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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-18
improvements on B. & NJ.

E. c. Burgess, chief engineer of
the Brownsville line, with head
quarters at Corpus Christi, who has
been buying additional mainten-
ance equipment, told a Post 1epor-
ter that several important depot
projects are now under way by the
road. At San Benito the finest de-
pot OIL the Gulf Coast line is now
nearing completion. The station
will be of the finest pressed brick,
and its total cost will be about
$500.
A combination freight and pas
senger station will be erected at
Mercedes, which will cost about
$4,000, and will be of brick. The
work on this will start soon. The
contract for the joint depot at Cor
pus Christi of the Texas Mexican
aud St. Loui-, Brownsville and
Mexico railroad has been let, and
work will begin soon. This depot
will cost about $4,000.
Mr.. Burgess has a force OF men
at work ballasting 'he roadbed be-
tween Bay CITY and Algoa, and
about two-thirds of this task has
been compl..ei
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-18
Where to Get Perfumery.

Botica del Leon, Matamoros. has
the best per in 5 o. the border
a supply OF the following we'll
known standard l.Iagds of perfumes
has~ just been secei,-.l: "Gravier, y
Houbipant, Roger & Gallet. F"
: Pinaud, " L. f. Piver." and
Legrand."
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-18
For Sale.

A 16-H P. Fairbanks & Morse
Gasoline engine, with a No 6 Van
Vie centrifugal pump and other
fixtures, making complete outfit,
ali in good condition. Can be
seen at ranch of J V. Adams.
1lnSl4 J. s. & NJ. H. Cross.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-10-18
LOCAL ITEMS

sound White oats.
The Gulf Coast Road carried out
a very light load of passengers this
morning.
JUST ARRIVED Car load Of
Avery Farming Implements
Brownsville Hardware Co.
For good, sound white oats go
to Louis Kowalski.
Are you looking for your fall hatf
The BOllack store is now showing the
latest creations in fall and winter head
wear.
When you want good, sound
white oats go to Louis Kowalski.
Meal tickets at the Metropolitan
Restaurant-21 meals for $500.
Forty barrels of fish were ship
ped from Brownsville this morn
ing for various points in the in
terror Of the state.
When you want not only good sound
white oats, but anything else in high
grade feed stuffs, go to the Browns
Vile Grain Co Phone sc.
Just I'M Ladies' pattern hats that
are just ont. If you contemplate buy
ing fall bat now is the time, ours is
place. The BOIIack Store.
The BOilack store invites you to
select your fall hat from three hundred
different pattern hats. Don't delay,
liHger or wait in making your selection.
The pipes are being laid at the
depot for the acetylene gas which
is to be used to illuminate the park,
depot and the interior of the sta
ton.
Observations taken at the mete-
geological station at the South Tex
as Garden at o'clock this morn
ing show the record for the twenty
four hours ending at that time to
be as follows: Maximum tempera-
ture, 81; minimum, 70.
For SALR-At San Benito So
acres of cleared land 1-2 mile from
depot at $3.50 per acre. This land
has a good well on it. 40 acres OF
partly cleared land on Boulevard
and IL mile from depot at $50.
These lands will be cut up into 10
acre block if desired.
if. w. o. COLEMAN.
There is a great scarcity of labor
ers reported from every section of
this valley, but it is hoped that the
crops having been harvested in
most of the interior counties that a
number of laborers will be return
ing to this section who were in
duced to leave here few months
ago.
A carload of Studebaker Wagons
has just been received by Modes
to Gonzalez at the store on Eliza
beth street, opposite Eagle Drug
store. Besides the celebrated
Studebaker wagons, he also has a
large stock of Florence and Web
Der wagons, Pianos, organs, safes,
Fox typewriters, Mexican and
American music, J. w Lamb is
thelocal manager.
Mr.. Brooks of the American
Colonization Company, who has
just returned from an extended
tour through the state of Tamau
lipas, Mexico, is exhibiting on the
board outside OF the Offices of his
company a specimen of heuequen
grown on Hacienda FL Conejo,
about 100 miles from Tampico,
which is FIVE feet long. The fibre
has been cleaned and is a nice
creamy white, of first class quality.
Civil Engineer Moore, who will
have charge of the construction Of
the waterworks and electric light
ing plant for Contractor Ulen, was
seen by a reporter this morning as
to the probable time of starting the
work of construction. He said he
was unable to tell just when the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
GENERAL AND PERSONAL
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

Mrs. Catherine Deveraux. an old resident
34O3 @ street northwest. The funeral serv-
ices will be held Thursday morning at
Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
George Holden, white man seventy
years of age, was stricken with fit yes
terday on X street between Saith and Both
streets northwest and was removed to the
Georgetown University Hospital in the
seventh precinct patrol.
The sixth anniversary of the Columbia
Baptist Church was celebrated recently, at
which an interesting musical and literary
program was given. Among those who
took part were Mrs R. A. Bogley, Jr.,
Misses Katherine and Frances Stewart and
Miss Nellie Moore. The clerk of the church
gave a brief outline of the history of the
church. The first service in the church
was held on Sunday, February 10, 1871, at
Baer's Hall, 31st and NJ streets northwest,
where the congregation worshiped for over
a year, when they moved to the present
location, corner Wisconsin avenue and ~
street. The first pastor was Rev. j. W.
MussOn, who was succeeded by Rev. }. l..
Lodge but who resigned after two years of
service on account of Ill health The serv-
ices since that time have been conducted by
Rev. George w. Mccullough of Tenleytown,
d. e.
Cathedral of st. Peter and st. Paul, at
Mount Alban, will be completed within SIX
months, and If the plans are approved
steps will be taken at once for its erection.
A colored man, named Jesse Wlthers'
whose home is at 1872 North Carolina
near the corner of Wisconsin avenue and
street last night and painfully injured.
The police removed him to the Georgetown
University Hospital in the patrol wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
J. Zolany. Following the ceremonies ;

y.
light collation. will be served.
The Alexandria Athletic Association bas-
ket ball team has made arrangements for
a game tonight with the Lakewood Ath-
letic Association of Washington. Friday
night the team will meet the Capron Ca
double header will be played. The first
game will be with the Randolph Macon
College OF Front Royal, Va, and the Sec
ond game will be played with the Vespers
team of Washington.
The funeral of Oliver Rodier who died
in Washington Monday last. took place at
3 o'clock this afternoon from the under
taking establishment of Messrs. William
Domaine & Son. on King street. Rev. Fa-
Their l.. +. Kelley, assistant pastor of st.
Mary's Church, officiated, and the inter-
ment was made in Bethel cemetery.
Brief Mention.
At the regular monthly meeting of Re-
lance Steam Fire Engine Company, held
last evening. considerable routine business
was disposed of. AT the conclusion of the
roast. which was rendered them by the Of
ficials of the Alexandria Glass Works.
In the police court today Ham LomaX,
colored was fined s. on a charge of dsor-
derby conduct. Similar charges against
Marie Knight and Maggie Foster, colored
were dismissed.
James w. Jackson Council, Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, will give a
country social and ball at Odd Fellows
Hall this evening.
The condition of Councilman Frank T.
Evans who has been ill with the grip for
several days past, Is someW nat improved, r.
Miss Lillian NJ. Eison and Mr.. Edward G.
Haynes, both of this city, were married In
Washington today at noon. They Will re-
side in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
MISS rEREsE SEXTON DEAD.
Teacher in Fifth Grade Of Washing
ton Public School.

Miss Terese l.. Sexton. teacher of the
fifth grade in the Monroe School, who was
taken suddenly i'll Monday, died yesterday
afternoon at 1 o'clock at her home, 1927 +
street northeast Miss Sexton was born in
this city and was a graduate of the East
ern High School and of the Normal School,
Her father. John Sexton; three sisters.
Mrs Mary A. Van Ness, Mrs Elizabeth
Herliby and Mrs. Margaret ONeill, all OF
this city and two brothers, John F. Sexton
of this city and Francis Sexton of Cuba,
survive her.
The funeral services will be held at
o'clock Friday morning at her late home
after which the remains will be taken tC
Holy Name Catholic Church. 18th and K
streets northeast, where mass will be said
by Father Carey and the sermon will be
preached by Father Kervick. pastor Of the
Church, Interment will be made in Mount
Olivet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
New Stvle Arc Light.

Several weeks ago the Commissioners re-
ouested the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany to substitute the new type of mag
netite arc lamps for the present inclosed
lamps. and yesterday they received an an
swer from w. H. Fuller, general manager
of the company, in which he said the
change could not be made without seri-
Gus loss to the company. He stated. how
ever, that the company is willing to install
the magnetic lamps in all the new circuits
established.
Mr. Fuller stated that it is but four years
since his company changed their entire sys-
tenn of arc lighting from the open type arc
lamp to the present inclosed lamps. This
change required not only the purchase of an
entire new outfit of arc lights, but required
extensive changes in the cables and the re-
winding OF arc machines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
mailed in official, or penalty envelopes
witness answered.

mailed in official, or penalty envelopes,
witness answered.
What proportion of them would you
say were stampede"
About one in twenty"
Were all of them copied into the letter
press boOks?"
Yes; except occasional notes to men,
bers Of the commissioners family"
what became of the original letters an
swered by the commissioner?
Most of them went to the registration
room and thence into the files as part of
the records of the department.
Names of Correspondents.
Name some of the people to whom
you wrote letters at Mr.. Hermann's die
tation." Mr. Baker continued.
Senator Mitchell, Senator Simon"
amy one else?"
Mr.. Miller a special agent; Mr. Bender
a forestry Official
How were their letters sent out?'
I'm franked' envelopes"
Where were the letters copied?
'In the commissioners private letter
press books"
In rapid succession then the United
States attorney asked DIR. Roger II he
remembered writing letters to z. u
Loomis, s. B. Ormsby, State Senator II
w. Corbett Of Oregon, F. P. Mays, Henry
Melvin, then surveyor general of Oregon
w. D. Borden, a forestry official; j. N
Williamson, H. +. Booth, James henry
Booth, George Sorrenson and other mer
prominent in Oregon and in official life
generally. To a great majority of the
questions witness replied in the af1rma-
tive, and in connection with the letters
he remembered writing, DIR. Roger was un-
hesitating in saying they were copied in
the commissioners letter books, and
mailed in penalty" envelopes.
Where Books Were Kept.
taking these personal copy books
where were they kept?" Mr.. Baker ques-
toned.
'In Mr.. Hermanns private Office" wit
ness replied.
Were they used by any one?"
Eyes. Mr. Hermann sometimes referred
to them, and so did I. Occasionally a
clerk in the Office would come in. having
a letter which indicated previous CORE
spondence and which correspondence could
not be found in the other files. He would
look up the matter in the commissioner
books"
What would he find?"
Sometimes he would discover that there
had been previous correspondence in the
case by the commissioner, and the letters
written would be found in the latter's
1etter-press books"
Several additional questions concerning
kilograms which might have been copied
into the books were asked, and at that
point Justice Stafford ordered an adjourn
ment, court having been in session LONG
past the usual hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
TROUBLE BREWING.
Clash Between Lamplighter; and
American Street Lighting Company.


American Street Lighting Company.
Trouble is said to be brewing between the
lamplighters of the District and the off,
Gals of the American Street Lighting Com
pany which has the contract for lighting
the 5000 gas street lights in Washington
and its suburbs. The trouble has grown
out of the fact that the eighty-one men who
light the city's lamps have formed labor
union and are now affiliated with the Amer.
lean Federation of Labor and the Central
Labor Union.
A charter has been issued to the new
union 1t Is said, and 1t was represented by
delegates at the meeting of the central body
last Monday evening. 1t was learned today
that there is no Intention on the part OF the
lamplighters to precipitate a strike or cause
other trouble at this time. That they or
ganized "to receive the protection that is
afforded all labor bodies"
On the other side of the case 1t was stated
that IL the lamplighters have really formed
a union, as stated, they will be promptly
dismissed from the service. because, as 1T
was stated, IAN ounce of prevention Is
worth a pound Of cure" and the officials OF
the American Lamplighting Company de-
clare they will not take any chances OF q
walkout and certain parts of the District
being left In darkness some night.
1.-THE men who Join such union will be
fired /" said an official to Star reporter
today. 'and colored men will be employed
In their places"
A conferences concerning the matter was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO
NATIONAL CONGRESS.
Plans for Celebration of Anniversary
of George Washington's Blrtnday
Other News Matters.
c,.i., corresnopdpnce of The Star.

specIal Correspondence of The star
ALEXANDRIA. Va, February 70, 1870.
Although not any of the candidates WIN
are aspiring to succeed the late Represeh-
tative John F. Rixey have as yet entereo
into a formal campaign, speculation is rie
as TO who will be the successful candidate
and il is expected that within compare
lively short time the various candidates
will go into vigorous fight for the nomi-
nation.
Mr. John F. Ryan of Loudoun county.
who is well known throughout the district.
has already formally announced his candi-
dacy in a card published in the various
newspapers throughout the district.
Judge Charles Z. Nicol of Prince William
county Mr. c. c. Carlin of this city and
MIR. Lindsay Gordon of Louisa county have
formally launched their campaigns.
A number of others have been spoken or
In connection with the Office but it is
thought that the candidates named will
comprise the list of those entering the con-
test.
The republicans. it is stated. are consid-
ering the advisability of entering the con-
test, but have not, thus far, determined
upon what course they will take in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20

COUPON.
OF
list, sno will be attached
omit herewi
the decisio OF
a
Answer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
Verdict and Judgment Rendered.

A verdict and judgment was today render
ed in Circuit Court No. against the South
ern Railway Company for 5000 damages
in favor of Mrs. Maria z. Pollard, admins
trix of the estate of her husband, William
b. Pollard, who was killed in the wreck al
LAWYERS, Va, last Thanksgiving day. Pol
lard was the porter of President Spencer's
private car and was engaged in his duties
at the time of the accident.
Mrs. Pollard sued for $4,000. but compro-
missed with the company for $1,000. The
verdict was with consent Of counsel. At
torney B. F. Leighton represented Mrs. Pol
lard, and Attorneys Hamilton, Colbert &
Hamilton appeared for the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20

held at the District building today It was
stated that eighty-one men are employed
as lamplighters. They work several hours
each evening and morning, receiving pay
which averages about S3S a month each.
Superintendent Quill said the men were
mostly Italians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
TRIAL IS UNDER WAY
Investigating Charge Against
Binger Hermann.
WITNESSES HEARD TODAY
Former Private Secretaries Called to
the Stand.
HOW BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED
Alleged Destruction Of Letter-Press
Copy Books-Discussion Of
Points Of Law.
HOW BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED

The trial Of Representative Binger Her
mann, under indictment for destroying
thirty-five letter-press copy books Of tn
records of the general land Office, was con
tinued before Justice Stafford in Crimina
Court No. / today. DR.. Harry Roger an
Elliott P. Hough, former private secre
taries to Mr.. Hermann, when the latter
was commissioner of the land Office were
the only witnesses to be examined at the
morning session. Both testified at length
concerning the practice, in the general con-
duct of business of the commissioners office,
of copying a great majority of letter
written into the books, which, it is alleged
were destroyed. The two former secretaries
also declared that during the last weeks o
the commissioners tenure of Office much
larger proportion of the letters were takel
into the different divisions of the land offic'
to be copied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
THE PRIZES.

FIRST PRIZE-A magnificent $3.50 Hallet
whose list contains the greatest number of
cities or towns in compliance with the
rules and conditions.
SECOND PRIZE-A credit certificate good
for 1925 on the purchase of any new piano
in store.
The remainder Of the appropriation will
be awarded in certificates ranging from $50
to $25, and will be awarded to the next
highest lists in accordance with the num-
Der of names sent in until the entire 500
O00 in certificates has been distributed.
Those who receive prize certificates may
apply them the purchase of any new
piano in our warerOoms at the regular
prices. but cannot apply them on any puT-
chase made previous to March 4, 1907.
If you already have a piano and secure
prize certificate you may apply the certif-
cate on the purchase of a new piano player
or player piano at regular retail prices.
prize winners will he notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-20
George Washington's Birthday.


the George washington blrthday Associ-
alton committee having charge OF the ban
quet to be held next Friday afternoon is
today busiy engaged in completing the de-
.aiis ior the aiaif' ne WORK vi construct
ING 'he s'ahu ioi 'he pahu concert was
pesu IN '"is a .i ne s.aMG Is peiils
street south Of Cameron street wi
Mr. w. p TAYLOR has had programs
printed for the concert, and they are now
ready Tor distribution.
, ne Natt s eias oiilces anu oaiihS VIII De
houses will he closed in the afternoon IT
is expected a large number of visitors from
Washington will be in the city during the
udS 70 participate IN lne exercises.
s. oi the ooutS " ~ e, ade In dIfeeI es.eo
~ nohuhs !. III 'iie sum VI $Sy"VVV LOT tie
nlpioNeileht vi the PUBIC highways say
ma I'M as SOON as spiihs Sets III expert OPINION
viii oe secured as 10 .he exact cost oI me
"pi n, III oiueI tnal the mater may oe lalo
oelore tne RESIDENTS OF that place. lhose
pat .he ptopp2uu mp .. el,enls say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
HEAVY FINE IMPOSED.
Moses Cephus Assessed $500 for Sell
ing Liquor

Here's Il toast TO the police; they can't
catch US was a toast proposed by guest
in the home of Mary and Moses Cephus.
colored in Gresham place northwest Sun
day morning. and as the toast was drunk
Detective Greene and Policemen Sullivan
and Howard of the tenth precinct rushed
into the house to be personally toasted. AT
their appearance those III the house lost
all interest in the environs. and one man
made dive out of nearby window. He
was caught by the coattail and brought
back in the room.
All of the members of the party were in
vited TO the station house. and there Mary
and Moses We're charged with selling liquor
without Il license. The case came to trial
in the Police Court yesterday afternoon. and
after hearing all the witnesses Judge Kim
ball imposed a fine of 500 on Moses. with
nine months in Jail in default OF payment
He reserved decision TO Mary, desiring
to consult the authorities as to the wires
responsibility.
Precinct Detective Greene. accompanied
by Policeman Foley. later in the day Wis
tied the Brightwood racetrack, and in the
woods near there. it IS declared. they found
Samuel Contee using chestnut log a
counter and his pockets as a bar. After
witnessing two sales, the police say, they
arrested Contee and placed charge of il
l'cit liquor selling against him. When ar
raisned in the Police Court he pleaded not
guilty and demanded jury trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-16
General News.
Final Notice to Proofreaders.

Inc statement is made that Public Printer
Suilngs has served final notice on the
workers in the proofreading division Of the
government printing Office that his order
imposing penalties because of work spoiled
on account of errors or other causes will
stand. and that the necessary deductions
from Inc pay OF these believed to Ice respon-
sible Tor the spoiage will be made in the
future by the proper officers. 1t is said
this information was conveyed to the proof
readers on behalf of Mr. Stillings yesterday
afternoon by SUpt. Mcfarland and Foreman
Constantine 1t was also said there will
be no remission of penalties heretofore i'm
posed.