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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21
Tax Assessors Notice.

All persons owning property in
Cameron county are hereby notified
that am now ready to receive as
sessments or renditions of proper
ty for the current year. Same
must be presented to me or to my
deputy at Office in the court house,
within the time prescribed by law.
EzEQUIEL CAvAzos.
Tax Assessor Cameron Co.
Brownsville, Texas, January Is,
1907. 1-16-1m.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21

Many a mans wife dresses
stylishly because his creditors can
afford it.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21


Within comparatively few years
considerable industry has been
developed in extracting oil from
corn and placing it on the market.
In answer to a question from a.
subscriber who wishes to know to
what extent oil is extracted from
corn and sold for commercial pur-
poses, it may be stated that 3,000,-
600 gallons to 100000 gallons
represent the product. Corn oil is
used to some extent for culinary
purposes, is manufactured into
substitute for India rubber, is
used as a lubricating oil and in
the mixing of paints. The last
federal census report contains the
statement that IS or 80 per cent of
the amount of oil manufactured il
this country is exported.
Writing US specifically on this
subject c. P. Hartley, in charge of
corn Investigations, department of
agriculture at Washington, says
that for the year 1906 the exports
of corn oil reached a value of
81, 172, 2O6. The exports in the
fiscal year 1905 were 3,1OS, 917 gal
Ions, valued at little less than
5000, 900. In 1904, the business
was about the same proportions.
In 1908 there was exported from
the United States total of 3,778,-
900 gallons of oil, valued at 81, 467, i
493.-Orange Judd Farmer.
WANTED: Local representative
in Brownsville to look after renew
ais and increase subscription list,
for prominent monthly magazine
with large, high-class circulation,
on salary and commission basis,
with a continuing interest from
year to year in the business Great
ed. Experience desirable, but not
essential. Good opportunity for the
right person. Address Publisher,
box 50, Station o, New York.
AGENrs-Canvassers, mixers,
peddlers, solicitors, mail order
people, etc., should buy KRAMER's
BOOK OF TRADE SECRETS. Regular
price $500, but bal. of last edition
for SIPS as long as they last.
Guaranteed. Order quick. Sioux
PvN- Co., Sutherland, Iowa. If.
There is no such thing as find
ing true happiness, by searching
for it directly. It must come, if
it comes at all, indirectly; or by
the service. the love, and the hap
piness we give to others.
English people eat, on the aver
age, IS pounds of butter a head
yearly, says the Stewards Bulletin.
This is more than is eaten per cap
tia in any other nation.
Many a mans wife dresses
because his creditors can
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21
Growth Of Sugar Beet Industry.

UrOWtn OF sugar Deet lhuuStIy.
The magnitude of the sugar beet
industry of the United States is
dwelt upon in recent report is
sued by the census bureau at Wash
ington. According to data collect
ed in 1905, the manufacture of
beet sugar is now carried on in
II states, the leading producers
being Colorado, Michigan and
California. The first named turn
ed out sugar to the value of 81
200, 900, while Michigan made S.
378, 900 and California 81 AS, 600
These three states produced near
ly 70 0zo of the total beet sugar
output of the country in 1905.
The state which had the great
est number of factories in that
year was Michigan, no less than
10 plants being devoted to the in
dustry in the Wolverine state. OF
these, ten have been established
since 1900. Colorado reported
nine active factories in 1905,
against only one in 1900. The
greatest actual increase in the
value of beet sugar products from
1eOO-O5 took place in Colorado,
while Michigan was second.
During the past FIVE years the
total amount of money paid out by
United States factories for beet
sugar has increased three-fold and
the aggregate value of finished
products has advanced more than
three-fold. The production of
graduated sugar in 1905 aggregat-
ed 496, 900, 900 pounds, raw sugar
II, 200, 900 pounds. and molasses
9, 900, 900 gallons. The total value
of beet sugar factory products
aggregated $24, 348, 600 this includ-
ing beet pulp valued at slightly
more than 5000, 1000.
The sugar beet industry is 60
ing on apace i'll Colorado. One of
the factories is among the largest
in the world. There is room for
several factories more, and in time
they will be built. The sugar beet
industry is greatly popular with
the farmers. Colorado is one of
the few states in which the farm
ers are willing to grow more beets
than the factories can take care
of. Some 1000 acres more would |
have been grown around Fl. Col
Inns last year, but the factory could |
not promise to take them. When
the ground is properly fertilized, |
as high as 81 tons per acre have
been grown. The beets are also
very rich in sugar, as they are
grown under irrigation, and the
supply of water needed may be
controlled. This is not possible
where rain falls abundantly. Some
lay the United States should
produce her own supply of sugar.
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21
LIST OF LETTERS.

The unca1led for letters remain
ing in the postofice of Brownsville,
for the week ending Saturday
Jan. 19, 1907. are as follows:
LADIES' LIST.
Anderse Antonio
Fields Mrs. Maggie
Gutierrez Dolores
Hinojosa Rosa
Longoria Andrea
Rafin Andrea
Ramirez Teresa
Salas Maria
Saldaiia Josefa
Sanchez Rita
Trebillo Romano
Turner Mrs. Chas R.
Turner Mrs. c. R.
GENTLEMEN.
Flores Bernardo
Garcia Anacleto
Guebara Ba1tasar
Guerrero Manuel
Ice c. L.
Leal Antonio
Mendez Cresencio
Miranda Pedro
Nesser E. E.
Ruis Jorge
Smith Robert
Smith Jas A.
Villanueva Librado
Warner Walter
Wells Robert c.
Brownsville National Bank
Tex.-Mex. Abstract In
vestment Co.
Persons calling for the above let
ters please say advertised.
!. B. SHARPE. Postmaster.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21
Taxpayers Notice.

This is to notify all city tax pay
ers that unless their taxes are paid
by the 31st. day of January, 1907,
an additional 10 per cent penalty
and interest will be charged.
SANTOS VALDEZ,
City Assessor and Collector.
Brownsville, Texas. Jan. 9, 1907.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21

Artificial silk is made. from wood
pulp in Sweden. The imitation is
excellent, but it is found that many
dresses made from it have been
discarded because the creases made
when wearers sit down do not come
out. 1t is scarcely possible to dis
tinguish the real from the artificial
silk, but this defect has proved
fatal for use as dress pieces.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21
Northern View On Bailey.

Among the Southern statesmen
in the senate. Bailey is, one of the
biggest, and probably the most
forceful on the floor. But he is
guilty of the awful crime of Dor
rowing money, which he repaid,
from Standard Oil man, and the
populistic element of his party in
Texas is trying hard to beat him
for reelection. The success of his
opponents would probably signify
very cheap demagogue for his
successor, and be bad blow to
the strength of the democratic side
in the senate chamber. While the
fight is close and bitter, we incline
to think there is sufficient common
sense in Texas to retain the services
of its most brilliant statesman
Troy, IN. W Press.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21

THE Brownsville outrage still
holds the floor in Congress. The
greater part of the present session
has been taken up with that un-
toward event and its immediate
results, and it bids fair to occupy
a considerable amount of time yet.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21

A woman 5 love for dress and
dressing is apt to keep her hus-
Band guessing.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-01-21
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
For Sale.

Boot, Shoe and Harness repair
shop, with modern machines and
tools, two rents over store, with a
good paying business. A modern,
elegantly furnished hotel with good
patronage. A beautiful residence
with every modern convenience, at
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l can save you money, come and see
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
NOTICE.


To all persons interested y either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
Al q Probate Court, at PAsis, In vacation, In
and for the County Of Oxford, on the 2lst day
of Oct, in tho year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and seven, the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, Il IL hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 70 all persons IN.
terested, by causing copy Of this order 70 DC
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
Paris, in said County, that they may appear q .
Probate Court to be hold at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday of Nov, A. D. 1907, q nine OF the
clock In the forenoon, and DO heard thereon II
they 20 cause:
BENJAMIN MAXIM, late Of Paris. deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Oiban A. Maxim and Silas p. Maxim, the
executors therein named.
ADDISON e. HERRICK.
Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF tho
estate of
LUCIUs W. HACKETT, late Of Scituate, R. l..
deceased, and given bonds % the law directe.
All persons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present the same
for settlement, and oil indebted thereto are 70.
Oct. 18Th. 1907. MERRITT L. HACKETT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Died.

In South Paris, Oct. Is, Benjamin Maxim, aged
a2 years, 10 months, 10 days.
In East Sumner, Oct. 16, Otis N. Haskell, aged
In oxford, Oct. is. stillman, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Denntng, aged IL months, "a days.
whitman, aged years.
In Canton, Oct. Is, Mrs. Martha j. (Field)
wife Of Luther G. Abbott, aged So years.
In Sweden, Oct 8, Mrs. Betsey knight, aged 81
In Norway, Oct. ii, Rudolph X. Walker, aged
months, 5 days.
In Bethel, Oct ID. Hannibal e. Grover, aged
10 years, months, 10 days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Born.

In Paris, Oct. 10, to the wife of Pearl n. Whit
man, daughter.
Yates, son. $4,000
In Sumner. Sept. %. to the wife Of Willis
Ames, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Moses p. Stiles of Norway testified to
visiting the mine the Monday following
the explosion, and there hearing Ever
ett's story. In answer to questions at
that time, Everett said that he was salts
fed it was Ed he was following. He
said he heard him kick and swear after
he had shut him in.
No cross-examinatiOn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

said that II I'd gave him away on this,
Ed or his folks would by Cd sorry.
ON cross-examination Mr.. Swasey went
into the matter of the well business, and
witness stated that Everett was arrested
the same night of this conversation for
blowing up we'll. He wasn't q witness,
and didn't know anything about the
trial; didn't know that Everett was &C.
Quilted, or that Ed was witness;
didn't know that people thought Ed
blew up the we'll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Solomon C. Buck of Paris Hill, uncle
of Ed Radcliffe, testified that Eds home
had been with him part of the time for
the past two years; that for quite part
of the summer of 1905 Ed worked for
Wallace Everett. He was not cross
examined.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Mrs. Radcliffe was recalled to the
stand by Mr.. Swasey and shown letter,
which he asked her II she wrote. She
was pretty positive that she didn't. She
didn't remember writing 1t. She
couldn't tell who "Jennie Radcliffe"
was, whose name was signed to the
letter.
Is your name Mary j. Radcliffep
My full name Is Mary Jane Radcliffe.
Have you been known as Jennie Rad
cliffeP
I have sometimes been called Jennie
Radcliffe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
James Gibbs of Paris hin testified:

James Gibbs of Paris Hill testified:
have worked upon the Brown mine
property, in charge of the drilling. Be-
gan work year ago last June.
The day of the explosion we were
working on the crystal cut. Wallace
Everett furnished rs the dynamite. Sent
Howe after dynamite Wednesday before
the explosion. Everett brought 1t from
the direction of the big dynamite house.
Do you know about report that
dynamite had been stolen from the big
dynamite houseP
Witness said he did, and related find
ing the same amount Of dynamite later
under the big dynamite house. :.
Witness also testified to having bought
whiskey OF Everett.
Have you been In the little dynamite
house?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
Married..

In South Paris, Oct. Is, by Rev. j. II. Little,
Mr.. Harrington s. Mann Of Norway and Miss
Maude j. Newell Of Paris.
In South Paris, Oct. Is, by Margaret A. Baker
duly authorized. Mr.. Albert Thorne and Mrs
Eunice " Caswell, both Of South Paris.
In Fryeburg, Oct. Il, by Rev. Baman n. Stone
Mr.. Silas v. Smith and Miss Oracle n. Smith
both of Stow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Arthur G. Eaton of Portland testified:
Business, life insurance. Was engag-
ed in that business in August, 1905, en-
gagged as solicitor for the Equitable
Life.
Witness testified that two policies
were issued to Edgar l.. Radcliffe, one
for $500 and the other for $1,000. The
$1,000 policy issued first, was payable to
Wallace G. Everett, and the attention OF
the solicitor was called to Radcliffe by a
letter from Everett. This policy was re-
turned and cancelled, no premiums hav-
ing been paid on it. Another policy was
then issued for $500 in response to a
letter from Everett. This was made
payable to Radcliffs's estate, but the
beneficiary was subsequently changed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Emulus Benson of Paris testified:
Am watchman at the Brown mine,
have been there since the goth of june.
have keys to all the buildings except
the stable.
When did you receive the keys?
On the ed of June from Charles
Howe.
The county attorney presented one OF
the padlocks that had been introduced,
and asked him to try If he could unlock
it with one of his keys. He did 30, and
worked the lock.
Have you cut any bushes In the vicinity
of the little dynamite house?
have.
Did you find on the ground any
remnants of flesh or bone?
/ found small piece of bone and a
small piece of tendon, between the scene
of the explosion and the road. Witness
indicated the point, directly north OF the
hole.
Cross-examined: Where did you cut
the bushes?
Across the road from the dynamite
| house.
Llewellyn j. Lewis Of Paris testified
Have you been employed on the Brown
property?
| have.
What were You doing the last OF the
winter and first Of the spring?
had charge Of the engine part OF the
time.
MID Mr. Everett aver come to you for
any locks?
He asked me II there were any locks
around. got one for him.
What did he say he wanted 1t forr
For the little dynamite house.
] A lock which had previously oeer
worked BY the superintendent's KEY We;
|. shown the witness, and he pronounced
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Walter L. Gray was called, and
testified to his acknowledgment as
notary public of an assignment of this
policy from Radcliffe or his estate to
Wallace G.. Everett.
On cross.examination Mr.. Gray stated
that Everett told him the policy was to
be assigned to him because he was pay
ing the premiums, and the assignment
was to secure him for the money ad-
vanced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

George E. Brooks of Walkers Mills
testified:
I am . cousin of Ed Radcliffe. Was
living at Walkers Mills in 1905.
Was Wallace G. Everett In your house
that summer?
He was.
Who was there?
He came there alone. Ny sister was
there, Eta Buck.
Did you hear him make any converse
ton?
Yes.
What was 1t?
Mr.. Swasey objected, and the county
attorney limited the question to what
was said about Radcliffe. Mr.. Swasey
took an exception.
Well, Everett came up there and says,
They're after me on that we'll bust.
, ness" Eta says, "Who's told on you9''
he says, THAT - = Ed Radcliffe"
She says, "Who's the principal wit.
ness9" He says, ed" Everett further
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Sc. Newell of Paris testified:
was one of the coroner's jury. Ex-
amined the body some, at the Hubbard
store.
Did you examine the neck and collar
yourself?
| did.
Was it bloody?
The collar was some bloody. The
neck was pretty clean.
Did you see blood stains at the hole in
the ground?
/ did see two south of the hole.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

George w. Cole, James L. Chase, Fl.
p. Hammond and U. II. Heald, other
members of the coroner's jury, all of
Paris Hill, were called. Their testimony
was principally in answer to the question
whether they had heard Everett state
if he knew whom he had shut into the
building. All of them stated that Ever
EFT said at the inquest that he knew 1t
was Ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22

Mrs. Mary j. Radcliffe, mother OF Ed
Radcliffe, of Paris Hill, was called.
live with my brother, Solomon Buck,
part of the time-went there four years
ago.
How old was Ed?
Twenty three last May.
Are you acquainted with Wallace G.
Everett?
Yes.
Witness related seeing Everett on
several occasions, and was asked par
ticularly about one occasion when
Everett drove up to the door OF the
Buck house in 1905.
Will you state what Mr.. Everett said?
He said, "Mrs. Radcliffe, they're after
me on that we'll business, and they're
after Ed. My best advice to you is, to
cake him and skip before the court. "
He said that revenge was his, and he'd
have it, on the that was the
means of his being arrested.
Cross-examination: Do you remem-
Der your son and Wallace Everett being
at West Paris?
don't know as do.
Did you write letter asking Everett
to lend you money!
No.
Do you recollect Everett taking your
son up to see DR.. Packard?
don't seem to remember 1t.
Witness was pressed on this point,
but refused to recollect having con
versation with Everett, but wouldn't
swear that she didn't.
Did you talk with Everett about Ed
CARS life insurance?
don't remember of 1t.
Edgar didn't skip when Everett ad
vised him to?
| No.
He went to court?
| Yes.
Everett wasn't punished for anything
No.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
it similar to the one which be got for

It similar to the one which he got fol
Everett.
Did you see Mr.. Everett frequently
Quite frequently.
Did he ever tell you that Ed Radcliffe
was there the night before?
think he told me 20 once.
When was that?
think it was Saturday before he came
after the lock Wednesday.
Questions developed the fact that wit
ness had frequently heard Everett speak
Of Radcliffe.
What did he say about him?
That Ed was coming over to do him
up.
When did he say that?
Quite often, through the winter.
On cross-exsmiuation witness said that
he had never seen the dynamite house
since he delivered the lock, and did not
know whether Everett put 1t on the
house or not.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22


and arms. None on the hands. The
left foot was blown of between the knee
and ankle. A deep wound In the left
thigh was described, at the bottom OF
which piece of wood was found. The
back side of the leg was badly mangled.
Among the mangled tissue was a deeper
hole, which extended to the bone, and at
the bottom of 1t three pieces of wood.
Above the right knee was deep hole
where the bone was broken, and at the
bottom of this was also piece OF wood.
On the throat was wound which had
been sewed with thread. removed the
stitches and opened the wound, and took
out small piece of absorbent cotton.
The outside line of the wound was made
up of two parts, at an angle OF about
forty-five degrees.
What kind of an instrument made the
incisionP
A sharp instrument, with one side
blunt. The blunt side of the instrument
was to the right and downward.
By throwing the head back, the cut
opened so that we were able to see into
the pharynx.
What Is the back wall of the pharynxf
The front wall of the spinal column.
How deep was this wound at Its great
est depth?
About two inches and quarter.
And how wide at its extreme end?
A quarter or third of an inch.
u Taking the knife which had been In.
troduced in the case, Mr.. Barnes asked
DR.. Bradbury II the wound could have
been made with such an instrument. he
answered that 1t could have been.
What did the instrument sever?
The answer was given In Technical
Language. One OF the injuries was the
cutting of Q horn of the hyoid bone, and
the doctor produced a hyoid bone from
box In his pocket to illustrate, also the
severed tip of the bone taken from
Edgar Radcliffe.
The lingual artery was also severed.
In case of the severance OF the lingua
artery, 10 death certain resultp
j No.
II not attended to, would 1t be fatalP
It would.
Would person lying down with sucl
. wound swallow bloodP
II conscious.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-22
w. G.. EVERETT,

On cross-ex examination Mr.. Swasey
showed that the policy had been in force
two months before the first premium
was receipted for. Also that the assign
ment was conditional assignment, max
| ing Everett the beneficiary only during
his own lifetime.
The s25OO policy was then introduced
in evidence.