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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-22

The fact that Tom Wrsn became a
cather at % minutes OF y o'clock
Christmas day is causing great mcr;-
ment in Eureka county. He just
missed the Chronicles silver cup and
is sill trying to get an approximate
prize.
Toms Eureka friends insist that
their child shall have q tin cup ap-
prepr ia;ely engraved. Wren now in
sists that the clock was to- slow aad
is trying to convince DeYoung that
such was TIE case.
A man il Carson who sold some
land the other day for a tritie learned
a few days later Of at least a dozen
people who would have given him
twice the sum had they only known it
was for sale. He now wonders if it
would moi have been a good plan 10
have advertised the land and let his
neighbors know that he wanted to
sell.
La 20 came the California mining
excitement; in SO Washes and Pixies
Peak 10 $50 Whit Pine: in 10 Lead
vile in 80 SodCh Africa, but we wont
have % wait till '99 to complete the
sequence; 90 will show great activity
in mining.-EX.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-22

Whar Baby was sick, we gave i . as. sia.
Wien she was a Child, she cris. 2 Casjoria.
When she became Miss, she cluns to astoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Casteria.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-22
The Governor improving.

Attorney General Beatty received
the following encouraging dispatch
concerning Governor Jones condition
yesterday:
Governor has improved a little in
every way since yesterday. Pain sub
siding.
THOS- WFyRTRN
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-22
IN Case OF War.

Acting Governor S91ler sent the
following in n ser - the ST, Looi5
RrouhIjoao'a query for the strength
Of the Nevada militia:
Il En2l1ni ha- purchased N1"a
sloA purchase beyond Question Y aid
Gil for the assertion az the Monroe
doctrine in entirely. TIE people Of
Nevada do not and woUId not deHa' !
entirely nnnn the enrolled militia
though in case Of war with any foreign
powcr the Nevada. Militia. Infantry
and Artillery, about olnven-hundred
strong, could be moholizod in forty
eight hours after the call to arms.
r. SADDLER,
hctinC Governor.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-01-22

Special Crockery and glassware sale
at Chas. H.. Kelly's Arlington Block
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21
RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
A Dispatch From Madrid Says
Everything is Amiable
With the United
States.

London, July IA dis
patch from Madrid to The
Standard says that the rela-
tons between Spain and the
United States are now on a
satisfactory footing The dis
patch adds that no final decis-
ION will be taken in the case
of the Americans captured on
board the flibustering schoon-
er Competitor, and of the
American claims for damage TO
American property until the
session Of the cortez is closed.
1t is expected foreigners will
obey Gen. Weyler's regula-
ton requiring the registration
of foreigners before he will al
low their rights under foreign
citizenship only SO far as they
donot clash with Spaafsh-Ane-
rican treaties.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21
FIELD AND MARINE,

This glass is most useful. both as
Marine and Field Glass. 1t has
SchrOmatic lenses. three in each side
finely mounted and covered with black
morocco leather. and has great magnify
ing power. 1t is provided with sun
shades and brought to focus by turn
ing the thUmbscrew until the object
Incomes clear and distinct. Every
Glass Is sold with a ine ie~ther case and
shoulder strap. sent registered free ny
mail n receipt Of SG.0e: worth Sl4O0.
The Invisible World Revealed
MICROSCOPES
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21
BERMUDA BUSY.
Preparations for another Tx
petition to Cuba.

New York, July T7-The
Herald this morning says;
Much activity has been OBJ
served at the Cuban head
quarters during the last three
days, due to preparations for
an expedition which is to sail
very soon on board the steam
er Bermuda. TIE steamer s
machinery has all been over
laauled at Philadelphia and her
speedPower has been increas
ed. The expedition which has
been ordered to leave Phila-
dclphia, on the Bermuda, will
be led by Colonel Cabrera, an
old veteran Of the ten years
war. Captain John O'Brien
viii have charge Of the vessel.
Twenty cases Of rifles and
nearly aoo hern1etically sealed
cans Of cartridges have been
sent to Philadelphia within
tl,e list taree days, but these
are not one.quarter of the war
material which will be, shipped
or Il1s been shipped aboard
the steamer.
"a nreparation ofingredi-
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21
AADO YOU DESIRE TO MAKFkA
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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21

1st. 800 acres of land, two miles
from city hall of Brownsyil g, stu
ated on Resaca la Guerra, and a
horseshoe afluent of such resaca,
on mail road, suitable for fruit or
chards, 30 acres now in irrigation,
with pecan, walnut, chestnuts,
plum, peach, pear, apricot, cherry,
japanese persimmon, fig grape and
ribbon cane. Can be sub-divided
into . or 10 acre lots, giving each
abundant water supply, there being
depth of ) to 10 feet Of water all
seasons of the year. Price $40 TO
52j per acre, according to location.
Will sell in a body at special rates.
I'd. 80 pieces adjoining, one of
300 and the other of 100 acres, stu
ated on Resaca Rancho Viejo, five
miles from city hall on mail road.
Both pieces almost surrounded by
water Of 10 to Is feet in depth, 40
acres under irrigation. This land
is eqdal to if not superior to the
Mississippi bottom lands, and can
be made paying Investment for
fruit orchard or truck gardening
Can be subvdivided into 5 to 10
acre lots Price $40 to Sj25 per
acre; whole tract on special terms.
I'd. 100 acre tract two miles
from the city of brownsville, on
resaca, with good water supply.
Ebony, Mesquite, Ash, blackberry
and other timbers. Al!uvial soil.
TO one who desires to sab divide in
small tracts, this is a paying in
vestment. Sold in bulk only. Price
$40 per acre.
4th. $4,000 acres in one body,
having frontage of about six
miles on the Rio Graude Railroad
pm the south, and the Arroyo Col
orado on the north. Well timber
ed along the streams and lakes; ba~
/ lauce prairie. Includes within its
limits the lannon's battle fields of
Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma.
Arabic and pasture. Price 50, per
acre.
9Th. A tract adjoining No. 4,
which together with that tract will
/ include 100000 acres in one body
very desirabl5. Special terms to
cnlonizist.
9th. 10000 acre tract about
three miles. from the Arroyo Post
OfGce. This land is well timbered
and watered, soil alluvial, adapted
to fruits, cotton, corn, cane, etc.
Special terms to any one buying
tract, obigating to colonize.
IN. 1900 acre trsct, fronting On
ibe Rio Grande. about twenty miles
from Brownsville and 3 miles from
Santa Maria. 800 scoes under cult.
yat'on on low Iards on river trout
All good arabic land. Price SIS pei
acre.
Ssh. 725 ceres. triangular form
fronting on RIO Crande, J6 miles
above Brownsville good land. Wei
wsiered Price SO 600.
9,h. Numerous tracts Of pastnrr
lanaa from 1000 to 5000 acres eacl
10 different parts of The comfy.
10th. This is q very desirable
place for small fruit or ttnok farm
containing 1OI acres, with a nev
brick dwelling Of 6 rooms. frame sta
BILE and other out houses, and larg
) underground cisteru: three miles fron
Z Brownsville on Resaca de la Palm
on the county road.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21
THIS Is YOUR OPPORTUNITY
TO GET THE LATEST AND
FINEST AT LESS THAN
THE WHOLESALE
COST TO M
PORT THEM.
GEEYAuER OPERA GLASS.

Opera Glasses are now used not
,n}y for the concert I,nH, theatre
T opera house, as being portable
nd easily carried in the pocket. but the
posse sor of one viii find it a useful
companion at the seaside. river or coun-
try excursions and he race course. The
above mas achromatic lenses, lesther
covered bodies, fitting in flexible leather
case; the latest. Sent registered by mail
zee Oh receipt of $500; worth $1,000.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21

iIuU iidlO Us taLuE'Lt
INSTRUCTIoSs:-ln order to Use this
Microscope place in the insect holder
and then attach to the lentii: water in
which flowers have leen soaking as
hours; small quantity of lpayened
paste made OF mouldy rye flour or some
mnggotty cheese; dried insects and
other objects can be attached by slight
~ wettiug the lentil.
To Students is also invaluable for
Mmeralogy. Botany an5 psychology;
sent registered free by mail on receipt
OF 5l.G0: worth $3.50.
BOYS MzGR OgGCpG
with prepared object glass slides and
forceps is intended for those just he
ginning to study the secrets OF Ma
ture. Sent registered free 10y mail on
receipt of S2.OV; worth $3.50.
THE TOURIST TELESCOPE
IS acknowledged to be the best apd
most convenient of any in usr, ihc'ud-
ing sun shade shoulder strip and case.
sent regI stored free 10y mail on receipt
of SEQ; worth SI4.0O.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21
a Vile Opera Glass.

This Opera Glass IS suitable for
ladies' use having Mother-of- Pearl
covered bodies, and can be had either
in White. Oriental or Black Pearl. The
mnuntings are handsomely finished in
nickel plating md gilt. he whole,
fitting in flexible leather case with
achromatic lenses forms a useful Pres-
eEt. Sent registered free hv mail on
receipt OF $3.50; worth $1,000.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21

~Ecs7rSAR in combination, pr
~ : nd preparation oflngfeei-
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-07-21

''s[Gsrsss Of u BeNecesci.s Horne
and knowing the good DR.. Miles Neryine
has done me, my wish 20 help others, over
comes my dislike for the publicity, this
letter may give me. Ia Nov. aud Dec. 1856
qYse isszg,afss Esszss 5i.e EEGGripPe,"
ana was one OF the FIRST. Resumins duty
TOO soon. with the care Of so many sick,
did not regain my health, and in = month
I5ecEr7se So CsesisisESec7 end 9soIJOJss
from sioeDiessness and TIE drafts mace on
my vitality, thas It was question il l could
go on. dear friend advised ne 70 GTy
zsr-. EsEses' Restorative EePUis1c.
took bottles ana I'm happy 70 say, I an
IN better health than ever. still continue
lis GccdSSelsG3 use, az g ssssDe TOcd,
as my work is very trying. 4 letter ad-
dressed 20 Milaaukee, Wis. viii reach me-"
Jrre s, 1884 Mrs. IAuRA c. PHoEEJx.
Dr.. Niles Eervine is sold on . positive
cusraaTea that the first bottle VIII benefit.
Al druggists sell - ct 81, s bottles for :, or
& vii nc sent, prepaid. on receipt OF price
D. LIS II. Ailes Medical Co., Elkhart, lid
Esr. Niles Nefyine
Restores Health
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
College Entertainment.

Tehuacana. Texas, December Ga
unique entertainment was given the stu
dents last night at the college by the fac
ulty
The committee on arrangements previous
to the hour of meeting arranged the
benches in the chapel so as TO form cosy
little apartments. in which were placed
tables and chairs SO that the older pupils
might play dominoes and fiddle de- winks,
or, II preferred. enjoy a tetc-a-tete.
In the recitation rooms the Juveniles en-
joyed pleasant mlrthful games.
The faculty composed the committee OH
entertainment. at which they proved ex-
perts. The string band furnished delight
ful music and one Of the pupils recited a
choice piece,
Mrs. II. l.. Irving of Tyler is visiting her
old home once more.
Mrs, Coleman Ia entertain lg Mrs, West
moreland and Miss Coleman, from Dawson.
Mrs, Hcrnbeck OF Corsicana is over TO
see her bother. Mrs. Kincaid, who Is quite
low with consumption.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
Mnrrcntnn IncnIn.

Warrenton. Texas, December 6,-The
weather has been all that could be desired
since the late cold spell. 1t is now clear.
with cool nights. Cotton is opening fast
and wilt soon be all out There has been
considerable movement in cotton the last
few days, owing to the rise In price. but
the recent decline caused some TO be Sun
held back. Nearly 600 bales shave been
Ginned here to date. q good norton OF
which was bought by local merchants.
With the near approach OF Christmas
trade has liyeIed up considerably. ana
merchants are kept quite busy attending
TO the wants Of customers, Old Santa Claus
hes established headquarters at this place.
and the boys and girls are on their hes,
hehavious. so they will not be forgotten
by the dear old fellow on his yearly vista
t'on,
Many farmers are invited to LaGrange
next week TO serve as Jurors. The crimi-
nal docket Will be taken up and promises
90 be quito interesting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
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SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

Houston. Texas. December 7.-strayed
or stolen Light brown horse, 10 years old
brands, hat and mule shoe, with bar over.
on hip, saddle marks; $500 reward.
Light bay horse, s years. 10 hands; brand,
two Us tone upside down on left shoulder,
front foot split, no shoes.
Holstcn COW, black; years old; while
legs: crumplcd horn, in good condition, no
brand; s. reward.
Brown pony. II years. II hands, no brand
lump and white spot under left eye, 81
reward
Day pony. 10 years, IA hands; brand. AR
connected on left hip.
Chestnut sorrcl mare. years, "A hands,
no brand, star in forehead In good condi-
ton had On rope when she left; sores on
both hind legs; $40 reward.
Dark brown horse, years, 10 hands;
brand j c on left shoulder, foottop cut; 81
reward
Brown horse. years. l3ia or IA hands;
brand, jill connected. with bar over 1t. on
left hip. fstula on shoulder; foretop cut :
lad on saddle and bride when taken 81
reward
Setter bitch, black and white. blue tailed,
years old thoroughly broken; had on
new leather collar, with ring and name
late. but no name; answers TO Daisy -
Albert Erickson,
Sheriff Harris County.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
ISLAND CITY NEWS ITEMS.
unitcd States Will Secure Land Tot
the NcW Fort.
ACTIVE WORK GOES ON At THE POINT
French Might school Resumed with
Nominal Charge for Tuition.
The Henrietta TO he sold.

Galveston, Texas. December THE
prospect now is that Galveston will not be
deprived OF the fort on the gulf side for
protection from an attack by an unfrlendly
navy through the greed and avarlce OF
land owners. 1t is understood that most Of
the ground required for site has been
offered at fair price and that the remain
der may be secured through condemnation
proceedings II an attempt is made to hold
up Uncle Sam on the purchase price There
is work going on at Fort Point by a large
number of men on what is supposed to be
the foundation for fort there, but IL is
not an easy matter to obtain Information
as 10 what the government is doing in the
way OF Notifications. for those engaged in
the work are as dumb as oysters. For the
construction of the mortar battery to be
constructed at Fort Point bids are now in
the hands OF the department at Washing
Ton, ana as some of them are within the
unit OF the amount TO be expended II Ia
PROBABLE that one of them will be ac-
copied. In that case work will begin early
IN the new year and will be completed in
ABOUT six months. When Galveston Is for
tliied she VII become. Of course, something
OF military post.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

In the county court today +. w. Heit-
man secured judgment against the Texas
city Compress company for s22i1S.
The December term of the civil district
court began today. most of the session
being consumed in calling the docket
The second meeting of the Galveston
Reform club. to be known hereafter as the
Social Science league was held yesterday
with good attendance.
Hays Brooks the young man who be-
came unconscious in n bath room and sus
tanned injuries by fall Saturday, is said
to be in fair way to recovery.
Fred II. Zweifol. manager Ct Hoyt's
BLACK sheep company. en- route. is n
Galveston boy and his friends hsre will
give him cordial welcome when he comes.
MIR. T. j. Willis, who was In the city
from the Alvin section today. says a great
many home seekers arc visiting his SEC
tIon OF the coast country and settling
there.
The British steamship Ethelgonda. which
arrived from Rio Janeiro this morning.
has colored man for captain He has
been on the vessel several years and Ia
said to be an able and experienced navi-
gator
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
THE PAVING SUIT DECIDED.
Liens for Payne OF Street Paving
Are Unconstitutional.
DECISION IN STORRlE VS.. COR1ES.
Glitter Can Make individuals Person
ally Liable for Paving, Hut Can
Not Enforcc Any Liens.

Austin, Texas, December 1.-THE supreme
court today answered the certified ques
lions In the case OF Robert c. Storrie VS..
Henry w. Cortcs and wife. from Harris
county. IL was sought In this case TO fore
close an alleged lien ON the homestead OF
Cortes and wife given by the City OF Hors-
ton to storrie 10 secure the latter for hav-
ing paved the street on which the home
stead Of Cortes and wife abutted. The
supreme court holds. Judge Brown render
ing the opinion.
!. That the ordinance giving a lien on
homesteads to secure stree; paving assess
ments is unconstitutional and void.
Q. That the above doctrine first announc-
ed in Higgins VS.. Bordagcs, SIS Texas, APP
plies as well to contracts entered into be-
fore the Bordaees decision as those entered
since said decision.
8. That the decision IN Higgins VS..
Bordages IL not law" within the mean
ing OF the provisions OF the constitution OF
the United States prohibiting the State
from passing laws violating the obligations
Of contracts.
4. That n Is competent for city TO make
the owner OF homestead liable for the
price OF street improvements. though nc
lien can be enforced against the homestead
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
THEIR BONDS DEFECTIVE.
Commissioners of BraIoria Demand
Cilt-Edle Security.
-FOUR OFFICIALS ARE DlSPL ACEn.
Cuurt-Prematurc Applicants for
Federal Jobs ia North Texas.

J Angleton. Texas. December 5.--The new
Icounty seat Of Brazoria county has been
literally alive with the leading citizens for
the past three days. attending the White
Mans union" recently organized by the
taxpayers of the county to secure recog-
milton In tho management and control of
county affairs by seeing that all persons
elected to Office gave good legal and suffi-
cient bonds. The meeting was orderly and
conducted with perfect harmony by all po-
litical parties in the union.
| Everyone seemed perfectly satisfied with
the meeting and its results.
| The commissioners court has Just COM
plcted the work Of passing on the bonds
OF the officers elected. and in doing so the
court called TO its assistance a committee
composed of the following attorneys: II.
Masterson, T. J. Dun. Wharton Bates and
NJ. s. Munson, Jr, The committee acting
without cost to the county, carefully ex-
amined each bond offered, and as result
Of their investigation of the bonds reported
In writing, the legal sufficicncy Of the same,
as well as upon the value of real property
as shown by the latest tax roll OF the coun-
ty In the name Of each surety upon the
bonds, stating plain facts as they found them
concerning the bonds. The bonds of the fol-
lowing officers were found by the commits
sioners court to be defective and INSULT
ficient:
J. l.. Du Mars county judge w l..
Sweeney. sheriff; c. C. Millican. assessor;
John Campbell. county clerk, and w. ].
shelton. commissioner for precinct No. 2,
all were rejected by the court and the Of
fees declared vacant
,Spn n petition OF the White Mans union
and taxpayers the following were appointed
to III the offices declared vacant by the
court:
a. II. Masterson. county judge j. E.
Williams, sheriff; E. " Crews. county
clerk j. l.. Bates. assessor. and n. L.
smith, commissioner for precinct No. .
r. j krause. commissioner elect from pre-
olhot NO. l. failed to qualify and j. C.
Mcneil was appointed in his place.
Ihe White Mans union, lately formed in
the county inquired into the committees
WORK and OF the courts action upon the
nonds' ana fully indorsed the same
The union now has Il membership drawn
from each OF the three political parties in
ms county. OF more than 800 members.
and others are Joining daily.
full report Of each and every bond Of
iered for the action of the court, together
with the report on same by the committee
Oh attorneys. can be seen by those desiring
10 examine them by reference to the records
Of the county
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
Premature Applicants.

fhrla, Texas. December Thu nn.rio,s
In the indian Territory. that Ia those Of
mem who favored the election of Maior
Mckinley, are manitcsting a desire 10 be
rewarded FOR services they did not and
cou'n MOI perform. For every Federal posi-
uoh ihcre is horde Of applicants. The
plum that the numerous able ATTORNEYS In
the Territory who have suddenly doyeloped
such strong republican tendencies think
VIII fall first is the judgcship OF the Cen
trail district of the Indian Territory that
Is now so ably filled by Hon. Yanc,y Lewis
These learned lawyers are laboring un-
der the delusion that Judge Lewis term
Will expire next April. Their reason for
this is that Judge Lewis was appointed to
succeed Hon. Charles II. Stewart. who was
appointed In April. 1893. for term of
four years. and that Judge Lewis was ap.
pointed to serve out Judge Stewards un-
expired term. This is where the able In
alan Territory lawyers are m stlken a d
show their lack OF knowledge OF the law
ana custom In regard to pr sldcntlal ap-
pointmon's TO Federal positions. All prcs.-
Dental appointments TO Federal POSITIONS
except judges Of courts situated In The
states which are for life, are TO fou- yea $
from the date OF their commissions
Judge Lewis appointment was confirmed
by tire senate last December and his COM
mission dates from that time. Consequently
his term OF office will not expire until De
comher, lssa-throe years from now. Not
wthstandlrg this fact numerous petit ous
In behalf OF hungry applicants for his place
are being circulated throughout his dis
trict and a great many OF the Judges
"A q dc of oil ,.nIf all
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
NOTES

The attorney general today approved
$4,000 issue OF Palestine school house
bonds
Assistant Attorney General Il p Hu
is back from Gainesville, where he won't
on official business
All claims against the direct tax fund
will be barred by Limitation after March
!. 1897. and must be filled prior TO that date
to secure recognition.
The secretary OF State to-day received the
election returns from the Ninety sixth or
III raso district, showing that J. c. Welsh
independent, ANA S. A. Thompson. demo-
crat have been elected to the lower house
OF the Twenty fifth legislature from there
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-08
FRENCH NIGHT SCHOOL,

Last winter. under the leadership of NJ.
Merou, the French consul, free night
school for the study OF the French Ian
guase was established in this city and was
conducted with marked success until tbe
approach OF the summer. French residents
contributed to the enterprise by popular
subscription and no assessment was made
on uhe pupils. Next week the school viii
De resumed with NJ. Westerman grad
uate of the University of Geneva NJ.
teacher, and will be continued through the
winter, a nominal charge of so cents n
month being exacted from each pupil. The
rooms TO be used for the school are those
occupied by the French society which has
Freely rendered their use. Separate nights
are designated for beginners and for those
more advanced.