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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-20
DAsUR IN THE GARRISON.
bN. CHRISTIAN ENDaAv-
or NETTING.
TT. Brown Cheers WATERMAN
their Civilian Friends

! One of the most enjoyable enter
tainments ever given at Fort Brown
was the dance at the Administers
ton beilding last evening which
WAS given by the cficers Of the
post. The large dancing hail
presented an unusually attrac-
tive appearance, with gracefully
draped flags on the walls and
palms AID ether potted plants ef-
fectively dispersed about the room.
Picturesque japanese umbrellas
were hung uIRier the handsome
chandeliers, adding much TO the
beauty of. the decorations. The
guests we're received by Capt. Day
Luiet. PritchArd and DR.. Hardin,
assisted by Mrs. a. Thayer. Au
excellent baad played for the
daBcing, which began about half
past eight o'clock aud lasted until
about half p4st one. At midnight
refreshments were served in an
Othsr large hall. The long table
was prettily decorated with flowers,
s. beautiful rose being placed at
each plate, a fragrant souvenir of
delightful evening.
Among chose who enjoyed the
elegant hospitality OF thsir military
friends OF this occasion were the
following from Matamoros Mr..
aud Mrs. q. Aramburu, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. ColSa, Misses Laia Nelson,
Rachel Barragan, Acuna,
Amelia Garretc, Rosa Gdinea ard
Maria Cavazos, DR.. NJ. Bsrragan,
Ger. Praxedls Cavazos, Maj. Cam
acSo, F. Yturria, E. j. PUG. Henry
Nelson aud T. Fernandez. Browns
VILE society was represented by
DIR. and Mrs. F. Z. Starck, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Celsya, Mr. and Mrs.
ChaS. Starck, Mr. and Mrs. F.
Cummings, Misses Margaret and
Martha Rohde, Martha KranSse,
Olivia and Stella Yznaga, Julia L. /
Bollack, Celina Bollack, Maggie,
SAME and Florence Kennedy, Lily |
Lily Miller, Elsie WolterS, !
Ray and Rose Stowe. Annie and |
Kelly and Maria WebH; !
MesSrs. A. AShheim, o. L. Bell, |
". F. Sprague, J. F, Bellack,
Frank Champion, b. L. Lynch,
L. FL. Bates, s. l.. DNormsn, Gee.
Stowe, Geo. Krausse, Geo. Miller,
ir;, Oscar Sander, J. S. Thornham,
Alfred Thornhauh, E. L. Goodrich,
Henry Putegnat, Emile Colnbe, c.
j. MariS, Edgar Hicks. Frank
lopez, l.. Ruiz, and Jos. Webb.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-20
Ordinances.

1
An Ordinance Levying taxes fO'
the city of Brownsville for the car.
rent and municipal year of 1900.
Section l. Re it ordained by the
city council of the city of Browns
Vile:
That there is hereby levied for
general purpOsed, for the carrent
municipal expenses of the year
1900 an adyalOrem tax on all real,
personal and mixed property with
in the city Of Brownsville, not ex-
eript from taxation by the Consti-
tuliOn and Laws OF the state of
Taxes, Of and at the rate of twenty
Eve cents on every one hundred
dollars valuation of the said prop
erty as lawfully assessed.
Section 2. That there is hereby
also levied for the special purpose
Of the creating Of sinking fund
and the payment Of interest on tne
outstanding municipal bonds of the
city of Brownsville known as
"Public Improvement Bonds" IS
sued IN the year 1889 an advalorem
tax on ali real, personal and mixed
property within the city ofBrOwnS-
vile, not exempt from taxation by
the Constitution and the Laws Of
the state of Texas. of and 1T the
rate Of twenty-five cents on tie one
hundred dollars valuation Of the
said property as lawfully assessed.
Section 3. That there is hereby
also levied for tie purpose Of the
Improvement of the roads, bringes
and streets of the city of Browns
VILE, within It's limits, All adva-
loren tax on all zeal, personal and
property within the city of
Brownsville, not exempt from tax
alton under the constitution and
aud laws of the state Of Texas; of
ard at the rate of fifteen cents
ri. the one hundred dollars valua-
ton Of SAID property as lawfully
assessed.
Section 4. That the TAX levied by
Section , of this ordinance shall
become due and payable in the
in the lawful currency or coin of
the United States, on aud before
the first day of October A. d.,
1900, and be collectable in the
manner provided by law for the
collection of State aud county
taxes.
Section 5. That the taxes levied
oy Sections l and 3 OF this ordln-
lnce shall become due and payable
N the lawful currency or coin of
United States or in city Warrants
lniy registered, on an before the
irst day of October y. D., 1900, |
md be collectabie in the manner
provided by law for the collection
IF state and county taxes.
Section g. The term real estate
'r real property as used in this
ordinance shall be construed to in
:lade lots, land and all buildings
machinery ard structures OF every
ind erected upon or affixed to the
anne.
The term personal estate or per-
onaI property, as used IN this or
finance, shall he construed to in
lade alI house hold farniinre.
noaeys, g0a,iS. capital, cllattelS,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-20
LIST OF LETTERS.

The uncalled for letters remain-
ing in the post Office of Browns
vile, for the Week cutting Jarusry
30, 1900, are as follows:
LADtEs.
Comes, Felipa
Harris, Miss NJ.
II4r,na, Rafaela
Martinez. Victoriaua
Moline, Rafaela
Prlnv. Marta
Trevino, Lizzie K.
GENTLEMEN.
CARA, Desiderio
CARA, Diego
Glass. y. E.
Gonzslez. Jase A,
BcHeSTid, OcStN
Smith, Mr.. & Mrs. Brook.
Persons calling for the shove let
ters viii please say advertised,
j. Is. SHARPE, Postmaster.
Chuseh Notice.
Sunday services in the Church
ot.ths Advent tomorrow morning
as foliows:
9 o'ciock-Sunday School.
10 o'clock-Aorning Prayer and
sermon BY the rector on the Three
PARALLELS in the Fifteenth chapter
OF st. Lube.
The pews in this church are free
and Ne extend cordial invitation
to any who may wish ID occupy
them.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-20

alton. sssneyed or Otherwise, and
generally all property abich is not
real.
! Session Z. That al ordinances
or parts of ordinances which con-
flict with any or all of the preyis-
ions herein contained be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Section 8. That his ordinance
shall take effect from and after Its
pa6licatianhs required by law.
Adopted IN open session of the city
council this 18th day Of December
A. d. 1899, by unanimous vote.
An ordinance to provide for m,
levy and collection Of city ioccupa-
tion taxes for tle year 1900.
Section /. Be II ordained by
the city council of the CiGy of
Brownsville;
That there Shall be levied ana
collected for the year 1906, and
for the use and benefit OF the city
from every person, firm or asso-
citation of persons, pursuing within
the city limits any Of the occupa-
tions or professions taxed by the
laws OF the State OF Texas. one
half of the state tax imposed on
such occupations and such profess
sions, subject, however, to such
limitations and restrictions as may
be imposed by the laws of the state.
Section 2. That each and all of
such taxes shall be payable i'll Unit
ed States currency or in duly reg
lStered city warrants.
Section 3. That the said tax
herein provided for shall be re-
dnlred by the city collector to be
paid before any persons, firm or
association shall be allowed to en-
gage in any occupation coming un-
der the provisions of this Ordi-
nance.
Section I. That any person,
firm or association of persons, who
shall pursue any occupation or
profession taxed by this Orpinance
without first having paid the tax
herein provided for and required
shall on conviction be fined not less
than ten dollars nor more than one
dollars.
Section 5. That all ordinances
or parts of ordinances which con
fict with this ordinance are hereby
Section 6. That this ordinance
shall take effeet from and after its
as required by law.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-01-20

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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-10-06

w. j. Daley will resume instruction
i'll dancing i'll the Gladstone annex next
Wednesday evening, 10th inst.
A chicken and waffle supper will be
given i'll the Presbyterian manse, Broad
way, Wednesday and Thursday even
ings next, 10th and llth inst's., and the
ladies i'll charge intend making the occa-
sion most pleasant to all who come. BY
the way, this means they want all to
come.
a program is in course of preparation
for an Epworth League rally i'll the NJ.
E. Church, South, this place, Friday and
Saturday, 26th and 27th insts. Besides
the local chapter Keyser, Piedmont and
Cumberland will be represented. The
projectors wish it understood now that
IA cordial welcome will be extended to
all who attend the exercises"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-10-06

ton has been permitted to be especially help
full to those who, by force of circumstances
and with limited advantages, are compelled
to work through the day. Evening classes
were conducted weekly during the past win
ter, in the following subjects:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-10-06
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Golden Rod.

Golden Rod.
As summer dies the golden rod
A benediction falls,
And tells us of the peace of God
Within the jasper walls.
1t speaks of rest, o heart of mine,
Mid autumn's mellow glow,
taste the fruit of labOr's vine,
All, too, the fruit of woe.
And all is sweet, all turns to gold
AT last, fair rod, like thee:
The once dark clouds in fold on fold
Spread out golden sea.
After life's toll and pain comes bliss,
And Ger the earth abroad
There reigns prince whose scepter is
A stalk of golden rod
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-10-06

Some clergyman i'll Cincinnati holds
that baseball is wicked and Tom Dillon
contends thai che method of Lonacon.
ing club playing is not only wicked but
painful" And the way the newspapers
down there defend painful playing is
sinful, if not supplementary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-10-06
Coming Events.

Total.............................S296 1861 .SS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1900-10-06
Religious.

Preaching at the NJ. E. Church, South
Tomorrow Sunday, October y at 10le
a. III. and T., pm. Subject at latter SER
vice-"Tribulation." Epworth League
exercises at 7'a p. III. Monday, Sth inst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
BIG OLEOMARGARINE FRAUD.
DEVELOPED BY THE. ARREST OF JOHN F.
ROONEY IN CHICAGO.

ROONEY IN CHICAGO
Chicago, Feb 10 (SpeciaD.-Government Off
Gals from three States are investigating what
they believe to be the largest oleomargarine
fraud in the history of the local Internal Reve-
nue. Department. The work of w. H. Butcher,
special agent of the Agricultural Department of
New York, has resulted in the arrest of John
F. Rooney, who has had preliminary hearing
before Commissioner Mason, and who is now
under bonds of $1,000
Rooney is charged with selling oleomargarine
as butter. The business was conducted in the
names of the Aurora Produce Company and the
Elgin Produce Company. Checks produced in
evidence at the preliminary hearing tend TO
show that Rooney and his associates bought as
high as $1,000 worth of the product daily and
shipped it to customers in several States. who
had purchased it in the belief that it was high
grade brtter 1t is charged that in the three or
four months that Rooney has been operating he
has disposed of between $4,000 and $124, 900
worth of oleOmargarine, on which he made at
least 40 cents the dollar. Rooney's arrest oc-
Cured nearly three weeks ago at the Ceylon and
Japan Tea Company's place, No. 700 West
Forty seventh-st.
Since Rooney's arrest several of the cleverest
special agents in the employ of the Government
have been further investigating in the belief
that certain manufacturers of oleomargarine
back of Rooney. 1t is also believed that
had the scheme proved safe the fraudulent deal
ings would have been increased to a point lin
tied only by the ability to get customers
Last November the New-York Agricultural
Department learned that large quantities of
suspicious butter were being shipped into East
New-York, and w. H. Butcher of Troy
detailed to look the matter up. On Noven-
Der % a consignment of 623 tubs was found in
j. b. Wattles's store in Buffalo. Samples were
taken and the consignment was allowed to go
Agents followed it to Chicago, where the Wa
bash officials were told that the shipment here
was mistake, and that the stuff should have
been sent to Liverpool. 1t was reshtpped and
the Government agents seized it in Detroit This
lot is said to have been sold by Edward Mar
hotter, of the Elgin Produce Company, No. g. 90
Halsted-st. O. S. Martin special agent of the
sent to Chicago and found that large 0uanti-
ties of oleomargarine had been shipped 10 Jobn
Schmitz, of Milwaukee.
When the evidence was conclusive saizrras
were made, and warrant sworn out for
Rooney's arrest. 1t was learned that his brotb
er Elmer h. Rooney, in the deal and a
telegram was sent to Joliet where he haDDened
to be selling butter to cause his arrest SorDa
one gave him timely warming and he fled n
Is said that Edward Marhoffer George r RraD
men ana man named Casey have also disaD-
peared- w. j. Monkey. who sold Rooney small
amounts of Oleomargarine; John Dadie and For
mer Mayor John B. Hopkins went on Roonev's
bond. '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
FOCHT WILL CONTEST HEARING
DOVER RIGHTS. TELLS OF HER RE-
LATIONS TO THE TEsTATOR

The suit of Carrie Buddington Focht, of Hoboken
to secure her dover right in the estate of George
Focht, iron manufacturer who left nronertv
valued at 100000, was before Master in Chancery
West. at Jersey City, yesterday In his will Focbt
mentioned her as my friend, Mrs. Carrie Budding
ton Focht and left her $500 the use of his house
and 500 month. She contests the will on the
ground that she is his lawful widow which his
sons, the executors dispute She deposed that Oh
met Focht in romantic way in the spring of 1889
She was riding horseback in Jerome-ave. she said
and the horse he was driving became unmanagea-
BILE and ran into her horse. She met him by an
pointment and at his suggestion she rented a fat
and he boarded with her In 1883 she moved n
4oboken. and after the death OF his wife in 1892
she asserted that, at his solicitation. they were
married. She suggested that minister perform
the ceremony, but Mr. Focht, she said demurred
and declared that ministers We're as bad as law
yers and said they would go through a ceremony
OF their own, which would be legal She said:
Me RGe IT. am and repeated after him pledge.
T %eailhg Dy me Amghty God to be his true wife,
would be a true husband to me.
She then mentioned number of persons to
whom he had introduced her as Mrs Focht. and
storekeepers who had been instructed 10 give her
credit as his wife. She also said that his children
and relatives recognized her Mrs Focht A
deed to a lot in Cottage City. Mass. where Focht
had his country nome. produced. II was signed
by the claimants. and she identified the signature
OF Foeht
The signature was examined bv Mr. Focb+,s
SIGNATURE N AIS
He was interrupted by the counsel for the claim
ant. The young man apologZed for the interr1n-
ton. " iiu P-
Mrs toeht on eross-examination was reticent
She said she was born near Southampton Long
Island in 1884. and was. the daughter of Samue7
White She married Edward Buddington who
was killed IN a railway accident. After his death
she lived on the proceeds OF the sail OF some prop-
erty on Long Island until she met Mr. Focht
she admitted that he had informed her he was
married when he came to board with her The
nearing was adjourned before the cross-exa nina
ton Completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
ENOCH H. F4NCHER DEAD

Ehoch L. Fancher. former Justice OF the SUI
preme Court, and for many years arbitrator OF the
C"ahoer or Commerce. died Friday evening at
ms home at No 14l Madison-ave. He was eigb+,
'lree years old. and he had been engaged IN the
practice of the law in this city for nearly stxtv
SearS' Ills wife died about Twenty-Five years ago
i ne hau no children. but his home for years had
peeh with his wife's niece. Mrs. William n Harris
MI Harris had long been associated I'm law busi-
ness with Mr.. Fancher About a year ago Mr.
fancher fen and broke his shoulder since then
ne mad been an invalid
81 Faheher was born In DutehFss County and
cAhe TO this city IN his youth study law in the
once or David Graham, tr, He did not have
cohege education but after he had obtained prorni
ehce as lawyer he received the degree of II ID
naps IVES Wesleyan University When Justice Bar
cenr rhe e vas appointed Justice OF the s1prsme
1ouIt ~ Governor Hoffman His term axnIrs5 IN
'As t9howins year, ana he was Nominated Ger the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
NAVAL GOVERNOR OF TUTUILA.
COMMANDER sEAToN SCHROEDER SELECT
ED BY SECRETARY LONG.


Washington, Feb. 10-It has been practically
decided by the Secretary of the Navy to appoint
Commander Seaton Schroeder to be the first
naval Governor Of the Samoan island OF Tutulla.
Commander Schroeder is at present on duty in
Washington a member Of the board charged
with the revision of the naval regulations This
work is nearly completed, that he will be
able to start for his post at early day.
1t is expected that Captain Tilley, of the Aba
renda, the station ship at Page Pago will look
after the interests Of the United States in Tu-
tuila until the regular Governor arrives 1t is
understood that Captain Tiley has already in
formed the native inhabitants of the annexa-
ton of the island. The work of establishing a
coaling station has been vigorously pushed, and
now that a Governor is to be appointed the
Department will take steps to have a suitable
residence erected for him, in addition to the
coal sheds and machinery buildings already
under erection at Page Page. For a time at
least the Department will maintain one Of the
auxiliary vessels station ship at Page Fago,
although, as Captain Tilley is to come home in
the spring, some other vessel than the Abarenda
may be assigned to this duty.
The naval officers have just completed another
survey of Pago PagO Harbor 1t disCloseS the
fact that the harbor is nearly perfect and be-
yond placing two buoys many rocks there
is no occasion to expend any money for I'M
proVements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
WHY GARDINER CASE WAS ADJOURNED.
A F. COSBY SAYS OTHER MATTERS HAVE COME
UP CONFIRMING HIS VIEW REGARDING
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The adjournment of the hearing Of charges
against District Attorney Gardiner until February
10 was ordered by Commissioner Wilcox. with the
understanding that Deputy Attorney General
Coyne. who is prosecuting the charges. intends 10
file some additional specifications of the charges
Arthur F. Cosby, who is to aid in the prosecution,
yesterda-- issued the following statement;
Since the bringing of the original charges many
new ms. tiers have 10 attention which con-
firm our view that the District Attorney. Major
Gardiner. should be removed We satisfied
with the case il stands. and Will therefore, not
now avail ourselves OF the opportunity offered 70
file additional specifications
District Attorney Gardiner had meeting Of his
assistants yesterday before Mr.. COsby's statement
appeared Later Assistant District Attorney Reilly
said he was puzzled 10 decide If Mr. Cosby's state
Inent was 1.-THE vaporng of a youth" a confession
that District Attorney Gardeners from Of
flee had been decreed in advance Of trial Mr.
o. Reilly added:
Our system of trial is based upon evidence by
sworn statement and does not intend that a person
should be put upon his defence upon any unSworn
charge complaint made by irresponsible persons.
not Of whom probably ever tried criminal case
in his life THIS MAJ Slicer went far 70 pub.
cly the East Side OF the city that ColOnei
Gardeners days numbered in the District Al
torneys office and that his doom sealed COSBY
is simply trying TO aid Slicer in bOlStering Up
an unfoUnded case with talk that is cheap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
PARIS.
FRENCH DISCUSSION OF THE HAY
PAUNCEFOTE TREATY
TIE GOVERNMENT NOT CoNCERNED-RE-
JAMES NEW PLAY-AN ARTHU-
RAN OPERA

Icopyright: 1900: by The New-York Tr1bune.l
[BY TRIBUNE.l
Paris, Feb. 10.-The Hay-Pauncefote conven-
ton is eagerly discussed here in diplomatic and
financial circles the prevailing opinion being
that il is q triumph for American diplomacy.
The journal des Debats' in a carefully con-
sidered leading article says that the treaty Sc
cures TO the United States alone all the rights
and responsibilities the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
accorded Jointly to the United States and Eng
land. The "Debats" states that England has
virtually abandoned all her rights without Sc
curing from the United States anything in re-
turn" and concludes that the reason for this
is that Lord Salisbury. recognizing the over
whelming intensity of National feeling in the
United States in regard to the Trans-isthmian
Canal. thought, with his accustomed astuteness
that in view OF the present circumstances it was
wiser voluntarily and gracefully to renounce
the Clayton-Bulwer agreement rather than risk
the humiliation Of having that treaty some day
ruthlessiy trampled under foot by the American
people
The 'Soleil" to-day reflects the views of sew
eral financial lotteries by protesting against the
treaty, and considers that for the French Gov
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
HEARING on B. r. T. TRANSFERS.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS TO ANNo1,NCE
DECISION TO-DAY

Utica n. Y. Feb. 1O.-The State Board Of Rail-
ROAD commissioners met in this city TODAY and
He"Iu arguments In the matter OF appeal of Brook
Hh lhhahltants for return to the system of trans
Iers discontinued last November by the BrookIy,
TNapla transit Company. 1t expected that G.
I,-o,TI president OF the traction company
would De present, but he did not appear His ga
G 81 the ease MAS argued by T. s Williams and
Inc nearing to-day was on order of the Rail-
ROAD commissioners commanding the companv -
return to its old system of transfers Mr. COW
was heard hrst in arguing against such a pronost
uqn he said all his company wanted was tir,a a,
"cH 10 TEST the feasibility OF the present nIoT "
- > Williams urged the Commission 10 biSa -,
ule before adopting radical measures ana 10 1,ti
the present system unsatisfaCtOr0,
Tb Sc'ioh company would revert to the old mSthoS
MAJ. nm lsslon has agreed decision in ire
matter ana VIII announce Il tomorrow i'm AiboD,r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-11
HATRED OF ENGLAND DEPLORED.
HERR BEBEL. THE SOCIALIST LEADER SAYS IT
IS INCOMPREHENSIBLE

IS INCOMPREHENSIBLE
Berlin, Feb 10.-The debate on the first reading Of
the Navy bill resumed in the Reichstag TODAY
Herr Bebel the Socialist leader. earnestly opposed
the measure, declaring the Socialists were against
the present and all similar demands because they
tended to support a system antagOnized by their
party. 1t evidently the intention OF the Gov
eminent he added, to make the German navy eouaI
to any fleet in the world. but in the race Great
Britain would always be ahead OF Germany.
Continuing. Herr Bebel said that when 1t was
considered that portion of German industry could
not exist without British trade. the widespread
hatred Of Great Britain was incomprehensible He
concluded by saying:
I'VE have every to cultivate tnt fs:end-
ship of England. If should be eorrapAlIed
to operate seriously with the whole az a.r re-
sources, including the army, no one car geretell
how il would end"
The Secretary Of the Admiralty. Admiral Tirpitz
repudlated Herr Bebel's suggestions. He said no
one doubted that war with Great Britain would be
great calamity.
Herr Haussman. South German Peoples party, in
opposing the BILL said the aggressive world policy
inaugurated by MI Chamberlain had met with
moral rebuff from the civilized world and could
have no permanence
The bill was referred to the Budget Committee