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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
parapst and shoaLea in EagIiSh.
Come onsn,sp we are Eaca5e

parapet and shoateA in EagIish.
Come on, msu ss are AacaSe-
bes."
Thayer cautioned his n.eu, and
was advancing shosly, when sud
denIy he received voliry from
the front aad left. Lieut. Tl,ayvr
ordered his men TO mount and re-
tire on gallup, keeping an both
sides Of the road. Four nsess, were
missing, but one man add 3 Ser
geant hnaIly came in and sand the
others. who we're on the left of tlss
road, had aisappeassd after tie
soiieying began
Lieat. Thayer waited awhile aat!
then started for San Fabian OH q
compass course. lie eamped IN :
cane-aeld that night aud reached
STA Fabian Gnnuicsted. The miss
ing laeu succeeded In Returning to
Cen. Lawtou'g lines.
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An important Differences.

TO make it apparent to thous-
ands. who think themselves iii,
that they are not afflicted with any
disease, but that the system sim
ply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to theft hearts, as a
costi7e condition is easily cured
By using Syrup of Figs. Manu-
factured b. the California Fig Syr-
tip Co. only, aud sold by all drug
giSts.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
Admitted to the Bar.

Hon. p. Merrill Griffith, z. S.
corsul at M&tamoros, after an ex-
animation in open court, WAS ad
rnitted to practice as an attorney
and counsellor a. law at the district
court in Hiialgo this week. Con-
spl Griffith, being graduate in
Philosophy from the University OF
Chicsgo, had laid an excellent
foundation for the study CT law,
and since assuming the duties of
his Office in Matamoros has contin-
ued his reading and study under
the direction of Judge JaI1es B.
Wells. The HERALD joins. his
friends in extending congratula
tions and further predicts for Mr..
Griffith in the future useful and
successful career.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01

J. Wiel,- the shoe drummer. sefi
on the stage this morning.
II. L. Johnson. agent for hide
and wool buying 6rn at San Anto-
MO, is in the city
Judge Wslch, Dist. Atty. Klei-
Der aud Ca. K. B. Reasfre return
ed last evening from .Hidalgo.
Judge j. B. Wells and Judge
John Bartlett are coming home
overland from Hiaalgo, anl will
probably arrive tomorrow even
ing.
Mrs. n. Douglas and daughter,
Miss Mary Douglas, AMI little
grandson Douglas Sehree, Returned
last evening from a visit to Mrs.
Jas. Hill at Point Issbel. They
were accompanied I,y Mira. Hills
niece, M,ss Maude Miller. who ar
rived at the Point by this steaa
er.
q. s. Consul Griffith, returned
to Astsmoros yesterday from &
short visit to HiaaIso.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01

The dance given last evening a
the Federal court iIouse vas qaite
improraptn, bnt was none the less
very lnneh enjoyed ny all who ct
ten led. This is the Arst time the
federal court room has eTer been
utilized for anything. less grave
than the transactions OF the Z. s.
district conrt. It was found to be
ssjust the thing" for small affair
and Collector Maris was voted I'M
snimous tfsnas for his kindness in
seudering the use OF the room Tor
the Thanksgiving hop. L Vas
quite large enoug.i to Accommodate
all present, aud presented quite an
attractive appearance, vita its
chandeliers shedding bright light
oser the lively taroag of dancers.
TIE large flags were effectively
hang over The entrance, no far
cher decoration being needed 10
beaatify 60 handsome al apart
ment. The private room OF the
Judge vas utilized as a dressing
room for the ladies. The music
vas exce!lelit, being Furnished By
the Anzaidua band. Refreshments,
consisting of tempting sandwiches
and frsgant coffee were served on
a table III the wide hall.
Everyone declared the dance a
most delightful affair. Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs.
y. Levy OF Matamoros, who ehaper-
oned three Young fades OF that
city namely; their daughter Miss
Clenisncia Levy, Miss Rebeccs
Cicero and Miss Aurora Arresa
Frank Yturria of Matamoros was
also present. Brownsville society
was represented by Mr.. and Mrs.
Aug. Celava, Misses Maggie, Flor
eace and Sanie Kenedy. Geraldine
and Annie Kelly, Joannah Farrer,
Pearl Parks, E,la and Lily Will
man, Olivia Yznaga, Annio aud
Eleanor Kassell, Celita aud Julia
Bollack, Elsie Woither, Ray aud
Rebecca Stowe, Lizzie anu Heitie
Dougherty, Mary More, AID Re-
fugia Bouts; Messfs. s. L. Dwor-
man, 4. Thornhanl, w. F. Spragae,
J. ?. Flanagan, Fred Hicks, L. Fl.
Bates, Geo. Stowe, Joe F. Bdilack,
Willie Whitman, Ernesto Yznaga,
Emile Kowalski, Edward bought
erty, Emmett Goodrich, Oscar
Sander, AdoIph Ashhiem, Frank
Lopez, j. We'll, joe Fivier, DR..
Earb u, Frank Champion and John
Bouis.
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Parker Row-Next door to iuciO Boui.'
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Sheriff Shelly Wasn't There:
San Antonio Express.


Reports from Fort Ringgold say
that matters are now quiet thers
and there is no danger Of arr
further outbreak. From more than
one source has teen heard express
sions to tae eff ct that there wonld
hay. been no such violent scenes
rs have been reported from Fort
Ringgeld had Capt. Wash Shelly,
sheriff of Starr county. been on the
scene. he is now engaged with
civil and military officers ip max
ing a thorough investigat o of the
affair aud his report will soon be
Submitted to the Governor.
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Notice.

Carriers of The HERALD are not
authorized 30 sell or otherwise dis
pose OF the papers they carry, ex-
cept to deliver tnem tn regular
subscribers, and all persons are
hereby requested not to. purchase
copies of The HERALD from car
riers. Extra copies are placed on
sale daily at L. A. Roussett' S
barber shop. or may be had at The
HERALD Office.
JESSE 0. WHEELER,
Editor aud Publisher
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DrYine preoara.iors Simply deTe,:

Drying preparations simply Ge7ef.
q d-y cst.-rh; they dry NJ tie secrstions,
which adhere 20 the membrane end decom-
pcss, csusiuS, Ear D:srs serions trouble than
the or;i.asry fern OF csts-rh. Avoid all dry
i3g inhalan:s, flames, enckss ard snu5s
assd Use that which ciesnses, sectises and
Eeels- Eiy's Cream Balm Is sach remedy
and VII cure eatarTh CT cold III the head
essiiy and pleasantly. A trial size viii be
mailed for 3ecerts. Al druggists EEL the
SC. s;ze. Ely Brothers, Is Warren ST., II. Y.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate eF ceass sneczing. 1tspreads itself
o7er az Initiated and angry surface, relieT-
ing immediately the painful Inflammation
With Eiy'J Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal CAterrh and HaY Power:
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01

Deafness Cannot be Cured.
By local applications, as they cahno,
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure def
hess, aud that is by constitutions
remedies. Deafness is caused By
an inaame5 condition OF the
Eustachip Tube. When this tube
gets infismed you have d rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deafness
is the result and unless the ID
falnmation can be taken cut and
this tube restored to its norr5aI
condition, hearing will be destroy
ed foreverj nine cases out of
ten are caused BY catarrn, which is
nothing bat an infa.ned condition
Of the mucous Surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars for any case Of Deafness
kcaused by ,catarrh) tllSt can not
be cured by Balls GatarTh Cure.
Send for eircalars4 free.
FL. CHENEY. &. CO, 49,.
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Fsiaiiy Pits afe tie best
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
LIEUT. ThAYBa'S
GALLANT TEST
In the Face Of Treat Danger, He
Established Communication
Between Young and
Wheaton.

IL CDtctdt S%CicS tam 10 tic Ct.
Louis Globe Democrat, dated Ma
Mia, Nov. 26. gives an interesting
account of the gallant achievement
of Lient. AsS6ur Thayer, whose
wife and relatives here were in such
great suspense concerning his fate
during several days. The frieads
OF the brave young officer will read
with pride the stery of his gallant
deed, which follows:
Gen. Wheaton's report, which
was received this morning. relieves
the anxiety concerning the safety
of Lieut.. Arthur Thayer, Troop A,
Ord. Cavalry, who, with thirteen
men, undertook to cross thirty
three miles Of the enemy's coan-
try and communicate with General
Wheaton.
On the morning of the IL, Gen.
Young, who was then at Tayug,
ordered Lieut.. Thayer and his
troop to proceed to Asingan and
communicate with Gen. Wheaton,
who was supposed to be at Dagu
pan. Lieut.. Thayer met with
heavy resistance at Asingan but
fiualIy chased the insurgents aud
reported to Col. Wesse's, of the
Cd Cavalry, who sent Maj. Swgert
with Troop G TO support him. Or
tie morning of the 18th Maj.
Swigsrt sent L;eat. Thaye.'s
troop to BinaIonan, whore the
natives tod the Lieutenant that
the Americans were at San Jacinto.
Lieut.. Thayer took thirteen
men aud started for Manaoag,
sending the remainder of his
troop TO Asingan. He found
Manadag deserted, ahl learned
that the AmericaEs had withdrawn
from San Jacinto aud were then
at San Fabian. That afternoon
he continued on to San Jacinto,
arriving there at 4 O'Clock. Then
be proceeded en- to Mangaldan.
While crossing a wide river
within 1900 yards of this point it
was reported that there were III.
trenchments across the road. Lieut..
Thayer deployed Eve men on
either side o. the road, and taking
bhe other three, advanced slowly
to within 500 yards of the intrench-
ments, where he. saw natives
standing. on ths parapef waving
their hats. Then one Of natives
left the trench and walked forward
toward Thayer's MEN. He spoke
il Spanish to the guide. who accom-
panied the Lieutenant from San
Jacinto and said the troops in the
trenches were Mseabebes. Stimuli
taueousIy the men who were
fenking the trench reported that
some Of the natives were leading
the trenches on bnth tanks at a
point which Was then ahous 800
yards away, aud that the rest we're
strung along, within the trench
At the sound OF Lieut.. Thayel's
Voice a native Jumped upen the
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To Cure a Cold III Ore Day.

Take Laxative Broino Qninlne
Tablets All druggists refund the
money if ii fails to cure, 25c.. The
genuine Eat &. 3. Q. on each Tab
let.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1899-12-01
SHADES OF TURKEYS

saint Gobble, why an
I kept out of the heavenly
f0osti"
1.-THE cook forgot to SINCE
you; just step down to. the
other place for a minute,
please. Exchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
AETERMATII.

me New York Heralds Washington
correspondent says that political influence
and personal or social pull will cut no
figure in the distribution Of commissions
IN the new volunteer regiments To be es-
tannshcd.
Secretary Root made that point unmis-
takably clear TO Senator Clay of Georlia.
wnon the latter called at the War Depart
mcnt TO urge the appointment of several
Young Gc0rgians who are ambitious 10
enter the army as commits lJnei officers.
William Grove and Lloyd Smith are
rival smtors for the hand OF Gertrude
Moore, a Louisville belle. The girl and
Grove were standing on .tha Big -Four
bridge two days ago when she dared him
20 Jump off. he made the jump, "a dis
lance OF gs feet. and came out OF tho
water without being hurt. Smith says NJ
VIII attempt the feat next Sunday. Two
men nave lost their lives within the past
three weeks in making this reckless leap.
The bones Of "a mastodon have just been
found on the farm of William Barclay.
near Newburg. y. y. Apparently a lake
occupied the site many years ago.
me Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Record says:
Eek Speaker Reed is credited here with
having converted Richard Croker from
am imperialist 10 an anti-imperialist dur
lng their passage home from Europe. Mr.
Croker's interviews on the subject are re-
garded as rejecting Mr.. Reeds views ana
the Tammany boss seems 10 have " idei
10 the more powerful personality Of tn
eX- Speaker
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
OnIle MaTCn.

Don't know where she's goin' to-this
country o. the free;
She's got the land. an now her hand IS
reachin' for the sea,
Her ships on AN the waters-the rOllin
of her drums
Is heard where nations murmur: "She
comes she comes. She comes!"
Don't know where she's goin TO, but
stll she's goin' fast;
She's ready for the battlc-she's bravin'
every blast.
Her soldiers march I'm millions-the blue
linked with the gray,
And the stars and stripes are wavln'
across the world to-day!
Don't know where she's goin' to, but
stormy day or night
In peace, in strife-for death for life our
country's goin' right!
Her flags on every ocean-the music OF
her drums
Is heard where nations murmur: "She
comes She comes. She comes
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
THE CAPE CHARLES FAIR,
Ideal Weather and Good Crow
Some Exciting Races Run.

CAPE CHARLES, VA, august Is
speclal.-The twelfth annual meeting OF
the Chesapeake Agricultural Fair Asso-
citation opened here to-day with good
attendance. The weather was cool and
cloudy. and but for light shower Of
rain. which lasted about an hour. the
day was an ideal ore for a county fair.
The exhibition halls are well filed with
agricultural products, farming nipple
nents. fancy work. etc. and there is
present tho usual quota Of fakirs, shows,
carOusals. etc.
In the morning a very interesting game
OF baseball was played by the Cape
Charles and Berlin (NId) teams. resulting
I'm q victory for the former by a score OF
TO Is.
Victor Md band furnishes the music
for the fair.
Mr.. Frank Smith. Of Buffalo n Y.
who has been starting judge at this fair
for the past four years. IS at his old
place again this year and is very popular
with both the horsemen and patrons Of
the fair Messrs. il. l. Nottingham and
l.. S. Nottingham are his assistants. and
j. C.. r. Kellam and A. r. Leatherbury,
timers.
The third race-2.16 trot and 21S pace
premium S250-had 70 be postponed until
some other day. on account Of time.
Bach OF the two races to-day were won
in straight heats. but were closely con-
tested and exciting Summaries.
First race-2.iO class. premium $780,
Rubico. c. W. Harden Raleigh,
y. c.. o.. ........-............'..
Bonnie. Ellington Stock Farm,
Eastville. Va. .. o.. o. D.. ......
Crow, Ira c.. Nelson, Richmond.
Va. .. o.. o.. D.. .. ......-.-.-.-...
Lizzie. G.. D. wilkins. Onancock.
Va. o.. o.. o.. o.. .................' .
Lucy. z. Floyd. Bridgeton. va G G
Eme. G.. Roiandon. Cobb's Creek.
Va. o.. o.. o.. o.. o.. ..-.........'''' 3
Time-2.22. 2.22 10. 2:20.
second raco-two-y ear-old class-ra7torn
shore of Virginia. best two I'm three
premium si0o.
Sweetness. w f. Floyd Briisetown,
Va. .. .. o.. .. -. o.. ......,.. '''.'..A
Miss James. James Brothers. Kendall
Grove. Va. .. o.. o.. o. .............'-
sgd. Elklngston Stock Farm, East
VILE Va. o.. o.. oil. O.. O.. .....'''.''.''3
Time-2O 2.lA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
More Than He Expected.

A tailor named Sam Smith from a
country place visited a large wholesale
warehouse and ordered a quantity Of
goods lie was politely received. and
one OF the principals showed him over
the establishment. on reaching the
fourth floor the customer saw speaking
tube on the wall, the first he had ever
seen. 81 ifsAT.Al
What Is that?" he asked.
"Oh. that Is a speaking tube. 1t IS a
great convenience. We can talk with It
to the clerks on the first floor without
taking the trouble Of going downstairs.
can they hear anything that you say
through it?'
Certainly"
The visitor put his mouth TO the tube
and asked:
Are Sam Smiths goods packed YETI"
The people in the Office supposed It was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16

IN line with an article which appeared
Gryan's strength and the reason FOR II.
We mo a most interesting commurica-
ZION from a Washington correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun. In which ne suggests
;hai there should be. some time before
the meeting or the National Democratic
Convention. a conference Of Democrats TO
ie composed not principally % politicians
VINO nave irons In the IRE or who are
nu sing tire 5ooms OF other politicians.
oui o. Democrats whose highest ambition
Is 10 promote the national welfare and 10
rescue the country from the dangers by
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
GOV, TYLER ON THE "OFFICE
TRUST"

Readers Of The Times wei know that
II does not intend TO take any part in
the senatorial contest between Senator
Martin and Governor Tyler But The
Times has IT'S eye upon the contest an
the same and it proposes % comment upon
its various phases as they occur when it
thinks the public interests are concerned.
We have read with profound interest
that part of Governor Tylers speech at
Wytheville ON Monday last in which me
exposed the office trust" and we COM
mend it to al liberty-loving Nirguians.
As It appears i'm print &c is master piece
that should Boz framed and hung I'm the
home of every citizen of Virginia and all
fathers should cali upon their sons to
read it daily and pray to God that the
tompter might never soduce them into
it's folds
The art is consummate and it was a
masters hand that traced the lines on
ward and outward from their starting
point where the would-be boss gets TO the
head of the Finance Committee Of a State
Committee and then silently insinuating
the money Of a corporation that wants
him elected senator into the pocket of
an ambitious or hungry going candidate
has fl gradually broken 20 this candidate
that it was the boss who sent him the
money and that his election TO the Legs-
lature is therefore directly due TO the
boss. We all know that the unseen bund
surrounds us upon every hand that its
victims arc about us held together by in
visible cords that can never be broken
until an outraged people tear them all
into shreds by one great uprising, and We
all see fellow citizens among us. but not
Of us. who walk our daily paths and by
our sides. bound in its thralls and no
longer masters OF themselves.
We do not mean 10 say that this new
feudal system Is worse in Virginia than
elsewhere. But we do mean TO say that
the wretched system has an existence
here. although the necks Of Virginians
are not suited 10 the yoke. II Is a new
thing. and while some pinched by a pow
erty that they VIII not battle against.
accept the yoke and wear IL for the sake
OF bread or an easy life. they themselves
feel degraded by It and the rest OF the
Virginlans scornfully and wrathmlly rebel
against it and only walt a fitting oppor-
tunity TO cry out 10 mankind that they
have not so degcncrated as 10 he yvillfpe,
10 adopt IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
ANOTEO SCOUT DEAD.
Was Nirgnian, Dnt betrayed His
Neigbbors tO sheridan,


WINCHESTER. VA. AIE l5.-Spec .ai-
Daniel Moss died near here to-day after
a short Illness of paralysis OF the brain
Ie was eighty years of age. During iAe
civil War'ho was "a scout and was attach
ed 20 sherdan's headquarters.
During the valley campaign. Die was ONO
of tho bravcst ana most daring scou-5
under sher.dans command Thoroughly
conVersant with this section of The couu-
try and for n hong time believed 90 have
been southern soldier ON account 0t to
say Uniform he always wore. DE sue
cesded In glviug valuable Information.
which resulted in Sherldan's victories and
General Earys defeats.
Gaining tie confidence of southern sym-
path.zers he used the Information OBJ
tanned for their own individual ruin ami
ieft death and devastation in his tracks.
TO the day of his death he was bitterly
hated throughout the entire lower valley
Since the war be has often remarked
that he expected large remuneration from
the government for his services but mo- re-
cogniti0n was ever given him. lie dict
On poverty.
Horace Brown and Miss Josie Corh.n.
welLknOwn couple Of Buena VISTA. va
eloped from that clty yesterday and were
married in HagerstoWn. They a'ighIed
from tine train az Vaudeville near nero
and driving across country t0 GEAR
Brook. took the Cumberland Valley train
for HagerstOwn Nd. whore thety were
married. They returned last night o
Brucotown. this county and are now d-
the residence OF Mrs. Samuel Boden.
sister OF the bride.
A. c. Dawbough. OF Blue Ridge Inn t'-
day leased the Hotel Evans. this city for
three years. Additional valuable prop
etrty adjoining the hotel has 5Ean pur-
chased and valuable Improvements VII
be made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP-RooT.
The Wonderful New Discovery in
Medical Science.
SAMPLE BOTTLE SEM FREE BY NAL.

Swamp Root, discovered by the emil
nent kidney and bladder specialist. IS
wonderfully successful In promptly cur
Ing kidney. bladder and uric acid trou-
bleS.
Some OF the early symptoms OF weak
kidneys are pain or dull ache In the
back, rheumatism. dizziness. headache.
nervousness catarrh of the bladder. gray
81 or caicuii. boating. saiiow complex
ion. PUFFY or dark circles under the eyes
suppression OF urine or compelled 40
pass water often day or night.
The mild and extraordinary effect OF
the famous new discovery. DR. Kilmers
Swamp Root. IS soon realized. It stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. II you need a
medicine you should have the best
Sold by druggists I'm fifty cent and one
dollar sizes. You may have sample
bottle OF Dr. Kimer's Swam9-Root and
a pamphlet that tells all about 1t includ-
ing many of the thousands Of letters re-
ceived from sufferers cured. both sent
free by mail. Write DR.. Kilmer q Co.
BinghamptOn y. Y, and please mention
that you read this generous offer in the
Richmond Daily Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-16
SOUTHERN NOTES.

Congressman Berry denies that he said
that Mr.. Bryan would be in danger
should he come to Kentucky. lie simply
said that Mr. Bryan would only make
enemies by taking part in the campaign
II is given out at Tallahassee that the
American Tobacco Company will contest
in courts the legality of the Florida anti
cigarttte law. which was enacted at the
last session of the Legislature. Counsel
for the company has recently been at
Tallahassee looking up the record.
Two Atlanta girls who live in a respec-
table part Of the city and who had borne
excellent character, were arrested sun
day night for being drunk and disorderly.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lide, Of Darling
ton. S. c.. are believers in the doctrine
of faith cure Several weeks aso their
little daughter was taken sick. A ply
stefan volunteered 20 90 TO see the child.
but was not permitted 20 prescribe. The
child died and the authorities ordered an
inquest TO be held.