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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06
DEATH OF 3. F. JOHNSTON
Vas Member Of Firm that Built Browns
vile Railroad and Leading Stock.
holder in the Road.

A telegram was received this
morning BIZ Colonel Uriah Lott in
forming him OF the death Of B. +.
Johnston of St..Elmo. Illinois, who
was one Of the builders Of the St.
Louis, Brownsville & Mexico rail
road and also Que of the largest
stock holders in the company own
ing this road. Mr.. Johnston was
the senior member Of the firm of
Johnston Brothers, which is one of
the largest railway contracting
firms of the North and has built
several extensive railroads. He
visited the Brownsville country
about a year ago last April in COM
pany with Colonel Lott, to look
over the Brownsville proposition
which Colonel Lott was then push
ing and at cnce became interested
in the project, he being one of the
prime factors in the building of the
road, and also being one of the
heaviest stockholders in the COM
pany owning it.
Mr.. Johnston was a man of large
business affairs, and at the same
time a man OF genial personality,
much liked by those who knew
him. The news of his death IS
keenly regretted by Colonel Lott
and others in this section.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06
PERSONALS.

J. +. Cupp, Of Monterey, came
in yesterday, and went ont today.
w J. Cotterell, arrived from
San Antonio last evening and went
out again this morning.
DR.. H. f. Saunders is contem-
plating a trip into the interior OF
Mexico in the next few days.
J. NJ. Hatch, a Corpus Christi
citizen, came down to look at the
Brownsville country yesterday.
]. II. Green, of Uvalde, was a
passenger on yesterdays incoming
train, and will spend few days in
the city.
w. ]. Cornahan, wife and son,
and his mother, Mrs. Rutherford,
left this morning after spending a
day or so IN the city.
Mrs. E. w. Dickey and children
will return on this evenings train
from Kennedy, where they spent
the holidays with Mrs. Dickey's
parents. Mr.. Dickey went out on
the afternoon train to Harrington
to meet them.
w. F. Montgomery, c. c. Jack
son and r. A. Chapman, jr., who
have been here the past few days
from Sherman, left for home this
morning. 1t is needless to say
they found much to interest them
in this section.
ALI. Dichman, the well-known
and popular commercial traveller
from Louisville, KY, arrived in
the city yesterday on one of his
periodical visits and is shaking
friendly hands and taking orders
for his goods today. Everybody
knows him, and his visits are al
WAYS welcome.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06
LOCAL ITEA9.

There will be a regular meeting
of Hope Chapter, No. 124, o. T..
S. at Masonic Hall, this evening
at 7:30. BY order of Worthy Ma
tron. ANNA kennedy, Sec.
This beautiful, sunshiney wealth
er in mid-winter is great adj
vertisement for Brownsville as a
winter resort for all who are seek
ing a mild climate during that
season.
Frontier Camp, w. o. w. No.
1922, intends giving a ball for the
benefit of the camp on Washing
tons birthday. An admission fee
of so cents will be charged to gen
tlemen, ladies being admitted free.
Chas. B. Clarke of the firm of
Clarke and Company of Galveston,
which holds the contract for deep
enine the pass and channel at Bra
EOS Santiago, arrived here last
evening and left today for Point
Isabel. Mrs. Clarke was accompan-
led by Mr.. Clarke and baby, who
went to the Point WITH him.
A postal card from r. B. Howe,
Of Milford, Texas, relating to his
paper, says he has talked a great
deal for the Brownsville country
over several counties. and hopes
soon to see and investigate the pos
sibilities of the section in person.
He is assured of a warm welcome
and a guarantee that the half has
never been told.
Four barges, two tug-boats and
one dredge boat, belonging to the
firm of Chas, Clarke & Co. of Cal
weston, sailed from that port night
before last for Brazos Santiago for
the purpose Of beginning work on
the deepening of the pass and
channel there. Mr.. Clarke of the
firm is already at Point Isabel and
will superintend the work.
Several head of horses and mules
disappeared from the vicinity of
Brownsville Tuesday night. Our
ever watchful officers at once got
busy, with the result that several
Of the animals were recovered yes
terday. II is reported that one of
the missing animals was met in the
road Yesterday, going in the direc-
ton of Hidalgo county. where il
was raised. II is just possible the
animal was trying to get back to
It's old haunts. but this is hardly
probable. No arrests have been
made. and not much clew is obtain
able to work on but il is to be hoped
the guilty parties may be appre-
hended. From indications It is
evident the party or parties intend
ed 10 cross the animals into Mexico.
butswere deferred from so doing
BY fear of caputre.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06
Notice.
l2-9-l.lO

j. NJ. White. late Of san Anto-
Mo, is now in charge of the furni-
ture business OF J. W. Hancock,
and would be pleased to welcome
all old customers, and solicits those
who have not been patrons to give
Us a trial order. Prompt. courteous
and fair treatment assured.
I-5-7 J. NJ. White.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06
NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting OF
the stockholders of the First Ma
tionaI Bank of Brownsville, Texas,
will be held at its banking house
on Tuesday, January 10Th, 1905.
at 4 p. M, for the election of
directors and the transaction of
such other business as may prop
erly come before the meeting
A. AsHHETH, Cashier.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06

~CAlAe tDl AiIliNl AZ TIC ANlibSi
Hotel at San Antonio for the day
after Christmas was roasting ears
from Hidaigo county, which were
contributed TO the hotel dinner on
that day by Col. Uriah Lott Il
was the desire Of Colonel Lott that
I the roasting ears should have been
part of the Christmas day dinner
Of the hotel. and they were ship
ped in time, but the express com
pany failed to deliver them OH Sat
urday afternoon. The colonel in
tended the gift for an advertise
ment on the wonderful agricultural
resources of this section, which he
so enthusiastically advocates on all
occasions. Had the roasting ears
been on the Christmas day menu
cards, it would have served in
much greater measure to advertise
the fact that roasting ears are pro-
duced at Christmas in the lower
Rio Grande valley, as the Menger,
in common with other leading ho-
tells, exchanges menu cards on
Christmas with Several hundred
other hotels throughout the United
States.
The kinodrome performance at
the opera house last night, was
largely attended, and would have
been enjoyed by those who behaved
themselves, had it not been for
the hoodlum element which made
the night hideous with catcalls,
Kisses and numerous other dis
respectful noises. Several ladies
were present, and their disgust was
evident. Some Of the crowd left
before the performance was over,
and the operator was thoroughly
disguised. Those who were inter
ested in the pictures shown could
not hear the announcements made
by the operator, and thus the per
Torrance was not a decided sue
cess. Just why anyone will go 10
places of this kind and behave in
the way some did last night is
something not easily understood,
and there should be some way of
stopping it. THE HERALD would
not for an instant try TO prevent
the enjoyment of such occasions,
but it should be done in a legiti-
mate way, and not in such manner
as to disturb everybody else.
Since the opening of the railroad
from Harlingen to Fordyce, a
change has been made in the stage
route from Hebronville, OH the
Texas Mexican railroad, the stage
running now from that point to
Havana, which is located Oh the
new railroad, instead Of to Rio
Grande City as formerly. A stage
is also run between Rio Grande
City and Havana, but the mail
still goes direct from Hebbronville
to Rio Grande. being carried OH a
blackboard. 1t is only about sew
enteen miles from Rio Grande to
Havana, which gives the residents
of Starr county's capital very much
closer connection by rail with the
outside world than formerly.
A very interesting and largely
attended meeting of Knights of
Pythias lodge, was held last We'd
nesday night. After the usual
routine business was transacted, a
little spread was given, consisting
of chocolate. cake, sandwiches,
olives and pickles, moistened by
pure water. Music by piano, banjo
and French harp enlivened the
evening, and several short 5. seeches
and witty toasts gave added zest.
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
Buy home raised tomatoes at
Tillman's Confectionery. 1918
Opening.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06
ST. l.. B. & M. R.R.
A PAssENcER TRIMS.

No. ] leaves Brownsville every
day except Sunday at 1870 a. m.
No. 2 arrives in Brownsville
every day except Sunday at GOO
p. m.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
No. II leaves Brownsville every
day, at $50 a. m.
No. u Arrives in Brownsville
every day, at 7:15 p. m.
Nos. ] and 2 pass each other at
Rudolph at 1888 p. IN.
HARLINGEN BRANCH.
No. p leaves Fordyce at Sis
a. m. arrives Harrington 9 a. m;
arrives at Brownsville at l0:40 a.
m. daily except Sunday, connect
ing with trains north at Harrington.
No. p leaves Brownsville at las
p. m. arrives Harrington, $50; 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, 1905-01-06
Rio Grande Railroad.

On and after Sept. 18th. regular
trains over the Rio Grande Railroad
will leave as follows:
Leave Brownsville daily "a. m.
Arrive Point Isabel 1O:15a. m.
Leave Point Isabel 3p. m.
Arrive Brownsville 4:15 p. N.
AUG. CELAYA,
Pres. and Gen. Mgr.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06
Opening.

Tomorrow, Saturday, will give
all the bean soup. You can cat.
Come and try it. They say old man
Kelly can make good bean soup.
1t is fine, healthy. rich and cheap.
and makes a good lunch. Also have
good hot coffee and cake. After
tomorrow will cost you 5 cents.
just think of it. a square meal for
s cents. W. II. KELLY.
George Champion, secretary Of
Brownsville Board OF Trade. is in
Mexico on aseveral weeks business
visit. During his absence A. A.
Browne viii attend to the duties OF
Mr.. Champions Office.
Old papers are useful. We have
then, At 1yf rer 100
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-06

Old papers are useful. We have
them at l5c per 100.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05

Sweet singer Of the fairy-haunted Vest
ern Isle
Where rests the dying Day-God's latest
lingering smile;
Thy native harp. from which thy WITCH
ing songs were wrung.
With 0uiVering human heartStrings warm
was surely strung!
I lltt1e thought that grief could be SO
near to seize
4 heart at peace when. sun in pleas
urable ease.
I drank again with new delight the
draught divine
From Fancy's fountain sparkling IN those
songs Of thine
A sweet intoxication heaved my breast.
Ny senses stole a subtle rapture. ever
Increasing TIN the bounds of feeling burst
apart.
And binding. gushing tears relieved the
swelling heart.
Hail. Master Singer! Voice Of silent
hearts. Our praise
To many a bard whose Tyre emlts en-
chanting lays.
And fndele0s laurel that survives the
blight Of years:
To thee alone We bring the tribute Of
Kate O'Connor. in New York Times.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05

Margaret Of N1v1ffe, queen OF Hen
~ IV-she whose wedding torches
were auenched in the blood Of the
massacre Of st. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. a
peculiar complexion mask at night,
which 70 irritated her husband that.
not being choice in his expressions.
he said to her rOCnGiy. not lC.:: after
the we6d'~: day: Madam. with at
ccrfc.~,,' black rnasl: on. you icc::
81 much like the devil that I'm always
tempted to make the sign Of the cross
y. Ss,vo vosl away"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05
~ Il pvspePTlc.

One must occasionally be miserable
to appreciate happiness.
A woman can make . fool Of . man
Whenever he wants her To-
Lots Of men get stoop- shouldeeed
from carrying their selfconceit
Of course . mans home q his cas
tie. but he needn't get mp in the cir
about 1t.
The cours Of true love may not
run smooth. but LIE Ct bet = fall
Of hamps.
Some men are 20 fond oe sympathy
that they actually glory In being the
under dog.
II isn't until . man attends his own
wedding that he realizes how insig-
ni0cant he really IL.
Cast your bread upon the waters
and you will realize how many people
are ont for the dough.
A mans wife may desert him. but
when his dog goes back on him his
caso must be hopeless.
The meanest man I know tips the
scales At zoo pounds and yet he re-
fuses to tip the waiter . dime.
without any reflection upon man.
kind, 1t does seem strange that poor
people have 70 many babies and rich
people 20 many pups.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05
SCRAMBLED

Ruby noses seldom win ruby lips.
Every time a crank starts In bust
ness the devil gains.
Ever notice it-men stretch their
legs, women and trees their limbs.
It's . truly unsOphisticated fellow
who stili believes the world IL square.
Ever notice how easy II IL to be re-
signed to trouble, II it's the other fel.
lows!
II there were eleven commandments
re last would refer to substituting
druggists.
Seine doctors believe In doing to
his meerschaum.
There are three kinds Of patients:
never pay, poor pay and good pay.
Which gets your best services? Has
it eve occurred TO- you to do a little
training along this linei-Oscar F.
Baerens in The Alkaloidal Clinic.
These That Weren't Buried.
~ have not buried . case Of pneu-
monia in the past ten years." re-
marked . physician noted for not
holding his light under q bushel TO .
fellow practitioner.
Il have heard many Of your de-
ceased patients are being cremated."
said his friend, who does not like to
call q man a liar.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05

"Yes. we are proud to say that we
are Z British family" boosted the re
tired pork packer.
But you were born in Chicago" pro-
tested the reporter.
"Oh. what's the difference? Our
bulldog and our butler came from
London"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05

The Young Imp.
= met the minister this morning"
oal1 The little boy IN red mitts.
~AAd did you take your hat orr
asked the fond mother.
mo, I took his hat or
Tommy"
'Yes. with = SNOWFALL"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05

Mamie-Oh, Billy. you said . swear
word.
Billy-No, I didn't.
Mamie-Yes, you did; and I'm go
ing right IN and tell mother.
Bjlly-You just want an excuse to
ny Il yerself, don't yer3
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05

ouoanis Accomplishments.
Nj. HayrakeeWell! Susan must
b stadyin' art
Mrs. Hayrake-Land sakes!
NJ. Hayr1ke-Yes. she says: II am
writing this letter In my drawing
soom.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-04-05

~ArcAery sesms to Aase played
out,s sighed the l0ve-slck swain,
giancings pointedly q tAe maid.
70. I don't know muttofod CUPID.
Dolfing - . SHAFT
Tho maidea jumped nearly six feet.
a. q last Do Jon feel the
psumptinCs q Iovo9" whispered tie
ouola.
s19e. I Should say not: replied the
naad. TT was only . safety PIN"
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
Why Suffer From Rheumatism.

Why suffer from rheumatism when
one application of Chamberlain Pain
Balm will relieve the pain? The quick
relief which this liniment affords makes
rest and sleep possible, and that alone
is worth many times its cost. Many
who have used it hoping only for a
short relief from suffering, have been
happily surprised to find that after a.
while the relief became permanent,
Mrs. V. H. Legget of Yum Yum, Tenn.
U. S. A. writes II am great sufferer
from rheumatism, all over from head
to foot and Chamberlain Pain Balm
is the only thing that will relieve the
pain." For sale by Peoples pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
oEE1c1AL D1nEcTxRo
Churches.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH : Services at II a
m and 7:3O p. IN. Rev. Milton Fish pastor
Snnda, school at 10 q M. DR.. A. II. Stockham,
,uperintendent. Young Peoples meeting at $50
n. m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday eveningsat
The church.
PRESBYTERIAN CHuRCH-service at II a
m and 40 u. m. Rev. II. J. froihinRhHm pastor
sunday school at 10 n. m. Mrs. Carrie Clark
Stint The Christian Endeavors meet at
6.i5 D, M Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings
1.-The church.
Order OF divine services in the chapel OF the
monastery: On week days, O'Clock a. m cele-
pration OF the most holy sacrifice OF mass every
morning. On sundays and holidays. 10 O'Clock
A. m, celebration Of the most holy sacrifice OF
mass, sermon, benc,liction with the most blessed
acramcnt, and Sunday school. Allare cordially
invited.
METHODIST CHURCH, Rev. y d. Fonyihe
pastor. Services Mt II .. IN. and 500 p. M. Sun
lay school at 10 a. m, Miss Emma Nyerp, super.
inieiident Epworth league meets At TOO p. IN
Prayer meeting "Wednesday evenings at church
CEDAR EDGE METHODIST El'lSCuPAL
CHURCH.-sunday school every Sunday at l0:39
u. IN. Preaching every sunday. welcome for
all.
Wet. U.-Reytlar meeting first Friday III
every month. at p. M, at Mrs. Hasiings.
MEs. ELLA HAsrIs,,s. Pres
MIS-. N. b. MATHEhs. seety.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12

of the Seaton Drug company at Delta has
rented portion or the new lumber yard
building for the present OF until he can
procure store roombetter suited for his
purpose. and will put in complete
stock of drugs and other lines which are
generally carried by good drug stores.
He will be ready for business about
the fifteenth of this month or as soon
thereafter as the building is completed.
Mr.. Seaton will conduct a good clean
store and will be well patronized by
the entire community.
A contract was let last week to Geo.
A. Pulver, of Delta, for the burning of
kiln of 100, 900 brick. The brick yard
will be situated just south of the Cedar
edge townsite, where an excellent bed
of brick clay is found. These brick are
to be used for the erection of bank
building and the new Baptist church.
The work of making these brick will
be commenced at once and while at it
Mr.. Pulver expects to burn larger
quantity than the contract calls for,
which will insure the erection of other
substantial buildings here within the
next year.
Albert Porter, of Delta, has been
spending the past few days with his
friend, ]. Rowbotham, at Cedaredge.
Both of these gentlemen left yesterday
for Silverton to remain during the sum-
mer. Mr.. Rowbotham has SO far re-
covered from his accident received last
year that he will take charge of
boarding house at Silverton for the
coming summer.
Mrs. VIM. Hart and Miss Edith
Blanchard were visiting in Delta
couple of days during the latter part of
last week.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
County Papers.
PAONIA.
Gazette.

We are pleased with the faat that
Charles Hultine, of this place has re-
ceived the appointment of deputy horti-
cultural inspector.
Charles Morgan, we are told, esti-
mates that he will haye seven hundred
boxes of peaches and other reports are
equelly favorable. The orchard of
Levi Miller is expected to produce a
full crop and on farther German mesa
there appears quite few peaches.
Crawford seems to have Jared well in
the freeze and partial crop is expected.
All other fruits seem to be setting fnll
as if desirous of making up for the
shortage of peaches.
The Fruit Growers association has
two large power sprayers at their build
ing, one being from Denver, equipped
with a vertical engine and the other
from Fruita, with horizontal engine.
These each have two hundred barrel
tank and are intended for better appli-
cation of the spray than can be done
in the old way, it being forced into
every hiding place of the insects.
H. Klatt reports to us that he will
have half crop at least of peaches.
the blossoms proving to be thicker than
was expected. And thus reports con-
tinue to come in. In fact the peach
outlook improves each day, especially
considering the great size the fruit will
grow on account of being thin on the
tree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton R. Welch and
Millard Fairlamb spent Saturday and
Sunday in Paonia. The attorneys were
looking over the ground covered by the
Turner ditch. they being retained on
water suits now pending.
The output of the Somerset coal mine
is increasing over this date last year
and two train loads of black diamonds
go down the line each day. Somerset
is certainly a thriving coal camp with
every prospect of her output being
more in demand each year.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
EXPOSURE.

To cold draughts of air, to keen and
cutting winds, sudden changes Of the
temperature, scanty clothing, undue
exposure Of the throat and after public
speaking and singing, bring on coughs
and colds. Ballerd's Horehound Syrup
is the best cure. Mrs. A. Barr, Hou-
ston, Tex. writes: Jan. 81. 1902: Zone
bottle of Billiards. Horehound Syrup
cured me of very bad cough. It is
very pleasant to take. Sold by Peo-
PIES Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
Alcohol From Peat.

A company has recently been or.
ganized at Rendsburg. Prussia. for the
purpose OF distilling alsohol from
peat. The company is now building
distillery which 1t hopes to be able
to put in operation some time during
this month. According to Its process.
the company will be able to distill
alcohol cheaper from peat than It can
be obtained from other substances.
and will, therefore. be able to sell its
product for fuel purposes.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
A Positive Necessity.

Having to lay upon my bed for IA
days from a severely bruised leg, l
only found relief when used bottle
of Ballard's Snow Liniment. l can
cheerfully recommend it as the best
medicine for bruises ever sent to the
afflicted. 1t has now become positive
necessity upon myself.
d! K. Byrnes, Merchant, Doversville
Texas. 25c, Soc and s1.OO. Sold by
Peoples Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
Enaet of Infoxieatlon.

Intoxicants affect men in various
ways. When Frenchman has drunk
too much he wants to dance. a Ger.
man to sing. a Spaniard to gamble. N
Englishman to eat. an Italian to boast.
an lrishnan to fight and an American
70 make . speech.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
Fact, About Mahoaany.

The United States is not mahog.
any growing country. unless Cuba
may now be said to be part OF the
United States. It is tropical wood.
Its home is in Central America and In
Cuba, Jamaica and Santo Domingo
These islands, says the Mississippi
Valley Lumbernan. give the smallest
but heaviest and prettiest wood.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
Apparently He was Not.

isn't that young man fond Of mu.
sic?" exclaimed the young woman.
Il don't know" answered Miss
Cayenne. Judging by the way he
will stand up and listen to himself
sing hy the hour. should say he
isn't"
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
Diver. &c, Mes. of sprats.

While a di:.ng bell. seventeen feet
in diameter. was l. aing lowered at tie
government harbor works. Dover. the
other day, 1t passed through shoal
Of sprats al. thousand OF the fish
were caught in the bell and carried
dow 20 the sea bottom. where the
'livers secured them.
The Delta independent., 1905-05-12
Regulates Baptism Of Children

VcVV5NGUw odpt'SWI " VU1IoTeUs
The Swiss government has decided
no longer to permit parents to baptizs
their offspring by fantastic names.
This law has just been exercised ct
st. Gall with regard to two children.
one of whom was baptized May !.
while the other had been named by its
Italian progenitors "R.belio." rebel or
revolutionary. The names were CON
demned and the children have been
legally rebsptized.