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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
ALL INQUIRING
ABOUT BROWSWLl-E.

Everywhere / went durinx my
absence people were inquiring abont
the Brownsville country" sod A
d. Childress, general manager Of
the Brownsville Land and Town
Company, who has just: returned
from, a visit to St. Louis and East
Texas points. In St. Louis" be
continued, 4 met many prominent
and influential business men and
all displayed much interest IA the
new. railroad to. Brownsville 1t Is
very probable that as soon as the
road is opened, there will be an
excursion of manufacturers and
business men from St. LOUIS TO
Brownsville, including a general
tour of the coast scountry. II Is
practically arranged now, IN fact
and only waiting for the Lott road
to furnish the way.
AS in St. Louis, so it was at
Dallas, Fort WORTH Beaumont,
Houston, !. In facsy evsz,~place- I
went people we're talking Of
Brownsville, the country of per
petual sunshine. If all take a.
notion to come at the same time,
we will not be able to house them"
We are getting inquiries from
many places for lots or acreage
property" he added
In conclusion, Mr.. Childress re-
marked that there will be some
good news for Brownsville m a
short while, which he will give Us
the benefit of as soon as possible
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
AFTER TEXAS GUM.
European Companies Utilize Large Tract
Of Ch.panA Land.

Mr.. E. I. Coyle, who collected
the fibre and color products for the
State exhibit at St. Louis, will leave
In a few days for the Southwestern
country to locate and report on
1000 acres of chaparral land for
two European companies, who,
largely through Mr.. Coyle's re-
presentations in. the columns of
the News, will utilize this land for
for gums and color stuffs. Mr..
Coyie saws that gum arabic, gum
camphW and gum tragacanth will
be the chief products of Texas in
early future Gum camphor is in
creasing IN value as fast as gum
arabic did In the days when Arab
Pasha raided the Nile Valley
Galveston News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
PERSONALS.

r. NJ. Chase of Hidalgo is q
visitor in town.
]. S. Sweeny of Galveston is a
guest at the Miller.
Col. E. o. Flood returned to
Galveston by the steamer.
Mrs. J. Fromme and son of Point
Isabel are visiting in the city.
Mrs. R. NJ. Miller of Matamoros
was passenger to the Point this
morning.
George More and Louis Crixell
came up from the Point last even
ing and went down again this
morning.
Simon Celaya, J. Celaya, ].
Hoyt, and ]. Sims were among the
passengers arriving from the Point
last evening.
Josiah Turner has been in town
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
To Remove Ink Stains.

Rub clean tallow on ink stairs
on clothing, allowing it to remain
a few hours, then wash off with
pearline suds. Kerosene used m
stead of the tallow will sometimes
have a better effect. Inks are made
of different ingredients, so It Is nat
always easy to determine winch
cleaning agent will be most effect
i've. A weak solution Of citrlc
acid will sometimes work best and
Javelle water is at other times the
thing needed.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19

- day or two from The. -RaaGH
Galveston. Don Josiah is feeiing
good over the fine rains at his place
lately.
Peter S. Champion of ToIucz.
IHidalgo county. has been transact
| ing business in town for day or
so.
IL. G.. Brewer rode in from busy
Harlengin Wednesday evening
Everybody ia that neighborhood.
he reports, has oeen made glad by
the recent rains.
et Henry and Joe Frazier of -Tem-
pie, Texas, arrived here Yesterday
via Lott limised. Messrs. Frazier
are here.for the purpose of putting
ZIP and operating te Steam Laundry,
the marhinerysfor which. has beer
Ihere.foe soae.Mesks.:.:. IN IL
George T. Black and W. e,
Sharp,iof Ell Paso, Texas, filing
respectively the offices Of. special
inspector and special examffter Of
customs in the U. S: treasury de-
partnleiit,, spent yesterday here on
official Business, having arrives
Tuesday: They left today by the
Alice stage.
A. D. Childress and family ar
rived from Beaumont lass!' erening
via the Lott road and VIII soon be
at home at the Rentfro residence
on Elizabeth street. Mrs. D. c.
Stone also arrived with the party,
as announced, to join her husband
here. Both Mr.: and Mrs Chi
dress and family and Mr.. and Mrs
Stone will make most desirable
addition to Brownsville from a 80
cial point of view. while the local
business community is distinctly
benefited BY the acquisition. Of twp
such intelligent, and active business
men as Messrs. ChiIdFss and
Stone.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
READY FOR
BUSINESS
Natisni walI Be b septembes
IS a October I.
e A.ke Conneetiea 4 Saa Miguel By
X. IN. ~ H.sdk Freight and Pas
singer Ttzl5e b Nsstercy.

The branch Of the National rail
road Of Mexico which is being
built between Monterey and Mata-
moros viii be completed to San
Miguel, o.. that Is 70 say. a con-
nection viii be made near that
place. and be opened and ready for
freight and: passenger traffic by
September Is or October l. ~
The building Of this line has
been pushed almost as fast as the
Lott road. sisd when that IS said
much IS said. for there never was
a railroad built in any country so
fast IS the Lott road. Considering
the greater difficulties and delays
encountered on the National
branch. this line comes next to the
Lott proposition in speed of con-
ssrpciiou- When completed with
standard gauge to Matamoros.
which viii be- about December /,
L viii afford an ar line route to
Monterey, which will be much
shorter than any existing line to
that city.
Superintendent Nichols of this
DIVISION states that the road will
be ready. for the rice and cotton
crops in this section of Tamaulipas,
being finished to some place near
San Miguel. Connection will be
made there with the old narrow
gauge line now in operation from
that point to Matamoros. until the
material for changing the cid line
to standard gauge can be pushed
through to this end. e
We Will take care Of all busi-
ness clear through to Monterey by
rail by the middle of September or.
the FIRST of October" says Mr..
and hope we may
have our facilities tested; that is, 1
mean 1 hope the products of the
down here may be so great
as to warrant the large outlay. to
which the National has been put to
build this line. .
The depot and yards for the.
newly constructed line will in all
probability be located in the vicin-
ity Of the sub-station of the car line
between Matanoros and the ferry
It Santa Cruz.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
JAMESB. WELLS
attorney
at Law.

Successor to Powers & Maxan,
Powers & Wells, Wells & Rentfro,
Wells, Rentfro & Hicks, Wells &
Hicks, Wells, Stayton & Kleberg.
l 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, 1904-05-19
{, Butter. Cheese, Potatoes. Lem
ons and Oranges at Len Wise's.

market can be found at the Botics
del Aguila. 5-l9eff.
A treat to some delicious ripe
peaches. grown in Brownsville, was
enjoyed by the editor today. They
were grown in the garden of the
Misses Escattiola at their home on
L.evee street, between Sth. and 9th
and were received with the com
pliments of these ladies'. Ripe
peaches in May are as unusual as
ripe figs in this month, even in this
sunny cline, and the fact that they
IAN be produced here; so early
shows beyond a doubt that this is
destined to be a great country for
early fruits. The first orchard
products to reach the market always
bring the highest price, and that is
where Brownsville will be the
winner. 'f',-
Botica del Aguila now has fresh
supply of Huyler's candies. Go
and make your selection while they
are fresh. S-19-tf
The Brownsville Board of Trade
would do the proper thing should
it offer a premium for the first bale
of cotton raised this season in Cam
eron county. If it should stimulate
planters sufficiently to produce the
first bale of the South, such an
achievement would be an immense
advertisement for. Brownsville and
Cameron county. Why not? f,s,
Cheese, all kinds of Cheese, at
Leo Wise's. 5-16-tf.
Brownsville is now blooming
with buds of Budweiser bottled
beer. This famous beverage ar
rived on the last trip of the Man
teo, and is now stored at the From
tier Ice Co.'S plant. There is no
need now of the people of Browns
vile having their thirst quenched
with the waters of the Rio Bravo.
The agency of the Budweiser beer
in Brownsville is represented by
Coker & Jones, and within a few
weeks they will have a pretty
yellow-wheeled delivery wagon
while will have the famous
Budweiser sign on its sides. 1t.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
THE DAILY HERALD
THURSDAY. MAY y. 1905
LOCAL ITEMS.


Butter, fresh butter, bestssto be
had, at Leo Wise. =. 5.l0-tf.
The steamer Manteo sailed res1,
Brazos Santiago for Galveston this
morning at 7:a0.
Fine. new stock of clothing just
received. dernprices.-A Spero.
81 S-re. st.
A marriage license was issued
this morning by. the county clerk
to Serapio Quintania and. Soledad
1.ongoria: ~; -.
Lemons and oranges; at: Leo
Wise's 5a1o-tf:
For the first time In the history
of Brownsville, at least of recent
years, draught beer was served
here today. Crixell's saloon has
made this innovation. having just
received a shipment of key beer.
A large ice chest has been installed
in the saloon for the purpose of
keeping the beer cool. Aessrs.
Crixell today allowed thefpatrons
to sample draught peer ad ibitum
This is the popuiar-XxX San
Antonio beer.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
LOST!

A gold watch with fob attached
watch engraved R. B. G. on out
side case Returned to this Office.
Liberal Reward 5-1o-tf.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19

CARPENTER AND BUu-DER--Con-
tracts taken for both frame and
brick buildings, and all other WORK
in my line. Also painting and re-
pairing Cypress cisterns made to
rider. Address, W. S. CoRKILL,
Eleventh street, bet. Elizabeth and
Levee streets, Brownsville. Texas
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19

The custom house sale advertis-
ed to be held tomorrow, the 10TH,
IN tins city IS postponed and will
be held On Saturday, the 21st.,
instead
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
Light on the SubIecf-

l want loaf of bread-' said
the lady as she entered the bakery,
and want it nice and light
Yes m, replied the new boy
who was anxious to please, we
have some nice pound loaves thai
weigh only 'leven ounces -
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-05-19
FOR SALE

An Of Ceferino Montejano's pro-
perty consisting of city lots with
improvements thereon to-wit:
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
FIVE CHILDREN PERISH.
Flames Destroy Dwelling at Council
Bluffs-Mother Unable to Save
Her Little Ones

Council Bluffs, a., Feb. 2.-Early
Tuesday morning the residence of
Peter christensen, Sixteenth avenue
and Third street, was destroyed oy
fire, his five children, ranging in ages
from a babe in arms to II years of age,
burned to death, and Mrs Christensen
burned SO that she will die. The hus-
band was in the country at the time.
No one knows how the fire started.
The dead are: Edna, II years; Frank,
eight years; Lila, four years; Jane,
two years, and baby, five months Just
before one o'clock Mrs. Christensen
woke up and discovered the interior of
her house in flames. She rushed 10
another room where the children were
sleeping. That room was a mass OF
flames and it was impossible to gain
an entrance. Mrs. Christensen ran
into the street and raised an alarm.
This aroused the neighbors and fire
alarm was turned in. The neighbors
then turned their attention to the
house, but being of wood it burned
rapidly and was totally consumed be-
fore the arrival of the department. The
bodies of the children were cremated,
only the blackened trunks remaining.
Mrs. christensen is terribly burned
about the face and body.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
TAFT SUCCEEDS ROOT.
Takes Oath of Office as Secretary of
War-GOvcrnOr Wright
InuuEurnted.

Washington, Feb. 2. - Gov. William
H. Taft took the oath of office as secre-
tary of war Monday and at once entered
upon his new duties. The ceremony took
place in the large reception room at
tached to the secretary's Office in the
war department and the transfer of au-
thority from Elihu Root, the retiring
secretary, to Gov. Taft, while simply
made, was more impressive than any
similar event in many years.
Hanging in his office as the new Sec
rotary was indicted into the arduous
duties of his post, was the picture of his
distinguished father Alphonso Taft,
who was President Grants secretary of
war in 1876. Thus father and son have
held the same portfolio, this being the
second instance in tho history of the war
department, the first being presented
in the incumbency of Simon Cameron
under Lincoln and James D. Cameron,
his son, under Grant. There is single
other case of the kind in government
history where Gideon Granger was post
master general under Jefferson and
MdulSOu anu EIduClS Granger, us Sun,
under Harrison and Tyler.
Manila, Feb. Gov. Luke E. Wright
, and Vice-Gov. Henry c. Ide were in
augurated Monday. There was an i'm
posing demonstration, including bril-
liant military pageant, about 5000
, troops being in line
After taking the oath of office, Gov.
| Wright delivered his inaugural address.
1t was Straightforward speech, dealing
with the most important interests of the
islands.
Gov. Wright invited attention to the
improvements that had been accom-
plished in the Philippines under Amer
lean rule and declared his intention of
adhering to the principles of the Taft ad-
ministration. He urged Americans to
establish cordial personal and business
relations with the Filipinos, who must
constitute their chief customers. In con-
clusion Gov. Wright asked for the SYM
pathetic cooperation Of all classes to
whom, he said, were assured equal OPP
portunities for advancement.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
FAILS IN WILD PANIC.
Biggest Cotton Firm in the Country
Goes Down in Frantic
Market.

New York, Feb. with crash that
gave momentary pause to the widest
day yet seen on change, the cotton brok-
erage firm of A. B. Baxter & Co. fell Sat-
urday. The concern, the head Offices of
which were at 81 Broadway, was capital
lied at 100000, had Offices in 1875 cities
of the country and leased $4,000 miles
of telegraph line. 1t is said to have lost
100000 a day in the market for some
time past. The corporation of A. B. Bax-
ter & Co. was the biggest of it's kind in
the country. 1t protested to buy, sell
and deal in stocks, grain, cotton and all
staples. Its ventures of late, however,
are said to ha We been entirely on the cot
ton exchange.
While the bankrupt company was tot
tering to its fall, Daniel ]. Sully, the
"Cotton King" was clearing another
fortune. In less than "a hours he had
added to his already immense profits the
sum of 100000. He bought 200, 1000
bales Friday at 16. On Saturday hesold
at an advance of from 60 to 80 points.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
SEEKS INVESTIGATION.
Senator Dietrich Asks Inquiry Into
Recent Indictment-COmm
to Probe Charge.

Washington, Feb. 2.-After the
routine business Monday Senator Diet
rich (Neb.), rising to a question of
personal privilege regarding the re-
cent Indictment against his connection
with post Office patronage in Nebraska,
read statement regarding the court
proceedings and his acquittal on the
ground that he was not a senator at
the time his alleged malfeasance was
said to have occurred. He said he felt
an explanation was due the senate TO
determine whether he is fit to sit in
the senate. He offered resolution
authorizing the president pro TEN. to
appoint committee Of five to make a
full investigation and report to the
senate concerning the charge and his
acquittal. The charges related to the
post Office at Hastings, Neb., the ap-
pointment of Jacob Fisher as post
master and the selection of building
owned by Senator Dietrich as post
office. Senator Dietrich was charged
with accepting bride, but the charge
was disposed of by the courts in Ne
braska, a full investigation having
| been had. The resolution was adopted.
| Later in the day the chair named a
committee to make the inquiry de-
manded by Senator Dietrich consist
ing of Senators Hoar, Platt Conn.,,
Srooner, Cockrell and Pettus.
Washington, Feb. I'm executive
session the senate ratified the natural
ization treaty between the United
States ana Hayti. Six votes were cast
in opposition. The treaty is different
from the usual naturalization treaties
in that instead of extending naturaliza-
ton rights it abridges them. 1t pro-
vides that citizens of Hayti who may
be naturalized in the United States and
then return to Hayti shall cease to be
considered citizens of this country
after an absence of five years.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
WILL rsKE NO CHANCES.
Continue Preparations
for War.

st. Petersburg, Feb. Fin spite OF
the expressed hope of the Russian
authorities that the present crisis viii
be passed and that pacific solution OF
the Russo-Japancse negotiations will
be reached, it is no longer concealed
that Russia is practically prepared for
eventualities. On Monday the mobili-
cation of the Manchurian reserves was
announced. 1t has been we'll known
for months that Russia has been
steadily strengthening her army and
navy in the far east, to meet the prep
arations which Japan was openly maxi
ing. The available warships were
dispatched to the far east and the last
division, which left the Mediterranean
month ago, is now nearing it's des-
tination. Quietly. but surely. it was
necessary that Russia's preparations
should keep pace with those of her
diplomatic adversary. The feverish
activity of Japan during the last few
weeks naturally increased the distrust
of her ultimate intentions, and the
Russian authorities have been push
ing their precautionary measures with
more vigor. 1t is understood that six
or seven military trains daily have
been going east over the Siberian road.
The authorities now feel that the situ-
alton is secure should Japan reject
Russias proposition.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 3.-The cZar has
! now before him the report of the special
council on the Russian response. All
the papers relating thereto were submit
ted to him Monday by Grand Duke
Alexis and the ear is giving them ear
nest consideration. He had not rem
dertd his decision up to six O'Clock Tues
day evening, and it is authoritativey
said it may possibly be several days be-
fore the response is forwarded to Toxic.
Paris, Feb. 3.-The Havas agency has
circulated dispatch to the effect that
Russia's reply to Japan, the substance
of which has been communicated to the
foreign chancellories everywhere, has
made an impression that war will be
avoided.
Views have been exchanged between
the United States. France and Great
Britain on the subject The conces-
sions therein go beyond general eXpec-
tation and illustrate the sentiment of
equity and loyalty actuating the car
eff, in spite of the very large salts
faction Japan will receive" continues
.. the dispatch. "thc issue of the crisis
should be war. Japan will incur the
whole responsibility and find herself
morally isolated"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
Defnul,ing Cashier Captured

Council Bluffs, Ia, Feb. Alec De
ford, cashier of the failed bank of Alta
mort, Mo-, accused of embezzling $21,-
coo Of the banks funds, has been cap
tured here. He has been sent to the
Callatin (Mo) Jail. Deford, who left
Atamont before a warrant for his ar
rest could be served, had driven from
Altamont to Jameson, distance of rs
miles, where he took train for Council
Bluffs. Officers had secured word that
he was in this vicinity and a delay in
Deford's train gave them time to reach
the railroad station here before he ar
rived
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
FURIOUS GALES.
Wind Causes Much Damage In the
Wcst-Trnin Blown from
the Track.

Denver, Col, Feb. 2.-lIigh winds
prevailed Monday along the eastern
slope of the Rocky mountains in Col
orado and Wyoming, and much dam
age to property WAS wrought. In Den
Yer two men lost their lives us Il d.
rect result of the gale. Charles Orms-
by and William Daniels came in con-
tact with a live electric wire, which
had been thrown from its faStenings
into the street, and We're instantly
killed by the shock. Reports are be-
ing received from points III northern
Colorado telling of the destruction of
farm buildings and hay stacks in the
country districts, and the falling OF
trees, small buildings, chimncys, etc,
in the towns. In some places the force
Of the wind was SO great that small
stones were blown about promiscuous-
ly, SCATTERING windows and injuring
people.
Idaho Springs. Col. Feb. "A pas
scngcr train on the Colorado & South
crn railroad, which left Denver Mon
day morning for Georgetown. was
wrecked by gale, two coaches and a
combination baggage car and express
car being blown over and badly de-
mOralzed. The engine and tender re-
manned on tho track. -Four of the
train crew and one passenger were in
jured. The train had come to q stop
about 500 feet from the station in
Georgetown, being unable to proceed
further because of the wind. While
waiting for the gale to subsidc the
cars were lifted from the rails by the
wind and forced over On their sides.
The passengers and crew were thrown
with great force against the sides OF
the cars, but were able to escape
through the doors and windows 1t
was several hours before the news of
the accident could be sent to Denver,
as the telephone and telegraph wires
were Frustrated by the wind A spc-
cial relief train sent from the latter
city encountered trees and wires
streWn over the track in many places
and with difficulty reached it's dcstina-
ton. The severely injured were taken
to hospital in Georgetown for treat
ment.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-02-06
BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES.
Gathering % BE Held in Cleve-
land Next May.

Cleveland, O., Feb. 2.-The Baptist
May anniversaries will be held in this
city from May 10th to oath inclusive
There will be present, according to es-
Inmates, $500 representatives Of that
church from. all northern states
Among the distinctive organizations to
meet at that time will be the follow
ing: The American Baptist Mission
Union, the American Baptist Home
Mission Society, the American Baptist
Publication Society, the Women's
Baptist Home Missionary Society, the
American Baptist Historical Society,
the American Baptist Young Peoples
Society.