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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-19
UNITED STATES CIVIL
SERVICE EXAMINATION.

The United States Civil Service
Commission has ordered that the
semi-annual examination be held by
ITS local board in this city on Tues
day April 7th. 1896, commencing at
9 o'clock a. M, for the grades of
clerk, day inspector, assistant weigh
er, messenger and Waterman, inspec-
ress in the customs service. Only
citizens of the United States can be
examined. The age limitations for
this examination are as follows: for
clerk or messenger, not under ~
years, for all others positions not un-
der 81 years. No application viii be
accepted for this examination unless
filed with the undersigned, sin COM
plete FORM" on the proper blank, be-
fore the hour of closing business on
Wednesday March 18th. 1885. APP
plications should be fled promptly,
therefore, in order that time may re-
main for the correction IL necessary.
The Commission takes this oppor-
tunity of stating that the examina-
tons are open to all reputable citi-
zens of the United States who may
desire to enter the service, without
regard to race or to their political OF
religious Affiliations. All such citi-
zens are invited to apply. They shall
be examined, graded, End certified
with entire impartiality, AID wholly
without regard to any consideration
save their efficiency, as shown By
the grades they obtain il the ex-
animation.
For application blanks, fall in,
structions, and information relative
20 the duties and salaries Of the dil'
ferent positions, apply to
A. A. BRowEE
Secretary Board of Examiners, Gus
toms Service, Postollice address
Brownsville, Texas.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-19
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Office Republican Executive
Committee Cameron County,
Brownsville, Feb. 11th. 1896.

Office Republican Executive
Committee Cameron County,
Brownsville, Feb. 18th. 1896. }
In accordance with party usage,
the republicans Of Cameron county
are hereby called to meet in county
mass convention at z 80 O'clock p.
M, February 22nd. 1856, at she Jagou
building next 20 opera house, III The
city Of Brownsville, Texas, for the
purpose OF electing delegates to re-
present said county in the state con-
vention to be held at Austin, March
2z.h. 1885 in the congressional con-
vention to be held at Cuero, March
2nd. 1896, to congressional nominat-
ing convention at CueEo, March Ord.
1896 and in the senatorial, re-
preventative and judicial cclven-
lions hereafter 10 be called and to
attend 20 such other business that
may properly come before said mass
convention.
r. 3. REETFRo,
Chairman Republican Executive
Committee Cameron County, Tex
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-19

Almonds, pecans, filberts, walnuts,
peanuts, raisins, currents, jellies, Z.
81 B. jams, scaramelli macaroni,
cheese, soda crackers, evaporated
fruits, geelatine, maizena,, tapioca,
oat flakes. oat meal, barley, grits,
self raising buckwheat, queen olives
pickles in keg. chow chow, selected
mackerel, Milcher Holland herring
picked pigs feet and pork, hams
homeless breakfast bacon, best cream
cry butter, sour kraut, chile colora-
dor, gallo, cocoanuts. Sugars n. \
out loaf, powdered and granulated
apples, etc, etc. Good selection of,
household necessaries in tin, glass
and crockery. To arrive next steam
er-choice selection OF China ware
for holiday trade. Agent for the
best washing machine on earth.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-19
DISTRICT COURT NOTES.

The following cases were dis
posed Of yesterday afternoon:
Froilan Garcia, burglary,
convicted and sentenced to two
years in the state reformatory;
Rafael NuHez assault to muir
der..was acquitted by jury;
III the suit of Lille E. Wre-
ford VS.. S. p. Wreford, the
plaintiff was granted a divorce,
bat tie decision regarding the
custody Of the children was
withheld until tomorrow after
noon. The defendant in this
rase gave notice of appeal from
the decision to the court Of ap-
reals of the first supreme ju-
aicial district.
TODAY SESSION.
Eugenfo Gonzalez, theft of a
l.t rse, found guilty, sentence
ave years in the penitentiary;
Francisco Loera, theft of neat
cattle, two years;
F'roilan Garcia burglary con
ziored and sentenced to two
y+ars In tie state reformatory
Froilan Garcia was tried this
afternoon fer Burglary and
give two years in the state
;, formatory.
81 Cent adjourned at 8 o'clocl'
sRis afi-rnoon until Two lomor
:, IS Afternoon
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-19
DEATH OF ISAAC MURPHY.
The Well Known Colored
Jockey Succumbs to an
Attack of Heart
Failure.

Louisville, KY, Feb. II, 1896.
Isaac Murphy, the celebrated
colored jockey, died at Licking
ing this morning of heart fail
ure.
Isaac Murphy was probably
in all respects the best jockey
this country has yet produced.
He was a remarkably clever
Judge of pace, and could get
more out Of horse without re-
sorting to severe punishment
that any other rider of his
time. He was a man OF ster-
ling honesty, and for this rea-
son the public was ever ready
TO find excuses for a weakness
which on very rare occasions
affected his work in the saddle.
Murphy was born at Licking
ton, KY, in 1860. His ap-
premiership was passed in the
employ of Williams 81 Owen.
He reached the zenith Of his
fame as a jockey between the
years 1884 and 1890. In 1884
be rode for E. Corrigan. Next
he was employed as first jockey
by E. J. Baldwin, with whom
he remained for several years.
On leaving Mr.. Baldwin he was
signed by ]. B. Haggin, and
rode Salvador and Firenzi in
nearly all their races. He
was subsequently employed by
the He'll Gate Stable, he was
subsequently employed by the
He'll Gate Stable, which was
his last important engagement
He had ridden most of the
| famous race horses of the last
ten or twelve years, such as
Freeland, Modesty, Lucky, B..
Volante, Emperor of Norfolk
Troubadour, Firenzi, Salvador
&c. He rode Freeland in the
match race with Miss Wood
ford, and he also rode Salvador
lin the famous match race witt
Tenny at Sheepshead Bay.
For the last two OF three
years Murphy had ridden bu
little. Last spring be wen
into training and came East a
the opening of the season
He was second with LaZzaront
in the Brooklyn Handicap. Hi
efforts to regain his old tim,
form, however, were not sue
cesssful and he had few mounts
Murphy was a man of no litti
education and of more thai
, ordinary intelligence. He wa
} uniformly polite and respect
; full, and was a general favorit
with all classes Of racing pee
pie. He owned considerabl
real estate at Lexington, an
; was rapnted to be worth in th
, neigh borhood of 100000.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-19
TO

buy. His stock of clothing, boots
shoes, hats, caps, dress goods, notions,
etc, or in fact anything in his line
contains something to please the old,
the young, the rich andthe poor. lie
wants your trade and If you will go
to his store on Elizabeth street and
look at his stock VOW win find
things good and cheap nough tt
please any
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-02-19

WHO will be The democratic
standard bearer in the 18th.
congressional district A deci-
sion must be made soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
BITS OF MAINE NEWS.

Oscar Hartman of West Sullivan, died,
last Tuesday. Death was caused by a
button lodging in her windpipe.
Iemplars met at Deering. Wednesday.
The reports showed two new lodges-at
Baileys and Orr's Islands. The Febru-
airy session will be held at Portland
Lewis II. Drew. aged about years
was Knocked down and run over by a
Of the Mount Desert branch. in Brewer
Thursday afternoon. and severely injured
in the leg and back.
The three-masted schooner E. o. Gro
New Haven and New York with lumber.
arrived at Port CLYDE. Thursday. with
three feet of water in her hold and leak
ing very badly. She will probably make
temporary repairs here before proceeding.
Attachment to home cannot be ex-
emplified any stronger than in the
case of the little carrier pigeon recent
ly picked up in his yard by Mr. S. L.
Wadsworth. The bird had on one leg
a silver ring bearing the number 49,
and initials IF. S. M Thinking the
pigeon might belong to his neighbor.
i. S. Milliken. who owns a large flock
of fancy pigeons. the bird was taken
both wings and tail had been clipped.
making it almost impossible for the
bird to fly. Mr.. Millken's record
book showed that this pigeon with two
others Nos. SO and Sc. had been miss
ing for nearly six weeks, and thinks
that all three have been held prisoners
by the clipping prCcess.-Eastport
Sentinel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

There is no disease so prevalent in
America as dyspepsia, and certainly none
which has SO generally baffled and de-
feated the skill of the medical profession.
The only remedy for this distressing COM
plant is a pure medicated stimulant
Hoste:ter's Stomach Bitters whose essen
tial principle is pure spirits. is admitted
by medical practitioners to be the only
Alternative, corrective and restorative on
which they can rely. The Bitters are the
ness, waterbrash. irregularity of the bow
els and all indications Of confirmed
dyspepsia. They do not excite. but sooth
the irritated stomach and bowels, and
may be taken by persons Of the most deli
cate and sensitive organization. who are
unpleasantly affected by the use of the
1 2hair effects is most decisive. vet thew are
so mild and beneficent III operation. as To
be suitable to children as well as to aduI'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The Cony High freshmen were
beaten at Farmingdale, Saturday
morning, by the Gardiner High fresh
men eleven, by the score of "a to U.
The Cony lads clam that Gardiner
played men on her team who were not
in the fourth class in the school and
that they were very much heavier
than the Cony players. Another game
between the two teams is being ar
ranged for next Saturday at the Driv-
ing park in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The Injuries to the right arm of Mr.
Holt proved too extensive to admit OF
saving, and on Sunday consultation
was held and amputation was decided
upon, which was at once performed,
the arm being removed above the ell
bow. His other wounds are doing well
and at sunset, he was feeling nicely
He has wonderful vitality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
An Indication of Good Timer.

There is no better indication of the fast
approach of booming times than the
wonderful foreign demand for our pro-
ducts. which is bound to send prices Of
all farm products much higher and The
Big American Wooden Mills Co., of Sc
Fulton Street. Chicago. are furnishing
home to every man over IS years of age
in good standing who applies to them If
you are out of work write to them and
they will send you big sample line free
and set you to work in your own county
at once at good pay. This Is the first
time in several years any man could be
sure of securing steady employment at
fixed. sure pay by simply writing q letter
oct30. eod&Wiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

DR.. ]. w. North and Dr. w. Fl. Harris
will leave. Tuesday. for North Carolina.
while Dir. North will remain a longer
period of time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Patrolnnan Jones says that Dennis
Berry lost both his arms while firing
stephen A. Douglass to the Presidency
in 1860, the same year that Abraham
Lincoln was candidate and came out
victorious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

st. Mary's Literary Club will tender
a reception to the members of the
Catholic Benevolent Legion at Golden
Cross hall, this evening. After the re-
ception, dancing will be INDUCED in
Thomas c. Buckley acting as floor
director and Thos. A. Donohue and
William Colgan as aids.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
Beginning with Nov, 1896.

recitations and solos were rendered BY
c. H. Oldham.-Members of the Epworti,
League met with Mrs Flynt at the Stan
ley house. Thursday evening, and the
time was passed in a most pleasant and
profitable manner A course of lectures
will be begun soon under the auspices OF
the Epworth League. DR.. Butler or
Colby. will be one of the speakers
NEWPORT.
The l.. b. b. Society had a Chicken
Pie supper in High Street church YES
try. Wednesday evenng.Miss Bertha
Stuart has been quite III for few days
liam Stacy are in Whtefield n. H.. set
ting up the machinery in the new con-
densed milk factory.-Rev. J. Webster
mas bought and will soon move into the
house formerly occupied by Dir. Weed
Charles Osborn of Hartland, was at r. Fl.
I-ibbys, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

+. w. Merrill, one of the construc-
ton foremen of the Postal Telegraph
Co, and crew of men, were busy,
Saturday. placing wires in the State
House for the company's office which
will be open during the session of the
Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
Knox.
.ROCKLAND.

Charles w. Lee of Rockland. drank
a dose of corrosive sublimate in the
dark Saturday evening by mistake.
taking the bottle from the closet
where he generally keeps his mcdi-
cine. Upon lighting a lamp he discov-
cred what he had done. suffering al
most untold agony until the physician
arrived. He is still confined to his bed
and suffers considerably from his
throat and stomach, which are in bad
shane
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
Penobscot.
GARLAND.

Gerry & Gordon. proprietors Of the
creamery here have made arrange
ments with parties in Dexter for the
old foundry building. and will use the
same as an ice house for their cream
ery.-A large company went from Gar
land to Dexter Monday evening. to at
tend the monster celebration held
there.-Mrs. Mary Knight. who has
been very Ill with stomach trouble. is
more CONFERENCE.-The Brasdon who
has been the guest of her sister Mrs.
Robinson. has returned to her home in
Haverhill. Mass.-M. A. Farren from
the Bangor Theological seminary. gave
very highly appreciated discourse at
the Congregational church, Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
STATE NEWS.
Cumberland.
PORTLAND,

PORTLAND
While Mr.. J. S. Clark of Willard.
was eating a lunch after returning
home from the Republican celebration
Saturday night, rife bullet came
crashing through the roof and lodged
in the plaster ceiling directly over the
bed where his wife was lying. The
roof is covered with tin, and the ball
penetrated an inch board covering.
and then broke the lath and plaster
ceiling of the chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The next meeting of Capital Grange,
Patrons of Husbandry, will be held at
Golden Cross hall, Saturday evening
The subject for discussion will be
Poultry Keeping" which will be led
by w. L. Brown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

w. +. Percival and l.. G. Haskell will
leave. today. for Comstock's lumber
ing camp. eight miles from the Katah-
din Iron Works on a 10 days hunting
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The following attended the foot ball
game at Waterville. Saturday, be-
tween the Cony and Waterville High
schools: Prof A. H. Brainard, Prof.
C. F. Cook, Miss Alice S. Reynolds,
Miss Myrtice Cheney, Miss Marion
Heath, Miss Mabel Rand, Maurice
Russell. c. E. Downing, c. l.. Black
man, w. B. Sanborn, Guy Gannett.
Stanley Morton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The funeral of the late Miss Louise
c. Midway was held at St. Mark s
Home at l o'clock, Saturday afternoon.
Rev. A. w. Snyder officiating. The in
terment was at Mt. Pleasant cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Judge A. G.. Andrews seems to be in
great demand as a speaker in the in
torest of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. He returned, Saturday
morning, from trip to Massachusetts
and Connecticut and in the afternoon
left for Orono. where he addressed
large meeting, returning on the 40
Pullman, Sunday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The letter box at the intersection of
Capitol and Sewall streets has been
removed from the southwest to the
near the residence of Col. L. D. Car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Miss Winnie Smith returned, Satur-
day afternoon, from a visit to Port
land. She was accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. c. H. Gilman, who will visit
Mrs. Gilman's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
II. f. Smith on Crescent street for a
few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

There will be a special session of the
Ladies' Relief Corps. Tuesday after
noon, at o'clock. All members are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The remains of the late David Pet
tengill, who was killed by tree fall
ing on him in Claremont county,
Maryland, arrived, Saturday after
noon. The funeral will be held at the
residence of d. w. Pettengill at IL
o'clock, this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

the Republican celebration. While
playing around the bonfire he was
pushed by another boy into the burn
ing pitch, and. by burning one hand
severely, barely saved his face from
coming in contact with the pitch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Frank A. Owen and David owen,
manager and assistant manager re-
spectively of Meonian hail. left for Ban
gor, on the paper train, Sunday morn
ing. after attending the engagement by
Mora.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
kennebec.
EAST PITTSTON.

EASl flIISION.
The new schoolhouse is being rapid
ly pushed in order to complete it this
fall.-Frank Moulton had a large par
ing bee at his home in this village last
Thursday eVening.-The Ladies' Aid
Society gave an old fashioned supper
At f. f. Hanley's hall. Thursday even
ing.-Miss Carrie Hanley of Bangor, is
1T her home for short time.-Mrs.
Mary Marson who has been visiting
her son. Roscoe Marson Of this place.
will return this week to Massachu-
setts.-The Good Templars are prepar-
ing for an entertainment to be held
Nov. %. at their hall.-Joseph Kealy
will take the job of lathing the new
schoolhouse.
WEST GARDINER.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Curtis who were re-
lay evening Pease's Cadet band was in
attendance. About 100 friends were pres
ent The presents which We're numerous
and valuable included banquet lamp
water set. chamber set, silver pitcher.
cup and saucer tides, vases. quilt toilet
set. dining room chairs. pie knife. lamps.
rose jar. sugar spoons and salad forks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis live at his home on
High street, where the reception was
acid.
WINTHROP.
The cake walk held at the town hall
Thursday evening. by the No Name club
was a social SUCCESSFUL. and Mrs. a.
=. Hall We're awarded the cake for per-
forming the figure of a dance most grace
fully. Guy Trask and Mrs. Sue Hay
ward were awarded the prize of $500. Of
fered for the couple most appropriately
dressed. They represented an aged coli-
pie: The judges in these contests were Hon.
Elliott Wood, c. H. Oldham and Dr.
for f,,p
nished by Payne's orchestra. Mr. and
Mrs. A. d. Hall led the march. A speech
was delivered by Hon. Elliott Wood and
Miss Lolita Edwards contributed several
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
Sagadahoc.
PIIIPPSBURG.

The schoolhouse at Winnegance still
remains closed on account of the pres
ence of scarlet fever in the district
There is only one case now. that of
Harry Williams child.-The Cutting
mill at Dromore was temporarily
shut down last week portion of the
dyke having been carried away during
the high tides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The Cony High foot ball eleven left
on the 9.05 train, Saturday morning,
for Waterville. where game was
played with the Wate.ville High team
in the afternoon. The players returned
on the Pullman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Are you suffering from rheumatism!
Thomas Eclectric Oil has cured thou
sands of the worst cases of this terrible
disease. 1t only costs % cents to try IT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16
Washington.
JONESPORT.

JUN ESPOKT.
Mr.. John Beal Of Jonesport. while
working in the Cape Ann granite
quarry was badly injured by a rock
falling upon him; two ribs were bro
ken and he was badly damned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Miss Gertrude Savage of Oakland,
passed Sunday in the city. the guest
of Miss Alice Kelley of Chestnut
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

l.. F. Dolloff OF Mt. Vernon, was in
Augusta, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Unity Club will meet, tonight, at the
grand jury room, Court House Rev.
e. E. Newbert will give a paper on
William Morris, Poet, Artist
Socialist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

The Mora Company left on the
1905 train, yesterday morning, for
Manchester, n. H., where an engage
ment will be fulfilled, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Mrs. Benjamin Phipps of Boston. Is
passing a few days with Mrs. E. c.
harrington, on State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Fred Cony will leave, today, on a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Frost have goi

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Frost have gone
to Eden to spend few days.-William
Carr is in very poor health. His re-
coVery is doubtful.-John Jordan has
built piazza on the main part of his
aouse which adds much to it's appear
1nce.-James kimball is building
store, and has made a large addition
onto his mill.-Mrs. Maidie Garland is
very sick.-Harry Crimmins of East
brook, closed his term of school in dis
trict No. B. Friday. and will commence
his school in district No. 4, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

H. r. Dyer of Portland. was in Au-
gusta, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Thomas J. Enright has returned
from a trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Brooks of Madi-
ison. are visiting VIM. Robbins, on
Sewall street.