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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

WILLIAMSBURG. Va.--The handsome
window placed in the old powder magazine
here as memorial OF Governor Alexander
.'pottswood viii be unveiled with appio-
pirate ceremonies today.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

Mormon question. dynamite plots. Ericsson
monitor US an implement In future war;
fare the condition OF the negroes OF the
South and their future and the character
and bent OF the American people.
king Oscar speaks half u dozen languages
fluently and has thorough copmand Of
English which will be OF special advantage
in the present arbitration. Hts poems are
widely read and translated and have takcn
prizes IN the royal academy OF art. His
magnetic qualities have led to his being
likened to the late James q Blaine and
SNpdtph lady IN hpiur Introduces 80 MIR.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11
TODATS FEATURES.
Foreign.

Henry Dabouchere. Ia Truth. severely
castigates the American plutocra,s.
airs Castle, the wealthy American shop
LITER released from prison.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

Mark Hanna entertained by the New
York financ!ers.
Republicans claim South Dakota.
Democratic Caucus In Georgia stiIl hal
loting for "a. nominee for senator. The
last ballot stood Clay S.; Atkinson 81.
Howell 40, Lewis IS
Philadelphia republicans indorse Wan
o'haAer Tor senator TO succeed Don Cam
eron.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

WASHINGTON-M MISS bIanche WILSON,
daughter Of Chaplain David Wilson,
United states army, retired, and Joseph J,
Hampsnn OF New York win be welded to-
day. Miss Wilson is beautiful being a
tall blonde. with fair hair, big blue eyes
and faulilcss complexion. Mr. and Mrs.
Hampson will reside in Mexico, where Mr..
Hampson is located as president of the
Mexico and Cuornavaca railroad,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

The Venezuelan boundary commission
IN view OF The agreement to arbitrate. vii
make no report. Osclr RI. OF Swedei
and Norway will be the fifth arbitra, tor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

Blaine, exclaimed "Ah, he SO. iCt!c,
he is like my king SIS
While most cordial towards n!ted
States. King Oscar is none the = lend
ly TO Great Britain. although III : re no
ties OF immediate kinship with lltish
royal family He Is. however. 4 rcr-
sonal friend OF the Prince VI < who
visited him at Stockholm in Isl len a
royal elk hunt through the woois seden
took place. His special ally pvror
William. who visited him last /. s
.
Washington. November l0.-s belief
expressed last night by Lord SsEi & that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-11

Later It transplres that the arbitration
OF the Venezuelan dispute is settled fact.
All arrangements have been completed and
all details Of the ALTERATION treaty betw-ca
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
a SIGNIFICANT DEPARTURE

With the departure OF another
year when review IL made OF the
condition of affairs. it j. only right
that SON" thnumht bp given to the
physical body which enables every
one to battle with llfe's problem and
figure for themselves the profit or
loss on the trial balance sheet.
Though the bank account may be
large and each ones material guin.be
great, il would not be surprising il
II suddenly dawns uDon many that
good health has been greatly impov-
rrished by the low condition Of the
blood. II Is in this state that the
Tactic acid in the vital fluid attacks
the hbrous tissues. particularly the
joints. making known the local man
of Rheumatism. Thousands
Of people have found in Hoods Sar-
'aparilla the great blood purier,
.ositive and permanent cure for
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement an
tends to personal enjoyment wtici.
rightly used. The mDny, who live b. -
ter than others and enjoy life more, witt
less expenditure, by more prompt
rdapting the worlds best products to
he needs Of physical being, will attest
the value TO health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
IN the fern most acceptable and pleas
INT 10 the caste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
ativc; rtfcctually cleansing the system,
ii,peliing colds, headaches and fever
md permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction to millions and
act with the approval of the medical
,rofession, because it acts on the Kid
ieys, Liver and Bowels without weak
1ing then and it is perfectly free from
very objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
lists III SOC and 81 bottles, but it ia MN
lfactured by the California Fig Syrup
-. only, whose name is printed on every
'ackage, also The name, Syrup of Figs.
and being well informed, you viii not
,ccept any substitute if offered.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING Syrup
has been used for over fifty years ty
millions ofmothcrs for their childre n
while teething, with perfect success
Ii soothes the child softens the gun S
allays all pain, cures wind collie, ard
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. 25c. bottle. BE su e
and ask for "NIrs. Winslow's SooiI :
ng Syrup" and take 10 other kind.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
snERIFF FURTO
CATciIESA MOTHER

Sheriff Forto arrested Manuel
Longoria, alias JImenez, who sever
al years ago escaped from Jail in
Corpus Christi, where he sands II :
dicted for burglary. Since his es-
clpe from Corpus, Ave or six years
ago he had been in this city two
years ago, but left soon after until
FIVE davs ago when the sheriff and
two Of his deputies surprised him in
q house at the entrance Of the city.
Since his return here several mer-
chants came near being his victims.
through forging their signatures and
sending his forged orders by a Young
boy, who was questioned By the
sheriff, but protested he did not
known the man, though he gave an
accurate description which answer
that of Jimenez and was subsequent
~ corroborated by another forged or
der found in the prisoners pockets,
whose writing isidentical with those
already in the hands Of the sheriff.
1t will be remembered that
younger brother of this individual
was sent to the pcnitentiary some
yea ago from this county for pre-
ciscly thn sl'ne offrn>e, having forgg-
oil iers on winch g ia n
e sum of money from the banking
house Of Mr.. Yturria.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
Tie l.. S. GoV't kepOrl.
show Royal Baking Powder
SUPERIOR to al Others.

Subscribe for THE HERALD
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
BEAUTY

is a precious gift, and a pure and
natural complexion il its greatest
charm. Cameline improves and
preserves the complexion. Prepar-
ed i'll liquid and powder, in pure
whiteS brunette and delicate flesh
color, exquisitely perfumed. At all
Druggists. Price, SO cents.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
FEDERAL COURT NOTES.

Court met at 30 this morning,
al | the following eases were dispo =
ed of:
CAndtlario Ramirez, smuggling.
plead guilty, and was sentenced to
30 days in Jail.
Dorotca Garcia. Illicit sale Of Ii
quor. plead guilty: sentence 80 day.
in Jail and 500 fine.
Manuel Rcndon. receiving. SNUG
sled propc t., plead guilty, and was
given one day in Jail.
Florencio Reyna, receiving snug
glcd property, found guilty-30 days
in Jail.
Rosalio Sanchez, same offense,
plead guilty; sentence, one day in
Jail.
f. Perez vasqucz, illicit retail of
liquor. plead guilty; sentenced, 80
days confinement and 800 fine.
Pablo Morg, nugglin%. This case
vas tried by jury. defendant beip"
snd gully and sentenced to 80
days in jail.
The grand jury came into court
and reported fifteen indictments, and
court adjourned until two o'clock.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
THURSDAY. JAN. 9. 1895.
orr T.lWN

The Alice mail passed Fl Sauz at
e:15 this morning.
Several important kilograms came
in too late for p blication today.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Avr--ied = "a 49, >ruv,aser Fsir SAT- Ess-eiseo-
Your cigar dealer will give you a
briar pipe free. See advertisement
of Dukes mixture.
The HERALD will be filled with
interesting telegraphic news tomor-
row. Watch for it.
A card party will he given this
evening by Miss Maude WOodhouse
in honor of her guest Miss de Rudio.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
NOTICES

Lille, my wife, having deserted
ms bed and board. this IL to notify
all persons not to harbor her at my
cost. will not pay any indebted
ness incurred By her, or her child
rem. :. =. WEXFORD.
Brownsville. Texas. Dee. 3lst. 1895.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09

Havana. Jan. Sit is Just learned
from movements of insurgents along
the north coast in Puia DeliO that
they are now endeavoring to pene-
trate the rice district OF sugar plant
ers about Canavas by way of tie
Bandes and Guanajuay roads.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
FIRES \ and c 4 0 ICE!
II T.
DEN NETS
F 0 URT EEATH STRtET

Almonds, pecans, fiIberts, walnuts
peanuts, raiSins, currents. jellies, G.
Il b. jams, scaramelli macaroni
cheese, soda crackers, evaporated
fruits, geelatine, maizena,, tapioca.
Dat fakes, oat meal, barley, grits,
self raising buckwheat, queen olives,
pickles in key, chow chow, selected
mackerel, Milcher Holland herring
picked pigs feet and pork, hams
homeless breakfast bacon, best cream
cry butter, sour kraut, chile colora-
10, garlic, cocoanuts. Sugars: N. Y
out loaf, powdered and granulated.
apples, etc, etc. Good selection of
household necessaries in tin, glass
and crockery. 70 arrive next steam
er-choice selection of China ware
for holiday trade. Agent for tn,
pest washing machine on eartn.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
REVENUE CUTTER ARiuYJ,

Special to THE HERALD.
Point Isabel, Tex, Jan. 9-Thc
Revenue cutter Galveston" arrived
off Brazos bar at IL IN. today and
sisnalled. Capt. Flynd of the lie
saving station went aboard remain
ing short time. She left Drazos at
2 o'clock this afternoon going NJ the
coast.
The steamship Clinton sailed from
Brazos at 10 10 Ibis morning.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
A SAILOR DROWNED.

Peter Jansen, the cook on board
the schooner Marie Isabel, which
arrived at Point Isabel Tuesday, fell
overheard and was drowned lastSun
day not far from Galveston. The
drowned man was vel known at
Point Isabel, and it is said was on
gagged to be married to a young lady
or that place.
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New York, Jan S.-A dispatch to
the World from Havana says: Along
the railway running south from IIa-
vana ii is learned that the insurgents
have destroyed 16 culvrrts, thus Of
fectlvely eating off all communica-
tion far the time being.
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RIOT WHAT WE SAY, but


RIOT WHAT WE SAY, ou'
20 what Hoods Sarsaparilla Does. that
tells The story of its merit and success
Remember HOODS CURES.
The schooner Marie Isabel, losdt d
with lumber, is still aground near
the Padre light house and is being
llghtered to get her afioat.
Owing to Bishop Johnston's deten-
ton last week at Yoakun, his accus-
toned visit TO Brownsville will prob
ably be postponed until March.
Ifyou want the San Antonio Ex-
press left at your room or residence
every afternoon upon its arrival
leave your orders at The HERALD Of
Zee and it will be attended to.
The Continental saloon has re-
eeived a consignment of that famous
brand OF old whiskey, the 80. p. $"
which is pronounced by the public
to be the best whiskey ever brought
TO Brownsville.
The stars and stripes were afoat
Yesterday over the Office OF Ben.
Kowalski, the popular commission
broker. He was the only man in
town who thus recognized the an
niversary OF the Battle of New
Orleans.
THE HERALD editor enjoyed de-
l;ghtful drive out to Col. II. ".
Fields place this morning at the in
vitation of that gentleman, and will
endaayor tomorrow to give brief
description of some Of the interesting
things he saw.
+. j. DeIfraisse, representing the
STAR PIANO mandatory in this
section, received several beautiful
pianos on the last steamer. lie cor
dialy invites the public to call and
SEQ them at the Browne building on
Elizabeth street, the old Botica del
Ieon stand.
w. f. bennett having resumed the
agency for Wanamaker Il Brown,
Oak HILL, Philadelphia, will be
pleased to show samples and take
orders for clothing made to order or
ready made; also gents furnishing
pools of all kinds. lie can be found
ON Washington street in the building
opnosite Mrs. Sauder's ready for bus
,ness every day from 10 to ii a. M,
and from to 3 pm. Go and take
look at his samples.
Capt. G. 7. Tindall, lately resi-
dent Of the vicinity OF brownsville.
has purchased tract of land in the
upper part OF Cameron county. adja-
cent to the Santa Rosa ranch, where
no is now residing. 1t is his intcn-
ton to engage largely in the culture
of fruit, and he has already made an
initial move by planting about four
hundred trees. The coming spring,
no will set out one thousand grape
cuttings Of choice California varie-
ties. Next wear he will cultivate
forty acres, b ing satisfied that the
land is thoroughly adapted to fruit
growing. Capt. Tindall, who has
visited the Pacific coast, where the
grape attains perfection, says our
section has all the requisites for suc-
cessful grape growing, with the adj
vantage Of placing the product in
the market from fifteen to twenty
days. earlier than may other portion
Oh the Onileu oldtcS. hO Hds idt
large experience in { is line, and is
sanguine of success IN his new enter
prise. lie also says the Rio Grande
country with proper irrigation will
OK all ether as an agricultural
district, and that With an outlet fer
its products, which the opening of
Aransas Pass will afford, capitalists
will be induced to invest in ami de-
relop these rich Lands, noccssitating
he building of railroad. !
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
HOTEL ACCOMMoDA-
TONS NEEDED.

TIONS NEEDED.
THE HERALD has frequently men,
toned the fact that the hotel accom-
modaii0ns Of Brownsville are made
qlate t. furnish comfortable quarters
o. occasions when visitors in any
numbers are in the city. Parti, t.
riy Is it 80 at the present session OF
[ 20 federal court. Numerous con-
plants have been made by patro, g
Of our 10 telries that they ar" crowd
ed into rooms to such an extent that
they are greatly Inconvenience. So
fur as table fare is concerned. oUr
city boasts of two or three excellent
r .staurants. which always entertain
their guests we'll. but the lack of
sufficient room is serious draw
blck. To be sure, the business OF
hoirl keeping on any extensive scale
/ NOT remuncra'ivr here. but some
provision should De made for the ac-
so-nnodatinn If visitors on special
occasions. In other cities, the ci :
liens provide for visitors when the
h tells are ovcr-~rowdel by throw
ing open their doors and renting
such spare rooms as they may have.
Why should not Brownsville be in
line with the outside world. and do
what they can to make comfortable
the stranger within their gates, and
thus advertise our charming liti'"
city a. resort which strangers would
{ Ike pleasure in visiting.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-09
CUBAN WAR NEWS.
Great Excitement Prevails
Conflicting Reports as to
The Condition of
Affairs.

| Havaiia, Juu. Sit was an
nounced last night that the
sound of cannon and rifle firing
had been heard yesterday in
the heighborhood of Hnanajay,
a town of four thousand inhab-
itantR in the province of Hin
aio del Rio about As miles south
of this city. Details of the
encounter just received show
that general Navarro overlook
q number Of force under Zayrs
and other leaders between Qua
nsjy and Celbe de Aqua. Dur
ing the three hours fighting
which followed, the Spanish
artillery was called into play
and the insurgents are + ported
To have been routed with a loss
of % killed and 43 wounded.
left on the field Gen. Nav. RI ,
pursued the insurgents and
overlook their rear guard at
Cprha de Aqua and in the
stikira h viii IN followed, four
insurgents were killed and three
We're taken prisoners. On the
government side ii is announc-
ed only four officers aud 80
men We're wounded in both en
glgements.
A dispatch from Matanza~
this morning says a body al
400 insurgents recently tried to
compel the garrison of Isab"
in tue car district TO surrender
Upon the refusal of the troops
to give up the fort the latter
were attacked, the insurgents
were repnlsed with a loss OF
six killed bnt succeeded in re-
firing with their wounded.
After the engagement b.
tween the insurgents and Gen
Narve the column of troops
commenced by Gen Suarrz Val
lez overlook the Insurgents
who were in rear and OPP nire
fife upon them with small arm
and artillery, inflicted a hpav,
loss in killed. and wounded
The insurgents left 263 MN
1t is reported that one of ih'.
Nunez brothers. insnIg-nt lead
ers was 80 seriously wound. d
that he subsequently, died Til"
Spanish troops commanded Ivy
Major S-dano. who had Il skir-
mish in the Colon diStrici with
a band of insurgents command
I'd by Mendrz. The insurgents
left seeen killed and three.
wounded on the field.
Havana. Jan. Sit is Just learned |
from movements of insurgents along
the north coast in Puia DeliO that
they are now endeavoring to pene-
trate the rice district of sugar plant
ers about Canavas by way of tie
Bandes and Guanajuay roads.
New York, Jan S.-A dispatch to
the World from Havana says: Along
the railway running south from IIa-
vana il is learned that the insurgents
have destroyed 16 culvrlts, thus Of
fectlveIy eating off all communica-
ton far the time being.
CUTTER ARRIVES.
Special to THE HERALD.
Point Isabel, Tex, Jan. 9-Tlic
Revenue cutter Galveston" arrived |
off Brazos bar at II IN. today and !
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STATE OF unru. CRY OF TOLEDO, ,
E;F~s County,.

ETfrs County. IS
T,\vT J. CTEvrY makes oath tina
he is the senior partner of the firm
Of +. j. CHENEY Il Co., dong business
IN 'ity of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
.ii;> for each and every case of
CNTARRAH that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRAH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscrib-
ii in my presence. this 9th day Of
December A. ID. 1889.
A. W. GLEASON
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrah Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly OIL the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
f. j. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, o.
EF Sold BY Druggists, - cents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-26
IT WAS LEAD.
Continued from page 1.

General W ould sanction it, he would
waive his right and allow the Pennsyi-
vania officers to have their way.
At this point the matter rests. The
coroner IS satisfied that the mother will
give her consent, and this afternoon he
will confer with the Attorney General,
whose sanction be hopes TO obtain.
Chief of Police Berry refused TO make
any definite statement In relation to the
suspicious that were entertained. He
said, however, that Postel was a well
educated mama photographer and On ex-
pert chemist. and that he was also the
presidsnt of an insurance company,
whose headquarters were in Philadelp 10.
lie wonld not say whsther the last Mrs.
Postel was insured in this company or
not, nor would he give any further in
formation in regard 10 the circumstances
OF the death of the other three wives.
He gave a statement TO the press, how
ever, which bao been prepared, just he
fore his departure, by DIR. q. M. Wells
CT Wayne, Pa. This was as follows:
son September 25th was hurrie dly
summoned to the house and found Mrs.
Postel apparently in great pain. ] made
an exa minsiion and prescribed for her.
Later in the same day was again sum-
moned snd she again complained of Sc
we're psins, this time in the abdomen. /
made another xamination. She was
very much jaundiced and exhibited all
the symptoms OF lead poisoning. and /
Immediately diagnosed her case as such.
''She grew weaker every day, despite
the efforts Of ". Brown and myself, and
eventually, on October 18th he was very
delirious. The next day she passed into
& comatose condition, from which she
never rallied and expired on October 10.
"The cause OF her death was in6amma-
tion OF the brain, superindrced by lead
poisoning, which was the unanimous
opinion rendered by DR.. Brown and W.
L. Ashton Of Philadelphia ard myself,
who were in onsultation when she
died."
The DIR. Brown referred to is DIR. ID. z.
Brown Of 2iU9 North 10Th street, Phila-
delphia.
The keeper Of the Grace Church Gene
terry stated this morning that no grave
conld be opened without the written
permission OF tie corporation treasurer.
j. Lewis Pierce.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-26
II is the Product of a
MiSSOurian'S Brain.
Bryan'S Speech to Be Read
in All COurthOuseS in US.
Jones Felicitates the Inventor and
Tells Him to Go Ahead.

MEXICO, Mo-, Oct. ga plan has
been omrlgated 10 have candidate
Brysn's Chicago convention speech read
Ia every court house In the United States
before the election. Harry Turner of
Mexico, made the suggestion to Chairman
Jones Of the Democratic national COM
mitiee, and has received this letter from
The chairman dated Chicago:
"Your letter is received and carefully
read. / would be gratited beyond
measure II you would take active hold of
the matter Indicted, and give IL as wide
circulation ns you possibly can. i believe
the reading OF MIR. Hryan's Chicago
speech in every court house in the United
States will do wonderful good. thank
you very much for the interest you man-
iiost in the campaign"
Mr.. Turner, therefore, suggested that
the chairman of the central committee of
each State "Issue a mantle to requesting
some leading Democrat In each county
seat through out the country to get up a
Bryan love-feast' next week, anG have a
man with a coed voice read the Chicago
speech"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-26
TALKED ABOUT.

An attempt was made to enter the
saloon of MachIn Trogan on Amherst
street last night.
May Russell was sent to the state farm
this morning for a term OF nine months
for being common drunkard.
John II. Shepard g. Co.'s steam wagon
got out OF order for a few moments on
Fulton street this forenoon, and caused a
little excitement
Belle P.Adams. 80 years old. white hair
ed, wearing a green dress and gold bowed
specticles escaped from the Butler Asylum
yesterday morning.
While elightip! from Broad street
car Ut y o'clock last evening W. r.. Iaber
OF 10 Portland street missed his footing
and fell to the ground ia such way that
his left leg was broken.
An alarm from box 81 was sent in Mt
1890 for n blaze in the ell OF w. j.
Arnold's residence on Broadway. The
damage to the contents OF the house will
be nearly 5000. The fire caught from a
painters lamp.
Charles Eccls was arraigned in the
Sixth district court this morning on n
charge OF breaking and entering the small
pox hospital ut Fields Point and stealing
syringe valued at s225. lie pleaded
guilty and was held for the action OF the
grand jury.
T.. NJ. and Josepb Holland will occupy
the stage OF the Providence Opera House
the first halt Of this week. their rerer-
toire consists of three plays, whicn will
be rreiented as follows: Monday and
Tuesday nights and Wed~esday matinee.
~ Social highwsyman." On wodnos-
day night there witt he n double bill. n
one-act play entitled "1S7i," ana the
latest comedy, entitled "A Superiluous
Husband" The presentation Of this
comedy will enlist the full strength Of
the Holland organization.