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A Real Circus bu Little Folks.

! rings. through which the star riders
were to jump, and in short time all
the needed paraphernalia was secured.
One of the fathers, who remembered
his own growing days and sympathized
with the youngsters, was taken into the
company as a sort of silent partner.
His business was to supply the neces-
sary funds and keep num-" a con-
tract which he faithfully fulfilled.
The boys had the ready imagination
and enthusiasm of youth. the dauntless
courage. flexible muscles. and active
brains OF the sturdy young American
whose chief pleasure lies in active,
health-giving, tody-developing outdoor
sports With these attributes 1t was no
difficult task for the boys to do Won
derful trapeze stunts ride frisky
horses bareback, jump from one horse
to another. drive a span. do some pretty
lively racing on the animals. and leap
through the paper hoops without acci-
dent
OF course. all the youngsters were wild
with excitement, and soon the older
:olks caught the fever; consequently,
when the great day arrived, the ticket
agent had to secure several helper; and
two policemen we're needed to keep or
dr. and insure a safe entrance into the
great tent. There was an overflow, but
those who could not crowd into the tenc
to see the wonderful hoop jumping. ira
peze swinging and general tumble about
performance accommodatingly yelled en-
couragement when those inside cheered
and patiently awaited the outdoor per-
formance.
The great races took place outside the
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tent. and bona fide races they were. too.
There was no planning ahead that the
black CT brown should win, but the
horses were urged by their youthful rid
ers TO do their best and the victor fully
deserved the cheering ne recsived
Some really good riding was done. and
the way one of the boys. standing at the
start on the middle one OF three horses,
jumped quickly from one to the other
and back again into position was worthy
of a star performer.
Inside the teht. at the evening per-
formance, some lively little ponies were
brought into the game. They galloped
around the ring with their daring riders
as though they thoroughly enjoyed it.
There was an exciting chariot race. IN
which the enthusiasm Of the drivers and
the excitement of the spectators were OF
the most genuine kind.
The trained dogs showed what patience
the boys had put into the work, and the
clown proved himself the genuine article
by keeping the audience roaring with
laughter. Never was a funny man less
trite in his antics, for the clown of the
Barrytown circus was a four feet some
inches 11-year-old piece OF mischief,
brimful OF fun from his curly pate to his
shoeless toes.
After the great wind-up, when all the
animals and all the boys tore around the
ring In q mad race. came the concert.
The performers, somewhat out OF breath,
but still enthusiastic, sang Justify some,
good, rousing popular airs and brought
the circus to q triumphant close by givf
ing blood curdling war whoop and then
skurrying home to bed. heroes of the
dav.
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A Juvenile circus, That's the latest
sensation in the world of amusements.
And it's a successful sensatlon, too.
In Wilkesbarre, Pa, score or more
of youngsters. banded together under
the leadership of the sons Of four
millionaires of the town. planned to
give a show which would outrival any
circus ever given. Forepaugh & Sells.
Wallace. Barnuin and the rest would
not compare with this wonderful Bar
rytown'' show. and so 1t really turned
out. for from the standpoint OF novelty
and "unexpectedness' this exhibition
given b. the youthful scions of Wilkes
barre's best scions stands alone. un-
touched by any event in circus history.
None OF the children were over twelve
years OF age and the youngest was but
eight. John T Lenahan, jr.. Carl and
Fritz Stegmaier. Paul Barber and
James Bciand. jr., were the leaders.
Not, that the size of the paternal for
tune made any difference to the sue
cess Of tine circus, but 1t is usually
supposed that the pampered sons OF
the rich are set apart from children
of commoner clay and care not for the
sport which thrill at-the-elbows.
tattcred young America with delight.
The undertaking and splendid success
of this sawdust ring enterprise proved
for all time the fallacy of this supposi-
tion.
Two of the boys owned horses
they were. and spirited
and with true Yankee ingenuity they
contrived to make the necessary paper
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said: Give him away. drown him,
shoot him; / don'te care what you do.
Only get rid of that fool dog before l
come home"
Two men, dragging reluctant dog
between them. crept stealthily down the
shady lane that led to the river. boat
was drawn up on the beach; into it they
coaxed their prisoner. and pulled off.
About twenty yards lay between them
and the shore when down the lane there
came q rushing of feet and a swishing
of small skirts, as the child rushed to
the waters edge.
Where are you going with my dog?''
she screamed. Gene back this minute
Here, Midget, Midget"
The dog yelped and struggled. but
strong hands held him by the collar She
stamped in impotent rage. and. as the
laughter of the men came to her. picked
up a stone and sent II skimming after
the fast receding boat Another and an
other followed, and then a dreadful word
came from her mouth-a word that in all
her short life she never had uttered.
Frightened at herself. she turned and
ran-ran until she came to great din
woods; then sank down. and, burying her
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head in the soft moss, sobbed her grief

head in the soft moss, sobbed her grief
out
Breakfast was served and the family
were assembled. A strange peace seemed
to have descended upon the place, eased
of its black burdn. Elizabeth Anna had
not mentioned him, the memory OF that
awful word sealed her lips. Down in
the laundry Mary could be heard singing
as she picked up her basket of clothes
and started for the drying ground. Eacn
in his way was giving thanks that the
troubled household was at peace with
the world once more. Suddenly Shrek
rent the air. followed by others more
shrill, more piercing Napkins were flung
down. chairs pushed back. and the fam
ily as one man rushed to the windows.
There was Mary, hugging her skirts
close about her, and there-dripping
muddy, with the end OF a frayed rope
dangling from his collar-was Midget.
racing around alike mad and nipping at
Mary's portly whte-stockinged ankles
as he ran. No banshee ever shrieke1
louder than did this daughter of Erin
as she strove to protect her lower limbs.
Help! Murther! Yez black devil. Yez
limb Of Satan, Yez villaini Oh-o-h-h!'
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giving him awaj. and she was not slow
TO accept the first condition. Abased
and humbled, dragging his captive chain
behind him. Midget slowly followed his
stern but sorrowful mistress to the car
r!age house. Finding a convenient nail
alongside sleigh. well covered over
until winter SHOWS should come she left
him with a parting squeeze. ''Ch, Mid
get, If you only would be good" Tie
elanking of the chain lengths was all
that broke the stiffness of the big car
9iage house. Outside he could hear the
voice of men. the neigh of horse, the
cluckiHg of chickens. There was a
scratching. and Tom, the big barn cat,
stole softly across the floor and sat down
at a safe distance, insolently washing
us paws. Oh. II he could but get at
vim. Midget tore at his fastenings In
'ain. He gave one long howl, but 1t
irought no relief he tried again, and
he doors flew open. the stableman put
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in his head and roughly told him TO
Shut up," The dog looked around de-
jectedly: plainly the situation was des-
perate. II cnly he had something TO lie
on perhaps he could for get his troubles.
He poked his nose under the sieet that
covered the sleigh. and what he saw
apparently satisfied him, for ne leaped
up and. with deep drawn sigh, curled
up in the bottom. But something was
still lacking to complete his comfort;
never in his life had he gone to sleep
without a bone to gnaw on. Deprived
CT that. he set to work. with his sharp
white teeth. on the polished side panel
of the cutter. or course. the mischief
was discovered. and that settled mat
ters for Midget: the decree of banish
ment was pronounced, and against 1t
neither tears nor prayers could pre-
vail. John and Tim, eoachman and
stableman, respectively. were deputed
to carry out the sentence. The master
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BY SOPHIE SOFIO.

and, the family meekly acqulescins,
Midget became properly installed as a
member of a well-regulated household.
Complaints began to come In from the
gardener that certain choice plants had
been found ruthlessly torn up.while all
around the soft earth bore the unmis-
taxable imprints of convicting paw.
Next the stable man was heard from.
The young chickens prime for broil-
ing" were disappearing at an alarming
rate. Suspicion first directed itself to
a family of shiftless negroes that lived
near by, until something apparently
ruffied Midget's usual placidity. Inves-
tigation disclosed a small but stubborn
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quill feather wedged tightly between
his teeth; so he was brought to justice.
and howls as Of battle. murder and sud
den death rent the air. His punish
ment over. he lay on the grass. his ca
nine heart heavy with anguish, whimp-
ering for his beloved mistress to COM
fort him.
For a week he trod the straight ard
narrow path and the family began to
smile upon him again: he had succeeded
in placating his enemies among the do
mestics. barring one. Mary, the cook.
had been and was ever his relentless
foe Did he but show his black nose
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1t was but a bit of puppy, and very
olack one at that, that lay shivering in
his new mistress's arms; yet despite his
size he was already sowing discord and
dissension in the family ranks.
Call him Jeffries or Fitzsimmons;
I'll bet he'll be a corker in a scrap"
This from the small boy whose tastes
ran to things pugilistic.
Might better call him Ink, or Egypt;
he's black enough
Elizabeth Anna, embracing the puppy
almost to suffocation in the excess Of
her affection, had taken no part in the
discussion, but now she announced In a
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she was more besieged than ever, and
stoutly blamed Midget.
But how can that be, Nary"
We'll, mum, it's this way. livery
tonne wan iv thin good-for -naughts
comes IN begging me fer a bcite there S
that black villain runpin' in front wid q
come right along this way. Here's q
frind OF mine, Mary. Treat him foine'-
en- ef Se're not believer me. look
therei" triumphantly.
When the master of the house heard
of this latest performance he gave mis-
young daughter the choice OF keeping
her property tied up in future or of
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manner not to be disputed that his name
should be Midget.
Midget" jeered her brother, "MIdg-
et. Nice name for that dog. Why,
tell you he's going to be monster. Look
at his paws-Pooh. that's just like a
girl. Midget mimicking his sister in
witherinE tones.
While ccnceding that Midget was a
perfectly suitable name for the pres
ent, her doting relatives argued that in
such matters 1t were well TO have a bit
CT foresight; something more heroic.
Nero. for instance. But the small rock
CT determination clung to her choice.
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The Casting Out of Midget.

around her domain out she sailed upon
him, broom in hand. Midget yez are,
is it? Well. its an Elephant yez is
git ut O. this" and Midget. escaping to
a safe distance, would laugh at her, dog
fashion But it was through her, his
Nemesis, that he again fell into tins
thorns' and brambles of iniqulty. About;
this time there came upon the land q
plague OF tramps. The family had con
graduated itself that Midget, on accou1;
of his ferocious size, would be a Erea;
protection against their encroachment
and so make up, in measure, for his
dcpredatiorts; yet Mary declared tina
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. w 3. Close Of Arizona are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs w. 2. Anderson.
Rev. Homer Starr is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs T. s Wick while in Houston.
sherif Anderson left yesterday for Cole
man county, where be has been summoned
as a witness In murder case.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Baker Of FloresvilIe
are in the city, the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
d. w. Stockbrldge, 1911 Clay avenue.
Mr.. l., Lechenger returned yesterday from
the East, where ne has been purchasing q
corner Main and Prairie.
Mr. John Groggan, who does business
both in Houston and Galveston, but who
makes his home In Galveston, was here
yesterday on a business trip.
Judge Presley X. Ewing after over three
weeks confinement at home from q stub.
born case Of grip, with throat and ear com
pllcations, was yesterday able 10 resume
duties at his office.
sugar plantation ut Sartsrtia. was in the
city last night TO attend a communication
OF washington chapter, n. A. NJ. Mr. Moody
is a candidate for sheriff Of Fort Bend
county.
Mrs Mollle Hoffman, and Miss Agne'
Hoffman, OF Galveston have been In tat
city for some days past on visit 70 Mrs
who has been very III with pneumonia, but
Is now eonvaleslng.
Mr. Clarence Ousley arrived In the city
Yesterday to assume the duties OF mana gins
editor Of The Post, having been appointed
TO that position by the president OF tn,
interesting family will prove valuabl,
ACQUISITIONS TO HoustOn's best citizenship
Nj Harry T. Warner will remain with th'
paper as Mr. ousley's assistant.
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CITY BREVITIEs.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Texas division
25l, e. !. 4. to the Il. OF H. r. Will meet
at their hall AT p, m. today.
Daughters Of Erin, division No; 2 VIII
have 4 special meeting at 4 o'clock this
afternoon ut the residence Of Mrs. Wilson.
Work was commenced yesterday by the
street car company OF relayng the track
on the Louisiana street line with heavier
rail,
ANY one desiring tickets 70" the Mansfield
performance tonight can obtain some de-
sirable seats by applying to Joe $. Fox, Az
Main.
Mr.. i. Brackus of Kansas, social
economist, will deliver a free lecture tonight
at Union Labor hall upon the subject OF
poverty.
The caIedonians will hold their weekly
dance at their hall, lo1QA Texas avenue,
tonight at 9 o'clock. Members are re-
quested 10 bring their friends.
There are undeIvered kilograms Mt the
Office Of the Postal Telegraph Gable com
pany lis Main street, for l.. b. Keeling,
Mrs A. r. Parker Mary ]. Flesher.
This afternoon the ladies OF the shelter
ing Arms will serve pancakes from ~ to
3 at Heyers drug store. The proceeds go
into the treasury OF this worthy charity.
There are undeIivered kilograms at the
office OF the Western Union Telegraph
company for Miss sallle Din, II. II. Harri.
son, Shelby #. Strother and Lucille Wash
instOn.
Yesterday was call day in Justice HRS
court As a result there was a large at
tendance at his court room. and the law
yers and clients having cases pending in
that court were there In full force.
In the notice of the funeral OF Mr. Fabius
V. Daniel In yesterdays Post the types
made 1t read that "Mr. Daniel was a
brotherIu.law OF Mr.. Philip Quincy oil
BrookShire.' II should have read that he
was Mr.. Cuney's father-in.law.
Yesterday at high noon Mr.. T. W. Bats
ter and Mrs y. A. Baister were happily
united in marriage at the brides home, No
I'LL Taylor street, Justice J, C. Matthews,
having been summoned, was on hand and
offlciated in a beautiful ceremony.
Baron II. l.. de Ginzberg. who has been
occurring here In behalf OF the Boer women
and children, reported yesterday that be
had collected 1854 In this city for the sui
ferers and would easily make II full
$1,000 before he left. He said Houston had
done its part nobly and he was glad he
had come to this city.
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and loops Of white satin. The groom was
Arrayea In the conventional black Miss
,slaTy halley, sister OF the groom costumed
~ tns same manner as the bride and also
carrying bunch of beautiful white carna.
lions, and Mr.. Eugene Taian, brother Of the
bride, were the attendants.
Inc church was well allied with friends
o. the young couple. who had presented
themselves In response 10 Invitations from
hr. ana Mrs. Francois Tajan who had re.
quested the. presence ~ these friends at the
marriage OF their daughter to Mr. Railcy.
MISS caroline Amleras OF Galveston accom-.
panied the venerable Mrs. vareene. the
brides grandmother. as she accompanied
the parents Of the bride and groom MIR.
ana Mrs. Francois Tajan and Judge and
MIS- a, X. RRiley, on their entry to the
front Of the altar. These parents were
also accompanied by Mr.. aud Mrs Josh
bride.
The happy couple we're the recipients Of
many elegant aud costly wedding presents,
which were sent TO the brides home. and
immediately after the ceremony were made
the recipients of many warm and cordial
congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew d. Railey left
shortly after the marriage ceremony for
an extended trip through Northern and
Western Texas
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A BRILLIANT WEDDING
The Marriage of Mr. George Kidd, Jr., and
Miss Nancy Winship Thompson.

Decidedly the most brilliant wedding
securing in Houston this season was that
nlemnzed at the First Presbyterian
I church last night when Mr.. George KIDD,
H. and Miss Nancy Winship Thompson
&sefe made man and wife, the ceremony
Oans impressively performed by the pas
IVY Rev, William Hayne Leavel.
me ceremony was announced for $50
&pH long before that hour entrance to the
saOrch was practically barred by the i'm
leaSs throng that hlled the vestibule and
\ packed the spacious building from the pull
w railing 10 the outer doors 1t was mot
Opy large but an exceptionally brilliant
s"nefihg as scores Of Houston's society
se'o'ees In full evening dress for the
oeledicks ball were present.
4ue nigh social standing and long resi-
,uSs In the community of the two fam
y" 70 be united drew from a clientage
relatives, friends and acquaintance.
Aaalence that would have nlled sew
sIs e,Aurehes OF the size of the First Pres
trsnai Those who could not gain en-
4 by ioehtLo me church satisfied themselves
,ny "OAihg through the windows and stand
,Ss "a the sidewalk to get a glimpse Of
4 IN sSS i'lant bridal cOrtege as 1t passed
sad out Of the church.
eysrs s pulpit platform was banked with
ber ~ Terms and palms, with a mum
Il. :, Gala lilies interspersed, breaking
b.aUt- aotony Of the green and adding
~. 70 the decorations.
briss nonlans' Choral club, Of which the
grsa,, member, and of which the
k,der sister, Miss Mary Kidd, is the
sisis occupied seats together next to
AdrisSs Arrest the organ, at which Mr..
Presided, prother OF the groon'
parS preceding the arrival Of the bridal
vita ,-st ss Mary Kidd sang as solo,
was PLstty effect, Without Thee" This
TIE hriddoiwed by the choral club singing
sI "a the bridal party O entered Ie Mr. lldrldge
n, psysa Lohengrin's wedding march
he nah oI.ual party entered, preceded by
.-----9sLS Messrs. John McComb, Norman
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A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING,

MIR. M. y. Rsiley and Miss NJ, |. Tajsn
Made Husband and VIE.
One OF the prettlest weddings Of the sea
son was that contaminated Mt the Church
Of the AnuuncIadon Yesterday morning ut
ESQ o'clock, when, In the beautiful. yet
solemn and impressive, ceremony Of the
Roman Catholic church, Rev Father Thorn
as F, Banaeld, priest OF ST. Joseph's
church. spoke the words which united the
lives Of Mr.. Matthew D. Railey and Miss
Marie Louise Tajan ln the bonds Of matri'
nony. as their hearts had been united In
the bonds OF love and affection. 1t was
beautiful ceremony, and aB the reverend
father, In his priestly robes, enunciated
each word and vow 10 the happy couple
who stood before him 10 take upon them
selves the VOWS Of marriage. each auditor
felt the seriousness and impressiyeness oil
the ceremony.
The church was decorated emily at the
altar and with palms. but the decorations
were beautiful In their simplicity and ieat
An sttra ctiveness which was specially noteu
as re happy couple stood among tnsm,
The bride wore a tailor made suit carrylns
An her hands q lovely bouquet OF waite
carnations tied vita lag nsstns Sora
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TEXAS DEATH ROLL.

HASTlNGs.--La mposas. Texas February
S.-J. X. Hastings aged GG years. died at
his residence In North Lamp1sHs yesterday
morning and was buried In the city GENE
Masonic fraternity Mr.. Hastings hrd lived
In bampHsas for nearly thirty Years. en-
gagged In business. He was a solder In
the regular United States army under ecu
erol Robert p. Lee prior 10 the civil war
and served In the Confederate army during
that strife. He was an active and prom
inert Mason aud most excellent citizen
whose loss Is greatly dcplored 10y the good
people Of Lampasas
CHILES.-San Antonio, Texas, February
10.-F w. Chiles, we'll known in Insurance
circles over the State, dir1 ar his room
In the University Club building In This city
this morning after n brief Illness from
pneumonia. Deceased was at one tim,
prominent In Fort Worth, having for sew
etal years served as alderman from the
First ward and was later superintendent Of
the Fort Worth water works for two years
GRGzZARD, WORKMAN, Texas, February
e.--AIr. C. p. GriZzard. who died Friiny
night, was buried with Masonic honors
Yesterday afternoon al 4 o'clock In tho
Mr. Grlszard was ono Of Worth0n's lead.
Ing implement men and also owned q aEEe
farm and gin, Softeulng OF the brain WAS
the cause OF his death,
WILLIAMS woIfe CITY, Texas. Fehrn.
airy s-Mrs. Lou Williams. wife of Mr.. VI
+. Willinms, died with pneumonia yester.
day ev ming at LadoniR. Texas Mr. and
Mrs. Williams lived at Alvin Texas, eleven
wears. Their property was DESTROYED there
by the Galveston storm siuce then thew
hrve mPfo Lad0ria their home
BELDTNG.-Austin, Texas February 10.
Word renched here today from Gonzales
announcing the death Of Mrs W G. Bcld-
Ing formerly n resident of this city. she
had many friends here and thcv are grieyed
over the sud news, husband and three
daughters survive her.
HARDT. --Yoakum. Texas Tebruarv n
The remains OF Charles Iardt who died
IN Houston FRIDAY night were hrought 10
Yoal5um yesterday and Inferred I'm the city
curing from the residence ~ his brother.
F. w HRrdt.
RUSSELTh-T Texas. February s..
Mrs. Matte Russell died nj thr residence
Of her mother. Mrs. j n Winrrcy. last
today she leaves n hushnnd and two chill,
dren hv her FIRST husband, kd Hinton.
swEATT.-w axahachie. Texas. February
lO-Wtll Sweat. one Of the most prominent
formers and land owners I'm Ellis county
died yesterday morning Mt his home near
WaIahache He had been sick several
years with consumption.
PRTEsTLY --Yoakum Texas. February o.
Mrs Lizzie Prestlv died nj the home OF
Der daughter. Mrs C. w. Richmond. Fri.
dRy night, after long illness Her funeral
occurred yesterday afternoon.
RHEA.-wharton. Texas, February 10
Died last night, after several wccks' m
ness OF bilious fever, ]. W Rhca. The
body was shipped to his home at Walnut
Ridge, Ark, today.