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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-09-04


of rice, beyond the expectations of
the most sanguine producers. 1t
was a beautiful sight to see the
fields of rice Tor many miles coming
to maturity, as yellow as gold. with
green stalks and leaf mingled with
it. In addition to the rice, large
fields of cotton can be seen with a
splendid growth and prospects OF
fine yield. Besides these crops, l
see no reason why, with the use OF
water, this land should not produce
almost every imaginable grain and
vegetable, and at least two crops
per year can be raised. In fact, the
people are preparing their gardens
with the hope of being able to pro-
duce a second crop to come to ma
turity in what we term mid-winter.
At present the weather there is too
hot for comfort, and yet the climate
is beautiful and very healthful. In
winter, a time beginning about the
first of October and ending along
in March. l am told by those who
live there that the climate cannot
be excelled and that they believe it
the best in the world, and l have
every reason to believe that is the
case.
"The people consist of about
three-quarters Mexican to one
quarter American and among them
are found some very fine people
The American and Spanish popula-
ton, with some Mexicans, are
thrifty, intelligent and bright, and
are up to the times so far as is in
their power. Some of the Mexicans
are not so bright and are not in
clined to work so hard, and of
course are not so thrifty. The Mex
lean houses consist mostly of one
story structures, built of poles and
brush and plastered inside and out
with common clay. They are cover
ed with matched roofs, and many
of them are without floors or
separate apartments. Indeed, whole
families are often brought up in
one room. The wages of the laborers
are small-too small for the pros
perity of the country or of any
town or city. The Mexican receives
for his services about six shillings
of Mexican money per day, or less
than three shillings of American
money, and, of course, is not much |
encouraged in his labors. He often
shifts, or I might say steals, and
this causes much trouble and often
loss of life.
"The estate occupied by Mr..
Hynes consisted of various pieces
of city property, ranch of 5000 to
1000 acres, 80 head of cattle and
40 head of horses, mules and jacks.
During my stay at Brownsville, we
rounded the stock up, as they term
it, and sold all the cattle and hor-
ses. 1 also succeeded in dispOsing
of the ranch property and the city
property at very satisfactory prices,
indeed, and succeeded in settling
the entire estate. We bring to our
clients a snug sum of money to
their great satisfaction. l was
treated nicely by the people of
Brownsville, and if anyone has
the luck to be among them he will
find them cordial and willing to
oblige in everything in their power
for his comfort and to make his
stay pleasant.
with the prospect of a railroad |
entering the city very soon, the
great enterprise Of irrigation and
raising rice and other products,
Brownsville, I believe, will have a
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
OLD OFFICERS OF SIXTH
REELECTED AT MONMOUTH

In the election held by the 9th reg
iment at Monmouth Tuesday evening
the old officers were chosen to sue
ceed themselves, ID. Jack Foster, of
Chicago, being returned as colonel;
Ed Kittisen, of Moline, as lieutenant
colonel, and w. +. Channon, of this
city, as major. There was no opposi-
tion to the reelection of Col. Foster
and Maj. Channon, but Maj. Tourtil-
lot, of Lamoille, was pushed forward
to succeed Col. Kittilsen. When it
came to ballot, however, the latter
was successful. Each of the above
has held his present Office for two
terms of five years.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

The many oil discoveries during the
past few years would seem to indicate
an almost ineXhaustible supply, and
as Il result much of it is being used
for fuel purposes. Experiments have
proven that it is just as serviceable as
coal, but considerably cheaper. There
are many people, however. who will
always prefer the coal, just As there
are many people who prefer taking
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters i'm prefer
ence to any other remedy because
they have tried it and know its valu
as a stomach strengthener, an appe-
tizer and general health restorer.
They also know from experience that
it positively cures sour stomach, diz-
ziness, headache, indigestion, dyspep-
sia, constipation, biliousness or mala-
ria, fever and ague. Try bottle and
be convinced of its value. Avoid IA.
limitations.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
Thought 1t Wa. Tax on babies.

Female suffrage sometimes leads to
amusing mistakes. y candidate at 4
recent election in Australia. where the
women have votes. tells story in this
connection. The constituency was n
seaport town, and one of the burning
issues before the electors was the ques.
tion of bcrthage rates. y woman voter
came to him and asked whether he was
in favor of imposing these berthage
rates, because If he was she would take
good care that neither her husband nor
herself would vote for him. A little dis
cussion of the matter revealed the fact
that the woman was under the impress
sion that the question of berthage rates
related to Il poll tax on babies. That
candidate now doubts whether the av-
erage female voter is not under n delu-
sion, or, perhaps, say, a spell.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
Unconscious From Croup.

During a sudden and terrible at
tack of Group our little girl was un-
conscious from strangulation," says
a. L. Spafford, postmaster, Chester,
Mich, land dose of One Minute
Cough Cure was administered and re-
peated often. 1t reduced the swelling
and inflammation. cut the mucous and
shortly the child was resting easy
and speedily recovered" 1t cures
coughs, colds, lagrippe and all throat
and lung troubles. One Minute Cough
Cure fingers in the throat and chest
and enables the lungs to contribute
pure, health giving oxygen to the
blood.
Harper House pharmacy; a. J.
Reiss drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

impossible to preside over both or
ganizations.
Mr.. Sexton, who was visibly affected
by the action, replied he saw there
was nothing for him to do but sub
init, even if it were necessary to sac
rifice his position with the Western.
This, however. the directors would
not listen to. not wishing him to
stand in his own light for the benefit
of the Three-I. They would have to
be satisfied TO part with his services
if the Western insisted on his devot-
ing himself exclusively to that organ
ization.
Hill Vice President.
Beiden Hill, of Cedar Rapids. was
elected vice president by acclama-
tion. The president was intrusted
with the preparation of the schedule
for 1903, which it was decided should
open May 1 and consist of 126 games,
but provide for more off days than
was the case last year.
Belden Hill next introduced reso-
luton. which was adopted, providing
that the pitchers box in all parks
shall not be higher than the general
level of the field. The cause for this
action is the fact that in some towns
the pitchers box last season was rails
ed IL TO Is inches, instead of the four
inchessdeemed allowab BILE for draining
that porti6 On of the diamond. These
freak boxes were not only great
handicap to visiting pitchers. who
were not accustomed to them, but one
or two of them were positively dam
gerous, Mr.. Hill declaring that one of
his pitchers strained himself so badly
in one of these boxes that he was laid
up the greater part of the season.
Directors for Year.
Directors of the league for the year
were elected as follows: Cedar Rap
ids, o. F. Wilmer; Dubuque, II. G.
Torbert; Rockford. Hugh NicoI; JoIi-
ct. j. y. Lennon: Bloomington, c. l..
Miller; Rock Island, NJ. S. Heagy; De-
catur. c. f. Schroll: Davenport, j. T.
Hayes. The question of n new name
suggested by the withdrawal of the
Indiana cities was brought up. but it
was voted, on motion of Mr. Hayes.
10 retain the name Three-I. 1t was
decided to combine the meeting
which has heretofore been held i'm
mediateIy after the close of the sea-
son and the annual session held later,
the joint gathering to occur the sec
ond Tuesday in October. The Spald-
ing ball was adopted for the coming
season. The next meeting of the di-
rectors will be held at Joliet Feb. 90.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
PLANS FOR HOSPITAL
BAZAAR NEXT MONTH

There was a meeting yesterday af-
ternoon of those interested in the
fair and bazaar to be given at Turner
hall, beginning Feb. 2 and lasting dur
ing that week, by the franciscan Sis
ters. 1t was decided to have booths
for handkerchiefs, fancy needlework,
aprons. candy and refreshments. 9th
er details will be arranged later.
Those who wish to aid in the prepar-
alton for the fair by contributing ar
ticles to be sold are asked to send
their contributions to st. Anthony's
hospital before the date of the open
ing.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
Don't Worry.

This is easier said than done, yet it
may be of some help to consider the
matter. If the cause is something
over which you have no control it is
obvious that worrying will not help
the matter in the least. On the other
hand, if within your control you have
only to act. When you have n cold
and fear an attack of pneumonia buy
Il bottle of ChamberIain's Cough Rem
edy and use it judiciously and all
cause for worry as to the outcome
will quickly disappear. There is no
danger of pneumonia when it is used.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
W0RKMEN AND EASTERN
STAR INSTALL OFFICERS

Island City lodge, No. 4, \. o. L. w,
last evening installed officers in the
presence of a large number of the
members and Workmen from Daven-
port and Moline. \ smoker followed
the ceremonies. c. W. Horton was
chosen delegate and r. c. Benson al
ternate to the grand lodge. The new
officers are as follows:
NJ. VIC. w. Horton.
FOreman-C. l.. BearClsley.
OverSeer-W. W. Winter.
Financier-C. +. Siemon.
Recorder-Thomas Bollman
RECEIVER. {. Benson.
Guide-Charles Gantert.
l. We. D. Saxton.
o. W.-John Shield.
Trustees-H. Kinner. Capt. y. NJ
Bearlsley, Capt. W. j. Ransom.
Rock Island chapter. o. +. S. last
evening installed officers. Mrs. Anna
Harrington, past matron, acted as in
stalling officer and at the close of the
program she was presented a past
matron's pin. Refreshments were
served. Following is the new corps
of officers:
w. M.-Elizabeth Terry.
w. P.-W. T.. Miller.
\. M.-Nellie Williams.
Secretary-Jennie Johnston.
TreaSurer-Louisa Krell.
Conductress-Mar Kreis.
Associate Conductress-HeIena War
necke.
Chaplain-Anna Harrington.
Marshal-Myra Arnold.
Adah-Marguerite Davis.
Ruth-Kate Pardon.
Esther-Stella Witheren.
Martha-Lena Canedy.
Electa-Florence Miller.
Warder-Ellen Lee.
Sentinel|George Lee.
Organist-Kate Pratt.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
Use Aliens Foot Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Your feet feel swollen, ner-
vous and hot, and get tired easily. If
you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. It cools
the feet, and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen, sweating feet, ingrow-
ing nails, blisters and callous spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try il
today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores for CSC. Trial package
free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
A Scientific Disonxery.

Kodol does for the stomach that
which it is unable to do for itself,
even when but slightly disordered or
overloaded. Kodol supplies the nat
ural juices of digestion and does the
work of the stomach, relaxing the
nervous tension, while the intiamed
muscles of that organ are allowed to
rest and heal. Kodol digests what
you eat and enables the stomach and
digestive organs to transform all
food into rich, red blood.
Harper House pharmacy; A. j.
Reiss drug store, corner Seventh ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
G. E. PRATT PROMOTED
IN RAILROAD WORK

George +. Pratt. former resident
of this city and son of W. j. Pratt,
has just received Il fattering promo
ton in the railroad world. Mr.. Pratt,
who began his career as a railroad
man here. has lately been holding the
position of freight inspector of the
Western Railway Weighing associa-
tion with headquarters at Duluth. He
has now been appointed contracting
agent for the Wisconsin Central.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
REFLECT SEXTON
Three.I Directors Refuse to Ac.
cept Resignation as
President.
ACCEPTS OFFICE oONDITIONALLY
Will Serve if Western League Con-
sents- Other Business
Meeting.

NJ. ii. Sexton, of this city, was re
elected to the presidency of the
Three-I baseball league at the meet
noon at the Harper house. He CON
scented to serve another season ON
that the directors of the
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

Western league, of which he is presi-
dent also, did not demand that his
whole time be devoted to that organi-
zatiOn. Ii was a handsome compli-
nient to Mr.. SeNton's ability and fair
ness displayed during his two years
stewardship that the directors paid
him. and one that comes to few hold
ing similar positions in the baseball
world. With others it has been IL
hard campaign To- win. owing, in large
measure, to chickering's of the past
season; with Mr.. Sexton it was the
Office seeking the man.
Five Candidates.
When nominations for president
were proposed, j. 7. Hayes. of Daven-
port. moved that the secretary be in
structed to east the vote of the meet
ing for Mr.. Sexton. That gentleman
reiterated his determination to with
draw from the office, giving as chief
reason his duty to the Western. In
this connection he paid a fine tribute
to the ability of his office assistant.
Ralph Hayerstick, and asked that he
he chosen for the place The first
formal ballot resulted: SeXton,4: Hav-
erstick, !; NJ. NJ. Morrissey. blooming
ton, l; F. + Sterling. Rockford, l. (De-
catur not voting. the representative
from that city not arriving until the
end of the mceting). An informal
ballot had given Sterling. /; Haver-
stick. ,. and Morrissey, 1.
At this juncture W. +. McMastcr. of
Joliet, introduced resolution, which
was unanimously adopted, declaring
Mr.. Sexton elected president, and
agreeing to accept his resignation if.
after the meeting of the Western
league directors, he finds it will be
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

The sick made we'll; the weak made
strong. Rocky Mountain Tea the elk
ir of life that performs wonderful
cures that seem like miracles. Its
free if it fails. I. Fl. Thomas phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

The little folks loye DIR. Woods Nor
Way Pine Syrup. Pleasant to take;
perfectly harmless; positive cure for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
Compare.

Our prices with 9TH
erS to know who sells
groceries the lowest.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15
now Ar. rour zrau.y.s

J. Bi Iss ~; tsssfss ~
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

He gives written guarantee that satisfa
suits will come or your money will be re
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

the your so-called disease ament
does the curing
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

stem of removing the cause Of yo
an entirely new one.
Rock Island Argus., 1903-01-15

Medicine. Performs No Operation.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17
LESSON COMMITTEE.
Member. Nct at wa,hiuEtau and Togt
up Work of Revising.

Member. Mrt at Wa,hiuEtau and Tool
up work of Revising.
Washington April l5.-Tha Sunday
school lesson committee appointed by
the international SUNDAY aa1I con
venuon held in Denver Iast summon
began .ts initial meeting 900 tho CoCh
ran hotel boz This cts Wednesday. thr
president Dr John Potts OF Toronto
Canada. presiding aud eleven mem
beers being Hr. .ut
Th. .nmmfI.. Immediately took rr
tho work Uf .eF...ue f.. Sunday
school lessons i1r 1908 and 0l uuU.
Ing plans for tho Eve years from 900.
Co 1911.
The report ol Tho British section
was read early .H thg Iay 10 $500.
devoted to surEostIort bearing upon
tho lessons The committee. reports
over -UUUIU0O sunday s.hoH' 5hllrUa
and Sunday school worker.
The committee u..o settled fha com
nloto irs 900 course .1r tbD r.lr 1905
For s'y months ot thc sea-. flr Dos
sons are to be from thO tHH..e and
the remaining Sis months from o..
ola Testament
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17

Tishom.uEo. J. T.. April i6-Allot
mout of lands oi thC Chickasha and
ChoCtaw Indians has been begun by
the Dawes e0mml sion The ChIeka
saw and Cb0ctaw nations combined
contain about il.653O00 acres The
Chociaw has 6.g500OO. and the Choc
taw 100000 The Indian population
OF the two aggregates about 30 600
including freedmen The Chickasawf
and Ch1CiaWs' interests arc held Dol
common The CbUC'aW nation origin
ally owned the whole reservation uI,
later the Chickasaws bought an uudi
yIdcd interest. and the government II
dealing with them Jointly
Several 'l1u and Indians are also
az Atoka taking ali0tmouts.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17
MORE FIGHTING

tolutlnuists aud nosaluieaa Tarces Bai
uea sunday aud Muuday.
s. Thomas. April 1.-THE French
cruiser Tr1uds has arrived from san
Domingo CITY % reports fgA-rg
took place sunday l.rtt and Monday
morning between lt11lsts and
government forces during which sev-
era. mer 80 KILLED and many would
ed Among fta scllte. aas sea-
man OF the German cruiser Ninra.
who On supposed tl Boz fatally hurt The
Dominican government troops cap'ur-
ed the fort. but eventually repul q.
The Dominican revolutionary gunbllt
Independence has gone 10 the north
Of the island Another fight was mo-
meutauly expected when the Tr0uds
sailed. a. tue reyolutionists were pre-
paring 90 pursue President Vasquel
and his troops
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17
RELATIVE TO LABOR.
National Association Of Manufacture
adopts q Platform

New Orleans. April i6.-The dele
gates 10 the convention OF the Nation
al Association OF Manufacturers de.
voted practically all OF their time Of
/ both sessions Wednesday 10 the dis
cusslon OF the labor question. There
was much difference OF opinion as &c
the nature OF the attitude which the
organization should take towards
trade unlonlsm and the debates were
a. times heated. bur when the adop
ton Of declaration OF principles was
finally reached the resolution embody
ing II was accepted by a unanimous
vote An effort was made. led by ID.
A TOmpkins OF North Carolina and
Mayor $ NJ Jones OF Toledo to hold
this resolution for printing and fur
thCr consideration but the delegates
demanded immediate action and the
protest was oyeruled
Platform declares NO limits shall
be placed upon opportunities 10 learn
a trade.
Fair DAZZLING Is the fundamental and
basic principle ON which relations be-
tween employees and employers should
rest
The National Association uf Manu-
facturers is not opposed TO orgainza
ton OF labor as such. but Il Is unaltor
ably opposed 90 hoycotts. black lists
and other illegal acts of interference
with the personal liberty OF employer
or employe
No person should bc refused en-
ploymCnt or .n any way Disseminated
against on account oi membership ot
non.memhership In any labor organi
zatlon and there should De- no discrim
ination against or Interference wJh
an Cmployo who Is not member
OF labor organization. by members
OF such organization.
With due regard 90 contracts it o.
the right OF the employee 60 leave his
employment whenever De sees no and
(, Is the rich, OF the employer 90 dis
charge an employee when be sees A.
Employers must Do free tO employ
their work people 40 wages .satisfac
tory without interference or dicauou
on the part OF individuals or organi1a.
lions not directly parties 10 such CON
tracts.
Strikes and lockouts are disapprov.
ed and equitable adjustments favored
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17
NEWS m BRIEF


Texas railroads are hauling much
livestock
Hunting and fishing have been Top
ped on Fort -.I reservation.
President Kirby ags there o. $50 900
iu s.Eat Coz .ae Texas Worlds a.r
fund
u fracgs 90 HroWHv.1l Tex. ono
ng-T1 was seriously stabbed and au.fh
Cr I1sl 1u eye
Thomas Carlisle Doe been mllr l.
par.u.uulCu. ut thC Cherokee National
Female seminary %. Ta..rl.ah. d.
Louisiana Railroad company has
been granted tU0 y.lr extension ot
time 90 build I.ua fum Crowley. La.
90 Cypress 90 c0uug., with Texas and
Pae.dt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17

BiaIos County Land nues
FOR SALE.
About iO5 acres located one mule
from court house, % acres IN cultiva-
tion and balance la pasture. Fenced
with 0wires. Price sl5 O0O.
Abou. re and one-quarter acres
near schoc house in southeast part
Jftlwn. Snail ~ cottage, tenant
mousse and we'll on premises. Price
100.
Six room house and two lots OF
ground located four blocks from
dain street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
One quarter block near Allen AGA
denny. East front. Price f2oo.uJ.
Terms easy.
One half ~ block near Allen
academy. Price 10000.
Lots near school house az 500
each.
About i3 acres OF land on south
Side vi town, good new i-room house
with wsll, clstern and out-houses.
Price $1,000.
l.room house. with pantry, ball
and two galleries. Tub cistern. bor-
I'd well. stable and garden. Locat-
I'd 4 blocks from Courthouse. Rents
for $500 per month. Price 500 OO.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17

railroad system. The plan Is ne coz
sTucriou % three trunk lines 10 as
manF different directions across The
state of Nebraska. The starting point
Vil Boz Virginia. Neb.. a town 100 ia
hldfauts on the prairie in the south.
eastern part 70 the state and one %
che present terminals ~ the Missouri
PlcIfc n Nebraska. The construction
o. q Ile from Virginia 90 Beatrice is
now under way one line viii be built
due West 90 Denver
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17
SLAIN IN eoWeRY
Bartender Confesses killing Man, bu
claims "a Was Iusiinablr

Bartender Confesscs killing Man, bW
claims "a Was JustIuabl~.
New York. April l5-Obed Paddock.
a driver. was shot and killed 10 a
Bowery resort and q bartender in the
place. James Carter locked up Pad.
docks body was found I0 the hallway
OF tbo resort and the officers who ar
rested Carter say they found him
standing behind the bar with q rey0l.
Yer Boo Dos hand and he readily COM
fgsed be- hot the man. The tartoud-
ers explanation. according to the p0.
Ice was tho driver tried t0 rob a
man iu tho place. aud when interior
red with tried to draw q revolver. The
police say the driver did not have o..
yOlyer boo DIS clothes
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17

Evergreen Ala. April IG-Latost
advice. from fH0 storm how there
were 0uIy -FOUR uaruB HII.I aud .av.
Cral injured Oh. damage fu houses.
growing crop aUi H.. Na fearful
10 lrf u.. Burnt Corn aud then
pa #0l through range uf country
200 yard Boo Width d.m0'ehIug gFoy-
th.uE boo ID" mIl BE- OrH s.I tba p.u-
saOl'a and Selma railroad 90 pctcTman
and continued t0 thU Alabama river.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17

City of Mexico. April IG Francisco
DIaz De- Leon. director 90 lde govern
mental printing Office. is dead he
was noted iHr DIS many benevolent
works and under fis direction a mum
Der of notable books have been pub
hshgl To- ,lis city,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17
CONTINUES TO FALL.
Mississippi River steadily Gce. Down a.
Situation nstter.

Situation nstter.
New Orleans. April l6-The Missls
sippi river continues 20 Tan from Vicks
burg 90 New Orleans and fhc aood sit
uat.on q the lower river Is therefore
constantly improving The guaEe here
"Wednesday marked l91. a decline OF
two tenths in tweuiyfour hours This
IS more than half a foot under ths
maximum oi the present do1i DC ID
believed iha, the nll viii be slow bat
steady from now until the stream
again DIS within its banks
Much progress was made az Hyme
ia "Wednesday. though some obstacles
were encountered az points where ne
scour had icepcned portions OF The
channel With falling river the
chances OF closing the break are natur
ally increased
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-04-17

ST. Petersburg April l6-A political
malcontent named sldk.1eyisey bal,
been arrested 90 N.lH whore .h'
czar .s staying Tho % 1ner va.
found 10 have o revolver o. Doe person