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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
BROWNSVILLE
COUNTRY.
An Experts Opinion of the Coun-
try Told in Plain English.
Development of Climatic Conditions One
of the Absolute Essentials. Crop
Novelties Advocated.
BY A WHITAKER

In z previous letter the writer
suggested the eminent practicable
ity of purchasing ssand cultivating,
by combination, 1000 acres of land
in the Brownsville region of coun-
try and growing thereon such crops
as experience has shown are better
adapted to that region than else
where in the State.
It is to be taken for granted that
the soil is not distinctly fertile af-
ter the manner of the Brazos, Old
Caney, or the Colorado bottoms,
but that it is sufficiently fertile to
start on, and that having stratum
of water underlying it and being
in such shape that said water will
irrigate it at the least possible ex-
pense, therefore it is suggested to
go to work and develop the climat-
ic conditions to their fullest extent
by growing crops which are really
novelties and not as yet of a COM
petitive nature We will 90 yet
further by admitting that the bulk
Of the land is not such as would
grow to perfection sugar cane; at
the same time it IS land that is
easily worked, and it will hold the
roots of plants in good shape by
allowing the rootlets to travel at
will, and fertilizers can be applied
as needed. For this purpose one
half of the land has been set apart
for a dairy farm. This dairy farm
will be subdivided by movable
fences, where such crops as are best
suited to mich COWS will be grown.
1t is estimated this dairy farm will
furnish 1000 tons of fertilizer year
~, and with this as a foundation
special composts may be prepared
to suit each crop. These special
composts would include phosphoric
acid, in the shape of nitrate of soda.
It is the opinion of the writer that
potash exists in abundance in all
the coast lands. If it should be
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
JUDGE WELLS SEEN.
His Committee viii Convene Immediately
After Temporary Roll Is Prepared.
Houston Post.

Houston Post.
Hon. James B. Wells, chairman
of the State democratic executive
committee, soon after his arrival
in the city, left his headquarters at
the Rice hotel to spend the evening
with friends. Why, l have only
arrived and really know nothing, y
said he to Post representative.
The subcommittee will deal with
the temporary convention roll and
until they have concluded their
labors, it is impossible to say when
the full committee will meet. We
will meet, however shortly after
they have concluded their work"
As to whether or not this will be
this afternoon or early III the morn
ing can not be foretold, as all de-
ponds upon the amount of time
consumed in passing upon the con-
tests.
Judge Wells was highly gratifed
over the advance attendance upon
the convention and he freely pre-
diets one of the most harmonious
gatherings the State democracy has
held in years. He is also highly
gratifed with the local arrange
ments for handling the conven-
ton.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
OLIVES.

The writer imported from Cali
fornia, twenty or more years ago;
several varieties of olives, hoping
some of them might be found hardy
enough to stand the climate OF
Houston. The oval varieties were
found TO be the best The winters
of Houston were found to be too
severe, for although the young
trees grew nicely for several years,
and even bore fruit, they were f.
nally all killed. The real cause of
deaeh was the wet climate of EIous-
ton, which caused them to grow
on when they should have been
resting, in the late fall months, and
then the sudden approach of cold
The Brownsville country would
suit them most admirably. While
on this subject it may be said the
same cause exists with regard to
oranges, lemons, lines, and grape
fruit, but in the Brownsville region
there are l, 200, 900 acres of land
adapted to these fruits-dry eli
mate and freedom from frosts.
Olives come into bearing early,
and continue to do so for genera
tions. The fruit never spoils; it is
gathered at maturity, dropped into
salt water, and bottled up. The in
termediate ground set aside under
the olive trees at fifteen feet apart,
may be utilized with
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03

er. In March the plants are set out
in prepared land, in fve-foot rows
and three feet apart in the rows,
and they are then cultivated like
cabbages. The leaves of the pine
apple plant are also of value for
their fiber. A ton of pineapple
leaves contains double the fbers of
a ton of green ranlie stalks, with
the added advantage that when the
fiber has left the machine and has
been dried it is ready for market
without having to be degummed.
It is true the fiber IS not as valu-
able as ramie, but it could be utiliz-
ed in many ways, and new uses
will be discovered. Pineapple fiber
has been and is utilized in Eastern
countries in the fabrication of the
most beautiful tissues. Pineapples
fiber, twisted to the size of bind
ing Irvine, stands an average strain
of 80 pounds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03

cotton baled or shcked. Il IS not
desirable to compress it. As soon
as Sea Island cotton is gathered the
flaments commence to leave the
seed, and in a few days it easily
shakes out. It IS not desirable to
gin Sea Island cotton on an upland
gin-it cuts the fiber. A roller gin
has been invented expressly for it,
and when the production demands
this method it can easily be obtain
ed.
The first plantations of Sea IS
land cotton on the coast Of Texas
would reap a great reward from
the sale of the seed alone. The
subyarieties of cotton are the re-
suit of intermixture or blending of
seed, combined with climatic loca-
ton and intensive cultivation. Sea
Island cotton will reproduce itself
as long as it IS cultivated where the
saline breezes from the sea are alb
sorbed into its leaves or 1ulgs.
One hundred miles from the coast
it would lose its characteristics,
and amalgamate or blend with such
cotton as surrounded it. For this
very reason every farmer who
grows cotton should plant at least
a row of it, and then save his seed
cotton from the FIVE or ten rows
each side. 1t matters not what the
variety on each side is, the Sea IS
land row would improve it. Sea Is
land cotton seed could also be sold
to Cuba, Porto Rico, Mexico, San
Domingo and the various English
islands of the Caribbean sea. The
assured cotton crop of the world
barely keeps with the demand, and
more especially Of the fine long
cottons, and there are ALSO
Iutely 100000 acres Of land
within fifty miles of the coast of
Texas adapted for Sea Island cot
ton. In growing Sea Island cotton
it IS not necessary to infringe on
the land adapted to rice; at the
same time it may be that rice can
not be grown forever on the same
land, but that the processes of time /
would demand variation.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
STRAWBERRIES.

of the best, up-to-date varieties.
That the Brownsville region would
be prominent for this crop the ex-
perience of the last few years has
conclusively shown. There are two
dangers which yearly threaten the
strawberry crop of South Texas;
these are late frosts and heavy
rains falling at the wrong time, to
neither of which is the Browns
vile region subjected. To raise
strawberries by irrigation is the
acme of perfection. Varieties are
constantly changing. In the opin-
ion of the writer, the Brandywine
was the best seen in the Houston
market this last season.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
SEA ISLAND COTTON.

It is suggested the rest of the
land be planted in Sea Island cot
tou. The experience of the past
has proven that it can be grown to
advantage on the coast of Texas.
Forty years ago Judge Jones OF
Galveston grew It at Virginia
Point. and twenty years ago the
writer grew it in Houston. It is
just as easy to grow as any other
cotton, and it is worth three times
as much, namely an average of
SO cents a pound. By sowing this
variety of cotton seed in the Browns
vile region early in the spring a
crop can be made before the boil
weevil gets epidemical. BY epidem-
ic it IS meant before the cube root
OF multiplication has arrived at the
maximum. The lint of Sea Island
cotton is two inches or more IN
length. and it is, and always has
been. very much in demand BY
spinners Of the finest yarns. It IS
not absolutely necessary to gin Sea
Island cotton where the labor can
be had very reasonably, as in the
Brownsville country. the seed can
be shaken ont by hand and the
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
RECENT EXCAVATIONS
AT CARTHAGE

NJ. Gauckler, whose work in the
excavations at Carthage IS well
known, has lately made an in
teresting discovery, having found
one Of the most important construc-
tons of the Roman epoch. This
IS the theatre where Apuleius held
his conferences. which is often
mentioned BY Tertullian and St.
Augustine 1t seems that the edi-
fee was built at the beginning of
the second century 4. D., and was
afterward destroyed by the Van
dals. No exact indications have
been given as to the site of the
edi6ce, which was often confound-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
PINEAPPLEs.

So long as pineapples are worth
IS cents each on the farm they are
certainly crop worthy the atten-
ton of any farmer. The writer has
grown them in Houston, but it was
with the addition of green houses
to carry them through the winter.
The pineapple plant is really a
biennial, as it takes two seasons to
perfect it. This is easily effected in
land where it does not freeze. It is
readily multiplied by suckers which
surround the plant at maturity.
The pineapple plant makes such a
large fruit in proportion to the size
of the plant that the latter becomes
exhausted, like the banana, with
the effort and dies away when the
fruit is cut. If the suckers are cut
of squarely and planted in moist,
sandy ground, they readily take
root. While in the cutting bed they
are weeded. shaded and watered
when necessary. In the winter
months they go into a condition of
arresr and are given such attention
as may be found necessary. This
extends to a covering of some rough
material in unusually rough wealth
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
NEW YACHT.
To Be Built at Corpus for Colorado
Man.

Corpus Christi, Texas, July SO.
instructions were received here
this week By local ship builder of
Corpus Christi from a prominent
capitalist and mine owner of Col
orado for the construction of fine
yacht to cost about $4,000. 1t is
said the yacht will be about sixty
feet long and will be one of the
finest in Texas waters. 1t is re-
ported that the boat, which will in
all probability be built in this city,
will be retained in Corpus Christi
after its completion for cruising
purposes by its owner.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03

Fox SALE-Three lots in Browns
vile, one block from passenger
depot. Also 90 house blocks.
Apply TO A. H. Weller. IT'S If
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03

Strikers anxious to get back to
work, but Donnelly IS unable to
arrange a peace conference.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
Diaz's Projected Visit.

Washington, d. c., July 30-If
President Diaz of Mexico carrlNs
out his reported intention to visit
this country next winter it Will be
the first time a Mexican president
ever visited the United States.
Washington officials recall that
General Diaz was here on a honey
moon trip with his second wife,
but he was not president Of Mexico
then. As the same traditions in
connection with travelling in other
countries prevail with regard to
che Mexican presidency as are held
IN the United States. some doubt
IS expressed as to whether Pres
ident Diaz will establish a prece-
dent at tris late date by leaving
his native country's borders.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03
TABLE CLOTH SAVED TRAIN.
Was Displayed as Danger Signal by
Mrs. KCKenna-

Poughkeepsie, \. Y, July So
A tree having been blown down
T near a curve on the Hudson River
railroad, a short distance from the
home of Mrs. James McKena, three
miles north of this city. in a heavy
thunderstorm, Mrs. NcKeuna real
izing that a train was due and that
the engineer would never be able
to see the tree in time to stop the
train before hitting it, seized a red
table cloth and sped up the track,
waving the red cloth. She round
ed the curve just as the haig ap-
peared a quarter of a mile up 1ae
road and the engineer brought his
train to stop
Mrs. McKenna told about the
tree on the track and added:
I hope I did net do wrong in
stopping the train.
Not at all, madam, was the
reply. You did perfectly right.
and you are entitled to great
praise. F."
The crew removed the obstruc-
ito and the train proceeded
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03

ed with the Odeon, recently IN
| covered near by, and it was sup
posed to have been entirely des-
troyed. The present excavations
now elucidate this problem. The
first trench which was opened in
the supposed axis of the theatre
proves that the structure is pre-
served in a fairly complete state,
buried under IS feet of earth, and
that the dimensions are colossal.
At the present time the excavatoTs
are approaching the stage and are
beginning to discover the architec-
tural decoration of the latter, with
its capitals and cornices. Before
long it IS hoped to find statues and
various ornaments analogous to
those which were discovered in
1900 on the site of the Odeon. At
present a very fine oval cameo upon
agate has been brought to light.
1t represents the head of Pallas-
Athene, bearing a helmet. The
head is in white upon a background
Of pale yellow Scientific Amer
ican
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-08-03

found to the contrary, it is easily
added. In the previous letter, 100
acres of the 1OO0-acre farm had not
been apportioned. 1t is now sug
gested that the following crops be
added
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
looal and Personal

Clyde Hardy was down from Victor
70 spend the holidays.
Mrs. Templin and children. of Flor
ence. are guest. Of Miss Ripley.
John Armor OF the Strsthmore
hotel was a visitor in Denver last
week
Frank Adams OF westclife, spent
Christmas with his mother, Mrs. NJ. $.
Adams
Miss Lizzie McClellsnd is spending
her vacation with relatives at Emporia,
Kansas.
Mrs. II. L. Taylor Of Wichita. Ksnsas,
was the gusst Of N. 8. Adams Friday
and Saturday.
Frank vanghn OF the Victor Record
va. the guest OF Canon City relatives
Christmas Day.
Clid Hardy was over from Colorado
Springs last Monday for = brief holi-
day visit with friends.
win and Charlie Irving came down
from Cripple Greek 70 spend the hoii-
days with their parents.
A. Needles of Denver. 4. the guest Of
his daughter, Mrs. T. Z. Miller, and
family. At Brookside this week.
The members OF Gate City Circle w
Of W. who went to Florence last Fri
day evening. ss guests Of the Florence
Circle. report fine time generally.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
NO SCHOOL
NEXT MONDAY.

II will be matter of great interest
to the thousand or more pupils of the
Canon City public schools to know that
there will be no school next Monday,
ss planned at the time of the holiday
adjournment. The bosrd of education
has decided TO give the teachers and
pupils an additional days vacation
that they may enjoy the festivities
which are ushered in with the new
year. 1t is not too much to say that
the holidays have been of exceptional
enjoyment to all connected with the
city schools
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
TIE PALACE DRUG SroRr

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Polk OF l25
Greenwood avenue were presented
with Chriatmas gift OF unique kind
last Sunday in the shape of a ten pound
son. All three are getting along
nicely.
H. j. Durfee is a new conner from
Minne-ots who appreciates our warm
winter weather. He recalls that where
he was on Thanksgiving . year ago the
thermometer stood 20 degrees below
zero.
VIII Mack, who 10 engaged in the
lumber business at Psonia. come home
last FRIDAY 70 spend the holidays with
relatives. He returned to Paonia on
Monday.
Mrs. Sarah McSsughton is the guest
Of friends in Denver ihis week Incl
IDENTITY she is attending the session. OF
the State Teschers' Association.
Nr. and Mrs. W L. White of Mont
a. -
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'"e
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29

WHEs your plumbing is out of repair
call blue l333-The Leader number.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
PROTECTED BY the GUARANTEES


Thousands who were once the VIC
Tins Ct indigestion and stomach
trouble are now we'll and strong
through the use of Pepsikola tablees.
People who have suffered the Asouies
OF indigestion for years are daily
brought back to perfect health. and
the proprietors OF this remarkable
prescription have such entire conf
dence in its virsue and power that
they have given written guarantees
contract to Hunter Palmer agreeing
TO refund the IS cents. in case the
remedy fails TO benefit as claimed.
If you are nur> ous. deSpoudeut.
careworn and without energy. or if
you have dizzy spells. heartburn.
coated tongue or sour stomach just
make up your mind TO try Pepsikola
tablets and obtain relief
The manufacturers are so sure that
Pepsikola tablets will aid and
strengthen your digestion, make the
rich red blood cours- through your
veins and put new life, new energy,
and new vigor into your stomach that
they have instructed Mr.. Palmer to
tell all dissatisfied purchasers that
they can have their money back,
cheerfuliy and without argument.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
Welsh.

Died at the family home on Elm ave-
nue., Lincoln Park, last Sunday, Mrs.
Sarah Welsh. wife of Howard Welsh,
aged 40 years. 2 months and 10 days.
Deceased was u native of Scotland
and had lived in thi. county four years.
The remains were taken to Chatfield
Minnesota. for burial
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29

The lecture of Rev Phil Baird at the
First Presbyterian church last Tuesday
night on "Gumption" was one OF tho
very best of the Y. VI. C. A Star course
we have had this season. There was .
large audience present to hear him and
the verdict was general that Rev Baird
is one Of the cleverest platform speak
ers that has visited this city in long
time
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
Letter LlsI.

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Post Office at Canon City. Colo.
for the week ending, Dec. .. 1904.
Baughman, Simon
Carpenter. Miss Almina-2
Christianson, o H
Coffee, John d
Eddes, Mrs
Gillespie, Mrs Ada L
keison, Ray
Kuhns. Rev L u
Loveiand. Mrs Della
Sellers, A
Smith, Gladys
Thurman. W d
Tremaine. Mr. Chss F
Tremaine. MrsL
r LEWIS, P. NJ.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
The Time Will Come
When the Advice Of tins Canon City
Resident win Help You.


Very few people are entirely free
from backache- II does not take
much to derange the kidneys. A lit
tie cold. . strain STOPPING positions or
hard work. overtaxes those delicate
organs. and many aches and pains
promptly follow. A Canon City
citizen tells you here how every kid
ney ill can be relieved and cured.
Read about it:
Mrs G. P. Spencer. wife OF G. P.
Spencer janitor Of the Warrington
school. residence 40 Pike Ave-. says;
Mr.. Spencer complained great deal
Of aching through his loins. back and
kidneys. When the attacks were very
acute he tried advertised remedies
guaranteed as q cure for kidney COM
plaint. but he met with very indif-
ferent saccess until he went to Hunter
Palmer's drug store for Doan's Kid
ney Pills The attack was very pro-
nounce6 and like many OF its prede-
ceasors if he happened to catch cold the
distress which followed was very
marked. Since using DoAn's Kidney
Pills he has not been troubled at all.
have not heard him complain onoe.
He entertains q very high opinion of
the remedy
For sale by all dealers. price
SOC. Foster. Milburn Co Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the U. S.
Remember the nAme-DnAN'S s
and take no substitute
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
RAMCHlaAM FOUND
DEAD AT BREWSTER.

Bruce Alfred Dunnigan was found
dead between two haysracks At the
AcCumber ranch. four miles east of
town, about ten O'Clock last Friday
morning. Dunnigan had been absent
from home since the previous Tuesday,
and his failure to return aroused the
fear that some serious accident had
befallen him, and . searching party
was organised for the purpose Of locat-
ing him. with the result already named.
Dunnigan was . ranchman and had
gone into the 6eld to feed the stock
when he was stricken with heart fail
ure and died
Deceased was married and was
about forty-four years Of age. He was
q son.in.is~ OF the late P. A. McCum-
Der and leaves a wife and one child.
Dunnigan was = member of Gate
City Camp, Woodmen of the World,
Of this city. and his funeral took place
from Wilson's undertaking parlors at
9 O'Clock Saturday afternoon under the
auspices Of that order. The interment
was at Greenwood cemetery.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
DEATHS
Hill.

Hill.
William E. Hill former resident of
this city, died suddenly of heart disease
at his home in Las Vegas, New Mexico,
where he had been engaged in the
hotel and cigar business for six or
seven years.
Deceased was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
LIN Hill OF 122 Riverside avenue,
South Canon, and was a member of
the Elk. and Souverign Grand Lodge
Of the Woodmen OF the World. The
remains were brought here yesterday
afternoon and the funeral services will
be held at the First VI. E. church 1t
two o'clock this afternoon under the
direction of P.stor Cook. The inter-
ment will be in Lakeside cemetery
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29
Mt. St. Scholastica s.

The adjournment for the holidays at
Mt. 81. Scholsstics's academy was
marked by musical and literary pro-
gram of more than ordinary merit, and
those present at the entertainment in
the acsdemy auditorium last Thurs
day night were given a good idea of
the scope of study and the thorough.
ness OF instruction in that very excel
lent institution.
The exercises were varied enough in
character to suit the most diverse
tastes, and each musical number was
rendered with a skill and Fidelity that
indicated much painstsking practice
and careful instruction. A purely
musical program, however admirable
in execution. is not sdaptedAfor the
entertainment Of miscellaneous audi
ence, and a number Of interesting
literary features were introduced,
which were much enjoyed. Excel
sior," seems to be the motto Of the
faculty and students of Mt. st. Schol-
astica's. and those who were present
at the entertainment which character
ised the close Of the first term OF the
present scholastic year agree that the
exercises were Of the most meritori-
ous kind.
The snrollnens At NJ. 81. SeAolas-
sssa's this year 10 eos Of - lsrssss n
iss hisenry, and ~ number Of noa-
ssssasas pnplls n aAss.asnss b sao-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1904-12-29

quent testimony to the esteem in which
it is held abroad Anew term-of study
will begin at Nt. St. Scholastica's next
Tuesday. when it is expected a num-
ber of new pupils will be matriculated-