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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-29

The following ordinances were
read and passed by a unanimous
vote, viz:
An ordinance TO provide for the levy
of tax for City purposes for The
year 1886. Be it ordained by the
City Council Of the City of
Brownsville:
Section l. That for the purpose of
defraying- the current expenses of
the city government for the year
1896, there shall be and is now
hereby levied On all property sub
ject to taxation within the city lin
its, an annual tax of twenty-five
cents on every one hundred dollars
valuation.
Section 2. That said tax shall be
paid in lawful money Of the United
States or in duly registered city
warrants.
Section 3. That said tax shall be
paid on or before the 3lst. day of
March 1897.
Section 4. That this ordinan ,e
shall take effect from and after its
passage.
Adopted In open session of the City
Council Dec. 2Sth. 1896 BY unanimous
vote
Approved Dec. 3Ist. 1896,
Thomas CARSON, Mayor.
Attest:
NJ. B KINGsBURY, Secretary.
An ordinance to provide for the levy
Of tax for the year 1896 for the
improvement of roads, streets and
bridges within the city limits. Be
it ordained by the city council of
the city of Brownsville
Section l. That for the purpose OF
the roads, streets and
bridges, within the city limits, there
shall be AMI is now hereby levied
for the year 1896 upon all the pro-
perry subject to taxation within the
city an annual tax of fifteen cents on
every one hundred dollars valuation.
Section 2. That said tax snail be
paid in lawful money of the United
States or in duly registered warrants
of the city.
Section 3. That said tax. shall be
paid on or before the S1st., day of
March 1897
Section 4. That this ordinance
shall take effect from and after its
passage.
Adopted in open session of the City
Council Dec. zSth. 1896 BY unanimous
Approved Dee. sIst. 1896,
THOMAS CARSON. Mayor.
II d Ir.-s-.-.- $500
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-29
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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-29
WHEAT CROP IN INDIA.

London, January 25-Ihe
Mark Lane Express today in
its crop review estimates the
shortage of the Indian wheat
crop at upwards of a million
quarters.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
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: HEAVY Loss BY FIRE.
Destruction of the MOresYue Block In
New Orleans. !

Destruction of the Moresque Block In
New Orleans.
The Moresque block in New Orleans was
destroyed yesterday afternoon by fire,
which also spread to other valuable prop
srty. ,.,-;. - -. H.. .,.-- - -.-.z,=, ..
The flames broke out little after /
o'clock. BY 231 the Moresque building had
collapsed. and more than 900 had gone
up in smoke. ss, a.. .-..-
The building occupied an entire block,
bounded by Camp, PoydEas and Church
streets and Lafayette Square. Its walls
were built Of iron in a Moorish design
. The Montgomery Furniture Company and
Gauch & Sons, crockery merchants, occu-
pied the building, and both firms, carried
full stocks. ;. -.
The fire is supposed to have, started on
the top floor. Flames were observed to
shoot out of the windows and later from
the roof.
f "A general alarm, called the entire fire de-
partment to the scene. The head of the de-
Iartment saw quickly that the Moresque
building was doomed, and the efforts of the
iiremen were directed to keeping the flames
from spreading to adjac ent property. In
TINS they were only partly successful, for
y the offices. of the German Gazette and the
Evening Telegram were destroyed, and sew
efal stores were also burned. Adjacent
dwellings, and business property were dam
aged by water. -.73-l - I. F
The following is an estimate of the losses
and insurance: Gauch G. Sons, loss, sle0, 600
on building, $1,000 OIL stock; Insurance
si25.N1 The Montgomery Company, loss,
SloD,UO; insurance, $4,000. German Ga
zette. loss. $25,O0O;' Insurance, $4,000 Even
ing Telegram. loss, s21,9O0: no insurance.
Warren Hotel. loss, $4,000: insurance, s5,-
o Uoo. James A. Aiken, plumber, loss, $40
Uo; insurance, 5000. Heath, Schwartz &
Sons, wall paper dealers, loss. slao0. in
surance. $4,000. In addition to the specified
cases of loss. the damage to adjacent prop
erty Is. considerable. No loss Of life is re-
occurred.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
WANT THE RULES MODIFIED.
N.C
Republicans Seek Reinstatenent Of
Men n}RnloRaA 1>v


Republicans Seek Reinstatement Of
Men Displaced by Democrats.
A committee from several of the state re.
publican associations called at the White
House yesterday afternoon and presented q
petition to the President. asking for a
modification Of the civil service rules. In
cluded in the delegation were B. F. Craw-
shaw of Pennsylvania, W. s. Bramhall Of
New York. Felix 'ietts of Brooklyn, Capt.
Rogers of New Jersey. Col. l.. B. Butler of
Illinois, DR.. W. L. Robbins of Missouri and
G. D. Winchell-of Iowa. These gentlemen
represented associations from the states
named. They wepe1 pe1accompan;ed by Messrs.
r. Graham. S.i4J.h Block, H. M. Sawtella.
Alexander Chriatie and Simon Wolf of the
National Republican Club. The petition
was presented by Mr.. Wolf in a brief ad-
dress. 1t is sighed by the presidents Of
state associations claiming a total men,
bership of 1,oO0. 600 voters, and sets forth
order of May q. 1896, by President Cleve-
land extending the operations Of the civil
service The petition represented that in
justice was done. by the appointment of
democrats i'll the places Iof republicans
without examination just; previous to the
issue Of the order in question. The men
dismissed at that time are now ineligible
for reinstatement. being barred out by the
limitation of one year. The petition asks
that the order be modified so as to permit
the reappointment of these men without
examination. The President informed the
delegation that he was considering the
general question OF the civil service rules
in any respect he would bear their wishes
In mind, .....
Evening star., 1897-04-16
OPERA SEASON GIVEN UP,
Effect OF the Detection of .Melb. and
~ ~. .s.i.. the DeResxkca..'t Z

~ '",ssI,. the DeResxkcs.1-,t a'-.l7' =
The detection of Mme Melba and the
brothers DeReszKe from the Grau operatic
forces has esvfd9nttlys" led to the decision ~
the board Of diSectofs Of Abbey Schoefrel
and Grau not te undertake an operatic sea-
son next, Seasons At aAmeeting OF the dt:
rectors yesterday in New York 1t was form
ely decided that in view OF the somewhat
unsatisfactory pecunlary results of the bust-
fess during theipastiyear and the difficulty
of keeping up the high artistic standard for
fext year, in consequence of certain of the
artists who aresenga8ed this season declin-
ing to return, they would recommend to the
stockholders. at the annual meeting to be
held May 4. no9 to- attempt to give opera
during the season Or lS97-'9S, but to con-
fine the business oflrthe company to the
management ols the fremont Theater in
Rcston. 4 81
The directors alsoaaecided to recommend
the release of Messls. Grau and SchoeffeI
from their obligatfoR not to engage in the
operattc business On their own account In
asmuch as the company does not propose to
give an opera season next year. These mat
ters Will be finally settled at the annual
meeting of the stockholders.
After the meeting Of the directors Mr..
Grau said: This action Of the directors set
ties the matter definitely I have made no
plans for the future. and have not the
slightest idea what shall do next year"
Evening star., 1897-04-16
GRANT DAY PARADE.
Probable Marching Order, With tn,
Strength of the Com nla n(Is,-

Probable Marching Order, With the
Strength of the Com mands..
| The time for making application for place
| in line of the Grant tomb dedication pa
| rade in New York, April 81. closed yester-
day afternoon. The complete and final
| order of march will not be made up before
next Tuesday. but the probable marching
| order, with the numerical strength of the
divisions, was given out, as follows:
Military. Grand Division-First division
| regulars, United States troops, $500 men;
| separate brigade Of marines and blue jack
| cts 1.le0 men.
Second Division7-National Guard of the
state of New York. 1st Brigade 5000 men
I'd Brigade, 3.0W men, Sd Brigade, $500
| men; 4th Brigade. men.
Third .DivisioRsr-Tfeops of the National
Guard OF Variotts States assigned to line
in. the order .ofolhesentrance of the states
INTO the Cnlon1tr,.s~
First BrigadeG i Pennsylvania militia, 5000
men. j..
Second Brigade Naw Jersey troops. 1900
Third Brigade: connecticut troops, 500
Fourth Brigade. Massachusetts, troops,
400 neI. rtr - . ,i-..-
!! Fifth Brigade. Maryland troops. 800 men.
Sixth Brigadea tir9sinia troops 100 men.
Seventh Brigade, Rhode IslanIf troops,
400 men, b.a 800.
| Eighth Brigadei Vermont troops. 500 men.
Ninth Brigad6I Ohip troops. 100. ...
Tenth Brigade Illinois troops, governor
! and statf. pumheE .npt given.
| Eleventh Brigade, District of Columbia,
go men. t.,...,. .,..
equipped' cid1ss. aa daf capfaE! L. E zaiin- o
ski. u. s. A...4,0eo boys.
| Veterans. Grand, Diyision-Maj. Gen. o. O.
Howard, I. s. a, commanding. 10000 men.
| Civic Grand Division1Civic societies. etc.
| for ma n 7fpifOrYp ha
command of Col. Charles F. Homer, 10000
Evening star., 1897-04-16
A Broker,a Death

Wells Finch. flour broker and member
of the New York Produce Exchange. accf-
dentally shot and killed himself yesterday
afternoon while apparently cleaning a re-
volver In his office in the Produce Ex-
change building in that city. He was found
dead late in the afternoon by a porter tu
the building. The body was seated in a
chai- at a desk. one hand clutching a re-
volver, of which one chamber had been
emptted. On the desk was a screwdrfyer
and bottle Of oil, and the dead man had
evidently been tinkering with the revolver.
tered the brain. Between the teeth of the
corpse was q cigar holder, containing a
partially smoked cigar. Finch had been q
member Of the Produce Exchange for more
than thirty years.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
Collision at Atlantic city.

Two well-filled passenger trains on the
Philadelphia and Reading and West Jer-
sey railroads collided at the crossing at
Illinois and Baltic avenues, in, Atlantic
City. yesterday afternoon. Pullman
coach was derailed and smashed: the West
Jersey engine was demolished. and William
Delaney, a section boss. was slightly in
jured. The accident occurred not far from
the spot where forty-four lives were lost
in the terrible coliision between trains on
these roads last July.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
NAMES OF TORPEDO BOATS. ;,
NO:3 Will Be Called After the Late
AslnifraI FOOfe ''

Secretary of the Navy Long has notified
President Malstef of the Columbia iror
works of Baltimore that torpedo boat No. 3
which recently made twenty-six knots al
hour on an unofficial trip. has been named
"Foote." after the, late. admiral of tha,
name. who opened the Mississippi river dur
Ing the rebellion. Number A. will be called
re dgers" in honor of the hero who figured
In the war of 1872 in which he fired the frs
shot with his own hand. Number s. will
be named "Winslow'' after the commander
OF the kearsarge at the time she sunk the
Alabama These boats are nearing com
rleticn Another still on the ways, and
known as NO. Is. will be christened INC
Kee." after the young Kentuckian who
was killed in a charge on the Coreans In
1870. -
Evening star., 1897-04-16
Mayor Carter Harrison Inausurated.

Mayor Carter Harrison Inaugurated.
Carter H. Harrison was formally in
stalled as mayor of Chicago last evening
He delivered a short inaugural address,
and submitted the following cabinet APP
pointments which were approved by the
council: Robert A. Waller. controller: Jo-
seph A. Ripley. chief of police; Lawrence
E. McGann. commissioner Of public works:
Charles s. Thornton. corporation counsel;
Denis Swenie. chief of fire department.; Fl.
S. Taylor, prosecuting attorney: Robert
E. Burke, oil inspector; Fred f. Eldred.
city sealer: DR.. d. G. Moore. city physi-
clan: Joseph Martin. city collector. and
Edward NJ. Lahif. mayors private secre-
tary.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Who Have Been Cured by Munyon's
Remedies and Home Treofmeut

Mr.. Mark Pinder, No. 1929 Marion street north
west. Washington, ID. C.. says: Il suffered witt,
rheumatism for thirty years. Every joint in my
body shows the effect of this disease. During this
time had been attended by no less than 80 alo-
path1c physicians besides having used every remedy
for the disease that was recommended me. but
without satisfactory results. My sister advised me
10 come TO Washington for treatment in the Mum
yon Institute When | arrived here l was not able
to 60 ont of the house alone l in such
a crippled condition. After months trea tnlent
am now able to enjoy my walks and go as
please. Although a cure was not guaranteed. am
satisfied that | have received permanent benefit.
III 1t Is possible for a condition like mine to be
cured. Munyon's Treatment will do it. 1t Will he
a pleasure to answer any questions in regard TO
the wonderful benefits that 1 have received from
Munyon's specialist
Evening star., 1897-04-16
a1,REROGATIVES AS TO PLACES,
Postmaster General Gary Will Adhere
tn P0rfY Isares

Much misunderstanding has arisen over
repor-s that have been quite generally cir
crlated that the patronage privileges of
senators have been extended. and that their
Endorsement will be required on all post
office applications. This is erroneous. and
Postmaster General Gary has had frequent
occasion recently to correct this impression.
1t is announced by him that the policy that
Las been practiced heretofore in the dis
tribution Of offices will be followed by this
administration. and the prerogatves en-
joYed by representatives in the past will be
continued. Representatives will have the
ltamiEg of the post offices in their district
as a general rule, while senators can name
their home offices and some large cities, on
an amicable understanding between the
senator and representative
Evening star., 1897-04-16
A Brooklyn phy.ician,. Dent,

Andrew Otterson, M. D., one of the best
known physicians of Brooklyn. and for four
terms health commissioner of that city.
died suddenly yesterday. aged seventy-six
years. DR.. Otterson celebrated a month
ago the hftieth anniversary of his entering
en- the practice of medicine. He had been
three times chosen president of the Kings
County Medical Society.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
CONDUCTORS PAY THE DIFFERENCE
Trouble In indianapolis Over Three
>'.-e-. Gent Car Fares

The new laws in Indiana went into force
at midnight Wednesday by the governors 8
proclamation. chiefdinterest at Indianapo-
lis attaches to the 3-cent street car fare.
The Citizens Street Railroad Company
gave no instruction to conductors and de-
clines to consider the law until a decision
is reached in the federal court, where a
test case is under argument
On North Indianapolis car a conductor
put young woman OFF the, car by force
when she declined to pay more than 3
cents. Other conductors have accepted 4
cents. and say they will pay 2 cents ad-
ditional out Of their own wages rather
than have a row. The law provides a
heavy penalty where more than cents
fare Is collected.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
The Rai.e.s a Amendment. Pa..ea.

passed the NewtsYork assembly last night
without amendment. The vote was S4 ayes
to 6s noes. The governor win sign the bill
at once. 1t permits saloonkeepers to serve
free lunch. and taxes clubs the same as
saloons. and contains provisions that will
decrease the number OF Ralnes law hotels.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
GORDY FOUND GUILTY,
Convicted of Numbering His Wife b,
Drowning Her.

Drowning Her.
Jsmes M. Gordy was last night at
Georgetown, Del, convicted of murder in
the first degree for the killing of his wife,
formerly Mrs. Mary Est ellie Lewis of New
York, by throwing her into the Broadkill
river, at Milton, Del, March H.
The result Of the trial was never in
doubt, as the evidence against Gordy was
overwhelming, while his defense consisted
of the testimony of one witness, a physi-
clan, who swore to a knowledge of many
cases of drowning where water had not
been found on the lungs after death.
The finding is generally approved at
Georgetown. indignation against the pris-
onef running SO high that Wednesday it
was feared an attempt to lynch him would
be made. .Gordy was visibly affected hut
made no demonstration
Evening star., 1897-04-16
Kneipp Reported Dying.

Father Kneipp. well known throughout
the world through his famous water cure.
is reported to be dying at Worishcfen.
Srabia- He has been suffering from in
hammation OF the lungs. which. owing to
his advanced age. is likely to prove fatal.
He received the last sacrament OF the
church yesterday. = - -. =. Z.
Evening star., 1897-04-16
s. n. brook. Of chicago Dead.

Silas N. Brooks, prominent Chicago
manufacturer and formerly politician ard
state senator in Massachusetts,, died yestcr-
day after q short illness. He was born in
Bernardston. Mass, In 1825 and went to
Evening star., 1897-04-16
REGRETTED BY THE FACILITY
President Angeles Willingness to Ga
to Turkey as American Minister.

to Turkey as American Minister.
The appointment of President Angel min
lister to Turkey is viewed with regret by
members of the Michigan University facul-
ty and the board of regents. for it means
that the doctor has signified his willingness
to accept the commission. 1t is thought by
those in position to know that President
Angel is being sent to Turkey to straighten
out the existing complications of the Otto
men empire that are of vital interest IN
America and that his commission Is now
Tor one year, with the probability of it's be-
ing extended the full time of the admins!
tratlon Ihe board of regents will meet on
the 29th of this month and will vote a lea Va
OF absence for the doctor. who Is at present
In New Orleans with his family. :
Evening star., 1897-04-16
Prove Themselves to BE the Greatest
Curative Agents Ever Put
Before the Public.
ELECTRIC MACHINE
AstOunds the Medical ProfessfOn by
Its Marvellous Action in All Ner-
vOus and Muscular Diseases.
MUNYON'S LIFE CHAMBER
Is the Only Thoroughly Scientific
Means of Curing Catarrh, Asthma,
Deafness and All Throat and
Lung Troubles.

Have you pain ache? Are you sick in
any way! Do you find old school met hos una vail
Ing or too expensive for your case: Gall at the
Munyon offices and you will receive the most thor
penny.
Evening star., 1897-02-24
A Good Bill to Pas. Now.

The bill now pending before Congress pro
hibiting the use within the District OF fur.
naces which cause the emission of dense
smoke should not be allowed 10 die for lack
OF attention at this session. To be sure the
time for action is now very short, but q
week remaining for active legislative Ia
bors, but the measure is simple and direct
in its provisions, involving only one prin-
ciple to which no reasonable objection can
be raised. 1t aims at the smoke nuisance
which is as yet Of comparatively small
col sequence in this city. but which threat
ems to grow to serious proportions IL the
strong arm Of legislation is not interposed.
The lack of large manufacturing estab-
lishments here at the capital has lulied
legislators and officials into the confident
assurance that Washington will never be
troubled as are some of the great COM
mercial centers, but there Is ample evidence
that the smoke nuisance is obtaining a
local foothold. and the character of the
capital as show city and attractive place
of residence causes the threat of damage
from the nuisance to be all the greater.
The District committees, realizing that the
problem Is easier of solution now than 1t
will be at any future time. could wind up
the local legislative business in no better
way than by pressing this bill to it's pass
age.
Evening star., 1897-02-24
Valuable Exercises.

Tine exercises held yesterday in the public
schools and Inf one of the theaters in COM
enoraticn of Washington's birthday
we're unGuestionably of great service in
the spread of a feeling of patriotism among
the young people of the capital. The ex-
ercises were generally of d character TO
arouse enthusiasm for the country and it's
history among the rising generation. A
better Use of the time occupied could not
be devised No education of an American
Is complete that does not inspire him with
love Of country and reverence for its in
sti,utions- The school year might well be
broken in upon more than once in this
fashion. If the exercises could be as well
planned aid managed as We're those of yes
tCrday.
Evening star., 1897-02-24
The silver Cry.

Tine silver republicans who bolted the
nomination OF AIR. Mckinley last wear
NOW indorse themselves 10y formal p.onun-
eiaileEtC. and put out an appeal for ma
uoi'dl organization. Tha fight for silver
Is TO be kept up. and their purpose is TO
remain in the front line. They insist. how
ever that they are still republicans. proud
OF the party's history, and. barring its
present attitude toward silver that they
stii. teiic"c in the par;y's policies But.
putting silver above everything else, they
II sist that that question must Re settled
according TO their prescription before IL
Will be in order 10 take up any other aues-
tiCn.
How long Will these men be able TO hold
their ground? Tine republican party is on
the very eve of taking office. Its program
mas been announced The new Congress
Will meet In extra session on the 18th OF
March, and tariff ball. in revision Of the
Wilson bill is to be Immediately brought
forward. The purpose of this bill will be
frst tc supply the government with rev.
enue amply sufficient for its support, ard,
second. by an Increase Of protection here
and there to stimulate American produc-
ton in several important lines of indus
try. Many men of large experience and
undouoted ability believe that many bene-
nts to the country win flow from the new
me asurs They expect II to 60 into opera.
Evening star., 1897-02-24

tion by midsummer. IL not sooner. and
that it will shortly thereafter begin to jus
ttfy itself.
Suppose these men prove to be right
about this? Suppose the new Dingley bill
meets the expectations of the party, is
pre- mptly pas sed by Congress, and business
uLder its operations revives on every hand.
How will such a change in affairs affect
the slvelites? Will they continue their
crusade in the very face of prosperity?
VIII they endeavor to convince the people
that it has not come to stay? That ii
caLnot lie permanent until the mints shall
be opened to the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver? VIII they exert themselves in
that way to break down what Is proving
to be a positive benefit to the country.
simply because 1t Is not constructed on
ems to wreck their regulations as prophets?
Not every man who shouted for silver
last year will shout for silver next year If
before next year business picks up and
the people are again employed and pros
ferrous. Popular cries change. and some
times very rapidly. What the people
really desire is return of good times. If
the new revenue measure acts as it is ex-
pected to act, and the party in power en-
deavors by international arrangement to
promote bimetallism. the cry of the unre-
lenting silverite who Is against all pros
perlty not accomplished according to his
rule will be both feeble and ineffective in
the land.