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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
BETTER THAN GOLD.

Il was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and ner-
vous debility" writes F. J. Green,
of Lancaster, n. H. "No remedy
helped me until began using Flee
trio Bitters, which did me more
good than all the medicine l ever
used. They have also kept my wife
in excellent health for years. She
says Electric Bitters are just splen-
did for female troubles; that they
are grand tonic and invigorator
for weak. run down women. No
other medicine can take its place
in our family. Try them. Only
SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed by
J. i. Putegnat Il Bro.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
PURELY PERSONAL

County Commissioner E. B. Ray
mond left today, on his return to
his ranch home at FL Sauz.
Captain H. o. Williams left Fort
Brown yesterday for Fort Ringgold,
to which post he has been assigned
to take command of Co. D, Fourth
Infantry.
Joe Ayala, the son OF Master
Mechanic Ayala Of the Rio Grande
Ry. shops, returned a few days ago
from Austin, havingjust completed
a course in bookkeeping at a bus
mess college in that city.
Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Brady of
Fort Brown expect to leave shortly,
the former for her home in Wis
consin and the latter for St. Louis,
to spend a short time visiting re-
latives, before the departure of the
Fourth Infantry for the Philippines.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
BARGAINS IN LAND.

For sale in Hidalgo County, Tex
as. a number of tracts of land rang
ing from 600 to 1000 acres, at the
remarkably low figure of from $3.50
to 81 per acre. These tracts have
a frontage on the Rio Grande River
and are specially :adapted to the
growing of fruits, rice, cane, cotton,
corn and all kinds of garden truck.
For descriptions and price call on
or write JOHN CLOsNER,
HidalgO Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
FORT BROWN CASE.
Secretary of War is Asked to Fur
nish Certain Correspondence.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 3.-In the
case of C. B. Combe, executor ct al.
vs.. james Stillman ct. al, a petit
ton was today filed asking the
court to request the Secretary of
War to transmit to the Federal
Court of this district, transcripts OF
certain communications passing be-
tween the Secretary of War and the
Attorney General regarding the
validity of the deed made by James
Stillman and also asking for a GER
tilted copy of the latter instrument.
The court authorized that the re-
quests be granted as it is deemed
essential to the ends of justice that
the transcripts oe furnished.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
Late Items.

Spain seeks to recover damages
from a Scotch shipbuilding firm,
because it failed to finish four tor
pedo boat destroyers in time for the
late war.
John H. Carroll, U. S. consul at
Cadiz, Spain, died Saturday at
Mentone of consumption.
1t is authoritatively stated that,
unless some antitrust legislation
be enacted by this congress, to suit
him, the president will call an ex-
ira session of congress on March ).
A formal announcement of the
candidacy of Judge Alton B. Parker
of New York for the democratic
nomination for president, is expected
to be made Saturday night at the
Colonial club dinner in New York
City.
A tidal wave devastated eighty
South Sea Islands and drowned
over a thousand persons on Jan. 10.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
Kauffn1an's
Built Order Garments
2ZZ

Are cut to individual measures
and constructed by expert tailors.
Suits from S14 to $50. Kaufman
has representative in this town
who will be pleased to show you
nearly .4O0 new and handsome
fabrics. 1t will pay you 10 see
f. DEL VALE, at
Forto's Office, Local Representative.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
The Gard Club.

The meeting ofthe Ladies Euchre
Club yesterday afternoon with the
Misses Kelly was, as usual most
enjoyable. Those who participated
were Mesdames Switzer, A. CeIaya.
J. D. Hill, Cain, Natanson, Loew.
Mason, Brady and Daily; Misses
Rentfro, Putegnat, Irene Putegnat,
Walther, Scanlan, Bollack, Geral
dine and Annie Kelly. The contest
resulted in Miss Rentfro being de-
clarad winner Of the royal prize,
which was a pretty framed picture,
the consoled one being Mrs. Celaya,
who received a small vase.
Refreshments were served after
the game, consisting of a tempting
and delicious tomato jelly with
mayonnaise dressing, waters and
coffee.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
DISTRICT coURT

Yesterday afternoon the follow
ing case was disposed of:
Miguel Torres, assault to murder,
found guilty and sentenced for two
years.
This morning the following were
disposed of:
Pablo Martinez, cattle theft, sen
fenced for three years.
Francisco Rodriguez, cattle theft.
sentenced for two years.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
PLAGUE SERUM SUCCESSFUL


Mazatlan, Mex, Feb. S.-There
were two deaths from the plague
today.
Very satisfactory results are being
attained by the use of the Yersln
serum. Most of the patients to
whom it is given begin Immediately
to recover.
Nearly all of the hotels and
boarding houses are closed the
owners fearing in case the plague
b,eaks out in town the buildings
will be burned.
Life insurance agents are taking
10 policies.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
Important to Piano Players.

= Mr.. A. Nordman, the manu-
faeturer of Pianos from San Anto-
Mo. is in town to tune, repair and
sell pianos. Anyone wanting work
done in his line will find him at
the Miller hotel.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12

Chicago is inclined to celebrate
because there have been two fine
days in succession in that city
Kansas City Star.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12

He Cat the piano)-And what air
do you prefer? She-Well, if you
give me my choice, I'll take mill
lionaire, Baltimore News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12

The cakewalk and coon song have
shocked Paris. Well, the French ball
has shocked us, so the score may be
aalled about even.-Chicago Post.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
NOTICE.

On and after Thursday, February
y. the Bank will resume its former
hour of opening for business, 9 a. m.
A. AsHHETN,
Cashier.
First National Bank,
Brownsville, Texas. 2-lo-3t.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-12
ABOUT TOWN.


The concert comes OH tomorrow
night.
For sale at Layton & Haley's,
hay and grain.
4 number of our laboring class
are enjoying a vacation.
A. Nordmann is very busy, tun-
ing and repairing pianos.
The steamer will probably remain
at Galveston about two days.
WAyrED-To buy light shotgun.
apply at HERALD Office wk.
Several fine, first class pianos are
On the way to Brownsville for A.
Nordman.
The drills as executed by the
Convent pupils must be seen to be
appreciated
The steamship ManteO crossed
the bar and sailed for Galveston
yesterday at ) p, M
The performance at the opera
house tomorrow evening will begin
at S o'clock; doors open at I.
NoTIcE-I have few barrels of
Early Rose seed potatoes left, which
Twill sell at cost. F. CHAMPION.
Don't fail to secure reserved seats
for tomorrow nights entertain
ment. They can be obtained atthe
Putegnat drug store.
NoucE-We are now prepared to /
deliver wood by the cord at any
Mace in town, at one days notice.
CELEsTIN jacob Sons.
Fourteen cars OF freight from the
Pierce Simpson came up last even
ing. The remainder, about three
ears more, will arrive this after
noon.
As this will be the first appear
ance Of "Blind Margaret" in
Brownsville, none should miss the
opportunity to see her, at the opera !
house tomorrow night.
Railway Stock.-For sale One
Hundred 400 Shares o. the Rio |
Grande Railway, value of 500 each,
for $50 per share. For particulars
call at THE HERALD office.
The HERALD was misinformed |
regarding the arrival of Major
Adams, Inspector general, at Fort
] Brown. The major has not yet ar
rived, but is expected in a few days. /
Grain and hay for sale at Lay
ion & Ilaley's.
The end of the first term of the
public school session being at hand,
the regular mid-session eXamin9a
tons have been in progress this
week, keeping the teachers unusu-
ally busy
The many town friends of Coun-
" Commissioner Sebastian Cham
pion Of Santa Maria have missed
him during this term of commits
SOners' court, as he is still not well
enough to travel. |
The workmen engaged on the re-
pairs in the garrison, for which Mr..
Brooks has the contract, have gone
on strike, which is very unfortu-
nate at this iuncture, as Mr..
Brooks is still seriously i'll and I'M
able to attend to business.
The young ladies who are giving
the entertainment tomorrow even
ing at the opera house have spared
no pains to make it a success, and
they should be encouraged and re-
varded by a large audience. Do
DOT fail to be there, with your best
girl.
The following Fourth Infantry
men have lately received their dis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
THE POETRY OF THE ORANGE

TT appeals to you. when the fruit
hangs ripe and sweet on the tree late IN
February, or early in March. Then the
blossoms break out, and the trees are
yellow with golden globes, and white
with orange flowers. 1t may be that
furry OF snow has whltened the
mountain tops, and then you have an
artistic background for ~ tropical for
est. The air is full Of sunshine, and
heavy with the fragrance as night
comes on, and then, II the moon be
shining,you hear at midnight through
open windows, the song Of the mocking
bird in the scented grove, and It never
seemed SO melodious before"
An experience like this is possible any
winter, and it is worth a Journey or a
thousand miles, while you can have It,
by taking the scenic Shasta route
thrOug the grand and picturesque Sis
kiyon and Shasta mountains, to soutn-
EN- California. Complete Information
about the trip, and descriptive matter,
telling about California, may be had
from any Southern Pacific agent, or w.
p. Conan, Gen. Pass. Agt.. s. p. Co.,
Lines in Oregon, Portland, oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
INVESTIGATING WRECK.
Collision Between Trains Subject fo
Coroner's Jury Inquest.

Plainfield, ~ j., Feb. 2--over so
witnesses have been subpoenaed to ap-
pear before the coroner's jury which
convenes here tonight to investigate
the cause OF the wreck near westfield
on the Central railroad of New Jersey
last Tuesday Chief of Police Kney has
summoned 20 witnesses from this city.
Among those subpeenaed are afficials
OF the road rs well as number of
employees, including the train despatch
er at Jersey City and the telegraph
operator al Crawford.
1t is expected that Chief OF Police
Kiley. who went to the hospital short
ly before Engineer Davis died and took
his statement IN writing, will present
this statement to the coroner's jury,
The fireman OF the express is stlll in
the hospital and win be unable to ap>
pear at the inquest It is likely his
sworn statement as to what he and
navis We're doing at the time the ex-
press crashed mot the local, viii be
Rad to the pury.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
ALLEGED HE MURDERED
THEN COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Coroner Unable to Find Body of Man
Thought to Have Met His Death
as the Result OF Quarrel

jamestown. N. Y. Feb. s.-Bent lar
son. familiarly known as California
Larson" committed suicide yesterday.
Before he killed himself Larson told
his wife that while out driving Sun
day he had quarreled with man
known as the crazy Swede." In self
defense he stabbed and seriously wound
Ell the Swede.
Larson left his home Sunday night
with the avowed intention OF ascertain
ing the extent Of the Swede's injuries.
He returned late at night and appear
ed III at ease. He refused to talk about
the result of his trip. Yesterday
while Mrs. Larson was out of the
house, Larson shot himself, dying in
a few minutes.
The coroner is investigating the case
but has been unable TO find the Swede
1t is thought that Larson may have
hidden the body on his second trip
Sunday night
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
800 REWARD, 500

The readers of this paper viii BE-
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages ana
that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known 10
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally. acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucus surfaces
of the system. thereby destroy Ing the
foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up tne
constitution and assisting nature IN DO
ing its work. The proprietors have go
much faith in its curative powers, that
they offer one hundred dollars for any
case that 1t fails to cure. Send for list
Of testimonials. +. J. Cheney Il Co,
Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists, sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
STOLE VALUABLE LETTERS.
Clerk Arrested in Chicago Postoffice
Caught in the Act.

Chicago, Feb. 3-Frank Maybee, a
clerk in the collecting department of
the postoffice, was arrested last night
by Inspector Stuart, who says he de-
tected the man opening special deliv-
cry letters in search of money When
captured Maybee had on his person
three special delivery and 10 or Il otn-
er letters.
For three months thefts of letters
containing money have come to the
knowledge of the postoffice officials
and the arrest follows many weeks Of
constant surveillance on postoffice
clerks.
The prisoner is believed to be the
only one concerned in the thefts and
his arrest is considered important by
the Officials. Maybee is SO years cd.
His brother is assistant inspector Of
Michigan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
AFRAID OF SEATTLE,
Efforts OF Sound city to Secure Trans
port Service Alarms Frisco.

san Francisco, Feb, &-The presl-
dents Of the Merchants exchange.
Manufacturers and Producers. asso,
citation, San Francisco board OF trade,
chamber of commerce, state board OF
trade and the Merchants association
met today to consider the rumor that
the transport service is again in danger
of being transferred to Seattle, II was
resolved that everything possible
should be done TO protect local interests
and by unanimous consent the follow
ing telegram was sent to Senator Per
kins:
Reports that commercial bodies
here oppose your amendment to lease
transport service are erroneous, After
fully considering the matter we unan,-
mously indorse your amendment TO the
army appropriation bill and urge YOU
10 use your best endeavors to secure
its passage, Wire il any further as
sistance can be given ami by what
means"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
SECRETARY To GARFIELD,
Ellis Ballou Died From Injury Receiv'
ed From Hoodhlm.

New York, Feb s.--The Rev Ellis
Ballou, cousin OF President Garfield
and at one time his private secretary,
is dead after an illnessof two weeks,
at the house of the Lord mission. Mr.,
Ballou was ;6 years old. His friends
attributed his death indirectly to blow
received last Thanksgiving day,
After q dinner given TO about 200 men
and women At the mission. of which
he was superintendent, he went to the
door tc check some turbulent boys, and
one of them threw stone which struck
him above the heart. Although he
knew the boy he would never tell his
name.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
WILL LOSE AN EYE.
Was Poisoned by Microbe While Hand
ling Paper Money.

New York, Feb 3.-Clinton n. Moffat.
treasurer at Days theater, several
years ago injured one of his eyes and
the wound never entirely healed. Last
Friday, while handling some paper
money the eye irritated him and he
rubbed 1t. On Saturday it became
greatly infiamed and he consulted his
physician, who said he must have got
some INJURIOUS microbes from the
money and put them into his eye while
rubbing II.
AS the condition Of the eye rapidly
became worse and the other eye was
affected. the physician decided that Mr..
Moffat must have the injured organ re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
ASSASSGNATE SHEEPMEN.
Blooithirsty Mexicans VIII BE Hunted
Down Like Wild Beasts.

Phoenix. Ariz,. Feb. S.-Charles w.
Goddard. well known saeep owner.
and his teamster. Frank Cox. were as
sassinated IA cabin at Goddard sta
tion, so miles north OF Phoenix. sunday
night, by two unknown Mexicans, The
murdered men were eating dinner
when the Mexicans opened tlre on
them through window. Their bodies
were riddled with bullets. Revenge, II is
Thought. prompted the crime. Posses
from Prescott and Phoenix have left
fer the mountains in search OF the ar-
SasSins.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
WILL PRESENT SILVER SERVICE
Citizens Of Albany Will Honor Cruiser
Named After Their City.

New York. Feb. S.-The United States
cruiser Albany has arrived at the
Brooklyn navy yard from Boston. This
is the Albany's first visit to this port
The citizens Of Albany will now avail
themselves of a long-awaited opportun-
ity to present to the cruiser which
bears their city's name handsome
silver service The presentation will
be made at the yard on Saturday. The
Albany will later go south to join the
north Atlantic squadron
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
TIGRESS ATTACKS TRAINER.
Crowbars and Hot Irons Used to Save
Victim.

Syracuse, n. Y. Feb. &C. \. Reevs
of Philadelphia, lion tanner. has had
a desperate encounter with a big fer-
gal tigress in a cage at the winter Cir
Gus. Reeves had entered the cage to
train the beast. With a roar she sprang
at his throat, and with her claws and
teeth horribly lacerated his head and
shoulders and chewed his arm to the
bone.
Men armed with crowbars and hot
irons entered the rage and finally suc-
ceeded in dragging Reeves from his
perilous position.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
PRICE WILL. KEEP DROPPING.
Mild Weather Causes Coal TO Go Dowr
to Convenient Rates.

New York. Feb S-It is the general
opinion among local dealers that the
great inconvenience caused by the
scarcity OF coal is at an end from now
on. and that the price will continue to
drop. especially if the present mild
weather continues.
In some places yesterday hard coal
could be bought for $3.50 ton and
one dealer put his price at 81 with 1000
ions on hand. The price for soft coal
was as low as $3.50 ton, while inde-
pendent dealers were retailing coal at
Sc and $3.50 ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
WILL Go ABROAD.
Millionaire OF Louisville Will Leave
the South in Search Of Health.

Louisville, Feb. 3.-Acting upon the
advice of his physicians, Captain Will
liam F. Norton. a millionaire and noted
character of Louisville, known in the
atrical circles as Daniel Quilp," and
owner of the auditorium here, one of
the largest theaters in the south, will
leave tomorrow for Los Angeles. Cal.
in search Of health. 1t is probable that
he may never return to Louisville and
that he will spend the rest of his life
in travel in this county Europe and
Asia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
VETERAN PACKER DEAD.

Chicago, Feb. 3.-James Turner, a pi-
Oneer packer of Chicago, is dead. For
ty-fva years ago when the packing In
dustry was in its infancy Mr.. Turner
vas one of the influential men OF the
packing district. He retired from the
business several years ago. He was
b0rn in England In February, 1923.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
WILL CONDUCT JUBILEE.

New York, Feb. 3.-Rev. Munroe
Gibson, one of the most noted non-con-
formist preachers, has accepted an IN
vitation to conduct the jubilee serv-
ices at St. James square church at
Toronto next May, according to a Lor-
don dispatch to the Tribune, and will
make a journey across the continent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
RAILWAY FOUNDRY BURNS.
Fire Loss Amounts to $150.000 and
Over 100 Men Thrown Out of Work.

Chicago, Feb. s. Fire last night de-
stroyed the plant of the Chicago Rail-
way Supply company at West Harvey.
causing a loss estimated at $3.50, 900.
More than 100 men were thrown out
OF employment.
The foundry was a brick structure
400 feet long, 100 feet wide and 35 feet
high. In it were manufactured hand
cars, railtoald frogs and other railway
equipment
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
WE'LL KNOWN FIREMAN DEAD.

New York, Feb. 3.-William J. Whit
ing well known among the fire depart
ments of this country through his con
nection with a fire extinguisher com
rany. is dead at his home In Brook
lyn, following an operation for appen
diCitis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Notice Is hereby given that the conn.
~ superintendent of Clatsop county.
Ore, will hold the regular examination
OF applicants for state ana county pa,
pers at the courthouse. Astoria, Ore,
as follows
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04

Only one remedy in the world that
Will at once stop itchiness Of the skin
In any part of the body; Doan's Oint-
mant. At any drug store. so cents.
blasc, ,SHR SH RSHR SDHLRLTl--
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04

Coughs and colds, down to the very
borderland Of consumption, yield TO the
soothing healing influences Of Doctor
Woods Norway Pine syrup.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04

Dyspepcia-bane of human existence.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures 1t, prompt
ly, permanently. Regulates and tones
the stomach.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
COHBETT WILL FIGHT.
Champion Signs Articles to Nee
James J. Jeffries.

New York, Feb. 3.-James J. Corbett
today signed articles for 20-round
contest with James j. Jeffries, the fight
to take place at Fort Erie, Canada,
June 80. The purse is to be $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
For state Papers.

Commencing Wednesday, February
II at o'cioek a. m, and contInuins
until Saturday. February Il. at
o'clock p. N.
Wednesday, Penmanship, history,
spelling, algebra, reading, school law.
Thursday-Written ,rlthimetis. the
ory OF teaching, grammar. bookkeeping,
physics, Giyil government
Friday-Physiology. geography, men,
tai arithmetic. physical geography.
Saturiay-Botany plane geometry.
general history. English literature,
PHYSIOLOGY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04
For Country Papers

Commencing Wednesday. February
IL. at 3 o'clock n. II. and continuing
until Friday. February Is. at
o'clock p. M, First. second and third
grade certificates.
Wednesday, Peunmanshp. history.
orthography, reading.
Thursday-wrltten arithmetic. theory
of teaching, grammar, school law.
Friday-Geography. mental arlthme-
tic, physiology. civil governmem,
Primary Certincatts.
Wednesday Pennnanship. orthog-
rIphy. reading arithmetic.
Thursday-Art of questioning. theory
of teaching. methods. physiology.
II, S. LYMAN,
School superintendent Clatsop County,
Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-02-04

moved in order to save the sight OF
the other eye.