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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-05-24


Apply at HERALD Office 5-21-26
A car of cucumbers went out
this morning, billed to Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Rooms for rent. furnished or I'M
furnished. Apply to Mrs. w. ].
Collins.
The river fell at least two feet
during last night and continues to
fall today.
Skating every evening and night
at Riverside park from 4 to 7 and
from to II. Music. 5-7-tf.
There will be no trashy literature
in the Exchange Library at the
Texas Confectionery. The books
will all be S1.5O copyrights.
Don't fail to get your name on
the Exchange Library at the Tex
as Confectionery. w. E. Hollings-
worth & Co. 5-21-26
Acacia Camp, No. $50, w. o.
w, will hold meeting tonight.
There will be work in the initiatory
degree and all members are re-
quested TO attend.
WHEELUS
Has gone to Corpus Christi.
He will return Friday to remain
one week only. Therefore, make
your appointments for photographs
early. 5-19-25
Say did you see that elegant key
at the Texas Confectionery? 1t is
a refrigerator and always cold in
side and out. Guess what it con-
tains. w. E. Hollingsworth & Co.
Tonight and Friday the weather
man says will be partly cloudy,
with light to fresh soutnerly winds.
And if perchance some rain should
fall, remember the weather prog
nosticator didn't say it wouldn't.
The proposition of the citizens
committee to the city council for
waterwoTks and electric lights will
be published in its entirety in the
next issue of THE WEEKLY HER
AID. Parties desiring to purchase
copies of same can secure them at
this Office.
THE HERALD is requested to
announce that the Brownsville
Business League will meet at the
federal building tonight at eight
O'Clock. Everybody interested in
the upbuilding of Brownsville and
the surrounding country CORDIALLY
invited TO attend.
Our ice cream is pure and whole
some. Keep coming to the Texas
Confectionery and one of these
days you will find machinery
affording electric fans, lights,
waterworks and all modern con-
veniences.
w. +. Hollingsworth & Co.
A four basket crate of tomatoes,
the first that have been shipped
from Brownsville, were sent to
San Antonio by express this morn
ing. They were grown by R. A.
Cunningham near town, and were
splendid specimens. Mr.. Cum
niugham says his tomato plants are
fruiting nicely and in few days
will have regular shipments.
The young meu of the city have
arranged for a dance and skating
party at the pavilion tomorrow
(Friday) evening. This is some
thing out of the usual order of
amusements for Brownsville and
will attract large numbers both as
participants and spectators. Dane
ing is a popular means of enter
tainment, while skating is also
coming in for its share of popu
larity, and the two together should
prove an almost irresistible COM
bination.
Among the passengers coming
in yesterday afternoon THE HER
AID man noticed J. P. Nelson, a
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-05-24
PERSONALS.

A. w. Freyer, of Boston, is
visitor to the city.
J. S. Graham, of the Gulf Coast
Line, spent last night in Browns
vile.
S. NJ. Fulton registered in the
city yesterday afternoon from Cor
pus Christi.
Ed. w. Foster, of New York,
was among yesterdays arrivals in
Brownsville.
Fred. Warren, of Kingsville,
was among the passengers coming
in yesterday afternoon.
K. H. McDavitt was among the
outgoing passengers this afternoon
on a business trip up the Fordyce
branch.
Geo. Stow, superintendent of
Padre Island light, was a passen-
ger from Point Isabel yesterday
afternoon.
S. NJ. Fulton, of the Santa Fe
Refrigerator Despatch company,
left this afternoon for trip over
the Fordyce branch.
w. Goetten, of Jacksonville,
H., came in on yesterdays after
noon train to take a look at the
Brownsville country.
Ralph Tucker was in the city
yesterday from Santa Maria and
reports everything up to now in
that flourishing section.
K. S. Levy, a Houston drum
mer who has been spending a few
days in the city, was an outbound
passenger this morning.
Miss Kate Edwards returned to
Santa Maria this afternoon, after
spending a few days with relatives
and friends in Brownsville.
(. S. Heyser, of Corpus Chris
ii, civil engineer who has been
in the city several days, was an
outgoing passenger this morning.
Misses Eva Randall and Lola AL
cream, of Denver, Colorado, were
among the incoming passengers
yesterday afternoon and have
apartments at the Miller.
H. L. Miller, prospector from
Guthrie, o. T., arrived on yes
terdav's train, and left again this
morning. He went to Falfurrias,
where he will probably locate, as
he is much impressed with the de
STABILITY of the section.
R. ]. Hand, representing E. H.
Caldwell, the well known hard
ware man of Corpus Christi, after
spending few days here talking
up his goods, left Yesterday after
noon for a few days visit to Rio
Grande City and surrounding
country.
w. P. Stafford, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. O..
Wheeler the past day or so, left
this afternoon for Lonsboro, where
he is experimenting the canal
work for the American Rio Grande
Land s. Irrigation company for
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-05-24

& Northern railroad has practically
completed its work. Of course
Mr.. Nelson gave no intimation of
the object OF his visit, but the
general opinion is that it has to do
with the construction of the new
road. In company with Mrs. U.
Lott and Miss May Lott Mr.. Mel
son left early this morning for the
camp of the engineering corps.
The young men of Brownsville
held meeting Tuesday night, re-
organized the Brownsville base
ball team and elected G.. c. Wag-
ner captain. n. E. Kendall has
consented to take charge of the
team and proposes to get the boys
in shape for playing good ball.
The team will Immediately begin
hard practice and will soon be
ready to meet all corners in the
amateur class. The citizens and
business men should encourage
the boys financially and otherwise,
as no ball team can succeed with
out the support of its home people.
A shipment of four crates of
canteloupes were sent to San An
tonic this morning by Geo. FEEDER
off. This is the first consignment
of cants to go from Brownsville
this season, and while it is not
claimed to+be the first shipment in
Texas, it is among the first, and
marks the opening of the market
for the palatable melon.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
ASK NO QUESTIONS
IF KIDNAPPED BOY
IS SRETURNEO HOME
FrenZied Father VIII
Offer Reward For
Muth Boy.
LIFE SENTENCE
FOR KZDNAPERS

Following the sensational kidnap-
ing of Mabel Clark in New York. in
1899, the Legislature OF nearly every
State in the Union passed laws max
ing kidnapping either a capital Of
Tense or punishable with life i'm
prisOnment The Pennsylvania LeSfs-
lature. IL April. 1901. made a law
containing these provisions:
That any person who shall take.
or carry away, or decoy, or entice
away, or secrete, any child or per
son. with intent to exsort money or
other valuable things for the restor-
alton or return Of such person, such
offender shall be guilty Of felony, and
upon conviction thereof shall be SEN
fenced 10 undergo Imprisonment. by
separate and solitary confinement al
labor, for the term of his or her nat
ural life. or for any term of years,
at the discretion of the court
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
SIX MEN KILLED
BY EXPLOSION ON
AMERICAN LINER
Disaster Occurred to
Steamer HaverfOrd at
Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL, June 14-An explo-
sion, followed by fire. on board the
American line steamer Haverford
while the vessel was at her dock this
morning, seriously damaged the vessel
and caused the death Of six of the crew
ard the injury OF many others.
The Haverford arrived yesterday
from Philadelphia and docked this
morning. As stevedors were unfasten-
ing the matches preparatory to dis
charging the cargo an explosion oc-
CURED in the hold Of the vessel This
was followed Immediately by fire.
which spread to the cargo.
Men We're blown in all directions Ly
the force Of the explosion. One man
was blown to atoms, the pieces being
scattered over the dock Another
stevedore was blown out of the hold
and badly hurt. Several were terribly
burned. The buIkheads and a part of
the deck were blown out, so violent
was the explosion
Five men are reported to have been
killed outright, or TO have died within
a few moments after the explosion. A
sixth died on his way TO the hospital.
Thirteen Of the crew were taken to
hospitals, and several of them are re-
ported to be in a serious condition
The fire spread rapidly and burned for
two hours before il was extinguished.
The cargo consisted largely Of Nnseed
oil cake and it burned fercely. A great
deal OF damage was eau. ed to the vessel
and cargo.
The exact cause OF the explosion was
not ascertained. 1t is believed to have
been caused by spontaneous combustion.
As the explosive force was directed
downward, however, this has aroused
some suspicion that foul play was re-
sponsible for the accident.
1t was at first feared that some of the
men were caught in the hold. AS soon
as the flames had been somewhat sub
dued, firemen with smoke helmets, were
sent below TO search for other victims
The explosion occurred at o'clock
and by 10 o'clock the fire was reported
out.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
CROMWELL RECALLED BY
SENATE COMMITTEE

William Nelson Cromwell, the recall
cltrant witness in the Panama canal
nearing, Will be given another chance to
chahSe his mind and tell the Senate
committee on Canals what he knows
about canal affairs prior TO the
purchase Of the franchise by the United
states At the committee meeting this
morning the matter was fully discussed
and Senators Hopkins and Miilard were
alone In the view that Mr.. Cromwell
could not be compelled to testify con-
corning matters Of which he had in
formation in his capacity as an attorney
prior to American ownership
All the other members of tha ,o
mittee, however, took the other Viauy
and IL was decided TO notify Mr. CroT,.
WeIl that he must appear next Tuesday
and that he would be expected tbS5
TO answer the questions of Senator Nor
gan which he has heretofore ignored.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14

The southern disturbance has r,o,.o.,
north-northwestward into the n1iddIe
Mississippi valley with still further DE-
creased intensity, and low pressure is
general. except in the Atlantic States
and the lake region. The precipitation
area covers the districts from the Mis-
slsslppi river eastward. except In the
upper lake and eastern lower lake
region, the Middle States, and New
england There were also local showers
IN the extreme Northwest
temperatures are generally below the
seasonal average except along the At
lantic coast NJ
3, There will be showers tonight in the
SCUM Atiantic and east Gulf States.
followed by fair weather F'ridaH1 sr5
PIopspiY occasional showers tonight ard
FRIDAY IN the upper Ohio valley and
western lower lake region. In the Mid
die Atlantic States and eastern 1oI,,S,
lake region the weather will be partly
Temperature viii rise slowly.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
READ SCRIPTURES,
TEACHER CENSURED

NEW YORK, June Il - Pronounced
guilty of reading Scripture lessons TO
the children, and thereby promoting sec
tartan doctrines. Frank E Harding, of
public school No. IA. Brooklyn, has been
reprimanded by the board of education.
On testimony OF some of his little pupils
il was found that he had exhorted them
Ito be Christlike." They said he added:
Christ forgives all but the hypocrites.
The hypccrites are those who do not be-
LeVs IN hiUS"
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
Quickly Married.
BOY SHOOTS DOWN GIRL
IN VIEW OF HUNDREDS

CHICAGO, Ill., June 14.-As hundreds
of persons were alighting from suburban
ira ms at the Randolph street station Of
the Illinois Central railroad at 7:3o
o'clock this morning. they were startled
by four shots fred In rapid succession.
They were Mortified when they saw a
young girl. Minnie Rice, seventeen years
old, fall to the floor, and Almer Meyer
nineteen years old, place a revolver to
his head and pull the trigger. The re-
volver failed to go off and he was i'm
mediately grabbed and held.
Miss Rice was wounded twice and
will probably die.
II Is supposed the youth was desper-
ately in love with the girl. who re-
pulsed his suit.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
NAMED
AS STATISTICIAN
IN HYDE'S PLACE
DR.. Clark to Be Assistant
In Department of
Agriculture.

Victor III. Olmsted has been appointed
and sworn in as statistician of the De-
Partment of Agriculture. He will assume
the duties OF the Office on Saturday. The
position pays $500 a year and since the
resignation of Statistician John Hyde.
about a year ago. II has been filled by
Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture W.
NJ. Hayes.
Secretary Wilson stated this morning
that he had given the selection OF a sta
tistician his most serious consideration
and was satisfied that IN Mr. OImsted
he had the best trained and most COM
petent man in the United States to ill
the position. DR.. c. c. Clark VIII be the
assistant statistician.
Secretary Wilson Pleased.
Speaking of the appointment. Mr..
Wilson said to a reporter for The Times:
This position has been vacant for
about a year. or. TO be exact. since the
resignation of Mr.. Hyde. and 1 have
been considering the appointment of an
other man for some months Mr- Ohm
sted has been engaged in compiling sta
tistics for more than a quarter of a
century. I regard him as one Of the
most efficient and competent statisticians
IN the world. and by far the best man
in the United States to fill the respon-
sible position of chief OF the Bureau Of
Statistics. Of this department. There
was some talk of appointing an outside
man. but this could not be thought of
seriously. Mr.. Olmsted is a throughly
trained. expect statistician, and II would
take an outsider many more years than
II has taken him TO learn all he knows
about census. crop reports. and statis-
tics in general"
When Mr. Hyde resigned and went TO
ElTODe IaVaC IN,
charge of the Bureau of Statistics AS
Sociate Statistician Edward Holmes was
dismissed after an investigation of the
ONCE, which showed that prema ture
disclosures had been made in the is
suance OF cotton reports. Mr.. Olmsted's g
of1ice was also investigated and stood
the test He was retained in office. Mr.
Wilson stated at that time that he had
the utmost confidence in Mr.. Olmsted
and was positive that everything con
nected with his office was regular and
exactly as il should be.
Mr. Olmsted has a worldwide repu-
tation as a statistician, has filled many
positions under the Government service
throughout his thirty-six years of ser
vice. At the time he entered the Cen
sus ONCE as n clerk at $50 he was a
mere boy with a whole lot of respon-
sibilities- He studied law at the Co
lumbar College. now George Washing
ton university, and finished at the head
OF MS class. he practiced for some
time, but because of i'll health he re
luctantly gave up a successful practice
Mr.. Olmsted has Travelled many
thousand miles to various parts of the
world collecting statistics for several
branches of sthe Government. He as
sisted in taking the census in several
distant islands belonging to the United
States and has proven emineutly
fitted for every position given him He
is a thorough, conscientious, earnest
worker I'm the interest of the Govern
ment, and his appointment is regarded
with favor and approval by everyone
who has heard OF Il.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
MonOtypes on Pacific Coast.

Since the ear > IUakes in San Francisco
the Lanston Moeotype Machine Company
has shipped and disposed of two car
loads of their Monotypes in San Fran
cisco and contiguous territory.-Ady,
The Washington times., 1906-06-14

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, June 14-Los-
ing all faith in the efforts of the rolice
10 unraVel the mystery SURROUNDING the
disappearance Of his seven-year-oId son.
Freddie, who was kidnapped from the
Muhlenberg School Tuesday afternoon.
Charles Muth. the boys father. has de-
cided to offer a reward.
st would have offered yesterday a
sum Of money 10 the man who finds
Freddie said Mr. Muth this morn
ing. 'but my friends dissuaded me
from doing so. saying that the boy
would surely turn UP.
You see. in spite Of all the suspicious
circumstances surrounding nv SON s
disappearance. both my wife ana nv
self were inclined TO cherish to the
last moment the hope that Freddie has
not been actually kidnapped, and that
some practical joker who had taken
him away would bring him back safe
and unhurt-
Unable to Stand Ordeal.
But neither my wife nor can stand
the ordeal of this terrible suspense any
longer. We VIII await today's deveIop-
ments, and If nothing favorable happens
shall announce a liberal reward for
the finding of our son. Ny offer shall
have no string to II. Return TO US
our boy and receive reward. without any
questions being asked"
Several reports concerning the kid
napers have reached the various depart
ments OF the police and detective
bureaus today. but only one seems to
be OF any consequence One of these re-
ports was that a trolley cOnd uctor had
seen young Muth with man answering
the description Of the abductor and the
entire police and detective force are now
running out this clue.
The only arrest made by the police in
continued on Second Pags
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
MRS. WINSTON WEDS
M'GANN SECRETLY
IN GOTHAM TODAY
Red Auto Which Caused
Announcement Figures
In NuptialS.

NEW YORK, June 14-Keeping a veil
OF secrecy over their plans until the last.
and even eluding the reporters in an
automobile. Mrs Dudley Winston. the
wealthy Chicago widow and daughter Of
the late Senator Farwell, and Robert
G. McGann. also Of Chicago. were mar
rled at noon today at the Calvary
Church Fourth avenue
Mrs Reginald de Koven. wife Of the
composer and a sister Of Mrs. Winston
turned away the reporters from the de
Koven apartments in the Warrington
this morning, with the statement that
the wedding was TO take place soon
Shortly after IL o'clock a big red auts-
mobile belonging 70 the de Kovens, slop-
ped - front OF the Warrington on Mad
ison avenue.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14

Plenty II Two-by-Ten Joist.
Frank Libbey & Co.. 9th & N. Y. ave. NV.
ADV.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
Allison Efects COMPROMISE.

There was another chorus of protest
from Iowa, and in a few days Senator
Allison GO busy, with the result that
the Dubuque delegation issued a signed
statement pledging itself TO divide
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
Party Of in Auto.

Trying 10 attract as little attention as
possible, Mrs de koyen. followed by
Mrs. Winton, the bride-to-be, came
down and entered the automobile They
were followed a few moments later by
Miss Ethel de Koven. After waiting
several minutes more, they were hastily,
Joined by Mr.. McGann- He jumped into
the automobile. which went on up town
1t stopped at Calvary Episcopal
Church. Waiting for them was the bro
ther of the groom, the Rev. John S Nc
Gam, OF Milton, Mass. Mrs. Winton
and Mrs. de Koven entered the church.
followed by the others Inside they
were greeted by four friends Of the
couple from Chicago
Quickly Married.
There was hardly an exchange Of
greetings before the whole party walked
TO the altar. Mr.. Dunn acted as best
man. and there was no bridesmaid
After the ceremony the party was
driven TO Claremont, where Mrs. de
Koven gave a wedding breakfast for
the couple.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
Propeller Chain Snapped.

Just as he was preparing TO leave the
grounds one OF the links IN the chain
that connects the engine with the pro-
peller shaft snapped The attendant
automobile was Immediately dispatched
to the park and in a few minutes ths
damage was repaired and the ship SAIL
ed gracefully over the mansion.
BY this time Pennsylvania avenue was
literally lined with people waiting for
the ship TO go up again. and Beachy
had no intention Of disappointing them.
The Washington times., 1906-06-14

.G.natiEusd on EIghth Pagsl
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
TEMPERATURE.
sun TABLE.

TIDE TABLE
The Washington times., 1906-06-14

lcontinued on Secnnd Pagel
The Washington times., 1906-06-14
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Continued on Eighth Page1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-27

POI many years II has been supposed thaa
casarrh 81 ~ Ssomsch caused ind.gsstee
and d~yspepela, but The truth u exactly ne
epposiss. lndlgsstion causes catasrh Re-
psatsd aitacks o. Indigestion inilamss ~
mucous membranes lining the stomach ~
saposssthe nssvss d The stomach. thus cauD
lnl sho glands % sseSets mucin Instead =
ne iuIcos q natural digestion. Thie y
calIcd caaasSh Of The Stomach.
kedel Dyspepsia Cure
ntsvss III inflammation II The mucous
msmbsanes Inning the stomach. projects ~
sssvss, and cures bad breath, sour siUnes.
Z sense o. iulIness after eating, indigosboA,
dyspepeaa and oil stomach troubles.
kodol Dixests WHAT You eet
Msks t1s 3tomsch Sweet
ous1ss Snly. Regular sire. ~ 90. holding ~ useee
shs trsI sire. vfich sells for 10 eents.
espasso ~ {. 9. Dewitt . Co., ohsee0A u
For sale at Center BIock-Depot drug
store and Writers Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-27
cartarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh Is a blood or constitutional
disease. and in order to cure 1t you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, AMI
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a
quack medicine. II was prescribed by
one of the best physicians IN this
country for years and is a regular pre-.
scription. 1t is composed Of the best
tonics Known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly upon
the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination OF the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
in curing Catarrh. Send for testi-
monials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO, Props.
Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
tion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-27
This Day in History.
February ~,

February ~.
lil1-u University OF ~. Andrews
Aberdeen, Scotland, chartered,
INSTRUMENTATION VI Henry ~. al
Charities.
lG7S.-Philip Nye died.
l7o6.--John Evelyn, celebrated phil
osopher, died.
l776,-Battle OF Moore's Greek
Bridge.
lso2-Lord William George Freder,
lex BenJinck born.
lso7--Henry wadsworth Longfellow
born Died. March "a, 1852.
ls?2.-sr John b, Warren. q. C. b.,
died.
ls4+--Nicholas niddle. Philadelphia
f~inancier. died.
lsS2.--First Derby ministry formed
In England.
1868, -Alphonse Lamartine died.
1s7l,-Meeting at Washington Of
joint high commission on Alabama
claims.
ls75-Carlists repulsed at Bilboa.
1880 President Hilarion Daxa OF
Bolivia deposed.
ISL British defeated at Majuba
Hill.
1sS4.-South African Republic. the
Transyaal, recognized by treaty with
Great Britain,
SS5,-Swedish steamer Nprden
sunk by British steamer Cumberland
Off Cuxhaven.
lSSs.--Twenty.three killed by boiler
explosion at Vallejo, Cal.
lS9l.--Town OF Yuma, Ariz,, nearly
destroyed by flood.
1S9S-Postmaster General Bissel re.
signed.
1so5.-Guy Newell Boothby. English
novelist, died.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-27

Chapman Lodge. No. 2. A. p. Z 4. N.
Regular communications ist and 3rd
Thursdays In each month Visiting
brothers cordially invited. G. d.
Boucher. W. NJ; Charles II. spor-
leder. Secretary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-27
DOMINION COPPER COMPANY
HOLDS IMPORTANT MEETING

Montreal. Feb. 27.--At a special
meeting today the stockholders Of the
Dominion Copper company are to take
action TO decrease the number Of
shares Of the company from 5000. 900
to 100000 and to make a correspond
ing Increase In the par value Of each
share raising 1t from II TO $40. It IL
understood that this action Ia pre-.
liminary to issuing new capital for
the development Of the company's
property on a large scale.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-02-27

Redmen meet In Fraternal Brother
hall every Thurs lay sleep at the
eighth run. Visiting chiefs al
ways welcome to the wigwam. H.
l.. Corey. sachem; F. e. Barnes. chief
OF records.