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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-12-21

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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-12-21
Weather.

Observations taken a. Fl. Brown
for "a hours ending at S O'Clock
Dec 20, shew: Maximum temper
allure IS; minimum temperature
40, clear; north winds.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16

' We said with pride yesterday that the territorial fair was perfect. and We stick to it. But there are certain more or less remote features of the management which might be improved upon- People who are admitted to the grounds ought to be trained to keep their places in the grand stand or on the grounds. We have also noticed the lamentable absence of the fool killer and his club for the entertain ment of those .spen women and chil- dren who run back and forth across the track while the races are in prog ress or while the horses are warming up. If the horses could strike these -ebstructions without injury to them selves, the services of the fool killer might be dispensed with. but unfortu- nateiy. the horse usually gets the worst ol U in such encounters,
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
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MASSAGE

c. A. Roberts. the Masseur. is now associated with the Arizona Sanita- rum. and will be pleased to meet any one wishing Massage Treatment We aisC have competent masseuse who will give skillful. courteous attention to ladies. Separate apartments for ladies. Treatments given at the san itarium. or in your room. Phone Red 1883. The Arizona Sanitarium, 515 Center Street
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
PRE SIDENT R00SEVfLT'S
 TRIUMPH IN PANAMA
A Tour of the Isthmus Along the
 Workings of the interoceanic Canal.

Panama, Nov 15.-The train which | brought the presidential party from ' Colon arrived in front of the Tivoli hotel at 10:30 a. m. There President
 Amador and his party alighted and ! President. Roosevelt and his party
 were conducted to Laboca, at the en- trance of the canal, where a steamer
 was in waiting to take the president on a cruise about Panama Bay. At II o'clock the Bolivar left her pier, pass ! ing around Flamenco. NaOs and Peri co Islands, afterward returning to Laboca. All the steamers, dredges and tug boats in the bay were decorat- ed with flags and when President Roosevelt's steamer passed they sa- luted blowing their whistles while the crews of several American steamers cheered the president frantically.
 At noon the trip about the bay ended the president landing, and was served with lunch. Speaking to a newspaper man, tho president said he felt like the comm ander of great and success full army.
 Though it rained from 10 a. m. until noon, the weather did not interefere with the cruise. The president asked questions of all rhe canal employees.
 During his trip from Colon he met number of york trains full of earth and rock from Culebra Cut and saw several steam shovels working. From LabOca. the president came this after noon to Panama City. From that sta tion he was driven up Central avenue to the cathedral plaza. The streets were filled with people who constant ly cheered the president as he passed.
 At 4 o'clock on a platform erected in front of the cathedral. President Am ador delivered his address of welcome. President Roosevelt's rep.y was inter- rupted time and again by cheers from the crowd.
 From the cathedral plaza. President Roosevelt returned to the Rrivoli hctel ! escorted as he had come by the gov ernment officials and prominent citi- Zens. preceded by all the young mem bers of the aristocrats of Panama.
 The welcome given President Roose- ! welt on landing ir Panama today. prov ed conclusively that the people of | this republic are his firm and sincere | friends. He has considered them as such and holds a high place in their 1 esteem.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
TWO MESA MEN KILLED
 PREMATURE EXPLOSION
Six Mexicans Beside Were Victims in a Quarry Accident Near Douglas.

Douglas, Ariz. Nov. 1.-Two Ameri- earns and six Mexicans were killed by a premature explosion at lime quarry nine miles east of Douglas, today. The dead Americans are Samuel Settle and Victor Shell, both of Mesa, Arizona. The names of the Mexicans are not known.
 Mir. Samuels, a brother-in-law of Shell, was badly crushed and is not eX pected to recover. Several boxes of giant powder were being lowered into drill holes when the explosion occurred throwing hundreds of tons of rock upon the workrIen. The quarry is one al which lime rock is obi aimed for the smelters of this city.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
PUBLICITY vs. MERIT.

The millionaire president of one O. Americas biggest manufacturing com. panies said recently, speaking of the products of his factories: Most any. body could make these machines, but it takes genius to sell them"
 There is in this statement a lesson tC all men who have anything to sell That is that it makes no difference how meritorious it may be, it's merit will not sell it. There was a time, but it will never come again, when the pop ularity of an article was fixed by its worth.
 A merchants goods may be better than those of his neigaoor; his prices may be lower, but unless he has placed the public in a manner equally as striking as his neighbor has done. his store will remain empty while that of his neighbor is filled with clamorous and eager customers.
 Take the great array of so-caIled breakfast foods with which the market IS still flooded, though not at so high a stage as a year or two ago. The most discerning epicure could not put his Finger on any one of them and say that it was better than any of the others. But the people as a mass had fixed ideas about those breakfast foods. Some of them were certain that this brand or that one was better than any other. Their preferences were de- fermined without doubt in every case by the persistence of the advertise meRts>
 lt may be regretted that merit is sup planted by publicity Tn the distribution of merchandise, but regrets will not alter conditions which those who have things to sell must meet.
 This Is one Of the two phases of the ptobIesn Of the distribution of mer- ChARdiss. The other phase is solved by the salesman, the clerk in the store or the commercial traveller.
 Merchants are no longer satisfied with pass.vely letting the people know that they have goods to sell, nor are they satisfied with clerks who can only sell shat ls called for. or with drum mers" who merely so up and down the country copying waiting orders.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
POLICEMEN AVENGED.
The Death of the Negro Who Rar
 Amuck st AsheviIle N. C.

Asheville N. C.. Nov. 15.-Will Har- ris, the negro who killed two Asheville policemen and three negroes on Tues day night. was shot by a posse of men today near Fletcher, about ten miles south of AsheviIle.
 At s o'clock this morning word was received that the negro had been dis covered in a barn near Fletcher and aid was requested. A hundred men left Asheville on horseback and sur rounded the barn. Fire was opened upon the negro who attempted to es- cape. he returning shots until he was killed. The posses have been composed of the best citizens and the negro pop ulation has aided in the search and contributed toward the relief fund for the families of the dead policemen.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAIR

This grea, crowd which Is throng- ing the fair ground is doubly gratify- ing tO The Republican; in the frs, place, because H is the most possible sUb@tantIai encouragement of the far, and in the second place because The Republican feels tbat it is in a large rneasure responsible for its presence.
 From the day the first territorial fair closed. this paper began urging its readers in all parts of the territory to begin preparations for the next one; to make 1t bigger and better by their presence and their contributions to the exhibits; to talk it over among them selves and with their neighbors. They have evidently done so to good pur- pose.
 The fair management has been gen. erouS in it's distribution of fair litera- ture and it's commissioners in all the counties have certainly been energet- ic. They could not perhaps have done more than they have. The Republican though. was in a position to do more; to keep reminding the readers day after day about the fair and keep their pride in the institution warm and glowing.
 As soon as this fair closes The Re publican will begin the campaign for the next one. These campaigns will become less arduous year by year. un- til before many years they will almost run themselves.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
FASTEST TIME
 ON RECORD
To the Fair Commissioners.
Phoenix. Arizona.

To the Fair Commissioners,
 Phoenix. Arizona.
 Gentlemen: Replying to yours of the 12th inst. relative to the fastest time of record. you are informed that while in the past other sections of the country have made fast time, We are confidently of the opinion that with two fast tracks of main line. the fact that the Tonto reservoir will be furnishing stored water within year to the rich est soil known to the scientific agricul- tural authorities, the further well known fact that the climate is superior in every respect to Italy's finest. the fastest time in advanced values ever known will be made in the Salt River Valley in the next six months.
 Now is the time to invest, and We are the mediums.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16
MESA-RoosEVELT STAGE co.

andbe and the Arizona daily dam, 1880 Leave Globe for Roo
 General office, Mesa. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16

The various states have been making more or less effective attacks upon the tentacles of the Standard Oil company. Now the government is aiming a dead ly blow at the main body of the octo- pus. the Standard oil company of New Jersey
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16

Audubon Boy is a noble horse but yesterday was not his record breaking day. We believe he will do it some time. and some place, but would rath- CT it would be done on the Phoenix rrack
Arizona republican., 1906-11-16

Priees, g, 50, 75 cents and st.oo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29

might happen on the rail or on tho sea. Tho ship is the captains bust. ness and the railway train is in charge of the conductor and engineer. You
 may be reasonably sure that tho aver. age man will fulfill the requirements of his position and you as passen. ger have nothing to do except to enjoy yourself. This. too, belongs largely to the realm of physical courage. < Now I want to speak about higher kind of courage. There are brave peo. pie who never shrink from danger that menaces the body. but who are moral towards. They are afraid to speak the truth if the truth will injure them selves. They are afraid to endure anxiety about their loved ones. They hide from their own eyes things they do not want to see. Whatever else one may be, one should try very hard to be morally brave. At any cost, be true and noble. Let me quote for you Charles Kingsley's stanza which every girl should know by heart: Be good. sweet maid, and let who will be { clever,
 Do noble things, not dream them all day long.
 And so make life, love and the great for ever
 One. grand, sweet song"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
TOO EXPENSIVE TO CHANGE
Giles Wanted to Change Girls, But Objected to Paying Ad-
 ditionaI Fees.

A young countryman in England was to nave married his sweetheart. Polly, the comedy butter maid, and had al- ready been asked" in church twice Like many a better man. however. Giles changed his mind and decided that he would marry Jenny. the farm CTS daughter. He straightway. there fore. went off to the parson and ex- plained the altered circumstances, re- lates Judge
 But my good man" said the clergy man. the banns will have to be read all over again"
 "Doan't matter. zur." replied Giles. decidedly; 'I be going to marry Jenny. an she an me want 'ee to put up t banns ag'in.''
 But it'll cost you another three shil- lings and siSpence to do that" the cleric pointed out.
 You doan't gay that zur. do 'ee?" ejaculated Giles. taking of his cap and scratching his head with slow delibera- tion.
 Certainly: if you wish to espouse new sweetheart. whether it is Jenny or yet another young lady. you will need to pay additional fees"
 Three and sixpence for new banns." said Giles. thoughtfully. 'Oh. well. then let. 'em bide. zur: let 'eIn bide. I'll marry Polly"
 And so Giles the careful married his first love. pretty Polly. the butter maid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
K. R.sTime Table.
NAUGATuCK DIVISION. Trains leave Bank street

 FOR BKlDGEpORT AND NEW YORk-6:35, 7:55, 10:52 a. w.; l:lcI 2:49, 4:35. 6:16 p. n.
 SUNnAYS-7:06, $50 t. Bridge port) a. m.; 1:15, 6:1O D. m. FOR ANSONlA AND NEW HAVEN --1O0 (except Monday, 6:35, 7:5a l0:62 a. m.; l:l6, 2;49. 4:35. t:l1 150 p. m. sUNDAYS-1:o0, 7:o5. $50 a. m., l:16, 6l0, 7:60 r m. FOR WATERTOWN-6A5 S:32, 1lNo .. m.; 1:23. 3:57. $40. G:12. 7Oa S:69. 11:20 p. m.
 SUNDAYS-0:63 a. m.; S:17 D. m, FOR THOMASTON, TORRINGTON and WlNSTED-8:27, 105S a. m., l:19, 3:53, 6:58. 8a4 D. m.
 SUNDAYS-9:5S a. m.: SIT D. m {,
 HIGHLAND DIVISION.
 Trains leave Meadow street FOR HARTFORD, WILLIMANTIQ. PROVIDENCE. PUTNAM AND BOSTON-6:45. 8:32 a. m.; 1920 8:15, 7:34 (to Hartford) D. m. FOR DANBURY-S:S0 a. m.: 2O5. 700 p. n. < FOR POUGHKEEPsIE-s:so a. m.a 2O5 p. m.
 SUNDAY for BRIsroL-(.onnect. Ing with third rail trains)- S:3O, lOO5 a. m.; 200. 5 :05, TOO p. ID.
 DUBLIN STREET STATION. FOR MER1DEN AND MIDDLE TOWN-9:21 a. m.: 6:lb D. m.g
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
Gro be cOntinucu.)
LAST CARGO OF SLAVES.
Were Landed on the Coast of Geor. gia Some Thirty-Five
 Years Ago.

"The very last vessel to bring c3r. landed on the coast of Georgia in 1860. said Col William Youngblood, of At. lanta, according to the Washington Post.
 "The vessel whose name do not re. call, was operated by two southern men. Corrie and Lamar. I think Cor rie was from Charleston and his part. ner was from Savannah, and a member of the celebrated Lamar family. They brought over between 500 and 500 ne- groes from the shores of Africa. and proceeded up the Savannah, river to Augusta before attempting to get rid of the slaves. There was lively bidding for the blacks by the planters of Geor. gia and South Carolina. and they sole like hot cakes at prices ranging from $500 to $500. Gen. Dearing, promi- nent citizen of Edgefield county. South Carolina, bought 20 of them.
 At that time was going to school in South Carolina. and happened to pay visit to the home of Mrs. Till. man. the mother of the present United States senator from that state. who also lived in Edgefield county. It seems that Mrs. Tilman had been a purchas. CT at the sale of Corrie and Lamar. and have distinct recollection of being shown one of the young Senegambians that she had bought of them. He was black as midnight, and when spoken to could only grin and gesticulate. He had not learned word of English"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
UNIVERSAL POSTAGE STAMP
One of Five-Cent Denomination a
 Necessity in Many s.,..- ;. .,.a.. Countries. 5. ,s ,e ,..

The postal authorities of the Neither.
 lands are inaugurating an innovation
 that is not unlikely will be adopted
 by other countries in the postal union,
 to-wit: carrying a stock of the stamps
 of other countries of the value of five
 cents. the denomination of the stamp
 required to frank letters from one
 country to another. There is great
 need of a universal postage stamp of the value of five cents. At present a
 citizen of the United States cannot write to person in England and en. close reply postage because the five. cent United States stamp would not be available for postage in England. Thus far it has been impossible to ar range for this universal stamp be. cause of the slight difference in none. tary standards of the various coun- tries. This may he worked out later but the Dutch government is going a long way toward solving the problem by carrying in stock the five-cent stamps of the United States. the 2lA penny stamps of Great Britain, the 20 pfennig stamps of Germany, the 25 cen times stamps of France. etc, Thus a person in Netherlands writing to a man in this country will be ableto en- close five-cent stamp to frank the re- ply desired. Following this plan. the United States would carry. m sale at its leading offices the stamps of Eng land, Germany. France. sNetberland. etc.. of the value corresponding to our five-cent stamp. If is probable the mat. ter will be brought to the attention of the United States postal authorities and small appropriation may be set aside for the purchase of stamps for this purpose. Once made the appropri- ation woulG never have to he renewed as the revenue from the sale of these stamps would always buy additional supplies
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
FRANCE AND WORLDS GOLD
Gain in Amount of Bank Holdings < in Europe in the Last 2 I.< v Year, s

It has been pointed out that while nine great European banks now hold
 $l,s1o.o00.000 gold, against only 31,,
 750,oo0.0oo a year ago, the same banks
 held in October 1890. when the Boer war was just beginning, only $1,407..
 100000. As compared with year ago, the Bank of France has gained $61.. 100000 gold, and the Bank of Russia
 (excluding it's credit balances abroad)
 $27,O00,000, the other banks having lost heavily or remained practically un. changed
 Which of these banks have benefited most in the $403, 900, 900 total increase in gold reserves since 1899? The ques. tion has some bearing on the existing situaton, and the results of the com, parson are rather startling The Bank of England, despite this enormous total increase in the European stock of gold, actually holds $s,000, 900 less than it did in October, 1899 The Bank of France. on the other hand, holds $200,0o0,000 more The rest of the increase in sums of $20, ,000, 900 to $5O,- 100000 each, is distributed between the banks of Russia, Italy, Germany. Aus. tria and Holland
 This throws an odd light on the continued increase over last year, in the case of the Bank of France How does it command this gold? Russia sells bonds and pledges its public credit for what it gets. and the United States, where the New York banks have gained s43,o6o.ooo gold since Oc. tober, 1S99--not to mention the treas ury's great hoards-has drawn the gold by it's enormous expansion of credit resources and productive energy. But France. of all great financial straits, has virtually stood still during the six year period ("
 The only obvious explanation is, that as England for years gained power over the worlds markets by it's monop- ply of manufacture and it's maritime transportation profits, so France. since the Boer war started. has secured similar power by its monopoly of ready capital and its profits as lender.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
MASSACHUSETTS, MAYORS.
All Sorts of Occupations Represented by the Rulers of Her
 Cities.

Massachusetts elects its mayors on the second Tuesday in December. and elects them largely on issues not con- nected with national politics. says the New York Sun. Each mayor of Massa- chusetts is expected to be engaged in some gainful occupation"
 Thus, the new mayor of Gloucester is a telegrapher: the mayor of Wo- burn, a heel manufacturer: the mayor of Springfield. an undertaken: the mayor of Chelsea. agent for the safe of wall paper; the mayor of Haverhilr auctioneer; the mayor of Worcester. a physician; the mayor of Maiden. A manufacturer of spring mattresses: the mayor of Medford, a plumber: the mayor of Lowell. a bookkeeper: the mayor of Brockton. a foreman in A shoe factory, and the mayor of Salem. a tin roofer.
 The mayor-elect of Marlborough is A native of New York city-an unusual thing in a Massachusetts mayor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29

Mrs. Jack disappeared with the hope of the family, and Nancy got out a bundle of photographs. Msieuy yZhames would have given almost anything he possessed to know what these photo graphs represented. Crane his neck as he would, he could see nothing. All he could do was to watch. Sometimes they laughed, sometimes they became grave; sometimes they explained, and their guest grew very attentive. Once she even leaned forward eagerly. It was about this time that our jehu chanced to look at the clock on the nantel, and immediately concluded to vacate the premises. It was haIf after ten. He returned to his box forthwith. q was going to use the word "alac- Tity," but find that it means "cheer- full readiness" After what seemed to him an interminable wait, the front door opened and a flood of light blinded him. He heard Nancy's voice.
 T am sorry, Betty, that can't dine with you on Monday. We are going IO AIiluSlOH. 50 sorry.
 ''I'm not!" murmured the wretch on the box. "I'm devlish glad! Imagine passing soup to ones sister, By George, it was narrow one! It would have been all over then"
 Well, there will plenty of times this winter, said Betty. q shall see you all at the Country club Sunday af- ternoon. Good night, every one. Mo- no; there's no need of any of you con- ing to the carriage"
 But brother Jack did walk to the door with her; however, he gave not the slightest attention to the groom, for which he was grateful.
 You must all come and spend the evening with me soon," said Betty, en- tering the carriage.
 That we shall" said brother Jack. closing the door for her Good night"
 Home, James, said the voice with in the carriage.
 I do not know whether or not he slept soundly that night on his stable cot. He never would confess. But it is my private opinion that. he didn't : sleep at all, but spent a good part of the night out of doors, smoking very black, strong cigars !
 Celeste, however, could have told you that her mistress, as she retired. was in most amicable frame of mind Once she laughed '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
Nsx French RulIs.

A new type of bullet. known as the ID" is being served 10 the French infantry This projectiIe consists of . rigsr-shaped cylinder of bronze. in stead of lead. and is eased with nickel On being fired it revoIves at the rate of 5.so9 turns a second during it's flight At SO yards it vilI penetrate the equivalent bnIk and resistance of six men standing one behind the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-29
RACE SUICIDE IN ENGLAND.
There Is Imminent Danger to the Empire from Decreased
 Birth Rate.

Ensland's birth rate is declining. It toucnad it's highest point. since regis tration began in 1888. in 1876. To-day it is at its lowest The children of the most prolific mothers-those of lS76- are the most unproductive mothers The reason assigned fer the frightful decline is the decay of the maternal instinct" Only T5 per cent. as many little ones see the light now. or remain in it. as saw It % years ago No one factor. however. can account for the entire falling off.
 The fact is there are many causes. Notably among the most prominent is the advanced age at which persons marry and the fact that a great many never marry. Previous to 1876 the mar 'riage rate was l6to 'i71s pend .eOOI,To. day it is l5is. The claim made for years by leading economists that popu- lation was supposed 10 vary with the food supply is being doubted. It fails to mold good in England. for at no time in the past was food so cheap or so abundant as it is to-day.
 Possibly. says one writer, rent. the rates and taxes have more to do with the question than the price Of wheat The fact of the matter is. the question is beyond the best men in the empire. It baf11es everybody from the humblest 10 the highest. In tne fight for first place that is on. it means. or may mean. great deal to England whether her birth rate is small or large. A short crop of little ones in 1905 and in each succeeding year means short crop of men for the army. navy. mills. shops. farms. ships. factories and colo nies of England 25 or 70 years hence.