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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
A Cure For Dsspepcia.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.
MEsSRs, LIPPMAN Bros, Savannah, Ga
GENTLEMEN For the benefit OF
all suffering from dyspepsia and
general and debility I beg to submit
my testimonial to the efficacy OF
of your P. P. P. (Prickly Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium as a positive
cure for all these distressing COM
plants.
My system was also full of ma
Iaria, my condition was growing
very serious, / had no appetite,
was, losing strength and was COM
pletely broken down in health; but
now my health is fully restored, and
I can eat like field laborer without
the slightest fear of serious results
L really feel like new nan.
l take great pleasure in telling the
world that p. p. p. did the grand
work OF restoring NE TO my accus-
toned health.
Yours very truly,
W. p. HUNTER,
Savannah City Market.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
LANDED IN CUBA.
Expedition Independent of the
U. s. Army Reaches Garcia.

Key West, May sI.-An
expedition has just succeeded
in landing in Cuba, under COM
mand of Col. Jas Lacfete
aboard the steamer Florida,
consisting of 400 men, IS
horses, Is mules, 1000 rifles
and two millions rounds of am
munitioo. The expedition and
supplies all succeeded in reach
ing Gen. Garcia S camp in safe
ty. These troops are indepen-
dent of the United States army,
three hundred of them being
Cubans.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Money Wanted

On the first of june, The HERALD
management viii send out large num-
Der Of biiIs, and we sincerely hape those
Who have been long in arrears will be
ready to pay good part. if not all, Of
what they owe. lis sad fact that the
money we collect in Brownsville does
not even pay the expenses of the paper,
and we are obliged to depend on our for
sign patronage to barely make both ends
meet. It is not very soothing to see
fnen who are owing US large sums, and
who never have anything for THE HER
AID collector, and yet are always well
dressed and apparently able to indulge
in every luxury. We should admire
their fine clothes more. if they would
pay us what they are owing. A response
from some of our out of town subscrib-
ers would also be greatly appreciated.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
citation by Publication.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,

THE STATE OF TEXAS,
To all Persons Interested in the
Estate of Frnak Garrigl, deceased
Aug Thorsell, administrator OF
the estate of said Frank Garriga
deceased, has fled in the County
Court of Cameron County his FINAL
Account of the condition of said
estate, together with an application
thereof, which viii be heard by our
said Court on the third Monday in
June, A. d. 1898, same being the
10Th day of June A. D. 1898, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, at the
Court House of said Cameron County
in the City of Brownsville, at which
lime and place ali persons interest
ed in said estate are required to ap-
pear and contest said Final Account
and application if theey see proper.
Witness, Joseph Webb, clerk OF
the County Court of Cameron county.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF said Court at my Office
lL.S.t in Brownsville, Texas, on
this the 18th day Of May
A. d. 1898.
JOSEPH WEBB,
oIerk County Court Cameron Co,
Texas.
1 certify the above to be true
E. C. FORTO.
Sheriff Cameron County, Texas
BY D. BBITURETRA, Deputy.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
BEST OF ALL.

70 cleanse the system in a gentle
and truly Beneficial manner, when
the Springtime comes, use the true
perfect remedy, syrnp of Figs. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and
for sale BY all druggists at 80 cents
per haffla
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Notice.

Z
Office or the County Clerk
Of Cameron County, Tex
Brownsville, Texas, May {
Both, a. D. 1898.
Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived until 10 o'clock a. m.
Monday, June 18th, a. D. 1898,
at the Office Of the County
Clerk Of said county, all bids
to be opened in the presence of
bidders on Monday. June 18Th,
1895, BY tie County Commits
sioner's Court Of Cameron
County, Texas, sitting in spe-
cial session; bids to be for the
performance of the following
labor, to wit:
10000 cubic yards If grade
EN- bankhent on the river road
from Barranco to San Benito;
1000 cubic yards of grade
EN- bankment on the river road
from San Pedro to La Rosita;
Constructing a wood bridge
100 feet long at San Benito:
Raising the Negroes bridge,
and building III feet new exs
tension on same.
Plans specifications or any
information required can be
had by applying TO the County
Survey or.
Tbs cOutuy reserves the
right to reject any and all bids
By order Of tie Commission
ers Court Of Cameron COhnry.
JosEPH WEBB,
Clerk County Court, Cameron County
Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
TO RAISE TROOPS FOR
THE PHILIPPINES.
niiI introduced In Congress For
mat Purpose.

q
Washington, May sI.-Sen-
|ator Pettigrew has introduced
a bill providing for the raising
of twelve troops Of light cav
airy TO be enlisted for two
years service ii the Philippines
and Edmund F. English of S
Dakota is to be colonel.
The president has expressed
himself in favor OF the annexa-
ton of Hawaii.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely der
ange the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them i.
Halls Catarrh- Cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney Sc Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t
is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio. by y. Cheney & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The best Kind of shoes often sp |
because some polish is appliee
which ruins tie leather. This can
be prevented by using WhitteIhort
goods-all kinds of polIshes in black
and colors for sale at Mrs. II. Boil
lacks,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Accounts Squared.

Hicks-I owe yen an apology The
fact is, It was raining, and l saw your
umbrella. and supposIag you had gone
home Tor good took it.
Wicks-Don't mention It. [ o1s ron
an apology. Yoa left your new bat, you
know. and wore your old one. As I had
no umbrellas and as / didn e want to
vet my hat / put On yours. Hope you
don tsnsIE5 - 'earz5a's Weekly.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Tried to steal out.

New York, May 3r.-The
World this evening publishes
this special from Port au
Prince: Three of Cerveras'
fleet tried to steal out of San
tiago and were almost caught
before they could get back in
to the harbor.'
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31

Examiner: Want to enlist
as nurse to Cuba. ell Had
any experience with the sick
and wounded?
Fair Applicant: Have II I've
four brothers, every one of EN-
a scorcher. and pa shaves with
a safety razor.-Ex.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
After the coDosrt.

Mr.. Wellwood-How did you like
Nine. Medley?
Miss Highrocks-She was wretched.
Mr.. Wellwooa-I,m astouished to
bear yoE say that. ! thought 6hs was
in lie voice.
Kiss Highrocks-Oh, her yoics may
have been all right, but I'm sure the
gown she wors never could have been
made IN paris.-GIeveland Leader.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
For Over Fifty Years.


Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years BY
millions of mothers for their childs
en- while teethlng, with perfect
success. Tt soothes the child, sod
tens the gums allays all pain, cure
Mind collie, and is the best remedf
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 anu ask for ssfrs.
Wensiow's Soothing Syrup" arm
tgk no other kind.
Fresh olives II pint bottles #
<,fs5&sr- 2
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
ABOUT TOWN

Today has been another scorcher.
And for two nights the rain has
been a fizzle.
Why not send for DryhencefOrcp
and have him try his rain-making
scheme.
The summer excursion trains to
The Point will commence about the
18th. of June.
Bouts received by this steamer
olives in kegs and bottles, picked
onions and cheese
Indications were that our farmers
up the river would be blessed with
1 good rain last night, but as far as
we could learn it did not materiaIize.
No rain fell at or near Santa Maria
n. Fernandez and daughter, Miss
Anita, who left here several months
ago for Vera Cruz, are now on their
way TO Spain, where they will spend
several months visiting Mr.. Fernan-
dez' mother and ether relatives IN
his old home. They left Vera Cruz
on the 10th. inst.
a man named Sebastian Ambfiz.
aged about fifty years, fell dead on
Levee street near the house of ANA
do Stevens about half past ten this
morning. Dr.. c. B. Combe and
Judge Miller weFs speedily sum-
IHoned and an inquest resulted in
fine decision that death was due 10
heart failure.
R. B. Craeger, who has been at
tending school at Georgetown, is ex-
pected home shortly, the school
having closed today. Eennie grad
nated this year with high honors,
and has taken the medal for oratory.
His numerous friends in Browns
are highly grafifed at his success.
The HERALD job Office carries a
full line of mourning stationery, and
type writer paper. It is also prepar-
cd to print funeral notices, fetter and
note heads, bill heads, envelopes
and visiting cards in the latest STYLE
with neatness and dispatch. Give
The Herald job office trial, when
wanting anything in our line.
A telegram was received this
morning BY G. N. Raphael from Col.
j. B. Armstrong at Anstln, saying
Ills little SON Tim passed away at
nine o'clock last night of diphthe-
ria. The colonel's many friends
here regret exceedingly 20 learn of
his sad loss. Little Tim was the
youngest child OF Col. Armstrong.
he was about six years old.
A telegram was received late yes
terday BY Mrs. F. J. Kennedy an
nouncing the sad news OF the sud
den death OF her sister Mrs. N. D.
Musselman at her nome in Roches-
ter N. Y. Mrs. Musselman was
FORMERLY Miss Florence Price and |
Mas we'll known in Brownsville,
having spent about year here visit
ing her sister previous to her mar
rage. She leaves a husband and
four little children to mourn her
loss. Deceased was aged 80 years
The telegram announced that the
funeral would take place, Thursday
in Philadelphia. where The body |
will be taken for intermens N The
family burying ground. The news
vas sad shock to Mrs. Kennedy, as
she had Just received a letter from
her sister saying fliaf she was IN
good health. Much sympathy IS
falf for Mrs. Kennedy in her sad be-
49, snssn
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. {. San Roman left for the
Point This morning.
Captains E. J. Kennedy and Geo.
Stowe were passengers to the coast
on this mornings train.
Assessor Geo. Champion, after a
business tour of the county for sew
weeks, returned home last night.
lir. g. II. Thorn has been very i'll
for over a week past, at his nome
near Plpkinrille, but we are pleased
to learn las now recovered suffi-
GENTLY to be ont again.
VIM Egly and family who have
been spending some weeks here, re.
turned to their home at Point Isabel
this morning. Mr. Egly suffer the
lost of his right thumb about two
weeks ago from amputation which
was necessitated by blood poisoning.
Sebastian Champion of Santa
Maria, arrived this morning to re-
main a few days. He reports his
section of the country badly in need
Of rain and says a good deal of the
up land corn has already been lost
from the drouth. A good deal of the
low land corn, he says, would be
saved in the event CT a rain within
the next few weeks. Cotton can
withstanda little more dry weather.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Battle Expected.

London. May 3I.-The Brit
ish ship Geniista has been or
dered by Dewey to leave Ma
Mia; cause believed to be that
battle is expected.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
non,t NeRlect YourLlver.

Liver troubles quickly result m serious
complications, and the man Hho neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
Of Browne Iron. Bitters. now ana then viii
keep the liver In perfect order. IF tie dis
ease has developed, Browns Iron Bitten
viii cure 1t permanently Strength and
vitality always follow its use For sale By
'sAll dealers -
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Gable Cut.

Key West, May 3I.-The
St. Paul has cut the Santiago
cable. The Spanish bark Maria
Dolores has been captured off
Porto Rico loaded with coal.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Another Boat Captured.

Washington, May 3I.-lhe
Spanish gunboat Leyte was
captured while trying to rim
the blockade at Manila.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31

FOUND "A bunch of keys on a
small key ring; with three fiat keys
and one large brass key. Owner can
recover same by calling at this Office
and identifying same and paying for
this notice.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
A Successful Expedition

= SUCCOSsIuL K1APO11I1OH
Key West, May 3I.-The
steamer Florida returned here
this morning after landing sue
cessfuIly an expedition in
Cuba.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
THE EXeH.I.ME OF sYRrP Of HGS

is due not Only to the originality and
simplicity OF The Coordination. but also
20 the care and skill with which it is
manufactured Ry scientific processes
known to the cAIIFoREIA Ere SYRUP.
co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance OF. purchasing the.
true and original r~medy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs IS manufactured
Py the CALIFORNIA Fra SYRUP Co.
only. a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties The high standing of the CALF
yoRNTA .FIG 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 It's remedy. It IS
far in advance OF all other laxatives.
as Il. sets on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or. weaken,
ing them, and L does not grippe nor
nauseate.. In order TO get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name CT
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
- ...;f. SAN FsxScIsCO. Cal.
LOouvILLE. Ky. NEW YoRE. ny.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31

ERETTER than cure is prevention.
- BY taking Hoods Sarsaparilla YOU
may keep well, with pure blood, strong
nerves and good APPETITE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Notices

Office Of The County Clerk
of Cameron County. Tex.
Brow nsyillr, Tsxas, May
30lh., A. b. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that
the Commissioners Court Of
Cameron County, will convene
and set Is a board of equaliza-
ton on Wednesday. the 10Th
day OF June, a. D. 1898, a. The
court house, in the City IF
Brownsville. TO receive for ms
pectiOn, correction, equaIiza-
ton and approval. all The as
ssssmeHt lists aud hooks Of the
assessor OF taxes, for the year
1898.
By order of the Commission
ers Court of Cameron County.
JosEPH. WEBB,
Clerk .CoGaty Court Cameron County,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Embarked for Santiago.

Embarked for Santiago.
Tampa, Fla, May Cliff
teen thousand troops under
Gen. shafttf are embarking
here for Santiago.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Miles OF For Tampa.

Mics On EOE IAAlpa.
Washington, May 3I.-Gen.
Miles and staff left last night
for Tampa.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
Embarkation ofTroops.


Key West May 3r.-The
enbarktion of troops for Cuba
IS going on slowly and under
the greatest secrecy. Gen.
Miles viii conduct them in.
person.
St. Louis--Wm. ]. Bryan
had declined 4 cofouelcy
rendered him IN Missouri Ist
regiment by Coz. Store.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
5000 Troops Supposed
TO be Bound for Cub.
Csryera's Cruisers Had a Close
CaIl-Dewey Preparing for
another Battle-Spauish
Prize Ships Caught
GOT A STRING ON sCHLEY.
Strategy Board Gives the Adj
niral Some Advice.

Washington, May 3I.-Thc
department has advised Com
modore Schley not to attack
the Spanish feet in the harbor.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31

Fine cigars and tobacco received
by LuciO Bouls on this ship.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
strike On Cruiser New York.

strike On Cruiser New York.
New York, May 3o.-The
auxiliary cruiser New York
has not beer able TO put to sea
or account of a strike among
her coal passers, hremen and
trirnmers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31
almost Enough Volunteers

almost Enough Volunteers.
Washington, May 3o.-Ad-
jutant General Corbin said
today that r2r. 500 of the 49,
600 volunteers asked for un-
der flle first call had been
mustered IN. and there were
$500 remaining in the state
camps ready for the muster
ing officers.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-05-31

Fresh olives Ia pint bottles 4
.TEls1eSo Boeis
The sun., 1898-03-04
CYCLINl:s.

! About tins time those who have not
used their bicycle since last season and
have not kept it i'll Il perfectly dry, free
! from dust place, should take it AZ art and
clean it thoroughly. One Of the hest
/ freely with kerosene oil for Il couple of
days. Then wipe dry with an old rag.
Should all the rust not be removed bv
this treatment rub it off with some
flower Of emery and oil placed on Il
chamois skin. Then wipe dry and treat
toa light coating Of machine oil before
reassembing the various parts.
| Wheelmen who rode a '07 wheel last
season are naturally inclined to get the
newest thing out and accordingly will
ride the '9S wheel this year, but there
are not few riders who have not
bought a wheel since 1896. They are at
first also inclined to get the wheels with
the latest designs and Improvements, but
when 1t comes to the time OF making the
purchase they are struck by the good
qualities Of the '07 model and in many
instances buy it rather than lay the dii-
ference in the price OF it and the '9S
products.
At Albany yesterday the Senate COM
mittec on roads and bridges decided to
report the fligbie-Armstrong Good
Roads bill, and it will be presented in
the Senate this afternoon. Under this
bill the state is to bear one-half of the
expcnse,35 per cent. being a charge upon
the county and - per cent. upon the
town in which the road is located.
There is to be a new cycling paper pub
lished in Chicago, the Wheel Life, Il
paper for the rider as contrast to the
paper for the trade. The first issue will
be published March 10, under the editor
ship Of Charles Z. Root.
The candidates for the bicycle team
under Capt. L. Tweedy, 'o9, are work
ing daily in the Yale gymnasium an>!
also taking short outdoor runs.
Tom Cooper expects to 60 South in a
week or two to prepare for the Spring
races.
Michael will attempt to reduce the five
and ten mile ind Dor records at st. Louis
Saturday.
The sun., 1898-03-04
DIAMOND DUST.

All the League teams are at present
making preparations for the spring prac-
tice trips, and by March Is it is expected
that each club will have begun the usual
antc-season work to perfect them for the
long tour-trip schedule OF next season. $
games. One or two OF the clubs will
leave this Saturday or early next week.
Manager Tom Burns, Jimmy Ryan
and President Hart. of the Chicago Club,
were grouUetl together IN the lattcr'S Of
flee in the Windy City recently, and all
three began talking OF baseball in the
old days. "Why, / started playing bal
With the IIornellSvillc Club for SIS a
week, said Burns. "When played at
Albany | got S:3'5 a week. My first year
in Chicago | got 5000 Il beat you
500 them" clipped in Ryan. u got
81 900 the first year, eyes, can re-
member" said Hart, "when Fred Pieffer
refused to 60 to Louisville on account of
aquestion Of - Il month in his salary"
BreitenStein, llernie PETIT and Jake
Bcckley have been at Hot Springs boil
ing oUt. They are working hard, or at
least their letters to Buck Ewing say
they are going to DO wonders. If they
should happen to show the least effect OF
not being trained when the season opens
Buck Ewing will be a surprised man.
Alter BrouthcrS LETT the Orioles in 1895
llanlon tried t. buy Joyce from WASH
ington to play first base. Wagner re-
fused to either sell or trade the veteran
at that time. Had the deal been made
baseball history might have Lrcn very
different. The Gleason Doyle swap
would not have been made, and the
Giants would not stand SO well today.
Washing has contributed two players
and a manager to the Western League
this Spring. Bill Joyce's od friend,
Gus SrhmeIz, VIII manage the Mime.
apois team. OHricn has signed with
Kansas City, and Billy Reilly will play
under Schmelz at Minneapolis.
Twenty-Five Cleveland players will b.
taken to Hot Springs this year. They
will start on Saturday and spend full
month at the Arkansas resort
Ban johnson, president of the West
ern League, says that if Bert Jones, the
twirIer, secured by Cleveland.
is right next year he will prove the star
sonihpaw of the League.
Charles II. Byrnes will was filed for
probate yesterday, and he leaves all his
Brooklyn Club stock to his brother and
sister.
Joyce denies that le said that the
tew York Club could not win without
ticking.
Yale's base ball candidates were
'runed yesterday from tifty-two to
wentyfoulr.
President Freedman, who did not 90
o the st. Louis meeting, is satisfied
iith the new rules.
Several college baseball mines will
ave professional coaches this year.
The sun., 1898-03-04

Mrs. Byron McClelland, is a chestnut
tilly. Her dam is that remarkable lace
mare Sallie McCielland, and her sire OF
the phenomenal race horse Henry of
Navarro. II this tily does not prove t.
be race mare the science vi breeding is
all wrong.
The dead Domino was splendid foal
erlter. Out of the eighteen mares which
were bred to him in 1887 fifteen have
ioaled or are in foal, two slipped and one
missed. Every colt of his so far foaIed
tins season is good locker.
a bill was introduced in the Assembly
at Albany Yesterday by Mr.. De Ora"
providing for the appointment by the
Governor oi a person to collect the tax OF
live per cent. to be paid by racing usso-
Citations to the State. The person ap-
pointed sha! hold office for five years at
Il compensation Of 81 600 annually.