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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19


The Casino Matamorense will cell
citrate lis 25th anniversary on the
21st. instant BY grand ball, for
which extensive preparations are
being made.
The committees in charge Of the
arrangements are a guarantee that
the ball Will be a splendid success,
tie members composing them being
among the leading society people OF
Matamoros. The committees are as
follows:
Ausic-Alfredo Chapa and Mo-
desto Gonzalez.
Program-Juiio 0livSs Enrique
Calmet and Jose Fartins
Floor managers-Man6sI Treyino
de los Santos Coy and Francisco
Trevino Canales.
@Ambigu"-Dr. A. c. Guzman and
Judge Matias Guerra.
Decoration-F. Cantu Longoria;
f. NJ. Rios; j. l.. Calderoni and Sal
yador de la Portilla.
"Orden de Mesa DIR. M. Barra-
gan, 6. Fernandez, Col. P. Cavazos,
L. Garibay and j. NJ. G. AyaIa
Reception-Gen. Lauro Cavazos,
Judge Y. r. Guzman, Luis Guerra y
Guerra, Joaquin Arguelles, A. n. de
Caceres, NJ. Chapa, c. Sierra, Melton
Cross, j. B. Zolezzi, A. A. Arguelles,
A. Volpe, E. Cavazos. G. Cavazos
and r. Garcia.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
NOTICE.

Our Mr.. Waltgenback being about
TO start on an extended tour of the
river counties will Withdraw from
the partner shipknown as Wallis Il
Waitgenbacki photographers. Tile
gallery will be conducted By r. III.
Wallis, at the old stand, on Wash
ington street, opposite the Yturria
residence. Those indebted to the
above firm will please call and set
tie before the end of this month
K. n. Wallis,
Carl. Waltgenback.
Brownsville, May IA, 1897.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills. which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant forts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the knowledge. that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to a eonstipated condi-
ton OF the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs. proInpt-
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and ls
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes lnter5lai
cleanliness withCC. facilitating the
organs on witch it acts. 1t is therefore
ali imf5ortant, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when You pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
c,e, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system Is regular, iaxabves or
other remedies are then not needed If
afflicted with any actual disease. one
may be commended to the most skillfui
physicians, but if in need OF a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
weli-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
The q. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
sunarior to all Others.
THEY DON'T ..DIE."

An exchange remarks that few
persons merely "die," according
to the newspaper. Ths banker
"passes in his ehecke," the cashier
'.goes to his last account" the mug
wump "joins the great majority"
the saloon keeper sHseeks the spirit
land" the gambler "shuffies off" the
stable man "kicks the bucket" spirit
ualist medium "gives up the ghost, +"
the accountant "goes to his long
reckoning" the printer 'joins the
heavenly quirea and the editor
''goes hence to claim a pair OF
golden scissors laying on a table
near the throne"
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
; WHEN NATURE.

Needs assistance it may be best TO
render it promptly, but one should
remember TO use even the most per-
feet remedies only when needed.
The best and most simple and GEN
tie remedy is the Syrup of Figs,
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19

others and q humber
OF remedies. spending
q large amount OF
money, but finally be-
came. 50 bad that It was
unsafe for me to leave
home. 1 commenced
using DR.. Miles Heart
Cure two years ago.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
RIVER NEWS:

Though the kidness of Operator
Sanburn we learn the following at
10 O'Clock this morning about the
river:
AT Eagle Pass The river is BOOM
ing; rising at Laredo and is now
about eight feet above low water
mark rising at Cafrizo and about
four feet above low water mark ;
falling al Fort Ringgold.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
WHAT WE INHERIT

We are not to blame for. We con-
not be held responsible for the dis
positions and tendencies which VIC
derive from our ancestors, nor are
we responsible for the germs of dis
ease which may manifest themselves
in our blood as heritage from form
er generations. Bnt we are respon'
sible if we allow these germs to de-
yelop into strious diseases which
will impair If usefulness and de-
slroy our happiness. We are respon-
sible If we transmit to our descend
ants the disease germs which it is
possible for us to eradicate by the
use Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one
true blood purifier. This medicine
has power to make rich, red blood
and establish perfect health in place
of disease.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

MRS. MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their child
rem while teething, with perfect .snc-
cess. 1t sooihes the child, softens
the gums. alIays all pain, cures wind
rolic. and is file best reniedv for
Diarrhea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately. Sold by
Druggists I'M every part of the world
Twentv-fiYe cents 4 bottle. Re sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup;" and take no other kind
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
NOTICE.

Dr.. Miles. Nerve plasters for rheumatism.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
Office OF the County Clark
OF Cameron County, Tex:

Brownsville. Tex, May IS, 4. D., 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the COM
sioners court of Cameron county, will
eonvene and set as a Board of Fqualiza-
tion on the 9Th day OF June A. D. 1897
at the Court House, in theeity of Browns
SIle, to receive for Inspection. correction
equalization ard approval, all the assess
men lists and books Of the assessor OF
taxes Of said county for the year 1897. :
By order OF the commissioners court OF
cameron coun '. IosRPH WEBS.
CLERK County Court, Cameron Counts
Texas.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
ABOUT 1oWN.

The Alice mail passed. FL Sauz at
8:a-ini -two passengers.
Leahy has fresh supply, of Dur
ham and Little Joker tobacco.
Two soldiers are passengers on the
Incoming Stage this afternoon.
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powdee
SSzrdsd S:rlA "-A.l Hsidwinier Fair sar Eraaei.eA
Just try Ioc box of Cascaret the
finest liver and bowel regulator ever
made.
The steamboat Bessie will leave
next Saturday morning for up-river
points.
rhe entire freight brought by the
eamsr-eIeven cars-arrived at
noon today.
The rains OF the past few days
have made the weather delightfully."-
cool and pleasant
The steamer will sail from Brazos
tomorrow, connecting train leaving
here at 8 a. M, same day.
The schoont4 Lake Austin, Cap
tain Lawson, arrived q: Point Isabel
yesterday with lumber for Messrs.
Cross.
Mr.. Urban Ross, wife and children
left on the Alice stage this morning
for Del Rio, where they will make
their home.
The fair in Matamoros will be
continued every night until Sunday
SO we learn from the Cronista A
bale every night.
The steamer arrived inside the
bar last evening at four o'clock,
train with passengers, mail AMI ex-
press arriving here at 30.
THE HERALD is placed under many
obligations to Purser Flanagan for
late Galveston ard New Orleans pa
pers received on last evenings train.
The Matamoros Sol de Mayo says
that a meeting was held last night at
the opera house IN that city, presid
ed over by Gov. Mainero; at which
business of importance concerning
the "Zona Libre" was considered
Just received q supply of New
Home sewing machines in oak and
walnut at Mrs. fl. BolIack's, the only
agent of this well-known machine
in Brow nsville. Buy the New
Homo and no other.
The burden of labor is constantly
being frightened BY new Inventions,
but nothing new has yet been dis
covered to brighten the hours of la
Dor, and make life worth living like
Simmons Liver Regulator does. IT'S
the King of Liver Medicines. a
sluggish liver depresses ONES spirits
and causes languor, besides upset
fins the whole system. Bat SIM
mons liver Regulator tones up and
strengthens the body.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
Office of The
O1HCt u tito
Rio Grande Railroad Go.

Rio Grande Railroad Co
Brownsville, Texas, May 9th '97. }
The Stockholders of this Company
are hereby notified that the Annual
General Meeting will be held at the
Company's Office, upstairs, on the
9Th day of July. 1897, at II o'clock
NJ, for the election of Officers and
fer the purposes provided in Article
Is of the BYLAWS.
T. RfvspgIIs; Secretary.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19

Fox SAFE City and county scrip.
Call at this Office.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-05-19

For eighteen EOntiss bare been wei. At-
though - years of age can go where wish
and sleep all night and wake up as cheer
full as a babe and completely rested
Dr.. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug
eists under positive guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free TO all applicants.
Dr.. MILES MEDTcsr = Tlkhart. Ind.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
DR. FER TUCHA'S FATE.
Maceo's Betrayer- To Be Loaded With Chains and Confined in Dungeon
 on ChafarinaS Island.

The unenviable and dangerous predic- ament in which pr. Zertucha, the betray- CT of the Cuban general Maceo, found himself a few weeks ago was related in the Mail and Express at the time. It was then told how Zertucha stood be- tween two fires. He was obliged to keep himself concealed lest the Cubans should kill him for his perfidy, and he was in constant fear that the Spaniards, who despised him after using him, would have him secretly assassinated, or else transported to Africa as a life prisoner
 Cable dispatches this morning an- nounce that Zertucha yves yesterday ar close guard, and placed in the military prison in the Cabanas fortress, whence he is to be sent to the Spanish penal set clement on ChafaTinaS Island, off the coast of Africa.
 pr. Zertucha was the personal physi- elan of Gen. Antonio Maceo, and had been received into his camp after vigor ouS protests on the part of MaceO'S friends, who asserted that the doctor was at heart a traitor, and that his motive in joining the insurgents was an ulterior one. This.appea to be borne out when Maceo felr an ambuscade near Punta Brava last December, and met his death. Several of his followers were killed, but Zertucha was not only spared, but was taken in by the Spaniards and treated not as prisoner of war, but as guest. The fact that he was not immediately placed on trial, condemned and put to death was regarded with suspicion by the Cubans. He was not even charged with the crime of rebellion, but was given his liberty.
 This resulted in the open and public charges that he was a Spanish spy; that his mission in the<camp of Maceo was, in the first place, to poison the Cuban gen. eral; that he felt himself to be suspected by several of Maceos aides, and that finally he established communication with his Spanish employers and devised the ambush.
 Meantime, executions were going on every day in the Cabanas and the victims were prisoners captured in the insurgent ranks, just as Zertucha had been. Word reached the palace that Zertucha was contemplating a return to the Cubans, to seek forgiveness and, in return there for, betray the Spaniards. This infor- nation Is probably what led to his arrest. If he is sent to Chafarinas he will be loaded with chains and will spend the remainder of his life In a dungeon. pr. Zertucha is now dncommunioado in the Cabanas fortress.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09

sell at less than two prices, and thus held the town back In my warmth-all paid for-I intimated that f1rSt-clasS funeral might be a good thing.
 Until then I never had definite con- oeption of what genuine old fire-eater was. My man was not a major or a col onel, but a general, a red-faced, high-liv- ing, sanguinary, gouty old general. He no sooner heard of my speech than he issued challenge. Then learned to my horror that he was the father of my adorable southern girl. I sought the in tercession of friends, but they could do nothing with the general. He was howl ing with the gout, but swore that he would be al the meeting if he had to fight on crutches. I tried to speak to the daughter, but she wouldn't see that I existed. When I vowed I wouldn't go out with the hot-headed old man, the people told me that 1t wouldn't do to funk, if I wanted to stay in the town. I wanted to apologize, but the general de- clared: I'll heah no apology, suh, from a man that Is anxious to hasten my funeral, suh. He'll fight, or I'll post him as a cowa'd, suh.'
 We met. He pinked me on the arm and fired in the air. This made him madder than ever, but in his anger he tried to walk on his game foot and fell over in faint. This prevented second fire. His daughter thanked me for giving the general his life, though 1t would have been an accident had hit him. Through her the old man-slayer sent for me, cooled down and gave her to me because was a man of honsh. be- Qr7d
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
as now did Towahma He repeated to her the soliloquy of Hiawa tha

"As unto the bow the cord Is,
 So unto the man is woman;
 Though she bends him, she obeyS him;
 Though she draws him, yet she follows;
 Useless each without the other'
 And so went on their wooing until the day arrived for their departure. For days previous the confusion and lamen- tations had been going on, but on the dawn of the fateful day the climax of grief and sorrow was reached and the pail of gloom that had hung over the vil- lage, now seemed to paralyZe every heart The fortitude of the Indian was tested, and 1t gave way before the rush of feelings of home love. Many fond backward looks were taken, as the or derly band passed over the crest of the mountains on their westward march scared in heart, and torn from the land they had lived to bless, there seemed nothing now to live for.
 Though Itla Bena was unused to the vigor of such long march, the severity was alloyed by the constant presence of Dreamy Stranger, who had cast his lot with the Cherokees forever, as he thought. Old Okolona favored his suit. and so soon as they were settled dn the west, all of their blissful dreams of con- nubial happiness were to be realized. But the soldiers eyed him with suspicion for accompanyin the Indians, as such close friend. They feared his councils boded no good, and so on technical charge, he was arrested before they had gotten across Alabama and sent back to Rome with "Big John" Underwood as his guard who kept him under surveil liance until the Indians were far beyond the great water"
 Thus ,wrenched from Fairest Daughter, he plunged into politics, and was soon appointed United States consul at Tunis,, Africa, where he died few years later. Although he never made an attempt to regain his promised bride, yet her in fiuence over him was noticed through the rest of his life, and it is to be regretted that he did not seek Itla Bena for no doubt he would under her inspiration have blessed the world with many more poems the equal of Home, Sweet Hcms."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09

half satisfied, and Clerk Lewis turned to the Republic man, and said:
 I'm in a devil of fix; I'm sure gave that mans mail away, and-"
 Just then another guest came up, and threw down half dozen letters on the counter. I'm Charles c. Clark of Bur lngton," he said, "but these letters are not for me- Guess there's some mistake about the address,"
 He turned away before MT. Lewis had time to question him, so the missdves were put away for the other guest.
 Then che first man returned and want ed to know where his laundry was He had been promised faithfully, he said, to have 1t in his room in the morning. It wasn't there, and he didn't have clean piece eff linen to his name. The clerk investiga ted, and was told by ahe laundress and messenger of the hotel that "Mr Clark's laundry was sent up to his room at noon and must be there yet, and please tell MT. Clark to look again."
 Hang themp exclaimed Clark. Don't they think can see? I searched all over the room, and it's not there"
 "Oh, by the way" said Clerk Lewis, There are you letters MT. Clark, and he handed over the opened epistles. Now, maybe I can explain about your laun- dry" he continued afaer the man had finished swearing about his correspond ence being opened There's another Charles c. Clark here from Burlington"
 'Yes, here he is." interrupted the other Clark, coming up to the desk, "and here's a bill for laundry that don't owe," and he threw down yellcw slip before Clark No. and the puzzled clerk.
 Explanations followed. One man was Charles c. Clark, of Burlington. Ia.. who had been stopping at the hotel for the last week, and the other was Charles c. Clark, of Burlington, Kan, who arrived only yesterday. They settled their diff ferences pleasantly over glass of wine.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
EVERYDAY THINGS ABOUT GREECE
The Hatred of Her People for the
 Turks 4AtlBl q.

Turks. lHItt3l 't
 It is a curious fact that all the child ren of King George and Queen Olga, save the eldest son, look Greeks. This must be due to unconscious imitation, when children, of the persons who sur round them They are not entitled to be called princes, and speak of them selves as Princes of Nowhere and Counts of Nothing -at-all. Their mother has completely identified herself with the common people, writes a correspondent of London Truth. She spends much time in hospitals and in visiting the poor The palace gardens, which are shady grove, are open on two days of the week to the public. Any one who pleases may attend the military concerts there.
 Civilization is latent. in every man, woman and child in Greece. never saw such an intelligent looking imp as at Eleusis. It was an infant of 6 months in the arms of a ragged little girl of 2 or s. The impish eyes watched some tourist with the keenest intellectual curiosity and amusement One might suppose they were the eyes of an Aristo- phanes in bud. One finds far more po- likeness in a wayside and sordid looking country cafe than in an English, or, in deed, French drawing room. I never saw, even in France a harder working peasantry. They are miserably poor from over taxation, but submit to 1t in the hope that the expensive army will some day or another rid all Greece of the Turks. The sooner the better -se
 Are they handsome people? They are a people of interesting faces. Eyes are generally as black as those of MT. Glad stone and of M. Clemenceau, who, by tho way has the bilious complexion alert mind and ready wit of the Greek They are very well-made, clean-buil people But their features and expressions are so refined as to give them high sort of beauty. A blooming girl is uncommon. The girls faces that most struck me were the color of yellow wax, which blaz- ing black eyes lighted up as might de- vouring flame. There was something in most of the faces that betrayed, I thought, liability to fever. l.ET4
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
Chace's City Band, East Lake, Sunday. Phil Memoli, Director. 4-2Sytf,
WONDERFUL REDUCTIONI


 to be doubted. Consequently few words will convince you that we are selling pure, thoroughly aged whisky at 3 price within the reach of all. We have re- duced our standard brands of whisky made by standard distillers. to 75 CENTS PER QUART, We have also reduced the price of our Cognac Bundles. Being wholesalers, we buy m large quantities. and are enabled to undersell all others. H. Barnard, Third .avenue aHd Nine for. Ve, Chceuot tPansafdin3 CharhnagEe. ands9nFh Gin rucurbftu Go, 's,' Water melon. 6;ir i6f -kidHey trQubie. si..,si ia
 Mailsord,.ts .xm reccTye prompt a.ten- 'rl.aSW -sstt& tceiss ;.- r s''if%
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
cHIcAGoANs AND ToREADoRs.

An American Tourist Thinks the Bull
 Stickers Are Overpaid.
 The Chicago Tribune relates the fact that stocky man with g, cinnamon oolored beard, who was enoying his first view of bull fight In Spain, turned to his guide and interpreter whom he had hired by the day to show him the sights and said .--fo .2 lf
 "Who is that chap that sticks the ami mai with the sword and kills him?'
 "Ze toreador," replied the guide. f5S q
 How much does he make a day at such work?" ~s- q"
 "Oh, feefty-seexty dolla." 3s'.
 Great Scott! I've got men. in my packing house in the United States that can do that trick as well as he can, and they're mighty glad to get $50 week.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
WON THE oLD MAN OVER.

From the Detroit Free Press.'- .'--se 2a j.
 "When was promoter" said a citi- en of Detroit, whose income now takes the form of dividends. l"an eastern syn dicsl.e sent me into a certain iron district of the south to help boom town where they had furnaces, a railroad and, a lot of real estate. "a, 'a-,,- }.. c.;- s.sss
 Among the first thin gs did was to fall head over heels in love with one of the prettiest, most spirited and fascinat r. ing southern girls that ever smiled back at an admirer. That means thaGs the world couldn't beat her. ard that's SIla | I mean. s+TlG .1 v
 At a meeting to consider the fbestli terestss-of tile-stowr-s W htcfr. Of -chuf@e meant the bestinterests of tue syndicate, l. -n.aGs a speech in which I, bore -down hard on the owner of tract. of hand right in fhe cieart Of the place, who refused to
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
The daintiest, neatest and prettiest line of Straw Hats in the city are shown by J. Blach & Sons,
 One Price Cash Clothiers,
 1912 and 1914 First Ave.
HUMMING BIRDS UMBRELLA.

It Kept Her Babies Dry During Heavy
 Rain.
 Tn front of a window where l worked last summer was butternut tree. says a contributor to the American Sports man. A humming bird built her nest on limb that grew near the window, and we had an opportunity to watch her closely. Tn fact, we could look right into the nest. fu
 One day when there was a heavy show CT coming up we thought we would see if she covered her young during the rain. We'll when the first drops fell she came and took in her bill one of two or three largo leaves growing close by and laid this leaf over the nest so as to complete ly cover it; then she flew away. On ex- amining the leaf she found hole in 1t, and in the side of the nest was small stick that the leaf was fastened to, or hooked upon. After the storm was over the old bird came back and unlocked the leaf. and the nest was perfectly. dry.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-09
TWO MEN FROM BURLINGTON.
Owing to Identical Cognomens They Go
 Into a Heap of Trouble.

Owing to Identical Cognomens They Got
 Into Heap of Trouble.
 Some funny complications over name occurred at a hotel here recently, says the St. Louis Republic. fg-
 "Got any mail for Charles c. Clark 2" asked one of the guests at the Lindell hotel of Clerk Lewis last night.
 ''Well, I did have, but gave 1t to you an hour ago. was the reply
 Gave 1t to me2 .- Why how.s that? ?" asked the astonished man. 'T haven't received any mail at all today"
 9sn't your .s name al charifs sc. iclark2" l sF,rom Burlington" aia.Sfc .see evy
 ssYes sir.',s's e < i.sss.s st AS.. 7 { 1@ 'a"We Il, I'm sorry, Mr. Clark, but I was under the impression T had several let ters for you. t.sna deiiv cred them. Bu, ! guess ! was mistaken .
 MI, Clark went awaH half grumbling.