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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-12
LOCAL ITEMS

A grand open air ball at Santa
Cruz is advertised for Sunday night
The Hicks residence on Elizabeth
street is being thoroughly renovat-
ed and repainted.
DR.. Taylor, Eye Specialist, Office
at Albert A. Brownies residence,
Levee street, telephone 106.
d W 221tf
WANTED buy typewriter,
new or secondhand, if in good con-
dition. Smith-Premier Preferred
At Miller Hotel.-a 12-3t.
Wedding cakes a specially.
Prices S. to SIS. Call and inspect
my line of ornaments for fancy
cakes before ordering elsewhere.
GAYS BAKERY. Phone 81.
Marriage licenses were issued
during the past week to Maximino
Sandoval and Andrea Torres, Jose
Buitureira and Matilde Cavazos,
Timoteo D. Champion and Estella
Werbiski.
The Staff of Life, Good Clean
Bread, pies and all kinds of fancy
cakes to your order; to be had only
at Clay's Bakery. Phone 81.
A VOCAL CLASS will be opened,
May 1st., by Miss Fernando Char
iron, formerly of Paris, France.
Miss Charlton is a pupil of Nine.
Marchesi's, and has sung in grand
opera. Inquire at residence of R.
H. WALLIS. a 1890.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-12

Largest of all animals that ever
lived on this planet is the great
sulphur bottom whale of the Pacif-
ic Ocean One specimen .whicn
was measured was 95 feet in length
and IS feet in girth. Its estimat-
ed weight was $4,000 pounds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-12

A cotton tree in full bloom is
one of the sights of Brownsville
just now. This tree is in a yard on
upper Adams street not far from
Las Delicias. 1t is ten or twelve
feet high, being about four or five
years old. and is covered with
blossoms, squares and also has
many well developed bolls. A ten
inch twig from this tree which was
handed THR HERALD reporter TO-
day has ON it eight squares and
several well dey elopei bolis5> one
being ar.iach and a half long
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-12

France, to clarity her wines.
use. 80, 10000 eggs a year.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-12

The Persiaas have a-diRerent
name for each day of the month
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
GREAT DROP IN PRICES
AT O'GORMAN'S

No one would ever believe there had
been any financial troubles or scarcity or
currency In this city. Judging from the
crowds of people that ara hustling To
O'Gorman's 10 get some of the wonderful
bargains Every department Is taxed 10
it's utmost capacity TO serve eager pur-
chasers. The cut IN prices is phenome-
nal but the order has been given TO cut
and slash In this great short cash sale.
and purchasers are reaping harvest
Among the numerous bargains that may
be obtained tomorrow the attention OF
the readers OF The News-Democrat IN
invited to the mems clothing department.
on the Wcybosset street side. where suits
for men and young men can be obtained
at the ridiculous low price OF Ae0. in
cluding strictly all-wool overcoats as low
as SD. It Is an exceptional opportunity
for wage earners.
In the ladies' department on the second
floor. Westminster street. is an attractive
ana fun line OF womens garments. eIn-
bracinc tailored suits and long coats at
such extraordinary low prices that can
not fail 10 create q big demand for them.
Also a splendid line of girls winter coats
and dresses at prices ranging from 81
cents to Sass IL Is the bargain event OF
the year The firm is IN need of imme-
date cash, and the goods must be sold
regardless OF FORMER pfIces- riTeTV never
was a time when such bargains could be
obtained at this season OF the year. and
II 1ust the peoples opportunity Co take
their savings from their hiding places and
nut 10 such excellent purpose for the
present OF future uses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
State GUARD
STAFFs WILL NOT
HAVE TO co

Adjutant General Sackett said to-day
that the statement from Washington that
the militia of this state will be organized
into ls coast artillery companies was
premature.
I'VE have had conferences with the
Washington officials, but absolutely noth-
ing has been decided upon definitely"
he said. "As said yesterday, the plan
to organize the militia into coast artil-
lery companies was only one of num-
Der of plans submitted by us TO the war
department"
General Sackett said that he was una
bic TO perceive how such a dispatch came
to be sent from Washington. as TO his
positive knowledge such a plan has not
been decided uron.
According TO General Sackett the pres
ent brigade and regimental staffs would
not be affected should the national guard
be reorganized into coast artillery COM
panies. The cavalry and machine gun
battery and field artillery battery would
also be unaffected, he said.
I'm one of this mornings papers the
statement appeared that. should the mill
tia be reorganized into coast artillery
companies the present staff would be
eliminated. and that the cavalry and ar
tillery might also be done away with"
said General Sackett Such talk is ri
diculous, the staff would not be eliminated
IL the reorganization were Effected
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06

Plans for saving the Union Trust COM
pany from the long and tedious processes
of liquidation were so far advanced to-
day that it was stated that application
will be made to Presiding Justice Sweet
land in tho superior court tomorrow to
continue the temporary receivership for
n time. in order that the best possible
means of protecting the interests Of de-
posltors and stockholders alike may be
perfected.
Some of the most solid citizens of the
community, men whose names are high
in the financial world. arc cooperating to
the end that everything possible may be
done to conserve the resources of the in
stitution. Conferences are being held
daily and the tentative plan to which
Senator Rathbone Gardner, one of the
co-receivers. refers in a published state
ment. has received the sanction of quite
a number of the heaviest depositors.
Whether the bank will or can be re-
opened within a few days, or weeks is
likely 20 depend upon the character Of
assurances received from responsible per-
sons interested in the project.
one plan being CONSIDERED provides for
the quicker release of the deposits under
some form OF trustship than would be pos
sible under liquidation, cmbodying the is
suing OF certificates OF Indebtedness. to
mature at stated intervals and also for
the quick release of the major part OF the
smaller deposits. This plan would in
volve the placing of the stock I'm voting
trust, thus eliminating the old manage
ment
A creditors committee plan to reopen
tho bank has been submitted to several
bankers and manufacturers for cxamina-
ton II involves a new board OF control,
additional capital and the agreement OF
virtually all the big depositors 10 await a
readiustment OF the banks business
one OF those most deeply Interested in
the reorga nization plan says:
There cannot be- hasty action In this
matter. and we must all have time TO d.
gest the proposals that may be made.
1T viii be a good thing for the busi-
ness OF Providence II liquidation can be
avoided. Ila: m.shi .reaE yeafs osiore
Ibs yualtsr was actually settled.
"There are about 1900 depostors. I
think whose claims are not over 800
apiece. Perhaps some method may be de-
vised 10 pay them In fun and 90 secure
the co.ope ration of "A large majority of
the other depositors who might have 60
exchange their rights for certificates
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06

Lyon of Texas and was received by q
vigorous burst OF handclapping.
II thank you sincerely for the honor
you have conferred upon me and ! want
TO say to you that II the selection had
not been unanimous as ii was could not
have seen my way clear to accept.
do accept. however. and again assure YOU
OF my hearty appreciation OF the honor.
l understand my duty to be to assist tn
the fullest extent that l can in prepar-
ing for the convention next summer and
/ want TO assure you that 1 shall do all
in my power to make 1t a model con-
vention-not only a model convention, but
fair convention, an impartial conven-
tion. ] am sure that we are all actuated
to this end and confident that this result
will be Obtained
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
CAPT, MERR|LL'S RAID
EMPTIEO TWO HOUSES

state workhouse for six months and ap-
pealed.
At a special session of the court in
the Fourth police station last night held
by Clerk of Court Gorham. the DICK
hant woman pleaded not guilty to main
tanning a nuisance and was held for tho
grand Jury in $1,000 On six charges OF
selling liquor and on three OF Keeping
LIQUOR for sale Illegally she admitted evil
dence TO convict and was iined 40 ana
costs and sentenced to 10 days imprison-
ment on each and appealed. In all cases
she furnished bonds.
Ida Enfield and Laura Johnson admit
ted sufficient evidence to convict on the
charge of being lewd and wanton per-
sons. were adjudged guilty and sentenced
TO six months each at the state work.
house They. too. appealed. furnishing
bail i'm the sum of $500 each for appear
ance at the next term OF the superior
court.
The Williams man. on two charges or
illegal sales, followed the examples OF the
others.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
new ELECTED CHAIRMAN
OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The National Re-
publican committee met at tho Shoreham
hotel in this city today with Chairman
Harry s. New, presiding. and Secretary
Elmer Dover at the clerks desk. The
principal purpose of the meeting is the
naming of time and place at which the
next National Republican convention
will be held but this order OF business
will not be reached until tomorrow
For some time before the committee was
called TO order the lobbies OF the hotel
were filed with members and 1t was ap-
parent that the meeting would be one OF
the best attended OF recent years. 1t was
also evident that the contest over the
place OF meeting would be sharp, with
Kansas City and Chicago as the princi-
pal applicants.
While yesterday Kansas City seemed TO
be practically without a rival 1t was evil
dent at the beginning of the canvass to-
day that Chicago's advocates had gained
renewed assurance and would be prepared
for strong fight. II was stated that posi-
tive assurance had been received of Chca-
gos willingness to supply all the funds
necessary TO conduct the convention and
Chicago adherents claimed a majority of
the committee.
The Kansas City delegation was by no
means willing to concede this lead and
some OF its members asserted that they
had assurances sufficient TO justify them
I'm making the most positive claims. The
fact was developed that for some months
past that city has had representatives
visiting all the committeeman at their
homes with the view OF securing pledges
from them and IL is said that many OF
the committeeman had become so COM
mitted 10 the Missouri city that they could
not change.
II is urged that Kansas City being in
the midst of what is termed the Bryan
country" II would DO OF vast advantage
to the Republican party TO have the con-
vention held there in case of Bryan s
nomination as the Democratic candidate.
The only other city prominently spoken
OF was Denver. Col
Harry s. New OF Indianapolis was elect
ed chairman to succeed George B. Corr
telyou. resigned and the committee ad-
journod at IL O'Clock 10 meet AT o'clock
and 20 10 the White House In body to
call upon the president.
After the committee had been oalled
to order all spectators were requested 70
retire The roll showed that about nine
tee was present and that all of tho abb
sent members were represented by prox-
les.
After the roll call had been completed
the selection OF q chairman 10 fill out the
unexplred term of Secretary Cortelyou
was announced 10 be in order and MIR.
New. who had presided up to this time,
retired when he left ths hall, Senator
Crane OF Massachusetts placed Mr.. New
IN nomination, simply saying that M.
News services had been so satisfactory
and his treatment OF all members OF the
committee so courteous that the commit
tee owed Il 90 itself TO eleet-h-in--
Mr.. Lyon OF Texas seconded the nomi-
nation Mr. New was then unanimously
chosen to nll out the term.
MIR New was then escorted TO the
meeting room by committee consisting
of Senator Crane OF Massachusetts. Sem
ator Ankcny OF Washington and Mr..
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06

While four Providence officials were
closcted with Gov Guild, of Massachu-
setts, John A. Steele, a maniac, baked by
a closed door in his attempt TO slay the
governor in the executive offices at the
state house, Boston, yesterday after
noon turned his revolver on three promi-
nent labor leaders who were IN the ante
room. lie fatally wounded Edward Co.
hen, seriously wounded Dennis ID. Dris-
coll and tore the flesh from the cheek
Of Arthur NJ. Huddell with the muzZle OF
the pistol.
Cohen died OF his wounds at the Mas
sachusetts General hospital at 1898 a. IN.
ing kept himself constantly informed
upon the condition of the patient, was at
the bedside when death took place.
With Arthur NJ Huddell, the labor man,
who escaped the bullets of the insane
man yesterday, as a witness. Deputy
Chief Neal OF the Massachusetts district
police applied for warrant charging
Steele with assault with intent tn kill AM
the warrant was granted by Judge
Wentworth IN the municipal court today
The question OF placing 2ddiuonaI
guard at the entrance of the executive
department of the state house was dis
cussed today BY several of the Massa-
chusetts state officials. Clerk Hayden
of the city council thought the offices or
public officials should be better guarded.
When Steele appeared yesterday several
of the attendants were absent and he
walked into the ante-room and could have
passed through and opened the governor
door with little difficulty.
Judge Ely ordered the clerk TO fix
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
MACHINE GUNS
GO WITH TROOPS
TO G0LDF|ELD
Nearly Regiment of Regulars Start From California.
Sheriff Says He's Able to Cop; With situation In
Mining Camp.

San Francisco, Dec. 6.--Col. Alfred
Reynolds. of the 22d United States In
fantry, will be the senior officer in COM
mand OF the troops which will leave to-
day for Goldfeld. New. The detachment
will be provided with supply OF tents
and 30 days rations. in addition TO their
arms and ammunition. A special train
will take the troops from Fort Mcdowell
TO Goldneld. leaving at 9 o'clock this
morning from the Oakland Mole.
A smaller detachment of troops to be
sent from Montery will be later in start
ing than the force from this city, owing
TO delay in getting telegraphic instruc-
tons to that post. They Will proceed
direct to Goldneld without coming here.
In all, nearly a full regiment will be put
in the field. accompanied by a platoon OF
machine guns.
SHERIFF NOT CONSULTED.
CSoldfield New, Dec. 6.--In Wow OF the
admission OF the mine owners that they
have applied TO the Federal authorities
to hold troops in readiness to come To
Goldfield there Is widespread divergence
OF opinion.
Few persons can be made 10 believe
that such action would be taken over
the head of the sheriff who says he
has not been consulted. lie denies that
he is not able to control the situation
and adds that he has not been ap-
preached.
Owing to the sensational reports the
officers arc swamped with requests TO
take care OF valuable realty in the event
of rioting or fire. There has not been an
arrest hero for common drunkenness TOT
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
GIBBES WILL
CONTEST CONTINUES

At the Superior Court in Newport yes
terday the proceedings we're continued in
regard 20 the Will OF Mrs. Emily -.
Gibbes OF Newport. who died recently aud
left tho greater part OF her million dol
lar estate 10 Harvard College. entirely
ignoring her relatives. a great deal Of
testimony was heard. purporting to show
that the lady was OF unsound mind at the
time she made the will in question. II
was further shown that the lady particu-
lary disliked Mr. Post. one OF the benefi-
carries OF her will The following lettcr
was read by the counsel for the plaintiff
10 prove the above:
MY mother was completely in tho
power OF Mr.. Post. I had TO accept what
he said about the income. For is years
the Posts ruled I'm the house giving en-
tertainments for their friends. My sister
and myself were as nothing i'm the house.
and we were not treated as well as the
servants. 1 felt certain that Mr.. Post
would try TO make my mother dlsinherit
me. My brother George was turned out
OF the family home after the Posts had
made him make his Will I'm their tavor.
I could never ask my friends 10 tho
house Mrs. Post entertained. but ny.
self and plster Sarah were never invited
40 ,Aes. entertainments j destroyed
many letters TO shield the Posts
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06

Steele's bail at 100000. The state officers
suggested that the case be continued
for one week, 10 which the court agreed.
Steele was I'm the court room about
three minutes and was then taken TO the
Charles street jail TO await action by
the grand jury.
Steele was disarmed and subducd by
tho governors private secretary, Charles
s. Groves, and General l. Il. Whitney,
chief of the state police. He was man
acled and taken TO the city prison,
The wounded men were hurried TO the
Massachusetts, General Hospital. Mr.. Co
hen. who is president of the State branch
die. Mr. Driscoll. secretary of the
cover Mr. Huddel was able TO go TO
his home after his injury was dressed.
HEADED FOR GOVERNOR.
Governor Guild was I'm his private office
with City Solicitor Albert A. Baker,
Councilmen Henry a. Carpenter and Ben
jamln p Moulton and Council Clerk Dan
iel +. Hayden. They were calling on
Governor Guild TO invite him TO be a
guest at tile city council banquet here on
Dec. 2S When the shots were fired
they were about to leave tho executive
chamber 10 go into the ante-room, tho
governor not having accepted their invi-
tation. Waiting 10 see the governor
were the three labor men, Private Sec
retary Groves was debating a letter to
the stenographer at the other end OF the
room. and Messenger William Reed was
seated at his desk.
Continued on Page Nine)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06

a week.
ToNoPAH MINES NOT CLOSED.
Tonopah, New Dec. Ga despatch sent
out from Carson last night saying that
the Tonopah mines are closed down is
an error. All the mines here are work
ing and will pay of in cash on the tenth
OF the month as the money for the wages
is already here. There is no dissatisfac-
tion among the miners and the mine
owners have an agreement with the
miners as TO wages and hours signed
year ago. and 10 continue In enect for
three years.
TROOPS READY.
San Francisco, Dec. 6.-Brig. Gen. runs
ton last night verliied the statement that
Federal troops will leave Monterey and
San Francisco today for Goldfieid. New.
The general will not accompany the
troops. which will go fully equipped and
provisoned for a stay OF uncertain dura-
ton. Southern Pacific officials are auo
thority for the statement that only 20
men i'm all will comprise the command
NINE COMPANIES ORDERED OUT.
Washington. Dec. 6.-Foilowing Presi-
dent Roosevet's order. Brig. Gen. Funs-
ton commanding the Department OF cal
ifornia advises the war department that
he has ordered five companies from Fort
Mcdowell and four companies with ma
chino gun platoon without animals, from
Monterey all of the 22d Infantry. In COM
mand of Col Reynolds, to go TO the Gold
field district and that they will start To-
day. Gen. Funston says that IL condi-
tions are such as TO make IL advisable
he will go TO Goldfeld himself.
The scene of tho trouble can De reacheo
in about Is hours.
Continued on Page Two)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
BOY LEFT GOOD HOME
AND BECAME A THIEF

Walter L. Resvey. 10 years old, IN tne
district court this morning was fined SIS
and costs for stealing a revolver and
coat and vest valued a. $3.50 from Roland
r. Harris. lie appealed.
1t appeared that Reavoy. who has
good home. has not been to IL for five
weeks. he saying that he was afraid to
do so as he had lost his work that he
hired a room with Harris and the other
day took the articles from the room and
stole them.
The boys father told the court that the
boy had a good home and that nc can re-
turn 20 Il and he told the court that he
thought he should have 10 get a horse
whip and use It,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06

Cantain Merrill yesterday morning pro-
cured about a score of warrants to serve
on people whom he thought were unde-
sirables in the Fourth police district and
with the warrants last night he made
,wo raids and arrested one man and six
women.
The first house ho visited was that at
40 Winter street and he was accom-
panied by Lieutenant Toole, Sergeant
Martin and Patrolmen r. j. Robinson j.
L. Coyle and 4. p. Butts At that house
,hev placed under arrest Clara L. Dick
bant. Ida Enfield and Laura Johnson.
That raid happened at 9:45 o'clock.
Shortly before o'clock this morning
Captain Merrill again donned his raid
ing clothes and with Lieutenant Toole'
Patrolmen E. J. Kelley. J. n. Ahern and
]. A. Drury went to the house at 80
Fountain street, where they arrested
RelIe Jurgens, Minnie Edwards ana
Etboi Lawson. and a man named Zadoc
Tillman.
In district court this morning the Jur-
CONS woman admitted evidence sunicient
TO convict on two charges OF hlesahy
selling LIQUOR and on two charges OF
keeping liquor for sale illegally and on
each was sentenced TO pay fine or 80
and costs and TO 10 days imprisonment
and appealed. She waived examination
on the charge of maintaining a nuisance
and gave bonds in $1,000 to appear De-
fore the superior court
The Edwards and the Lawson women
charged with being lewd and wanton
persons, admitted evidence suficient 10
convict. and werc each sentenced to the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06

The Manufacturers Building company
in district court this morning was fined
$25 and costs for a violation of tho smoke
law, and another charge was dlscontln-
ued on payment Of costs.
Mr.. Canning OF Comstock & Canning in
behalf of the company asked that the
court be lenient as the company had trie5
to live within the law and last year at
considerable expense put i'm a smoke con-
suming device that II had every reason TO
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
KILLED EX-W|FE,
HER HUSBAND
AND H 'MSELF

Smithville. Texas. Dec. &c. W.
Swenson shot and killed his former wife
and her husband and then committed sui
eide near here last night Following her
divorce from Swenson the woman mar
ried j. Jacob Fierst, farmer. With her
husband. she was i'm Smithville on shop
ping trip and they were returning To their
home when they met Swenson.
The couple not needing his command 10
stop. Swenson opened fire. killing the
woman and then Fierst Turning tine
weapon on himself he inflicted a fatal
wound.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
LIFE OF SARATOGA'S
SPRINGS THREATENED

Saratoga, n. Y. Dec. GA citizens
committee is about TO take sters TO pre-
vent the Natural Carbolic Gas companies
from further operation in this district.
II Is claimed that unless these companies
are prevented from pumping the gas out
OF the mineral water veins at their plants
south OF the city. the springs which have
made the city famous will be ruined. II
is expected that the companies Will make
a fight and that the matter VIII te takan
s~to the courts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-06
BUILDING COMPANY FINED
FOR SMOKE LAW VIOLATION

think would do satisfactory work.
Assistant City Solicitor Cram said that
he was satisfied that the officers OF the
company did intend TO comply with the
law, and that the offenses were due TO tho
carelessness or incompetence of engineers
and firemen. He said that the company
had received complaints long ago, and
that the officials should have seen To 1t
that their subordinates complied with the
law lie pointed out that since the COM
plants had been entered In court better
observance OF the law had been noted.