davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-08-09
ABOUT TOWN.

the stage Office again today
Nine ears Of freight from the
schooner Beacham, the last of her
cargo, came up this morning.
y letter from our Hidalgo cor
respondent appears on the first
page of The HERALD this evening.
and an instalment of "Grulla
Whim Whams" Is published on
the second page
a number of persons went over
from Brownsville last night to
hear the serenade at the Plaza de
Hldalgo in MatamCros, which was
given complimentary to Gen. Lo
jero.
The schooner Beacham Is taking
on her return cargo, the Luzon and
the Adelaide having carried four-
teen ears of freight TO her this
morning She will probably sail for
New Orleans tomorrow afternoon
The Obreros society last night
held lis annual election of officers,
the following being elected EliceO
del Vale president, Jose Ayala
vice president, Pablo q. Rocha
secretary and Manuel Barreda
treasurer
a seizure OF forty cafg0> Of corn
was made day before yesterday by
customs inspectors at FL Naranjo
ranch, twelve miles from town.
This is the second corn seizure
made lately. The carts and oxen
were coniscated 9ith the corn.
The following from the San An
tonic Express army notes confirms
the announcement of the same o.
ders published in The HERALD
Tuesday AN order was issued
at military headquarters Monday
by which First Lieutenant Frank
K Ferguson, of the Second Bat
terry of Field Artillery, Is relieved
from dnty at Fort Brown and or
dered here. He will be replaced at
Fort Brown 10y Lieut.. Arthur n.
Pickel, of the Twelfth Cavalry,
who expects to leave for his new
post in a day or two.
Rangers Wallace, Pickett and
Machin returned this morning from
a scout in the country and report
having found five mules which
were stolen last week from their
owners in Mexico. Three OF the
mules are the property of Mr.. Ar
meudaiz, and two belong to IA Mr..
Estrada. The rangers turned the
animals over TO the cgporai of Mr.
Armendaiz 1t is supposed that the
thieves had the mules hid in the
brush, and learning that the ran
gers were after them, turned them
loose. while they betoOk them
selves 10 some safer spot.
Gen. E. Lojero entertained his
friends at his residence in Mata
mnros last evening. in celebration
of ms birthday Dancing was the
chief amusement of The evening,
an elegant supper being served
later IN the evening The general
was the recipient OF many congra
mIationS and compliments from
his numerous friends on the hap
nv occasion Gen Loiero Is one of
the mos; popular Mexican officers
ever commanding the MatamoroS
military division The HERALD
ioius IN offering congratulations,
ami wishes him many happy re
tnrrs of the day
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-08-09
NOTICE DELINQUENTS.

To All Parties Delinquent in the
Payment of Their Taxes Due the
City of Brownsville, for Any of
the Years From \. d. 1884 to
\. d. 1899, Inclusive.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-08-09

ar Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills sam
20 free. Add sterling Remedy Co, Chicago OF NY
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-08-09

4 \ ( z ONLY The best when yO-
need a medicine. Hoods Sarsap@-
rilla is tie best blood purifier, nerve
and stomach tonic. Get HOODS
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
AMUSEMENT IS.
May Blossom" at the Auditorium.

way DiosSoH dt the Auoitorium.
 The Boyle Stock Company opened the third week of It's engagement at the Aud itorium in David Belascos stirring do- mestic drama, May Blossom, and it was greeted by one of the largest audiences of the season. The parquet and the bal cony were almost filled and the gallery was crowded.
 May Blossom Is an emotional play with bright comedy to relieve the sadder scenes. Kendall Weston, as Steve Har- land. made a strong impression, while AL ma Powell in the title role was seen at her best Morris McHugh, as Uncle Bart lett, the minister, added to his already high reputation. and Inez Barlowe in the soubrette part, made a decided hit As a while, May Blossom was a very finished production, and was generally applauded.
 The artistic effect was heightened by the work of the scene painter. All four sets were new and were well suited to the requirements of the play.
 The vaudeville features were Galletfs monkey comedians-live ourang outangs- and Frank Bowman. the magician.
 The monkeys gave a great performance and kept the audience laughing. They are the cleverest dumb animals that have ever been put on the stage. They did the trapeze act, rode the wheel and played barber shop, and they seemed capable of doing everything that a man could do ex- cept talk
 May Blossom will run the week. with a family matinee tomorrow. Children may not care for the drama, but they will go wild over the monkeys.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
RAILROAD NOTES.

Horace Johnson, chief clerk to General Agent A. E. deFuniak of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. has resigned. He will accept the position of chief clerk to G. R. Browder, division freight agent for the Southern. The change is effective October l. No announcement has been made as to the successor of MT. John- son.
 J. D. Patterson, the present chief clerk in MT. Browder's office, will go to Wash ington as rate clerk in the office of Gen. eral Freight Agent E. A. Mel of the Southern. MT. Patterson Is popular in local circles. Mir. Johnson also has many friends. He was transferred here from Montgomery.
 Capt. P. Sid Jones has returned from trip to Cincinnati. Buffalo and other eastern cities. He was absent fifteen days
 The Southern Railway announces a new rate of $27.45 to Buffalo via Washington. The ticket Is limited to twenty days and | has a five-day transit limit Stop-overs are allowed in Washington Announcement has been made that the steamship La Grande Duchess has been purchased by the Ocean Steamship Com pany.
 "The Ocean Steamship Company has acquired the Plant system steamer La Grande Duchess" said President Egan. La Grande Duchess will follow the in- ternational yacht races about the closing days of the month. if they are not post poned, and about October l will be turned over to the company. She will be entirely overhauled, her passenger accommoda- tions considerably decreased and her freight room correspondingIy increased. Her freight room. when the proposed al- terations are completed. will be about the same as those of the Kansas City. It will probably take some two months to make the changes we desire in the ship, which will put her in the service of the company about December l. Certainly the ship should be on the line by the first of the year.
 "As in all cases of buyer and seller, we were apart when the negotiations began, the seller asking more for the ship than we offered. Finally we got together on the price, which was in the nature of compromise figure"
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
THE BELT LINE SAID ID BE SOLD
 FOR SEABOARD Price Believed to Be a Half MiI-
 lion Dollars ATKINSON WILL NOT SAY Has the Seaboard Ar Line at Last Made Arrangements to Enter
 Birmlngham2 Is the
 Question.
ATKINSON WILL NOT SAY

A special dispatch from New York, re- ceived yesterday, stated that the Bir- mingham Belt Railroad had been sold to a syndicate managed by H. NJ Att kinson of Atlanta. The announcement official acknowledgement of the sale would be made at an early date.
 MT. Atkinson was found at the Wal dorf-Astoria Hotel by a correspondent of the Age-Herald. He was asked to make a statement regarding the reported pur- chase. In reply to the query he said:
 "I can say absolutely nothing at this time, as matters are not in such a posi- ton where a statement from me would be in order. I would much prefer the Age Herald would refrain from discuss ing the matter in any way, shape or form until something official is made known, which I shall be pleased to do as soon as matters have shaped themselves in a way to merit such a statement"
 Attorney A. T. London of the Birming- ham Belt Railroad was asked concerning the reported sale, but he would make no statement further than to say:
 T know absolutely nothing about any sale of the road or any steps to that ef- feet"
 The sale is said to have occurred in New York yesterday morning and trans- acted at the office of the United States Mortgage and Trust Company. MT. Att kinson and William Halls. Jr., of the Hanover National Bank are said to have arranged the deal.
 The purchase price of the road is said to have been $5OO,OOO The line possesses excellent facilities for connections with every other road entering the city. It Is also of easy access to all the prominent industries of. Birmingham.
 To Seaboard Purchaser.
 The announcement of the reported sale Is followed by the statement that the line will be used by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad as a means to secure en- trance to Birmingham. This road has been trying to enter this territory for number of years, and 1t Is now stated 1t will succeed. The way to this end is said to lie in the belt line and the East and from Cart ersville to Pell City and which may be secured with ease
 The distance from Pell City to Birming- ham is only thirty-five miles, and a short line can quickly connect the belt line with the other road. From Cartersville the Seaboard Air Line will use the track of the Western and Atlantic for entrance to Atlanta.
 The official statement of MT. Atkinson will he aOxfo1Is1v awaited Wbap jt ;, made all speculation will probably be ended. Some persons think that this statement will be that the belt line will be merged with the present street rail- way lines of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs, Annie Knox Smith.

Mrs. Jamie Knox Smith, wife of Capt. John c. Smith, died yesterday morning at 6 O clock at her residence in Eleventh avenue, South. She had been critically i'll only since Friday and many of Ter closest friends were unaware of her ill., ness until they were informed Of Ter death.
 The remains will be taken to her for- mer home in Eufaula at o'clock this morning, where the funeral and inter- ment will take place tomorrow Several weeks ago Mrs. Smith, with her husband, left the city for their usual summer trip. They spent greater part of the summer in the Rockies, but their trans-continental tour was cut short by the Illness of Captain Smith, wno was stricken at Denver Mrs. Smith remain ed wfth him, and private telegrams re- ceived by friends in the city contained the intelligence that he had recovered sufficiently for them to prolong their stay. They went later to Chicago and returned to Birmingham a little more than a week ago.
 When she was taken Ill Friday she said to her physician that she would rot recover On Sunday there was consul tation of physicians and they gave no hope to her husband and the watchers at her bedside. Surrounded by them and perfectly conscious thate the end was near, she passed away.
 Mrs Smith was born In London Eng, February 2S, 1S4S. She came to America with her parents at an early age. At the time of her marriage to Captain Smith, fourteen years ago, in Eufaula, she was the widow of James c. High tower.
 Mrs. Smith leaves no children, her closest relative being an only brother, William Knox.
 A singular coincidence in connection with her death was that 1t followed so close upon that of the Rev. Dr. Owen P. Fitzsimons, rector of St. Mary's-on-the- Highlands. who had long. made his home at the Smith residence. She was a de- voted member of the South Side Bap- tist church. ;
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
FRANK ScHAFFER CAUGHT.
Wanted Here for Assault With Intent
 to Murder

Sheriff Burgin yesterday received a tele- gram from Fort Smith, Ark, announcing the arrest of Frank Schaffer, who is badly wanted here on two charges of as- sault with intent to murder and one for burglary and grand larceny.
 A deputy sheriff will be sent to Arkan- sas for the prisoner within the next few days The charges of assault with intent to murder resulted from an alleged bur- gary of the home of Frank Adcox. At the time shots were fired at MT and Mrs. Adcox, and the latter was wounded.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
Counties Outside of Black Belt He Claims Against
 Ratification
QUOTED FROM OTHER SIDE
Says Speeches at MT. Underwood's Committee Meeting Prove His ssertion--Discusses White
 Supremacy Issue.

Gen. Charles M. Shelley, who is Iead- ing the opposition to the new constitu- tion, said yesterday that he was greatly pleased with the letters he was receiving from all over the State.
 '"The white countless" he said, "are overwhelmingly against ratification. In many of them am advised the vote will be ten to one. and the black belt promises to stand by their white brethren.
 That my information is correct is shown by the reports made at the meet ing of MT. Underwood's campaign com mittee and published last Saturday. Many were present, all ardent ratifiers.' They claimed but two counties in all the State, and neither of these was in the black belt. They reported every other county as needing canvassers or litera- ture.
 MT. Clayton said he expected the new constitution to carry in his section, but he had been absent some time.
 MT. Sanford of Pike said it was neces- sary to inform the people there.
 MT. Taylor said literature was needed in Perry County.
 Expresses His Belief.
 MT. Knox said the people of Calhoun County were divided but he believed the constitution would carry.
 Mir. Cox said 1t was necessary to edu- cate the people of Pickens County.
 Mir. John V. Smith reported Dale County as requiring work to carry.
 
 said 'house to house canvass was needed, and Captain Kolb should be sent to make speeches. And MT. Halls, the tax collector of that county, said it would take a strong fight, and 1t was questionable whether even that would win
 This Is the way the ardent friends of ratification talked, and they were talk ing to cheer up the cause. I am not sur prised that the ratifiers' are alarmed at the news from the Black Belt They have been declaring that they are going to dlsfranchise every negro.
 What Census Figures Show.
 Their permanent plan allows every man, black and white, who can read and write to vote, and the census figures, just out, show this:
 Men over 21 years old who can read and write:
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
Miss RoIand's Concert.

Miss Dot Roland's benefit concert took place at the Jefferson theater last night. Those who assisted were Miss Scholar. Miss Caro Miller, Reed Miller Mir. Dauth- waite. the cornet player; Mir, Chalifoux, MT. Coleman, and Fred l.. Grambs as ac- companist.
 The programme consisted of beautiful solos and a trio by, Miss Roland, Miss Miller and MT. Miller. There were sev- eral encores. The concert closed with Millard's Ave Verum, 'artistically sung by the fair beneficiary
 The audience was not large. but 1t was discriminating and applauded warmly several of the numbers.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
PASS RESOLUTIONS.
Police Association DepIores Death of
 President.

The Birmingham Police Relief Associa- lions upon the death of President Me Kinley. committee composed of Chief Austin, Sergeant Chambers and Officers Shirley. Waldrop and Cunningham framed the resolutions, which were unan- imously adopted;
 Whereas, in view of the great loss the entire country has sustained in the death of President Mckinley, and the still heavier loss by those nearest and dearest to him, therefore be 1t
 Resolved, That 1t is but a just tribute to the memory of our departed President to say that we mourn the loss of a wise and faithful public official and one who was in every way worthy of our respect and regard.
 Resolved. That we sincerely condole with his devoted wife and commend her for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best and whose chastise- ments are meant in mercy.
 Resolved, That this heartfelt testimoni- al of our sympathy and sorrow be spread on the records of this association and copy of the same be forwarded to Mrs. Mckinley by the secretary.
 These resolutions were also adopted:
 Whereas. it has pleased Almighty God Co eahe Aoin lue ldHiliy ciFcle Ol our friend and comrade, George E. Devine, his baby boy (Floyd);
 Resolved, That we hereby tender to him and his wife our heartfelt sympathy in this, their sad bereavement; and while we cannot lift the shadow that has fallen across their home. yet we would have them know that they do not carry their sorrow alone, and commend them to Him who doeth all things well and whose 1ev- cry dispensation for the best; and we hope that the memory of his prattling tongue and happy laughter may lift many dark and dismal clouds from their lives along their journey of life, knowing the Good Shepherd has taken the lamb in His arms and borne him to the home where sorrow nor separation shall ever come
The age-herald., 1901-09-24

them. They have the advantage of a play suited to their style of humor, and they do not let any of the opportunities of the farce escape them. The cast is strong and includes the quaint Boulden and Griffen. Edward Powers, Wm. Barry, Kittie Beck. Kathryn Roberts. Gus Pig ley. Jas. Fanson. Ed. Powers, D. s. Jolly, and Lillian Durham. Special scenery. mechanical and electrical effects are car- ried intact for each act.
 Murray and Mack will be the attraction at the Jefferson theater next Thursday with special bargain day matinee.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
Defends the Opposition.

'T regret very much to see some gen. tlemen who favor ratification denouncing those who oppose as favoring negro rule,' and as the enemies of good gov ernment.' Some of us spent four years at the front in the war between the States, and imperiled our liberties and fortunes In rescuing the State from do- minion of the carpet bagger, and have never bolted Democratic ticket or plat form. It seems little harsh now to be accounted traitors to good government, and especially by gentlemen who were not old enough to face real danger on the battle field or in the reconstruction period"
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
ASYLUM BURNED.
Home for Insane In Nebraska 10 De- stroyed-Patients Fought Rescuers.

Norfolk, September 23.-The asylum for the insane in this city was completely de- stroyed by fire today. It is believed that three of the inmates were burned to death. The fire originated from some unknown cause in the west of the institution this morning The loss on buildings and their contents will reach 5000 There were 600 inmates in the main structure and the efforts to rescue were difficult in the ex- treme.
 Shrieks and yells filled the air and many fought against the attempts of the res- cuers.
 The patients are being cared for until a special train arrives to take them to the Lincoln and Hastins asylums The cause of the fire is unknown.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
NEW CLUB BUILDING.
Bids Will Be Received for Work Until
 October 12.

Bids for the erection of the new build ing of the Southern Club will be received at the office of T. U. Walter and Ullman up to October 12, when a contract will be let. Bids will also be received for the present building owned by the club
 The new home of the club will be one of the handsomest in the South. Plans for the building have been completed and work will begin immediately after the removal of the present building
The age-herald., 1901-09-24

men called yesterday and brought good tidings of the outlook. Among them were Congressman John L. Burnett of Gadsden and James P. Pearce of Guin, Marion County. MT. Burnett is mem- Der of the campaign committee and was on his way to Birmingham Saturday to attend the meeting of tn } committee, but missed connection and did nat reach the city in time.
 MT. Underwood reports that county campaign committees are being formed right along. He thinks that within the next two weeks every county in the state will be organized. It is through these committees that the chairman will con- duct his operations.
 Col. W. ". Brandon will speak for rat ifcation at Wingfeld. Marion County, September H.
 It was with pleasure that MT. Under wood gave out this letter from Senator Pettus:
 "Selma, Ala, Sept. 22, 1901. Hon. o. w. Underwood, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sfr-I have noticed statement (made as coming from Governor John- SlOlAJ COHCcIHlue lily Scll dS OPpOScd tO the ratification of the constitution. late- ly framed by our convention. It is known to the members of that convention and to the people that I intended to vote for ratifcahon-and this was published in the papers-before the convention ad- journed.
 T write merely to let you know that I will take part in the campaign your are conducting at such points as you may think best. Most respectfully,
 "E. W. PETTUS." Henry B. Gray, chairman of the Dem ocratic campaign committee of Jefferson County. opened his headquarters yester- day in rooms 2O6 and POS in the Metro politan Hotel Annex. He has appointed Maj. W. J. Parkes his campaign secre- tary. Mir. Gray has not yet announced the members of his committee and may not do so for a week or ten days. He Is selecting only such Democrats as will agree to devote their time to the ratifl- cation cause. He means to get out full county vote and when his committee Is completed the work of canvassing the beats will be prosecuted with great en- ergy
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
"The Burqom asser."

A return engagement of that merry, musical triumph, The Burgomaster," to the Jefferson Theatre next Monday and Tuesday and Tuesday matinee, is an- nounced. This jolly jingle Is one of the best musical travesty presented the local stage for many a day, and at its last presentation here captured the best wishes of the public. Frank Pixley's ly- rios are witty, and fluent in themselves, and enjoyable, Gustav Luder's music merits commendation, as it's sweet, catchy and tinkling airs are still most popularly vibrating in the happy thoughts of all who heard them, as his music Is merry. rythmic and tuneful, with probably dozen melodic felicities that have been whistled or sung since its last appearance, as it has much of that haunting quality that dwells only in nnu- sic of a genuine type. "The Tale of the Kangaroo is not only popular. but ev- anywhere it has been sung.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
INCONSISTENCIES EXCURSION
To Indian and Oklahoma Territories
 By 4. c. 6. R. R.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad announces cheap round trip Home Seek ers' excursion rates from Birmingham to all points in Indian and Oklahoma Terri tories. Rate of one fare for the round trip plus two dollars. Tickets on sale August 9th and 20th and September Sd and 17th only. Limited twenty-two days from date of sale. Stopovers will be ai- lowed on going trip at all points in Texas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory within going transit limit, fifteen days
 For further particulars call on or ad- dress J. c. Lusk. Travelling Passenger Agent. No. 20is First Avenue s-4-tf
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
Mrs. lsadore Ernst.

Mrs. Isadore Ernst. sister of Max J. Winkler. a well-known business man of Birmingham, died at her home in Vienna, Austria, Sunday. Mrs. Ernst was former ly of Atlanta. She was 25 years of age and leaves two children. She completed her education in Vienna and while there met her husband. Her parents reside in Atlanta.
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
SHAPING CAMPAIGN
 FOR CONSTITUTION
Chairman Underwood Spends a Busy Day-Senator Pettus for
 Ratification.

The work of shaping and pushing the campaign for the ratification of the new constitution goes on earnestly and satis- factorily at State headquarters in the Metropolitan Hotel Annex.
 Chairman Oscar W. Underwood is kept very busy with the details of organiza- ton, but he always has time to receive and listen to Democratic workers and others who may be interested in the rat ,6cation question. A number of party
The age-herald., 1901-09-24
Murray and Mack.

Among the Irish star attractions that will come to the Jefferson this season is that ever-popular team. Murray and Mack, in their up-to-date edition of Shooting the Chutes." Murray and Mack are nothing if not up-to-date, and from all accounts they have surpassed them selves this season, both in their individu- al work and in the company surrounding