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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-29
IN THE ELEVENTH.
Popocrats Reject the PROPOSE
ton to Fuse With the
Populists.

BeevilIe, Tex, Sept. 25.-On
account Of so many lea ling
Popuiists being in town this
week, the reporter sought an
interview with Judge Rnglpdge.
chairmau Of the Populist ex
ecutive committee OF the
Eleventh Congressional Dis
trict, aud on inquiring if the
gathering had any political
significance. he replied that it
did, that they met in conference
this week touching matters in
the Eleventh Congressional Dis
trict.
What special matters, if
any are under consideration"
was asked.
eve have been discussing a
plan TO unite the entire free
silver force OF the district upon
a Congressman in opposition
to Messrs. Kleberg aud Grass"
be replied.
"Did you succeed iu develop.
ing such plain?"
The plan discussed had
already been submitted by our
district secretary, Mr.. Caroth
ers, to our executive committee
men through the district, and
while here some of the leading
Populists conferred with some
OF the leading free silver men
of The Democratic party. The
proposition was to allow the
true silver men to oppose
Messrs. Kleberg aud Grass and
bring out a true silver man fer
Congress whose past record and
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-29
SOCIETIES.
pro eRANpE LODGE NO

P1o GRANDE LODGE NO.
81 A. :. 4 A. Ms. W.
Brooks. W. NJ; Isl
dore aazks, s. w; Nj.
Wsrbissi. s. D.; ". a.
\, ale. SecretSry, Rcbt.
Drizeii. Treasurer; Il. G.
Macy, ]. "; R. E. Wallis
r. -. &. ". Miller,
Tyl..-. Visiting brethren
cordially invited. Lodge
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-29
SILVER OR GOLD.

Better than either is a healthy
liver. If the liver is 0. K. the
man is Q. K. His blood is kept
pure, his digestion perfect, and he
can enjoy life and act intelhgently
and patiently upon the questions
of the day, You all know what to
take. You have known it for years.
It is Simmons Liver Regulator
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-29

For years you and your fathers
have found it of sterling worth.
1t is and always has been put up
only by J. H. Zeilin & Co. Take
none but the genuine. It has the
Red q on the front of the wrapper,
and nothing else is the same, and
nothing SO good.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-29
PfR aEy-E.

The Miller's Hotel building hav-
lng been completely repaired is Of
tered for rent for hotel purpose d
iteasopable cates, apply to Fran
500 Xturris,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
EX-GOVcrnor Cameron.

Fifteen years ago Ex-Governor Came
ron, previous to that writer rather than
orator. surprised the people Of Virginia
by "A canvass proving him 10 be an orator
of high if not first rank and established
a reputation Tor oratory which, without
renewed exercise Of il in this section, has
stood by him to this day. Last Monday
the younger generation measured him by
tradition, and he fell far short.
But the fault was not in Cameron; Il
was in the situation. In 1881 he was here
representing and defending the people
defending them from the very sort Of in
terests that he is representing to-day.
Young, handsome, brave having the
popular side Of the argument-an eloquent
plea for the poor and oppressed-he won
admiration from Democrats and Republl-
cans alike. The tide was with him Last
Monday all was changed; the tide is run
ming strong against him. He appeared in
the character that the people so much
dreaded fifteen years ago, that of attor-
ney for the bOndholders. And to il was
added the knowledge on the part Of the
people that every argument he made.
every word he said II it had any effect
at all. would aid TO elect Mckinley and
rivet on them for four years more the
chains of poverty and suffering. No talk
of "sound money" could hide the fact
that II he stood there for anything prac-
teal he stood for Mckinley and McKin-
leyism.
For Cameron's sake we wish the cam
paign over He is in strange harness. and
running in opposition TO the mass Of the
people is "a new business TO him. He will
do the boiling Democrats no good. This
movement I'm favor of free coinage Is. as
far as Virginia is concerned. almost a
duplication Of the Readjuster struggle.
Then the people were threatened with an
unjust debt that they believed would have
enslaved them and their children after
them To-day they are actually In finan-
cial slavery. and are trying 10 throw Il
off. The angry tide will sweep of the
boilers and Cameron with them. Our
only compensation for his present occu-
patton Is the hope al some future day 10
hear Cameron tell In his inimitable style
the story of the campaign. II will be
rich and his description of the boilers as
campaigners win be something worth
Harrington William Cameron's humor Is
not respecter OF persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
The Eutnrc of die sahara.

VI. Bonnet de Mezieres. member Of the
Maistre and AttauOuX Missions. has, says
the Paris correspondent Of the London
Daily News. expressed his opinion on
the future Of the Sahara, 10 the effect
that there is no doubt that immense sand
ocean viii be in time changed into a
fruitful territory. lie says:
"The Sahara rivers which have crossed
an hide a rich subterranean stratum or
water, and form the natural passages TO
the Sudan, on which, with very little
trouble vegetation can be largely de-
veloped. In the south Of Temassinn ana
I'm the Igharghars there are groves or
tamarind. gum trees. etc. Of two miles
long. scarcely separated by grassy and
clOver-covered plains. The rivers. which
in spring are full of water. are from three
TO ten miles wide. When the water re-
treats. the beds OF tho river are changed
into rich meadows The date seeds plant
ed by Flatters al El-Biod have grown
without the least care into fine trees, and
the same is the fact also OF the seeds
planted near the cisterns of Tebalbalet
i'm spite of the inconsiderate manner in
which the Tuaregs get In the harvest
Trees are not so rare in the Sahara as IS
supposed. The Tuaregs often assured our
expedition that we should have to march
for two or three days without finding
water. but very soon we found a little
out Of the path some filled-up or other
wise purposely- hidden wells. For the
Taurcgs. who serve as guides 10 caravans,
always choose the most difficult and desc
late routes I'm order TO keep the caravans
i'm state Of dependency. Caravans Will
become more frequent; travellers Will
succeed each other. but the secret Of the
Sahara is well kept. and its reputation
of barrenness is stll preserved. For ex-
ample, oscar LEM crossed the Sahara
and reached TimbuctoO without seeing
anything but desert land, and yet he
mentions that behind q chain Of hills
which he passed there was place called
by the natives The Head or the Waters
Dr. Berth who was for months in Tuareg
camps. and was the guest and friend OF
the Shelkh FL Bakey. was told innumer-
able facts about the traditions and man
ners of the land; but its geography was
hidden from him. When Lieutenant
Hourst and Lieutenant Bluyet explored
the region and an arm Of the Niger. they
found a lake nearly 100 miles long. And
when the officers Of the Timbuctoo eX-
tended their excursions they found that
not only one but more than twenty lakes
existed all very large. and stretching far
TO the north into the very heart OF the
supposed arid Sahara. II there be no
water, and. therefore. 10 vegetation.
where does the charcoal come from which
is sold by the Tuaregs? Where do they
find nourishment for the numerous cam
els, horses, sheep. asses, and goats they
pOssessy'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
MIR. BUFFIy's RESIDENCE BURNED.
Twas the Mo-k Of Incendiaries-
Other County Items.

The residence Of Mr. \. r.. Bufiin situ-
ated on the Government road, just east
Of the corporate limits. was almost de-
stroyed by fire Friday night, and but for
valuable assistance rendered by Steamer
No l, OF this city, would have been
totally destroyed. The fire which was
undoubtedly OF incendiary origin, occur
red while Mr.. Buffin and his family were
absent, and the building was enguifed in
flames ere the fire was discovered. Two
negroes were seen coming from the resi-
dence shortly before the danes mani
tested themselves.
This is the third attempt made TO burn
Mr. Ruhins property. two attempts
having been made about twelve months
ago one Of these as did the last one
nearly proved successful. All OF MT
Budin's household effects were saved,
but his loss viii aggregate $50.
William Brown (cOlored) was tried be-
fore Judge Wickham Friday for breaking
in and entering the house OF Henry
Rogers and stealing thereirom various
articles Of small value. verdict was
rendered by the jury giving the prisoner
twelve months I'm the county JAN, ana
imposing a fine of s.. not for breaking in.
but for the larceny Of the various articles
The case Of MIR. Pat. McCiaire. charged
with making an indecent assault on Miss
Martha A. Perkins on the % day Of last
March. has been set TO come before the
County Court Monday.
4 commission Of lunacy was held by
'Squires Lewis. Pierce. and Thomas yes
terday afternoon over Andrew Shelton
(colored). DR.. Leftwich examined the
man.
Messrs. Thomas Larus and Simon Solo
Son will speak for silver in Manchester
next Friday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
TO EXTEND ITS WORK.
Interesting Meeting Last Night OF
Post A. II. l.. 4.


The regular meeting Of Post A, Travel
Iers' Protective Association Of America,
WAS held in its rooms, Chamber OF
Commerce building. last night at $50
O'Clock. President c. W. Saunders pre-
sided. and Secretary r. 3. Walthau re-
corded. The chairmen OF the various
committees were instructed TO push the
work assigned them. so that the ASSOC
citation might be kept abreast OF the
times, which can only be done by hard
work.
Mr.. ]. VI. Duggins. who has just re-
turned from New York city, was present.
Mr.. II. l.. Benson. of San Antonio, Tex,
who was in attendance. expressed him
self as highly pleased with the appear
ance OF Post \. and especially with the
cards OF the various wholesale men and
iobbers displayed around the walls. All
the boys" remember now Mr.. Benson
worked during the Travellers Protective
Association convention I'm tho Lone Star
State 10 make them enjoy their trip.
They gave him quite an ovation. num-
her OF tho oid-tlme T. p. As were at
the meeting, among them Messrs. Jo-
seph WalleIstein, first national vice-presl-
dent: r s. Christian. eX-prcsident
of Virginia Division; 5. Doughty. first
vice-president Of Post A; John A. Tray
Tor. director. Post 4; J. II. Capers. Jr.'
director. Post 4. and John b. CuIpeper'
national press committeeman.
From the work mapped out by the va
rious committees. the indications are
that large number Of commercial travel
lers will Join the association during the
fan and winter.
Prepara lions are being made by the
Tennessee Division 70 make the national
convention. at Nashville In 1897 eclipse
any previous Travellers Protective AS
ISOLATION assemhlagc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
Items from East Richmond.


Mrs Hubbard. OF Williamsburg. IS visit
inc her mothers family here.
Miss Maggie Crawford, who has been
visiting in Manchester was brought home
quite sick yesterday.
Miss Liza often the old lady who for
so many years has occupied the cot
tage back OF The almshouse, is not ex-
pectod 10 live.
Tho meeting OF the Nickel Social Club
on Thursday night was a brilliant
success. There was a solo in German
by Mrs Bauer piano pusic by Miss
Henenger. p duet by Professor and Mrs.
Watson. and several interesting recita-
lions by Mr. Boggs among the features
OF the entertainment II is 10 be hoped
that all OF orr people win interest them
selves in this society for by so doing
they will benefit each other socially. as
well ms aid IN the erection Of another
noble structure I'm our pretty town.
Prayer-meeting will be held at the resi-
dence Of Professor Watson every Mon
day night at 4 quarter-past s until fur
Their notice
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
COMPILE AN INSTITUTE REGISTER.
Alumni of the v. VI. /. Want TO Get
Up such n Publication.

At a meeting of the Virginia Military
Institute Alumni Association, held
al Lexington some time ago. It
was urged that there should be
compiled register which would
give the addresses and occupations
Of the thousands Of men who had gradu-
ated al the Virginia Military Institute. \
committee was placed in charge Of the
matter and it will be pressed vigorously:
The following. PREPARED by Vir-
ginia Military Institute man. Will be
lad with interest by the alumni Of that
institution and others:
\. \. Blow, class Of 1871, IS a mining
engineer In South Africa, with a salary
OF $4,000 per annum.
II. A. Tilghman, class Of 1891 is prin-
cipal assistant engineer In one OF the
largest mines I'm the Transyaal South
Africa.
b. Maguffin. class OF 1893 IS division
engineer on large railroad in Iowa.
H. T. Biscoe. class Of 1894, is assistant
paymaster in the United States navy.
l. T. b. Cooke. class Of 1880 is assistant
superintendent OF the gas-works in At
lanta. Ga.
T. II. Taliaferro, class OF 1890, Ph. D.,
Johns Hopkins is a professor OF mathe-
MATES I'm Pennsylvania.
II. /. Mason class OF 1859. is one OF the
largest contractors on the Chicago Drain
age canal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20


rudelv. II mean in telling me that Mis-
Bancroft was an old-maid echooi teache'
when-wel when she isn't.
II beg your PARDON l didn't" said Mrs.
shandon sveetly. II said she was some
hing of n scholar. and she t., for she
been taking private lessons all winter on
some studies she missed out or her last
year at school
"You said she wore blue goggles" said
Grin~cl. rescntfully.
ROBERT said that. but she ala then, for
her eyes hurt her.
And you said she was short and her
hair was frowzy," said Grinnel, quite
Indignantly
Mrs. shandon beamei on him but she
asked. demurely: wei. isn't she?'
NO" said Crlnnel, passionately; shes
two inches shorter jhan ! am and she's
got the loyoliest hair ia the woridE he
broke of and looked az her moment
and for him the look was really meek.
81 s'pose you think I'm an awful fooiY
he said.
Il think you are much wiser than you
ever wero before" she returned. signiii-
cantly.
Il really do appreciate her" he said
with great earnestness.
You'd betterr said Kitty's hostess.
Crlnners eyes began to twinkle conf
dentialiy.
Il can cure that headache L you'll let
me see her. he said.
Aren't you just trine presump-
tuous? laughed Mrs. ShandOn, but she
began 10 glow again In spite OF herself.
Grnnel laughed. too perfectly una
Dashed
4 gave It to her" he said; II can
cure it. Come. now-for Kitty's sake"
That last was very audacious. but she
knew that It was simply because he was
50 very happy. indeed, so she said:
Wen see-this evening" and left him
"alone in his glory"
And they did see. for at tea she dis
covered that all The butter was gone, and
nothing would do but for her to ride
over 10 the farm that very evening and
lay in a supply for tomorrow. And no.
thing else would do but that Grinnel
must drive her. and Kitty must give her
head some fresh air
II was q rather silent ride through
these still old woods, but afterwards,
when Mrs. Shandon got out nj the farm
and left the invalid and the driver 10
tide slowly about and wait Tor her. then
Grinnel talked a great deal and explained
much that was quite pulling enough TO
give any one the headache. And he
must have talked remarkably well, for
when Kitty looked shyly up at him after
some half-hour OF his el1queuce, even
Miss Julia's moon could not make her
look I'll.
TON" she whispered. "are you sure
you don't want an engagement with me
because there's another girl coming some
where?"
"Thon the bright face was suddenly
eclipsed as though a big. dark cloud had
been wrapped about # all at once, and
Toms head was so very near hers and
stayed there such a very long time, that
she must have been quite sure when he
had finished.
And II may be added that this was
Grnners last lesson in Madame Expert
ence's "hard-luck' books.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
Lord Lilford's Birds.


The late Lord Liford was ar,ot
naturalist ana the grounds OF LuiorI
Iiall near Northampton. contain ana es-
trdordinary collection of birds and boasts
from all parts OF the world "T
owen spent a fortuight there NOT very
long ago. and In the September pal-Alau
Magazine gives an account OK what b..
saw. Among the dcull-n- Of the eround.
barbara Allen which was Lord Lu-
Iora tdvorite goshavk. The bird
which came from France. has taken
several hundred rabbits m her time there
besides other quarry. and as many a.
twelve Of the former in one morniua
After her autumn mouIt sine is 0ov-
TINS rabbit-hawking a. practicel from th.
Gnu OF heI moult 10 The end or APRIL
Scod 9oshawk strikes a rabbit bv driyins
a hihd claw into HE spinal marrow, para
ly@lns the animal, and does moi. AIS
represented in "a recent work take b.
by she hinder part. Under a Gne old
cedar at the corner OF the terrace rar.
ueAs' baruara has ner porch. IN thu
company OF three peregino falcons.
An interesting sight near the coutt IS
me large eagle yard. In AN g. contain
about twelve cpecies Of eagles. besides
Nultures. buzzards. hawks and other oi
the falconidac. The patriarch of Che
eagles, female. white-tailed or sea-
eagle. commonly called tho erne. Dad
peen taken rom nest I'm COmaraeh
mountains. County waterford. I'm lilo
spring Of 1884, and she was received al
Lilford in July Of the same year She
looks likely 20 live forty years longer.
and although AZ first she was very
savage she is now quite tame Thsr.
IS large black vulture. which has been
there since ls69, which usually laws two
eggs every March. This. the writer
says, is decided wag OF a bird. She
has adopted an affected and most conl-al
way OF walking. minclng about ana
holding up her great wings about her
as skirt-dancer does her voluniinous
folds. The folks who visit the avilries
are always charmed a this show-ofr for
their benefit.
A character" OF Lord Lnfords cell
lection was raven. taken from A nest IN
Northern Spain. and given 10 his
Lordshlp twenty years age 10 was called
sankey. This name he used often 70
repeat. as though proud of 10. and be
very quickly made himself az home on
the lawn near large cd beech at the
west corner Of the house. This bird
always made a point OF meeting any one
who came out OF the hall door. and N A.
happened TO be a man or boy Sankey
had provoking habit OF selling him by
the trousers OF pecking at his shoe
leather: but he was never so ungalant
as to attack feminine fripperies Any
dog. large or small he always went for
gave a vigorous dig az It's hinder parts
and then retired 90 some secure point
from which he would bark I'm derlsion AZ
his irritated enemy. Some years ago
raven was brought from the South o.
Spain. and the last part Of Sankey's lifo
was spent in companionship with one o,
It's own kind When Sankey died ne
had been at Lllford Hall seventeen years
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20

Mr. Leath has just completed arrange
ments whereby several OF the most
prominent operate organizations In this
country will visit Richmond during the
season.
The opera season will be Ushered in
next week with Rob Roy" Smith and
DeKoven's most successful work. which
was produced in New York during the
latter part Of last season.
This organization. which Manager
Leath has had to pay a substantial guar
antee IN order 20 book. will be followed
by Della Fox. in THE Little Trooper"
the Bostonians I'm repertoire, and Canary
& Lederer's new company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
A Pleasant Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party was given
Florence Dlckerson Monday evening at
her residence, 20S north Twenty-frst
street, by her little friends The merry
party We're happily entertained with mu-
sic and various games. At 10 o'clock re-
Treatments were served. The girls were
dressed IN white silks. Those present
were: Misses Florence and Virgie Dicker-
son, Otelia and Ruby Woodward. Dolly
Christian. Lillian Meanley Bertha Rice,
ana Blanche Bickers: Masters Arthur
Dickerson. Albert and Tilden McAuley.
Peter Kidd, George Young. Willie. Eddie,
and little Tom Bickers. and Bernard
Smith Mr. A. W. Dickerson. r. J. At
klns and W. r. McGehee were also pres
ent. The merry party left for home at
II O'Clock. Mrs. DickcrsOn and her daugh-
ter Annie were chaperOns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
Col. J. He'll Bigger speaks at Goshen.

Colonel j. Bell Bigger is spending a
few days at the Cold sulphur Springs, IN
Rockbridge county. An invitation was
extended him to speak al Goshen on last
Friday night j. $. Craig. proprietor Of
the Cold sulphur Springs, and a member
OF the House of Delegates, introduced
Colonel Bigger ana this veteran
Democrat interested and amused his
audience. among which were seve-
raj ladies who graced the meet
ing with their presence. Colonel
Bigger is a willing worker In the cause
OF Democracy. entering into 70 with the
spirit Of vigorous young volunteer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
Hurt In "a frncas.

Charley Allen and Preston Harris, two
colored men. became engaged In a quarrel
on Cary street near Seventh last evening
about o'clock. In the fracas which fol
lowed Harris was knocked down. and IN
falling he skinned himself badly on the
curling. The ambulance was summoned.
and the mans wounds were dressed anC
ne was taken 10 his home Allen was ar
rested by Officer c. III. Talley and lodgeC
at the Second Pollce-Station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
Prince OF Naples Society Picnic.

The nfth annual picnic OF the Prince
of-Napies Society will take place at
Blandon Park tomorrow. 1t viii be
most enjoyable, all-day affair There
will be dancing and music. and other
forms OF amusement The Committee
OF Arrangements consists OF Messrs. c.
f. Cuicc. a. Fontanesi. and Joseph Mo-
rano.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20
Tmbroidering New Linen.

When new linen Is siin. rub well the
part you wish 10 emhrolder with yellow
soap to soften the fabric.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20

A military life is the greatest incentive
to uniform habits.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-20

All Druggets at exactly half price.
Remember. this sale is tor cash only.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23

. ~. e. .
State Of Minnesota, county of Brown IS.
In Probate Court, Special Term, Sept.
21st, 1896
In the Matter of the Estate CT Anton
Hen1e, Deceased. st
. Whereas, an instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament
of Anton Hcnle, late of said county, has
been delivered TO this Court;
s And Whereas, Theresa HenIe has filed
Herewith her petition, representing a.
smong other things that said Anton Henle
died in said County on the 18th day of Sep
TENDER "A. D.s1S96, testatc, and that said
petitioner is the sole executrix named in
said last will and testament, and praying
that said instrument may be admitted to
probate, and that letters testamentary be
to herissued thereon; IS
1T Is Ordered, that the proofs of said IN.
strun1entand the said petition, be heard
before this Court, at the Probate Office In
the Court House in New UIn in said Coun-
ny on5t the 18th day of October A. ID. 1885, at
10 % clock in the forenoon, when all con
5cerned may appear and contest the pro-
bate of said instrument, II 1888
Aud It Is Further Ordered, that public
notice of the time and place of said hear
ing be given to all persons interested by
publication of q copy of this order for
three, successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing in the New Tim Review. a
weekly newsPaperPr printed and published
sat the city ofNew U1ni in said County.
& Dated New U1m, Mimi, Sept. 2lst. "a. d.
1885 as.
By the Court
Jonas Laudenschlager
n lSeal.l Judged Probate