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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
MANGoEs IN PORTO RICO.
Fruit That Is Popular An the Tropics
May Become Profitable In
the United States.

The great popularity of the mango
among the natives of the tropics, who
in most places prefer the fruit to the
orange or banana, recently led the United
states department of agriculture to study
The mango with view of ascertaining
whether it might not be made popular
among the people of the United States
IS the orange and banana Great GUAM
titles of mangoes are grown in Porto
RICO, and it occurred to the department
that If the fruit would find favor among
the American people, profitable indus
Try might be started on the island in ex-
porting mangoes to the United States,'
says writer in the National Geographic
Magazine. Mr.. G. N Collins, a special
st OF the department, was dispatched to
Porto Rico to investigate the question.
He found the mango one of the most
common fruits in the island, and dur
ing the season when it is ripe, May to
august, eaten in larger quantities than
any others, with the possible exception
Oh the banana, which is used more as
vegetable and cooked in one form or
otner. Unfortunately, most of the man
goes at present grown in Porto Rico are.
however, too flbrous and coarse to ever
become popular in the United States.
Inc Dest varieties, which are rich and
uehcate, are scarce at present; but Mr..
collins believes that in a very short time
With more care in the cultivation of tie
tree and with the introduction of new va
'1etles OF the mango, great quantities of
the nnest fruit can be grown and shipped
TO this country. He believes that the
fruit would soon become immensely
popular and equal, if not surpass in pop
alarlty, both the orange and the banana"
II an effort similar to that which
brought the banana into favor in the
United States could place an adequate
supply of good mangoes before the pub
lie, there is no apparent reason why this
new tropical fruit should not repeat the
history of it's popular predecessor Good
mangoes are produced in America, but as
yet in such small quantity that few per-
sons have had an opportunity to taste
any but inferior fruit. Sample lots of
the more common and poorer varieties
are frequently shipped to the northern
markets, and have doubtless done much
10 hinder the growth of their trade. A
nrst impression is very lasting, and first
Impressions of the mango, based on such
frult, are likely to be anything but favor
able. AS an example. mangoes are fire.
quently to be found In the Washington
market, but we have never seen one that
could be called good, even in compari.
son with the Porto Rican fruit.
This impression viii! doubtless be
difficult to dispel; but IL really good
mangoes could be placed on the markets
their increase in popular favor would
be certain and the growing Of mangoes
might become profitable pursuit"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
Stone Horse Co,lor

Among the collections of the Smith
;onian Institution, there are about so
objects which have been puzzling arche-
ologists for some time. They are cut
from the hardest kind of granite and are
about the size and shape of horse co1.
ar. They were gathered up by an Ameri-
lean merchant during a tour Of Cuba
Porto Rico, Jamaica and other islands
Of the group, but their purpose has never
been determined. Dr. J. Walter Fewkes
OF the bureau of ethnology, has just re-
turned TO this country after tour of the
Islands named, made for the sole purposa
OF endeavoring to determine the origin
and use of the stone collars. He has
gathered some data and thinks he NAV
be able to throw some little light on the
mysterious collars after he has gone over
his notes carefully and systematically
arranged them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07

sugars that can be taken up by the sap
and used in forming new tissues.
"Vast numbers of parasites infest
plants. Scarcely any plant Is wholly free
from them. They invade every part of
the plant, roots, stems. leaves, flowers
and fruits. They attack the surface and
burrow into the tissues. They produce
smut on the wheat or oats, gals and
knots upon cherry trees and gum
punches on the cherry tree. They cause
the death of pear and apple tree branches
and timber rots in forest trees The an
nual loss from plant diseases reaches
millions Of dollars in New York state
every year. Hence the question of how
to prevent plant diseases is one of great
practical Importance The science of
vegetable pathology is one of the new
est. 1t had its beginning only 80 years
ago.
With diseases of environment the
obvious remedy is to correct the unfa-
vorable conditions. Individual plants.
like individual men, vary in their abili-
ty to resist disease. Even plants of the
same cultural variety this difference
in resisting power is often quite
marked"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
TheF fashionable WOmdn'S
Club and It's Types
What Is Seen and Done in One Distinctly
Feminine ORGANIZATIONS OF The Cities.

pause in the chatter round the tea
tables.
One woman in the crowd amused my
curiosity, but my friend could tell me
little about her. "She is the wife of
Big Somebody, and she's always here,
but then so am l. 1t saves me the sub
scription to ladies paper to come here
and study her clothes. The newest
skirts, sleeves and hats are to be seen
at tea time in this room That woman
never wears a frock that is more than
a month DID,
us she always alone?' asked
Eyes; at first. But she waits patient
ly for the inevitable Him. He is neither
ancient nor modern; just a jaunty crea-
ture Of 60 or over. You will see him
presently. She was one Of the first to
appear in a new fashionable great
coat, and then every one had them"
Meantime, whilst my companion chat
tered volubly, in that loud undertone
which becomes habitual ere long to peo-
pie who live in public, watched the
woman who had dropped a costly wrap
in fashion so summary She was
young and very handsome, and she bore.
moreover, the indefinable, but unmis-
taxable stamp of the well-bred woman
She looked out Of her element. but she
smiled now and then when a smart re-
mark from some one near reached her
My friend had moved away to speak to
an acquaintance, and, when she came
back, she was laughing. "Such a SELL"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07

vation we must turn to the country
house.
Far be it from me TO say, however
that there are no "frisky matrons''
amongst the members of a fashionable
club. In common with the poor, the
frisky ones are with us always, but even
the very friskiest are glad now and then
of the Sanctuary" secured to them
within the portals of club from which
the troublesome and exacting male is
excluded vigorously.
And yet, these women join. volunta-
rily club by the laws of which a man
is Obliged to halt upon the door mat in
the entrance hall, and to gaze disconso-
lately at the sacred staircase which
leads to the Paradise above The door
mat acts as buffer between women and
their victims, and, protected by it, they
can rest for time from their labors;
plan fresh conQuests or bewail oppor-
tunities lost in the past. The .Triflers"
club is patronized largely by women of
fashion. Women of fashion in 1903 are
not all of one type. But the types do
not mix; there are Philistines and Bo-
hemians amongst them, as we'll as the
staid and the orderly, and the f1ighty and
frivolous; but all must be known init
mately and observed closely, in order
to discover the points in which they diff
fer, the one from the other. There is
one meeting point, however; they all
dress extensively, and the majority dress
WELL
The ''Trifiers" clubhouse would be de-
scribed correctly by an auctioneer as a
''palatial mansion" and its members
are numbered by the thousand. 1t is
managed admirably, and, il only the
tea, which is served every afternoon in
its pretty tearooms. were as good as the
tea services are dainty. all would be we'll
But, If the cups that cheer are somewhat
flavorless, the conversation is the re-
verse, and the conveying of libel in
frown." or "the winking of a reputa-
tion down." has been elevated to the fine
art of the finished impressionist.
'"It's like reading one OF Anthony
Hopes dialogues to listen to them"
Daid friend to me one afternoon. in
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
Philippine Egg Test.

Many Cinnamon frequent Philippine
markets and are good patrons, as many
have restaurants and need large SUM-
plies. They drive as keen a bargain
as the Filipino himself. He usually buys
number of eggs and always carries
with him to market small tin pail full
of water to test their usefulness. 1.-THE
egg falls to the bottom of the pail it is
good; if it rises to the top it is bad. and
is refused. only to be carefully wiped OF
by the vendor and put back in stock to
catch customer without the pail.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
A CASH TRANSACTION.
Minister Didn't Care to Take Chance
ON What the bridegroom az
Was Getting. 49,

Inc cautious young man who had the
reputation of having remarkably good
business head went to see the minis
ter.
What's the cost of getting married ?"
he asked, relates the Chicago Post.
For our services" the minister an
swered, I'VE make no charge, but 1t is
er-customary for the groom to give US
a fee commensurate with his financial
and social standing. We rather EXPECT
it, you know"
but how does the groom know what
he's getting for his money!" asked the
cautious man.
That's his business" replied the min
lister.
Il suppose it's cash transaction"
why, yes, l suppose it would come
under that classification"
Couldn't make some other arrange
ment?"
Such as what?"
Well, suppose we wait a year. and
then will give you whatever find your
services have been worth to me-fiye DOL
lars fifty dollars, hundred dollars
maybe more"
The minister shook his head
Il don't believe I'd care to risk it" he
said. "a little matter of FIVE dollars on
the weddingAd day would be more satfsfac-l
tory, for In year you might figure il ont
that owed you money Just because You
are willing to take chances with some
particular girl is no reason why should
risk anything on her"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07

she said. There is the man lust COM
ing in. and he only her stepbrother, after
ALL and she and her husband are model
couple"
I am so glad" said.
Are you really?" was the reply. AZ
think it's very tame She doesn't look
domesticated, somehow"
1t is impossible 10 imagine a create,
contrast to this Mrs Somebody. whos..
lack OF history had So disturbed NV
goss1p-loving friend, than that other
type OF member whom met on nv next
visit to the ''Triaers." She was a hand
some. young-looking woman of from
81 10 50. She had dark, bright eyes, and
charming smile. but she was the very
reverse of quiet and reserved. I had
met her at another and much smaller
CLUB than the ''Trifers," and when she
saw me she bounced upon me with the
words: Who would have thought of
seeing you here? Have you joined us ?"
NO, l said; you are too fashion
able for me here"
looked at her with great admiration
She was the best-Gressed woman in the
room. and, although her clothes were
the last cry" of fashion-for the mo-
ment-they were simplicity itself. but II
was the simplicity of perfect art. She
was a woman of rank. and an acknowl-
edged leader of fashion. but she was also
a Bohemian ingram. and. at the same
time. strange as it may appear. per-
sistently conventional. and a stern
stickler for etiquette and the proprie-
ties. when the occasion demanded both.
My visits to the ''Triflers'' convinced
me that 1t is possible for member of a
fashionable club. who talks slang at the
top OF her voice to bevy of young men.
and rubs shoulders with all sorts and
conditions of women. to be thoroughly
good-hearted. good-natured. and straight
as die herself; much more to be re-
spected, in fact. than her appearance and
conversation would lead an outsider tn
suppose. and yet. have heard both
men and women say: We'll, If So-and-
So is representative of the 900 members
OF the 'Trifers.' what may we expect
from the other 1892" cURrIs
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
immune from Wiper Bite.

A physician. who spent some time
In the countries bordering on the gulf
OF Mexico. found curious body of
men among the natives called curados
de caIeber. or the safe from vipers.
Having been inoculated with the poi
SON OF the serpents they were proof
against their venomous bites. The
incubation was made with the venom
tooth OF viper and the bulb of a ma
tive plant. mano del sapo (toad's
hand). The preventive incubation
has been an old custom among the
natives of that region.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07

@~ HE question Have clubs for
.N women come to stay?" so rife
u ~ ten or Is years ago, is no
NyEE longer subject for debate.
&fz They have justified their ex-
istence fully, and if perse-
vering iconoclast had the power, as we'll
as the will, to disestablish them en- masse
or one by one, storm would be raised
by his interference.
Women, having tasted the sweets of
club life, will not relinquish them read
lily for, shall we say-the monotonous
savories Of domesticity? The censorious
outsider wishes us to believe that a SUI
perluity Of naughtiness attaches to club
membership for women, but truly there
is nothing OF the kind Human nature
can be to the full as rebellious and I'M
restrained in the stately mansion or the
nve-roomed fiat, as it ever has been in
the reading-room, dining or drawing
rooms OF the Exclusives The
Trif1ers," or 'Progressives" clubs.
What nonsense is all this?" SAYS one
who looks on from distance. "Is it not
notorious that club women neglect their
homes, their husbands, and their chill
dren, and that"
Stay moment, my dear sir or
madam. Is it not more notorious still
that not one of the society scandals
which have come to light recently was
begun or fostered in the clubs for ladies?
These institutions are not forcing houses
Tor intrigueS; for those adiuncIs to culti-
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
The Excuse He Made

A Berlin manufacturer considered
himself insulted the other day by a
lieutenant and challenged him TO a
duel AT the appointed hour every
body was ready, but the manufacturer
failed to arrive. At last a messenger
came with letter from him. explain
ing that his whe would not allow him
to fight a duel
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
warming Him.

Reginald-No, I'll go out the same
door L came in. You know, they say
it is unlucky to run across a house.
Miss Rose-Better take the side
door, Reggy. You know it'll be worse
luck to run across my father.-Chicago
Daily News.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
Has Divided EYE.

Stephen B. Roath. a Chicago million
ARE. has returned to Norwich. Conn.
his boyhood home. and distributed q
million dollars among his relatives
there. retaining 1900. 900 Of his estate
for his own use.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07
His Fatal Break.

She-I suppose if a pretty girl came
along you wouldn't care anything
about me any more?
He--Nonsense, Kate! What do I
care for good looks? You suit me al
right Stray Stories.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-10-07

Kid, mounted high rock bestowed all
Wolf the ground below. The Wolf looking replied
DO not think that regard
not from but from the upon which
stand"
to use it
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11
PERSONALS.

Charlie E. Haberer was an ar
rival By last nights stage. :
Miss Butler returned this morn
ing from short visit to the Point.
Major Armstrong and son, Master
Tom, left on this mornings stage
en- route to Chicago ranch.
L. o. Wade, of New Orleans, ar
rived Sunday, and is engaged with
Lon c. Hill as a machinist.
DR.. A. S. Wolff and daughter,
Mrs. Loew, came up from the quar-
antine station this morning.
J. P. Huzog of Galveston, who
spent a while here in the interest OF
a Galveston stationery house, left
by today's stage.
Mrs. Vivier, Miss More, Miss
Mlelke, Mrs. Wells and son, Mrs.
A. Bollack, Prof. Barbour, DIR. Bell,
L. C. Hill and Captain Woodhouse
were arrivals from the Point this
morning.
Mrs. Brulay, Miss Jeanne Brulay,
Miss Bosch, Mrs. 4. Bollack, Miss
Irene Putegnat, Miss Duffy, Miss
Charola, L. C. Hill and DR.. Bell
were passengers TO the Point yes
terday afternoon.
A. T. Rees and G. E. Dodd, are
in the city from Beeville. Mr.. Rees
expressed himself as being we'll i'm
pressed with Brownsville. He Is
considering the matter of investing
IN bushes enterprise here.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11
Yellow Fever at
Victoria, lamps?

1t is reported here that yellow
fever has reached Victoria, Tamau-
lipas. The rumor should he inves-
tigated Immediately by the health
authorities of both Matamoros and
Brownsville, and quarantine Should
be declared at once against Victoria
if found to be true. This is no time
for any mafana business. The
welfare OF our people is at stake,
and the authorities should see to
this matter without delay.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11
LOCAL ITEMS.

Nature attempted 4 rain this
morning, but not having a franchise
from Brownsville fathers" her wa
terworks Jailed her.
Marriage licenses were issued
yesterday to the following couples:
Gregorio Rocha and Maria de los
Santos; Louis Gutierrez and Ma
nuela Serrata.
Ice cream will be served at the
American restaurant on Wednes-
day, Saturday and Sunday even
ings at 10 cents Mex. per plate.
Mrs. ANNE FORSTER.
Attention is called to the changes
in prices made in the display ad-
vertisement of w. B. Austin. The
prices are marked down to conform
with the prices in other cities. Mr..
Austin is always up-to-date and he
handles reliable goods.
Furniture at H. Grunewald's.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11

A. A. THOMAS, A. M, President.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11

/ WANTED-YOUNGM MEN to prepare
for Government Positions. Fine Open.
ings in all Departments. Good Salaries
Rapid Promotions. Examinations soon.
Particulars Free.
Interstate Cor. Inst, Cedar Rapids,
La. 7-1-2 ms.
Just received from Huatusco
Mex, Peaberry coffee.
W. B. AUSTIN.
For Mems summer suits, dress
shirts, President suspender, and
Boston garter, call at H. Grune-
wald's, opposite the market.
MULES AND HORSES. -Just arriv-
ed, car load of mules and Horses. For
sale at my stable, with guarantee or
money refunded. Come early and get
choice. W. BARBEE.
For latest styles of mems neck
wear, the A. w. Cowen q Bros,
make, call at H. Grunewald's.
Just arrived by Manteo, okra and
tomatoes--Ruthven Il Ford.
Keller Instep-Support for ladies
and gentlemen. Call at H. Grune-
wald's.
Fresh creamery butter arrived on
last Manteo.-Ruthven &, Ford.
Hamilton-Brown shoes, all styles
and John B. Stetson hats at Grune-
wald's.
Just arrived by Manteo, chopped
dried beef and potted ham.-Ruth-
ven & Ford.
Just arrived by Manteo, Swiss
cheese and potatoes.
Ruthven, & Ford.
Blackwell, Durham, Horse Shoe
and TOothpick tobaccoes just arriv-
ed by Manteo.--Ruthven & Ford.
Just arrived by Manteo, Daisy
Cheese, Columbian Cream and Mag
nolia Milk. RUTHYEN & FORD.
AMERICAN RESTAURANT.-l have
opened the American restaurant on
18th Street opposite First National
Bank. First class American cooked
meals, everything clean and agree
able, % cents U. S. cy. Ice cream
parlor in connection with restau-
rant. Board by month SIS.
WM. FORSTER.
A small package of hardware
from the Peden Iron and Steel
company, is unclaimed at the office
of the steamships company. The
only mark on the package is the
name of Z. o. Flood of Galveston.
The person for whom it is intended
can have same by calling for it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11

AMERICAN RESTAURANT have
opened the American restaurant on
1lth. Street opposite First National
Bank. First class American cooked
meals, everything clean and agree
able, % cents U. S. cy. Board by
month SIS. WM. FORSTER.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11
Notice of Sale.

The International Saloon is for
sale. Owing to the death OF Victor
Eelv. the manager, I have decided
to sell my saloon property, curio
collection, etc. For price and terms
see the undersigned.
Mrs. KATIE E. LEAHY.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11

MINISTER OR TEACHER to
devote short time daily one
month to profitable proposition,
in Brownsville. Address giving
denomination, etc, A. W. Mccoy,
Meadville, Pa.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11
Notice To K. of H. Members.

All members of the Knights of
Honor are urged to attend the
meeting of this Order tonight. Bust
ness Of Importance.
F. E. STARCK, Reporter.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-08-11
Letter from Mr.. rIaxcy.

$1,000
l wish to congratulate you on tn,
ability and fairness of your editoria
in yesterdays issue. Municipal own
ership has many advocates anC
much can be said pro and con.
will attempt no argument at thi:
time, other than to say that just
now it is in an experimental stage
As matter of business prudence
the council acted wisely in letting
private capital risk loss on water
and lights, until such time as the
wisdom of municipal ownership is
proven or disproven. If it is a sue
cess you have the right to purchase
at fair price, without any unneces-
sary burden, and if it is a failure
you venture nothing.
wish to state that my policy
shall be to give the best service at
the smallest cost to our patrons.
Under the best conditions we will
need the good will and hearty
cooperation of all citizens of Browns
vile, and would be pleased to have
them subscribe to the capital stock,
if they so desire.
The question of sewerage presents
a different phase. unhesitatingly
say that every city should own and
operate its sewerage system, for the
following reasons:
1st. The primary object of sew
erage system is to convey certain
human and household wastes,
quickly and automatically to a
point of safety, to be effective, it
should be used by everyone within
its reach. Certain city regulations
can force connections, and conserve
in the best way the public health,
while if private ownership prevail
ed connections could not be forced
by city ordinances.
End. Under private ownership
none but the well to do could afford
to pay a monthly rental, while un-
der city ownership its use would be
as free as air, thus eliminating dis
ease and serving the functions for
which it was designed.
3rd. The tax would be borne by
the public and would not be burden
some to anyone.
4th. The system would be auto
matte, and would need no force to
operate it, thus eliminating the great
danger of municipal ownership,
nsmely, the building up of a poll
teal machine by the unnecessary
appointment of incompetents.
9TH. Without waterwOrks you
could have no sewerage. You can
not now bond for water, but you
can and should bond for sewerage.
So that, as a wise compromise, you
can secure all modern utilities at
moderate cost.
I wish to add in conclusion, that
as now | am identified with you, l
stand ready to help build up and
promote the growth of Brownsville
Let us cooperate in paying of float
ing debts, appointing a board OF
appraisers for valuing property a
board of public works, a business
mems club, and otherwise rise to
meet the new order OF things.
Brownsville has slept too long, let
Ms wake her up and make her a
winter resort and commercial
center. 1 stand ready to do my part
and offer you my twenty years ex-
perience rs a municipal engineer.
Yours respectfully,
JNo. W. MAXEY,
Consulting Engineer.