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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

of Fairfax county, Va, in liber Y. No. 5, TO-
lilo 646 and being thereto required By the
party secured thereby, the undersigned, trls.
tees in said deed will offer for sse at public
suction, in front Of the premises hereinafter
described. at II o'clock nj, on
SATURDAY,
the 11th day OF February. 1899.
the following REAL ESTATE and + ERSON-
AL PROPERTY TO wit:
ALL THOSE TWO CERTAIN PIECES Or
PARCELS OF LAND AND PREMISES, situ-
ale, lying and being in the county of Fairfax,
and State of Virginia, bounded and described
as follows; to wit:
First Beginning at stake in marsh
near Little Hunting creek at the s. w. cor
ner Of Sursh Young's west lot and running
thence down said creek south twenty nine
degrees and thirty minutes w st, three chsins
to stake thence south five degrees and fif-
teen minutes east five chains and forty links
TO cluster of sof. silver maple trees thence
south forty-siS degrees and thirty minutes
west fourteen chains and fifty LINKS to ordi'
day low water max in the Potomac river
thence south thirty.fve degrees east eight
chai IS and twenty-eight links; thence south
sixty-eight degrees east seven chains thence
south eighty-fye degrees east twenty seven
chains and eighty links 10 the &. w. corner
of Sarah Young's lot; thence along said lot
line north thee degrees west twenty nine
chains and sixty eight LINKS to iohn and
Lewis Young's line: thence along their lire
due west to the place of beginning contain
ing by e'timation ninety acres of land. be the
same more or less.
Second Beginning for the Same at n s'One
buried in the ground twenty-one fsot east
erly Of soft maple tree, and running
thence S. 11at W. thirteen 13) cha ms and
thirty.eight (3S) links TO stake in the north
line Of the land lately owned by Lewis Young;
thence due east about twenty iCur (24)
| chains and i've (5) links to Stone in the
ice corner of said Young's land, to the Other
part of tho tract of 'and sold by Bailey TO
Lewis w. Walker; thence with said Walkers
line, as surveyed, N. 12o f. nine (9) chains
sixty seven (67) links to stone at the w,st-
ern post of q gate corner 10 id Walkers
land in the north line of said tract thence,
with said limo n 790 w. 10 the pl.ce of bs.
ginning onta ming twenty one and throa-
eighfhs (217s) acres, more or rss.
PERSONAL PROPERTY-3 work Horses,
2 two-horse Wagons, 1 one-ho!se Wagon, /
Horse RsEe, 2 Mowers, l Reaper, ! Carriage,
l Phaeton 1 Road Cart, Furniture in dwell
ing house on above described premises
Terms ofSele:- Cash for the personal prop
erty. and to the real estate ono third cash,
aud the balance in three cqual instslmcnts At
], and 3 years respectively, evidenced by
the negotiable notes of the purchaser, bearing
interest from date. payable semi-annually;
the title to the property TO be retained until
full payment of the purchase money. Con-
veyaucing at cost OF the purchaser.
FRANCIS T.. SMITH r.uo.o.,
CHARLES EAhLY, iiu''''''
;ar3O Re
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

The smallest things may exert the great
est influence DeWitts Little EARLY Bisers
are unequalled for overcoming constipation
and liver troubles Small pill, best pill, safe
pill. Edgar Warfeld, ir, corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

SO and $40 Black and Blue Beaver Over
coats, $3.49.
$40 snd $12 Black and Blue Fine Dress
Suits. Sc and $S
Double Breasted listers and Storm Coats,
80. 10 and S423.
Mems All Wool Caahmere Suita $2.95 and
$4 %.
Mems Black and Blue Cheviot Suits Sd 49,
Boys Suits, long Pants and Vests, $2.17
and $31O.
Boys Overcoats 97c, 81. 25 up to 81.
SOC Mems Undersbirts and Drawers 23c.
Soc Mems Undershirts and Drawers 38c.
$3.50 Mems Pants 69c.
15c Infants Mitts Sc.
25c Ledes' Vests lac.
SOC La Favorite Corsets 39c
25c Ladies' Fancy Hose 1Oc and 1910.
75c Ladies' Wrappers 49c.
Toilet Soaps, 3 pieces in box for SC.
Infants' Caps 19c and 23c
15c Ginghsm Aprons &c
Pound Bundles OF Cotton &c.
Ladies' Jersey and Fleece Cloves lac.
Sc Ladies' Handkerchiefs Sc.
15c and 25c Ladies' Hsndkercniefs Sc.
15c Mems Initial Handkerchief Sc.
25c Silk Net kites and Bows 15c.
1Oc Mems Black, Tan and Grey Socks Sc
Toe Mems UnauDdered Shirts 39c.
10c and 15c Boys suspenders SC.
25c Boys Waists 17c
81 Umbrellas 43c.
Window Curtains, sll shades, Sc.
Pins, good quality, 1c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09
WALTERS HEADACHE POWDERS.

Every one who suffers ask your druggist
for .aom Highly recommended by all They
are presented to the public with the desire of
placing before them an efectual cure. 3
powders, doses, 3 cures fer 10 cents. For
sale oy sill druggists or will bo mailed to any
address upon receipt of price.
TIE WALTER CHEMICAL COMPANY,
WASHINGTON. D. C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

Our Ladies', Gents, Misses and Boys Boot
and shoe Department has been replenished
and the apartment is complete. We cen sifely
say, in styles and low prices We defy compe.
ttion here or in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

Horrible agony is caused by Piles, Burns
and kin Diseases. These are Immediately
relieved and quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel salve. Beware of worthless limitations
Edgar Waraeld, jr., corner King and Pitt
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09
KAUFMANN'S STORES.
" E / co NJ E
90!
WE SALUTE THEE |!
May it be a Year of Prosperity
to Our Customers and
Ourselves.

If you want to make light pocketbook do
heavy work ours is the house to do it in. No
trouble to chow goods here. No trouble to
sell goods here, and no trouble to buy goods
here You are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral of high prices. Our new depart
ment OF CLOTHING for men, boys and child
rem has proven great success. Accept our
hearty thanks. We shall try our very ut
most TO satisfy your wante, not alone to sell
you everything in the line of Clothing, Boots
Shoes. Hats, Ladies' and Cents Furnishings
at the lowest prices, but of the best makes
and latest styles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09
The mystery
Il 1ifn and

lof life and
death has puz-
zled many a
wise man. The
alchemists of
old searched in
vain for some
combination of
drugs tn at
would prolong
life indefinite
ly. Common
sense, cheuis-
try and medical
science have
comb bined in
Z is age to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

ARNOLD's BRoMo-CELERY. Try this
lnuvalel remedy for Headaches, Neuralgia
SleaDle-sooss 10 cants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

THE FIRELIGHT's RUDDY GLOW
will be more cheerful and full of intense heat
and comfort if it is made from LEE COAL.
1t burns longer, is more economical, eleanor
and with less waste than aoy other coal on
the market Our furnace aud range coal is
the delight of the housekeeper on baking
days, and when the house needs hesiiog.
COAL UNDER COVER
WELL SCREENED.
J. B. ZIMMERMAN,
Foot of Queen street. Alexandria. Va.
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Oh4 0OOO5.
ISAAC c
DICIB.IBBDIR|GG
& SON

knowledge is power, and
the knowledge of knowing
where to buy means the power
to save. Ifyou'll read this ad.
and come to see the proofs at
hand to convince, you will soon
conclude thatyour money goes
farthest at Eichberg's.
We've halved prices on all
goods. Stock-taking is at an
end, and all our newest goods
have been reduced.
Furs, Collarettes, Capes,
Ladies and Children's Coats,
Dress Goods, Silks, Waists,
Wrappers-everything can be
had at a great reduction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

Paul Perry, of Columbus, Ga, suffered ag'
ony for thirty years, and then cured his Piles
by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel ealve. 1t
heals injnries and skin seases like mage.
Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
streeta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09
sAIe@as'tt*ia 8azettq.
TERMS

PUBLISHED DAILY AND T2I-wEEXLy ar
Gazette Building. $40 L S12 Prince st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
I'D from James II. MeIiweather and wife,
dated the 9th day of Jarusry, 1897, of re-
cord in the Clerks office of the County Court
of Fairfax county, Va, in lber Y. No. 5, TO-
lilo 646, and being thereto required by the
party secured thereby, the undersigned, trus.
tees in said deed will offer for ssle at public
suction, in front Of the premises hereinafter
described at II o'clock nj, on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

Gz.- The above sale is poslp' to SAT-
URDA Y March 4tb, when il viii be he'd st
the same hour and place feb 9 g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-09

SW PICKLES Bunker Hill Pickles in
ooiI.es and by measure for sale at
J. G. MILBURN'S,
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Too Hot to ExtInguish.

A we'll known Mississippi farmer
will have cause to remember his recent
visit to Memphis. He stopped in we'll
known cafe, and among other things
ordered a sirloin steak. A bottle of ta-
basco sauce was on the table, and mis-
taking it for catchup he spread it quite
lavishly on the steak and settled down
to enjoy the meal. He cut off a big
piece. but no sooner had it struck his
mouth than he began to feel like his
tongue was on fire. He twisted and
turned, and soon had the eyes of every
one in the dining hall fastened on him.
The more he twisted and screwed his
face the hotter the steak in his mouth
got. He didn't know what was the
matter. He could stand it no longer
and reaching up his hand he jerked out
the burning bite, threw it on the floor
and in q very dramatic way exclaimed,
Now, hang you, blaze"-Memphis
Scimitar.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Robbed the Grave

A startling incident of which Mr..
John Oliver, of Philadelphia. was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin-
ually in back and sides no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by day.
Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, a friend advised trying
Electric Bitters, and to my great Jov
and surprise, the first bottle made I
decided Improvement. l continued
their use for three weeks, and am now
well man. 1 know they saved
my life, and robbed the grave of an
other victim.'' No one should fail to
try them. Only 80 cents per bottle
at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
LODGES NAME OFFICERS.

Mssons and workmen Have Elections Last
Night.
Trio Lodge, No. 81, A. F. e A NJ.
last night elected the following Ulcers
for the ensuing term:
w. M. III. Schroeder.
s. W.-M. S. Heagy.
J. W.-D o. Daughertv.
Treasurer-H. f. Krell.
Seer ecretary-William B. Petit.
Auditor-H. a. j. Mcdonald.
Mem Der Board of Control q years)
Peter Schlemmer.
Island City Lodge, No. 4, A. o. U.
W, at its meeting last night, haG an
initiation and election. The officers
NJ. VIC. f. Simmons.
Forer1an-Herman HintZ.
Overseer-J. j. Lucas.
Recorder-Thomas Bollman.
Guide-L. B. Strayer.
Receiver-E. l.. Maucker.
Financier-R. c. Benson.
/. W.-Frank Hintz.
D. W.-Herm an Koepke.
Trustee-William Winter.
Medical EXaminers-Drs. c. Bern
hardi and G. G. Carter.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
THE LAND OF GRAVES.
Ancient Egyptians Believed In Con-
stant Reminders of Death.

Ancient Egyptians Believed In Con-
stant Reminders of Death.
70 the Egyptian death was but the
beginning OF a career of adventures
aud experiences compared with which
the most vivid emotions of this life
were tame. He lived with the fear OF
death before his eyes. Everything
around him reminded him of that
dreadful initiation into the mysteries
of the tremendous after life for which
his present existence was but 4
preparation. His cemeteries were not
hidden away in remote suburbs; his
dead were not covered with mere
grassy mounds or slab of stone. The
whole land was his graveyard; its
whole art was OF the mortuary. Are
there no graves in Egypt that thou
has brought us into the wilderness to
die?" asked the Israelites in derision,
and we may believe that Moses wine
ed at the sarcasm.
Egypt is the land of graves, and the
whole energy of the people. that could
be spared from keeping life together.
was devoted to death. The mightiest
tombs in the world-the pyramids
We're raised upon the deaths of multi
tudes of toiling slaves. The hills were
honeycombed passage and galleries,
chambers, pits. all painfully eXcavated
in honor of the illustrious dead, and
sculptured and painted with elaborate
skill to make them fit habitations for
his ghost.
Wherever he looked the Egyptian
beheld preparatio for the great turn
ing point of existence. The mason
was squaring blocks for the tomb
chamber; the potter nodded images
of the gods, or bowls and jars. to be
placed in the grave for the protection
or refreshment OF the Ia, exhausted
with the ordeals of the under world;
the sculptor and painter were at work
upon the walls of the funeral cham
ber, illustrating the scenes through
which the ghost was to pass, or de-
picting the industrious life of the de-
parted.
The very temples which cluster along
the levels beside the Nile were, in I
sense. but vestibules to the tombs in
the hills behind. The sacred lake, now
the weedy. picturesque haunt of water
fowl. was then the scene of solemn
ferryings of the dead. The temple
walls were covered with the terrors
of the judgment to come. The houses
of the living. indeed. were built of per-
ishing mud. but the homes of the dead
and the shrineS where supplication
wGs made to the gods who ruled their
fate were made to last forever. On
these all the strength, the science and
the artistic skill of the ancient Egyp-
tians were cheerfully lavished.-Sat-
urday Review.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08

The coupon above is to vote on,
who is the most popular Woodman
in Rock Island. The prize is hand
some. gold watch valued at SS5, on
exhibition in the window of II. d.
Folsom, the jeweler. All coupons
must contain stamp, which are for
sale at one cent each at Thomas drug
store, H. d. Folsom's jewellery
store and the Harper house
pharmacy. All votes without
stamps are void and will not be
counted. One cent for each vote
may accompany coupons and the
stamp will be put on. The contest
will be decided on the last evening of
the Tri-City Mid-Winter Fair, Pure
Food and Flower show that opens at
the Saengerfest hall, Davenport. for
one week commencing Dec. 3, closing
the 10th. Send or mail all coupons
to Searle & Marshall, states attorneys
office, at the court house, where they
will be put in ballot box.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
THE EXPERT BUTCHER.
One of His Accomplishment the
Ability to Cut on the Right Weight.


1t is his business, of course, and he
becomes expert at it, as any man
might in any work, but the customer
who pays any attention to it at all is
sure to be interested nevertheless i'll
the accuracy with which the butcher
cuts off just the required amount of
meat. Whether it is two pounds of
steak, or four pounds of chops. or six
pounds of corned beef, it's all the same
to him. He cuts without long dwelling
upon where to set the knifes. He
slices away sort of caSuallike and
plies the saw and lays the meat on
the scales, and 1t does not weigh more
than a quarter or a half pound from
the weight required on even the
heaviest pieces, and on the lighter
pieces he comes within an ounce or
two or hits it right on the nail.
\ man, for instance, goes into a
butcher shop and asks for three and a
half or four pounds of, say, corned
beef. The butcher gets n big piece
out of the pickle, lays it ON a block
and picks up Il knife, and, without the
slightest hesitation, with one strong,
smooth sweep cuts off a piece, which
he lays on the scales. 1t weighs three
pounds and three-quarters. 1t is in
weight exactly midway between the
limits set.
The expert butcher gets his ability
to do this, naturally enough, from
good judgment, to start with, backed
up by long experience. but when he
cuts things as close as this even the
customer familiar with his skill looks
upon him as 4 wizard.-New York
Sun.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
As a cure for rheumatis Cham

As cure for rheumatis Cham
berlain's Pain Balm is gaining wide
reputation. D. B. Johnston. of Rich
mond, Ind, has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking
of it he says: Il never found any
thing that would relieve me until l
used mberlain's Pain Balm. 1t
acts like magic with me. My foot
was swollen and Paining me very
much, but one good application of
Pain Balm relieved me. For sale by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Prejudiced Arain.t the p,ono

Il never thought the time would
ever come when l should be delighted
TO hear that piano going" remarked
Fogg as the instrument" in the next
house was being carried down the
stairs TO the furniture wagon.-Boston
Transcript.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
For Feminine Litiennt,.

A court of justice of and for women
only is proposed in France to adjust
disputes in which men take no interest
and about which they are fundamental
ly ignorant This is in line with the
suggestion made by the New York Her
aid in connection with litigation be-
tween dressmakers and their clients.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Cold Water n.. stimu1ant.

According to high authority, cold
water is valuable stimulant to many
if not all people. Its action on the
heart is more stimulating than brandy.
His own experience is that slipping
half wine glass of cold water will
raise his pulse from rs to over 100.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
For fioarseness.

Benjamin Ingerson, of Hutton.
Ind. says ne had not spoken above a
whisper for months, and one bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar restored his
voice. 1t is used very largely by
speakers and singers.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and
strong nerves and build up your
health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only % cents. Money back if not
cured. Sold by Hartz & Ullemeye-.
DRUGGISTS
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Cloth Cape Bargains.

24-inch Boucle capes, full sweep
well lined, worth So. 40. $I.0S
SO-inch boucle capes Thibet trimmed
collar and front edge, nicely
lined, worth 81 49. ......... 2.oS
bear trimmed collar edge.
worth, $12.49. 49....... z.oS
so plush capes, late styles, plain and
braided, with fur trimmings
worth up to 81. special 80. 4.0S
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
For Pneumonia.

DR.. c. j. Bishop, of Agnew, Mich,
says: 4 have used Foley's Honey
aud Tar in three very severe cases of
pneumonia the past month with good
results.''
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Cloak Weather!
Fur Weather!
Jacket Weather!
COIIarette Weather!
Suii Clearance.

Fifty suits and good material
nicely made in JACKET and tight
fitting styles. Splendidly lined
and perfectly fitting.
Mostly dark colorS in cheviots,
Venetians, homespuns, and
coverts worth up to $40.
Four prices on the en-
tire lot to dispose of them
quickly &I2 40, 1898,
81. 40 and ........ 81.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08

Blue fox tab front collar
cite, genuine tails and
heads. elegantly llued,
worth $40 tomorrow
Silver fox 3 mounted heads
real tails brocade lin ny.
worth $40. 0.........-.-
Silver fox. Ssme as abo Se
only smaller, worth S27. 80
at. -..-. -.-..-....- .-.-.. 80,
Bro wn fox and elect ic.
long stole ends worth SSj
at-....--.--.. .-.-....... g.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Highest Quality Ears.

Individual garments of the
vers highest type in ultra fash
ionable furs. Prices about half
real value for tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08

ca STo ia.
Be.rstbs n Tie kiat YsH Haze AKsS BOggtt
''s1i''' q &MAgsZs<
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
J. 4 DURKHART, n. d
MRS. uADA NJ. BUREHART. II. o
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Physicians.

Once Treuann block. once hours 20 12
L. m / 20 and to p. rhone No. fO82
Rock Island, Ii. Night calls answered from
1GCe
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
MOST POPULAR WoooMAN

Contest in Connection with Tri-City Midi
Winter Fair.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Try Veg-E-To

At Charles Ullemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
A POPULAR DRUG STORE

Is the one that keeps in line with all
the up-io-date discoveries in medi-
cines. the finest rubber goods and toi-
let articles and sundries. and that has
never been known to make a mistake
or substitute any drug for what is
written in your PHYSICIANS prescrip-
ton, but to tiil it to the letter. Our
popularity is based on our careful
ness, reliability and promptness.
A. j. RTESS,
PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST,
Corner Fourth Avenue and Twenty-third street
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-08
Professional Cards.
McCAsKRIN & MoCAsKRIN,
Attorneys NJ Law

Rock Island and Milan ROCK JaiAnd once
over Kren & Maths store Milan once on
Main street.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-09-18
THE HANDSOME YELLOW HAM
MER.
study of an Interesting Bird.

If ever a bird was blessed with names
it is the golden winged woodpecker The
They all seem to be well chosen, too, be
ing descriptive of some peculiar habit
of the feathered climber, or of some
special markings about his plumage.
Let me call the roll Of some of his
names: Flicker, high-hole, high holder,
yellow Rhafted, woodpecker, pigeon
woodpecker, wake-up, yarup, quicker,
crescent bird, tapping bird wood wall,
Harry wicket, hittock, plut, and yellow
hammer, besides several others that |
] cannot recall. A study of this inter-
esting bird will prove that he deserves
all these aliases, but he does not use
them for purposes of roguery like 50
many of his human kinsml n.
The golden-wing may be readily iden-
titled in several ways. If you watch
him as he flies overhead, you will catch
a glimpse of golden lining of the under
surface of his wings from which he
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-09-18

In Boston.-"Have you a new girl ?"
Eyes; we had to let our last one go.
She was a good cook and baked beans
beautifully, but she would split her in
finitives. Life.
do you think it is allowable to golf
on Sunday, Mr.. Teeters?" asked Mrs.
Peraisie We'll" replied Mr.. Teeters,
cautiously, 81: should certainly be linn
tied to a Sabbath days journey. "-Har-
per's Bazaar.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-09-18

never SGGI al al llSl anu lily IUtktu TO
Parrot wherever he pitched his tent.
To them his name was Wilson, and he
came from eastern Texas. He 1attered
the women and talked horse and COW to
the men, and when he struck his tent
and moved on, still going northward,
they were always sorry to see him go.
1t was PARROTS practice, when his sit
ter was male, to take two copies. One
he gave to his patron and the other he
kept, marking the name of the original
on the back He made quite a collection
and also a good deal of money, which
went subsequently for aguadiente and
accessories in Matamoras. After three
months of photography Parrot sold his
outfit in San Antonio and returned to
Brownsville with his box of negatives. He
submitted them to his superior and
waited further orders. All OF the lower
Rio Grande region for five years had
been in distressful state and was year.
ly growing worse Raiders from Texas
into Mexico and from Mexico into Texas
kept things stirred up. Between the
mouth of the river and Eagle Pass were
not fewer than a dozen organized gangs
of rustlers, varying in number from a
half-dozen to twenty. Theft was uni
versal. Murder was Of daily occur
renee. Capt, Mentally, of Company F,
taking counsel of himself. went to Aus
tin and conferred with the Governor. |
Richard Coke, the executive, for many
years thereafter United States Senator
and now dead was man of positive !
ness. He listened to the officer, wrote
some orders which he signed and stamp
ed with the gubernatorial seal, put |