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The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

The incident of the kidnapping
of the German Steinhoff from TIA.
jahy, Brazil is not yet closed. II
will be closed in the course time
through the ordinary diplomatic
channels and there is no need to
get excited over the prospect of
war between Brazil and Germany.
In all probability the German
commander of the Panther will be
publicly repromanded and private.
ly congratulated very much as the
case with our own Admiral Cogh.
Ian and the famous "Hoch der
Kaiser" episode. But the Stein
hof affair is worth bordering. On
the face of it, the trouble and the
affront is between Germany and
Brazil. But in reality the Incl
dent concerns Bracil less than it
does the United States. 1t was just
another the feelers that Germany
is constantly putting out with re.
gard TO the Monroe Doctrine. That
doctrine is thorn in the German
flesh. Some day it may lead to an
open clash between this country
and Germany, though that day, WE
hope is far distant. Still the great
European power never loses an
opportunity of f1outing the Ameri,
can protectorate over South Amer
ca and sailing as close to the wind
as possible. The commander of the
Panther has been particularly &C
tive in this regard for several yeals.
1t was the Panther which twrice
"butted in" anent Haitian affairs.
The Panther was the first and fore
most of the German warships in
| enezuelan trouble. and now she
has seized the chance to carry
things with high hand in Brazil
1t was not that Germany wanted
to see what Brazil would do about
it. She just wanted to take fresh
fall out of the United States. The
incident hadscarcely gotten into
print when Baron Spec Won Stern
berg called at the State depart
ment, ostsnsibly to talk over Sa.
moan affairs with Secretay Root.
The Brazilian affairs was Of course
incidentally mentioned and the
State department happened to have
head that had no reticence about
telling the German Ambassador
just what this country thought
about the violation of Brazilian
rights. The chances are that Stein
hoff will be given up and amends
made by Germany without further
question. But the incident shows
how the wind blows and shows
how that President Roosevelt's
idea abont right as to our main.
tanning a strong navy if we want to
retain our moral ascendency in
South America.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Police Commissioner McAdoo in
New York says that a magistrate
will not believe a policeman under
oath, That is one of the first trib.
utes that the commissioner has
ever paid to the magistrates.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CHRIST CHURCH-Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Morning Prayer at IL n. m. Holy Communion
Wrist Sunday in month,
Guild meets every Monday at 3 p. m.
Rev. Chas. T. CoERR, Rector
Preaching at the Methodist Church every
Sabbath by Rev. T. b. Anderson at IL a. M and
OOp.m. Sabbath School 10000 H. m, l.. 8. Schluter,
superintendent Prayer meeting Wednesday
E3O p. IN. Senior League Thursday $50 p. m.
Junior League Sunday p. m. Woman's Home
Missionary Society, first Monday In each month
ta.3 p. M. Choir, Saturday 3 p. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Scryices every
Bird Sabbath. Hours IL o'clock a. IN. and 200 p M
Sabbath School every Sabbate at 9;45 a. m.
r. X. RAMSEY, Supt.
All friends and strangers in the city most cor
daily invited to worship with u.s.
JOHN II. BELLOT, Pastor.
"Hark, throughout Christendom JOY
bells are ringing.
From mountain and valley, DER land
and DER sea.
Sweet y choral melodies pealing and
thrilling,
Echoes of ages from far Gailee.
Christmas is here,
Merry old Christmas, !
Gift-bearing, heart-touching, joy
bringing Christmas,
Day of grand memories, king of the
year"
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

If anyone in Canada hit Sarah
Bernhardt with rotten egg, either
they must be pretty good marks.
men. or she must have broadened
out considerably since she left the
State.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Representative w. B. Lamar
of Florida has not yet made up his
mind whether Mr.. John Sharp
Williams pursuit of him should
be characterized as ''ronning" or
"hazing."
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Canned Fish, etc.

In this line we pride ourselves and
YOU will not be disappointed in Civ
ing us an order for one of the follow
ering: Argo Salmon, Warren At.Sal-
mon, Gilt Edge Salmon, French Sar.
dine, Smoked White Fish, 'Shrimps,
Herring, Oysters. HOLSTERS, etc.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Gov. Pennypacker says he does
not believe the papers represent
the people. He must have been
seeing some of the cartoons of him,
self published recently.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

The plan for publicity in regard
to campaign contributions will
probably meet with the approval
of everybody concerned except the
candidates.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Secretary Bonapsrte will have
the satisfaction of knowing that
whichever way he settles the Mer
iwether case at least half the pop
ulation will dis agree with him.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

1t will be interesting to note Just
what always tender Gov La Fol.
lette a pass when he starts for
Washington
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

1t is announced that Germany
will Intervene in Russia when the
four per cent bonds get down to
fifty. Rhere are lot of Russian
bond holders who would just as
lief Germany would raise the limit.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Mr.. Thomas Ryan and Mr.. Ed.
ward Hartman are regretting now
!hat they did not pool the insur-
ance business before it got to the
investigation stage.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

The location of the next army
and navy football game will be de.
termined simply by the Emergency
hospital accommodations offered
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

1t is said that Mr. Carnegie is
going to present each of his public
Libraries with an addition of "How
to be Happy though Married."
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

The House reduction on the
Panama canal bill indicates that
Speaker Cannon believes in the
wayment plan.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
To the Ladies.

We will take time and pleasure
to show each and every one visiting
our store through our entire line of
fine fancy groceries. which is second
to none in this part of the country.
We believe by going through our
stock of goods you will be relieved
of great deal of worry about what
to prepare for your meals.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
of the skin of any sort instantly reliev.
ed. permanently cured. Doan's Oint-
ment. For sale by The J. F. Crow Drug
Co.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Cure for Sore NIpnles.

AS soon as the child is done NURSING
apply Chamberlain Salve. Wine il Of
with soft cloth before allowing the
child to nurse. Many trained nurses
use this with the best results. Price 81
cents per box. For sale by all druggists
Take good care of your stock in
bad rainy weather.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Some peoples ideas of being
sincere is to say disagreeable
things to their friends faces.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

NJ, *. &c T.
EAST BOUND.
No. 222, Mail and Express. 3:35 p. M
No. 224, Night Express. ..... 400 a. m.
WEST BOUND.
No. 22l, Mail and Express. LOS p. m.
No. 223, Night Express. .12:45 a. IN.
M. P. O'CoNNoR, Local Agent.
Jefferson Texas.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
From Now On
Canned Vegetables, etc

Tomatoes, Corn String Beans,
Peas, Okra, Lima Beans. Okra and
Tomatoes, Vegetable Soup. Toma-
toes Soup, etc. Our brands in this
line are the very best to be had.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Railway Time Gard

Texas 81 Pacific.
WEST BOUND.
NO. lOi L: q g. N. Express. 1853 a. m.
No. |, Mail and Express. 80. 1888 a. IN.
NO. ., Night Express. l:42 a. m.
NO. D, cannon Ball...... l:50 p. IN
EAST BOUND.
No, 2, Mail and Express. go. 1897 p. m.
No. 4, Night Express. ...... 1:42 a. m.
NO. lO4, l. d q. N. Express. 2:09 a. m.
No. u, Cannon Ball. ......... 1:51 p. m.
X. I. HAZARD, Local Agent.
Jeffereon, Texas.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Always OH Hand

Macarona, Spaghetti, Vermicelli,
Cheese, Prices Extracts, Forbes
Extracts and Spices, Prices Cake
Coloring, Prices Baking Powde r,
Gelatine, Jel @, Toilet Soap. Sapo.
lilo, Bon Ami, Cream of Tartar, Chill
Ii Powder. In fact we have got
about all it takes to run an up-to
date grocery.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Staple Goods.

Such as Rice, Grts. Flour. Hams,
Breakfast Bacon, Lard, Meal. etc.,
we beg to say nothing but the best
is allowed to come in our store.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Goldfish, &c,

Rolled Herring, Dried Herring,
Dainty Brand Goldfish, Pride of At
lanta Goldfish, Goldfish Balls, SHREDDED
Goldfish. These goods are the very
finest to be had. Try them.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Fruits.
Goods

Such as Maraschnino Cherries,
Maraschnino Pine Apples, French
Peas, Mushrooms. Asparagus, Chow
Chow. French Sardines, etc. Ask
to see this line of goods.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Canned Meat.

We carry the largest line of canned
meats of any body and can always
give just what you want. Let your
orders come for some of these goods.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Gilt Edge Grocery.

assure you is absolutely fresh and from reliable
packers. We had much rather you give us visit
and let tell you all about goods and explain
system Of doing business space will not permit us
to do so here.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Flour,
Pickles, Olives, &c.

In this line you will see the lars-
est and best selected goods ever in
city, such as Katsups, Olives. sweet,
sour, mixed and plain Pickles,
Olive Salad Dressing, Mustard Ores
sing, Chow elbows, etc.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Cereals.

Cereals.
Force, Prices Food, Cream of
Wheat, Grape Nuts, Postum Raj
ston Breakfast Food, Scotch Oats,
Real Seal Oats, H. o. Oatmeal, Ban.
ner Oats, Coupon Oats.
Dried Fruit.
Peaches, Apricots, Prunes, Figs,
Dates, London Layer Raisins, Seaded
Raisins. Currants, etc.
Beans, Peas, etc.
We keep on hand at all times Peas.
Navy Beans, Lima Beans, Kraut,
Onions, Potatoes, etc.
Fruits.
We are headquarters for Bananers.
Oranges, Apples and Lemons.
Fancy and Imported
Goods
Such as Maraschnino Cherries,
Maraschnino Pine Apples, French
Peas, Mushrooms. Asparagus, Chow
Chow, French Sardines, etc. Ask
to see this line of goods.
Goldfish, sc,
Rolled Herring, Dried Herring,
Dainty Brand Goldfish, Pride of At
lanta Goldfish, Goldfish Balls, SHREDDED
Goldfish. These goods are the very
finest to be had. Try them.
Flour.
1t is hardly worth while to men
ton our Cotton White and Maud
Muller Flour; but the quality in
these brands has gradually increased
until they height of perfection, and
today stand in class to itself. Try
a sack and we think you will agree
with us.
Pickles, Olives, &c.
In this line you will see the lars-
est and best selected goods ever in
city, such as Katsups, Olives. sweet,
sour, mixed and plain Pickles,
olive Salad Dressing, Mustard Ores
sing, Chow elbows, etc.
Barrel Goods.
In this line all we want is a trial
order. We know we will get more
orders. Syrup, Mackerel, Sweet
Pickles. Sour Pickles, Vinegar, Kraut,
Pigsfeet, Vienna Sausage and Lard.
To the Young'PeopIe.
Our line of Candies, Cakes, Fruits,
etc is all your hearts could wish for.
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Coffees, Teas, Etc.

We handle Blankets famous Fa,
Blend. Log Cabin, Jersey Crea
Boulevard, Tin Cup, and SaratoSs
Trunk coffees also Blankets WorluS
Fair line of Teas. Use these brands
and you are sure to get the best.
From Now On
We will keep on hand Celery. Gran
berries, and the well known brand,
Glover Hill, Butter, Mince Meat.etc.
eA
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

SuDsCTlDe Tor the JIMP,
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23
Barrel Goods.

In this line all we want is a trial
order. We know we will get more
orders. Syrup, Mackerel, Sweet
Pickles. Sour Pickles, Vinegar, Kraut,
Pigsfeet, Vienna Sausape and Lard
The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1905-12-23

Entered at the Post ONCE at Jefferson, Texas,
as second class mail matter.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-03
MYSTERY IN ACCIDENT.
EIeuator Nan KdIed-GuMd Rail
BrOken-Pieces Tied.

Under conditions which the police and coroner
declare to indicate criminal negligence on the part
of some one, James Mulhearn, of No. So6 West
12Sth-st. was instantly killed yesterday by falling
from the second floor to the basement of the build
ing at No. AZ to SO Greene-st. occupied by Rosen-
thai Brothers, waist manufacturers. Herman Rosen-
thai, one of the firm, arrested. Other arrests
may follow.
The accident occurred before the eyes OF one hun
dred and fifty girls working on the second floor.
Mulhearn had taken boxes the elevator from
the basement to the second floor and after unload
ing them left the for moment closing the
doors of the shaft behind him. When he walked
back to the shaft, opened the doors and stepped
forward the not there and he fell. Some
one had run the car up to the third floor
Detectives, when they reached the place. found
the the bottom of the shaft. Muhearn's
body lay on the floor Of the They say that
there was no blood on the floor OF the car, except
a few drops which had oozed from the skull
Thinking this peculiar. the detectives ordered the
concrete floor underneath splashed with blood
They looked about the place further and discovered
that a wooden guard rail. usually in position at
the door of the shaft the second floor was
broken and its pieces tied with rope at one side
An employe repairing this guard rail when
they discovered its condition. the detectives declare
The detectives assert that had the guard rail been
intact and in place Mulhearn would have been
stopped by It.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-03
PHONOGRAPHS IN COURT.
Those an Which Penn. Il. II. Thieves
Talked VIII Testifu.

Fifty thousand dollars is the estimated value of
the articles stolen from the Pennsylvania Railroad
Companys freight in the Marion yard, at Jer-
sey City, in the last eighteen months The homes
Of the seven railway employees taken into custody
Wednesday night were searched and booty worth
about $500 was recovered The accused men have
all confessed and it is probable that other arrests
will follow. The eighth prisoner. lodged in a cell
yesterday afternoon, is a newly appointed police
man, Harry Clore who Erie Railway Spe-
clal officer paid to detect thieves.
At the home OF of the prisoners, William
Smith, OF No. 12S Manhattan-ave.. d young woman
was found asleep between two heavy blankets that
were part Of the booty She disturbed and
the blankets were removed. a singular develop
ment at the Smith house was that Mrs. Smith is
Baptist and a religious enthusiast and she has had
revival meetings at her home daily for a number
Of days, conducted by Baptist lay preacher. Her
husband worked at nights and slept in the day
time, but even he had come under the religious
influence and had arranged TO begin life
formally next Sunday.
The thieves had fondness for monographs as
one was found in the house of each of the seven
with liberal collection of records that of the
loot. In Smiths house found than two
hundred records. it is said that some of the
had amused themselves by n naking damaging
marks in the monographs and that these records
Will be used as evidence against them.
Ihe prisoners were arTaigned before Judge Hig-
gins in the First Criminal Court. Jersey City, yes
next Monday. Bail was fixed at $1,000.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-03
LAND GIFT OF SS5O,OOO.
We'll kno1cn PMIanthr0pists Deny
Helping Union Seminary.

The land included in the $1,,o0Co gift TO the
Union Theological Seminary, it was learned py
Tribune reporter yesterday is worth SS5ooOC Specu
lation rife yesterday 10 the identity OF the
ANONYMOUS giver Prominent among the names
mentioned those of John d. Rockefeller Nor
ris X. Jesup, Andrew Carnegie William Earl Dodss
jr., George r. Schiemelin. DR.. William A Wheeock.
John Sloane and d. Willis James.
A member of the seminary's faculty positively
denied that Mr. Carnegie the siver.
Il the giver?" laughed Mr.. Schieffelin NO. IN
deed. The fact that l a member of the Eplsco-
palian Church is, think sufficient answer.
Absurd" said DR. WheeIock "T'he report that
was the giver is absolutely without foundation
Henry w. Nichols, who has represented the oil
king in certain real estate deals, dlsaVowed any
knowledge of such transaction on the part of Mr.
Rockefeller.
At the home of Jordan L. Mott, who sold TWO
city lots which make up the bulk of the gift, II
was declared that Mr.. Mott had no idea who was
Inquirfes at the homes of Mr.. Sloane and Mr.
James, who are trustees of the seminary, showed
that both We're apparently out of town.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-03
BELOW ZERO.
MAY REACH ZERO TO-DAY.
Old Salts Declare Ground Hog Is
No SibyI.

Mr.. Ground Hog emerged yesterday from his win
ter lair and seeing his shadow, crawled back again
for six weeks Had the day been cloudy ac-
cording TO old German legend. the ground hog
would have gone about in search of food, indicat-
ing. thereby, that there would be good weather
henceforth and early spring.
In the cabin of a tern, tied up at South-st pier
yesterday a group of ola seadogs discussed the
weather outlook and all agreed that the sign OF
the ground hog was hoax. Said old salt:
I'VE have had a record breaking winter this
time and they amt none of seen the end of It.
There's cargo of stiff 'nOrthers' and plenty of
snow yet to come, and it'll come whether the
ground hog went back to the mines not. re-
member when the steamship San Francisco was
wrecked off Hatteras. about a half a century ago,
the farmers at the time were shoutin' that the
winter because the ground hog Crawled
out OF his hole and stayed there. Tut, tut! seZ
feer who believed in that ground hog nom
sense. They amt no sense in that kind of talk
And sure enough, we had a blow of five weeks
that filled this coast from Florida to Maine. with
the timbers of many a good boat. This feIler had
a brother go down with the San Francisco. and
I'll wager ne amt taken stock in that ground
hog business since that winter:
You're right about that Ezra chuckled another
old salt. We're going 10 have few more blizzards
before May. I've never nit it wrong yet. and l
won't be off my guess this year The weather
chap with the Instruments and the high roof may
be all right in his kakerations, but he amt in it
with the natural instinct of the old dog.
know there's hummer comm, cause feel it,.
The cold wave which struck the city yesterday
the Gulf States and east TO the Atlantic Coast
Freezing weather extends Central Texas and
that the atmosphere will be much colder to-day.
Brisk westerly winds will prevail and zero weather
The inha6itants of Key West yesterday enjoyed
the summer temperature of 20 degrees above zero,
while in Havre, Mon, the mercury dropped TO 46
The lowest mark on the thermometer recorded
yesterday in this city at Il p. M, when the
mercury dropped TO degrees above zero. The
highest temperature was % degrees above at .
a. m.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-03
SEVERE COLD IN WEST.
Tenn peratare the LoWest an Years
A6 BeIosC Zero an One Place.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Last night and to-day nave
been the coolest of the winter in Chicago ahd
through the Middle West, unusually low tenn
peratures being reported from many points. In
several cases the night was the coolest in SIX
years. and in one or two the temperature re-
corded is the lowest since the government es-
tablshed stations there.
There has been little wind in any part oil
the district affected, which has materially nit
igated the rigor of the weather. Trains nave
been delayed on all lines, however owing 10
the difficulty of keeping up steam in the en-
gines and local trolley and elevated traffic has
also been seriously hampered. Wire commun-
cation between this city and points both to the
East and West has been affected.
The following the below zero temperatures
reached in points in the Northwest and Middle
West
New-York tribune., 1905-02-03
ORDER TO STOP THEFTS AT FIRES.
Chief Croker Issues It to Firemen-Many
Complaints from Householders.

Fire Chief Croker yesterday sent out an order to
the firemen TO prevent unauthorized persons from
entering buildings which fire. His order is
not intended TO prevent rescues of persons in dan
ger, but is meant to keep thieves out of burning
buildings The order said:
Owing TO many complaints having been re-
ceiVed from citizens regarding loss OF property at
fires at their homes. because Unauthorized persons
are allowed access TO buildings fire. in the fut
ure members of this department will prevent any
one except members OF this department. the Police
Department and members Of the Fire Insurance
Patrol from entering buildings fire. and upon
discovering any one else In the premises viii turn
them to police officials 10 explain their pres
New-York tribune., 1905-02-03
ARREST MRS. Id FETRA.
Wife Of the 4ssembIyman, She Says
-IntOricati0n Chrge.

A woman who said she Mrs. Edna La Fetra
wife Of Assemblyman Edward B. La Fetra Of the
18th Assembly District. living at No I2s East 17th-
st. was arrested late on Wednesday night ar
raignede in court yesterday and set free. The
charge against her was intoxicauon She had
spent the night in a cell.
At the home Of Assemblyman La Fetra last night
il was declared that Mrs La Fetra was out and
that the Assembyman was in Albany The servant
SAID that Mrs La FetTa had sent telegram TO her
husband and received reply that he would be
home on Friday. She said that she understood that
the telegram was concerning the arrest
IN court Patrolman McInerny said:
This woman was intoxicated and could not take
Fare Of herself. 50 locked her up for safekeeping"
rs there no one 10 speak for her and to take
care Of her?" asked the court
Yes" said the policeman This woman" he
added. pointing TO a woman who standing be-
Who are you, madam" asked the magistrate
=, l am lnatTon at the West Soth-st. station was
Indeed" said the court. in surprise. "a '--s
Yes, / am the matrOn. think this woman will
be al right il she is allowed 20. She is the
Your business" said the court ends in
the police station madam. You have right
prisoner. cannot consider your Intervention at
woman said she had not told any member of her
iianlls, because she did not want any Of them to
Ia the Afternoon the matron again tried to enter
ne courtroom Admission was refused. Then
Magistrate Crane said that he meant to conduct a
thorough investigation. Shortly before 2 o'clock
woman who said she cousin of the prisoner
1.se a taih WIN MaglsIrale Crane, after which the
prisoner was afIaiSneo ana discharged.
Captain Cotirel said last night that Mrs. Greene
the Iratron At the Tenderlon station, was plainly
SAeesalIs s hef ouues ~hen she accompanied the
prisoner 10 court. he said he might decide m
bEing charges against the matron. He added that
there was an exten9ating fact IN the affair as II
was A-Fs Ofsenes day on