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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
GENERAL MILES
TO COME HOME.
He VIII Turn His Command Over to
Gen. Brooke--SchIey Expected
in Ponce in a Few Days.

PONCE. ISLAND OF PORTO kiCO'
Aug 2i.-Afternoon Delayed IN trans
)-Maior-Generol Miles has dccid-
@d to leave with his stan for Washington
in q few davs. possibly tomorrow.
NE will urn over his command 90 Cen
eral brooke. who is expected 10 feach
moro tomorrow for "a conference.
General Miles las arranged matters
general with Clptain-General MaclaS'
uronlratory 90 the meeting OK The Peace
Commission ~ san Juan
General Macias. while maintaining DIS
outposts. is steadily retiring his FORCES
fo the capital preparatory 20 iheii eHi-
bqrkati0n. Mail communication pel"eeh
Ponce and san Juan has been estalllsh-
ed and the telegraph wires "hieh nave
hem severed win De connected lmnle-
diately.
All that viu remain for the commission
to DO. General Miles saysp VIII De TO se-
cure an inventory OF government pro-
parfv transferred 20 the Americans. and
fo Give receipts 10 the Spanish authorl-
ties Captaln-Genc Macias. in his va
rfous communications with General Miles
has shown the best spirit lie is anxious
t0 cooperate in bringing about an evac-
uation az the earliest moment possible,
and IS placing no obstacles in the way
of the volunteers returning home. Lieu-
manufactured Icamery the highest
Spanish volunteer officer IN the ISLAND
reached hero last night from Aibomto.
Other officers have been coming through
our lines all day. Lieutenant Colonel
Ramery says that the Spanish forces at
AibOnitO were short OF ammunition and
water, and depended upon Cayaye for
food. They must have succumbed as soon
as General Brooke struck Cayaye.
RESIDENTS RETURNING.
According 10 a letter from san Juan
the Spanish residents who had fled from
tho city have returned and there IS
great rejoicing among them that ne war
IS ended-a feeling shared by the Sol
diery. Colonel san Martin. formerly
Spanish commander az Ponce. who aban-
doned the city on the approach OF the
Americans. and who IL was reported had
been shot for forsaking che city, is In
the hospital sick. He has been stripped
OF his rank.
The Ponce merchants express their
gratitude az his course. because the Hight
OF his command prevented the destrpc-
ton Of their property and they are rais-
ing q subscription Tor him.
General Miles viii advise General
Brooke 10 embark the spanish prisoners
here and send them Immediately 10 San
Juan.
ScHLEY EXPECTED.
II IS expected that Rear-Admiral Schiey
viii ne here IN a few days. Most OF the
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
FOR THE "AMERlCAN BOY"
,iayor Vanwyck Appoints Commission
toReceiye Funds.

NEW YORK. August 2.-The mayor
to-day appointed Randolph Gegsenheiin'
president of the Council, Eldridse H.
Gerry and Charles r. Barney cohlihil :
tee 10 receive funds for tne PIolos,'
49,. sbin american Boy" in which H..
ps1kin Goode and Harry Price or en-
cinnati. are interesting school children
OF the country ,,,...
II IS the purpose Of the boys to- collect
e. o10 600 from the school children TO bulid
\ battleship TO take the place Oh the
Maine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
HAD BEEN WARNED
Fletcher Notified That He Would lie
Killed if he Organized the Church.

ATLANTA. GA. Aug 22.-Rev. II. II.
Proctor, pastor of The First Congresa-
tional church (coloreO said to-day that
Rev W. Fletcher reported I'm WASH
ington dispatch as having been shot at
Smiley Ca. where he was organizing
church was once O Methodist preacher,
hut became q C0ngrcgation1iist. lie has
orcanfzed fifteen or twenty Conerega-
tional churches in the section, where the
shootino occurred Rev. Mr. Proctor
has received a letter and tw0 postal cards
from Fletcher IN the letter Fletcher
said.
OF was notified three months ago that
if went 10 Smiley to organize o church
that 7 would be killed
Smiley is a little town in Liberty conn-
Is. remote from railroads and the teis-
graph
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
A DISASTROUS WRECK.
\ Collision at sharon, Mas Kills -Four
Persons aud iujurcs Many.

BOSTON. MASS. August IA disas-
trous roar-end collision occurred ot seven
lcen minutes past Z o'clock Tonight al
sharon. ou tae Providence Division of
the Ncw York. New Haven and Hart
ford railroad From seven 90 ten per-
SONS aro reported killed and many more
injured. The New Bedford express Tram
dashed into the New London express
Grain iust as the former was leaving ana
the latter approaching the station.
between Mansfield and Boston the
traias were running In two sections or
fao Sew London express train, for at
Mansfield Junction the engine that
brought the cars from New Bedford
won't on with part OF the train 90 Souia
Ffamiueham, whilo the remainder and
three cars of the New London train were
made up and taking a new engine az
Mansfield followed the regular New
London train into Boston at i've min
utes interval Both were running as
accommodation trains and making the
samo stops Sharon is the second station
after leaving Mansfield.
SHARON. MASS. August e2-ln the
excitement and confusion attending the
clearing away or The wrsekage caused
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
A DEAD MANS PAPERS.
Documents Found ON Dead Prisoner
Indicate That Hc Was spy.

Indicate That Hc Was q spy.
ATLANTA, GA. August g.-The pap
ors OF Frank Mellor 0r Miller who dled
of typhoid fever at Fort MCPHERSON toe
day. were examined by the officers there
Tonight Miller was arrested at Tampa
several months ago for fraudulent enlisl-
mcnt and suspicious actions and was ln
the guard house waiting for trial. \
number of documents and teicsrams' "ii
from Montreal. Indicated that he hAd
acted as agent for one A. L. Siddcu Of
that city. Among his papers was am oih-
cial discharge from the active military
of Canada for Frank Miller, gunner Bat-
terry A. Royal Artillery of Canada. Nat
uranlzatou papers made out to Frank
Ncllor. show date of May 18th, at Tampa,
Hilsboro county. Florida
The fclegrams for the most part indie
Gated that the sender was supplying Mel
lor with funds one of them. which at
tractcd considerable attention reads;
81 cannot telegraph you money to-day.
Move at once 10 some other town. Wllie
rllv n. T.. stocks at once VIII wire
money and instructions on receipt
lSigneO r. 0li'i'>l.'+
Miller lcft am aunt in Montreal 10
whom his effects win be SENT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

by last nights collision on the New
York. Ncw Haven. and Hartford rail-
road. it was reported that seven per-
sons were killed four Of them being giy-
On as unknown. To-day it was learned
dcnnitcl that the total number killed
was FOUR as follows.
Franklin M waters. Of Somorvlle,
book-kccpor Boston, aged about %.
Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick. or Boston
widow. aged 40
Mrs @. ID Frye, wife Of G. il. Frye of
Revere.
Mrs G.. H. Bristow. OF Winthrop, Mass.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
TROOPS FOR SANTIAGO.
The Finh Regulars Go 10 Preserve
Order in the Conquered City.

TAMPA. FLA. Aug 22.-An expedition
Of troops left here yesterday for Santiago
on the transports Knickerbocker and
Saratoga. carrying Colonel freeman and
az Fnth Regiment of Regulars. This
was the last regiment oi infantry lett
In this city.
order I'm Inc conquered city. For a num-
Ter OF wears the Fifth has been stationed
al southern barracks, and. therefore 70
h. considered 20 be as well acclimated FOR
sr~,,ice around Santiago as any other reg
fr,anf that could be had.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
CAPT. SlGSBEE PROMOTED.
He is Advanced Three Numbers in the
Navy for Exiraord dinary Heroism.

WASHINGTON, August 22-The Presi-
dent has promoted Captain Charles D.
slrsbee. L. $. n, now commanding the
81 paul. by advancing him three num-
hers on the list r captains m the navy
for extraordinary heroism."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
ADMIRAL SCHLEY I'LL.
He is Confined 10 His Home with a
Eevcr and No one Sees Him.

BRIDGEPORT. CONN, Aug 22.-Ad-
mlral schley IS confined TO his summer
home an Westport by illness ana none
l,-re,t his attendants are allowed 20 see
hi,, nr hova any conversation with HIM
,rbe illness is pronounced fever. the
character OF which Is not yet known.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
Miles Has Sailed.

PONCE. PORTO RICO, Aug. 22.-After-
noOn.-The steamer Aranzas, with Gen
eral Miles. left this afternoon for New
orleans. Congressman WaGswOrth ac-
companied hin.
The transport Rouman.a sailed to-day
TO embark troQAS-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
A DASTARDLY DEED.
\ Minister Shot in Georgia While In
the Pulpit Organizing. "A Church.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22-The American
Missionary Association mas received dis
patches stating that the Rev. j. b.
Fletcher a Congregational minister. and
one OF its missionaries. had been shot
while attempting to organize a Consrega-
tional church at Smiley Ga. which Is
about twenty miles from his home al Ha-
gan. Ga.
lie went 10 Smiley as the result OF cor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
Reported in Ohio That
Such is the Plan.
IS BELIEVED BY MANY
Hayes Appointment Of Greeley is
Cited as a Precedent.
A POLITICAL REVOLUTION.

Would Follow Such Action 10y This
leading Advocate of Bryan and
Free Silvcr-phc Bumor over.
shadows all fractional Fights
and other Usual issues
Before Convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

WASHINGTON. August 22.-It was
stated i'm an authoritative quarter that
Mr. Hays choice was due solely % nis
general fitness for the ,position and was
without consideration of the Chinese
question. Beyond this no official state
mont is made ass 20 the policy of the
United states On the Far East. but all
Indications point 20 a continuance Of the
past policy of protection. without enter
ing into alliances which entail semi-po-
ntical considerations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23
WHY HAY WAS SELECTED.
English Paper Gives Some Interesting
Administrations Reason

nS-Admini~tidtloh AN''S'"'
LONnON. August 22-The Manchester
Guardian says.
"We understand that United states
Ambassador Hays recall to Washington
10 accept the post Of Secretary or state,
IS due 20 his special fitness TO carry OUT
"a policy in regard % which ne
ootistious have been proceeding
for some time between Wash
ington and London and upon which n
substantial agreement has been reached
whereby the two countries Will act to-
gether I'm the Far East or wherever
American and British interests are iden-
teal
There is no intention Of binuins tne
nations I'm an alliance. Each IS 20 ne
free to uursue its own destinies In IFS
own way. rut tho sorernments will ac-
together automatically where Their in-
tcrelts are concerned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

Forecast for TUseday:
Virqinia--Gcnsrsiiy fair; continued hog0
temperature. southsriy Winds
North and South csroiina--oeneraiiy
fan: continued high temperature vef's
ab;e winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-23

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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over Fifty years by
millions OF mothers for their child
rem while teethng, with perfect
success. II sogthes the child, sof-
tens the gums, allays all pain, cures
wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the
poor LITTLE sufferer Immediately.
Sold by Druggists in every part OF
the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. BE sure and ask for "Airs-
WenslowSs Soothing syrup" and
talk no other kind
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
Civil Service Examination.
Custom Ifouse,
Brownsville. Texas,
February 3. 1898.


The q. s. Civil Service Commits
sion announces that on March ),
1898, an examination viii be held
in Brownsville, Tex, for the posi-
ton Of Mounted Inspector in the
Customs District of Brazos de San
tiaeo, with headquarters at browns
tiile.
The examination will consist of a
very light educational test, and in
addition thereto applicants VIII be
repaired to file special vouchers
showing their knowledge of the
Mexican language, and of the codn-
try mebraced in the Customs Dis
trict of Brazos de Santiago; as we'll
as their ability 10 read brands, and
their experience IN Workmanship
aud craftsmanship.
Persons desiring to enter this ex-
aminations should at once apoiy 20
the secretary OF the board OF exaniin-
ers at the Custom House al Browns
Vile for application blanks (Fern
10I), and the necessary voucher
blanks, which should be properly
executed and promptly fled with
The secretary ofthe board at Browns
vile.
Attention Is invited to the tact
that il is the practice of the Depart
nlent to appoint only those persons
who are legal residents OF the place
or vicinity where the vacancy exists
No applications viii be accepted
after the hour OF closing business on
Februarg Is.
!. 4. BRowxE,
Secretary 3oard Civil Service Ex-
aminers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
District Court Notes.

at the morning session, the case
Of Margarito Gutierres; charged with
cattle theft, was heard and resulted
in an acquittal
The following cases were dismis-
sed for want of evidence TO convict
three cases for cattle theft against
Crispin Leos, two against Romualdo
de las Rosas also for theft of cattle,
and one against jose a. Martinez for
assault to murder.
At The afternoon session, the case
of Donaciano Orta charged with
theft of near cattle, was begun, being
still on trial at 3 80.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
PURELY PERSONAL

Julio I.aeaze, a protninent citizen
Of Rio 6ra;ide city. arrived IN Nat
amoros By yesterdays ~ & y train,
r. a. Marsh returnesl to his Tome
IT Delina BY this mornings ~ &
~, after a brief business visit in
town
Manuel vnlareal, son Of Den
jesus yiilsreai of this city. left
this morning fos Mexico City,
where he gees 10 take a gov
ernmens position
Brigadier General YIN. Montrose
Graham, commander of the depart
mem Of Texas, accompanied BY his
aide de camp, lst. Lieut.. 7. Il.
Adams of the 9Th. Artillery. arrived,
as expected, on last evenings train
from the Point. The general was
escorted from the station to the post
by Troop T, 9TH. Cav, the usual de-
partment commanders salute being
fred as he entered the garrison.
Gen. Graham will remain here only
a day or two, going from here %
Fort Ringgold.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
Catarrh Cannot be cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat OF the
disease Cattarh is a blood or con-
stitational disease. and in order TO
cure it yon must take internal rem
edies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
catarrh Cure IS not q quick medi-
cine. It was prescribed b. one Of
the best physicians in this country
for years. and isa regular preserip-
ton. Ii IS composed Of the best ton
les known. combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect
cor sinatien Of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Gatarrll. Send for
testimonials. free.
Ed. CHENEY & Co, Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
DANGER IN SODA.
Serious Results Sometimes Fol-
low its Excessive Use.

Common soda is all right in its
place and Indispensable in the
kitchen and for cooking aud wash
ing purposes. but it was never IN
tended for a medicine, and people
who use it as such will some day re-
greet it.
We refer to the common use of
soda to relieve heartburn our sour
stomach, a habit which thousands of
people practice almost daily, and
one which is fraught with danger /;
moreover the soda only gives tenn
porary relief and in the end the
stomach trouble gets worse and
worse.
The soda acts as mechanical
irritant TO The walls of the stomach
ana bowels and cases are on record
where it accumulated in the iates-
tines, causing death by inaanma-
ton or peritonitis.
DR.. Harlandson recommends as the
safest and surest cure for sour sto-
mach (acid dyspepsia an excellent
preparation sold BY druggists under
the name of Stuart's Dyspepsia Ia
blets. These tablets are large 20
grain lozenges, very pleasant to
taste and contain the natural acids,
peptones and digestive elements es-
sential to good digestion. and when
taken after meals they digest the
food perfectly and promptly before
ii has time to ferment, sour and
poison tho blood and nervous sys-
TEN.
DR.. Wuerth states that he invari-
ably uses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
in all cases Of stomach derange-
menis aud finds them certain cure
not only for sour stomach, but By
promptly dlgesting the food they
create healthy appetite, increase
flesh and strengthen the action Of
the heart and liver. They are not
a cathartic. but intended only for
stomach diseases and weakness aud
VIII be found reliable in any sto-
mach trouble except cancer OF the
stomach. All druggists sell stuarfs
Dyspepsia Tablets at 90 cts. per
PACKAGE.
a little book describing all forms
Of stomach weakness and their cure
mailed free by addressing The Stuart
Co of Marshall, Mich.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
Land for Sale.

! have for sale a tract OF land con-
aiming I4.G00, more or less, acres,
with frontage OF $500 varas on the
Rio 9rande; and running beck Is
miles, it being the upper part
of The tract Of land known IS Ilano
GFaade and La Blanca, The first
decd Is recorded in book 4, itilalgo
county. will sell the above des-
cribed land for cash at GO cents per
acre
jerk MCALLEN
Brownsville, Texas,
Jany- Isl. 1898.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23


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and refreshing to the taste, and acts
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
United states Civil

AA1SCu OSdtCS SAtI
Service Examination.
The United States Civil Service
Commission has ordered that an
examination be held by its local
board in this city between March
Is and april %, 1898, commencing
II g. o'clock a m, sor all the grades
In The customs sefTiice. Only cir
zeps OF the United States can be
examined The age limitatioHs Tor
this examination are as follows :
Minimum age, 20 years, maximum,
no limit. No application will be
accepted for this examination unless
fled with the undersigned, on the
proper blank, before the hear Of
closing business en- March lst. 1898.
Applications should be fled prompt,
~ in orde% tAat time may remain for
correction If necessary.
The Commission takes this OPP
portunity OF stating that the exani-
nations are open 10 all reputable
citizens of the United States who
may desire to enter the service
without regard to race or to TO their
political or religious affiliations.
I'll such citizens are invited 10 ap-
Ply. They shall be examined, grad
ed, ard certified with entire impair
TALLY, and wholly without regard
to any consideration save their eff
cheney, as shown By the grades they
obtain IN the examination.
For application blanks, full in
strucfions, and information relative
to the duties and salaries Of the dif-
ferent positions, apply to
A. A. BRowN,
Secretary Board of Examiners Gus
tom Service,
P. o. address :BrownsTilIe. Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
Waat To Trade Property

l have fac lois, centrally located
20Sxle4, corner Walnut and Starr
streets One six-room rock house
and onetive-room frame house. I
will take 5000 for this property or
will trade il for a good place near
brownsville, under irrigation. Ad-
dress
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
rhia ronr onnortunitv.

On receiptof ten cents, cash OF stamps,
& generous sample VIII be mailed OF tie
most popular Catarrh and Hay FeFeE Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm Sufficient TO demon
strife the great merits Of tie remedy.
ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren So, lew York City.
Rev. John REID. o.. Of Great Fails. Mont,
Recommended Ely's Cream isl,n 10 M.
can emphasize his statement, Is IS 3 posi-
five cure for eatarrh If used as directed. -
Rev. Francis y Poole, Pastor Ce1trai Pres.
Church. Helena, Acnt-
Ely's Cream Balm is the Acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains 70 merccgx
nor any injurious drug. Pricss 80 cent?
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-02-23
Anunorrentn -.

There is no disease moro uncertain IN rs
nature tls'iF lsia- Passieiaas sly that
the symptoms e5 no two cases assse- = S
therefor mess ssltSeisit - zalse q correct
dyspepsia attacks vars. f.r7s7sis ffea 5zsters
Vii cfye l. Inyaiuable = - ssszszs 81