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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-03
Potato Bugs No Ant Diet.

1t now appears, according &c
the statements of the wise men III
our agricultural department, that
there is no cannibalistic insect
which Uncle Sam can produce Oh
import that will devour potato
bugs. There is a species of ant,
indigenous to Guatemala, which
will eat any bug in South Amer
lea. Colonies of these ants were
imported and set to work defend
ing Texas cotton plants from the
attacks of the boil weeyll. They
have done fairly we'll in respect
to the weevils, but have not given
entire satisfaction. Next to the
boil weevil the potato bug is the
greatest enemy OF. the Southern
farmer. The experts in Washing
ton decided to put the Gaatema-
Ian ant on the trail Of the INSECT
which plays havoc with the gran
gers potato patch. The an came
and saw, but didn't conquer, the
potato bug. For reasons best
known to himself, he declined to
give rein to his cannibalistic pro-
pensities. The agricultural de-
partment theoryis that any in
sect which Guatemalan ant will
not devour must be pretty tough
eating" Agriculturists who have
potato patches must get rid OF the
bugs by the old fashioned meth
DDS.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-03
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 Cen
eral offices in the town of Kingsville, IN
the State of Texas, on Tuesday, the 18th
day of November, 1904, at the hour OF
eleven O'Clock a. III. of that day, for the
following purposes:
First: To authorize the execution of a
contract for the construction of the said
railroad cOmpany's line of railroad from
its present terminus at RObstOwn through
the county of NueceS to the town of Sin
ton, and thence through the counties of
San PatriciO, Victoria, Jackson, Calhoun
and MatagOrda to the town of Bay City,
in the county of Matagorda IL the State
of Texas, distance of about one hun
bred and forty-two miles.
Second: To authorize the making, IS
suing, execution and delivery of a series
of first mortgage, SO, gold bonds, not
exceeding the aggregate OF the principal
thereof -Four million Dollars face value,
to be issued at the rate of Seven Thou
sand Five Hundred Dollars per mile
upon the Company's constructed line OF
railroad from the crossing with the Tex
as-Mexican Railroad, known as Robs-
town, through Nueces and Cameron
counties to the town of Brownsville, and
the branch line of railroad from point
about twenty-five miles north OF Browns
vile through Cameron and HldalgO
counties, about fifty-siX miles III 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 a north-easterlv direction
through the county of Nueces to the
town of Sinton in thecounty of San Pa
tricio, and thence III a north-easterly
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
companv's authorized line of railroad
from Bav 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 i'll the State of Texas; said
bonds to be of the denomination of
s, 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. & N. Ry Co.
II. W. ADAMS, Secretary,
St. l., B. * NJ. RI. Co.
e-fe-il-i6.. .-.-1 49,.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-03
French MiIlionaires.

The French ministry of f.
nance has just published the sta
tistics of the wills proved in
France in 1903, and from this it IS
evident that the number of very
rich people in the country has
been grossly exaggerated.
Last year only 497 wills, leaving
more than LOCO, 900 francs, or
10000 pounds. were proved, and
Of these only IA exceeded B.
100000 francs, or 100000
pounds. There were only eight
fortunes of over 10000, 600 francs,
or 100000 pounds. and the high
est Of all was OF the exceptional
value of 2.ooo, 900 pounds. 1t is
evident, then. that the real mil
lionaires in France are very few,
but it should be noted that rich
men in France marry rich wives,
so that a family may be much
more wealthy than the will of
eithe- father OF. mother would
Imply
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-03
Jans as Athletes.

One of the first things TO i'm
press itself upon a foreigner in
Japan is the peculiarly and the
excellence of the physical train
ing given to Japanese youth.
They are race of miniature Spar
tans, and they have become so
through such patient, painstak-
ing toll and endurance as would
appalI the average American
youth, Injured to softness. The
Japanese schools are nearly all
modelled after American institu-
tons; or, as the people like to
believe, after a composite OF all
that is best in the schools OF
America, England, France and
Germany. The students are not,
of course, trained in modern ath-
letics. and could hold their own
al nothing of this kind with our
magnificent college boys, but in
simple physical training. making
the very best Of what nature has
provided, the Japanese excel all
people. The higher class Of Jap1
-anese. however. are reported 70
Be in a decadent physical condi7
-;O,
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-03
Suicide and Weather.

Concerning the relations be-
tween suicides and the weather,
the following observations are
made:
Suicide is most prevalent in
the late spring and summer
months; is excessive at both ex-
tremes of temperature, and above
the normal for days of moderate
heat, is excessive in medium pres
sure of the air, and deficient for
the extremes of pressure; it in
creases with regularity as humid
ity and wind increase from de
fciency for low readings OF both
is excessive for clear, dry days.
According to the observations
of Professor Dexter. the influence
of weather over drunkenness is
directly opposite to the same in
huence in the case of crime. On
this subject he writes:
ARRESTS for drunkenness are
fare more prevalent during the
colder months of the year than
during the warmer; vary inverse
ly as the temperature, being ex-
cessive for low and deficienct for
high readings OF the thermometer
are but slightly affected by vary
ing atmospheric pressure, though
are above the normal for condi-
tons of high barometer; increase
as both the humidity and the wind
increase; show slight influences
from days Of different character,
though are excessive for clear,
dry days"
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-03
PhiIadeIphiss weakness Man.

Philadelphia was good deal
surprised. on learning the great
wealth Of William Weightman,
the manufacturer OF chemicals,
who died there a few days ago.
There viii be another surprise,
doubtless, when Thomas DolaR
dies. as he is worth SIoo,ooo,ooo,
according to conservative est
mates. His interests are enor-
nous and great number, He is
'the whole thing" in the great
syndicate that controls the traffic
in a dozen large cities OF this
slznd. He IS the gdsnlaker OF
Philadelphiasand the largest fndt
vidual holder of Consolidated
Gas, And vet, Tom" Dolan, as
he likes best 20 be called, is.a our
ct little man who may be seen
any afternoon sitting in the cafe
of the Bellvue hotel watching
other people taking drinks, will
ing 10 pay for the qualification OF
tElsir tastes, but never imbi5lng
himself.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-11-03
GermanY's Commerce.

The value of the German en-
pire's imports during the first six
months of 1904 was S7I4.o42,S4o
against S7S2. 10000 and S675,682,
900, representing, during like
periods in 1908 and 1902. The
Values OF the importssof precious
metals during the period under
consideration were So, $4,000
(f9o4l, $I5sQ46soo6 1909. and
SI3,566,ooo 1902.
Tie value Of the exports was
S5o6.oo4,ooo during the first six
months of 1904, and S576.674,ooo
and { Ss2oo74.ooo. respectively,
during similar periods in 1903 and
1902. The values of the exports
of precious metals during the
same periods were SII.4z4,o 900,
SII.ooo.ooo and SS,So6.ooo, re-
spectively.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06

Woman is often referred to by man
as ''doub bling his joys and halving his
sorrows. :" Thatmay be complimentary,
but it would seem to be rather hard
on the woman. For in plain terms 1t
means that where things are going
we'll with the man his wife makes them
90 better. But when things are go
ing i'll with him, he expects the wife
to share half his burden. Aud there's
more truth than poetry in this pre-
sentation of masculine selfshness.
Men don't appreciate the fact that the
strain of motherhood alone is a bur.
den bigger than ali the loads that rest
upon male shoulders. They see the
wife grow thin, pale, nervous and worn
without a thought that she is over
burde ned. Among the pleasant letters
received by DR.. Pierce are those from
husbands who have walked up before
it was too late to the crushing burdens
laid upon the wife, and in the search
for help have found in DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription a restorative
which has given back to the mother
the health of the maiden and the maid
ems happiness. "FavOrite Prescrip-
ton" always helps, and almost always
cures. 1t has perfectly cured ninety
eight out of every hundred women
who have used it when afflicted with
diseases peculiar to women.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident is narrated by
John Oliver of philadelphia as follows:
81 was In an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given
me up. Then | was advised to use
Electric Bitters; to my great joy the
first bottle made a decided improve
ment. | continued their use for three
weeks, and am now a we'll man. [
know they robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try
them. Only so cents, guaranteed, at
Dawson Drug Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
HE GOT SIX MONTHS
Fluency Didn't Save This Boston
Citizen.

A speaker once described tear as
'the small particle in the aqueous
fluid which trickles fcOm the visual
organ oyer the lineaments of the coun'
tenance, betokening grief says the
Boston Post. 1t is not often that the
police courts afford entertainments OF
this kind, but Mr.. Dudley, charged
with drunkenness and disorderly con
duct, described himself as "a litera-
teur out Of work" and, being asked
to account for his behavior, frankly
confessed the drunkenness, but eX'
planned that ''the extreme humidity,
united to the excessive calidity OF the
atmosphere, suggested the prudence OF
putting himself in ultimate personal
association with an extra modicum OF
whisky"
"You know you should have not got
drunk" said the magistrate.
II indubitably INDUCED beyond what
the exigencies of the occasion legltl-
mately required, but the statement OF
this constable is profoundly unvera-
cious.'
The literateur out of work further
informed the court that he was return
ing from a symposium, wherein a
company Of sympathetic acquaintance
had been eking out some birthday tes
tivities, when he met the police. and
after process of brief Interrogation
was arrested and peremptorily incar-
cerated. He got six months.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
4 BEWILDERING ARRAY OF CLUB SIGNS
The Difficulties Beset "ReaI Leader "hen lie starts "
Oueet If the Headquarters Parker Club signs uude
Hin, Htherward and Thitherward at Kimball House.
FROM THE ATLANTA NEWS.
beadouarters so near each other.

Headquarters so near each other.
A prominent politician called at the
Kimball House desk at noon today
and asked: "What is the number Of
the room of the Parker headquar-
ters?"
mos. 1O8 and no." replied the
clerk
Before he had gone far bell boy
overlook him and said;
obey glib you de wrong number,
boss; you's looking for de. yuther club;
cose you's a yice-presid9nt, and you
wants ter go ter rooms ia and ll5. -
MAY EMPLOY SPOILERS.
If the warfare between the two
clubs, real and alleged, becomes any
more intense it may be necessary to
employ spoilers to guide the hayward
officers and members into their re-
spective clubs. The idea was first
conceived when a doubtful politician
strolled down the corridor of the first
floor and asked, "Where is the Parker
club?"
A genuine Parkefite quickly grabb-
ed him by the arm and in the face OF
an alleged Parkerite carried him into
the real headquarters only to release
! him later, as he was found TO be vice
president of the alleged Parkerites.
Tomorrow it may be something like
| this:
/ Right here Right here. Right
here : :.
''rhe only real, sho huff Parker clut
in Atlanta; come quick and place your
order for pie
"Just a few more left .
"Step lively, gentlemen :"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
DIspENsAklr5 FIGHT TAXES.
Those in Decatur County Refuse
to Paw State and County.

Comptroller General Wright has re-
ferred to ,Attorney General Hart the
matter of spensaries paying tax, state
and county, on the real and personal
pro 3erty controlled by them.
The question grew out OF the fact
that two dispensaries in Decatur coun-
ty have refused to pay state and county
tax assessed them for 1903, contending
that the special occupation tax of $500
exempted. them from all other pay
mentS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
A BOTTLE OF BUGS.
Has the Texas Boil Weevil Invad-
ed Pike County ? EntomologIst
Saws Insect Is Not WeeVil.

For several days there has been on
exhibition at Baird q Hunts ware
house in GAINESVILLE a bottle OF bugs
supposed to be the famous boil weevll'
which has wrought such havoc in the
Texas cotton fields. These weevlIs
have been examined by hundreds OF
people, and it seem , to be the general
opinion that they are they genuine boil
weevil. They we're brought from the
farm of DR.. Barron, in the northern
mart of Pike county, and it is the belief
of DR.. Barron that they greatly inJur-
ed the yield of cotton from one OF his
fields last year. Al the time it is said
he could not understand why the crop
was so short, but since he has found
these weevils he is satisfied that they
account for it. The specimens cores
pond almost exactly to the description
given in the papers of the weevii, and
those who have seen them 40 not
Doubt that the much dreaded boil wee
vii has reached Georgia. There Is
wide interest in the matter
wEEvIL SCARE TJNFoUNDED'
The Dug that was found in Pike
county, samples of which were sent to
the state department of agriculture
because it was thought to be the Mex
lean boil weevil is not, after all, the
much dreaded pest, and the cotton
planters may rest at ease on that score,
for a time at least.
The bugs were turned over to State
Newell for investigation;
ut is ouly the common blood weed
veevil," said Mr.. Newell in speaking
Of the matter. ct is s)mewhat similar
in appearance to the Mexican boil
weevii, but is much larger and longer.
The two bugs DO not even belong TO
the same family"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06

The only kind of consump-
ton to fear is neglected
consumption"
People are learning that con-
sumption is durable disease.
1t is neglected consumption
that is so often incurable.
At the faintest suspicion of
consumption get a bottle of
SCOTS, Emulsion and begin
regular doses.
The use of SCOTS Emulsion
at once, has, in thousands Of
cases, turned the balance in
favor of health.
Neglected consumption does
not exist where SCOTS Emul-
sion is.
Prompt use of SCOTS Emul-
sion checks the disease while it
can be checked.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists,
4oo-4I5 Pearl Street New York.
soc. and s. 90; all druggists
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
Plaques RaVageS in India.

Latest available advices from the
interior of India show that the mortal
ity of the bubonlc plague for the week
ending March 10 was 40,537, an in
crease of 1000 over the preceding
week. In Punjob and the northwest
province there is a weekly death roll
of 10000 in each; in Bombay $500,
and in BENGAL 5000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
A Scramble In Stewart.

Over in Stewart, the executive com
mittee having refused to call pri-
mary election, there will be free FOR
all open scramble, giving all of them
run for their money May the longest
pole knock down the persimmon in the
November race.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.

am a candidate for reelection to the office of
Solicitor General of the PataLla Circuit, subject
to the Democratic primary on April 20 Iappre.
ciate the past favors of the voters of the circuit,
and if again entrusted with the office promise
continued faithful discharge of its duties.
j. A. LAING.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
Administrator Notice.

All persons holding claims against the estate
of susan NJ Brown deceased. are hereby notified
to present same with proper voucher, to me for
payment, and ali persons owing said estate are
likewise notified to settle with me. This March
g. 1904. W. NJ. BROWN, Admlnlstrator.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
Pneumonia Is Robbed of It's TenOrS

by Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops
the racking cough and heals and
strengthens the lungs. If taken in
time it will prevent an attack of pneu-
monia. Refuse substitutes.
KENDRICK' DRUG STORE.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

l am a candidate for reelection to the Legisla-
ture. subject to the democratic primary, Your
support is respectfully solicited:
E. L. RAINEY.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR CLERK SUPERIOR COURT,

lam candidate for reelection to the office of
Clerk of the Superior Court of Terrell county,
subject to the action of a democratic primary /
appreciate the confidence shown IN me by the
voters of the county IN the past, and will endeav-
or to continue to merit it. w. 81 DOLlEk'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

I am candidate for Tax Collector, subject to
the democratic primary. ] will appreciate the
support Of the voters OF the county and if elected
| promise faithful discharge of the duties of
the office. ALVIN l.. McLENDON'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR TREASURER.

lam candidate for reelection to the office of
County Treasurer, subject to the action Of the
democratic primary With thanks for past eX-
Dressions OF confidence again solicit your sup
port Is. b. fEnh1'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR TAX RECEIVER.

respectfully announce myself a candidate for
tax receiver, subject to the democratic primary.
If elected promise a careful and conscientious
performance of the duties of the office
L. q. PINKSTON.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR ORDINARY.

Thanking you for past favors, again announce
myself candidate for Ordinary of Terrell cOun-
ty, subject to a democratic primary.
j. W. ROBERTS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR SHERIFF..

1 am a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the
democratic primary, ana solicit your support.
j. II. OXFORD.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06

I hereby announce for reelection 10 the office
of County Surveyor, subject to the democratic
primary Thanking the voters of the county for
past favors. l am respectfully, j. l.. WALLER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06

am a candidate for reelection to the office of
tax receiver, subject to the democratic primary
Thanking the voters the county for past favors
! respectfully solicit their support
j. T. WALLER.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR CORONER.

I respectfully announce myself a candidate for
coroner. subject to the democratic primary, and
will appreciate the support of the voters.
CLARENCE Il. BUCHANAN.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
FOR SURVEYOR.

lam candidate for County Surveyor, subject
to the white primary. If elected | promise
faithful performance of the duties of the office.
J. S. SPEAR.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
l respecttully announce myself candidate for

IrespectfuIIy announce myself a caHuIuaUe TOT
tax collector subject to the democratic primary.
and solicit the support of the voters of Terrell
county If elected | promise. as an evidence OF
M APPRECIATION to use my best efforts 70 make
an energetic, efficient and courteous public ser
want, WILLIAM j. LEWIS.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1904-04-06
A New Colored Doctor.

DIR. HILL a graduate IRON Mehary College. is
ocated in -awson on South Main Street over c.
). Lewis d Bros. store DR.. Hill is prepared to
reat diseases of long standing, and will visit
YOUR home AT any and all times. Office hours
rom 100 to 9 a. m. and from to / p. m.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
ORDINANCE No. 12o.

Il VulOIVHNVI NVs b6Vs An Ordinance to be Entitled an
 Ordinance to Grant to the Chi
 cago, Rock Island & Pacific
 Railway Company Right-of-
 Way for Switch Track
 Through and Upon Plum Street
 in the City of Newport, Arkan-
 sas, Etc.
 Be it Ordained by the City Coun-
 cil of the city of Newport:
 Section 1. That a right-of-way be and the same is hereby grant ed to the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company for the construction and maintenance of a switch for it's locomotives and cars over and upon Plum street, beginning as follows, to-wit: Be- ginning where said street inter sects the right-of-way of said Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company and extending in westerly direction along said Plum street to where said Plum street intersects with the right of-way of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway Company. This grant to extend, continue and remain in force and effect for a period of twenty-five years from the date of it's pass age, provided always that said company in using said switch shall not obstruct the trade, travel or traffic along and over said street, nor suffer the same to be done by it's several em- ployes, and at all times keep and maintain said street in good con- dition for public use and travel. Provided also that if said switch be not constructed within one year from the date of the passage of this ordinance that this grant be null and void.
 Section 2. That any violations of the above provisions as emu merated in section one of this ordinance shall be deemed a mis- demeanor and the person or per- sons, corporation or corporations violating the same shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dol lars nor more than twenty-five dollars.
 Section 3. That all ordinances n conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed, and that this ordinance take effect and be in force from and after it's passage.
 Approved June 9th, 1904.
 J. w. GRUBBs, Mayor. Attest: J. R. NATHAN,
 City Recorder.