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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-07

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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-07
4 PHILOSOPHICAL EDITOR
20 kdale Messenger.
MRS. VANDERBILT

y N Il hIL :
New York January 2-The
World tomorrow will say:
Mrs Alva s Vanderbilt, the
divorced wife of William K.
Vanderbilt, announced to- her
friends yesterday that she is
engaged to he married to Oliver
Belmont.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-07
THE NEW POET LAUREATE

A dispatch from London dat
ed Oct % gave the news of the
appointment OF Alfred Austin
to be- poet laureate. He was
horn near Leeds in 1885 and
took his degree in London in
1856, and in 1857 was caf-
ed 10 the bar of the inner
temple. At the age Of 10 he
had published poem annony
mnusly called Randolph" and
is himself authority for the
statement that he was early
imbupd with a determination
TO devote his life TO literature.
His first acknowledged volume
of verse, "The Srason. Satire"
appeared in 1851. Since then
he has published large mum
Der Of poetical productions and
three novels. He has written
for the Standard and for the
Quarterly Review During the
sitting of thu Ecumenical Coun-
Gil of thu Vatican he reported
for The Standard, at Rome, and
be was a special correspondent
of that journal during the
Franco Prussian war He has
also written a number Of politi-
cal and controversial works.
In 1858, in conjuno ion with
w. j. Courthope. be founded
tie National Review The work
which brought him into special
prominence was the prize work
entille "The Garden | hat /
Love.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-07
NEW ORLEANS

~ IL w IL Al IL.
New Orleans, January L.
New Orleans, condensed into
one gigantic throat and back
of thai a pair of mighty Iungsl
New Orleans employing seem
ingly every device for making
noise, known to the ingenuity
Of mani A mad New Orleans!
That was New Orleans as the
tender New Year peeped into
the world at midnight last night.
II PHILOSOPHICAL EDITOR
Ro kdale Messenger.
Well, we all couldn't ct
brick houses for Christmas
gifts; some Of us had to con-
tent ourselves with little things
like diamond rings and gold
watches.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-01-07
CoRNMEALl CoRNMEAL

Notice is hereby given that we are
prepared TO furnish fresh Corn Meal
for $500 (Mexican coih) per 100
pounds or will grind corn, cash toll
Sl.2j per carga. viii exchange meal
for corn, at the Closner and Lips
comb plantation, Hidalgo County,
Texas, steamboat landing at the mill.
CLosNER s. LIPsCoMB.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
ALEXANDRIA HAPPENINGS.

The police have as get found no clew
70 the persons who burglariZcd the store
OF X. W. French. on King street early
yesterday morning. though they have been
dong all tina could Toe done 10 locate them.
The robbery was a well-planned one and
well carried out The thieves gained
entrance 40 The store 10y cutting 4 panel
out OF a rear door and then unlocking the
door. the key having been left in the lock.
About S3CO worth OF fine pocket knives,
SCISSORS. razurs, gold pens, four watches,
ana several other smaller articles We're
placed in four leather hand bags and taken
away. The robbery Is supposed TO have
been the work of two strange men who
were seen loafing about the neighborhood
OF the store Wednesday night.
Mr. Sidney Pullman. residing in Fairfax
county. a short distance beyond Hunting
Creek, had a narrow escape from being
shot yesterday evening toy party Of young
AleXandrians. whose names are not known,
who were shooting alta target on one of he
hills above New Alexandria. One Of the
balls passed within a few inches of Mr.
Pullman's head and buried itself in the
ground. 1t is stated that complaint
is 10 DE made 10 the Fairfax authorities
20 have this reckless shooting through
the country stopped.
Train No. IS, Capt. Gregg. on the Southern
Railway, with Bob Fitzsimmons, and his
party on board, passed through here this
morning, en- route 10 the North. While
the train WAS standing al the station in
this city the pet lion OF FilzsimmOns got
loose IN the baggage ear ana ran Baggage
master Mayhugh out Of the car. The ira in
men were afraid to tackle the lion, so its
master. VINO was asleep in his car, had TO
be aroused and asked Ia look after his
pet. The lion did not like 10 have his
liberty abridged, and made a vigorous
protest against being chained up again,
so much SO that FitZ. received several
scratches while claiming the animal up.
Elisha Payne, q young white man EN-
ployed at the New A Alexandria power-house,
had his legs quite badly crushed yesterday
morning bygetling thenIcaught between The
bumpers OF two OF the large cars. He was
brought to the Alexandria Infirnlary and
Drs. O'Breen and Jones rendered the neces-
EaTy surgical assistance.
Thccolored Republicans want MI. Thomas
Il. Morgan for the chairman Of the city
committee; the white Republicans want
Mr.. Joseph Crupper. and there is a fight
between the two before Judge Lamb, the
State chairman, in regard TO the matter.
The democrats, in The meanwhile, are
standing off laughing aud enjoying the fun.
ReF- br. Mackay-Smith, or Washington,
preached an interesting sermon TO large
congregation in Christ Episcopal Church
last night under the auspices of the
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew.
Mrs. Eleanor Howard has been elected
vice director Of the Mount Vernon Asso-
cial'al for the preservation Of Virginia
antiquities.
Do
pany, which proposes TO buy and sell real
estate ia Washington, was yes terday
chartered by Judge Norton. its capital
stock is placed at $4,000 and Mr. E A.
Randall 90 Washington is its president.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
ResuIts M New OrIeons

New Orleans, Feb 27.-Cloudy, showery
weather.
First race-Seven and a half furlongs,
selling. Masonic Home, 10, Hart, Z to 1,
won: 0ndague, 104, Murphy, TO ., Sec
ond; Gold Dust, 1O3, 10 to 1, third Time,
1:36 "a. Lulu T.. Albert Sidney, Spend
oline, Van Brunt, Chenoa, aud Wedgefield
also ran.
Second race-Six furlongs, selling Co.
china, 10Y, Duffy 10 TO /, won; Twelve
Fifty, 104, Murphy, IL TO 1, second;
George Smith. 102, Clay, to /, third
Time, lie IA. Minerva, Chugnut, Bon
Soir. Alright, Rebella, Lady Falkland,
Station T., and Kittleman also ran.
Third race-Seven furlongs, handicap.
Piccaroon, los, Hart, TO /, won; Queen
Bess, 81, Sherrer, TO 1, second; Cave
Spring, SO, Clay, 80 to /, third. Time,
l:29. Jim Flood, Terrapin, Beague Kiltch,
Borderer, and Lagniappe, also ran.
Fourth race-Plantation Handicap. Six
furlongs: Fannie Rowena, los, Hill,
10 5, won; Old Saugus, 80, Hirsch, 20
/, second: Bloomer, 116, Thorpe, Z
TO l, third. Time, 1:16. Gladioli,
Lillian E.. Judith C., Little Bramble.
Fritzie, Hippogriff, Pan Out, stanza
and Albert s.. also ran.
Fifth race-Milc and an eighth. Sell
ing: Uncle jim, ZOE, Hill, Z to ., won;
Alto June. 104, Thorpe, To /. second
Hotspur, l09 Hart, : to 2, third. Time,
l 81. Cyantha. Sycamore, Rachael Nc
Allister, La Belle France, Flame, Jimmy
r.. Lotus and Jim Henry also ran.
Sixth race-Seven and one-half fur
longs. Selling: Joe O. Sot. l07, Sher-
rer. 8 to 2, won; Prytania, 100, Davis,
to i, second; Mark s., los, Ham, to 2,
third. Time, 1876. Liberty Bell, Joco,
Princess Rose. Sir John, Rightmore, and
Guard also ran.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
Entries at New Orleans.

First race-One mile: Gladioli. 81;
Pert. Sc: Haeckel, IS; Newhouse, 50; Al
bert s., 81; Judge Debouse and Sauterne,
81 each; RoSsmore. OF; B. F. Fly, ir.. Light
foot and Midstar, loo each; Jim Flood,
1OS.
Second race One-half mile. Imp. Subst-
tuition, Clara Jewell, Koenigen and Clema-
tuS, 101 each; Roltaire and Tom Paine,
104 each.
Third race Fifteen-siXteenths of a mile.
Chugnut, 81; Campania and Hippogrff, 80
each: Billy Mckenzie, Old Gentleman and
Sun Up, 100 each; David, Ill; Masonic
Home, ia.
Fourth race One and one-sixteenth miles.
Dutch Arrow, Haeckel and Fondest, 90
each: Peytonia, 102; HarOldine, 80; Clarus,
9S; Ondague, 101; lie Banjo, 8; Dockstader,
100; Helen Wren, 81 Orinda, LOG; Emil
Bcy, 119.
Fifth race-One mile. Mopsey, Panway
and Satinet, 105 each; Pokino, Denver, La
Vergne, Sonar and Tamerlane, 10Y each:
San Bias, Beatifice, Coronet and Fakir, ITO
ca ch.
Sixth race One mile. frankie d. and
Lady Unde, 105 each; Incommode, Old
Pugh, Gov. HILL Nectar Bankrupt, John
p, Cont and John Irwin, 107 each; Oak
Forest and Burrells Billet, ITO each.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
FITZ ARRIVES In new YORK
New Champion Makes More Utter
ances About Corbatt.
garding MISUNDERSTANDING Him
Take His Own Medicine.

New York, Feb. 2T.-Robert j. Fitzsim-
mons, the champion pugilist OF the world,
arrived in this city this afternoon. He was
accompanied by his wife and young son,
Martin Julian, his manager, and trainer
Jack Everhardt. The party reached the
Pennsylvania depot, Jersey City, at l
O'Clock, and came to this city.
The champion looks wen and has not "A
mark on his face TO show that he had
recently batted with Maher. In regard
to Corbett, he said:
Il will not pay any attention until he
whips some OF the good men | have met.
Mr. Corbett kept me dancing for couple
OF years when / wanted TO get match
on with him, and will now give him
dose OF his own medicine
Fitzsimmons will appear at Madison
Square Garden Saturday night, but be was
unable 10 tell what would be his plans after
that He stated that Maher's eyes Were
all right and that Maher repeatedly fouled
him, and that lie was easier for him than
he was in the first fight.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28

Mrs. Mary Thomas, who was shot three
times and had her head beaten in with an
AK yesterday morning, in Alexandria. has
surprised the doctors. and has given some
hope for her recovery.
Mike Thomas. who committed the brutal
assault, and then tried to commit suicide
by cutting his wind-pipe, is also in much
better condition. Mrs. Thomas is in the
little house near the river front where she
was nearly murdered, and hcr husband is
in the infirmary in Alexandria.
Further examination OF the wounded
woman shows that she was shot three
times. once in the left breast, once in
the right check and once in the left cheek.
Her most serious injuries, however, are
two fractures OF the skull, inflicted with
an ak.
VICTIM HAS RALLIED.
When DR.. Jones arrived upon the scene
he did all he could to save the womans
life and soon discovered that the bullets
were causing no serious trouble. He TOOK
over half dozen pieces Of bone from her
head and last evening the woman was
able TO converse about the murderous as
sault of her husband. A Times reporter
was present when DR.. o Brien and DR.. Jones
started the woman in conversation and
heard what might be her dying statement,
for, notwithstanding her rally, there is
little hope for her ultimate recovery
She stated that her husband met her
upstairs and there shot her three times.
She started for the stairway and fell for
ward. The imprint Of her hand on the wall
bears evidence of this, as does also the blood
on the steps. When she fell upon the floor
down stairs her husband followed her
and setting the ak, cut her in the head
twice. She knew no more after that until
aroused from here unconscious condition.
THOMAS IN THE INFIRMARY.
When captured Mike Thomas was taken
to the Alexandra station-house and there
attended by DR.. Purvts, the coroner.
Mike was covered with blood and his arms
had numerous gashes in them where he had
deavored To sever the arteries and end his
life. He had cut his windpipe and was in a
very weak condition. It was decided TO
remove him to the infirmary, and in order 10
accomplish this it was necessary to give him
a stimulant by injection.
His only statement as TO the reason for
the deed was that he was driven 10 do it
Mike, it seems, has a very Jealous disposition,
and has frequent quarrels with his wife be-
cause Of her absence from home when
she was at the market assisting her mother
in the cook house.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
INQUEST On SMITH.

Coroner TO Investigate the Railroad
Accident
As there are several conflicting stories
afloat concerning the killing of Henry
Smith, the colored coal picker, who was
run down and maugled by Baltimore and
Ohio train about noon on Wednesday, at
the North Capitol street crossing, Coroner
Hammett decided last evening 10 hold an
inquest in order to get at the truth of the
matter.
1t will be held at O'Clock this after
noon at Lieut.. Kely's station on New
Jersey avenue. The witnesses have been
summoned, and a coroner's jury Will be
selected this morning.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
LEAP YEAR, 90.
A Texas Belle Who Took Heart and
Won the Man She Wanted


Won the Man She Wanted.
To the knowing girl there are more
ways than one OF awaiting oneself OF the
maiden's leap year privilege A story
comes from rural Texas illustrative Of
this truth and showing hsw a eoura geOuI
girl may overcome difficulties in Winning
the man Of her choice.
In certain county OF the Lone stan
State, there lives a very charming girl,
who, being yet in the heyday Of her youth
and withal, rich in her own right, has
always had long train OF admirers The
ma jOrity Of them were well of as 10
worlds goods, but Cupid had in his usual
misehievOus style so arranged matters that
none Of them found favor IN the girls
sight. The only man among them all
that had the power 10 set her heart flut-
tering and TO whom her fancy had paid
tribute even when he was absent never
pressed his suit. He belongs to that In
Vulnerable army OF poor but honest, and
his pride withheld the words that the Texas
belle was so anxious to hear
The other day she went 20 him in the
most bewitChing costume and a smile that
exactly matched. She told him with
bIushing candor that he was old enough
and sensible enough 10 be getting married
She had a young lady in mind that would
make him a capital wife, and II authorized
by him she would volunteer TO carry on
negotiations.
II made the young man mad andtOOk him
entirely out Of himself. He served notice
in very icy terms that he did not require
the services OF anyone in conducting his
affairs OF the heart, and il was particu-
larry exasperating 10 have the only woman
he ever did love or could love come 10 il
tercede for someone else.
Now. this is exactly what the sensible
girl knew. and accordingly she laid a
trap for the man Of her choice Her cal
citations had been accurately made, and
when the poor proud lover had been be-
trayed into the declaration of his passion
she blushed more furiousIy than before
and stanlmeringly insulated that perhaps
! If lie had disclosed his feelings earlier she
| might have been saved the performance OF
| very embarrassing task The young man
| finding the ground slipping from under him.
grasped at the nearest protection. which
! was, Of course. the girl She did not OBJ
| tect stFenuously, and arrangements are
now being completed for a wedding
/ which for gayety and general happiness
| shall cast into the shade everything hitherto
| seen il that section
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
THE DUSE EYELID.
It l. Now the Thing To Obtain, and
''Faddists'' Are Attempting 1t.

It l. Now the Thing To Obtain, and
"Faddists'' Are Attempting 1t.
The Duse eyelid is replacing the Ellen
Terry skip and the Rernhardt mouth.
The Duse eyeIid is like the Bernhardt
mouth-not always horn 1t may be ac-
complished by any face not too full, but
10 mOon-faced maids IL Will give the look
OF a cross cherub late from punishment.
There is a clever masseuse, employed by
the smart set, who has taken up the busi-
ness OF forming them. In three lessons and
for given sum she guarantees perfect
article The recipe is as follows:
First compose the cOUntendnce 10
tranquil gravity. Next held in tie cheeks,
thrust forward the chin aad let the corners
of the mouth droOp sadly.
The background thus formed, half close
! the eyes and lift the inner corners Of the
brows Us high as possible, without wrink-
ling the forehead.
This will give a downward, mOurnful
line to the tail Of the eye Last slight
touch of brown cosmetic over the lids
brings the Duse heaviness, and little
rouge just above increases their size and
| prominence. In such a casual way is
| great beauty accomplished.
The Duse eyelids must express, when
complete, dreamy intelligent sadness,
and a depth of wOmanly sentiment. It
| will fit brunettes better than blondes,
! and To make the imitation perfect the
face should BE- left as pale as possible and
the hair parted simply and combed back
without furbelows.
This melancholy eye curtain. however, is
| not entirely d new fashion For years Mr..
| c. D. Gibson has hung the same sort on his
fair American women. The dTOop of the
eye of the Empress Eugene was one Of the
distinguishing features OK this 0cautifullady-
Rejane and Ada Rehan have both falling
lids. Indeed, an array of women of genius
seems to indicate that the drOop OF the
eyeiids denotes temperament Until the
coming of the great Italian. however, it
had made no impression on the feminine
public. Now the dropping lids threaten TO
become more popular than the Della Fox
/ curls. II is fortunate that il IS the Duse
eyeIids that are in fashion. Fancy It
might have been the GuilhSrt nose
one may for mcTnentima ginc Duse 'sOwn
sensations when she finds herself playing
to a housefuI OF her own cyelids.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
THoUGHT HE HAD THEM.
Terrible Vision of Mr. Hayes After "a
EOrtnight's Carousal
New York sun


Primrose WaIlinGford Hayes, having spent
a very hectic fortnight investigating the
life that throbs between decks. ''aS il were.
in the metropolis, went back TO the quiet
of his peaceful country home at River
head with heart full of glowing salts
faction. He slept a long. sweet steep and
awoke in the morning early with desire
to go abroad and look about him. As he
walked down the broad street he took
notice of the glorious morning. The sun
rode through the cioudlcss SKY. Tie air
was crisp and fresh. Mr. Hayes threw
back his shoulders and thrust out his chest
He filled his lungs with Il deep breath and
let it go slowly. holding on to the pleasant
sensation as long as he could. He patted
himself on the back, nIetaphorieally, and
said:
"Oh, this is great, this is fine,
il is a magnificent morning.
He looked about him exulting and his
eye lighted upon a small, long-haired dog
just as it came running around the corner
of the house he was about to pass. He
stopped short and looked again. change
sudden as if wrought by magic came over
Mr.. Hayes. The ruddy color fled from his
cheeks and left his face an ashy gray. His
chest that had been so confidently thrust
forward collapsed and fell in. His breath
came in short, quick gaspS. The day
went dark before him and the broad sun
was blotted out Of the sky. His eyes pro-
truded from their sockets His gaze was
fixed on the little long-haired dog, trot-
ting peacefully along by the fence, com
ing toward him.
Holy smoke!' CALCULATED Mr.. Hayes.
''It's blue"
blue, blue he repeated TO himself;
'blue as my grandmother's shawl"
Great beads of cold perspiration stood out
on his brow. The palms of his hands
were clammy and his fingers grew very
cold. The little dog trotted slowly toward
him and he could not look away to save
| him.
Blue dog" he said. "Great Scott! I've
| got 'em. On, yes; I've got 'em. 1 knew 1
would. 1 knew it, and now I've got 'em.
Blue or I'm niger
| A boy came running along the street, but
Hayes did not see him. His gaze was fixed
| on the dog, but he beard the boy shout in
such d shrill voice that it penetrated the fog
into which his brain had settled.
i-yi-yi-yi blue dog, blue dOgI Look at
the blue dogl"
The heart of Hayes leaped within him
The mist fled from before his eyes. Once
more the sky was clear and the day was fair
and the air crisp and invigorating. He
stood up like man again and filled his
lungs and shouted:
boy, come herel''
The young shaver walked doubtfully up "a
him. Hayes was fumbIing in his pocket
Here" said Hayes, as the boy reached
him, take this half dollar; you've sayeC
my life"
The boy ran off in wonderment, ant
inside the house one woman was wing L
another as she rinsed out a big washtub
"Therel Icaught that Nate Downs mast
white dog good this time and just soaket
it with my blue water
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28

The number of race horses in training in
and around Monmouth Park will almost
reach 100. Marcus Days string, in charge
of Matthew Byrnos. leads the procession
with %; Charles Littlefield, jr., is second,
with 10, and Robert Murray third. with 10.
The remaining 81 horses are divided among
eight different owners, rs follows: William
Hayward, jr., 9; Jeta Walden, 8; Charles
Littlefifled, ST., :; August Clason, 6; j. II.
McCreery, 3; James Blute. 2; C. o. McFadden,
3; Lewis Stewart, Is. The old track is in
condition for galloping, and trainers have
their strings out every fine morning.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
MURDER TRIAL TO BE QUIET
Extraordinary Precautions in the Ar
raignment of Bryan Murderers.

y
Cincinnati, o., Feb. Pit. has been
decided to take no steps today in the
eXtradition proceedings for Jackson and
WallIng, the alleged murderers of Pearl
Bryan.
This determination grows out of an
abundance OF caution. The matter will be
heard at time of which the public will
not be advised in advance and an effort
will be made to exclude sall people, eX-
cept newspaper men, from the hearing.
There is no fear of violence On the part
Of the spectators, but the court Officers
desire to avoid the disa greeable crush and
jam which would attend the presence
of the prisoners in open court.
The arrangement is to take Jackson and
Wallng through the tunnel from the Jail
TO the courtroom, which will be locked
and guarded by the watchmeu, The pris-
oners will then be disposed Of secretly.
In the police court t his morning the pre-
liminary hearing in the cases of Jackson
and Walling was continued to February
%
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28

Isaac II Labold, of the well-known racing
firm of Labold Bros, has been seriously
i'll at his residence i'll New York city from
blood poisoning. He is now convalescing
Mr.. Laboid has owned many famous race
horses, among them Montrose, winner of
the Kentucky Derby in 1887.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28

There will be thirteen days of racing at
the Benning'S meeting. About So 600 will
be given away in stakes and purses, an
average of nearly 81, 500 day. This is
money well worth running for, so that it
seems likely the meeting Will attracta large
number of horses.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28
Athletic Club Notes.

As the meeting of delegates of the Dis
trict Basketball League, called for last
night, at the Washington Athletic Club,
lacked a quorum, it adjourned without
transacting business of any kind.
The third assignment of bowlers in the
Columbia Athletic Club tournament will
play set OF four games each, tomorrow
night.
The February schedule of the Bowling
League will close tonight with a set Of
games between Carroll Institute and Young
Mems Catholic Club, upon the alleys of the
latter.
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-28

The Kentucky Association of Trotting
Horse Breeders have opened a $1,000
futurity for foals OF 1896, Sc, 900 of which
will be competed for by two year-oIds and
$4,000 by three ycar-oldS. This stake is
always well supported by Eastern breeders,
and in 1894, when it was worth $27 ,4sO,
it was won by the chestnut mare Benzetta,
by Onward, now owned by W. f. Stokes.