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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
Texas Notes.

A Iineman at Denison was in
stantly killed Tuesday by catching
hold of live wire.
A rice farmer aud two mulfs
were killed by lightning near Vie
torn Tuesday \ Mexican ard pair
of nulr> were killed ~ lightning
tn >anr day nrar San Marcos.
A Sanrhern Pacific pa>sruger
train ran Into u wa>hont near Ell
Pis'. aud III cnInred porter was
killed
Tia" Aforementioned, hrrwi,
a>sn"lrir - viii errcI nn enormous
ice making anl cold storage plnnt
at Dallas, to cest 800, 900.
\ good vein of coal has been
struck in Hill county.
IInnston 0iIl have a new city
marker, I" cost 100000.
The first bale Of Texas new rrcp
of cotton sold il New ORLEANS Mon
day nj 934 rrntS pound.
Dallas Will rebuild the burned
fair buildings on burger and
eOStlIrr srhl~.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
NICOLAS SANCHEZ ALANIS
Matchmaker and JeWeIer,

Begs TO Inform the public in
general and his old customers es-
pecially that be has moved to the
corner of Madison and Twelfth
Street, fronting the County
Jail where he is now better pre-
paired to do all kinds of gold
and silver work, repair fire
arms, sewing machines, etc.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
PURELY PERSONAL

John Houghland, Francis Shanks
and Frank Reynolds of the Brazos
Santiago life saving station came
up on The morning train.
Mrs. J. Thornham, Miss Irene
Putegnat, Edwin WoOdhOuSe,
Louis BruIay, Frank Rabb and
George More were passengers to
the POin; last evening.
MeSdameS Terry, WoodhouSe,
Havre, Hord, Stowe, Misses Nellie
Kimball, Irene Putegnat, Pamela
Belden, Hattie Case, l.. Garriga,-
l.. Laroche, Mr.. and Mrs. a. Ce
laya, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Kowalski
and children, DR.. q. X. LOew,
MeSsrs. +. B. Armstrong, Joe
Wells, Geo. More, John Alamia,
Antonio de la Reca, and V. Simo
were arrivals from the coast this
morning.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
TRAVELLING ACCORD
ING TO SIZE

In order to obviate the frequent
disputes as to the ages of children,
the steamboat authorities In Swift
zerland have decided that in every
case where doubt arises the child
must be measured. All children
under two feet are to have free
passage and those between two feet
and four feet are to pay half fare.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
Late Items.

Another severe earthquake did
much damage at Kingstown, St.
Vincent Island, Monday night.
The people fed in their night
clothes, remaining in the streets
till, daylight.
The great coal strike has cost
500, COO, 900 in ten weeks.
Gen. Garcia VeIez, son of the
late Gen. Calixto Garcia, has been
appointed Cuban minister to Mex
leo.
The U. 5. photographic Office at
New Orleans reports a depth of
only % fathoms of water in the
Gulf of Mexico near the month Of
the Mississippi. where former
surveys showed 60 fathoms. Recent
volcanic upheavals are supposed
by some to have caused it.
New York quick lunch proprie-
tors have decided to raise the price
of beet aud beans and also lam
and beans from 10 cents to 10
cents.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
ABOUT TOWN .

See Mr. Sahualla's new al He
has some finr hats for SALE.
The wind and dust to-day have
been anything bat pleasant.
DIR. Tborn's new bniIding on
Elizabeth street is nearly complrI-
ed.
The house belnuglug to A Witt
tOnet OF Levee and 9th. street is
being renovated.
The town boys are going to prac-
tlse baseball at the park in the rear
of the public school.
A large stag was found dead III
one of the outer pastures recently,
being supposed to have died of
stGI walton.
The country between here and
Alice is reported as needing rain
Cattle are beginning to show the
effects of drOuth.
The schooner Beacham came in-
side the pass at BRACES Santiago
tnday, having been unable to light
rr any of her cargo outside.
People are looking for dwellings
to rent in Brownsville, and none
are to be had. Why don't our
wealthy property owners build
some?
DIED, in MatamoroS, Mexico,
last night, margarine Cantu. De-
ceased was prominent citizen of
Matamoros, being a wealthy stock
aud ranch owner.
G.. Lindsay and wife, who lately
arrived at their newly-purchased
ranch near here, were in town to-
day doing tome shopping. Mr..
Lindsay, whom the editof had the
pleasure of meeting, says that he
had expected TO come to live in
town, but could not fnd a suitable
dwelling for rent. e E says he may
conclude to buy a lot 10 town and
build a residences
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
THE FRIAR QUESTION
May Cause Catholics to Tnrn
Against the Administration.

/ Washington, ID C-Many per
sons here believe that The friaI
lands question will b. rrrcipllatrt
into the coming political campaign
/ By the lnsisienc- "f lhis gov
eminent thar the Vatican otdrr the
withdrawal IF all Spanish fIlar>
from their parlshr>.
Governor fat' "ppr~ci"fed lie
possible. effect wIileh lhr AdminlS-
traIlun's attitude might hnvr al,
the Catholics in this country. for
IN report to Secretary Root hr
wrote:
at Is unfortunate that the pub
Inc should cIothe the settlement of
al issue, purely legal, with p6lilf' :
al Significance when 1t on lit not ~
have one" AT the same time ht
insisted that those charged VII b
settling the controversy could only
pursue one path, land that Is The
path IF legal right as they see IT,"
4 mass meeting OF athUilcS was
held In Grand Rapids, Mich few
days ago, To protest against lie
government forcing the trlars out
OF the Philippines All the Cath
ollie clergy, including BiShIp RicI
ter, attended, and resolutions were
adopted asserting thai The frlars
were III a z u 2 Il and protesting
galnSt the wrongs and
unjust acts perpertrated against
our fellow Catholics IN the Philip
pines"
Should the Pope finally decline
to order the friarS out Of the Phil
ippines it is felt by many here
tina: sympathy would be created
for the orders In this country, even
If the Catholics are not arrayed in
hostile attitude toward the Adj
Governor Taft Is strongly OPP
posed to the retention Of the friars
III tbs islands. He has said of
them:
"The feeling of hatred for the
friars is we'll nigh universal and
all classes. We are con-
viuced that q return Of the friars
to their parishes will lead to law
less violence aud murder, and that
the people will charge the course
taken to the American Government,
thus tnrning against it the resent
nent lelt toward the frlars."
According to Governor Taft it
vs. Gould make no difference If the
Friars went back under American
rule. 1t would have the same effect
lpon the people, he says, as Gen
.ral Weyler'S return to Cuba I'M
Ter an American commission would
nave had on the Cubaus.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
House For Rent .

A large two-story brick house on
Elizabeth street, opposite First Ma.
tional bank, suitable for mercan-
tile business for rent. Has a good
underground cistern. For partic-
ulars apply to Louis Puente, Oh
Henry Krausse.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
LADIES.

Agnirre, Sra. Refngia
Cavazos, Sra. LuiSa V.
Flores, Sra. Cesaria
CARA, Sra. Refugia
Martinez, Sra. GregOra
Pereida, Sra. Rafaela
Ramirez, Mrs. Santos B. de
Rodriguez, Sra. Virginia
Torres, Sra. Maria
Cara, Sra. Jesusa.
GENTLEMEN.
Cardenas, Sr. Cipriano
EScobedo, Sr. Francisco
Kernole, Mr.. II.
Lopez, Sr. Bernardo
Mu1oz, Sr. Aurelio
Maxey, Mr.. j. s.
Millir, Sr. Jacobo
Parker, Mr.. J. N.
Ruriebum, GabienO
Reyna, Sr. Simon
Sagario, MIR. Joe
Yzaguirre, Sr. Jesus
Persons calling for the above letters
lease say advertised.
J. B. SHARPE, Postmaster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
LAND FOR SALE.

10000 Acres Of Rice and Sugar
land in Hidalgo county, for sale,
prices ranging from $l.O0 to
$2.5 per acre. For particulars
write. JOHN CLOSNER,
HidaIgo, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
BARREDA PROPERTY FOR RENT.

a two-story brick building, fronting
20 feet on Elizabeth street, in the center
of the business portion of the city, suit
able for any kind CT mercantile bust
ness. Building has cellar, under ground
Will be fitted to suit lessor.
Also TOR rent $4,000 acres of land in
Cameron County, most all under good
fence, fronting on the Rio Grande,
besides windmills ON back portions, and
also several improved farms on the
and
Will lease in quantities to suit and
long time leases preferred.
Tor full particulars write to
CELESTIN0 P. BARREDA.
Be o wnsville, Texas
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-07-26
List Of Letters .

The uncalled for letters remaining in
the post Office of Brownsville, for the
week ending July %, 1902. are as fol-
lows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The funeral services over the remains
of the late Mrs. Mary A. Nicholas were
held yesterday afternoon at the house
14O1 Academy street. and were conduct
ed by Rev. Hugh Davis and Rev. d. P
Jones' The services were attended by
many lifelong friends of deceased. In.
terment was made in the Washburr
street cemetery.
Rev. d. d. Hopkins officiated at the
funeral of George, the 7-year-old son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas o. Williams
yesterday afternoon. The services were
held at the home of deceased's grand
mother on Washburn street, and inter-
ment was made in the Washburn street
cemetery. The pall-bearers were Ruth
Morgan. Margaret Carter, Rose Call
and Sarah j. Morgan. The flower bear
ers were Gertrude James and May
Reese.
The funeral of Albert, the, 7-months'-
old child Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Charles. of 1920 Price stree, occurred
yesterday afternoon. Rev. Thomas de
Gruchy was in charge and, interment
was made in the Cambria cemetery.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. William
Dixon also occurred yesterday after
noon from the residence of William
Wilson. $50 North Main avenue. Burial
was made in the Cambria cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
OBITUARY..

MRS. GEORGE PATTERSON died at
her home at La Plume Tuesday night
after long and exceedingly painful
Illness. For more than year. Mrs.
Paterson had been confined to her bed
helpless with rheumatism. Last sum
mer she was brought to this city and
taken to the Hahnemann hospital, in
the hope that the electric treatment
might help her, but nothing awaited to
stay the progress of her disease, and
she continued to grow worse until
death ended her sufferings. Mrs. Pater-
son was a woman of charming person.
ality, devoted wife and mother, and
leaves, besides her husband and four
small children, a host of friends to
mourn her early death.
JOHN MDONALD, who resided on
Pitttston avenue, near River street,
died yesterday afternoon, after an ill
ness of several weeks, He was n man
well-known and held in high esteem in
the neighborhood where he resided. A
wife survives him. The time of the
funeral will be announced later
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
DUNMORE.

Edward Frear, of Grove street, is
visiting friends in Buffalo.
Misses Cora Reed and Kate Williams,
who have been the guests of friends
in town during the past week, have
returned to their home at Plymouth.
Mrs. Martha Filler, of Clay avenue,
is seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Corcoran are
in Hawley, attending the funeral of
Mr.. Corcoran's brother.
Street Commissioner Mcdonald has a
large force of men at work in an eff
fort to lessen, if possible, the danger
from the threatened high water. In
many places in town the sidewalks are
already submerged, carrying, in some
cases water a foot deep.
The special meeting called by the
borough council last night to close up
all standing accounts for the past
year, and to discuss the sewer question,
was adjourned till Monday night
when the council will reorganize and
elect president, clerk, solicitor and
engineer.
The public school, on North Blakely
street. was closed yesterday, on ac-
count of the great rush OF water COM
ing from the fields Of Prospect Park.
Great damage was done along the
street. and it is now in a very bad con-
dition.
Harry Winterstein, of North Blakely
street, returned home yesterday, after
visiting friends in Wilkes Barre for the
past week.
Miss Lizzie McGill is visiting friends
in Carbondale.
Miss Name Lindsay, of Freeland, is
visiting friends in town.
Miss Name Walsh, of North Blakely
street, has returned home aftdr visit
ing friends in Avoca.
The Pennsylvania Coal Company
paid their employees yesterday.
The revival meetings at the Trip
Avenue Christian church continue with
great interest during the inclement
weather The services last night were
of special character. Persons were
admitted only by tickets. The topic
for tonight Is "The Influence of a
Child" Mr.. Wright is a very clear,
forcible speaker and interests all.
The funeral services of the late w.
Is. Washer will be held at the residence
on Mill street this afternoon at
o'clock. Interment in Diamond ceme-
terry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS,

Miss Winnie Strong, of Albany, N. Y,
| has returned home from a visit with
| Mrs. t.. NJ. Strong, of South Main ave-
nue..
| Mrs. George r. Eynon, of South
| Bromley avenue, and Mrs. William
| Fowler, of Jackson street. chaperoned a
sleighing party to Olyphant recently.
George Kicker of Tagues undertake
ing establishment, has returned home
| from a visit at his home in Spring.
vile, Susquehanna county.
Attorney Walter T.. Bevan addressed
the members of the Royal Arcanum in
! Honesdale on Tuesday evening.
Arthur, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Chase, of North Main ave-
nue., is able to be around again after q
serious illness.
Miss Hathaway, of Carbondale, and
Miss Mabel Strauss, of Kingston. have
| returned home from a visit with Mrs.
ii, NJ. Bass, of North Sumner avenue.
William Davis. of Stratford avenue,
is seriously i'll at his home.
Mrs. William Maloney, of Snyder
avenue, is confined TO her home by ILL
ness.
j, G. Sander, Of West Elm street, is
recovering from severe illness.
Mrs. II. A. Highfield. of Stratford
avenue, is suffering from a sprained
ankle
Benjamin Phillips, of West Elm
street, has returned home from West
Virginia for a few days.
James Walker, of Jackson street, is
visiting with friends in Jermyn.
Edward James, of Rock street, is
convalescing after an illness.
Miss Margaret Gibbons, of Archibald,
is the guest of West Scranton rela-
tives.
John Jones, of Washburn street, has
returned home from visit in Blooms
burg.
James It. Smith, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is visiting his sister, Mrs,
Michael Fadden, of Jackson street.
DR.. j. Carroll, of Jackson street, is
making some alterations on his home.
Miss Jeanette Sterling, of Westmore-
land Normal school, is the guest of
Miss Margaret Hughes, of North Hyde
Park avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

them will be the annual banquet of the
Fourteen Friends. whose hospitality
has earned for it's members an enviable
reputation throughout this part of the
state. Admission will be by card and
each member will be entitled to two.
The affair will take place in Athletic
hall some time in April.
Charles Huester. of Cedar avenue, is
enjoying a short trip in New York city
Mrs. Charles Neuls, wife of the Cedar
avenue feed and flour merchant, is con-
fined to her home with q serious ILL
ness.
Lovers of basket ball will enjoy
rare treat in st. Johns hall this even
ing, when the local Defenders will be
arrayed against the famous Centre
state champions.
The firemen of this side, with the ex-
ception Of the Connell Hose company,
took an active part in putting out the
big fire on Washington avenue yester-
day.
Peter Marker, who was recently
elected constable of the Eleventh ward,
is going to show his appreciation of the
honor conferred upon him by holding a
reception and keeping "open house." in
aries can be arranged. Music and re-
freshments will be provided. He de-
sires that his friends accept this notice
as an invitation. The date, when de-
cided upon, will be announced in this
column.
DIR. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam
is guaranteed to cure all coughs. mo
cure; no pay" For sale by all dealers*s
The members of the Church of Peace,
who constitute the ways and means
committee, have devised a unique
method of interesting the members and
at the same time furnish food for
thought during the remainder Of Lent.
1t has been decided to give the famed
Passion Play, and negotiations are in
progress with a troupe which is now
touring the country and who have
gained great praise for their excellent
presentation of this world-famous play.
Everything has been arranged except
the date which will be announced later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
An Interesting Debate.

The members of West Side conclave
No. 211, Improved Order of Heptasophs
held an interesting debate after their
business meeting in Ivorite hall last
evening on the subject, us American
Democracy Degenerating?"
The discussion was led by Hy A. Par
sons, and others who spoke on the sub
ject were Roger Evans, Elias T.. Evans
7. Jefferson Reynolds and S. Nj. Reese.
No decision was given.
The debate on the subject, Resolved,
That municipalities Should Control
Their Public Utilities" was postponed
until the next meeting. The affirma-
tive speakers will be T. Jefferson Rey-
nolds and Elias L. Evans and the mega
tive side will be upheld by l.. A. Howell
and r. r. Harris.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

The "Old Folks Concert" a thing OF
die past, which never dies, brought
;ith 1t last evening many old-time
ongs and choruses which are not new
n this century. Such an event was
given last evening at the Bellevue
Welsh c. NJ. church.
The edifice was crowded to it's ut
most limitation by people who came
from afar to hear the choir sing the
old, old songs of long ago, and to see
the pretty maids and stylish gentlemen
all attired' in olden costumes.
The programme was as follows: The
choir sang "Harlech," followed by a
solo. Lady Hanover" The village
choir, a selection which was followed
by recitation by Charles Dickens.
The village choir sang Far Away"
Long Ago. Strike the Cymbas Z"
"Llwyn On" and recitations were Civ
en- by Beulah Ricketts, and Charles
Dickens.
a dialogue by William Parks. Nancy
Parks. Lawyer Pettifogger and Judge
Quackenbush, met with meritorious ap-
plause. The female party which sang
a Welsh selection entitled "Gwentith
Gwyn" showed good training by Leader
Peggy Smith, who also sang a solo, and
greatly surprised the audience with her
sweet contralto voice.
Laura Hanks of the village choir,
also sang sweetly. The selections Civ
Ell by the quartette We're exceptionally
fine and especially in the solo and
chorus of "Old Black joe" The bass
voice of Old Darby Jones never loses
its richness.
The entire programme was we'll re-
ccived and will be repeated this even-
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

| John Samuels, of Brick avenue. is re-
| covering from the effects of a broken
leg.
| The monthly mothers meeting will
| be held in the parlors Of the Young
| WomenS Christian Association rooms,
| 204S North Main avenue, Friday after
noon at p. m. programme inter-
| esting to mothers will be given and all
mothers are cordially invited.
The committee in charge of the St.
David's Day eisteddfod announces that
Frederick White will assist Professor
evelyn Morlais in adjudicatng the
singing on Monday evening next, also
that Miss Lizzie Owens has been Sc
| lected organist for the occasion, liberty
will be granted for competition to
chose any one else if they desire. Doors
| will open at $3.50 o'clock.
The North End Glee club will meet
| this evening in their rooms in O'Mal-
| ley's hall for rehearsal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wall, of New
| York, are visiting the home OF their
aunt on Bloom avenue.
Miss Wilhelmina Griffin. a student of
Bloomsbury Normal school, has re-
turned to her studies after q short
visit with her mother on Summit ave-
nue..
Great interest is being taken in the
coming lecture of Rev. Russell Fl. Con-
well, d. D., the well known lecturer,
at the North Main Avenue Baptist
Tabernacle, on North Main avenue.
March TO- This is the last year for
Mr.. Conwell to be on the lecture plat
form, and this will be the last chance
the people of this city will have to
hear this celebrated lecturer.
All Republicans of the Second ward
are requested to meet at Chappel's
hotel this evening for the purpose of
organizing permanent club for the
ward.
In the Auditorium last night the In
dependent orchestra conducted a mas
querade social. 1t was avery enjoyable
event.
DR.. III. A. Young, the physical director
of the Scranton Institute of Human De-
velopment. will be at the North Main
avenue tabernacle this afternoon and
evening. All prospective students are
requested to call upon him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
Oxford Glee Club Concert.

For the purpose of raising funds to
defray their expenses to Allentown on
st. Patrick's Day, the oxford Glee club
members are arranging to give a con-
cert in the First Welsh Congregational
church on Wednesday evening, March
T..
Tie programme will include the COM
petitive selection to be rendered at the
Allentown eisteddfod. together with a
number of other male voice party
choruses. A number of the members
will contribute their services in indi-
vidual efforts, and the event promises
TO be something out of the ordinary in
the way of vocal entertainment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The remains of the late Charles
Stoupe. who died at the Moses Taylor
hospital from injuries received in a
recent wreck on the Lackawanna rail-
road, will be taken to Hackettstown,
N. j., this morning. where interment
will be made. The services will be held
at the house on Luzerne street at 9
o'clock.
The members of Council No. 159,
Catholic Relief and Beneficiary asso-
citation, will be held next Monday even-
ing in Y. M. l. hall to make arrange
ments for the reception of the supreme
president, Thomas j. ONeil, of Au-
burn, n. Y, who will visit this city
the latter part of March.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27

At 2.35 o. clock yesterday morning,
fire destroyed a frame dwelling at 1914
Brick avenue. owned by John Scanlon.
When the firemen arrived. the building
was 81 mass of flames, but through the
work of the firemen the adjoining
buildings were saved.
An alarm was sent in from Box 81,
which brought the companies of this
part of the city to the scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown. but
1T 10 thought to have originated in the
dining room. The house is a total
wreck. 1t was partially covered by in
surance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
EVENTS OF THIS EVENING.

The Wahneta Dancing class will con-
duct an invitation social in st. David's s
hall this evening.
The Y. p. S. of c. E. will conduct a
social in the Washburn Street Presby-
terian church this evening.
The Simpson Epworth League will
hold a reception for new members this
evening.
The Robert Norris Cambro-American
society will meet this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-02-27
WEST SCRANTON

tine has also been raised on the Mears
hall building, where the Parry family
reside.
The Salvation Army hall has also
been been re-opened, and meetings will
be held there. Ensign and Mrs. Lentz,
who have been here for eight months,
will leave for Paterson, N. j., in a few
days. The new officers will take charge
next week.
Mears' hall will undergo a thorough
renovation, and the painters and kalso-
miners will begin work there at once,
in order that the hall may be ready for
public gatherings by the first week in
April