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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23
REPUBLICANS WEAKENING.
They Are Not Now so Sure of Success as
Several Weeks Ago.

New York, Sept. 2O.-The re-
publican leaders who a few weeks
ago were unreservedly claiming
everything in sight are beginning
to show signs of weakening. They
continue to profess the greatest
imaginable amount of confidence
IN their ability to win in Novem-
Der, but it is easy to find indications
that this is not their real feeling.
Occasionally one is encountere5
who is frank enough to talk of the
situation as it really exists, and
then it becomes apparent that be-
hind the cloak of confidence there
is much apprehension as to the re-
suit. One of this class is Colonel
d. NJ Ransdell, sergeant at arms
of the senate Colonel Ransdell
has been in New York for a day or
two past and in the course of an
extended conversation with the
Post correspondent this afternoon
he discussed the developments of
the campaign very candidly. At
present, he concluded. it is my
sincere opinion that we have the
better of the fight. But the cleo
ton is still more than seven weeks
off, and much may happen in that
time It is nobody victory yet.
Such expressions as these are
in view of the fact that
a few weeks ago practically every
prominent republican who talked
with newspaper men was so cock
sure of the election of Roosevelt
and Fairbanks that he would not
even admit the possibility of a
change in the situation before No
vember 8.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23
Tourist Rates.

The Frisco System will issue,
during the Summer months, Tour
list round-trip tickets to various re-
sorts and 1ocations-the Noun
tains, Lakes and Seashore, at great
" reduced rates, with ample re-
turn limit.
Call on nearest agent, or address
Passenger Traffic Department
Saint Louis.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23
ST. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railway
60. Notice of Meeting OF Stock.
holders and Directors.

Notice Is hereby given that the Direc-
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, III
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
contract for the construction of the said
railroad company's line of railroad from
its present terminus at Robstown through
the county of Nueces to the town of Sin
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, a distance of about one hun
bred and forty-two miles.
Second: To authorize the making, IS
suing, execution and delivery of a series
of first mortgage, so, gold bonds, not
exceeding the aggregate of the principal
thereof. -Four million Dollars face value,
to be issued al the rate of Seven Thou
sand Five Hundred Dollars per mile
upon the COmpany'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 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-Mexicau Railroad known as Robs-
town, III north eaSterly direction
through the county of NueCeS to the
town of SiutOn in the county of San Pa
triCio, and thence i'll a nOrth-easterly
direction through the counties of San Pa
triCio, Refugio,- Victoria, Jackson, Cal
hOun and Matagorda to the town of Bay
City i'll the county of Matagorda, and also
upon the combinations and branch of the
Company'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 Co., 90 each and to bear 81 interest,
both principal and interest being pay
able in gold; and to authorize the eXecu-
ton and delivery of a 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
CO7r1Oaf1v in S1C1 reSDeCfS 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
meeting aforesaid.
By order of the Board of Directors,
L Lori, President,
St l., B. & N. Ry. Co.
H w ADAMS, Secretary,
St l., B. s. NJ. Ry. Co. |
9-16-11-16.
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23
CRIME NORTH AND SOUTH.

CRIME NORTH AND SOUTH.
Speaking of all epidemic of crime
in New York city, the Chicago Re-
cord-Herald says: Since the first
of August there have been twenty
two murders in New York city,
with only half a dozen arrests.
There have been seventy-two cases
of felonious assault, with no ar
rests. In Manhattan and the Bronx
there have been ffty-four cases of
burglary and highway robbery
which still stand on the police re-
cords without a single resulting
arrest The violence and the
Indifference to violence shown by
our great cities, Chicago included,
are symptomatic of a great and
rapid change that IS passing over
the country. If the Anglo-SaXon
respect Tor law and order is leaving
us, 1t is high time to start arevival
of it.
There Is little comment to make
upon what the Record Herald says,
further than to say the growth of
crime in our large cities IS one of
-tll1e startling phenomena of the
times, and that the officers of the
law should awake to the fact and
see what can be done to end the
saturnalia of murder and ether
forms of violence.
We direct the attention Of our
contemporary, however, to the fact
that II will be much more to the
credit of the Northern press to-
deal with such conditions as sur
round them without combining their
attention to the occasional unfor
tunate outbreaks in the South.
We are quite well aware that the
tremendous increase of crime in
Northern communities offers a
problem which should eplist the
Northern press, just as conditions
in the south demand our own
efforts.
We feel, however, that there is
a disposition among some of the
Northern papers to regard the peo-
pie of the South as an outlaw pop /
ulation, when as a matter of fact
we know that our people are as
lawabiding as those of any section
of the country. Papers like the
Record Herald have never appre-
ciated the unusual conditions which
affect our society, and the many
perplexities with which we are
constantly confronted They have
seemed to think that our troubles
can he settled in a iify if only
there were a public sentiment
strongly favoring the supremity of
the law, and yet they claim such
a public sentiment for the North,
notwithstanding the reign of crime
which has afflicted New York,
Chicago and other great Northern
cities
1t would be much better all
around if Instead of offering only
criticism that each section should
extend the other helpful sympathy
in the endless work of bringing
about better conditions of civiliza-
ton. We do not lay aside our
troubles with the mere claim that
we are no worse than others. We
are painfully aware of the imper-
fections of many of our people. |
but ON the whole we believe the
South is making good progress,
Notwithstanding occasional out
breaks of unusual ferocity. -Hous-
ton Post.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23

A SAN Antonio policeman has
arrested a slot machine. Next
thing we know the world will be
startled BY the announcement that
a Houston policeman has arrested
nair of dioe.-Yoakum Times.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23

We are authorized to announce the
name of
HON. F. w, SEABURY,
as candidate for reelection as repre-
sentative from this, the 95th represen-
tative district, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23

For Sale-Rice bran and chicken
feed at Rice Mill. 8-17tf.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-09-23

e LOII, ICSINtCfI1
St l., B. & N. Ry. Co
H w. ADAMS, Secretary,
St. l., B. & NJ. Ry. Co
9-16-I1-16
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
IN HONOR OF HslR APPARENT.
Praise Services Held Throughout the
Russian Empire.

st. Petersburg, Aug 15.-The news
of the death of Rear Admiral Without
and the failure of the majority of
the larger Warships of the Port Arthur
squadron to break through the Jap
aneSe fleet was not known when the
brilliant array OF officers and diplO-
matists assembled in the magnificent
kaZen cathedral to attend the 'Te
Deum' in honor OF the birth of the
heir apparent Alexis. The stately
edifice, adorned with military and
naval trophies, colors, eagles and keys
Of captured fOrtresses, was filled with
ambassadors, generals, admirals and
court and government functionaries.
The Grand Duke Alexis, wearing the
resplendent uniform Of high admiral,
occupied the chief place as the god
father selected by the emperor for his
first born son as special compliment
to the much tried navy. The metro
politan read to the congregation the
manifesto announcing the birth and
then the whole assemblage bended
knee as the Rrelate invoked Gods
blessing on the future emperor. Vet.
eran warriors were shaken with emo
tlon and many persons Wept and
prayed audibly. The congregation dis
persed amid the sounds of bell ringing
from all the churches.
Similar services were held through
out the empire, the priest in each case
reading out the manifesto announcing
the birth of the heir apparent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
REPORTED BY ADMIRAL TOGO
SAYS FIVE RUSSIAN BATTLESHlPS
WERE HEAVILY DAMAGED
IN SEA FIGHT.

Toxic, Aug. 15.-Admiral Togo re
ports that five Russian battleships ap
pear to have been heavily damaged
in the engagement Of Aug. 10. The
Pobieda lost two masts and one of hel
heavy guns was disabled. The flagship
RetviZan, which was hit several times
at distance of $500 yards, seems tc
have sustained the greatest injury
The damage inflicted on the Russian
cruisers was comparatively slight
The Rayan has not appeared since the
engagement. The damage sustained
by the Japanese vessels has been TEN
porarily repaired.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
Novlk LEAVES KIAocHAU.
Other Russian Warships Are Damaged
and May Remain.

dHu way nSfldiIIs
Berlin, Aug 15.-The Russian pro-
tected cruiser Noyik left Tsingchou,
at the entrance of Kiaochau bay, the
German concession on the Shantung
peninsula, where she arrived Thurs
day night, within the twentyfOur hour
limit, according to an official dispatch
to the navy department from the gov
ernor OF Kiaochau. Several other
Russian vessels are still in the harbor
in a disabled condition. The German
government is not willing that the
names of these ships and the details
Of the damage should be published on
official authority, because such intelli-
gence might be considered inconsis-
tent with neutrality and as affording
Japan valuable information. The in
structions sent to Tsingchou permit
the disabled Russian vessels to repair
sufficiently to proceed to another port,
but the repairs must be strictly linn
tied to making them seaWorthy and
not to increasing their fighting capac-
ity.
Admiral Won Prittwitz, the comman-
der of the German naval forces in Far
Eastern waters, is assembling his
ships at Kiaochau to prepare to en-
force Germanys neutrality against
either belligerent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
NEGOTIATIONS NEAR CLOSE
TURKEYS ANSWER TO AMERICAN
DEMANDS CONSIDERED
SATISFACTORY.

Washington, Aug. 15.-There was
some expectation that the state de-
partment would be able during the
day to announce the successful con
sclusion of the negotiations with Tnr-
key looking to the prevention of dis
elimination against American citizens
there. An answer has been received
from the Turkish government which
is regarded as satisfactory and to
make sure that there will be no mis-
understanding as to the agreement the
state department embodies it's own
construction of that agreement in the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
MANY NoTABLEs PRESENT.
Philippine Day Celebrated at st. Louis
Worlds Fair

w OEIu air.
st. Louis, Aug. 15-The anniversary
of Manila's fall was observed at the
exposition during the day, it being des-
ignated as Philippine day. Among
the distinguished guests participating
in the exercises of the day were Sec
retary of War Taft, formerly civil gov
ernor of the Philippines; General Chat
fee, chief Of staff of the United States
army; c neral Merritt, who received
the surrender of Manila; General Fun
ston, who captured Aguinaldo; Gen
eral Charles King, General Bell, Gen
eral Humphrey, General Bates, General
Wheaton, General Summers, General
Smith and General Metcalf.
The programme of speeches was
opened by Dr.. w. H. Wilson, chairman
OF the Philippine exposition board. An
address followed by Brigadier General
Irving Hale on behalf of the Army of
the Philippines. Congressman Cooper,
chairman of the committee on insular
affairs in the house, spoke and was
followed by Honor Benito Legardo,
president of the honorary board of
Philippine commissioners. William H.
Taft, secretary of war, was the final
speaker.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
DEMANDS
WAIVED
Strikers Willing to Make Certain
Concession to End Pack.
ing House Trouble.
Mayor of Chicago a Satisfactory
Mediator to Striking Stock
Yards Employees.

Chicago, Aug 15.-President Michael
Donnelly of the butchers organiza-
tion, admitting that he is ready to
caused the deadlock between employ
ers and employees in the stock yards
strike, declares that he does not be-
lieve there is any prospect of an i'm
mediate settlement.
A statement to this effect came from
the strike leader while committee of
retail meat dealers was preparing to
and settle the strike.
'We are willing to accept the inter-
vention of the mayor or any third
party, but l do not think the packers
want any third party to intervene"
said Mr. Donnelly. He was asked if
he was willing to make any conces-
siOns should Mayor Harrison tender
his offices as a mediator. In reply Mr..
Donnelly said:
Il think we would be willing to
waive the clause upon which we first
insisted, providing for the reinstate-
ment of all the men within ten days
and all the skilled men within forty
eight hours. Such concession, how
ever. would have to be made by the
allied trades conference board"
Will Accept Mayor as Mediator.
Announcement that Mayor Harrison
will be acceptable to the striking
butcher Workmen as mediator caused
considerable comment in view of the
fact that the Chicago Federation of
Labor has declared the mayor "un-
fair" President Donnelly said:
1t is idle to hold that this strike is
none Of Chicago's business-that the
contending parties must settle their
own differences. Chicago is vitality con-
morally, economically, CIV
ically. Our $4,000 unskilled workers
have been earning 181a cents an hour
for an average of thirty five hours a
week. This gives them a weekly wage
of $3.50. This wage, wretched as it is
for an American family to live on, the
trust now proposes to reduce to $5. so,
the wage they paid four years ago.
Chicago cannot afford this reduction" :"
President Donneiiy mas received Off
cial notification that a settlement has
been reached with the Nebraska Pack
ing company, Nebraska City, Neb.,
through which over 500 union men re-
turned to work after lockout of more
than month. Union recognition and
other points demanded by the union
are said to have been granted
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
ASKS PERMISSION TO DOCK
RUSSIAN CRUISER ASkOLD AR.
RlVEs AT SHANGHAI sERI-
OUSLY DAMAGED.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Consul Gen
eral Goodnow has reported to the state
department that the Russian cruiser
Askold has arrived at Shanghai seri-
ously damaged and wanted to dock.
The taoti has written to the Russian
consul general, Mr.. GoodnOw states,
that the cruiser and torpedo boat
must not remain more than twenty
four hours. The Russian consul gen
eral raises the point that they are en-
titled to remain a reasonable time to
make repairs.
The Askold had her fifth funnel gone
close to the deck, all the tunnels rid
died with shell holes, one gun on the
port side dismounted and several large
shell holes above the water line She
lost one lieutenant and eleven men
killed and fifty men wounded.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
RUSSIAN HOPES DASHED.
Failure of Port Arthur Fleet to Escape
Is a Severe Blow

.
Is a Severe Blow.
ST.. Petersburg, Aug. 15.-The glad
ness of the people at the announce
ment of the birth of the heir apparent
could not be fully shared at Peterhof.
The emperor during the morning re-
ceived a telegram from Tsingchou an
nouncing the death Of Rear Admiral
Without and the result of the sortie
of the Russian warships, as already
cabled to the Associated Press, leav-
ing no doubt Of the severe character
Of the reverse sustained by the Port
Arthur squadron, The contents of the
telegram were telephoned to the ad-
miralty and became quickly known
throughout the city. The return of the
majority of the Russian warships to
Port Arthur has not softeAed the blow.
On the contrary it is felt that their
retreat towards the beleaguered fort
ress has dashed the hopes of a juno
lure with the Vladivostok squadron.
Naval men believe, however, that the
Japanese were badly battered and
that Admiral Togo will not be in a
position to follow up his success.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
BRYAN LOSES IN SUIT.
Is Not Entitled to $4,000 of the Ben
nett Estate.

New Haven, Conn, Aug. 15.-A de-
cision adverse to William J. Bryan in
his contest over the will of the late
P. S. Bennett of New York and this
city was handed down by the supreme
court Of errors after an all day ses-
sion.
The decision virtually denies that
Mr.. Bryan is entitled to the $4,000
mentioned in the sealed letter written
by Mr.. Bennett and addressed to his
widow, to be read by her after his
death. BY this letter the widow was
asked to give $4,000 to Mr.. Bryan and
his family.
The decision sustains the opinion
given by the superior court in the
case last spring and also the decision
OF the probate court, before which the
matter was first brought up.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
EIGHT PERSONS DROWNED
DISASTER AT WASHINGTON DUR.
ING REGATTA ON THE
POTOMAC RIVER.

Washington, Aug. ia launt h
containing eight people, five women
and three men, who had taken up d
position in the Potomac to witness the
regatta, overturned and the occupants
were drowned Life preservers wee
thrown to the drowning persons, bat
the swift current carried them out of
reach. The police boat Vigilant at
once went to the rescue, but was to1
late to render assistance.
At 40 p. m. seven bodies had been
recovered, three of which were idel;:-
fled as follows: Miss Hazel Mime,
Miss Helen Moore and DR., Bloomer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
RUSSIANS NOW CONFIDENT.
Say Birth of Cars Son Marks Turn

Say Birth of Cars Son Marks Turn
in Tide of War.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 15.-With one
accord the newspapers hail the advent
of an heir to the throne with con-
gratulatOry editorials.
They characterize the action of the
Russian fleet at Port Arthur in break
ing through the Japanese Gordon as a
great suCcess--a fitting accompani-
ment ''tO the birth of the child who
will some time rule all the Russians
and whose coming marks turn in the
tide Of war, which henceforth will roll
on to ultimate and certain victory"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
URGES PROMPT ACTION.

Minister Leishman confers With Turk.
ish Foreign Minister.
Constantinople, Aug. 15.-Minister
Leishman saw Tewfik Pasha, Turkish
minister of foreign affairs, during the
day and renewed the urgent represen-
tations Of the American government
for an immediate settlement of the de-
mands regarding the rights of Ameri,
can citizens in Turkey.
1t is understood important develop.
ments are expected within few hours,
either the porte giving way or Minis
ter Leishman demanding his pass.
ports.
After the interview with the minis
ter TeWfk Pasha proceeded immedi-
ately to the palace.
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last chapters of the correspondence
But there has been some delay in the
exchange of cable messages so that it
is not expected now that the last word
will be said for a day or two. Mean
while Admiral JEWELS fleet will re-
main at Smyrna awaiting notice from
Minister Leishman 1t may be said,
however, that the incident is prac-
tlcally closed with a victory for the
state department on all points.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
GERMANY W!THHoLDs VIEWS.
Japan Preparing Statement on Rye.
shteln Affair.

Berlin, Aug. 15.--Japan has given
the German government an intimation
that she is preparing a statement re
gard1ng the seizure of the Russian
torpedo boat Ryeshitelni at Chefoo
The foreign Office, therefore, is disin.
clined to express it's views on the
Washington dispatches indicating that
the state department is concerned
about the apparent breach of neutral
ity on the part of Japan's torpedo
boats.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
ON sHANTuNG PENINSULA.
Two Russian Torpedo Boat Destroyers
Stranded,

London, Aug. 15.A dispatch from
Toxic to the Japanese legation here
says that according to advices re-
ceived there frsn Chefoo two Russian
torpedo boat destroyers were strand.
ed Aug. IL, the day after the naval
battle, twenty miles east of WeiAaiwei,
on the Shantung peninsula.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
BIG ATTENDANCE PROMISED.
Advance Guard at G. A. r. Reunion
Remarkably Larqe.

1tCIFT11 N1UTy IdTy
Boston, Aug. 15.-Evidence that the
national Grand Army encampment is
to attract a vast gathering from
throughout the country is attested by
the fact that already the advance
guard is remarkably large. The hotels
are filling rapidly and boarding and
lodging houses are taking in people
who have come from many sections of
the Union.
Headquarters have been arranged
for all posts of Grand Army men and
a special hospital division has been
detailed with competent corps at fre-
Gnent intervals along the route of the
great parade ready to act in case of
need
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-08-15
RUSSIAN PRESS INDIGNANT.
Comments at Length on Seizure of the
RyeshiteIni.


st. Petersburg, Aug, 4a.--lndignation
is expressed by the morning papers
over the Ryeshitelni affair at Chefoo.
They declare it to have been a more
obvious breach of neutrality laws than
the battle at Chemulpo at the begin
ming of the war. The papers call upon
the authorities to present the matter
to the attention of the powers.
Commenting at some length on the
affair the Novosti says it is to be
hoped that the powers. when the mat
ter shall have been laid before them,
will take active steps toward enforcing
neutrality under the guarantee of Sec
retary Of State Hays note. which ac,
tion hardly could be expected from
the weak and shifty government of
China On it's own initiative,a