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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-05-24
ABOUT TOWN.

sent the National Criterion-a
strong political monthly magazine
just coming ont, Capital unlim-
ited). a liberal commission .or
salary paid to workers with push
and energy who writeat once Past
experience not necessary News
dealers, Teachers, Speciality Men
and Agents answer. Address, Ma
tionaI Criterion, P. 0. Box 251,
DaIlas, Texas.
A number of friends of Lient
Ferguson gave him a royal recep-
ton last evening at his quarters in
the post, on his return from San
Antonio. A fine band was engaged
to tender him a serenade, excellent
refreshments, both solid aud liquid,
were provided, and jolly, good
time was had The music by She
band was interSpersed with occas
ional popular songs rendered il
chorus by the party. Those present
included some of the leading so
ciety gentlemen of Brownsville and
Matamoros.
Postmaster Sharpe, who always
considers the convenience of his
patrons, has made arrangements to
hang ont a red lantern on the post
office corner, as a signal, on the
arrival of the mail from Alice at
night. A pole has been placed at
the corner of the sidewalk, so it
can be seen from ali four direc
tions, and persons at a distance can
always tell when the mail is in,
and save themselves an unneces
sary walk or long waiting snch as
so often happens on account of the
mail not arriving at a1y regular
hour. The red light will be lighted
and hung on the pole as soon as
the mail arrives and will remain
until about eleven o'clock, begin
ing tonight. So, if You see the red
light at the postoffice corner, you
may know the Alice mail is in, and
if you don't see it, you need not be
in hurry to get your mail. People
living at some distance from the
Office will greatly appreciate this
thoughtful act on the part of Post
master Sharpe.
News has been received here of
the complete recovery of Dr. Justo
Lopez and his brother Fulgencio
Lopez, who were both taken i'll
here several months ago and went
away for treatment. DR.. Lopez is
at present in Monterey, where he
has been joinedby another brother,
lately arrived from Spain. Fulgen-
clio Lopez is still in New Orleans.
where he went from here. He will
he joined there by the others and
The three brothers will go together
to Spain to see their parents. The
clothing and other personal effects
of he doctor and Fulgeneio which
were left here are being packed,
under the supervision OF FraGk
-
Champion, who is managing their
business here, and will be forward
ed to New Orleans. The many
friends in Brownsville Of these
worthy aud highly esteemed young
men are much pleased to learn of
their recovery, and join The HER
AID in wishing them IA safe aud
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-05-24
stockmen, AtteAtion!

The following list of horseS and
cattle stock is offered for sale for
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-05-24

Crank Miller arivred last even
5ng from HidaIgo
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-05-24

Tie above stock is pastured ID
miles from Brownsville and bid
derS should see the stock Before
making an offer. Delivery to be
made in the pasture. Arrangements
can be made with owner by pur-
chaser TO keep this stock in saw
.paSrrfe for several months, il
chaser so desires, free of q
For full particulars
on hANK
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1901-05-24
HOw's ThiS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case OF: Cafarrh
that cannot he cnred by Halls
Catarlh Cue.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
MORE PLANS FOR BROADWAY Y
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE MALPIN ES-
TATE TO BE IMPROVED

Some details of the plan for the Improvement
of the block front on the east side of Broadway,
between Thrty-third and Thirty-fourth SITS,
which is owned by the d. H MCAlpin estate,
were learned yesterday. J. Romaine Brown, a
representative of the estate, said, however, that
he did not think the report was we'll founded. A
man who owns property near Thirty -fourth-st
and Broadway valued at several million dollars
told Tribune reporter that he was positive that
the McAlpin estate parcels were to be improved
on a vast scale in the near future.
II know what l am talking about" said the
informant but I do not care TO have my name
mentioned in connection with the announcement
for various personal reasons. The Improvement
of the McAlpin estate property VIII be no small
affair 1t will be important as the proposed
Improvement of the block front on the east side
of Broadway. which stands the Hotel I'm
periaI the Winchester Apartment House ana
the San Carlos Apartment House and of that
relating to the Broadway Tabernacle property.
The size of the property owned by the Nc
AlDin estate in the block front between Thirty
third and Thirty-fourth sts. is 123 by 2O71 feet
II has a frontage in Thirtyfourth- st of 10
feet and the buildings the parcel fronting
In this street are Nos - to 60 West Thirty
fourth-st At the northeast corner of Thirty
third-st and Broadway is the Alpine Apartment
House 1t is not definitely known whether or
not the apartment house is included in the plan
to improve the property.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
RUNA WAY CRASHES INTO CAR
MAN HURT. HORSE SHOT, WOMEN
FAINT, WAGON SMASHED AND
WINDOWS SHATTERED.

Frightened by the whistle of an elevated train,
a horse attached to a wagon belonging to Davis
& Isaacs. wholesale liquor dealers. OF No. ,493
Broadway. away last night in Second ave.
One hundred and tenth-st., throwing the
driver the street, smashing the wagon against
elevated pillars, and finally crashing into an
electric car The horse had to be shot.
The horse was driven by Louis Kronek six
teen years old of No. $40 East Seventy -irst-st.
The horse was trottins north on Second-ave.
when .t started to run. When the wagon struck
a pillar KrOnek was thrown to the street
At One hundred and -fourteenth-st. the horse
swerved to the left and galloped across the car
tracks. Car No. 445 coming down Second
ave. at a high rate of speed. and before viii
lam Morrisey. the motorman, could stop the
car there was collision. The horse was wedged
between the and a pillar and was severely
injured. The wagon was smashed to pieces.
Intense excitement prevailed among the pas
sengers in the Every pane OF glass was
shattered Men and women jumped to their feet
and made a rush for the doors. Several women
tainted, and were attended later by an ambu-
lance surgeon from Harlem Hospital.
Kronek sustained injuries about the
head and the body, and was removed 70 the
Harlem Hospital in an unconscious condition
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
MDOTGALL HAWKES..

McDougan Hawkes. born in this city in 1852.
of old New-YorL family identified
with public affairs from the beginning of the Revo-
luton. His great-great-graEdfa ather, General Alex
ander McDougaH. colonel of the 1st New
York Regiment in I775 and after the termination OF
the the first president of the Bank %
New-York His father ". Wright Hawkes., was a
well known public speaker and member of the
bar. His mother Eliza Forbes. the daughter
of William TehieI Forbes. wealthy shipping
merchant of New-Haven, Conn
Mr.. Hawkes. attended the Trinity Church School
in Philadelphia the Hopkins Grammar School in
U-Haven, the French University Lyc&es OF
Tours. and of St Louis in Paris. Dr. Winnebersers
School Marburg. in Germany. and returning to
NewYork in 1881, entered Columbia College where
he was graduated from the School of Mines in 1ss5
the School of Political Science in 1856 and thu
School of Law of which Professor Dwight vas
then dean. 1887. being admitted 20 the bar IN
the year from the Office OF the late CHER
Justice OF the Court OF Common Pleas. Charles P
Daily In the sound money Presidential campaign
of 1896 he took energetic part, and oeeomlnS
actively Interested IN Republican politics. was
elected IN 1899 first vicepresident Of the NeVYorll
County Committee
The law firm of which he Is a member Minturn
& Hawkes.. have represented large foreign invest
ing interests in American enterprises. many or
which have been prominent factors in the develop
of Western railroads and industries
Mr.. Hawkes. is member Of the Union Metro
and the Bar Association OF the City of NeW-York-
of the Society Of Cincinnati Of the Society of
Colonial Wars. the St. Nicholas Society and the
New-York Historical Society.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

was arrested one night in raid poker game
by Captain Devery. He had number of oticers
with him, and | think Glennon was one.
Q-Was that before or after You testified against
Devery? A.-After.
Detective Dillon, OF the Society for the Pre-
yentiOn OF Crime, testified that on July S. the
day he sent word to Whitney over the telephone
that there to be a raid on u.s. he was on
watch near the house. in Thirty third-st., and
Acting Captain Shells and Detective Dwyer
go TO the house about ten minutes after the
telephone message sent. At the close OF
Dilion's testimony there adjournment
until p. m. the Recorder having decided to
have a night session of the trial.
In the evening Detective Mcclellan, Of the
Society for the Prevention of Crime, corrob-
GRATED DillOn's testimony. Then Mr.. Osborne
announced that the prosecution rested.
After a motion TO instruct the jury to acQut
Glennon had been denied. Cilennon went the
stand in his own defence. He declared that he
had made frequent attempts to get into the
house in Thirty-third-St. and denied ad-
mission He failed discover any proof that
the house had a vicious character. Glennon
swore that he once arrested Whitney in 1897
for running a poker game in Ffty-third-st He
denied having talked with Whitney about tips
on poolrooms, and declared that he never saw
Whitney after 1892 until he him in court
Thursday last.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
WOMAN CLING.s TO BURGLAR
THEN HER HUSBAND HELPS TO HOLD
HIM DOWN TILL \ POLICE
MAN ARRIVES.

William Miller. his wife and two children were
sitting at supper in their dining room. at Nc
3I9 E,ighth-ave-. last night, when Mrs Miller
noticed a light in the parlor- She hurried
through the fiat and 10 her astonishment ell
countered burglar looking at the things on the
mantelpiece-
She shrieked as she seized the man. She 5
small, but strongly built and courageous The
man struck Mrs Miller in the face several times.
and cursed her.
Miller ran in He also seized the man. The
house by this time in uproar. and Po-
Iceman Wenham. of the West Thirty-seventh-
st. station. was on the way upstairs He burst
into the room The burglar on the floor,
with Miller and his wife still holding him. Mrs
Miller weeping
Wenham pounced the burglar. who fought.
but club subdued him. Then Mrs Miller re-
leased her hold and went into Mysteries Sne
was put to bed. and for hours could not be
calmed.
The man had Miller's gold watch and chain,
valued at S135. in his pockets he gave MS
name as James Mcdonald and his age as
twenty-four years, but refused TO tell MS ad-
dress or occupation. He said he came from To-
ledo. -
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
JAMES L. WELLS.

James L. Wells is actively identified with sew
eral organiza tions in The Bronx which have been
formed for the purpose of developing that bOr-
ough- As president of the North Side Board or
Trade he has worked especially for rapid transit
and the northward extension Of the elevated sys-
TENS Mr. Wells was born on December Is. 1876
in the town 81 West Farms, in the Borough of
The Bronx. He graduated with the class OF
50 from Columbia College. He began his public
career as trustee of the public school in West
Farms in the seventies and served as a member
of the Assembly in the legislatures Of 1879. 1880
and 1892. He a member Of the Board OF
Aldermen in 1881 1882 and 1855. and member Of
the Board of Taxes and Assessments during 1895.
1895 and 1897. He of the founders and IS
director of the Twenty-thir1 Ward Bank and
Of the Dollar Savings Bank He was one OF ths
committee of seven which Issued the -au for tho
meeting al which the North Side Board of Trade
organized March. 1891. He frs elected
a vce-president and the death of John Q.
De La Nergne ne became president, which once
since held
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
WILLIAM R. WILLCOX.

William r Wilcox is active member Of the
Republican organization. and was nominated for
CCreress on September II, 1890. by the Republicans
of the XIIIth Congress District. TO against
O. H p. Belmont. and succeeded in cutting down
the majority of what is normally overwhelming
Iy Democratic district He IS a member Of the
New-York bar his Office being at No. . Nassau
St He was born at Smyrna. IN this State. in 1865
and educated at the State Normal School at
BroCkpOrt and at the University OF Rochester.
After serving principal of the academy Web
ster and of the High School Spring Valley for
several years. he came to New-YOrk and entered
Columbia Law School He graduated In 1883
and admitted the bar in 1880. He has de-
voted much time and enthusiasm a study OF
political and economic questions and has written
much for publication these and kindred subjects
Among other philanthropic enterprises he has been
especially identified with the work in behalf o boys
the East Side. He iS a member OF the Union
League and other Republican clubs and the Bar
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
SKETCHES OF APPOIN TEES
THOMAS STURGIs.

Thomas Sturgis was born in this city on April 20,
1916 He was educated in the New-York public
schools. When eighteen years old he joined the
Union Army. and served i'm the 67th Massachusetts,
Volunteers During most of his service in the army
he was assistant adjutant general the eth Army
Corps then n Army Of the Potomac
After the war Mr.. Sturgis went West, and settled
in Cheyenne Wyo There he lived for twenty years
as a stock raiser and banker He returned 70 New
York ten wears ago and since that time been
in business here He is connected with the Union
Stock Yards Company of Chicago. with offices n
New-York and is the head of the Sturgis q HUI
Building Corporation
Before being made Fire Commissioner by Mayor
Strong Mr.. Sturgis had served Civil Service
Commissioner. succeeding E l. GodkIn IN that
office.
Mr. Sturzfs is a member of the Chamber Of Com
msrCe the Republican and Union LeaSue clubs. the
Loyal Legion and the Grand Army OF the Republic.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
THOMAS w HYNES-

Thoms ". Hynes is a native Of Ireland. where
he born In 1Sf1- lie began Hfe printer .
devil on the staff Of The Springfield Repu5H-
can" rising 10 the case before ne left that paper
For the last tweuty-eght years he has been prest-
dent of the Council of St Vincent de Paul in
Brooklyn For four years he was a member OF
the Brooklyn Board Of Education, and for four
wears Commissioner of Charities Of Kings County.
having been appointed by SEperyisOr-at-LarZs
Fritz a Republican. who was elected Supervisor
of the county when Mr. Low was elected Mayor
Brooklyn in 1883 For the last two years he
has been eupI0ved in the Controllers office in con-
nectfon with the bureau dealing with charitable
institutions mis- official title being chief examiner
Of accounts of institutions. For many years he
has been a personal friend of Mr. Low Mr.. Hynes
lives at No. 1892 Pacifc-st-. Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
ROOM STARTED FOR BLACK.
DINNER IN HIS HONOR THOUGHT TO BE TO
FURTHER HIS CANDIDACY FOR
THE SENATE.

There was a dinner at the Hotel Manhattan
last night which is regarded by Republican
poIiticians as significant. The dinner was given
by Judge Warren B. Hooker, an ex-Consress-
man, in honor of Ex-Governor Frank 3 BLACK
II was attended by Justice woodward, Speaker
Nixon Congressman Littauer, Abraham Cru
her and others. Mr.. Black is said to be can
didate for the United States Senate, TO sue
esd THOMAS c. Platt. Mr. Patt has said that
he will not again be a candidate but 1t is
thought that he might be induced to change ms
mind In case Senator Platt positively refuses
10 he candidate there is strong movernsht
on foot to have Ex-Governor Black named me
politicians last night regarded TINS olnneI o. ~
Mr Riact,s honor as a signal announcement OF
his candidacy for the Senate. and thousht thal
he was to be reckoned with from TINS ufne on
None OF those who present at the dinner
would talk.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
JANUARY II. 1902.

This is the date for the Winter tourists Seaooar6
Air Line Ry. will inaugurate on this date SOLID
,,as.ib,ied train-NeW York & Metropolitan Limit :
ed New York to st. Augustine Fla. composed OF
Pullmans luxurious compartment ana ara",ns s
room sleeping cars. library, smoking. olnlng atlu
observation cars leaving New York West 80 street
ferry u 20 p. m. arriving St Augustine next aItsr
noon h:2o n m Call on all Penna. ticket agents ior
tickets Pullman reservations or other information
or at Office, LIS Broadway.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
MORE BoERs REACH BERMUD4.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec 2o-The britsh
transport Harlech Castle (Which sailed from
Table Bay November 24) has arrived here. hav-
ting on board 300 Boer prisoners. guarded by the
men belonging to q battery of the Royal Ar
ullery. There one death each from pneu-
Enonia ana measles among the Beers during the
voyage. and the transport has been quarantlned.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
ANOTHER PITTsBURG EXPLOSION.

pittsbure Dec 2o-By the explosion of boiler
=. +ra ,ion+ of the American Steel and Wire Com
panv. on Neville Island. one man. whose name is
unknown. was killed. but so far as known none OF
+ha ntbar workmen were hurt. The plant was dam
sged consderably but not enough to cripple 1t to
cnya
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
MISS STONES RELEASE EXPECTED
sEMI-oFFICIAL INFORMATION TO THAT Eff
Feet RECEIVED IN ROME.

London Dec. 21.-"Semi-offf news received
here from Constantinope." telegraphs the Rome
correspondent of The Daily Telegraph" as
serts that Nine Tsilka is dead and that Miss
Stone. the American captive will be released
almost Immediately
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
SMITH COLLEGE GIRLS CASE PUT OVER

Northampton Mass. Dec. 2O.-The case OF Miss
Mabel Burt. of Bridgeton n. J.. who was indicted
by the grand jury last June for numerous thefts
at Smith College has been further continued uh'ii
after ~. re~. r,ne term Miss Burt is in an
asylum for the insane Frankfort Penn. and an
affidavit there says that she is sun In serious
mental condition
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
RE SIRE IT'S WATERMAN.

In huvine a fountain pen be you get the pest
whic. is Waterman's Ideal Fountain zen some
look something like Watermans s. out none Write
like Wsterman's. Get the best All dealers, ana L.
p Waterman Co., Isl Broadway. ~ f.-AoVt.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
THE LINE TO THE LINKS.

in the world reached by the seaboard Air Line Ry,
such as are found at Pinehurst. Southern Pines
Camden Jacksonville Ormond and Tampa. Fast
schedules through Pullman sleeping cars Call at
I1s3 Broadway. No trouble to answer questions
Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
IMPORTANT OFFICES FILLED.
HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF FIRE PARKS. TAXES.
CORRECTION AND DOCKS NAMED
FOUR OF THE APPo1NTEEs ARE REPUBLICANS.

M'DOUGALL HAWKES. Commissioner
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

II Is stated on good authority that a well
known German bank contemplates opening
branches in South Africa Such movement
would materially assist the expansion of Ger
man commerce and British merchants and
manufacturers are warned that if the United
Kingdom is to maintain its lead in commercial
affairs In South Africa 1t is necessary to
nut forth every effort to secure that result
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

1t Is understood that Harland & Wolff, of Bel
fast have been invited to tender for thre
steamers of a length of S25 feet, for the nev
fast Canadian mail service.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

satisfactory conduct of this department Mr.. Hynes
is Democrat. and supported Mr.. Shepard in the
last campaign.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

In few days the Berlin electric elevated rail-
way the first undertaking of its kind on the
Continent of Europe, will be opened for traffic.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

The death is announced of Colonel Richard
Hinton He was preparing some interesting
studies of English life as it appeared to him
after an absence of fifty years. His death will
come as a shock to many friends he had made
here He will be buried in Wandsworth Gene
terry Monday.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21
MR. HYNEs SUPPORTED SHEPARD.

Thomas w. Hynes who has been appointed
Commissioner of Correction. urged for this
Mace by the Greater New-York Democracy. Mr..
IIvnes is acquainted to a certain degree with
the department of which he is to be the head.
because of.four years of service as a Com
missioner of Charities in Kings County.
Said
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

have known Mr. Hynes well for nearly
twenty years that 1 have not hestated TO select
him for this place. because am confident that ne
will bring TO the discharge Of his duties an equip
uent that in many ways is unusual. and SYM
pathy with the most modern methods OF dealing
with prisoners that is absolutely essential for the
New-York tribune., 1901-12-21

Whitney declared Glennon had said he did not
ask for protection for houses of i'll fame, but ne
wanted "14S' taken care of as special faVor
Whitney said he had testified against DeVery
,,,so,, .e yas q captain. and also against Cap
tain Eakins.
O-And Glennon knew you had testifleo agalnst
Devery. and yet you accuse him or making 'Ais al =
rangenent with you? Ayes. , ,
O'-Were you ever arrested oY Glehhoh' Al
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1901-05-17


The Atiz ua & NrN Mexico railroad
did not get t. standard gauge cars in
To Clifton quite as soon as "aS expect
Instead OF changing Tie gauge II
the road Ia three DAYS 1t took eight.
the drst train got into u fInn Tues
day night, ana there was = great cele-
bration. The entire town was out IT,
assist A well knpNn business man
nf the town was in LprdShur2 yester-
day, aud told the LIBERAL he never
appreciated that Ghiuh wa~ "A stan
dafd gahge town until Tuesday This
is the way he measured. a narrow
gauge car NJ beer WIS So OUT As part
of the celebration. lie though this
would satisfy the town, but II did u t.
L. would nave taken A standard gauge
car full nf the material TO have heen
enough for the toSn.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1901-05-17

the population that the sdlUun keepers
think a special census would cut down
the pricc they nave to pay iut saloon
licenses. District Attorney LleSellJn
has appointed r. }. Wright as assis-
tant district attorney 10 advise the
commissioners IN all legal paints dn
which they mas ~ish IT, consult legal
authoiities. TINS was found neces-
sarY owing u ire distance ui the dis
trict attorneys fe.tue c. ffum the
county seat. The commissioners we're
informed that Judge Parker had
ordered eigh %prisuuers aud " insane
prisub- nuw Z, III cd Ia iht county
lnl iiausferr d tu Luna cuu t,. Tue
I INA county commission r seriuusl,
oblecltd ~ ecer,ing the insane per
sous. They claim thai al thuugn they
originally came irum Demiug thry had
lived Ia the C unij jail ~ lung that
lGcy had acQuir Il a legal Residence 10
Grant county. The Judge. ho~eW r,
held hat lunai les shnuld br cared fui
by Luna. The commissioners went
over the warrants aud coupons Ia tht
clerks urice IN lnvcstlgat- the char9,
made by the grand jury tina the late
treasurer had not properly cancelled
cuupuns which he had paid. a mum
Der ~ such coupons were discovered
but instead OF having been paid by
Treasurer Burnside, and filed hy Clerl
AcAninch, ~ was found they hac
been paid IN 1892 IL 1892 W. BerI
WIS treasurer aud E. VI. Y ung VA
clerk. Their offences have ou lawed
By this time.