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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-04-06

dement's ranging from SO lo
100 persons.
Improved lands in his coun-
il sell a, from S. to S25: per
acre, unimproVed at 81 10 Sc
The average taxable value Of
lyand is 81. There are Sc. go
acres of school land ia the
county Homeseekers are grad
aally finding their way to this
land, where farmers can work
in the open air nearly $50 days
in the year.
All that is needed to develop
the rich resources of this fertile
VALLEY is the construction of a
railroad TO connect it with the
l-noF;hern markets. Once the
great iron horse fieds its way
hither, the man with the hoe
will promptly follow 10 claim
ahese natural riches for himself
TT fact, many have already
fonnd their way into the eoun-
~. and small colonies of active
farmers have been settled at
various points within the past
few years, white the numerous
letters ihquiribg about the
country which are received con
staDtly by THE HERALD chow
that many others are looking
this way with a view of locating
.ia the far-famed lower Rio
GraUde valley. There are also.
excellent prospects of the early
construction Of a railroad con-
Meeting Brownsville with San
Antonio, and it will probably
not be long ere that magic de-
veloper will turn a mighty tide
of immigration this way.
BROWNSVILLE.
There is probably no other
town iRIhe United States as
large as Brownsville and pos
sessTng such numerous natural
advantages which is as yet
wihoa, rail- communication
with the outer world. With a
population of nearly 1000, sur
rounded by lands fully equal in
fertility to the famed valley of
the NiIs aud blessed with a
most saiubrious climate, this
piace lacks only a railroad
outlet TO make il one Of the
most important cities IN Texas
and there Is every reason why
a railroad should be construct
I'd to this point. Resides the
city OF Brownsville itself. there
is located here the important
army post of Fort Brown,
itch, with tue constant chang
ing Of troops and transporta
ton Of baggage and supplies
would pay a large sum annually
to the support OF a railroad.
The towns Of Point Isabel, San
Ia Maria, Hidalgo. Rio Grande
CITY and Roma would also re-
ceiVe all of their freight over
such line, while several i'm
poFtant up river towns and set
Elements on the Mexican side
Of the river would likewise be
come its supporters, as nearly
all freight for these points now
comes via steamer 10 BRACES
Santiago aud through Browns
vile whence it goes 10 It's des-
tination either By river or by
carts. And, better than these,
just opposite Brownsville lies
the im portaa: Mexican city Of
| Matamoros, with population OF
essez 10000, which also receives
all -, f1eigh5 via Browns
Vile. Here WaaEe then pop
ulation of upwards . twenty
thousand isolated tbTous.. "a { &
Of rail facilities, and ready 10
pour rich contributions To-
wards the support Of the
railroad, which there is every
reason 10 believe will soon
reach here Nor is this all, fer
lit should lie remembered that
BrowasFiIle lies directly IN The
the OF the shortest route con
uecling the North with Mexico
City. Il is the natural gateway
leading 10 that great capital,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-04-06
CLIMATE.

I'll IN -
Though so near the tropics
get the cli0ate Of this county
IS comparatively cool in sum
meF. is entire eastern front
Of ab5at one hundred miles. be-
ing la7sd by the cool waters OF
she Gulf of Mexico, which great
~ tpmpers the heat natural to
southern latitudes- The pre-
7aiiing wind throughout the
greater portion of the year Is
Esom the Southeast and comes
directly across tbs Gulf. The
winters are also extremely aild,
snd make this an ideal place
&r any who seek escape from
the rfgoFs OF a northern winter.
kadeed, no place in the United
Sts&ss enjoys a more solgbFious
climate during the winter sea-
sou that Brownsville, the coun-
ty seat ef Cameron county.
Here the average temperature
for lhirty-nine years was 70 de-
gsss.
The land lies nearly level the
altitude at Brownsville being
only Ii feet. The soil is rich
with the alIuviai deposits Of
endless years, and It's treasures
og Fertility are as yet almost
untouched only q limited poT-
tioB Of It's surface ever having
beeO disturbed By the pillow.
n many places the soil lies
from six to t8enty feet deep,
being practically inexhaustible,
and this. Of the fnist and richest
soft known, ranging from a Tich
dark alluVial 10 a sandy loom
The county is watered by the
Rio Grande, which skirts lis
entire southern boundary, a
distance Of seVeniy-fve miles.
Rswides this there are numerous
small streams, called "resacas''
and "arroyos," Throughout the
county.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
SEES NO CAUSE
FOR A PANIC
Secretary Gage InVesti-
gates Finances.
Special Dispatch to me call.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Lyman J. Gage,
secretary OF the Treasury, was in confer
ence at the sub-treasury to-day with j..
Flerpont Morgan and James Stillman,
president Of the National City Bank. The
conference lasted an hour, Mr.. Morgan
taking leave OF the Secretary In advance
OF Ar. Stil!man. William Sherrer. man
ager OF the Clearing house Association.
Was also at the conference for short
uine IN MS informal talk 10 the reporters
after the conference Secretary Gage said:
was at East Orange last night and
thougnt 1 would come over here to-day
10 see Ire9 Surer Jordan and talk with him
about the situation. While here l have
been looking up the evidence OF this panic
We hear so much about, as indicated by
the operations OF the past year. Last
Christmas everybody was happy. Money
was easier and freer. No conditions OF
distress appeared anywhere In sight. At
the present time there Is very dluerent
Christmas feeling, and / have been look
ing at the facts 10 see what has occurred
TO Justify the change.
/ nnu that a year ago this date the
deposits OF the Associated Banks of New
York were $500. .0O0, 900 loans were S70Sc =
600 and cash on hand S2lS, 100000 To-day
the deposits are $74O. 900 oO0, a shrinkage
OF S66,00O,OOO Loans show a decrease OF
S2,OVO,OOO, cash shows a decrease OF 81,
100000, and perhaps at the lowest esu-
mate, II would be safe 10 say that ten
million I'm the shrinkage in deposits is due
10 the fact that New York charges for
check collections.
THE shrinkage in loans and cash just
offsets the shrinkage, of S56,0cOOO in de-
posts. The clearing house statement to-
day shows an increase in reserve OF So
100000 for the week, bringing the surplus
reserves Of the banks in excess Of legal
requirements TO substantially $ll,000,O00.
l cannot see, looking at II from the out
SIDE where the panic conditions are JUS
titled by the facts OF the case
The Secretary was asked whether his
talk with Messrs. Morgan and Stillman
foreshadowed any further action on the
part OF the treasury. Mr.. Gage answered.:
mo. not at all"
DO you propose TO accept any more
United States bonds and extend the time
for so doing?"
NO. l do not. The option closes to-
day"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
MILLER'S CONVEYOR
A GREAT SUCCESS
The Battleship Massachusetts, Coaled
While Pitching and Rolling
in Heavy Seas

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-In a fresh east
erly breeze and quite a heavy swell from
the same quarter. the final trial OF coal
ing a ship at sea. two miles of Sandy
Hook. by means OF the Miller conveyor.
was successfully accomplished to-day by
the collier Marcellus while being towed
by the battleship Massachusetts,. Instead
of operating slowly in a sea way. as was
expected, the cOnveyor transferred more
coal in a given time and at 400 feet dis
tance. against the previous 800 feet than
in smooth water. Excluding stoppages
for swinging the ships into position,
eighty trips were made In eighty minutes,
100 bags OF coal, each weighing 420 pounds,
being transferred from ship to ship in
that time, the collier pitching and rolling
considerably and the warship's forward
deck being continually wet by the seas
into which she plunged while steamlng
between four and five knots an hour.
Captain c. J. Train. commanding the
Massachusetts, and his officers expressed
great satisfaction at the result of Thurs
days trial, but to-day's was even more
surprising. and they say that 10 them IL
proves the system is capable OF supplying
coal at sea in any weather when IL IS fit
TO coal ship at all. Speaking OF the
trial. Captain Train OF the Massachusetts
said
There was no time during the Cuban
blockade last year when this system
could not have been used. I consider II
a great success and congratulate Mr.. MIL
ler"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
INTERESTS THE COAST.
Postofice and Army Changes and
Pensions Granted.

WASHINGTON. Dec. pa postoffice
was to-day established at Daulton. Ma
dera County. and Frederick F. Sharpless
was to-day appointed Postmaster
Army orders-By direction OF the Assist
ant Secretary OF War. First Glass Ser
geant Charles II. Davis. Signal Corps. San
Francisco, will be sent TO Denver. Pri-
3, Fourth Artillery. now at Fort Riley.
fantry, Preside. San Francisco, and will
report to the commanding officer, who Will
furnish him transportation TO the Philip
pine Islands.
The Postoffice Department has prepared
circulars involving proposals for the car
rying next summer of mails from San
Francisco and Seattle to St. Michael and
points along the Yukon as far as Dawson.
for Cape Nome, where a rush OF gold
seekers is expected next spring and for
additional service for offices on the South
ern Alaskan coast
Pensions have been granted as follows:
California: Original - Hiram Dyer
Bates, S. Washington +. Landers, Cen
terville. Sc. Restoration and additional
Thomas X Groves dead. Vallejo. 81 10
S. Original widows, etc.-Martha r.
Groves. Vallejo. IS: Libbie Gates, Los
Angeles. IS.
Washington: Original-James Hand, Sc
attic. Sc; Sylvanus Baxter. Isaquah. Sc;
Simeon Terwilliger, Seattle, S. Addition
al-Ahira Stowell. Centralia. 81 10 S6.
Oregon: Original-James Shore, Klam-
ath Agency Sc. Original widow, etc
Lydia A. Pearson, McMinnviile, S.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
BODIES OF FEW MAINE
VICTIMS IDENTIFIED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23-It is said at
the Navy Department that only about
two dozen OF the bodies OF the victims
OF the Maine explosion were identified
beyond question when they were buried in
the Colon cemetery at Havana In re-
sponse TO its offer Co transport to the
homes OF relatives of the victims the re-
mains OF such as might he claimed the
department has so far received about ten
applications.
With good weather. the Texas, bringing
the bodies. should arrive at Hampton
Roads some time tomorrow night or dur
ing Christmas day. and II is believed that
the caskets can be delivered at Arlington
Cemetery next Tuesday. There they will
be placed in open hospital tents. under a
guard OF marines from Washington Bar
racks. until Thursday at II O'Clock. when
the funeral ceremonies will take place in
the presence of President Mckinley the
members OF the Cabinet and a number
OF other distinguished persons. with the
full marine band, two companies Of blue
jackets and a battalion of marines under
General HeywOOd
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24

Alaskan ports has made necessary the I'm
mediate survey OF coast line OF 10 900 miles
~ extent and the publication OF many new
charts. The many dangers OF this coast In
Guiding the prevalence Of fog have caused the
loss OF a large number OF vessels IN the last
Few years, fact that calls for expeditions
work. ana the survey has exhausted every ef-
fort during the past season 10 meet this un-
expected demand as rapidly and fully as pos
sible, and probably In no single year In the
history % the service has more important work
been performed than was accomplished at the
mouth of the Yukon. Golovan Bay Port Safety
and Cape Nome.
The coming season will doubtless see fleets OF
vessels from every Western port going toward
this modern Golconda- IL Is estimated that no
less than 45 600 persons will reach this desc
late coast next summer IN the rush for gold
The entire front of the Yukon delta has been
mapped. as well as Cape Nome. which will 70
a large degree lessen the dangers TO be en-
countered and prevent many disasters incident
10 an unknown coast.
Port Safety long bay with a narrow inlet
making a safe refuge for storm tossed vessels.
was discovered about twelve miles east Of Cape
Nome. GOlovin Bay also was found TO be
navigable for ocean-going vessels.
Other work performed by the survey during
The year was the resurvey Of San Francisco
Bay. Chesapeake Bay. q portion Of the Atlantic
coast and the Gulf OF Mexico. Inland the
boundary line between California and Nevada,
from Lake Tahoe 70 the Colorado River was
completed. This comprises a distance OF 40l
miles, extending over the White Mountains
through Death Valley and the Great American
Desert
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
CREDITORS WANT
AN ACCOUNT
Suit Against The Free
man Estate.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 23.-Ilred of being
put OF by reiterated promises OF payment.
and long continued evasion OF the same
the creditors of the late DR.. Richard I.
Freeman Of Sausalito have petitioned Su-
perior Judge Angellotti TO issue an order
citing Miss Jane Lee of Sausalito. the ad-
ministratriX OF the deceased doctors es-
tate, TO compel her to show cause why the
affairs of the estate have not been settled.
The circumstances leading up TO the
citation extend over a period of three
years. and at the time of their first air
ing attracted much attention and COM
ment.
on June ls 1897. DR.. Richard T. Free
man, well-to-do and respected physi-
clan, died in the lodgings he rented from
Jane Lee and a woman known as Mrs.
Bell, at Sausalito. His estate, valued at
magnificent diamonds. As, at the time OF
his death, TO Will was To be found. and he
was not known 10 have any relatives In
this country. Public Administrator Eden
and property. But here he met with
violent and unexpected opposition from
Jane Lee and Mrs. Bell. who claimed that
prior to his death the deceased had made
a Will leaving his entire estate 10 them.
This Will they were unable, at the time,
70 produce. neither could any trace be
found or the diamonds.
Eden was temporarily baffied but after
consultation with the then District At
torney, +. b. Martlnelli. the latter issued
search warrant TO the administrators. a
close search failed to reveal any trace OF
n will or a clew TO the whereabouts OF
the missing diamonds. Then, when the
search had been abandoned. the will sud
denly made its appearance, and after
weeks OF litigation and argument was
finally admitted TO probate. The result
was that Jane Lee was appointed admin
istratriX and her bonds we're fixed at $l1.-
600. Judge Angellotti. however, provided
that no money or valuables could be
drawn from the bank by either of the wo-
men without a signed order from him.
The first result of this ruling was a suit
filed i'm the United States Court by the
two women against Martinelli and Eden
for 500 900 damages. The case was. how
ever. never pushed, and finally. for lack
of prosecution. was abandoned. From
then till now, the angry and impatient
creditors claim, they have never seen
penny OF the old doctors money. and on
Tuesday next Jane Lee will have 10 eX-
plnin 10 Judge Angellotti the reason for
her procrastination in the settlement OF
Frecman's estate.
Miss Lees attorneys promise several
highly sensational disclosures. and the
case. owing TO the peculiar circumstances
surrounding IT, is exciting a great deal OF
interest.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
OWNED THOUSANDS
Of LONDON LOTS
Wealth of the Duke of
Westminster.
ENORMOUS YEARLY INCOME
AMOUNTED TO NEARLY FOUR
MILLION DOLLARS.
Young Heir to the Dukedom Now
Serving as Aid de Camp to Sir
Alfred Milner in South
Africa.
Copyrighted. 1899. by the Associated Press


LONDON. Dec. 23.-while most per-
sons knew that the late Duke OF
Westminster was one of the rich-
est men in England no London news
paper has taken the trouble 10 pro-
cure an estimate Of his wealth. lie owned
several thousand parcels OF London realty.
which altogether, according TO the Duke
own statement. made 600 acres. Much OF
this is in Belgravia. the aristocratic resi-
dence quarter. He also had $1,000 acres IN
the country and an annual income OF
GI50 900. His realty in London was prop
ably worth $50 900 900. The heir TO the
dukedom is the late Dukes grandson
ViscOunt Belgrave. now in South Africa
an aid de camp of Sir Alfred Miner, the
Governor OF Cape Colony.
The papers abound in anecdotes OF the
late Duke. He was rather careless ana
shabby In his dress. and his life al Eton
Hall was that OF an ordinary country
gentleman. At any time during his stay
IN Cheshire the Duke might be seen rid
ing or walking about his park. usually
smoking cigarette not often composed
OF toDaccoi Tor ne used medlcated cigar
cites as a remedy for asthma. To his
household the Duke was always an enig-
ma lie rarely spoke to his servants, and
he had an odd way OF leaving bits of pa
per about on chairs with a word OF blame
as TO their condition; but with such per-
sonages as his house steward, head coach
man and stud groom he was on most af-
fable and confidential terms.
The Car will present Prince George Of
Greece with splendid yacht as a New
Years gift. The vessel has been especially
built at Sebastopol and is intended as a
souvenir OF Prince George saving the life
OF the Car I'm Japan. while they were on
a tour around the world a number OF
years ago.
Sir Thomas Lipton's plans for 1901 are
progressing. He Is confident his next boat
will be much faster than the Shamrock.
Said he:
Il feel 1 will have a better chance next
time. as | Will have the Shamrock as a
trial horse. AS you know, I had 10 work
completely in the dark with the Sham
rock. and know she can be greatly i'm
proved as far as speed is concerned. With
her designer Ill. the best was not 10 be
got out Of her"
Ii IS learned that the great financial
houses I'm London have combined and fur
nished sufficient money 10 insure no large
failures on settling day. December 2S.
though the small fry may suffer. Unless
this action had been taken. several we'll
known houses, not Of the first Importance.
but Of large proportions. wOulu II IS said.
have 10 go under. This concerted precau-
ton has TO some extent restored conf
dence. but the market is still panicky.
many people believing that the most seri-
Gus crisis has not yet been reached.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
ALASKA'S SHORE
LINE CHARTED
Work of the Coast and
GeOdetiC Survey.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-The annual
report of the Coast and Geodeuc Survey
Tor the fiscal year ending January 30, lSss'
has Just been submitted 10 Congress. The
report says;
Iu cuba Porto Rico. Hawaii and Alaska the
development Ut th, varied resources is being
rapidly pushed t. she enterprise OF this coun-
trt. ASIA af tl- solicitation OF those interested
l1 c. numerical steamers ard others this bureau
l.E4l Iaer grl~ tle work ~ accurately chart
iUE tle COASTS .t these regions.
4E- WNT. .r A.-sll WAS divided among sew
era. rarf. and extended from the head of the
Illu canal and Turclpnc rola districts 70 the
delta .f fle Yukon and the soCn-to-b famous
E.I1 nells nf Cape Nume. u was largely the
result Uf tL--a t.T'erlIhic surveys in the re-
f.r about thr Lfrn canal and i1rcup.ne dis
tr..t that enabled tie irternatloual arbitration
..-..u o.. arrive af she conclusion Of a
practical boundary between Alaska and Can
ada .t tnrs- ]. uutel points
D. If Iftuauu. assistant superintendent Of
the coast and Gc.letle survey. has deem desig-
Iafrl iF the United states Government 10
officially mark fhe Ine of The provisional
t.uriar.,s settled hy the modus vivendl Of
10. enormous Increase ~ vessels plying 20
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
QUEEN PLANS FOR
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Gloom Caused by the South African
War to Be Dispelled for
One Day.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-In spite OF the deep
anxiety Of the Queen regarding events in
South Africa, she has no intention TO per-
nit Christmas at Windsor 10 assume a
gloomy aspect. The Duke and Duchess Of
Connaught the Marquis Of Lorne and
Princess Louise and a host of little folk,
other members of the royal family. and
Canon Duckworth, the Queens chaplain,
arrived at Windsor this evening. where
they were met by Prince Henry Of Bat
tenberg. the Duchess of Albany and
others who will make up a cheerful par
ty An official Of the household said 10 a
representative of the Associated Press
this evening:
Il have seen merrier times at the cas-
tie, but Christmas cannot be gloomy
where the Queen resides, and this will
be no exception TO the rule. There is
plenty of good cheer throughout the en-
cheerful amid all her little folk"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
ROLAND B. M0LINEUX
FAST BREAKING DOWN
Strain of the Long Trial Proving Too
Much for the Alleged
PoiSoner

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-Roland r. Moli-
neux. who Is accused of having caused the
death Of Mrs. Kate J. Adams by poison.
which he is alleged 10 have sent through
the mails to Harry S. Cornish. nearly a
year ago. appears 10 be breaking down.
The effect of the strain 10 which the
trial during the last week or so has sub
jected him has been such as 10 cause him
10 make complaints TO his counsel. and
they have asked Recorder Goff If the
young man could have more exercise and
take stimulants. As a result of this re-
quest the Recorder yesterday ordered the
warden Of the Tombs TO permit Molineux
TO have more exercise. His condition, as
judged from his appearance. is bad. His
face is pale and drawn.
Hereafter he will have an hour I'm the
prison yard every day and two hours In
the tier. Mr.. Weeks has given the warden
a bottle OF whisky. and Recorder Goff also
ordered that the defendant be permitted
TO take stimulants during the rest of the
trial whenever he desires.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
Chinese Lotteries Raided.

SANTA BARBARA. Dec. 23.-Sheriff
Stewart and his deputies made success
full raid on Chinese lottery concerns that
have been operating in this city for some
time past. and arrested three of the ring
leaders. They were taken before Justice
Wheaton and each gave bail TO appear on
Tuesday TO plead. There are six com
panies doing business on a large scale.
each having a solicitor who makes it his
business TO sell tickets on the street and
around the various business houses, even
going so far as 10 approach ladies' IL Is
understood that the men arrested have
procured counsel and will fight the case 10
the last. claiming that their drawings
were held simply among themselves and
no soliciting had been done, but the off,
GERS are well prepared with evidence and
are bound TO put stop to this mode OF
gambling.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
Speed of the BROOKLYN.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-Interest in the
speed contest between the New Orleans
and the Brooklyn on the voyage to Manila
has not Yet subsided among naval Of
ficers. A calculation made at the Naviga-
ton Bureau shows that deducting the
stops made along the route Of l6 900 miles.
the actual steaming time Of the two YES
sells was forty-eight days for the New Or
leans and forty-six for the Brooklyn.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-24
PECULIAR REQUEST IN
SAM T. JACKS WILL

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The will of Sam
T. Jack. the theatrical manager. was ad-
mitted 10 probate to-day. Mrs. Jack hav-
ing withdrawn her objection on condition
that she be given the Sam T. Jack Thea
ter In Chicago. James Jack receives the
New York theater. The estate consists of
$75 900 in personal property i'm this State.
and there is real estate in the West
Mr.. Jack left TO his widow who was
Emma Ward. a burlesque actress. one
third Of the estate. and 10 James G. Jack
his brother. one-third. The other third Is
TO be divided between his father and
mother and other relatives. Mr. Jack IN
serted the following clause in his will:
1T is my first wish and foremost that
my brother and my wife, Emma, become
husband and wife"
The wish has never been carried out.