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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-05-31
FRIDAY. MAY 81, 1907
SAVE THE PALM GROW We.

SAVE THE PALM GROVE.
Elsewhere in THE HERALD to
day is copied an article from thu
San Antonio Express relative tt
the large grove of palm trees which
grows about seven or eight mile:
below Brownsville, in which Har
vey c. Stiles, the well known hor'
ticulturist of the St. Louis, Browns
vile and Mexico railroad, IS quot
ed as saying that these noble trees
are being ruthlessly destroyed, and
will in time disappear entirely I'M
less steps be taken to prevent their
further destruction.
A HERALD representative yes
terday talked with Mr.. Stiles on
this subject and obtained from him
confirmation of the report publish
ed in the Express. Mr.. Stiles said
chat these same palms formerly
grew ali along the river in Cam
<ron and Hidalgo counties but
have been exterminated by the
ruthless woodman's ak at all points
in these counties. excepting the
remnant still existing on the
8rulay, RabB and Brokaw ranches
below Brownsville, and here, he
added, the palms are also being
gradually destroyed in the same
way.
This is truly to be deplored, and
THR HERALD joins Hr. Stiles in
the sincere hope that steps may be
taken ere II BE too late to preserve
this palm grove. which is one of
the graudest Of all Natures gifts
to the lower Rio Grahde valley.
Not only is this the only palm
grove in the entire state of Texas,
bat it is said to be the only grove
OF this particular species of palm
in the whole country. The Browns
vile palms, in fact are peculiar to
this particular section, enjoying
the unique distinction of being in
a class by themselves, for it has
been discovered by botanists that
these palms differ from the palms
of Florida and the southeast At
Iantic coast, as we'll as from the
California variety. Heretofore they
have been known to botanists as
Tie .Sa6ak Mexicana, but it is claim
ed that they differ materially from
that family, and Prof. Cook of the
department Of agriculture has clas-
SIZED the Brownsville palm anew,
iud christened it with the mai lie
Enodes 7sxand. There is still some
1ispute among botanists, however,
aver this classification and the name
has not yet been officially adopted.
Be that as it may, the fact re-
mains that the grove should be
preserved, and, if the owners of
the land do not check the destruc-
ton of the trees, either the state
sr national government should be
prevailed upon to acquire posses
zion of the grove and make it into
/ reservation for a park. What a !
magnificent park that would makel {
There are probably over three
thousand trees in the grove now,
which are the product of centuries :
II growth. Towering high. with
heir stately heads crowned with
broad palmetto leaves, they we'll ;
deserve to be spared. 1t seems like '
vandalism indeed to sacrifice these ;
soble forest kings-to degrade n
hem to the utilitarian purpose of I
aakirg fence posts!
One argument in favor of the =
rational government taking steps
o preserve these palms, is the fact 1
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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
PRAISE / FOR AMERICA
Cardinal RampolIa Contrasts France
With United States in Their Re.
spective Attitudes in the Manage
ment Of Ecclesiastical Affairs.

Rome, March 1.-THE Rt. Rev.
Thomas O'Gorman, bishop of Sioux
Falls, S. D., had long conference to.
night with Cardinal Rampol1a, for
merly papal seer etary of state. While
filling this position the cardinal had
taken part in the negotiations with the
United States in the matter of the
religious brotherhoods in the Philip
pine Islands, and he was anxious to
be informed concerning present con
ditions in the islands.
He asked Bishop O'Gorman whether
the American government was salts
fed with it's first diplomatic relations
with the Holy See. Bishop O'Gormar
replied that all the Philippine Isl
and questions brought before him II
1902 had been settled to the satisfac
tion of both parties, with the excep
Ition of the Plus Trust case, which he
said was on the way to settlement
Cardinal Rampolla took advantage O.
this occasion again to praise the higt
sense of political fairness displayed IL
1902 by President Roosevelt and Secre
tary Taft, and he contrasted the twt
great republics, the United States ant
France, in their respective attitudes
in the management of ecclesiastical af
fairs
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
(Special to The Gazette.)


Helena, Mont, March 11.-Unfound-
ed reports have been in circulation for
two days that there was Joker in
house bill No. 1856, the anti-gambling
bill, which would render the law in
operative and leave Montana with no
anti-gambling law at all. Both Great
Falls papers printed sensational sto-
ries to the effect that the bill con-
tained provision that was stricken
out in the senate, permitting persons
not minors to play cards ror cigars,
and the law could be evaded by issu-
ing checks marked Good for Cigars
that might be cashed.
The Gazette correspondent visited
Secretary Yoder's office, and examined
the bill. It is in the shape 1T was
concurred in. by the senate. There is
no exception in case or card playing
for cigars.
Secretary Yoder is bes1eged for
copies of laws, and has two stenog'
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
HAS REACHED DANGER LINE
Adverse Legislation Harmful to Rail-
road Interests of Country.

Adverse Legislation Harmful to Rail-
road Interests of Country.
Atlanta, Ca, March 11-President
w. A. Garrett, of the Seaboard Air
line, in an interview today said the
railroads of this country have now
reached the financial danger line on
account of adverse legislation, which
already has affected their incomes and
which promises to curtail them still
further.
For the seven months of the pres
ent fiscal year." he said, the Seaboard
Air line has not been able to make ex-
lenses and meet the interest on it's
bonds. This has been true of the At
lanta and Birmingham division of the
seaboard since it was opened for SER
vice three years ago. This is the road
il which there is no watered stock"
Mr.. Garrett said antagonism of the
people was responsible for these condi-
tions. He said the Seaboard had not
considered curtailing its train service,
but it would be impossible to make
any improvements whatever.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
TEDDY GRANTS REQUEST
Relations Between Railroads and Admin.
istration to be Thoroughly Discussed.

"At the request of many business
men, before leaving for Europe, I
came to Washington to see the presi-
dent and to discuss the business sit
patton, particularly as effects the
railroads. | suggested 10 the presi-
dent that it would be greatly in
the public interest if he would see
Mr.. Mellen, Mr.. Hughitt, Mr.. Newman
and Mr.. McCrea and confer with them
as to what steps might pc taken to
allay the public anxiety now threaten
ingf to obstruct railroad investments
and construction 50 much needed
and especially to allay tie public anx-
iety as to the relations between the
railroads and the government. This
president said he would be glad to
see the gentlemen named with this
end in view."
B. f. Yoakum, chairman of the
board OF directors Of the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific railroad, who
had an interview today with President
Roosevelt and members OF the inter-
state commerce commission, regard
ing the railroad situation, told Presi-
dent Roosevelt that the agitation in
various states regarding 2-cent fares
and the reduction in freight rates
have made it almost impossible for
the railroads to negotiate loans on
their securities. He declared that
.the railroad men are willing that the
suneryision Of the railroads be cen
tralized in the national government.
"That," he added, "wpuld restore
confidence and give the people to un-
derstand that the railroads wish to
observe the laws, and 1T would stop
the hostile legislation in various
states"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
BILL CONTAINS NO ''JOKER''
Unfounded Reports Concerning Recently
Passed Anti-Gamblin9 Law.

raphers at work copying the new meas
ures.
Gov. Toole today signed house bill
No. 369, placing into the state stock
indemnity fund money received from
the sale of estrays; house bill No. 4O9,
the general appropriated ~ for state ex-
penses for the next two years.
Herbert Van Horne, formerly OF
Billings, was today appointed court
stenographer by Judge Bach.
Gov. Toole today appointed the fol-
lowing on the state board OF optome-
try, who are to supervise optic
ians and eye specialists IN the state
under the law passed by the late leg
islature: A. G. Hoose, Billings; r. u.
Alonde, Helena; H. J. Reisland; Hell
ena; e. T. Hunkins, Hilllngs, ana s.
S. Corlin, Billings.
Samuel j. Haines Of Dillon was
appointed a member of the state board
Of sheep commissioners; vice Y. w
French, resigned.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12

pie Of Porto Rico, and they are asking
is Porto Rico competent for self-gov-
ernment?'
"There is not one citizen in the
United States of the 85,0OO,OOO that
does not hope and pray that you will
demonstrate your capacity for stable
government and for self-government,
not only on your own account, but
on our account as well, and especially
as an example to the neighboring isl
ands, that peace. industry and pros
perity are possible in one OF the isl
ands of the West Indies. This outcome
would make bright the star of hope
in the breasts of the people of the
United States, and of the people in
other West Indian islands that those
islands may follow the example that
you are so nobly setting
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12

Washington, March III. Pierpont
Morgan, of New York, was IN confer
ence with President Roosevelt for
two hours today. The hnanc1er came
here at the request of business men
of New York to discuss the business
situation, particularly as affecting the
railroads. He asked the president to
grant an interview to four railroad
presidents, which request was granted.
The object OF Mr.. Morgan's visit
was to urge the president to take
some action to allay the public anx-
iety now threatening to obstruct rail
road investments and construction.
Mr.. Morgan pointed out to the presi-
dent that the financial interests of
the country are greatly alarmed at
the attitude Of the administration
toward corporations and particularly
railroads.
At Mr.. Morgan's earnest request,
President Roosevelt has agreed to
have a conference with four leading
railroad presidents, Messrs. McCrea,
of the Pennsylvania; Newman, OF the
New York Central Mellen, Of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford and
Hughitt, of the Chicago & Northwest
ern, to determine If some agreement
can be reached as to THE relations be-
tween the railroads and the admins
tration. 1t is probable that e. H.
Hartman, head Of the Hartman lines,
may also participate in the confer
ence which, 1T is understood, will
take place at the White House some
time the latter part Of this week.
After boarding his train shortly af-
ter midnight to return to New York,
Mr.. Morgan dictated to the Associated
Press the following statement:
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12

San Juan, P. r., March 11.-This
morning the congressional party, in
charge Of Gov. Winthrop and Com
missioner Of the Interior Lawrence H.
Graham, left here for a 65-mile run in
automobiles over the military road
into the interior of the island. At 4
o'clock this afternoon the congress-
men had returned to San Juan, where
they attended a reception or the ex-
ecutive council and visited the house
of delegates, where the speaker made
a patriotic speech in which he hinted
strongly that Porto Rico was ready
for self-government.
Mr.. Cannon replied, and while he
evaded the question Of citizenship for
the people of Porto Rico, expressed
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
JUNGLE J0E'' ADVISES PORTO RlCANS|
Assures Islanders OF American Interest In ThenCOunse
Conduct Necessary for Realization OF Their Hopes.

qualification over the wonderful agri-
cultural development made here since
his trip of four years ago.
"All government" said Mr.. Cannon,
lis for the protection Of all the citi-
zens of the government, whether they
be strong and powerful or whether
weak. Santo Domingo, In a hundred
years, has gone from prosperity al
most to anarchy, and the United
States, by treaty, has promised to col
lect the revenues of Santo Domingo
so as to prevent the Intervention Of
the nations of the old world. 1t is
to be hoped from this on that there
will be stable government in Santo
Domingo.
Under these conditions the people
Of the United States look with great
interest to the progress Of the peo-
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
GREAT RAILROAD FIGHT.
Three Roads Battling for Terminal on
Mexican Coast.

Ell Paso, Texas, March 11.-One of
the greatest fights in the history Of
western railroading is now on between
the Rock Island, Southern Pacific and
Orient. All three roads are fighting
to get terminus On the coast of Mex
leo.
The first in the rich territory of
western Mexico was the Kansas City,
Mexico & Orient to Guadalajara. Then
the Southern Pacific built along the
Yaqui river into Cananea. Now the
Rock Island, since the visit of its
stockholders to the Mexican Pacific
coast last fall, has completed the sur
vey and put 5000 men to work on an
extension Of it's Nacizari, Sonora,
branch to Guaymas, which parallels
the Southern Pacific line.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
STORMS ARE SEVERE.

Marseilles, March 11.-Violent gales
have caused much damage to shipping
aand buildings along the RIVERA. A
factory being constructed at Labar-
raso was blown down, killing three
men and injuring six.
The international regatta at Cannes
was interrupted by the storm.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Musical Organization at Livingston
Prepares for Summer Campaign
Big Real Estate Deals Perfected
Other Notes.
Especial to The Gazette)

Livingston, Mont, March 1.-THE
Gateway City band added three re-
cruits to their already splendid Or
ganization at business meeting held
last night at the Trades and Labor
hall.
The officers for the ensuing year
were elected as follows: President,
Joseph Brooks; vice-president and di-
rector, A. L. Hansen; secretary, r. s.
Hornbeck; treasurer, R. l.. Dindorf.
Board Of directors l.. Anderson,
c. Robinson, H. J. Reese and Kalk
P. Conklin.
Plans for the summer campaign
were discussed, and pretty well out
lined. The band recently incorporated
for $4,000. They own ana manage
their dancing pavilion on Second
street, but do not own the ground on
which the pavilion stands. Their OBJ
ject the coming summer Will be to
purchase two centrally located lots
and erect a handsome and permanent
structure for holding dances that will
far surpass the temporary building
they now occupy. They intend buying
new uniforms, and after the question
is settled as to the particular style,
the uniforms will be ordered. The
members are undecided whether to
select the regulation uniforms of the
American Federation OF Musicians,
such as is worn by many bands Of the
state, or to indulge in selection OF
their own. However, they expect to
have the new regalia in time for East
er, and their annual open air concert.
The band is getting into practice Tor
this occasion, which is looked for
ward to as an Easter event by the
public.
John Skillin and Annie Margaret
Heffner were married in this city to
day. The groom gave his age as g.
the bride as 81. Both are we'll known
residents OF Livingston. Mr.. skilldn
is depot master at this point. He Is
one of the pioneers of the state and
is we'll known in eastern Montana
Mrs. skillin was a resident OF Boze
man before coming here.
Frank O'Boyle, the engineer, whe
was seriously injured in the wreck
which occurred near Townsend re
Gently, whereby frank Veatch anc
Charles Orr, the fremen, lost theil
lives, will be released from the MIS-
soula hospital and arrive IN Living
ston Wednesday. O'Boyle is not able
to resume work, and it will be some
time probably before he is fully recov
cred.
Two big transfers of real estate
were recorded in the county clerks
Office today: 1,271 acres or farming
and grazing land from r. B. Todd, 9
Myersburg, to Alex Livingston, con
sideration, s2,54e; 2,22s acres Q
land for s2.7S4, from the Northern
/ Pacific Railway company to p. =
Blair of Myersburg.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
JUSTICE SLEPT LONG
New Mexican Stockman Arrested for
Murder Committed in Texas Quarter
Of a Century Ago-startIing Death
bed Confession.

Albuquerque, N. M, March 11-Sher-
iff H. M. Denny of Otero county, New
Mexico, today arrested in this city
William Mitchell, alias Henry Rus
SELL a stockman, charged with MUIR
der committed in Hood county, Texas,
33 years ago.
1t is charged that Mitchell allowed
his aged father to be convicted and
hanged for the crime in 1874, upon
the testimony of rancher, who re-
Gently admitted on his deathbed that
the old man was innocent of the crime,
and who said that the son was the
guilty man.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
sHlPBUlLDERs OUT.

Cleveland, O., March 11.-In obed-
ience to the strike order issued by
the officials of the International Boil
ermakers and shfpbuilders' union,
about 45O men employed at the Globe
yards of the American Shiphuilding
company in this city declined to go to
work this morning.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
MAN AND MONEY MISSING.

New York, March 11-That William
o. Gillespie, messenger and collector
of the National Park bank, has been
missing with about 100000 of the
banks funds since last Tuesday, was
officially stated today.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
BANK ROBBERY ATTEMPTED.

Wichita, Kan, March 12.-The
Union State bank of Hunnewell, Kan,
was wrecked by safe blowers at 2::15
this morning. Five distinct explo-
sions aroused the residents, who gave
chase to the burglars. The robbers
covered theier retreat by firing at their
pursuers and escaped on a handcar
they had procured before breaking into
the bank.
The amount taken cannot be esti-
mated at present. Posses are being
formed to intercept the robbers
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
NO BOOZE THERE.

Knoxville, Tenn, March 11.-knox,
vile, by majority OF nearly 1000
votes, decided today to. abolish sa
looms. The new state law grants in
corporated cities the right to say
whether or not they desire saloons.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
ON TRIP OF INSPECTION.

Washington, March 11.-secretary
Metcalf and his congressional party
will leave here Wednesday evening
next on the Dolphin on a visit of in
spection of southern naval stations,
including Guantanamo, Cuba, where
the Atlantic fleet is engaged in target
practice.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
FATAL BOILER I EXPLOSION.

Metuchena. N. j. March Three
men we're killed and several others
hnrt when a boiler Of IL locomotive on
the Pennsylvania railroad exploded
while drawing a freight train through
town.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
BULGARIAN PREMIER KILLED.
Attacked While Walking in Garden by
Unknown.

Sofia, Bulgaria, March lin. Pet
koff, the premier and minister of the
interior, was assassinated here to-
day.
M. Peterkoff, with other ministers
was walking in the Boris Garden
when attacked by an unknown man
who fired at him with a revolver. The
premier was wounded by three bullets
and died Immediately.
M. Geumadieff, the minister of com
merce and who was accompanying the
premier, was also wounded.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
AFTER MANY YEARS.

PaIouse Couple Wins in Long Contest
With Northern Pacific.
Washington, March 1.-THE 20
year-old controversy between the
Northern Pacific railway and Jacob
and Margaret slaght over the posses
sion of lands in the town of Palouse,
Wash, on which are located the COM
pany's warehouses, water tanks, etc,
was decided by the supreme court OF
the United States today favorable to
the Slaghts.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12

home of Judge James IIargis at Jack
son last night and attempted 70 XII
him A neighbor of Hafgis say the in
truder in the kitchen and t1red, scar
ing him away.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
scALDED TO DEATH.

Ell Paso, Texas, March 11.-By the
explosion of an irrigation plant at
Matamores, Mexico, yesterday seven
lahorers were scalded to death.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
NOT YET DEAD.

ANTITRUST Democratlc Party OF butte
Will Name Ticket.
Especial to The Gazettel
Butte, Mont, March 11.--Announee-
ment is made today that the antitrust
democratic party will undoubtedly
have a ticket in the field this coming
city election. This was expected. but
it is now said that the central COM
mittee has set the primaries and con-
yention within few days.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12

The unright shoes-Ethat's a down
right fact -Todd's shoes. Z. ?. loao
Shoe Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1907-03-12
ATTEMPT AT MURDER FAILS.

Lexington, KY, March IA man
disguised as a woman invaded the
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
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Decatur.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. White spent Sun
day in Kalamazoo.
VIM. Rush has sold the Cundry prop
erty 10 l.. S. Jones.
Mrs. Frank, who is spending few
days in Benton Harbo..
Mrs. X. @. Fitch and son have return
ed to their home in Chicago
Miss Gladys Lincoln has returned from
a weeks visit in Chicago and Joliet.
Dorothy Jones entertained several
young friends Monday in honor of hel
ninth birthday.
Ray Athey, the II year-od son of Mr.
and Mrs. JAS. Athey, was drowned il
the Lake of the Woods, Friday evening
while bathing. The body was recovered
the same evening and the funeral was
held Sunday afternoon from the Nj. f.
church. Burial in Lakeside cemetery
Ray was popular among his many friends
and the entire community sympathize
with the parents and other relatives.
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