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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02
A Persistent Bird.

The following instance of "blue-tit'
determination to get its own way has
taken place in the garden here: There
is small pump under n yew-tree,
which on April 10, was used in water
ing. The gardeners then pumped out
a mossy nest, and did not use the
pump again until April 25, when a
second nest-this time with eggs in it
was again pumped out. Early on
the morning of April 27 third nest
was pumped out, with one egg in it.
The whole thing was then cleaned out
by means of a long wire, and mass
OF green moss lay on tho ground by
the pump. That same evening a fourth
nest came to grief, being pumped out
at the evening watering.
Next morning, April 2S, fifth nest
began to be pumped out When the
head gardener found that the little
creature still persisted, he ordered the
pumping to be stopped, and came to
give me the whole history. 1t was, of
course, arranged that the pump handle
should be at once fastened up, and,
drouth or no drouth, the bird be left
in pence. So there she sat till her
eggs we're matched, and never minded
the curious eyes that so often peered
down through the tiny hole at the top,
whence the blue head, shining in the
dim glimmering light through the
spout, might be discerned. For the
last few days, however, only nestful
of fluff has been visible. london
Spectator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02
A Monster Magnet,

A monster magnet is used at the
British Arsenal at Woodwich to
handle the shot for the 110-ton guns.
The body or core of the magnet is u
shaped, and in one forging. The
winding is mechanically protected by
stout brass hanges, and is covered with
thick brass trips. The ends OF the
winding are led to duplicate terminals,
duplicated wires, to prevent accidents
in case of the wire fouling and break
ing, being taken over the pulleys to
the switch box on the counter weight
at the back OF the crane.
A single pole switch is placed in
this box and is used, in conjunction
with water resistance, to shut the
extra current produced on break ing
the circuit to close or open the circuit.
The current varies from three to four
amperes at twenty or thirty volts. The
maximum weight that can be lifted has
not been ascertained exactly, but it
exceeds 5000 pounds. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02
Origin of County Lines.

Every state in this country, except
Louisiana, which is still divided into
parishes, has counties, even Rhode
Island, which would be lost in the
corner of Texas county, having five,
and Delaware, which is not much big
ger, possessing three OF these minor
political subdivisions. 1t cannot be
doubted that the county system is the
expression of the love OF our people
for local self.government, the right
to manage their neighborhood affairs
in their own way. The system itself,
however, was borrowed from England,
where the county lines often follow
those of ancient Saxon kingdoms.
The same curious circumstance may
also be noted in Germany, France and
Italy, where the provincial and de-
partmental boundaries frequently
mark the limits of principalities.
dukedoms and kingdoms that many
years ago lost their individuality by
being merged into the larger state. =
st. Louis Republic
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

The tremendous increase in the use
of copper is attracting general atten-
tion. SITS consumption" the London
Statist facetiohsly remarks, "could
not be greater if it were used for BIZ
cycles" 1t is fortunate for the world
that the metal exists in great abun-
dance. and that the increasing demand
for it acts rs constant stimulus to
the opening of new mines. There is n
probability that copper prices may
feel the effect of the enormously in
creased consumption, but they will
never rise sufficiently to deter its
use.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

Says the Philadelphia Inquirer:
While engaged in the hunt for the
north pole and the exploration of At
rica it is generally overlooked that
nobody has yet traversed Australia
from east to west. At the London
Geographical congress Mr.. Logan
Lobley read nm interesting paper
showing what portions of the earth re-
main unexplored, and according to
him the extent of these is 10000, 900
square miles; $500, 900 square miles
in Africa, 2, 900, 900 in Australia, O.
600, 600 in America, 200, 900 in Asia,
and 400. 900 in islands in the Pacific
are absolutely unknown. Be-
sides, in the arctic regions
there are 100000 and in the
antarctic regions 100000 square
miles that are unexplored, but which,
being uninhabitable, are of scienti fic
rather than. of practical interest.
Moreover, only small portion OF the
earth is we'll known. The seas have
been explored, but of the land there
are vast regions in South America,
Australia, Asia and Africa which have
been traversed by whi te men, but
which have not yet been taken pos
session OF. For many years there is
work ahead for geographers in map
ping these regions which will at still
later period in the future become
capable of sustaining population of
many millions. 1t would be interest
ing to know whether the essential
movement to these now unexplored or
uninhabited regions will be gradual,
as it has been toward Africa,
or whether it will be a sudden exodus,
as it was toward colonies of the United
States in consequence OF dissatisfac-
tion with existing governments or So
cial customs. Speculation on this
point could only be continued by an
effort to ascertain whether there is
now existing any power likely to grow
30 oppressive as to cause people to
flee to other lands in order to escape
it. Apparently there is no such power.
The power OF the church and the
power OF kings and petty hereditary
rulers has been broken and man il
free except as he creates his own mas
ters. Overcrowding may some day
force the people to scatter. and it i,
encouraging to know that there are
such vast extents OF earth still remain
Ing unoccupied.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02
Ry Ear Too Oniet.

"What made that young man stay
so late?" asked the father.
"We got to talking about the coin
age question" said the fair daughter.
"and did not notice the fight Of
time"
81 don't think that story will do"
said the old man. People who dis
cuss the coinage question make lot
more noise than you two did. I'm
dianapolis Journal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

The Society of Friends in Philadel-
phia are opposing q bill to introduce
military tactics into the public schools
of Pennsylvania. They urge that in
struction of this character will tend
to promote the belligerent spirit.
This attitude of the society is entirely
consistent with its principles, states
the New York Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

1t takes over 100000 month to
pay the police OF Chicago, and it is
claimed that the wagon which carries
the money around has never been held
mp. From the number of "hold-ups"
in that city of late, the New Orleans
Picayune thinks there is reason to be-
lieve that the police may eventually
be minus their pay.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

The Italians in London are sufficient
of themselves to form large town.
There are as many rs $4,000 of them
1000 of these are ice cream venders,
and 1000 are organ grinders. The
other 1l,000 are chiefly engaged ms
plaster bust sellers, artists models,
cooks, Wallets, teachers, artists, res
taurant and hotel keepers, and SO on.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

The water supply of Philadelphia
is said to be the most impure of any
first-class city in the country. 1t is
now proposed to remedy the evil by
"tapping" the Delaware river above
Trenton, the water to be conveyed in
steel tubes, capable of furnishing
175, 900, 900 gallons per day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

Surgeon Colonel W. Taylor, princi-
pal medical officer Of the southeastern
military district in Great Britain, de-
clared in recent lecture that the
medical arrangements of the Japanese
army for saving life we're perfect, no
expense being considered too great to
save n soldiers life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

An anonymous donor has given
$500, 900 to the city of Edinburgh for
the purpose of building town hall.
"Auld Reekie" has received S1,900.-
900 in gifts during the past few years,
and the Scots are not backward in
publishing the fact to the world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02
The Benefits of Early Rising.

1t was once laid down by a cele-
brated writer aud historian that tho
difference between rising at five and
seven in the morning for the space of
forty years, supposing man to go to
bed at the same hour every night, is
nearly equivalent to the addition Of
ten years to the life. This considera-
tion should carry very great weight.
and be sufficient to induce those who
have not hitherto practised this habit
to commence to do 80, more especially
the people who are always complaining
that life is not long enough for them
to transact all the work that they have
to perform. There is much foun da-
ton for their complaint ii they per-
sist in wasting so many valuable hours
of the day in bed. The advantages
and benefits of early rising cannot be
overestimated in the early hours Of
the morning the brain is clearer aud
more ready to work, and after nights
sleep we should be ready to attack the
work of the day. New York Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

arm, but in order to preserve the cir
culation, that member is bent up With
the forearm on the top of the head,
and securely bound there, and kept
in that position until the parts have
grown together. This operation is
very painful, aud is not frequently
used.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-02

In 1900 the amount of wages paid
out in manufactures alone was about
80, 800, 900, 900, affecting nearly g.
600. 900 working people.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12

For your Protection.-Catarrh "Cures" or
Tonics for Catarrh in liquid form to be taken
internally, usually contain either Mercury or
Iodide Of Potassa, or both, which are injur-
ious if too long taken. Catarrh is local, not
blood disease, caused by sudden change to
cold or damp weather. 1t starts in the nasal
passages, affecting eyes, ears and throat.
Cold in the head causes excessive flow of
mucus, and, if repestedly neglected, the re-
suits of catarrh will follow, severe pain in
the head, a roaring soundin the ears, bad
breath, and oftentimes an offensive dis
charge. Theremedy should quickto allay
Inflammation and heal the membrane. Ely's
Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for
these troubles and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, 80 cents
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
AND YOUR GRAND
FATHER.

Are removed from each other by a
span of many years. lie travelled
in a slow going stage-coach while
you take the lightning express or
the electric car. When he was sick
he was treated by old fashioned me-
thods and gwen cid fashioned med
icines, but you demand modern ideas
in medicine as we'll as in every
thing else. Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the medicine OF today. 1t is prepar-
ed by modern methods and to its
preparation are brought the skill
and knowledge of modern science.
Hoods sarsaparilla acts promptly
upon the blood and by making pure,
rich blood it cures disease and esa
tablishes good health.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
STARR COUNTY DEMOCRACY,
County Convention Held and Nomis
nations of Delegates to Various
Convention.
Special to TIE HERALD,

Rio Grande City, August 11.-At
the democratic county convention of
Starr county held here last night
Messrs. Jas. Il. Wells and Jno. I.
KIeiber OF Brownsville, e. NJ. House,
of Austin, and w. w. Shelly, county
Judge James Clarke, T. w. Kennedy,
Jno. P. Kelsy, and NJ. Guerra, of
Starr county were elected as del
egates 20 the Fort Worth state con-
vention, with instructions to cast
the vote of Starr county for the re-
nomination of the whole of the pre-
sent state official family, and for
Jno. G. Mccall and Allison Mayfield
for railroad commissioners. Dele
gates were also elected to the con-
gressional convention of the 1lth /.
congressional district yet to be call
ed and delegates were instructed to
cast the vote Of Starr county for the
Hon. Rudolph Kleberg as long -
there may be chance for this re-
nomination. Appropriate resolutions
were passed endorsing the present
state administration, also endorsing
the platform and pledging support
to the nominees of the Chicago con-
vontion, also resolutions condem-
ming the republican and populistic
effort to disfranchise the Mexican
people and denying them the right
and privilege of becoming American
citizens. Resolutions were adopted
condemning and denouncing the re-
publican party for legislation which
has shown the evil effects OF build
ing up monopolist power, which
fosters the interests of the few at the
expense of and to the detriment Of
the masses. j. r. Monroe, Esq,
was elected chairman OF the demo :
cratic county executive committee
for the next two years with q.
Duffy as secretary.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
IN MEMORIAM.

At its meeting last night, Browns
vile Lodge knights Of Honor pas
sed the following preamble and re-
solution in memory of the lamented
Philip Hesse, who died from sum
srroke recently in the Indian Terri
tory:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the All.
supreme Being in his insurmonta-
bic power, to call from our midst
while IN the lonesome wilderness in
the discharge Of his duties as civil
engineer our brother Philip Hesse
and.
Whereas, Brownsville Lodge, X.
of II. No. $3.50 has lost one Of its
best members and the order in GER
eral one Of its most useful brothers,
therefore.
Be it resolved that we extend to
the sorrowing widow and young or
phans our mutual and fraternal SYM
pathy in this the hour OF affection
and that these resolutions be spread
on the minutes of This lodge and a
copy be forwarded the sorrowing
widow and that the same be publish
ed in THE DAILY HERALD.
A. A. Browne,
Frank Champion,
Jesse .. Wheeler,
Committee.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
The U. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
+ sunerior to eli others.

Fresh Little Joker, Bull Durham
AMI Two Republics smoking tobacco
at Celestin Jagou's.
Miss Mary Douglas will serve ice
cream at her residence every Tuesday
! and Friday evening at 5 o'clock.
The detachment of soldiers just
relieved. at Santa Maria arrived at
the garrison this morning.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

Last night, while Collector j.
A. Michel waU taking a short
walk about 8 O'clock, "a burglar
attempted to take advantage of
his absence, and make a haul
of whatever was in reach
There was no one in The house,
as Mr.. Michele family are away
at present. Before leaving he
made windows and doors sec
ure, except the windown next
the residence of Mrs. Douglass
and requested that lady to keep
lookout for anyone who might
be prowling around the house
during his absence. Shortly
after 9 o'clock Mrs. Douglass
observed the shadow Of a man
on the gallery of Mr.. Michel's
house and blew a police whistle
The police did not respond, but
DR.. Fred Combe heard the
alarm and Immediately pro
ceeded to investigate, pistol
and lantern in hand. He found
no burglar. but there was evil
dence that one had been
there. A bracket was
torn from the wall and broken
and a table was partly
overturned and some Of its con
tents were on the floor. When
Mr.. Douglass blews..the whistle
the man evidently had become
frightened,and dropped every,
thing. He had entered by
pushing his hand through a
window blind, unfastening it
and raising the window. His
escape was timely, as the local
ity would have been unhealthy
for him very quickly.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
500 REWARD 300.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able 10 cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
70 the medical fraternity. Catarfh
being a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, 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 up the canstitu-
tion and assisting nature In doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails TO cure. Send
Cor list of testimonials. Address
q. J. CHENEY s Co, Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists, Is cents.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
ABOUT TOWN

Z City scrip for sale. Apply at this
office.
Ice cream tomorrow at Miss Mary
Douglas.
5 Excellent, grapes, 10 cents per
pound at Jagou's
Esperanto Claret wine, u cents a
bottle at Jagou's.
The mail passed Ell Sauz at 9 80
this morning; two passengers.
The King of Fire Extlnguishers
for sale by Celestin Jagou's.
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair k,igheot Award
Ice cream every Tuesday and Fri,
dayafternoon at Miss Mary Douglas.
Hon. James B. Wells is expected
home this afternoon from Ilidalgo.
Horse Shoe, Climax and Drum
? ,nond's chewing tobacco at Jagou's
Mrs. Douglass returned last even
ing from a visit to friends at Hidal-
go.
Col. w. n. Linton, Il. B. Rentfro
ESQ, and son, returned from Hidal-
go last evening.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
NOTICE.
Office of county Clerk of }
Cameron county, Texas ;
July 18th. A. d. 1896. J

Proposal and applications for office OF county ply
stefan.
Sealed proposals for medical and
surgical treatment of and medical at
tendance on the county prisoners
and paupers for the year ending
August 81, 1897, embracing post
mortum examinations, and all other
medical and surgical services of
whatsoever Kind, whether to the
county prisoners and paupers or to
other persons in the interest of pub
lie justice where go decreed by this
court, will be received at my Office
on or before 9 O'Clock a. m. August
I5, A. D. 1896.
All bids should be addressed to
the Hon. county commissioners
court of Cameron county Texas and
endorsed Proposal and application
for office OF county Physician.
The county reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Joseph Webb,
E0unIy Clerk
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
NOTICE

/ am determined TO close ont my
entire stock of goods at auction
prices. II you need anything in my
line, come and see me before going
to other stores. You are sure to get
bargain. l am not looking for
profits, big profits that other stores
are expecting. ! am closing out and
will give the beneit OF REDUCED
prices to all customers, for all goods
in my store. J.. CowEN,
Agent and Manager.
juno 20, 1896.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
NOTICE.
June %, 1896.
NOTICE.
Office of County Clerk of
Cameron County Texas :
InI,. 1ntI, IL 1909 \


Proposals for furnishing and supplying medicines
to county prisoners and paupers for and in the
county Of Cameron Texas.
Sealed proposals for furnishing
and supplying medicines to county
prisoners and paupers for anil in
said county for the yesr ending Aug
ust Dist. 1897, and to other persons
in the interest of public justice " hen
so decreed by this court during said
period will be received at my Office
on or before 8 o'clock a. IN. August
18th. A. y. 1896. All bids should
be addressed TO the Hon. county
commissioners court of Cameron
county Texas. The court reserves
the right to reject any and all blisd
JOSEPH WEBB.
County Clerk.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. WINsLuw'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 scftens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t viii relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. 25c. 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, 1896-08-12
TIRED MOTHERS find hey

them pure blood, a good appetite al
new and needed SIRE NCTk.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12

The Stempel fire extinguisher is
q theonly extinguisher that is patent
ed and VI. Leahy is sole agent for its
sale in Brownsville.
A gentleman lost civilian" this
morning on Elizabeth street, which
will be greatly. appreciated if re-
turned to this Office.
LosT.-A memorandum book call
ed SsThe Hany Cash Book" 1t has
writing on the inside. a liberal re-
ward will be paid fer its return to
this office,
4 NJ. Leahy, agent for the Stempel
Fire Extinguisher will receive a
large consignment OF these excellent
machines on the next steamer. Now
is your tine to place orders and pro-
tect your property from the Fire
kend.
For RENT The Tulosa ranch, fl
teen miles from Brownsville well
watered and with abundance OF
grass. For particulars and condi
!. tions, call on or write F. Yturria
> Brownsville, Tex, agent for Ellen
Gerhard.
- Wake up your liver but be sure
sou take Simmons Liver Regulator
to do il with-It will do it every
time, and do it SO well that you'll
feel wonderfully refreshed and
strengthened. 1t is Simmons Liver
Regulator that does it. There Is on
ly one Simmons Liver Regulator
and you'll know it by the Red Z on
the package. Take nothing else, and
you'll be cure to get all the good
health promised.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
SPECIAL SALE.

200 dozen ladies' colored border,
hem stitched handkerchiefs, $1.l2
per dozen; worth s2.0o.
BLeeAssss a,RAEPHALs
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
HOW TO USE THEM.

Those owning Stemfel fire extin-
guishers-the only safe extinguish-
ers made--wlli please follow my in
structions and they need not fear
any danger or trouble in the use OF
them, The instructions are these
simply turn the machine bottom side
up and hold it in same position un-
til exhausted,
NJ. LEAHY. Agent
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1896-08-12
TO CLEANSE THE SYS
TEN:

Effectually yet gently, when costive
or bilious, or when the blood is i'm
pure or sluggish, to permanently
overcome habitual constipation to
awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity, without irritating
or weakening them, to dispel heada
aches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup Of
Figs,