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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-07-17
LOCAL ITEMS


Collins.
Losr-A ring with two diamonds
at Point Isabel between Seaside
Saloon and postofhce. Return to
F. Rivadulla for reward.
A stated communication of Rio
Crande Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A.
NJ. will be held at the lodge room
tonight. All members are urged to
attend and visiting brethren are
cordially invited.
THE HERALD is requested to an
nounce that there will be regular
meeting of K. of P. lodge Wednes-
day evening. The recently elected
officers will be installed and good
attendance is desired.
Work of tearing up the old
wooden platform at the passenger
depot commenced this morning,
preparatory to building brick re-
tanning wall which will be filed
with gravel, and covered with
cement.
GET CATALOG-Alamo City
Commercial and Business College,
San Antonio. Largest and best
Business School in Texas. Fall
term opens Sept. 4. Handsome
Catalog free. Address, Shafer and
Downey, proprietors.
So far there are no new develop
ments in the case of the killing of
Juan Lopez yesterday morning.
Justice Gavito, who sat as coroner
in the case, has not yet rendered a
verdict, pending further investiga-
ton and possible developments.
Mrs. A. H. Weller and daughter,
Miss Katie, of Harrington, are in
the city the guests of relatives.
THE HERALD has been informed
they remain some time in Browns
vile while a new residence is being
erected at Harrington by A. H.
Weller. They have many friends
here who bid them welcome to our
city.
Three Syrians applied for admis-
sion to Uncle Sans domain this
morning. After due examination
and being found possessed of the
necessary requisites, and free from
disease, they were admitted, over
coats and all, which they were
wearing around town as though it
were winter time, and they could
not tell what minute old Boreas
might swoop down and impale them
on an icycle.
THE HERALD acknowledges a
pleasant call this morning from
Jno. Bannon, of Washington, D.
c. representative of the manufaCt-
urers Record, Baltimore, Md. He
covers a good portion of the coun-
try and writes for his publication
the impressions he receives of the
various sections visited. The
greater the inspiration the easier
it is to give readers your ideas.
This being the case, Mr.. Bannon
will quite likely have a splendid
story for the Manufacturers Re
cord, as the inspiration is here in
great chunks, only waiting 10
spread itself over the writer and
give him glowing thoughts and
words that burn, to tell of the
wonderful resources of the Browns
vile country. THE HERALD be-
lieves in a mighty future for this
section, and beside using its best
means for their exploitation, is
always ready to assist in all pos
sible ways to make our advantages
known to the world at large. We
are we'll aware of the fact that more
people is the crying need of the
lower Rio Grande valley, and with
this knowledge ever before Us,
shall strive for the day which shall
see the full fruition of this need
Every citizen is or should be in.
terested in this matter, and nc
man is doing his duty who is not
making known our poSsibilitie.
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-07-17

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Cameron county.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
District in Congress.

A bill repeating the act under which the
Commissioners recently changed the names
OF streets beyond the boundary or Florida
avenue was today introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. Gallinger. This bill provides not
only for the repeal CT the law, but speci-
fically provides that all acts of the Com
missioners under that law are to be void
and that the names of streets are to be the
same that were formerly In use.
Mr.. Gallinger introduced bill providing
that the Commissioners shall not require
a written contract with bond for work and
material in contracts of less than $500.
Senator Gallinger today introduced a bill
providing for the regulation Of the busi-
ness of employment agencies in the Dis
trict Of Columbia
Senator Gallinger today introduced bills
for the extension OF School street to the
east side Of 10th street and for the e1ten-
sion of Prospect street from 3Sth street
to Canal road.
Mr.. Babcock introduced In the House to-
day on behalf of the District Commission
ers bill providing that the District gov
eminent need not enter Into contracts for
work under amounts involving $500 The
existing law requires a contract for work
involving 500.
Also a bill empowering the Commissioners
TO make regulations concerning employment
agencies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
Personal Mention.

Col. E. B. Townsend has returned to the
city from his Virginia home near Rich-
me nd, where he entertained several of HIS
Washington friends during the holiday
season.
MIR. A. Y. Gray. who has been Ill at his
home on Wisconsin avenue. is now coa-
valescent and expects to be out In a few
days
Capt E. s. Randall president Of the Ron
Gall steamboat and excursion companies,
has gone TO New York TO arrange for the
bringing of big new steamer to this city
In the early spring.
Col. R. D. Potts. commanding the artiI-
lery station at Fort Monroe, arrived IN
this city yesterday morning on the Norfolk
end Washington line steamer.
Mr.. Harry White OF Alexandria. who was
In business in this city for several year,,
has gone to Louisiana, and will engage
in business in that state.
Capt. John B. Burbide of the Salt Lake.
Utah. police department. is spending sew
eral days In the dty. This afternoon he
called at police headquarters and discussed
police matters with Maj. Sylvester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
TRYING TO STOP REBATING.
Assurances Given by Representatives
of Eastern Railways.

A committee of railway men representing
the traffic managers of the eastern trunk
lines had a long conference yesterday with
the Interstate commerce commission on the
subject of rebates. It was continuation
of the same conference held some time ago
and the railway men merely reported prog
ress: at least that was the inferenoe TO be
drawn from the commission afterward. the
consultation being held behind closed doors
The railway men are exceedingly afraid
that their concerted action in cutting or re-
bates will work them harm. both personally
and to the lines with which they are con-
nected. Thus the reports of violations or
to be made with considerable secrecy and
as a result neither the commission nor the
railways care to talk much about the mat
ter.
1t 10 recalled that there was similar
agreement on the part of some Of the lines
a few years ago to abolish rebates and an
agent was especially appointed to watch
out for violations of the law. The very drRt
report he made was soon followed by his
dismissal and there the matter was dropped
for long time. The railways realize that
ii Is against their own interests to grant re-
bates If the other fellow ON be kept from
doing it. but the lines are very suspicious OF
one another, so that Ii is hard for them to
agree and then stick to the agreement
1t Is said that assurance has been given
the Interstate commerce commission that
the roads have indicated desire to comply
with the law with respect to the granting of
rebates and other special privileges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
RICHARD RoTHWELL DEAD.
Veteran Soldier and Prominent in the
Masonic Order

Mr.. Richard RothweH. one of the oldest
residents of the District of Columbia, died
at his home. No. % 9th street northeast.
shortly after u O'Clock last night, in the
eighty-fourth year of his age
Mr.. Rothwell was native of Manchester,
England. and came to this country when
twenty eight years of age. Landing at Bal
timore with his wife and four children, he
went into business in that city, but was not
successful. He then came to this city and
was employed on the Capitol building when
the wings for tire Senate and House were
added. and his ability as a stone carver
soon won him recognition, and as a result
much of the fine carving on the House and
Senate wings was done by him After this
he engaged in the contracting business and
aided in building the National Museum, the
vaults of the treasury building and other
structures.
Mr.. Rothwell was member of Columbia
Commandery, No. q K T.; Burnside Post,
G. A. r., and National Lodge No. II, F. A.
A. NJ. He was also a member of the Ma
sonic Veterans Association. He leaves four
daughters and two sons-Miss Lille Roth
well. Mrs. William Wagner, Mrs. ]. II.
Peake Mrs. s. J. Richardson, william
Rothwen and Daniel Rothwel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
OPPOSE BANKS TAX ON CHECKS.
Illinois Manufacturers at Chicago
Take Notable Action.

CHICAGO, January 4.-Action which may
materialize IN prosecution of Chicago bank
ers in the federal courts for violation of
the antitrust law was begun yesterday by
the Illinois Manufacturer Association.
The manufacturers are aroused at the re-
cent decision Of the Chicago Clearing
House Association that all its banks charge
tax for the collection of out-of- town
checks. This formerly has been done with
out cost to Chicago tradesmen.
At meeting of the Manufacturers Asso-
citation resolutions were adopted authoriz-
ing Attorney Levy Meyer. it's counsel. to
take steps to combat the charge and to be-
gin legal action If necessary.
The ultimatum Of the manufacturers will
be submitted to the bankers at a meeting
of two committees representing the two
organizations at the Chicago National Bank
today. Representatives of the opposing In
terests are firm in their positions and
break between the two organizations Is eX-
pected.
By the schedule Of exchange rates sent
the manufacturers by the different banks
a charge of one-tenth to one-quarter of
per cent is to be made for collections of out
of-town checks. the amount arying accord
ing to the remoteness from Chicago. This, the
manufacturers say would amount to $25, 0O0
per day, q total loss to them and clear
profit to the banks, unless they could get
the additional charge from their customers.
which they say they could not do without
endangering their business prosperity. They
base their hope of legal redress on the pos
sibility of proving collusion on the part
of the bankers in violation of the provision
of the antitrust law preventing an agrec-
ment to fix prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
DIRECTOR WALcoTT HEARD.
Printing for His Bureau Explained to
Joint Committee.

Director Walcott of the geological! sur
vey was before the joint committee of the
Senate and House today, explaining the
printing that is done for bis bureau. The
joint committee has been conducting an in
vesttgation with a view of reducing the
cost of government printing.
Mr.. Walcott advocated giving to the Plant
of the geological survey the printing or
engraving of all illustrations for govern
ment publications. lie said that with
slightly increased plant he believed the
work could be done at great saving.
Representatives Lands and Perkins ex-
pressed the opinion that Illustrations are
used too profusely, and that many docu-
ments contain pictures that may be orna-
mental, but are not scientific. Mr. Walcott
agreed, and said that IN the last three
years so per cent of the Illustrations offered
by authors for geological survey publi-
cations had been rejected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
STAND FOR OPEN SHOP.
Polish Papers In Chicago Organized
Against Printers.

CHICAGO. January Printers VITO
struck for an increase in wages yesterday
met resistance from the publishers of five
Polish papers. Temporarily the composing
rooms of the Polish Daily News. the Polish
National Daily, the Zgoda, the Narod and
the Catholic Polish Gazette wer, closed.
The publishers met last night and formed
an alliance for the purpose of making Il
stand Cor the open shop
The Rev. Francis Gordon. rector of St.
Mary Of the Angels Church, was selected
to head a committee. which attempted nego-
tiations with the typographical union. The
printers offered an eignt-hour day,
but the increase in pay was refused.
The publishers then decided TO employ
non-union men and the priest vas placed in
charge of the contest against the union.
Acceded to Printers Demands.
NEW YORK. January 1.-THE publishing
house of Harper & Brothers acceded today
to the demands of their striking printers
for the forty-eight-h week and the
closed shop More than 100 printers en-
ployed by the house will return to work
at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04

ant Otis continued absence. October IL
the commanding general OF that depart
ment requested, by telegraph, that Lieut..
Otis be apprehended and sent to San Fran
cisco under guard. stating that he had du-
plicated his August pay account and had
forged the names OF officers to prom!s-
sorry notes. The details OF some OF these
transactions were given In a report made by
Lieut.. Otis troop commander. This shows
that Lieut.. Otis had negotiated note to
which the names Of two army officers had
been forged. and possibly other similar
agent for a life Insurance. company; THAT
one or more premiums received by him Tor
policies had not been paid TO the company;
that in the latter part of August. 9 rev
days before his leave expired. he had drawn
a government carbine. saying he was going
on a hunting trip. and had failed to return
or pay for the same, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
FOUR FISHERMEN RESCUED.
Picked Up by British Steampship Off
Charleston Harbor.

NORFOLK. Va, January 4-The British
steamship Elswick Manor, Captain Drew
cry, which arrived here today from Savan-
nah. Ca. en- route to Europe. landed four
negro fishermen from Charleston. s. c., who
were picked up forty miles off Charleston
harbor January 1. after having been with
out food or water since the morning Of
December 81.
The men were from the fishing schooner
Charleston which was just outside of
Charleston harbor for deep-sea bass fish
ing. The quartet, two in a boat. left the
schooner in small skiffs to fish, While out
the weather grew thick and the men be-
came lost. They failed to make themselves
heard aboard the schooner and lost their
compass bearings completely. The men be-
gan to row. as they thought, toward shore
but their boats having become turned
around. they rowed far to sea. To appease
hunger. the men attempted to eat raw fish
meat, but this made them sick
Captain brewery of the Elswfck Manor
in passing heard cries for help. and bear
ing down discovered the men. He took
them aboard and brought them here.
The names Of the men who were picked
UP are Lawrence Washington. John Pinck-
ney, Frank Summers and Miney Gibson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
TO ENTER PRIVATE BUSINESS
Expected to Establish Big Printing
Plant.
PLANS NOT YET MADE KNOWN
his Absence From the City Prevents
Authoritative Statement Re-
garding His Intentions.

The report OF the prospective resigna-
ton Of Foreman of Printing Oscar ].
Ricketts,, while not confirmed by inquiry
at the government printing office this
afternoon, was said upon reliable au-
thority. to be based upon fact 1t may be
stated that unless the plans of Mr. Rick
etts for embarking upon private BUSH
ness enterprise in this city are unex-
pectedly changed he will leave the serv-
ice of the government printing office
within a short time. His resignation, in
fact, is said to be assured.
Mr.. Ricketts, had not returned from New
York. where he went ten days ago to spend
his vacation. when a Star reporter called at
the printing office this afternoon. but 1t
was said he would probably arrive later In
the day.
In the absence of the actual filing of his
resignation. no one In the Office felt willing
but from the statements of some of his as
sociates In the service there seems to be no
doubt concerning the Intention of Mr.. Rick
etts to relinquish his position at an early
date. His plans for the private business in
which it Is said he will engage are not fully
known, but 1t Is understood that he will
operate printing establishment in this
city. 1t Is stated that the sum of $50 600
will be invested in the business at the be-
ginning. and that an option on site for the
plant has already been secured.
On Large Scale.
1t is understood that Mr.. Ricketts, pro-
poses to do printing business on large
scale, and expects to receive many large
contracts for government work A great
deal Of the printing done for various de-
partments of the government Is given out
by contract to private concerns, and the Sc
curing OF such work, 1t is said, will be made
feature of the policy of the new enter
prise. To handle such contracts the bust
ness to be headed by Mr.. Ricketts, will
doubtless be well equipped and qualified.
Mr.. Ricketts, Is known to be a man CONVEX
SAINT with public matters. well acquainted
with public men and thoroughly schooled In
the art Of printing.
Much regret was expressed at the gov
eminent printing Office this afternoon over
the eNpe cted resignation Of the foreman of
printing. Mr.. Ricketts, has been connected
with the Office for the past six years. en-
terfnS the service as secretary to Mr. Pai-
mer when he was public printer and being
finally promoted to the position of foreman
OF printing. His executive ability and hts
tact and fairness In dealing with the men in
the Office were highly commended at the
office this afternoon.
Connected with the reported resignation
was the statement that Mr.. L. C. HAY,
foreman of the job room of the government
printing office, would also resign and be-
come business partner OF Mr. Ricketts,, but
a positive denial of this was made this
afternoon by Mr.. Hay, who also said that
there was nothing In the story of Mr. Rick
etts' intention to leave the government
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
INVITATION TO PRESIDENT.
Maine Sportsmen Will Ask Him to At
tend Outing.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BANGOR. Me-. January 4.-The Maine
Sportsmen's Fish and Game Association
will extend 10 President Roosevelt an in
vitation to attend the annual outing of the
association. which Will be held next sum-
mer at kineo, on Moosehead lake. It
Is intimated that there are good reasons
TO expect that the President will consider
such an invitation favorably, as he has
frequently expressed a desire to again visit
the Katahdin and Moosehead region. where
he hunted many years ago under the guild
ance OF his old friend Bill Sewau Mr.
Sewall said that President Roosevelt had
agreed 20 come and make him a good long
visit when he was through being Presi-
dent.
II the President should consider an in
vitation TO Kineo, the date OF the annual
outing would be arranged to suit his con-
venience. These events are attended by
q representative party of Maine people and
last several days. There are prizes offered
for the biggest fish caught, fly-casting con-
test. canoe races. shooting matches and
many novel features which are always
greatly enjoyed by the visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
Naval Movements.

The Pennsylvania has arrived at Hamp-
ton Roads, the Colorado at Newport News.
the Arkansas at Morehead City. the Saturn
at Midway, the Concord at Honolulu. the
Don Juan de Austria at New York. the
Hannibal at Baltimore. the -Arethusa at
New York. the Florida at Jacksonville. the
Cncas at Kingston, and the Nevada. Por-
ter. Dupont, Nicholson. Blakely and Rodg-
ers at Port Royal.
The Hopkins, Stewart. worden. Truxton,
Lawrence and Macdonough left Bradford
r. l., yesterday, for Pine Beach. Va.
The Yankton sailed from Boston yester-
day for Hampton Roads. and the naval tug
Rocket has left this city for Hampton
Roads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
RESTRAINING ORDERS.
District Judge Issues an Important
Order at Milwaukee.

CHICAGO, January A dispatch to the
Record-Herald from Milwaukee says:
Judge Joseph V. Quarles of the United
States district court for the eastern dis
trict of Wisconsin yesterday announced
his belief that the practice of granting re-
straining orders which in effect are tenn
porary injunctions on ex-parte statements
is all wrong.
:. Hereafter I shall not grant any re-
straining orders which act as temporary
injunctions until have called in both sides
and come into possession of all the facts
said Judge Quarles to lawyers gathered in
his court room. The declaration was not .le-
livered as formal opinion, but was
brought out through informal conversation
between the court and the attorneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
REcE1vERsH1p PROCEEDINGS.
Instituted by the seaboard Against
South Carolina Road.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLUMBIA. 8. c., January IRE ceiver-
ship proceedings were Instituted yesterday
by the Seaboard Air Line railway against
the Union and Glenn Springs railway. The
answer Is returnable at Spartanburg on
Monday. January 8, before Judge Mem
minger. Officers Of both companies decline
to make public the reasons which led to the
receivership proceedings, but 1t Is reported
that settlements have not been made
promptly with the Seaboard.
The Union and Glenn Springs railway was
completed six months ago and IS twenty.
miles long, running from Union to Prides,
where It connects with the Seaboard. 1t
was closely identified with the re3r8anix I'd
Union and Buffalo Mills and until recently
did q good busineeG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
ELEVEN MONTHS coMMERo1.
Statistics Compiled by the Department
of Commerce and Labor

Manufacturers participated to the extent
OF more than a million dollars In the
81. 500. 100000 worth OF commerce OF the
United States during the eleven months
ending with November. 1905. Statistics an
nounced by the Department OF Commerce
and Labor show that the value of manu-
facturers' materials imported was s313.ooo.-
900 during those eleven months. and of
manufactures exported 52o.oOo,ooo. against
S45o, 100000 the previous year. The value
of crude material for use In manufacturing
imported In this time was St9,oOo.ooo,
against 500 100000 IN the same months or
the previous year. During those months
there was a remarkable increase IN the
exports OF agricultural products. especially
of corn tie value of which rose from s2l,-
O0o.O00 in the previous year to sSo.oOo,Coo
during the first eleven months of this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-04
Answer Typothetae's Charge.

The contention of the Typothetae. pub
.Ished in The Star yesterday afternoon,
that the local union broke It's contract with
the Typothetae, has been answered by the
union in the following statement, Issued
from headquarters today:
THE contract was entered into between
the two organizations on January z, 1904.
and became effective on and after January
q OF the same year. This contract provided
that thirty days notice should De given
prior to January ! of any year by either
party to effect a change in the agreement.
This notice was given and involved the
eight-hour rule and the recognition OF the
closed shop
These propositions being rejected by the
Typothetae. all contracts between the two
Organizations were at end, and nothing
existed to prevent the ordering of the
strike But II is further insisted that by
the terms of the contract recently ended
all differences between the parties when
could not be amicebly settled by a joint
committee should be referred to arbi-
tration, and therefore, that the union should
accept such arbitration as to the PROPOSE
lions now In dispute.
at Is felt by the union that the propo-
sitions of such nature that arbitration
does not have relation to them, but, fur-
thermore, the union believes that any arbi-
tration which might be had, were such
thing feasible, would OF necessity be called
into being without any reference to the ex-
pired contract the provision for arbitration
in such contract having relation merely to
differences in Its Interpretation, construc-
ton application, and having no relation
whatsoever to an entirely new proposition
not in any shape embodied in 1t.