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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28
THE STORY OF BIMBo.

I was born in stable. There were three
other pups besides me. I do not remember
much, but, anyway, when my eyes had
been opened a little while was taken away
from my mother and put in box. 1t was
quite warm in there, but I got jolted SO
that 1t frightened me very much. At last
we came to a place where there was a great
deal OF noise. Then was put on thing
that creaked and screeched and made an
awful noise, and acted as though in great
pain. That was all remembered for I fell
asleep. 1 awoke to find myself being car
ried in mans arms. 1t was cold. very
cold, and there was a strange white stuff
self being carried into warm place. From
that time my new life began. I was fed
and taken care of by lady and little
girl. The lady turned out to be my big mis-
tress. and the little girl Cher daughter) to
be my little mistress, Jane. have been
taught to do some tricks while 1 have been
here, such as to sit up, jump over a stick
and carry my whip. am afraid I will
have to close now, as there is nothing else
to say, except that 1 like this place very
much. and that am a bull terrier
Jane Gould Gage eleven), Cazenovia, N. Y.
HOW JENNYs EFFORT WAS RE-
WARDED.
There was once a boy who had to work
very hard. His name was Harry Brown.
His father was dead and he had to support
his mother and invalid sister, named Jenny.
She was sick with the rheumatism, and the
doctor said she would never walk again.
Harry was going home late one night from
work. His employer having paid him one
dollar, he decided to get some groceries
his way home After purcha sing the things
he found his bill ninety-seven cents.
Upon leaving the store he met a newsboy
and bought an Evening Star from him,
thinking Jenny would enjoy it. When they
opened it they found the "Children's Page"
which pleased them both, but they had to
go to bed soon, because Harry had to go
to work at o'clock the next morning He
had to work two Sundays in month. The
next night when he came home Jenny had
read the whole page. and concluded to write
a story and send 1t to Aunt Dorothy, hoping
to get a prize. She sent in the story and,
to her joy, received book, with which she
passed away many weary hours.
CHRISTINE QUICK
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28
Roll of Honor.

Letters. puzzle answers and other con-
tributions of interest have been received
from the following-named children, and
are hereby Acknowledged with thanks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28
\ ouEEI, PET.

A QUEER PET.
We had the queerest pet you eyer heard
of-an old black crow. We named him Jim
Grow. and he was up to all sorts of tricks
One day man who was building milk
house left his nails under tree while he
went to get his lunch, and when he came
back there were no nails to be found We
knew what had become of them. for we
had seen old Jim Crow steal them, and,
carrying them to the roof Of a cottage,
drop them down the chimney.
This was his hiding place for all the
things he found or stole; he would even
steal the soap and drop it down. When we
sat still he would sneak up and unite our
shoe strings and then fly off screaming.
When we started for home we boxed him
up to bring him with us, but he behaved so
badly we had to leave him, so don't know
what became of old Jim Crow.
Willie Brown aged ten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28
Prize Acknowledgements.

Prize acknowledgements have been re-
ceived this week from the following:
Bessie Kinzer Lille A. Smith
Dorothy Davis. Helen Townsend
Ernest Mallery Dorothy Greene.
Pauline Irwin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28

sou, Will SildilhS.
Esther Dunwoody.
Louise Fuller.
Francis Weeks.
Annie H. Schwartz.
Louise Eiker.
Evelyn Offutt.
Martina Bouic.
Charlotte Fear.
Natalie Davies.
Anna Harrison
Marvin Towne.
Galen Green.
Arthur Birkle.
all puzzles In Star of
We been received from
Josephine 6tam-
baugh.
Mary Radford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28

Louis KrutkowitZ.
Virginia MILAN.
Helen Stern.
Anita BaNinger.
Florence Ballinger.
Philip Shepard.
Dorothy Lang.
Florence Brown.
Anna ForSberg.
Ruth Tate.
Pauline Irwin.
Warren Hull.
Joe Haight.
Henry Doyle.
Correct answers t
February II, 1903, /
the following:
Dorothy Kinkaid.
Sewell Webb Hodge
Mary Durham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28
Notes,

PENNSYLVANIA.
Allegheny. A new branch has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-28
CHAPTER XXXIII.

LET us surprise papa when he comes
home" suggested Antoinette. HELL not be
here. until o'clock, and It will be such
Continued on ThirV-frst Page)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
of the Worlds Commerce.
Knowledge of What Ia Best More linz
portant Than Wealth With
out 1t.

It must be apparent to every one that
qualities Of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best Of the products OK
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded, they may not hope for worldwide
preeminence unless they meet with the
general approval, not Of individuals only.
but of the many who have the happy
faculty Of selecting, enjoying and learn
Ing the real worth Of the choicest prod
ucts. Their commendation consequently,
becomes important to others, since to
meet the requirements Of the well In
formed Of all countries the method OF
manufacture must be Of the most per-
feet order and the combination tho most
excellent of its kind. The above Is true
not Of food products only, but Is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly q quarter OF century OF
growth and general use the excellent
remedy Syrup of Figs, Is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best of family laxatives. Its quality Is
duo not only to the excellence OF the
combinat ton Of the laxative and carmin-
ative principles Of plants known to act
most benelcially on the system and pre-
sented in the form Of pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
or MANUFACTURE OIL tuc SdhioimA -
Syrup Co., which ensures that uniforni-
ty and purity essential in q remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who Is well informed and he will
answer at once that It Is an excellent
laxative. II at all eminent In his pro-
fession and has made a special study or
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that It is the best
of family laxatives, because It Is sim
ple and wholesome and cleanses and
gweetens the system effectually. when
q laxative is needed, without any un-
pleasant after-effects. Every well-in-
formed druggist Of reputable standing
knows that Syrup of Figs is an excel
lent laxative and Is glad to sell II, at
the regular price of fifty cents per bot
tie, because Il gives general satisfac-
ton, but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects OF
Hyrup Of Figs It is necessary to buy the
genuine. which is sold in original pack
ages only; tho name Of tho remedy
Syrup Of Figs and also the full name of
the Company-California Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front Of every package.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
Willing to Try.

"For the first year Of our married
life dear" said the young man who
wac WA, moor, but had prospects, 1--WE shall
have @ TO live principally on love-"
"Well people can live on spoon
victuals, can't they, George?" she
roid smuggling closer to him.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
About the Size of 1t.

cbe-J have noticed that the man
uho whistles seldom swears.
WI Te-That's right. 1t is the people
who are compelled to listen to him
that do the swearing.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
SummIas Up.

p.t,epce-Yes, Bob Brief, the able
SseIor ra proposed to me last night
~ s true legal style. o,.o
IN p,aattriceoAnd ,atr that smacking noise
We Vsoh nh'' he was just summing up."-
yonkers Statesman.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
Natures Provision.

Doctors tell us that the skull is 30
constructed that it can expand without
causing death; provision of nature
;or people who get their heads swelled.
-Atchison Globe.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
At the OculiSt's.

.ron 7 see DR.. Spinks, the oculist"
S,un sure I don't know. If you can,
have h. no need of his services and
Ie S won't care to see you. II you can T.
nI wbv step right in."-Chicago News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
Secret of Happiness.

~t IS always good to obtain what
desires" said the citizen.
onS yves" replied the philosopher, but
;. +. better to desire only what one can
obtain"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-06-19
A Possible Obstacle.

Clara-Of course you will be at
church Easter morning."
Alice-Yes, unless the cook wants
70 go.-Detroit Free Press.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
Big Local Rainfall.

The total rainfall at Brownsville
for the past three days, beginning
Tuesday at 1 O'Clock p. m, as
measured by the government rain
gauge at Fort Brown, is 4.33
inches.
Since Jan. /, this year, the total
precipitation recorded at Fort
Brown, including the past three
days, is S.46 inches.
This is certainly the greatest
amount of precipitation recorded
here during Il corresponding period
of any year, for many years past.
1t has been more than sufficient to
saturate the ground very thoroughly
to considerable depth. This entire
section has been equally blessed
during the same time, and the
ground for many miles around may
be described truly as being like a
sponge that has been soaked until
every pore IS filled to its utmost
capacity. With the peculiar quality
which this soil possesses for holding
moisture, the production of fine
crops the coming summer is now
fully assured, even though very
little more rain should fall between
this and harvest time.
All this means prosperous year
for the lower Rio Grande country,
the most prosperous for a decade or
more, without doubt.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
Fort Brown Notes.

Who said it didn't rain in Texas?
We, at Fort Brown, know that II
not only rains, but frequently
showers, and sometimes pours. For
the last few days, the pouring act
has been in order, as the drives and
parade ground will show.
Owing to the rain, drifl has been
suspended the last few days, and
no duty has been performed except
the guard and necessary fatigue.
The post surgeon reports that he
has completed the vaccination OF
the entire garrison. Each member
Of the command bears proof Of the
fact on his left arm.
Private Trayers of the hospital
corps gave his wife a splendid
bristhday party at their home the
other evening. Their guests enjoyed
it hugely.
Private Walter N. Van Campon,
Co. C, 4th. INF, who was shot in
the breast and through the abdomen
and left hand in brawl on the
streets of Brownsville some time
ago, by Private Ewing of the same
company, is improving rapidly and
will soon be out for duty. : he boys
all seem to think therei is very little
danger in stopping bullets when
they can be attended by such sur
geons as DR.. Joseph X. Combe.
1t will be remembered that, while
at target practice last summer,
Private Meade of Co. B. 4th. Inf,
was shot through the head with
Krag-Jorgenson rifle bullet, and,
while he lost some Of his brains,
DR.. Combe pulled him through o.
K. Meade is now doing duty with
his company, and eats three square
meals daily, and, through at the
time the accident was thought
fatal, it has left no bad result.
Yet, with all these proofs Of the
harmlessness of bullets, the reporter
doesn't core to stop any, but has
no objections to Others doing so, il
they so desire.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
WORKING OVERTIME.

Eight hour laws are ignored by
those tireless, little workers-Dr.
Kings News Life Pills. Millions are
always at work, night and day,
curing Indigestion, Biliousness.
Constipation, Sick Headache and
all Stomach, Liver and Bowel troub-
les. Easy, pleasant, safe, sure. Only
25c at J. L. Putegnat & Bro, drug
store.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
TEXAS ITEMS.

Two thousand cattle have been
lost in Anderson county by flood
and disease lately.
General and very heavy rains are
reported in all parts Of Texas the
past week.
Col. George W. Breckenridge OF
San Antonio has given $4,000 to
the state university for the purpose
of making needed repairs to the
buildings.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
PERSONALS.

Frank Putegnat has returned
from 4 short visit to Ia PARA.
Hal Howard came in witt
Albert Summons from their ric,
farm last evening.
Frank Kibbe, Esq, and Bur
Mcfarland returned yesterday
afternoon from Hidalgo.
a. J. volkel of Sinner, Texas, i.
a prospeetor who arrived by yester.
days Matamoros train, and !,
staying at the Miller
P. J. McNeel and R. ". Hall, who
were here in the interest of their re-
spective firms, both ofNew Orleans,
left by this mornings Matamoros
trains.
John Young and Jas. B. McAllen
came down by the Matamoros train
yesterday afternoon from the
Young-McAllen ranch in Hidalgo
county.
District Attorney Kleiber came
down from Hidalgo by Yesterdays
Matamoros train, and left again
today for Rio Grande, where district
court convenes next Monday.
John McAllen returned home
Tuesday, after an absence ofseveral
months, during which he travelled
extensively, visiting Cuba and'va-
rious countries in Central America.
Fred Marks, one of Rio Grande
City's well known citizens, came
down by yesterdays Matamoros
train, and returned home again to-
day, after attending to business
matters here.
E. R. Jefferds, mounted customs
at Hidalgo, come down by
yesterdays train on a business visit
to town. Mr.. Jefferds paid THE
HERALD Office an appreciated visit
this morning.
Hon. P. Merrill Griffith, the Ell
ficient and popular consular repre-
sentative Of this country at Mata-
moros, is on his way back to our
sister city after an absence of sew
eral weeks, visiting the North, and
is expected to arrive tomorrow
night.
Josiah Turner Of the Rancho
Galveston left on his return to the
ranch this morning, after spending
several days in town. Mr.. Turner
departed with contented smile on
his face, on account of the fine
rains which insure good crops and
fat stock for the ranches.
Hon. J. B. Wells OF Brownsville
arrived in the city Monday evening.
He returns there today with Mrs.
Wells and their children. Mr..
Wells stated that the comingsp spring
would be the most prosperous one
enjoyed by the people of that sec
ton for the last twelve years.-San
Antonio Express, 10th.
William Radcliffe, manager of
the Brownsville Land and Irriga-
ton Company, came up from the
border country Monday The
Brownsville company will have
about 200 acres plantedin rice this
year and looks for a heavy crop. NJ.
Daily of Chicago, stakeholder in
the company, is also in the city
San Antonio Express, 10th.
-s-
WORKING OVERTIME.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
TIE MOSSER HOUSE,
ALICE, TEXAS.

The best hotel in Alice Is again
open to thepublic. Equipped to give
irst-class accommodations to the
travelling public Electric buttons
in all rooms and a first-class chef
in the kitchen.
L.G. Collins, PruprlttH.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
For Sale.

One elegant roller top desk and
desk chair, $50, U. S. currency.
One nice sofa, SO currency.
Apply at this Office.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13
LOCAL ITEMS.

NJ sun 9HOi4O ouI u iSitAg t4I4o
morning, and was a welcome sight
No special bargain day. Every
day is a bargain day at Gains gro
cerv-
WAxrEDLA good, steady girl,
TO do household and kitchen work.
Apply to Mrs. W. H. Sharp, Fort
Brown.
The schooners Brazos, Beacham
and Pierce Simpson succeeded IN
crossing the bar this morning at
11:45. All three sailed for Calves
ton.
Ga Tosca,9 the famous drama
tic production Of Victorien Sardod,
will be presented by the Solorzano
troupe in Matamoros tonight, hav-
ing been postponed from last night
on account Of the weather.
Every well posted housekeeper
should know that Gains groceries
are the best and cheapest
The lighthouse supply ship Ar
meria visited Brazos Santiago the
early part Of this week, on her an
nual tour, leaving supplies for the
Padre Island and Isabel light
houses.
Il. c. bennett has received a full
line Of samples of spring and sum
mer suitings from Wanamaker Il
Brown, the great clothing firm.
Call early and order your suits.
It is learned that Miss Rafaela
Rhodes, the daughter of 7: NJ.
Rhodes. and old and we'll known
citizen of Hidalgo county, is very
low with consumption, at the Re-
lampago Ranch in that county.
For SALE:-One fine double bar
rel hammcrless, shot gun %
Gauge with case, $1,000. Apply at
this Office
The steamer was expected to
come inside the bar this afternoon
between four and five o'clock, with
out fail. The lighter Adelaide was
alongside of her early this after
noon. taking off another load of
her freight 1t is thought very prob
able that she will sail Tor Galveston
Sunday
Railway Stockton sale One
Hundred (10O) Shares Of the Rio
Grande Railway, value of 500 each,
for $50 per share. For particulars
call at THE HERALD office.
The rainfall below Brownsville
the past three days appears to have
been even greater than here. Ac-
cording to the amount recorded by
Fort Brown gauge, as published
elsewhere in THE HERALD, the total
precipitation here was 4.33 inches,
during the time named, while the
editor learned that,the amount re-
corded at the Rio Grande sugar
plantation, seven miles below town
during the same period, was a small
fraction over six inches.
General Pedro Hinoiosa, the
eminent Mexican who was formerly
minister of war and the navy in
President Diaz' cabinet, and whose
death occurred few days ago, was
we'll known in Brownsville and
Matamoros. He was with General
Diaz during the latter's stay in
Brownsville while he planned and
prepared for the revolution which
rave him control ot Mexico. Hino-
iosa was faithful adherent of Diaz,
and took an active pant in the fight
inc on Diaz' behalf. He belonged
to a leading Tsmaulipas family,
and took prominent part in the
many wars which racked our sister
Il. go, 1SIS until Diaz re-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-03-13

See "La Tosca" at the Matamoros
opera house tonight.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-02
California woman's Federation.

Fresno, Cal, Feb. 2.-All prepara-
tiOns have been completed to entertain
in comfortable style the California
Federation of Women's clubs, which
will meet in annual convention here
tomorrow, under conditions perhaps
more favorable for successful meet
ing than since the organization. Al
most every county in the state will be
represented, and many delegates are
already arriving. The local clubs are
especially strong and on them will in
volve the work of entertaining the WIS.,
itors. Their efforts have proven SO
successful that every visitor will be en-
tertained at a private house. The
meeting will undoubtedly be the larg-
est in point of numbers of any yet
held in California. Women's clubs of
all kinds will be represented, and SUBJ
jects of interest to women will be dis
cussed.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-02
TRIPPING THE FANDANGO.
A Minister'S Wife Gives Reasons for
Going on the Stage.

New York, Feb. "A minister's wife
tripping the fandango to the tinkling
of the castanets is one of the features
billed for tonight at a Brooklyn thea
ter. The fair debutante is Mrs. Flor
ence Brown, wife of Rev. c. S. Brown,
formerly of Columbus, Ohio, and at
present chaplain for the City Mission
society, the favored charity of Bishop
Potter. Mrs. Brown is highly educated
and has frequently appeared as soloist
in the most fashionable Episcopal
churches of New York Mrs. Browns
reason for going on the stage is that
her husbands salary as a minister is
so small that it would not enable her
to properly care for and educate their
little boy and that by her efforts on the
stage she can greatly assist in main
tanning their home.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-02
Embryo Ads77iraIs Receive
Their Diplomas.
THE NATIONAL SENATE AND .
Important Measures Before the Nations
Legislative Bodies.

Annapolis, Md, Feb. 2.-This was
graduation day at the Naval academy,
and forty-nine embryo admirals went
forth into the world to serve their
country on the seas The academy
grounds were crowded, and all availa-
bic space in the chapel for visitors was
filed, and most of the seats were occu-
pied on the aisles where the honored
guests and essential functionaries of
the grand occasion were to be gath
cred. At 10:30 o'clock the cadets,
headed by the Naval Academy band,
marched from their quarters to the
chapel, where the board of visitors had
preceded them. Many notable guests
from Washington and elsewhere were
present After the customary addresses
had been delivered there was rush
for the band stand, where the diplomas
were to be delivered by Secretary OF
the Navy Moody. The cadets received
their diplomas amid the applause Of
their friends. The graduates went in
to don their new uniforms, and as each
came out the class gave three cheers.
in which he congratulated the cadets
upon their graduation and dwelt upon
the honor and Importance of their fu-
ture duties.
Following is list of the graduating
class arranged by states;
Aabama-Charles c. Moses and
Frank H. Sadler.
California-Milton S. Davis, Margin
K Metcalf and William E. T. Neu-
mann.
Georgia-Hugh Mel. Walker
Illinois-Walter S. Anderson and s.
c. Loomis.
Indiana-John S. Arwine and James
d. Wilson.
Iowa-Roy w. Riden, Leo Sahm, and
William w. Smythe.
Kentucky-Charles A. Blakely.
Massachusetts-Cha Belnap.
Michigan-George 5. Radford and
Alexander II. Van Keuran.
Minnesota-Webb r. Raudenbush.
Mississippi-Butler Y. Rhodes and
Thomas H. Taylor
Missouri-Fred n. Potet.
Nebraska-Ralph II. Koch.
New York-Francis ]. Cleary Henry
ID. Cooke, Jr., Ernest Frederick, Rich
ard d. Gatewood, William j. Giles, Raj
ston s. Holmes, Austin S. Kib5ee, La
mar L. Leahey, Wilbur P. Van Auken,
and Thomas Ward, Jr.
North Dakota-Paul H. Fretz.
Ohio-MacgIllivray Milne, Ross p.
Schlabach, and Charles e. Sml,..
Pennsylvania-Dona r. Battles,
Charles E. Brilliant, Alfred T. Brisben,
and Harold r. Stark.
South Carolina-William Ancrum.
Texas-Daniel T. Client, Lindsay H.
Lacri, and Samuel NJ. Robinson.
Wisconsin-John S. Abbott
District of Columbia-Rufus S.
Thompson.
At Large-Red V. McNair, John Rod
gers, and Stephen q. Rowan.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-02-02
Bowen's Proposition.

Washington, Feb. minister Bow
en- is willing the allied powers shall
receive preferential payments of their
claims against Venezuela for the
period of one month provided they
accept the remainder of his proposition
and agree to the immediate lifting of
the blockade. He informed the repre-
sentatives of the allied powers here to
this effect several days ago, but has
not yet received an answer. This i'm
portant fact was developed today by
announcement from another quarter
that the allies might be induced to
modify their demand that they be paid
before the other claimant nations, to
the extent of contenting themselves
with preferential treatment for six
months or perhaps year. The situa-
tion is somewhat complicated by the
action of President Castro in cabling
to Washington that he desired that all
claimant nations be given the same
treatment.