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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

If the mosquito is really as ter
/. rible as the name the doctors have
given it, truly it is fearful thing
90 contemplate. Stegomia fascinatal
And then tell us there's nothing in
a name. The name of this beast
takes nearly all the letters in the
alphabet.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

frantically insisted that he should
cough up and rushed him off TO
a doctors Office, where with heroic
use of powerful stomach pump
the missing peso was brought to the
light of day, whereupon it was found
to be counterfeit.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

CHICAGO is so much agitated by the
refusal of piewagon drivers to make
deliveries before o'clock in the morn
ing that the conviction is spreading
that Chicago wants pie for breakfast
Philadelphia Press
The pie wagons of Washington
D. c. however, seem to be getting
around on time.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07
No Danger In Irrigation.
II Land is Properly Drained, Says
Prof. Elwood Mead.

OCicubIuC dU1oEiCdus
A "well.known government scient-
ist," was recently quoted in thu
columns OF the New York Sun as
stating that irrigation is only a
temporary expedient for making
arid lands productive, and that
genuinely arid countries are always
sooner or later ruined by the alksli
on the soil, which is brought to the
surface by the waters of irrigation
and there deposited. Such a state
ment, ascribed to one presumably
connected with the Department OF
Agriculture, deserves somewhat
more than passing attention,
particularly in view OF the extensive
irrigation carried on in these very
lands in the improvement of which
this very Department has spent so
much money. That the evil was ex-
aggerated there seemed no doubt.
A inquiry directed to the Agricultur-
al Department brought a reply
from Prof. Elwood Mead, Chief of
the Irrigation Investigations, who
shares our view of the matter.
The Department is we'll aware OF
the fact that water dissolves the
salts contained in the lower soils of
arid regions, and that the water
rises by capillary action, and car
ries these salts in solution up to
or near the surface, where they are
deposited when the water is
evaporated. This state of affairs |
would be extremely serious, so
serious, indeed, that further irriga
ton would be of doubtful value, if |
not an absolute waste of time and |
money, were not the remedy for it,
which the unnamed government |
scientist" demands, already dis
covered and put into practice. The
investigations of the Department
show that the conditions in ques-
tion are due mainly to over-irriga-
ton, that is, flooding of the arid
lands; but can be remedied by
proper drainage.
The soils of arid regions are usu-
ally of a sandy and silly nature,
in which water and air penetrate to
great depths. In consequence OF
this, the roots of plants in these
regions reach down to considerable
depths to obtain moisture and |
nutriment, instead of spreading
along the surface as in humid |
climates. If, by over-irrigation, the
water level is allowed to rise close
to the surface, the layer of soil
which supplies the plant with food
is shallower, and its nutriment
soon exhausted. Furthermore, if
the water is within reach of surface
evaporation, the alkali it contains
in solution will accumulate to
such an extent as to render the soil
unfit for cultivation.
The employment of iudiciously
disposed drains serves the double
purpose of preventing undue rise of
the irrigation water and of Carrying
off the Objectionable alkali. The
depth to which these drains are
laid is a matter of great Importance.
The limit has been placed at four
feet from the surface, though great
er depths have been recommended.
Careful consideration of the source
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

NATIONAL banks at Brownsville
and FlOresville run big ads. in the
local papers filled with we'll written
timely announcements. That strikes
us as a judicious stroke of business
pOlicy.-Cuero Star.
1t is, and these institutions are
frst-class business firms.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

Gov. LANHAM's Thanksgiving
proclamation is remarkable for its
brevity. Perhaps the Governor was
thinking about that million dollar
deficiency, ,yellOw fever, boll-wee-
wills. etc.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

Now that Kratz, the alleged St.
Louis boodler, has been arrested in
Guadalajara, Mexico, and arrange
ments about completed for his ex-
tradition, he has suddenly made up
his mind to return home "volun-
farily."
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

Mrs. Jesse O. Wheeler's arrival
at Victoria, Eek. from Cleveland,
Ohio, is announced by the Advocate
of that city. She will visit relatives
there short while and then come
direct to Brownsville.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07
MAGNOLIA Dairy:Farm,

Shears d Putegnat. Proprietors,
Will deliver Fresh Milk on and af-
ter June l, 1908, at 10 cents a quart,
Mexican coin.
Leave orders at Botica del Leon
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

A MAN in the city of Mexico re-
Gently swallowed borrowed dollar.
The man who owned the dollar
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07

LADIES.
Martinez Conception
Sanchez Conception.
GENTLEMEN.
Crauke Jou. S.
Castillo Encarnacion
Esparza Manuel g letsers)
Farias, Isauro
Johnson Bro.
Lopez Jose Maria
Mullins Mark A.
=. Pratt E. L.
Rodgers NJ. M.
Rodriguez, Rafael
Rodriguez Jesus
Sneed Louis
Salinas Miguel
Sisneros Rafael
Shelterley Carl J.
Vela Teodero Lucio.
Persons calling for the above let
ters please say advertised.
]. B. SHARPE, Postmaster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-11-07
LIST OF LETTERS.

The uncalled for letters remain
ing in the post office OF Brownsville,
for the week ending November Z,
1903, are as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
THE CITY'S SOCIAL EVENTS
Pre.nuptial Party.

On Friday evening, June 26, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Meade gave a delight
full party in honor of Miss Philleo,
who is TO be married to Guy Nash,
Tuesday, June 80. The affair was a
tin shower to the bride-to-be. The
decorations were guilt bowls of field
daisies. The prizes, four in number,
were captured after lively game of
euchre by Misses Kroner, Briere and
Messrs. A. G. Dewey and DR.. Hougen,
Light refreshments were served.
Those present were: Messrs. and
Mesdames MacKinnon, Taylor, Hou
gen, 1. P. Witter, G. w. Paulus
Mesdames Geo. Gibson, Cutter
Emma Brundage, Solar, Sutliff, Scott
Philleo, Misses Philleo, Kroner, Nash
Briere and Ella Hasbrouck, Messrs
Guy Nash. A. G. Dewey. w. J. Con
way, Theo. Brazeau, W. Morse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
Fireworks at Days drug store.
German Syrup.

We want to impress on our readers
that Boschee's German Syrup is posi-
lively the only preparation on The
market today that does relieve and
cure consumption. 1t contains the
speific, SUCH as pure tar, extracts OF
gums, ETC., which have been SO highly
endorsed for the cure of coughs
colds and consumption by the great
medical congresses. The consumptive
whether his disease is i n the throat OF
lungs, must have rest at night, and be
free from the SpaSm of dry and racking
cough in the morning. The diseased
parts wants rest, healing and soothing
treatment, and the patient needs
fresh air, good food, etc. German
Syrup will give free and easy ex.
pectoratiOn in the morning with
speedy and permanent relief. Small
bottles, Is cents; regular size, contain
ing nearly four times as much, Is
cents. At all druggists.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30

three years. The newly elected
president of the Wisconsin university
also belonged to the class for three
years. In the class of 1878 graduated
our own townsman DR.. Byron Robin
son, now of Chicago. Other members
as c. Hooker, W. c. Field and VIM.
CorSon attained success in law,
Gilman in journalism, Walker in the
railway negotiations, and JudSon
Fuller in the ministry. DIR. Alma
FriSby, of Milwaukee, an eminent
physician, teacher and citizen. The
only woman member of the university
board of regents is member of old
rs. The highest scholarship of the
class was won by Miss Nellie Hatch
NEE Mrs. I. W. BurhanS of Superior,
wisconsin,, now a yeoman mother
with children ready for her old alma
mater. She came from New Lisbon,
Wisconsin, our afflicted neighbor
town. Van Hise has become the
most eminent of modern geologiSt,
and Harlow Eaton become a noted
teacher. LaFollette has become
celebrated in local and national
politics as we'll as in Oratory. A..
Berger is successful grain merchant.
Two made successful farmers. The
distinctly self-made men as regards
paying their own college expense were
DIR. German, DR.. Byron Robinson,
w. Carson, Charles Buel, LaFollette,
Fuller and Gilman. Financially the
class are we'll to do and quite number
are fairly wealthy. Of the twenty
four graduates of rs there are three
physicians, German, Alma Frisby and
Byron Robinson. There are seven
lawyers, Corson, Taylor, Gilman.
ConOyer, Field, Bue and Hooker.
One, j. Fuller, is minister. Two
are farmers. OF the women, Matte
Man is a physicians wife, Nellie
Hatch is lawyers wife. Anne
DinSdale is the wife Of an eminently
| successful sugar manufacturer. The
late Nettie Porter became the wife of
| a millionaire miner. DR.. Alma
FriSby is unmarried and her sister
Alice died in 1883. The vast majority
of '7S are raising and educating strong
families.
The Wisconsin university furnished
| this class liberal education and they
have returned in value many fold to
| the state in energy commercial value
and culture. The records of this class
demonstrate the utility of college
training in the general business of
life. 1t establishes the success and
| naturalneSS Of co-education. 1t suS-
tains the principal that the members
of the class who had learned industry
from stern necessity are generally
first and foremost in solving later
problems. Only four of the professors
remain in the university who taught
the class of '7S, Professors Berge.
Daniels, Parkinson, Kerr and all are
dorning silver locks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
Surprise Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Y. w. Miller, who are
about to move to Blair. were surprised
by the members of the Congrega-
tional Aid Society, of the First Ward,
a fine supper was served, and a very
enjoyable time had by those present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
UNIVERSITY CLASS 1878
HOLDS ITS FIRST REUNION
Former Resident Of This City Writes Inter.
estine Letter.

eSung Letter.
The class graduating at the univer-
sity ofWiSconsin ia 1878 had a quarter
of century reunion at Madison this
year. This class met at the Wisconsin
university in 1874 enrolling eighty
original members.
Four years later, in 1878 it graduated
with an enrolment of twenty-four
members, eighteen men and six
women. Only sixteen of the original
eighty members graduated, sixty-four
fell by the wayslde, eight new members
joined the class during the sophomore,
junior and senior years.
Their first and only reunion was at
Madison, June, 1908. Seven members
only met at the quarter of a century
reunion. r. Siebecker. A. Buel, E.
Conover, Byron Robinson, A. Dins-
dale, a. FriSby and N. Hatch. They
resolved to have another reunion in
1908. Three of the graduates of 1878
are dead and two are perhaps now in
their final illness. Some of the
members of 1873 have become well
known and attained eminence. To
the class Of 1878 belonged Robert G.
SiebecKer judge OF the supreme court
of Wisconsin and Charles Buel, the
eminent lawyer and citizen of Madison.
The late Henry Taylor was the
most prominent lawyer Of Iowa.
Robert LaFollette our present COVER
nor belonged to the class of '78 for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30

The Encampment initiated in
their lodge Saturday evening the
following: Ell. G. Timm, Louis
Schroeder, Gus Schuman, and Nick
Thomas. The session lasted until
four O'Clock the next morning. Forty
guests were present. coming from
Stevens Point, Plainfeld, Marshfeld
and Pittsyille. The Plainfield en-
campment did the work. The
Rebekahs served a fine supper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
journal Newsboys' Band July Is.

This will be a rare opportunity to
enjoy an excellent concert, and at
the same time to aid in the equipment
Of the gymnasium in the Lincoln
school, and to further the interest of
athletics in the Grand Rapids schools.
1t is the hope of the management of
the athletic association that many
of the students will sell tickets in ad-
vance for the concert. The manage
ment will give the price of one ticket
or 25 cents for every six tickets sold
by student. Tickets may be had
at the office of T. A. Taylor, after
Monday June 20. Get your tickets
at once and sell before July 4.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
Informal Reception,

Last Friday evening an informal
reception was held at the residence
OF n. l.. Boyce in honor of Rev. G. II.
Rust and wife who will depart
Wednesday, this week, for their home
in Minneapolis. The lawn which was
artistically lit by electric lights, was
scene of jollification when the fol.
lowing program was rendered.
Duet.......".........O That we Two We're Maying
Mr.. and Mrs. Rust
Recitatien-Aunt Sofronia Labor at the Opera
Miss Liva Stoddard
Mrs. Rust
Mothers Prayer
DR.. Humphrey
AS an encore he sang, Blessed Book
Miss Nellie Guldager
Solo,. I've Grown SO Used to Yor
Mrs. Rust
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
Birthday Party.

Edward Renne celebrated his birth
day, Saturday evening, by inviting a
few Of his gentlemen friends. The
guests played cards, sang songs and
told stories. The host served very
fine refreshments. The company
separated at late hour voting Mr.
Renne the prince of entertainers
Those present were: MeSSrS. Will
Reeves, DR.. Hougen, Alex Muir, Geo
Baker, Will and Chas. Kellogg, Irving
aud Dean Philleo, Amos Hasbrouck,
John E. DAILY and Chas. Lester.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
Pre-nuptial Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. /. P. Witter gave
a very elegant dinner Saturday even.
ing, June q, in honor of Miss Florence
Philleo, aud Guy Nash. The table
decorations were red carnations.
After dinner the guests spent the
evening informally. Those present
were, Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard Dahl,
Stevens Point; Mrs. w. A. Scott.
Madison; Mrs. Cutter, Tomahawk;
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Mead and Miss
Nash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
jolly Gathering

A birthday party was given by
Clara Litke on Saturday last it being
her 10th birthday. Ice cream and
lemonade were served in great
quantities The following were
guests: Martha Gettsloff, Laura
Bundy, Ella Wachs, Martha Binne-
boese, Rena Binneboese, Clara Klug,
Lizzie Kruger, Henry Karnitz,
Arthur Smith, Geo. Smith, Chas.
Smith, Henry Wachs, Martin Painter,
Fred GettSloff, Ed. Painter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
Lawrence Glee Club Coming.

The Lawrence Glee club will be
here July II, under the auspices of
the@M Methodist church. The concert
promises to be one of the best eyer
given in the city. There will be
several features, such as a new reader,
soloist, etc. The boys should be
royalty received when they come.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
Humphrey.DOdfe.

At the home of William Humphrey,
in Napoleon, Ohio, Wednesday,
morning, June "a, 1903, at 10 O'Clock,
in the presence of relatives and friends
Mr.. 0. w, Dodge. of Port Edwards,
Wisconsin, and Miss Hattie Hum
phrey, Rev. Swank officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-06-30
New Baptist Circle.

Wednesday afternoon, at three
O'Clock, the Glad TidingS circle of the
Baptist church will meet at the home
of Mrs. III. III. Comstock. Ladies of the
church and others interest ed are
cordially invited to be present.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
RICHMOND COUNTY.
Wants Daily Communication With
Freaerieksburs - Msrrisse Other
Notes, Etc

Newland, Va, Dec 2Sth, 1903.
The people ol this county ARE anxiously
awaiting the time when they shall have
daily communication with lrederieks-
burg by steamer There II not another
county in the Northern Neck. save King
Georgr, whose people spend more money
than THE county with the business men
Of fredericksburg
On account Il the Increase IN the price
Of wood, "A great deal Of pine wood VIII
be sawed throughout the county this
winter
At present the roads and bri iges in
the county ere in iirst-,lass condition.
la fact. the county is not standing still,
but moving forward Ia many respects.
More building has been dOCe here thus
scar than for several years past. Several
new canning factories will be erected and
operated Ia the county next year
Mr.. Walter HynsOn and Miss Dollie
Delano, OF Wellords, will be married at
Gotham Park Baptist church, near War
saw, on "Wednesday, Dec. Both.
MIR. Romeo DericksOn il having new
-torehouse erected In Warsaw. There
are We stores, besides Dr. SydnOr's drug
store. 10 Warsaw The day is not far
distant when it will be a gOOd-sized
hOurishing town.
Mr.. John X Campbell, OF Chilton's,
Westmoreland County, fjrmerly of this
place, has accepted at agency with the
Germania Life Insurance Company OF
New York. His territory extends from
EmmertOn. this county, 90 tredericks'
burg.
Misses Hattie and Lucy Pullen. who
have been teaching school in lower
Northumberland County, returned TO
their home at Nswland to spead the holi-
days JACK FROsT.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
DIPLOMATS EXPECT WAR
Believe Conflict Between Russia and
japan Almost Inevitable.

Believe Conflict Between Russia and
Japan Almost Inevitable.
Pekin. Dec 2s.-The opinion enter
tained by the best informed diplomats
In Pekn that war between Russia aud
Japan is probable and almost newt
able. remains unchanged
Nothing has been received here TO
corrobOrate the special dispatches
from Toxic which said that the jap
anese government was adopting an
imperative tone in pressing for a
speedy reply to its last note. The
report Is not believed.
Official communications received
here from high sourcds say that the
Japanese war party Is growing in
strength and is bringing all its influ-
ence TO bear upon the government.
The Chinese board OF war has or
dered the viceroys to furnish full in
formation as to the numbers OF for
eign-trained troops available for active
service The viceroys Of three of the
central provinces in response have re
ported that 10000 such troops are in
readiness. This unquestionably is a
remarkable exaggeration. as the great
majority OF the fOreign-trained troops
exist only on paper.
Influential officials continue IN then
determination TO keep China neutral. II
possible. in the event of war
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
BATTLE WITH BANK ROBBERS
Blew Safe and Secured and oestroye;
$4,000 While Fiaht Raced

NEDtlbU Willt ' NlNA FrHEAs
South McAllister J. T.. Dec 2S.-A
bold bank robbery, attended by a des-
perate battle between a posse Of citi-
zens and robbers. occurred at Kiowa,
a small town l6 miles south OF this
city. the robbers securing and destroy
ing about S28.O0O which was in the
bank.
The men gained entrance to the
bank building through a rear window
The first charge OF nitroglycerine
made no impression on the safe but
the noise aroused residents Of the
town. and soon a posse composed OF
80 men was cOngregated IN the stock
yards at the rear OF the bank. A vol
ley of shots was fired az the building
and 4 was at once returned by the
sentinels of the robbers secreted on
the outside OF the structure An almost
incessant fire was kept mp for half an
hour during which time the robbers
continued their efforts 10 open the
safe
II required three discharges t0 force
the door. The third explosion was
terrific and almost completely demol
lshed the safe as well a. the interior
of the bank. Paper money was blown
into shreds. large quantities OF mu-
tllated bills being left by the bandits
After lOoting the safe the robbers left
the building from the front and backed
of into the darkness. keeping up a
fire on the posse.
The bank officials place their none
tary loss at s2S.OOO Il is believed that
the bandits made away with only a
small part of this sum. the paper
money being almost altogether de-
stroyed by the explosion. A posse OF
United States marshals is IN pursuit
Of the robbers
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-12-31
TrALYs GREAT MAN DEAD
Former Premier Zan9rdelll Passes
4vav After Iona Illness.

Away After Long illness.
Rome Dec. 28. - Former Premier
zanardelli died az Maderno aged n
years. He passed away at his villa on
Lake Carda. He was nursed by two
Sisters and by the parish priest. who
at the time expressed desire OF the
former premier. was admitted TO the
sick room at all hours SignOr Zanar
delli up 10 the last moment was con
scious OF the fact that death was In
evitable
The news Of the former premiers
death. although expected, produced a
profound impression here. Rome con
sidering him as one OF her citizens
The king and queen learned OF the
death OF Signof ZanardeI.i while they
were attending the opening nicht of
the opera season and Immediately loIt
the theatre
Giuseppe Zauardeili. who had pre-
yiously served one term as president
of the chamber OF deputies. was re-
elected 10 the chamber In May 1885
and December "a. 1897, was appointed
minister Of justice. IN February. t99l
Signor Zanardelli was appointed presi
dent OF tac council of ministers, and in
April. 1903. he became SO seriously III
that Dee faiated as he was leaving the
Qu.rinal after the weekly consultation
oil The premier with the king