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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-15

THE price of cattle continues
low, and the price of dressed beef
continues high, while the dividends
of the beef trust continue to swell.
The cattle producer and the beef
consumer are both mulCted to in
crease the millions of the men that
operate the markets.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-15
GENERAL NEWS SUMMARY.
Latest Events Of Interest Told BY the City
Newspapers.

Fully 1900 Russians arrived at
New York last week on the steam
ship Graf Waldersee 1t is thought
they fed from Russia to escape
military service.
Some vandal has stolen a collec-
ton of 800 specimens of old coins
and other valuable curiosities from
the Tulane university museum at
New Orleans.
Col. VIM. F. Cody buffalo Bill)
has sued for divorce, charging that
his wife attempted to poison him.
An engagement is reported be-
tween Russian torpedo flotilla and
the Japanese fleet off Port Arthur,
in which both sides are reported as
losing ship.
Arrangements have been made
by the Associated Press to have
war news from the far East trans
mitted to London via the Pacific
cable and United States, being
delivered en- route to Associated
Press papers, which will give Amer
leans the war news first of all.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-15

THE historic old city of Santone
has been revealing lately in the ex-
quisite delights of big three days
cooking main. Next to the excite
11ent of a badg fight, Santone
fairly dotes on the classic and re-
fined amusement of the cock pit.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-15
The Herald Again.

The Corpus Christi Sun very
kindly says:
The Brownsville Herald has
be n enlarged and appears in a
bran new dress. The Herald pre-
sents handsome appearance. We
congratulate Bro. Wheeler on this
evidence of prosperity.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-15
A NEW ENTERPRISE.

The Red Light Restaurant and
Short Order house is the most up
to date restaurant in the city.
Everything neat and clean. Amer
lean cook and walters.
Meals IS cent. Rates per week
IS, by the month SIS.
Also hot and cold baths, the only
place in the city. Washington
street, between 18th. and 18th,
Brownsville, Texas.
SIMS & MIKESKA,
216-tf. proprietorss.
There will be services with ser
mon in English by Rev. A. T.
Graybill at the Presbyterian church
in this city every Sunday morning
at IL O'Clock, during Mr.. Graybill' 5
stay here.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-15
KANSAS REPUBLICANS
lNDORSE ROOSEVELT
State Ticket Is Nominated and Delegates
to the National Convention Selected.

Wichita. Kan, March 9.-The
Republican State convention today
nominated the following ticket:
Governor-Edward W Hochs.
Lieutenant Governor-David W.
Hanna.
Secretary of State-J. w. Bur
rows.
Auditor Seth c. Wells.
Attorney General-C. c. Cole
man.
Treasurer-Thomas T. Kelly.
Mr.. Hoch's nomination was
made by reclamation. The plat
form expresses pride at this being
the first State convention to select
delegates to the National conven-
ton instructed to vote for that
intrepid soldier, sound and safe
statesman and fearless advocate
and examplar of civic righteous
ness, the worthy successor of the
lamented Mckinley, Theodore
Roosevelt. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
John SHARP Williams and Tom
Reed. :

Thare IS no better story teller in
Congress thar the Hon John Sharp
Williams, the leader OF the minority.
and When he was here last week WITH
shs rivers and harbors committee ne
and Congressman J. f g Talbot.
who Is one Of his closest friends, kept
= boasful es people laughing wasn
their poIiticai yarns.
One of these, told by Mr.. Williams,
concerned the late Speaker Thomas
B. Reed. ..1
mef Mr. Reed coming out OF the CLOAK
room and he said TO me In that, Pc
eul;ar drawl of his: Williams. what
eYer makes yen such bitter parsl-
Well Mr. Speaker. that's pretty
GOOD coming from you. isn't 1t" l
Never mind ma he replied,
brs why are you such bitter partl-
- Well, I'll tell you. said /. You
I @k,,aW i never saw Republican until
Was SO years old and l can't get
ussd TO them, somehow.
nHe looked at me reproachfuiiy ano
waiked away without another word.
Baltimore Sun
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
JAPANESE EMPIRE
Was Founded by a Chinese Medi-
cal Student Who Feared Death.

One of. the traditional accounts of
tie origin Of the Japanese Empire
mentioned by the famous Jesuit trav-
eller, .Pere de Charlevoix, refers to
the emigration tbither of Chinese
celony-under rather peculiar circum-
stances. Sinosikwo assembled the
throne Of China Ia the year 26 B. c.,
and at once entered on a career Of
cruelty and tyranny. He was, never
tkeless, most anxious to enjoy the
privileges Of his position for as long
period Is possible.
Fos the purpose of endeavoring to
Obtain some specific agent by which
the duration OF human life could be
prolonged he dispatched trusted mes
sepgers and explorers into all coun-
tries with which be held any commu-
nication or of the whereabouts of
which he could obtain any knowledge.
Taking advantage Of the circum-
stances, one of his medical attendants
who was. living in hously drsaa ofga
SUDDEN sentence of death-told the
Emperor that he had learned that
such an agent existed in the juices Of
plant which grew only in the islands
which now form the Japanese Empire.
The plant IN question was also reported
to be one of so delicate structure and
sensitive nature that If not plucked
with pure hands and special precau-
tion it would lose all its mysterious
virtues before arriving within the
limits of the Chinese Empire. 1t
WIS suggested that 800 young men and
the same number OF girls-all Of spot
le;s physica! health and moral purity
should be selected to proceed to
Japan for the purpose of procuring a
sufficient supply Of the precious plant.
The suggestion was promptly acted
on. The medical adviser patriotically
volunteered to conduct the expedition
himself, and the offer was accepted.
The expedition embarked as speedily
as possible for the japanese islands,
but not one of its members was ever
seem within the bounds of the Chi
nese Empire again. The previously
unoccupied parts of Japan were rapid
iy populated with a race more fresh
and vigorous in body and mind than
the average Inhabitants Of the Land
of the Celestials itself! The medical
chief of the expedition, of course,
created himself king of the country
and soon had a magnificent palace
erected for his residence. which he
called Kanjoku ii. e., "grande mai
SOIL, semblable auxcieux. ~ We are
further told that the japanese mention
the historic fact in their annals; that
they point out to visitors the spot on
which the medical founder of their
empire landed, and also show the
ruins of temple which was erected
in his honor.-American Medicine. 5,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
MW NEGRO THEORY.
Bishop Turner Declares That
White is an "unnaturaI Pallor
in the Caucasian.

Chicago, May 18. God never made
+a. waife. % man. In the beginning all
men were black, but in their n ander-
ings ON the earth many OF them have
become bleached. And in their un.
natural .pailor many of these bieached
men, all Of whom we're made black
as the beginning, now look with con-
tempt and indifference-often with
prejudice and hate-upon their broth
ers, she negroes, who have retained
the color that God gave them.p -
Such was The declaration OF the Rev.
III. M. Turner, senior bishop of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church,
in an address in Quinn chapel before
one of the sessions of the church's con-
ferences. The chapel was1packed with
negroes who are leaders in the relig-
ious work Of their race, and all ap-
plauded vociferoussy.
"What we negroes need is more ed
ucation,'' continued Bishop Turner.
e We need not only the various schools
now under control of our church, but
we need proper instruction impaired.
We should write books Of our Own,
poems of our own, scientific treatises
OF our own, in harmony with our color
and our race. And don't learn songs
ike Wash Me and Shall be Whittier
Than Snow, "a song that | would
not tolerate sung in my presence.
ST do not want to be misunderstood.
though, and I will say to the credit
of the white man-whose race is at
the same time the meanest I ever saw
and the best-that in whatever our
race tries to raise itself as general
rule he will help u.s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
CUTTING OUT POOL Rooms.
Mo More Western Union Turf Re-
ports to be Sent---ReguIar
Messages Excepted.

New York, May 1s.-Following his
action of yesterday in discontinuing
to all subscribers in this city a report
of the racing at various tracks in this
country Col. Robt. c. Clowry today
nc tilted the general superin is
of the company at New York, Chicago
Atlanta and San Francisco that the
collection and distribution by the
Western Union Telegraph company Of
horse race reports would be discontln-
ued forthwith. .l~Sssg ag
The effect of this order is far reach
ing and will result in the discontinu-
ance of what has been called the rae
ing department of the Western Union
company. This department. has col
lected and distributed racing news
from all the various tracks in the
country to subscribers. Hereafter
the company will transmit only such
messages concerning races as are regu-
larly fled with it for transmission.
The executive committee Of the Wes-
tern Union had brief meeting today
at which were present Chauncey M.
Dspew, Morris K. Jessup, Russell
Sage, Samuel Sloan and Jacob 81.
Schif. President Clowry reported
his action and the executive commit
tee approved it.
The New York Telegraph company,
which also is accused of aiding and
aFpetting'' the service to poolrooms,,
advised Police Commissioner McAdoo
today that it would at once remove
the telephone wires from the east
Forty-second street house which was
raided yesterday and which was said
tc. have been 1.-THE headquarters or
central" of g chain of poolrooms.
Farther. the company promised to
see that both wires and instruments
ale taken out of the subsidiary places
poolrooms which received accounts
of the racing from this central. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
Charleston. NAV ls-The first and

Charleston, May l9-The first and
only casualty Of the Confederate reun-
ion occurred this afternoon in the cap
sizing of a small catrigged sail boat
between Fort Moultrie on Sullivan g
Island and Fort Sumter, resulting in
the drowning of j. D. Carmichael of
Dillon and j. w. Harmon of Lexing-
ton. j. q. Bond Of Lexington and
another man from the same place had
a marrow escape, being rescued in an
exhausted condition, requiring medi-
cial treatment at the army hospital on
thu island.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
An Omen Letter

Erora the chapin, s. c..:Sews: Early IN
+he !. 8, snr;;ng my wife sndI were taken with
s;s-,paea @ and so severe we're the pans
that re called physician who prescribed
80. -sar-s nrt his medicines failed togive any
zs,;af. friend who had bottle OF
tshsnberlain's fs,. Colic, Cholera and Dlar'
rhoea Remedy ON hand gave each OF US q
dose and We at once felt the effects. pro.
cured bottle and before using the en1lrs
csntsnts - we were entirely cured. 1t, is
sSa-serfra remedy and shot.d be found IN
go honsehold. H. C. Bailey, editor.
s,hi. gs5 remedy is for sale by .China's Drug
,C+oro
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
WEEVlL TO CLAIM
HALF OF The COTTON.
Entonologist Hunter Predicts Its
Rasages---It is al Enormous
Muitissier.

Washington. May 1S.-Some signif
cant ofhcial predictions regarding the
ravages Of the cotton boil weevil are
made in q report coon to be issued by
the department of agriculture and
written by W. D. Hunter, who has
charge of the chronological part Of
the boil weevil Investigation in which
half a hundred experts are now en-
gagged. Mr.. Hunter says that conser-
vatiye authorities agree that unless
contingencies at present unexpected
occur, the pest soon will cause an in
crease in the price of cotton through
ont the world.
S BY living within the fruit of the
plant the weevil is well protected from
any poisons that might be applied !;
it occupies but IA days for develop
ment from egg to adult and the prog
eny of single pair in "a season may
reach l34, 600, 0e0 individuals it adapts
itself to climatic conditions and is
remarkably free from parasites and
at control difficult.
The report estimates that the pres
euce OF the weevil practically doubles
the area of land required to produce
bale of cotton and that the weevil
caused the Texas planters a loss Of
about sl5, Zoo, GOG ia 1903 Assuming
$500, COO, 600 as the value of the normal
cotton crop of the country Mr. Hunter
says the probable ultimate damage
VIXEN the pest has become spread over
the entire belt would approximate
$3.50, 600, 600 annually, providing moth
ing were done to check it.
Planters. however, are adopting
changes ii, methods that, send to so
much damage. The report predicts
that the ,weeyil eventually will be dis
tributed all over the cotton belt, ad-
yancing into new territory at che rate
Of approximately 500 miles a decade
and it probably always will be as, de-
structiye in a series of years as it has
been in Teaxs sincs 1894. The report
suggests shat the probability OF Its
being carried to West Africa or else
where abroad is rot at all remote
Incase the seed happens to be sack
ed or even shipped in bulk there is
nothing to prevent the weevils from
being carried long distances on ship
board as they are able to adapt them
selves successfully to climatic condi-
tions. It is pointed out, however,
that the danger could be avoided by
fumigation OF by leaving the seed
sacked in store rooms, isolated from
new cotton for a year previous to ship
ment
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

The. Republican party always as
.srmes the responsibility for the pros
- nerity that at times blesses the coun
try I but there is a very large class OF
sc..rS 2 ohio would like some explana-
t;on tvs ss to why the cost of living has
irg increased so much while wages remain
abont stationary. The Republican
S1--sl, about prosperity will not
m .ronss the enthusiasm of that class
o. O. cit;zeus to a large extent.-Colum-
hia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
& Startling Test.

To save life, DR.. T. G. Merritt, Of No.
Mehoopany, Pa, made startling test re-
sulting in wonderful cure. He writes,
ga patient was attacked with violent hem
orrhages, caused by liberation of the
stomach. had often found Electric Bit
ters excellent for acute stomach and liver
troubles so prescribed them. The pa
tient gained from the first, and has not
had an attack in Il months" Electric
Bitters are positively guaranteed for Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Constipation and
Kidney troubles. Try them. Only SOC.
at j. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
Triplgtg 80 years ola celebrated thei

Triplets 80 years old celebrated their
biythday few days ago in Hillsoale,
Parish Of Uphan, near Moncgon' n.
The three have lived IN the same
Macs all their lives. Thsy are R'cn-
ara. James aud Deborah 1DeBoW, the
children OF William DeBow. a num-
sner of relatives and friends waited on
tbe triplets aud presented them a
m rsa of money. The. triplets are all
n good health and appear to have a
s,ood e,1 chance Of reaching the century
y, rs
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

New Orleans, May >1s.-Attorneys
for heirs of Mrs. Amelia Nequez. an
eccentric old widow, who died about
two weeks ago, broke open an old
safe in her late home today, under
orcer of the Court In the safe they
found gold, silver and currency
amounting to more than $40, 00O. Mrs.
Nequez had lived simple life and
had been boarding the money for forty
years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
The Loser.

IVES What ] Gil q good loser.''
''iIe dii.n'I seem tl.:,t WAY 10 me-.
WY. SAW him lose $50 at poke,
hast night. and lic didn't kick at all.
Funny: You siln;.id have heard him
today wien he dropped !: half dollar
and ii rolled down the cl!vert. ''-Catho-
;ic Standard and times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
STEMMERY BURNED IN FLORENBE.
1t Had Just Been Repaired After
January Fire.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Florence, May 1.-THE Enterprise
Tobacco stemmery was burned here
this morning about o'clock.
This was the best equipped and built
stemmery in South Carolina. The
building, which had just been COM
pleted since the fire in January when
it was damaged considerably, cost the
company SIG, 1000.
1t was insured for $4,000.
Chas. A. Gregory, who had the
plant leased, lost.about 81, 600 in fix
lures. He had no insurance.
The fire was undoubtedly of incend-
iary origin.
This is the second big fire Florence
has had in the past few weeks, the
Pee Dee warehouse having burned in
the same Ray a few weeks ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
SURGEON DESCRIBES
on MRlaG.
Report Received From DIR. II. ..
Wilson, of the gicksburg---
Bloody MADEIRA Naval
Methods.

Washington, My 1S.-Never since
bba 3evelonme OF the modern iron
clad has the medical department. had
sso s,arfens an Opportunity to study the
ta,rific effects on shipboard OF modern
fhsayy Gun ere as that presented in the
: short and fatal struggles TO. life OF
Ss,,s Russian crews OF Che Variag and
a-iiatz and The department has been
ksng With she greatest interest for
fhs report Of Dr. Fl. d. Wilson OF the
Vicksburg.
ITrhia Was receiTed today by Surgeon
5 fssnera1 Rixev and is said 30 be OF the
greatest value, not only for the techni-
cal lesson is teaches but, also as con-
ciusiyely sustaining the statements
made by Commander Marshall OF tne
5 Viickshurg as to the tender Of assist
ance to- the Russian crews. The fe-
n,osrt bearing en- that is as follows:
20 Immediately after the Russian
eruiser yariag had returned from she
fghs with the japanese aeet, and hao
kanehored. vas directed by the cap
sSt.aiin Of this ship .Vicksburg1 90 go on
& |ssspsard ana offer to do anything posi-
"a IN assisting to take care OF the
@wnundea. The Russian commander
accepted the offer and requested me 20
90 below where the wounded were De-
ing carried.
Fsaneh. English and Italian ships
:vvare IN hoard at work. they having
srrived bafore me as their ships were
anchored mach nearer the Russian "a
lship. :.
deck were most of the dead as
fhev had been Instantly killed at Ine
ms below the wounded were being
ysssared for, each medical officer select
iir,q eonyeniant place TO dress Snenl.
was inpsacticable to do more snan nan
anrsiy dressing Of most temporary ma
st1ras "a as there we're SO many cases need
:nc Immediate attention, and also It
-vas s., rot known but that the japanese
Wonld resume the fight as any time
Sc Nhe Russian ship had not surrender
"a vhen she returned TO the inner
harbor.
{ ara,ss;son and as soon as dressings
"a sYe,a 1ea a1,piisa tie wounded were pat n
boats aad taken to soma OF sne iofeig9
shiDs as Che Russian Captain intended
tc leave his ship and sink her- |
oHersd to send any wounded on ooara
ths United States ship Zahro (which
ysss 3 port@ as the, cnMmandang officer
q lie yieksbnrg had directed me 70
nr,fsr her services Tor the wonnced;
81 The Offer was declined by both the
.earsain and the executive officer, sbey
;nforming me there was sumcient
room On the Other warships.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
0. B. Davis

does not hesitate to recommend Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure to his friends aud GUS
to 3iers. I-5iycstion causes more Il; health
THAI auythiag else. 1t dcraages tre SON
ac1 ard brings IN al manner Of disease.
Mod1l Dyspep i. Cure dises:s whar YOU
eat, cures ;:'a; ,e-:'on, dyspepsia and all
stomach dl>o- tors. kodol Is not only a
perfect digest; It h9t = tissne ou,ii;ng
tonic as we'll Rn"we.' haa!.h. perf- ct
strength and in:rea~vi vitality follow its
use
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
The Cradle.

<reter Cooper lad tifty-five years OF
domestic happiness and morning fire
building. Mr. Cooper was an ingen-
io,,S nam When cradle became nee
essary il his home. as was sometimes
tic case years ago. Peter riggcd a self
rock;n@ cradle. With fan attachment.
Aftcrw:,4l he patented the device and
a.,!d the patent. There were many op
pertun;ties lin those days"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

st. Louis, May 1S.-United States
Senator a. G. Latimer of South Car
olina, author of bill pending in con-
gress providing for government ex-
penditure for improving roads, open
ed today's programme at the Good
Roads convention with an address on
National Aid.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
Quickly Solved.

Yes. for q year and !, half she was
In Coubt as to whether she loved him
nnoll"h to marry bin or not"
And how did she succeed in findiu:
OUT
There was another girl who got to
scting as if she wanted hjm.'-Chicaso
I..ocord-He
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
Quick Arrest.

i. A. Gul.edge of Verbens, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from severe case OF
piles causing "a tomors. After doctors
and ali remedies failed, Bucklen'a Arnica
Salve quickly arrested further inflammation
and cured him. 1t conquers aches and
kills pain. 25c. at j. F. W. DeLorme's
Dr1g Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
Made Young Again.

..ane Of DR.. K1ng's New Life Pills each
MIR, for two weeks has put me IN n!
.tesas' Sc sgain" writes D. II. TuraeF OF
no ,,,.e,towa: Pa. They're tbs bs:t IN
~. ~ zg,ri ! for Liver, Stomach, ana Bow
4sa1s e1s Pa-ely yegetabls. Never gslpe.
ea,s5,.a. J. F. W. DeLo-sae,s Drug
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

Raleigh, N. c. May 19.-At Trenton,
N. c.. at 1.36 this afternoon Alfred
Daniels, colored, the murderer of F. G.
Simmons, the father of United States
Senator Simmons, of this State was
hanged for his crime. Daniels said
nothing on the scaffold except that he
had peen forgiven for the deed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
The MeHnx.

Old I.awyer-Wl.y Go You feel tsei
y:.;,r client Will losc bis case: Have
yn.l exhausted every r.canS at yo1T i,is-
;,o>;il to-
Your. Lawvcr No. but have OK.
ssa.t~l ali the mcaus at his d;s2cSa:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

New York, May l9.-All grades of
refined sugar we're advanced 5 cents
hundred pounds today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
Eiscontcnt.
You're Disconnected"

You're disconnected.
.'Tes"
"N'hy:"
We'll. I've noticed that the content
ed man doesn't often get ahead in th.s
word. Chicago Post