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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10

Mr.. John H. Maxey, who has a
proposition before the city council
to put in light plant and water
works, is a gentleman of high
character, much experience in the
successful operation of such enter
prises and represents all the capital
necessary to finance the project in
the best way. If the peoples fran
chise must be farmed out to private
parties, THE HERALD would be glad
to see Mr.. Maxey secure it. He
would be a desirable acquisition to
our city's citizenship personally,
and would invest several hundred
thousand dollars in Brownsville
enterprises.
But we understand that this is
simply side issue with Mr.. MaXey
and his associates, and while they
would be glad to get the franchise,
still they contemplate entering
upon other work in this county of
still vaster import, and could afford
to pass up the city water and light
And for the good of the city we
sincerely trust that the council will
will let this matter 90 by at this
meeting. Better act very slowly in
the matter. Old Davy Crockett's
motto is still good: BE sure you
are right, then go ahead Let US
have the matter freely discussed
and get an expression from the peo-
pie on the subject OF bonding the
city for waterworks, light and
sewerage.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10
PERSONALS.

Ramon Vela left on today's Ma
tamoros train for Hidaldgo.
F. Hester and Tommy Heste.
went to La Blanca ranch today.
County Commissioner E. B
Raymond is in town attending
court.
James Coupe and Andres Chavez
were passengers out to Hidalgo this
morning.
L. Q. Wade of New Orleans, re-
presenting harvester company, is
in the city.
Herbert bennett LETT yesterday
morning by stage for Waco, to take
a course in a we'll known business
college.
Judge Louis P. Bryant left today
for Monterey via San Miguel and
Laredo, thence to his home in New
Orleans.
Messrs. B. a. Hooks, H. A..
Hooks, J. D. Hooks and F. Hooks
went up to La Blanca ranch this
morning.
Josiah Turner is in town from
Santa Maria, to meet his daughter
Mrs. Strother of Victoria, Tam,
whom he expects to arrive in Mata-
moros this afternoon.
Governor ArgUelles of Tamauli-
pas and wife are in Matamoros for
the purpose of attending the mar
riage of their son, Pedro Arguelles,
and Miss Zolezzi, which will occur
in few days.
Mr.. E. H. East and son Norman,
let this morning on the Alice stage
for their home. Norman is con-
valescing from serious attack OF
typhoid fever and we hope he will
soon be sound and well.
Assistant U. S. Attorney Red
mond Sharpe, returned this morn
ing from a lengthy scont through
the up river country. He was &C
companied by several State rangers
and U. S. mounted inspectors.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10
BrownsviIIe's Opportunity.
Possibilities in Store for the City
at the Mouth of the Rio Grande.

The Arkansas Pass Is also an ex-
pansionist. 1t will not only extend
to Brownsville. but there is strong
probability that it will continue
along the Gulf coast to Tampico,
Mex. Tampico appears to be the
future Great as a railroad terminus.
1t already has two or three roads
and if all the roads now headed that
way. the Arkansas Pass, Lofts road
and the Orient, are built, Tampico
should become another New York.
The fact Is. none Of the roads build
ing to Brownsville can very well
afford to stop there unless deep wa
ter Is secured at Brazos Santiago.
They must have an ocean outlet
and Tampico is the nearest harbor.
Brownsville should, next to getting
railroads. look after her seaport If
deep water was secured at BrazoS,
the city OF Brownsville would. in
time, cover allthe Intervening oun-
try between the river and seacost.
Therefore. Brownsville should look
to her laurels and not permit al
these roads to 90 to Tampico seek
ing an ocean outlet for their freight.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10

The life of dime is only four or
five years, because it changes hands
ten times while half dollar Is
moved once from one persons
pocket into the till Of another
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10
The HeraId'S
Want Column.

Advertisement placed in this column
at . cents per line, first insertion; sub
insertions, I cents until six
insertions and Scents per line afterward.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10
The Thomas School.
SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLs-wEsT END SAN ANTONIO TEX

Superior
'front.'
of c.
wasc c II o during past schoo year
Board, Tuition, and Laundering school
Write for catalogue.
A A THOMAS, A. President.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10
LOCAL ITEMS.

County Commissioners court met
today
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel
Decker Garcia, Sunday, August
9th, a son.
4 small jacal near the old Gene
terv was burned late Saturday al
ternoon.
The steamer is advertised to sail
from Galveston at noon Wednesday,
the 18th. inst.
Just received from Huatusco,
Mex, Peabury coffee.
w. B. AUSTIN.
The Lott railroad survey is now
completed nearly to the edge of
town. The work OF locating the
permanent survey to Hidalgo comes
next.
Severe Torres was tried before U.
s. Commissioner Creager Saturday
and placed under a $3.50 bond to
answer for smuggling mescal and
whiskey.
The citizen who stands in the
way of the municipal ownership of
the light and waterworks is STUN
bling block in the path If the city's
advancement.
The convention Of the Caballeros
de Honor was begun in this city
yesterday and will last during the
week There are about ten delegates
in attendance.
The following cases have been
tried in L. S. Com. Creager's court
recently: Porfrio Zamora, receiving
smuggled property 800 bond; COM
mitted. Tomas MARTINEZ, same
charge, $3.50 bond; committed.
It is the opinion of some of the
best informed and truest friends OF
Brownsville that the citizen who
will oppose the city issuing bonds
and putting in its own water and
light plants Is opposed to the best
interests of Brownsville.
The cotton crop is suffering con-
siderably in some parts of the coun.
ty, on account of the heat. Mr.. Jo-
siah Turner, who formerly estimat-
ed the crop at 10000 bales, now in.
forms THE HERALD that he has cut
his estimate down about one-half.
News was lately received by
Josiah Turner of the death of his
little grandchild, Lucille Strother
daughter of Mrs. Jorge Strother Of
Victoria. Tam. The little one was
aged two and half years. Typhoid
fever was the cause of death. Mrs.
Strother has the sympathy of her
many old friends here and at Mata-
moros in her affliction.
In the granting of charters tc
corporations most city governments
make the mistake of not referring
such matters to the popular vote
1t would not be necessary at all to
refer each and every proposition to
the people. but the question in toto
should be referred for once, and
then if the vote approved the policy
of letting the city's franchises out tc
private parties, very well, so be 1t
The council would then be at liber.
ty to proceed in such matters with
the utmost freedom and dispatch
consistent with safety. The Browns
vile council will please remember
that to insure their tranquility o.
mind and to be relieved from con
tinuous reminders by The HERALD
it would be best for it to submit
the nnastinn Of IN issre OF bonds Il
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10
DrS KIRKHAH AND HARRISON,
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.

Special attention to the diseases of
the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Of
fee in Tilghman Building, Cup stairs
Thirteenth street Brownsville Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-10

A. A. THOMAS, A. M, President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Headquarters Florida Oranges.
 JOS. MANEGoLD 6 co. Wholesale Confectioners.
MUST CLEAR SIDEWALKS.
Police Chief Gerald Issues Peremp.
 tory Order.

w. OIhGAs Chief of Police A. s. Gerald through patrolmen yesterday notified the mer- chants of Montgomery that the sidewalks and streets must not be obstructed in any way.
 He has issued an order to the police department to this effect and instructed patrolmen to rigidly enforce the law. The enforcement of the law is the result of resolution by Alderman Sullivan passed by the Council Thursday night at the special called meeting.
 The fruit vendors are most seriously affected by this order and Chief Gerald had several visits yesterday of fruit deal CTS who do not want to move their fruit stands and peanut roasters off tho side walks,
 The order issued by Chief Gerald to the police force is as follows: Special Order;
 '"rhe attention of the police officers is specially called to the gross violation of Sections 772, 776, 79i, and 1161 of the City Code.
 ''The City Council has by resolution in structed the Chief of Police to enforce the above ordinances,
 ''Tou are herewith instructed to sec that the law is compiled with. Officers will be held responsible for violations existing on their respective beats.
 "A. Gerald, Chief of Police"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Attorney General Gets Even.

Boston Post.
 John W. Griggs. while Attorney Gen. eral under President Mckinley. broke s long-established precedent in his depart ment He determined to break his cali CTS of the habit they had of addressing him as General"
 T have no claim on the military title." said MT. Griggs."
 One insistent politician paid no heed to the Attorney Gene aPs request. He con- sidered General a good joly. and by | this means persuaded MT. Griggs, as he thought, to find a position for a friend. Mir. GrigKs found a position.
 How does your friend like, his job?'' asked the Presidents legal adviser a few
 when I told him what you offered. '' said the politician. The turned up his nose. Haven't you something better for him, General?'
 'T have" and the Attorney General smiled as does a man whose opportunity has come. but cannot offer 1t. If this position has turned your friends nose, q better one will turn his head.
 Thereafter the politician and his friend referred to him as MT. Griggs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
LEAVE FOR CONFERENCE
MONTGOMERY MINISTERS BE-
 GIN DEPARTING TOMORROW.
Matter of Removing the Southern University Here, May Not be
 Discussed at the Pensa- cola Meeting.

The delegates from Montgomery Meth odist Churches to the Alabama Confer ence to be held in Pensacola. Fla, will begin leaving Montgomery Monday morn- ing.
 These delegates win include Rev. A. L.. Andrews. pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church: Rev. J. A. Rice. pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church; Rev. J. H. James. pastor of the Perry Street Methodist Church; Rev. J. T. Man gum, pastor of the Clayton Street Meth .odist Church: Rev. E. C. Nave. pastor of the West End Methodist Church; Rev. Frank Seay. pastor os the Highland Park Methodist Church; Rev. J. s. Frazer. Presiding Elder of the Montgomery Dis trict. and Judge William H. Thomas, lay delegate.
 Dr. Andrews will leave Monday morning with Messrs Nave. Seay and Mangum. as he is a member of, the Board of Exami- ners. which will meet on Tuesday and examine the young preachers who will be there for examination. Messrs. Nave Seay and Mangum will be among the young preachers to be examined by the Board.
 The conference will begin it's sessions Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and will be presided over by Bishop W. A. CandleI of Georgia. The conference will be 1T session until sometime during the follow ing Monday. There will be a good dea of business transacted at the conference and the session will very likely be an in teresting one.
 The removal of the Southern University from Greensboro to Montgomery may bC discussed. but it is understood that Mont, gomery will not offer any proposition tC the conference for the removal of the col lege just at this time.
 None of the Montgomery ministers vii be transferred by Bishop Candler except MT. Nave, whose time at the West Enc church has expired according to church. regulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
ACCIDENT ON WESTERN ENGINE OF FREIGHT TRAIN
 JUMPED TRACK. President Smith of Louisville and Nashville Coming South o1.
 Hunting Trip-News of
 the Railroads.

The evening train from Selma came in two hours and a half late last night due to the derailing of freight engine
 The engine of freight train coming from Selma and due in Montgomery at D. m. got off the track at Lowndsbcro, the engine not being far enough in the siding to clear the main line. When the passenger train reached Lowndsboro of course it could not get by and a train full of exasperated passengers sat in the cars until the wreck was cleared.
 By hard work the re'ght engine was gotten on the track about 8 o'clock, the passenger train coming immediately to Montgomery. While the freight engine brought its train to Montgomery 1t will have to go in the shop. The damage, however. is slight. j.
 According to the superstition among railroad men this is the end of trouble on the Western road for the present, as last nights wreck was the third recently. two on the Selma division and one on the Atlanta end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
JUDICIAL TENURE OF OFFICE.
Massachusetts Retained Life Tenure While Vermont Elected Supreme
 Court Ludge Annually.


 Court Judge Annually.
 Senator 7oar in Scrbiner's.
 The chief justice (Shaw) was q tower of strength to the Massachusetts judi ciary. But for him 1t is not unlikely that the State would have adopted an elective Judiciary or tenure limited to term of years. But the whole people felt that his great integrity and wisdom gave an added security to every mans life, liberty and property. So the proposition to limit the judicial tenure. although-es- poused by the two parties who together make up large majority of the people of the State, was defeated when it was submitted to a popular vote. 1t is. how ever a little remarkable that in the neighboring State of Vermont for many years the judges of the Supreme Court were annually elected by the Lcgisla- ture( system which. l believe, has worked on the whole to their satisfaction. They have had an able judiciary. It is said that old Chief Justice Shaw was one evening discoursing at meeting of the Boston Law Club to an eminent Vermont judge, who was guest. He said: with your brief judicial tenure, sir" -. The Vermonter interrupted him, and galu, Why. our tenure of office Is longer than yours" What do you mean?' said the chief justice. q do not understand you" Why" was the reply, "our Judges are elected for year. and you arc appointed as long as you behave yourselves"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Pat. co,..ns Not a eraftsr.

Chicago Chronlcle.
 In 179O Franklin bequeathed $500 to Boston. The selectmen and three clergy men were made trustees. When alder men succeeded the selectmen they as- stunned the right to dispose Of the fund. which has become $400,00O On their at- tempting a real estate deal with it Mayor Collins appealed to the Supreme Court of the State for instructions as to the execus tion of the will. The court has elected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Z. president Smith Coming.

President Smith of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company with a party of friends including President Walters or the Atlantic Coast Line is expected to pass through Montgomery this week.
 They will spend some time hunting along the line of the Mobile. and Mont gomery, division, the private car being probably sidetracked at Calhoun. . President Smith is a great, nimrod and his superb setter dogs are the admira- ton of local sports. he having hunted near Montgomery a number of times Tn the past.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
White Porters on Pullmans.

Unfortunate patrons of Pullman cars who have had to wait the pleasure or the lordly negro portefs will read the fol- lowing New York telegram to New or leans paper with delight:
 Pacific Railroad instituted by F. H. Hartman is the substitution of white porters for negroes on the sleeping and parlor cars. This change is to be made gradually, and it Is of an experimental character. The Union Pacific Passen- ger Department has received complaints for nearly @ year that the negro porters were impudent and inattentive to their duties except when in receipt Of liberal and acceptable, the change will probably he made general on all the Hartman transcontinental lines.
 s'The white porters will receive an ao- lyance in wages of $l2.50 month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

waiting for some necessary papers from the county authorities granting certain rights and privileges after which steps will be taken to put their plans in opera tion. Citizens along the route held a meeting at Baker Hill, thirteen mics from here endorsing the project and sub scribing very literally towards it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

The students of the Alabama Polytech- nic Institute are preparing for first term examinations, which begin on the 18th, and continue through the 22nd of Decem- ber. Vacation holidays come as soon as examinations are over and will last about two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
MT. Rrvan,s Mistake.

Philadelphia Record.
 Mir. Bryan rema ked in England that nothing was definitely settled yet about inc Presidential nomination, but he is mistaken; the only really important thing about 1t is decided; it was decided the second time he led to defeat the party he had piratically captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Given by the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church, at 115 Mont gomery Street. Novelties for Christ mas Gifts, Fancy Articles of all kinds. Lunch and Supper served December 9, 10 and II.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
7iII E'1I |l|||l'

the aldermen from the fund and, later. will fill the vacancies on the fiduclary board. A different kind of mayor would have jocundly joined the aldermanic Gli- busters and beneyoiently assimilAted Poor Richards savings and the accfning in terest. Tn a, day of almost universal graft Mayor Collins's course is ccnBpicu~ ous by its exceptionality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

upheld the negative side of the question, Resolved, That organized labor is greater menace to national prosperity than organized capital" MT. J. V. Don son of Lafayette, and Mir. K. l.. For rester of Dothan, were the representa- tives of the websterian Society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Mir. A. Bierne Andrews of Chattanooga, Tenn., is visiting friends in Auburn.
 Mrs. N. r. Lupton and her daughter, Miss Ella, have returned home after an absence of several weeks in Tallassec
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Feminala for Women.

Feminaa is the prescription of an emi. nent physician for all diseases peculiar to women. It is good for all feminine ills and absolutely best for most of them. Druggists now sell and guarantee 1t.
 -@AdV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Eava rou Started to read

Have you started to read "La- gar ,e,'' the serial story LOW run D IF. in The Weekly AdvertiserP It. good one. Back numbers, containing first chapters, will be maileG on application. Subscr'p- :;on rates to The Weekly Advert ser, v T. 90 cen S, six months; 25 cents, three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

The walls of the Carnegie Library are completed ard work is now progressing rapidly on the interior and the roof. The building will be one of the handsomest in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

The railway station. which was destroy ed by lightning last summer, is now being replaced by a much more handsome and expensive structure. The new build ing is of pressed brick with white stone trimmings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
NOTICE!

We need the room for our new Printing Plant and would suggest to those who need anything in our line to call early. On all Christmas Goods we will save you one-half of retail price.
 Mercantile Paper Co.,,
 129 Commerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Headquarters for new crop nuts. Almonds, \Ealnuts, Pecans and Brazil Nuts.
 JOS. MANEGOLD GE co.
 Wholesale Confectioners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Headquarters for new crop nuts. Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans and Brazil Nuts.
 JOS. MANEGoLD 6 co.
 Wholesale Confectioners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Knew Him Well.

Memphis Commercial Appeal.
 The Commoner says the people do not know Tom Johnson. Judging from the vote he received, the people of Ohio seem to know him pretty well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Politics are beginning to warm up for county offices and some of the candidates are already circulating among their friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
THE RIFLES.
,geant Mcdowell Was the suc-

lergeant Mcdowell Was the Suc-
 cessful Contestant.
 Eufaula, Dec. 5.-(Special.)-The Eufau- Rifles held their regular monthly prize Till muster Thursday evening at their rmory. Col. E. H. Graves was in com band and the contest for the medal was lery close and interesting. Sergt. Arch gcDowell was finally declared the win er. The company is yet without cap lin and the name of Sergt. J. H. Muller being suggested for the place. The Red Men will hold a smoker in their ligwam on the evening of the llth inst., then a nice program of music and re- reshments will be enjoyed.
 Business in all lines is decidedly on the hcrease and the merchants are all wear Ag smiling faces.
 Much interest is being manifested in the roposed electric line from this city to .bbeVsuA The SnGorDorators are only
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

The Montgomery Steam Laundry has the reputation of turning out the best collar, cuff and shirt work in the city. Telephone TAO for a wagon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

The annual debate between the Web sterian and Wirt Literary Societies re- suited in a victory for Messrs. Sanford and Westbrook of the Wirt Society who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
The Prescription of a snAcia1,s+

For more than ten years Feminala was only available through the private and sanitorium practice of an eminent special ist Now druggists sell and guarantee 1t.
 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Seem to Be.

Nashville Banner. !, The Chicago Chroncile asks: Are metals alive?'' When gold and silver are made into coins they can get away at a lively gait
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Kent-so you finally went to that mental besIer9 Was her treatment successful? Car ness-Eminently; she made S25 out of it, Boston Transcript.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Miss Lydie Lane is at home after an ex- tended visit to friends in Montgomery and elsewhere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Our beautiful new Dining ParlOrs, the handsomest in all the South. are now open to the public. Come to see us. Bastiani 6 Cassimus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Various Items from Auburn.

Auburn, Dee. 5.-(Special.)-Prof, B. E. Ross has returned to Auburn after d weeks absence in South Alabama, where he has been making syrup experiments and tests on a large cane plantation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Cholly-D-did l hit anything. guide? Guide No; you fired too quick If you'd only waited 10 seconds my head would have been right in range.-Judge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Mrs. C. C. Thach is visiting Mrs. P. II. Nell in Clemson, 8. C.