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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
Plan to Divide New York.

New York, Nov. lat is said that one
of the first bills to be introduced in the
legislature will be one providing for the
creating Of new state, permitting con-
approved by the United States govern
ment, divorcing the 16 southern and east
ern counties and including them in what
shall be known as the state of Manhattan,
with population of 3,9o2,220, as com.
pared with 1851, ,123 for the A remaining
counties.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
Illustrated
Special Edition
New Mexican

Dan be had by applying at
this Office. II is full of mat
ter describing the mineral,
agricultural, horticultural
and all the varied resources
of New Mexico. just the
thing to send to any one
inquirirg about or interested
in the territory. Price 10
cents, wrapped and mailed
for IL cents.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
THE HAWAIIAN TREATY.
Ratification of same by the United
states Senate Said to BE
Assured.

Chicago, Nov. ia special to the
Times-Herald from Washington says:
The ratification of the Hawaiian annexa-
tion treaty by the United States senate is
assured. President Mckinley is depend.
ing upon 81 senators, who will certainly
cast their votes in favor Of the treaty,
with the prospect of the addition of sew
eral votes to the number.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
LOVE FOUNDED ON CASH.
When Hiss OgeIsby Discovered That
NOung Pullman Was Disenherit-
ed She Said AdiOs,

Chicago, Nov. l2.-The formal an
nouucement is made OF the breaking of
the engagement Of George M Pullman
and Miss Fayette Ogelsby. Miss Ogelsby
is the daughter of Ex-Governor aud Mrs.
Richard j. Ogelsby. 1t is announced
that Mr.. Pullman proposed to release her
and she accepted the offer, but the disin-
heritance of the young man had nothing
whatever to do with the rupture.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12

layed answering your letter for q
few days until could confer personally
with Mr. L. L. Bruce, manager of the de-
partment of exhibits. Under the rules of
our organization space charge is con-
'emplste9aof 81 per square foot, bnt it
has been decided that for exhibits made
by Transmississipp states and terri
tories, through their duly au thorized
representatives, which are made purely
for the demonstration of the general re-
sources of these states and territories, q
reasonable amount Of space will be fur
nished free of charge. We appreciate the
hard work that must be done by the rep
resentatives of the Transmississpp
states without com pensation, in order
that their states may be properly and
adequately represented at this great ex-
position, and while it is great burden
on the people of this community to erect
the magnificent buildings we are prepar-
lug, to pay ell the other necessary ex-
penses incident to q great exposition of
this kind, which was promulgated for the
general benefit OF all the Trausmississ-
ippi country, yet We assume this obliga-
tion in accepting the burdens as we'll as
the benefits incident to the carrying out
of the resolution adopted by the Trans
mississippi congress. | have insisted
from the start that we should furnish the
state organizations a reasonable amount
of space free of charge, and my view has
finally been accepted by the department
of exhibits.
Special interests that would derive spe.
cial benefits through advertisement or
awards should pay and will be charged
the regular space charge, but for gem
eral space exhibit, which | anticipate
you will make, we will be glad to furnish
you reasonable amount of space.
was much pleased with the mineral
exhibit saw from your territory at Nash
vile. Yours truly.
GuRDoN W. WArTLEs,
President.
made inquiring what amount of space
would be considered reasonable in each
of the several departments and on re-
ceipt of the answer another meeting Of
the commission will be called. Several
members of the original commission have
resigned on account of change of resi-
dence or business engagements; including
Mr.. Joseph W. Walker, Hon, Felix Mar
tinez and Mr.. L. o. Faulkner. tits prob.
able that the governor will make ap-
pointments to fill these vacancies within
q few days.
Even as matters stand now there will
have to be liberal contributions from
counties and individuals, or the commits
sion will be able to do very little. The
exposition continues for elk months, and
it will readily be seen that 81 300 does
not go very far, ia preparing, transport
ing and taking charge-of, an exhibit of
character that would be at all satisfac-
tory to our people, or beneficial to the
territory.
"Bon-Ton.''
Received today: Fresh Holsters, frog
| legs, black bass, fresh shrimps and red
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
Hotel Burned in Illinois.

Kankakee, ILL.,, Nov. l2.-The River
view hotel burned today. Loss $85,00O, in
surauce $4,000. Robert Goodwin and
G. w. Best saved themselves by jumping
from a third story window. Goodwin
was badly bruised. Best had one leg
broken. The 40 guests barely escaped.
The hotel burned so quickly that the
guests lost most of their clothing and
valuRhlea.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
County Commissioner Resigns.

County Commissioner Resigns.
DR.. g. M. Monroe has rendered his
resignation as q member of the board OF
county commissioners of Eddy county,
which resignation has been accepted by
the governor today. Mr.. VIM. q. Hare OF
Malaga, is an applicant for the appoint.
ment. A strong petition In his behalf has
been filed with Governor Otero, who has
the matter under consideration.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
Rather sensible Decision.

st. Louis, Nov. 12.-In the United States
circuit cour. today, Judge Adams caused
surprise by sustaining the demurrer to
the indictment, charging Professor" l..
O. Fay, medium, with using the mails to
defraud. The evidence was conclusive,
but Judge Adams held that any man so
mentally dwarfed as to be swindled by
representations such as Fay made should
not BIZ complainant or prosecuting wit.
ness.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
NO NEW CASES OR DEATHS.
Cheering News from New Orleans
over Yellow Fever Situation.

New Orleans, Nov. 12.-"No new cases;
no deaths,' was the cheering bulletin is
sued by the board of health regarding the
yellow fever situation at o'clock today.
At Mobile three new cases and one death
have been reported.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
Oreibund In south America,

New York, Nov. 12.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Valparaiso, Chilli, says: "The
plan for a dreibund of Chilli, Peru and
Argentine is in existence, which, if adopt.
ed by the three governments, will wipe
Bolivia off the South American map,
Chill, Peru and Argentine dividing her
territury
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
Good for General Amnesty.

Good for General Amnesty.
Havana, Nov. 12.-The dispatches from
Madrid confirm the report that the pris-
oners on the American schooner, Com
petitor, in April 1896, will be included in
the general amnesty decree soon to be
issued.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
DURRANT REPKlEVED.
GaiifOrnia's Executive Interferes in
the Hanging Which was to
Have Occurred Today.

Special to the New Mexican.
San Francisco, Nov. 12.-The governor
has granted Durrant reprieve, and there
is now dispute over the length of time
that has been granted. The prosecution
claims that the reprieve is only for II
hours, while Durrant's attorneys contend
that 60 days have been granted, that tes.
timony not introduced in the trial may be
submitted to the governor. The matter
will probably be settled tonight.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
The weather.

The weather yesterday was fair and
warm with light winds. The maximum
tenn mperature reached was 81 degrees and
the minimum 33 degrees. The mean
relative humidity was "a per cent. Fail
weather with increasing cloudiness is in.
dicated for tonight, warmer Saturday.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
Russian Minister Relieved.

81. Petersburg, Nov. l2.-The Russian
minister to. the United States, M. de Kot-
zebue, has been relieved at his own re
quest, owing to i'll health.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12
ire Caused by Gasoline Explosion.

Fostoria, O., Nov. 12.-The explosion
of quantity of gasoline in the basement
of the Alcott building caused disastrous
FIRE. In few minutes the entire building
was destroyed. Loss will reach $4,000.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-11-12

"Bon-T0n.'
Received today: Fresh Holsters, frog
legs, black bass, fresh shrimps and red
snapper.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08
DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.

A very pleasant hop was given a
the opera house last evening. Will
good floor, excellent music and de-
lightfuIly cool weather, a most en-
joyable time was had by those pres
ent, among whom were Mesdames
Celaya, Anderson, Barton, Wood
house, Kendall, Hefly, Neale, Scan
Ian, Sherwood, Petitpain, Krausse,
Eskridge, A D. Cowen and Kleiber,
Misses Baker of Waco. DalzelI, An
ME Kelly, Woodhouse, Foster, Sher-
wood, Seaman, Puente, Krausse,
Rhode, Kimball, Nellie Kimball,
Michel, Eskridge, Mary Eskridge,
Cowen, Sarah kowalski, Thielen,
BolIack !; Messrs. F. j. Combe. Park
er, ViTier, d. and r. Cowen, Neale,
Anderson, Kleiber, j. and L. Ko-
WALSH, De Russy, Cole, E.Woodhouse,
Hicks, Capt. Eskridge and others.
French and Bologna Sausage jus
eceived at e. Jagou.
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DISEASES OF TUE EYES.

Dr. Miguel Barragaii, hating spc.
cial iastrtilnents to examine the eyes
of persons suffering with diseases OF
the eyes, such as nlyopia, etc., should
call at his drugstore for :onsuIta-
ton. He will prescribe the appfe-
pfiate Eyeglasses 10 overcome any
defectin tile vision.
AT the Botica del I1oen; Matamoros
Dr. Barra2an has coRaplete assgrt-
rhent OF eye glasses, with all kinds of
lenses, and crystal rock glasses, at
vsyF 49, Fsssss.
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NOTICE.

A called communication of Rio
Grande Lodge No. 81 A. F. & A. Nj.
viii be held at the afasonic Hall on
Saturday evening at p. m. sharp, a
full attendance is requested
Visiting brethren are cordially in
vited to attend.
Work in the second degree.
BY order OF the WIN.
VIM. A. Neale, Secretary.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08
ACHING JOINTS

Announce the presence of rheu-
matisin which causes untold suffer-
ing. Rheumatism is due TO tactic
acid in the blood. 1t cannot be cur
ed by iiniments or other outward ap-
plications. Hoods SarsapariIia pu-
rifles the blc0d,removes the cause Of
rheumatism and permanently cures
this diseases. This is the testimony
of thousands of people who once
suffered the pains Of rheumatism
but who have actually been cured
by taking Hoods Safsapariila. lis
great power TO Act upon the blood
and remove every impurity is the
secret of the wonderful cures by
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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AoOUT TOWN

z. s. currency was selling today
atslas.
Alice mail stage passed El Sauz
at 2 as 'his incoming.
4 large amount of corn is being
CROSSED over to Matsmoros today.
Work on the Bloombelg & Ra.
phael building Will soon be COM
/ sleted.
A marriage license. was issued on
the 9Th. to Porfrio Beies and Ga
brieia BaIlejos..
The steamboat Bessie is taking on
her cargo for up-river points and
will leave in a day or two.
The matrimonial market seems
rather ddll. Only i've marriage liz
censes were issued last month.
There are thirty-six prisoners con-
fined ia the county Jail at present.
six of them being federal prisoners.
Mrs Geo. Krausse has moved her
stock of goods from her old stand to
the Miralles building just opposite
her former place of business.
a fresh lot Of Little Joker" to-
eacco has just been received by
Celestin Jagou, which he is selling
at thirty-cents per pound, American
money.
eciaI performance OF the
'.Gc.sqaio" will DO given this even
sag at the ''casa blanca" near the
p1aiic school, under the direction Of
the empressario Eugenio Baatista.
Prices of admission; reserved seats,
Iects., general admission, I2cts.
A Spanish paper devoted to the
Cuban cause will make its appear
ance In Matamofos on the 18th. in
slant. Ircnee II. Rodriguez will be
proprietor of the new paper, the
subscription price Of which will be
forty cents month. "La Estrella
Solitaria" will be its name.
Some miscreant threw brick-bat
in at the front door of the Presbyte-
rian unarch last evening while the
service was going on. 1t is a pity |
that, with all the policemen sup
ported by the city, these outrages
cannot be stopped. DO we need |
more policemen to insure our peo-
pie against disturbances during pub
llc Worship
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

GregoFio Estrada has the honor to
offer his services as tailor at his
shop In Brownsville opposite the
railroad Office, also in Matamoros
hall Biook from Main plaza, Com
n.ereiAI street. Satisfaction guafan-
iced.
". F. DenEeih sales agent for
W .aal,aker 81 Brown, Oak Hail
Philadelphia, has received a full line
OF sali AID winter samples of ciotl4r
Ing, ready made or made to orde-
suits, gents furnishing goods, etc.,
etc. Sample room on Washington
street, opposite SIrs. j. Sander. Open
from 10 to ii O'Clock every morning.
Memory is a little treaeherous
how aud then, and causes one to
forget some things worth remember
ING. unless one has ali experience
like that which came to Mr.. u. l..
East, Moffatt's Creek, Va, who says ::
III mad been suffering for years with
4 tofpid liver and fouttI no relief an
till | took Simmons Liver Regulator
when was entirely relieved OF my
troubles, l never intend being
without sinimons liver Regulators;
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AN OMNIBUS SOUND.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
Mr. Quay imagines that he
can bear the click of Mr.. Wanna
makers cash register as be
solicits the votes OF the mem
beers of the Pennsylvania leg
islature.
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NOTICE.

The Regular Annual meeting Of
the Stockholders of the First Ma.
tional Bank of Brownsville Texas
will be held at its Office at 3 p. m.
on the second Tuesday in January
1897 for the purpose of electing de
rectors and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before it.
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ARRIVED ATLAST.

Navasota Examinar.
For many years there has
been talk of the new woman. -
At last she has arrived. She
is the woman who removes her
hat in a theater and who does
not stop in the door of a
church after service to gossip
with her lady friends.
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No FLIES ON IT.
Gregg County News.

Gregg County News.
The Houston Post gave its
carriers all papers sold on
Christmas day. No doubt the
little fellows were made very
happy by this kind and gen
erous act. No fies on the Post
anyway.
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PURELY PERSONAL.

PURELY PERSONAL.
FIowd Frisby is passenger on
/ this evenings stage.
Louis Levy, the New Orlean.
drummer, left this morning.
Capt. E. J. Kennedy of the lighter
Santiago Is in town visiting his fam
lily.
s. w. Brooks was a visitor to the
Point Yesterday, returned last even
ing.
NJ. b. Kingbury, returned from the
Point last evening, after seeing the
steamer off.
John W. Hoyt, after spending a
few days with his. family in town,
left for Santa Maria this morning.
a. Gutierrez Pena the popular
knight of the grip from Laredo, left
on the n. Sc NJ. train this morning
Tor his home.
Misses Alice and Ada Dougherty
left for Hidalgo this morning over
the NJ. Sc NJ, having spent the hol-
idays at home with their mother
and sisters.
i'll. eagle. n. A. eagle and w.
NJ. Peel, welI-to-do farmers from
Refugio county, are here prospect
ing, with view of investing in
farm lands. They come highly re-
commended, and would form most
desirable acquisition to Cameron
county, should they decide to locate
here. They are very faVorably inn
pressed with the country.
Martin Duvsl, g. e. johnson and
W. A. Markley, the gentlemen who
came to Brownsville by boat down
the Rio Grande, to look at the coun- |
try, left this morning on their return |
home. They will go by private |
to Alice, travelling
slowly in order to inspect the cOun-
try. 1t may be of interest to HER
AID readers to know that MIR Duval
is chief civil engineer for the Tex
as Midland railroad, belonging to f.
Fl. II. Green, the famous Mrs. Hetty |
son, while Messrs, johnson |
and Markley were connected with |
the construction of that road. While |
here, these gentlemen took in the
country thoroughly, in
clHling a trip to the Point yester
day. TO a HERALD reporter, Mr..
Daval expressed himself as very
highly pleased with this country-a
fine country, and an excellent cli-
mate" he said. "only needing deye-
Iopment." Whether their visit to
was for other than the
purpose of docking at
he country" could not be learned,
rs they were very reticent, but it is
% be hoped that something may
seme OF it. Mir. DuyaI informed
The HERALD that he would probably |
eturn here,
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FELL DEAD.
ipturn here

A farmer named Manuel Quintanilla'
living on the San Juan ranch, thirty miles
from Matamoros, fell dead yesterday
morning, while out in the field blowing.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08
The y. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
sunerior to all others
SELLING AT COST
Mrs. Geo. Krausse Offers Many Rare
Bargains.
NJ. 3. kNGsBURY,
Secretary.

To close out the business, Mrs.
Geo. Krausse is selling at cost her
entire stock Of
SilYerWare
Fine Stationery
Glass and China ware
Fine Baby Carriages
Musical Instruments
Fancy goods,
Toys
Organs and
A Fine Piano.
Call early and lay in supply Of
Christmas gifts. while such rare
q gains are offered.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08

BECULIAR in combination, prs
> portion and preparation ofingredi-
ents, Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses great
curative value. You should TRTIT
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NOTICE.

Until further notice the First
National bank will discount CITY
school vouchers 8 per cent, and
county school vouchers at 8 per cent
Teachers wishing to arrange for the
discount Of their vouchers at above
rates will pleaee notify bank befOrc
Jan lst.
I'D Anderson, Cashier
Brownsville, Dec II, 1895.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08
UAhL FOR BIDS.

CAIIL FOR BIDS.
Office of the City Secretary,
Brownsville, Tex. Dec. p, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the
Market Revenue of the City Of
Brownsville, Texas, under existing
ordinance, for the ensuing year, be-
ginning Jan. Ist., 1897, will be sold
to the highest bidder. Sealed pro-
posals to purchase said Market Rev
enue, will be received at my office
until g p. m. on Monday, Dec. 2Sth.
1895, and will be canvassed at the
first meeting OF the City Council
held thereafter. Proposals should
be addressed to the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen of the City Of Browns
vile and the envelopes should be
marked on the endt Proposal to
purchase Market Revenue" All
proposals must be in U S. money.
The City reserves the right TO re-
ject any and all proposals. For all
further information required to make
proposals, apply to.
NJ. b. kINGsBURY,
Secretary.
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SUBSCRIBING FOR METROPOLI.
TAN PAPERS.


The coming year will be crowded
with big news events and happen
ings, the details of which everyone
interested IN national and foreign
affairs will want to read. The best
Western newspaper published is the
Semi-Weekiy Republic OF st. Louis.
1t is only 81 a year, and for that
amount it will send two papers
week to any address for one year.
The Republic daily IS S. year
SO for six months or $3.50 for three
months.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08

French and Spanish wines at
Jagou's. Just the thing for the
holidays.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08
FOROVER FIFTY YEARS

FOR Wv Elk FIFTY L EARS
Mrs. WINshow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their child
rem while teething, with perfect sue
Gees. 1t soothes the chfnl, softens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie, and is the best REMEDY for
Diarrhea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world.
twenty-five cents bottle. Be sure
and ask for ''Mrs. Wihslow's Sooth-
fng Syrup," and take no other kind
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08
p.lN NODES MOTnER

has FOUND TIA: her little ones are
i..laroved atere 81 the pleasant SF=
fup 81 Figs, when in need Of the
laxative effect Of gentle remedy
Than BIZ any other; and that ii is
more acceptable to them. children
p-siov it and it benefits item. The
irue re;sieiy, Syrup Of Figs, is man
asactured ov the CdFigJrnia Fig
sFrBp Gsltpans onIy
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08

THE PAST guarantees the future.
1t is not what We say, but what
Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that tells the
story. Remember HOODS CURES
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08

Fine cordials at Jagoo's for christ
mas and new year presents.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08

Genuine "Key West" Monte Girls.
to cigars at c. Jagod's.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-08

j. D. Anderson, Cashier
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-30

II you want anything. try an ad. In Tn
VIII get al answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-30
QUEER CURRANT BUSHES.

The Butcher Told the Woman to
Plant Upside Down ind She Did So.
From the New York Sun
Over the river. in President street. Brook
lyn. there lives a woman who possesses
some OF the most remarkable currant
bushes to be found anywhere. When the
bushes were propagated they neither came
from remarkable stock nor were they In
any way peculiar when the nursery man
sold them. Their novel features now are
the result of joke. perpetrated first upon
a confiding woman and then in turn upon
nature.
Near where the woman lives is a butcher
shop The butcher Is jolly fellow who
not only sells good meats. but also In the
spring deals in plants and shrubs, and he
sells Christmas trees at the holidays. The
woman decided last spring that she would
like to grow currants, and so she ordered
ten bushes from the butcher. He delivered
them. and as he was going away and the
woman was going into the yard to plant
them he called TO her jovially:
BE sure to plant them upside down."
"Why, of course" she answered, and then
congratulatihg herself that she had got
piece OF valuable information just I'm time