill End Sale but have sales been SO extra
ordnrry during Mill End Sale. The Wash Goods this
entirely different from last seasons patterns much
handsomer and ten times the usual variety to select from 1t
will pay you to spend half hour in this Department.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-11

Fancy Crepe Cloths, in solid colors, a
beautiful fabric; price &c.
Striped Dotted Swiss Muslins, in large
range OF color;ngs, price J2Hc.
Brazil Cloths. corded and eolored stripes,
a popular fabric, at lie.
Fine Corded Entities, in figures and
stripes; at Zoe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
wREcknp ny corrEE.
#eart Failure Caused by the Seduc-
tive Cup.


~ have been great ooffee drinker for
several years. For long time | thought
could not cat without coffee
"dave been troubled with my stomach
nerves and heart The worse | felt the
less I ate. and the moro coffee l drank.
II have taken many different kinds OF
medicines. but could not secure any last
Ing benefit IN 10 eight weeks ago had
hut few well days In the preceding Two
years ] could not DO ordinary house work.
except With great care, because OF heart
failure
II met a friend Vho ssia she could not
drink coftee because q affected her heart
so thought perhaps coffee might Ne the
cause n most of my troubles. and so Quit
the use Of Il about eight weeks aSo aud
tonk m Postum Food Coffee have not
taken any medicine, and have gained SO
fast that " Is surprise 20 my friends as
we'll rs 10 myself can eat. sleep aud
work, and DO not have any bad spells With
my heart At all. have been wanting 10
tell people what a relief u Is. since / LETT
on coffee and used Postum Food Coffee.
! want the fact published that Il may re-
lleve some poor. weak. nervous woman. 'i---
Emma pile, South Wabash Ind.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
nen,n ON. IL. Arnold.

MIR, II. Herndon Arnold died yesterday
morning at the home OF his parents, DR..
and Mrs j. NJ. Arnold, corner Milan
street and Iceland avenue. He was u
sufferer from appendicitis and after an
illness Of about ten days duration hero
ically succumbed 10 the grim messengers
command. Deceased was about "a years
OF age and recent acquisition TO Hous-
tons legal fraternity lust at the TIRES
hold OF life's brightest period. with prom
ises of tho realization of youths ardent
hopes he was stricken in tho morning of
hts usefulness. He was a fayorte In So
cial circles and popular in his business
connections. A heart broken father and
mother ana weeping brothers and sisters
mourn his loss and the sympathy OF many
friends are extended them in their sor-
row. The remains will be taken TO
Huntsville for burial on tho $3.50 lnterua-
tional and Great Northern train this even
dng and tho following will act as pail
bearers. hin freeman, Victor Andrew.
Walter Jones. Oscar Bass, Maurice Nc
Asian. Henry Rldgway.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10

be induced to subscribe very literally TO
tho enterprise.
Mr. e. q. Crawford favored the estab-
lishment OF the Southwestern fair assoc
citation and he thought that In this ne
voiced the sentiment OF the manufect-
urers' interest. He favored holding the
fair In November. as this was the time
that people had the most money, and not
In the spring. lie favored buying the land
outright and paying for II. without any
mortgages. The grounds should be located
somewhere on an electric belt system lilo
thought the shares OF stock for the fair
should be placed at $50 or 500, payable
on the installment plan, and that tho col
lection of the stock should be commenced
at once, In instalments OF say s. per
month.
MIR. Hoffman, moved that the chair APP
point committee TO confer with tho diff
ferent large land owners aud secure prop
osltions 40 TO what suitable ground can be
secured for, so that some tangible propo-
sitlon can be submitted TO those who Will
be asked to subscribe.
Mr.. MscGregor suggested that In his
opinion the FIRST thing to be done was TO
appoint a committee to formulate a basis
OF organization. He thought that those
who subscribed should determine as to
the location.
WI NOiNVb ulVNtu MS n sWoSNltutC 10 mTs
Heitmann's motlon that committee OF
six or eight be appointed TO solicit sub
scriptions.
Mr.. MacGregor was made chairman Of
the meeting With authority to appoint the
committees necessary 20 start the work
Mr.. Tom Richardson was elected secre-
tary.
MIR Cortes then renewed his motion 10
appoint a soliciting committee
Mr. Schultz wanted to know what would
he the name
Mr.. Heltmann favored Mr.. Crawfords
suggestion as to q Southwestern fair.
Major Cave wanted to know where the
Southwestern came IN, as Houston was
not In Southwest Texas
Mr.. Heitmann said that II was in the
Southwestern part OF the United states.
Mr. Cortes then supplemented his mo
tion that three committees be appointed
one to secure propositions on sites, an
other 10 solicit subscriptions. and another
to formulate plan Of organization and re-
port back TO called meeting
Chairman MacGregor was given time to
appoint these committees aud the meeting
adjourned.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
Personal MENTION.


A. Mum OF Crockett is at the CAPITOL
Edmund Bourke OF Galveston is at the
CAPITOL
O. r McEivanqy OF peulson is at the
Hutchius,
g. W purunt Of Alvin Is a guest at the
Hutchins.
J. W. Watson of st. Louis is located at
] H.. Jenkins of Bestrop Is registered at
the Capitol
x. n Afford OF Tmpson is registered at
the Hutchns
j. n, Butler Of BRYAN Is a late arrival
At tho CAPITOL
j. g. Booth was registered at the Lawlor
Noierday from Austin.
f. lie Rihens aud wife OF Brazoria are
stuppiur at the Bristol
Or. j. A Mullen viii be out Of The CITY
until Monday on professional business
l., NJ Nance. well known travelling man,
was in the city last night en- route to PAL
estine.
wottermark OF Nacoedocnes are at the
Hutchius.
Mr. and Mrs s. w Pipkm Of Beau
mont arc visitors In the city and guosts at
tho Hutchlns
State Health officer Dr. W. F. Blunt of
Austin stopped at the Lawlor yesterday on
his way to Austin on quarantine business.
MI Henry Martin is here in advance Of
/ lihNlu b'ihoto AhtN on TUESDAY. january
To- Mir. Martin says 'Ha2a" is blk hit in
tho south having been presented 10 crowded
heaters az Lexington KY birmingham,
Atlanta and Now Orleans
Edward j, Wiley now with the Interstate
Lumhorman OF beaumont the only weekly
1 lumber journal published in Texas. was ~
| thu ciN Yesterday Mr.. wiley Is we'll
known Alabama newspaper mRu who has -
Gently located IN Texas. where he has made
many friends.
| W. A. Murray and j. T. kllorin who have
made many friends during a abort stay IN
/ houston, lett yesterday evening tor san
! Antonio. From there thoy go to Mexico. Mr.
Murray was coach for the Agricultural and
| Mechanical college football team and has
been rendered the place Tor next season.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
Houston Medical Electro Their.
apeuticaI and Massage
SANITARIUM.

Our treatment for Skin. Blood Lungs Ma.
ntie Neura.gia, Rheumatism aud Nervous
niseases Is now the recoRnized cure Filroiei
Tuunrs and urethrai Structure remoyes
without knife OF caufuc, Female Weakness
irrcgulariues restored entirely by our now
method OF treatment. Facial bIemishe. =.
moved without injury 20 the skin or pAi,
We always have on hand the we'll known
Rsiionr's Wiichhasel Almon Cream ana N,,a.
icated Complexion Powder
pRs. WARNER & RALFoUR
Moore and Burnett Building. Corner Fann,,
and Texas Avenue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
BIG DELEGATION.


nj Fort worth.
The Texas Real Estate association meet
ing at Fort Worth, on january l6 and II.
promises to be the largest gathering OF
real estate meit. land owners and repre-
sentatiVes Of Texas railroads ever held IN
Texas. As usual Houston Is likely TO be
we'll up In the procession as evidenced by
the following lists Of representative cid-
1ens appointed by Mayor Brashear, Coun-
ty Judge Nasmer President MacGregor Of
the Business League and President Craw-
ford OF tho Manufacturers association For
the city the mayor, by Acting Mayor Louis
Tufhy. appoints a. C. Herndon Mrs Bet
tie Bryan, Bep Khan. n T. n Wilson
and j. s Dougherty. For the county Of
Harris Judge Vasmer appointed George L.
Porter. w. w Thomas G. W. Hiwat,
Robert I4ockart and II. Bright. For the
business League President MacGregnr has
appointed c. S. Penheld n +, Mills, C. l..
Somhardo. W. II, Siosson Tom Richard
son and G. W. Hail The Manufacturers
ASSOCIATION has solicited as an earnest Of
their work in the state newspaper men as
follows NJ u. Foster OF The Post W.
II. Bailey of the Herald, e. +. Bowie Of
the Times G. o. Culmore OF tho Press
and e. c. Crawford OF the Situation. II
10 expected that President Gurrow will
soon announce Ave delegates from the
Cotton Exchange, so that at least twenty
Ave delegates will go from Houston to
that important convention.
The general passenger agents OF Texas
roads have by mutual consent It Is report
ed decided TO attend to cooperate with
the real estate men in a new departure
for advertising the resources OF this State
during the year 1900 leaving the question
"a to whether this Is the Nineteenth or
Twentieth century to b" debated and set
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
Mr.. Haehcr,, ,seneron. Git,

Mrs Ferdinand Hacker has given 10 the
city park the handsome palms and eaoti
that ornament tine front lawn OF her hoIn
az the corner Of McGowan and Travis
streets together with an aquarium Of gold
fish.
mrs, Hackers generous gift will make a
valuable addition 10 the attractions OF the
PARK. The oaeti embrace some valuable
specimens secured by Mrs. Hackers late
husband In Mexico.
esatr. Hacker was great admirer OF iow-
ers and Ornamental plants and accamu-
lated choice selections of both during
his lifetime.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10

Concerning tho location. MIR MseGrcror
sugsested that there was property out at
the head OF Main street that might be se.
cured
Major Cave thought that the Wilson race
track might be made an available ground
u the matter OF situation could be over
come and the proper transportation facilt-
YES could be secured lie thought that
the people who owned this property might
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
IN MEMoR1AM r. HACKER.
To the Officers aud Members OF the Hou
ton puruN erein


ton Turnlerein
Your com:Nittee appointed at the last
regulat meeting to prepare resolutions
upon the demise OF our late member, II.
Hacker beg to report;
The passing away of ono OF our mem hers
is always a cause OF sorrow and regret 70
many; hut seldom In the past history OF
the Turnverein has the death OF a mem-
her caused such a general grief as that Of
our beloved and respected friend. Ferdl-
nand HackeY
II Is not merely that We miss him now
whilst our hearts are sore, but we realize
that the years 10 come will only more
emphasize TO each of us who know him the
greatnesl OF The loss we have sustained.
The grandest legacy any man can leave
behind after passing To that bourne
whence no traveller returns" is mem
DRY OF love and respect in the hearts of
his friends
This our departed friend has assuredly
done. tie was rare personality. com
hining all the traits which 80 to form q
character Of high distinction lie was
sincere, earnest, always cheerful and OF
kindness and courtoousness OF manner
which greatly endeared him to his friends.
no was withal man Of conylctious
Which he would strongly aud capably de-
fend when the necessity arose.
Hts life was gentle, and the elements
So mixed in him, that nature might stand
up
And say to all the world. This was
man"
The loss Of this worthy Turner" IS.
however not ours alone; IL Is shared by a
wide circle, for his career. so pitifully
cut short. promised lasting honor 10 him.
self and great usefulness to the COM
munity.
10 his wife and mourning relatives thu
cup OF sorrow is Interest. and TO them
our hearts so out in deepest sympathy.
We respectfully suggest that copy
hereof be transmitted 20 the family of the
departed, and that page In our minute
book he set apar, and the foregoing there
on embodied Respectfully submitted,
W, A. y Coruitius.
r. Langermann.
H. r. Schultz.
Committee.
Houston. January .. 1900.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
cry unEvIrIns.

There is an undolivered telegram at the
office of the western Union Telegraph COM
pany. III Main street. for ], IL, Magec.
The week OF PRAYER is observed this week
with nightly services at the Westminster
Presbyterian church, corner Rusk aud Lou
isiana. All are invited
The friends OF Il. H. Henderson will be
pleased to learn OF his recovery after being
confined to his room at l2l2 Walker ayenuo
for tho past ten days with serious aulic-
ton OF the uyr.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10

His life WAS gentle, and the elements
So mixed in him, that nature might stand
up
And say 10 all the world, This was a
man
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10

a eight years from that most distressing of all
Eczema tried pysicians in country but the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-10
TIE BEST Evidence

offered OF the merits Of our work is the
number and standing OF our patrons; we
esn refer 10 scores Of your friends. 81
raeksrd's Laundry and Dye Works. sis
Prairie avenue. phone $50,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
Booker Washington the Attraction.

Charleston, July 12.-The members of
the National Educational association
put in a busy day yesterday two ses-
sions of the general organization and
many meetings of the departments TAX
ing up the time. Booker Il. Washing
ton drew the largest crowd of the con-
vention at the Auditorium last night
speaking on the advancement of the col
ored man along educational lines. Gin
cinnati and Detroit are claiming the next
convention. The matter will be con-
sidered today by the board of dtrs ctors.
~ reside with her sister. She had a
brother, Edward Paul, living there. He
was called by his intimate acquaint-
snces Ed" and Miss Paul was familiar
ly known as "Ad." Edward Paul died
there on Friday and the telephone mes
sage said: ED Is dead" but the people
here got it "Ad Is dead"
Arrangements were at once male for
her funeral She is prominent member
Of the Woman's Relief corps, and the
members attended the services in body,
prepared to conduct their burial Service
after the regular church service. They
did not know that the woman was alive
until she came into the church and her
entrance caused great sensation. There
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14

New York, July IA man claiming
TO be John l.. Barton, representing the
Allegan mills of Allsgan, Mich, bought
two pieces of old machinery from Willis
b. Burt of Northport. l.. l., for $40 and
sold him new machinery which was to
be paid for when delivered. Later he
called on Mr.. Burt and asked him to go
with him to the Bank of Northport and
Identify him so that he could get check
cashed. Barton presented check for
S525. Cashier Brush cashed the check
and Barton, after paying Burt $40 and
telling him to hold the machinery until
notified to ship it, left town. Yesterday
Cashier Brush was notified by the New
York bank on which the check was
drawn that the signature to the check
was a forgery.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
LABOR WORLD.

The workmen in the Rio TintO mines.
III spain, have decided to strike.
The National Wagon Manufacturers
Association has decided not to raise
wages.
Laborcrs in an electrical company at
Havana, Cuba. have struck for higher
wages.
The Mayor of Olean, N. Y, has ve-
toed Il resolution to increase the price
paid street laborers.
The striking blicklayers and the
contractors ut Chicago have signed an
arbitration agreement.
The plant of the National Steel Com.
pany, at Columbus, Ohio, employing
nearly 500 men, has been shut down.
There is great drop in work at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. A large num-
Der of workmen has been placed OH
furlough.
Ten thousand Alabama coal miners
nave suspended work pending the set
tlemcnt of their wage dispute with
the operators.
The Newport (Ky) Rolling Mill Com.
pany, employing 500 men, has refused
To sign the scale demanded by steel
workers. and has shut down indefi.
nitcly.
by the shutting down Of many mills
In and around Pittsburg Penn. for the
usual summer repairs and adjustment
or wage scales, more than 10000 men
nnd boys became idle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-07-14
TOLD TO MEDIATE.
Ii Hung Chang Ordered at
Once TO Pekin.
Will Break News OF Tragedy to Eu-
ropcan Powers and EndeavOr to
Avert Vengeance-Gory bat I'm
confirmed Stories OF Murder and
Attempted Assassination - Scat
tcring War Notes.

London. July 12.-From Canton comes
report Of large desertions from Ger
man Chinese regiment at kiao Choua
and Of sanguinary riot between G,r-
man troops and Boxers, many of the
latter being killed.
Both at Shanghai and Canton appre-
hension exists that evidences of wide
spread native rebellion indicate the
necessity for immediate measures on the
part of the powers.
1t is stated that Germany intends to
send to China 10000 to 15.OCO men well
equipped with guns.
According to The Daily Mails Shang-
hal correspondent, Ii Hung Chang has
received an imperial decree ordering his
Immediate departure for Pekin. pre-
sLmably to break the news Of the Pekin
tragedy to the European powers and, in
his usual role of nt gotiator with Europe
In difficult matters, to endeavor to act
as mediator and to avert the vengeance
of the powers.
To add to the grimness of this sug-
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gestion all advlces from Tien Tsin tend
to confirm the reports of the perilous
condition of the allied forces and belle
the optimistic Chinese rumors. Unless
reinforcements speedily reach Tien Tsin
another disa may be expected.
The Daily Mails Tien Tsin correspon-
oent, telegraphing July 5. says: The
situation Is about as bad as it can we'll
be. I only trust that we shall not soon
want relieving ourselves. A forward
movement Is impossible From &C. 900 to
10000 troops are wanted, and there are
only 10000 here. The foreign troops are
working we'll together, but 1t is incon-