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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
Mr.. LOTT RESPONDS
To Brownsville Committees Letter.
Does Not Favor the Conditions
They Require.

a reply has been received from
Mr.. Lott to the letter which was
sent to him on the End. instant by
the Brownsville railroad commit
tee, setting forth certain conditions
which would be required before the
bonus asked by Mr.. Lott could be
pledged. A copy OF the committees
letter, and of the reply thereto, are
here published.
WHAT THE COMMITTEE WROTE.
Brownsville, Tex, Feb. 2, 1903.
Mr.. U. LOTT,
Santa Gertrudis, Texas
Dear Sir:-The co nmittee APP
pointed to solicite contributions to
the bonus required by the proposed
Saint Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
R r. have interviewed most of the
parties likely to subscribe and are
confident that the required amounts
in land and money can be raised.
A large majority of the intending
subscribers, however, require before
formally binding themselves, to
know:
First:-the exact location of tie
proposed line, in order that it may
be known definitely whose lines it
will cross, and
Second: They desire to have
satisfactory guarantee that the road
will be completed within a stated
time, not to exceed two years, pro-
viding that portion, say so miles,
of said road may be constructed
within the first year commencing
from and after the first day of
April, 1903.
Land owners are unwilling to
bind their property for Il longer pc
Rod or without such a guarantee.
The above conditions being com
piled with, the committee will pro-
,eed to complete thier labors with
'ut delay and Will be glad to hear
rom you as early as may be con-
Ienient.
Very Respectfully,
4. a. Browne F. Yturria,
3. C. Furto S.Dworman
?. J. Combe H. NJ. Field
ION c. Hill &. II. Maris
Miguel. Fernandez, jr.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21

For sALE-Good frame dwelling
-& half lot in 4th. Ward. Apply al
EIERALD Office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21

The uncalled for letters remain
rig in the post office of Brownsville
far the week ending February q
1908, are as follows:
LADIES.
Beda, Sra. Carrolin
Duenas, Sra. Faviana
Estrada, Marta
Jimenes, Estanislado
Liendo, Albina
Martinez, Sra. Candelaria
Ramires, Sra. Julia
Rendon, Sra. Maria
Ramirez, Macaria S. de
GENTLEMEN.
Aredondo, Francisco
Barcena, Jose Trevino
Bali, Penro
Cantu, Antonio
Cotton, J. H. (2)
Espinosa, Ignacio
Franklin, ]. /. P.
Garcia, Calletano
~Gutirrez, Jorge c.
Goodman, J. u.
Gonzales, Sirildo
Longoria, Santos
Molina, Leonardo
Morales, Martin
Martinez, Rcfugio
Mines, w. r.
S0ehoa, Alfonso
Ortiz, Eligio
Ochoa, Juan
PARA, Agripino
NYatiley, w. A.
Persons calling for the above let
tiers please say advertised.
J. B. SHARPE, Postmaster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-21
LIST OF LETTERS.

The uncalled for letters remain
rig in the post office of Brownsville,
far the week ending February q,
1908. are as follows:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
NARROW ESCAPES
AT KALDOSTA FIRE
Occupants of Building Were Cut Off from the
StairS-NeWS Notes

Valdosta. Ga, July 2S.-Fire at an
early hour this morning Quilted the
upper story of the Drinks building on
Ashley street. 1t is not known how
the fire caught, but it was probably
from a cooking stove.
There were several men sleeping in
the building and they We're cut off
from the stairs by the fire. Two of
them, Fry and Bradford, jumped out
upon the roof of an adjoining one
story building. Another named
Goodwin let himself down by means of
a rope, while the other, a cigarmakel
named Pulpeiro, undertook to climb
down tin gutter. AS soon as his
weight was put upon the gutter it
broke and he fell to the ground, land
ing upon his shoulder, breaking his
arm and shoulder in several places.
He was turned over to a local physi-
clan for attention. He was one of the
fugitiVeS from the Stuart House when
it was burned few weeks ago, barely
escaping.
The financial loss from the fire this
morning amounts to very little, mot
over $3.50.
A bold robbery occurred on Patter-
son street at 10 o'clock last night,
when some man smashed a big plate
glass window of the Davis Brothers
store and stole $40 in silver which was
being offered as a prize to purchasers.
The Valdosta Videttes were holding a
meeting across the street, and three
members of the company were stand
ing in the window, looking at the
man when he smashed the glass with
his stick and stole the coin. They
rushed from the building and tried to
catch the robber, but he darted
through an alley and around one or
two corners, leaving his pursuers in
the dark
Sheriff Chitty of Ehols county has
resigned his office and it is understood
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Miss Ida Troupe of Fitzgerald is at
the Pulaski.
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. White of Au-
gusta are at the Pulaski
DR.. and Mrs. j. B. Read Of Green
Cove Springs are in the city for few
days.
Hon. and Mrs. ]. A. Laing and three
daughters Of Dawson are guests at the
De Soto.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Edwards, Jr., Of
Dawson are among the guests at the
De Soto.
Mr.. B. o. Easterlin of Americas is
among the prominent Georgians regis
tered at the Pulaski.
Mr.. William Clifton, Miss ]. Clifton,
Miss Ida Clarke and Miss Bette Clarke
are among the guests at the Pulaski.
Messrs. c. B. Watts, G. Gordon, H.
G. Gray, John McLane, j. w. Harris,
Jr., s. z. Stamer and r. McLendon Of
Americas are guests at the Pulaski.
Capt w. H. Fisher of the steamship
City of Macon, who has been laid up
with an injured knee, is improving
and will be able to resume command
of his ship in a short time.
Mr. S. F. Wilder left last night for
st. Louis where he will be connected
with Armour's Fertilizer Works. Mr..
Wilder will make st. Louis his home
and his family will join him shortly.
Rev. DR.. w. c. Schaeffer, pastor of
the Lutheran Church of the Ascension,
left yesterday morning for Indian
Springs. From there he will go to
Brevard for the rest of the summer.
He will be absent about six weeks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
FLATTERING CROP REPORTS.
Citizen of Terrell Says Conditions
More Favorable Thantin Years.

Citizen of Terrell Says Conditions
More Favorable Thantin Years.
Mr.. ]. w. Roberts of Dawson was
among the visitors in the city yester-
day, and made fiattering statements
of the crop conditions in the immedi-
ate section of Terrell county. Ac-
cording to the government statistics
Terrell is the most productive county
for it's area in the state, and it is GER
tainly one of the most prosperous.
In speaking Of conditions in that
county Mr.. Roberts said that the crop
of cotton this year was the best that
had been raised there in years.
There are hundreds and hundreds of
acres where the product of cotton will
average a bale to the acre." he said,
land the corn crop is as good as 1t
has ever been. We are looking for
great times this fall with no taxes to
pay, and the smokehouse and barns
full and a pleasing set of figures on
the bank book"
The only tax levied in Terrell coun-
ty is the state tax, the expenses of
the county and city governments be-
ing ampls paid by the revenue from
the county dispensaries. Last year
the excess in amount of money need
ed for the conduct of the city and
county government was something
over $1,000, and this money was loaned
out on interest to the local banks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29

it is held by the City Council as
trustees and servants of the people,
Constitution of Georgia, Article /,
Section l, Parasrah u, and that body
can legally distribute ii only for sup
port of the city government, and for
other public purposes.
I'm my opinion, in strict law, the city
is without power to pay this money
amounting to One-half of the said bus
mess taxi out of the treasury to Mr..
Mcbride"
In view Of the fact that the action
of Council at its last meeting was not
only a violation of long line of prece-
dents, but would necessitate a viola
ton of the law to carry it's provisions
into effect. and inasmuch as the es-
tablishing of a new precedent, even
though not in violation of the law,
would lead to numerous applications
for refunding of business taxes, / have
deemed it for the best interests of the
city to veto your action. trust that
in view of the new light thrown on the
matter by the city attorney you will see
fit to reconsider your action of the last
meeting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
RUNAWAYS AT WAYCR0SS.
Narrow Escapes the Lot of Several
Persons,

NAANHOW EscupeH tne LOT OF SeNernA
Persons.
Waycross, Ga, July 2S.-A runaway,
which came near causing serious in
jury to several persons occurred in this
city late yesterday afternoon. Miss
Willie Cross was driving a horse be-
longing to Mcclellan &. Sears livery
stable. and when crossing the Atlantic
and Birmingham track on Tebeau
street, the animal became frightened
at passing train. Turning suddenly
the horse threw the buggy and its oc-
cupants into ditch, and madly dashed
up Brunswick avenue toward Pendle-
ton street. Mrs. !. w. Seals. accom-
panied by Mrs. w. T. Seaman. was
driving up Pendleton street, and when
she saw the runaway coming, turned
into the sidewalk. The runaway also
turned onto the sidewalk, and sprang
upon the Seals horse, knocking the ami
NAL down, and overturning the buggy.
Both horses then continued up the
street. and were stopped on Plant ave-
nue.. Miss Cross was severely bruised
and Mrs. Seals received a few slight
scratches. Mrs Seamans baby which
was in the buggy, escaped unhurt.
Both vehicles were badly torn up.
and the Seals horse died this morning
as result of his injuries.
The Waycross and Nichols colored
baseball clubs played a game here yes
terday afternoon. The Nichols Club
made one run. and the score made by
the Waycross team is variously esti-
mated from IS to rs runs, no record
having been kept after the 35th run.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
THE TYBEE DANCE.
small bpt Pleasant Gathering mt
the. Hotel ball.

sD,aIl bpt Pleasant Gathering at
the Hotel hall.
A crowd somewhat small but made
- If particularly pleasant people en-
.,vod the dance last evening at Hotel
Trbse. The delay in the arrival of
rains made the gathering at the pa
,+,,on rather slim until after 10 o'clock
,,,ban the belated city folks and island
&C from the north end at least reached
IVA scene. It was then gay enough,
tnr the postponed pleasure was all the
-,orA welcome and the short period of
nnnovance soon forgotten.
rha night was one of the most agree
ohia If the season, which, contrary to
Tvbees usual fortune, grows more de-
iigbtfll as it wanes. Perhaps it was
his thought, that in a short time the
season at the seashore will close, and
rsgret not to have madcN the most of
us Joys during the summer, that
brought out last night so many young
neonle with whom the Tybee dances
have been less in favor this year than
formerly.
Among those seen in parties were
Miss Margaret Charlton, Miss Maude
Nightingale OIL DFutlS WlChS MISS 0oH-
.tance Chestnut, Miss Minnie Adams,
and Miss Ora Adams, who were chap
eroned by Mrs. Walter G. Charlton.
Mrs. Edward M. Habersham chap
eroned Miss Righton Habersham, Miss
Bela Hill of Americas, Lieut.. Troup
Miller, and Mr.. Julian deBruyn Hops.
Among the others present were Miss
CorneHa Maclean, Miss Mary Wayne,
MISS Edith Warfield, Miss Nina Crane,
Miss Eileen Hunter, Miss Myra Will
cox. Mrs william Hunter, Miss Mary
Ryals, Miss Marie Colman of Johnston,
Miss Louise Theus, Mr.. Edwin c.
RIVALS. Lieut.. Beckham. Lieut.. Gilmer,
Mr.. Neyle H. Simkins, Mr.. Wayne
Warfed, Mr. Lucian Boggs, NIr. r. T.
Waller Jr., Mr.. Tom Denmark, Mr..
Furman Pearce, and Mr.. ]. Moultrie
Lee, Jr.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
RED Us IN FAVoR.

Red has grown so much in popular
favor that it is combined with every
possible shade that harmony will per-
nit. smart gown is carried out in
smoke grey foulard. The skirt is
shirred at frequent intervals from the
knees to the hip-yoke, which is point
ed and composed of vertical rows of
shlrring alternated with bands of
coarse lace.
The bodice blouses over the front
and the shoulder seams are strained
with the lace under which are hidden
here and there medallions of crimson
satin. The side-fronts of the bodice
are shirred from shoulder to bustline
and the lace and satin are EMPLOYED
to carry out fanciful decoration that
is as novel as it is pretty The trim
ming is twisted in series ofA little
circles that intersect each other. but
eventually form large square outlined
with Persian embroidery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29

| that Ordinary B. f. Prime has appoint
ed Deputy A. f. Handbook in his place
1t is understood that Sheriff Chitty
will move his family to this city and
go into business here. He has served
Echols as sheriff for seven years and
has made a very good officer.
The County Commiss toner's have
closed contract with Frank Milburn,
architect of Columbia, S. c., for plans
for the proposed new Court House to
be erected in this city. A drawing
was submitted to the commissioners
and they made such alterations as
they desired and then contracted for
the complete set of plans, to be de-
livered to them by Sept. /. 1t is eX-
pected that work upon the structure
will begin soon after that time GER
tainly as soon as the preliminary work
can be done.
The building is to be of classic archi-
lecture with heavy columns in front.
II will be built of pressed brick and
stone trimmings with marble floors
and wainscoting in the halls. The
county offices and record rooms will
be on the first floor and the court
room, jury rooms, judges room, ETC.,
will be on the second floor. The
building will cost 100000
The police officers have been MAX
ing wholesale raid upon negro
gamblers here, and seventeen Offend
ers were on trial before Judge Griffin
of the City Court to-day They were
charged with gambling at pool and
billiards. all of them being reported
by negro spoilers" who are employed
to help the policemen keep down law
lessness. Fines were imposed upon
all Of them.
During a thunder storm yesterday
afternoon lightning struck a barn on
D. G. McLanes place, on johnson
street. The bolt passed all over the
building and shattered the wheels of
a buggy, besides tearing up some old
furniture, which was stored in the
loft. A negro was working in the gar
den a few feet away and was knocked
senseless.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
GEORGIA EXCURSIONISTS
HAVING A GOOD TIME.
'lty Filled with Visitors from This
and NefghbOrinE states.

and NetghbOring States.
The streets of Savannah were gay
|yesterday-unusually so for midsum-
|mer and the cause for it all was the
presence in the city of hundreds of
FRIENDS from all parts of Georgia. The
s@cursionists arriving in Savannah
'Ver the Seaboard and other lines
'Nonday had three days to enjoy them
eiVes' and they were putting the time
the best use. Early trains for Ty-
wee Yesterday were filed with excur-
aohists and a great number spent
@ppy day at the seashore. The ma
Nfity Of the travellers live inland, and
SIGHT of the Atlantic is one of the
aggest attractions that the trip has
'lered to them. Many stopped in the
'S' however, and spent the day shop
~ug or visiting and seeing the sights
'nu attractive places. Savannah has
Iuch to offer the sightseer and Geor-
sans are naturally interested in the
-4aIy important features of her prin-
s'lPal seaport.
s, Ill the stores the visitors were found
So,.! ana late, making purchases and
eestung acquainted with the styles and
vo 'oes and goods offered by the Sa-
,b S,'iiah merchants. They impressed
eoos merchants very greatly by the
ssI oo Judgment displayed and taste in
nsoo1Iohs. The great majority Of the
a ro Who came on the excursions
f the tle most representative people Of
viii dtious towns and cities through
cn.s In The specials passed. The ex
ad,,as parties were made UP weeks in
ssSuvance to take the trip to the sea-
W. w and enjoy a day or two in Sa-
hai,ssin So far as discovered, every
HIM. l visitor is having a good
.blao.. ana will have only the most
4 anS Sa a. things to tell OF the journey
Vbo ne stay in this city. Hundreds
4 teT took in the trip to Tybee will
Ill., vi vi the delights of the surf and
Aapo 'each Few failed to take advant-
h. VI me opportunity of witnessing
ngb,s Iahd fireworks display Monday
IitsnnI and this will be another big
In ~ lhe story to be told at home.
atterdidl5, afternoon crowd of visitors
.bGt S the shows at the Thunder
+ % ~ Oasino, and others found time
90 to the Isle of Hone. Even the
X vere urss OF a belt line" trolley ride
aba 10y omitted and in every pos
h feel ay the travellers were made to
+ h Tome nome and were induced to take
and 90 81 thlng In the way of pleasure
10 yhent that the residents have
sorIpp tnen pass the summer.
'feu,r,, rev of the travellers had to
bur - nome during the day and night,
entlre e. great majority win stay the
The unit unit OF their tickets and have
Tn ~, Tune Of their lives.
LASH t tgooles Of the De Soto. the Pu-
we're Rouse Ilouse and the Screven House
t--ls,.s soy with life and activity yes
ana last night. II was like win
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Chas. A. Cox, the practical tin-plate
and sheet iron worker; tin, slate, tar.
gravel and tile roofing: best work:
lowest prices. 142 Barnard street.
1000 dozen fruit Jars, pints, quarts
and half gallons, at very low price:
we give tickets for the automobile
Crockery Company, 3O3
west.
The Jeaness Miller shoes for ladies.
and Turner shoes for men, handled only
by A. s. Nichols. the reliable shoe
dealer. Broughton street. west.
Modern flats for rent, Thlrty-sixth
and Habersham. Apply c. r. Fulton. .
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
GRAY NOT YET ADVISED.
Is Awaiting Formal Notice from the
Committee.

Wilmington, Del, July 2s.--Judge
George Gray, who was president of
the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission,
said tonight that he had not yet been
officially approached to act as arbitra-
tor in the matter of existing disputes
between the mine workers and opera
tors in Alabama. He said he had re-
ceived numerous kilograms from Ala
bama requesting him to act as arbitra-
tor, among them being one from the
Governor and others from operators
and mine workers.
The Judge added that he understood
that committee was on the way here
to formally ask him to act as arbitcr.
This committee, he said, was to have
arrived this noon, but up to late hour
tonight had not reached Wilmington.
Judge Gray declined to say what he
will do until after he has met the COM
mittee, which probably will be to-mor-
row
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
THIRTY RATTLESNAKES
WERE IN ONE HOLE.

Waycross, Ca, July 2s.-Mr. Vandy
Warren, well-known farmer, who re-
sides about four miles south of Way
cross. near the Satilla river, killed
Thirty rattlesnaloes yesterday The
snakes were all in one gopher hole,
and were killed without difficulty Two
of the snakes were about six feet long,
and twenty-eight were from fourteen
to eighteen inches long. The largest
had ten rattles, and the rattles Of the
second largest had all been broken off.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Washington, Ga, July 2s.-Invita-
lions have been issued announcing the
marriage of Miss Tommie Willis of this
place to Mr.. James Erasmus Tunison
of Elberton. The marriage will he q
quiet home affair. Miss Willis is one
OF Washington's most cultured and at
tractive young women. Mr.. Tunison
is successful business man of Elber-
ton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29

Roanoke. Va, July 2S.-The Norfolk
and Western Railway Company has
announced its intention to build 500
new coal cars in their Roanoke shops,
for fall delivery. The cars will have a
carrying capacity Of 100000 pounds and
will have under frames of steel. Mate
rial for the construction of these cars
is now arriving.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
DENTISTS IN MEETING.
six Hundred of Them Have Gathered
at AshevilIe.

Asheville, N. c., July 2s.-The Ma
tional Dental Association met at Bat
terry Park Hotel here this morning with
900 delegates present.
Louis NJ. Berne delivered the address
of welcome on behalf Of the city of
Asheville; the response was delivered
by DR.. James McManus of Hartford,
Conn.
The Interstate Dental Fraternity
gave a smoker in the Palm room of the
hotel tonight, which was attended by
seventy-fVe members.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
NEGRO LAB0RER INJURED.

While at work on the wharves of
the Merchants and Miners Transporta-
tion. Company yesterday Charles Clark
negro laborer. was painfully injured
and had to be moved to his home at
No. 300 Torch street in the police am
bulance. A pile of lumber fell on the
mans right foot, mashing It badly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
MUST FIGHT OR sQUEAL.
TreIawney Says He Has to Do one
or the Other.

Trelawney Says He Has to Do One
or the other.
New York, July 2S.-Charles e. Ire
iawney. the Philadelphia publisher,
who was arrested at his home in Yon-
kers last week on a charge of forgery,
was given a hearing in the Tombs
Police Court to-day and held to await
trial in the Court of General Sessions.
Bail was fixed at $4,000.
Since the arrest Of Trelawney, the
police have reAceived several letters
saying the prisoner was wanted in
other cities on various charges Asked
IL he had anything to say, Trelawney
this morning said:
Il shall have to put up a strong
fight at the triaI--or squeal."
He could not furnish bail and went
back to the Tombs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29

Mrs J. H. Collins and children sail
ed on the Lexington yesterday for
Baltimore to spend the summer. DR..
Collins will meet them in Baltimore
later in the season, when they will
take an extended trip North and East.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
MILLS WILL SHUT Down.
UnfnvOrabIe Condition of the Cotton
Market the Reason.

UhIhVOrhbIe COndftIOn OF the Cotton
Market the Reason.
Whitinsville, Mass. July ga
large part of the cotton manufacture
ing industry in this section will sus-
pend operations on Aug. for one
fwleek with the outlook pointing to
further gradual curtailment In sew
eral mills after resumption of work
on Aug. TO- Notices announcing the
shut down were posted by four Of
the largest companies to-day.
1t is understood the decision to close
was in accordance with an agreement
among certain of the New England
mills treasurers to decrease the pro-
duction during August on account of
the unfavorable cotton market.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29

Miss Hattie Tillman Clements of
Buena Vista, Ca, is a guest of Hotel
Tyhee, where she will spend the next
week or ten days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
NO PRESIDENT YET.

Election for University of Virginia
WAS Postponed.
Charlottesville. Va, July 2S.-The
election of a president of the University
of Virginia was postponed to-day on
account of the absence of several
members Of the board. The date for
another meeting will be fixed by the
rector, and will probably be Aug. 15
1t Is said that no election could have
been made to-day had all members
been present. as the right man has not
yet been found.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29

Mrs. Haiden Miller and son, who
have been visiting Mrs. l.. Thornber-
ry, have returned to their home, in
St. Louis, Mo.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-29
special California Excursion.

A party will leave Atlanta at $40
a. M, Aug. 6. having special Pullman
tourist sleeper Birmingham to Los
Angeles. Cost of ticket, including
berth. will be $66.50. Full information
furnished upon application to w. T.
Saunders, O.. A., P. D., Frisco System.
Atlanta. Cad.