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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

TERRIBLE EXPLosIoN.-The Vulcan
coal mine, located in the Hog-Back
just below New Castle, Col, was CON-
pletely wrecked and set on fire by a
terrible gas explosion yesterday. About
fifty men including tiremen and coal
operators, were in the several rooms
along the slope when the explosion &C.
Cured, and so great was the detona-
ton, that not a single man could have
survived the shock, the gas or the fire
which Immediately ensued. With the
exception of few bosses, the killed
are Italians.
The town of New Castle was shaken
as ifby an earthquake by the explosion
and a dense black cloud obscured the
site of Vulcan mine and workings, ind
eating too plainly what had occurred.
It was the greatest disaster ever known
in that camp, and last night dozens of
homes were desolate. All business is
practically suspended, and every one is
dszsd at the awfulness of the calamity.
No warning was giving the villagers
until a sudden report. as from hun
bred cannon, resounded throughout the
valley. Throngs of people were soon
At the niue, distance of nearly TWO
miles from New Castle. The force OF
the explosion caused cavern and the
tunnel and air courses were filled with
the fallen rock, earth and timbers.
Both fanhouses were wrecked and the
sIope was SO full of debris and the gas
was so bad that it was hard and danger
GUS work to begin the rescue. Never
theless willing hands were soon at work
and FIVE men went down. The gas was
so bad that after the party had gotten
200 feet they were compelled to recede.
The construction of temporary fam
house was commenced at once and the
work of pumping fresh air into the
mine was soon begun. 1t is hardly pos
sible that any of the miners are still
alive, but the starting of the fans was
made as soon as possible in the hope
that if any have survived they may be
kept alive till help reaches them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

again reported that the President
will, at no distant day, definitely state
whether or not he will be a candidate
for a fourth nomination and third
term. The sooner he does so the bet.
ter it will be for the party that electt d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
The Ei0hterS

Ell PAso, Tex. Feb. 19.-Bat Master.
son said this morning that the big fight
would be over within 4S hours OF the
time he spoke. The promoters do not
expect to take more than 200 people
exclusive of the principals and their
attendants to the ringside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIc NEWS
From Richmond

RICHMOND, VA, Feb l9-Flom all that
can be gathered tod IS the aaupin bill will
bs reported unfavoraby to the Senate to-
morrow. Mr.. Little, who has prepared SUBJ
stitute for it, is out of the city to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

JUDGrNe by the rate at which gold is
being withdrawn from the Treasury,
a,out million day, it won't be long
before another bond sale will be neces-
sary in order to maintain the required
legal gold reserve fund. The succession
of these sales now seems indefinite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

COURT OF APpEALs.-Williams, etc,
against Watkins. Argued and sub
mitted.
The court will not hear any more ar
puments until the March term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 18th, so 10, =,
TITO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF NJ
Il ALEXANDRIA INSURANCE CUA
PANY.-Wc, the undersigned. commii, Its
appointed at the stockholders meeting o. .I'
Alexandria Insurance Company held teoi.,
airy 10th, 1896, have to report that we n. .Ss
examined the statements and books oil "a
Secretary and Treasurer, and the bond; ~ Nv.
securities of the company which we ina GU
rect. Respectfully,
WORTH HULFJsH,
j D. II. LUNT. Committee
a. SCHOFIELD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-19

The Senate passed the Senate bill to
allow the University of Virginia use Of
duplicate volumes in the State Library.
Also House bills to constitute capita
tion-tax q lien upon real estate; to
amend section 2S44 of the code in rela
ton to public holidays; in relation to
delinquent taxes; to dispense with
formal warrants in certain cases;
To provide for the disposition of the
body of person upon whom sentence of
death has been executed; to amend
section 4041 of the code in relation to
what verdict to specify; to amend an
act in relation to guarantee companies;
to amend the code in relation to fee
bills.
In the House on Tuesday bills were
introduced to amend and re-enact an
act to require sheriffs anil sergeants OF
the counties and cities of this State to
report to the courts of their respective
counties and cities the number of pris-
oners confined in their respective jails;
to authorize and empower the auditor
of public accounts to collect taxes here
tofore assessed upon book,stock held
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
MAKE THE MOST
OF YOURSELF.

1t is the duty of every man to
make the most OF himself. What
ever his capacities may be, he is
sure to find some place where he
can be useful to himself and to
others. But no cannot reach his
highest usefulness without pure
blood. The blood circulates te
every organ and tissue and when it
is pure, rich and healthy it carries
health to the entire system, but if is
impure it scatters disease wherever
it flows. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the
Que true blood purifier. 1t cures
salt rheum, scrofula, catarrh, 'dys-
pepsia and rheumatism because
these diseases have their origin in
the blood.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
TIRE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE.

The old newspaper saying, "now
is the time to subscribe" was never
more true than at present. The times
are so full of incid ent, so many i'm
portant national and State affairs are
shaping themselves for change,
that no one can afford to be without
a metropolitan daily or weekly. The
st. Louis Republic, the greatest dem
ocratic newspaper, is making a spe-
cial offer OF its daily and Sunday pa
per for three months at S1.5e. It is
Sc year by mail. The Twice-a-
Republic is sent TIVE times a week
-l04 papers-for only 81 year. In
addition to all the political news, it
prints every day spread of general
news and features not eQualied by
any other paper.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
THE PERFORMANCE AT
THE OPERA HOUSE.

Among the various features OF the
performance on Thursday night villa
be an expose of the famous "Indian
Cabinet Mystery" in which man
is firmly bound with ropes to stake
and shut up in cabinet surrounded
by committee selected from the
audience. The man thus bound will
Instantly release himself upon COM
mand a volunteer from the audience
will then be called for to enter the
cabinet together with the person
bound, and asked to discover, il pos
ST BILE, the secret Of the trick. Any one
may accept the invitation and the
bigger and stronger he is the better.
Those who are especially expert in
trying secure knots are particularly
requested to aid in securing this
mysterious prisoner, but we warn
you all he will escape.
Get your tickets at Putegaats and
secure reserved seats rs cent each,
children half price.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
Fresh Durham and Little Joker
tobaccos just received by Jagou.
500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this paper will 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 treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nal1y, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundation Of
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building upthe canstitu-
ton and assisting nature IN doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much
faith in its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars fer
any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list OF testimonials Address
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, ..
CO Sold by Druggists, rs cents.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
CIVIL SERVICE SEMI-ANNUAL
EXAMINATION.

Brownsville, Texas, Sept. 4th 1896
The Civil Service Commission at
Washington has ordered that an ex-
animation be held in this. city on
Saturday, October 10th. 1896, com.
mencing at 9 o'clock, a. M, for the
grades OF clerk, day inspector, assist
ant weigher, messenger and watch
man-inspectress.
Only citizens Of the United States
can DO examined. The age limita.
tons fer this examination are as fol-
lows: For clerk or messenger not
under 20 years, and for all ether po-
sitions not under 81 wears of age.
No application will be accepted
for this examination unless filed
with the undersigned in complete
form, on the proper blank, before the
hour of closing business on Sept.
81, 1896.
The Civil Service Commission
takes this opportunity Of stating that
the examinations are open to all re-
putable citizens who may desire to
enter the service, without regard to
their political affiliations. All such
citizens, whether democrats or rep
pblicans, or neither, are invited to
apply. They shall be examined,
graded, and certified with entire
ilnpartiality, and wholly without re-
gard TO their political views, or to
any consideration save their efficien-
~, as shown by the grades they OBJ
tain in the examination.
For application blanks, full in
structions and information relative
TO the duties and salaries of the diff.
ferent positions, apply to-
A. A BROWNE,
Secretary Board of Examiners, Gus
toms Service, Brownsville, Tex.
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
yo-sa'e Fair HIGHEST Awsr;
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Bradson left for the coast last
evening.
Mrs. Best left for the coast last
evening.
Geo. Seaman came up from the
coast this morning.
Col. w. N. Linton left fer the
Point last evening.
Mrs. VIM. Kelly returned from the
seashore last evening.
Mrs. Jas. Hill was a passenger
from the Point this morning.
Aug. Celaya and family came up
from the seashore this morning.
Messrs. T. Lee Moore and Dean
Zimmermann,president and secreta y
of the International Portrait COM
pany, of Chicago, respectively, arriy-
ed this morning. HERALD readers
will remember that these gentlemen
left Laredo several weeks since in
skiff for Brownsville. They report
pleasant and uneventful trip down
the river, making the time from La
redo here, by actual running, in six
and one-half days. They will pro-
badly remain in Brownsville a cou-
pie of months.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
ABOUT TOWN.

The telegraph line Is not in work
ing order today.
Grand political meetings will be
in order next month.
Ice cream at Miss Mary Douglas
mis- afternoon from 10 z.
Ducks and other game will be
plentiful in short time.
The knights OF Honor hold their
regular monthly meeting tonight.
Organize the base ball mines now
and give the public series OF games.
A new fence is to adorn soon the
champion cottage on Washington
street
The recent rains have developed a
series of unpleasant odors on all
hands.
The Alice mail stage passed El
sauz at s:i5 this morning; no pas
sengers.
When Brownsville has trees and
waterworks we can defy even the
dog days heated term.
Itwould be we'll to have all trash
burned in the city limits, instead OF
leaving it to breed disease.
Parties coming in from up the
river say that the river is out in
many places on the road.
The heated term has been broken.
That cool nerther this morning
makes life worth living.
Capt. }. F. Cummings mourns the
loss Of his fine mare, which died sud-
denly day before yesterday.
As soon rs the fall rains set in
would be good time to replace the
dead trees Oh our city avenues.
A wedding took place last night at
Catholic church, the contracting
parties were Raymundo Sanchez and
,Juana Flores.
Rafael Garcia and Eleuteria Ro-
pdrignesg win be tried tomorrow be-
fore Justice Miller for theft of prop
erty valued at 500.
The beautiful growth OF willow
trees in front OF Sheriff Forto's Office
ahould encourage others toline their
side walks with the same.
A recent case Of typhoid fever on
ONE Of our central alleys should call
the attention of city Authorities to
4he general sanitary condition Of our
streets.
Secure your seats for the comedy
NFun in Boarding House." Reserv
ed seats now on sale at Putegnats
Drug Store, price rs cents children
,hsdf price.
The annual BAH OF the Casino de
Ia Union of Matamoros takes place
1t the opera house in that city to-
Night. Quite number Of Browns
vile people will attend.
Policeman S. r. Cara arrested six
shoemakers last evening near the
city market on complaint Of Miguel
Gonzales for throwing bricks at him.
They had hearing before Mayor
Carson this morning and all fined
So, and COSTS or FIVE days work on the
public streets.
A Mexican boy from Rabb's Santa
Maria ranch, while coming TO town
with load of produce.
st control of his team and became
ightened, Jumped from the wagon,
leaking his leg just above the
Akle. lie was brought to town aud
now resting easy.
w. F. Dennet, sales agent for
Fanamaker & Brown, Oak Hall
hiiadeiphia, has received full line
fall aud winter samples Of cloth
pg, ready made or made 20 order
iits, gents furnishing goods, etc,
q Gannnla ron,n ON Wnahin.ton
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
,sunarfor to all Others
FoR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

MRs. WILSON'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 "Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Solicitors for campaign
book "Bryan, Sewall and Free ST.
Yer," authorized by Bryan, written
by r. L. Metcalf, Editor Omaha
World-IIerald, appointed author by
Bryan. Contains speeches and
platform. A bonanza for agents. a
free silver mine for workers. Only
$l.50. The only authorized book.
80 per cent. Credit given. Freight
paid. Outfit free. Begin now with
choice OF territory. Permanent.
profitable work for '95. Address.
The National Book Concern, Star
Building, Chicago.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22

This week only, at bennett s.
dishpans, II and 81 quart sizes, rs
cents each, Mexican coin.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
Horse Shoe, Climax and Drum
mond's chewing tobacco at Jagou's.
THE LADIES.

III I4NIJILD.
The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it their favorite remedy. To
get the true and genuine article,
look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup Company, printed near
the bottom of the package. For sale
by all responsible druggists.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
WALLIS WAlTGEABACH
PHOTOGRAPHERS,

Are Introducing new and select styles
of work at their parlors. Also new styles
of fancy card mounts.
1S~Copying and engagements in crayon
done. Inspection of work invited,
Photo partors next to U. S. reservation,
WASHINGTON -. STREET
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22

NJ, Leahy, agent for the Stempel
Fire Extinguisher will receive a
large consignment of these excellent
machines on the next steamer. Now
is your time to place orders and pro-
-ect your property from the Fire
lend.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
PRIVATE DETECTIVES.

We want one or two Young men to
represent Us as a private detectives
in Cameron county. Money for the
light man. Address with stamp.
Texas Detective & Protective
Agency, San Antonio, Texas.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
For Sale.

Parker Row, one of the best pro
perties in Brownsville, centrally
coated on the corner of Washington
and 18th. streets, for $4,000, U. S
currency.
Also 800 acres of land, at 1000
U. S. currency. JOIN ". HoYT.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22
Gladness Comes

With better understanding CT the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pfeasant 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 a constipated cendi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the 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, chat tits 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 you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine 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 laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-22

The difference between Pills and
Simmons Liver Regulator, is just
this: Pills don't 60 down very easy
with most people, and you feel them
afterwards. While Simmons Liver
Regulator in liquid or powder is
very pleasant 20 take, and the only
feeling that you have afterwards is
the great relief that itgives from
Constipation, Biliousness, Sick
Headache and Dyspepsia. 1t is a
mild laxative and tonic.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-25
READY TO ARBITRATF.
Premier Salisbury of Great Britain
Makes a Statement About
Venezuela.

London, March 23.-Lord Salisbury
has sent a reply to the memorial in favor
Of Anglo-American arbitration of the
Venezuelan question adopted by the
Peace society at a meeting in Queens
hall The reply is addressed to James
Stansfeld, eX-member of Parliament,
who presided at the meeting. Lord Sal
isbury says:
Il am glad to be able to inform you
that this question is receiving the con-
sideration of the government. and that
proposals in the direction indicated by
eminent of the United States"
The Daily News GiberaD has an edi-
torial on Lord Salisbury's reply to the
memorial of the Peace association for
arbitration of the Venezuelan dispute in
which it says: Lord Salisbury'S letter
is the most hopeful word we have had
for a long time from the premier. We
hope that it portends a definite clearing
of the international situation in one Of
the stOrmeSt quarters. We may even
dream that it will presage a new and
brighter era in the worlds history. 1t
is not perfectly clear whether the ques-
ton has been advanced a stage, Or
whether the government has merely con-
firrned and adopted Lord ROsebery' S
policy. If Lord Salisbury is able to
convert his words into deeds, he will
go far to make his present term of of
fee ilIustrious and fienefcent.'
The Chronicle, also Liberal echoes the
Daily News hope that the United
States viii reciprocate our good will.
eff So" the Chronicle adds, there is no
need to trouble ourselves further about
Venezuela"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-25
TORPEDO BOATS FOR THE LAKES.
Ten of the New Destroyers May be Of
Light Draft.

Washington, D. c., March 21-The
naval appropriation bill is to contain a
provision for fifteen torpedo boats. 1t
is probable that the interior towns Of
New York and the lake cities of Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, Michigan Illinois, Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota may have an oppor-
tunity to see one or more of these yes
sells.
A proposition is now being considered
J Secretary Herbert to SO design ten
these vessels as to permit of their
passage through the Erie canal. The
expenditure of the $9,O00,000 appropria-
ton in the improvement Of the Erie
canal will make it possible for boats Of
S-foot draft to pass from the Hudson to
the lakes. Gunboats of this draft have
been built for the Chinese rivers and it
is likely that their design will Be dupli-
Gated to such degree as to enable the
secretary of the navy to assemble q fleet
Of these vicious vessels in any Of the
great lakes at three days notice, should
the occasion for doing so arise
Not only would such feet prove in
yaluab bic towards protecting Buffalo.
Cleveland, Toledo. Chicago and other
lake ports. but with three or four of
them stationed near Port Colborne it
would be difficult for any Canadian gun
boat to pass through the Wclland canal
TOR business on the great lakes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-25
BAYARD IS RETICENT.
Cut the Ambassador Does Not Seem
DepreSSed-ViSitS Lord
Amherst.

London, March 21.-The United States
ambassador, Thomas f. Bayard, received
no special cable messages yesterday re-
garding the adoption by the House of
Representatives on the resolution re-
ported by the committee on foreign af-
fairs censuring him for expressions used
in speeches which the ambassador de-
livered at Boston and Edinburgh. Mr..
Bayard first read of the vote of censure
in the morning newspapers and refused
to see newspaper men today, declaring
that he had nothing to say on the sub
ject. He was very busy today and
mailed several long dispatches to Secre-
tary Olney. The ambassador did not
seem 20 be depressed in spirits and has
arranged TO leave town this afternoon.
accompanied by Mrs. Bayard, on a visit
to Lord Amherst at Seven Oaks.
Regarding the direct negotiations on
the Venezuelan question, which are now
said TO be in progress. it is stated here
that the governments are endeavOring to
ascertain the exact legal definition of
settlers rights apart from the claims of
mere SQuatterS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-03-25
ALL SPANISH VICTORIES.
But Capt.-Gen. Weyler is Editing
All Dispatches Sent from
Havana.

Havana, March 21.-Lieut.-Col. Fran
els, in operating against Cayajabos,
province of Pinar del Rio, first opened
fire with his artillery upon the insurgent
position and then charged with the bayo-
net and dislodged the enemy, who left
fourteen killed and retired with many
wounded. Thirty-siX horses belonging to
the insurgents were also killed. The
troops lost seven men killed and had
three officers and forty-four priyates
wounded.
The columns of troops commanded by
Gen. Linares and Coils. Suarez, Inclan,
Sanchez and Echevarria arrived in the
vicinity of Cayajabos after the fighting
was over.
Maj Sirugeda, accommodating in the
vicinity of Managua, this province. en-
gagged the insurgents at Menocal. They
were commanded by LaStra and were
men who had recently joined the cause
of the insurrectiOn. The insurgents left
several killed on the field.
The column of troops composed of the
Barcelona battalion of Santa Fe. prob
ince of Matanzas, has had a skirmish
with the insurgents and inflicted great
loss upon the latter. Three soldiers were
killed. Gen. Pratt has been engaged
with the insurgents under Marcia and
Sanguilly and has killed two of them
and destroyed their camp. The troops
commanded by Col. Molina have CAPT
ured an insurgent The insurgent capt
ured turned out TO be quite an inpur-
tant prisoner. as he furnished the Span
ish officer with all the details of the fill
clustering expedition which landed at
Naradara near Cardenas, where the
troops seized three boats loaded with
arms and ammunition intended for the
insurgents. Tuste. an insurgent leader
who recently surrendered at Sagua lie
Grande. is now imprisoned at Cumen
and is charged with a number of crimes.