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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-12-21
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Annual Church Business Meeting
Session of Diminishing Council.

Annual Church Business Meeting
Session of Diminishing Council.
The annual church supper and business
meeting Of the Congregational society
was held last Thursday evening Supper
was served at 615. This was followed by
the business meeting.
The reports u committees showing
work done during the past year were in
teresting. The treasurer's report showed
the society to be in good condition finau-
ciaiIy.
Deacons-C. X. Foster, r. A. Coomos, E.
F. Robinson, j. II. Brimmer.
john II. Brimmer was elected clerk and
treasurer for the ensuing year. Commit
tees were chosen rs follows:
Benevolent-CurtisR r. Foster, Frederick
A. Coombs, +. F. Robinson, John II.
Br;mmer and the pastor.
Examining-The pastor, deacons, Mrs.
Sarah Foster and Mrs. Lizzie Parsons.
Young peoples meetiBg-Mrs +. A.
Coombs, Mrs. Curtis X. Foster, Mrs. f.. r.
| Robinson and Mrs. John II. Brimmer.
Church prayer meeting-Mrs. Emily
Smith, chairman; Mrs. Hannah Bonsey,
Mrs. Lillian N. Haynes, Miss Della Whit
ney, Ralph Moore.
Women's society OF associated missions
Miss Elizabeth True, president; Mrs. J.
II. Brimmer, treasurer Miss Alice H.
Scott, secretary.
FIower-Mrs. Eliza Day, chairman; Mrs.
l.. Fl. Cushman, Miss Bessie JOY, Miss
Leonice Foster.
Social-Mr-. II. J. Joy, chairman; Mrs.
Andrew p. Wisweii, Mrs. George K. Gun
ningham. Mrs. f. F. Robinson, Mrs. John
F. Knowlton, Mrs. Henry W. Cushman.
Ushers-E. f. Robinson and John II.
Brimmer.
Church invitation distribution--Mrs.
M. &. Brimmer; distribution OF litera-
ture, Mrs. Arthur |. Saunders, Elmer F.
Murch.
Officers Of Sunday school-Superintend-
ent, Frederick A. Coombs; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Alice Scott; assistant,
Mrs. M. c. Brimmer; librarian, Ernest
l.. Moore; assistant, Elmer F. Murch.
Church reporter-Miss Helen Bonsey.
resolution was passed, thanking the
newspapers for publishing church news
during the past year.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
Patriotic Celebration
In Matanioros

Id m3Id1fOTOS
The Herald acknowledges the re-
ceipt of an Invitation from the
''Junta Patriotica" of Matamoros,
signed By Gen. E. Lojero as pres
itlent and Luis q. y Guerra as secre-
iary, 10 parti ;ipate in tne ceIebra-
ton of the SSH. anniversary, of Mex
lean independence which begins in
Matamoros this evening and will
continue during the 18th. and 10Th.
The prograffi whlch accompanies
the invitation shows that the ceIe-
brstion will include the usual ex-
ercises of patriotic nature, begin
ing this evening with a grand seren-
ale by the 18th. Regiment band in
honor of Presi lent Diaz. Tomor-
row there will be the usual cannon
salute at morning, noon and even
ing. AT p. m. there will be a COIL
cert in the Plaza de Hidalgo, lasting
until ten o'clock, when the band
will move to the municipal palace,
where there will be reunion OF the
municipal and civil authorities,
mutual societies etc. Here a pro-
gram of official addresses, patriotic
music and reading of the Mexican
declaration of independence will be
rendered.
On the following day, the 10Th,
there Will be presentation of de-
corations to deserving war veterans
at 4 30 pm. at the Plaza de Hidalgo;
at five another reunion in front of
the municipal palace will take place
with the addition of the alumni Of
the city schools, and more patriotic
speeches. This will be followed by
a review OF The troops stationed in
Matamoros, who will parade the
streets. Alright there will be an
other concert by the military band
in the Plaza de Hidalgo. acoompa-
pied by a pyrotechnlc display.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
wash ia Your Clothes /.

The San Antonio steam laundr,
expects to establish an agency il
brownsville. provided a suificisn
number of patrons be assured. your
clothes will be shipped from
Brownsville on Monday and return.
ed on the following Saturday, al
express charges paid by the compa.
ny. Ali work is guaranteed and
will be sent in. a closed locked
basket, wrapped in oil cloth to pro-
tect clothes from dust OF rain.
For prices andsparticuiars apply al
THE HEAD office. Any interested
should call at once.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
ABOUT TOWN.

For neat and artistic job work call
at THE HERALD Office.
For SaIe:-City and county script.
Apply at The HERALD office.
The river here has commenced to
overflow its banks and is runing into
Carson Park and the park below the
ferry. Reports say that the river is
falling at all points above here.
THE HERALD job office has in
stock large assortment of envel-
opes, letter and note heads, bill
heads, wedding stationary funeral
stock, visiting and business cards.
1t having been stated by some
person or persons that the Browns
Vile &Alice stage company would
no longer carry packages, the COM
pany wishes to correct the state
nent. The stage viii cOntinne to
carry packages as heretofore, nor has
there been any intention OF not do
ing so.
The patriotic Mexican residents Of
brownsville are making arrange
ments to celebrate he Mexican In
dependence anniversary with unu-
susl style. There will be public
speaking and concert, by the fine
Anzaldua band at the market plaza
tommorrow night, when some of our
most accomplished Mexican orators
will deliver patriotic addresses On
Friday night there will be a grand
open air baiie back of the pnbIic
school grounds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
skin Cancer Cured.

Testimony from the Mayor OF
Seguin, Tex. SEGUIN. Texas.
MESsRs. LIPPMAN BRos., Savannah, Ga.
Gentlemen Il have tried your
P. P. p for disease of the skin
usually known as Skin Cancer OF
thirty years standing, and found
great relief; ii purifies the blood
and removes all irritation from the
seat of the disease, and prevents any
spreading of the sores.
have taken five or six bottles
and feel confident that another
course will effect cure.
1t has also relieved me from in
digestion and stomach trouble.
Yours truly,
CAPT. W. NJ RUST, Attorney at Law.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14

terms of peace n-ith Spain in
cTude immediate American con
troll Of Havana and all other
parts Of Cuba. viii cost a few
Thousand poor devils. who are
unfortunate enough to be resi-
dents of Cuba. their lives.
Captain General Blanco has
prevented the landing Of sup
plies carried to Havana BY the
Red Cross Society.for free dis
traction to the needy. al
though he knows that thou
sands are on the verge of
starvation, and, owing to that
oversight Of the administration.
those who gladly feed those
hungry Cubans and Spaniards
must bow to the inhuman will
of Blanco. The best that the
administration could do was to
announce that food for the
poor would be admitted tree
of all duty or prescriptions at
all Cuban ports that are under
our control. which means San
tiago, and ether several small
er places.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
1t Is just as Important

That you enrich and purify your
blood in the Fall as in the Spring.
At this time, owing TO decaying
vegetation, low water level, and
other causes, there are disease germs
all about US, and weak ard debil-
itated system quickly yields to at
tacks of malaria, fevers, etc. BY
purifying and enriching your blood
with Hoods SarsaparilIa you may
build up your system to resist these
dangers, as we'll as coughs, colds,
pneumonia and the grip which come
with colder weather. To be on the
safe side, take Hoods Sarsapari.la
now, and always be sure it is Hoods
and not something else represented
to be 'just as good )"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
BUDGET FROM
WASHINGTON.
Scores the Administration fol
the Treatment of Our
Soldiers.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
Washington, Sept. TO-, 1898.
Gag the soldiers and white
wash every official, is the re-
Emarkable policy that has been
adopted by the administration
in dealing with all complaints
made as to hardships caused
| by Encouragement and inefi-
cheney in providing supplies
for the troops. 1t would hard
by have been possible TO have
adopted a more foolish
policy. The mouths Of the
men can only be stopped
while they remain in the ser
vice; as soon as they are mus
tered out they will tell every
thing they were made to suffer.
The idea ofthose who persuad
ed Mr.. Mckinley TO adopt
such a shortsighted policy is to
keep the acknowledgement OF
the War Department from fig
uring in the Congressional
Captain. They think that when
Congress meets arrangement
can be made to have an in
vestigation Of the conduct of
the war made by picked com
mittee that will whitewash
everybody and everything. II
the people were all fools and
there were no such things as
newspapers such a scheme
might succeed. Mr.. Mckinley
is likely to live to bitterly re-
gret that he did not have every
complaint investigated and
every man punished who was
found guilty to having caused
unnecessary suffering among
the soldiers, instead of allow
ing himself to be made to as
sumo the role of apologist for
and protector of the guilty
officials.
Complaints of a serious ma
ture are being made by the
privates of many volunteer
regiments against their officers,
in Connection with the failure OF
-. -.
regiments to get mustered out
when the privates were prac-
tically unanimous in their wish
Ito be allowed to return to their
civilian occupations. It's claim
| led thatin numerous instances
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
PURELY PERSONAL.

Peter S. Champion, the prominent
Hidalgo county stockm&n, is in the
city.
County Surveyor NJ. Hanson re-
turned Yesterday from business
visit to Hidalgo.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Cornish and child
rem leave for the Point this after
noon to spend week or two.
W.T.. sprague, the we'll known
ranchman from Hidalgo, came down
By yesterdays NJ. & NJ. train on a
brief business visit
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
wednesday, Sept. IA, 1898.
r. ,J.n = a,,,3vs nleased TO

The HERALD is always pleased to
mention the arrival and departure of
those who come and 90 i sometimes
fails to learn Of the arrival or departure
of some, and hence fails to mention
them. We would consider it favor If
any whose friends or relatives, or if they
themselves. contemplate trip or return
from some journey, or if they have
friends visiting them, would kindly Toti-
fy us of the facts. Such information or
any other news of a personal or local
nature will always be gratefully receiv-
ed.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
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 teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, sof
tens the gums, allays all pain, cure
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 aud ask for "Mrs.
TinslcWs Soothing syrup, and
fss-ss'rbs6il pr ksetl.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
Tie Ladies

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it their favorite remedy. TO
get the true and genuine article,
look for the name Of the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, printed near
the bottom of the package. For
sale by all druggists.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14

the officers misrepresented the
wishes of their men because OF
their own desire to retain com
missions which carry larger
salaries than their holders can
command elsewhere. not to
mention the petty authority
they enjoy. which is announced
by the War Department that
no more regiments will be or
dered mustefed out, except
tor special reasons. for some
time to come. Under their
terms of enlistment the volun-
teers belong absolutely TO the
government for two years, II
the government chooses to
Keep them that long, and yet
the government can muster
them out at any time it sees fit
to do SO.
An oversight Of the admin
istration, in not making the
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
NOTICE .

The Morgan Line steamer service
between New Orleans and Brazos
de Santiago will be resumed with
the departure of the steamer Morgan
from New Orleans Wednesday.
Sept. 18th. 1898.
NJ. B. KNGsBURY, Agent.
Brownsville, Texas, Sept. 3 1898.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
GERMANY WATCH
ING FRANCE.

Berlin, September 9 Ger
many is watching France close
Iy, Conditions are ripe for
another war between France
and Germany.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
To Cure a Corld in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinlne
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money fit fails TO cure. &c. The
genuine has L. B. Q. on each tab
let.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14

For Rent:-The .Tulosa ranch, IF
teen miles from Brownsville, well
watered and with abundance of
grass. For particulars and condi-
lions call on or write F Ytu rria
Brownsville, Tex. agent for Allen
Gerhard.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
DON'T Neglect YourLiver.

Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who negiects his
liver has little regard for health. a bottle
of Browns Iron Bitters now and then Will
keep the liver in perfect order. If the dis
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitters
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality always follow It's use, For sale by
Cali dealers
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
Fort Brown Notes.
For THE EIERALD .

For TnE HERALD.
Everything is astir at the Post
and troop H. has begun making
preparations for the trip to Fort
Sam Houston This is tile fifth move
the Lane Rangers have made since
they entired the service, and we
hope it will be the last.
Company II, Third Regiment vol
unteer infantry, in charge of Lieut..
Simmons, will relieve us at this Post.
They will arrive on the steamer
Morgan, which will carry troop Ii.
to Galveston.
The route oftravel from the Island
City to San Antonio has not been
mapped ont yet, but it is surmised
that We vii go to Houston, thence
over'the Southern Pacific to San An
tonic.
We learn that checks for our two
months pay will arrive about Mon
day night. This will probably en-
able US to settle the debts incurred
while here.
A hunting party consisting of
Commander Holman, Seret. AGREE,
Sergt. Briggs and Privates Horn,
Cree and Robertson, left the Post last
evening on still hunt. They re-
turned this morning, and l may add
that it did not require Post wagon
to bring back their game. P.
Capt. Cummings is county agent
Tor the large publishing house of D.
c. Heath s. Co, of Chicago and New
York, which is TO furnish all of this
years arithmelcs, spellars and
grammars TO be used in the public
schools of the state. School Off
cials, teachers and parents desir-
ing any of the above mentioned text
books had better see Capt. Cum
inings upon the s--binct. He will
probably be made agent in few
ldays for each of the houses where
text books are to be used IN the
state.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14

Lucio Bolts has just received fresh
Clipped beef. sardines in- tomatoes,
and cheese
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14

THINK about your health. Do not
. allow .scrofula taints TO develop in
your blood. Take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla now and keep yourself WELL.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
STATE OF ONO, CITY Or TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.

Lucas COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm
of F. J. CHENEY s Co, doing busl-
ness in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said
firm Will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and
every case OF Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use of HALL's Ca
TARRH Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before and subscribed
in my presence. tins 9th day of De-
ccmber, A. d. 1856.
4. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public !.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
Iaily and acts directly on the blood
f.-s..---s.. :. -.s-e- =
and mucous surfaces of the system !.
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. Is.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Frefh lemons at 60 cents per
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14
THE EXCELLENCE or SYRUP OF FIGS

IS due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the mbination. but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific. processes
known to the CALIFoRNLA .FIG SYRUP
Co. only. and we wish to impress upon,
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co.
only, knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties The high standing OF the CALI
FoRNIA FIe SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal, profession. and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to, millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy; It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
- q; SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
AeuIsVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. ny.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-09-14

Frefh lemons at 60 cents per
'dbzen' n, Ii6tio Bouis.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-08


In the harbor at Apia were anchored
the United States steamers Trenton.
vandalia and Nipxic, the British war
vessel Caluope, and the German men,
of-war Olga. Adler and Eber, with
quite a number of merchant vessels.
OF all these, the Calliope was the only
one to escape uninjured, and she was
saved only by her powerful engines.
which enabled her, when she slipped
her cables" as desperate resort after
hanging for awhile in terrible suspense,
to slowly force her way out of the har-
Dor into the open sea. in the teeth Of
the gale. followed by the ringing
cheers of the Trenton's men. Even in
their dire extremity, with the gener-
osity characteristic Of the sailor at all
times, they found time to applaud this
plucky attempt. The Adler was cap
sized on the reef, and the little Ebtr
completely disappeared, only one mac
q young midshipman, being saved OF
our own ships. the Trenton and Van
dalia were sunk, and the gallant cap
tain Of the latter and As men and OH
GERS were lost. As the Inflated Van
dalia was forced on the cruel reefs, and
her crew clung, dazed and worn out. in
the rigging, the band Of the Trenton
even while the latter was drifting to de-
struction--strove to cheer and encour-
sge the poor unfortunates by playing
the national anthem, an act Of heroism
under the circumstances. in keeping
with the well-known courage Of Amer
ican tars.-Lieut. Charles Mccartney
in st. Nicholas.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-08
@7Hc"R18QaQIuun1u
MEN OF NERVE.
BY CHARLES q. LEWIS

Dut'ng The war o. the rebellion there
perhaps hundred spies regular
APioyed on the union side, but a
sooa naif of them were civilians. and
=. the Others few were ever sent into
sLe confederate camps. It was the
.o'1'er ct the front, detailed for the
a-1oons work, who secured the in
Aolmation wanted by the army com
snoers. The man who fought bat
,le mad even chdnces OF escap;np
ue.tn. and It taken prisoner be would
ouiy exchanged. A scout might
aptured on the outskirts OF the
enemys camp. but being in uniform
e must be treated AZ 4 prisoner OF
.r. It was the spy above all Others
VINO took perilous risks and exhibited
nerve 10 call for Official commenda-
'on. II was estimated that a fed
eial soldier who set ont in disguise to
s'sit the confederate lines stood only
one chance in fifty Of returning, but
there were always plenty to take the
risk.
Now and then q lieutenant volun-
teered to act as spy, but in most cases
they were noncommissioned officers or
pfisafss. After . year or 50 only pri-
Yates were used. It was necessary in
most cases to assume the dress OF 4
civilian. The noncommissioned ofi-
Ger, paying more attention to his CIR
rlage than the private soldier, gave
himself away BY his military bearing.
The man looked for was one who had
not been long ut the front. 1t was
not that he looked smart or cunning,
but rather the reverse. The man who
talked too Wuch would be passed over
Tor the one having : reputation for
guinness. Middle-aged men were pre-
1crred to younger ones. and the point
Of makeup was always considered.
Il Gen. Sheridan. for instance, had
no spy and wanted information which
could only be gathered within the en-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-08

envy lines, the right man was searched
for through regimental and company
commandera. A colonel would call
upon his captains and ask who could
recommend the man wanted. a score
81 men might 60 up to headquarters
i be rejected. When the right man
h.d been found he would be asked
n he vas willing to undertake the
work. There was no compnlsion used.
The nerils OF the trip were laid before
him. and II no. willing to assume them
4. enfYered no loss Of prestige. II
Willing, details were gone Tito ana
settled. Explicit Instructions were
siven him and his disguise planned.
H.~.s then regularly detailed. 50 that
q Il never returned the rolls OF his
romn.nv would show that he died 10
the line Of duty.
Most federal spies assumed the dis-
misc az peddlers, and carried valuable
c.rl. With them. They would claim :
residence In Washington, alexandra
- baltimore, and were often PROVIDED
With forged certificates OF character.
r.rh and every one expected 70 be
.,r~.ted and put through the mill, and
~ere prepared with : story. month
rss.,- the battle OF Winchester. Sheri-
d.n sent 1 spy into Eariys lines 70
.s,..cxer the strength Of his artillery.
-. .old;er had been m exhorter at
home. and his sanctimonius iook .no
hnmil:ty Of spirit had been mncn rioi-
culed by his comrades. ne oiun.,y -