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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-25
PROGRESS OF LOTT
RAILROAD

Maj. Jno. B. Armstrong, one of
the directors of the Lott railroad,
was here yesterday and left this
morning for Corpus Christi. Major
Armstrong informed representa-
tive of The Times that dirt was
swiftly flying in the construction
work on the road. The contractors
have an army of men scattered
along the first twenty mile stretch
and this first section well have its
grade completed in a few days,
when the laying of steel will COM
mence. The entire line will be COM
pleted and trains running into
Brownsville within year.-Laredo
Times.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-25
HUMORs OF ADVERTISING

These examples illustrate the
curious effect which the misplacing
of comma, or of word or two
often has upon the meaning of a
sentence:
Wanted, a servant who can cook
and dress children.
Annual sale now going on. Don't
go elsewhere to get cheated-come
in here.
A lady wants to sell her piano,
as she is going abroad in strong
iron frame
Dine here and you will never
dine elsewhere.
Wanted, a room for two gentle
men about thirty feet long and
twenty feet broad.
For sale, a pianoforte, the pro-
perty of maiden lady with carved
legs.
Mr.. Butcher begs to announce
that he is willing to make up capes,
jackets, etc, for ladies out of their
own skins.
A respectable widow wants wash
ing.
a boy wanted who can open
oysters with reference.
Bulldog for sale. Will eat any
thing-very fond 81 children.
Wanted, an organist, and a boy
to blow the same.
Lost, near Highgate Archway,
an umbrella, belonging to a gentle
man with IL bent rib and bone
handle.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-25
LOCAL ITEMS.
Furniture at H. Grunewald's.

VIII Putegnat leaves on steamer
for Galveston where he has secured
good position in the Southern
Pacific office.
Miss bonita Demere leaves or
steamer, en- route to Memphis,
Tenn, where she will spend some
time with relatives.
For SALE.-City scrip in amounts
to suit purchasers. Apply to F.
Yturria. S-24-l wk.
S. Viterbo, from Houston, rep
resenting the Seaboard Mill and
Rice Co., of Galveston, arrived on
last nights stage and has been
mingling with the rice planters of
Brownsville today.
CARPENTER AND BUILDER Contracts
taken for both frame and brick build
ings, and all other work in my line
Also painting and repairing. Address,
Naranjo Ranch, w. S. CORKILL.
Miguel Fernandez, ST., and John
G. Fernandez spent last night at
Point Isabel
DR.. Bell and Mrs. Lon c. Hill
and children came up on this morn
ing's train from the Point. The
families of Mr.. Hill and DR.. Bell
moved today into the residence
they have taken at the corner OF
Levee and Ninth streets, east of
the opera house.
Just received from Huatusco
Mex, Peaberry coffee.
w. B. AUSTIN.
Mrs. J. H. Edwards and children
came up from the Point today and
will take the Matamoros train for
their home in Hidalgo tomorrow.
Keller Instep-Support for ladies
and gentlemen. Call at H. Grune-
wald's.
John Stephenson and Albert
Liecke are in the city from Point
Isabel
Martin Hanson spent last night
enjoying the sea breeze at Point
Isabel.
For rubber shoes, coats, caps, etc,
in fact all kinds of rubber goods,
see H. Grunewald.
R. B. Creager returned this
morning from the Point, where he
has been one of the house party at
Miss Rentfro,s.
The Brownsville Land and IT.
rigation Company are making the
first shipment of this seasons rice
today. They will consign to the
Seaboard Mill and Rice c., OF
Galveston, by the steamer Manteo,
1000 bags of Honduras rice. Seven
hundred of these belong to Mr..
Mayes, and therest to the company,
Ice cream will be served at the
American restaurant on Wednes-
day, Saturday and Sunday even
ings at Is cents Mex. per plate.
MRs-- ANNE FORSTER.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-25

In her vigorous new growth
Brownsville has made her first and
4 very grave mistake, farming out
her nublic utilities instead OF al
lowing the city to own and control
tbem.-Cuero Star.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-25
The Thomas School.

A GIRLs-wEST END ANTONIO TEXAS.
advantages Thoroughly Voice teacher
Madame Mache Royal
Music London
Design
Eocuton Culture II Clark
teacher, College
COOL Physician
called IN during sch year
Board Tuition and Laundering the school $500
Write for catalogue.
A A. THOMAS A. M President.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-25
DrS. EIREHAM AND HARRISON,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

Special attention to the diseases of
the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Of
fee in Tilghman Building, (up stairs)
Thirteenth street Brownsville Texas.
The courier., 1903-03-28

Pi Beta Phi sorority initiated Miss
Killian last evening.
Mrs. w. NJ Leonard spent several days
of last week in Omaha.
Mrs. Ross p. Curtice entertained Les
Bohemiennes on Wednesday.
The Elks gave their regular monthly
party last night at their hall.
Mrs w. G. Morrison is the guest of
her mother, Mrs. Turkey. In Omaha
Mrs. s. s. whiting entertained the
Basket weavers Monday afternoon.
Mrs Helen NJ Howell has returned
from an extended visit in Indiana and
Chicago.
Miss Eliza Jeter was formally pledged
to Kappa Alpha Theta sorority Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ensey entertained the
Britannia high five club Wednesday
evening.
The courier., 1903-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Garoutte will give
a complimentary party for the V. V.
card club next Saturday evening.
Miss Cora Smith left on Tuesday for
New York city, where she will be the
guest of Miss Edna Hyatt for a month.
Mrs. w. G. Taylor will leave In two
weeks for Colorado to join her husband.
and they will probably reside in that
state hereafter.
Mrs. w. A. Bailey will give a children's
party on the afternoon Of April first, In
honor of the fourth birthday OF her
daughter Ethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton R. Lee will give
a loge party followed by a supper, for
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Marsland at the
Oliver this evening.
La Veta whist club closed its seven
teenth season with a dinner followed by
cards at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
Hallett Tuesday evening.
Mrs. HARRIET Curtice will arrive from
California about April fifteenth and will
The courier., 1903-03-28

Mr. and Mrs Herbert Marsland will
leave for their home in New York on
Monday.
The L. L. l. gave its regular monthly
dance and drill at Fraternity hall Mon
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Herzog and Mrs. H.
Schlesinger entertained the Unity club
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross p. Curtice enter
tanned the Strollers last evening. Miss
Harrison was a guest.
The Misses Stuart of New York city
are guests of their sister-in-law, Mrs. L.
A. Stuart and her family.
q
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Marsland gave
an informal party last evening for Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Marsland.
Miss Blanche Garten will entertain the
active and alumnae chapters of Delta
Gamma next Saturday evening.
=
Mr. and Mrs. E. A Ross gave din
ner Wednesday evening for Mr.. John
A. Hobson of London, England.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Baker gave an
Informal reception Tuesday evening for
the members Of the w. r. p. c. club and
their families.
The courier., 1903-03-28

"wednesday from Beatrice. where she
was the auest for three months Of her
son Mr.. Winsrow Van Brunt. and Mrs.
Van Brunt.
Mr. and MS. l.. w. Garoutte have as
1uests Mrs. Arred A. Wilson and Mrs.
Frank IIetsoH of Enid, Oklahoma, and
Doctor and Mrs. r. R. Brownfield Of
Kansas City.
Mrs. L. w. Garoutte Will entertain IN
formally next Wednesday afternoon Tor
her guests. Mrs. Fred A. wilson ana
Mrs. Frank Letson Of Enid, Oklanoma'
and Mrs. R. r. Brownfield OF Kansas
City.
The courier., 1903-03-28

be the guest of her son, Mr.. Ross p. Cur
tice, and Mrs. Curtice-
Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Seacrest will give a
dinner Tuesday evening, April the
seventh, for the members of the L. A.
kensington and their husbands.
have been guests Of Mrs. w. F. Schwind
for three weeks, left on Tuesday for their
home in Bowling Green, Missouri.
Miss Mildred Goss of Omaha is the
guest of Miss Louise Hoover. Miss
Hoover will give a party in honor of
Miss Goss next Saturday evening.
The newest style Of visiting card has
only the first name of the owners hus-
band engraved thereon, instead of the
two or three names as were recently
used.
Mrs Olive Watson of Friend is in town
to witness the performance of Mrs.
Patrick Campbell and her company this
evening and is the guest of Mrs. c. F.
Ladd.
The university band gave a dance Sat-
urday evening at the armory. Ninety
young people were present These dances
will be given fortnightly during the
spring.
The courier., 1903-03-28


Mrs. Clinton R. Lee and Mrs. Herbert
Marsland were at home to all their
friends on Thursday afternoon from half
after two until half after five O'Clock.
Despite the moisture which would de-
scsnd regardless Of the wishes Of the
hoetesses, large number of ladies
called during the receiving hours. The
reception was delightful because of its
informality. The ladies gathered in
groups for O little chatter, sat around
the music room and drank tea while
Miss Claire Canon played charmingiy
on the piano for them, and said last
words OF regret to Mrs. Marsland be-
cause of her coming departure from the
city. Miss Mildred Morning received
the cards at the door. Mrs. Thomas
Marsland. gracious and charming as
usual. sat at a little tea table and poured
the fragrant beverage which was passed
to the callers by Mrs. Jessie Stiles, Miss
Catharine Lee and Miss Claire Canon.
Mira c. s. Jones and Mrs Haydn
Myer were hostesses to all members of
p. e. o. society In the city. in honor of
the tenth anniversary Of the organiza-
ton Of Chapter X, at the home Of Mrs.
Jones this afternoon. After a business
session the hours were devoted to fancy
work, conversation and light refresh
menta
Delta Epsilon fraternity gave an in
formal party last evening at the chapter
house. The house was adorned with cut
flowers and with the fraternity colors.
peacock blue and old gold. Professor
and Mrs. Barbour chaperoned the twenty
couples Of young people who were pres
ent.
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton r. Lee enter
tained informally. at a picnic supper and
a social evening. the ladies who assisted
Mrs. Lee at her lat home' Thursday af-
ternoon. and an equal number of men,
The gathering was In honor Of Mr.. and
Mrs Herbert Mainland.
Mr.. L J. Herzog will visit Europe this
summer the chief object of his journey
being to see his brothers, who reside in
Buda Pest. Hungary. Mr.. Herzog ex-
poets to leave Lincoln the fifteenth of
May, and win be absent the remainder
Of the summer.
Delta Delta Delta sorority gave a ken
sington this afternoon at the chapter
house. The guests were the active nem-
bers of Delta Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
sororities. Palms and flowers adorned
the house and light refreshments were
served.
= . .
The L A. kensington was pleasantly
entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.
A. d. Wilkinson. Besides club members
these present were Mesdames Rewick,
J. e. Hays. @. n. Stonebraker. T. s.
Ingles and J. II. Phelps.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Van Brunt will
give q dinner this evening to celebrate
the birthday Of Ar. Van Brunt which
occurs tomorrow. A mound of red car
nations will form the centrepiece. Cow
ers win be laid for fourteen
. . .
A musicale viii be given Tuesday even
hg at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Nunson DAVIS, 17e1 K street by Mr.. and
Mu. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Eugene
Kennard. and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gay
lord Davis.
The courier., 1903-03-28

only daughter of the late Mr.. N. p. Cur
tice and Mrs. curtice. and Is a sister Of
Mr.. Ross p. Curtice. She has spent most
Of her life In Lincoln. and the best wishes
OF her many Lincoln friends will be
ner's as she begins her new life. The
groom is a young attorney of San Fran
cisco. who has every promise of a pros
porous future. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver will
be at home at the Northof i'm San Fran
cisco after May the first.
A delightful informal party was given
Tuesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. c. II.
Eubank at their home on Euclid avenue.
Various guests contributed to the pleas
ure Of the evening by their specialties.
Mrs. r. A. Holyoke sang: Mrs. Herbert
MARYLAND read, to a piano accompani-
ment by Mrs. Lee; Mrs. w. C. Phillips
recited German poetry which. judging
from the sighs of the learned men pres
ent. must have been very sentimental:
MrA Ross Curtice gave a violin selection,
Mr.. ID. M. Butler electrified the audience
with a very profound speech. and Mrs.
Butler sang. Mr.. Clinton r. Lee ex-
hibited his skill at legerdemain. Bou-
quets Of greenery, consisting Of lettuce.
parsley and celery. were presented to
the performers. A delicious luncheon
was served.
The courier., 1903-03-28

A musicale viii be given Tuesday even
img at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Munson Davis, 17o1 K street. by Mr.. and
Mn. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Eugene
Kennard. and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gay
lord Davis.
The courier., 1903-03-28

Mrs. NJ. e. Van Brunt returned on
The courier., 1903-03-28

Delta Epsilon fraternity gave an in
formal party last evening at the chapter
house. The house was adorned with cut
flowers and with the fraternity colors.
peacock blue and old gold. Professor
and Mrs. Barbour chaperoned the twenty
couples OF young people who were pres
ent.
The courier., 1903-03-28

MrA c. s. Jones and Mrs Haydn
Myer were hostesses to all members of
p. E. o. society In the city. in honor of
the tenth anniversary Of the organiza-
tion Of Chapter K, at the home of Mrs.
Jones this afternoon. After a business
session the hours were devoted to fancy
work. conversation and light refresh
ments
The courier., 1903-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Ross gave a din
ner Wednesday evening for Mr.. JohI
A. Hobson of London, England.
The courier., 1903-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Van Brunt will
give q dinner this evening to celebrate
the birthday of Hr. Van Brunt which
occurs tomorrow. A mound of red car
nations viii form the centrepiece. Cow
ers win be laid for fourteen
The courier., 1903-03-28

The L A. kensington was pleasantly
entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs.
A. d. Wilkinson. Besides club members
these present were Mesdames Rewick.
J. e. Hays. @. n. Stonebraker. T. s.
Ingles and ]. n. Phelps.
The courier., 1903-03-28

Miss Blanche Garten will entertain the
active and alumnae chapters of Delta
Gamma next Saturday evening.
The courier., 1903-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Marsland gave
an informal party last evening for Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Marsland.
The courier., 1903-03-28

tained informally. at a picnic supper and
a social evening. the ladies who assisted
Mrs. Lee at her ''at home" Thursday af-
ternoon. and an equal number of men.
The gathering was In honor Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Marsland
The courier., 1903-03-28

Delta Delta Delta sorority gave a ken
sington this afternoon at the chapter
house. The guests were the active MEM
hers of Delta Gamma and Pi Beta Phi
sororities. Palms and flowers adorned
the house and light refreshments were
served.
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
WALK OUT 0F MEET|N'
Members of Republican Com
mittee Wroth About Can
didate Smith.
Especial to News and obserNcr.)

Charlotte, N c., Feb. 21-The Repub-
lcan Executive Committee had sensa-
tional meeting this evening Six of the
leading members, all business men of this
city, walked out of the meeting because
as it is claimed they could not have their
way. These were friends of R. w. Smith,
the candidate for the Charlotte postoffice.
The friends of Jake Newell. another can
didate for the same office, reorganized
the committee and elected Newell chair
man. The meeting endorsed Senator
Pritchard and also endorsed Newell's can
didacy for the office.
Amzi Walker, eolored. was jailed to-
night charged with the burning of the
barn of Rev. d. M Austin. The crime
was committed about three weeks ago.
In the fire Mr.. Austin lost twelve cows
and seven mules. Walker, it is charged,
had a grievance against Austin, vino is
a Baptist preacher.
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
Loads Daily apsps n Both Nes and GHr@uat0m

heard by committees, largo delegations
from Toisnot had been heard and they
had plead earnestly for a vote of the
town. The Senator from Wilson had not
attended the meeting and had let ii be
understood that he was hands off in the
matter He believed in local self-gov-
ernment and was against the amend
ment.
Here Mr. Webb said that his questions
about the matter might not have left Ais
position clear He had stated that he
was for the London bill with the fifth
section out and the "anti-jug law in,
but if any Senator wanted to except his
county from the provisions of the act
he would vote for that.
Senator Gillian supported the amend
ment, saying that Toisnot-Was- the
border of his county. Said he, 'If there
is aught in the term of Senatorial
Courtesy and the Senator from Wilson
is willing to assume the responsibility
for the measure it should be passed. "
He quoted the fact that the dispensary
in Tarboro was by the vote of the town
ship.
Senator Brown asked 'Is there any
liquor ih the township sold outside of
Toisnot." Senator Gillian said he did
not know, but Senator Woodard said
there was none.
Senator Vann asked who would be re-
sronsble for suits brought for accidents
in Toisnot, and if the people of the
township would contribute to help the
town pay for these. Were not the peo
pie in the town responsible for the dis
pensary? To this Senator Gillian re-
piled that after the dispensary was es-
tablished they would be, but that prop
perty in Toisnot was owned by people
outside who had to pay taxes. and that
the dispensary would be supported by
people outside.
Senator Mann said that he would vote
against the amendment from the logic OF
circumstances. He had promised a citi-
zen of Toisnot to vote for the bill before
he knew of the controversy. and he felt
relieved of the matter of Senatorial
courtesy.
Senator Beasley said that he had been
on both committees that had reported
the bill favorably and was against the
amendment He was for dispensaries,
but would rot vote for them where any
great number opposed, but where people
CONTINUED on Fourth Page.)
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
POLL TAX EXEMPTIONS WERE
ISSUED AFTER FIRST OF MAY.
Jack Campbell so Testifes in Gudger Case---
Democrats Will Issue Formal State
menf Denying Charges
Especial to News and Observer

NDpcCldl 10 NEWS ana ODScrNcr.)
AsheNille, N. c., Feb 21.-Jack Camp
bell, who was defeated by Gudger for
the Democratic nomination for Congress
at the last Democratic Congressional
convention, was called as a witness in
the Moody Gudger election contest hear
ing today. He was called by the con-
testant's attorney Campbell, while on
the stand, claimed that he was a Dem
ocrat and had never voted anything but
the straight Democratic ticket Witness
said that on the night of May /. 1902,
few hours before the expiration of the
time for paying poll taxes, he, Henry
Reed Mark Erwin, Chas. A. Webb, John
Mackey, Reuben Lee, Kelly Chambers and
others met IN Webb's office .'for the pur-
rcse of seeing who haid paid their DOLL
tax and who had not and to provide
means wherewith they were 10 be paid
especially the taxes OF those who were
Democrats. We went over tn list with
Chambrs of those who had not paid and
raid them. l gave my check for my por-
tion and others did the same"
Gudger was not there but Webb said
he represented Gudger, and put up either
his check or Gudger's check for $50 The
witness said he did not know of any
poll tax receipts being delivered in blank
He said the receipts, more than a hun
dred in number, were distributed among
those present. In answer to a question
he said that Weob was county attorney
and Gudger was solicitor.
The witness stated that poll tax ex-
elnptions were issued promisciously after
May /. 1902. to people who We're not dis
abled and that the clerk of the board of
county commissioners issued them at his
discretion. Democrats are mad and will
issue formal statement denying charges.
j. Robert Jordan died today at his res
idence in this city. He had been criti-
cally i'll for some time. The body viii
be taken to Mr.. Jordan's former home in
Peoria Ills. for burial Mr.. Jordan was
a devoted Pythian and State lecturer of
that order He was also Mason and a
member of the order of oWodmen of the
World. /
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
Death of Capt. r. 81. Bost.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer)
Newton. N c., Feb. 21.-Yesterday we
announced the critical illness of Capt r.
Fl. Bost At 2:30 this morning his spirit
left the tired BODY and returned to the
God who gave it. He leaves six children,
all of whom were with him, except Miss
Isabel, who has been quite sick at Mt.
Holly.
Capt Bost is survived by two sisters
Mrs. Harriet Knox, of this place, and
Mrs. Catherine Campbell, of Hickory,
and large circle of relatives in this
county He was a man of intelligence
and strong convictions and firm in his
friendships. He was a captain in the
Confederate army and daring and fear
less soldier.
The funeral will be conducted by his
pastor Rev. w T. Matthews. tomorrow
morning and his body will be laid to rest
beside his wife.
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
STILL NO VERDICT
The Judge Won't Adjourn
Court Till the Bishop Jury
Decides.
Especial to News and Observer }

Charlotte. N. c., Feb. 21.-The Bishop
jury is still hung up and there is no
hope of a verdict
Judge Neal called the jury into court
this afternoon at o'clock and submitted
the question: Have you agreed on
verdict"
Foreman Flournoy promptly an
EounCed: I'VE have not"
Judge Neal then ordered that the pres
ent term of court would not stand ad-
journed until the jury arrived at some
disposition of the case.
There is no change in the complexion
of the jury. Your correspondent learns
that three jurors are holding out for ac-
quittal and six are for manslau~'
three for murder in the second degree.
1T comes from a reliable source tonight
that the jury will never agree and that
the judge has been apprised of this
fact.
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
Fulton Elected Senator
CBy the Associated Press)

salem. ore. Feb. 21.-At 1870 this
morning, on the 43rd ballot. Charles w.
Fulton, Republican. of Astoria, was
eyected United States Senator, having
reived 46 votes.
The last ballot began at ten minutes
before midnight and when the result was
announced scene of wild enthusiasm
followed. eMn hugged each other threw
up their hats and shouted themselves
hoarse. 1t was several minutes before
order could be restored.
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
Humberts Acquitted of Libel Charge
(By the Associated Press.)

Paris, Feb. 21-The Humberts scored
their first notable success today when the
ninth correctional chamber announced
their acquittal in the libel suit brought
against them by NJ Cattaui, the banker.
When the acquittal was announced
Mime. Humbeft exclaimed:
AT last the voice of justice is heard.
The result of the trial was fully ex-
peeted and although it marks a tempor-
airy triumph for the Humberts, it is not
considered to affect the main case, which
involves the authenticity of the Craw
ford millions.
The news & observer., 1903-02-22
Mrs. 0dom to be Opposed for the Post
mastership.
(Wadesboro Messenger.)

Strong opposition has developed here
against the appointment of Mrs. w. H.
Odom as postmaster of this place A pc
tition signed by many of the business
and professional men of the town has
been presented to Senator Pritehard ask
ing that the appointment be not made.
The appointment of Mrs. Odom means in
reality, it is alleged, that Mr.. Odom will
be postmaster, and charges of unfitness
are made against him, and not against
his wife, We learn from the papers this
morning that Senator Pritchard will
have an inspector sent to Wadesboro to
make an investigation.