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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-07
LOCAL ITEMs.

The best buggy paint at J. S. &
NH. Cross. 10-h-12
Huylers Lemon Drops.
loft Eagle Drug Store.
WANTED-Good, clean cotton
rags at this Office.
Huylers Oranges.
loft Eagle Drug Store.
Fresh fruit arriving daily at ].
A. Tillman's. 10-5-11
Huylers Candies,
1O-7-tf Eagle Drug Store.
Cash paid for clean cotton rags
at this office.
For RENT-Rooms for dodgers.
Apply to Mrs. T. P. Austin.
1927
For. RENT-Good FIVE room resi-
dence, two cisterns, and out houses.
Apply at HERALD Office.
Rubber Paint has a gloss that
lasts, and will not chalk or peel,
see J. S. & NJ. H. Cross 1862.
For RENT-My home, place
corner Jefferson and 18th. Apply
to Mrs. Katie E. Leahy. Gift
Hygienic kalsomine IS specified
by the leading architects. Get our
color card. J. S. & NJ. H. Cross.
1O-6-12.
Miss Mary Barbour will resume
her school for beginners, Thurs
day morning, October 4. 1O-4-7
Belle Springs butter, l Id bricks,
al J. A. Tillman's. Guaranteed
none better. SOC ID cy. 10-5-11I
Decorate your home with by
gienic kaIsomine, the most sanitary
wall finish on the market, at J. S.
& NJ. H. Cross. 1862
Twelve barrels of fish came up
from Point Isabel on the late train
yesterday, and were shipped out
by express this morning.
We carry the best oils and paints
in the market, figure with us, in
anything in the paint line. J. S: &
NJ. H. Cross. 10-6-12
w. A. Rutledge, the jeweler,
left this morning for a few days
visit to San Antonio. He expects
to return about next Wednesday.
Beautiful varnish stains in exact
imitation of the natural hard
woods, at J. S. & NJ. H. Cross.
1862
We live in the finest cabbage
country in the world, yet have to
buy the product of other sections.
Queer isn't it?
Call at J. S. & NJ. H Cross
lumber yard and get a sample color
card of Rubber Paint. The best
house paint in the world" 1862
Reports from Hidalgo say the
river is two feet above normal
thete, and about on a standstill.
1t is bank full here, showing that
local rains have caused the rise.
THE HERALD is glad to report
that the weather bulletin will be
furnished regularly from now on.
The bulletin for today will bel
found elsewhere i'll these columns.
WANTED: -Woman to act as our
agent for the sale of mems, wo-
men and childrens apparel. Must
furnish satisfactory references as to
financial responsibility, ability, etc. |
Address, Ed Kiam, Houston, Tex
as. 1919
4 letter received from E A.
McGary, who is still in San An
tonic, says he continues TO i'm
prove, although very slowly. His
friends will be glad TO know the
young man is now OF the road to
complete recovery and hope to |
soon welcome him back to Browns |
vile.
We are requested to say Rev. J. |
F. Webb, presiding elder of this
district will oreaCb ar the P-eShy-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-07

murder, 2 years. They were all
convicted at last term of district
court and were on their way to the
penitentiary in charge of Peniten-
tiary Contractor H. S. Sisk. He
will pick up several more along
the route and will have quite an
assortment by the time he reaches
Huntsville.
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The WEATHER.

New Orleans, La, Oct. To
night and Sunday fair; light to
fresh northeast wind. CLINE.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-07

No increase in cost as you grow
older. 10-4-10
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-10-07
Catholic Knights of America.

A $1,000 certificate in the c. K.
of A. costs only:
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We Want to Buy
Plain and Colored
Mexican Drawn Work

Shirta Waists. Makers and Dealers
send address to THE ALAMO ART
LEATHER CO., Box 937, San Anto-
Mo, Texas. 10-4-1m
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The following is the musical pro-
gram to be rendered at the Plaza
de Allende in Matamoros tonight.
l. Poeta y Aldeano Obertura por
---.--------.. Suppe.
2. Bateo, Gran Fantasia por
5. Chin Chun Chan, Grau Fantasia por
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. L. G. Jorda.
a. Marina, Gran Fantasia por
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. --........ Arrleta.
S. Traviata, Gran Fantasia por
Observation-Disclosures Verdi.
6. Trovador, Gran Frantasfa por
7. Anillo de Hero Gran Fantasia por
.........-...... $500. NJ. MarquSz.
s. Juramento, Gran Fantasia por
.hcICdudIllG.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03

Advance sale Of seats for 4The
Beauty Doctor opens tomorrow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
PRINCE LOUIS
VISITS WASHINGTON
DISTINGUISHED GUEST WAS RE
cEivED THIS AFTERNOON eY
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

WASHINGTON, Nov 3.--Fornal
welcome to the Nations capital was
extended this morning to Prince Lcuis,
OF Mattenburg. and tho officers OF his
squadron by delegation Of high.rank.
ing officers of the Army and Navy OF
the United States. TLe Prince end his
encourage arrived on q special Balti-
more and Ohio train from Annapolis,
shortly before noon to-day, accom-
panied by Rear Admiral Evans. his
Ibficial escort. At the station to meet
the distinguished guest was also Sir
Mortimer Durand, the British Ambas-
lsador. Immediately after The exchange
Of greetings. the Prince and his
staff were driven to the British En-
bassy for luncheon.
This afternoon his HtgEncss and the
officers who ACCOMPANIED him to Amer.
lea, were received by me President at
the White House, the MIRO luct:ons be.
ing made by the British Ambassador.
A notable feature OF this function by
Prince Louis was the presentation by
the Prince of a personal letter to the
President from Kmsp Edward Al.
though the contents of the letter are
not known, it is susmised tha. besides
conveying general expressions of good
will, the communication records the
qualification felt b. his Majesty over
the happy tertnina lion of the Russo.
Japanese war rs result % President
Rooseveltas efforts. 49,
The Prince will remain in Washing
ton over Sunday. During his visit he
will be elaborately entertained by bot,
this government and by his own
through the medium of The British AM
bassador. There viii be dinner at
the Embassy tonight followed by a
general reception and dance. To-mor-
rows programme includes drive
about the city, luncheon at the New
Willard by Lieutenant General Chat
fee, visit to Fort Meyer, special
cavalry drill will be held. and in the
evening dinner at lha White House,
when the Prince will have the opportu.
nifty to meet all the high officials Of
the government.
On Sunday there will probably be a
trip to the tomb Of Washington at
Mount Vernon. On Monday the Prince
will return to his squadron at tAnnapo.
lis.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03

terprises of business nature. He was
one of the promoters, and Is now a
member OF the board of directors of
the Grafton Banking and Trust Com.
pany, tie financial Institution that has
jrst opened to the public what is
Gained to be the finest banking house
in the State. Mr.. sayre has some
splendid Endorsements in HIS candi.
dacy for the Marshalship, prominent
among them being the full indorse-
ment OF the Republican Congressional
Committee Of the Second district.
signed by the chairman. secretary and
every member of the committee. the
Endorsement Of several county Repub-
lican executive committees. some very
strong letters from strong public men
to the President. and last but by no
means least, personal letter to the
President signed by nearly two hum
dred members OF the Methodist Episco-
pal Conference, done while in session
at Morgantown short time ago. The
contest for the Marshalship Is proving
a deeply interesting one. Theterm OF
the present incumbent expires in De
cember, and the matter of reappoint-
ment will be watched with considera-
BILE interest BY everybody concerned.
- q e Z = ID |H
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
KEATpckx STATE DECIDED TO
CONE AFTER THE. GAME HAD I
BEEN CANCELLED.

4 H
a shotgun football game will be
played at Morgantown tomorrow be.
tween West Virginia and Kentucky
State. It was. only aftera bit, OF siren!
uous life that it was brought to.pass.
however For some weeks the game
has been scheduled and much money
has been expended to advertise it.
Wednesday Manager Guy Prichard.
who by the way is a Fairmont bnv. re-
ceived telegram from the Kentucky
manager that as Marshall College,
which had been taken on 10 break a
lcns jump, had cancelled on them. the
game with West Virginia would neces.
sarily have to be called on. In TIL,
contract was specification OF s225oo
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
WORK OF CHINESE MOB
In Killing American Missionaries was Outrage
gus and Actions of the Officials
were Reprehensible.
SKELETON CARRIED BY MOB LEADERS

LONDON, sNoy. g. The corresponds
ont of tie; Evening Star al Hong Kong
wires that American. French ana CHI
nese gunboats have started Up tie riv-
gr toward the Ecene of tina recent mas
sacre of American missionaries at Ii.
anchoo.
The murder Of the nlssiurarles was
committed during a sudden uprising
on the part Of the Chinese, following a
foquest made by Or. MachIe. one OF
the medical missionaries. tIst a street
theatre should be rairuved from the
vicinity of the hospital or account OF
the noise.
A frenzied mob or Chinese attacked
the hospital. schools aid mission
dwellings. burning them 10 the ground.
II, the students instruction rom siie
mob seized skeleton and carrie, 1t
at the head Of a PROCESSION about mo
town as nm example OF The way foreign
+crs treat the Chinese.
DR.. Machle. Mrs Mnohle and lheir
daughter Doctor Chestnut Miss Pat
tsrson and Mr.. and Mrs. rear took ref.
uge in n cave. but tie mob, pursues::
them and killed ali but LIiss Patterson
and Doctor Machle, VII ! escaped to tile
yamen. DR.. Machle was badly injured
in trying to get away. f'i;
The action of the Chinese ofiinfnis Is
severely criticized bJ the correspond
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION

During the past year wc have been
blessed with bountifui crops. our
business prosperity has been great 4
No other people has ever stood on IA
high level or material wellbeing ns
ours now stands We are not<threat-
ened by foes from without. The foss,
from whom we should pray to be de.
livered are our own passions, appe-
tites and follies, and against these
there is always need that we should
war.
Therefore, Tnow set apart THURSDAY
the soth day Of November. as day IT
Thanksgiving for the past and OF pray
er for the future, and on that day
ask that throughout the land the peo-
pie gather in their homes and places OF
worship and in rendering thanks unto
the Most High for the manifold bfess-
ings Of the past year. consecrate them
selves TO a life Of cleanliness. honor
and wisdom. so that this nation may
do Its allotted work on earth in manner
to honor those who founded II and
those who preserved 1t.
4 In witness whereof hereunto set
my hand and cause the seal OF tho
United States to be afixed.
Done at the City Of Washington this
second day Of November in the year
of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hun
dred and Five, and of the Inderend-
suce of the United States the One
Hundred and Thlrtieth.
Y tsEAL1
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
By the President; IS *
EI-lHu ROOT Secretary or state
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
PRlCHARD BROUGHT THEM TO Time.
forfeit.

forfeit.
( Manager Prichard got in commune.
cation with the Marshall people and
found out that the Kentucky manager
had lied and that the game with that
school was to be played Thursday.
Frichard Boarded train for Hunting
ton and reached that city before the
game was on. When the crowd had
gathered to witness the sport he at
tached the gate receipts, uniforms, etc.
When the Kentucky manager dis
covered how the game lay he graceful.
ly came to time and his team will go
to Morgantown and the game will take
place according to previous ARRANGE
ment. The Kentucklans defeated Mar
shall. 50 to 0 yesterday.
The game tomorrow Will be called
at $3.50 and many Fairmonters Will
likely be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
OLD MAN SNIDER
NEARLY KILLED
oiseRAcEFuL AFFAIR AT THE
COUNTY POOR HOUSE EARLY
THIS MORNING.

Asberry Snider, 81 years OF age and
nearly all his life q reputable citi
zen OF this county was beaten SC
severely with clubs by two other In
mates Of the county poor house this
morning, that his life is despaired Of
He is in the City Hospital In YER,
serlons condition, and his two as,
;sailants. Tom Brown. about Is years
Of age, and Cy Hendricks. about so
snre: In. tn. county jail. 81
according to the version OF Mary,
better known as Polly starret,
there had been bad blood between
Brown and Hendricks on the one side
and Snider on the other. for month
or so. The row started about seven
o'clock this morning over carrying
out the ashes. Polly says, however
that the scheme had been hatcnej
up beforehand. At any rate she saw
Brown have Snider down on the iloor
hammering.him with a heavy broom.
handle while Hendricks stood by and
told Brown not to let the S. OF q
b-g up until he had killed him
Hendricks says that when Snider
said "enoughr he tried to get Brown
to let up. AS Snider was uncon,
scious for two hours after the beat
ing, this story isn't given much cred
sence. DR.. Henry was called and
found Snider's collar bone broken,
and found him vomiting blood AT In
.teryals. 1t Is feared also that an ugly
wound on the left side of his head
may be evidence of fractured skull.
Snider is unable to talk and 1t Is sup.
posed that this wound in his head has
affected that part of the brain con.
trolling the organs of speech snider
stood the trip In the ambulance la.
ter very well but vomited blood again
on being taken out at the hospital.
Snider. was buncoed out Of some
s1.4o0 or $500 two years ago by a
woman of III repute who persuaded
him TO marry her and decampel a
little later with all his money. He
followed her. to New York and got
some of 1t back but about four months
ago looked her up again and this time
lost all that was left. He has since
been an inmate of the County Home.
Brown, is yagrant who was picked
upsih Fairmpnt last summer. Hem
bricks is a Manningtonite who has
been at the poor house about four
years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03

The above is very good likeness Of
Mr.. Ben F. Sayre, of Grafton, Taylor
county, who, some six or eight months
ago, announced his candidacy for the
United States Marshaiship for the
Northern District Of West Virginia, a
position at present held by Mr.. Chas.
H. Elliott. of Parkersburg. and who is
also candidate for re-appointment.
During the past few weeks the candi-
dacies Of two other gentlemen have
been announced for this appointment
those of Virgil Highland. Of Clarks.
burg, and Steve Pyle, Of Tyler county.
The close friends and ardent support
ers Of Mr.. Sayre are now claiming that
he has very fair prospects OF landing
the coveted position. Mr.. Sayre was
born and raised in Taylor county: was
educated in the county free schools,
and early in life struck cut for himsels
fl the world. After serving several
years on the home farm and in saw
mill life he located in Grafton as an
employe Of the B. and O. A few years
later he was appointed q city police
ruan, and SO faithfully did he look af-
ter the duties OF his ofice that a cou-
pie of years later he was elected chief
|of police, an ONCE that he held for
nearly eight years. and from which
he went to the sheTinalty Of
his county. having completed his
term as sheriff last January Mr.,
|sayre is a Past Grand Chancellor of
the knights OF Pythias OF the State.
and at the recent ANIMAL session Of that
o. der held at Martinsburg he was
elected Supreme Representative for a
term Of four years In his home city
" Grafton he Is engaged IN various en-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
REAL WILD MAN
Big NEGRO WITH TusKs AND
HORNS CAUGHT IN THE
sTATE OF ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIELD. hi, NOV. IA real
Wild man: with horns and huge tuslxs
was discovered here. He Is George
Brown, big negro. haillng from
Georgia, who applied to Or, Walter
Ryan TO have the silver plate which
held the horns In place removed
from his head.
He said that the plate had been in
serted under his scalp for the pur-.
pose Of fastening two hours upon IT.
AT the same time two Of his front
teeth had been sawed on and sup
piled with gold crowns. upon which
could be screwed down two formida-
bic looking tusis, and when this had
been accomplished he went on the
road with show. posing as real
wild man.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
SANS MEMORY Fail S
ON THE WITNESS
STAND
FORGOT HE LIVED IN FAIRMONT'

Sam Clemens, the colored hack.
driver. took the stand this morning in
behalf of the State, in the case against
Gem Fleming for running house of
Ill fame on Cherry avenue. Sam was
exceedingly reluctant. He couldn't re-
member well at ALL The prosecutor
asked him first OF all II he had lived
In Fairmont between June 1. 1904 and
June /. 1905. And first Of all Sam re-
sponded mo" When asked where he
did live Sam said he lived on ELL
horn. He was finally brought to ad.
init that he had lived in Fairmont last
year after all.
Sam would not admit that he ever
saw Gem Fleming at what is common
ly known as Gem Fleming's place on
Cherry avenue. He said he had seen
her "go by there" Sam thought he
might have driven as many as three
Or four; people out to- the Fleming
place ina ssar When asked how late
at night he5had 'hauled" men out there
Sam replied:-F s..=ral
Pretty soon"
What do you mean by pretty
soon?'
Nine or ten O'Clock. - ~
ANY later than that?" ~
Mo- ~ :. e
How many did you haul at shat
hour-nine or ten o'cioeis2
Couldn't teilsto save: my life. Mek-
be two or Three
ANY earlier than that"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
MUST PAY TAX.
Sellers of Malt Extract Receive

MoRGANTowN. Nov. 3.-consider.
able excitement was caused yester.
day by the arrival in town of United
States revenue officer, who served no.
tice on the stores in town which sell
malt extracts that they must pay reve-
nue. tax on it and must also pay back
taxes.
1t is said that it will catch the local
sellers for from $50 to $500 each. 1t
10 said that the result VIII probably be
that malt can in the future be sold only
as a medicine.
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.
"one."
Ever haul any in the daytime::''
"No."
Ever haul any after nine or ten al
night?"
81 wasn't let"
'.who wouldn't let your
Humane Society Z
Fred Dietrich. who lives next ioor
To tile Gem Fleming place. said he ha.!
never seen anything "ont Of the wnv"
there. He didn't know what men came
there for.
The State has u large Number Of wit:
Eesses and most OF these sqnirm hard
cn the stand to get out Of telling what
they know. AS one lawyer sitting IN
court this morning said, the sentiment
OF the community seems to be in fas
,yor of letting Gem continue ut the
old stand. ~
The defense Is evidently Shaping 'ts
case to slow that Gem Fleming dsd
not live at the house in question nor
did she keep It.
The jury in the Fleming case i=
composed of the following members.
Marion Stevens. Bpd Merrifield. Mead
Ross. Charles Grim, Jacob Carpenter.
I,onnier Hayhurst. Stcne Mctntire. Ira
Smith. Cal Cunningham. Dan Tooth
nan, Jack Jones, z-F. Ammons.
Charles Tasue Confessed before
Judge Kendall yesterday to unlawful
liquor selling. He was fined $40 and
costs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
SUSAN GEARY'S HEAD
Was Thrown into the Bay at Boston Harbor
by William Howard who got 500
sxes for the lib.
MAKES CONF ESSION TO DETECTIVE

-
Percy o. Mcleod. OF 1877. Huntinator
avenue, was arrested this afternoon by
Captain Dusan, charged with abortion
in connection with the death OF Susan
.Gearys the dress suitcase -vietins sltjs
understood that the arrest was made
.on information furnished to-day by
Chief Watts and superintendent
Pierce. who are In Flew, York, and to,
whom Crawford confessed his part in
the crime this morning.
NEW YORK, Nov. s.-Louis1 Craw-
ford, alias Albert H. Emory. the the
atrical agent and William Howard.
alias William Hunt. arrested here in
connection with the Boston suit case
mystery, were 4 positively identified
at police headquarters here to-day,
by Cabman Howard OF Boston, as the
men he had taken to the Ferry In
Boston and Crawford. alias Emery.
was identified by Pawnbroker Joseph
Berk, as the man to whom he sold
the dress suit case. Chief Watts, Of
Boston, after conference with the
local detectives said that Howard had
made a confession admitting that he
had hand in. disposing of the. body.
but denies that he. had any Econnec:
ton with the dismembering Of the
body. chief Watts says that other
arrests will follow fand that he is
sure he knows VINO dismembered= the
body. The prisoners have been; taken
to the Center Street Court for ar
sraignment ,.,
Howard and Crawford We're arrest
ed last night. AS soon as thesmen
were taken to police Headquarters
Howard broke down. iand. made the
alleged confession.
According To- the prisoners sworn
statement, as related by the police,
he has known Crawford for more
than three 81 5drss cfrawford has been
employed at various times by patent
medicine concerns throughout tie
United States, but forsome time past
has been engaged in maintaining
what the police say is a lying-in hospital
conducted by his smother-inclaw, DR..
Jane Bishop. on fremont street, Bos-
Z ton. =.
On the morning of September 10
last. two days before the dismem-
;bered body of Susan Geary was
found, Howard called at DR.. Bishops
place to see Crawford Howard said
he needed money badly at the time
and when Crawford suggested that
he was in position to get nim good
fee he quickly jumped at the chance.
Now I've got a chance to let you
make good piece of money" eraw-
ford is alleged to have said to How.
5 ard; only YOU want to be mighty
careful and keep your mouth Shut
One of our patients is dead and we
have got to get rid of the body; we've
got to get rid of. it by all means and
without delay"
Then he went on to tell Howard, ac.
.cording to the confession, that girl
mad died, from the effects of an opera
stion. He explained in detail what was
required I'd remove the remains to
some spot where they would not be
discovered for some time.
How much is there in it?" Howard
says he ased. =
One hundred dollars" answered
Crawford. and immediately, Howard
says, they closed the deal They
made an appointment to meet at the
hospital on the following morning.
Howard entered the reception room
Sthe next day and Crawford kept
fcontinued. on Eourfh I,panAIl =.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03

'sssiiss Mayme Charlton was visiting
friends In the city yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03
HESWEATHEH.
Fair Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON. Nov. a.--.Fcrc.
cast for West yireiu; a--Fasr ana
slightly colder tonight; Saturday
fair.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-11-03

Miss Edna wertz will go to Morgan
town Tomorrow to spend Sunday with
her sister, Miss Mayme wertz, OF the
w. ". u.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-09-05
SENT THE WRONG BOX.

Wouldn't this jolt the loving little
birds off the boughs? A young man
OF Fort Smith, accompanied by his
sister, went out to purchase d gift
sor his sweetheart, ii being Nv birth
day. Thinking box of bonaons TOO
common. they decided to present her
with fine pair of gloves and matie
his sister purchase accordingly. While
his sister bought pair of fancy
stockings for herself. In some way
The packages became mixed, and the
Young man not knowing the mistake,
sent his sweetheart the stockings ac.
companied by the following
Dearest One@I hope you will enjoy
~, little present instead of some-
hing foolish Oh. how wish no 9th
er hands than mine would ever touch
hem, after you put them on, but