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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21
MISSISSIPPI. RIVER
IS Gagged DAILY
Government Makes Observations
Of the Flow at Sank Rap
-
ids, Mimi. 49,. 4 T..
BY w, w. Jermaner

Washington, Dec. 21.-since April 20,
1903. the photographic branch of the
United States geological survey. has
made daily observations OF flow OF the
Mississippi river at Sank Rapids: This
is one Of the most important points on
the river above Minneapolis, as it is
the site Of extensive power possibili-
ties, subject to the entire flow of the
Mississippi, which at times Is enormous.
The engineers Of the geological survey
selected this point for permanent
measurement station because of the
promising conditions there with refer.
ence to power development and by rea-
extremely favorable conditions for
measurement.
The station established by the geo
logical survey is located at the old
townsite of Watab, near Sank Rapids
postoffce, about seven miles north OF
st: Cloud: The gage, vertical! post
driven into the river bed and divided
into feet and tenths, is read daily by
F. McCrea. These readings are record
ed upon printed forms, SO that in the
course Of few months there is a rec
ord Of fluctuations in the river level
covering all points from extreme low
to extreme high water.
idea of the amount of water flowing il
the channel. It is simply a statement
of the height of the river surface above
it's bed FOR each day. It is we'll known
that when stream is low it carrie:
less water than when it is high. Thi
general relation is readily. understood
In order to determine the exac
amount of water flowing at differen
levels, 1t is necessary to set a curren
meter In the stream at successive point
across the channel and in this way t.
determine the velocity at which tn
water is moving. A current meter i
merely a cycle Of inverted cups whicl
manner as do, the thermometers 70
measuring wind velocities, which ar
familiar objects at every weather bu
reau station The rate at which tn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21

meter turns corresponds to the rate at
which the river flows, and from these
different velocities and the width and
depth Of the stream, the volume can
be computed.
These current-meter measurements
are made at frequent intervals, when
ever there is decided change in the
recorded gage heights. Each measure
ment is referred to the gage height at
the time it is made. For example,, 1t
it is found that a stream is carrying
500 cubic feet of water a second and
the gage. height reads four feet, the
fact is then established that whenever
the gage reads four feet the flow will
be 500 cubic feet a second. Therefore,
by making a large number OF current
meter measurements and referring them
to the gage height, a table can be
ter flowing in the stream can be deter
mined by simply reading the gage: ~..->
From the data already obtained by
the engineers of the survey, it has been
found that for every foot Of fall avail
able at Sank Rapids, there is maxi
during extreme low water, is REDUCED
to ESQ., This would mean that if a
waterpower plant were erected at Sank
Rapids to utilize fall Of ten feet, that
there would be maximum Of 10000
| gross horsepower available. and mini
mum OF $500. These two fgures repre-
sent extreme conditions, which are met
with at short intervals only. 1t is prob
able that under ordinary conditions,
from 10000 to $4,000 horsepower may
be assured under a ten-foot fall dur
ing the greater portion Of the year. If
greater fall can be developed, the
amount of power available will be pro.
portionately increased.
Other measurement stations are be.
ing maintained by the survey on OF:
tertail creek at Fergus Falls, where it
horsepower of eighty per foot fall may
be developed; in St. Croix river at Tay
lors Falls, where from 900 to 900 horse
power per foot fall is available; or
the Minnesota river at Mankato, ant
on Red Lake river at Crookston. Al
! the last-named place from so to 900
J horsepower per foot fall is available
the figures representing extreme condi
lions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21

in order to introduce Swedish goods not
known there before. Wheat has been
imported direct from South American
ports. and paddy. direct from Rangoon.
Certain commercial papers recommend
that efforts be made to extend the ex-
port to Russia. : -
"The tendency to combination be-
tween smaller manufacturing establish
ments continues.
Gas mentioned in my report of Oct.
10, the crops this year were mostly
below the average in quantity in this
country, and even bordered on failure
in certain other localities. It is reason
able to believe, therefore, that Sweden
will have to import a good deal Of
breadstuffs and cattle fodder. This
will, of course, tend further to increase
| the high living expenses here, and even
now the Swedish newspapers admit that
Sweden is one of the most expensive
countries to live in. -
Francois Grain Crop.
| The usual estimates Of the extent of
the grain crop Of France for the sea:
son Of 1904 have been published. For
reference Consul Thackera, at Havre
has grouped them in the following table:
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If either the steamship America or
the steamship Kaiserin Auguste Victo-
ria, which are now being built in Eu-
rope by the Hamburg American line
for transatlantic service, were placed
on end among New York. skyscrapers,
it would dwarf them all. If stood on
end alongside the Washington rn me GNU
ment, in Washington, which is $50 feet
high, either vessel would tower 145 feet
above it. ; :.
Both steamships are to be wonders
of constructions convenience, and lux
ury. The America will be in service
next August, but the Kaiserin Auguste
Victoria will not be finished until the
spring Of 1906. Each will have an n, up I
served a la carte and passengers can
have luncheons and dinner parties
whenever they choose, and each will
have a large gymnasium.
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spaciousness will distinguish both
ships. There will be three great prone
made decks, one Of which will be re-
served for promenading and the
There will be no 'tupper' berths in the
staterooms, some Of which will have
dimensions Of 10 by II feet. Turkish
baths will also be provided: When
passengers wish to pass from the upper
deck to any Of the four decks below,
there will be elevators for their conven-
fence running night and day. !.
The America will have a displace;
ment of $4,000 tons. She will be 7O0
feet over all, IA feet in beam and 50
feet in depth. The Kaiserin Augustee
Victoria will have q displacement OF
| 10000 tons, a length of 705 feet, q
| beam of n feet and depth of So feet.
Each ship, will have a carrying capaci-
ty Of $3.50 passengers. Their speed is
designed to be seventeen knots an hour
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21
WESTERN MEN IN LIST
Honors Awarded to Upper-Olass Stu
dents at Harvard.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 81 Academ-
ic honors were awarded last night to
thirty-seven Harvard university upper
class men for excellence in studies.
Among the honored were: Class OF
1906: Abiiah Parker, Darlington,
ND. Glass Of 1907: Leopard Bloom
field, Elkhart Lake, Wis. For disser-
tation in English, class Of 1905: First
prize, William Harris Laird Bell Of
Winona, MINI.
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in order. to get employment for the sur
plus tonnage the owners establish new
routes. Thus Swedish steamers have
recently been freighted for South At
RIGA, and some are also to go to ports
in South America, the West Indies and
thinks Of sending steamers to BY be-
tween Asiatic ports. Efforts are also
made to extend trade and direct bust
ness connections, and a collection Of
general merchandise has been sent to
South Africa to be disposed Of there,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21
One Fare Christmas Rate,

Via the Northern Pacific Railway for
the round trip to Taylors Falls, Glen
wood, Wyndmere, Sheldon, Lisbon, Hen
ming, Cakes, Bismarck, Mandan, Lucca,
Valley City, Rogers, Darlington, De-
troit. Call at city ticket office, 10
Nicollet House block, for further infor.
nation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21
Estimates of the Grain Cro]
Of France, Season 1902-4

Authority R Nas h Bushels: Bushels
Raien ASS ] sso14 s.o.: ooo.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21

The average consumption Of wheat
in France for all purposes, including
sowing, is estimated at 849,00o,000 bush
els. Taking the estimate Of tho min
lister Of agriculture, tbs there re- appears to be
a deficit Of over ,52,000.Oo0 bushels, but
56,750,0OO bushels, it is probable that
France will not have to import large
quantities of foreign wheat to supply
the home demand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21
.Tn tha Fast

500 Line Holiday Rates.
Albany, n. D. and return, $40.
Boston, Mass, and return, $40.
s Montreal, Que, and return, $35.
Ottawa, Ont, and return, $55.
Portland, Me-, and return, $40.
Toronto, Ont, and return, $50
Other points in the proportion. Tic
cts will be sold Dec. 18th to 22d
elusive, with return limit Of Jan. LIT
1905. Ticket office 119 Third street
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21

Travelling Bags .......S2 to $lo
Toilet Sets in Cases $3.50 to $40
Dancing Pumps ....... $500 to 20
Worsted Trousers .....$2.50 to $12
Shoes $3.50 to $40
Full Dress Vests .........$s to $12
Linen Busters ...........$3 to W
Fur Caps $3.50 to 500
Bowling Shoes ............. .$3
Buckskin Underwear $500. ...$4
Fur Gloves and Mittens. .$3 to $40
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21
SWEDISH BUSINESS
OUTLOOK IS POOR
American Consul Reports on Con-
ditions in the Scandinavian
Peninsula.
From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,
Washington. z E.
= Washington, Dec. 21.-The business
and economic outlook in Sweden con-
tinues to be unfavorable. Consul Bergh
secretary of commerce and labor, states
the situation in very clear way. He
says, among other things: H.
HfCertain merchants complain Of dull
business. The shipowners also seem to
be dissa tisfed; still new steamers are
bought from England or built here, and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-21
TWO PERISH IN FIRE
Lamp Explodes and Burns Two Chill
dren.

Bruce, Wis, Dec. 21.Two children
lost their lives in fire last night in
the home Of Joseph Convey at Atlanta,
Wis, one mile north Of this place. The
blaze was caused by the explosion Of a
lamp. The children were and 10, re-
spectivalY
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
NOnCeW TAX PAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that / the un
iersigned, the City Assessor and Collectol
OF the City of Brownsville, am now ready
md prepared to receive the renditions,
Nv owners or agents thereof, of all prop
erty situated in the same City of Browns.
vile, subject to taxation by this city by
the laws of this state and the ordinances
of said city, and ali ra.sons owning OF
controlling property in this city on the
first day of January. 4. D. 1904, are
hereby notified that such renditions are
TO be delivered and rendered TO me, be-
tween the hours of nine A.. n and five
p. NJ, at nv Office situated on the corner
of Elizabeth and Twelfth Streets. in the
CITY of Brownsville. on or before sixty
1901 DAYS after date hereof, or all prop
erty not so rendered by me wifi be placed
O the unrendered roll at such xalaasaon
a: the Board of Equalization for the city
may appear just.
SANTOS VALDEZ,
Tax Ass'r and Coll'r of the City of
Brownsville.
Texas, February 23rd., 1904.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
PERSONALS.

Sam Young of Beaumont, Texas,
was an arrival by last night S stage.
Mr.. Young is a civil engineer.
Louis Bart, c. w. Jewett, George
Stout, l.. G.. Bart, and H. ]. Bart,
a party of prospectors from San
Antonio, Texas, arrived i'll Browns
vile Yesterday afternoon. These
gentlemen are here looking fol
business openings and will prob
ably locate here, if they find what
they want.
NJ. 0. Flowers, Esq, arrived
from San Antonio by Frida,
nights stage. Mr.. Flowers come
to make his home at Brownsville
and will engage in the practice @
his profession, the law. He come
very highly recommended, and vii
doubtless make valuable acquisl
ton to our city.
Charles S. Douglas of Chicago
who is here to look at lands, al
rived BY last nights stage and
STAYING at the Miller. Mr.. Dougla
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

Fifteen thousand dollars is the
amount of sales for 1908 by w. S.
Dougherty, wholesale and retail
merchandise dealer, at Hidalgo,
Texas. and the business he now Of
fers for sale at bargain. The
stock comprises a full line of fresh
fancy and staple groceries, and a
large assortment of dry goods and
notions.
The purchaser would step into a
paying business at once,
A LARGE BRICK BuilplN6
Recently built with brick ware
house and out houses, all in good
condition, including two lots, viii
be sold with stock of goods, OF
buildings with all fixtures will bs
leased for one TO one five years a
a very low rental. if desired.
REASON FOR SELLING.
/ / have large ranch interest
which demand the greater portion
of my time, and it is impossible TO
me to devote proper attention t
mercantile business. l am willin,
tossell at a sacrifice rather thai
neglect either business.
With the S. A. & A. P. railroa
heading for Hidalgo, this is sure t
be one of the best business point
on the Rio Grande, and this is
chance for some one to coin money
The business is already paving bi
profits daily and improving rapidly
and is undoubtedly one of the be-
business chances ever offered at
bargain.
For term and particulars, addres
w. S. DoUGHERTY,
Hidalgo, Texas. 3-2-ti
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
Can't Get His Fortune.

Ernest Buch, a waiter Of Dulu.,,'
mas fallen heir to $4,000 left + :
oy a relative in Germany. but ca
not return TO that country TO claim
he inheritance because Ire once tod
funny story about the kaiser. Tha;
was some eight years ago. wher'
Buoh was an army lieutenant. He
told the story at mess dinner and
a brother officer advised him &c
fee at once, otherwise he would be
called to account for lese majestic
Buch left immediately for this coun-
Try, thereby escaping punishment
but he aggravated his original Of
tense by desertion. Hence he vii
not return to his native land unit
assured of royal forgiveness.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to Article 5SS, of the Revised
Statutes of the State of Texas, an
election is hereby ordered to be held
in each of the Four CD Wards Of
the City of Brownsville, Texas, as
required by law, Tuesday, April
Fifth 18th. A. d. 1904, for the
purpose Of eiecting the following
named City Officers, for the term
of two CD years next ensuing to-
wit:
MAYOR,
CITY SECRETARY,
CITY TREASURER,
CITY ATTORNEY,
CITY ENGINEER,
CITY ASSESSOR AND COL
LECTOR OF TAXES,
IL MAKSnhl<,
TWO ALDERMEN FOR THE
FIRST WARD,
ONE ALDERMAN FOR THE
SECOND WARD,
ONE ALDERMAN FOR THE
THIRD WARD,
ONE ALDERMAN FOR THE
FOURTH WARD.
The said Election will be held at
the following places, to-wit:
First Ward, at the house of Joa-
quin Trevino, on St. Charles street,
between Fourth and Fifth Streets,
Presiding Judge, Justine S. Lopez.
Second Ward, at the house on
the corner of Elizabeth and Tenth
streets, opposite Post-offlce, Pre-
siding Judge, c. Lindsey.
Third Ward, at the City Hall,
Presiding Judge, Hermenejildo
Reyes.
Fourth Ward, at the Leahy
Building, corner of Jefferson and
Fifteenth streets, Presiding Judge
George Champion.
JNo. BARTLETT, Mayor.
Brownsville, Texas,
March 4th., A. D., 1904.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
Locations in Texas Wanted.

The Frisco System Land and I'M
migration Association is already
turning its share of the southwest
ern tide of immigration OF Texas.
Three hundred and fifty agents
of this ssociation from the East
ard North have just completed a
our of Texas and viewed its re-
urces and interviewed its land
owners and local Association
a ents, for the sole purpose OF bet
Ter presenting Texas opportunities
- the homeseeker and investor in
tile older state.
This Association is the most eff
hcient of its kind in existence, and
has agents everywhere in the Unit
ed States. If you wish to sell your
FIRM, town or own property, or If
YOU desire capital for factories,
mercantile establishments or any
OF the industries, please address, R.
S. LEMON, Secretary immigration
Bureau, Dept. A, Frisco Building,
Saint Louis, Mo.
S. A. HUGHES,
General Immigration Agent.
2-29-tf.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26

made trip into the country today
accompanied by A. d. Childress,
nder whose charge he cannot fail
o see to the best advantage the
numerous natural advantages with
which the Brownsville country is
widowed.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26

YES said the man as he laid
down a nickle for a glass of beer in
saloon on the East Side near the
river, that is the first money /
have spent for year. Gimme an
other,
The barkeeper looked at him sus-
piciously.
Don't look as though you'd
gone hungry, he said, tentatively.
Plenty to eat, replied the
stranger,
"Been workin'?" continued the
barkeeper.
Every day but Sunday" said
the men,
pretty fair clothes you've go'
ON
mo fault to find with them"
Have one with me, continued
the barkeeper. Well fed, goot
clothes, workin' and amt spent
cent for two years. Where've y
been?"
Over on the island. Discharg
ed this morning." said the strange
New York Press.
/ The celebrated Jesse Frenc
pianos, high grade, responsibilit
warranted. Easy payments. Ae
dress, FRANK S. TAYLOR, YoakuH'
Texas S. & w, Ina.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
LOCAL ITEMS.
)nly one week more of Lent,

Ouiy one week more Oh Lent.
Funerals conducted in the most
up-to-date and appropriate manner
by the Brownsville Undertaking
company. lot.
Good old Kentucky corn whisky
at the international. 2t.
Tomorrow will be Palm Sunday,
and next week Holy Week.
Public bales will be held Satur-
day and Sunday night at Las Prize
tas ranch, two miles from town.
Pure American malt whiskey,
guaranteed to be purest whiskey
brought to Brownsville. 1t.
Stylish made-to-order suits-the
Wanamaker & Brown kind, J. F.
Bollack, sales Agent. If.
Mrs. P. Merrill Griffith has been
quite Ill with fever for severals
days, but is better at present.
John B. Viano, the piano tuner,
who has been here for the past few
weeks, has been kept busy repairing
pianos, as well as selling new ones.
As to his skill and the quality of
his work, he refers by permission
to the following residents of
Brownsville: Aug. Celaya, Jose
Celaya, Manuel Alonzo, Mrs. An
nie S. Putegnat, Mrs. Rosa Puteg-
nat, A. A. Browne, George Brulay,
and a number of others. Leave
orders for Mr.. Viano at Putegnat s
drug store or Darroussett' S restaur-
ant. If.
The steamer Manteo is adver-
vertised to sail from Galveston for
Brazos Santiago Monday, the 28th.
inst.
Best Java blend coffee at Leo
Nlse's. 2-26-tf.
The Lastra dramatic company
advertises another performance at |
the opera house in Matamoros to- !
morrow night. The play will be
the sensational drama, Jeorge Ell
Enveaenade.'
Your brother, sister, uncle. cous- |
III, aunt, son, daughter, or friend
VINO live elsewhere will be interest
ed in reading the news of Browns
vile. Suppose you subscribe to
the WEEKLY HERALD for them.
CARPENTER AND BUILDER.-Con-
tracts taken for both frame and
brick buildings, and all other work
in my line. Also painting and re-
pairing. Cypress cisterns made to
order. Address, w. S. CoRKILL,
Brownsville, Texas. !.
Do you want to help home
enterprise that is doing all 1t can
for you and this entire country?
Then come and t.a,a>I1 a Years siib-
scription to the WEEKLY HERALD
or yourself or some distant relative
for friend. Sample copies may be
obtained at THE HERALD Office.
The man who is hard to fit will
be pleased with one of those
Wanamaker & Brown made-to-
order suits. Fit guaranteed. ].
F. Bollack, sales Agent, If. !
A ones sttoFFS brisk store building !
will be erected by Mrs: Besteiro |,
on Adams street near the market |
house, the diHeias:aas of which |
will be sS1ie0 feet. The plans
foe This building were made by
Architect Layton, who has the
contract its erection 1t will be
used as dry goods store, and will
have handsome glass front.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26
THE WEATHER.

New Orleans. March 26.--To Collector
# Customs, Brownsville, Texas:
Tonight probably showers, colder,
nth frog almost to the coast line Sun
law, fair, colder, brisk northerly wind.
CLINE
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-26

If YOU don't believe Barbee sells
the cheapest, ask for rices-2-29-tf.
The Tupelo journal., 1904-04-29
FOOTWEAR AND NERVES.
Ti~ght-Fitting Shoes Have a Great
Deal to Do with a Disor-
dered System.

The most common causes Of those Sc
rious complaints which are generally
grouped unde the comprehensive
heading of nerves, are just those which
are least suspected, says Alice King, M.
D., in American Queen. | have people
come to me who declare that their nerves
are all to pieces, and they cannot UNDER
stand the reason Of it; they begin to
tremble when they hear the postman's
knock or ring, fearing (often without
the least foundation) that he is a bring
er OF bad tidfngs. They have tried
tonics, outdoor exercise, and change
OF air and surroundings, but all to no
purpose. When | hear all that, l look
for the apparently trivial cause.
And where do you think l often find it?
In the shoes. That is an absolute fact,
although it sounds strange. l find.
quite frequently. that the nerve patient
is fond of tight-ftting shoes; this does
not mean that she wears footgear which
plncheS her toeS or rubS the skin off
the heel; such shoes cause actual pain
and the wearer quickly rectifies those
NiSNSo, lAC t1OuUlt oIlSludlCS III luo
prediction for shoes which fit tightly
all over, pressing the foot everywhere
and cramping it without inflicting pain
at any special point. Many persons pre-
Ter foot coverings of that description,
thinking that they keep the pedal ex-
tremities warm and afford more sup
port, and so they lay the foundation
of nervous breakdown.
The compression of the foot irritates
the nerves and muscles within it; this
irritation extends up the legs; it reaches
the heart; and SO it continues it's up
ward journey till it arrives at the brain
n works mischief. There is sympa-
thy between the various parts of the
body and the different sets of muscles
and nerves; one reacts on the other.
n this accounts for the extension of
the irritation at one extremity to the
other. When | tell a patient he or she
for there is not much to choose be-
tween h seXes-is i~ncredulous, and I
have to insist on my orders being car
ried out under penalty of not taking
the case in hand.
And another prolific, yet quite unsus-
pected. cause of nervous complaint is
the need of wearing spectacles. There
are thousands of people walking about
without glasses who ought not to do
so. They would be indignant at the
suggestion that they needed spectacles.
n would tell you that they car see
splendidly. That is all very true about
being able to see we'll. but the brutal
fact is that they are unconsciously plac-
ing a tremendous strain on the eyes in
order to accomplish that action of see
ing splendidly; and it is that strain
which irritates the brain and brings on
nerves. Spectacles would remedy
that.