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Evening journal., 1901-02-11
THIS PASTOR WAS FIGHTER
knowledge Served Him Well When
Footpads Attacked Him

Chester, Pa. Feb. 11.-An attempt 20
hold up the Rev. F. Z. Williams, pastor
of St. Pauls COlored NJ. E.
Church. near Pennell street bridge.
late Saturday night by three white
men. was frustrated by the plucly
fight Mr.. Williams put up to save his
life.
One of them asked him for a match,
and when about to comply another at
tackled him. Notwithstanding the odds
he began to defend himself with his
fists. He was getting the better of the
fight when one Of the men lunged at
him with a knife. The weapon pene-
trated his outer clothing and was
stopped by a suspender buckle. Crap
ping with the thug that held the knife
the pastor wrested IL from his grasp
The three men then ran and escaped in
the darkness.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Mr.. Nere. ramon. rrnreler.

Mrs. Margaret Anne Neve Is re.
markable old lady living In London IN
good health and the full possession Of
all her faculties at the full age of los
years. She was born in the island
Of Guernsey on May Is. 1892. That
was the year In which George Wash
ington was elected TO his second term
as president OF the United States. In
that year civil rights in England were
given TO the Catholics for the first
time since the reign of Henry VIII.
In that year was formed the first Eu.
ropean coalition against France. and In
that year England made certain of her
Indian empire by the capture Of Serln-
gapatam and the submission OF Tip
poo Sahib. II was the year before
Louis XVI and Marie Antolnette died
on the scaffold. Mrs. Neve's maiden
name was Harvey. Miss Harvey was
a girl Of ID when the battle of Trafal-
gar was fought When the battle Of
Waterloo was fought. she was two
years past her majority. Her memo
ries OF that time are clear aud definite
She saw much of the exlled French
general Charles Francois Dumouriez.
who conducted the celebrated cannon
ade de Nalmy." and he was one of the
many admirers Of her wit and benuty
In Waterloo year she married Mr.
Neve, a Kentlsh gentleman Of indie
pendent means. and went with him on
continental tour which Included n
visit TO the historic battlefield She
picked up on the field OF Waterloo
what Is still one OF her most cherished
possessions. belt buckle worn by one
Of the imperial guard. When Marshal
Blucher went to England after Water
loo, Mrs. Neve was presented to him
and showed him the buckle.
Her wedding tour was the prelude TO
long series of travels, and when after
p years OF married life Mrs. Neve was
left a widow, she continued her jour.
neyings with Mrs Huyshe. her warm
friend. Mrs. Huyshe was a great col
lector Of curious and antiques. Almost
the whole of Europe was Travelled over
by these two energetic women before
the days OF railroad. when travelling
meant something Of effort and discom
fort. They were IN Spain in 1852 when
the Alhamhra was being restored. and
I Mrs. Neve has a collection OF tiles and
original decorations which she secured
at that time from the ruins OF the old
Moorish palace. Nothing perhaps shows
her love OF travel more forcibly than
the fact that In 1852, at the age Of go,
she made the journey 70 Cracow, Po-
land, to see the memorial erected to
Kosciusko.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
The nath and Longsrltz.

The number Of women who are de-
voted to the daily bath grows larger
each week, but there are plenty Of UNI
converted sisters. We do not half IN
derstand the advantages Of a free use
Of water. / was told the other day Of a
woman who at 60 retains not only n
youthful appearance, but her strong
mentality, a personality Of great charm
and a number Of accomplishments.
among which is a voice of unimpalred
beauty. How has she managed itf
First of all by the free use Of water
inwardly and outwardly, then by an
indomitable win which does not recog-
nize the lapse of years or the approach
of disease. She is in absolutely perfect
health, obtained and retained by intelli-
gent effort and a thorough understand
ing of the needs Of her body and brain.
She rules by reason of her intellect and
personality where younger and less
gifted women fail. She fears no rival
of any age because she has never ac-
knowledged defeat, and she began her
career without beauty.
'Know thyself" has been her watch
word. She has n most intimate ac-
qualntance with herself. but nobody
else can boast Of knowing what she
will do next. She has understood the
wisdom Of holding her tongue where
her own affairs were concerned and
has Stunned confdants. wish that !
could describe her as eloquently as she
deserves. for even with the selfish mo-
tives which undoubtedly govern many
Of her acts she is to be admired for the
seemingly impossible things she has
done. She rose from an ordinary posi-
ton in life TO her present eminence
through pure grit and fearlessness and
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
CHARITY ASSOCIATION
MEETS IN ANNUAL SESSION

n. Barsky. ]. Lichenbaum. l.. ToDkis
and Israel Weiner were elected direc-
tors OF the Hebrew Charity Associa-
ton at the annual meeting OF the as
sociation held yesterday. Morris Levy.
the president, reviewed the years
work. reported that the recent ball was
a success, that the condition Of finances
is encouraging and for the association
extended thanks to Governor HUM
and Chief Justice Lore for their pres
ence at the reception.
A. B. Cohn, secretary, reported a net
profit from the ball of $S22.S7. Contri-
buttons were made as follows: st.
Michael's Day Nursery. s.; Delaware
Hospital, $40; Associated Charities.
SO.
]. Harry Gordon. treasurer. reported
s4S2.SS in receipts during the year. and
s379.4S in expenditures. leaving a bal
ance on hand of S10340 It was de-
cided TO have the association chartered.
Resolutions were adopted ON the death
of S. Hankin.
Israel Weiner. treasurer of the loan
fund. reported for that branch of the
organization. The fund was organized
February 90 1900. and was placed in
control Of the following committee:
Israel Weiner, DR.. A. d. Jacobson
Jacob Faber. The fund received $40
as its capital. which, with a balance OF
S17 from the previous years work
made the total capital s117. To needy
and deserving persons the Loan Com
mittee makes small loans without in
terest. Much aid has been given dur
ing the year in this way.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
WEALTH IN OLD HOUSE
New Jersey Man Found Much Money
i'm House He Had Bought

Bridgeton, n. j., Feb. 9.-William
Davis, a Cedarville oysterman, has be-
come suddenly rich. He lately pur-
chased an old house at which is known
as "The Landing" and which was once
owned by Elisha McChesney, an ec-
centric old man. who was known to
hide his money in different places, and
whose death occurred suddenly seven
teen years ago.
In cleaning up the old house a few
days ago Davis discovered metal box,
which contained a lot Of money. Some
OF it was in 500 and $50 bills. The
box also contained a gold pen and a
small finger ring, and a large nugget OF
some kind Of metal.
No one knows the amount Of Davis
find. He keeps this to himself.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Notice 10 Mariners

Lighthouse inspector for the fourth
district. has issued this notice to
mariners. Notice is hereby given that
gas lighted buoy number A. Elbow Of
the Ledge, Delaware Bay, has dragged
from its station and that the light Is
extinguished The buoy will be re-
placed and the light exhibited as early
as possible.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
TO INSPECT FORT DUPONT
Magazines There Said to be Unfit for
Storage Of Powder

Thirty-eight seacoast forts including
Fort DUPONT. Delaware City, whose
magazines are said to be damp and un-
it for the storage Of powder are to be
inspected. according to an order is
sued Saturday by the War Department.
This action was taken because Of re-
port made to Secretary Root by Lieu
tenant General Miles. was based upon
those presented to him by artillery
Officers, who had made inspections on
his orders
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Notes From WOman's Realm.
Woman of lOS Who Is a Famous Traveller Bath The
Secret Of Her Beauty Lady de Grey Out Of
SOciety-YeIOw Gloves Popular

should be commended for the feat. She
has been the spur that drove clever,
talented mea 10 their best efforts and
the means OF securing them the re-
wards they deserved. Just to hear Of
such a woman is stimulating. isn't lt?-
Betty Bradeen IN Boston Traveller.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

DROPsY AND HEART DISEASE. --
For ten years I suffered greatly from
Heart Disease Fluttering CT the Heart
and Smothering Spells made my life a
torment. Dropsy set in. My phys can
told me to prepare for the worst I
tried Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart.
One dose gave great relief. one bottle
cured me completely. Mrs. James
Adams, Syracuse. N. Y.-54.
Sold by Miller Drug Co.. 402 Market
and n. B. Danforth. Market and Sec
ond streets.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Yellow Gloves.

Yellow gloves have attained popular
ity IN Paris. They are quite the thing
to wear on the street and have almost
taken the place OF the overfavorcd
white dressed kids. This. II is said,
will be wintcr as well as fall fash
ion. The white glove Is used exclusive
ly by smart women when they are act.
Ing as chaffeurs-running their own au-
tomoblles. This Is the supreme chic
and also the universal extravaganza. rs
the white kids under these circum-
stances are ft TO he thrown away after
an hours drive.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

1t is expected that a number of
fremen will go to Dover this week and
work both for and against the bill to
change the method Of electing officers
of the Fire Department
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Mitchell simpson Gets Pension

Colonel John Wainwright has OBJ
tained a pension for Mitchell Simpson,
residing in this city, Of IS a month
from February II. 1900. Mr.. Simpson
served in Company F. Ninth Delaware
Infantry.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
MaY Race fnr the AItnr

Woodbury., n. j., Feb. "a number
of the young women Of this city have
started the piecing Of a quilt which is
to be presented 30 the first of their
number who weds Several of the girls
are engaged. and there is likely to be
a lively race for the altar.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Brandywine Broke Rudder Chain

The steamer Brandywine on her way
up the river last evening broke a rud-
der chain of Eddystone, and drifted
into the print works wharf. where the
passengers were landed and sent to
their destination on trolley cars.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Former Now Arent II

James Collins, of Laurel in the en-
ploy OF the Union News Company, is
in poor health He came 10 Whining
ton aSturday and put himself under
the care of DR.. ]. w. Mullin.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Bootblaoks Wont work SUNDAYS

Bootblacks Of the city have organized
a union. and posted notices in their
shops that Sunday shines" will be
after March 3.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
News Agent Purchases Store

Arthur Hearne. formerly employed
by She Union News Company. has re-
signed. Mr.. Hearne has purchased a
grocery store in Salisbury, Nd.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
omcers Have Been Elected

Officers have been elected by the
Diamond State Homing Club for the
ensuing year as follows: President. ].
Clarence Green; vice-president. w.
Newell Barnard; secretary and treas
urer. Warren Henderer; race secretary,
Joseph H. Simmons; assistants, Ellis
E. Perry and Warren Henderer.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
Every Woman Needs
A Reliable Monthly Regulator.
DR.. LaFrancO's
Periodical Compound

is the greatest known remedy for De
layed, irregular or Painful Periods. AS
a general tonic for delicate women il
stands unrivaled, and as a regulator II
has no equal. nead following unso-
licited testimonial:
Mrs. Mamie Harris, 2212 Pratt street,
Philadelphia, writes "YoIr Compound
is the best remedy ever used. Treat
ment worked like magic.P
Price 20 Cents at Druggists.
Your druggist has or will get It, dc
not take any substitute.
Sold by 2. James Belt, N. B. Dan.
forth and H. X. Wfhson, Wilmington
Del.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

Directors Of the Y. NJ c. A. will be
elected on the evening Of February 19
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

Pocahontases, tribes. Cycle Academy
this week.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

Princess Alexandra OF Cumberland,
the nlece god-daughter and namesake
OF the Princess OF Wales. will make
her debut In society at one of the court
balls that are held at the beginning
Of the year In Vienna. The young
princess Is just Is and. as she is ex-
ceedlngly pretty, 1t is probable that
that before long she will foe W the
example lately set by her elder sister,
Princess Marie Louise. and become a
bride.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

The opera bag Is one Of the most
convenient novelties Of the season.
II comes In castor or black and Is
made Of the reindeer skin. 1t hangs
on n chain and has n clasp like a
Pocketbook. Inside In separate COM
partments are cardcase. coin case.
opera glasses and vinaigrette.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

All fur hats are very fashionable,
ehinchilla, Persian lamb and sable be-
Ing the fayorlte skins. especially made
TO match the muff or collar or fur trim
mings on the toilet.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

Come to the pow-wow this week.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11
AMONG THE PLAYERS

The story Of Betsy Ross as 1t will
be utilized for. dramatic representation
in Philadelphia by William A. Brady
this coming Spring, is to be embodied
in "a novel by Chauneey Hotchkiss. to
be efpublished by Appleton next month.
The '"Way Down East" gold mine
has developed enormously profitable
veins. extending to every section Of the
country. and they appear to be mex
haustible. For instance, in Boston
where the rustic play has reached the
twenty-fourth week within the past
two seasons. It turns away throngs
against such great opposition as ben
Hur" and san Toy" It will be here
at an early date.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

In the new Clyde Fitch play, Lovers
Lane" successfully produced in the
Manhattan Theatre. William A. Brady
is believed to have obtained another
'"Way Down East" 1t is not a drama
on farm and rural fireside, but depicts
life in small town. Like all of the
Clyde Fitch plays, it is daring and un-
conventional crisply witty and satiri-
cal, is aglow with sentiment and
abounds in strong character types.
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

and mail or bring II TO the
BUSINESS Office OF the
EVENING JOURNAL.
Each coupon must bear
the name OF the person for
whom you wish 10 vote.
The records OF the COM
peitOrs will be shown in
the paper every issue, and
votes will be received until
midnight OF February IA,
1901
Evening journal., 1901-02-11

The rumor that Grace George would
appear in a dramatization OF Alice of
Old Vincennes" was wholly unauthor-
lied. 1t probably arose from the fact
that William A. Brady had been con-
sldering the dramatic possibilities OF
the book. and had entered into negotia-
tion, but not in behalf of Miss George.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
PRESIDENT VERY SICK.
Somewhat Improved this Morning,
But Had Bad Night.

News of the Presidents condi-
ton received here this morning is
to the effect that he was very sick
last night. The following press
bulletin was sent ont today:
Buffalo, Sept. THE following
bulletin was issued by the Presi-
dents physicians at 8 a. m
"The Presidents condition has
somewhat improved the past two
hours. There is a better response
to stimnIants- He is free from pain,
and is conscious. Pulse 12S, tenn
perature 99.S."
CONDITION THE SAME AT NOON.
Buffalo. Sept. Is, 1890 p. M
The Presidents physicians report
that his condition is practically
unchanged since the last bulletin
at 9 a M He is sleeping quietly.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.
Officers for Ensuing Year Elected
Public School Teachers Elect
ed.-Date of Opening Set.

The trustees of the Brownsville
public schools met last night to
elect officers and transact other i'm
portant psatters. The following of
ficers were chosen:
President + IL Goodrich, sec
rotary Geo More, treasurer, Geo.
NJ. Pu.egnat. The board, AS now
composed, besides the officers nam
ed, comprises the following mem
bers: T. B. Russell, Il. kowalski,
~ CeIaya, and J /. KIelber.
The appointment of teachers for
the public schools resulted in the
naming of Prof. T. b. Barbour as
principal, with the same corps of
assistant teachers as were engaged
last year, and the addition of two
uew ones. The new appOi1tees are
Misses Maggie Tilghman and Sunie
Putegnat. The teachers named have
been notified of their appointment,
and as soon as their acceptance is
received, the list will be published.
1t was decided to open the schools
on Oct LIST.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
L.ong-LoSt Ring FOUND
Ell SOLTERo

Twenty years ago George K.
Barney lost on his farm, near the
the Twin Bridges, Chadd's Ford
Pa, handsome gold ring set with
sapphirps. Recently, while plough
ing or his farm, he noticed some
thing giisteniug in the furrow, and
upon bending down TO see what it
was, he discovered he long lost
golden irinket. Despite the fact
that 1t had lain in the earth for
twenty years. il was in Il perfect
state of preservation, and needed
only little rubbing to restore lis
hrilllamce.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
PURELY PERSONAL.

J. Celaya, J Seaman and Prof
Barbour came up from the Point
this morning.
Prof. Barbour, F. RivaduIla,
John Champion and son were pas
sengerS to the Point last evening
Mrs. john CloSner, accompanied
by her little son Victor, arrived
from HidaIgo. via MatamOros, last
evening, to visit her mother, Mrs
NJ. Dougherty.
MeSsrs Sharp, Reavls and Wilds,
the oil proSpectors who arrived
here Tuesday. set out this after
noon by ambulance from MatamO-
roS for vicinity of Soto La Marina,
down the Mexican coast. to invest
igaIe the oil indications there
They expect to. return here early
next week.
VIM. Sehnnior and y. E. Chavez
prominent and popular citizens of
Hidalgo came down yesterday to
be inlated in the mysteries of
Woodcraft, which ceremony was
duly performed at the Woodmen' S
camp last night. Mr.. SchuniOrre-
turned home this morning, Mr..
Chavez remaining for day or two
longer in our midst.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
Only u Mask.
St. Louis, Mo.

Many are not being benefited by the
summer vacation as they should be
Now, notwithstanding much outdoor
life, they are little if any stronger. thap
they We're. The tan on their, faces is
darker and makes them look healthier,
but it is only mask, They are still
nervous, easily tired, upses by trifies,
and they do not eat nor sleep we'll
What they need is what tones the
nerves, perfects digestion, creates appe-
lite, and makes sleep refreshing, and
that is Hoods Sarsapaiilla. Pupils aid
teachers generally will find the chief
puspose of the vacation best subserved
by this great medicine which. as we
know, Guilds up the whole system.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
Storm Warning.

The following storm warning
message was received at the Browns
vile signal office at u :03 today:
Washington, d. C.-Advisory
IL a. m. Storm central near east
ern extremity of Cuba, moving w
n. w. Considered dangerous for
vessels of all classes off South
Florida and North Cuban coast to-
night aud Saturday.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
District Court.

The grand jury came into court
this morning and presented two
bills of indictment, one against l..
Il. Bates for murder, and one for
cattle theft in which the accused is
not yet arrested.
l.. Ii Bates was arraigued on
charge of murder and entered a
plea of not guilty He then euter-
ed a writ of habeas corpus and was
given bond in the sum of $1,000.
The ease against AnaStacio Ro-
bles for cattle theft which vas
heard Tuesday resulted in a mis-
trial. the jury being unable to
agree The case heard Yesterday
against the same party, also for
cattle theft, resulted in verdict
of not guilty
This morning Eusebio PorraS
was tried for cattle theft and ac-
quilted.
Court adjourned at noon until
Monday morning.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. WISsLow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children while
teething, with perfect success II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain; cures wind collie. and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea 1t viii
relieve the poor little sufferer imIne-
diately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world twenty-five cents
bottle Be sure ana ak for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing syrup, and take
no other kind
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13

NERVOUS troubles are cured BY
iN Hoods Sarsaparilla, which en-
riches and puriiies the blood. 1t is the
best medicine for nervous PEOPLE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
Public School Notice

The following order is published
for the information of the general
public
"The Principal of the public
free schools of the city of Browns
vile, Texas, is hereby ordered not
to enroll any child from the dis
trict or COMMITTEES in the county of
Cameron, outSidesof the lndepen-
dent District of the city of Browns
Vile, except upon the transfer by
the County superintendent of the
portion of the school fund To which
such child is entitled this may he
obtained hv w'i.ien application to
the county superintendent of the
parent. or guardian, or person hav-
ing the lawful control of any child
entitled to the per capita airport
Ionment of the school fund. before
the apportioument TO the districts
or communities. hut not after
wards.
The Secretary Of the Board is
directed to give public notice of
this order and also to furnish the
Principal of the city schools with
cnpy of the same
GEO. MORE, Secretary.
Brownsville, Sept Ii, 1901.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
THE BEST is THE CHEAPEST.

Not how cheap. but how good. is
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are posted on all the important and
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1t is the best and most reliable
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Subscription price 81 year.
Any newSdealer. newspaper or post
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-09-13
OVAL
Baking Powder
Ah&0zuk&Ey Pazx,A.
Notice of Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Brownsville and
Gulf railroad company will be held
at the office of the company Browns
vile. Texas, Thursday, 10Th OF
September, 1901, at 10 o'clock a.
m, for the purpose of electing
directors and the transaction of
such other business. As may be
brought before the meeting
The transfer books of the com
pauy will be closed at 3 O'Clock p.
m, Sept 10TH, and remain closed
uutIl three days after faaI adjourn
men; of the meeting
The regular annual meeting of
the board of directors will be held
at the same place on the same date.
f.. J. PUIG. Secretary
Brownsville. Tex, Aug. 10th, 1901