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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-31
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 81. 1902
S.4EVE, 1903.

tell the hour of midnight, the old
year will slip away into the past
forever, and 1908 will dawn upon
the world The old year has wit
messed the accomplishment of great
things AMI the beginning of other
great enterprises. This els true not
oaly of the world in general, but
also Of Brownsville and the sur
rounding country The year just
closed has brought us good cheer in
this region and awakened hopes Of
great prosperity which the coming
year will doubtless bring to their
full fraition. The practical appli-
<cltion Of irrigation to the rich soil
of this valley has been demonstrate
ed during the past year as an un-
questioned success, and the coming
year is destined to witness the era
of prosperity which must naturally
result from the intelligent use of
capital in such enterprises. New
settlers are steadily coming into
this region now. following in the
wake of the capitalists who have
made possible the development of
its wonderful natural resources,
and the number is sure to continue
TO grow, until this entire valley
shall be dotted with happy homes
Of prosperous people. Where the
long-horn COW has held sway in
cactus and chaparral thickets, with
coyotes and jack rabbits as her
companions, there will soon be wide
spreading rice fields, or corn, or
cottongI or cane fields, which will
make our past dreams ofprosperity
a reality.
And not only Cameron county,
bat also the neighboring counties
%. Hidalgo and Starr are destined
to share in this wonderful develop
ment. In Hidalgo already great II.
rigation enterprises are on foot, and
It Will not lag behind. Starr county
as yes has not received It's due share
OF at. ntion IRON outside capital,
but il has The came rich soil, favor
able climate and neyer-failing wa
ter supply, and it cannot be doubt
ed that the coming year will see the
dawn OF similar enterprisesthere.
And not only over the Texas side
Of the famous Rio Bravois prosper
ity lowering. Our neighbors of
Matamoros have equally bright
prospects. Engineers are even now
in the field locating the line of the
railroad which is to link our sister
city with the great interior markets
of Mexico. The coming year will
witness the accomplishment of this
project, which will insure an early
return Of the former prosperity
which once enriched the people Of
The Heroic City Of NTatamoros. r.
rigation enterprises are sure to fol-
low on that side Of the river also,
and ii viii not be long before this
ntire valley will be made to bios
som as the rose
.All this the coming year holds in
ne for this favored region, and
Herald rejoiees with its read
lat tits So. The New Year will |
Welcome because of the
S 1t holds forth, and one /
The HERALD's readers
less join it in greeting
3 with rejoicing. May it
Ill the realization of their
Apes.
Pacific railroad
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-31

SILVER has not risen toany since
Colonel Bryan's visit to Mexico.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-31

IT was Il white Christmas all
over the Northern and Western
states, the earth being covered with
a mantleof snow and-sleet on that
dcy<
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-31

nee solicited on al mat.
zntereSt. or of Interest TO
p0f Southwest Texas. Each
Zcation must be accompanied
cname OF its author. not for pub
lscStion unless so directed), but as a
guarantee Of good faith. and when by
request anonymous signatures appear
% such congratulations the right is re-
served 10 Giselose the name of the
Rriter should necessity arise for
such disclosure
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1902-12-31
John W Hoyt
AGENT OF
Waters Pierce Oil Co.

Supplies the trade with
ILLUMINATING AND LUBRICAT-
ING OIL OF EVERY QUALITY -
Also Turpentine, Linseed Oils, Gaso-
line, Candles, Axle Grease, etc.
Sells Gasoline Engines l 1-2 to so Horse
Power, with or without Centrifu-
gal Irrigating Pumps.
SELLS SEWING MACHINES, NEW OR OLD.
KEEPS NEEDLES, OIL AND EVERYTHING
ELSE FOR THEIR USE REPAIRING SAT-
ISFACToRnY DONE. RENTS SEWING
MACHINES; RENTS AMBULANCES.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
CHOPPED ICE TO
BAPTIZE A WOMAN
Minister'S As i lantS Make a
Hole in the Delaware.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Dec PA wo-
man was baptized in the Delaware River
yesterday afternoon through several
inches Of ice.
The ceremony was performed along
the North Cramer Hill shore. East Side.
Camden by the Rev. Abel Dixon. Of the
Church Of COD and Saints Of Christ. Of
Philadelphia. assisted by John Skinner,
elder Of the church. in the presence Of
about 100 shhivering PhnadeIphians.
who had accompanied the bartismaI
party to the Jersey shore.
When the party arrived not a drop OF
water was visible in any part OF the
river
Jacob Fipps aud Charles Jackson chop
ped a hole in the ice large enough to let
the woman through. and piece by piece
the ice was lifted from the water with
a boat nook. which ti3=-sle 1gyman bor-
rowed from shore fishermen.
Barefooted and ettired in only This
gowns. the minister and Miss Dean
Gould. Of 1926 Woodstock Street. this
city. the candidate. walked through the
STOW and over the ice to the opening
There for more than fifteen minutes the
paDtismal party stood singing and con
Quoting the baptismal services.
After she hGd been immersed the wO-
mans teeth chattered and she threw up
Soth arms and shrieked.
Singing followed and for five minutes
the convert and minister stood barefoot
cd On ice until the hymn was over.
Iclcles had formed on the gowns when
the couple made ready to go toward
shore.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
.LYNCHING OF WOMAN
AROUSES SOUIHERNERS
Governor of South Carolina
to Investigate Killing.

COLUMBIA. s. c.. Dec. 29-GovernOr
Mcsweeny has been unable 20 get in
formation about the lynching Of oliver
Wideman and his wife. he will instruct
The State solicitor TO make q searching
investigation and If possible bring TO
justice members OF the mob.
According 10 the latest account those
i'm charge of the prisoners made it easy
for the lynchers. The negroes were put
in their house. from which William X
Jay was shot. and left unguarded.
The constable later found the house
empty Then a volley Of guns from Win
terseat bridge over Hardlabor Greek was
heard The man and his wife we're tied
side by side on the bridge and literally
shot 10 pieces" Tire woman protested
her innocence to- the last At first she
cried screamed and prayed and then
was resigned. meeting death bravcly.
AT this same spot. in 1876. seven
negroes we're lynched in a body Tor the
murder OF Mr. and Mrs. Harmon.
Whoever fred the gun that blew of
Jays head could have saved the life Of
the other by confessing az she last mo-
ment but the man resolutely declared
his wife did the killing. and she posi-
lively asserted her husband was the
murderer
The Staying Of the woman has shock
ed the people of the State and every
where the crime is condemned by the
press and the public. The lyncheEs ex-
cuse themselves by saying an Abbeyille
jury some time ago acquitted "a negro OF
numbering a white man.
In Laurens Saturday night a row de-
veloped 40 negro dance on the planta-
tiou of Mead Oxner Hc, like Jay. went 10
qlell the disturbance. and was shS
through the head by Harry Gappin The
negro was hurried 60 jail.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
A RACE TO BUILD
TWO BATTLESHIPS
Department and Con-
tractor to Test Facilities.

practical test Of the ropidity Of
shipbuilding on the eight and ten hour
day basis is soon 90 begin. the cont
peung parties being the Newport News
ShipbuIding Company and the Govern
mont plant al the Brooklyn navy yard
The former company will begin the
construction Of the Louisiana gnd the
Government is TO lay the keel of her
sister ship. the Connecticut at about
the same time. The Government claims
that although Handicapped by an eight
hour working day and fifteen lays an
nual leave to its men the workmeu per-
form their tasks more cheerfuly and
more rapidly than those working for the
private company, whose day is OF ten
hours
The contract with the Newport News
Company calls for the completion of the
Louisiana in forty-oue months. and the
object of the competition between that
company and the Government is to
practically determine a long standing
controversy. made more timely by The
present discussion in Congress regard
ing the passage Of bin for an eight
hour day on all Government contracts
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
PROF. BELL REFUSES TO
DISCLOSE DISCOVERIES
Says Flying Machine Expert
mentS Are Incomplete.

whatever Prof. Alexander Graham
Bell has accomplished along the iiEe
o. dying machine experiments he in
tends TO keep r,iigiously to himself uu-
tjI what ne considers the proper time to
disclose his discoveries 40 a curious
public
The scientist recently returned from "a
long s0j0uB az his summer home i'm
Cape Breton Island. where Dc is said
he devoted much o. his time 90 expert
mcnts with kites and the principles
hat must obtain TO make the loHged-
for airship a success. Prof Bci ac-
knCwledged that he made some discovc-
ries with the Kite and proved certain
principles 20 bt correct. But there his
well Of information runs dry so far as
the public is concerned.
Il am not ready TO teIl what I have
discovered. said the professor to O
Times reporter when pressed FOR NOR,
comprehensive description Of his re-
searches.
"As ! have said before. the newspa.
pers were premature iu saying l vas
working upon a flying machine. I hav.
been much interested in the problem
and think excellent results have beer
obtained SO far in planning a prof,aaI.
machine ] have been eNperimenuEs
with kites and have found that one o..
solid construction can be built that Is
capable OF carrying the weight of o.
man and OF a small engine suaicicn-lr
powerful to proDel it.. / do not care O.
say anything more az this time"
Every night until or O'Clock in Tho
morning Prof Bell can De found in hi
laboratory ir Connecticut Avenue The
he may be uninterrupted in his work n
chooses the hours Of night to delve inJ.
his interesting work
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
NO TRACE OF MAN
WHO KILLED MRS. JORDON
Police Hope It Will Not Be Another
Case Of Dorsey Foultz, and Are
Working Hard

The majority Of the policemen and de-
tectives engaged on the Jordon murder
mystery accept the theory OF robbery as
a motive. Practically am OF the substa-
zion police. and several Of the detective
star. are working on the case. Captain
Boardman chief OF detectives. has made
personal Investigation Of the premises.
Search is being made for William
Thomas. negro thirty-nve years old.
who has been missing from HIS home In
Anacostia since Wednesday evening. the
time Of the murder He answers the
mcager description of the man seen run
ming from the Jordon house.
William simms. the jockey arrested
on suspicion Friday. has been released.
and the Bundys held az the Anacost "a
station as witnesses for twenty four
hours. have also been turned out
The police are using every effort 70
prevent another case of Dorsey FouItz.
who is stin a free man. with a charge
Of murder hanging over MIN.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
WONDERFUL GROWTH OF
AMERICAN COMMERCE
Austin Lectures Have A
traCted Wide Attention

Presiden; Needham, OF the Columbian
. University. expresses much qualification
over the success which has attended the
course OF lectures on Commerce re-
Gently delivered before the school OF
Comparative Jurisprudence and Diplom-
acy of that university by o. p. Austin
chief of the Bureau of Statistics
The officers of the university rcccg-
niziug the growing public interest ia
commerce. decided. in arranging for this
course. TO open the doors OF the class
room 90 the PUBLIC. and the result was "a
steady increase il the attendance
throughout The entire course. the audi
ences including prominent officers OF the
Treasury, War. Navy. Interior and state
Departments. and representatives OF
many Of the foreign legations.
Mr. Austin's FIRST address skotebcd the
international commerce Of the world in
the last century. which ne said had
grown from one and a half billions OF
dollars in 1900 90 twenty billions in 1900.
while the population was increasing
from about 600 millions TO 800 millions.
The second address traced the growth
Of the foreign commerce Of the United
States from about ten million dollars of
domestic exports and net imports in lS0C
TO over 1000 millions IN 1900. a growth
which had brought the United States to
The head Of the worlds list of export
ing nations, position which ne predict
ed IL would maintain through IT'S power
TO produce all the great requirements OF
mans daily life.
The third address told the story of the
growth OF the internal commerce Of the
United States in the century. which had
developed with the growth Of the trans
portatiOn systems. turnpikes. canals. ana
inally railroads. and had grown from
two billions in value in 1850 to twenty
billions in 1900. or as much I'm 1900 as
,he entire foreign commerce OF the world.
The fourth lecture was on the com
merce Of the Atlantic in the century. the
fifth related to the commerce OF the Pa
cihc. which had chiefly developed since
China and Japan opened their doors TO
trade in the first half Of the century: the
sixth and closing address discussed the
rapidly growing demand of the temper.
ate zones for tropical productions. the
tropical imFkrts OF the United States
alone amounting 20 one million dollars
a day
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
DR.. LORENZ OPERATES
ON A BROKEN WAGON
Eminent Surgeon Saightens Spokes Twisted in Accident

LAKEWOOD. y. J.. Dec 2a.-Dr. Lo
REM. who came here yesterday TO visit
George j. Gould az his country place
Georgian Court. tried hls-hand at patch
ing up the broken spokes of a runabout
which was demolished In a collision with
a runaway team on the Lake Drive yes
terday afternoon. and he found the job
much more difficult than mcnding bones.
Mr Gould took DIT. Lorenz. his assist
ant. ~ Mueller. Dr. Virgil Gibney and
Dr. W. c.. Townsend ont for an automo-
bile ride after luncheon. As they were
crossing the bridge which spans the in
let leading 20 the sunken gardens on Mr..
Gould's estate team attached TO "a sur
ry which was approaching from the op-
pcsite direction took fright at the auto
mobile and the horses started to run
away. They colHied with runabout
in which we're Nr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Bye. OF this village. and the runabout
was overturned. Mt. srd Mrs Bye were
thrown out. but escaped injury.
SIR Gould stopped the automobile in
an instant. and Or. Lorenz and the other
physicians hurried TO the assistance of
Mr and Mrs. Bye. When IL was learned
that neither was in need. Of medical aid
Dr. Lorenz turned his attention 10 the
wrecked runabout The spokes Of two
wheels we're badly twisted. and several
were broken.
Perhaps we can fix these up so that
YOU can proceed" D." said Or. Lorcnz to
SIR. Bye Let ms try"
The famous surgeon straightened out
several OF the twisted spokcs and tried
to patch up tbe others. but after work
inE on the JOB for about five minutes he
gave 20 up.
"I can m.nd broken bones. but
broken spokes. no. " he smiingly tCld Mr..
Gould ang the other physicians as DE en-
cred The automobile at Lake Carasaljo
The Washington times., 1902-12-29

and returned to Georgian Court in time
ior dinner
Dr. LOTenz received an ovation from
the society people here when he arrived.
As he stepped from the train there was
great applause and cheering. DIT. Lorenz
removed his hat and bowed his thanks
for the kindly reception. Mr. and Mrs
Gould and their daughter Marjorie, Dr..
Mueller. Dr. Townsend. who is Mr.
Gould's physician. ard Dr.. Gibney. OF
New York. were In The party which ac-
cOmDanied Dr. Lorenz here from New
York
They were driven in coaches 70
Georgian Court. and the time before
lurcheon was spent in looking over Mr.
Gould's estate. DR.. Lorenz was shown
through the casino. with its immense
tanbark arena for exercising horses.
through the pretty theater. and finally
through the beautiful art galleries at
Georgian Court. Luncheon was served
soon after o'clock. and those who sat
down TO the table. in addition TO the
host and hostess. were DIT. LOrenz. Dr.
Mueller. Dr. Gibney. Dr. Townsend. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Lloyd Herbert. Mrs.
William a. Hamilton. Miss Greta Pom
eroy. and p. A. Clark
DurinE the repast the Lakewood
Hotels Austrian orchestra played Aus
triar masurkas. waltzes. and songs
When 'Hoch Habsburg. a popular Aus
triau melody, was rendered. Dr. Lorenz
swayed in his chair and tapped the floor
with his feet. keeping time 10 the music
Dr. LorenZ and the members Of his
party returned 10 New York al $50
o O'clocR last evening He said that he
was delighted with LakewOOd's attrac-
tions. and paid this tribute 20 Mr. Gould.
For so wealthy a man he has such a
simple and kindly manner that I was
charmed very much. lie has a most mag
niicent country home I have never
seen anything more magnificent any
where"
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
WILD FLOWER SOCIETY
TO MEET THIS EVENING

A meeting Of the board OF managers
OF the Wild Flower Preservation Society
viii be held this evening at the Airing
ton Hotel The members Of the board
are delegates 10 the annual convention
OF the American Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Science. The Society for
the Protection Of Wild Flowers viii out
line the plan Of work for the ensuing
year. The annual meeting OF the society
was held in this city Saturday afternoon
in the lecture hall Of the National Mu-
so6m and was addressed by Prof Francis
f. lloyd, instructor Of biology in the
teachers college Of Columbia University.
New York.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
{ATS TRAINED TO DO
TRICKS BY A BOY
-ney Form an Army and Fight Anus
ing Sham Battles.

LAKE HOPATCONG. y. j.. Dec. o.
william D. Crawford. fifteen years old.
wing near here. mas a band OF remark
.ale rats. which he has trained after
..A months Of hard work
The first rat was captured I'm q cage.
was trained after a week OF patient
ork so that ii would eat from the boys
and. The rat. which was named Scipio.
as then released with small bell
round its neck, on the chance that f
.0uld return.
For ten days the family heard the ben
ingIng among The rafters. Then Scipio
-cturned With three other rats. who had
aresumally been persuaded after listen
ag TO the arguments Of the former cap
i've. After running about for three hours
hey finally ate food from the boys hand.
Iader the leadership Of scipio. The work
5f training them began
The other rats were then named Bis
marck. Gladstone. and Ii Hung Chapg
Each has an apartment in cage. Az
tie boys call each rat will respond to
mis- name. coming forth from the cage
Fith a nag OF the nation represented.
They form i'm line and go through milf
AIRY eyolutions in sharp time Then o
battle follows. Each rat is armed with
stick and at the command of Scipio.
who acts as referee. they fight sham bat
lies.
Bismarck first engages Gladstone. until
The latter receives thump on the head
and falls as II dead. Then Scipio battles
with ii Hung Chang until the latter
runs
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
SOUABBLE OVER MARE
ISLAND NAVAL DOCK
Western Contractors Criti-
else Admiral EndicOtt.

a strong ehort VIII oe maae oy lhe Al
lantll' Guil ana racine company 10 pre-
vent the cancellation by the Navy De
partment OF its contract for the Mare
Island dock at san Francisco as was
done IN the case OF the dock at League
Island. Philadelphia. The representa-
uves of the company are here ana make
criticism OF the action Of the chief OF the
Bureau Of Yards and Docks, Rear Ad-
T'ral Endicott. for having Cancelled tho
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
ESCAPED FROM BRIDE
WHO HYPNOIIZED Hill
Illinois Man Claims lie Wa
Married Under a Spell

GREENVILLE, H.. Dec 2s-John r.
Demaree. q wealthy contractor Of th.
city. who was married last Saturday
Clayton Mo- TO Miss Pearl Thompaou
young school teacher OF LaGraug
township. has returned home without his
bride and tells an astonishing story G,
the effect that he was hypnouzed by his
bride and compelled to marry he
against his viii.
He declared that she made all the ar
rangcmcntf for the wedding and told th,
officiating minister. the Rev j. M. Sults
that he was nervous and 20 cut the Cere
mony as short as possible After Oh.
wedding Demaree declares. his brid
kept HIM guarded until their arrival
Rushvillc, H., where she has relatives
With the aid of friends in THAT city
be asserts, he was able 20 cludc th.
vigilance Of his bride and escape.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
HAY BAR RAILWAYS FROM
OWNING ILLINOIS MINES
investigation Of Coal Block
ade Promises to Bear Fruit.

CHICAGO. Dec 29.-RcpeaI Of the law
permitting railroads 10 own stock in Hli-
nois coal mines is likely TO be one re-
suit OF Attorney General HamIin's in
vestigation o. the coal blockade. which
he begins IN this city today.
Mr. Hamlin said last night that the
present law allowing such ownership
was a great mistake. but while he would
not admit that he contemplated asking
the Legislature for a repeal. he inu-
mated that action might come from an
other source.
II may be found in the course Of in
vestigation fra this city that the direct
connection between the mines and the
transportation lines is at the bottom of
,he long delays in delivery OF coal which
have caused so much complaint.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
TEXAs MAKns ~ on RArs-

HOUSTON. Tex. Dee. 29.-Heal-h OF
hcials here and throughout the coas
country of Texas have begun a campaig
against rats TO prevent the entry of hu
homie plague. The rats win be fed oi
PLASTER Of paris mixed with sawdugt
Every building in this city is being bait
ed with this MIXTURE Plaster OF pari.
hardens I'm HE stomachs OF the animals
which drink directly after eating it an
kills them. This city is infested Wit
thousands Of rats. Persons refusing O.
assist in destroying thdtl viii be prose
cuted.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
HAN WHO seized AND
HELD EMIL AGUIHALOO
Funston'S Trusted Spy SEN
tenced to Prison tor Life.
is CHARGED WITH MURDER
Details Of Crime Lacking in Report
Received at War De-
partment

Hilario PlaclJo. who. next TO General
Funston. Is entitled to the credit for
capturing AEUinaIdo, has been sentenced
to lite imprisonment FOR murder. accord
ing 20 advices received from Manila by
the War Department Details Of his
crime are lacking.
Placido was General Fuustou's trusted
spy Ills name occurs repeatedly in the
generals report on the taking OF the
Filipino chieftain. II was Placido who
commanded the little band OF Macca-
bebes who found their way to AguinaI-
dos stronghold In the g1ise Of Filipino
patriots he had been major OF insur-
gents ana was captured AZ Jaen. NuevR
Ecija. By Capt. E. " smith. Fourth
United States Infantry. After several
months confinement he was released on
taking the oath OF allegiance.
General Funston selected the men who
we're to masquerade rs hard-pressed in
surgents. selecting only those who we're
personally known to him and who had
been officers at one time OF insurgent
forces. Placido was placed in eomi,,s,l,i;.
ostensiLly as a lieutenant colonel OF in
surgente
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
SWEETHEART ELOPED
WITH CHS" BROTHER

CLEVELAND. Dec. 29-Frauk Weller.
OF Lorain. who came 90 Cleveland 20
spend the holidaya. accompanied by Miss
Sadie Johnson. OF Lorain. returned TO
Loraiu yesterday without the young
lady.
II develops thar ho took her to the
home OF his sister. on Lorain street. and
went downtown 70 purchase presents. IN
his absence William. his brother. an.
.he young woman disappeared, and were
quietly married.
When Weller came home with his
.rms fuu Of Christmas presents for
his sweetheart be learned that she mad
eloped.
The Washington times., 1902-12-29
SUGAR TRUST TO SERVE
LIQUOR TO EMPLOYEES
BarroOm to Be Opened in Factory to Supply th
Demand

Philip Meister. a foreman in the Glu-
cose Works. obtained a saloon license
two weeks ago. 30 one then guessed
that he would open his saloon inside
the works. Mcisters harroom Gxturrs
arrived on Saturday night and were de-
Hyered al the factory. The barroom viii
be established this week Beer win d.
sold at 2 cents o. glars and w1isky at e
cents.