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New-York tribune., 1896-01-15
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The ioint subcommittee appointed to lnvcs'l-
gate the consolidation question for the Dcneht
of the Legislature is neither very good nor very
bad so far as can be judged in advance or us
labors Practically. suppose that It's quahty
is not 4 matter of great Importance 1he tcSu-
mony TO which it listens will be n public pos
session. and will take effect directly upon puDhc
and legislative opinion. without much assistance
ar Interference from the tribunal of inquiry
whence III due time formal report thcreul'"h
will proceed Moreover. even If the sub-com-
mittee should be dSpoa, ,d to shut out pertinent
evidence which might be embarrassing 10 the
scheme for despotc action in this matter. IL
would not much help the schcmcrs nor harm the
opposition The antac0nism OF host OF Brook-
lyn people has passed beyond the stage or pos
sible s,ppression 1t is a fact which nobody Is
going 10 be able to ignore. That was the cher
meaning Of the Brooklyn mass meeting on Mon
day night and the weight of ii is unmistakahe.
Whatever politicians may wish they could do.
they are well aware that they cannot arrest the
nroofs of determined hostility which confront
them. They may he resolved to override oppo-
slton. but they cannot conceal it, and we doubt
if their audacity will be equal to the task when
they have apparently undertaken.
the vote IF 1894. which by minute minority
in Kings County accepted the idea OF consolida-
tion was a deliberate conscious license 10 the
Legislature to bind the various communities
concerned together irrevocably in any manner
it might see fit to adopt hat was not the un-
derstanding before the election, nor was 1t the
purposc of the voters If the sentiment in favor
of consolidation had grown as fast in Brooklyn
as the sentiment against it has grown. ther"
might at present be no trouble about putting the
scheme into operation without 4 specific refer
ence of any detail To the people Perhaps that
WAS the expectation Of those who have been
most active in the undertaking. but if 50 their
calculations were all wrong. There seems to us
~ be beyond the slightest doubt a great prepon-
derance Of intelligent public sentiment in Brook
lyn against consolidation without resubmission
What a popular vote might sanction, in cas-" tn"
right TO vote upon the terms of union were con
ccdcd we do not assume 10 know nor care 10
predict That is not the question. The question
is whether in the face of intensely strong and
indignant opposition 10 compulsory ciface-
mcnt." as it was vividly described nj the
BROOKLYN mass meeting. that political operation
shall be performed by the Legislature. The
most fantastic assumption which we have come
across in discussions OF this subject is that by
which the resistance Of Brooklyn citizens Is com
pared to defiance of law What they are re-
sisting is subjecton to a decree Of municipal
extinction without their consent TO disregard
their protest would be an act Of moral turpitlde
and political lunacy
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15
EIGHTEEN PAGES
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The flying squadron went into
commission; Sir Hercules Robinson is preparing
TO receive the prisoners of the Beers on the
Natal border - THE Chronicle Of London
says that IT has reason TO believe that Sir Angus
tus Hemming. the new Guiana Governor, will
have authority TO treat with Venezuela. ==
General Gomez. the rebel chief. made unsuc-
cessful attack upon the town Of Bejucal. hf
teen miles from Havana.
CONGRESS.-Bo.h branches in session ==
Senate: Mr.. Butler spoke for two hours in OPP
position to the issue of bonds -- House: The
management of the Pension Bureau severely
denounced in the debate on the Pension Appro-
psation bill.
DOMESTlC.-The Greater New-York invest-
eating committee was appointed in Albany
- The Court OF Appeals sustained the As
sembly district apportionment at 81. Lawrence
County 60 1t is announced that no change
modification in the bond call is contemplated
by the Treasury Department. - Delegations
from New-York and other cities arrived in Wash
ington and began active work to secure the
Democratic National Convention. - x-Gov-
ernor j. h. Foraker received the entire Republi-
can vote in the Ohio Legislature for United
States Senator
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-A number Of promi-
nent people expressed Indignation over the re-
ported order Of the Sultan TO prevent Red Cross
work in Armenia -= Flames in the Peabody
created great excitement among the tenants
- Commander Booth, of the Salvation Army
received an order recalling him TO England
g. The annual meeting Of the Bar Associa-
ton was held - The annual meeting Of the
Training School for Nurses was held.
The Board OF Aldermen adopted the report
against the revocation Of the Huckleberry rail-
road franchise. - Some additional facts in
regard to the yachting races last fall given
by the report of the Regatta Committee of the
New-York Yacht Club - The stock market
WAS irregular at small losses
THE WEATHER-Forecast for to-day: Fair
with stationary temperature. The temperature
yesterday: Highest. 80 degrees; lowest, "a; aver
age, 2Sh
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

the members Of the committee or a majority OF
them. have already made up their minds what
is the use of going through the form OF an IN
vestigation at all. then? If Platt means 10 push
consolidation through he might as well do 1t
now as six weeks or two months from now.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

sidcred inauspicious and unlucky. Any o'her
day than the Ides That would be cXtrcmel!
suggestive, uncommonly awkward ana possibly
disastrous Governor Morton himself should see
to it that some other day is selected. The BIG
Four" might not be able TO Withstand the ihhu-
ence Of historic precedents.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

between themselves in an amicable and salts
factory manner, or. falling In this agree to
abide by the decision Of some disnterested
third Power The case will in all likelihood be
SO determined at last, and friendly diplomatic
relations should tend to hasten II.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15
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New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

The legislative session was opened at Trenton
yesterday, with the Republicans in control in
both branches. Agreeable TO the caucus de
cisions Mr.. Thompson was elected President Of
the Senate and Mr.. Derousse Speaker Of the
Assembly The programme laid down by the
former in his address. If adhered to, will insure
a profitable and economical session. One of the
points Oh which stress was laid was the aboli-
ton Of the fee system in connection with num-
Der Of State offices and the substitution Of sala-
iies The fee system has long been an evil lis
effacement will BE- pleasing to the people Of the
State.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Unlike the General Term Judges who passed
on the question few weeks ago. the Court OF
Appeals takes liberal rather than strict view
of the provision Of the new Constitution de-
signed to prevent gerrymandcring of the AS
sembly districts. BY decision handed down
yesterday the court Of last resort upholdS the
apportionment of ST. Lawrence County. and de-
clares that the Supervisors did their duty. al
though there is Il difference Of 700 in the pop
uation Of the two districts into which the county
has been divided. The Court OF Appeals takes
Il hopeful view Of doing away with gerrym1n-
derng at which the Constitution aimed. and
thinks there is no danger Of its recurring. lf
the decision OF the General Term had been sus-
tancd. the apportonment in most of the coun-
ties Of the State would have been affected
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

4 substantial reduction in the number OF sa-
looms in this city will he effected as the result
OF the decision rendered yesterday by the Court
of Appeals sustaining the action OF the Excise
Commissioners in respect TO drinking places near
churches and schoohouscS. The court holds that
no license can be reissued for saloon within
200 feet of church or schoOlhouse, thus over
ruling the General Term. which held that the
provision of the law applied only TO new appli-
cants for licenses for saloons so situated. Inc
number Of saloons affected by this decision Is
from 900 to 1000. They will not be closed
Immediately but gradually, as the existing IL
censes expire This will be a great gain for
good order and good morals, especially as the
saloons in the city are much more numerous than
the needs of the public require.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15
know any better, gets angry, and just sloShes
around

The London author who used the Official society
paper to write his peace address upon must nave
heard in this country about Mr.. EDWARD Lau'er-
bachs unauthorized use of Republican C'u"'y
Committee paper for his warfare upon pro"'"e".
Republicans. Like Mr.. LauterDach' ne mas haa
to make apology.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Miss Barton makes a clear statement regard
ing the relation of the Red Cross Society TO the
work of relief in Armenia. showing that the
organization simply responded to what was
regarded as unanimous appeal that 1t should
undertake this work, and consented to do so
ON the assurance that the necessary money would
be provided. Never was there more purely
philanthropic effort. Miss Barton denies with
emphasis that the society intends to 90 ahead
with its plans despite the attitude assumed by
the Sultan. OF course 1t would be impossible
for her and her agents TO enter Turkish terri
tory under the ban which has been issued against
them Thus the needed work ct relief must be
abandoned. unless measures are promptly taken
TO bring the Turkish Government to terms.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Lord Salisbury now shows disposition to
resume direct diplomatic relations with Venez-
ucla. interrupted on account Of Englands con-
tinua territorial depredations upon the repub-
lie and her obstinate inaccesslbility to any
form Of remonstrance or any appeal for redress
a new ray has streamed through the skylight
OF the British Foreign Office, with a and
unwonted force OF illumination so far as Venez-
uelan matters are concerned. 1t will be wise
measure of policy to send new Minister out TO
Caracas and reopen regular diplomatic inter-
course with that country. That will involve a
great abatement or the pretensons which Eng
land has put forward in her dealings with the
republic. reaching over the greater part OF a
century. but 1t Is now apparent to her that
this is involved In any possible solution of the
question. 1t would be gratifying all around II
the two countries could settle their differences
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Senator Lexow and other members Of the
subcommittee which has been authorized TO in
quirc into the question OF consolidation In the
statements which they made yesterday, disclose
their purpose too clearly to permit any one TO
misunderstood It, Lexow says frankly that he
considers the main question already settled and
that all the committee has to do is to consider
the details Of consolidation scheme; and some
of his associates take the same view. The in
vestgaton, therefore, will be mere farce. II
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Mayor Strong was right when he said. In his
recent message that the municipal ordinances
ought To- hc complied and brought 10 general
knowledge. Tho average citizen has a clear
enough idea of State laws 10 serve his ordinary
purposes hut comparatively few persons are
familiar with the rules by which they are sup
posed To live i'm this metropolis. \ sudden and
rigid enforcement Of all the ordinances which in
theory are bndng would doubtless produce
general CONSERVATION
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

General Campos IS having no more luck In
crushing the cuban insurgents I'm the winter
than hn had in the summer. II" might as we'll
give Il up as a bad job. even though more
troops are now on the way from Spain to help
him.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

over in England they are calling Mr.. Austin's
first official poem "dOggerel" Doesn't this
SAVIOR Of lezc majesty? AT any rate. the new
Laureate must wish that for a little time. at
least his country was subject to the rule OF a
man like the Emperor Of Germany. Such
things would never be permitted there.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Tho Legislature has the opportunity no" 10
open tho way for Az Intelligent ana compTeheh-
sivc system Il road Improvement The Assembly
committees with Mr.. INgbic as it's chairman. mas
done us work we'll and it IS t. be hoped that
l,s recommendations viii not 20 unheed,d me
sentiment in favor of good roads IS strong. and
The state should lend lis powerful aid IN iur-
nishlng hmm.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Senator Blackburn has secured renomiha-
ton. but that is all he is likely to get. DouDie-
dealing will prove no more profitable 1or hih'
than il did for p. Wat Hardin
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15
1n0cx to Advertisements.
Business Notires.

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jacksonville. Fla.
TRIBUNE TERMS 70 MAIL. SUBSCRIBERS.
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THE TiLK or THE DAY.

Two bills have been introduced in the Assembly
for OF $50 a year the sale Of cigarettes. Its
wide considered the cigarette is the most friend.
less object the face of the earth.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15

Senator Morgan Of Alabama. dubbed with
language continuously for two hours IN the
Senate on Monday. It is not unlikely that
when the angel with one foot on the sea ana
tho other ON drv land starts I'm to proclaim that
Tinn shall be no more, he will find Morgan
somewhere on the shore discussing hnance ana
refusing TO be Interrupted In that case the
angel will have to sit down and fold up his
wines and let Time run on indefinitely IL not
interminably.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-12

Or. plice'S Cream Baking Pow0cs
'1r's 2 =, ~ ~ VII giarar Fsir. Sar Fraasls1a.
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FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. WNsLow's SooTHING Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold By Druggists In
every part of the world. 25c. a bot
tie. Be sure and ask for srMrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind.
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500 REWARD 800.

The readers OF this paper viii be
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foun
dation of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors
have SO much faith in curative pow
ers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that il fails TO
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, T. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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NOTICE,

The Regular Annual meeting OF
the Stockholders OF the First Ma.
tional Bank OF Brownsville Texas
will be held at its Office at 3 p. M
on the second Tuesday in January
1897 for the purpose of electing d.
rectors and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before it.
j. d. Anderson, Cashier.
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The u. S. 0ov,t FePorts
SHOW Royal Baking Powder
j eunerfsr TO all others

This day. Dec. Izth., is devoted by
the Catholic calender to the Virgin of
Guadalupe The day is celebrated
throughout Mexico.
Between four and FIVE thousand sacks
of corn. amounting to about twelve
thousand bushels, will arrive on the COM
ing steamer, consigned to various deal
ers,
TIE HERALD Is informed that thirty
ave wagons With emigrants from near
Aiilss7ro, I'D Goliad, Texrare now on
tho -1ea . Brownsville, going to locate
n me Tu-par coffee district In Mex
Co
a sal; ,uoratlin OF old bricks was
ga.5 = Eiissbs,h esieet day, being re-
laovs5 Z 10 Of the Raphael
Dufatngs, wni y Re Beng Reinforced with
iu.i e. The tricks Re1e purchased by
the cig aad nan Cd of to fill up low
places on various Streets and crossings.
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THE MODERN MOTHER

,ias fonnd that her little ones are
improved more by the pleasant Sy.
rap Of Figs. when in need Of tie
la1ltire effect Of gentle remedy
III q, b''-an5 other, and that it is
more c"ptable TO them Children
9pjaY i-and it benefits them. The
true remedy Syrup Of Figs, "a m1n-
u'ae.lcel oY the California Fig
,>oup'Hy only
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-12
PURELY PERSONAL.

DR. FAINT LETT for Santa Rosa this
morning.
Ed Beynon came in on the Alice stage
last night.
CD. Grain returned to the Point on
this mornings train.
~, and MIS-. Fred Truwit did not leave
Us morning but will start tomorrow.
Lieut.. frances Parker is returning on
todag's stage to reJoin his troop, after a
six weeks Through.
Arthur Woodhouse arrived this
morning from Laredo. after an alb
sense u several weeks.
Albert Ri;narson OF the hospital corps
of Eors Brown leaves today on = three
months turlougL. Geo. Washington
Mcclellan from Fort Sam Houston will
I'll & pace during his absence.
Mis-. Edith foster Is expected tonr-
rive On the slip tomorrow, after pro-
tracted absence visiting relatives and
friends in the North. Her numerous
friends in Brownsville will gladly vel
come her return.
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ABOUT TOWN

The Alice stage mail passed FL
Sauz at 9 o'clock this morning with
two passengers.
This trip of The steamer will bring
the ''dinero" with which to gladden.
the hearts of soldier boys at Fort
Brown.
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Gladness Comes

NM DCbbOh~ VI blC
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasantef efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the. knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
'tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
~ removes. That is why it is Che Only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when u pur-
chase, that you have the genut e arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system Is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with tho
weli-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used andgives most general satisfaction
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-12-12
FAREWELL LEAP YEAR.
Last Evenings Hop Mos. Charm
ing Affair.

The young ladies Of Brownsville
were oyiden .ly determined to make
the most of their "last chance" to
exercise the privileges which The
leap year bestows upon them, and
they spared no efforts to make the
hop which they rendered to their
gentlemen friends at the opera house
last evening q success That their
efforts we're crowned with success,
theyoung men who enjoyed the at
tentions Of their fair friends on this
happy occasion most heartily testify.
The hall was tastefully decorated
with evergreens and flags, having
suggestive notices in graceful let
tering scattered here and there on
the walls. Over the stage were the
words 'Teap Year Hop" in gilt, and
suspended underneath was q crimson
heart pierced with dagger. Some
Of the notices read as follows !:
"Last chance" SIT is not we'll for
man to live alone" "Now or never,'
etc.
TO the on-lookers, OF whom there
we're many, il wasiapparent that the
participants in the dance entered
into the spirit of the occasion with
unusual zest. The young ladies were
most attentive and gallant, and none
OF the gentlemen were allowed to
be wall-fowers during the entire
evening. Everything went of nice
ly. The music was excellent, the
floor a dream, and the luncheon
which was seryei at midnight was
both dainty and refreshing. Too
much praise cannot be bestowed up
on the ladies who so ably managed
this affair, and special mention is
due to Miss Lizzie DOugherty, who,
in the capacity Of floor manager,
40 largely TO the success
Of the evening.
The number attending was un-
usually large, and the costumes worn
by the ladies were all most becon.
ing, some of them being very hand
some indeed. The gentlemen were
all looking their best. The reporter
endeavored to obtain a ist OF pecu
liar attractions OF all of them, but in
such an immense number this was
impossible. Among the most popular
were
Mr.. S. L. Dworman, who wore
dreamy smile, and becoming spike
tail costume. lie was voted by all
the belle OF the ball.
Mr.. j. p. Vivier, who wac a great
belle. He wore an elegant evening
costume.
Mr. Fred Hicks, who betwitched
all with his grace and beauty. He
was also The belle OF the evening
DIR. F. J. Combe, who was so great
a belle. he nearly danced off the
soles off his patent feathers.
Mr.. Raphael Cowan, wearing a
gran1 air.
Mr.. Q. Sander, wore bewitching
smile, and was an undeniable 6elio. |
Mr.. Frank Champion wore most
becoming sky blue tie. He was an
1ndeniabIe belle and danced very
gracefully.
Mr.. Isidore Marks wore distin-
suished appearance, and was exceed
ngly popular.
Mr.. J A Michel charmed all be-
holders in his elegant decollete cos
tune. lie danced every number.
Mr. g II Maris was one OF the
greatest bellies of all. He wore an
election bet" suit of elegant make.
Mr. Ii bloom berg, wearing an
exquisite blonde moustache, was ex-
-remoiy popular.
Mr.. 5 A Bel,len, ir.. was undeni-