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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Funerals Yesterday.

The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah l.. Bernard.
who died Friday morning at 2.30
O clock. AT the residence OF her son-in-
law, Mr.. Robert Hill, Jr.. took place from
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Ladies' Shirt-WaiStS.

Never before have we shown
such an enormous variety OF Shirt
Waists, and never before have we
sold so many.
The sudden arrival of the warm
weather has possibly found you in
need Of one. Ours are all made
specially for us, and combine all
the good there is to be had, and
our prices are lower in many in
stances than equal qualities are
sold. They are made with de-
tached and attached collars and
cuffs, and include all the new
novelties Of the season.
Shirt Waists in good styles
checks and stripes-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
TOWelline.
Mems NegIige Shirts.

Tomorrow take your choice of
4 lot with attached and detached
collars, that sellregularly at Sr.oo,
SG.25, $3.50 for.............."..75c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Mattings.

We don't buy Mattings by the
car load or ship load. We buy as
we can find the best patterns and
value in perfect goods only. Our
assortmentis now larger and offers
a greater variety of selections than
any other stock in the city. This
week will open the Mating season.
You will save money by getting
our prices before you buy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
THE FOURQUREAN PRICE COMPANY.


OF the firm OF Currier & Underhiil. cl9th'
iers. of this city, with whom she boarded
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Grenadines.

THIS is a Grenadine season.
They are at the head of the oopu-
lar dress fabrics Tomorrow some
great values are offered for your
choosing.
24-inch All-Silk Grenadine TX.
in plain effect. Tomorrow, Nv
Black Brocaded Grenadine TX.
special for tomorrow at. w
Black Satin Striped
All-Silk Grenadine. To e M
morrow Observation-Disclosures. - wv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

5000 Bars largest and best bars
Of King" Laundry Soap, the reg
ular S cent bar for ~ cents-six
bars TO a customer.
An entirely new line OF Tall Venetian
Flower Vases, assorted shapes and beau
tiful colors, actually worth % and Soc, for
&c. choice
3-piece Handsome German China Oat-
Meal Sets, beautifully decorated and fully
worth CSC, for l5c. a set.
Fruit Saucers, assorted decorations,
worth 81 a dozen, for l-2c. each.
260 dozen Wine Glasses, neat pattern,
worth Soc, FOR 25c. a dozen.
Fifteen Gold Finished Brass Paror
Tables, guaranteed not to tarnish. Fancy
open work legs and genuine onyx tops
well worth $50. special for Monday, $40.
Indurated Fibre Water Pals, VIII not
leak or fall apart, regular 4Oc. buckets
for Inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
$500 $50 and 400.
ChiIdren'S
Wash Dresses.

Our line of Children's Wash
Dresses, consisting of skirt, waist,
Elton jacket and cap TO match, is
the best thing we have shown.
They come in figured and plain,
nicely made, for girls up to "a
years old, and cost, per suit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Mourning Wells.

All grades All-Silk and silk and
Wool Neilings, by the yard and in
ready.made wells.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Ladies'
uSeWrdpperS.

An assortment of cool house
dresses, unequalled for quality and
price.
Housewrappers at...~.sr.oo
Housewrappers at.-...SG.25
Housewrappers at......SI.5o
Tea Gowns, trimmed in ribbon
and lace
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Prices Ground TO Atoms
HouSEWARE Department.

Tomorrow Monday April Is. will witness the
greatest bargain feast known Richmond 600 Fine Oak and
Mahogany Finished Fire Screens, worth 5 co. for 29c
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
Mourning Goods.

We have never before had such
a stock of Mourning Fabrics. We
are making a special department
Of these goods, and we are offering
better values than is possible
where the assortment is less. We
are showing some specials in Silk
Warp and Wool Henriettas,
Mourning Serges, Nuns Yelling,
Batiste and Tamisc Cloths-all a
rich mourning black.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25

Dublin has a co-operativ, cork factory.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
HOW THIS .

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Gatarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrah
Cure.
F.J.CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ] Cheney for the last 10 years,
and believe him prefectly honorable
IN ali business transactions. and fin=
ancialIy able to carry ont any oblig-
alton made by their firm.
WEsF & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINSAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surface of the system.
Price Toe. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
PURELY PERSONAL.


E. J. johnson was passenger on
the Clinton today. besides one deck
passenger
DR.. q. S. Smith, one of Santa
Maria's prosperous farmers, is spend
ing a few days in town.
Geo. T. Walker of Galveston ar
rived on the steamer Today and will
remain several days looking at the
country.
Captains Herschberger and MUIR
ray, government inspectors of huIls
and boilers arrived on the steamer
today. They come to inspect the
steam lighter Santiago and steam
boat Bessie.
Miss Therese LeGrand, the French
teacher, will leave by this ship for
New Orleans, where she will in fu-
ture make her home. Miss LeGrand
has lived many years in this section,
having been, with her mother and
othe. relatives, resident of Bag
dad, at the mouth of the river, in its
palmy days. She afterwards resided
in Matameros and later made her
home in Brownsville. She leaves
many warm friends here who regret
her departure. and whose good
wishes will go with her. Her niece,
Miss Louisa LeGrand, accompanies
her.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
FRIDAY. APRIL %, 1897.
ABOUT TOWN

The funeral of Martina CULLEN
look place this morning.
For easter egg dyes, go to Puteg-
mats drug store.
The celebrated Kalamazoo celery
mustard for sale at JagoH's.
Just received by Jagou fresh lot
of Swiss and Roquefort cheese
Anyone wanting cotton seed for
planting can find same at F. Ysurria.
or. Price,s Cream Baking Powaes
Awarded 6:n'S s.d-l ~6idvsinter Pair sar srsnesna.
A hop will be given by the young
men at the opera house this even
ing.
The 18th. regiment band will give
a concert on Sunday evening at
! Santa Cruz.
Losr-zA curved, wooden handled
umbrella. Finder will return same
to this Office.
The marriage of Santos Cornelo
and Leandra Cerda Will take place
tomorrow night.
The steamship Clinton arrived off
the bar last night with aifty-five
cars of freight.
The marriage OF Manuel CARA
and Victoria yela will take place
tonight in Matamoros.
Try the celery tonic and Bit
tiers for sale by Celes,in Jagou. An
excellent summer drink.
The train with passengers, mail
and express arrived from the Point
at2 As this afternoon.
Ceiestin Jagou has received the
Kalamazoo prepared celery salad
and canned celery. Try it.
A ball game took place this
afternoon between the Reds and
Blues at the public school yard.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
ONLY AN ORDINARY COW.

An honest man has been
found by George Lowell. gener.
al superintendent of the Chi
cage. Indianapolis and Louis
vile, if the statement of the
New Albany Ledger be true.
His cow was killed by train
on that road aud is answer to
the company's intrrrogaiory as
to the value of The animal, said
she was only an ordinary cow,
worth perhaps $50. BY return
mail be received letter from
the company enclosing a draft
for $50, and saying this was
the first common COW killed by
their trains since the road was
incorporated. 1t was their mis-
fortune, the claim agent wrote,
judging from the claims sent
in, to always kill the blooded
cows with pedigrees as long as
moral laws: COWS that were most
prolific mixers and tue best
butter makers in the township.
He said that the letter of the
farmer would be filed away as
an evidence that it was not i'm
possible for railroad TO kill
stock that was not best of lis
kinds.
This reminds one of The cut
of the fine Durham COW which
appeared for a namber of years
on the map of the Houston and
Texas Central railway, under
which was printed 1.-The kind
we pay for but never kill"
This was gotten mp by Major
E. w. Cave, treasurer of the
Houston and Texas Central.
but now as COW killing has al
most stopped the COW is taken
from the map-Hauston Post.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their child
rem while teething, with perfect sue
cess. 1t soothes the child, softens
the gums, aIlays al! pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best remedy for
DiarfhGa. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. De sure
and ask for Mrs. Winsiow's Sooth-
ing Syrup" and take 10 other kind
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
THE DEBT HE OWED.

A lady having dismissed SER
want, paid him his salary. The SER
want, after counting the money, call
ed the dog of the house and threw
him "peseta" (twenty FIVE cents.)
"What does that mean?" inquired
the mistress in surprise.
at is very simple. AS for me, I
wish to owe nothing to nobody, and
as the dog has for six months washed
the plates for me, l pay him."-Ei
Hjo del Obrero.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
SPRING REQUIRES

That the impurities which have ac-
cumalated in your blood during the
winter shall be promptly and thor
oughly expelled if good health is
expected When the warmer wealth
er comes these Impurities are liable
to manifest themselves in various
ways and often lead TO serious
illness. Unless the blood is rich and
pure that tired feeling will affiict
you, your appetite will fail and you
will find yourself call run down."
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones and
strengthens the system, drives ont all
impurities and makes pure, rich,
healthy blood. Hoods sarsaparllIa is
the one true blood purifier and the
best spring medicine. Be sure to get
only Hoods.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
WHEN NATURE.

Needs assistance it may BIO 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.
nEcT WHAT we SAY, but
- what Hoods Sarsaparilla Does, that
tells the story of its merit and success
Remember HOODS CURES.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
PROPOSALS FOR CONsTRUC-

PROPOSALS F o R CONSTRUC-
L tion.-Ofiee Chief Qnartermaster,
Department. of Texas, San Antonio, Tex,
April II, 1897. ealed proposals, in trip
licate, will be received here unit II
O'Clock noon, May II, 1897 for the COR
struction at Fort Ringgold, Tex, of a
Double Set of Officers Quarters, accord
ing to plans and specifications to be seen
here and AZ Fort Ringgold- Blank pro-
poSais and full j formation furnished on
application. U. :. reserves right to re-
ject any or all proposals. Envelopes
containing proposals should be marked I:
Proposals for construction at Fort
Ringgold, rex-," and addressed to JOHN
SIMPSON, Q. NJ, u s. q, e. @. NJ.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23

E. J. johnson was passenger on
the Clinton today. besides one deck
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
The q. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder

Those who attended the concer,
by the Mexican band in Matamoros
last night pronounce the music first
class.
Preparations are being made at
tie plaza de AiIende IN Matamoros
for the fair which will be held next
month, in celebration of the "Cinco
lie Mayo"
A full line of straw hats for men
and children, laces, embroideries,
ladies' cuffs and collars and gents
furnishing goods received by last
ship at Mrs Fl. BolIack.
The serenade given by the 18th.
regiment band in Matamoros last
night is said to have been enjoyed
by quite large crowd. The band
is said to make excellent music.
tfregerio Estrada has the honor to
offer his services as tailor at his
shop in Brownsville opposite the
railroad Office, also in Matamoros
half bIosk froh Main plaza, Com
mercial street. satisfn gaaanetiors
teed.
The geperal manager and super
Intendent of the telegraph line
stationed at FL Sauz is absent from
his post of duty today therefore
important news from that section
was noi received by wire by THE
DAILY ITEnALp today.
self-denial is the one thing most
difficult to inculcate and always
hard to practice, especially when
there are good things to eat within
reach. But there is no self-denial
necessary If you take Simmons
Liver Regulator. It promotes di-
gestion, prevents Dyspepsia and a
dose after hearty meal of delica-
cfes viii prevent any discomfort.
It the best goodnight teddy.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23

Lost A bamboo walking cane
with curved handle, taken from
Leahy's by mistake. Suitable re-
ward for the return of it to this Of
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
NOTICE.
Estate of William Neale Decease,


Estate of William Neale Deceased.
Whereas letters of temporary adj
ministration upon the estate of Will
liam Neale, deceased, were grant
ed to the undersigned by the county
court of Cameron county on the Sth
day of April, a. d. 1897. All persons
holding claims against said estate
are required TO present the same to
me within the time prescribed by
law.
WILLIAM 4. NEALE,
Temporary Administrators.
n "a
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
DISEASES Of THE EYES.

Dr. Miguel Barra@an, having spec
ciaI instruments TO examine the eyes
Of persons suffering with diseases of
the eyes, such as myopia, etc., should
cal at his drugstore for :onsulta-
ton. He will prescribe the appro-
pirate Eyeglasses to overcome any
defectin the vision.
At the Botica del Loen, Matamoros
DR.. Barra gan has complete assort-
ment of eye glasses, with ali kinds of
lenses, and crystal rock glasses, at
very low prices.
DON'T TOBACCO SPIT OR SMOKE
YOUR LIFE AWAY.
If you want to quit tobacco using
easily aud forever, be made vel
strong, magnetic, full of new life and
vigor, takes No-To-Bac, the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac
from your own druggist. who will
guarantee cure soc. OR sl.OO. Booklet
and sample matted free. Address: Ster-
ling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
York.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-04-23
Gladness Comes

w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentie efforts-pleasant efforts
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 eonstipatedcondi-
ton OF the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of fsnilies, and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly By ali
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that II Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which It acts. 1t is therefore
all important, 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, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed 1t
afflicted with any actual disease. one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians. but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
PITH OF THE PRESS.

Exit Professor Shields The saloon must go-Ep-
worth Herald.
California Voice. But if the present organized
church refuses to meet the demand church will
be called into existence
State Issue: The future is full of promise We
are determined to succeed. To all who propose to
enlist in this holy war we say: Give us your hand
Patriot: A year ago the party was stunned by
what seemd awful catastrophe. Now with num-
bers increased the party is better organized and
ready for work than it has been for years
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
BACKBONE.

put itself in an attitude of omen hostility
to the saloon.
II the Methodists of the nation had held to that
standard year ago, how many Methodist votes
would Mckinley or Bryan have received?
In order to push the interests of our paper we
have just ordered printing which will call for $50
worth of two-cent stamps as soon as received from
the printer We hate to put out that amount in
cash when we are certain that a large number of
persons have many times resolved to "send in my
subscription right away but have yet failed to do
So Shall we not receive 200 single subscriptions
''by first mal?'
We want the address of 10000 to 10000 members of
Baptist Young Peoples Unions and Luther Leagues of
church? Name only person in each family. In
clude members of the Junior societies. twelve years of
age and upward. Do not include in the same list.
adults who are not members of your young peoples
society If you want to do something to hasten the
the overthrow OF the saloon, here's your chance.
Back of every drunkard is a saloon Back of every
saloon is a law which authorizes that saloon Back
of that law is a Legislature which enacted and
Governor who signed the law. Back of that Legis-
lature and Governor is political party which nom
mated the Governor and Legislature with the under
standing that they would continue the liquor traffic
Back of those parties nearly all the professed
Christians of the United States, who voted for the
candidates of those parties knowing that elected
they would perpetuate the saloon.
And yet we wonder why the saloon remains with
us! What fools these mortals be!'
1t remains with because we regularly vote to
have it do
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
In A Nutshell.

1t makes difference me whether the tide is rs-
ing or falling. Here l stand-Rev Wolcott Ham
lin.
good man elected by bad party makes a Door
>mbination, and unless the good has good party
behind him the desired result will not be reached
Chairman Dicke.
The advice given to respectable men TO 60 to their
primaries and there bring about reform is the kind
of talk that amounts to but very little All the sue
cessful reforms of the past accomplished by eff
forts from the outside and not from the inside Of
what needed to be reformed.-Geo. Scott in N Y
Witness
The liquor men say prohibition does not prohibit
If so, why don't saloon keepers ply their trade in
these prohibition states quietly, laughing the de-
luded temperance cranks? All, they fear prohibition
they hate it, they dread the sure coming of the day
when this Nation shall again rock with tempestuous
joy over another emancipation proclamation-Jas
w. Cochran, Pres. Wis. Y. P. s. c. e.
Numerous synods and presbyteries and the church
generally having condemned the act of certain
professors of Princeton University signing an ap
plication for liquor license for Princeton Inn Rev.
G. w. Shields, DID,, ILL., D., one of the number has
withdrawn from the Presbyterian Church The Pres
bytery accepted his resignation and despite vigorous
opposition, adopted resolution calling attention to
the deliverances of the General Assembly in regard
to the signing of such petitions
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01
BACK SAUCE.

The Prohibition party has arisen from dead.-wine
and Spirit News.
You are mistaken 1t has only been getting "good
and ready Now look out!
licensed saloon be something of a nuisance but
1t better than blind pig for it conducted in the
curiosity. Can be found in Mayor Dorans baili-
wick?
little Band of Mercy girl says IT prayed that the bird
traps set by cruel boys) might catch the Birds
then prayed that God would the birds
ting into the trapsand then went and kicked the traps
all to pieces."-Our Dumb Animals.
Show this to the 'good temperance men, of your
community who praying that men may not be
trapped by the saloon, but voting with the par
ties which, for generation, have kept the saloon
traps in good working order
The pastor Of one Of the leading the Twin
Cities told time that ninety to ninety
i've per cent Of his male members temperance
willing to work and to vote against the saloon
vote the Prohibition ticket-Prof. Geo. S. Innis.
We don't know how fully these Temperance" men
would fulfil the fond expectations of their pastor if
they had chance But we do know that in the
Twin Cities there is not and has been any way
to vote protest against the local saloon except
by voting the Prohibition ticket. Even local option
is denied Under these circumstances doesn't it
seem as though these temperance men who are
willing to work and to vote against the saloon'
would embrace the only opportunity they have do
so?
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1897-12-01

Pennsylvania Methodist Politics would disturb
already in the Church. it might be well for the
good of the Church to find out what kind of politics
holds therein.
N. j. Gazette: Every one of the 1000 wanderers
week found the latch-string out when they came to
the door, There weren't enough fatted calves to go
around, it is true, but did the best could.
Come to think of it, it's mighty nice to see them back
again.
Cornerstone christian ministers should preach the
doctrine OF sound money from the pulpit" said Bish-
op Newman, during the campaign We have been
waiting ever since the bishop saved the country to
sound money" to hear him thunder against the evils
that really threaten the nation but there is silence
like the grave
Elmra IN. V Facts: AS to local option-The
Ten Commandments were not given Sinai to be
voted upon in Sodom. Local option was not in the
DEGREES given to Moses, if it did prevail in the Gar
den OF Eden And the chief trouble with it there has
troubled it more less ever since-the devil deter
mined the vote.
clipper: DO not look with seorn at the poor
drunken sot as he reels along the street. No matter
how beared and bloodshot his eyes, how ragged and
filthy his garments, how unsteady his gait nor how
vile and basphemous his words in the light of rea-
son and in the sight of God he is as good as you are
if you knowingly voted for the system that made him
drunkard.