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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19
A NEGRO CONVICT RELEAS-
Ed.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Based
on Irregular Grand Jury.

COrSicaDa, lex, Oct. 15.-Judge
l.. b. Cobb Of the district court
has just rendered d decision in a
habeas corpus hearing that opens
the prison doors TO Nan who
he's beeu confined in the peniten-
tiary tor eighteen years under a
life sentence for murder.
In FreestOne county, eighteen
years ago, Jesse Wofer, a negro
boy, 10 years old, was tried aud
convicted for the murder Of q
white boy, a son CT the negro's
former owner. He was given a
life sentence in the penitentiary
and has been in that institution
ever since. A short time ago the
case was taken up by the boys fami-
~, a firm of lawyers were employed
and habeas corpus proceedings
were instituted before Judge Cobb
of this district. The allegations
in the applicatiOf or the writ were
in substance ia Jesse WOfer was
illegally restrained of his liberty
because his conviction was in
violation of law, inasmuch as the
grand jury which returned the
bill of indictment against him
was composed of fourteen men in
stead of twelve as provided by law.
Judge Cobb sustained the applica-
ton in it having the allegations
been sustained by proof, and his
decision has been forwarded 10 the
penitentiary authorities, who,
upon receipt of will release the
negro.
Present Pro: ecuting Attorney o.
C. Kerven defended the negro on
his original trial and said he did
well to get the negro off with a
life sentence at THAT time. "But,"
he containued, she should never
have been convicted"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19
TEXAS ITEMS.

The demand for cotton pickers
in many parts of the state exceeds
the supply.
Starr county's tax valuation this
year is reported at 81, 227,475, be-
ing an increase of $172,644.
Twenty-one bodies were taken
from the wreckage in Galveston
last Monday, six weeks after the
storm, and there are still more to
be recovered.
7. L. Fuller Of the Texas Ran
gers was shot and killed at Orange,
last Monday. A man named Tom
Poole, brother of q man killed last
year by Ranger Fuller, was placed
under arrest.
Cotton movements via Corpus
Christi are reported unprecedeut-
eddy large; several thousand bales
being received there from Duval,
San Patricio, Live Oak and other
counties for shipment by water to
Galveston.
Galveston reports the receipt of
$25, 49, bales of cotton up to Oct.
Is, which is over 1000 bales more
receipts last year up to the same
date.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19

AGENT WANTED-FOR CALVES
ten: The Horrors of Stricken City, I"
by Murat Halstead-a fearful tale of a
beauteous city swept into the sea. De-
mand enormous. Splendid book. Only
$3.50. Agents selling from 10 to 100
daily and clearing from S. to $75 daily.
A bonanza for Agents. Only endorsed
book. Freight paid. Credit given
Outfits free. Send SIX two cent stamps
for postage. Big commissions. Send
for outfit and territory today. THE
DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. A.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19
BRO y NEVILLE
4. OF II, BADGE
Found After the Storm in Calves.
20 Sent to the Brownsville
Lodge.

A letter was received By the To-
cal K. of H lodge last night from
+. Thompson of Houston, Texas,
containing u memorial K. of Fl.
lodge, stamped brownsville
Lodge, No. 3730,K of Fl Browns
vile, Texas" which the writer
says was picked up 10 the storm
swept district of Galveston, be-
tween Church and Winnie streets.
This same badge was advertised in
the Galveston News, notice of the
matter being made in The HERALD.
1t is not known here to whom the
lodge belonged, as no member of
this lodge is known to have been
lost in the storm. The only mem
Der known to have been in Calves
ton during the storm is John
Thielen of Galveston, who was one
of the survivors. If the badge
were Mr.. Thielen's, he would
doubtless have claimed it upon, it's
being advertised in the News. If
anyone eau throw any light on tn e
matter, the Brownsville &. of II.
lodge would be pleased to hear
from them.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19
GE OFFICIAL CITY JOURNAL.
Friday, Oct. ID, 1900.
ABOUT TOWN.

Point Isabel reports heavy rain
last night.
Capt. Grover Smith is in town
from the Point.
Or. ]. E. Combe spent yester-
day at Point Isabel.
V. Trevino was passenger in
on the stage last night
William Egly is in town from
the Point, attending court as a
witness.
Mrs. Ada Wren and child of
Point Isabel, came up GU last even
ing's train.
Ned Wren and Frank Garrigs
were passengers from the coast
last evening.
A subscription is being made up
in the city to obtain leIegraphic
bulletins OF the election returns.
Laredo Times, Oct. 15.-Mrs. A.
T. Wo0dhOuse returned to San
Antonio this morning after spend
ing several days in this sity.
A heavy rain fell last night after
eleven o'clock, coming up sudden
Iy with q strong north wind, and
accompanied by thunder and light
ming. -
The rain last night extended all
along the river as far up as Rio
Grande City, and the weather is
reported as still very threatening
at up-river points.
For SALE;-One large second
hand fire proof safe, in first class
condition. Will be sold cheap.
Can be seen at Mrs. Geo. KrausSe's
store on Elizabeth street.
Capt. Cooper Walker of the
schooner Lake Austin left on this
mornings train for Point Isabel.
He expects to sail from there to-
InorrOw for Galveston for another
load OF merchandise.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19

bonds OF said The New York, Texas and.
Mexican Railway Company to an
amount net exceeding in the aggregate
the principal sun Of Fifteen Thousand
Dollars for each mile Of said branch
railway and extensions lnOrtgaged there
by which have been or shall be con-
structed ready for operation, payable at
time not exceeding thirty years from
the date thereof, and bearing interest at
the rate of four per cent per annum,
payable semi-annually, TO be issued for
the purpose OF constructing completing
improving and operating the said branch
railway and such extensions, with their
and appurtenances.
B. II SMITH, Secretary,
The New York. Texas and Mexican
Railway Company.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19
Notice of Special
Stockholders Meeting

Victoria, Texas, September II, 1900.-
NoTICE is hereby given that special
meeting of the stockholders Of The New
York, Texas and Mexican Railway Com
parry has been called by the Board Of
Directors Of said company to convene at
the General Office Of said company in
the City of Victoria Texas, at 2:30
o'clock P. NJ. on the 26 ~ of November,
1900, for the purpose of thorizing the
making, execution and delivery of a
First Mortgage upon the ilway of said
company now under construction as a
branch line to its original or trunk line
of railway from point on the said orig
inal main or trunk line of said company
in or near the town Of Wharton, in
Wharton County, Texas, thence making
an angle with the said main line of more
than twenty-five degrees in its general
course in a southeasterly direction
through the County of Wharton and
portion of the County of Mstagorda a
long the general course of Caney Bayou
to point in MatagOrda County about
thirty miles distant from the aforesaid
point of connection OF said branch line
with the main line of railway OF said
company, and upon - extensions of
said branch linebshat may be here
after constEeeed, until such extern
sion shall aggregate seventy miles in
length, their franchises and ap-
purtenances, to secure the payment Of
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19
AMERICAN BARK SEARCHED
She Was Suspected q Having
Kruger Gold On ] rd.

London, Oct. 15.1 patch to
the Daily Mail from 10 Mar
quez, dated yesterday, Says that
the American bark Frederick P.
Litchfeld went ashore there from
her mornings during Sunday
nights gale and was searched yes
terday for gold in consequence of a
suspicion that she was carrying
Mr.. Kruger's gold to the amount
of FL, 800. 600. No gold WAS fOnnd
on her.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19
SIM ANTONIO
iNTEaaATgOMsL FAIR
Or OCTOBER 20,
-avsmhsF z, 1900.
NOTICE.

Commencing October 18th. 1900,
first and third class tickets will be
sold to and from all stations on
Matamoros Division Mexican Ma
tiOnal R.R.
THos. PURCELL, Supt.
Matamoros. Mexico,
Oct. 18th, 1900.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19

Lueio Bouis has received a fresh
consignment Of fresh soda crack
eFs,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1900-10-19

Old papers for sale at this Of
fee.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
LONG Line OF BLUE.
Grand Army Of the Republic Parade
and Thousands Look On.
BIG FEATURE OF The ENCANPNEHT.
Forty-Five states AID Territories
Represented IN the Line-Notahle
Gaests View the scene-To-
Days Progranme

Chicago, Aug. 2a-The second day
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
encampment opened Tuesday morn
ing with the formation Of what is
probably the largest parade Of civil
war veterans witnessed in three
decades. Soldiers representing As
states and territories marched through
struggling masses of humanity, past
giant structures decorated with CAV
colors, where red, white and blue
predominated, through valleys whose
sloping sides were made by thrones
OF people. And this maze of brass
buttons and the SLOUGH hat wendell its
way to a goal, the court of honor.
All Had Part.
1t was q pageant in which foreign
dignitaries. men and ONE of ma
tional prominence, local celebrities.
and survivors Of the war of the rebel
lion all ha~ a part. Extending south
in Michigan avenue was a solid col
umn of old soldiers. OF the MANY
hundreds of posts in the United States
and Alaska all were represented except
about 200. 1t wasethe big feature of
encampment week and proved to be
q magnet which drew hundreds Of
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31

in the pageant Of patriotism attracted
great attention. In the war they were
carried by New York regiments, but
Tuesday the members Of Columbia
post, Chicago, bore them, tightly
wrapped to their. stafs. The post wa
formed IN four platoons by Com.
mander N. w. DiHiey, the flags and
escorts being in the center Of q hol-s
low square. This display OF war relies
brought cheers from the crowd every
where along the line OF march.
Five Hour Passiag REVIEWING stana.
The signal gun for the start Of the
procession raj fired shortly after ten
o'clock, and the parade was nearly ave
hours IN passing the reviewing stand.
Arch Dedicated.
Before the parade the attraction
was the dedication Of the Army arch
in front of the Victoria hotel. AS the
veterans gazed up at the white arch
which spanned the street and beheld
the names of Lincoln, Grant, Logan.
Sherman and Sheridan lettered there
on in bold relief they cheered again
and again.
The dedlcatory exercises opened
with an Invocation by Chaplain Coulter,
of New York. Commander in Chief
Shaw from, a raised platform deliv-
cred the dedicatory address. He point
ed to the names engraved on the arch
and said those names would appear
in the pages of history to the end Of
time.
There We're cries for Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, and when the commander Of
the army of the United States stepped
up beside Commander in Chief Shaw
he was given a storm of cheers by the
veterans. He gave them a patriotic
address. filled with sentiments which
occasioned wild cheering.
State Reunions.
Reunions of the veterans by states
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
Who Can Vote,

Those who would vote must be
citizens OF the United States on
election day.
A great deal has been said by
the state press in relation to the
constitutional amendment, voted
on and adopted by the people at
the last general election, respect
ing the rights Of those entitled to
vote at the coming election and
the reports SO far given out are
conflicting. The amendment az
adopted reads as follows:
Article 2, Section 121. Every
male person Of the age of 81 years
or upwards, belonging to either Of
the following classes, who shall
have resided in the state n wear
and in the county six months, and
IN the precinct ninety days next
preceding any election, shall be a
qualified elector at such election:
First-Citizens of the United.
States.
Second-Civilized persons Of
Indian descent who shall have
severed their tribal relations two
years next preceding such election.
The amendment is perfectly
plain and no one needs a lawyer
to interpret the meaning Of it for
them. It simply says that only
citizens will be entitled ovote and
doesn't mean that persons who
have only declared their intentions
can vote. The term citizen means
a native born citizen 81 years Of
age or a naturalized citizen who
has taken out his full papers
Bismarck Tribune.
sEa+[h 1901 Wy .a.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
CENSUS RETURNS.
The Cities Of San Francisco and Bo.-
ton Show Large Gains Durinx
the Past Ten Year,.

Washington, Aug. D.-The census
OF Boston, Mass, as announced by the
census bureau, is 56O,s92, against 44s,-
AZ in 1890. This is an increae Of
112.415, or 25.07 per cent.
Washington, Aug. 29.-The census
OF San Francisco as just announced
in a bulletin of the census bureau, is
342,7s2, against 29s,9s7 in 1880. This
is an increase Of 1875, or 1894 per
cent.
Washington, Aug. 29.-The cities Of
the United. States, so far as the CEN
sus Office has yet given out the ag-
ures, show a very healthy and salts
factory rate of increase Of population
during the past ten years. The per-
centage OF increase ranges from GIT
for Cincinnati to 61.ss for Toledo.
The three cities which have increased
the most rapidly are Toledo, indiana
apolis and Chicago.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31

were held in the evening. AS 20 states
furnished volunteers from 1861 to 1865,
SO there were as many reunions. By
these state assemblies men who have
not met for years were given an op-
portunnity to shake hands again with
chums OF army days.
Ready for Business.
The business session of the grand
army will begin at ten o'clock this
morning at Studebaker hall. Mavor
Harrison will deliver an address Of
welcome, and all the officers reports.
including the annual address of Com
mander Shaw, will be read. The cleo.
ton OF officers will not be held until.
Thursday at ten a. m. Maj. Leo Ras-
ssleur' OF the Frank Blair post of st.
Louis, claims he will have little on
position in his candidacy for COM
mander in chief to succeed Gen. al.
bert Shaw.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
thousands into the downtown dis
Bent with Age.

Bent with Age.
In the long line of blue which passed
under the festoons and banners were
marchers bent with age. The cane
and the crutch took the place of saber
and musket. There were 10000 men
in uniform to represent the 2,50O,OOO
soldiers who went out of service after
Appomatox.
Old Soldier Falls Dead.
But there was a blot upon the
standard. Right in the midst of the
glitter and the eclat of it all a vet
eran dropped dead. Patriotic mu-
sic was sweeping over the swarm
of people at Madison street and
Michigan avenue when suddenly
Charles Beckivith, IS years old, bowed
and bent, fell to the cobble stones,
dead. He was with Sheridan post No.
4, department Of Michigan.
The start.
The white banner of peace and the
stars and stripes led the column, as,
heralded by IL trumpeters, it marched
south through the army arch and into
the court of honor. First there was
the Pageant Of Patriotism" Gen.
Daniel E. sickles, of New York, COM
manding. Escorting him was the ia
nous Lafayette post of New. York,
and then came the Ola Guard post of
Washington, whose members lost
limbs in the civil war.
Guests of Honor.
The guests of honor were next,
- IT 49, ~ AY-1---La
Miles, the duke and duchess of ARGOS
and the presidents of the Woman's
Relief Corps, the ladies' of the G. A. R.
and the Army Nurses association.
Order Of the Parade.
Col. Joseph H. Wood, grand marshal
of the day, led the column, escorted
by the citizens committee, mounted,
100 strong, and then came Wisconsin,
leading the veterans of the grand
army. The bands. played Tramp,
Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are March
ing" and there was a swelling of
hearts in the breasts OF the thousands
Of on1ookers as the little handful of
survivors Of the famous iron Brigade
marched by, led by Gen. Edward S.
Bragg.
The veterans of the Badger state
were followed by those from Penn
sylvania, their old battle flags attract
ing much attention. Ohio made a
magnificent showing in the second di-
vision, and was followed by New York,
the BidwelI- Wilkeson post Of Buffalo
having the honor of escorting the
commander-in-chief. Next came posts
from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New
Jersey, Maine, California, Nevada,
Rhode Island, New Hampshige, Ver-1
mont, Virginia, North Carolina, Mary
land, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa and
Indiana. Indiana had the honor Of
having more men in line than any
other of the visiting states Follow.
ing It were the veterans from Colora.
do and Wyoming, Kansas, Delaware,
Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, KEN
lucky, West Virginia, South Dakota,
Washington, Arkansas, Tennessee.
Mississippi, Texas, Idaho, Arizona an6
other states, Illinois, with the battle
flags Of the state, bring up the rear
OF the parade.
Battle Flags In Line.
Fifty ragged and torn battle flags
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
A Snap.
VIM. II. Brown s Company.

Republican judicial convention for
the Second judicial district, to
meet ct Rugby, Tuesday, septem-
Der 18th, at 4 o'clock pm. Each
county is allowed the same repre-
sentation as was allowed at the
state convention. Ramsey county
has already elected its delegates,
SO that no convention is necessary
in this county for election Of these
delegates.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
Murderer Identined.

Marshalltown, Ia, Aug. 29.-Among
81 tramps arrested and now in the
county jail one named Gray has been
positively identified as the man who
killed Joseph Williams (colored dray-
man) while defending. two young girls
from assaults. The murderer is strong
II guarded, and although excitement
IL still intense among the negroes, vio-
hence probably will not be ATTEMPTED.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
Military Post Named.

Washington, Aug. 29.-An order has
been issded BY Secretary Root, by d.
.rection Of the president, naming the
new military post to be built at the
mouth OF the Nome river, Alaska.
Fort Davis, in honor Of the late JET.
ferson Columbus Davis, colonel OF the
sTwenty-third infantry. He command.
ed the first troops ever stationed IA.
Alaska.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
TURNING TO MCKINLEY.
Senator Hansbrough Says That The
West is Safe.


West is Safe.
Spokane Chronicle.
Henry G. Hansbrough, Republi
can senator from North Dakota, is
stopping at the Hotel Spokane to-
day. He is on his way to Rose
burg, Ore, to visit his mother.
He will leave this evening for the.
north, where he has mining inter-
ests in the northern part of this
state and British Columbia. He
will be gone about four days.
When seen by a reporter this
morningat the hotel, Senator
Hansbrough was willing to discuss
the presidential outlook for the
coming campaign. In answer to
a question concerning the outlook,
he said:
II have not paid much attention
to politics during the last few
weeks, as | have been resting, but
l think that the prospect is very
encouraging. OF course, nations,
like men, sometimes go crazy.
This nation had it's temporary
stroke of insanity in 1892, but the
experiences of that period are not
SO remote as to cause the Ameri-
can peopleto forget what happened
between 1892 and 1897. I do not
believe that the majority Of the
voters of the country intend to
make any change this year."
"What lis the outlook for the
western states?" the reporter
asked.
Mckinley will carry nearly if
not quite all of the western states.
There is a strong Republican tide
setting in through Montana. Free
silver people in that state are re-
turning to the Republican fold.
"South Dakota was for Bryan
in 1896, but it is sure to be for Nc
Kinley this year.
wyoming has returned to the
Republican fold.
"Kansas has had good crops and
its people are prospecting. It will
be5Republican.
"Colorado is no longer doubtful,
and Mr.. Bryan's own state Of Ne
braska has had ataste of pros
perity. 1t will be necessary for
him to spend a great deal of his
time there this fall to keepit in
the calamity column"
"Will you begin the work for
the Republican party as soon as
you return to North .Dakota?"
"The campaign opens the latter
part of September this year and /
will start then. North Dakota is
sure for Mckinley. The only
danger in that state, as well as
other states, is that people have
been having 80 much prosperity
that they may forget to go to the
polls. This we will do our best to
prevent, as We viii keep it before
the voters until the last ballot is
Judicial Convention
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
No Liaaor IN Hawaii.

Honolulu, Aug. 81, Via San Fran
cisco, Aug. %. The. discovery has
been made that by the wording Of the
territorial bill, congress has made IN
enactment that absolutely prohibits
the sale of Intoxicating liquors IN the
territory Of Hawaii.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
Strayed.

On Saturday night, Aug. 9TH, a
bright bay gelding, 3 years old,
white stripe on forehead and both
hind feet white, had rope on neck
when last seen. Finder return to
j. w. WHITFoRD,
22tf Devils Lake, N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-31
DEVILS LAKE INTER- OCEAN, FRIDAY AUGUST 81, 1900,
Snap.

A Snap.
$50 cREs-MILLER.-Thre miles northo f the city Of Devils Lake;
township l54, range 81, Ramsey County, Nd. 10 acres
under cultivation. Good house and barn. Price only So. 500
Thisis considered very cheap.
$40 AcREs.-Sa section Ii, township l5A range ga, Ramsey County.
Nd. Three miles northeast of Devils Lake. so acres un.
der cultivation. Fine meadow. Price, $500.
"A Snap.
800 AcREs-Two miles north Of Devils Lake; 40 acres under cHnlivuaa.
ton; no buildings. Price, $500.
A Snap.
DEERE LAHD-sao Acresnsituated in sections % and 526, township
100 range %. This farm is about fourteen miles northeast
OF Devils Lake and is an Al farm. 200 acres are broken and
in q splendid state of cutivation-l2O acres 81 it plowed and
ready for CROP 20 acres fenced for pasture, and a good we'll.
good frame house, with stone cellar, and granary with a stone
foundation. The barn is 70x32 feet. Thirty acres Of good
meadow. School house on one corner. Price, $1,000 half
cash. H. @1@
24O oREss--HAus-SE4 section %, township l56, ranged WI wv
section q, township l56, range ga, Ramsey County. n. Is.
This is a very fine tract Of unimproved land. Price. only
$500. The railroad going north from Devils Lake goes
right by the farm.
A Snap.
800 AcREs-E3 section 25, township 157, range GA, Bergen township,
Ramsey County; IS acres under cultivation, Is acres fine
meadow. This is situated in a well settled neiohborhood.
and only three miles from the new railroad now being graded.
Price, only $1,000.
FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE
VIM. II. Brown s Company.