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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
From The Southern Star.

From The Southern Star.
Miss Bette key opened up her school
at Dry Ridge Monday.
Prof. w. F.. Brown put the intellect.
ual wheels in motion ut the Rock Hill
school house Monday.
There will be a picnic, dance, public
speaking, fish fry and an all around
good time at II. II. Pools mill on Sat.
urdsy,T the 20lh of June.
Miss Title Tam, the accomplished
daughter of Hon. r. NJ. Tam, who has
been attending school at Oxford the
past season, has returned home.
% account of Children's Day at
stonewali school house, the picnic st
the Britain. bridge. on N. w. Hoppe,'s
place. has been postponed until some
time in July. VIII give date later.
DR.. T. D. 6tennis has just received.
from Nashville Tenn, six foxes-three
red aad three gray. Along late in the
autumn months you need not be
alarmed II you are aroused from your
"slumoers OF the just" by the yelling
OF men AID the musical bark of dogs
tor 1t Will ouly be An excited throng In
the wild chase after rsynard.
Masters Alvin Rosenbaum and Char
lie Currie, of Scooba, are the manly lit
lie guests OF Master Harold Hopper.
Miss Mamie Holmes. OF Kipling, be-
gan her school q. Peasant Ridge church
this week.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
Explanatory Card from Prof.
y II, NJ. Street.

To the Patrons of the Scooba
High School:
1t was announc ed in Last
weeks issue OF the HEBAbD that
/ would remain as Principal OF
Scoola High School tor another
year. 1t now becomes my duty
TO cancel that announcement, IA,
by mutual agreement, the Trus-
tees kindly released me from all
farther obligation, that l might
accept a position elsewhere.
l wish to assure the public,
however, that a principal will be
employed who is thoroughly
capable of carrying on the work
without any hitch, and that the
school will open as advertised.
Very truly yours,
+. NJ. STREET.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
Do You EsJoY waAr You Ear

II you don't your food does not d.
YOU much good. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is the remedy that every ona should
takewhen there Is anything o with
the stomach. There lie no way to retain
ths health and strength OF mind and
body except by nourishmenf. There is
no way to nourish except through the
stomach. The stomach must bs kept
healthy, pure and sweet or the strength
will let down and disease will set up.
No appetite, loss OF strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath
sour risinge, Fitting, indigestion, dye
pepsia and all stomach troubles are
quickly cured by the use Of Kodol Dys-
pepsis Cure. Sold by M. Z. Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
Dissolution Notice.

To whom it may
Take notice that the firm OF Ford &
Dear, located at Porterville, E. =. Ford
and II. NJ. Dsar comprising said firm, is
this day by mutual consent dissolved,
L. s. Ford continuing the business at
the same old stand and assuming all
liabilities of the firm and collecting all
debts of the firm.
f. s. Foap,
Feb. LIST, 1903. II. NJ DEAR.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
WORST OF ALL EXPERIENCES.

Can anything be worse chan to feel
that every minute will be your las?
such was the experience of Mrs. s. H.
Eewson, of Decatur, Ala. "Fur three
years." she writes, II endured insuffer.
able pain from indiRestion, stomach
and howell trouble. Death seemed in>
Avitable when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length ! was induced To try
Electric Bitters and the result was mir
aculous. improved ut once and now
I'm completely recovered" For liver,
kidney, stomach and bowel troubles
Electric Bitters is the only medicine.
Only SOC. It's guaranteed BY M. Z.
Ward, druggist.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
A LAwVER SAYS.
SAVANNAH, Ga, May %. 1901.

SAvASNAH, Ga May 2S, 1901.
d. D. HiRA RDEAU, Savannah, ia. .
D4ar sn: | take pleasure in recon-
mending Jobnson's Chill and Fever
Ionic. An actual experience in NV
Own family shows how it works. One
" my children had fever and the phy-
elcial came tn Bee her tor twsnt, sight
days While she was sick my wife and
aoother child developed the fever. In
these two last cases my wife used John.
sons Tonic sud promptly broke the
iiver In twelve hours. We have never
tailed 10 stop the fever with Johnson.
Tonic. Yours very trulv,
W, b. STrBBs.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
CHEAP SUMNER TouRs

To the Great Lakes, California, the
Rocky Mountains and other western
resorts; to Michigan, the Virginias,
North and South Carolina, Tennessee,
Kentucky and all summer resorts in
the United states and Canada. Low
rates via Mobile & Ohio r. r. Tickets
on sale daily TO septeulber 30sb. AK
agents or write Jno. n. Beall, A. G. p.
A., for fulI %particulara.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
How TO AVON TROUBLE

Now is the time to provide yourself
and family with q bottle OF Chamber.
lain's Oolic, Cholera and Diarrhoes
Remedy. 1t Is slmost certain to be
needed before the summer is over, and
\ procured nov may save you a trip to
town In the night or IN your busiest
seAson 1t is everywhere admitted to
DO the most successful medicine in use
for bowel c~omplainte. both for children
and sdults. No ,amiiy can afford to be
withcut it. For sale, by NJ. z. Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
LADIES AND CHILDREN INVITED.

All ladies and children who cannot
stand the shocking strain of laxative
syIups, cathartics, etc, are invited to
try the lannon's Little Early Riuefe.
They are different from sill other pills,
They do not purge the system. Even q
dontls dose will not gripe, weaken or
sicken' many pAople call them the Easy
Pill. w. II. Howell, HOUSTON, Texse,
says nothing better can be used for
constipation, sick headache, etc. Bob
Moore, Lafayette, Ind, Hsys all others
grippe and sicken, while DeWitt's Little
Early Rlsers do their work we'll and
easy. Sold by NJ f. Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
MERCHANT Says.

UkTIbBEHA, Miss Aug 7, 1900.
Mn. A. b. GisARDEAU. savannah, ga,
Dear Sir; Please ship me 2 dozen bot.
q = J,hnson's Tonic at once. Those
/, no have used the Tonic have all been
cured, while those who did not have
bsen dying of some form of fever rev
sIeut here. Yours very truly,
~ PHyL w. DAVIS.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

The Scooba baseball enthu-
siasts are pushing matters right
along. and the outlook is tor a
first class organization at this
place. But the boys need prac-
tlce, and the difficulty seems to
be to get them out. 1t is hoped
that all will turn out tomorrow
evening. at 4 o'clock sharp, 80
that a practice game may be
played which will show "where
we are at"
When you wake up with q bad taste
in your mouth, go at once to NJ. 4.
Wards drug store ard get a free sample
Of Chamherlain's Ssomach and Liver
Tablets. Ore or two doses will make
You we'll. Toey also cure biliousness,
sick headache and constipation.
DR.. G. E. Barnett, who has
been the guest OF Mr.. Jack Duke,
LETT Monday tor his home at Fort
Wayne, Ind. He made many
warm friends while here.
DR.. w. d. Webb visited Jack
son this week and was examined
as to his ability to practice den
tistry, he having applied for a
temporary license.
A SERI US MI TAKE.
L. Z. Dewitt & Co. is the name OF the
firm who make the genuine Witch Ha-
gel Salve. DeWitt's is the Witch Hazel
Salve' that heals without leaving a scar.
Ii Ia u serious mistake to use any other.
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures blind
bleeding, itching and ~protrudipR piles,
hurnP, bruises, eczeua and all skin die.
eases. Sold by M. E. Ward, druggist
1t is urgent that those interested IN
baseball attend the practice meetings
of the club. Don't fail to be on the
ground prepared to play tomorrow
friday evening at 4 o'clock sharp.
We herewith acknowledge re-
ceipt of $500 from Hon. a. NJ.
Byrd, in payment OF subscrip-
ton tothe HERALD. Thanks.
Candidate for Railroad Com
missioner Pickett OF Yazoo City
circulated among the faithful in
this county this week.
Edwin Panksy, OF Scooba, for
merly of this place, has accepted
u position at Laurel.-Shuqua-
lax New Era.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

Account Thirteenth Annual Meeting
Southern Educational Association, and
Quarter Centennial Convention, Ma
tiona' Music Teachers Association
Ashsville, N. c., June 30-July 3, 1908,
Mobile & Ohip coupon ticket SCENTS
Viii sell tickets az rate of Oae Fare plus
- 20 for the round trip. Ask agents
for particulars.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.

Account Imperial Council Ancient
Arabic Order Mobiles Myst'c Shrine,
Saratoga springs, N. y, July 7 10,
1908, Mobile Il OHIO coupon agents will
sell tickets at One Fare tor round trip
Ask agents for particulars.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

Between the town we'll and Mr.. Guy
Jacks residence, a bresst-pin with opal
center surrounded by pearls. Finder
please return to this Office and receive
reward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
DaIyEN TO DEsrERArrcs.

Living at an ont Of the wav place, re-
mote from civiliz .tioD. = family Is cften
driven to desperation IN case of accident
resulting In burn, ents. wounds, ulcers
etc. Lay in a supply of Bucklen's Ar
pica Saive. It's the best on earth. 25c.
ct M. E. Wards drug store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
THE HERALD.
secret and Fraternal.

JeTerson Lodge No. lao. A. r. h A. NJ,
meets Thursday night on ior before the
crst full moon in each mon,h. at I o'clock
VI. r. Ward, Secretary.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

Seoosa Lodge No i5G. X. Of P. meets
the lst amt 3rd Monday nights in each
monih, st : O'clock.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

Scoobs Camp No "a W. o. W., meets
the lst and 3rd Tuesday nights in escl
month, 81 O'Clock.
W. Carter. CLERK.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

Call and examine our Ready. made
LADIES' Wrappers, made mp in hest
style. J.. c. EDWARDS 4 Co.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
NOTICE!

Sealed bids are hereby invited to be
filed with the Clerk OF the Board OF Su-
pervisors on OF before the FIRST Monday
in July, for the building of a house on
the Poor House grounde.
4l4t SAM 0. BELL, Clerk.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

Scooba Lodge No. 24S5. K. of II, meets
the LIST and Bird Tuesday nights Of each
month, at 8 O'Clock.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18
G. Fl. Ethridge.
A1'TORNE EAT-LA W,
DEKALB, MISS

General law practice in all tho
Courts of Mississippi. Special atten-
ton given to legal writings and c~ollec-
tiohs. -1r-
Branch Office in Scooba, Miss. A
member of'the firm will be in Scooba
very Monday.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

A. a. Hammaok. Secretary.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-06-18

b. Z. Turner, Reporter
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
A SPLENDID MEETING.
Rev. j. b. Andrews Has Convert.
ed Over 150 Souls During
the Revival.

The big revival meeting conduct
ed BY Rev. ]. B. Andrews for he
NJ. T.. church, which closed Sun
DAY night, has resulted in The con-
version Of about $50 souls. The
revival's close was not mentioned
yesterday, as the Fourth of July
celebration required all our space.
Rev Andrews came here some
thing like a month ago, erected
bis tent, and assisted By the con
gregation Of the N. E. church be-
gan the meeting. The tent was
crowded at the opening service,
aud from that night the interest
increased daily. Part Of the time
the merchants closed their stores
an hour each day TO allow their
employees 10 attend.
The evangelist is q strong and
powerful preacher, and the meet
ing has resulted in much good for
Chickasha. The Methodist church
has secured over 100 additions
while the other churches have also
been benefited. During the meet
ing Rev. Andrews preached some
Of the best sermons We have ever
heard, and all Of them were be-
vond the ordinary. The singing
under Prof. Spindler Was another
feature of the meeting which was
enjoyed by everyone, aud the
church members Of the Methodist
denomination express themselves
as well satiefed with the results
attained.
Rev. Andrews left last night for
Sloan Springs, Ark for bis home
where be will rest up for a while
before beginning another meeting
! lDominua Yobiecum
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Washita Valley Lodge, K. Of p
Held a Session Last Night,
Feasting Afterwards.

The officers-elect for the laet
semi.annual term OF the year 1908
we're installed by District Deputy
Grand Chancellor A. B. Snow last
night, at meeting OF Washita
Valley Lodge, No. 43, Knights Of
Pythias. Following are the officers
who assumed their stations:
c. M. Morgan, Chancellor Com.
mander,
j. Powell, Vice Commander,
Rev. John A. Stevens, Prelate
S. z. Ingram, Master Of Work,
]. II. Miller, Keeper Of Records
and Seal and Master OF Finance.
Harmon Ellis, Master Of Ex
chequer,
W. w. Atkins, Master at Arms
The Rank Of Past Chancellor
was conferred on the retiring
OhancelloE Commander, Horacl
W. Shepard, and at the close o
the meeting the entire party wen
to Woods restaurant where de
lioious ice cream and cake was ser
we'd by the new Chancellor Com,
mander, c. NJ, Morgan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
INSPECTOR COMING.
Supposed Irregularities In the
Indian Agents Once May
Be Frobed.

Washington, July 6.--Inspector
George Wright, who has been in
Washington to consult Secretary
Hitchcock about the investigation
Of alleged fraud in the Indian Ter
ritory, leh this evening for Mus
k0gee, /. T. 1t is understood at
the Interior department that be
received instructions from Secre-
tsry Hitchcock concerning the
charges that have been made
against Agent shoenfelt at Mus
kogee, although Mr. Wright said
this afternoon that he had mol
been directed to investigate the
chasgeu. The secestary refused
to re. open the case Of Clarence B.
Douglass, q clerk in Sboenfelt's s
Office, who was removed last week
because Of Irregularities in con-
neclion with the Creek allotments.
Friends Of Douglass have insis-
ted that be should be given 3 hear
ing.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
A MASONIC TEMPLE
Chickasha Masonic Orders Make
Plans to Build One.
The Committee Was Appointed!
Authorized to Secure New Quar-
ters, And at Same Time to
Endeavor to Secure Suit
able Location.

DeMolay Commandery, No. 4,
Knights Templar held an import
ant meeting at their ass lum in tbs
Fitzpatrick building last night and
transacted considerable important
business relative to the crafts. On
motion a committee consisting Of
E. Hamilton, J. w. Speake, R,
stephens and w. f. Granlee was
appointed to secure another and
better adapted hall ia which to
hold the meetings OF the Blue
Lodge, Chapter, Commandery and
Eastern Star.
The committee was also instruct
ed to investigate and repo.t ways
and means to secure a location up
on which to erect a modern, up-lo
date Masonic Temple. The Ma
sons OF our city are waking up to
the fact that they must and will
have suitable lodge rooms in the
near future. This is q good Ma
sonic move and should meet with
the approval Of every Mason Iiv-
ing 10 Chickasha and vicinity as
we'll as every business man,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
A COLD PROPOSITION

To supply crystal, frozen, dls-
titled water at less than 5 cents
q gallon-25 lbs. melted ice
makes 5 gallons Of pure, crystal
distilled water,. freo from the
slightest taint Of disease germs.
Cool drinks, cool food and pure
water insures health in bot
weather.
GhIekasha Crystal Ice Co.
Capacity 40 tons dsily.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
FEDERATION MEETING.
Women's Clubs in United Session
lesterday Spend Pleasant
Afternoon.

The City Federation OF Women e
Clubs met ir regular session yes
terd8y afternoon at the home OF
AIRS. w. B. Leonard, corner Sew
enth and Dakota. The attendance
by clubs was disappointingly
small, but a pleasant gathering OF
ladies went through the order OF
business and enjoyed the oppor-
tunity Of meeting during the va
cation months of their respective
organizations.
Mrs. D. M. Johnson, vice pres
ident Of the federation, occupied
the chair in the absence of the
president, Mrs. j /. R. Harris. Re
ports Of committees were heard.
and tire committee in charge OF the
Rest Room for the past three
months was discharged by the ap-
pointment Of a new committee for
the ensuing three months. consist
ing OF Mesdames Gray, Light,
Granlee and Fox. Mrs. Reardon
and Mrs Newman we're appointed o
special committee to solicit fur
ther contributions for the Rest
Room. tbs growing success Of
tnia enterprise is giving much sat
isfaction.
The library finance committee
reported two members absent for
the summer, aud asked the ap-
pointment OF new members to the
number of seven in order that q
systematic canvass of the city be
begun at once for the solicitation
of funds to purchase a lot for the
Carnegie library. The federation
voted the appointment Of such ad !
ditional committee, and the chair
was granted time for consideration
of the personnel of same, the men,
bers to be notified later by the
secretary.
At the conclusion Of the business
session iced tea ard delicious cake
we're served, the ladies OF the w.
|C. +. u. being hossesses Of the af-
ternoon. Vocal and piano num-
bers by the Misses Scoffern added
to the pleasure of those present.
The next regular session will be
held the first Monday in October,
when the ladies Of the New Cen
fury Club will be the entertainers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
THE POPE Is DEAD!!
Expired at The Vati-
can at an Early
Morning
Hour
The Catholic World MOuTnsI
Pope Leo Was The
Most Liberal And
Progressive of
a Long Line
of Pontiffs

PoIe Leo XIII, died at the Vat
lean at an early hour this morn
ing. The announce nent of his
death came over the wires Of tie
Cotton Exchange shortly after
dinner.
For many months past the rap
idly falling health Of the Ponuii
has been such as to cause the
g:AAvest apprehension upon the
part Of the Vatican physicians, and
for the past week it has been
known that the end was near.
Yesterday morning, be whispered
that be desired the windows open,
saying:
II wish 70 see once more, per-
haps the last time, the rays OF the
sun"
BY administering repeated doses
OF chloEal the pope was able to get
some sleep. Last night the sacra-
msnt Of extrepie unction was ad-
ministered, end all preparations
completed for his passing.
Pope Leo was by far the most
able, progressive, liberal and pow
erful ponhff who has occupied the
chair since the day Of 81. Peter
During his long term Of service as
the h cad Of the Roman Catholic
church Of she World, he introduc-
ed many reforms and changes
which made him beloved aud rev
cred BY his people.
The whole Catholic world
mouEns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07

Ladies' who read the Daily Ex-
press should look into our dish
proposition. Never again will
they have an opportunity to secure
q fine set of dishes so cheap. The
dishes are really given away what
we are after is your subscription
and this Is our way Of securing i.
Call at our Office aud examine the
handsome dinner set.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
Hip
PLEASURE SEEKERS.

Spend ten days in Eureka
Springs, Ark, one Of the most
beautiful summer resorts il the
country. The Frisco will sell on
July 9 only, leaving Chickasha at
$50 p. N. that date, round trip
tickets for 81. good for return
ten days from date of sale.
A. G. Wilson, Agt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07
TEAM DRIVERS ORGANIZE
international Union Of America
Local No. 240 Met One Day
Last Week.

The tenn drivers international
uaion cf Of America vas organized
By local teamsters st the A. o. U.
W. hall one night last week. The
following officers we're elected:
Mr. Burton, president,
Mr. Went, vice-president,
Mr.. Ingles, secretary,
Mr. Smith, treasurer,
Mr. Kline, sergent at arms.
The union organizes with 81
members, and will immediately
Ak a uniform scale OF prices for
hauling different classes OF freight.
The union meets every Weduee-
day evening at the A. @. u. W.
hall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07

All persona holding bills against
the Fourth Of July committee will
please present them At once to
John GFibl for paymsDt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-07-07

Mammoth Springs. Ark. Tick
cts on sale daily 10 the above
point for 9i8.16 for round trip.
good to return g. days from date
ot sale. 4, Q. Wilson, sgest.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-04
the Euchre Club.

The Ladies' Euchre Club was de-
lightfully entertained yesterday al
ternoon by Mrs. w. NJ. Radcliffe
The parlors were beautifully decor
ated with flowers. There were four
tables of players, the following
members being present: Mesdames,
Switzer, Natanson, Daily, Oelaya,
Loew, and Cain, Misses Geraldine
Kelly, Irene Putegnat, Walther,
BoIlack and Rentfro. The guests
were Mrs. John D. Hill, Misses Eu-
genie and Jeanne Brulay and Miss
Hester.
Refreshments were served in the
dining room. The table was hand
somely set, with beautiful centre
piece of Easter lilies, and a pretty
rose at each plate. Chicken salad
with tomato Jelly, olives and waters
and also cake and tea were served.
Mrs. Celaya was the fortunate
winner of the first prize, beauti-
full china bonbon dish. Mrs. Natan-
son and Mrs. Cain cut for the con-
ISOLATION prize, Mrs. Natanson being
the lucky one and receiving dain-
ty cup and saucer.
The club will meet next week
with Mrs. Natanson.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-04
Vaccination at the Post,

Orders have been given at the
post for the vaccination of all the
troops, preparatory to their depart
ure for the Philippines. The post
surgeon, DR.. J. X. Combe, will begin
this work tomorrow at 8: 80 o'clock
a. NJ, and will continue daily until
the men of all the companies have
been vaccinatsd.
The troops will leave Fort Brown
about May 10, 1908, and will prob
ably go by steamer via Galveston.
This will please the boys, as they
dread the sand between Rio Grande
CITY and HebbrC9yille.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-04
PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs. F. A Lancaster came in yes.
terday from Tiocano and is staying
at the Miller.
F. NJ. Prior, proprietor of the
Hotel Miller, went to Hidalgo on
business today.
Judge Barbee went up to Hidal-
go today, to take look at ;he rich
lands of that county.
Prof. NJ. Stalker, after spending
some days at Hidalgo, returned to
Brownsville yesterday.
Judge Wells, accompanied by
Messrs. Kibbe, Mcfarland and Sim
clair, left today to attend court at
Hidalgo.
Rangers Wallace and Bates re-
turned to town last evening. Hay-
ing returned from Ell Sauz with
couple of prisoners wanted in HI
dalgo county, they concluded to
come on to town and day goodbye
to their old friends once more before
going to Laredo.
Briggs came down yesterday
from Hidalgo and returned today.
He expects to go at once with his
partner, H. w. LAM, from Hidalgo
to Lake Charles, La. Their irriga-
ton project in Hidalgo county,
which is now well under way, will
be left in charge of J. w. Gibbs of
that place.
Mrs. J. Strother of Victoria,
lamps, has arrived in MatamoroS,
where she formerly resided, and
will spend short time visiting rel
atives and friends. Mrs. Strother
also has many friends on this side
of the river who are pleased to wei
come her, being the daughter of Mrs
Josiah Turner, the well known
ranchman Of this county.