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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15
WEATHERCOCKS.
How They Came Into Existence In the
Ninth Century.

Ninth Century.
A contemplative individual, with
some power Of observation, was ask
ing about weathercocks.
"Why weathercocks ?" he asked.
kMost vanes are in the form of ar
rows. Sometimes they are hands
that point with the index finger in
the direction toward which the wind
is blowing. A running horse is
quite popular as a vane. Fish, trum-
pets, locomotives and many other
forms are used, but / seldom, if ever,
see vanes, except in pictures, that
can with any propriety be called
weathercocks."
i referred the matter by note to
our mutual friend, DR.. Detail, and
received the following reply:
''The ninth century was a time
of extreme ignorance among all
countries which now lead in civili-
zation. An authentic account of
the controversies, political, social
and religious, that then occupied
Europe would make a curious and
interesting list of reading. In Eng
land the question of how persons
who devoted their lives to religion
should wear their hair and at what
particular Sunday they should cele-
brate Easter became so bitter that
the conversion of that part of the
Saxon people who still remained pa
gans fell into neglect, and even
those that had been won from idola-
try showed signs of aPostatizing.
AT this time, by a papal order,
it was enacted that the figure of
cock should be set upon churches in
order to put the people in mind Of
Peters denial of our Saviour and of
his unfeigned repentance, thus at
once admonishing those who would
renounce the Saviour and offering
forgiveness to the penitent apostle"
Success Magazine.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15
A Valuable Threat.

J. ". Brooks, a great railway
manager Of Michigan, whose pen
manship was very poor, once wrote a
letter to a man on the route, mott
flying him that he must remove a
barn, which in some manner incom-
moded the road, under penalty of
prosecution. The threatened indi-
vidual was unable to read any part
Of the letter but the signature, but
took il to be a free pass on the
road, and used it for two years on
the company's trains, none Of the
conductors being able to dispute his
Interpretation of the document.
Father (severely)-I noticed that
Tom Black kissed you on leaving
tonight. Now. / don't like it.
Daughter (sweetly)-well. per-
haps not, pa. but Tom does.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15
r. B. CREAGER,
Attorney and
COunseIIOr-at-Law

Office, over Yturria Bank, Eliza
beth Street.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

able here. The successful develop
ment of the onion industry in south
west Texas means a great deal for
this section and its people. II
sounds well to say that if our peo-
pie cannot compete with anyone
else in growing onions better grow
something else, but this is not good
business. II is always good poll
tics and good business to look after
the interests of our home folks.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

Provide plenty of fresh waite
aud a variety of feed.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

THE candidacy is announced OF
Roger {. Roberdeau, for State
treasurer at the coming election.
Mr.. Roberdeau has been chief clerk
under State Treasurer Robbins dur
inc two terms. In that capacity
he las become thoroughly familiar
with all details of the Office and his
election would no doubt be a wise
choice. Mr.. Robbins vouches for
abe ability of Mr. Roberdeau to
conduct the Office in a thoroughly
satisfactory manner
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

COMMENTING on the recent agit-
alton al Laredo for an increased
import duty on onions from Ber-
muda. the San Antonio Stockman
has this to say on the subject: Con-
gressman Garner is TO be asked
to have the import duty on Ber-
muda onions raised TO a hgure
where the foreign product will
have TO be sold at a higher figure.
II is argued that while the present
tariff levies 7Sc per 100 pounds
duty on foreign onions, still the
difference in transportation charges
from the island of Bermuda to New
York and the big markets of the
east is in favor Of the foreign grow
er as against the Texan. tits also
argued that Bermuda onions can
be grown cheaper on the island
bearing that name than they car
be grown here. The Texas Der
muda onion industry is an infant
industry, and the necessary
amount of import duty should h
levied to make the industry profit
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

THE Fordyce correspondent of
the San Antonio Express says en-
gineers are at work on the levels
for a bride across the Rio Grande
at Fordyce.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

NURcEs county ginned her first
bale of cotton at Alice on the 18th.
It brought 10 l-2 cents per pound.
Bexar county's first bale was mark
eted on the same date and brought
On ca,,te
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

THE Kennedy Advance says:
THE BRowNsvILLE HERALD IS
thirteen years old and is a good
paDer." Thanks.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15
Qualifications.

"No," said Miss Winthrop-Brad-
ley-Winthrop, your ancestors did
not come over in the Msyfower, as
mine did, and i cannot marry your
'Do YOU know why they did not 2"
replied Mr.. tombstone Smythe de
Jones. "Well, III tell you. They
were not the kind of people who
travel on excursions.
Saying which, he strobe haughtily
from the room.-Washington Life.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

BEGINNING today a sleeper ser
vice will be put on by the Arkansas
Pass between San Antonio and
Corpus Christi. The new service
will connect with the Davy Crock
eft al Kennedy.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15

Over Chatham way there is a
farmer who was born with an
affection. One of his legs is longer
than the other. A gentleman from
Albany went over there last week
TO see about a summer boarding
place for his family. The ruralite
is very touchy concerning his legs,
but the Albanian didn't know II.
He met the farmer at the hotel one
night. VIII you tell me sir, how
Il happens that one of your legs Is
longer than the other'" he asked
Met with an accident when YOU
were young I suppose. No,
sir. twasnt no accident. They
was made so at my request. % Ha,
ha. That's funny. Tell me about
i2" Well, sir, I wanted 70 be a
farmer from the very day ! was
born. That right leg, the longest
one, when I'm plowin' can 20 into
the furrow, and the short one on
top ground, by gosh, without bob
bing up and down like one of you
ordinary city folks would do it.
See2"-Albany Journal
When David Crockett sat in
Nationtional legislature as a rep
resentative of the state of Texas
he had many clashes with men of
more education but less wit than
himself. 1t is told of him that one
day while standing i'll front of his
hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, a
swarm of mules trotted by under
the custody of an overseer from
one of the stock farms in Virginia.
A Congressman from Boston, who
was standing near by. attracted
Crocketts attention TO the un-
usual sight. saying: Hello there,
Crockett; here's a lot of your con-
stituents OH parade. Where are
they going?" The celebrated hum
ter looked at the animals with a
quizzical glance, and then turning
to the other said quietly, but with
great emphasis, They are going
to Massachusetts to teach school. ="
Weekly.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-07-15
RIO GRANDE RAILROAD.

leave Brownsville daily ......5 ?. II.
Arrive Point Isabel daily. $50 p. IN.
Leave Point Isabel daily ! a. m.
Arrive Brownsville daily. $50 a. m.
AUG. CELAYA,
Pres. and Gen. Man.
Williams news., 1905-04-22
In the Justice Court

Nellie Giddings last Saturday appeared before Judge Crawford on a charge of disorderly conduct, for which she was given five days or $5. She said at first she would serve out the fine, but later paid the amount and was released.
 Sunday morning Tom Collins (colored) was arrested on a charge of assault. Monday he appeared before Judge Crawford, plead gull ty, was fined $50 and thirty days in jail. The latter part of the sen tence was suspended during future good behavior.
 Bobby Burns was arrested last Sunday on a charge of assault, but was released on giving a $1OO bond. Later he took a change of venue to Judge Harrington's court at Flag staff, and the trial is to come off there this morning.
 Suit was filed by Wm. Smoot against Matt Grose for the recovery of $27, the balance alleged to be due Shoot from Grose on a horse trade made some time ago. The case is set for Saturday, April 29
Williams news., 1905-04-22

Know All Men: That the CO., partnership now and heretofore ex- isting between the undersigned !, James Walsh and Prince A. Mel ick, doing business in Williams, Coconino county, territory of Ari- zona, under the name of and as the Grand Canyon Electric Light & Power Company, is and it has been dissolved by mutual consent; said James Walsh retiring, and said Prince A. Melick continuing the said business, who will collect all bills and pay all liabilities.
 Dated this 14th day of April, 1905.
 P. A. MEL1cK,
 JAMES WALSH Witness: X. N. STEEvEs.
Williams news., 1905-04-22
QUARREL OVER
 A CARD GAME

sday night about 10 o'clock one Apalno Lopez entered Mexi- can saloon down the line and be- gan playing the favorlte game of "monte." He laid down $5, of which the dealer claimed he had bet $3.5O, and when the card lost paid Lopez his due, $50. Lopez claimed he had only bet $2 50, and getting worked up over the matter, pulled a knife and threatened to do Longino Nora, the dealer, bodily harm, when the latter pulled a A calibre revolver and fired shot. The bullet took effect in the left breast of Lopez, passing through and out his back.
 From it's battered appearance it had encountered a bone in transit. Marshal Kennedy, who was not far away, quickly appeared on the scene and placed Nora under ar rest, while the wounded man was taken in charge by his friends and treated by Dr. Rounseville.
 Tbe above version of the affair was given us by MT. Kennedy.
 District Attorney Asburst ha: been notified and the testimony or both sides will be heard today.
 Lopez does not seem to be il much danger, being able yesterday 10 be around town.
Williams news., 1905-04-22
SOME MORE LOCALS

Tom Wagner was in town yester- day from the Grand Canyon.
 Sheriff Harry Henderson was in the city Thursday from Flagstaff.
 J. NJ. Goulding of Grandview, Mrs. Chas. McGary and l.. w. Bentley renewed their subscriptions this week.
 Jud Rounseville. and party of three departed yesterday for the mining fields north of here on prospecting trip.
 w. F. Stuart. the photographer, was in the city yesterday on his way to Flagstaff, after some time spent at different points west.
 The grand lodge of Odd Fellows has been in session this week at Douglas, Ariz. Mention of the pro- ceedings will be made in our next issue
 The precipitation here since Jan. 1 has been about IS inches. There has been about 75 inches of snow The government estimates 10 inches of snow to one inch of water Ex-Governor A. o. Brodie passed through here yesterday on his way to the Philippines. Postmaster F. w. Smith having received tele- gram to that effect, circulated the news and quite a party were pres ent to bid him farewell. Brodie no doubt is the most popular man either in or out of Arizona today amongst our citizens.
 Large business transfers are quite plentiful lately. This week MT. James Walsh sold out his half in, terest in the business of the local electric light plant to his partner, Dr. P. A. Melick, who will con- tinued to conduct the business as heretofore. He will be assisted by his brother, who recently arrived here from the east, while Messrs Hudson and Hackley will also re- main with the institution.
 One of the most sensational trials ever held in the territory closed in Phoenix this week. Lee Hobbs, a deputy sheriff, of Clifton, was ar rested on the charge of having mur- dered ship captain in the South Pacific ocean in September, 1902. The English government took the matter up and were aided in their search by the rangers, who arrested Hobbs He was able to prove a strong alibi and was released from custody. The Copper Era of Cliff ton roasted the rangers; see article on first page.
Williams news., 1905-04-22
Letter List,

The following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for at the postoffice. Williams. Ari- zona, for the week ending April 9, l9,5 These letters will be sent to the dead letter office May 13, 1905, if not called for before nat time: Clancy, NJ Sullivan, Mrs Geo Johnson. August-2 Sbhaffer, Robert Phelon, c G W-2 Stahl, Geo Packard w o Valandingham. Miss D Robinson, W-2 Wadsworth, Mrs w c
 MEXICAN. Gonsalez, Jesus-2 Rojas, Antanasio Maduena, Carmelito Sauseda, Francisco Ramirez, Abundino
 Persons calling for the above letters should Say ''advertised." F. W. SMITH.
 Postmaster.
Williams news., 1905-04-22
Notice for Publication
DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR, Land Office at Prescott, Ariz.,
 ADr;l IT 1QQ=

Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before c. P. Silver nail U. S. court commissioner, at Williams, Ariz., on May 29, 1905, viz: Andrew A. Allen, for the lot and s. 14 nv. 14, and sw. 14 ne. 1ii, sec. 4, tp. 22 h., r.1w.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Thomas H. Wrightington, Mathew H. Stew. ard, Ferd K. Nellis, John Bixler all of Will jams, Ariz.
 FEN. s. HILDRETH, Register. First publication April 9, 1905.
Williams news., 1905-04-22
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
 OF THE Board of Supervisors
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE

ruary F, 1904; Frank Mead, gen eral supervisor of Indian reserva- tions, submitted report to this office based on investigation under instructions received from this of flee January 20, 1904, as to the ad- visibility of restoring to the public domain the south half of the addi- tion to the Navajo reservation by the executive order of November II, 1901. He stated that on Feb ruary s, 1904, he held a public meeting at the court house at Flag staff, Coconino county, Arizona; that Governor A. O. Brodie, w. R. Johnston, Fred Allen, farmer in charge of this addition, and almost every cattleman interested in the section of country bordering on the Navajo addition were among those present; also the county officials and a large number of citizens of the county; that he explained to them the object of the meeting, which was to ascertain as far as possible all the facts bearing on the subject of restoring the lands south of the Little Colorado river to the public domain; that the hearing lasted from 10 am. until nearly midnight; and that the entire sub- ject was gone into exhaustively.
 According to his report, evidence lwas taken from some twenty five men most interested in the subject. They stated that before the exten- sion was made they had used the land for grazing, and had built up an esta blished business based on the expected right to continue graz ing on the lands involved, that the right to graze on lands south of the Little Colorado river during the winter months, including free ac- cess to the river, was absolutely V necessary for the welfare of the stock in said county; that without the use of the grazing rights claimed and water during the winter, some of the stockmen would have to go opt of business and seek a new country for grazing their herds; and further, that in proportion as the stock interests suffered, so would the loss be to the county.
 On February II and 12, 1904, Supervisor Mead, w. R. Johnston, Fred Allen, farmer in charge of the addition, and delegation of stock men. together with number of h. dians. rode over the reservation, saw the location of the Indians, their improvements, the number of sheep owned by them, and the gen eral condition of the country.
 On February 13, 1904, he held a meeting at Canyon Diablo sub agency on the Little Colorado river, at which there were present Fred Allen, farmer in charge, Mir. John ston, q delegation of stockmen, and about fifty Navajo Indians. He
Williams news., 1905-04-22

questions now under consideration. The communication of the governor was referred to this office for con- sideration and report.
 On March 31, 1904, Fred Allen, farmer in charge, was advised of the views of this office upon the subject and directed to obtain from the proper county officials list of the stockmen granted the privilege of grazing on the said addition, and furnished this office with a copy thereof. He was also directed to notify the interested parties of the action taken by the office in the premises, and to see that the con- ditions of the privilege as recom- mended by the supervisor were complied with. On November Is, 1904, Joseph E. Maxwell, addi- tional farmer and successor of Fred Allen, reported to this office that on September IS, 1904, he met in the sheriff's office at Flagstaff most of the men interested in grazing on the land involved, and explained to them the conditions of the graz ing privilege; that on October 30, 1904, he went to Flagstaff and ob tained from the sheriff of the county list of the names of the cattlemen interested in this grazing privilege, together with their spective brands. He attached a list of said names to his report. It is as follows: Dan Chisholm, Al Sanford, A. J. Dia- mond, Harry Heckershorn, Will Switzer, Ed Lockwood, Lee Daugh- ertv, Rabbit Bros, Black x Vail. Matt Black, Sam Black, Charles Heiser, Mrs. Heiser, Ethel Lock wood, John A. Wallace, w. D. Ro den and w. w. Durham.
 Upon further consideration of this matter, the office is still of the opinion that it will be for the best interests of all concerned, and espe- cially of the Indians, to allow the boundary of the addition to the Navajo reservation to remain as it now exists, and for the purposes set forth in the executive order Novem- Der IA, 1901.
 In this connection it may be proper to state that the office re- ceived, by department reference of the 23d instant, for consideration and report, a telegram, dated March p, 1905, from the board of super visors of Coconino county, Arizona relative to the same subject. The telegram will form the subject of a separate communication.
 With these suggestions the tele- gram from the Coconino County Cattlemen's association is returned herewith; copy of this report is enclosed.
 Very respectfully,
 F. E. LENPF,
 Acting Commissioner.
Williams news., 1905-04-22
HE WANTS
 NOTHING BETTER

(From the California Limited
 Log Bool)
 My first trip across the Amer, jean continent. This certainly is, in all respects. an admirable train service. l can hope for nothing better, and if I am well served on other lines shall be abundantly satisfied. The at tendance and meals are excellent.
 WILLIAM GRAY,
 Wanganus, New Zeland. &NTA FEE IS THE WAY
Williams news., 1905-04-22
"Diamonds and Hearts"

On Saturday night, April p, a number of our young folks will pre- sent the drama, "Diamonds and Hearts," at the opera house. They have worked hard on the play for the last six weeks, under the direc- tion of Mrs. King. Following is the cast of characters:
Williams news., 1905-04-22

Board adjourned to Monday, May 1st, 1905, at 10 o'clock am
 R. H. CAMERON, Chairman Board of Supervisors, Coconino County, Arizona. 
 H. c. HIBBEN, Clerk.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-20
National League
AMERICANS WIN
AGAIN AT LONDON
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LONDON, July 19.-The only interest in
the third days play in the Dwight +
Davis international tennis cup competi-
ton was with regard to the possibility
of the Americans gaining the maximum
points against the Australians which
they succeeded in doing. both William A.
Larned and Beals G. Wright winning
their matches
Larned beat Norman e. Brookes, the
Australian champion, three sets to love,
and Wright accounted for M. F. Wilding
by two sets to love. The. Australian
players were not anxious to play. as
points out of five, proving their right
to meet the holders of the cup; but the
rules made 1t necessary for the teams
Wright and Wiiding arranged to play the
best two out of three sets, instead of
the best three out of five, and Wright
won.
ned and Brookes was one of mere. en-
durance rather Nthan the display OF bril-
liam tennis. After that the game gam was
larity with which each man won his
service. The American won. The second
set fell easily to Larned. Brookes show
ters easily in the third set and won with
out effort The American team has i'm
proved wonderfully since arriving here
and has "a oSssDas for ss cnp
team for the challenge round, which will
be played at Wimbledon July 2, % and "a,
but 1t is probable that Ward and Wright
will play in the doubles, and Clothier
and Larned in the singles.
After the match the American team Will
return direct to the United States to take
part in the championships there, They
are trying to persuade the Doherty bro
theirs to accompany them.
In the Davis trophy Anal singles VIII
Brookes, Australia. 14-12. 60 6-3.
Beals Wright, U. g., beat A. +. Fielding,
Australia, SO, 6-3
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-20
HARNESS HORSES WILL
4 RACE AT RIVERSIDE
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
RIVERSIDE, July 19.-The Riverside
Driving club will hold its last matinee
of the season tomorrow afternoon. Some
of the best talent of the club has been
entered, and several speedy steppers from
out of town Will compete in the several
events. The program and entries follow
Clerk of course-J. F. Backstrand.
First race, 300, mixed-White Stockings
j. T. Garner; Foxy Bob, o. w. Newcomb
Raby. s. J. Elliott.
Second race, 800 class, road race
Prince, ]. Hudson; Miss Bolton, u. p
Walters; Chris, f. s. Pond; Dock, c. G.
Cole.
Third race 2;3O pace-Jack Wilmott
James Campbell; Dewey, 7: e. holland
Fernwood, e. F. Binder; Cotton Maid, e
Fourth race, 2:4O class, mixed-Mylock
Alex Wilson; Fannie s, j. Elliott; Laura
X. Peter Beatty; Oney, William Bartee;
Robert W., s. J.. Elliott; Steel Dust st,,,e e: e
Fifth race, 2;45 trqt-Lapretta, W; 4
Stanfield; Teddy, j. M Horne.
Sixth race, ESQ class, mixed-Colonel
j. r. Strachan; Dewey, Maurice Griffin
Hal, Howe s. Huff
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-20
SWEET MARIE
MEETS DEFEAT
OLD RIVAL, TIVERT0N, WINS
AT PHILADELPHIA
TAKES THREE STRAIGHT HEATS
earIand's Mare Breaks In Both Miles
and Throws Her Chances Away.
Heats Trotted In 2:1o t-2
and 2:o7 "a
TAKEsTHREE STRAIGHT HEATS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, July 19.-The speedy
New York trotting geldinE Tiverton,
2:041k, easily defeated Sweet Marie, 2;O44,
in 5000 match race today on the track
Of the Belmont Driving club. Tiverton
won In two straight heats,
About 5000 persons saw the two grand
circuit stars race. Sweet Marie drew the
pole. They were sent away on even
terms in the first heat Tiverton set the
pace and before the quarter pole was
reached had a slight lead.
Sweet Marie Breaks
AS Sweet Marie passed the quarter
pole she broke and Tiverton took the
pole. At the half-mile post Tiverton led
by several lengths. Sweet Marie again
broke at the three-quarter pole and Tiv-
erton passed under the wire well In hand
and two lengths in the lead. His time for
the mile was 2:10th, lowering the track
record for trotters In race one second.
Mare Breaks Again
Tiverton led at the quarter in the sec
ond heat and increased 1t to three lengths
at the half-mile post. Going to the three
quarter pole Sweet Marie picked up some
Of the lost ground and both trotters came
into the stretch almost on even terms.
The spectators looked for a close finish,
but at the eighty-yard pole the mare
broke and lost her chance to win. Tlv-
erton came under the wire in a fine
stride several lengths in the lead. His
time was 2:07Z, which places the track
record at q figure hard to beat.