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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-11
ST. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railway
Co. Notice of Meeting of Stock
holders and Directors.

Notice is hereby given that the DlreC-
tors of said Railway Company do hereby
call a special meeting of the stockholders
of the st. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
Railway Company, to be held at its Cen
eral offices III the town of KingSville, in
the State of Texas, on Tuesday, the 18th
day of November, 1904, at the hour of
eleven O'Clock a. III. of that day, for the
following purposes:
First: To authorize the execution of a
"n''tracT rnr -. obstruction of the said
railroad companys line of railroad from
its present terminus at RobStown through
the county of Nueces to the town of Sim
ton, and thence through the counties of
San Patricio Victoria, Jackson, Calhoun
and Matagorda to the town of Bay City,
in the county of Matagorda in the State
of Texas, distance of about one hun.
bred and forty-two miles.
Second: To authorize the making, IS
suing, execution and delivery of series
of first mortgage, SO, gold bonds, not
exceeding the aggregate of the principal
thereof. Four million Dollars face value,
to be issued at the rate of Seven Thou
sand Five Hundred Dollars per mile
upon the Companv's constructed line of
railroad from the crossing with the Tex
as Mexican Railroad, known as Robs-
town, through Nueces and Cameron
counties to the town of Brownsville, and
the branch line of railroad from a point
about twenty-five miles north of Browns
vile through Cameron and Hidalgo
counties, about fifty-six miles in the di-
rection of the southeast corner of the
county of Starr, and also of continu-
alton of its said constructed line of rail-
way from the aforesaid crossing with the
Texas-Mexican Railroad known as Robs-
town, in a north-easterly direction
through the county of Nueces to the
town of Sinton in thecounty of San Pa
tricio, and thence in a north-easterly
direction through the counties of San Pa
tricio, Refugio, Victoria, Jackson, Cal
houn and Matagorda to the town of Bay
City in the county of Matagorda, and also
upon the combinations and branch of the
conpany's authorized line of railroad
from Bay City to the town of Houston in
the county of Harris, and from a point
on said main line within FIVE miles of
Chenango, in the county of Brazoria to
the city of Galveston in the county of
Galveston in the State of Texas: said
bonds to be of the denomination of
81 900. 90 each and to bear see interest,
both principal and interest being pay
able in gold; and to authorize the execu-
ton and delivery of mortgage or deed
of trust upon the said lines of railroad
and branches, and the property and
franchises of the Company pertaining to
the same, to secure such issue of bonds.
Third: To amend the bylaws of the
Company in such respects as may be
deemed advisable.
A meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Company will also be held imme-
diately upon the adjournment OF the
stockholders meeting aforesaid.
By order of the Board of Directors,
q. LORI, President,
ST. L., B. & M. Ry. Co.
II. w. ADAMS, Secretary,
81. l.. B. & II. Ry. Co.
s-le-il-Ie.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-11

H. w. LAM. of Houston, came
in last evening. Messrs. LAM &
Briggs own a large irrigated farm
in Hidalgo county, and this gen.
tlernan came down to Brownsville
with the intentions of going to lii
dalgo by the NJ. & NJ. from Mata-
moros. but yesterdays train did
not arrive in that city until II O.
clock today. As soon as the train
goes he will visit his holdings at
Hidalgo to see how everything is
progressing
w. D. Cowley. truck farmer for
the Brownsville Land & Town COM
pany, was a pleasant caller at THE
HERALD Office today. He says
everything IS growing nicely on
the farm, onions. tomatoes, garlic.
etc, doing sDlendidly. Mr.. Cow
lev tells US he has reset lot of
onions which are doing well. In
addition an experiment is being
made with pineapples. and the
gentleman says they also are grow
ing splendidly. As it takes about
sixteen months for pineappies 10
mature. no report can be made for
some time on the results attained
from this frint. but the concensus
of opinion among those who are
familiar with the pineapple Is that
they will do will in this section.
Mr.. Cowley came to see if We
thought there was any danger of
frost. but as this was our day Of as
weather prophet. we could not give
him the desired information.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-11

A brisk norther yesterday rem
dered the atmosphere delightfully."-
cool and bracings and made fires
and overcoats very comfortable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. S. Graham
have rooms for the winter with
Mrs. Crum, corner of Levee and
9th streets, and are very comfort
ably domiciled-
Fresh fruit arriving daily at J
A. Tillman s. 115-11.
Please remember the lady mem
bers of Orange Grove, Woodmen's
Circle, will give a hop on
Thanksgiving night The tickets
are worth SOC, and you had better
get two or three
Quite a number went to Mata-
moros this morning to take the NJ
& NJ. for different points up the
river, but as the train scheduled
for yesterday, did dot arrive until
about IL O. clock today, the trip had
to be postponed.
For SALE-A two-story frame
dewlling in good repair, situated
on Adams street. Any one inter
ested please call ON G.. w Kendall
on the premises. 11-4-30.
Ladies hand bags, latest styles,
at J. E. Moore's. 11-10-16
Mrs. Jno d. Hill arrived last
night from a several weeks visit to
the old home in Louisville, Ky,
and to other points. Mr.. Hill is
very proud to welcome his wife
home again
Side combs, back combs and all
kinds of hair ornaments just re-
ceived by J. E. Moore. 11-10 10. |
The Red Men will have a pow
wow tonight, and all members of
the tribe are asked TO be present. |
The forest will be secuted, and if |
perchance a paleface be found Turk
ing about, there will be something
doing.
Wedding presents, birthday |
presents, Christmas presents, and |
everything to be found i'll a first
class jewelry store, at Rutledge
Jewelry Co. HAP.
Acacia Camp, No. 600, Wood |
men of the World had a very in
teresting meeting last night, which
was participated by a large part
of the membership, besides several /
members of Frontier camp anda few
brethren. Walter Collins
and George Seaman were initiated |
into the mysteries of woodcraft A
very enjoyable time was had by |
those in attendance.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-11
LOCAL ITERs.

Z. E. Ferry, of Corpus Christi
is here on a short business visit.
w. Roy, citizen of Santa Ma
ria, is a guest at the Rio 'Grande
today.
Fresh eggs at ]. A. Tillman $
Confectionery, 25c. dozen.
HIP.
If we have not what you want
we will make it foryou Rutledge
Jewelry Co. 11-4-12.
Dick dinner, of Dallas, IS late
arrival in the city, coming by the
last train yesterday.
]. A. Champion of Santa Maria,
came in last evening and is regis
tered at the Rio Grande.
Who wants seed potatoes? Early
Rose, Peerless or Triumph. See
Louis Kowalski. 11-7-12-6
The finest line of jewelry, watch
es, clocks and silverware in the
south at Rutledge Jewelry Co.
11-4-12
A small bit of sleet accompanied
the norther today, but not suffi-
Gent to do any damage.
The Manteo was advertised to
sail from New Orleans yesterday.
Cuero Creamery butter at j. A.
TYllman's Confectionery, Soc lb.
HIP.
Fresh supply of Huyler's just
received at Botica del Aguila.
11-9-tf.
Mrs. Jane Rose. of Rockport, is
visiting her son, G. NJ. Rose, at
his country home S miles north of
town.
Ii is the intention of the man
agement of the Rio Grande railroad
to run a train to the Point tomor-
ROW or next day.
Everything sold by Rutledge war
ranted as represented. or money
promptly refunded. You need not
be afraid to buy a diamond or
anything else in the iewelry line of
Rutledge Jewelry Co. li-4-12I
Fine black China Congo tea,
value 6Oc only 2Sc Id. If it is not
as good as YOU pay 60c for your
money back, at n. n. Mcdonald 5
DeOt. Store. 1I-+-tf
@. W. Odell. of New London,
Connecticut, is a visitor to the city.
and is stopping at the Miller.
Thos. w. Dodd. of Laredo, was
here yesterday to attend meeting
Of the stockholders and directors
of the Brownsville & Gulf railway
company.
Apples. bananas. oranges, lem
ons cpcoautitS Decaus. etc. att
]. A. Tillman's Confectionery.
ii-S-li. |
Truck land for ient or sale in
tracts of 5 acre. or more. Once |
under Masonic Hall on Levee
street. Peter Q. Rucker.
Ladies belts. all colors and styles
Just received at ]. E. Aoore's.
1l-le-16.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-11
ST. l.. B. & Nj. R.R.
PASSENGER TRAINS.

No. l leaves Brownsville every
day except Sunday at $50 a. m.
No. 2 arrives in Brownsville
every day except Sunday at AIS
p. m.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
No. II leaves Brownsville Tues
DAYS, Thursdays and Saturdays,
only, at $50 a. m.
No. IL Arrives in Brownsville
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days, only, at IFS p. NJ.
Nos. l and 2 pass each other at
Rudolph at 1888 p. m.
Jeff n. MILLER,
Vice-pres. and Gen. Man.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-11
Rio Grande Railroad.

On and after Sept. 18th. regular
trains over the Rio Grande Railroad
will leave as follows:
Leave Brownsville daily 9 a. m.
Arrive Point Isabel 1915 a. m.
Leave Point Isabel 3p. NJ.
Arrive Brownsville Ais p. IN.
AUG. CELAYA,
Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-21

objection, shall have to answer that
question. l was not present"
rs this your pistol?" asked Mr..
Everett, handing him the weapon
with which it was supposed Wright
had been killed.
1T is not"
did you have possession of it at
any time?"
Il did not"
II have only one more question TO
ask" said Mr.. Everett, in a most i'm
pressive manner, while an intense,
silent expectancy pervaded the court
room. The witness has the Legal
right to decline to answer it,"
well, what is it?" asked Franklin.
turning slightly pale.
Ibid you murder John I. Wright?"
Franklin sprang impetuously from
his seat, crying furiously: This
passes all the bounds of tolerance,
and 1 shall hold you to account for
it."
Here the court, amid the widest
kind of excitement, said: THE ques-
ton is not proper" but the utterance
of the Judge was like a reprsof to a
storm at SEQ.
Men and women arose from theii
seats, so intense was the feeling. II
was time when pistols were pre-
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-21
CHAPTER XIV.

rha trial of Herbert made greal
ctr He was young, good-looklDg ana
intelligent, and possessed tha' 'eiiis
requisite of the first-class muruere
he was a member of one OF the peSS
Families In the state. For se'erai
,.eeks the case had been lost sight o.
"a now that il was actually SCI ior
trial for the first Monday IN feDru,
ary. Il became again the sensation ~ ~
The day. The general impression , ~pl
tbat II Herbert frankly admlttea BIZ
ino his unnatural parent the jury
,'a,dict would have beeD-to quols ~
,rrsverent language Of Frank Due
,nsn. swell done, good and faithiu
servant; go and Kill bin, some n'D -,
The popular sympathy va, n pan
him though the popular )uasplep
considered him guilty, Cpri9sliy s'"
hmndreds ~ people, among mem
'''aaher Of ladies' 10 the court h'NN
10 witness Che trial , made
Those who we're pfeefiN N'. a.
mental picture of fhe scene VIZ ~,
teils ma these That Che ip'f ~ ~
tnage WAS ominously feieN tN
soitmn. ibaf the prQseeuinf N' h.l
~ '.. " ~ easy and self satisfied hlA
lWf yoioe M the oleTk Wa fa'fh
snd anomoH0nal NJ ~ s'ae,'l .' N,
ennndaiIon, reading an N9'''NN y
gor uurdrg NJ " ~ Nflf = fHNhef ~
neunr0mfni Al aWfl VIZ ~
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fe,6ed, ila M lffetlN gNg. !.
wopF M nli4eyi
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The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-21
sysOPSIs.

SYNOPSIS
,,..hert Wright goes to
IPTERI. 3. III, II Nilus in great a sSe mur-
n police his discovery u Wright.
lbs hin, 7, Ks father, John whom he
body Of a, lnS king, from w WV Woods
klthy eosuoVged. in the Bay9u Hsr-
ksn The chief quession Lone 10
whose y a he crime. The cht tn s S
~. hin irving Warde' kos'
rier u-They and body s and es-
PTEhH,ndings but fa1' 10 osS
sDable cir II uT-Warde examines mys s.
IPTER IL, rs in the snow ana teils
footprints old acquaintance OF
|Franklin' en- of them. Herpert Is
ordered sspicion OF being implicated
nurdeT,;v Col. Franklin is a bril-.
PTER hut hut says he Is unable 10
the nysuel' At coroner's inquest
APTEk ,ssisntial evidence agAi ANS
circums.Sis submitted and the
It WrlsIIu Kim with the murder.
Fharges i VI -Warde goes to Her
osPTER ,n,t.,an who believes MN
sister,, m ,nI,s her he will do all IN
Ent ana Clear her brother. Col.
over 10 Wv thinks a strong case
Eli y. ; made against Herbert
eoT yII.-An attempt Is mage aaS,5o 70
PIBho in Jail. Warde deouc.ss
Heroe, shrewd person TO conten Va
naS irving TO prove the cnaise
Fno isgainst the dead man son.
liae' nc is evidently succeeding.
ca g no VIII-Warde is lured to .
hPIEn rssort and an attempt MADE
olaDisS I'm but he is saved by Fen
oSTo Ix-When Mrs. Wright'
~ nN Everett. comes to settie W
hl. onis estate II is learned ina
eao slia WAS known to have been
ign I1 man at one time little
seal." money can be found, and M
~ examination OF its disappear
sVw' discovered. Fenton is ols
gu tor his activity in the case
q rnvn,,mited influence behind tn
,oTrp X-Warde $ interest in tn
- alfogether for Herbert sake
l nV' il gives him opportunitie
Miriam. and their acquaintanc
sraSually ripened into somethln
Ssr than friendship.
spTER XI.--A rich stranger VIII
Simself Merivale, and a seemingl
friend Of Col. Franklin, comes |
Warde obtains possession OF
ne paper which contains damagin
nee against the murderer.
ApTER XIf.-Warde takes pape
sre,t II is an agreement made
before between Wright and FRAN
raj owner of practically all
sin's possessions. Merivale Is tr,
buy a valuable gold mine, pa
y property. Franklin calls c
N and at the point of a revolv'
The latter to sell him a copy
sgreement, thinking 1t to be Il
sl giving Everett $4,000 for IT.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-21
CHAPTER XIII.

II ensued a few days of relief
kerenity for Irving Warde. His
eps we're no longer, logged by
ess ruffians. Old Tom and his
aniOn, as well as the man in the
annel shirt, had disappeared,
bis dreams we're not disturbed
FiOns of deeply dyed villains and
|rected pirates of the Spanish
Fenton had been Industrious
It quietly, at work, and his re-
had been of a highly satisfac-
description.
Ping had not forgotten Herbert
BITS wife and her destitute con-
He and Miriam had visited
together, and a part of the
~ obtained from Franklin had
placed in bank to her credit.
the first time during the year
thing had been comfortable in
hOme; and it was wonderful to
how pretty she became under
brighter skies that yspanned her
for Irving had assured her posi-
that her husband would be ac-
ed; and Herbert had been very
fful about it, too.
qt how do you know he will be
P'tedY" persisted the little wo.
la' | cannot tell you now" said
but know that your hus.
mad no more to do with the kill
Mr. Wright than l did, and the
Will so declare. And l have NOR,
news for you. Your days o.
We are over. In a year from
your husband will be one o.
fealtalest men in the state.
narde felt relieved on this scor,
he knew that Mrs. Wright wa
provided for and contented
ae devoted himself with a fire
renee to Miriam, who every da,
ae dearer to him. They wer
'usr a great deal, for love ha
~ MS spirit flame in Irving
ana TO make Miriam happy be
~e guiding motive of his life.
e'A after the events narrated j
s'Veulng chapter Irving wer
he Wright homestead an
miriam in tears.
-a' Is the matter?" he aslke,
gently took her hand.
must give up this place, an
s'y hard It is true we ha,
s s happy here, but we wei
s~ any, !, J" the place, for IL was NJ
nas ms come about7"
N rankin has just notified
,aa, property had been deed'
estate company, and Oh.
'sAsntatiye Of the compaI
usrs y p'ssession on The lst
il M. ffapklin imaRines tbat
ma nv, aqts he2 Wei, he 4
hang himselfy
could, but he 80 y
N, na,9plq pqi help ps any,
Ifhs" lllam don't you ~.
N '4'pnels notiR6aU0np s
III. MY never get posSess
Wqmiae you ihni,
Nnd NJ you M iry
NIX ep effsla hegf
lelp MN Iald
mom i0Q ihlf yef fnl
irlsta','l Nh nv "
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FROM HIS SEAT Ch1 rOhiOoo-
LY: IL SHALL HOLD You TO AC-
COUNT FOR THIS"
cariously prevalent, and there was
an indefinable dread that they might
be used Amid it all the voice of Mr.
Everett, singularly clear and ringing.
could be heard
: May it please your Honor, the wit
ness announces that he win hold me
to account for the charge implied In
my question. l am entirely willing
that he should do so. Herbert
Wright's defense is that the murder
er of John t. Wright is James Frank
lin, and"
Here the lawyer paused for mo
ment, and fearlessly regarded the
bIanched face of Franklin as he con
cluded:
"And I shall prove it,"
ITO BE coNTINUED.l
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it?"
About $1,000"
when did Mr.. Wright dispose of
most of his estate?"
About 20 years ago he disposed
of all his property to the Shelby
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-04
CENTERDALE.

A double wedding 10 scheduled TO occur
here this'week.
Charles Seamans IL recovering from
several days Illness.
The clock tower OF the new Grsystons
mill 10 . conspicueus landmark here.
abouts.
Frank B. ColweIl was the speaker Sun.
day evening at the Farmers Baptist
Church.
The Republicans OF North ,Prsvidene.
held their demonstration and parade on
Tuesday evening.
A Democratic rally addressed By John
]. Fitzgerald and r. p. Owen was held
Wednesday at tho Town Hall.
Miss Hattie Lister. daughter OF Joseph
Lister 10 being attended by DR.. Corbstt
during her Illness due to scarlet fever.
N. r. Reiner, accompanied BY Eugene
Griffith Of the Pascoag Hotel visited Mas.
sechusetts Wednesday on a hunting eIps.
ditlon.
The marching companies from this
place took part In the rallies at Wood
vile. Geneva and Msrieville on Tuesday
evening.
The North Providence Town Council
eanvss'sd the voting list Wednesday eve
ming. The last session Of the present
Council will be held next Monday.
Ca.s1.I H.. ~ f, - L..
we're arrested Sunday by the North Provi.
dence police. /, 10 hoped thst the Incl
dent may have a sslutsry effect upon
wouid-be offenders.
Work 10 progressing on the eonstrue-
tion OF DR.. J. B. Cerbett's "ft iron"
building located at the junction OF Mineral
Spring avenue and Main street. 1t 10 un.
derstood that the structure will provide
room for three stores and an assembly
hall.
A we'll known business man OF Centre
dale was ihe recipient sdnesdsy OF two
large photographs from Mills the ProvI.
deneeipho,ogppher. The pictures were
taken al the Union Station In the city and
portray the unique Conveyance which last
week carried Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Mscksy
OF saltwater to Providence on their honey.
moon trip. Owing possibly 10 the fact
this, hr.MilIs had . mill manager 70 snsp
the esners, Il refused to work. With the
assistance however OF the eitisen above
mentioned, new plates were obtained in
,hs nick OF time, and some Ideal photos
Of . sovsl conveyance ~ss the result
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-04
HOPE.

Herman Robinson IL reported very III
this week.
Olive and b sale Kingsley apent Sunday
visiting relatives In Providence.
william Senney OF Moosup Conn. spent
Sunday viiiing relatives In this place.
John Green OF Providenos spent par, of
this place.
Minnie Chase OF ProvidsnceIspent Sun.
day visiting at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlton Chase.
Mrs. Mary Day and Mrs. Flora Talman
Of DAvisvills were guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Chase on Wednes.
day.
Services OF The Hope NJ. +. Church Sun.
day as follow Preaching Io:4S, Sunday
school IA, +. l.. service 80, Praise ,eI-
vice 7 p. m.
A meeting of the Benton Epworth
League was held on Tuesday evening at
the home Of Estella Colvin a goodlv mum
Der Of members were present and a very
pleasant evening was passed.
Daniel Rowland who has been located
at Ssransc Lake In Northern N. Y, for the
past seven months for the betterment OF
his health arrived at his home Ia this place
last Saturday tor q ten days Walt Mr.
Rowland 10 greatly improved.
A meeting OF the Young. Mems Debating
Club was held on Tuesday evening In the
library room the question tor debate was
Resolved that General Lee was the great
sst general the civil war produced. Will
liam Li,tleheld. Eugene l.. Young and
Jas. Wylie presented the Affirmative while
Abram c. Kingsley, EDWARD Bowers and
George Kenyon defended the negative, the
judges decision was In favor Of the mega
tive.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-11-04
GKAklTEvrLLE.

The pond Is the lowest 10 has been inr
years on account OF the dry weather.
Rev. John Mason and daughter, Miss
Bertha Mason, started for ST.. Louis
Thur,dsy tor two weeks visit to- the
Fair.
A night school will be started In this
place as soon as the school committee can
make rhe necessary arrangement
Co->psny A Of the Gspron Guard. Of
Smithheld participated In the Republican
celebration held IN Paseosg last Monday
night.
The lady psri,hones OF the Univer,alist
Church held a harvest supper in the
vestry last Saturday evening when
was a great success.
A second service reminiscent OF the re-
cen, Free Baptist Gsnsrsl Conference at
Hpl,dsIs. Mich, was held Tuesday even.
Ina q, the Free Bapiist Church. Rev. "a
NJ. Caldwell was the speaker. There was
special music.
Station Agent Georg. A. Garter. sho
hs. been unusually busy the past two
months rsceivisg shipments Of machinery
and other sppurtsnsnees for the new Benn
Mil q, Gsy.tsne. 10 enjoying two weeks
iurlough. -sss.