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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

landed a few shells in aid of the
fpderaIs, aud the rebels shared the
fate o their neighbors, beating Il
hasty retreat.
There were no casualties that we
heard of. I'm few hours business
assumed IFS usual rush, and the
little episode was forgotten.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

SANTOS DUMONT deserves a me-
dial for his iudomitable pluck, if
he never makes complete success
of his flying machine. Neither
water nor fire, nor numerous
failures have abated his ambition
or his energy one whit. He is of
the kind of people that constitute
the great discoveries aud inventors
of the world.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

The proposition to pass an or
dinauee in San Antonio, prohibit
iug women from wearing long
skirts Gu the streets, has aroused
strenuous opposition on the part
of the fair sex, and the unlucky
wight that proposed such a thing
is "catching it" One fair CORE
spOndent OF the Express says that,
If the ladies must wear rainy day
skirts, the men should also be
made to wear their trousers of IA
.'rainy day" length.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

WITH Col. Lanham aud Col.
Rice wanting the gubernatoriaI
nomination, a9d Col. Campbell
who, though retired from the race,
would take it if he could get it,
Texas ought to feel proud. 1t
isn't often that three colonels all
at once offer themselves to serve
the state in the capacity of
governor.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

THE light of the statue Of Lib
erty enlighteniug the world will
not be snuffed out after all, as the
War Department will see that it is
still kept alight. So much for senti-
ment, some people say. And yet
love of liberty is sentiment itself,
and one which Americans hope ever
to keep burning.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21
AROUND Galveston the $

AROUND Galveston the straw
berries are fast ripening, and in a
week the luscious fruit will be on
the market. Here on the lower
Rio Grande, with even milder
climate and everything favorable
for their culture, we have no straw
berries. The reason why is that
we do not plant them.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21
Do Not Fall TO
Consult Me.

Do not go through life suffering
because you have beenstOld that your
disease Is incurable l can prove
that my knowledge OfPhysic Science
and AlklOidal Dosimetric Medication
viii be a boon to you If I cannot
cure you can at least relieve your
sufferings and make life little
sWeeter to you. Ny reputation Is
based upon my success. [ viii visit
any partOf the county day Or night to
attend the sick. Consultation conf
Dental. Calls left at the Botica de-
Leon viii be promptly answered.
c. C. FORD, M. D.
Office. MILLER HOTEL.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

Col. LANHAM seems to be the
unmisiakeable choice of the people
of Texas for governor. The Hous-
ton Posts experiment 10 Rice cul-
ture is probably too late to bear
this year.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

SPRING is coming, and the
editorial pencil is about to spring
its annual paragraphs about clean
ing up the city.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

The report that Mrs. Jefferson
Davis would offer BeauvGir for
sale to be used as a Confederate
home is denied by that lady.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21

A LOT of Texas postmasters are
still on the anxious seat.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21
"REMINISCENCES OF THE
SIXTIES ON THE FRONTIER
Bagdad, the Scene of Lively Events
during the War
To The HERALD.

Bagdad, that once famous town
at the mouth of the Rio Grande,
was one of the most cosmopolitan
communities ever known on the
American continent. 1t was the
outlet for cotton and depot for sup
plies for the rranS-Mississippi de-
parunent of the COufpderacy in
the "late unpleaSantneSs. Here,
at that time, might be seen the as
tute dOwn-eaSter, trading his wares
to the chivalrouS Southernpr for
cotton. both specializing on the
lIfe'S blood of his cOnntrynan who
was fighting for what he justly be
lieved to be his rights.
There were lively times in those
days. 1t was veritable Babel.
All languages we're spoken, all M
tions represented. Ships of all
flags were present. One hundred
and fifty sails of all dimensions
have been counted at one time IN
port aud in the offing-from the
small lighter and pleasure yacht to
the full-rigged cotton carrier,
SteambO;S, and the grim visage Of
the French bl0ckaders, while Eug-
liSh, Germans and Spanish also
had their dogs of war on Obser-
walton. The Americans were also
on patrol duty, with station at
Brazos Santiago. The Brooklyn
would move down and take ObSer-
walton occasionally, aud then retire
to her station.
| remember one evening, about
the time old Sol was dipping be-
hind the western horizon, when the
Brooklyn espied Confederate sail
close in shore and heading for this
port. With all sail spread, she
gave chase, letting 60 solid shot
from her bow which skipped over
the water like foot balls and |
splashed about the little craft. The
lay down toward the
ssuthward, seeking refuge in neu-
rial waters. The Brooklyn bore
Down aud continued firing, as
.hough she were not going to res /
Dect neutral waters, when the Eug
iSh, French, German aud Spanish
ships opened their ports. The
Brooklyn ceased firing and return
I'd to her station, and the little
jOufed. made the port amid cheers
# hundreds of lockers on, who had
the race with intense anx-
ETY..
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-02-21


With the immense influx caused
by this large trade, Bagdad soon
counted her population by thou
sands. Houses or huts brought
fabulous prices. Tarpaulins we're
rented at So night to cover goods.
Gambling was the order of both
day aud night. Thousands of dol
lars changed hands nightly, and
funerals were not uncommon 0c-
currences the next day as the out
come. When shooting began in
the night, We all dropped out of
our hunks on the sand, (which serv-
ed for the floor of many of the
early edi6ces of Bagdad.
One might a jolly French tar got
sliced up a little at fandango.
The next morning the French
bloekader demanded redress from
the mayor, who answered that he
had no control over the parties Ia
the local row, as they belonged to
the Mexican srmy. Thereupon
Johnny Crapaud landed about two
hundred marines to punish the
Mexican soldiers. The latter retlr-
ed, keeping up "a fusilade, until
finally routed by the marines.
AT the same time the Coufeds.
were engaging federal company
that was stationed at GAINESVILLE.
on the Texas shore opposite Bag
dad. From the lookout on the
Bravo warehouse, four separate
armies could be seen in hattie
array
The Brooklyn moved down and
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
WITH 235 GUARDS IN LINE.
Centennial Parade of the Corps Will
Take Place Thursday.

The Savannah Volunteer Guards ex-
Thursday afternoon for the parade in
celebration of the one hundredth an
niversary of the organization of the
command. This will mean good
strength for each of the companies, and
will present a creditable appearance.
Drills have been held with the especial
idea of fitting the men for the occa-
sion, and the officers are confident that
they will not fail in sustaining the rep
utation of the historic command.
As an escort for the Veterans Corps
march. They will assemble on Bull
street, in front of the armory, at $3.50
O'Clock, when a centennial picture" of
each of the companies viii be taken.
When this has been done, all will be in
readiness for the street parade.
Maj. w. w. Williamson will be in
command, and it is expected that his
entire staff will accompany him. The
line of march will be on Jones street,
to Drayton, to Bay, to Bull to Bryan,
to Congress, to Broughton, to Barnard,
to Bull and to the military parade
ground. Battalion parade will there
be held, and the military exercises will
terminate by the battalion passing in
review before Gov. Allen D. Gambler,
who has accepted the invitation of the
Guards and will be one of their guests
of honor for the centennial celebra-
ton.
The exercises, as described, will
conclude the military features of the
celebration. but there will be a ban
quet at night in the Guards Hall
where seats will be arranged for about
400. The hall will be attractively dec
GRATED for the event, which will be
brilliant, as the military will attend
in uniform. The Guards will have
number of guests. among them the
Governor, Maj. w S. Basinger of
Athens and every officer in Savannah
of rank of captain or above. The Gov
ernor will be among the speakers.
Invited guests of the Guards and the
members of the Veterans Corps will
assemble in the Tomochichi Clubs
rooms at SIS o'clock, and the mem
bers of the companies will assemble
at the same hour in their respective
quarters. The celebration Is looked
forward to with pleasant anticipations.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
WAL WORTH WITH S. A. L.
VIII Be Assistant General Passenger
Agent at Savannah.

Agent at Savannah.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway is
to re-establish an assistant general
passenger agent at Savannah. This,
it1is reported, will be on May l. Mr..
C. B. Walworth will come to Savan-
nah to take the position.
Mr.. Walworth is now chief clerk to
General Freight and Passenger Agent
T. T. Charlton of the Ocean Steam
ship Company, with Office in New York
He is in the passenger department,
practically managing the passenger
business. He was formerly connected
with the passenger department of the
Central Railway, and later with that
of the Ocean Steamship Company in
Savannah, and has many friends and
admirers here who will wish him much
success in his new position with the
Seaboard Air Line, which will be one
of Importance, as he will have juris-
diction over wide territory, which
will include the Fourth and the Fifth
divisions of the Seaboard. Mr.. w. P.
Scruggs, who is division passenger
agent of the Seaboard at Savannah,
will be transferred.
Mr.. WalwoFth was under Traffic
Manager w. H. Peasants of the Ocean
Steamship Company in New York. Mr.
Peasants appreciated his ability, and,
when as traffic manager of the Sea-
board, was thinking of an appointment
for the position of assistant general
passenger agent at Savannah, he
thought of Mr.. Walworth The tender
of the position was made and ac-
cepted.
1t is not known who will succeed Mr..
Walworth in New York. President John
M. Egan of the Ocean Steamship Com
pany said yesterday that the appoint
ment is with Mr.. Charlton.
There has been no assistant general
passenger agent at Savannah for some
time, the Seaboard having abolished
that position upon the re- organization,
Mr.. A. Pope dropping his passenger
duties and remaining in the company's
service as assistant general freight
agent. Mr.. L. E. Challoner succeed
ed Mr.. Pope here as assistant gem
eral freight agent upon Mr.. Pope be-
ing transferred to the general offices
at Portsmouth.
Seaboard officials decided that Sa-
vannah is of sufficient business i'm
portance to be the headquarters of an
assistant general passenger agent. Pas
senger matters may be submitted to
his judgment here. instead of being ad-
dressed to Portsmouth.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
ORR MADE PRINCIPAL.
VIII Succeed the Late J. f. Way at
Massie school.


Mr. Gustavus ]. Orr was elected
principal of the Massie School, to sue
coed the late J. f. Way, at a special
meeting of the Board of Education.
held yesterday afternoon. The appoint
ment. as in the case of all officers and
teachers of the school system, is for
the rest of the term, but there is lit
tie doubt that it will prove perma-
nent
The election of Mr.. Orr to this posi-
ton was predicted in the Morning
News yesterday The special meeting
of the board was called during the
morning and held in the afternoon
with nine members present. Besides
President Mercer, there were present
Messrs. Blum, Lee Roy Myers, Herman
Myers, Stovall, Dunn, O'Byrne, Saussy
and Adams. The situation was thor
oughly canVassed and the election of
Mr.. Orr followed.
Mr.. Orr is at present in charge of
one of the first grades of the High
School 1t was determined by the board
to consolidate the two first grades now
existing into one and place Mr.. G. b.
Wood in charge of both. Mr.. Wood
will receive the salary of a grammar
school principal while this arrange
ment continues. during the remainder
of the school term.
The president was instructed to con-
vey to Mrs. J. E. Way the sympathy
of the board in the loss of her hus-
bands and to express at the same time
long years of useful and honorable SER
xriaa
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
VETERANS HOME AGAIN.
All Delighted With Experiences at
the Dallas Reunion.


the Dallas Reunion.
The Savannah veterans who attend
ed the Confederate reunion at Dallas
returned to the city, on the special car
in which they made the trip and lived
during their stay in Dallas, yesterday
morning. They were all well, and all
delighted with the experiences through
which they had passed.
The veterans had none of them
paGAad an i'll day, and their reception
was as cordial and enthusiastic as their
most ardent fancies had pictured. AS
souvenir of the trip they brought
back with them pair of buffalo horns,
which had once adorned the head Of
one of the beasts slaughtered at Dali
las to give the veterans a new expert
ence. They refused to tell how the
horns came into their possession,
though they all chuckled with unholy
glee whenever the subject was men
toned.
Some of the boys haven't forgotten
how to forage" said one of them.
Two members of the party, Messrs.
J. NJ. Solomons and d. B. Morgan, did
not return with it, but continued their
trip through the West.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
BEEF DIDN'T GO UP.
Promise Made That 1t VIII Go Up
Tomorrow.

Promise Made That 1t VIII Go Up
Tomorrow.
The expected advance in the price
of beef did not take place yesterday.
The representatives of the packing
houses stated that 1t will go up half
a cent a pound tomorrow.
The advance would put the price
at 10 cents a pound, or 2 cents higher
than beef has ever been in Savannah
before, according to a we'll known
restaurant keeper. The statement by
a member of the trust that grass cat
tie will soon be on the market, and
that the price of beef will then drop
to the normal, was received with
gladness yesterday by beef eaters.
While the appearance of grass cattle,
it is claimed. will be responsible for
the promised drop, the consumers
think otherwise.
They have held out against the I'M
heard of prices, and. too, have made
such a howl that Congress has the
matter under consideration. THE
people are simply refusing to eat beef
at such eXorbhant prices" said a res
taurant keeper yesterday, land the
packing houses have about realized
that they have lost their fight. The
price of beef may jump another half
cent tomorrow, but / doubt it. If it
does, it will not remain at 10 cents
wholesale very long"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
SeRbOnrd Interchangeable Mileage
Tickets.

Seaboard Air Line Railway has
placed on sale 1,OOO-mile tickets at S25,
which tickets are good over it's entire
system, and also over the lines of it's
important connections, representing in
all approximately $4,000 miles.
Full information as to these tickets
may be obtained upon application to
any agent or representative of the
Company or City Ticket Office, corner
Bull and Bryan streets. Both phones
No. 2S-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIA-
TION.
In This Mornings Issue Is Another
Important Notice of the Retail
Merchants Association.


We beg our readers to carefully read
them thoroughly This offer of this
association is upon the most liberal
terms ever attempted heretofore.
The coupon books issued by the many
members who compose this association
and who represent almost every store
in Savannah, certainly the most pro-
gressive and important, are good
everywhere and whenever you choose
to use them, you simply take your book
with you when you go shopping, and
at each of these stores your coupons
are good.
tbs a simple thing on the face of it:
this giving 10 per cent. discount. but
it represents to the household many
dollars saved and made, many useful
and beautiful articles gotten, which,
perhaps otherwise might never have
been purchased, and is unquestionably
a very desirable thing for the con-
sumner.
These merchants have fitted I'D A
most convenient store at 14s Whitaker
street for the display Of these pre-
miums, and il is a sight to see the re-
markable gifts there displayed-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
ISSUED THE CIRCULARS.
Members of the Regiment Informed
About Prize Drill

The circular relating to the regi-
mental individual drill in the manual
of arms appeared last night at the
assemblies of the companies of the
First Regiment. Copies were distrib-
uted among the members of the com
panies who are evincing the greatest
interest in the prospective drill and
who are striving to get places on the
teams, for men from each company.
that are to contest for the medal. The
drill will be held Monday night, MAY
26, at o'clock. The circular gives
valuable information in settlement of
points in the manual that have been
in dispute
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
NEGROES ARM BADLY CUT.
One Legged Negro Used Knife in an
East side BrawI.

Lorenzo Gadson, a negro. was badly
cut in several places on the arm on
the East Side yesterday morning, by
a one-legged negro named Owen Hun
ter. Hunter was placed under arrest
by Patrolman Nose Davis and is held
at the police station house on a charge
of assault with intent to murder.
The men had a dispute in a bar
room and a fight followed. The trou-
BILE began about woman, and hot
words were passed. Hunter claims
that Gadson seized a broom and struck
him several times across the head with
the handle. He says that he was be-
ing assaulted when he used the knife
and that he only cut Gadson to defend
himself. Gadson denies that he was
the aggressor.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
Southern Baptist Convention, Ashe-
willie, n. C., May S-15.

The Southern Railway announces a
rate of one fare to Asheville
and return account of the
above occasion. Tickets to be
sold from May to 10, inclu-
sive, with final limit May Il, but which
can be extended to June 2 upon pay
ment of fifty cents. Hotels at that
point are offering reduced rates during
the convention. Excellent opportunity
to visit the famous Land of the Sky
and Sapphire Country" Southern
Railway is only line operating through
sleepers. For complete information
address E. G. Thomson, c. P. & T. A.,
141 Bull street; phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29

To meet the growing demand and
consumption, prompted by general ap-
probation of high quality. Moet &,
Chandon Champagne imported 252, 432
bottles in 1901 in excess Of the year
1900 greater than 100 per cent Of the
combined increase of all the other
Champagnes imported. Moet & Chan
don White Seal, Epernay. France; Dry.
Delicate and Delicious.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
Southern Baptist Convention, Ashe-
Vile, n. c., May S-15.

The Southern Railway announces a
rate of one fare to Asheville and re-
turn account of the above occasion
Tickets to be sold May to 10, inclu-
sive, with final limit May 81, but which
can be extended to June upon pay
ment of fifty cents. Hotels at that
point are offering reduced rates during
the convention. Excellent opportunity
to visit the famous Land of the Sky
and Sapphire Country" Southern
Railway is only line operating through
sleepers. For complete information
address E. G.. Thomson, C. P. & T. A,
141 Bull street; phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
To Cincinnati and the West.

The Southern Railway operates
through Pullman sleepers from Savan-
nah to Cincinnati, making close con-
nection there for all points beyond. A
day ride through Western North Caro-
lima, the beautiful Land of the Sky"
E. G.. Thomson. City Passenger and
Ticket Agent, 141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
Short Sen Route to Eastern Cities

is via Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company's steamers from
Savannah to Baltimore and Philadel-
phia affording a delightful sail on the
placid waters of the beautiful Chesa-
poake and Delaware Bays. This is the
best way to reach Washington, New
York and Boston. Comfortable and
economical. When making your ar
engagements to go East, call on j. j.
Carolan, agent. 112 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
A SHOT AT DEVEAUX
TAKEN BY THE SAVANNAH COTTON
EXCHANGE.
AS COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS.
RESOLUTIONS DECLARE TO PRESI-
DENT HE ISN'T WANTED.

Brief Meeting at the Exchange Was
Adequate for Action Upon CoIIec-
torship Observation-Disclosures in the
Demand That White Man Is
President j. Il. WiIIiams-ResOIu-
ton introduced by Mr.. w. II. WILL
Jams and Was TcIegrnphed to the
President-GOssip About Federal
.AppOintments.
The Savannah Cotton Exchange re-
peated yesterday with equal emphasis
its protest of four years ago against
the appointment of a colored man as
collector of the port of Savannah.
The meeting was largely attended
In fact, it was one of the most rep
resentative recently held. and demon
strated the unanimity of feeling which
exists among the business interests
against the incumbent of the principal
federal office here being a colored man.
One evidence of the feeling that
prevails in business circles on
this question was the brevity of the
meeting 1t was short and decisive
from every standpoint. Less than fif-
teen minutes were taken up. There
were no speeches. except that by Presi-
dent J. p. Williams of the Cotton Elk
change, stating the object of the meet
ing
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
HUSSARS PRIZE DRILL.
VIII Take Place at Tybee About the
Middle of May.

The Georgia Hussars will hold their
annual saber prize drill at Tybee about
the middle of May. The troop was out
in force last night. under Capt. w. w.
Gordon Jr., for an instruction drill in
the sabre exercises. The troop medal
will be the prize for which the men will
strive. but the officers have determined
to offer a supplemental prize. which
VIII go to the squad in which the prize
winner may have drilled in preparing
lot the contest. To facilitate instruc-
ton. the troop has been divided into
squads
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
PASSED THROUGH SAVANNAH.
Secretary and Mrs. Root on Their
Way to Washington From Cuba.

At an early hour this morning Sec
rotary of War Root and Mrs. Root
passed through Savannah on their way
to Washington. They were at the
Plant System depot for ten minutes,
but were probably sleeping and not
aware, of that fact.
Mr.. and Mrs. Root were the occu-
pants of Southern Railway private car
No. 101, and arrived in Savannah from
the South on Southern train No. 30
Mr.. Root has been to Cuba for the
purpose of assisting Gen. Leonard
Wood in surrendering the island to Es-
tralda Palma. the recently elected pres
ident of the latest republic.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-29
Electric Goods.

If YOU want an Electric Candle or
an Electric Search Light or a Clock
lii up by electricity. call on US; the
price. about So each. They make very
handsome articles Of utility and or
nament. Lippman Drug COMPANY
corner Congress and Barnard streets
-ad.