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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

Williston Palmer is the name Of {
white man against whom there are sen
FENCES Of 209 years IL the Georgia peni-
tertiary Palmer was originally sent Up
FOR Il years from sOuth Georgia for bI.r-
glary Shortly afterward, while work
ing II TIE mines q Dade county, he 81
tempted. with other ccnvicts. to escape,
and IL the melee that followed he killed
two Of the guards lie was tried some
time ago for the killing OF the first
guard AID got 50 years. Re was then
put on Trial for the killing OF tie other
Eian and got 80 years nIors.-ESchange.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

MONEY is going begging for
borrowers in New York at three
per cent, while the poor devil
down here in Texas who seeks
a loan finds it hard to get on
eilt-edged security at ten or
twelve per cent. It seems as if
there ought to be some means
of bringing borrowers and lend
ers 9 little closer together 10
the mutual advantage Of both
Is it because New York capital
is afraid of the Texas almos-
phere. that it lies idle in pie
thoric Wall street, Instead Of
lowing down south TO meet the
demand for niA,ey at a reason
able rate Of n,eresfl
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

TIE great success that has
been made by The few who have
splanted sugarcane in this val
ley should encourage other
planters to cultivate the same
article. Every bill Of The sugar
made here is.consumed by the
local market, aud still great
quantities of The sacchariue ar
lieIe are Imported. Sugar is al
ways a paying product and
the Industry should be en-
courag-d here, where it thrives
so well. Even If grown FOR the
manufacture Of syrup or nloIas-
ses alone, it should pay well,
as there is always a demand
for this article, imported molas-
ses retailing here at present at
one dollar per gallon, Mexican
coin. Should sufficient cam be
planted, II would be compare
lively easy matter for our
business men to put up a segar
refinery, which would turn oui
..le finest white sugars aud not
only provide the local niafket
with this widely demanded ar
ticre, but also build up an ex-
port trade in The came. III
woald be wise for or eadiag
business men TO encourage Ills
sas8uslrY, with the latter pro
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21
II water Never Eroze.

The whole economy OF nature would
undergo a startling change If waser
never frOze. The world 5 cIimates would
be revolanonized The icebound polar
seas would cease to exercise their chill
ing Influences. and consequently the
currents OF the ocean might either cease
or be turned aside II different direc-
tons.
Thus the gulf stream would seek 9TH
er shores than those OF Britain, and the
climate there might~be subject 10 the
extremes Of heat and cold noticeable IA
other countries Of the same latitude.
The iceboUnd rivers Of the north, not
ably those OF Russia and Siberia, w0ald
he open for navigation, and Russia z
activity as a sea power and q CONNER
clal nation might alter the whole world
CT commerce.
Canada would become another com
Try altogether. An immense tract Of Land
would he available for cultivating hardy
plants, and Greenland might lie what
It's name indicates The absence of ice
bergs of the coasts Of Newfoundland
aud Iceland would result in a much
warmer climate n those islands, whers
now the crops often fail
Ice, too. plays ..n Important part II
the economy OF nature. Thus. if water
never froza. Snow, hail and boar fross
would cease The looseHiDg Of soils and
the disiGtegra5Ion Of rocks by the frost
and many otEer low vital effects would
be lc55- Il sEort, the absence Of ice
would be on the one band an incalcGl-
aide disaster, on the other hand d great
boOa. London Globe.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21
SPANISH POWER
IN CUBA.
Rests on Its Ability to Main
tain Order in Havana.

New York, Jan. IA dis
patch to the Tribune from IIa-
vana says:
Spanish power in Cuba now
rests on its ability to maintain
order in Havana. Until the
government shows itself mas
ter Of the city no other ques-
ton can be considered. Mill
tary operations against the in
surgents are forgotten. Pro
gress with the autonomy fig
ment is forgotten.
1t IS possible to review the
events Of the last lew days
and analyze their significance.
The presence of FIVE or six
thousand regular troops gives
promise that the calm will last
long enough for a review of
the prospects. a single week
has given Havana more.
vivid idea Of what war is than
all the events Of three years Of
nsurrection. The rioting has
not been one Of destruction or
bloodshed. A dozen cavalry
and countless bayoaet
charges on the mob without
anybody being kiIIed-this is
a little short or marvellous; butt
it went on in the streets oil
Havana for three days and
nights If could not go on in
definitely without ~bloodshed.
The tact and forbearance with |
which the authorities carried
out their orders undoubtedly |
nave helped TO bring the gov
eminent temporarily through |
he crisis. When the mob
was crying death to Blanco
md to autonomy, self-restraint
vas necessary. The cries for
Neyler were the most pro
lounced Of all. They showed
hat has many partisans in the
ity who are determined to
proclaim themselves.
The authorities for months
ave been taking precautions
gainst a hostile demonstra-
ION. They did not expect
hat it would be encouraged
nd precipitaeed by officers,
citing in unison and under
rceonceived schemes. Until
lese officers can be property
isciplped, respect for the
overnment can not be restor-
1, aud General Blanoo does
OF seem to be powerful Z
aough to cashier them.
F7,-~ +La o-,,--
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

VEYLER is at tie bottom Of
Che riots in Havana. Spain will
have TO let up on the fusur-
gents until she can down The
Weylerites.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

THERE ought TO be lots of
money in politics, considering
The large amounts that some
men have put into it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

Chilli is said to be making
ready for war with her trans
Andeah neighbor, Argentina.
on account of their same old
boundary dispute.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21
FRIDAY, JAN. ri, 1888.

SAN ANTONIO is again enter
tanning her fayorite guests, The
Texas stockmeH.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

Doe teas" are the latest fod
OF lew York's women of fash
ion. No doubt the new function
Is a bowling success.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21
Commemorative.

A-1Iy wife says she saw TIE lights
al burning Il yoUr house As she came
home frosa the b@ll al . O'Clock il the
morning. She thought 1t a litJlo z6rauge.
B-A little s5rarges It was a little
stranger. -London Bits.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

ST, LOUIS physicians cut out
the stomach of a man who was
afflicted with a cancer of that
organ. The operation was de-
clared a great scientific success.
The patient died.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

The ore who wiz be found il trial
capable q great aee Of love Is ever the
one VINO Is doing considerable small
ones.-F. W BoblT1an-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1898-01-21

Dome OF re eei}i- VIC III
fered by the riot endeavor to
excuse it because the officers
were ostensibly aVenging re-
fections made by the autono-
mist newspapers on the army.
But in their destruction of La
Discussion they struck blow
at autonomy as well as at a
conservative paper. The riot
ers followed up the blow by
their repeated attempts TO
sacrifice Ell Rio, which sup
ports the government.
General Blanco has tried to
assure the Sagast ministry and
the people Of the United States
that the riots have no signii-
canoe. 1t would be well tor
the government if this were
SO. The ultra loyal Spaniards
are taking off their to Blanco.
The army is hereafter a domi-
nant political factor III Cuba.
It's officers may start no more
riots, but the spirit which per
vades il would influence other
classes, and that spirit is one
Of hostility to autonomy. The
ffrmness with which the iron
hand Of military repression is
stretched over the city may
keep down further outbreaks.
though the tension viii not.
loosen tor long time to come
The property owners, who
are mostly against the political
policy ofthe government, have
every reason to join with it in
maintaining order. They can
afford TO be satisfied with what
has already been done. The
volunteers are certain to con
tinue in state of ferment, but
they are not likely to break
out in open rebellion. They
seem to be fixing their minds
on securing General Blanco's
recall. The demonstrations
they make are likely to be for
effect in Spain.
With that end in view thel
disturbances which have occur |
red are bringing the question
of American Intervention to
head. It's ACCESSIBILITY has been
suggested to Consul General
Lee by Spanish merchants, but
they are slow to commit them
selves to paper or to take
formal action. General Lee 5
advices to the state depart
ment are conservative. but set
forth the presents situation clear
y. He does not recommend
immediate Intervention, but
does not take a hopeful view
Of the ability of the Spanish
authorities to restore public
order permanently.
The government newspa-
Ders depIore the rioting, and
say it has done more for the
nsnrrection than Calixtro
Garcia could do. They also
say that II will have a bad ef
ect il the United States. The
lacstion of sending warships
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-29
IMPORTANT DISPATCHES"

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press
Kingston, Jamaica, May 2S-10:30 a. M
The United States auxiliary cruiser Har-
verd, formerly the American line steamer
New York, arrived here this morning after
having left the American feet at noon
yesterday.
Twelve American warships are now out
side tn eSantiago de Cuba harbor and
Admiral Cervera and the Spanish fleet
are almost certainly inside. But nothing
certain is known as to the communica-
ton which Commodore SchIey has had
with the shore, or as to the number Of
Spanish fighting vessels bottled up in the
harbor.
1t is 70 be presumed that the Harvard
has important dispatches for the naval
authorities at Washington.
New York, May ga special cable to
the New York Evening Telegram, dated
Kingston, May Is says:
BY arrangement with the Associated
Press the latters' dispatch boat Dandy
took on board q messenger with dis
patches cabled to Consul Dent here for
transmission 20 the American fleet. The
Dandy left Port Maria on the north coast
of Jamaica last night. The passenger
on the Dandy IS an officer OF rhe navy
department and + is understood ne has
dispatches of the greatest importance for
CommoI re Sch'ey.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-29
CABLE CUTTERS AT WORK

New York, May IS - The auxiliary
cruiser ST. Louis arrived at this port from
West Indian waters this morning. The
ST. Louis has been ordered TO Cramp's
shipyards. Philadelphia. and viii sail i'm
she is to have her armament increased
by six 5-inch quick-hring rifles.
The incidents Of the attempt TO sever
cable connection between Cuba and the
rest Of the world, which was one Of the
latest in which the S.. Louis engaged
during her stay in West Indian waters,
is told as follows by one who was on
board the cruiser:
Orders We're given by Admiral Samp-
son to Captain Goodrich on May Is 70
take the fleet tender in tow and proceed
10 Santiago de Cuba and cut the cables
at that point The graphing implements
were secured from the tug Wampatuck
on May Is. and at Il p m. the expedition.
In the small boats. left the cruiser for the
entrance OF Santiago. II was then per
fectly dark and hazy and the Santiago
light was burning brightly. Moonrise was
not until 3;f5. After the departure Of the
. ole cutting party Sl-il14- rom INe 2 IN
boats were seen. Al O. m, Nay L. the
expedition returned with part OF one ca
bic but it had failed 10 find the second.
which Is close under the forts and was
protected by two patrol boats Then a
start was made 10 cut the cable az the
other side Of the island. Al O'Clock q.
n. the s. Louis fred its first shot AZ The
forts protecting the entrance 10 Santiago
harbor and after little time me FIRE was
returned by one gun. which must have
been Jwo-poun6er. At 4. n. the 81
Louis was about Two miles distant from
the fort. which seemed 10 - unprotected
by modern guns. After three hours crap
ping in ever 80 fathou1s. the cable had
not been found. At l2.l5 p. n, the guns
~ Moro Castle opened FIRE, followed by
the shore batteries on the southerly point.
and also the west battery. The s.. Louis
kert Up constant FIRE from her bow
Guns and soon succeeded in suercinS the
guns Of Morro Castle. The garrison
Spaniards could be seen running in ali
directions. Most OF The shots from the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-29
MYSTERIOUS SILENCE

Copyright 1898, by the Associated Press)
Cape Haytien. Hayti. May 2S.-Since the
rumored arrival of the Spanish feet at
Santiago de Cuba no news has reached
here, though the cable between this place
and Santiago de Cuba is not Interrupted.
The significance Of this mysterious silence
is not known, but evcites great wonder.
No explanation IS furnished excepting
surnliSe based on various Influences The
theory that the Spanish admiral allowed
himself to be bottled up in the bay Of
Santiago de Cuba, is not entertained here.
On the contrary, the Haytien officials say
it is far from likely that such a thing
has occurred 1t is hoped that message
from Commodore Schley will soon be re-
ceived at the Mole St Nicholas or else
where.
Washington, May 2S-Secretary Long
stated today that no word had been 70
ceived from either the American or the
Spanish fleets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-29
He Is Officially Announced to Have
Left Cadiz with Ten or
Twelve Vessels"
WAR AND FLEET RUMORS
Continue to Fly About the West Indes-The Santi-
ago CabIe-C Cutting Spain's Latest Lie
Refers to Dewey.

The new foreign minister. the Duke
Almodovar de Rio, who knows England
perfectly. and the ministers OF war and OF
marine do not like these concessions to
the patriotic papers. but the cabinet IS so
sorely divided that It is doomed to an
other reconstruction soon. and is obliged
20 live from hand TO mouth"
Madrid. May 2s-9 a. m: Senior Caste
lar, the Republican leader, in an inter
view on the subject OF alliances, is quoted
as declaring that he favors Spaln's isola-
ton. He recommends "a policy of resig-
nation now and the greatest prudence. &C.
onomy and energy in the future"
In conclusion, Senior CASTELAR, remark
ed: After all, the Yankees may block
ade our islands but they can't blockade
our honor"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-29
POLO OWNS HE'S A SPY

New York, May pa dispatch to the
Herald from Montreal says:
Two additional United States secret ser
vice detectives have arrived here and a
close watch Is being kept on the Span
ish consulate and the Spaniards. Il is
evident that Senior Polo considered it Wit
ally important to leave capable and trust
worthy agents behind, and this city OF
Quebec was the best
There are several hotheads in Quebec
province VINO always side with France.
Their leaders frequently visit Miqueion
and st. Pierre and the French coast set
Elements of Newfoundland. In this way
Senior DuBosc can obtain all the infor-
nation he desires relative 10 coal for the
Spanish
Canadians report that some Of the stan
of Senior Polo left the steamer at Rim
ouski, one going to Nova Scotia and the
others doubling back toward Quebec city.
These agents say they located Senior Du-
Bose and Lieutenant Carranza in private
apartments in Upper street. this city.
Both men might easily pass as well-to-do
Frenchmen and might have remained IN
observed for months had not the govern
ment been anxious to locate them.
Senior DuBosc and Lieutenant Csrranza
are quietly and comfortably settled az
No. - Upper street. this city.
Y cannot understand Senior DuBosc
said. "why proprietors Of certain journals
allow their columns to he used for print
ing such scurrilous matter as that which
has been sent from this city In one case
a reporter described how he followed ne
TO the steamship Dominion and was on
my heels when I left it at Quebec. All
these stories were tissue OF falsehood.
When Senior Polo and those who accom-
panied him were ready 10 leave. Lieuten-
ant Carranza and took cab and drove
from the Windsor here. and. with the *
ception Of an occasional walk. we have
not been out Of the house"
May I ask why you are staying be-
hind2"
simply because think It best that 7
should I am enjoying myself but II
perchance can help ny country in any
way I shall certainly do 50. These stories
% spies. Of thousands Of dollars worth a
cahiecrans ~ hundreds Of letters. are
perfect nonsense We have sent some ca
h'es. but there was nothing ~ grave I'm
portaucs IN them. have not sent half
dozen letters since I have baen here 7
cannot tell you exactly how long 7 shall
stay. As 20 war news. you fox know
more than do"
Daily Eagle. by carrier, nc per week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-29

Madrid. May est is officially announc.
commanded by Admiral Camara has left
Cadiz. Before going to its destination the
squadron will maneuver probably for sew.
eral days in the open sea, afterwards i'm
mtdiately sailing for the Philippine Isl
ands Cuba or the United States, as the
government may judge most opportune
The squadron is understood to be COM
posed of ten or twelve vessels.
It was officially ANNOUNCED today that
the minister Of the colonies proposes to
offer premiums for vessels carrying pro-
visions to Cuba and Porto Rico.
The minister of the colonies, the min
lister Of finance and Senior Sagasta had q
conference last night on the methods for
sending the resources asked for by the
governor generals Of Cuba and tht Philip
pines. General Augusti. at Manila. was
authorized to draw upon the Spanish trea-
sury and Captain Blanco, it IS asserted,
has received ten million desetas.
The report that the Spanish government
is negotiating for a $5O,O00,0O0 gold loan
in Paris is officially denied and # is add
ed that the Bank Of Spain has sufficient
gold for TIT present.
New York, May ga dispatch to the
World from London says:
The captain of a coaster just in from
Cadiz said last night:
When we left Cadiz last night the only
Spanish warships there were the battle
ship Pelayo, the cruiser Emperador Car
los V. one torpedo boat and the concerted
cruisers Patricia and Rapido. The cruis-
ers were al the arsenal Everything bore
the appearance Of unreaGlness.
The PelayO's boilers. recently put in at
Toulon, had just bten condemned by the
experimenting engineer at Cadiz on the
ground that they were Of insufficient
strength. She was, however, coanng.
The Rapido and the Pa5rIota had not
been fitted with guns and ntither had a
crew.
There was no belief in the report that
the fleet was going to Manila or anywhere
else for some wetks at least"
- dispatch to the World from Madrid
says:
THE concentration Of troops a Spain s
southern ports. from Cadiz to Malaga.
+ sserving a two-fold purpose. In the the
first place the government is catering to
public sentiment by annoying Great Bril-
tain. Stcond, the ministry is making the
people believe that some deep design IS
harhored by which these forces and the
reserve feet will sent shortly in the di-
rection of the West Indies.
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leader, after receiving arms and field
pieces from Rear Admiral Dewey, de-
clared himself in favor of Spain.
FOR THE PHILIPPINES

Washington, May 2s.-Brigadier Gener-
as Charles II Klug F. V. Greene and H.
Gray Otis were ordered today to report
to Major General Merritt. commanding
the Department OF the Pacific for assign
ment to duty with the expedition to the
Philippines.
Vallejo. Cal. May 2s-Work at the Mare
Island navy yard is being pushed. Money
for the repair of the coal sheds is now
available and the supply now coming in
will be rapidly stored. Seven thousand
five hundred armor-piercing shells for G.
inch shells have just been received.
Surgeon a. NJ. Moore has been ordered TO
report for duty on the Brutus. Chief En-
gineer Hartrath has been detached from
the Mohican and ordered to the Brutus
Four large towing bits will be put on the
vessel before she leaves the yard to &C
company the Monterey to Manila.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-29
CABLE FROM DEWEY

Washington, May 2S.-The navy this az
ternoon made public the following dis
patch:
"Cavite, May %, via Hong Kong, May
q, 1893 To Secretary Navy, Washington.
No change in the situation OF the block
ade. Is effective. It is impossible for the
people OF Manila to buy provisions except
rice. The captain of the Olympia Grid
ley condemned by medical survey. Is or
dered home. Leaves by Occidental and
Oriental steamship from Hong Kong the
18th. Commander Lamberton appointed
commander of the Olympia
(Signed) DEWEY"
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forts fell short OF the ship Shells from
the mortar battery went over the cruis-
er and exploded IN the water quite close
to the ST. Louis. The mortar battery
ceased at 1856 after a fusilade of forty
one minutes. After the firing the cable
was grappled, hauled on board and cut.
The l. Louis crew behaved IN a very
cool manner under fire. and Cauptains
Goodrich and W. c. Randle, the latter of
the American line. at the close of the
engagement complmented all hands on
their bravery.
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an nIsoRDERs OF rHF I1yrr

Observe the following symptoms. result
ing from diseases OF the digestive organs:
Constipation. inward piles, fullneSs q
blood in The head, acid.ty Of the stomach.
nausea, heartburn. disgust OF food fuIl-
ness Of weight of the stomach, sour eruc-
taJious. sinking or tiui;erinS Of the heart
choking or sufiocatiHg sensations when IN
q lying posture. d.mCess Of vision. dots or
webs before the sight. fever and duIl IA.
in the head. deficiency of perspira tion. vel
lowness Of the ska and eyes, pain il the
side chest limbs ana sudden aushes 5f
heat. burning In The flesh
a few doses OF RAILWAYS PILLS VII
free the system OF al % the above named
disorders
Price. Sc per box. Sold by al druggists
or sent ~ mail
send 10 DIR. RADwAY & co. lock box
~. New York, for Book OF Advice.
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RuMORS OF WAR

Copyright, 1898. by the Associated Press
Cape Haytien, Hayti, May PA rumor
has reached here OF an important Ameri-
can success, but no confirmation of the re-
port can be obtained here.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 2S.-s e. n
The marine observer at Port Royal re-
ports large steamer with three smoke
stacks can be seen to the eastward head
ed for this port. The observer makes
her out to be an American warship but
he says he cannot identify her at this
hour