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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05
Only Four Bodies Found.

The HERALD learns from S. p.
Wreford, who was at the scene of
the wreck Of the McInnis searching
for the body of his son, that only
four bodies had been recovered
the wreck on Friday, instead of
six as was reported here. Ofthese
only two were positively identified,
being those OF Paul D. Wreford
of Brownsville and ice Laroche Of
Isabel. OF the others, one was
very much mutilated, only the
trunk of the body being found,
but it is believed to be that of a
sailor known as "Dago Frank"
by certain tattoo marks it bore,
and also by the thick hair on the
chest. The other bodies were in
a very good state of preservation.
The unknown man was apparently
about forty years of age, and had
slightly gray hair and mustache.
On the night arm was tatooed a
small heart with a cross on it,
with the Initials IS. A. L." under
heath, while the left arm bore two
small hearts and the back of
the left hand two triangles.
He would doubtless be easily
identified by those who knew
him. This body was discovered
Friday and was buried the same
day by Mr.. Wreford at the Barril
Ranch on the coast, g miles below
the mouth of the Rio Grande.
The reported discovery of Capt.
Ahderson's body, Mr.. Wreford in
forms Us, was an error, and it is
that his body nd that of
the remaining sailor were devOured
by sharks.
The body of young Joe Laroche
was buried at a point near the Rio
Grande about twelve miles above
the mouth of the river by his fath-
er.
LAKE Charles, La; papers are
requested TO copy the above des.
criptiOn of unidentified bodx.l
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05
Thanks to mat=moros Fr1ensls.

| AHdIAAS I'd 1s1%C@fuOFOS ff1SnuSi
At the request of S.P. Wrefori
The HERALD publishes the com,
municatlon below While it is
self-ezpIanafory. it may be well to
preface it by stating that the Mex,
fuaii officials and citizens addressed
/ had made preparations TO meet the
bereaved father on his reaching
Matanoros with the body Of his
son, recovered from the Calf, and
escort the remains to the river
crossing, bat as explained by Mr.,
Wreford, it was impossible for
him to reach Matanloros. Being
informed of the honor that it WAS
intended to do to the memory Of
his deceased son, he expresses his
appreciation as follows.
Brownsville, Feb. 5, 1900.
To Gen. Emiliano Lojero, COM
naanding army Northern Mexico {;
P. Merrill Griffith, q. S. consul /;
Don Guadalupe Fernandez, coliec-
tor of customs; Dr.. NJ. Barragan,
consul of the Republic of Mexico /,
Lie. Isaac Siller de las Fuentes,
Daniel Yturria, German Arambu-
ru,. III. H. Cross, Manuel Coisa
Fernandez and others, all Of Mata-
moros, Mexico;
Gentlemen II am advised OF
the extensive preparations, military
and civil, made by you for the re-
ception and forwarding to Browns
vile of the remains of my lamented
son, Mr. Paul d. Wreford, on Sat-
urday last. This manifestation Of
your respect for his memory is
indeed q consolation to me IN these
dark hours of affection. l beg to
assure you that the honcrs and
respect you were so anxious to
show, az an indication eff your es-
timatiCn of his character, is fully
appreciated by his family and
many friends on this side of the
river. While we live under differ
ent flags, Death unSurls the same
flag over all of US and we are all
one and the same at last.
1t is proper l should explain to
you that, IN consequence of being
unable to replace my exhausted
animals with fresh ones, with which
to continue my Journey to Mata-
moros, l was forced to obtain the
the necessary transportation on the
Texas side of the river and for that
reason l crossed over several miles
below your city.
Thanking you a Thousand times
for your kindness, and trusting
that like Affections may never be-
fall you l remain
Your grateful friend,
s. p. WEXFORD.
MatamOrosj Mex. papers please
,opy.]
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05

Up to date mems and boys suits
made to order, by American Wool
Ell Mills, Chicago; Ill. Leo. Wise
has taken the agency for this honse
and solicits orders. 4 large line
of samples to select from. Fit and
material guaranteed, at moderate
prices. See LEO WISE, Agent.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05
Card of Thanks.

Mrs. Paul D. Wreford and Mrs.
L. Z. Wreford and her bereaved
family wish to express their graft
tude and thanks to the people OF
Brownsville for their kind atten-
ton and help in this, their greatest
sorrow.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05
Pau b. wreSerd.

Drowned, in the Gulf of Mexico,
OF the Mexican coast, Jan. %,
1900, Paul D. Wexford, aged II
years, 9 months and ie days, sen
of S. p. aud j.. E Wreford Of
Brownsville, Texas.
/ The story of the wreck of the
schooner j. N. McInnfs, aud the
loss Of all on board on the date
named need not be repeated here.
Its sad details are too we'll known.
The anguished search of the heart
broken father for the body of his
son, who persisted in the stormy
waters OF the Gulf is also knewn
to readers of this paper, together
with the fact of his search being
rewarded Ga Friday morning by
the discovery of the remains.
Having found the body OF his
loved son, the sad task of convey
ing il to his home for burial was
performed by the father, with what
grief none but himself can know.
A conveyance had been provided
and as soon as possible, the life
less body was tenderIy placed
therein and the Journey begun
early Friday heming, travelling a
distance of sixty miles, the point
the body was discovered being 81
miles below the mouth OF the Rio
Grahde. Between eight and nine
O'Clock Saturday night, they reach
cd Brownsville and arrangements
were made FOR the intermen5 which
took place yesterday (Sunday, Feb.
u morning at eight O'Clock, from
the family residence on Elizabeth
street.
The funeral was conducted by
Rev. w. II. Brokaw Of the Epis-
copaI church, of whiA the deceas-
ed was a member. It was largely
by sympathising friends.
and many beautiful flowers adorn
ed the bier and casket, mutely at
testing the general grief for the
tragic ending Of a bright young
LIFE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing SYRUP
has been used for over fifty years
by millions Of mothers for theif
children while teething, with per.
feet success. 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain,
cures wind colo, and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer imme.
lately, Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for MRS. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05

Paul Dombey Wreford was the
eldest son of Saml. P. and L. B.
Wreford, having been born at
Houston, Texas. Re came to
Brownsville with his parspts when
quite young and grew to manhood
here. He only attained his major
ity less than a year ago, yet, Young
though he was, he had already
evinced unusual business capacity,
and was known as a steady and
energetic young man, having been
in the commission business with
his father for several years. He
gave promise of developing into
a most useful citizen. Besides his
parents, one sister and one brother,
ne leaves young wife, nee Michel,
and an infant daughter. They have
the deepest sympathy of the entire
community in their great bereave
ment.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05
MOnday, FeS. 5. 1900.
GoeheI Is Deed

Tslepraphic news received here
today reports that Gov. GOebel
died at Frankfort, KY, Saturday
afternoon.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05

The HERALD Office is turning ous
some fine job work lately. And,
by the way, now is the time to get
your printing done, as paper is go
ing higher all the time, and prices
must advance on job work shortly.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05

Deafness Cannot be Cured.
oy local applications,as they cannon
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cnre deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by
an infamed condition of the
EuStachin Tube. When this tube
gets infamed You have a rumbiing
sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the ins
flammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever; nine cases out OF
ten are caused by catarrh; which is
nothing but an iniamed condition
Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Do14
lars for any case of Deafness
(caused by catarrh) that can not
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
HaIl,e Familv pills ara ira hest.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05
JoUBERT REPORTED KILLED.
Natives Say He Net His Death
Outside of Aadysnith.

Srsarman's Camp, Natal, Tues.
day, Jan. 3o.-There is an opti-
lnistic Feeling in all ranks. The
troops are eoufidsnt OF ultimate
success. Great enthusiasm was
aroused by the Queens message
and Gen. Buffers speech, express
ing admiration for Gen. Warren's
and Gen. Ciergy's divisions, and
hoping that chey would reach
Ladyslnith in wreck.
The natives persist in asserting
that Gen. Joabert was killed by q
shell outside Of dJsmith.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05

Go to G. Jagou Sons for Rne cod
Ash, just received.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05

Correspondents solicited or all matters
Of local interest, OF OF interest to the
people c< Southwest Texas Each com
snunication mRst be accompanied cy tns
name of its author, not foE publication
1usaless so 68rectsd), but as q guarantee
q good faith, and VIXEN ey request
synonymous signatures appear TO sucn
Communications the right IS reserved 70
disclose the name of the writer Ehoolo =
necessity arise Tor SUCH disclosure.
subscribers who co not receive thesB
paper regularly ase requested TO notify
This office and the matter will receive
prompt attention and insure better ser
vice skereafJsr.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-02-05

Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are ths best,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
TENTH DISTRICT SOLID.

Colonel Joseph Button, secretary o.
the State Democratic Com mittee, was
in Richmond the other day in confer.
ence with State Cha rman Ellyson.
Speaking OF political matters in the
T nth District he said:
"Mr. Flood will undoubtedly be the
next Congressman from the Tenth
District. l have never seen such a
change OF sentiment in all my expert
ence. When he was defeated fer the
nomination by Judge Quarles two
years ago he accepted gracefully and
at once took the stump for the nominee
of the party, and his willingness and
activity IN the campaign won for him
the admiration and support OF the
people Of the district. Mr.. Flood will
make the campaign Of his life this fall,
and 1 believe he will get the biggest
majority ever given candidate in that
district for Congress"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
GRAND CAMP, &. ",
TO MEET AT STAUNTON.

General Slith Boiling, of Peters urg,
grand commander Of The Grand Camp
OF Confederate Veterans of Vir. inia,
has issued General Ord No. 4 Il @
commanders of tie camps COMPOSING
the Grand Camp, Confederate We ell
ans Department OF Virginia. TIE
circular says ir part that the THU
teenth annual meeting of the Cru d
Camp, Confederate Veterans Depart-
ment of Vir. inia, will be held in 5taun-
ton, Va, commencing Wednesday,
October 10, 1900. Each com uand,r
will give notice t. his camp, so that
the delega es and aiteinates, il tie
rltio CT one delegate for every wenty-
FIVE members or fraction thereof ex-
ceeding fourteen, can be eleeed The
grand commander will, as usual, ap-
point one sponsor and one maid of
honor from each Congressional district
and one Of each for the State at large.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
DEMAND FOR COPPER.

In our last issue attention was called to the
great growth of copper production, This
production, however, has not equaled the
demand which is so great that al reserve
products in this country and in Europe are
exhausted. Notwithstanding the great in
crease in the price Of copper during the past
two years, the production has increased but
about 10 per cent per annum and the con-
sumption in a greater ratio, resulting in the
complete exhaustion OF reserves as stated.
The. capacity Of the great copper mines OF
tho lake and other regions OF the United
States are taxed to their utmost. There is
Immediately south OF Us, in our neighboring
Republic OF Mexico, some OF the greatest
copper deposits in the world-rch in silver,
and gold, too-they are being rapidly alb.
sorbed by American and foreign capital
many million dollars having been invested
therein within the past two years. The
superior advantages that Mexico affords for
profitable mining are becoming known aud
appreciated, In the richest part OF the
copper belt Of Mexico, the Mines OF FL Pro.
greso Copper Mining ompany, whose ad.
appears in this issue, are stu
lted. In the line OF profitable investment
nothing better could be desired, and as the
policy is not to limit investments
% large sums, but rather to invite the CO.
operation of all, it is hoped that I1any will
wall themselves OF the opportunity pre-
ented
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS.

Married, at the residence OF Mr.
''Buppsy' Shorter, near TIE Rock.
bridge and Botetourt county lines
Sunday, August 9Th, by Rev. Taylor
Pursley, Mr.. Edward Sizer and Miss
Myrtle Turpin. The young people
left home ostensibly to attend services
at the Duniard meeting in progress at
the church in the Rearing Run neigh
borhood, limiting to no one the serious
import of their journey, and the an
nouncement CT the tieing of the nuptial
net came as q surprise to their nearest
relatives and friends. The groom is
The son OF MIR. Charles Sizer, OF Roar
ing Run, Botetourt county, and is a
most excellent young man. The bride
is daughter of Mr.. Samuel tn p.n, Of
Rapp's Mill neighborhood, this county,
and enjoys the high esteem of a wide
circle of friends on account OF her
many attractive qualities.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
GENERAL ROSSER.

General Thomas L. Rosser, whose
recent entrance into the Republican
party has been widely published, has
been mentioned as one who could have
the Charlottesville postofice, now
vacant by reason of the death of Mrs.
Long, if lie would accept it, received
the following from Governor Roo: evelt
of New York:
81 appreciate The strength of your
position, that you refuse to hold office.
On other hand, I should very much
like to see you in public life, because
am most anxious tnat the Republican
parry should act with wisdom toward
the South, and for that reason should
prize the presence in high official posi-
ton OF distingui he'd men of your type
from the S)uth,"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
"JIM CROW" LAW 10 BE TESTED

A dispatch from Richmond says
Virginia's new "Jim Grow" law is to be
tested IN the courts. A case has been
made up by tle Chesapeake and Ohio
which will involve at least the right OF
officers to carry negro prisoners with
them into the cars set apart for the
whites. When the matter comes up,
the decision may enter into the vital
questions of the validity of the law.
This, however, remains to be seen.
The case il question grows ont of
herefusal of conductor on the PENN
srla division of the Chesapeake and
Ohio road to let penitentiary guard,
having in charge negro from Hamp-
ton, 10 enter the white car with him.
Whereupon the guard left tie train
With his prisoner and the railroad
company will carry the case to the
courts for settlement.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08

Alexandria Gazette: The Repub-
licAn managers don't believe that the
working people of this country have
common sense, but they are as mis-
taken about that as they are about
many other things, and when they tell
the men they take for simpletoos, that
prosperity is prevailing everywhere,
and that, instead of being dissatisfied,
they should be throwing up their caps
for Joy at the alleged existing good
times, they don't deceive as many of
them as they suppose they do. The
working man knows just as we'll that
the wages he is new receiving. if he be
atall, do not NY as much
OF the necessaries of life as those he
got some years ago, as The house
owner does that his rents are not as
profitable as they were, and he has no
respect for the intelli gence or sincerity !
If the man who says they do.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
THE CHINESE TROUBLES.

A cablegram from Chefoo, China
states that the Pekin government
according to every indication, is at last
awaking to the gravity of the situation
Instead OF dealing with the problem by
direct methods it is trying to throw
the responsibility on the Boxers, and
by stirring up international slous,
sc eks to checkmate the for ign powers.
Forei 3lers at Chefoo declare the Chi
ness governu eut is responsible and
advocate vigorous measures.
III Hung Chang has become holder
i'll lis dealings with the DO wers, and
his lit st attitude is regarded as an
o, en- threat 1T may be questioned,
however, it Ii is really represent ng
Ibe Chinese gevt rumeut in this at,i-
tHdN. A conference, according to the
Folc.gn Offices message, was taking
pla:9 as to measures to be adopted
for sending the ministers safely to
Pekin. Tue Foreign Office thus Off
chilly declares that it is preparing to
do the very thing the powers want.
Some unkind things are said of the
officers of the international army at
Tientsin, who are accused of enjoying
themselves instead of devoting their
energies to the relief OF the besieged
foreigners in Pekin.
The Russians stormed the Chinese
fort at Hunghun, captured fourteen
Holchkiss and other guns and drove
1000 Chinese before them.
Missionaries and others demand that
severe punishment be inflicted on China
including the destruction of Pekin,
The French consul at Shanghai re-
ports that many missionaries were
nassacred in the province of Shan 81.
Word was received in New York that
III the Baptist missionaries in Central
China were safe in Shanghai.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
COLONEL HUBARD'S REPLY.


Col. R. T. Hubbard, the Republican
nominee for Congress in this district,
wrote letter to the Richmond Times,
IN which he says: "Do me the justice
to let me say through your columns
th't there is no authority anywhere to
take me down, being the unanim GUS
nominee of regular party convention;
and, further, 1 have no thought of get.
ting down. I feel rather complimented
at this Democratic solicitude. 1t in
dicates their distrust of their ability 10
take me down on The 9Th day of No
vembtr, 1900"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08

Alexandria Gazette: A business
man of Washington says he | as never
known business dulltr and so many
people o't Ct employment as now, and
that he believ such to be the case
everywhere, as q laborer from Indiana
has recently apple to him for work,
stating that tue iron m II in which he
had been employed at home had been
shut dowrby the trusts go as TO main-
tam the price of iron, and that he had
read In the newspapers that labor was
In den and in the East. Yes, accl riding
to the subsidized press in the West
prosperity prevails in the East and he
same press in the East says it is gen.
eral in tie West The few rich are
prosperous everywhere, but the many
or are not anywhere.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
800 REWARD FOR THIS MAN.

Warden 9. P. Hoyt Of The Colorado
State Penitentiary, offers reward Of
800 fer the arrest of Edward Irving.
white man, who escaped from that
institution on July 22nd. He was
sentenced to life Imprisonment.
His description is as follows: Age
20, height feet 8 inckes, slender, dark
complexion, brown eyes, brown hair
weighs 14o pounds, large scar above
thumb and forefsger on left hand,
three vaccination scars, two small scars
on back of head, small scar on corner
OF left eye.
lie is known to have corresponded
with Margaret Russell, Box 1G4, Buena
Vista, Va, and is believed to be making
this way.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08

1t the works OF the American Steel
and Iron Company at Joliet, Illinois, a
straight cut of 15 per cent has just
been made in the pa. of the employees,
1t is needless to say The employees re-
ferred to are not particularly impressed
with the alleged Mckinley prosperity,
nor those OF the striking Cumberland
miners who have tried to resume work
for the same wages they were receiving
Wien they struck, but failed, because
tbeir places had been filed.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08

Advertising is as necessary TO the
small merchant as 10 the great one,
The man with a small store wants 10
increase his business, just as the owner
OF a large mercantile establishment
must maintain its prestige. Business
always goes to the advertiser at the
expense of tie on-advertiser. That
being the case, the most important
ieason why all merchants should adj.
vertIse is obvious.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
IN THE FIELD OF POLITICS.

E. l.. Godkin, editor of the New
York Evening Post, who was vehement
in denunciation OF Bryan in 1896. is
now out with an open letter, in which
ne says: "My opinion of William Nc
Klnley and The men who surround
rim and act with him is that they are
the most dangerous set of scoundrels
by which any civilized country was
ever beset."
While in New York recently former
Senator German, of Mary land, said he
would take part In the national Demo-
cratic campaign, beginning about the
18th of September. His first efforts
are to be in Maryland, aud then the
National Committee of his party will
receive the benefit of his experience.
He says that, while it is t early to
speculate on result, Mr.. Bryan will
develop surprising strength.
In an interview at CHAMBERLAIN !. Nd.
S-nator Wellington declared that he |
would support Mr. Bryan, and that he |
would be candidate for reelection
to the Senate. He said: ri am un-
alterabIy opposed to the ie election OF |
President Mckinley. Bryan is a better
man in every way than Mckinley, and
| reg 'rd his election as essential to the
preservation of the Republic.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
RAILROADS IN VIRGINIA.

A cording to the Bolrd of Public
Works of the State of Virgin a, the
total valuation Of railroad prop erty is
1852, 900, an increase of about one
million dollars over last year. Upon
this property the railroad companies
pay taSes to the AMOUNT of $253, 900
The total mileage in The State is esti-
mated at 3,710, compared with 1901
year ag,.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-08-08
G n & yo RIA.
Bears the II The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature Of &,zNZZZzw

Coils 2. Huntington will build at
Newport News steel plant to cost
SI,OOO,OOO or more. He has selected
the site, just opposite his nam moth
shlpyaid, and on the line of the branch
railroad leading from the Chesapeake
and OHIO yard into the shipyard. Mr..
Huntington will not manufacture armor
plate.