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The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
AngIicizing Japan.

A Japanese Minister, now in his own
country, has taken decisive measures
to root the national customs. the ma
tional social ceremonies out of his own
household. He has engaged an Eng
lish lady, not as governess, but entirely
to set the example of English manners
to his children. English manners are
in truth so exceedingly vague and neg
ative that no written code could pos
sibly give an idea of them. Nothing
but the very genius of mfmicry could
possibly grasp them. Therefore the
sons and daughters sit around and
watch the Englishwoman. Her en-
ployer has built her an English house
so English that it reproduces the house
representing our domestic architecture
at the last Paris International. The
young students walk in duly with their
dusty boots and sit on chairs. Who
ever wishes to hear the courtesies of
Japanese speech-"Your honorable
dinner is served" Your honorable
hot water is ready''+shou1d make
haste.-London Daily Chronicle.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
'COTEY AGAIN
ELUDES WIFE
She Trails Him for Many
Months and Locates Him
Here, but He Escapes
BLAMES THE CONSTABLE
Officer Says Warrant Was
Defective = Custer Pro-
ceedings Are Threatened
BLAMES THE CONSTABLE
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
Ills Broadway, March q.

1118 Broadway, March II.
Pursued by determined spouse, Guy
E. Covey is now laughing at the au-
thorities from across the Oregon line,
while there is an interesting tangle
here between lawyers and the authori-
ties as to who is to blame for his es-
cape. Mrs. Covey has been on her hus-
bands trail for many months trying to
recover her two young sons, whom he
has taken away from her. When she
finally succeeded in locating him in
Alameda County she swore to a Grim
inal charge of not supporting his re-
Gently born infant. 1t was from the
process in this case that he has made
his escape.
The wife states that Covey took an
unfair advantage of her. He ran away
with her two boys and at different
places has begun divorce proceedings,
but she so far has managed to locate
him in time to spoil his efforts in that
line. He had begun an action in the
courts here and was on the road to sue
cess when she arrived. She says that
she was detained in Portland on ac-
count of an interesting family event,
but as soon as she was sufficiently re-
covered took her infant and came on.
Covey was located near San Leandro,
and Constable Olympia of that town
sworn to by the wife. This fact was
called to the attention of Olympia. and
he released Covey until new warrant
could be drawn up, as wife cannot
swear to charge against her husband.
Covey did not wait for a second war
rant, but dismissed his divorce proceed
ings and left. 1t is now claimed that
Olympia exceeded his authority in al
lowing Covey to go, and Mrs. Covey' S
attorneys threaten him with custer pro-
ceedings if he does not get Covey back
again.
On the other hand, District Attorney
Allen says that Olympia was in the
right, that the warrant was palpably
defective, and places the case in the
same category as if wrong man had
been pointed out to Olympia to arrest.
He also states that Olympia is an ap-
pointive officer and could resign at any
moment and be reappointed, and the
custer threat is a bluff.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
PALM SUNDAY
IS OBSERVED
Appropriate Services Are
Held i'm Celebration of APP
prOach of Holy Week
MISSIONARIES PREACH
Society of First Baptist
Church Ends WOrshiping
at the Masonic Temple
MISSIONARIES PREACH
Oakland Office San Francisco Call.
111S Broadway. March 27.


111S Broadway, March q.
Palm Sunday was observed with ap-
propriate services to-day at all of the
Catholic churches. High mass was
solemnized at 1O:3O o'clock this morn
ing, with the blessing of the palms.
Ritualistic services were held in the
Episcopal churches. Pastors Of the
evangelical churches generally preach
ed on subjects drawn from the inspfr-
alton of Holy week.
David Starr Jordan, president of
Stanford University, delivered an ad-
dress this afternoon at the Young
Mems Christian Association. his sub
ject being The Full Heart"
The Rev. Charles B. Smythe, mis-
sionary to China, delivered an address
this evening at the Eighth-avenue
Methodist Church.
The First Baptist Church held its
last service to-day at Masonic Hail,
where it has worshiped since the old
edifice at Fourteenth and Brush streets
was burned. On Easter Sunday the
congregation will hold worship in the
chapel of the new church structure
which is nearing completion at Tele-
graph avenue and Jones street.
During Holy week union services will
be held for the West Oakland evangeii-
cal churches at Union-street Presby-
terian Church.
Horace w. Houlding, a missionary
from China, will conduct an all-day
meeting Friday at Union-street Pres
byterian Church.
The Rev. Charles r. Brown, pastor
of the First Congregational Church. de-
voted his morning discourse TO a Palm
Sunday subject.
The Story of the Cross" a cantata
by Dudley Buck, was sung this evening
at the First Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. f. r. Ollie, pastor of the
First Methodist Church. gave an illus
trated sermon this evening. depicting
the principal events in the Holy week
narrative.
Full choral services were held this
evening at st. Johns Episcopal
| Church.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
ASPAR ACUS MEN
LOSE BY FLOOD
High Waters in Sacramento
Valley Overflow the Land
and Ruin Growing Crops
HURT GREAT INDUSTRY
Professor Smith Tells of
Poor Prospects for the
Vegetable This Year
Berkeley Office San Francisco Call.

Il.
214S Center Street, March 27.
Half the asparagus crop of the State
was destroyed by the recent floods in
the Sacramento Vallev. The growers
of that delectable vegetable have seen
their asparagus beds utterly destroyed
by the rush of waters and now they
face ruin. The price of asparagus will
be high this year and it will be well
indeed if ordinary people will be able
to place the vegetable on their tables.
What is more, the canneries of the
State Will have no crop with which to
work and as consequence many peo-
pie will be denied employment by the
closing of the industry.
This gloomy picture of the future of
asparagus is painted by Professor
Ralph y. Smith, professor of plant
pathology at the University of Califor-
MA Professor Smith has just re-
turned from the asparagus country.
he says he saw nothing but ruin on
the entire trip. On thousands of acres
of land on Bouldin Island this vege-
table has been killed. Andrus Island,
Tyler Island and all the other low
land islands that have provided a
prosperous living to thousands in
other years are bare of crops.
The asparagus beds are all under
water" said Professor Smith to-day at
the university. Mr.. Hickmott, one of
the largest growers on Bouldin Island.
informs me that his entire crop is lost,
which means an immense loss to him.
His company packed 10000 cases of
asparagus last year out Of 100000
packed in California so you can see
what the loss to him amounts to.
Other men have the same story to tell.
About the only places that have not
suffered are the farms in Alameda
County, but the acreage is insignificant
compared to the islands under cultiva-
ton in the Sacramento district, and
the yield will not anywhere cover the
loss"
Professor Smith was in the midst of
campaign against the asparagus rust
that ravages the plants when over
taken by the high waters. In conse-
quence he had to abandon his inves-
tigation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28

OAKLAND, March 27.-Albert l..
Black, one of the most promising
young attorneys of the Alameda
County bar, died at o'clock this
morning at his residence, 400 Thirty
fourth street. Mr.. Black had been i'll
for several weeks from typhoid pneu-
monia, but his condition as late as
yesterday afternoon was so encourag-
ing that the attending physicians were
quite confident. Last evening the pa
tient was seized with a pulmonary
hemorrhage, from which he did not
rally.
Cut off in the beginning of a pro-
fessional career that gave evidence of
rapid rise to a place of more than or
binary standing, the death of the young
lawyer is peculiarly hard upon those
he has left behind. Mr.. Black was an
earnest student and had acquired a
strong command of the principles and
practice of the law. Particularly was
he well-grounded in banking and cor
poration work. His special field SEEM
ed to be in that important branch of
the profession.
The young man was born in Sonoma
County nearly thirty-two years ago.
His parents are pioneers of California.
Henry G. Black, his father, was one
of the first -four millers in this State
and operated a large plant at Benicia
for years. He is a mechanical, en-
gineer of much ability. Young Black
came to Oakland with his family
eighteen years ago. He was graduated
from the Oakland High School and
went into the law offices of John r.
Glascock. Before he was of age Black
had so thoroughly mastered the rudi-
ments of his profession that Chief JUS
tice Beatty after examination honored
the young applicant with a certificate
of admission to the bar of the State.
Mr.. Black also practiced in the law
Offices of John Yule in this city. He
had a constantly growing clientage
among which he numbered the Oak
land Bank of Savings private work.
Five years ago Black married Miss
Mary Ludlow, daughter of the late
William B. Ludlow, for many years
master car repairer of the Southern
Pacific Company.
He is survived by his wife and one
child a brother, Percy G. Black, OF
this city; a younger brother and a
sister and his father and mother.
Black was a past master of Oak
land Lodge No. 1873, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, having completed his
service through the chairs of that
! lodge last year. The funeral services
will be held Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock at Masonic Temple under d.
rection of Oakland Lodge. Interment
will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
Tans Sound for a General.

WASHINGTON. March 27.-Brevet
Major General Thomas J. Osborne of
Chicago, for many years United States
Minister to the Argentine republic, who
came to Washington a few days ago for
a visit, died here to-day of apoplexy.
The funeral will take place on Wednes-
day next, and it is expected that in
view of General Osbornes distinguished
services in the United States volunteers
during the Civil War full military hon.
ors will be accorded. The interment will
be made in the Arlington National
Cemetery.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
Renunerative.

We'll, Bobby, how do you like
church," asked his father as they
walked homeward from the sanctuary,
to which Bobby had just paid his first
visit.
It's fine!" calculated the young man.
How much did you get, father?"
How much did I get? Why, what
do you mean? How much what?" ask
ed the astonished parent at this evil
dent irreverence.
Why, don't you remember when the
funny old man passed the money
around? only got 10 cents. .''-Lippin-
colts.
Convictions create character.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
Enforced Change of Name

A Creek brave in Indian Territory
applied for. an allotment under the
name of John Buck. No such name
could be found on the citizenship roll,
but it was eventually discovered that
the Creek had been entered by his In
dian name, which follows: Co-e-cath-
tahny-yah-lah-pon-co-conthany. 1t was
beyond the power of the white mans
tongue to master this staggering cog
nomen, so the brave had been called
John Buck" for short.-Exchange
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
Funeral of Leslie Birch.

: OAKLAND, March 27-The funeral
Of Leslie Birch. the special delivery
messenger, who was fatally hurt by
falling under a train last Wednesday.
VIII be held tomorrow at 1890 %. m.
from Taylor's undertaking parlors. un-
DER the auspices Of the employees of the
Oakland DOstoffice. The special deliv-
cry messengers viii act as pallbearers
and the interment will be in Evergreen
CemeferN. FruifNala
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
Burglar likes the Cio.rs

BERKELEY, March PA burglar
entered W. r. Wright's cigar store on
Center street and bore away $50 worth
Of cigars. The intruder was particular
about the brand Of cigars he wished
10 smoke and picked out only the best
BE effected his entrance through three
rear doors, into which he bored holes
so that he could reach the keys in the
locks and turn them.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
DIR. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills

VIII prevent, and also cure, all pains of
every nature, and are absolutely harm
nerves and muscles quiet and refresh the
irritated conditions.
Or. Miles Anti-Pain Pills always cure
my headache, and the beauty of ii is II
costs such A trifle. / am glad there is
such remedy for people who must
work, sick or well. Headaches never rre-
vent me rom keeping my engagements -
MRS. 9. n. GRIFFITH, Santa Ana.
Cal
II first package does not benefit, your
money back
rs doses. 25 cents. Never sold in bulk
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
EXPERT TeIegrapher Dies.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Henry L.
Wilson. one of the most expert telegra-
pliers in the country and for some years
day chief operator for the Associated
Press in this city, died of neuralgia of
the heart, aged A years. He leaves a
widow and eight children
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28

One by one all our old beliefs a &
being wrenched from us. I'VE all are
dust" we used to be told. Sir Henry
Thompson would put a stop to this
He is advocating the abolition OF tn
old fashioned carts which cover US
with the minute particles Of refuse.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28

On Catamount Hill. at Colrain, Mass.
a monument has been raised to mark
the site OF the first flag raised over a
public schOolhouse in the United States.
The flag in question was displayed in
May. 1872. from a big schoolhouse which
stood on the hill
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
widow of Author willis dead.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Mrs. Cor
della Grinnell Willis, widow of the au-
thor, N. p Willis, is dead, in her
eightieth year.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
ADVERTISEMENTS.
No Delay

In keeping social or business engage
ments caused by nervous or sick head
ache or other pains or aches by those
VINO nave learned the merits Of DIR. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills. They simplv faIe q
tablet when the symptoms appear. and
they are quickly dispelled. In fact
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28

When price is put on love it never
proves to be worth the price.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-28
Ok NEWS OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
BRANCH OFFICES
OF THE CALL IN
ALAMEDA COUNTY

OAKLAND.
111S Broadway.
Telephone Main 1888.
BERK KELEY.
214S Center Street.
Telephone North "a.
ALAMEDA.
1895 Park Street.
Telephone Alameda 1892.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-21

Orders may be left at John W. HOyt's
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-21

Claud Morton, arrived il the city
yesterday over the NJ. &. NJ. from
Hidalgo, where he IS engaged in
raising onions and alfalfa. He
says his alfalfa is doing splendidly,
and IL some parts of the field he
has cut a ton and a half to the acre,
the second or third cutting. Mr..
Morton says his alfalfa will not
average so heavy a yield over the
entire field, but he has several
acres that yielded as about stated.
When alfalfa can be cut every
thirty-fve days, with even a yield
of three-fourths of a ton to the
acre, any one who can figure at all
may readily see what a valuable
forage crop it IS, and with from s
to ten cuttings per year, will prove
a much more valuable crop than
cotton.
DR.. Frick, who has been here
some time in the State quarantine
service, left last night for Laredo.
DR.. Prick spent four years in Cuba
during the Spanish American war,
and is an interesting talker on con-
ditiors in that country. On one
occasion he was sent to an isolated
place with two cases of smallpox
and the crew of about 200, of the
ship on which the nalady was dis
covered, and says while the exper-
fence was not ihemost pleasant in
the world. he enjoyed the novelty
of the situation and was 10th to
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-21
ST. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico Railway
Co. 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 Gen
/ eral offices III the town of K1ngsvllle, IN
the State of Texas, on Tuesday, the 18th
dav 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 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 III the State
of Texas, distance of about one hun
dred 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 at the rate of Seven Thou
sand Five Hundred Dollars per mile
upon the Companies 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 a COntinu-
alton of its said constructed line of rail-
way from the aforesaid crossing with the
Texas Mexican Railroad known as Robs-
town, in north-eaSterlv direction
through the county of Nueces to the
town of Sinton in the county of San Pa
tricio, and thence i'll a north easterlv
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
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
81 600 90 each and to bear sc 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
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,
L. Lori, President,
ST. l., B. & NJ. Ry. Co.
H w. ADAMS, Secretary,
St. L., B. & NJ. Ry. Co.
9-16-11-16.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-21

leave when his time was up. DR..
Prick does not know when he will
visit Brownsville again, but says
he hopes it will be a long time be
fore he is called here to stamp out
alleged yellow fever. The Doctor
is genial gentleman and made
many friends here who will be
glad to again welcome him to our
city.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-21

very much benefited by the change
and has gained II pounds in
weight. His many friends here
will be glad to learn that he is i'm
proving and hope to hear that he
has entirely recovered his health.
D. J. Young arrived from Hi
dalgo yesterday. Mr.. Young has
visited the St. Louis fair since he
left here some weeks ago, and while
we were all tied up by high water,
he was enjoying the sights, of the
great exposition.
E. W. Ruthven, from John Clos
ners plantation in Hidalgo coun-
ty, came in yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Closner's alfalfa was overflow
ed during the recent highwater,
and while it is not entirely receiv-
ed, the damage was very great.
Henry, the colored porter at the
Miller hotel, was examining an
revolver belonging to
one Of the guests, when it went
off, and now Henry has a sore
finger, the bullet striking the f1eshy
part of the forefnger, making a !
slight wound. He said the weapon
looked kinder funny and he want !
ed to look at it, and in the ex-
he touched the go" I
part, and it went. 1t is safe to say
the porter will be more careful in
future how he handles guns.
For the information of the citi-
zens of Brownsville and Matamoros,
will advise that on Tuesday Oct. |
Is the St. l., B. & NJ. R. R. will |
rnn a low rate excursion from
Brownsville to San Antonio account |
the San Antonio International Fair. |
The rate from Brownsville will be
$3.50 and tickets will be limited |
to leave San Antonio Oct. %. In
addition to above will also have on
sale from Brownsville tickets to
San Antonio at rate of S11.1O, on /
sale any day October 10Th to Nov. |!
lst. inclusive, limited to return
leaving San Antonio Nov 3rd, ar
rive Brownsville Nov. 4th.
\ telegram this morning contain
ID the sad intelligence of the death
IF Mrs. c. H. Edwards, sister of
Mrs. NJ. W. Dickey, at Midland,
Eek. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards had re-
emily left Floresville, and were go
ng TO New Mexico, where the gen
Ieman expected to engaged in bust
less. The news came as an awful
hook to the relatives here, as no
had been received that
he lady was sick. She leaves a
husband and three small children
BESIDES a large number Of relatives
nd friends, who sadly regret her
death. THE HERALD ex,
ends sympathy to the bereaved
elatives in their loss.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-10-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

ID. B. Palmer, OF New York, ar
rived in Brownsville yesterday.
Eugene Keller was in from his
place up the river today.
The Red Men will meet tonight.
All members requested to attend.
A. J. Hernandez, an insurance
man from Laredo, IS a late arrival
In the city.
]. & P. Coats best 6-cord spool
cotton, soc dozen, at Mcdonald 5
Department Store. All numbers 8
to 200. 10-21-tf
Chas. Champion, the Point Isa-
bel merchant, was III the city yes
terday, returning this morning.
WANTED--20 pounds clean cot
ton rags. Pay 5 cents pound. APP
ply at HERALD office. If.
Another rise IS reported coming
down the Rio Grande, from the
second overflow in New Mexico.
The river at this point is falling
today.
Rev. w. H. Petty will preach
at the Post chapel next Sunday,
morning and evening. Everybody
cordially invited to hear him Sun
day school at 9.45 a. III.
Citizens in the neighborhOod of
9Th and Levee streets complain of
the bad condition of the street
crossings, and the attention of the
city authorities IS called to the
fact.
T. L. Jones came in from Har-
lingen yesterday afternoon by pri-
vate conveyance. He says the
water is not sufficient TO do any
damage between here and the Ar
royo.
Truck land for lent or sale in
tracts of 5 acre, or more. Office
under Masonic Hall on Levee
street. Peter @. Rucker.
A party consisting of Lieut.. and
Mrs. Edwin P. Thompson. DR.. |
Frick and ]. Q. Wheeler went by /
government ambulance to the Ar
royo last night, and will take the
train for San Antonio this morn
ing.
No mail came last night nor today
up to this time. No one in Browns
vile knows the cause OF this delay,
but it is supposed to be the result
of some accident along the way.
So many things have been in the
way lately that NOBODY Is surprised
at anything that happens.
Trains are now running regular
over the NJ. * NJ. on the Mexican
side, the track having been repair
ed since the recent floods. From
parties in from up the river we
learn that the track will be widen
ed to standard guage by January
1st., new rolling stock put on and
frst-class service to Monterey be
given. i
In a letter to Willie Whitman
man from n. E. Kendall, who left
here about six months ago for
Fort Bayard, New Mexico, for his
health, Mr.. Kendall says he is