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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
A Bargain In Land.

will sell at a bargain a tract o.
land about four miles from the
town of Hidalgo, having front
of more than mile on the Ric
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 15,-
600 acres in larger tracts. Titles
perfect. Apply to
JOHN CLOSNER,
Hidalgo, Texas.
4lo-60ds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
Won by . Nose.

Davidson, the former University
Of Pennsylvania football player
who was recently married, played
professional football after leaving
college. Mr.. Davidson is a good
natured, curly-haired giant He had
according to story in the Phila-
delphia Press, courted his present
BRIDE for some time, and had made
but little progress. Finally, in a
ierce football scrirnnage, his nose
was broken. Now, Mr.. Davidson 5
nose was never his strong point in
personal beauty, so he seized the
opportunity, and, so says his
friends. he sent his girl the follow
:.iS telegram:
MY nose is broken. Shall /
1--we it set Greek or Roman"
The reply came back: Greek .
was set Greek. Shortly after
Yard the engagement was an
lcunced. His friends said that Mr..
Davidson had won by a nose.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
THE Houston Post of recent d:

THE Houston Post of recent date
SAYS: Six hundred. mostly women
and little children. persisted i'll the
burning of the General Slocum in
New York harbor. Life preservers
were too securely fastened to be
available; the fire apparatus was
useless and the boat was built of
finder. The space on an excursion
steamer is in the majority of cases
built only with a view to its sale.
Proper apparatus for securing safe
ty for the excursionists takes up
too much room and is omitted, or
slowed away in such manner as to
become unavailable in time OF
need. When the millennium dawus
man will subordinate greed to love
for his fellow man.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22


THE republican national conven-
ton at Chicago has adopted a plat
form indorsing republican policies
from Lincoln down to the present,
praises Roosevelt, contrasts condi-
ton of country now with what it
was in 1892, when Cleveland is
sued bonds at a high rate of interest
and shows how republicans in time
of war issued bonds at a rate as
low as 2 per cent, and altogether
made things look very roseate. No
nomination has been made yet.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

THE following from the Hidalgc
Advance shows that people of the
Col. Lott brand are appreciated
everywhere: We were in Mata-
moros last Sunday evening and
heard three loud, reverberating
toots of the iron horse ON the Lott
road, coming into the city OF
Brownsville This road will stand
as perpetual monument to man S
enterprise, purely of the Lott
brand.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
This Is the Last

week that DIR. West Cathcart, the
expert scientific refractionist and
optician of Houston and Galveston
will be in Brownsville adjusting
spectacles and eye glasses to all
formations of vision. The Doctor
of refraction has several engage
ments to fiji before returning to
to his home Office. His present
Office while here is parlor entrance
to Miller Hotel. Eyes examined
free.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

THE Japs, with a bravery that is
magnificent, say they will do a
plenty to the Russians, and con-
tinue to prove it. The fierce Cos
sacks who promised to cut off the
ear of all the Japs and pin them on
bamboo poles, have changed their
minds long since, and now con-
slider themselves quite lucky to
save their own ears.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
JAMESB. WELLS
cAttorney
at Law.

Successor to Powers & Maxan,
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro,
Wells, Rentfro & Hicks, Wells &
Hicks, Wells, Stayfon & Kleberg.
/ buy and sell Real Estate and
investigate land titles A complete
abstract of all titles of record in
Cameron County, Texas.
Practice in all state and federal
courts, when especially employed.
Land Litigation and corporation
practice
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

DoN'r NEEDLE with Father
Times clock. young man. You
can neither stop If nor turn its
hands back on the dial plate. While
you sleep and while you slulnber
it never ceases to tick the precious
moments away: and. oh. how You
viii appreciate their value when
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
Lady Msckenzie's Novel Reception

Lady Constance Mackenzie, the
English traveller and beauty, made
1 long trip through Texas. A,
one place wealthy ranch owner
invited her to visit him, and she ac-
,epted the invitation. The owner
II the ranch was determined to give
us guest a fitting reception. so he
ielegraphed his manage: Lady
Mackenzie coming tomorrow
make every preparation to treat
her royalty"
The manager had never heard OF
Lady Mackenzie, but. as the bust
ness of the ranch was raising blood
Sd horses. as well as cattle, he de-
ided this must be some fancy race
horse. The famous guest arrived
the next day. with her party, and
found all ready. A clean box stall,
with abundance of fresh hay. await
cd ber
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

THE democratic state convention
is still in session at San Antonio,
but has not instructed yet. 1t will
instruct for Parker today.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

Don't knock the town. If
you don't like the way things are
being conducted there are several
ways out of town, and you can
take Your choice of roads.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

THE road to Easy street lies
through Brownsville. Get in line
and take your place before the
grand rush comes on.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Hox. mo. n. GARNER,

We are. authorized to announce the
name of the
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

as a candidate for reelection to Congress
from this, the Fifteenth District, subject
to the action Of the democratic party.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

wASTED.-A tract Of LOO acres Of good land
within ten OF Twenty miles Of Brownsville that
can he eazily irrigated. Address P. o. Boz <s6.
Stale price and terms i7-Ss
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

FoR SALE At FONT Isabel comfortable res-
idencr. has three large rooms. hall and gallery.
1000 griIon cypsess cissern- Apply 70 y. Light
bouru- Puente DE- los Sexro-- 6I+6t.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

NorIcE.-Defore taking your summer tip
provide yourself with an accident policy issued
by the old reliable Aetna Life ms Co. Of Mari
ford Apply TO l. Hirsch for rates ei<-st-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

wANrED-lo.ooo acres good farming lard I'd
colony German families Must be reasonable.
Frank C. Pierce 62-It
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

what inducenenf viii yoa o5cr thrre man
ufacfninE coucerns 70 locate their plants in yoar
vicinity Address A. King 1,oI Capitol ave-
Hous,nu Teas z-it
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22

wANTED-you to know that il win pay yos
70 figure with the Brownsville Transfer compan,
before contracting large quantities of freight o
buildin material
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-06-22
: No ads inserted in the want
column of the Herald unless cash
accompanies orde,- St.

FOR sALE-A few sacks of seed corn--F
c hampton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
Nominate Them With
BOundIess Enthusiasm.
With
CHICAGO CONVENTIONS GOOD WORK
For President THEODORE ROOSEVELT, of New York
Vice-Prcident CHARLES w FAIRBANKS, of Indiana

This ticket presented FIR the frages of the American people
by the Republican National CntOn which concluded its work Chi
cago yesterday.
The nominations made and the proceedings
marked enthusiasm that
augur the certainty Of election.
The nominating speeches by Ex-Governor Frank Black for the
President and by Senator Jonathan r. Dover for the Vicednt
with the cong speeches by Senators Beverdg DePew Foraker and
Others received with demonstration of
When Ex-Governor Black had
self the enthusiasm unbded and the tmut applause could
be stayed for twenty three minutes by the clock.
The exhibitions of delight marked the presentation
OF Senator Fairbanks for the second office the
Secretary COrtelyOu unanimously chosen chairman of the
National Committee resgmg the head of the Department of
and Labor Immediately after his election
The President received the the White
gratuatory ntercan
banks
The Committee Notification headed by Speaker
officially inform the President at Oyster Bay July Another
mttee headed by exScay Root will Fairbanks
Indianapolis August
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
LEADERS CHOSEN WITH NO DISSENTING VOICE.
SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS.

SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS.
Convention called to order at 10 o'clock
by Chairman Cannon.
Prayer by the Rev. Thaddeus a. Snively.
Call for nominations fo~ President.
Name of President Roosevelt presented by
Ex-Governor Frank S. Black; seconding
speeches by Senator Beveridge and others.
Roll of States called and President Roose-
welt nominated unanimously
Call for nominations for Vioe-President.
Name of Senator Fairbanks presented by
Senator Dolliver; several seconding speeches.
Senator Fairbanks nominated by acclama-
ton
Committees to inform nominees appointed
and adjournment taken.
George B. Cortelyou elected chairman of
the national committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
DIE IN BURNING WRECK.
Coaches Hang from BTdge-Pas-
Sengers Jump by Light Of Flames.

Madrid June 23-Thirty persons were killed
last night in train wreck in the Province of
Teruel. one of the most mountainous in Spain.
abounding in torrents The train was thrown
from the rails on "a bridge over the Jiloca River
and the coaches were burned.
The bridge also took fire and the engine fell
into the river. dragging a number Of coaches
with it. 4 terrific storm raging at the time
and the wind famed the flames. Some of the
coaches were caught on the projecting parts of
the bridge and hung in mid air, and by the light
Of the burning bridge passengers could be seen
jumping into the river.
Relief trains have been sent from Teruel. the
capital of the province, seventy-two miles north
west OF Valencia
The victims were mostly gendarmes. In addi-
tioR to the large death list, st is feared that
many were injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
JAPANESE MOVE NORTH,
OKU'S ARMY 4DV4NCING
Russians Erpect Attack ON Tsco
Sides at Kai-Chou.

Dispatches received in St. Petersburg show
that the japanese were continuing their ad-
vance north from the Liao-Tung Peninsula.
General Oku occupied Senuchen, and de-
tachment of General Kurokis army moved
ont of Siu-Yen.
At the Russian headquarters at Lao Yang
it is believed that the japanese intend to at
tack either Kai-Chou or Ta-tche-Kao, between
Kai-Chou and Hai-Cheng, from two sides.
Che-Foo has news of Japanese naval
reconnaissance at Port Arthur and apparently
Of land attack on the fortress at about the
same time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24

was reached her chairman announced that
louisiana casts her eighteen votes for New
Yorks heroic SON" As New-YOrk was called
Senator Platt stood on chair and announced
the vote amid loud applause.
Governor Murphy. when New-Jersey was
called. asked unanimous consent to dispense
with the further call and make the nomination
by acclamation- He was greeted with cries OF
mo. no"' We all want to vote for Roosevelt
etc. He announced the unanimous vote OF New
Jersey for Theodore Roosevelt. and the call pro-
ceeded
At its conclusion Chairman Cannon announced
that the convention had given 994 votes for
Theodore Roosevelt, making him its unanimous
choice for Republican candidate for President
for the term beginning March 5. 1906 and once
more the enthusiasm knew no bounds.
BIG DEMONSTRATION FOR FAIRBANKS.
When Senator Fairbanks was nominated for
Vice-President there diminution IN the
demonstration. Voices were hoarse but the
cheering for him just as unanimous as Il
was in filling the first place on the ticket Mr.
Fairbanks was nominated by Senator DoIliver
and seconding speeches were made by Senator's
Depew and Foraker. ex-senator Carter. OF Mon
tana. and Governor Pennypacker. OF PennsyI-
vanla- There being other candidates. the
nomination was made by acclamation.
Senator Fairbanks. who is staying IN Chi
cago till tomorrow. when he returns TO Indian
apo.is, was the recipient this evening of many
hearty congratulations He Is highly pleased
with his\new honors When he came out from
dinner at the Auditorium Annex many people
greeted him. An old man came up with some
hesitatioH.
VIII YOU shake hands with a Democratic" he
asked.
With pleasure" replied the Senator
Well. I'm a Democrat and ex-COnfederate."
said the old man. but Id like to shake hands
You are running with a man who ought to be
elected"
Mr.. Fairbanks was highly gratihed by the re-
mark.
The usual resolutions of thanks to officers OF
the convention and committees on arrangement
were adopted. and the great body was ad-
journed- Speaker Cannon came in for one of the
resolutions. and he bIushed like schOoIboy as
the word bouquet was given to him. Re made
eleven speeches in the day, each few crisp.
original sentences introducing the eleven speak
ers His audience never tired OF watching or
hearing him. He was sauce 10 the proceed
ings. His ierky walk to and from the peninsula
OF the rostrum that projected into the audience
amused every one He kept a tight hold on the
right hand of each speaker with his right hand
and swung The gaveI in his left The vide
sweep of the heavy mallet rather terrified menu
bers Of the press who were within range. for
sometimes their heads escaped by not more than
an inch. While Mr. Cannon spoke his whole
body shook. his left arm made full circles both
legs vibrated, and even his toes could be seen
working up and down IN his shoes His control
Of the convention was complete
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24

1NTERCOLLEGIATE REGATTA. JUNE 18TH
PoughkeepSic- Highland course Observation train
tickets are now sale At West Shore ticket Sfices
liS. 3o9. 6ll L2l6 Broadway: go Columbus Ave
East i2d ST., and 33S Fulton St, Brooklyp.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24


Chicago. June 23.-Enthusiasm. boundless, sin
cere. almost awe inspiring. characterized to-
days session of the Republican National Con-
vention. For twenty-three minutes eight thou
sand people applauded. cheered. waved hats and
flags and banners and by every method known
to human ingenuity sought TO express their love
and admiration for Theodore Roosevelt and
their confidence in and loyalty to the Republican
party.
The speeches in point Of literary beauty. brill
fancy of epigram and fine elocution. We're, al
belt perhaps too long, above the ordinary heard
in conventions The great qualities of the Presi-
dent. as recognized by the whole country. were
eloquently presented and met with enthusiastic
response And through the warp and woof of
the whole rheto rical and elocutionary fabric
ran one golden thread. which obviously attract
ed the instant attention and genuine enthu-
siasu Of the gathering 1t was the assertion,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24

reiterated and variousy expressed. that all
men, high low. rich or poor. black or white
must he permitted to enjoy everywhere all tn.
rights which inhere in citizenship and must Obey
the law in all things great and SMALL that capi-
tai has a right to combine; that labor has a
right TO combine. but that both must keep with
in the law that the right of individual liberty
wage mutually agreed upon-a right which can
not be taken from him. The highest tribute paid
TO Roosevelt the one which ELECTED the heartiest
response. that he always recognized the
distinction between liberty and license. and that
he never feared to enforce the law without re-
gard to conditions and without respect OF per-
sons
GREAT BURST OF CHEERING.
1t was II o'clock when Ex-Governor Black. in
closing his nominating speech, pronounced the
name of Theodore Roosevelt. Mr.. Blacks own
appearance on the platform had been received
with enthusiasm. His characteristic speech
full of pungent epgrams and pithy witticisms
had ELECTED frequent bursts of hearty applause
and when ne closed there burst forth volume
OF cheers which. like a great wave swept
through the Coliseum. brought dignihed men to
their feet, and for nearly half an hour could not
be stayed. Wild with the fulness of their senti-
ments, men. and women, too, sought to give ex-
preston to their feelings with cheers and shouts
and whistles. Flags waved. banners
Haunted and hats thrown in the air. ON the
stage Uncle joe Cannon. waving the same flag
which first led the cheering in the convention OF
1860 at the moment Abraham Lincoln's riane
was placed in nomination. led the cheering
Two little children. boy from Alabama and a
girl from California. were carried to the stage
and raised to the shoulders of convention off,
cials, from which vantage points they tried to
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Continued ON NTH page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24
OUTPOST FIGHTING.
Russians .fttack and 4re Defeated
4ttach6s IN the Skirmish.

General Kurokis Headquarters in the Fleid'
Jrne 23.-Russians from samimak attacked
the japanese outposts IN force yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-24

RUTLAND r. r. FOR MONTREAL.
Ersneon, Burlington. Across the Islands OF
tsook, &c. postage Information, sss Broao"ay'
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
RoEBUCK & CO., CHICAGO.

Every housekeeper should know
that If they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contains 10 Ozone full
pound-whlle all other Cold Water
Starches are put up in A-pound pack
ages, and the price Is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem.
icals. If your grocer tries to sell you
1907. package it Is because he has
= stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures "16 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
Everybody's MAGAZINE.

The secret method of multiplying
millions by which the enormous for
tunes of Standard Oil and other big
financial institutions were created
vertically out of nothing is the text
of the September installment OF
"Frenzied Finance" by Thomas w.
Lawson, in Everybody's Magazine.
1t il no exageration to say that the
article is Of the most sensational In
terest and Importance The story OF
how Standard Oil set about getting
the control Of banks and trust and
insurance companies; how it juggled
their funds so as to extend its opera
tons; the process of the "trustifica-
ton" of corporations as they practice
it, and the upbuilding of the greatest
financial power in America today,
makes a revelation of the most start
ling significance.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
Mrs. Burnett's English Home.

Frances Hedgson Burnett, the au.
thor of Little Lord Fauntleroy,"
whose story of childhood, "In the
Closed Room" is now appearing in
McClure's Magazine, has returned for
the summer to her English country
home, Maytham Hall, in Kent. Mrs.
Burnetts estate is a very old one,
lying in the most beautiful part of
England's most picturesque county.
The foundations of the house are over
700 years old, and the old church on
the grounds is mentioned in the
Doomsday Book. Attached to the
Hall are two quaint villages, Rolven-
den street and Rolvenden lane.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
An Incubation Experiment.

In the incubation experiments, 1871
eggs from various sources have been
set in the incubators. OF these, 1905,
or SO per cent, were fertile. Three
thousand three hundred and forty,
eight, or 46 per cent, of the fertile
eggs were Matched. This waa $50 per
cent OF the total number. The
efficiency of Matching under various
conditions ranged from per cent to
"a per cent. These experiments were
planned in the direction of testing the
efficiency Of the machines and The in
luence of moisture and room tempera
ture upon the hatch,-Rhode Island
itation.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
The September Atlantic.

The September Atlantic opens bril-
liantly, with the first chapters OF
Isidro, a romantic serial novel by
Mrs. Mary Austin, the scene of which
is laid in Southern California, and
which is full of unusual and attrac'
tive incidents of love and adventure.
of vivid description and highly imag.
NATIVE narrative
The unpublished manuscripts OF
Ralph Waldo Emerson supply a truly
Emersonian characterization OF
Shakespeare in the shape of the ad
dress made by Emerson before the
Boston Saturday Club at their Shakes.
pearian ter-centenary meeting
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
Among American artists one of tht

Among American artists one of the
most talked-of and most appreciated
foreign paintings in this country is
the portrait of "A Woman in Black"
by Degas, recently added by Mrs.
Gardner to her Fenway Court collec.
ton. One of the leading American
portrait-painters has called it "the
greatest masterpiece in portraits OF
the last century" A reproduction OF
this canvas, made by permission OF
Mrs. Gardner, will appear in the Sep
TENDER Century, and the editor takes
this occasion to make new protest
against the application of the prin
ciple OF Protection to works of art.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
had no appetite.

had no appetite. When doctors failed
to help me began using Doan's Kid,
ney Pills and improved until my back
was strong and my appetite returned.
During the four years since stopped
using them | have enjoyed excellent
health. The cure was permanent"
(Signed) GEORGE w. REMOTE.
A TRIAL FREE-Address Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, so cts.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
Black Absorhs Heat.

A French authority had two thor
mometers-one of ordinary glass. the
other painted black-placed in the
sun. In the white glass the mercury
rose to 144 Under the black paint 10
went up 20 157 in the same position.
The inference Is that people who
wear black coats arc warmer in the
sunshine than those who dress In
white.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-09-22
Wed In erandmother,s Dress.

Miss Muriel Arthur, who married
Mr.. Ian Finlay of tho Scots Greys,
wore a wedding dress, composed en-.
tirely of priceless old Brussels lace
which was worn by tho bridegroom's
great.grandmothor at her own wed.
ding 100 years ago.