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Evening journal., 1904-03-15
GROUND HOG WAS RIGHT
IN HIS PREDICTION
Saw His Shadow on Febru-
ary ? and Six Weeks of
Winter Followed

Now will all or nearly all. the doubt
ing Thomases who have scoffed at the
influence Of the ground hog reiract and
haste to admit the prowess OF that small
but fateful animal.
On February he came forth from his
hole, saw his shadow, then scurried back
again, knowing full well that there would
be six weeks more Of winter weather.
And there have been. The six weeks were
just ended yesterday and their close was
sgnalized with one of the 0iggest snow
storms of the winter.
As a matter Of fact this winter has put
to rout the pessimlsts who have been be-
moaning the passing away OF the old
fashioned winters. The character Of vim
ter referred to as "old-fashioned" includ-
ed an abundance Of snow, which entailed
much sleigh riding, and plenty Of skating,
and ihe season that Is just passing has
been more than ordinarily prolific regard
Ing al three.
Somewhere IN the old weather annals
there is a tradition that # the FIRST fall
of snow occurs on October q there win
be q snow storms during the winter.
Strange TO say, the first fali Of snow this
winter was on that date, but so far there
have been only 10 days on which there
were snow storms 1t is just possible that
before the coming Of the biuebirds there
may be snowfalls enough TO make the old
tradition good, but the weather sharp
says mot this time"
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
FUNERALS OF THE DAY
Bodies Of Walter Hart and W. B. Ran
kin Are Inferred.

Funeral services over the body OF
Walter Hart, 27 years old. were held
this morning at 10 o'clock. The body
was buried from the home of his
brother-in-law, A. L. Ridings, No. 4ll
Spruce street, and after mass in st
Mary's Church. interment was made n
Cathedral Cemetery.
William b. Rankin was buried from
his late home. near Newark, at ]
o'clock this afternoon. Private inter-
ment was made.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
pEAp.

'ZCERALD.-In this city on March ~
IA. Frederick Fitzgerald, son OF The
lte Frederick Fitzgerald.
Ielatives anr friends Of the family are
invited to attend the funeral
n his late residence No. 40S East Sec
street. on Wednesday morning. at Q
oclk. High mass at ST. Mary's. Inter-
IT at Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
streets Nery sIippery.

The streets this morning were Ike
sheets Of ice. The snow, sleot and rain
conspired to make walking dangerous In
the extreme and people Of al sort and
condition went tumbling about promis-
cuously. The weather man predicts some
relief for tomorrow, which he says will
be fair and warmer Then lookout for
slush ankle deep--and a fresh attack or
the grip
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

Itchiness Of the skin. horrible plague.
Most everybody afflicted I'm one way or
another. Only one safe, never failing
cure-Doan's Ointment. AT any drug
store, so cents.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
MusioaIe At ST. stephenls.

A musicale win be given in 81. Stephens
Lutheran Church next Thursday evening
for tine benefit Of the,mortgage fund. The
congregation hopes to pay off It's indebted
ness by April Is.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
White Wasting Cloths

40 patterns, all new; none so pretty
as these have we seen--all imported,
lustrous productions, 81 inch wide.
25c, 37lso and 45c the yard.
In this department there'll be some
specially priced Damask Towels and
Crashes for this day
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
Free stamns.

Don't fail TO see the handsome bas-
kets IN the Traders Tea Co. window,
COL Kink street, to be sold Wednesday,
March 16 for IL cents apiece while they
last. These handsome baskets is a
special for this week only. Don't fail
TO see them.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
Theatrical Notes

James x. Haokett appeared at tho
Opera House last night IN his new play,
"The Crown Prince While the play it,
self is Inadequate the presenting COM
pany was excellent and gave q thoroughly
enjoyable performance. The audience was
particularly friendly and there were nu-
mer5us curtain calls.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

wheelman's tool bag isn't complete
hout a bottle Of DIR. Thomas Eclec-
+ on. Heals cuts, bruises, stings.
aims. Monarch oven pain.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
THE orHELLo RANGE

Twenty years test prove this range un-
surpassed for durability and service.
Quality considered Il is the cheapest
range in the market. Sole Agents. ). C..
johnson & Son, Sixth and King ST. adv
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

The 500 Remington Typewriter viii
be given away on Saturday, March 49,
at 900 Washington street, w. 3. c
Fair.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

omen love a clear. healthy COM
.ion. Pure blood makes II. Bur-
K Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

"The Minister'S Son." opened an en-
gagament at the Lyceum yesterday after
noon. w. B. Patton plays the title role.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

Ladies come to the W. b. C. Fair
You can get in free. 1t lasts until the
18th; 300 Washington street.
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500 STAMPS FREE
Red, Green or Blue

on account Of turning so many away
at our big sale Saturday, not having
enough room TO handle such an im-
mehse crowd as visited our store, and
to those Of you who did not get the
chance to get IN our store TO get this
big 50O-stamp order we have decided
10 give this $50 stamp order three
more days. starting Wednesday. ending
Saturday March 10, but this win post
lively be the last chance TO get this $50
stamp order with the following goods
1 10. of best Java and Mocha coffee
1 10. Of best baking powder.
/ lb. OF best eoc tea.
1 can best peas,
1 10. large prunes.
large 3-pound can OF tomatoes
1 box OF pepper.
1 large bottle OF ammonia.
1 large bag salt.
] bottle best pickles.
/ box best seeded raisins.
! box OF currants.
/ large box OF matches.
1 pound best MacaronL
! large box Of Finola Polish.
Amount OF this order Is Just ss.10 ana
500 stamps free with this big order.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
Dress Goods News

The stocks In the colored and black
Dress Goods sections are now complete.
In them you'll find every wanted kind
Of fabric, and in each case at popular
prices. These to the fore for We'd
nesday.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
Too LATE 10 CLASSIFY.

NoTIcE-GRAND BAL1-AT ODD FEEL
lows Hail, Highlands, Thursday even
ng. March II, 1904. ml5-st
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
LippincOtt&Co.
Neus of Ear Plpea.

News Of Briar Pipes.
We have thousands OF Briar Pipes TO
sell at 25c, a great many are worth
more. Durstein's. East 2nd st. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

LOsT.-ON MARCH Is BETWEEN
Ninth and Orange and the Postofnce,
two rings-lady's ring, green stone with
pearls and gentlemans ring. red stone.
broken near setting. Reward IL returned
70 Evening journal. mi5-1t
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

.sad The Evening journal
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

Read The EvenIng J0urnaL
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
Women's and Misses
Covert Coats

At $500, we're selling great e',~y
full Satin lined all wool. Covert = is
for Women, and Misses, they're usually
$780,
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
25c Venice Lace Collar
Stocks 1870 Each
ST LambskIn 2-cIasp
Kid Gloves 75c Pair

Tho remainder from Saturdays Sale
doubtless your size is among them,
coors, Black, Tan, Mode, Grey and
Pearl.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
ReIIable FOOiWear

For women, misses, boys and chill
dren. BY buying our shoes you're sure
to obtain your moneys worth. We aim
to keep only RELIABLE kinds-we be-
lieve we do. For a complaint Is an
unnatural thing hore... .. q. ........
LA FRANCE at $500
is the best Of all shoes for woman or
miss, sold at even a dollar more.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
121lc Collar Stncks
3 for 25 cents

Pointed or round, black or white, sill,
bone quiltina--3 for the usual price Of
Evening journal., 1904-03-15

Representing every desirable pattern
12Is yard.
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Others $3.50, $40, and $3.50.
A Very Select Showing

OF Venice and Net Top Laoes, in
bands, edges and all-overs, $3.50 to 5000
the yard.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03

A new industrial enterprise just
established in Brownsville is the
Union G Construction company OF
which. III Sargent Isl manager
and A. Curry SECRETARY. Thiscom-
pSny VIII do'a general contracting
business in plumbing in all its
branches. The establishment of a
concern of this nature in Browns
vile just now indicates the new
era of building development which
in anticipated here in the imme
diate future, and also shows its
founder to- be a man Of a shrewd
and observing turn of mind. Dur
ing his recent experience here in
connection with some important
government contracts. Mr.. Sargent
was impressed with the favorable
opening here for his line of business
and has promptly taken advantage
of it. He has proved himself a
man Of unusual ability in the class
ofswork to which he devotes him
self, and will doubtless play an i'm
portant part in the pending build
ing operations in Brownsville.
Mr.. Sargent has invested in some
town lots whereon he will erect his
plumbing plant. which he recently
moved here from Louisiana, and
will be prepared to. do all such
work as plumbing in all its
branches on strictly and up to-date
methods.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03
Cotillion nostponed.

1t has been decided on account
of the great loss the Sunshine So
ciety has sustained by the death Of
their friend Mrs. Rosa V. Puteg-
nat, that the cotillion which was tc
have taken place Thursday night,
June 3rd., be indefinitely postponed
and the contributions so generously
donated by the members be held
over for the next entertainment
MRS. BLANCHE r. LoEw,
Secretary /. S. S.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03


will sell at bargain tract OF
land about four miles from the
town of Hidalgo, having a front
of more than a mile on the Rio
Grande river. and being a mile and
a quarter in length, containing
100 acres. No richer land on the
globe. Irrigation and cultivation.
easy. One hundred and fifty
acres under cultivation. Also 49,
00o acres in larger tracts Titles
perfect. Apply to
JoHS CLosNER,
Hidalgo, Texas
iro-60dc
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03
PERSONALS.

/
ing ranch life on the Arroyo Colo
RADIO, is in town today,
T. Anderson, from Carlsbad, N
M arrived here yesterday, having
come from Robstom on the Lot
limited.
John Kennedy and son arrived her,
yesterday afternoon from La Para
G. Streams and wife of San An
tonic came down on the Lott road
yesterday.
w. T. Seegar of Boston. Mass.
come in yesterday via the Lott
Carter & Stems.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Kowalski
are happy in the expected arrival
of their two boys on Monday from
Bryan, Texas, where they have
been attending A & M. college.
Thomas Blair, one ofthe grading
contractors on the Lott road, was
in town today from Harrington. az
companied by his family, doing
some shopping here. They lef,
this afternoon an their return to
Harrington.
r. Burt of Brownwood is a
visitor in our city having come
in over the Lott road yesterday.
Mr.. Burt is inspecting the Rio
Grande country with view Of
going into fruit raising and truck
forming.
Major R. w. Stayton. after
spending several days here attend
ing to business matters, left this
morning via Matamoros for Hidal-
go. where he will take private
conveyance and cross the country
to Faifurrias going thence to San
Antonio by the Sap,
The Houston Post of Tuesday says:
Mrs. James B. Wells of Browns
vile. member of the board of lady
commissioners for the World s
Fair, and Mrs. ]. ]. McKeever Of
Houston left yesterday for Calves
ton, where they are arranging for
the exhibit of the Daughters Of the
Republic of Texas at the St. Louis
fair.
Frank c. Pierce, who lately
returned to Brownsville after many
years absence to make his home
here again, has been much interest
ed in meeting old friends and get
ting acquainted with the new peo-
pie here. He finds many changes
in the old town, and is enthusiastic
about its prospects as a railroad
town. Frank is now the proud
father of six children, whom he
takes great pleasure in Introducing
to his old fri-nds. He expects to
establish himself here in the prac-
tice of law.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03

The city marshal has the follow
ing animals impounded. Owner.
may claim same by paying penalty
of one dollar for each day i'm
pounded:
One grey horse branded B. c.
One brown horse branded r.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03
TimeTahle.
@;ss, - E! 4 !: - = j,
Rio Grande Railroad. =

On and after june list. regular
trains over the Rio Crande Railroad
will leave as follows: -3:-s- =
Leave Brownsville daily 5p. m.
Arrive Point Isabel = 6:15p. m.
Leave Point Isabel " IA. m.
Arrive Brownsville Sis a. m.
JOSE CELAyA,
Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03

dust make Brownsville sigh for thu
early completion of the waterwofk.
system. Hurry up. Mr.. Franchise
Man, if you please.
Currants, raisens, prunes. dried
peaches, apricats. apples and pears
at Leo Wise's. -6-l-tf
The county commissioners court
is in session as a board of equaliza-
tion today. Judge Russell, Gem
1Iiissioners Celaya, Oribe are in
attendance. -
Buy Cortice Bros, finest pure
fruit jams at Leo Wise's -6-1tf.
Plans are being prepared for
three modern cottages which will
be erected by E. ]. Sargent on the
property recently purchased by him
from john G. Fernandez.
The American Restaurant has
the finest cook in the city. When
hunger drives you, come to the
American.-John A. Tillman.
-5-21 If.
A deed filed for record with the
county clerk shows that Julia Perez
de Besteiro conveys to Geo. A..
Fearnow 1851 acres out of the
Conception de Canieitos tract; con-
sideration s., 400.
Swiss and American cheese finest
quality at Leo Wise's. -6-l-tf.
Negotiations for a special train
over the Lott road are being car
ried on bya part of Brownsville
people, to leave here Monday and
go through to Robstown without
the usual delays along the road.
The special will cost one hundred
dollars. The party will be COM.
posed chiefly of ladies'.
American Restaurant everything
new and first class. Bill of fare and
service much improved. -S.21-tf.
A meeting will be held. in the
Woodmen Hall. on Monday. June.
9th. at 4P- NJ. to organize the
Local Grove of the Wood,nen
Circle. Ali those interested are
welcome to attend this meeting
whether they become members or
not. The meeting will be called
to order at four sharp as much bus
mess will necessarily have to be
attended to.
The Racycle is the finest and
most substantially built wheel.
Johnson has it. -6-2.tf.
Some time ago, it was announced
that a large sprinkling tank had
been ordered by VIM. Miller, who
would undertake for a quid pro
quo to lay the dust on the streets
of Brownsville. tits peculiarly graf
ifying just at this moment, when
the dust seems to be getting the
best of our little city altogether, to
learn that Mr.. Miller has at last
gotten his big sprinkling machine.
1t was brought overland from
Alice. arriving Wednesday. The
tank has a capacity of four hun
bred and fifty gallons, and looks
quite big enough to grapple with
the problem of settling the dust on
the streets of Brownsville Mr.
Miller and his sprinkler viii surely
be welcomed by our citizens, and
it is hoped he may lose no time in
beginning the work of moistening
the streets with a liberal supply of
Rio Grande water.
Chilimac-Uneeda -Biscuit-Force-
at Leo Wise's.
Mrs. Frank c. Pierce who is
starting shorthand class is well
known in north Texas as an ex.
pert court reporter, having assisted
in many notable Texas cases and
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-03

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having reported a great many ser
mons political speeches. etc. Sh'
has ALSO been at the head of tn
Shorthand department in the prin
cipal business college of Eexas q
Dallas and has many scholars nov
filing lucrative POSITIONS 6-s-5f
The many friends made by A
Curry during his recent residence
here as a photographer are grati6et
to learn that he has returned from
Corpus Christi to again go into
business in Brownsville. It is not,
however. as a photographer thai
he CONES this time but as secretary
to the Union Construction com
pany, In which capacity he viii
assist Mr.: Sargent, the head of the
concern, in the conduct of inn
portznt building work here.
sBotica del Aguila now'has a fresh
supply of Huyler's candies. Go
and make your selection while they
are fresh. 5-19-tf
Track laying for the past few
days has progressed very slowly. as
was anticipated in the rice growing
district, owing to the tedious work
of treslling which is necessary in
building through the irrigated fields
and across lateral bitches. For
this reason, the end of the track is
still about three miles from town.
Today work was on progress on
the piiling at the resaca on the
Field place about that distance OUT
so THE HELALp learned from Grad
ing Contractor Blair.
All of Brownsville now has a
good Opportunity 10 iavez good,
smooth shave and stylish hair cut
at the Ellie sbatber Ship. 5-z6-tf.
The new town Of Olmito has ac-
CURED a sudden increase in size,
due to the fact that the camp Of the
Lott road contractors has been es-
tablished there, having been moved
from Fordyce Thursday.
See the Racycle at Johnson's.
Oft.
A number of workmen on the
Lott road were in town today.
Rye bread for sale at Thieien's
bakery. 6-2S3t.
The Manteo is advertised to sail
from Galveston for BRACES Santa
90, Tuesday, June 7.
The pest built wheel is at john
son s-The Racycle. GIFT.
The management of the Browns
vile Baseball club are trying to
arrange with several teams of
neighborine places for a series of
games by the time the railroad is
opened up. Interest in the great
national game is growing through
,ut South Texas, and there is a pos
,ible chance getting up a game
With visiting teams in the near
'uture.
The best fruit tablets in the
market can be found at the Botica
lei Aguila. 5-l9-tf.
End-o-the- Track station is COM
ng nearer slowly but surely.
WANTKD:-To rent a four or FIVE
Dom house close in. Apply at
HERALD Office. 6-1-et.
Railroad spikes are the thing for
PAPER weights in Brownsville now.
Shippers of freight which is to
oe consigned to the care of the
steamship Manteo should bear in
mind that the steamer will leave
Galveston Tuesday, June Z.
Cotillion Postponed.
It has been decided on account |
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-01-28
Flood Notes.

The Allegheny river reached fiood
stage last Friday afterroon, with 20
feet of water in the channel at Freeport
and 81 that night at the bridge in Pitts
burg.
Saturday afternoon the 30-foot mark
was reached at Pittsburg. with the wa
ter reaching across from Penn Ave. in
Pittsburg to Lacock st. in Allegheny.
The loss to the river interests in the
two cities il estimated at 5000, 900.
At Sharpsville, Mercer county, Satur-
day. a number of men were standing
on an old bridge watching the food in
the Shenango. when span of the
bridge was washed away, and four of
the crowd were drowned The loss in
and about Sharon was estimated st
$500, 900.
In the Pittsburg district one steamer,
one barge, and 46 coal boats were car
ried away, fifty. industrial plants along
the three rivers had to close down for
from one to three days. and the damage
to the railroads by flood and washouts
will reach hundred thousand.
An ice gorge on the creek between
Renfrew and Reibold, flooded the track
last Friday, and the B. 81 o. trains
used the West Penn tracks.
A land slide at Muddycreek delayed
the Bessemer trains Friday.
Saturday morning cave-in at Bak-
erstown tunnel, and the floods on both
roads shut out all mail from the city To
Butler till noon. The B. II. IL p.
trains ran over the Bessemer tracks to
East Pittsburg, that day.
Floods were reported in the eastern
part of this state also in New Jersey
New York Ohio. West Virginia, Mary
land and Indiana.
Following the thaw and food came
zero weather, which increased the dis
tress of those who had to move to the
upper stories of their houses.
Four steamers burned in the river
Sunday One of them. the ELIZABETH
passed under the old Union bridge, at
the point, and set fire to il, but the
flames were extinguished.
The food left the rivers at coal boat
stage and Sunday and Monday were
busy days on the Monon. getting the
fleets ready for the trip goltb,
One third Of the houses In Wheeling
were surrounded by water and this
channel mark was Al feet
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-01-28
Eleanor Plant Closed.

The Eleanor Iron & Steel Company
mills in North Irwin were closed by the
Sheriff of Westmoreland Co., last Satur-
day. with notice that the sale would
take place on Saturday, January 30
Parties to the action are the Liberty
National Bank Of Pittsburg on a jndg-
ment of $38, 900. and the Butler Land d
Improvement Company on a claim of
$4,000.
The company is composed mostly of
Pittsburg men, with John Robensteen
of the East End, President. The plant
was ablished about two years ago.
About six months ago the mill was all
but dismantled, and the officials gave it
out that they were going to move to
Butler. where million dollar company
would be organized.
This project fell through, and the of
ficeTs returned to Irwin with a reorgan-
ization scheme AID changed the name
to the Eleanor Steel Company. 1t was
given out that the plant would be re-
constructed Irwin people purchased
preferred stock. Stockholders allege
that in the purchase of the shares they
were misled.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-01-28
Mixed Politics.

Political conditions in this town and
county are badly mixed at present, but
listen to this analysis of the fight in
Pittsburg. as given by the Dispatch,
last Sunday.
THE Republicans have a ticket in
every ward. The Citizens have in "a
wards, the Orphans in 20 and the DEM
ocrats in 3.
The Republicans are supporting the
Orphans ticket in FIVE wards.
In seven wards the Citizens and Re
publicans are together.
In three wards the Democrats and
Republicans are backing the same tick
et
The Citizens and Democrats have
fused in 81 wards.
The Democrats are working for the
Orphans in three wards.
There is one Democratic Republican
ticket
One Orphans Citizen ticket.
In one ward the Republicans, Demo
Gratis and Orphans are suggesting the
same ticket In another the Republi-
cans. Citizens and Democrats are unit
ed against the Orphans
In three wards the Citizens-Demo-
! Gratis and Orphans are fighting the Re
publicans.
An understanding exists" between
Republican and Citizen leaders. They
are to fight the Orphans first and theil
| own battles afterwards"
| And six more similar specifications
Who do you think you would vote fol-
| if YOU lived in Pittsburgh
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-01-28
Notice OF Application for Charter

Notice is hereby given that applica-
tion will be made by w. G.. Douthett,
II. w. f. Graham. Alvin r. Graham
and Harry " Kidd to the Governor of
PENNSYLVANIA on the 23d day of Feb
ruary 1904, under the provisions of An
Act Of Assembly, entitled IAN Act to
provide for the incorporation and reg
uIation of certain Corporations approx
ed the 29th day of April A. ID. 1874 and
the several supplements thereto for a
charter for an intended Corporation to
be called "Douthett & Graham,
Incorporated the character and
object of which is engaging in the
buying and selling trading or deal
ing in clothing, gents furnishing
goods and mems wear of every descrip-
tion and for these purposes to have
possess and enjoy all the rights benefits
and privileges by said Act of Assembly
and the supplements thereto conferred.
COULTER & BAKER,
1-2S-03-4t Solicitors.