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The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15

The burglars seem TO have shifted the
sphere of their exploits from the city
TO wrightsville on Saturday night.
Several residences there were entered
between midnight and sunday morning
Mr.. w H Stokeley's residence was
raided and the burglar made a good
haul. He entered Miss Lizzie Stokeleys
room and stole $50 from the dresser and
carried off a gold watch and several
rings. Mr.. Stokeley is postmaster and
the funds belonged 20 me office. The
burglar also entered the sitting room
but it did not seem that anything in
there struck his fancy, as nothing was
missing. The robbery was not discov-
Grey till Sunday morning.
About a ma visit was paid to Cap
tain r. o. Grants residence. His son,
Gordop Grant. was aroused by noise
in his room and when he awcke he saw
what he took TO be a. rlul!a.to man in
his room. He jumped up and the burg
lar bolted out of a window through
which he had gotten into Tie room.
The only thing he got was a pistol
3
Mr.. Grant chased the bun gar to the
shell road but he made ms escrpe.
The residence of Mr.. John ). DIVINE
was entered through a wiIdow and
drawers and trunks We're ransacked,
and articles of clothing scattered
around. No one in the house was dis
turbed and the fact that a burglar had
been in the house was not known till
morning. Mr.. Divine gold watch had
been stolen but in making his exit out
of the window the burglar dropped it
and it caught by he chain in the
branches of a bush underneath the
window.
Sunday morning when the people of
Wrightsville learned of the robberies.
number of citizens got together and
went out to see if they could hunt down
the burglar or burglars. They We're In
formed that two suspicious negroes had
passed along the shell road early sun
day morning in the direction of Will
mingtOn and they went ou- along the
road to try to run up with them. The
county and city authorities were also
notified and Sheriff F. H. StedInan and
deputies and some policemen went down
the road to see if they cCult meet the
negroes. They were seen 30 where
along the road and must have given the
officers the dodge. The people OF
Wrightsville are prepared now to give
the burglars a warm reception II they
return and are about TO put on foot
measures to get rid VI all suspicious
characters seen in that vicinity.
Attempts were made OH Settral houses
in the city last week, and the cottagers
on Wrightsville beach were also dis
turbed several times. While Mr.. L. NJ.
Emerson's family was out, an attempt
was made to enter his cottage.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
Body Recovered from the River.

The body of Cy Thomas. the young
man who was drowned in the Cape
Fear river Saturday afternoon at the
foot of Queen street, was found Sunday
morning by Mr.. NJ. Marshburn, who
was dragging the river with some other
men. The funeral took place Sunday
afternoon at the family residence I'll
South Seventh street and was conduct
ed by the Rev. c. B. Paul, pastor of the
Southside Baptist church. There was a
large attendance of sympathiZing
friends The interment was made at
Bellevue cemetery, and beautiful flow
ers were laid upon the grave. a hand
some design was sent by comrades OF
Colonel Walker Taylor's Boys Brigade
of which he was once q member
The young man who was drowned
formerly drove a delivery wagon for
the Holmes Grocery Company but for
several months had been employed on
the revenue cutter Algonquin. He was
ashore on leave and had recently got
ten out of the United States Marine
hospital where he was treated for 4
severe scald received on the cutter
when she was returning from Charles
TON several months ago. He was thrown
down by heavy seas that made the pas
sage rough and boiling urn Of coffee
was spilled in his face, chest and hands.
His sad end sorely bereaves moth
er and father, Mr.. and Mrs Jonh
Thomas and two sisters and two BROTH
ers, Messrs Harry and John Thomas
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
Negroes Visit Tuskegee.

Tuskegee, Ala. August 11.-One thou
sand delegates who have been in at
tendance during the session OF the
Negro Young Peoples Congress at At
lanta, Ga, spent today mere visiting
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Insti-
tute as the guests of Principal Booker
T. Washington.
In the party were some OF the most
prominent representatives OF the negro
race, all of whom expressed themselves
as we'll pleased with the work Professor
Washington is accomplishing in his
school for negroes.
After inspecting the various depart
ments Of the school the visitors repair
ed to the institute chapel where num-
Der of short addresses were delivered.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
THE CONNECTICUT.
FirSt of the Big Ships to be Built in
Government Yards.

Washington, August 1.-THE navy
department today issued the final in
struction to the New York Navy Yard
for proceeding with the construction
of the battleship Connecticut 10000
tons, which is to be the first big ship
built in a government yard. The sum
of $4,000 is available for fitting up
cranes, etc, and under the instructions
issued today the commandant at New
York is expected to organize the work
ing force and begin operations without
delay. 1t is expected that the keel of
the ship will be laid in about six
months
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
Declines to Honor Requisition of
VIRGINIA Governor.

Baltimore, August S.-Governor Wal
ter Smith today declined to honor the
requisition of Governor A. ]. Montague,
of Virginia, for Harry alias Charles
knipple, who was arrested at Fred
erick, Md, on August 1st, and is held
in Frederick Jail on a technical charge
of murder. Knippie is charged with
participating in the lynching Of Charles
Craven, at Leesburg, Va, on July 31st
last. Governor Smith held that the re-
ouisition is defective because of the
absence of a seal on the document.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
Schooner for CienfueSOs Goes
Ashore.

Mobile, Ala, August S.-The schooner
Gage II. Phillips, which sailed from
Mobile five days ago for Cienfuegos,
Cuba, with cargo of lumber went
ashore on Dixie Island and may prove
a total loss News of the accident was
brought to Mobile by the fruit steamer
Dudley. The schooner is keeled over
on her port guard and the deck load OF
lumber is partly submerged. One per-
son was seen on BOARD.
The Philips registers 101 tons and was
built in Essex, Mass, in 1856. She car
ried a. cargo of 1892 feet of lumber
valued al $500.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
Propositions to Brotherhoods.

New York, August 11-Messrs. Young
son and Wilson, national representa-
tives of the engineers and firemen's s
brotherhoods today met Vice President
Skitt of the Manhattan Elevated rail-
road.
Subsequently Mr.. Sktt issued a state
ment saying there were no important
differences and that me Manhattan
company had made certain counter pro-
positions which the respective brother
hoods would consider.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15

The Parlan and Hotlingswcrth ship
building plant at Wilmington, Del, mas
been transferred to the United states
Sh;pbuilding company. The price IS
said to be 81. 500, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
ERRAND:OF MERCY
SMALL FAMILY RESCUED FROM
VIOLENCE OF NEIGHB0RS
PEOPLE IN RESTLESS STATE

\ Platoon Leaves Shenandoah for
Turkey Run Hill to Protect the
Family. of NOn-UniOn Worker.
Rocks had Been Thrown Through
Windows and the Woman was shot
At--She il Taken to POttsyiIIe Hos
Jeered-LittIe Interest in Camp
Yesterday.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
Piles Cured without the Knife.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund your
money of PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure you. SO cents.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1902-08-15
SEASIDE BURGlARIES
W. H. ST0KELEY ROBBED AT
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

4 Burglar Entered His House and
Stole $50 and n Number of Rings.
Raid Made on Capt r. a. Grants
Cottage and the Burglar Chased
by His Son-Nr. j. =. Divine's House
Was Visited - His Gold watch
Dropped by the Thief.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
PERSONAL MENTION.


Mr.. Humphrey Boyd OF Galveston was IN
the city yesterday.
CAPTAIN James A. Baker LETT yesterday
for a business trip to New YORK
Mrs I'd Newbourer Of New YORK CITY ~ Is :
here FOR the winter and Is stopping az tn'
Bristol,
Miss Iottle Deutsch Of San Antonio Is me
guest OF Miss Maggie Haskell during the
Carnival.
Mrs. Maggie Erhard Of Bnstrop is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Fittger Tor
few days,
Miss Julia Fey Of cuero IS spending the
Carnival week with Miss Bender on mar
risburg road.
Mr.. John woodhead, manager OF the the
Wharton cotton oil MILL was a houston
visitor yesterday.
Miss Paula Sternenberg Of Olive Is 10 tne
city a guest Of Miss Cecilia Claw 1917
Washington street.
Mrs Kate S. Maynard and Miss Bertha
MAYNARD Of Bastrop are the guests OF Mr.
ana MIRA Glen Fittger-
pr. and Mrs Charles Bruhl returned yes,
terdav from visit 10 Waco and are now
At home at a1l Austin.
Miss Nellie Duffey Of Gatesville is visit,
ing Miss Lena Wallace ct 1918 McSoWeh
avenue during Carnival week.
Misses Mary. Ella and Anrelia Holloway
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
CITY BREvTlEs.

Mr.. A. Fl. Neuthnrd won the Jules Hirsch
medal Sunday I'm the contest bowled by the
Houston Bowling club.
grand hop by First Ward Social club
will he given at Bryan hall tonight. Music
on account Of parade at 9.45 sharp.
There are undelivered tclegrams at the
Postal Telegraph company's- office, lls
Main street, for Produce Reporter. Sar-
don's Gypsy Palmists, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
d. Sayers, Jr. Chris Kofahl.
There are undellvered kilograms at the
office OF the Western Union Telegraph
company, III Main street, for ed Kramer,
Business building COL, Chris Kofahl j.
A. white e. Hammers II. Register, Jim
Lee, Mrs. Stone, 1919 Hardy street, Arthur
Smith and Emma Powell.
The ladies OF the Faith Home associa-
ton announce that the chrysanthemum
show will open In Turner hall this after
noon Mt $3.50 o'clock. Refreshments VIII be
served, beginning IL o'clock this morning,
The ladies' who have flowers are requestGd
to bring them for decoration.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18

of wclmar are visiting their sister Mrs. w.
Il. Buckley, 3116 Milan street.
Mr.. NJ. Drcyfus left last evening for
business trip to Hampstead.
Mrs, Robert Il, Bacon and son Master
Gerald Of Austin are spending a few days
with her mother Mrs w. Lambert.
Miss Susie shelby Of SSun. TcY7s. Ia n
visitor 10 the Carnival tue guest Of Mrs
u, q. shelby, 1900 Louisiana street
Misses Laura Underwood aud wecms Of
Columbia are visitors at the home Of Miss
Alsworth. 2Go2 Milan street this week
Miss Weems and Miss Laura Underwood
Of Columbia, Texas, are visiting Miss Ais
worth during Carnival week, at 26i2 Milan
street.
Mr.. " Henkc of the Arm Of Henke 81
Pilot left yesterday on the International
and Great Northern fast mail for New
York
Mr. and Mrs. n. s. Medium. who have
been visiting Mrs. James A. Baker for sew
eral days, are now with Mrs, w. c. Con.
nor, Jr
Miss Adina ne zayaln Of San Antonio Is
visiting Mrs NJ. J. Briscoe for few DAYS
ana willattend themceting Of Federated
clubs at Beaumont
Misses Bessie wilkins and Mary chlldress
M Rrcnham are the guests. during the
Carnival OF MIR md Mrs. s. Z. Carter
1904 Crawford street.
Miss Macadec Barnett and Miss Sude
Miss MGidec Dixon at 1913 Rusk avenue
during Carnival week.
Miss Lessle Brouch ana Miss Dcllie Bright
OF Trinity, Texas, are visiting Win A, J..
Bright and family az 1872 Winter street
during Carnival week.
Misses Josie Harris Of Temple and Flor
cnce Dignowitty Of san Antonio are Car.
nlval visitors az the home OF Captain gud
Mrs. c. c. Bcavcns l4OS pcasc avenue.
Miss McClay. Miss Pearson. Mrs, y. r.
Pearson and Mrs Hurts Darst Of Rich
mOud were among Yesterdays arrivals IN
the city to attend the Carnival festivities
Mr. Il. s. May, who has been employed
I'm examining the Cltys books for Messrs
I1uskins & Sells left yesterday via the In
tcrnauonal aud Great Northern for Chi
cago.
Mr.. S. Keith Evans, representing tho
New York Evening Post, was In the CITY
yesterday. This was Mr.. Evans first visit
to Texas, and he was much impressed with
what he saw.
Mr. II. c. Mosehart is In Cincinnati,
Ohio, In attendance upon the annual con
ventlon of the National Vehicle Dealers
about December l.
Mrs Mamie II. Tinsley Of 20oi Texas
avenue leaves on the o'clock Central
this morning for H'mpstead, where she
will attend the funeral of Mrs Maggie
Bedell. which VIII take place this after
noon.
Mrs. T. s. Brown and Misses Lou Hol-
man and Agnes Robson of ia Grange are
at Or. Lunu's sanltarium the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. \ Il, Lunn. Mrs. Brown aud
Miss Holman viii be here the entire week
for the show. Miss Robson leaves tomor-
row for Beaumont us a delegate TO the
WomRDs Federation OF clubs.
II. w. Hoffman enves today for New
Orleans to attend the meeting OF the
National Hardware Jobbers association.
which is holding It's first meeting in the
South The National Hardware Manufact-
urers association win he IN session at
the same time and New Orleans VIII be
surrendered to the hardware merchants.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
ARTISTIC SHOW WINDOW.

The BIG Racket Store Puts on Carnival
Colors-AttraotiVe Display.
or the many beautifully decorated show
windows that are attracting the attention
OF the Carnival throngs just now. none IS
more handsome In conception or more
tastetully carried out than the large center
display window Of the Big Racket store
on Congress avenue.
The window is adorned with a bewilder
ing array OF Carnival colors and is abIaze
with innumerable incandescent lights The
many beautiful articles which fill the win
dow would suffice to make 1t attractive
without the elaborate accessories There
Is q profuslon Of toys, dolls. toilet articles
and all kinds Of Christmas gifts In the
back ground Is n miniature Ferris wheel
completes in every detail and brilliantly
lighted up with incandescent bulbs. on
the right and left are two merry go-rounds
OF several stories each. on which toys
dolls and similar articles are displayed.
everything Is respondent in Carnival col
ors. The flashing mirrors. and the numer-
GUS electric lights give very pretty effect.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
YESTERDAYS WEDDINGS
SAYERS-LcCKART AND BlDDELL-AL-
FORD AT CHRIST CHURCH.
Large Ass enblage Of Friends from Hous-
ton and Abroad Were Present to
See the First Ceremony.

The chancel and altar at Christ church
were dainty dressed last evening In white
chrysanthemums, roses and palms for the
marriage of MIR. Joseph ID. Sayers of Con
zales to Miss Olive White Lockart OF this
city. The body of the church was well
filled with the friends and family connec-
lions of the Suyers and LOckarts. The
bridegroom is banker of Gonzales, tho
son OF w. Is. Sayers and nephew and name
sake of our great States present gov;
ernor The bride belongs TO two OLD ana
distinguished Families OF Texas
There were six uShers for thls Weuulhg'
two OF Houston and four from Gohzales'
The visiting gentlemen were MesSrs. " l.;
Beach, August hleine. Edward Lewis ana
c. w Mason; the two HouStonians were
Mr. w. Z. Buschardt and Mr.. Wllham
Cochran The groOms best man was MS
brother Mr.. ". b. Sayers, who accom-
panied him TO the church rail- where they
We're met by the bride, who came down
the middle aisle on her father arm
Among the distinguished people from
distance who came to attend THIS mar
rage were Mr.. W. b. Savers and family
from Gonzales, Governor and Mrs SayeIs
from Austin, Ex-Governor Lubbock Judge
John d. Lubbock.
The brides costume was gracetul ana
tasteful combination of ciel blue ana
white 1t was travelling gown, for the
wedding occurred at $3.50 and the newly
married couple took the 1850 train going
to their home In Gonzales
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18

Owing to the large number OF invallds
who have called upon the British Doctors
at their office In tho Moore .Burnet Build.
ing Rooms 2o9-2lt, 1913 Texas avenue.
and who have been unable to see them
these eminent gentlemen have, by request
consented 10 continue giving their scrvlcei
entirely free for three months (mediclnes
excepted to all invalids who call upon
thom for treatment between now and No
yember %.
These services consist not only Of con
sultation, examination and advice, but also
Of all minor surgical operations.
The object in pursuing this course is to
become rapidly ana personally acquainted
with the sick and afflicted, and under no
conditions will any charge whatever be
made for any services rendered for three
months to all who call before November IS.
The doctors trent all forms of disease and
dcformites and guarantee a cure in every
case they undertake. At the first inter.
view n thorough examination is made, and.
II lncurable, you are frankly and kindly
told so, also advised against spending your
money for useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh and
catarrhal deafness, also varlcocele, rupture,
goitre, cancer, the opium habit, and all dis.
eases of the rectum, 7re positively cured
by their new treatment
The chief associate surgeon of the Insti.
tute Is In personal charge.
Hours o 10 s; sundays 10 to 1.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
WAS KILLED BY A CAR
H. E. HENDRICKS NET DEATH VS.
TERDAY MORNING.
Run Over by a Street Car While rrv,,
to Cross the T,ach Ahead Of II.
Inquest Today.

Mr.. II. e. Hendricks, 81 years of sse
proprietor Of the Washington hotel wns
run over by car No. 40 of the Hops,on
Heights belt yesterday morning nj e.,5
ana Instantly killed. The car was l.,
charge Of Conductor A. c. Edison and
Motoman t. f. Pierce, and was an omen
car--one Of the old style, which has ben
running for years.
From the statements obtained from eve.
witnesses OF the accident, It seems that
MI Hendricks, when first seen by the
motorman, was walking beside the track.
and, after the gong was rung tried TO
cross immediately in front of the car. As
soon as his Intention to cross the track
was dlscerned by iIotor Pierce he shut off
me current and applied the brake. but
struck Mr.. Hendricks, knocking him down
ana the wheels OF the front truck ran,
over him. managing his body In most
horrible manner. The car was lacked I'M
on the track, ana the body removed 70
Westheimers undertaking establishment
where II was prepared for shipment TO tho
dcceascds late home at Waller this after
noon. The funeral Will be- under Tho
auspices of the local lodge of odd Fellows.
OF which order Mr.. Hendricks had long
been member.
The inquest Will be conducted at 10
O'Clock this morning by Justice ]. c. Mat
thews
M arrests were made. as the motor
man in control Of the car did everythinr
possible to avert the accident No blame
Is attached to him
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
THE sTRoLLERs, {"

Miss Marguerite sylvia, the charming
nrima donna who heads the organization TO
which she lends her name, has made long
time contract with Messrs. Nixon u him-
norman, and Is this season appearing as
me leading attraction iu Highlander *
S,,i,b,s .The strollers," in a tour OF the
principal cities. Miss sylvia mas every tn isi
Ia her favor. She Is woman OF mus
aS+ractiye personality and has mpch per
sonai macnetism; In fact, she Is one OF tnr
most substantial beauties on the Ahellc Il Il
stage today; in addition 10 TINS, SUI na a, .
staS,,, of manner both on and on the stage
tbsf Is irreslstibiy pleasing. While she II
-.oman Of above the ordinary In intent
Sence. still she has the artlesshess aIi10st
"a a child IN ordinary conversation hel
-eer has been marked by RAPID progress
70 +bis country particularly. Three years
a,o she was an unknown quantity ana com
nsratively unknown as Wen, put ny chance
W. became the leading feature ana aiter-
9.ords the star IN Princess Chlc' IN
Ms sIuh she made a lasting name for her
We and demonstrated her worthiness IN
a,-erv vay She has voice or good COM
zee rare timbre and extraordinary sympa'
thetc quality. and whilst sne ms cue pSr To-
- IN them 10 demonstrate her AFFINITY,
Int sickg to the true score and develops
a. n wealth OF color and beauty that
never falls TO- Interest crest her heGssrs ,on,d
com nsch to that attraction and make II
49, ~ ~ fhe strongest vehicles OF amusement
az present on tour
4. q charming and delightful operetfa
~ a,e ~ the hest entertainments tina,
w. heeu presented for many day. rs
.,,sccss IN the Knickerbocksr theater IN
Scw York last season apd IN the large
49,, was tremendous and wherever II re
e si,lrs IRIS senson the popularity should he
..luas,s.sed II win presented at the opera
hn.se tomorrow night.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
NO THROWING OF SAND.

Roekpile Awaits Those Who Scrape Up
and Throw or Sell Confetti.
Chief of Police Ellis desires 1t stated
that he will personally see to the punish
ment OF anyone who sweeps up the CON
fetd already thrown from the sidewalk
and resells IT. The rule will also. apply TO
those who grab It mp to throw. The prac-
tIce is most dangerous one, there being
large amount Of sand and dust mixed
with the partl-colorad paper which is liable
to do serious damage to the eyes and
throat Of the person assaulted II was
INDUCED In to some extent last year, heed
less persons and come INSCRIPTIONS vendors
being guilty. The officers, both regular
lions and, the rockpile awaits those who
are caught
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
EMERGENCY GRAND LODGE
AND SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION FOR
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS.
Castle Hall to Be the Scene Of important
Gathering of Knights of Pythiaas
Tomorrow.

Grand Chancellor John T. Bonner Of the
Knights Of Pythias OF Texas has called
"A meeting of the Grand Lodge of emer.
gency and school of instruction, to be held
in this city tomorrow. The meeting Will
be held In Castle hall In the Fifth ward.
The program is as follows:
PROGRAM.
At $50 a. m. an informal reception to
the grand lodge officers and visiting
knights at the Castle hall of Texas lodge
No l, corner of Main aud Prairie streets,
which place has been designated as
Pythian headquarters.
AT l 30 p. m, open meeting at this same
place, when addresses will be made by
prominent Knights.
At y. m, the grand lodge of emer-
gency, lIous. II. W. Garwood, John $.
Stewart. o. f. Gamhati and others.
At $50 p. m, the school of instruction.
Hons. II. W. Garwood, John S. Stewart, o.
f. Gambat and others.
At $50 p. m, adjournment TO banquet
where refreshments will be served.
The following knights have been selected
by the chancellor commander of the re
spectlve lodges and the committee on ar
rangements to act as reception committee
to meet incoming Knights at the train and
extend fraternal greeting and welcome to
all visiting knights:
whitley f. d. Kehoe, Captain Fleig,
Frederick Reutzel, ]. b. Collins, c.
Chimene, c. Il, Neutrality-suspicious.. ?. c.
Seaman, W. l.. Olschewske, w. c. Oliver,
~ Soland, Charles Harrison, c. +, Nc
Namara. A.. +. Sittig. John Rudersdorf,
r. Il. Redfcld, ]. L. Short, d. G. Helberg,
S. A. Buckley J.. w. Martyr, j. A. Peden
and r, Il. Craig.
The COMMITTEE on general arrangements
is as follows: l.. w, Bremond, r. L.
Whitehead and Leon c. Schmidt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-18
GOVERNOR SAVERS IN HOUSTON.

Is Enjoying the Carnival and Meeting
Houston Friends.
Among the many distinguished guests at
tracted to Houston by the No-TsuOh Car
nlval is Governor ]. D. Saycrs. When seen
at the Rice hotel last evening by Post
representative he remarked that he was de-
lighted to note the beautiful weather vouch-
safed Houston during the Carnival; and that
he was glad to note ms he passed M the
streets the prosperous look upon the face of
every passer-by. He stated he was delight
ed to see everybody having a good time.
The governor remarked that Houston was
his favorite town lie Is kept busy greet
ing his many Houston friends.