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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01
D,s+o1 Frauds.

-" Nrotion of those two emil
De .",, ,rs Holmes Conrad and
Q. INV Ropapartc, of the postal
'> q, oynoso more rottenness ana
aG..,' .r much higher in author
@y' "' ,rc legal proceedings indi-
'',' thofr report they denounce
e , )" tbe secretary of the Re-
VI! NV National Committee, in I'M
l''" torms and say that Charles
a'a'' c,,;tb cx-Postmaster General;
1dl IT,, ~roccwcI Comptroller of the
"' Irorrv 4. Castle, Auditor for
paul. ,sI,c Department, and the late
fO,' art poStmasters of Washing
n' r all appear to have shared
- .,soonsibiity for the acts of
." .,r oaicfals that have been in
~, rhay also say that the "Tul-
"" ,,.cos" have never been proper
.,.g,tcd. The far reaching grab
,Io minor officials has been de-
@rbc = Kansas City paper In a
aot will bring the matter home
he voters:
g..ocrcr within the last ten years
nj america mailed 4 letter, the
.. vorr that he deposited it i'll a
lor which was bought by graft,
-J tr craft and attached. to the
no.t IN graft. He found what
]o letter would be collected by
r,r q time card put on the letter
liz craft. The mail carrier who
m The letter. if he lived in the
norhgp, paid Il bride to get his
a.to .gar Am increase of salary. The
.-ag rlarrd the letter in Il pouch
.-smlrI from a shoulder strap, both
-gI were sold to the government
fgul and carried it to the post
sq where. perhaps. some favored
nr.rnI clerk cancelled the stamp
IA ink and 4 machine fraudulently
ya upon the post department. The
rms then bundled up with other
4 matter tied together with q piece
rfr9 or leather thong which the
4 mmcnt was SWindlCd into buying,
a hpcuDou thrown into a railroad
hg. and this bag, its fastener, its
N ifs KEYS. became public proper
r three distinct and separate
.N Finally The laden bag was sent
70 the train according to the time
s. out by Il peculiar clock, during
~ tick Of which Uncle Sam was
ID. utragcously robbed and swim.
Knight he added that the greatest
1T has not been included, the rail.
d every time Il wheel goes round
ne Uncle Sam more than twice as
fer carrying Il pound of mail as
charge the express companies
postal cars even when standing
are bringing rent to the railway
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01
WAR SEEMS INEVITABLE.
Diplomats Expect Battles to Be Rag
ing Soon in the Orient.

Diplomats Expect Battles to Be Rag
Ing Soon in the Orient.
That war between Russia and Japan
Is almost inevitable is the opinion of dip
lomats who are informed of the latest en-
tanglements. Official communications
from high sources say that the Japanese
war party is growing i'll strength and IS
bringing all its influence to bear on the
government
influential officials continue in their de-
termination to keep China neutral, if pos
sibe, in the event Of war, but in this
connection it is noted that the Chinese
board Of war has ordered the viceroys
to furnish full information as to the
number Of foreign-trained troops ayaila-
BILE for active service.
The Russian government is noting with
the closest attention and keenest interest
the quite uncommon energy now beng
shown by the Chinese in making warhke
preparations, under the guidance OF
large number of japanese instructors, ca
bles the New York Herald's st. Peters
burg correspondent. This has grown so
serious as to come into the first line OF
Russa's calculations, broadening out the
situation on quite new lines. Such II
complication would bring into play the
Franco Russian and Anglo-Japanese
treaties.
1t is announced here, says a dispatch
from Buenos Ayres, that the Argentine
men of war Moreno and Rivadavia, built
at the Ansaldos yards, in Italy, have
been recently sold by the mediation Of
the English firm of Antony Gibbs Il Co.
for 81 100000, but the government does
not say which nation is the real pur-
chaser.
The Cudahy Packing Company Of
South Omaha is just in receipt of a rush
order for 100000 pounds of extract
messmeat for the Russian government.
The shipment must be made from South
Omaha so as to reach San Francisco be-
| FORE Jan &c On that date two Russian
ships will be prepared to sail from that
| port with the beef. 1t is learned in Oma~
| In that the ships will also carry large
amount of other supplies, which are now
| on the way or are in preparation for
| shipment from various parts of the Unit
| cd States. All of these supplies, it is
| saitl, are for the War Department OF
| Russia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01
E;uda Nine of Platinum.

Knute Thompson, mining expert
has discovered platinum in paying guam
titles in the town of Dunn. He mas
found evidences of Il former excavation
which convinces him that this is the loS'
platinum mine described in the reports
of the early explorers of northwestern
Wisconsin,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01

Mrs. A. s. Rosenthal OF New York is
expected to win her suit for her part Of
$25.000,000 worth of property situated
in Nudge. fashionable suburb Of Mel
bourne, Australia, and in Melbourne it
self.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01

No one can be perfectly free till all
ara free: no one can be perfectly moral
till all are moral; no one can pe PEI
fectly happy till all are happy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01

The average age for men to marry
is highest In Sweden, thirty one years
and the lowest In the United Sea'eS'
twentv-six and one-half years
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01
Reports on Cron Yields.

Secretary John NJ True has compiled
the reports of the yields of the various
farm crops of the State for the season of
1902-1903, as follows
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01

VI. Il. Leeds OF New York, president
of the Rock Island Railway and former
ly resident of that city, has given $lO,-
600 to the Richmond. Ind, public hos
pital.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01
TIL. Rroken Engage ment,

Isabel-Werent you coHSeHIaI
Arabella-Not at all; he made me
Jealous and l couldn't make him Jcai-
Gus.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01

A small gold watch which disappeared
a year ago at York. Pa, from Miss Kate
Slower, has just been found in an ADAM
doned crows nest.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01

He who says there Is no sucn inns
as an honest man is himself knas~
-Berkeiy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-01-01

Che Rev. DR. John s. Lindsay. rector
Of st. Paul's Episcopal Church, Boston,
is dead From 1883 to 1888 lie was
.+chaplain Of the House Of Representa-
tiXf :
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-12-21
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals for the purchase
of the Market Revenue" of the
city of Brownsville, Texas, for the
year 1905, will be received at my
Office in this city, until Monday,
December 10Th, 1904, at 10 o clock
a. m. A copy of the Ordinance
regulating the collection of Market
dues as passed by the Hon. City
Council, May 25th, 1908, and I'M
der which these proposals are ask
ed, may be seen at my Office. The
city reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. Proposals should be
addressed to the Hon. Mayor. and
Board of Aldermen of the city of
Brownsville, Texas, and marked,
Proposals for the purchase OF
Market Revenue. - For further in
formation apply to the undersign-
ed.
BY order of the City Council,
FRANZ CHAMPION,
Secretary City of Brownsville. Tex
as 12-I2-17.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-12-21
LOCAL ITEMS.

Fine bolted meal and prepared
buckwheat at Leo Wise. 12-21-24
A short order restaurant is soon
to be opened across the street from
THE HERALD Office.
Millinery and notions at reduced
prices at J. E. Moore's. 12-15-21
The boom of the frecracker is
heard in the land, reminding us
that Christmas is near.
Spero's offer of 10 per cent dis
count on all cash purchases will
positively expire Dec. Is.
12-17-23
The Texas confectionery will
occupy room in the new Putegnat
building on Elizabeth street, on
and after Jan. l, 1905. 12-21.24.
Crispin Salas, a Mexican barber,
dropped dead in the street Monday
afternoon and was buried yester-
day. eart-failure is supposed to
have been the cause of death.
See Spero's holiday offering in
this issue. 12-17-23
All parties indebted to THE
HERALD are expected to pay up by
the first of the new year. Some of
these bills are long past due, and a
settlement must be made.
Spero is as interested in the next
suit you buy as the one you buy
now. This accounts for good
values. 12-I7-23
We ask and expect all who owe
THE HERALD to settle their indebt-
edness by Jan. l. Short credit
makes long friends. So come up
and let us give you a receipt in
full.
Spero's offer of 10 per cent dis
count on all cash purchases is a
golden opportunity to dress sty-
Iislly for little money. 12-17-23
Mince meat, nuts, dates, and al
monds at Leo Wise. 12-21-24
T. Crixell IS now occupying his
handsome new two-story residence
on Washington square. The build
ing is we'll equipped, commodious
and quite and addition to that por-
ton of our city.
No shoddy or cheap stuff hand
led by Rutledge Jewelry Co.
i2-17-24
Oranges. oranges, oranges. all
kinds and sizes at Leo Wise. 2l-24
Fine diamonds, cut glass, and
all other high-class gold goods in
watches, chains, rings, fine silver
and high-grade silver plated ware.
and in fact everything to be found
in a first class jewelry store At
Rutiedge Jewelry Co. 12-l7-2+
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-12-21
ST. l.. B. s. NJ. R.R.
A PASSENGER TRIMS.

No. / leaves Brownsville every
day except Sunday at 7:30 a. m.
No. 2 arrives in Brownsville
every day except Sunday at 500
p. m.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
No. IL leaves Brownsville every
day, at $50 a. m.
No. II Arrives in Brownsville
every day, at us p. m.
Nos. and pass each other at
Rudolph at 1888 p. m.
HARLINGEN BRANCH.
No. p leaves Fordyce at Sis
a. M. arrives Harrington 9 a. NJ;
arrives at Brownsville at 10:40 a.
m. daily except Sunday, connect
ing with trains north at Harrington.
No. 21 leaves Brownsville at 1:45
D. m. arrives Harrington, 4:30; p.
m. and Fordyce, $50 p. m. every
day except Sunday, connecting
with trains south at Harrington.
JEFF N. MILLER,
Vice-pres. and Gen. Man.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-12-21
Notice.

All bills presented for collection
by the Union Construction Com
pany, must be signed By the gen.
eraI manager. F. J. SARGENT,
12-12-22- General Manager
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-12-21

4
cause within one year you desire
to dispose of a diamond purchased
of US, if the store has not beer
injured in any way, we will pay
iyou IS per cent of the purchase
Iprice for it. 12-17-24
J. w. Carter, of Fort Worth, is
Registered at the Miller today.
For sale at H. NJ. Fields, re-
peater loaded shells at 90 cents a
box; clipped oats at so cents bush
el, stove gasoline at rs cents a
gallon. 12-19-24
E. ]. O'Brien, a citizen of the
thriving little city of Kingsville, IS
late visitor to the city.
Hereafter no holiday goods will
be laid away unless paid for at the
time purchases are made. 11-19-tf
McDonalds Department Store.
DR.. NJ. Barragan was passen-
ger to and from the Point yester-
day.
There are three lots in Browns
vile and ninety house blocks /
want to sell. Do you want them.
Apply to A. H. Weller. 11-23-tf
Joe. Champion, Geo. Seaman
and Sam Holland Went down to
Point yesterday morning.
To Rutledge.for anything reliable
in the jewelry line. Honesty and
fair dealing our motto. 12-17-24
Mrs. M. Fernandez, jr., and
family, VIM. Hill and John Simo
came up from Point Isabel yester-
day.
To Rutledge for reliable jewelry
of all kinds. Honesty and fair
dealing our motto. 12-17-24
Frank and Miss Mary Hester are
expected tomorrow to spend the
holidays with home folk in Browns
vile.
The style and quality of Spero's
clothing appeal to all we'll dressed
gentlemen. 12-17-23
JOS. Crixell LETT this morning for
Corpus Christi to bring back his
sister who will spend the Christ
mas holidays with relatives here.
To Rutledge for reliable watches
of all kinds. Honesty and fair
dealing our motto. 12-17-24
F. Wedegartner, of Orange, is a
recent arrival in the city on a look
around.
Fresh eggs at J"A Tilman 5
Confectionery, SOC dozen. 12-1921
Mrs. F. A. Lancaster, of Har-
lingen, is in the city doing some
Christmas shopping.
A. Spero has the finest and most
complete stock of clothing and fur
nishing goods in the city. Every
thing absolutely dependable as to
quality, stvle and price. 12-17-24
w. o. Hasdorf, of San Antonio,
was a passenger on the incoming
train yesterday afternoon.
Oranges, oranges, oranges, all
kinds and sizes at Leo Wise. 21-24
L. Strom, of San Antonio, who
has been here some time on pros
pecting tour, left for home this
morning, but will probably return
later.
WANTED-Every body who
wants reliable high grade jewelry,
watches, clock or silverware to ex-
anime our stock. Every article
absolutely warranted. 12-17-24
RUTLEDGE JEwELRY Co.
A slight sprinkle of rain fell this
morning, with flattering prospects
for more.
We will save you 6 per cent on
any catalog prices you have on
direct orders for the same goods i'll
anything in the jewelry line.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-12-21

He brought down with him Fred
Reaney and Fred Ockoman, two
soldiers of Co. NJ, who are charged
with deserving. 1t seems that these
men deserted from Fort Brown
some time last week, and started
to Monterey on the Mexican Ma
tional from Matamoros. Now Mr..
Pickett was on the same train,
and after exercising the ability
which he is known to possess, in
duced the soldier boys to stop over
at Reynosa, on the Mexican side.
A few drinks of mescal induced the
soldiers to talk and they made
known to Mr.. Pickett that they
were deserters, and a little more
mescal succeeded in putting the
men in humor to cross back into
Texas. As soon as they were safe
on Uncle Sans territory. Mr..
Pickett nabbed them, and brought
them here and turned them over
to Maj. Cook, at Fort Brown. Mr..
Pickett has quite a reputation for
experimenting deserters, this last
catch making ten he has delivered
to the proper authorities. He left
on the 1:45 train for his home.
Christmas novelties and fancy
goods at Botica del Aguila.
12-T9-21
A report has reached the city
that Jorge Hinojosa. an aged Mex
lean was found dead Sunday morn
ing near the Mexican banco, near
San Benito ranch. 1t is not known
how the man, who was about IS
years old came to his death, as no
marks of violence were found on
the body. Something over S. Mex
lean money was found on the body,
and some eggs were also near, the
man following the business of ped
dler, and the supposition is that
he died from natural causes.
See the beautiful imported toys
at Botica del Aguila. 12-19-24
Mrs. R. A. Peasants, of Cuero,
arrived in the city yesterday on
visit to her daughter, Mrs. ]. ]:
Cooke. She was accompanied by
her granddaughter, Miss Bree-
den, of Cuero, who will also spend
some time visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Cooke. Mrs. Peasants is the wife
of the late Hon. H. Clay Peasants
of Cuero, well-known all over
South Texas.
See the lovely burnt work at
Combe's Drug Store. 12-15-2s
Remember The Texas.
12-21-24
The south bound passenger was
about an hour and a half late last
evening, made so by the pay car
which was attached to the train.
yesterday being payday. Quite a
neat sum IS disbursed in Browns
vile to employees of the road, and
coming just at this time, dispensed
funds for Christmas shopping.
The Texas" sells it for less.
12-21-24
The poor will be kindly remem-
bered at Christmas time. subscrip-
ton for that purpose being taken
by some of the good ladies of
Brownsville.
The Texas Confectionery.
Headquarters for Christmas can
dies, fruits, etc. 12-21-24.
Henry Koehler, who has been
here the past six weeks doing
plumbing work for the u. S.
government at Fort Brown. left
this morning for his home in San
Antonio to spend the holidays. He
will return about Jan. l, to COM
plete the work.
We have a large assortment of
toys and holidays goods, and as
we are going ont of business we
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-12-21
r O Grande Railroad.

On and after Sept. 18th. regular
trains over the Rio Grande Railroad
will leave as follows:
Leave Brownsville daily g a. m.
Arrive Point Isabel 10:15a m.
Leave Point Isabel 8 p. m.
Arrive Brownsville AIS p. N.
AUG. CELAYA,
Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-12
A SUSPICIOUS DEATH.
Joe Kelly Thought to Have Been Vic
tim of Knockout Drops.

Joe Kelly, a white man about twen-
ty-four years OF age, died at his home
at No. $40 North Fourth street last
night end every circumstance points
to his being a victim of Knockout
drops
Kelly was arrested last night on
Campbell street, between Fourth and
Fifth, upon the charge of being drunk
and down. This was about .
O'Clock, and he was carried 10 the
police station. where he remained ur-
til about 1880. when he was carried
to his home. He Was unconscious all
the time that he was at the city hall.
DIR. Harllee Bellamy was summoned
last night to attend Kelly, and ne
died soon after he reached the resi-
dence- DR.. Bell the coroner, was
summoned and was at the house in
vestigating the care early this morn
ing.
Kelly had been around the city last
night drinking. and was seen in a
number OF saloons The physicians
say that Kelly was affected very much
like he had been poisoned with opium
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-12
DAMAGE BY A STORM.
Several Houses Blown Down-To Vote
on a Bond Issue.
Especial to The Messengerl

Especial to The Messenger)
Goldsboro. April s.-People who came
to the city today from the Eureka sse-
ton report that a wind storm passed
over that part of the county yesterday
afternoon which did considera BILE dam
age. Quite number of small tene-
ment houses were razed to the ground.
but no loss OF life is reported, excep.
that Mr.. James Witherington had one
horse killed. The wind blew q hurrf-
cane and trees and fences were blown
down and scattered in every direction.
At meeting OF the Goldsboro and
Seven Springs Securities Company held
last night. $4,000 was subscribed for
building the railroad from here to Sew
en- Springs, and for improving the prop
erty at the springs. The proposition for
the people to vote for bonds will be
submitted in a few days. and IL is al
most certain that the issue will carry.
The need for a railroad from here to
Seven Springs is too evident To lack
argument in its favor. The people are
anxious that the road be built. and
there Is now nothing that could OBJ
struct the measure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-12
Ex-oUEEN ISABELLA DEAD.
Was Grandmother of King Alfonso
Her. Daughters Were With Her
When the End Came.

Paris, April 9. - Ex-Queen Isabella
Of Spain, grandmother of King Alfonco.
died here at 9:45 o'clock this morning of
influenza with complications. The Am
erican embassy, which is opposite the
palace Castillo. on the avenue kleber,
the late queens residence, was early
informed of the queens death and Am
bassador Porter was among the first
to call and sign the palace register. ,
The Infantas Isabella Eulaie and
Marie. daughters Of the late queen, were
at the bedside when she died. The
queen had been afflicted with the
grippe for two months, which grad
ually affected her lungs. Last night she
became unscious, and the death
agony began at o'clock this morning.
The three infantas and Prince Ferdi-
nand, of Bavaria husband of the In
fanta Maris, were summoned to the
bedside. but the dying queen did not
recognize them.
Prince Ferdinand Immediately tele-
graphed the news to the King of Spain.
TO Foreign Minister DelCasse and to all
the European severeigns.
It is understood that King Alfonso
will not come to France for the funer-
al. as he did not come for the funeral
OF his grandfather, King Francis, who
died in April 1902.
The deceased queen had been one
of the conspicuous figures of Paris since
she left Spain. After her abdication. in
1870. she continued to live with queenly
magnificance here, giving largely to
charitable and religious works.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-12
YOUNG MAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
Shot Himself Through the Head-Had
Been Married Only Three Days and
Was on Wedding Trip.
Especial to The Messenger.

Especial to The MeSsenger.)
Greensboro, n. c., April 81. STAN
ley Parker, billing clerk for the yard
master Of the Southern railway at
Danville, Va, committed suicide here
at Clegg's hotel at seven o'clock this
evening by shooting a ball through
his head He lived an hour. His re-
mains will be taken to Danville at
midnight for interment
He came here yesterday from Dan
vile with his bride, stopping at the
Allen House. He was married at Pei
ham, N. c., Wednesday to lady from
Roanoke. On the desk near where
he shot himself were found letters he
had just finished writing, one to his
wife in which he stated that he was
in SO much trouble he did not care
TO live any longer. His wife was
summoned from the Allen House, and
tainted when she entered the hotel
office and was taken to the ladies' de-
partment and put to bed. She was
able to be at his bedside at the Allen
House when Parker died.
The ball entered his right temple.
coming out at the left. He was to-
tally unconscious, gasping for breath
for an hour. He announced yester-
day, upon his arrival at Greensboro.
that he was going to Atlanta on d
bridal trip. He was twenty-eight
years old, and said to be well con-
nected In Danville. Parker was OBJ
served at the hotel desk. busy writ
ing for an hour, and some one in the
office who knew him had greeted him
FIVE minutes before the shot rang out.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-12
WILMINGTON N C. APRIL IL 1904. ST.

there IS no class. high or low, rich
or poor, who Will be excluded from
the benefits Of the law or to be tram
pied upon by ii"
Mr.. Lodge made a statement in con-
nection with the postoffice bill on the
subject Of cancelMng machines No
progress was made on the bill.
The conference report on the Indian
appropriation bill was partially read,
but further consideration was post
poned on the suggestion that the con-
ferees had inserted provisions that
had not been passed on by either
house.
Mr.. Patterson made a brief addition
to his speech of yesterday on the
Chinese question. Final considera-
ton was given to the bill for the aid
Of the Portland (Oregon) exposition
and the Philippine coastwise ship
ping by accepting the House amend
ments. The Senate adjourned until
Tomorrow.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-04-12
Appeal to Members OF
House to Uphold Dig
nifty of that Body
BOURKECOCHRAN

An Impassioned Speech in the House
Resents the UsurpatiOn OF the Leg
isIatiyc Authority by Executive
Order-There is Decline I'm the Dig
nifty of the House and the Members
Should Reassert Their Rights-Sev-
erai Supporters Defend the Presi-
dent and Approve His Course.