The Brownsville Herald from Brownsville, Texas • Page 2

Ihe Brownsville Herald. NFF1C1AL COUNTY AND CITY JOURNAL Jesse O. Wheeler, Proprietor. eossolidated in 1893 with the which was published in Brownsvflle. for sixteen years.

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One copy threa months. -w Sabscriptions invariably due and payable in advance. Advertising rates on application. Makes all checks payable to JESSE O. WHEELER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29.

190S. BROWNSVILLE'S DAY. Brownsville's day is at last dawning: This is an old town, it is true, siad lacking heretofore in most, if met all, modern conveniences. In while Brownsville has existed heretofore, it can not be said to fere been a live town, contradictory though that may sound. But its previous lack of modern con-xesiences may after all prove in tke end to be a great advantage.

'Thf reason ia aonarent. With the iawn of its "day" at this advanced stage of the -world's development, Brownsville has the inestimable ad-frontage of having before it a whole ayorld full of modern towns to serve examples of what is best in the atter of modern improvements. With the demonstration of what "fiias proven best and what bad in other places on all sides, there can be no excuse for the town to err in choosing-or planning improvements for itself. Brownsville may consider herself as the "heir of all tkeages," with the advantage of iavirg before her all modern fn-ventions and improvements from which to choose. With such ad--vsatages im the matter of making improvements', with no past mistakes in such matters to repair, Srownsville should build right from ground up.

Our city council should informs itself in nil lines of civic improvement, and find out what is best before making any important step. The Hkkald' favors all kinds municipal improvements for the lawn, but it wants to see them made intelligently, and with a view to the general welfare, not only of tke present population, but also of those yet to come. There can be so excuse in these modern times, fee a city councilo make mistakes. JTAKE THE CENSUS. A.

'Hiseussion as to the probable population of Brownsville as held in Ths Heai.d office yesterday, out which grew the suggestion that a census of the city should be taken, ia order to determine the exact xamber. It is the belief of a good many that the population is now 10,000. If so, the town is entitled to free mail delivery, and tall the advantages which that im--plies. The thing could be done at comparatively little expense. by fceving the assessor, who will soon take a scholastic census of the -town, to extend" his work so as to a count of the remaining rfinMlation.

The suggestion is a Cnne. Why not do it? This is si Batter -which might well engage the attention of the publicity bureau the commercial club. It Browns has a population of 10,000, the fact should be made the most f. to note that She city fathers have decided to in-Rpaumont oil witn the festive mosquito The gentleman with the bill will jL- rn notice to move out of Brownsville tmw -M IRRIGATED LANDS. B.

Y. M. A. Scored A Great Success. (Continued from' page 1.) variety, and some were very amus ing indeed.

The local hits generally went home. The latter part of the program was of a miscellaneous character. Miss Etta Kowalski and Miss Bil-Hneslev rendered excellent piano selections. Mr. Julian delighted all with his fine bass solo, and responded to a very hearty encore.

Joe Celay's violin performance was greatly enjoyed. He also pleased the audience with a response to an encore. Mrs. Wilkins' fine soprano was particularly admired, in the it i7 WL. song La Tortorene.

iuc pro longed applause called forth another song from her which was equally fine. One feature not on the program, but which was quite above the or dinary in an amateur entertain ment, was the comic act by Cle ment R. Kirby and Victor Schrei- ber. Mr. Kirby's make-up, as well as his acting, was quite profes sional.

Mr. Schreiber's singing was also unusually good The Anzaldna band rendered some effective during the intermission. David L. Spero brought down the house with his character song, "KTnriooch He 'was made up quite artistically af an Italian fruit veudor. The applause after this number was very enthusiastic.

The concluding feature was the performance by two artists lately arrived from the North, L. E. Wood and M. H. James, who displayed their talent and aired their views upon Brownsville, her peo ple and institutions, in The Ed itor and the Artist." The dance which followed was another very enjoyable part of the evening's entertainment.

All who. attended were unanimous in praising and thanking the association for a very delightful time. Late Locals. District court was adjourned for the term this morning at ten o'clock. The HerAM is requested by Fred N.

Cowen to express his appreciation of the compliment paid him by the Young Men's Association in the ad which they inserted for him on the program for' last night's entertainment. "Since announcement has been made that Banker Stillman, who got his start in Brownsville, intends to make a memorial gift to this city as a tribute to the memory of his father nothing would be more appropriate than a gift by him to the city of Brownsville for a public park of the of land on the river bank owned by him. This tract runs back from the river to the Brownsville railway. It is a natural park. With but sligut cost it could be beautified and made most attractive." These re marks fell from the lips of a prom inent Brownsville gentleman today.

The same idea was suggested in The HERAI.D several -years ago. Perhaps the time may be propitious fnr "Siiilman Park" to be come a material fact. Notes from Immigration Inspectors' Headquarters. Immigrant Inspector Benj. Crawshaw, who has been stationed at Rio Grande City for nearly three years, today received an appoint ment as Chinese inspector, and is nrWori tn he transferred to the port of San Francisco.

The assistant supervising mspec- tor of immigration for the Mexican border, Luther C. Steward, is ex-1 pected in Brownsville in a day or so, on official business. This will be the first of a series of visits to be made by Mr. Luther to the va-, rious districts along the Mexican border. Inspector A.

E. Burnett is back Hon leading to tne conviction oi TFr-OTfr AKC9flO at his post here, after a couple of any person or persons so doing. fi niWW I 1 1 lllrMTTrlTiO I 1 71 rlovc cnnf at Point isaoei. j. x.

vuiua, m.j ENTHUSIASTIC OVER BROWNSVILLE WINTER Would father Live in Jacal and Be Here in Winter, Than in a Palace Elsewhere. "I would rather be a poor peasant and live in a jacal, with only chile and frijoles to eat, than be a rich northerner, with a French chef at his service and the world at his feet if I had to stay away from the Brownsville country in the winter time." This is what a well known north ern man said this morning of the Brownsville country. He para-phrased a well-known writer and as a result succeeded in telling of the charms of the Rio Grande valley in a new manner. But the opinion of this northern er, seems to be held by all visitors to this section of Texas. W.

M. Bvington of Chicago ar rived in Brownsville this week with his wife and daughter, as has already been mentioned in The Herald. He lias seen enough to "convince him that reports of the coming greatness of the country were not exaggerated. "I am certainly ne said yesterday. I had heard a great deal of the Brownsville country.

But, as do many others, I be lieved only a little of what I was rJA foplitio- miite sure that the stories were merely the fevered far-seeiner land ww- u. boomer. Tint thp rpnnrts were true. The country is certainly wondertui The climate is delightful. I can hardly imagine that at home the people are shivering from the cold: and that no plant or vegetable life is to be seen.

When we left Chi racm it was verv cold. You can imagine our feelings when we reach ed Brownsville. I cannot say too mn'rh nhnnt Brownsville and the Rio Grande Valley." Mr. Byington and family expect to remain here for some time. They nrp- with Mr.

ana Mrs. vsims ou Elizabeth street. Death of Manuel Alonzo. Mrs. Guadalupe Cordova Alonzo, wife of the well known merchant, Manuel Alonzo, of this city, died at her home here last evening at 7-10 o'clock.

The deceased had been quite ill for some time. Her death was quite a shock to the fam ily, as she was apparently better yesterday. She became suddenly much worse last evening, however, and her death came quite unexpectedly. Mrs. Alonzo was born in Mata moros, Mexico, being the daughter of Antonio C6rdova, who was for many years prominent politically and otherwise in the of la- maulipas, having been representa tive for the Matamoros district, the state assembly for several years.

Mrs. Alouzo had lived all her life in that city or in Brownsville. She was marfied in Matamoros to Ma nuel Alonzo, and came to reside here. She was known to all of her acquaintances as a woman of the kindest and most charitable disposition, and had done a great deal to alleviate the distress of the needy ones in this place. Her death is deeply mourned, not only by her immediate friends, but also by many others who appreciated her worth.

She leaves one daughter and three sons, besides her husband and other 'sister) Miss Susana C6r aova. The funeral took place this af- ternoon at half past four o'clock, I uuitli at the Catholic Pro- cathedral. It was very largely at tended. Notice. Notice is hereby served that I will enforce the law against any person found cutting or otherwise interfering with the fences around my pasture at Llano Grande, and I will nav ten dollars for informa- THE FAIR Branch Housed "El Olobo" Hosiery, Underwear, Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Embroideries, Ribbons, Lace Curtains.

A. Garza Bro.9 Proprietors A Nice Line of MOULDING has just been received by the Brownsville Undertaking Company Call and See for Yourself El Paraiso JOHN DARR0UZET Prop. American, French and Mexican dishes. Lodging furnished Cheap. Street cars pass door.

Next aoor to opera nouse. MATAMOROS, MEXICO. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TONKD AND REPAIRED Piano Action Work a Specialty. Keeps on hand piano Strings and felts. GEORGE KRAUSSE.

Residence on Levee St. Raspberry Jam is only one of the many of BEECH-NUTS CONSERVES that wa sell. The list includes all of the best fruits (and Peanut butter). Each is made from selected fruit and srranulat ed sugar nothing else no preservative needed when Backed in the famous Beech-Nut vacuum class jars. The Beech-Nut method of making, retains makes them superior in many ways to the imported article.

We recommend them to you. BROWNSVILLE GROCERY CO. Staple and Fancy Groceries W. H.Clr. Pre.

McDiTitt VIct-P. KJUUDitM Mir WHITE ELEPHANT SALOON V. L. CR1XELL. ProjrietM'.

First-class Liquors, Wines, Cigars. Polite Market Square Brownsvflle. Texas E. W. KIBBE Attorney-At-LflW NOTARY PUBLIC Puteenat BIdg.

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS Removal Notice! We have recently moved to 12th Street i opposite Precio 1ijo. Singer Sewing Machine Company Brownsville, Texas. A. GOLDAMMER CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER mr Pans and Specifications Fur nished on Short Notice Wholesale Groceries Cheap for Cash Merchants National Bank BIdg. THE FIRST NA OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS Capital, $100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $42,000 With ample resources, a strong Board of Directors, and complete fecilities for handling all kinds of banking business, cordially invites the accounts of corporations, firms and individuals, and extends io customers OFFICERS: Jas.

A. Browne, Pres. S. L. Dworraan, 1st Vice Pres.

W. M. Ratcliffe, 2d Vice Pres. A. Ashheim, Cashier v.

PROMPTNESS p4ND LIBERALITY THE MERCHANTS' NATIONAL BANK OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS Capital Stock, U. S. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY OFFICERS E. H. GOODRICH, President JOHN McALLEN, Vice President J.

Q. FSRNANDEZ, Cashier E. A. McGARY, J. S.

M. WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Dry Goods, Boots Shoes Winchester Arms Ammunition Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shingles, Boors, Sash, Blinds and Builders Hardware BROWNSVILLE, TEX. MATAMOROS, MEX. llie Texas I PRODUCER, REFINER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF Texas Petroleum and its Products CRUDE OIL PRIME WHITE OIL SOLAR OIL REDUCED FUEL OIL WATER WHITE OIL NAPHTHAS GASOLINE LIQUID ASPHALT "TEXACO" HARD ASPHALTS Lubricating Oils of High Viscosity and Low Cold Test. GENERAL I mils KVuvnlclfi Aorf Rrruvncvilfp Tmhe BEAUMONT, TtXAS WtLLtlO ALOON Fial! lame of S.

OraMelder Go's Famoms Whiskies Kentucky Belle, Dunn's Monogram, Cane Spring, Silver Brook, and Woodford the Great Sellers CHINESE RESTAURANT H. IN CONNECTION The Metropolitan Only Up-toDate Short Order Restaurant In theory. Regular Meals 25c SPECIALTY IN LUNCHES FOR TRAVELERS Furnished Rooms50c and 75c. Next to Crixcll Stloon. Brownsville Texas cAttorney at Lav Successor to Powers Maxan, Powers Wells, Wells Rentfro Wells, Rentfro Hicks, Wells Hicks, Wells.

Stayton Xkberg I buy and sell Reai Estate and investigate land titles. A complete all itles of record in Cameron County, Texas. all state and federal courts, when especially employed Land Litigation and corporation practice. TIONAL BANK DIRECTORS: A. Ashheim John Clcsner C.

P. Barreda S. L.Dwonnan Robert Dalzell James B. Wells Wm. Kelly M.

Alonso James A. Browne W. M. Ratcliffe W. F.

Sorague E. C. M. H. Cross A.

Cueto. D1R.ECT1 JRS fchn MeAllen, Jose Celays, L. T. Furor MIznel Fernandez, Jr. E.

H. Goodrich. O. Sander. I.

O. Feroasdex Assistant Cashier, H. CROSS, Company viw X3 H. WELLER, Prop. ii Union Bakery John Thielen, Manager Bread, Biscuit, Cakes, Made From Choicest Brands of Flour Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Tex F.

W. Seabury ATTQDNEY-AT-LAW Rio Grande City. Texas Wl piaciicein the District Courts of S'arr, Hmalg. ZapatP and Webb Counties. E.

B. GORE Engineering Co, Civil and Constructing Engineers and Architects MEM. S. V. ENG.

ARCH. CLUB Surveys, Maps, Profiles, Plans and Estimates, Irrigation Canals, and Drainage Work. Drafting and Blueprinting. Ofiice Id Merchants National Bank BIdg m0i D. B.

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